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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.25.19 ​REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, November 25th, 2019 Present: Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Rainey Alderman Wynne Alderman Fleming Alderman Wilson Alderman Suffredin Alderman Rue Simmons (9) Absent: Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty Devon Reid City Clerk Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty on behalf of the City shared his deepest condolences to the family of Donna Ferrill. She was a long time staff member of the City Collector’s Office who passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2019. Memorial visitation at Friendship Baptist Church 2201 Foster Street Evanston, IL 60201 Saturday, November 30th from 11:30 a.m. until time of memorial service at 12:00 noon. Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Erika Storlie had no announcements. Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk Reid acknowledged several public comments submitted in support of Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown, as well as the Evanston Public Library and cannabis ordinance. Watch Public Comment Lori Keenan Voiced her support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. Talked about the parking tickets that are issued to residents and believes the policy needs to be reviewed and changed. Watch Laurie McFarlane Doesn’t support the sale of alcohol at the Welsh-Ryan Arena. Asked City Council to vote against the liquor license ordinance. Watch Mike Vasilko Requested City Council to reinstate Kevin Brown to his position as Community Service Manager. Opposed any new proposed taxes for Evanston residents. He said low-income and minority communities are being forced to leave Evanston because they can’t afford the taxes. Supports the proposed budget for the Evanston Public Library. Wants City Council to request the twelve million dollar in contributions pledged by Friends of Robert Crown. Watch Kenneth Proskie Voiced his concerns over Ordinance 51-O-19 Watch Kamm Howard Voiced his support for the reparations commission that is being created in Evanston. Said the legislation will help amend past Watch injustices done to African-Americans. Mary Rosinsky Opposed the R-1 Liquor License at Welsh-Ryan arena. Asked City Council to oppose the liquor license. Watch Yvi Russel Shared her questions regarding Ordinance 135-O-19 and would like city staff to provider her answers. She is opposed to the R-1 Liquor License at Welsh-Ryan arena due to safety issues. Watch James Engleman Asked City Council to establish a fund for the Street Prevention Committee because of their hard work. Watch Ray Friedman Would like to have a balanced city budget and doesn’t want the city to continue to be financed by bonds. Asked for a dialogue between residents and city staff to discuss agenda items. Watch Misty Witenberg Shared her concerns over the new Ethics Ordinance. Talked about governmental immunity that is given to City Council members. Watch Oliver Ruff Expressed his desire to see Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown reinstated to his position because it is crucial to the community. Voiced his support for the allocation of taxes from cannabis sales to be used towards reparations fund. Watch Max Overholt Shared his concerns over encryption of police radio communication. Watch Neticia Waldron Voiced her support of Resolution 126-R-19 which establishes a funding source for reparations in Evanston. Watch Betty Esther Wanted to correct her previous statement made during the November 18 City Council meeting regarding the city tax levy. Watch Pricilla Giles Said the termination of Kevin Brown will be a travesty on the City of Evanston and will leave a bad mark on Mr. Brown future employment potential. Watch Dariel Taylor Voiced her support of Resolution 126-R-19 which establishes a funding source for reparations in Evanston. Watch Doug Sharp Voiced his support of Resolution 126-R-19 which establishes a funding source for reparations in Evanston. Said this is the first step in addressing the loss of wealth and opportunity taken from African-Americans. Watch Elliot Zashin Asked City Council to consider placing some of the new revenue generated by the new Real Estate Transfer Tax into the Affordable Housing Fund. Watch Albert Gibbs Believes the increase in taxes in Evanston is an attack on the less fortunate who can’t afford them and a way to drive minority communities out of Evanston. Watch Doreen Price Shared her views on the current state of the city. Watch Gail Schecter Voiced her support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown and asked for an investigation to be conducted on Parks & Recreations Director Lawrence Hemingway. Wants City Council to consider the benefit for the community in maintaining Mr. Brown in his current leadership position. Would like City Council to investigate the sexual harassment allegations brought against Director Hemingway by former staff member Porsha Davis. Watch Daniel Featherson Voiced his support of Resolution 126-R-19 which establishes a funding source for reparations in Evanston. Said it will provide an opportunity to bring equity to the city. It would allow businesses to hire individuals who were previously convicted of crimes. Watch Trisha Connolly Talked about Robert Crown and the donations that are yet to be provided to the city. Questioned why the city would increase taxes rather than develop a plan to provide affordable housing. Watch Dino Robinson Voiced her support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. He also shared his support of Resolution 126-R-19 to establish a funding source for reparations in Evanston. Watch Arthur Anderson Voiced his support for the Certificate of Appropriateness for 1040 Hinman Avenue. Watch Public Hearing: PH1. ​Public Hearing: Downtown Evanston SSA #4 Re-Establishment, Central Street Designation #7 and #8 Watch Public Hearing Public Comment: Mike Vasilko Would like city staff to explain the amount of taxes residents and merchants would be charged, as well as how the money would be spent. Watch Chung Pyong Strongly opposed the SSA #7. Said there are senior citizens who will not be able to afford the additional taxes. Watch Dan Kelch Voiced his support for the SSA renewal. He said the organization has done excellent work in mainiting the Central Street areas for visitors and customers and for those reasons he is in support of the SSA. Watch Tom Erd Voiced his support for SSA #7 and #8 because he wants to increase awareness of Central Street to residents. Watch Samania Rockinger Said there was misinformation surrounding the SSA and how it works. Invited residents to visit the website that explains the benefits of the SSA. Said the proposal was developed to optimize investment in the business district without burdening the residents. Watch Special Order of Business SP1. ​Application for Appeal to the City Council of Preservation Commission Decision Denying Certificate of Appropriateness for 1040 Hinman Avenue to Install 18 Solar Panels on the Roof The City Council shall either affirm, modify or reverse the decision of the Preservation Commission. Motion to reverse the decision of the Preservation Commission. Passed 9-0 For Action Passed 9-0 to reverse the decision of the Preservation Commission. Motion:​ Ald. Wynne Second:​ Ald. Wilson Motion:​ Ald. Rainey Second:​ Ald. Rue SImmons Watch SP2. ​Resolution 126-R-19, Establishing a City of Evanston Funding Source Devoted to Local Reparations City Council adopted Resolution 126-R-19, establishing the City of Evanston Reparations Fund and creating a revenue source for the fund. Starting on January 1, 2020 all recreational cannabis retailers tax will be transferred to the Reparations Fund until the fund has reached $10 million in revenue from this source. The Reparations Subcommittee is currently working to determine how the Reparations fund dollars will be utilized in the future. Funds will be deposited into the Reparations Fund (Account 177.15.1595.51598). For Action Passed 8-1 ​ Ald. Suffredin voted “No” Motion:​ Ald. Rue Simmons Second:​ Ald. Braithwaite Watch Consent Agenda M1. ​Approval of the Minutes from the Special City Council Meeting on October 26, 2019 and the Regular City Council Meeting on November 11, 2019 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion:​ Ald. Braithwaite Second:​ Ald. Rue Simmons Watch SP3. ​Ordinance 99-O-19, Adding Section 20 to Establish the “Adult Use Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax” City Council adopted Ordinance 99-O-19 “Amending Title 3, Chapter 2, “Municipal Occupation Taxes” of the City of Evanston by Adding a New Section 20 ‘Adult Use Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax’”. Motion to amend the resolution to state that this stream of revenue will go to the “reparations fund” as opposed to the “general fund” Passed 8-1​ Ald. Suffredin voted “No” For Action Passed 8-1​ Ald. Suffredin voted “No” Motion:​ Ald. Fiske Second:​ Ald. Rue Simmons Motion:​ Ald. Rainey Second:​ Ald. Rue Simmons Watch SP4. ​Ordinance 136-O-19, 2019 City of Evanston Tax Levy City Council adopted Tax Levy Ordinance 136-O19, which levies the annual property tax for General Operations, Human Services Fund, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), Police and Fire Pension Funds, and the Solid Waste Fund totaling $34,851,018 as extended (including 3% loss factor). This represents an increase of 10.8% over the 2018 levy of $31,458,362 as extended. For Action Passed 7-2​ Ald. Suffredin and Fleming voted “No” Motion:​ Ald. Braithwaite Second:​ Ald. Wynne Watch SP5. ​Ordinance 137-O-19, General Assistance 2019 Tax Levy City Council adopted Tax Levy Ordinance 137-O19, which levies the annual property tax for General Assistance in the amount of $1,113,402 as extended (including 3% loss factor). This represents an increase of 21.2% over the 2018 levy of $918,367 as extended. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda SP6. ​Ordinance 138-O-19, 2019 Evanston Library Fund Tax Levy City Council adopted Tax Levy Ordinance 138-O-19, per Library Board action on October 27, 2019 which levies the annual property tax for the Evanston Public Library in the amount of $7,476,289 as extended (including 3% loss factor). This represents an increase of 8.5% over the 2018 levy of $6,887,755 as extended. For Action Passed 6-3​ Alds. Suffredin, Rainey and Fleming voted “No” Motion:​ Ald. Wynne Second: ​Ald. Braithwaite Watch SP7. ​Ordinance 139-O-19, Reestablished Special Service Area #9 (successor to SSA #4) 2019 Tax Levy City Council adopted Tax Levy Ordinance 139-O19, which levies the annual property tax for reestablished Special Service Area #9 (successor to SSA #4) in the amount of $592,665 ($610,995 as extended including loss factor of 3%). This represents an increase of 14.1% over the 2018 Levy of $525,000 ($535,714 as extended). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda SP8. ​Ordinance 140-O-19, Special Service Area #6 2019 Tax Levy City Council adopted Tax Levy Ordinance 140-O19, which levies the annual property tax for Special Service Area #6 in the amount of $221,000 ($227,835 as extended including a loss factor of 3%). This represents a 1.0% increase over the 2018 Levy as extended of $225,420. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda SP9. ​Ordinance 147-O-19, Administrative Tow Penalty City Council adopted Ordinance 147-O-19, an ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 6 "To add an administrative penalty under certain circumstances involving a vehicle seizure and impoundment." For Action Approved on Consent Agenda SP10. ​Ordinance 149-O-19, Approval of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget City Council adopted Ordinance 149-O-19, approving the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget of the City of Evanston in the amount of $320,709,227. The budget is funded through a variety of revenue sources, including property taxes. For Action Passed 7-2​ Ald. Suffredin and Fleming voted “No” Motion:​ Ald. Wilson Second:​ Ald. Rue Simmons Watch SP11. ​Ordinance 150-O-19, Amending City Code Subsection 9-2-3 to Add Fire Department Emergency Incident Cost Recovery Fees City Council adopted Ordinance 150-O-19, Amending City Code Subsection 9-2-3 to Add Fire Department Emergency Incident Cost Recovery Fees. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda SP12. ​Ordinance 151-O-19, Amending the Amusement Tax from 4% to 5% City Council adopted Ordinance 151-O-19, amending the amusement tax to increase the rate assessed from 4% to 5% of the admission fee or charge, effective on January 1, 2020. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda SP13. ​Ordinance 154-O-19, Amending Various Chapters of Title 10, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” Regarding Parking Violations City Council adopted Ordinance 154-O-19, amending various Chapters of Title 10, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" regarding parking violations. The Ordinance will realign parking fines in phases over the next two years with the maximum increase to a single violation being $10. The proposed realignment affects many of the lesser issued citations and is recommended to ensure consistency and uniformity among the various citation types. Additional amendments to the code in this ordinance improve the organization of the sections and simplify where the fines can be found (example: Snow Parking Ban - the fee stays the same, but the information is moving Sections). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A2. ​Contract Extension with Cannon Cochran Management Services Inc. (CCMSI) for Third Party Administration of General Liability and Worker’s Compensation Claims City Council approved a one-year extension for the purchase of claims administration services from Cannon Cochran Management Services Inc. (CCMSI) for automobile liability, general liability, and worker’s compensation claims at a cost of $93,500 for the contract year January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Funding for this purchase will be from the FY 2020 Insurance Fund (Account 605.99.7800.62266) in the amount of $93,500 ($120,000 to be proposed during the budget process in anticipation of any true-up fees that may be incurred). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A3. ​Contract Award with Hacienda Landscaping, Inc. for the Harbert Park Renovations (Bid No. 19-52) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the Harbert Park Renovation Project with Hacienda Landscaping Inc. (17840 Grove Road, Minooka, IL 60447) in the amount of $899,300. Funding will be provided as follows: $229,300 in 2019 General Obligation Bonds; $100,000 in 2020 General Obligation Bonds; $100,000 in Good Neighbor Funds; $150,000 in Neighborhood Improvement Funds; and $320,000 in grant funds from the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development program. Further information is included in the transmittal memorandum. For Action Passed 8-0 ​ Ald. Wynne was absent for the vote Motion:​ Ald. Rue Simmons Second:​ Ald. Braithwaite Watch A4. ​Contract Award with Terra Engineering Ltd. for the McCulloch Park Renovations Project (RFP No. 19-53) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for landscape architectural and engineering services related to the McCulloch Park Renovation Project (RFP No. 19-53) with Terra Engineering Ltd. (225 W. Ohio Street, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654) in the amount of $90,969. Funding will be provided from the 2019 General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4119.65515 – 519004) which has an FY 2019 budget of $100,000, all of which is remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A5. ​Contract Award with Motorola Solutions for Police Radio and 911 Phone System Upgrade City Council authorized the City Manager to approve the sole source purchase with Motorola Solutions (1309 East Algonquin Road., Schaumburg, IL 60196)for 911 Center upgrades to include Police Radio and 911 Phone System in the amount of $1,753,411.39. Funding for the purchase of new radios will come from the FY 2020 E911 Fund Budget (Account 205.22.5150.65515) Other Improvements, which has a budget of $534,163. Maintenance expenses will be funded from the Service Agreements/Contracts line item (Account 205.22.5150.62509), which has a budget of $305,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A6. ​Contract Award with Kandu Construction, Inc. for Fire Station No. 1 Bunk Room Renovations (Bid 19-55) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the Fire Station No. 1 Bunk Room Renovations (Bid 19-55) with Kandu Construction, Inc. (8055 N. Ridgeway Ave., Skokie, IL), in the amount of $83,000. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Program 2019 General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4119.65515 - 619007). This account has an FY 2019 budget of $150,000, of which $142,100 is remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A7. ​Contract With SP+ Municipal Services for the Management and Operation of Three Self-Park Facilities (RFP 19-56) City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a one-year contract with SP+ Municipal Services (“SP+”) (200 E Randolph St Suite 5475, Chicago, IL 60601) for the management and operation of the three city-owned parking garages in the amount of $1,466,025.Funding for this contract will be split from the three garage funds in the FY 2020 Parking Fund: $472,708 for Church Street Garage (Account 505.19.7025.62400), $495,062 for Sherman Garage (Account 505.19.7036.62400), $498,255 for Maple Garage (Account 505.19.7037.62400). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A8. ​Contract Renewal with Amita (Presence) Behavioral Health for Mental Health Services City Council authorized the City Manager to renew the Service Provider Agreement between Amita Behavioral Health (Presence Health) and the City of Evanston for the provision of 24-hour crisis line access, mental health crisis intervention and various community outreach and education services at a cost of $143,333.00. The Agreement is dated January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Funding is provided by the Human Services Fund Community Outreach Program line item (Account 176.24.2445.62491). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A9. ​Sole-Source Purchase of Laptop Vending Machine for the Robert Crown Community Center Library Branch City Council approved the sole-source purchase for a laptop vending machine to serve library patrons at the new Robert Crown Community Center (RCCC) Library Branch from Murphy Security Solutions (8753 W. Cermak Road, North Riverside, IL 60546) in the amount of $27,390. Funding for this purchase will be from the FY 2019 Robert Crown Construction - IT Computer Hardware Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65555 - 616017). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A10. ​Change Order No. 1 for 2019 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract B (Bid No. 19-42) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract agreement for the 2019 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract B (Bid No. 19-42) with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC (17988 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, IL 63005) increasing the contract amount by $48,868 and extending the completion date by an additional 113 days. This will increase the total contract amount from the current contract price of $339,995.70 to $388,863.70 and extend the current completion date from December 9, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Funding for this project is from Sewer Fund (Account No. 515.40.4535.62461 – 419004), which has an FY 2019 budget of $700,000 for this work, of which $351,525.65 is remaining and will be rolled over to FY 2020. Funding for the additional cost will be from the Sewer Fund – Emergency Sewer Repairs (Account 515.40.4535.65515), which has an FY 2019 budget of $75,000, of which $75,000 is remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A11. ​Resolution 118-R-19, Agreement for City Wide Rodent Control with Rose Pest Solutions, Inc. City Council adopted Resolution 118-R-19, authorizing the City Manager to sign a 2 year agreement with Rose Pest Solutions for the provision of rodent control services for residential properties and public places in the City of Evanston. The amounts for these services are $86,320.08 for a period of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 and $86,320.08 for a period of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. Funding is provided by the Illinois Vector Surveillance Grant (Account 100.24.2435.62471) and Rodent Control line item (Account 100.24.2435.62606). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A12. ​Resolution 119-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Local Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Howard Street Resurfacing Project and Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Chicago City Council adopted Resolution 119-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Howard Street Resurfacing and other Capital Improvements Project and Authorizing the Execution of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Chicago. Funding will be provided as follows: $898,000 in 2020 General Obligation Bond funds; $1,691,384 in 2021 General Obligation Bond funds; $1,518,487 from the Water Fund; $535,275 from the Sewer Fund; $6,556,874 in federal Surface Transportation Program grant funds; and $217,516 from the City of Chicago transferred directly to the City of Evanston. Further information is included in the transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A13. ​Ordinance 159-O-19 “Establishing Special Service Area No. 7 in the City of Evanston” City Council adopted Ordinance 159-O-19, “Establishing Special Service Area No. 7 in the City of Evanston”, which is intended to provide marketing as well as aesthetic and streetscape improvements such as signage, lighting, landscaping, and holiday decorations for the commercial corridors Central Street (Hartrey Ave. to Eastwood Ave.) and Green Bay Road (Lincoln St. to Isabella St.). The ordinance establishes the geographic boundaries, duration, and tax cap for the Special Service Area (SSA). For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda A14. ​Ordinance 161-O-19 Authorizing the Termination of Special Service Area #4 and the Re-establishment of the Special Service Area as Special Service Area #9 in the City of Evanston City Council adopted Ordinance 161-O-19, authorizing the termination of Special Service Area (SSA) #4 and the Re-establishment of the Special Service Area as Special Service Area #9 (Downtown Evanston). For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda A15. ​Ordinance 162-O-19, Tax Levy for Proposed East Central Street SSA #7 City Council adopted Tax Levy Ordinance 162-O19, which levies the annual property tax for proposed Special Service Area #7 in the amount of $154,800 ($159,444 as extended including loss factor of 3%). For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda A16. ​Ordinance 160-O-19 “Establishing Special Service Area No. 8 in the City of Evanston” City Council adopted Ordinance 160-O-19, “Establishing Special Service Area No. 8 in the City of Evanston”, which is intended to provide marketing as well as aesthetic and streetscape improvements such as signage, lighting, landscaping, and holiday decorations for the commercial corridors Central Street (Ewing Ave. to central Park Ave.). The ordinance establishes the geographic boundaries, duration, and tax cap for the Special Service Area (SSA). For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda A17. ​Ordinance 163-O-19, Tax Levy for Proposed West Central Street SSA #8 City Council adopted Ordinance 163-O-19, which levies the annual property tax for proposed Special Service Area #8 in the amount of $60,200 ($62,002 as extended including loss factor of 3%). For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda A18. ​Ordinance 168-O-19, Amending Various Sections of Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12 “Parking Meter Zones” City Council adopted Ordinance 168-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12 “Parking Meter Zones” removing the hours of paid parking on Sundays. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda A19. ​Ordinance 164-O-19, Lease Agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car for Commercial Space in the City Owned Parking Garage at 1780 Maple Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 164-R-19, authorizing the City Manager to execute a ten (10) year lease with Enterprise RentA-Car for commercial space in the City owned parking garage at 1780 Maple Avenue. An affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the elected Aldermen is required to adopt the Ordinance. City Manager requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the November 25, 2019 meeting as the lease renewal is scheduled to commence December 1, 2019. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda A20. ​Ordinance 169-O-19, Class D Liquor License Increase for Old Neighborhood Grill City Council adopted Ordinance 169-O-19, amending Class D Liquor License from fifty-nine (59) to sixty (60) for Old Neighborhood Grill Inc., d/b/a Old Neighborhood Grill, 2902 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Alderman Suffredin requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the November 25, 2019 City Council Meeting. Motion:​ Ald. Suffredin Second:​ Ald. Revelle Watch Motion to suspend the rules for Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 For Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 Motion:​ Ald. Suffredin Second: ​Ald. Revelle A21. ​Ordinance 117-O-19, Approving First Amendment to Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Howard and Ridge Redevelopment Project Area City Council adopted Ordinance 117-O-19, approving First Amendment to Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Howard and Ridge Redevelopment Project Area. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A22. ​Ordinance 118-O-19, Designating the First Amended Howard and Ridge Redevelopment Project Area Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act City Council adopted Ordinance 118-O-19, designating the First Amended Howard and Ridge Redevelopment Project Area Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A23. ​Ordinance 119-O-19, Adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the First Amended Howard and Ridge Redevelopment Project Area City Council adopted Ordinance 119-O-19, adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the First Amended Howard and Ridge Redevelopment Project Area. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A24. ​Ordinance 142-O-19, Amending City Code Section 7-12-17, City Waterworks System "Charges, Rates, Fees and Penalties" City Council adopted Ordinance 142-O-19, amending City Code Section 7-12-17 "Charges, Rates, Fees and Penalties," increasing the water meter charges and water rates by 5.4%. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A25. ​Ordinance 143-O-19, Amending City Code Section 7-13-3 to Decrease Sewer User Rates City Council adopted Ordinance 143-O-19, amending City Code Section 7-13-3 to reduce the sewer user rate by 4.46%, from $3.39 to $3.24 per billing unit (100 cubic feet of water consumed). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A26. ​Ordinance 145-O-19, Amending Various Sections of Title 10, Chapter 11 “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” Pertaining to Parking on Simpson Street City Council adopted Ordinance 145-O-19, amending various sections of Title 10, Chapter 11 “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” pertaining to parking on Simpson Street. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A27. ​Ordinance 152-O-19, Amending Portions of the City Code Following the Enactment of the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to Address Possession of Recreational Marijuana and Associated Paraphernalia City Council adopted Ordinance 152-O-19, amending portions of the City Code following the enactment of the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to address possession of recreational marijuana and associated paraphernalia. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A28. ​Ordinance 20-O-19, Amending Title 1, Chapter 10 "City of Evanston Code of Ethics and Board of Ethics" City Council adopted Ordinance 20-O-19 Amending City Code Title 1, Chapter 10 "City of Evanston Code of Ethics and Board of Ethics" and the Board of Ethics Rules. Motion to change the text under section 1-10-14 to read “within thirty (30) days after the alleged violation is known or should have been known” instead of “within thirty (30) days after the alleged violation.” Passed 9-0 Motion to add “or first class mail so elected by the complainant ” after the word “email” in section 1-10-14 B. Passed 9-0 For Action Passed 9-0 Motion:​ Ald. Revelle Second:​ Ald. Wilson Motion:​ Ald. Wilson Second:​ Ald. Fiske Watch A29. ​Ordinance 148-O-19 Amending City Code Title 8, Chapter 4, "Municipal Solid Waste" and Chapter 4 1/2 "Municipal Solid Waste Hauling License" City Council adopted Ordinance 148-O-19, amending City Code Title 8, Chapter 4, "Municipal Solid Waste" and Chapter 4 1/2 "Municipal Solid Waste Hauling License." For Introduction Passed 9-0 Motion:​ Ald. Rainey Watch A30. ​Ordinance 51-O-19, Amending City Code 3-4-6 “Classification and License Fees” to Add Class R-1 to the Liquor Code The Liquor License Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 51-O-19 which requests a proposed ordinance change to allow for alcoholic beverage sales at Welsh-Ryan arena. Motion to refer this item back to the Liquor Commission Ald. Revelle withdrew her motion Motion to refer the item back to APW for further discussion Passed 9-0 Motion:​ Ald. Fleming Second:​ Ald. Rainey Motion:​ Ald. Revelle Second: ​Ald. Fleming Motion:​ Ald. Wilson Second:​ Ald. Wynne Watch For Action Sent back to APW P1. ​Ordinance 158-O-19 Application for Major Zoning Relief to locate required parking more than 1000’ from a Multifamily Residence at 1570 Oak Ave. in the R6 General Residential District City Council adopted Ordinance 158-O-19 granting major zoning relief to lease 57 required off-street parking spaces more than 1,000 feet from the subject property (multifamily residence at 1570 Oak Ave.), in the R6 General Residential District.The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the Standards for Major Variations for this district. For Introduction Passed 9-0 Motion:​ Ald. Fleming Second:​ Ald. Braithwaite Watch P2. ​Ordinance 157-O-19, Amending the Municipal Use Exemption in Section 6-7-4 City Council adopted amending Section 6-7-4 of the Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Use Exemption, to revise language related to the process and noticing of municipal use exemptions. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda APP1. ​For Reappointment to: Utilities Commission- Richard Shure For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Call of the Wards Ward 1: Ward meeting at the Evanston Public Library on December 3 from 7-9 p.m. Watch Ward 2: Ward meeting onThursday, December 12, 2019. Watch Ward 3: Office hours for Thursday, December 5 are from 7:30 - 10:00 a.m. at Brothers K Watch Ward 4: Referral for the Planning and Development Committee on how to address issues related to solar panels. Watch Ward 5: Referral to City Council to look at the proposal shared by Reclaim Evanston on affordable housing. December Ward meeting has been cancelled but there is a planned Christmas party. Watch Ward 6: No Report Watch Ward 7: Would like the resolution calling for the U.S. Government to support the Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons to be placed as a Special Order of Business on December 9, 2019 City Council agenda. Watch Ward 8: Encouraged City Council members to search Levy Restaurants. Doesn’t support the increased revenue from the Real Estate Transfer Tax to be used for the Affordable Housing Fund. Watch Ward 9: Made a referral to the Legal Department to provide an update at the next APW meeting on private citizens recording conversation at Ward meetings. 9th Ward Holiday Party & Coat Drive on Friday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Oldershaw Hall of St. Nicholas Church. Made a referral to discuss snow removal at the next APW meeting. Watch Adjournment Ald. Wilson led City Council into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(a) to discuss agenda items regarding litigation and personnel. These agenda items are permitted subject to be considered in Executive Session and are an enumerated exception under the Open Meetings Act with the exception being 5 ILCS 120/2(a)(c)(1)(11). A roll call vote was taken and by a unanimous vote (9-0) City Council recessed into Executive Session.