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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.14.19 ​REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, October 14th, 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 Announcements: ●First Congregational Church of Evanston Celebrating 150 Years ●National Community Planning Month – October 2019 ●American Planning Association Award - Illinois Chapter for the Fountain Square Project Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Erika Storlie Announcements: ●Budget hearing on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk had no announcements. Watch Public Comment James Engelman He asked City Council to accept the contracts for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center because he misses visiting there. Watch Peter Miller Asked City Council to uphold the judgment of the Preservation Commission to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness for 2404 Ridge Avenue. He said by not supporting the position of the Preservation Commission would send a message to other parties to ignore the Preservation Commission. Said the developer has been brought to the current circumstances by his own actions and urges City Council to hold him responsible. Watch Mike Vasilko Would like to see town hall-style meetings to be held to discuss the city budget. Wants City Council to revisit which firm to select to conduct the search for a new City Manager. Asked City Council to not “sell out” the community surrounding the Welsh-Ryan Arena. Believes there would be ample money to fund reparations in Evanston if the City had not wasted resources on various projects. Watch Brad Gluszewski Informed City Council of numerous safety hazards in his apartment complex that continues to not be resolved despite several attempts to ask city staff and officials to help find a solution. Watch Carlis B. Sutton Expressed his concerns over Ordinance 79-O-19. He said the Ordinance should have not left the Committee. He wants to continue to work with the city to establish positive and constructive practices. Watch Beth Stare Wanted to inform City Council of recent activities happening at the Ridgeville Park District. She is part of a group (Ridgeville United) that is helping problem-solve current Ridgeville practices that have the potential for negative impact. Watch Betty Ester Stated that efforts by community members to create a citizen board to review police brutality have not happened, despite there still being incidents against community members. Watch Ray Friedman Thanked Ald. Simmons for holding a ward meeting about zoning and possible projects in the 5th Ward. Also thanked Ald. Revelle and Ald. Suffredin for holding a joint ward meeting to discuss safety. Wants to know when residents will have a budget discussion with all City Council members. Watch Pricilla Giles Called for affordable housing to be built in Evanston. Watch Barbara Janes Shared her ideas on how to generate revenue for the city. She suggested making Lincoln Street Beach a dog beach in order to create revenue. This will not only generate revenue for the city, but it will also increase the quality of life for many residents. Watch Katherine Gotsick Executive Director of the Main-Dempster Mile who read a statement on behalf of one of the merchants located at the Main-Dempster Mile pertaining to parking permits for small business owners. Watch Jerry Jacover Opposed the NU text amendment proposal. Said the matter regarding Northwestern has been presented to many previous City Councils and Boards and the results have been the same. Asked City Council to review the numerous records showing opposition to the text amendment. Watch Judi Jacover Wife of Jerry Jacover who has volunteered for various organizations in Evanston. Said her husband and her have tolerated the noise, traffic and distribution that happened during a Northwestern event in order to enjoy their neighborhood, but there still continues to be problems during events. Watch Yvi Russell Voiced her opposition to the proposed Northwestern University text amendment. Watch Alan P. Salmi Echoed the concerns shared by fellow neighbor Brad Gluszewski of their apartment complex at 1570 Oak Ave. Said there are several issues that have not been addressed at his apartment building and asked the City Council to enforce their city codes. Watch Doreen Price Would like to see a transparent process in the hiring for the next City Manager. Believes the candidate should be a reflection of the Evanston community. Wants to see a Commission formed to help lead the equity initiative. Watch Rick Sweitzer Requested the removal of agenda item SP1 relating to the Certificate of Appropriateness for 2404 Ridge Avenue because he believes it was unjustified. Watch Darleen Cannon Claimed that parking tickets inapporpriately impact residents who tend to be African-American and do not have the resources to pay parking tickets. Doesn’t want residents to be further penalized for not paying parking tickets in a timely manner. She is in support of rejecting Ordinance 79-O-19 because it does not serve the residents as written and believes it will not improve equity in Evanston. Would like to see a budget meeting where residents are able to ask questions and have city staff respond to their concerns. Watch Kenneth Proskie Bought his home in 1985 in the 7th Ward in good faith after having a conversation with Northwestern University staff pertaining to the events hosted at the Welsh-Ryan Arena. NU staff assured him he wouldn’t have to worry about major commercial events happening at the venue and he should move forward with the purchase of his home. After buying his home he has seen bigger events being held at the arena and is simply asking City Council to uphold the zoning ordinances. Watch Special Order of Business (SP1) ​Application for Appeal to City Council of the Preservation Commission Decision Denying Certificate of Appropriateness for 2404 Ridge Avenue Staff recommends that the City Council continue consideration of whether to accept the appeal of the Preservation Commission’s decision denying the Certificate of Appropriateness for 2404 Ridge Avenue until the October 14, 2019 meeting of the City Council. The appellants have stated that they will be out of the country on September 23, 2019. The City Council may make a motion to accept the application for appeal. If a motion is made and adopted, the City Council shall affirm, modify or reverse the decision of the Preservation Commission within forty-five (45) days. If no motion to accept the application for appeal is made, the decision of the Commission shall be final. For Action Failed 8-1 ​Ald. Fleming voted “Yes” Watch (SP2) ​Presentation of the 2020-21 Proposed Budget Staff recommends that the City Council review and discuss the 2020-21 Proposed Budget. For Discussion Watch Consent Agenda (M1) ​Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 16, 2019 and September 23, 2019 For Action Approved 9-0 Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Watch (A1) ​Payroll – September 2, 2019 through September 15, 2019 $ 2,766,427.14 Payroll – September 16, 2019 through September 29, 2019 $ 2,768,963.58 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A2)​ Bills List – October 15, 2019 $9,013,418.56 Credit Card Transactions for Period Ending August 26, 2019 $ 191,132.89 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3)​ Amazon Credit Card Activity – Period Ending August 26, 2019 $2,885.63 For Action Passed 8-1-0​ Ald. Suffredin abstained Watch (A4) ​Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018 City Council reviewed and placed on file the Single Audit report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. For Action: Accept and Place on File Approved on Consent Agenda (A5) ​Contract Award with Fambro Management, LLC for the City of Evanston Chess Camps at the Chandler-Newberger Community Center City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Fambro Management, LLC dba Chess Scholars and Afternoon Enrichment Solutions (1292 Barclay Blvd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089) for the City of Evanston Chess Camps run by Chandler-Newberger Community Center. The contract is for three (3) years with a mutual option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year options. The contract period will run from January 6, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Revenue from program registrations are deposited into General Fund Chandler Account 100.30.3035.53565 and instruction expenses are paid from 100.30.3035.62505. Compensation for the vendor is not to exceed $350.00 per week/per child. In 2018 and 2019 revenues collected totaled $56,008.77. The City’s share of net revenue came to $16,802.63. The vendor and City have the mutual option to agree on a new minimum fee per class each fiscal year. Vendor compensation will remain the same through the term of the entire contract. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A6) ​Approval of Special Event: Vintage Garage Chicago – Evanston Edition City Council approved the event application from Vintage Promotions LLC for use of the 5th floor level of the Maple Avenue Self-Parking Garage on Sunday, May 17, July 19, and September 13, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to host a Vintage Garage Sale, contingent upon compliance of all requirements as set forth by the Special Event Policy & Guidelines. Costs for City services provided for events require a 100% reimbursement from the sponsoring organization or event coordinator. The license agreement fee for their use of the Maple Avenue Garage is $1,500 per event, for a total fee of $4,500 which will be deposited into the Maple Parking Garage Business Unit (Account 505.19.7037.53510). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A7) ​Approval of the Purchase of a Replacement Asphalt Truck from Currie Motors Fleet for the Public Services Bureau City Council approved the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-450 Chassis 4x4 SD Super Cab with a service body from Currie Motors Fleet (10125 W. Laraway, Frankfort, IL 60423) in the amount of $96,864 for Public Services Bureau of the Public Works Agency. The vehicle is being purchased through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. Funding for the purchase of this vehicle will be from the FY 2020 Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A8) ​Approval of a Contract with Standard Equipment Company for Emergency Repairs to Vactor Truck #954 City Council approved payment in the amount of $21,949.15 to Standard Equipment Company (635 W. Lake Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126) for emergency repairs previously performed on Vactor Truck #954. Vactor #954 is used by the Public Service Bureau of the Public Works Agency, specifically for sewer purposes, and is critical to continue necessary operations throughout the City. Funding will be from the Materials to Maintain Autos - Fleet Fund (Account 600.19.7710.65060) with a budget of $1,050,000, and a YTD balance of $190,061.64. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A9) ​Approval of a Sole-Source Purchase of Dell Server, Storage and Virtualization Software for the Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an order with Dell Computer Corp. (P.O. Box 802816, C/O Dell USA L.P., Chicago, IL 60680-2816) for the purchase of a host server, solid-state storage, and virtualization software as part of the Robert Crown Community Center, Library and Ice Complex project. The total cost of this one-time expense is $54,895.29. This is a sole source purchase and is spread across three quotes. Funding for this purchase will be from the Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65555 - 616017). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A10) ​Approval of a Sole-Source Purchase of Computer Hardware from Dell Computer Corp. for the Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an order with Dell Computer Corp. (P.O. Box 802816, C/O Dell USA L.P., Chicago, IL 60680-2816) for the purchase of Dell Desktop Personal Computers and Zero Clients for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure as part of the Robert Crown Community Center, Library and Ice Arena project. The total cost of this one-time expense is $20,232.82. This is a sole- source purchase spread across three quotes. Funding for this purchase will be from the Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65555 - 616017). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A11) ​Approval of the Purchase of Cisco Network Infrastructure Appliances, Licensing, and Support for the Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an order with Heartland Business Systems (5400 Patton Drive Unit B, Lisle, IL 60532) for the purchase of Cisco Network Infrastructure Appliances, Licensing and Support Agreements as part of the Robert Crown Community Center project. The total cost of this one-time expense is $92,565.27. Funding for this purchase will be from the Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65555 - 616017). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A12) ​Approval of the Purchase of Trees from Suburban Tree Consortium for Fall Planting City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract award for the purchase of 169 trees from Suburban Tree Consortium (STC) in the amount of $33,420.20. Most of the trees will be planted by Forestry employees, and some will be planted as part of the tree planting contract with Herrera Landscape and Snow Removal approved by City Council on April 22, 2019. Funding for this purchase is provided in the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A13) Contract Award with Kimley-Horn & Associates to Provide Phase I Engineering Services for the Green Bay Road Corridor Improvement Project City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract to provide Phase I Engineering Services for the Green Bay Road Corridor Improvement Project with Kimley-Horn & Associates (1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 350, Lisle, IL 60532) in the amount of $327,671. This project will be funded from the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2019 General Obligation Bonds (Account No. 415.40.4119.62145 - 419025). This project was not originally budgeted in FY 2019, but funding is available from the delay in the Central Street Bridge project. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A14) C​ontract Award with Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc. for the Fleetwood Jourdain Gym Floor Investigation Project City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a singlesource contract for consulting services for the Fleetwood-Jourdain gym floor investigation with Raths, Raths, & Johnson, Inc. (500 Joliet Road, Suite 200, Willowbrook, Illinois 60527) in the amount of $26,600. Funding is available from the 2019 General Obligation Bonds, Facilities Contingency (Account 415.40.4119.62145 – 619024), which has an FY 2019 budget of $384,000 with a remaining balance of $89,396. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A15) ​Contract Award with Forward Space for the Purchase of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment for the Robert Crown Community Center Ice Complex and Library City Council approved miscellaneous fixtures and equipment purchases for the Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library from Forward Space (1142 N. North Branch Street, Chicago, IL 60642) in the amount of $193,117.17. Funding for this purchase will be provided from the Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65515 – 616017). The current Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FFE) budget for this project is $910,000 of which $448,527.31 has been committed. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A16) ​Change Order No. 1 with Bulley & Andrews for the Construction Manager Services at the Robert Crown Community Center Ice Complex and Library City Council authorized the City Manager to approve Change Order No.1 for construction management services for the Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library with Bulley & Andrews (1755 W. Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60622). This change order will not result in an increase or decrease to the existing contract price. This change order increases the contract time to complete the building portion of the project by 32 calendar days for the ice rinks and 53 calendar days for the lobby, library, and gymnasium. Funding for this project is provided from the Robert Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65515 – 616017). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A17) ​Change Order No. 1 with Bodala, LLC dba Central Rug and Carpet for the Contract for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Interior Renovation City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Interior Renovation (RFP 19-13) with Bodala, LLC dba Central Rug and Carpet (3006 Central Street, Evanston, Illinois) in the amount of $52,349. This will increase the overall contract amount from $599,000 to $651,349. There is no time extension associated with this change order. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Fund 2019 General Obligation Bonds (415.40.4119.65515 – 618008). This change order will exceed the project budget, but funding is available from savings in the execution of the Lovelace Tennis Court Rehabilitation, which had an FY 2019 budget of $250,000 and has $126,000 remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A18) ​Change Order No. 1 with Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc for the 2019 Alley Improvements Contract B and 2019 CDBG Park Improvements Project City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Contract for the 2019 Alley Improvements Contract B and 2019 CDBG Park Improvements (Bid No. 19-37) with Schroeder and Schroeder Inc. (7306 Central Park, Skokie, IL 60076) in the amount of $41,800. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Fund 2019 General Obligation Bonds (Account No. 415.40.4119.65515 – 519009) from the Parks Contingency account, which has an FY2019 budget of $75,000 with $62,915 remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A19) ​Resolution 51-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Evanston/Skokie School District No. 65 to Cost Share for a Broadcast Operations Specialist to Broadcast Meetings for Both Public Bodies City Council adopted Resolution 51-R-19, “Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Evanston/Skokie School District No. 65 to Cost Share for a Broadcast Operations Specialist to Broadcast Meetings for Both Public Bodies”. This intergovernmental agreement outlines compensation to the City for services provided by the City’s Broadcast Operations Specialist to District 65. It also provides a framework for duties undertaken by this employee to support broadcasting of the District 65 Board meetings. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A20) ​Resolution 95-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Twelve Month Lease Agreement for the Apartment Located at 1223 Simpson Street City Council adopted Resolution 95-R-19, authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease between the City of Evanston and Michael Velasquez and Yaridssa Cruz and their three minor children for 12 months beginning November 1, 2019 through October 30, 2020 for the apartment located at 1223 Simpson Street. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A21) ​Ordinance 100-O-19, Authorizing the City to Borrow Funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Water Pollution Control Loan Program City Council approved Ordinance 100-O-19 authorizing the City to borrow funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Water Pollution Control Loan Program for the construction of the Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation - Greenleaf. This ordinance authorizes the City to borrow up to $1,700,000. The debt service will be paid from the Sewer Fund. A copy of the long-term sewer fund analysis is attached that includes this loan and the debt service for repayment. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A22) ​Ordinance 112-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12, Schedule XII(B) “Parking Zones” Adding Paid Parking to Greenwood Street between Chicago Avenue and Sherman Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 112-O-19, amending City Code Section 10-11-12 XII(B) “Parking Zones”, which will convert Greenwood Street from Chicago Avenue to Sherman Avenue to a paid parking zone. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A23) ​Ordinance 113-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12, Schedule XII(B) “Parking Zones” City Council adopted Ordinance 113-O-19 amending City Code Section 10-11-12 XII(B) “Parking Zones” adding paid parking South Boulevard from Chicago Avenue east to the driveway of 516 South Boulevard (approximately 4-5 spaces). For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A24) ​Ordinance 116-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12, Schedule XII(A) “Parking Zones” Adding Paid Parking to Sherman Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 116-O-19, amending City Code Section 10-11-12 XII(A) “Parking Zones” to add paid parking on Sherman Avenue from the alley north of Main Street to the alley south of Washington Street. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A25) ​Ordinance 128-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 5, Schedule 2 “Parking in Predominantly Residential Areas” City Council adopted Ordinance 128-O-19, amending City Code Section 10-4-5-2 “Parking in Predominantly Residential Areas” to allow for a businesses in the Main-Dempster Mile Business District to receive a Small Business Parking Permit. The permit would allow for the licensee of a small business to park one vehicle in a Residential Parking District EVS(E-1), C or F at the rate of $50 per month. Staff will evaluate the permit in six months to determine next steps. Motion to refer the item back to the Transportation and Parking Committee. Passed 9-0 For Introduction Item referred back to the Transportation and Parking Committee. Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Motion: Ald. Rainey Watch (A26) ​Ordinance 130-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Kokomo Cuisine Inc, d/b/a Kokomo, 1639 Orrington Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 130-O-19, amending Class D Liquor License from fifty-five (55) to fifty-six (56) for Kokomo Cuisine Inc, d/b/a Kokomo, 1639 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Watch Motion to suspend the Rules for Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 For Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 Motion: Ald. Fiske (A27) ​Ordinance 131-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Zipaktli LLC d/b/a Zentli, 1813 Dempster Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 130-O-19, amending Class D Liquor License from fifty-six (56) to fifty-seven (57) for Zipaktli, LLC d/b/a Zentli, 1813 Dempster Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Motion to suspend the Rules for Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 For Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Motion: Ald. Wilson Watch (A28) ​Ordinance 132-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Geil Lessee LLC d/b/a Hearth Restaurant, 1625 Hinman Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 130-O-19, amending Class D Liquor License from fifty-seven (57) to fifty-eight (58) for Hearth Restaurant, 1625 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Motion to suspend the Rules for Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 For Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Motion: Ald. Wilson Watch (A29) ​Ordinance 133-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Sea Ranch Inc, d/b/a Sea Ranch Sushi Evanston, 518 Dempster Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 130-O-19, amending Class D Liquor License from fifty-eight (58) to fifty-nine (59) for Sea Ranch Inc, d/b/a Sea Ranch Sushi Evanston, 518 Dempster Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202. Motion to suspend the Rules for Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 For Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Motion: Ald. Wilson Watch (A30)​ ​Ordinance 92-O-19, Amending Portions of City Code Title 10, to Permit EBikes and Implement Requirements for Bike Share Companies Operating in Evanston City Council adopted Ordinance 92-O-19, amending portions of City Code Title 10, to permit low speed electric bicycles (e-bikes). Concurrently staff recommends further amending portions of City Code Title 10 to implement requirements for bike share companies operating bicycles, including e-bikes, in Evanston. Motion to amend text located at the end of Section 2 (B)(2) to read “Class 1 and Class 2 low-speed bicycles as defined by City Code Section 10-1-9 are exempt from this subsection” and strike from the record Section 2 (B)(5). Passed 9-0 For Introduction Passed 9-0 as amended Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Watch (A31) ​Ordinance 96-O-19, Amending City Code Section 4-2-2 to Update Gender Neutral Restroom Requirements City Council adopted Ordinance 96-O-19, amending City Code Section 4-2-2 to update Gender Neutral Restroom Requirements to reflect recent updates to State law. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A32) ​Ordinance 120-O-19, Amending Portions of the City Code to Correct Hotel, Motel, Bed and Breakfast Establishment Tax Due Dates and Late Fees Assessed City Council adopted Ordinance 120-O-19, amending portions of the City Code to correct hotel, motel, bed and breakfast establishment tax due dates and late fees assessed to be monthly on the 20th of the subsequent month in which the taxable activity occurred, and a standard 10% late fee per month. This will standardize this tax collection with all other home rule taxes. Staff requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action by City Council on October 14, 2019. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P1) ​Ordinance 126-O-19, Allowing Cannabis Dispensaries in Certain Zoning Districts City Council approved a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to create a definition for a cannabis dispensary business, establish applicable general provisions for cannabis dispensaries, including a 1500-foot separation requirement between dispensaries and a 750-foot separation requirement from schools, and amend the special uses in the Business, Commercial, Downtown, Research Park, and Special Purpose and Overlay zoning districts. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Watch (P2) ​Ordinance 127-O-19 Granting a Map Amendment at 951-1125 Howard Street to Rezone from the C1 Commercial District to the B2 Business District City Council adopted Ordinance 127-O-19 granting a map amendment to rezone the properties located at 951-1125 Howard St. from the current C1 Commercial District to the B2 Business District. The request meets the standards for a map amendment. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P3) ​Ordinance 115-O-19, Granting the YWCA a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development Located at 1215 Church Street and 1726-1730 Ridge Avenue in the R4 General Residential District City Council adopted Ordinance 115-O-19 for approval of a Special Use to expand a Community Center – Public and a Recreation Center – Public and for a Planned Development to demolish two single family residence-style structures and construct a two-story entrance addition abutting the south façade of the existing YWCA building and a four-story domestic violence shelter abutting the north façade of the existing YWCA building. The proposal includes the following Site Development Allowances: 1) Parking Location: Propose parking spaces within the required front yard setback (fronting Church St.) where parking is not permitted in front yards; 2) Loading Berth Location: Propose two loading berths within the west interior side yard setback where loading berths are permitted within the building envelope only; 3) Impervious Surface Coverage: Propose 75.5% impervious surface coverage where a maximum 55% is allowed; 4) Building Height: Propose 4 stories at 42.4’ height for a flat roof where a maximum 2.5 stories or 35’ to the peak for a sloped roof is allowed; 5) Unenclosed Loading Berth: Propose 2 open loading berths within the side yard/front yard where open loading berths are only permitted within a rear yard. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P4) ​Ordinance 106-O-19, Granting a Special Use Permit for “Doggy” Daycare Center – Domestic Animal, and Kennel at 1245 Hartrey Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 106-O-19 granting special use approval for a “Doggy” Daycare Center – Domestic Animal, and a special use for a Kennel, for Unleashed in Evanston, in the I2 General Industrial District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards of a special use for this district. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P5) ​Ordinance 114-O-19, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development Located at 1012-1018 Church Street in the D3 Downtown Core Development District City Council adopted Ordinance 114-O-19 for approval of a Special Use for a Planned Development in the D3 Downtown Core Development District to construct a 3-story, 37,800 square foot Cultural Facility, a live theater performance venue, with a 289-seat main stage and a building height of 41 feet. The development includes site development allowances for the following: 1)Number of parking spaces: 0 spaces where 32 are required; 2) Street frontage property line setback: 2 feet at the first floor where 0 feet is required up to a minimum building height of 24 feet but not more than 42 feet. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (O1) ​Approval to Provide Funding for the Howard Street Lights Project City Council approved to provide funding through the Howard-Ridge TIF for the installation of tree lights in early November, and removal by early April for a total of $9,750.40. Staff recommends utilizing the Howard-Ridge TIF Other Improvements Account (330.99.5860.65515). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Call of the Wards Ward 1: Invited residents to attend and share their comments on condo reconversion at the next Planning & Development meeting. Watch Ward 2: Ward meeting on October 17, at 7 p.m., at District 65 office. Residents will have the opportunity to meet judicial candidates, information session on immigration and hear a discussion about the cannabis industry. Neighborhood clean up from October 18-21. There will be a community meeting on October 22 for an update on Harbert Park. There will be a budget meeting on November 17. Watch Ward 3: Ward meeting on October 26, starting at 7 p.m. at Lincoln School Watch Ward 4: Will be working with staff to place a development proposal on the agenda for the next 4th Ward meeting. Watch Ward 5: Congratulated Pastor Zollie Webb of the Friendship Baptist Church of Evanston for 37 years of extraordinary commitment to the community. Watch Ward 6: Ward meeting on Thursday, October 17, 6 p.m., at Willard School, to discuss The Salvation Army's Special Use request to reoccupy the property at 2715 Hurd Ave., formerly Second Church of Christ, Scientist. Watch Ward 7: Condo reconversion discussing will take place at a future Planning & Development meeting. Watch Ward 8: Ward meeting on Wednesday, October 16, at 7 p.m., at the Levy Center, to discuss the city budget. Also congratulated Pastor Zollie Webb. Took a moment to address a comment made by a public speaker during citizen comment. Watch Ward 9: Thanked city staff and residents who attended the ward meeting over the weekend and had a fruitful discussion about the budget. Thanked Ozinga, the Northwestern community and Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation for helping rebuild the pavement of the outside basketball court at Chute Middle School. Watch Adjournment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned. Ald. Wilson led City Council into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(a) to discuss agenda items regarding personnel and litigation. 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.