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Home My WebLink AboutCCMinutes121018 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, December 10th, 2018 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 informs constituents that this is the last meeting. Mayor Hagerty reflects on city council meetings of 2018. Mayor Hagerty thanks city workers and board members for the progress that was made this year. Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements ●Introduction of Evanston Police Department Commanders and Sergeants ●Retirement of Martha Logan, Community Engagement Manager ●Retirement of Richard Eddington, Chief of Police Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk Devon Reid informed the public of an event by former Governor, Pat Quinn. The event will take place on January 16, 2019, and will cover public comment and referendums. Clerk Reid also read a message from Jenner and Block Law Firm addressing the Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Public Comment Nicole Kustok Supported appeal to demolish the Harley Clarke Mansion. Said it will save taxpayers money. Watch Tim Davitt Supported appeal to demolish the Harley Clarke Mansion. Said that city resources can be utilized in other places. Watch Kelly Marcelle Supported appeal to demolish the Harley Clarke Mansion. Commented that the preservation of the building does more harm than good. Watch Melissa Thompson Supported City appeal to demolish the Harley Clarke Mansion. Stated that the city can not maintain costs of the Mansion. Watch Thomas Witt Supported City ordinance to demolish the Harley Clarke Mansion. Said that demolishment will bring focus to Evanston Lighthouse. Watch Marya Frankel Brought statistical figures of the costs to maintain Harley Clarke Mansion. Supports Lake House Dunes groups and City ordinance to Watch demolish the Harley Clarke Mansion Robert Dalrymple Believed that the money to maintain and preserve Harley Clarke cannot be done. Supports Lake House Dunes group and City appeal to demolish the Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Bill Keesom Wanted Harley Clarke to be demolished for more parkland. Supported City appeal to demolish Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Ali Harned Asked City Council to preserve Harley Clarke Mansion. Believes that Harley Clarke unifies the city. Watch Jennifer Shadur On behalf of Save Harley Clarke, Jennifer Shader offered an annual fifteen thousand dollars for maintenance of the Harley Clarke Mansion. Asked Council to preserve the Harley Clarke Mansion Watch Jannet Kirby Asked Alderman Judy Fiske to support citizens of the 1st Ward who voted for preservation of the Harley Clarke Mansion and deny an appeal to demolish Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Trisha Conley Spoke on behalf of Darlene Cannon. Asked Alderman Peter Braithwaite to vote like a majority of the 2nd ward who voted for preservation for the preservation of the Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Carolyn McNulty Asked Alderman Wynne to deny an appeal to demolish the Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Alisa Alexander Asked Alderman Donald Wilson to vote with 4th ward constituents to preserve the Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Pricilla Giles Asked Alderman Robin Rue Simmons to vote with 5th ward constituents to preserve the Harley Clarke Mansion. Believes preservation will bring revenue o the city. Watch Patrick Donnelly Commented on how the community is unified to save the Harley Clarke. Believes it would be a good idea to preserve the building Watch Ben Gasbarra Urged Alderman Thomas Sufferdin to preserve the Harley Clarke mansion and deny an appeal to demolish the Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Betta Showdruk Urged Alderman Eleanor Revelle to vote like the majority of her constituents and preserve Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Wanda Walker Asked Alderman Cicely Fleming to vote like the majority of her constituents and preserve Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Clare Kelly Succeeds time to John Moore Watch Charles Smith Asked Alderman Anne Rainey to recuse herself from the Harley Clarke vote. Thanked Mayor Hagerty for his earlier comments on preserving democracy. Watch Julie Cutter Questioned the intentions of the Dunes group for funding the demolition. Asks City Council to reconsider the demolition of the Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Madison Major Mentioned how there are other case studies that help preserve buildings in different cities. Speaks on behalf of Angela Valvaness. Asks to give a chance to preserve the building. Watch Jan Grimes Asked to preserve the Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Bruce King Believed that democracy works if you follow the voters. Asked City Council to preserve Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Susan Aaron Commented on how the Harley Clarke Mansion is a treasure. Watch Madeline Gelis Asked to represent 80 percent of the voters of Evanston to vote against the appeal to demolish Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Gene Prinevel Asked to deny the appeal to demolish Harley Clarke Mansion Watch Tony Borich Mayor Hagerty denies public comment to constituent due to his letter being read by City Clerk Devon Reid. Watch Mark Gasbarra Questioned the economic funding for other projects compared to Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Bill Kenney Urged City Council to follow track record of highest preservation of historic buildings. Watch Brad White Recognized city worker, Carlos Ruiz. Believes that the city did not meet any standards to demolish the building. Asks the council to preserve the Harley Clarke Mansion Watch Dan Coyne Recognized the hard work the community is taking to preserve Harley Clarke mansion. Asks the city to deny an appeal to demolish Harley Clarke. Watch Michael Vasilko Asked City Council to deny an appeal to demolish Harley Clarke Watch David Leitschuh Believed that Harley Clarke is more of a liability to the community Watch Dolores Holmes Asked the city support honorary street. Gave thanks to Martha Logan and Chief Eddington. Gave support to the council to vote what they Watch feel is right John Elsterda Supported the appeal to demolish Harley Clarke Mansion. Asked City Council to support building a park when the mansion is demolished. Watch Audrey Niffenenger Asked City Council to preserve the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Craig McClure Stated that the wording of referendum was misguided. Believes in Lakehouse Dunes group. Watch Larry Lundy Supported preservation of the Harley Clarke Mansion. Mentions historic building preserved in Chicago. Watch Sara Schastok Commented on more fundraising being raised after the lease was rejected by Lakehouse and Garden group. Watch Jeff Smith Talked about the universal declaration of human rights. Believes the standards of demolition are misguided. Watch Jack Weiss Urged City Council to deny an appeal to demolish Harley Clarke Mansion. Asks to reconsider zoning of Evanston Library Parking Lot. Watch James Angelman Asked City Council to wave the fees for bus routes Watch Janet Steidl Didn’t support 2nd extension for Evanston library parking lot. Watch Bruce Ettanbauch Supported the preservation of the Harley Clarke Mansion. Does not support 2nd extension for Evanston library parking lot. .Watch Diane Thodos Shared remarks on Harley Clarke Mansion funding. Supports preservation of Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Junad Riski Comments on City of Evanston budget in relation to Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Joel Freeman Thanked Mayor Hagerty and city staff for the Climate Action Resilience Plan. Watch Nick Agnew Another speaker read remarks on behalf of Nick Agnew. Commented on city funding for Harley Clarke Mansion. Asked city council to preserve Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Jill Zordan Commented on the demolition process for Harley Clarke mansions. In support of the preservation of Harley Clarke Mansion Watch Jeremy Pardoe Questions how the City Council can show patience towards the Harley Clarke Mansion Watch Harris Miller Allocated his time to Lisa Bordeaux. Comments on different support groups who seek preservation of Harley Clarke. Watch Suzanne Lemaine Gave time to Carl Lemann. Reads a letter from a constituent claiming that the Harley Clarke Ordinance does not follow City Code. Watch Carlos Sutton Asked City Council to deny an appeal to demolish the Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Mary Mcwilliams Supported the preservation of Harley Clarke Mansion. Comments on how demolition ordinance may not meet standards. Watch Kim Stanton Asked City Council to deny the 2nd extension of Evanston Library parking lot. Watch Jones Safford Voiced support for the Harley Clarke Mansion Preservation. Against 2nd extension of Evanston Library parking lot Watch Jonathan Nieuwsma Supported the Climate Action Resilience plan. Brought attention to how many groups support the Climate Action Resilience plan. Watch Jack Darin Shared support for the Climate Action Resilience plan. Comments on the proposed plan. Watch Madelyn Ducree Gave thanks to Chief Eddington for his service. Comments on stop and frisks. Comments on Harley Clarke referendum and on city taxes. Watch Carl Klein Asked City Council to preserve the Harley Clarke Mansion. Asks the city to deny an appeal of the demolition Watch Vickie Jacobson Supported the Climate Action Resilience plan. Comments on turnout on climate action event, and briefly go over the plan. Watch’ Doreen Price Commented on aging in relation to preservation. Comments on the privatization of buildings. Watch Bennett Johnson Supported the preservation of Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Tony Borsch Asked City Council to review the demolition ordinance. In support of the preservation of Harley Clarke. Watch Special Order of Business (SP1) 2019 City Council Goals City Manager requests that City Council continue its discussion of Council goals for 2019. For Action Item held for discussion until January 14, 2019 Watch (SP2) Application for Appeal to City Council of Preservation Commission Decision Denying Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of the Harley Clarke Mansion and Coach House at 2603 Sheridan Road 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 9-0 Watch Consent Agenda (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 29, 2018, November 5, 2018, November 12, 2018 and November 19, 2018. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Watch (A1) Payroll – October 29, 2018 through November 11, 2018 $ 2,965,372.47 Payroll – November 12, 2018 through November 25, 2018 $ 2,874,863.60 Bills List – November 27, 2018 $ 3,921,011.32 Bills List – December 11, 2018 $23,336,386.14 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A2) Purchase of Insurance/Renewals – Property, Excess Liability & Excess Worker’s Compensation for Fiscal Year 2019 City Council approved to purchase the outlined policies at a total cost of $556,524. The policies will renew all insurance coverage for the City of Evanston for Fiscal Year 2019. Both insurance brokers are in the third year of a three-year contract award to place insurance coverages. Premium quotations received reflected the tightening of insurance markets across all sectors. There was a slight increase in cumulative total pricing for all policies by $680, which excludes the workers compensation and the new policy for environmental liability. Funding will be from the following funds: Insurance Fund Account 605.99.7800.62615 in the amount of $525,000; and Workers’ Compensation Fund Account 605.9978000.66044 in the amount of $130,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3) 2018 Post Bond Issuance Report City Council reviewed and placed the 2018 Post Bond Issuance Report on file. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A4) Contract with Amber Mechanical Contractors, Inc., for Chandler-Newberger Center HVAC Improvements Phase II City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the Chandler-Newberger HVAC Improvements Phase II Project with Amber Mechanical Contractors, Inc., (11950 S. Central Ave., Alsip, Illinois) in the amount of $362,000.00. This project will be funded from the Capital Improvement Fund which has an available budget of $565,000 for this project. A further breakdown of funding can be found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A5) Contract with Landmark Contractors, Inc. for Sherman Avenue Improvements City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract award for the Sherman Avenue Improvements Project (Bid #18-50) with Landmark Contractors, Inc. (11916 W. Main Street, Huntley, Illinois 60142), in the amount of $825,071.84. Funding is available through the Washington National TIF in the amount of $900,000 (Account No. 415.40.4218.65515-418028). This improvement is being funded from projected savings in the Fountain Square construction project and through the use of additional available funds in the Washington National TIF fund. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A6) Three-Year Contract with Silk Screen Express, Inc. for AFSCME Uniforms City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a purchase order in response to Bid #18-58 to award the 2019-21 AFSCME Uniform Contract to Silk Screen Express, Inc. (7611 W. 185th Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477) for a term of three years with a not to exceed amount of $187,500.00. Funding for 2019 will be from Public Works Agency- Clothing Fund (Account 100.40.4105.65020) with a FY19 YTD balance of $62,500. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A7) Contract for Emergency Purchase and Installation of Equipment and Services for a Fire Suppression System at Service Center – Data Center with Phoenix Fire Systems City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement for the emergency purchase of equipment and services to install a Kidde-Fenwal Novec 1230 Clean Agent Fire Suppression System at 2020 Asbury Service Center -Data Room with Phoenix Fire Systems (744 Nebraska Street, Frankfort, IL 60423) in the amount of $ 34,945.00. This project will be funded from the Capital Improvement Fund 2018 General Obligation Bonds (Account No. 415.40.4118.65515 - 618033). This will use funding set aside for Facilities Contingency, with a budget of $275,000 in FY 2018 and $120,039 remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A9) 2019-2021 Renewal of Building Automation Service Agreement for HVAC Systems with Schneider Electric City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a three year, single source service agreement for the Building Automation System (BAS) with Schneider Electric (17475 Palmer Blvd., Homewood, IL 60430) in the amount of $36,167.00 for FYI 2019, $37,005.00 for FYI 2020 and $37,869.00 for FYI 2021 to cover hardware/software and service visits for HVAC systems in 16 City buildings and properties. Initially in 2019 this is about a 27% increase from 2018 due to the addition of coverage for 8 more locations. In following years 2020 and 2021 this is less than a 3% increase each year. Funding will be from the Facilities Fund (Account 100.19.1950.62509). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A10) Second One-Year Extension for the Management and Operations of Three Self-Park Facilities with SP+ Municipal Services City Council authorized the City Manager to extend the contract for the Management and Operations of three City owned Self-Park Facilities to SP+ Municipal Services (200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5475, Chicago, IL 60601) in the amount of $1,530,198 for 2019 with no additional extensions (RFP #15-65). Funding for the contract will be provided by the following Parking Fund accounts: Church Street Garage (505.19.7025.62400); Sherman Avenue Garage (505.19.7036.62400); and Maple Avenue Garage (505.19.7037.6240). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A11) Resolution 111-R-18, One-Year Lease Agreement for Office Space at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center City Council adopted Resolution 111-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the lease of office space with Evanston Development Cooperative (EDC) at the rate of $324.50 per month for 12 months beginning January 2, 2019 for 275 square feet of space on the third floor of the Civic Center, Suite 3601. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A12) Resolution 107-R-18, Eight-Month Lease Renewal with Mudlark Theatre for Space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center City Council approved Resolution 107-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for an eight (8)-month renewal lease with Mudlark Theatre for space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. The monthly rental rate is $3,183.62, which includes a 2% increase from 2018 rates. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A13) Resolution 108-R-18, Nine-Month Lease with Evanston Children’s Choir for Studio Space at Noyes Cultural Arts Center City Council approved Resolution 108-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for a nine (9)-month renewal lease with Evanston Children’s Choir for studio space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. The monthly rent rate is $1,362.92, which include a 2% increase from 2018 rates. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A14) Resolution 106-R-18, Twelve-Month Lease Agreements for Studio Space at Noyes Cultural Arts Center City Council approved Resolution 106-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to enter into twenty-two (22) renewal agreements for a twelve (12) month lease for the artist leases for studios at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. Fees include a two percent (2%) rental rate increase from 2018 rates. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A15) Resolution 110-R-18, Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the City-Owned Real Property Located at 1714-20 Chicago Avenue to Chicago Avenue Partners, LLC City Council approved Resolution 110-R-18, “Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the City-Owned Real Property Located at 1714-20 Chicago Avenue to Chicago Avenue Partners, LLC” The first amendment to the contract, executed in July 2018 established an approval period which expires at 5:00 p.m. Central Time on December 12, 2018. Motion made to amend the resolution to eliminate, "non-refundable" language Ald. Fiske Watch Passed 6-3 Ald Wynne, Suffredin and Revelle voted “No” For Action Passed 7-2 Ald. Revelle and Wynne voted “No” (A16) Resolution 109-R-18, Authorization to Negotiate and Execute an Easement for Existing Sidewalk in the Alley Adjacent to 324 Dempster Street City Council adopted Resolution 109-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to execute an easement agreement with the property owner of 324 Dempster Street for two-and-a-half feet wide by seventy five feet long easement in the alley adjacent to property. The easement would be granted for a 50 year period. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A17) Ordinance 121-O-18, Donation of Ambulance to the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force Organization City Council adopted Ordinance 121-O-18, directing the City Manager to donate an ambulance owned by the City to the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force, Major Crash Assistance Team. This vehicle has been determined to be surplus as a result of a new vehicle replacement being put into service. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A18) Ordinance 122-O-18, Authorization to Negotiate a Redevelopment Agreement and the Sale of City Property at 2222 Oakton to Clark Street Real Estate, LLC City Council approved Ordinance 122-O-18, “Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate a Redevelopment Agreement and the Sale of CityOwned Real Property Located at 2222 Oakton Street with Clark Street Real Estate, LLC”. For Introduction and Action Suspension of rules did not pass in committee Passed for Introduction 9-0 Watch (A19) Ordinance 153-O-18, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(E) to Allow for Sale of Alcoholic Liquor Greater than 6.76 Fluid Ounces and Wine Greater than 6.32 Fluid Ounces City Council approved Ordinance 153-O-18, amending City Code Section 3-4-6(E) to allow for sale of alcoholic liquor greater than 6.76 fluid ounces and wine greater than 6.32 fluid ounces. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A20) Ordinance 154-O-18, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(L) to Allow for Sale of Alcoholic Liquor Greater than 6.76 Fluid Ounces and Wine Greater than 6.32 Fluid Ounces Liquor License City Council adopted Ordinance 154-O-18, amending City Code Section 3-4-6(L) to allow for sale of alcoholic liquor greater than 6.76 fluid ounces and wine greater than 6.32 fluid ounces. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A21) Ordinance 155-O-18, Amending City Code Section 3-4-3(O) to Allow for Sale of Wine Greater than 6.32 Fluid Ounces City Council adopted Ordinance 155-O-18, amending City Code Section 3-4-3(O) to allow for the sale of wine greater than 6.32 fluid ounces. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A22) Ordinance 156-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Lao Sze Chuan located at 1633 Orrington Avenue Local Liquor City Council adopted Ordinance 156-O-18, amending Class D Liquor License from fifty-one to fifty-two for Fortune Cookie Group, Inc., d/b/a Lao Sze Chuan, 1633 Orrington Avenue. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A23) Ordinance 157-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class H Liquor Licenses for Colectivo Coffee located at 716 Church Street Local Liquor City Council adopted Ordinance 157-O-18, amending Class H Liquor License from one to two for Colectivo Coffee Roasters, Inc., d/b/a Colectivo Coffee, 716 Church Street. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A24) Ordinance 161-O-18, Amending City Code Section 10-11-18 and 10-11-22 – Resident Parking Only Districts City Council adopted Ordinance 161-O-18, amending City Code Section 10-11-18 Schedule XVIII(Q) and Section 10-11-22 Schedule XVIII(C), Residents Parking Only Districts, to for District S to become EVS District 3 with a review of the changes after six months to be presented to the Transportation/Parking Committee in the second half of 2019. For Introduction Passed 8-0 Ald Wynne absent Watch (A25) Ordinance 150-O-18 Amending Section 9-2-3 (B) of the Evanston City Code, Increasing Fire Department Transport Fees City Council adopted Ordinance 150-O-18 amending Section 9-2-3 of the Evanston City Code, increasing the ambulance transport fees. Ordinance 150-O-18 was Introduced at the November 12, 2018 Administration & Public Works Committee and City Council, but was requested to return to the Committee for further discussion and final Action. Motion to amended language to include "City Manager or designee" Passed 7-1 Ald Fisked voted “No” Ald. Wynne absent For Action Passed 9-0 Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Watch (A26) Ordinance 132-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Tuko Cantina at 817 University Place Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 131-O-18, amending Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6 (D) to increase the number of Class D Liquor Licenses from fifty-one (51) to fifty-two (52) and permit issuance of a Class D license to 817 University LLC, d/b/a Tuko Cantina located at 817 University Place. Watch For Action Item held until January 14, 2019 (P1) Vacation Rental License for 1516 Crain Street City Council approved a Vacation Rental License for the property located at 1516 Crain Street. The Vacation Rental meets all of the Standards and Procedures for license approval. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Wilson Watch (P2) Ordinance 158-O-18, Extending the Time for Applicant to Obtain a Building Permit to Construct the Planned Development at 1815 Oak Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 158-O-18 to extend the time for commencement of construction of the Planned Development at 1815 Oak Avenue, originally approved on July 25, 2016. The Ordinance would grant a one year extension for building permit issuance to December 10, 2019 For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P3) Ordinance 139-O-18, Granting Major Variations at 1943 Sherman Avenue in the R5 General Residential Zoning District City Council approved Ordinance 139-O-18 authorizing major variations for a 22’ rear yard setback where 22.5’ is required for a three-story stair, and an increase of zero additional parking spaces where 3 additional parking spaces are required for the conversion of a single family residence to a 3-unit multiple family residence in the R5 General Residential District. For Introduction and Action 8-1-0 Ald. Rue Simmons abstained Watch (P4) Ordinance 160-O-18, Granting Landmark Status to the Building and Lot of Record at 1225 Asbury Avenue City Council approved Ordinance 160-O-18 Designating 1225 Asbury Avenue (building and lot) as an Evanston Landmark. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P5) Ordinance 112-O-18 Granting Major Zoning Relief for Building Lot Coverage, Setbacks, and Open Parking at 2626 Reese Avenue City staff recommends adoption and the Zoning Board of Appeals recommends denial of Ordinance 112-O-18 for major zoning relief in the R1 Single Family Residential District. This item was held in committee at the November 12, 2018 Planning and Development Committee meeting. Since the meeting the applicant has met with staff and expressed that he would submit multiple revised options to construct a single family dwelling on the lot. The applicant intends to invite neighbors to a meeting with staff where the neighbors could offer input about the revised options prior to returning to the Planning and Development Committee in January. Therefore, staff recommends that the Planning and Development Committee table this item until January 14, 2019. For Introduction Item held in Committee O1) Resolution 103-R-18, Designating the Portion of Emerson Street between Wesley Avenue and Asbury Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Nathan Haliburton, Jr. Way” City Council adopted Resolution 103-R-18, naming the portion of Emerson Street between Wesley Avenue and Asbury Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Nathan Haliburton, Jr. Way.” Three street signs are made for the honoree. One sign is installed at each end of the designated one block area and the third sign is given to the honoree. The approximate total cost to create all three signs is $200. Funds for these honorary street name signs will come from the 2019 Public Works Agency/Traffic Operations' Materials Fund (Account 100.40.4520.65115), which has a 2019 budget of $58,000. For Action Passed 9-0 Motion: Ald. Fleming Watch Watch (O2) Resolution 105-R-18, Adopting the City of Evanston Climate Action and Resilience Plan City Council approved Resolution 105-R-18 adopting the Climate Action and Resilience Plan and the goals therein. For Action Passed 9-0 Watch (O3) Ordinance 152-O-18, Amending Title 8, Chapter 6, Food Service and Retail, Food Store Sanitation City Council adopted Ordinance 152-O-18, amending Title 8, Chapter 6 of the Evanston City Code. This action will align the City Code to the State’s amendment to the Illinois Food Service Sanitation Rules and Regulations which mandates the adoption of the 2017 U.S Food and Drug Administration Code, FDA, and all subsequent editions and amendments for all Illinois local health departments. The State’s amendment will be effective January 2019, requiring Inspectors to conduct FDA based inspections at Evanston’s licensed food establishments. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (O4) Ordinance 140-O-18, Amending City Code Section 2-13-1, “Board Establishment and Composition” of the Animal Welfare Board City Council adopted Ordinance 140-O18 amending Section 2-13-1 “Board Establishment and Composition” of the Animal Welfare Board, reducing the number of members from seven (7) to six (6), and the number of City Council members from two (2) to one (1). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (APP1)For Appointment to: Housing & Community Dev. Act Committee - Hugo Rodriguez Hugo Rodriguez is a 14-year resident of Evanston and is a licensed real estate broker with more than 30 years of experience. He currently serves on the Professional Standards Committee for the Chicago Association of Realtors as well as on the board of directors for Association House of Chicago, a non-profit Parks, Recreation & Community Service Bd. - Daniel Featherson Daniel Featherson is a 30-year resident of Evanston. As a managing broker with Sky High Real Estate, Daniel has considerable knowledge of the local real estate market and specializes in selling residential properties in Evanston. In addition to his work in real estate, Daniel also manages a youth football program in the city. Parks, Recreation & Community Service Bd. - Tracy Long Motion: Ald. Fiske Watch Tracy Long is area vice president for Johnson Controls, a Fortune 500 company. She has lived in Evanston for more than two years, where her children are active participants in Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Library programming, including ecology camp and tennis camp. Tracy holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a B.A. in Social Studies from Harvard College. Parks, Recreation & Community Service Bd. - Edmund Moran Edmund Moran served as Evanston’s 6th Ward alderman for 18 years, from 1991 to 2009. In addition to his service on the City Council, Edmund spent many years as a manager and coach of Evanston youth baseball teams, and served as president of the Evanston Youth Hockey Association. He holds a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago Law School and a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Call of the Wards Ward 1: Invited the Interfaith committee to find solutions to help the homeless in Evanston. Thanked Mayor Hagerty for inviting residents to light up the holiday tree Watch Ward 2: Ward meeting at 665 Building at 7 p.m. on December 13. Congratulated Ms. Haliburton for the street naming and the contribution to the community. Watch Ward 3: Thanked everyone for their work throughout the year and wished everyone happy holidays Watch Ward 4: Wished happy holidays to everyone Watch Ward 5: Thanked the Brady Scholars and Citizens Greener Evanston for bringing free energy audit and option for low-cost weatherization for low-income residents. Invited residents to attend the Holiday Party on December 12 at 7 p.m. Watch Ward 6: No Report Watch Ward 7: Wished everyone happy holidays Watch Ward 8: Ward meeting on January 9. 7 p.m. at the Levy Senior Center to discuss the Oakton developments and to meet the new Chief of Police Watch Ward 9: Holiday Party at the Levy Senior Center on Saturday, December 15. Encouraged residents to bring a coat to donate. First Methodist Church held a memorial for a homeless resident who passed away. Asked that we begin to explore for services for people in need. 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. A roll call vote was taken and by a unanimous vote (9-0) City Council recessed into Executive Session