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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMinutes100818 ​​CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, October 8th, 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 invited Lawrence Hemingway to speak and recognize two “Theater on Ice” teams. ●National Community Planning Month ●Domestic Violence Awareness Month ●Meals at Home, 50th Anniversary ●Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13 Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz gave an update on the Summer Programs. Lawrence Hemingway and Karen Danczak Lyons gave a presentation on their respective departments. Watch City Clerk’s Communications Deputy City Clerk Eduardo Gomez shared a message on Hispanic Heritage Month and encouraged residents to vote in the upcoming November 6, Election. Clerk Reid reminded everyone of Early Voting starting October 22 through November 5. Mail-In Ballot Applications can be picked-up at the Clerk’s Office or by going to cookcountyclerk.com/VoteByMail and be submitted to the County Clerk’s Office by November 1. Mail-in Ballots must be postmarked by November 6, 2018. The League of Women Voters will be hosting a forum on the two referendum questions in Evanston on October 14 at ETHS at 2 p.m. Watch Public Comment Christina Ernst Spoke out against cutting the Evanston arts funds. Watch Jan Berkson Spoke out against cutting the Evanston arts funds. Watch Lea Pinsky Spoke out against cutting the Evanston arts funds. Watch Dolores Holmes Talked about Family Focus building. Watch Pete Giangreco Spoke about the finances for the Robert Crown renovation project. Watch Joanna Pinsky Spoke out against cutting the Evanston arts funds. Watch Junad Rizki Read a letter in which a city employee claimed to be sexually harassed by another employee and City Council took no action against the offender Watch Jim Young Spoke about police and fire pension plans. Asked City Council to fund pension funds at the recommended 6.25 level. Watch Brad White On behalf of Landmarks Illinois he asked that City Council grant the organization access to the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Mike Vasilko Talked about Agenda Items A7, A9 and O1. Asked City Council to stop spending items that are not necessities. Watch Doug Sharp Member of Reclaim Evanston who spoke about the proposed revisions to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Watch Dave Winter Talked about the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and some proposals being made by Reclaim Evanston. Watch Patsy Benvanice Talked about commercial property owners and affordable housing. Watch Sandy Wilson Member of Reclaim Evanston who spoke about affordable housing and the opt out fees in the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Watch Phyllis Hickel Talked about affordable housing in Evanston. Watch Rich Fattes Shared his support for the revisions proposed by Reclaim Evanston and believes more affordable housing is needed in Evanston. Watch Joan Gunzberg Spoke out against cutting the Evanston arts funds. Watch Sue Loellbach Talked about the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Watch Len Lamkin Asked City Council to remember Evanston residents who have lost their jobs when discussing affordable housing. Also spoke about the Family Focus building. Watch Jeremy Pardoe Address misconceptions about the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Charles Smith Talked about the habitat and landscape at the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Christian Sorensen Legislative Aid for State Representative Robyn Gable, spoke about the constituent driven process for the Harley Clarke mansion as quoted in some recent news articles. Watch Jennifer Shadur Spoke about Indigenous Peoples Day and its relation to Grosse Point. Watch Madelyn Ducree Voiced her frustration with City Council and the spending of city funds. Watch Albert Gibbs Voiced his frustration with the City Council's actions. Asked they preserve Harley Clarke and Family Focus. Watch James Angelman Asked City Council to make the Family Focus Center a landmark for preservation Watch Jasmine Gonzales Made her statement in Spanish which read as follows: Dear City Council, We are a group of Evanston Latinx community members and professionals who live and/or work in Evanston. Our Evanston Latino grassroots community group works to strengthen the community, build bridges and advocate for equity and inclusion for the Latinx community. We have been meeting since early 2017 in attempts to connect with the Evanston Latinx community. Our group is comprised of a number of Latinx leaders/community members who have a passion for helping this specific underrepresented community. As a group, we have explored barriers, strengths, needs, and wants by hearing directly from the Latinx community in Evanston themselves and their experience in Evanston. It has taken much dedication and work to connect with the Latinx community to understand and learn from them. To help us in our efforts one of our group members facilitated a consensus workshop for our group to outline our specific goals and give us a direction on how we could support the Latinx community. The group came up with nine goals that spread across all sectors of what the Evanston Latinx community needs. We would love to share those goals with this commission with the intent to make you aware of how our community is asking for help oand provide much needed resources to the Evanston Latinx community. To help us gain trust and get to know other Latinx community members in Evanston we hosted our first “Convivencia” in August. This was a family gathering inviting the Latinx community to attend in order to hear more from them and for them to hear about us. We had Watch a very successful turnout, bringing close to 60 Latinx community members together. We heard different experiences and at the same time many similarities on what changes they would like to see in Evanston. The four goals that were a priority for the people who attended to the “Convivencia” were: 1. Create a sense of belonging for Latinos within Evanston Create a physical space for Latinos. 2. Work on increasing representation in community leadership positions and increase representation, advocacy and participation in local government. 3. Assist institutions to foster trust and develop relationships Build relationships with the community. Foster trust in institutions rather than individuals. 4. Propose more Latino specific programs As the City Council, we would like you to commit to making changes, build bridges, and make sure that the Latinx voice is heard in Evanston. We ask you to not take this lightly and not use us as a rubber stamp or put a name on a plan without taking action steps and really hearing the community. Could we ask today for this commission to increase Latinx representation in higher positions and help the community feel like those that look like them can hold roles in city departments/government and make a change. We would love to hear from you. What are your plans to make sure that the Latinx voice is being heard and incorporated into your current and future plans? What are the actions steps you will be taking to accomplish what you have outlined on the website which reads as follows, “A diverse community is one where all people feel welcome and are empowered to participate in the shaping of their community, only then can our community be called the most livable city in America. To achieve better outcomes and sustainable change for our community, we are working to leverage our diversity and actively practice inclusion. When historically underrepresented groups are part of the decision-making process, the outcomes are smarter and far more sustainable.” We would like to know how the City Council is planning to accomplish this and how you plan to incorporate the Latinx voice in your plan/agenda. We will no longer stay silent; we will no longer let our local government treat us as an afterthought. We too deserve better and we too have the right to have a place at the table. This is our community too; we live and work in these neighborhoods, pay property taxes, and deserve to be part of the fabric that makes Evanston. Thank you for taking time out of your day to hear our message. Doreen Price Wants community participation when appointing people to committees and commissions. Watch Special Order of Business (SP1) ​​Formal Request to Access Harley Clarke Mansion Prior to Preservation Commission Hearing Alderman Revelle recommends City Council approval for groups to obtain access to the Harley Clarke Mansion prior to the Preservation Commission hearing on October 23, 2018 in order to obtain an updated assessment of the building’s condition. For Action Motion to grant Evanston Preservation Commission access to Harley Clarke mansion Passed 9-0 Motion to grant Landmarks Illinois limited access to Harley Clarke mansion, for a pre-identified select group of expert architects, engineers and assessors. Failed 5-4​​ Ald. Wynne, Wilson, Suffredin and Revelle voted “Yes” Watch Consent Agenda (M1) ​​Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of September 17, 2018. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Watch (A1) ​​Payroll – September 3, 2018 through September 16, 2018 $ 2,869,809.10 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A2)​​ Bills List – October 9, 2018 $ 7,266,054.80 BMO Credit Card Activity – Period Ending July 26, 2018 $ 198,002.38 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3)​​ Amazon Credit Card Activity BMO Amazon Credit Card – Period Ending July 26, 2018 $ 16,866.06 For Action Passed 8-1-0 ​​Ald. Suffredin abstained Watch (A4)​​ ​Fiscal Year 2017 Single Audit Report City Council accepted and placed on file the Single Audit report of federal grant money received/spent by the City of Evanston for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. For Action: Accept and Place on File Approved on Consent Agenda (A5)​​ ​January 1, 2018 Actuarial Report for Police and Firefighter’s Pension Funds City Council accepted and placed on file the January 1, 2018 Actuarial Valuation Report for the Police and Firefighter’s Pension funds. For Action: Accept and Place on File Approved on Consent Agenda (A6)​​ ​Three-Year Agreement with LifeQuest Services, Inc. to Provide Collection Agency Services City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with LifeQuest Services, Inc. (9200 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321) to provide collection agency services at a rate of 21%. This contract provides service to the City for a period of three years, with two additional one-year options for renewal, for a total of five years. Funding of the 21% service fee will be deducted from the recovered revenue. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A7)​​ ​Contract for Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services Related to the Garden Park Renovation Project with Teska Associates, Inc. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for landscape architectural and engineering services related to the Garden Park Renovation Project (RFP No. 18-32) with Teska Associates, Inc. (627 Grove Street, Evanston, Illinois), in the amount of $74,465.96. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Program 2018 General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4118.62145-518002) which included $75,000 budgeted for these services in 2018. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A8) ​​Contract for the 2018 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract B with Kenny Construction City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2018 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract B (Bid No. 18-47) with Kenny Construction d/b/a Granite Inliner (2215 Sanders, Suite 400, Northbrook, IL 60062) in the amount of $379,505.00. Funding for this project is from Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4535.62461 – 418009), which has an FY 2018 budget of $675,000 with $425,561 remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A9) ​​Contract for Fall Tree Purchase and Planting Services from Suburban Tree Consortium City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract award for the purchase and planting of 199 trees from Suburban Tree Consortium in the amount of $69,978.00 and for the purchase of delivery of 85 trees from E. A. de St. Aubin Nursery in the amount of $16,075.00. In all, a total of 284 trees will be purchased of which 199 will be planted for a total cost of $86,053.00. The remaining 85 trees will be planted by Forestry employees. Funding will be from: Forestry Division General Funds, Sewer Funds, and Replant Express Funds. Further details can be found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A10) ​​One-Year Extension for Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services with Sebis Direct, Inc. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one year extension for Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services (RFP 16-12) beginning January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 with Sebis Direct, Inc. (6516 W 74th Street Bedford Park, IL 60638) in the amount of $53,800.00. This request includes services for the printing and mailing of the utility bills that will occur during FY 2019. A breakdown of the funding can be found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A11) ​​Increased Allocation for Supplemental Plan Review and Building Inspection Services Contract with SAFEbuilt, Inc. City Council authorized the City Manager to increase the supplemental Building Inspection and Plan Review Services contract agreement amount from $50,000 (budgeted at $75,000) to a not to exceed amount of $88,000 with SAFEbuilt, Inc. (3755 Precision Drive, Suite 140, Loveland, Colorado 80538) due to a prolonged vacancy in the Commercial Plan Reviewer position. The position has not been filled due to a shortage in the job market for individuals that qualify for this work. The proposed action is budget neutral. The current contract with SAFEbuilt was awarded on April 1, 2016. The FY 2018 Budget allocated $75,000 in Account 100.21.2126.62464, but the proposed contract is expected to exceed the allocated budget. Additional expenses for commercial plan review services can be covered by the budgeted salary for the Commercial Plan Reviewer position in Account 100.21.2126.61010. For Action Passed 7-2 ​​Ald. Fleming and Suffredin voted “No” Watch (A12) ​​Sidewalk Café – Beer on Central City Council approved first-time application for a sidewalk café permit for Beer on Central, a Class K liquor establishment located at 1930 Central Street. The sidewalk café will consist of two tables with two seats each for a seating capacity of four, and will operate Tuesday-Sunday. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A13)​​ ​Five-Year Lease to Own Agreement for Eighty (80) Cale WebTerminal Pay Stations from Total Parking Solutions City Council approved a five year lease to own agreement for eighty (80) Cale WebTerminal Pay Stations from Total Parking Solutions (2721 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515) to replace aging parking meters throughout the City. The total cost to the City will be $1,129,000 paid out over five years at a monthly rate of $21,500. Funding is provided by the Parking Fund Business Unit - Service Agreements/Contracts (Account 505.19.7005.62509). No upfront payments will be required, as funding will be deducted from machine revenue. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A14) ​​Ratify Past Practice for Eligibility of On-Street Residential Parking Permits and Direct the City Manager to Codify the City Code to Reflect the Same City Council approved ratifying past practice for eligibility of On-Street Residential Parking Permits to include residences who were allowed to purchase a residential parking permit in 2018 that were not in the City Code and direct the City Manager to cause an ordinance to be drafted with the appropriate amendments to the City Code. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A15) ​​Special Event Permit Application from The Last Call Tavern Group – Northwestern University v. University of Michigan City Council approved the special event permit application from The Last Call Tavern Group, to host a University of Michigan alumni tailgate event on September 29, 2018, at the Evanston Wilmette Golf Course on hole #3 (corner of Girard and Central Street). The tailgating will be allowed 4 hours prior to the start of the football game and conclude at the latest 2 hours after the completion of the football game. Costs for city services provided for events require a 100% reimbursement from the sponsoring organization or event coordinator. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A16) ​​Professional Services Agreement with Connelly’s Academy, Inc. for the City of Evanston Martial Arts Program at the Levy Center City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Connelly’s Academy, Inc. (211 Golf Terrace, Wilmette, IL 60091) for the City of Evanston Martial Arts program run through Levy Center. The contract is for three years with a mutual option to renew for two additional one-year terms. The contract period will run from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021. Instruction expenses are paid from the Levy General Fund (Account 100.30.3055.62505). Compensation from the vendor is based on a percentage of resident rate revenues collected from program registrations. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A17) ​​Professional Services Agreement with Chicago Fencing Club for the City of Evanston Fencing Program at the Chandler-Newberger Center City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Diana Unger, Chicago Fencing Club (4732 Cleveland St, Skokie, IL 60076) for the City of Evanston’s Fencing program run through Chandler-Newberger Center. The contract is for three years with a mutual option to renew for two additional one-year options. The contract period will run from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021. Instruction expenses are paid from the Chandler-Newberger General Fund (Account 100.30.3035.62505). Compensation from the vendor is based on a percentage of resident rate revenues collected from program registrations. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A18) ​​Resolution 73-R-18, Agreement with the Youth Job Center to Fund the Building Career Pathways to Sustainable Employment Program City Council adopted Resolution 73-R-18 authorizing the City manager to execute the 2018 agreement with the Youth Job Center of Evanston Inc. (YJC) (1114 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201) to provide not less than twenty disconnected and unemployed young adults who are low to moderate income Evanston residents (ages 18-25) with a career pathway plan that leads to educational/work trade certification, employment, supportive services, career counseling, educational support and transportation assistance over 24 months in an amount not to exceed $55,200.00 for FY 2018-2019. Funding for this agreement is budgeted in Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Youth and Young Adult Engagement Division (Account 100.30.3215.62490) which has a FY 2018 budget of $281,965.00 and a YTD balance of $208,822.72 prior to this agreement. Costs amount to approximately $2,760.00 per participant. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A19) ​​Resolution 71-R-18, Professional Services Agreement with the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy City Council adopted Resolution 71-R-18 authorizing the City manager to execute an agreement between the City of Evanston and the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy (1123 Emerson, Suite 203 Evanston, IL 60201) to provide legal services for not less than 15 Evanston residents to secure Certificates of Rehabilitation, expungement and criminal records sealing in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Funding for this agreement is budgeted in Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Youth and Young Adult Engagement Division (Account 100.30.3215.62490) which has a FY 2018 budget of $281,965.00 and a YTD balance of $208,822.72 prior to this agreement. Costs amount to approximately $2,000 per participant. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A20) ​​Resolution 77-R-18, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Notifications of Grant Awards to Fund and Operate a Congregate Senior Meal Program City Council adopted Resolution 77-R-18, authorizing the City Manager to sign notification of grant awards to fund and operate a congregate senior meal program at the Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. This is a reimbursement program in which the total amount of reimbursement the City will receive is solely dependent upon the number of lunches served and varies depending on the levels of participation. Funding for this program is budgeted in various line items in the Fleetwood-Jourdain Business Unit 100.30.3040 and Levy Center Business Unit 100.30.3055. Overall budgeted expenses for the 2018/19 program include staffing salaries, Social Security, Medicare, advertising, program supplies and food costs, which is projected at $91,298. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A21) ​​Resolution 76-R-18, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Notifications of Grant Awards to Fund and Operate the City of Evanston Long Term Care Ombudsman Program City Council adopted Resolution 76-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to sign notification of grant awards to fund and operate the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program for the City of Evanston. This is a reimbursement program in which the total amount of reimbursement the City will receive is solely dependent upon the amount of funding utilized from the total budget. The overall program has a budget of $177,225 in Business Unit 100.30.3055 which covers all operational expenses. The maximum reimbursement amount by AgeOptions is $55,399 for the period October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A22) ​​Resolution 78-R-18, Lease Agreement with United States Postal Service for Parking in City Parking Garage at 1800 Maple Avenue City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a lease renewal with the United States Postal Service (USPS) Facilities Real Estate Division (7029 Albert Pick Road, Greensboro, N.C., 27498-1103) for the parking of Fifty-Four (54) Postal Service vehicles in the City of Evanston’s Parking Garage at 1800 Maple Street. Projected total revenue for the period from 11/1/2018 – 10/31/2020 is $142,560. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A23) ​​Resolution 75-R-18, Easement Agreement for a Fence on McCormick Boulevard that Abuts 2222 Simpson City Council adopted Resolution 75-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to execute an easement agreement with the property owner of 2222 Simpson Street for three foot fence easement along McCormick Blvd. The easement would be granted for a 50 year period. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A24) ​​Ordinance 110-O-18, Dissolving the Amended Redevelopment Project Area of the City of Evanston, Illinois and Related Matters for the Washington National Tax Increment Financing District City Council adopted Ordinance 110-O-18, dissolving the Washington National Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District effective December 31, 2018. As a part of this closure the City is required to officially notify all taxing districts regarding the dissolution and any distribution thereof of remaining funds in the TIF. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A25) ​​Ordinance 116-O-18, Agreement Between the City of Evanston and the Chicago Transit Authority for Tax Increment Financing for Future Phases of the CTA Red and Purple Modernization Program City Council adopted Ordinance 116-O-18, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) for the modernization of the CTA Purple Line in Evanston, with a focus on support for the Davis Street CTA station, with a local match contribution from the Washington National Tax Increment Finance district (Account 300.99.5470.65515). This is a follow-up action to the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the CTA in June 2018. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A26) ​​Ordinance 100-O-18, Proposed Modifications to City Code Section 10-11-6, Schedule VI; Snow Routes and Snow Emergency Regulations Contained in Section 10-4-13 City Council adopted Ordinance 100-O-18, amending City Code 10-4-13 (C), Snow Emergency, and the designated Snow Routes in Section 10-11-6, Schedule VI. The majority of the proposed modifications will make the City Code consistent with the current snow route map, existing snow route sign postings and staff’s current operations during snow events thereby improving snow removal operations and towing/parking bans associated with declared snow emergencies. For Action Passed 9-0 Watch (P1) ​​Vacation Rental License for 1918 Jackson Avenue City staff recommends approval of a Vacation Rental License for the property located at 1918 Jackson Avenue. The Vacation Rental meets all of the Standards and Procedures for license approval. For Action Item held in committee Motion: Ald. Wilson Watch (P2) Vacation Rental License for 1614 Main Street, Unit A City Council approved a Vacation Rental License for the property located at 1614 Main Street, Unit A. The Vacation Rental meets all of the Standards and Procedures for license approval. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P3) Vacation Rental License for 1033 Cleveland Street, Unit 1 City Council approved a Vacation Rental License for the property located at 1033 Cleveland Street, Unit 1. The Vacation Rental meets all of the Standards and Procedures for license approval. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P4) ​​Ordinance 107-O-18, Amending Title 5, Chapter 7, “Inclusionary Housing" City Council approved Ordinance 107-O-18, amending Title 5, Chapter 7 of the City Code, “Inclusionary Housing.” For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P5) ​​Ordinance 113-O-18, Granting Major Variations at 348 Custer Avenue in the R5 General Residential Zoning District City Council approved Ordinance 113-O-18 authorizing major variations for a lot area of 3,993 sf (existing), a lot width of 33’ and to provide 3 off-street parking spaces in order to convert an existing 2-flat to a 3-dwelling unit, multifamily dwelling. Motion to strike Section 4B and relabel Section C as B Passed 9-0 Motion: Ald. Wilson Watch Motion made to introduce Item as amended Passed 9-0 Motion made to suspend rules for Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 For Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 (P6) ​​Ordinance 111-O-18, Granting Major Variations at 2415 Wade Street in the R2 Single-Family Residential Zoning District City Council approved Ordinance 111-O-18 authorizing major variations for building lot coverage of 44.3%, a 19.8’ front yard setback, a 0’ west interior side yard setback, a 2.9’ east interior side yard setback, and to provide one off-street parking space in order to construct additions to the existing single-family residence. For Introduction Passed 8-0-1 ​​ Ald. Rue Simmons abstained Watch (P7) ​​Ordinance 119-O-18, Granting Landmark Status to the Building and Lot of Record at 2010 Dewey Avenue City Council approved Ordinance 119-O-18 Designating 2010 Dewey Avenue (building and lot) as an Evanston Landmark. Motion made to suspend rules for Introduction and Action Motion Failed For Introduction Passed 9-0 Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Watch (P8) ​​Ordinance 41-O-18, Amending City Code Section 6-16, Table 16-B, “Schedule of Minimum Off Street Parking Requirements” City Council adopted Ordinance 41-O-18, amending the Zoning Ordinance to modify parking requirements for College/University Institutions. Staff is proposing to adjust the parking requirements for dormitories and fraternity and sorority houses. The proposed text amendment still requires more than the 1 to 16 ratio of students with parking permits to those eligible to obtain parking permits. The proposed amendment would reduce the total required parking spaces on Northwestern University’s campus from 4,096 to approximately 3,493. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P9) ​​Ordinance 105-O-18, Amending Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Creating Brew Pubs and Craft Alcohol Production Facilities City Council approved Ordinance 105-O-18 authorizing Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to alcohol producing uses that include allowing Brew Pubs as a Special Use in the MXE Mixed-Use Employment District. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P10) ​​Ordinance 108-O-18, Special Use Permit and Major Variations for a Banquet Hall and a Brew Pub, Double Clutch Brewing Company, at 2119-2125 Ashland Avenue City Council approved Ordinance 108-O-18 authorizing Special Uses for a Banquet Hall and Brew Pub and Major Zoning Variations for a 0’ front yard setback where 10’ is required, a 0’ interior side yard setback where 5’ is required, a 0’ rear yard setback where 5’ is required, and to eliminate 1 required short loading dock. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P11) ​​Ordinance 102-O-18 Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Kilwins Chocolates, at 1724 Sherman Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 102-O-18 granting a special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Kilwins Chocolates in the D2 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 (O1) ​​Howard Street Holiday Lights City Council approved to provide funding through the Howard-Ridge TIF for the installation of holiday 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 Fund (Account 330.99.5860.65515) For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Watch (O2) ​​For Appointment to: Utilities Commission- Lisa Sparrow Lisa Sparrow is the president and chief executive officer of Utilities, Inc., a national water and wastewater utility company. She has more than 15 years of experience in the water and wastewater utility industry and is a frequent guest speaker at water and energy usage conferences. Lisa has served on the U.S. EPA National Drinking Water Advisory Council, advising the U.S. EPA on water regulations. Locally, she serves as a regional commissioner for the American Youth Soccer Organization and as a member of the Baker Demonstration School Board. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and an MBA from Northwestern University. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (O3) ​​For Reappointment to: Parks, Recreation & Services Board- John Bryan For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Call of the Wards Ward 1: Said there were some commission members who expressed support for the Harley Clarke referendum. Wants staff to ensure the application is viewed in an objective manner Watch Ward 2: Meeting will be rescheduled for Tuesday October 16 from 6-7 p.m. to discuss the budget. Watch Ward 3: 3rd Ward meeting on October 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lincoln school Watch Ward 4: No Report Watch Ward 5: 5th Ward meetings from October-December will be held on the second Wednesday of the month. On Wednesday October 10th, the meeting will be held at Family Focus in the theater at 7 p.m. Watch Ward 6: No Report Watch Ward 7: Stated MWRD board denied request to impose a road easement across Izabella Woods. Requester has now made adjustments to his request. Mayor Hagerty will follow up with a letter stating Evanstons strong opposition in taking public land for private gain. Watch Ward 8: Congratulated Rebecca Rainey who directs a womens domestic violence center in New Orleans. Address issues raised over the Howard Street Theater. Made a reference to Transportation and Parking on establishing a new Ordinance that will identify certain pick-up trucks as passenger vehicles. Watch Ward 9: No Report Watch Adjournment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned.