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Home My WebLink AboutCCMinutes081318 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, August 13th, 2018 Present: Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Rainey Alderman Wynne Alderman Fleming Alderman Rue Simmons Alderman Suffredin (8) Absent: Alderman Wilson (1) Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty Devon Reid City Clerk Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty asked Parks & Rec. Director Lawrence Hemingway to speak and recognize the 500 youth that participated in the Mayor Summer Youth Employment Program. Mayor Hagerty issued a Proclamation, declaring September 2018, National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements Deputy City Manager Erika Storlie invited Lara Biggs, City Engineer, to give an update on CIP Projects. Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk Devon Reid informed everyone about 3 Objections received by his office pertaining to the Harley Clarke referendum questions. The first Hearing will take place on Tuesday, August 14 at 8:30 a.m. in the Civic Center. Clerk Reid clarified for the public and media his support on keeping the City Clerk’s Office an independent, elected position, rather than appointed as inaccurately stated in a recent Evanston Now publication. Lastly Clerk Reid invited everyone to attend the Participatory Budgeting event on August 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center in Room 2402. Watch Special Order of Business (SP1)Resolution 60-R-18, A Resolution Instructing the City Clerk to Submit, for the November 6, 2018 Ballot, a Referendum for a Proposal to Increase the Real Estate Transfer Tax with the Additional Revenue Dedicated to the City of Evanston General Fund City Council adopted Resolution 60-R-18, “A Resolution Instructing the City Clerk to Submit, for the November 6, 2018 Ballot, a Referendum for a Proposal to Increase the Real Estate Transfer Tax with the Additional Watch Revenue Dedicated to the City of Evanston General Fund.” Estimated additional revenues with the implementation of this increased real estate transfer tax equal $850,000.00 annually. For Action Passed 6-2 Ald. Suffredin and Ald. Fiske voted “No” Hearing Public Comment Bonnie Wilson Opposed increasing the city Transfer Tax. Said Evanston would have the highest rate amongst North Shore communities and 5th highest in Illinois. It would not be a sound solution for a stream of revenue. Watch Don Schollenberger Asked if there were any future plans for long term revenues in the city. Said the Transfer Tax is a temporary fix for a long term problem. Watch Junad Rizki Said the revenue problems in the city will see a 20-50 percent property increase. Said City Council looks to spend money without increasing revenue. Would like to see an independent audit for the city. Watch Rich Fattes Member of Reclaim Evanston who talked in support for the increase of the Real Estate Transfer Tax. Said he would like the text language to include affordable housing as one of the uses of the increase revenues received from the Real Estate Transfer Tax. Watch Rachel Huemen Member of Reclaim Evanston who wanted the language in the referendum modified to include affordable housing as one of the areas to receive funding from the Real Estate Transfer Tax increase. Watch Leila Roob Wanted the language in the referendum modified to include affordable housing as one of the areas to receive funding from the Real Estate Transfer Tax increase. Watch Kathleen Engman Wanted the language in the referendum modified to include affordable housing as one of the areas to receive funding from the Real Estate Transfer Tax increase. Watch Leonard Lamkin Member of Reclaim Evanston who wanted the language in the referendum modified to include affordable housing as one of the areas to receive funding from the Real Estate Transfer Tax increase. Said it wouldn't affect anyone who didn't sell their homes, nor would it Watch would affect commercial developers. Doug Sharp Member of Reclaim Evanston who said the increase in Transfer Tax may be a solutions a short term budget deficit but it could also be a solution to finding revenues for affordable housing. The language in the referendum should be modified to include affordable housing as one of the areas to receive funding from the Real Estate Transfer Tax increase. Watch Betty Ester Talked about the Real Estate Transfer Tax and its effect on affordable housing. Watch Doreen Price Talked about how to appropriate funds coming from the Transfer Tax, as well as other revenue sources to increase revenues for the city. Watch Public Comment Kathleen Engman Spoke about the dog beach in Evanston Watch Barbara Janes Wanted Lincoln Street beach to become a dog beach. Said that 3 years ago previously when the city had a dog beach, the profits from it were $60,000 and last year the profit was $40,000. Spoke about the various purposes the dog beach could serve for residents. Watch Jill Zorden Said there are risks for demolishing the Harley Clarke mansion, one being the dunes group refusal to pay all cost for the demolition of the mansion. On behalf of Citizens of Evanston, she offered a check for $15,000 to the city to cover a year worth of maintenance cost of the mansion, to give City Council ampel time to make a fully informed decision of the mansion. Watch Jeff Smith Talked about 2 motions made on the MOU not being reflected in the records Watch Mike Kelly Spoke in opposition of having parking apps for Northwestern football events. Watch Junad Rizki Talked about discrepancies in city’s budget deficit. Stated that spending $600,000 to pain a bridge which is not owned by the city is a mismanagement of funds. Believes there is no clear direction being Watch provided by City Council. Bennett Johnson Spoke about the pumping station, Harley Clarke mansion, Lincoln Street beach and the HOW project. Watch Joyce Zeiss Spoke against the proposal to have people use the ParkEvanston mobile app for Northwestern football game days. Urged City Council to vote against the proposal. Watch Ann Motagawa Voiced her extreme opposition for the proposal to have residents pay for nearby parking during Northwestern football games. Bringing this type of parking is intrusive. Watch James Angelman Asked City Council to accept the agreement to sell water to the Village of Lincolnwood Watch Erv Chocol Spoke about the planned renovations for the Robert Crown Center. Said the city is spending 53 million on an ice ring we cannot afford and only a small percentage of residents will use. Said that eliminating everything except the ice ring and athletic fields would reduce the cost. Bringing in an investor would decrease the maintenance cost for the facility. Stated that City Council is expected to make sound financial decisions. Watch Mark Tendom Board Member of Connections for the Homeless who asked City Council to support Connections for the Homeless for an increase in funding in order to provide better living assistance for families in Evanston. Watch Linda Damshek Asked City Council to inform the public of when/where will they announce the final revised demolition MOU language. Said that residents have the right to view the language before the city decides to move forward. Watch Jennifer Shader Board Member of Alliance of Hope for Suicide Survivors who shared her personal story of a family member who passed away due to suicide. Watch Alvin Paden Stated that Paden Properties would be leaving the market of affordable housing, unless they are properly compensated. Watch Renee Paden Talked about Connection for the Homeless ignoring City Council’s direction to resolve issues between the Paden Family. Stated that her family will take the necessary steps if these issues are not resolved. Watch Tina Paden Assumed City Council had made their decision regarding Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Renewal Funding and subsequently informed City Council they would meet in court. Watch Kiera Kelly Read a statement of behalf of Trish Stieglitz. In the statement Mrs. Stieglitz expressed her concerns over the MOU and RFP. Watch Priscilla Giles Believes the city should not be spending money to create bus stops. Asked to preserve and promote diversity by making sure we have affordable housing for all. Watch Nancy Sreenan Stated that the draft MOU uses vague terms when describing the scope of work included. The language does not match the language in Resolution 51-R-18. Said it was a rushed process with no clarity for the future of the mansion. Watch Consent Agenda (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of July 23, 2018 and July 30, 2018. For Action For Action Minutes from July 23 Held for corrections Minutes from July 30 Passed 8-0 Motion: Ald. Fleming Watch Watch (A1) Payroll – July 9, 2018 through July 22, 2018 $3,201,457.76 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A2) Bills List – August 14, 2018 $7,783,168.33 Credit Card Activity (not including Amazon purchases) - Period Ending June 26, 2018 $ 205,283.75 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3) Purchase of Three Public Works Agency Vehicles from Currie Motors Inc. and JX Peterbilt City Council approved for the purchase of three (3) vehicles for operations in the Public Works Agency (Public Services Bureau). The following vehicles will be purchased: a Ford F-250 XL from Currie Motors Inc. (9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423) in the amount of $30,020.00; a Ford F-450 Chassis XL from Currie Motors Inc. in the amount of $63,274.00; and a Peterbilt 337 Cab and Chassis with a Cannon VO-260 aerial device from JX Peterbilt (PO Box 189, Wadsworth, IL 60083) in the amount of $162,917.00. Funding for the vehicles will be from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550) in the amount of $256,211.00, which has a budgeted amount of $1,522,977. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A4) Fuel Purchases from Gas Depot Oil Company for July 6, 2018 through July 5, 2019 City Council approved fuel purchases from July 6, 2018 thru July 5, 2019 in the amount of $900,000.00 from Gas Depot Oil Company (8930 N. Waukegan Road, Suite 230, Morton Grove, IL 60053). The Gas Depot Oil Company is the current Northwest Municipal Conference Bid winner from July 19, 2018 thru July 19, 2019 for all grades and types of fuels that are utilized by city vehicles. Funding for this purchase will be from the Major Maintenance, Materials to Maintain Autos Fund (Account 600.19.7710.65035). Present fuel prices are $2.42/gallon for 87 octane gasoline and $2.50/gallon for bio-diesel. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A5) Benchmark Analytics License Agreement City Council authorized the attached license agreement with Benchmark Analytics for a 3-year agreement with an option to renew for two additional years. The software system will assist with the management of the Evanston Police Department through the analysis of law-enforcement related information. The License Agreement provides that years one through three will be paid through a grant from the Joyce Foundation, 321 North Clark Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60654. If the City Council decides to renew the license agreement for years four and five, the cost will be $25,000 and $26,000 respectively. This expense will be paid from the Police Department’s operating budget from amounts proposed in those budget years. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A6) Contract with Capitol Cement Co., Inc. for 2018 Alley and Street Improvements Project City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2018 Alley and Street Improvements Project (Bid No. 18-34) with Capitol Cement Co., Inc. (6231 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL) in the amount of $874,761.30. Funding will be provided from the CIP Fund as follows: 2018 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $275,940, the Special Assessment Fund in the amount of $213,645, and Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $385,176.30. A detailed breakdown of the funding can be found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A7) Contract with Bodala, L.L.C. dba Central Rug and Carpet for the Noyes Cultural Arts Center – Hallway and Common Area Improvements City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the Noyes Cultural Arts Center – Hallway and Common Area Improvements (Bid 18-37) with Bodala, L.L.C. dba Central Rug and Carpet (3006 Central Street, Evanston, IL) in the amount of $199,145. Funding will be provided from the 2018 Capital Improvements Fund reimbursed by the Noyes Tenant Reserve Fund (Account 415.40.4218.65515 – 618010), which was budgeted at $200,000 in FY 2018 with all of the funding remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A8) Contract with McGuire Igleski & Associates, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services Related to the Water Quality Laboratory City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for architectural and engineering services related to the Water Quality Laboratory (RFP No. 18-18) with McGuire Igleski & Associates, Inc. (1330 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201), in the amount of $182,025. Funding will be provided from the Water Fund (Account 513.71.7330.62145-718004) which included $150,000 budgeted for these services in 2018 and an additional $75,000 in 2019. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A9) Contract with Giant Maintenance & Restoration for 2018 Fire Hydrant Painting City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for 2018 Fire Hydrant Painting with Giant Maintenance & Restoration (20678 W Highway 176, Mundelein, IL 60060) in the amount of $21,070.00. Funding for this work will be from the Water Fund (Account 510.40.4540.62230), which has an allocation of $36,000 for fire hydrant painting. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A10) Change Order No. 2 to the Engineering Services Contract for the Fountain Square Renovation Project with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd City Council authorized the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 2 to the existing engineering services contract for the Fountain Square Renovation Project (RFP 15-68) with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd (9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont, IL 60018), in the amount of $39,113.01. This will modify the existing agreement amount from $945,438.68 to $984,551.69 and extend the contract deadline from September 30, 2018 to December 31, 2018. Funding for this work will be through the Washington National TIF fund from liquidated damages assessed against the construction contractor for failure to complete the work within the specified time. As of August 1, 2018 a total of $153,900.00 in liquidated damages has been assessed against the construction contractor. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A11) Consulting Contract Amendment #3, Design and Construction Engineering Services on Sherman Avenue between Davis Street and Church Street City Council authorized the City Manager to amend an existing engineering services contract for the Fountain Square Renovation Project (RFP No. 15-68) with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd (9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont, IL 60018), in the amount of $64,861.10. This will modify the existing agreement amount from $984,551.69 to $1,049,412.79 and extend the contract deadline from December 31, 2018 to September 30, 2019. Funding is available through the Washington National TIF through savings realized from earlier portions of the Fountain Square Renovation Project. The actual construction (to be awarded at a future date) will be funded partially by additional savings and through the use of an additional $100,000 in funding from the Washington National TIF fund. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A12) Amazon Credit Card Activity – Period Ending June 26, 2018 $ 23,649.82 For Action Passed 7-0-1 Ald.Suffredin abstained Watch (A13) Resolution 58-R-18, Approving Settlement in Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. v. City of Evanston, et al. City Council adopted Resolution 58-R-18 authorizing the City of Evanston (“City”) to issue a settlement payment pursuant to a settlement agreement and release in Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. v. City of Evanston, et al. (Case No.17 -L-00). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A14) Resolution 53-R-18 Authorizing a Lease Agreement with North Shore Senior Center for Office Space at the Civic Center City Council adopted Resolution 53-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the lease of office space with North Shore Senior Center at the rate of $511.50 per month for 12 months beginning October 1, 2018 for 430 sq. ft. of space on the ground floor of the Civic Center, Suite G205. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A15) Resolution 57-R-18, Illinois Department of Transportation Local Agency Agreement for Phase II Engineering on the Howard Street Corridor Improvement Project City Council approved Resolution 57-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to sign a Local Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Howard Street Corridor Improvement Project, Phase II Engineering (construction plans). The Agreement establishes the maximum grant funding of the engineering cost, not to exceed $462,637, and commits Evanston to fund $137,363 of the engineering cost. Funding for this project will be from the Capital Improvement Fund, including 2018 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $137,363, Surface Transportation Grant (STP) funds in the amount of $162,637, and reimbursement from the City of Chicago in the amount of $300,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A16) Resolution 55-R-18, Phase II Engineering Services Agreement for the Howard Street Corridor Improvement Project City Council approved Resolution 55-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation and a Professional Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600 Rosemont, IL 60018) in the amount of $600,000. The total cost of the Phase II Engineering Services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering is $600,000. The Howard Street Project is a joint project with the City of Chicago and 50% of the funding is provided by Chicago. The City has received a federal grant of $162,637 through the North Shore Council of Mayors and this will be reimbursed to the City of Evanston. The remaining amount of $137,363 will be from the Capital Improvements Fund, 2018 General Obligation Bonds, Account 415.40.4118.62145-417002. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A17) Ordinance 83-O-18, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement to Sell Water to a New Wholesale Water Customer, the Village of Lincolnwood, Illinois City Council adopted Ordinance 83-O-18, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Water Supply Agreement with the Village of Lincolnwood. The initial term of the agreement is for 39 years with two 10 year extension provisions at the discretion of Lincolnwood. For Introduction Rules suspended for Introduction and Action Passed 8-0 (A18) Ordinance 93-O-18, Amending City Code Section 10-11-10, Schedule X “Limited Parking” to Add Schedule X(O) Saturday Special Event Parking Pilot Program City Council adopted Ordinance 93-O-18, amending City Code Section 10-11-10, Schedule X “Limited Parking” to add Schedule X(O) Saturday Special Event Parking Pilot Program. This Ordinance would create a special event parking pilot program that would expand the usage of the ParkEvanston mobile app to include an on-street parking zone for Northwestern football game days, with a daily parking rate of $40.00. Amendment to only include the Poplar Metra commuter lot in the Ordinance Passed 8-0 Motion: Ald. Revelle Watch For Introduction and Action Passed 8-0 (A19) Ordinance 94-O-18, Amending City Code Section 10-11-17, Schedule XVII “Parking Violation Penalties” to Add Schedule XVII (L) Non-Payment of Special Event Parking Fee City Council adopted Ordinance 94-O-18, amending City Code Section 10-11-17, Schedule XVII “Parking Violation Penalties” to add Schedule XVII (L) Non-Payment of Special Event Parking Fee. During the special event pilot program mentioned in item A19, the penalty fee for non-payment would be $80.00. For Introduction and Action Passed 8-0 Watch (A20) Ordinance 92-O-18, Amending City Code Section 10-11-7, Schedule VII(C), “Bus Stops and Zones,” to Add Signed Bus Stops on Dodge Avenue from Oakton Street to Main Street City Council adopted Ordinance 92-O-18, Amending City Code Section 10-11-7, Schedule VII(C), “Bus Stops and Zones,” to add signed bus stops on Dodge Avenue from Oakton Street to Main Street. Amendment to change text to read “east side south of Kenney.” Passed 8-0 For Introduction Rules suspended for introduction and action Passed 8-0 Motion: Ald. Fleming Watch (A21) Ordinance 82-O-18, Vacating a Portion of Public Land South of the Church Street Public Right of Way, East of Florence Avenue, to an Abutting Owner City Council adopted Ordinance 82-O-18 vacating a portion of public land south of the Church Street public right of way, east of Florence Avenue, to an abutting owner. Payment will be made to the City in the amount of $16,000.00 as determined by a third party appraisal report by Property Valuation Services. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P1) Vacation Rental License for 2130 Wesley Avenue City Council approved a Vacation Rental License for the property located at 2130 Wesley Avenue. The Vacation Rental meets all of the Standards and Procedures for license approval. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Fiske Watch (P2) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Renewal Funding City Council approved a funding renewal of $300,000 in HOME funds to continue the current TenantBased Rental Assistance program, administered by Connections for the Homeless. The funding will provide stable housing for two years to up to ten atrisk Evanston families with children under the age of 18 in Evanston that are underemployed, and break the cycle of poverty and instability by developing the capacity to earn a living wage to support their families and afford market rate rental housing. The increase in funding from $250,000 to $300,000 is due to the increasing costs to rent in Evanston. Funding is from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (Account 240.21.5430.65535). Currently, the City has a total of $474,275.33 in available uncommitted HOME funds. For Action Passed 8-0 Watch (P3) Resolution 49-R-18, Approving a Plat of Resubdivision for 1239 Asbury Avenue and 1224 Dempster Street City Council adopted Resolution 49-R-18 approving the proposed resubdivision of the property located at 1239 Asbury Avenue and 1224 Dempster Street. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P4) Ordinance 84-O-18, Granting a Special Use for a Daycare Center – Domestic Animal, and Kennel, Rex’s Place, at 2118-2120 Ashland Ave., 1625 Payne St., and 2147-2149 Dewey Ave. City Council adopted Ordinance 84-O-18 granting special use approval for a Daycare Center – Domestic Animal, and Kennel, in the MXE Mixed Use Employment District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards for special use and major variations for this district. For Introduction Amendments requested will appear on September 17, 2018 Council agenda for action Approved on Consent Agenda (P5) Ordinance 40-O-18, Amending Subsection 6-4-1-9(B)(1) of the City Code, “Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards: General Provisions” City Council approved Ordinance 40-O-18 to amend the Zoning Ordinance to reduce the required front yard setback for open porches in order to allow front porches with a usable depth without the need for zoning relief. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P6) Ordinance 81-O-18 Granting Major Zoning Relief to Establish a Third Dwelling Unit in an Existing Two-Family Residence at 1822 Lyons Street City Council adopted Ordinance 81-O-18 granting major zoning relief to establish a third dwelling unit in an existing two-family residence in the R4 General Residential District. The applicant requests relief for lot size, lot width, and to add zero parking spaces where two additional parking spaces are required. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards for a variation for this district. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P7) Ordinance 77-O-18 Granting Major Zoning Relief to Eliminate Parking and Add Fencing for Firehouse Grill at 750 Chicago Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 77-O-18 granting major zoning relief to eliminate one ADA parking stall (with one remaining) and install a 3’ tall fence (planter box) fronting Chicago Ave., and denying major zoning relief to install an 8’ tall wood fence with a 0’ street side yard (Madison St.) setback, in the C1a Commercial Mixed-Use District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards for a variation (for parking and the 3’ fence) for this district. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (O1) Resolution 50-R-18, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Greenest Region Compact 2 with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to Support Regional Sustainability Initiatives City Council adopted Resolution 50-R-18 Authorizing City Manager to Sign Greenest Region Compact 2. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Watch: Ald. Revelle Watch (O2) Approval of Funding for Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau FY 2018 City Council approved funding for Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau in the amount of $81,174.00 for a period commencing August 14, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Funding will be from the Economic Development Partnership Fund (Account 100.21.5300.62659). For Action Passed 7-1 Ald. Fleming voted No Watch (APP1) For Reappointment: Housing & Community Development Act Committee Glenn Mackey Housing & Community Development Act Committee Michael Miro Economic Development Committee Hecky Powell For Action Ald. Wynne made a motion to only approve the reappointment of Michael Miro and Hecky Powell Passed 7-1 Ald. Fleming voted No Watch Call of the Wards Ward 1: 1st Ward meeting on Tuesday September 4, from 7-9 p.m. at the Evanston Public Library. There will be a presentation on the projecting happening at 1621 Chicago Ave. There will also be a conversation about the Duluth Civility Project. Watch Ward 2: Thanked various staff members and departments for their works over the previous few weeks. Thanked the Parks & Rec. Department for a great work surrounding the Mayor Summer Youth Program. Watch Ward 3: No Report Watch Ward 4: No Report Watch Ward 5: No Report Watch Ward 6: No Report Watch Ward 7: No Report Watch Ward 8: Thanked Mayor Hagerty and former Mayor Tisdahl for participating in the Howard St Walk. Watch Ward 9: Ridgeville Park District will partner with the 9th Ward to host a 9th Ward Community Night on August 22nd from 5-7 at Ridgeville Park. On August 23, at 7 p.m. there will be a ward meeting at the Fire Station #2 Watch Adjournment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned. Ald. Wynne lead City Council into Executive Session. A roll call vote was taken and by a unanimous vote (8-0) City Council recessed into Executive Session