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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMinutes072318 ​​CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, July 23rd, 2018 Present: Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Rainey Alderman Wynne Alderman Fleming Alderman Rue Simmons Alderman Suffredin (9) Absent: Alderman Wilson (1) Presiding: Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Fiske Devon Reid City Clerk Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Pro Tempore Judy Fiske had no announcements Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz invited Director Lawrence Hemingway to present the recognition to the Special Recreation Athletes and Coaches Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk invited residents to the 5th Ward Ice Cream Social on Saturday July 28 from 2 - 5 p.m. Announced August 5th being last day to submit a Referendum, August 11th is the last day to file objections to petitions and August 30th is the last day for certification by the Clerk’s Office Watch Public Comment Pauline Kurtides Spoke about the construction happening at 917 Edgemere Ct. Watch Doug Gilbert Spoke about the construction happening at 917 Edgemere Ct. Said the appeal is not worthy of upholding. Lastly, asked City Council preserve the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Barbara Barewin Riley Asked City Council to preserve Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Mike Vasilko Talked about the Bonds being raised for the Robert Crown Center. Watch Jeanne La Casse Asked City Council to vote against the demolition for Harley Clarke and instead place a referendum question on the ballot in November. Watch Jeff Smith Talked about the Lincoln Beach and Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Meg Welch Talked about the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Chris Kruger Asked City Council to let the residents decide through a referendum for the future of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Jackie Prince Spoke of Chief Eddington's retirement and asked City Council to vote against demolition for the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Jill Kidd Supported the denial for an appeal for the 917 Edgemere Ct. property. Watch Andy Kidd Asked City Council to grant the appeal for the property at 917 Edgemere Ct. property. Watch Kimberly Newman Voiced her support for 917 Edgemere Ct. Watch Nate Kipnis Spoke about the Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Nancy Sreenan Wanted to encourage City Council to vote against the demolition of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Nicole Kustok Believed that removing the Harley Clarke mansion is the best decision for the city. Said it would remove privatization of the structure and keep it available for all. Watch Noreen Edwards Metz Addressed the tree estimates in the memorandum for the green space. Watch David Leitunah Said he is a strong proponent for the naturalization of the Harley Clarke space. Watch Tony Dalrymple Talked about the restoration phases for the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Carl Klein Voiced his support for the preservation for the Harley Clarke mansion. Asked to let the issue be decided by a referendum question. Watch Ray Friedman Thanked everyone for their efforts to better the Evanston community. Watch Tim Franzen Asked City Council to give AJ Capital Partners an opportunity to present their proposal for the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Julie Banas Asked City Council to preserve the Harley Clarke mansion. Mentions that the property can create revenue for the city. Watch Rennie Heath Suggests that a referendum on the Harley Clarke mansion. Urges the council to preserve the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Lena Thodos Comments on the Lighthouse Dunes group. Asks council to listen to the Evanston people and preserve the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Frederick Weinstein Believes that the Harley Clarke is a building that represents Evanstonian culture. Urges council to consider a referendum on this Watch property. Madeline Gelis Mentions how the Harley Clarke mansion is an architectural heirloom. Asks the council to prevent the demolition. Watch Diane Thodos Shows poster of the interior pictures of the Harley Clarke mansion. Comments how the Harley Clarke is not falling apart. Asks council to carefully make a decision. Watch Bonnie Mcdonald Urges council to vote no for the demolition of the Harley Clarke mansion. Mentions how the building enhances public space. Watch Julia Bachrach Asks to vote no to move forward with the resolution that would demolish the Harley Clarke mansions. Mentions how its a public property and reminds council of their public service role. Watch Tom Hodgman On the board and lake house and gardens. Mentions how they have raised $200,000 and asks council to give them more time to raise the amount needed to restore the property. Asks council to not go through with demolishing the Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Andrew Carlin Allocates time to Tony Bovich. Watch Tony Bovich Represents the people who are urging to protect the Harley Clarke mansion. Comments on the contract and agreement originally signed in the case of the Harley Clarke mansion. Comments on how the proposed demolition has to go through a specific state process. Asks council to reject the demolition. Watch Larry Lundy Comments on a proposed mural. Mentions that it was not his intention to not include the Harley Clarke mansion. Asks council to not demolish the building. Watch Trish Stieglitz Comments on how the MLU can be flawed. Watch Jen Shadur Talks about the Clarke’s philanthropic life. Asks the council to vote no on the project. Watch Michael Ward Asks aldermen to have a public discussion regarding the lease proposals of April 20th. Comments on the group seeking to put an advisory question on the ballot. Watch Christian Sorensen Speaks on behalf of State Rep. Robyn Gabel. Robyn Gabel supports the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Anne Roosevelt Asked City Council to vote for the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Allie Harned Said herself and other members of the community created a group called Save Harley Clarke who want to put a referendum on the ballot to allow residents to decide the future of the mansion. So far they have collected 3,245 signatures. Watch Jill Zorden Said the Evanston Lighthouse Dunes has not provided a proposal that meets the language of the city's resolution. Watch Sandra Byrnes Spoke of the excellent Police and Fire department officers. Believes it is important to have a full staff of both departments. Watch Candice Dalrymple Asked that everyone be respectful to one another no matter what the outcome for the Harley Clarke mansion is. Watch Margaret Tarr Upset that the offer to demolish the building was made after there was a discussion to make it a public building for everyone. Watch Jan Grimes Asked City Council to remember to keep a few things in mind when trying to resolve the Harley Clarke mansion. Those being stewardship, environment and trust. Watch Thomas Riley Made comments on the issue of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Fred Ash Stated that the current proposal for the Harley Clarke mansion is a terrible financial move. Watch Barbara Janes Urged City Council to clearly state that the Lincoln St. Beach belongs to the City of Evanston. Watch Tom Petratis Expressed to City Council his desire to see them find creative solutions to preserve Harley Clarke. Watch Carlis B. Sutton Talked about the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Priscilla Giles Stated she would like to see Harley Clarke and Robert Crown be placed on the November ballot. Watch Yu Russell Shared her opposition towards any removal of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Sue Sabow Owner of 917 Edgemere Ct. who believed she was denied her rights as land owners and doesn’t think they will get a fair resolution in the preservation process. Watch Adam Sabow Stated that the preservation review process is flawed, unclear and was not followed over a two and a half year review. Watch Donna Su Spoke about 917 Edgemere Ct. Watch George Demet Voiced his support for Adam and Sue Sabow appeal to build their proposed home at 917 Edgemere Ct. Said it was in the best interest of the community and the right thing to do. Watch Cynthia Kasper Wanted to know if the City of Evanston had received any applications for small cell 5G installation. Asked for staff consider the health of the residents, wildlife and environment when considering Ordinance 78-O-18. Watch D.K. Schwartz Voiced his support for the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Tom Hofmaier Urged City Council not to demolish the Harley Clarke mansion and renegotiate the lease with the Lake House group. Watch Robert Willard Voiced his support for the Harley Clarke mansion and does not want to see it demolish. Watch Mark Gasbarra Voiced his support for the Harley Clarke mansion and does not want to see it demolish. Watch Brad White Opposed the Resolution to negotiate a lease for the Harley Clarke mansion with the Evanston Lighthouse Dunes. Watch Cam Davis Clare Kelly read a statement on behalf of Cam Davis, who voiced his support for the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Bruce Enenbach Said that demolishing the mansion is not a proper solution and instead would like City Council to await the results of the referendum question in November. Watch Connie Pourteous Stated that her home in Evanston pre-dates the Civil War and she has been able to maintain the home and would like City Council to take the same care for the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Mary Rosinski Voiced her support for the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Also asked City Council to not vote in favor on the Transfer Stamp Tax increase. Watch Adam Kushabi Voiced his support for the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Junad Rizki Wanted to see the Harley Clarke mansion accessible to the youth of our community and he expressed his concerns with some problems the demolition of the mansion. Watch Bennett Johnson Shared his opinion on the discussion of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Doreen Price Talked about the Harley Clarke mansion, Evanston Public Library and Howard St. Watch Linda Damashek Voiced his support for the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Patrick Donnelly Reminded City Council of their ability to switch votes in order to preserve the Harley Clarke mansion. Said this should be a facility accessible to everyone in the community. Watch Don Schollenberger Talked about the Harley Clarke mansion and Transfer Stamp Tax. Watch Special Order of Business (SP1) Resolution 51-R-18, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Evanston Lighthouse Dunes and to File an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness with the Preservation Commission to Begin the Process to Demolish the Harley Clarke Mansion and Coach House and Restore Site to its Natural State City Council authorized the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Evanston Lighthouse Dunes, to provide funding for the costs associated with the restoration of the dunes and gardens and demolition of the Harley Clarke Mansion and Coach House. Following the execution of the MOU, Resolution 51-R-18 also directs the City Manager or his designee to file an application for a certificate of appropriateness with the Preservation Commission and follow the process outlined in Title 2, Chapter 8 of the City Code of 2012, as amended, to apply for approval to demolish the mansion and coach house. Motion to amend MOU to include an additional $100,00 to be used for restoration of the green space. The $100,000 is to be available 30 days prior to the completion of the demolition Passed 5-3​​ Alderman Suffredin, Wynne and Revelle voted “No” Motion to amend MOU to include Evanston Lighthouse Dunes group paying the full cost of the project at no cost to the city Passed 8-0 For Action Passed 5-3 ​​Alderman Suffredin, Wynne and Revelle voted “No” Motion: Ald. Rainey Motion: Ald. Fleming Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Watch (SP2) Application for Appeal to City Council of Preservation Commission Decision Denying Certificate of Appropriateness for 917 Edgemere Court Staff submits to City Council the Application for Appeal from Adam Sabo and Sue Lee, Applicants, in regard to the Preservation Commission's decision denying a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a new single family home within the Lakeshore Historic District at 917 Edgemere Court. Pursuant to City Code Subsection 2-8-8(G), "Appeals," 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 Motion made to deny the appeal Passed 5-3​​ Ald. Rainey, Fleming and Braithwaite voted “No” Motion: Ald. Fiske Motion: Ald. Wynne Watch (SP3) Lincoln Street Beach Ownership and Operations Staff recommends City Council accept and place this report on file. Staff also recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate a memorandum of understanding between the City of Evanston and Northwestern University specifying the operational details and maintenance responsibilities for the Lincoln St. Beach. For Action: Accept and Place on File Placed on Hold until next Council Meeting (SP4) Real Estate Transfer Tax Increase Staff recommends City Council approval for an increased real estate transfer tax from $5.00 per $1,000 to $7.00 per $1,000, to be split evenly between the buyer and seller at a rate of $3.50 per $1,000, respectively. This practice is common in Illinois municipalities as it shares the burden evenly of the real estate transfer tax. Estimated additional revenues with the implementation of this increased real estate transfer tax equal $1.4 million annually. Due to statutory time restraints, the City Council must take action regarding any real estate transfer taxes during the July 23, 2018 City Council meeting. If this is approved, a resolution will be prepared for the August 13, 2018 City Council meeting and a public notice of a hearing will be prepared for publishing in the newspaper. Watch For Action Motion to increase the rate to $7 per thousand for those properties over 1.5 million to $5 million and increase the rate to $9 per thousand for those properties over $5 million. Failed 3-5​​ Ald. Suffredin, Revelle, Fleming, Wynne, Fiske voted “No” Staff recommendation Failed 3-5​​ Ald. Rue Simmons, Rainey, Fleming, Suffredin and Braithwaite voted “No” Motion for reconsideration of proposed amendment Passed 6-2​​ Ald. Fiske, Suffredin voted “No” Re-vote on Motion Passed 6-2​​ Ald. Fiske, Suffredin, voted “No” Motion: Ald. Rainey Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Motion: Ald. Fleming Consent Agenda (M1) ​​Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of June 25, 2018 (revised) and July 9, 2018. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Fleming Watch (A1) ​​Payroll – June 25, 2018 through July 8, 2018 $3,377,379.11 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A2)​​ Bills List – July 24, 2018 $4,182,368.75 Credit Card Activity (not including Amazon purchases) - Period Ending May 26, 2018 $ 226,485.16 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3) Contract with Water Products Company for Purchase of 2018 Water Distribution System Materials City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one year contract for the purchase of 2018 Water Distribution System Materials (Bid 18-22 - Group B: brass valves, fittings and gaskets) with Water Products Company (3255 East New York Street, Aurora IL 60504) in the amount of $55,353.55. Purchase of materials under this contract will be funded from the Water Fund (Account 510.40.4540.65055). The FY 2018 budget has an allocation of $150,000. This account has a YTD balance of $99,022.30. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A4) Contract with S4 Water Sales and Service LLC for Purchase of Anthracite City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of Anthracite (Bid No. 17-54) with S4 Water Sales and Service LLC (160 Vanderbilt Court, Bowling Green, KY 42103) in the amount of $23,727.00. Funding for the purchase of Anthracite is from the Water Fund Account 510.40.4220.65085, which has a budget allocation of $45,000.00 for FY2018 and an YTD balance of $39,362.96. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A5) Northwestern Football Parking and Tailgating on the Evanston Wilmette Golf Course During 2018 Season Home Football Games City Council approved the Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association’s (EWGCA) new agreement which allows Northwestern to continue to park cars and tailgate on holes 1, 2, 11 and now includes hole 12. On July 24, 2017 City Council approved EWGCA’s request to allow Northwestern to tailgate on hole 12 as a pilot program during the 2017 football season and evaluate the program at the end of the season. There were no problems or major issues within the one year pilot program. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A6) Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Expansion of the Integrated BodyWorn Camera and Conductive Electric Weapons City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a five (5) - year purchase contract for the expansion of integrated police body-worn cameras and conductive electric weapons with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (17800 N 85th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85255). The City received a federal grant from the Department of Justice’s - Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) that will cover half of the cost for the program expansion. Year 1 purchases total $52,173.00 ($26,086.50 actual cost to the City), and Year 2 purchases total $68,816.00 yearly ($34,408.00 actual cost to the City). Years 3 through 5 will total $68,816.00 with full cost to the City. This timeline synchronizes the expansion contract with the original body-worn camera agreement, which was approved by the Evanston City Council on September 25, 2017. A breakdown of funding can be found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A7) Payment to Renew 2018 Membership Fees with Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy City Council approved payment of the 2018 Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) membership fees in the amount of $21,512.00 for the Fire Department and Public Works Agency. Funding for both the Fire and Public Works Departments’ memberships will be from Fire Department Account 100.23.2305.62360, with an approved budget of $44,800, and $43,487 remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A8) One Year Agreement Renewal with Dell/EMC, Inc. for VMware Annual Support & Licensing City Council authorized the City Manager for the purchase of a one year renewal of the annual support and licensing for VMware systems from Dell/EMC, Inc. (One Dell Way, Mail Stop 8129, Round Rock, TX 78682) in the amount of $35,789.47. Funding will be from Account 100.19.1932.62340 (Computer License & Support) which has a FY2018 budget of $500,000.00 and has a current balance of $176,547.21. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A9)​​ Amazon Credit Card Activity – Ending May 26, 2018 $ 16,706.86 For Action Passed 7-0-1​​ Alderman Suffredin abstained Watch (A10) Resolution 52-R-18, Authorize City to File a Grant Application with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s Green Infrastructure Project Partnership for Funding on Alley Improvements City Council adopted Resolution 52-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to file a grant application with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Green Infrastructure Project Partnership for the paving of two unimproved alleys utilizing permeable paver blocks. The application establishes the maximum grant funding at 60% of the construction cost and commits Evanston to fund 40% of the construction cost, or $200,000. The total estimated cost of construction will be $500,000 with MWRD paying for 60% and the City of Evanston paying for 40%. The City’s share of $200,000 will be paid out of the Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4535.62461), which has $200,000 budgeted in FY 2018 for stormwater management. For Action Motion made to swap Alley 1 and 21 vs 18 and 19 Failed 3-5​​ (Ald. Wynne, Rue Simmons, Revelle, Rainey, Braithwaite voted No) Motion made to include Alley 18 and Alley 21 instead of 18 and 19. Passed 6-2.​​ Ald Fiske and Suffredin voted No Motion: Ald. Suffredin Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Watch (A11) Ordinance 78-O-18, Amending Title 7, Chapter 16 of the Evanston City Code, “Small Wireless Facilities,” Providing for the Regulation and Application for Small Wireless Facilities City Council adopted Ordinance 78-O-18, regulating small wireless facilities and providing for the small wireless facility application process. Staff recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the July 23, 2018 City Council meeting to comply with the ordinance adoption deadline requirement imposed on municipalities by the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act, Public Act 100-0585. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A12) 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 Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A13) Ordinance 70-O-18, Amending City Code Section 10-11-7, Schedule VII(A), “Passenger Loading Zones, Public Carrier Stops and Stands” to Add a Loading Zone at 1007 Church Street City Council adopted Ordinance 70-O-18, amending City Code Section 10-11-7, Schedule VII(A), “Passenger Loading Zones, Public Carrier Stops and Stands.” to add a loading zone at 1007 Church Street. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A14) Ordinance 75-O-18, Amending City Code Section 10-11-7, Schedule VII(B), “Loading Zones” to Add a Loading Zone at 609 South Boulevard City Council adopted Ordinance 75-O-18, amending City Code Section 10-11-7(B), “Loading Zones,” to Add a Loading Zone at 609 South Boulevard. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P1) Vacation Rental License for 2001 Orrington Avenue City Council approved a Vacation Rental License for the property located at 2001 Orrington Avenue. The Vacation Rental meets all of the Standards and Procedures for license approval. Following public comment at the Planning and Development Committee and in a neighborhood meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been drafted to address concerns from neighboring property owners. Approval of the Vacation Rental License can be conditioned upon execution of the MOU. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Fiske Watch (P2) Vacation Rental License for 615 Central Street City Council approved a Vacation Rental License for the property located at 615 Central Street. The Vacation Rental meets all of the Standards and Procedures for license approval. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P3) 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 Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P4) 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 Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P5) 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 Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P6) Ordinance 76-O-18 Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Reprise Coffee Roasters at 710 Main Street City Council adopted Ordinance 76-O-18 granting a special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Reprise Coffee Roasters in the B2 District and oDM Dempster-Main Overlay District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards of a special use for this district. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P7) Ordinance 79-O-18, Amending Various Portions of the City of Evanston Zoning Ordinance Revising Minor Preservation Commission Review Procedures City Council amended the Zoning Ordinance Sections 6-4-6-7, Special Regulations Applicable to Fences, 6-15-11, Historic Structures, Sites, and Landmarks Districts and 6-18-3, Definitions, to revise the language and procedures regarding the review of special uses and variations by the Preservation Commission. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (APP1)For Appointment: Francis Fennell - Commission on Aging Francis Fennell is a 53-year resident of Evanston and retiree of Loyola University, where he served as Dean of Arts and Sciences and other administrative positions. With 47 years as facility member, he serviced on elected bodies which set policies for retirement, benefits and healthcare for staff. For 17 years, Francis and his wife have led large-scale projects feeding the homeless in downtown Chicago and volunteered at Hilda’s Place. He has a B.A., M.A. and PhD. Litrea Hunter - Commission on Aging Litrea Hunter is a retired education human resource administrator interested in issues related to the senior citizen population. She worked with teachers and principals in the development of administrative and school leadership skills. She is a Bessie Rhodes volunteer Fluency tutor, 2016 graduate of the Citizen Police Academy and volunteer for the food pantry. Litrea has a Bachelor in Education and Masters in Administration. Dianne Munevar - Commission on Aging Diane Munevar is employed with Avalere Health. She has experience working with hospitals and post-acute care organization (like nursing homes) to improve their financial sustainability. She also has experience Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Watch from the patient side, working with patient-advocacy groups to help represent their interest in federal policy –making. Diane is looking for the opportunity to more fully utilize the experience and skills she has attained in her career to work directly with health systems to improve patient care and outcomes. She has a Master’s degree in Public Policy with a concentration in Social Welfare Policy and Quantitative Analytics. Mark Payares - Commission on Aging Mark Payares is a physical therapist with NorthShore University HealthSystem. He works with seniors everyday and has an inside perspective to their mobility and well being. Much of his career has been spent working with seniors both in the clinic and in their homes and communities. He has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is currently licensed as a physical therapist in the State of Illinois. Jeanie Ramsey – Commission on Aging Jeanie Ramsey is a 35-year resident of Evanston and is employed with Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes (SASI). Her personal and professional interest is in the well-being of Evanston’s older adults. She has spent 8 years working with nonprofit home care agency and 5 of those years as executive director. Former member of Ladd Arboretum Committee, Evanston Age Friendly Task Force’s Committee on Transportation; Dementia Friendly Evanston Committee member. Jeanie has a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University. Ruth Hays – Library Board Ruth Hays is a 33-year resident of Evanston and currently tutors high school students part time at Evanston Township High School along with being a Oakton School parent volunteer and PTA member. She has a strong academic background in liberal arts, history and research. In the past, she has taught classes and worked as both a teaching and research assistant. As an undergraduate, she has interned with Queers for Economic Justice, an experience that taught her how important public spaces like libraries can be to vulnerable communities. Ruth has a Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Study from New York University’s Gallatin School, and currently a Ph.D candidate at Northwestern University in African American Studies with a concentration in birth work. Jennifer Draper – Plan Commission Jennifer Draper is a project manager and has had the opportunity to work on several projects within Evanston such as the Lakefront Masterplan with AECOM, Mason Park and, recently Kresge Hall at Northwestern University. In addition, she has a keen interest in native planting, leading the new native landscape design work at the Field Museum of Natural History. Jennifer is a volunteer with Illinois Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects and Chicago Architecture Foundation “Girls Build” Workshops and as a local resident a participant in the Robert Crown design meetings. Jennifer has a Master of International Planning and Sustainable Development, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, LEED AP Mimi Roder - Northwestern University/City of Evanston Committee Ms. Roder is an Evanston native with a strong community connection as a longtime homeowner and neighbor of Northwestern University, as well as a lifetime community volunteer. Some of her civic experience includes: President of the Women’s Club of Evanston (2007-2008), Board Member of Family Matters (1988-1996), and Board Member of Connections for the Homeless (1986-1989), and founding and continuing Board Member of The Ted Fund (1996 – present). Currently, she is Chair of the Finance Committee of the Lake Street Church of Evanston, President Elect of the North End Mother’s Club, and Member of the League of Women Voters, Evanston. In addition, Mimi has been active in the District 65 PTA and District 202 PTA/Booster and Foundations for the past 25 years. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (APP2) For Re-Appointment: Joan Hickman - Public Safety Civil Service Commission Vicky Pasenko - Animal Welfare Board For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Watch Call of the Wards Ward 1: No Report Watch Ward 2: No meeting in August for 2nd Ward residents. Ald. Braithwaite will instead be visiting various block parties in the 2nd Ward Watch Ward 3: 3rd Ward meeting on July 26 at Chiaravalle Montessori from 7- 8 p.m. Watch Ward 4: No Report Watch Ward 5: Thanked the Fire Department for their memorial service in honor of the fallen firefighters. 5th Ward Ice Cream Social on Saturday July 28 from 2 - 5 p.m. Watch Ward 6: No Report Watch Ward 7: No Report Watch Ward 8: No Report Watch Ward 9: Invited residents to visit new business Kombuca Brava that sells fermented tea Watch Adjournment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned.