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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMinutes061818 ​CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, June 18th, 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 Announcements had no announcements Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz had no announcements Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk informed everyone about the success workshop with Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen Yarbrough and another workshop will be planned in the near future. Informed the audience of QR Code sheets located around City Council chambers that provided Agenda and Minutes directly to smartphones by placing the camera directly over the code. Invited everyone to attend the upcoming “How to Adjourn Before Midnight” event with Parliamentarian Joan Bundley on Tuesday June 26 at starting at 5:30 p.m. Watch Public Comment Susan Aaron Read letter written by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. Gave support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Lisa DiChiera Gave support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Also shared support to Historic Preservation Review Board. Watch Rodney Greene Expressed support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Gave suggestions to City Council on 2019 potential budget cuts of programs. Commented on allocating time to other constituents. Watch Carlis B Sutton Gave support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Rudy Meo Voiced concerns on 2019 potential budget cuts to Youth and Young Adult programs. Watch Necus Mayne Voiced concerns on 2019 potential budget cuts to Youth programs. Talked about the mentorship benefits of the youth program. Watch Mike Ellis Voiced concerns on 2019 potential budget cuts to Youth and Young Watch Adult Programs. Yeefah Thurman Expressed her concerns on 2019 potential budget cuts to Youth and Young Adult Programs.Talked about her experience with the group and the benefits her family has received from the program. Watch Renetrice Pierre Said the Youth and Young Adult Programs is a service the youth in the community needs. Watch Joe Matthews Shared his support to Resolution 43-R-18. Made comments on the proposal process for the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Robert Dalrymple Gave support to Resolution 43-R-18. Goes in depth with Lakehouse Dunes group proposal. Watch Geary Rull Voiced concerns on 2019 potential budget cuts to Youth programs. Talked about experience as a criminal circuit court judges and the benefits of youth programs. Watch Deborah Hirshfield Gave her support to the preservation Harley Clarke mansion. Talked about personal experience with the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Tom Hodgman Expressed his support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Commented on demolition process. Watch Candice Dalrymple Supported the re-naturalization of the Harley Clarke Mansion and on possible opportunities with the potential green space. Watch Charles Smith Gave support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion and on the public uses of the property. Watch Anna Roosevelt Gave support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion and on the public uses of the property. Watch Sara Schastok Gave her support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Commented on financial pledges to the lakehouse and gardens . Watch Eric Poders Expresses discontent with City of Evanston beach services. Gave his support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Marquise Witherspoon Voiced concerns on 2019 potential budget cuts to Youth and Young Adult programs and summer food program. Made comments on the successful mentorship of youth programs. Watch Barbara Barewin- RIley Shared her support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Commented on the cooperation between the Lakehouse and Gardens group and city. Watch Bennett Johnson Gave support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Made Watch the clarification on the constituents support of the property Tom Riley Gave support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Questioned the allocation of city funds. Watch Mark Gasbarra Stated that the community is in opposition of the demolition of the Harley Clarke Mansion and the mansion can provide year round outreach. Gave support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Michael Ward Gave support to the preservations of the Harley Clarke mansions . Talked about the broken relationship between renovation group and city. Watch Junad Rizki Expressed discontent with City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz. Wants a new City Manager and an independent audit of the city budget. Watch Deborah Lawrence 6th Ward resident who supports the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansions. Offered new suggestions for the use of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Jeff Smith Supported the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansions. Described the uniqueness of the Harley Clarke mansions. Watch Kathy Roberson Principal of Haven Middle School who expressed her concerns to the potential budget cuts to Youth and Young Adult Programs. Expressed personal experience with the Youth and Young Adult Program’s impact on youth. Watch Carl Klein Shared his support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Provided historical and economical benefits by preserving the property. Watch Mark Rolfes Favored the demolition of the Harley Clarke mansion Watch Vincent M. Walker Voiced his concerns to the potential budget cuts to Youth and Young Adult Programs. Watch David Leitschuh Asked City Council to support the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Priscilla Giles Shared her support for the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion and the Youth and Young Adult program Watch Ray Friedman Talked about the programs being considered for cuts, Robert Crown Center and Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Audrey Niffenegger Expressed her support to the preservation of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Patrick Donnelly Stated that the Harley Clarke property being the only public building on the lakefront should be left open to the public Watch Doreen Price Offered new suggestions for the use of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Julia Botrock Asked City Council to not destroy the Harley Clarke mansion. Said the dunes can be preserved without the need to destroy the mansion Watch Consent Agenda (1.1) ​Payroll – May 14, 2018 through May 27, 2018 $2,858,136.78 (1.2) ​Bills List – June 19, 2018 $4,759,641.95 BMO Credit Card Activity – Period Ending April 26, 2018 $ 238,004.34 For Action Passed 9-0 Motion: Ald. Fleming Watch (1.3) ​Amazon BMO Credit Card Activity –Ending April 26, 2018 $ 13,821.85 For Action Passed 8-0​ Ald. Suffredin abstained Motion: Ald. Fleming Watch 2019 Budget Update – Projections, Survey Results, Next Steps Staff requests direction from City Council regarding fund balance goals for the 2019 Budget. In addition, staff recommends Council accept and file the 2019 Priority-Based Budget Survey results, and direct staff to move forward with next steps as presented. For Action: Request Direction Ald. Braithwaite made a motion to remove the Youth and Young Adult program and the Mayor Summer Youth program from the list Passed 9-0 Watch Resolution 43-R-18, Authorizing the City Manager to Meet with the Evanston Lighthouse Dunes Organization to Negotiate on the Costs Associated with the Restoration of the Dunes and Gardens and Demolition of the Harley Clarke Mansion and Coach House City Council adopted Resolution 43-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to meet with the Evanston Lighthouse Dunes organization to negotiate an agreement on the costs associated with the restoration of the Dunes and Gardens and demolition of the Harley Clarke Mansion and Coach House. Watch This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to meet with members of the Evanston Lighthouse Dunes to discuss the City’s acceptance of its financial support for the immediate restoration of the dunes to its natural state, the removal of the house and coach house, and the restoration of key elements of Jens Jensen's historic 1920's garden and integrate them into the natural landscape while clearing and expanding the parkland and beach. For Action Passed 6-3​ Ald. Wynne, Wilson and Revelle voted “No” Resolution 41-R-18, Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in Crnokovic, et al. v. City of Evanston, et al. City Council adopted Resolution 41-R-18 authorizing the City of Evanston (“City”) to issue a settlement payment pursuant to a settlement agreement and release of all claims in Carla Crnkovic & John Kopinski v. City of Evanston, et al. (Case No.14-L-004325). Funds for the settlement will be from the Insurance Fund (Settlement Costs – Liability). For Action Passed 9-0 Watch Appointments Housing and Homelessness Commission: Lawrence Donoghue Lawrence Donoghue is a 32-year resident of Evanston and is an active board member of Connections for the Homeless. He has held a number of leadership positions within the organization, including board president, and formerly chaired the organization’s strategic planning task force. Previously, Lawrence worked for the federal Office of Economic Opportunity as a grant administrator. He has an MBA in finance and accounting from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Illinois. Housing and Homelessness Commission: Mark Kruse Mark Kruse is Vice President for Development at the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation, where he works to develop affordable housing in Chicago. Mark has over 30 years of experience in community and economic development, having previously held positions at Harris Trust and Savings Bank and the City of Chicago’s Department of Economic Development. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Actors Gymnasium. He has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Watch Housing and Homelessness Commission: Renee Phillips Renee Phillips works as a housing case manager with the Center of Concern and as a case manager with Family Promise Chicago North Shore. In her roles, she assists families with rental and utility assistance, homelessness prevention, financial management, and other resources. She is the co-administrator of “Back on Your Feet,” a group that assists anyone in need, and is involved in outreach ministry through her church. For Action Passed 9-0 Call of the Wards Ward 1: Talked about the success of the Race Against Hate event. Congratulated the 2018 graduates of Northwestern University Watch Ward 2: First join Ward meeting with the 5th Ward at 7:00 p.m. on June 21st at the Civic Center Room G300 Watch Ward 3: No Report Watch Ward 4: Thanked everyone who made the Race Against Hate and Custer St. Fair a success Watch Ward 5: Along with the city budget there will be an update on the Waste Transfer Station during the join ward meeting. Invited everyone to the Juneteenth Celebration on June 19th at Twiggs Park starting at 6 p.m. Tasha will be performing and there will be a food truck on side. Watch Ward 6: No Report Watch Ward 7: No Report Watch Ward 8: Thanked everyone for all the work put on the Harley Clarke Mansion issue Watch Ward 9: Thanked all residents and staff who participated in the budget survey. 9th Ward meeting on Thursday June 21 at Grace Lutheran Church. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm and discussion will focus on the city budget Watch Adjournment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned.