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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, October 23rd, 2017 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 wished a Happy Birthday to Clerk Reid. Proclamation for World Polio Day on October 25th. Accepted contribution on behalf of Evanston Own It in the amount of $6,500 for the Mayor’s “Summer Youth” program. Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager had no Announcements. City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk had no Announcements. Public Comment Timothy Schoolmaster Request minutes and verbatims from executive sessions. Open Meeting Act training of City Council officials. Designation of an Open Meetings Act official. Watch James Harkins Recognize the Evanston Public Library for the strong partnerships and help to the Evanston Vet Center. Watch Junad Rizki Lawsuit between Evanston and Skokie. Financial operations of water utility and where the money is going. Watch Jackie Prince Affordable housing and pay to sustain underrepresented members of the community. Watch Mary Brezinski General city development for the City of Evanston. Watch Eric Passat Albion development project and parking in downtown Evanston. Watch Matthew Deiglar Speaks about the nonprofit National Able Network and its services it offers to the community. Watch Clare Kelly Concerns about the Albian development project. Watch Madeline Ducre Expressed concerns for 5th Ward restaurant on Simpson Street and sanctuary city. Watch Matt Rogers Asks City Council to see how our development plans match our zoning. Watch Keira Kelly Concerns about the Albion development project. Watch Special Order of Business (SP1) Resolution 84-R-17, Designating the Evanston City Clerk as the City’s Freedom of Information Act Officer Staff approved Resolution 84-R-17 designating the City’s Freedom of Information Act Officer. For Action Passed 9-0 Motion: Ald. Wilson Watch (SP2) FY2018 Proposed Capital Budget and Debt Review Staff provided presentation regarding the FY2018 Proposed Capital Budget and Debt Review. No formal action will be taken regarding the FY2018 Budget. Budget documents are available here: www.cityofevanston.org/citybudget/. For Discussion Consent Agenda (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 16, 2017. For Action Item held until next regular City Council Meeting (9-0) Motion: Ald. Wilson Watch (A1) Payroll – September 18, 2017 through October 1, 2017 $ 2,689,086.27 (A2.1) Bills List – October 24, 2017 $ 3,194,482.03 Credit Card Activity Motion: Ald. Rainey Watch (not including Amazon purchases) - Period Ending August 31, 2017 $ 185,912.08 (A2.2) Amazon Credit Card Activity – Period ending August 31, 2017 $ 11,558.41 Item taken off Consent Agenda Passes (8-0) Alderman Suffredin abstained For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) Watch (A3.1) Agreement with Pure Technologies U.S. Inc. for City of Evanston’s Inspection of Large Diameter Water Mains City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement for the City of Evanston’s Inspection of Large Diameter Water Mains (RFP 17-51) with Pure Technologies U.S. Inc. (3636 South Geyer Road, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63127) in the not-to-exceed amount of $578,940. Funding for the inspection of large diameter mains will be from the Capital Improvement Program Water Fund (Account 513.71.7330.62145 - 417009), which has an FY 2017 budget of $650,000 for this project. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.2) Purchase of Anthracite from Carbonite Filter Corporation City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of Anthracite (Bid No. 17-54) with Carbonite Filter Corporation (96 Hazle Street, Delano, PA, 18220) in the amount of $23,116.96. Funding for the purchase of Anthracite is from the Water Fund Account 510.40.4220.65085, which has a budget allocation of $85,000.00 for FY2017 and an YTD balance of $47,135.56. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.3) Sale of Rock Salt to Evanston School District 202 Staff recommends City Council authorized the City manager to execute an agreement with Evanston School District 202 for the sale of rock salt in the amount of $52.08 per ton for the period November 15, 2017 - April 15, 2018. This price includes a 10% administration and handling fee. This price reflects a $4.25 decrease in price as the overall price of salt has decreased. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.4) Sale of Rock Salt to Evanston School District 65 City Council authorized the City manager to execute an agreement with Evanston School District 65 for the sale of rock salt in the amount of $52.08 per ton for the period November 15, 2017 to April 15, 2018. This price includes a 10% administration and handling fee. This price reflects a $4.25 decrease in price as the overall price of salt has decreased. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.5) Purchase of Rental Registration/Inspection Software from GovSense and NetSuite-Oracle City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with GovSense (2500 Northwinds Pkwy Suite 280, Alpharetta, GA 30009) and NetSuite-Oracle (500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shore, CA 94065) to provide a Rental Inspection and Registration Software for the City of Evanston. The total cost of software platform, licenses and support in year 1 will be $21,960.58 and $21,356.18 in year 2. There is a one-time implementation, customization and training cost (based on time and materials) capped at $18,500. The initial term will be set at two years with an option to renew for an additional two years. The funding for this project will derive from the Local Health Protection Grant (Account 100.24.2435.62474) and Community Development Block Grant (Account 215.21.5220.66131). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A4) Resolution 83-R-17, Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME City Council adopted Resolution 83-R-17 authorizing the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018. City Council approval will ratify the tentative agreements executed throughout the negotiation process. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A5) Resolution 71-R-17, Approving an Open Data Policy for the City of Evanston City Council adopted Resolution 71-R-17, approving the Open Data Policy for the City of Evanston. The policy will demonstrate the City’s ongoing commitment to open data, transparency and efficient city services. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A6) Resolution 80-R-17, Accepting Grant Awards for Senior Meal Program at Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. City Council adopted Resolution 80-R-17 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 FleetwoodJourdain 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. The City’s estimated reimbursement is calculated using the highest daily participation level stated in our application. 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 2017/18 program are projected at $88,784. Staff projects meal donations of $7,800. The City will provide a local cash match of $22,464 of the $88,784 if the projection for donations is met, and less if it is exceeded. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A7) Resolution 78-R-17, Franchise Agreement with Collective Resource, Inc. for Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Food Scrap City Council adopted Resolution 78-R-17, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Franchise Agreement with Collective Resource, Inc. (803 Elmwood Avenue, Evanston, IL) to provide a stand-alone food scrap program for all voluntarily participating commercial and residential properties within the City of Evanston. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A8) Ordinance 107-O-17, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Jilly’s Cafe located at 2614 Green Bay Road City Council adopted Ordinance 107-O-17, decreasing the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses for D.N. Marian, Inc. d/b/a Jilly’s Cafe located at 2614 Green Bay Road. D.N. Marian, Inc. d/b/a Jilly’s Cafe no longer is the owner of the premises as it was sold to a new corporate entity. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A9) Ordinance 108-O-17, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Jilly’s Cafe located at 2614 Green Bay Road City Council adopted Ordinance 108-O-17, increasing the number of Class D liquor licenses for Suathan, LLC d/b/a Jilly’s Café located at 2614 Green Bay Road. The new corporate entity submitted an application for a Class D license under the new ownership. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A10) Ordinance 109-O-17, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for Rock n’ Ravioli located at 1012 Church Street Local City Council adopted Ordinance 109-O-17, increasing the number of Class C liquor licenses for RNR Evanston, LLC d/b/a Rock n’ Ravioli located at 1012 Church Street. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A11) Ordinance 118-O-17, Amending Subsection 3-4-6(C) of the City Code to Allow Class C Liquor Licenses the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor to Registered Hotel Guests Local City Council adopted Ordinance 155-O-16, authorizing the sale of alcoholic liquor to registered guests of the hotel from which Class C license holders lease space. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A12) Ordinance 110-O-17, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Farmhouse located at 703 Church Street City Council adopted Ordinance 110-O-17, decreasing the number of Class D liquor licenses for Farmhouse Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Farmhouse located at 703 Church Street. Farmhouse Evanston, LLC would like to change to a Class C liquor license. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A13) Ordinance 111-O-17, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for Farmhouse located at 703 Church Street City Council adopted Ordinance 111-O-17, increasing the number of Class C liquor licenses for Farmhouse Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Farmhouse located at 703 Church Street. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A14) Ordinance 114-O-17, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Sam’s Chicken & Ribs, Pizza located at 1639 Orrington Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 114-O-17, decreasing the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses for TMC Foods, Inc., doing business as Sam’s Chicken & Ribs, Pizza located at 1639 Orrington Ave., as the business has closed. Staff recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the October 23, 2017 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (P1) Granting Vacation Rental License for 2120 Madison Place City Council approved Vacation Rental License for the property located at 2120 Madison Place. The Vacation Rental meets all of the Standards and Procedures for license approval. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) Motion: Ald. Wynne Watch (P2) Granting Vacation Rental License for 1612 Main Street City Council approved Vacation Rental License for the property located at 1612 Main Street. The Vacation Rental meets all of the Standards and Procedures for license approval. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (P3) Resolution 82-R-17 to Accept Planning Staff Assistance Services Delivered by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning for the 2020-2024 Assessment of Fair Housing City Council approved Resolution 82-R-17 to Accept Planning Staff Assistance Services Delivered by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) for the 2020-2024 Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH). The City is required to perform an AFH prior to its 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan in order to continue to receive its federal entitlement grants. The City would contribute $13,000 of the total AFH budget of $287,000. Funding is from the City’s 2017 and 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) under CDBG Administration Account 215.21.5220.62490. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (P4) Ordinance 115-O-17, Granting a Special Use for a Commercial Indoor Recreation Facility, Spenga, at 1026 Davis Street City Council adopted Ordinance 115-O-17 granting special use approval for a Commercial Indoor Recreation Facility, Spenga, at 1026 Davis Street in the D2 Downtown Retail Core District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards for a special use for this district. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (P6) Ordinance 103-O-17, Special Use Permit for Planned Development Located at 1450-1508 Sherman Avenue in the D4 Downtown Transition District City Council adopted Ordinance 103-O-17 for approval of the Planned Development to construct a 15-story, 273-unit residential building with 6,800 square feet of ground floor commercial space, and 200 parking spaces. The Plan Commission’s recommendation was based on a previous version of the development plan for a 16-story, 286-unit residential building with 9,321 square feet of ground floor commercial space, and 186 parking spaces located at 1450-1508 Sherman Avenue. The development includes four (4) site development allowances. The Ordinance was held on October 9, 2017 until October 23, 2017, and the Motion: Ald. Fisk Watch corresponding transmittal memorandum has been updated to reflect the revised proposal. For Introduction Item taken of Consent Agenda Passed (6-3) Alderman Wynne, Revelle and Fiske Voted No (APP1) For Appointment: Animal Welfare Board - Kristi Bachmann Animal Welfare Board - Dawn Davis-Zeinemann Firefighter's Pension Board - Elisa Spain For Action Passed (9-0) Motion: Ald. Wilson Watch Call of the Wards Ward 1: 1st Ward meeting on the proposed development on Chicago Ave on Tuesday October 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Marion and brief presentation on the city budget. Watch Ward 2: Thanked Evanston Own It for their advocacy and combined 4th and 2nd Ward meeting at the Robert Crown Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday October 26 on budget presentation and other issues. Watch Ward 3: 3rd ward budget discussion at Lincoln school on Thursday October 26 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. as well as Ward and City topics. Watch Ward 4: Combined 4th and 2nd Ward meeting at the Robert Crown Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday October 26 on budget presentation and other community issues. Watch Ward 5: Sent special thanks to Evanston Own It for their Summer Youth job program. Moratorium for 5th Ward for special use. Watch Ward 6: Combined 6th and 7th Ward meeting on November 2 at 7 p.m. at Three Crowns to discuss budget. Watch Ward 7: No Report Watch Ward 8: Announced a successful capital fundraiser for the Howard Street Theater and thanked everyone who attended and donated. Watch Ward 9: 9th Ward meeting October 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station #2 with Ald. Braithwaite to discuss some undesirable activities in the area. Watch Adjornment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned.