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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, October 16, 2017 City Council meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. or 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Rules Committee meeting. ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman W ynne (II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2017 (III) City Manager Public Announcements 3CMA 2017 Silver Circle Savvy Awards “Fight Like a Girl” Breast Cancer Awareness Event, October 22, 2017 (IV) Communications: City Clerk (V) Public Comment Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council agenda, a period for public comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular Council meeting. Public comments will be noted in the City Council Minutes and become part of the official record. Those wishing to speak should sign their name and the agenda item or non- agenda topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer speakers, fifteen minutes shall be provided for Public Comment. If there are more than five speakers, a period of forty-five minutes shall be provided for all comment, and no individual shall speak longer than three minutes. The Mayor will allocate time among the speakers to ensure that Public Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall commence forty-five minutes after the beginning of Public Comment. Aldermen do not respond during Public Comment. Public Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil manner. Public comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind. 1 of 54 City Council Agenda October 16, 2017 Page 2 of 4 (VI) Special Orders of Business SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (SP1) Approval of September 18, September 25, October 2, October 4 and October 9 City Council Meeting Minutes City Clerk Reid recommends approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of September 18, 2017, September 25, 2017, October 2, 2017, October 4, 2017 and October 9, 2017. For Action (SP2) Authorization and Budget Allocation for Hiring Special Legal Counsel - City Clerk City Clerk Reid requests that the City Council authorize him to retain special legal counsel to advise his office on matters related to duties and functions of the office as well as allocate funds for such services. For Action (SP3) Howard Street Economic Development Report- Peckish Pig and Ward Eight Staff recommends City Council receive the Howard Street Economic Development Report and file as requested by Alderman Rainey. For Action: Accept and Place on File (SP4) Resolution 81-R-17, Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police – Officers Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 81-R-17 to authorize the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police – Officers 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 (SP5) Ordinance 85-O-17, Creating Title 2, Chapter 12 of the City Code Forming an “Equity and Empowerment Commission” Staff and Rules Committee recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 85- O-17, Amending Title 2, Chapter 12 of the Evanston City Code, which creates the Equity & Empowerment Commission. For Action 2 of 54 City Council Agenda October 16, 2017 Page 3 of 4 (SP6) For Appointment: Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Likwan Cheng Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Jack Darin Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Robert Dean Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Joel Freeman Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Jerri Garl Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Vickie Jacobsen Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Emily Lawrence Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Sarah Lovinger Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Lauren Marquez-Viso Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Gabriela Martin Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group John Moore Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Mariana Oliver Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Judy Pollock Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Gajan Sivandran Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Lonnie Wilson Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Christopher Kucharczyk Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee, Matthew Mitchell – Chair For Action (SP7) 2018 Proposed Budget Staff will present a summary of the 2018 Proposed Budget as the beginning of the complete review through November. For Discussion (VII) Call of the Wards (Aldermen shall be called upon by the Mayor to announce or provide information about any Ward or City matter which an Alderman desires to bring before the Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)} (VIII) Executive Session (IX) Adjournment 3 of 54 City Council Agenda October 16, 2017 Page 4 of 4 MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH OCTOBER 2017 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings 10/17/2017 7:00 PM Housing & Community Development Act 10/18/2017 6:30 PM M/W/EBE Development 10/23/2017 6:00 PM Administration & Public Works, Planning & Development, City Council 10/25/2017 6:00 PM Transportation/Parking 10/26/2017 5:30 PM Emergency Telephone System 10/28/2017 9:00 AM Special City Council - Budget Hearing 10/30/017 7:00 PM Special City Council - Affordable Housing Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil. Questions can be directed to the City Manager’s Office at 847-866-2936. The City is committed to ensuring accessibility for all citizens. If an accommodation is needed to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Manager’s Office 48 hours in advance so that arrangements can be made for the accommodation if possible. 4 of 54 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, September 18th, 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 5 of 54 Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty Announced 1 Proclamation: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz announced 4th of July Association President’s Freedom Awards and Summer Program Overview by the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk had 1 Communications: 1. Participatory Budgeting Watch Public Comment Helen Gagel Making Evanston housing friendly for people of all ages Watch Sue Loellbach Affordable Housing Watch Ray Freedman How Project Concerns Watch Susan Churka Affordable Housing Watch Birch Affordable Housing Watch Rodney Green Affordable Housing and City Clerk Watch Irve Affordable Housing Watch Christopher Kruger Opposed to development of HOW Project Watch Kura Kelly Plan Commision Meeting (HOW Project) Watch Clare Kelly Affordable Housing Watch Trisha Connolly Albian Project Watch 6 of 54 Tracy McKeithan Affordable Housing Watch Meg Welsch Affordable Housing and Sherman Development opposition Watch Adrian Willoughby Affordable Housing Watch Gel Shecktore Affordable Housing Watch Renee Paden Emerson/Ridge Project Watch Tina Paden Affordable Housing Watch Loney Wilson Affordable Housing Watch Bennett Johnson Affordable Housing Watch Barbara Zatler Affordable Housing Watch Michael Hayes Affordable Housing Watch Darleen Murry Affordable Housing Watch Betty Ester Affordable Housing Watch Priscilla Giles Affordable Housing Watch Special Order of Business (SP1)Affordable Housing and Economic Development Budget Issues It is recommended that the City Council receive presentations from staff on current plans as well as future challenges in the areas of affordable housing and economic development and provide direction to staff for next steps. For Action Moved to Meeting on October 30th (9-0) Motion: Ald Revelle Watch (SP2) For Reappointment to: Board of Ethics - Jennifer Billingsley Watch 7 of 54 For Action Approved (9-0) Call of the Wards Ward 1 City Committee Meeting at Aldermanic Library 7:30 p.m. September 19th Watch Ward 2 Condolences to Baptist Family and 2nd Ward meeting cancelled Watch Ward 3: Condolences to Baptist Family Watch Ward 4: Sharlin Garfield and Police Department presentation to “Search and Frisk” Watch Ward 5: 5th Ward meeting Gib Morris at 7:00 p.m. Watch Ward 6: No Report Watch Ward 7: No Report Watch Ward 8: Wednesday September 20th Disposal meeting and 24th of September at St. Francis there will be activities for families starting at 11 a.m. Watch Ward 9: 9th Ward meeting Saturday September 23 Watch Adjornment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned. 8 of 54 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, September 25th, 2017 Present: Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Rainey Alderman Wynne Alderman Fleming Alderman Wilson Alderman Rue Simmons (8) Absent: Alderman Suffredin (1) Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty Devon Reid City Clerk 9 of 54 Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty’s introduced 2 Proclamations: National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 - October 15 will honor contributions made from the Hispanic community. October 6, 2017 will be the Erie Family Health Center Day in honor of their 60th Anniversary and help throughout the community. Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz announced Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14) Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk had 2 Communications: 1. October 26, 2017 is National Voter Registration Day and the Clerk’s department has partnered with various organizations to register people to vote. 2.The appointment of Eduardo Gomez as the first permanent Deputy City Clerk Watch Public Comment Rodney Greene (SP2) City Council to not allocate fund for City Clerk Reid to retain legal counsel Watch Mitchra Harthman Concerns about the Baidy Case and the associated police investigation. Ask for increase clarification of the case for the public. Watch Paul MarkWallace Concern that we should shift the funds from the “How Project” into resources to help Evanstonian’s today. He also asks for increase diversity in city personnel Watch Ray Freeman Asks if the “How Project” 16 unit building will help create affordable housing for residents of Evanston and if the people of Evanston will be given priority over others. Watch Darlin Cannon Ask City Council to reject the “How” housing development project as this will cause further housing segregation in Evanston. Watch Betty Ester SDBG Area and results from soil samples taken in the area Watch Dolores Holmes Support real estate development contract for the 1714-18 Chicago Watch 10 of 54 Ave property and deny the $500,050 housing project located on Dempster Ave. Glen Medayga Francis Willard Historical Association wants accommodations to be made for the complex Watch Alderman Wilson On behalf of one of his constituents (10 year old Alex) who wants a skatepark to be built at Robert Crown or James Park for the children of Evanston Watch Dreena Nicola Ask City Council to not approve the sale of the EPL parking lot Watch Trisha Conley Stop the selling of the public land in Evanston (EPL Parking Lot) Watch Laurie Osborne Preservation of the Frances Willard Historical Association Watch Dayna Pearl Wants City Council to not sell the EPL Parking Lot, mostly for the safety of women who want open spaces to park to avoid unsafe conditions Watch Janet Stitel Development concerns about the possible sale of the EPL Parking lot Watch Sarah Shawstock Is it in the best interest of Evanston to sell the land of the EPL parking lot Watch Madeline Ducre Help undocumented people to become citizens Watch Karen Courtright Freedom Of Information Act Watch Vicky Perk Opposition to development at the EPL parking lot Watch Dennis Pierce Express support for the “How” 16 unit housing building Watch Jenad Risky GEO Bonds to purchase body cameras for police Watch Pete Greako Fundraising for Robert Crown Watch Jackie Prince Northwestern University arresting high numbers of African-American and affordable housing Watch Jennifer Crosby Affordable housing project on Dempster Ave. Watch John Gibson Support for local hiring Watch Anya Dudzic Support for the sale of the EPL parking lot Watch Jamen Angelman Support for restaurant Watch Vanessa Macoy “How Project” Watch 11 of 54 Caire Kelley Opposed to the sale of the EPL parking lot Watch Special Order of Business (SP1)Processing of Freedom of Information Act Requests The City Council 1) directed the City Clerk, City Manager and Corporation Counsel to review the current process for submittal of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests prior to posting the request on the “NextRequest” system and to develop a specific policy for the review and response to all FOIA requests to be submitted to the City Council’s Rules Committee on October 16, 2016; 2) set a policy effective immediately that police reports produced as part of a FOIA inquiry be made available only to the requesting party; and 3) directed the City Clerk that all current police reports on the “NextRequest” system be removed from public view immediately. 4) Take the Nextrequest system off-line. For Action Approved 6-2 Alderman Simmons and Flemming Vote No Motion: Ald Wilson Watch (SP2)Authorization and Budget Allocation for Hiring Special Legal Counsel - City Clerk City Clerk Reid requested that the the City Council authorize him to retain special legal counsel to advise his office on matters related to duties and functions of the office as well as allocate funds for such services. For Action Item held until next City Council regular meeting Oct 9th, 2017 Motion: Ald. Wilson Watch (SP3)Presentation for the Robert Crown Community Center and Library Project City Staff, Woodhouse Tinnucci Architects (WTA), and Friends of Robert Crown will present information regarding the status of the Robert Crown Community Center and Library Project. For Action Passed 8-0 Motion: Ald. Wilson Watch Consent Agenda 12 of 54 (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 24, 2017 (corrected) and September 6, 2017. For Action Item held until next City Council Regular Meeting (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite Watch (A1) Payroll – August 21, 2017 through September 3, 2017 $ 2,808,524.51 (A2) Bills List – September 12, 2017 $ 4,415,588.36 Credit Card Activity – Period Ending July 31, 2017 $ 214,653.76 For Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithw aite Watch (A3.1) Single Source Purchase of two (2) Genetec License Plate Recognition Systems from Federal Signal Corporation City Council approved the purchase of two (2) Genetec License Plate Recognition systems from Federal Signal Corporation (2645 Federal Signal Drive, University Park, IL 60484) for the Administrative Services Department in the amount of $85,500. Funding will be from the Parking Fund (Account 505.19.7005.65515), with a budget of $3,020,000 and a YTD balance of $412,759.25. For Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A3.2) Purchase of Police Body Worn Camera Integration System from Axon Enterprise, Inc. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a five-year contract for an integrated police body worn, in-car and investigative interview room camera system and conductive electric weapons (CEW) with Axon Enterprise, Inc. formerly known as Taser International (17800 N. 8th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255). The total cost of the five-year contract after grant reimbursement will be $1,145,973.26. Funding for this program will be provided from the Capital Improvement Fund - Project Number 117002 (Account 415.40.4116.65515) with a budgeted amount of $525,000, for 2017, 2018, and a portion of 2019. The total amount is allocated as follows: $325,000 from 2015 G.O. Bonds (carryover) and $200,000 from 2016 G.O. Bonds (carryover). For the remainder of 2019, 2020, and 2021, the annual cost will be paid through Police Department funding in account 100.22.2210.62509. For Action Motion: Ald Braithwaite Watch 13 of 54 Item taken off Consent Agenda passed (8-0) (A3.3) Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2016 Staff recommended City Council review and place on file the Single Audit report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. For Action: Accepted and Placed on File Item approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) (A3.4) Approval of Request for Proposal for Construction Management Services at Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library City Council approved the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction management services for the Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library Project. No Funding is required to release the RFP. Funding for Construction Management and construction costs will be provided from General Obligation Bonds and expenses will be tracked in the Capital Improvements Fund. For Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A3.5) Approval of Schematic Design for the Robert Crown Community Center City Council approved the schematic design for the Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library Project. No funding is required for this approval. Funding for design and construction costs will be provided from General Obligation Bonds and expenses will be tracked in the Capital Improvements Fund. For Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A3.6) Contract Amendment No. 1 for Architectural Services at Robert Crown Community Center with Woodhouse Tinucci Architects, LLC City Council authorized the City Manager to amend an existing architectural services contract for design development and construction document services for the Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library Project (RFP No. 16-61) with Woodhouse Tinucci Architects Llc., (230 W. Superior Street, 6th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60654), in the amount of $1,632,833.00. This amendment will modify the existing agreement from $514,000.00 to $2,146,833.00 and extend the existing contract deadline from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Funding will be provided from General Obligation Bonds and expenses will be tracked in Motion: Ald Braithwaite 14 of 54 the Capital Improvements Fund, Accounts 415.40.4116.62145 – 616017, 415.40.4117.62145 – 616017 and 415.40.4118.62145 – 616017(pending)). Friends of Robert Crown have also committed to funding a portion of this phase of the project and currently have approximately $1.5 million in received funds. This alternative will be more clearly identified in the final 2018 Adopted Budget. For Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) (A3.7) Contract Extension with Community Counselling Services Co., LLC for Consulting Services City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a third contract extension of three months for the period of October through December 2017 for consulting services with Community Counselling Services Co., LLC (CCS) located at 155 North Wacker, Suite 1790, Chicago, Illinois 60606 at a total cost of $96,000 a $1,500 reduction from the previous quarter. Funding will be from FY 2017 Capital Improvements Fund – Robert Crown Project Budget (Account 415.40.4117.65515), with a $1.5 Million budget. $497,000 in architect fees has been approved and $291,500 in previous expenses to CCS, which provides a net balance of $713,000. This balance does not include the proposed acceptance of the Woodhouse Tinnucci Architectural contract also included in this agenda. For Action Item taken off Consent Agenda passed (7-1) Ald. Fleming Voted No Motion: Ald Braithwaite Watch (A3.8) Termination of Smithereen Pest Management Services Contract City Council terminated of the current contract between the City of Evanston and Smithereen Pest Management Services. The termination request is due to unmet contractual requirements. Staff is recommending hiring another rodent control company to replace Smithereen until the end of the 2017 calendar year. For Action Item taken off Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite Watch (A3.9) Change Order No. 2 with Copenhaver Construction for the Fountain Square Renovation Project City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 for the Fountain Square Renovation Project (Bid No. 17-05), which modifies the project’s completion deadline for portions of the fountain and memorial work to May 1, 2018. There is no cost increase associated with Motion: Ald Braithwaite 15 of 54 this change order. For Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) (A3.10)Contract with Alvarez, Inc. for Stump Removal City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the removal of stumps from City parkways to the low bidder, Alvarez, Inc., (Barrington, IL), in the amount of $34,920.41. Funding for this project is included in the FY 2017 General Fund (Account 100.40.4320.62385). The adopted 2017 Fiscal Year Budget allocated $75,000 to this account, which has a current balance of $59,525. For Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A3.11)Contract Award to Groot Industries, Inc. for Residential Refuse Collection Staff recommended City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a five (5) year Residential Refuse Collection Agreement, with the option for one additional three (3) year extension, to Groot Industries, Inc. (2500 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL) for the collection and transportation of residential refuse at the unit prices indicated in the table below for an initial annual cost of $1,580,136.00. Staff also recommends the award of a waste characterization study to Groot Industries, Inc. (2500 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL) in the amount of $8,800.00 for a study to be completed within 12-months of contract award. The unit prices detailed in the transmittal memorandum are for the service year starting on November 1, 2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit prices in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items. Funding will be from the Solid Waste Fund, Account 520.40.4310.62415 which has a FY2017 budget of $2,500,000 . For Action Item held in Committee (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A3.12)Contract Award to Lakeshore Recycling Systems for Condo Refuse Collection Staff recommended City Council received, and held in Committee for Action on September 25, 2017, staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a five (5) year Condominium Refuse Collection Agreement, with the option for one additional three (3) year extension, to Lakeshore Recycling Systems (6132 W. Oakton Street, Motion: Ald Braithwaite 16 of 54 Morton Grove, IL) for the collection and disposal of condominium refuse for a 2018 unit price of $6.25 resulting in an initial annual cost of $423,000.00. The unit price of $6.25 is for the service year starting on November 1, 2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit prices in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items. Funding will be from the Solid Waste Fund, Account 520.40.4310.62390 which has a FY2017 budget of $418,000. For Action Item held in Committee (8-0) (A3.13)Contract Award to Lakeshore Recycling Systems for Yard Waste and Food Scrap Collection Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a five (5) year Condominium Refuse Collection Agreement, with the option for one additional three (3) year extension, to Lakeshore Recycling Systems (6132 W. Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL) for the collection and disposal of condominium refuse for a 2018 unit price of $6.25 resulting in an initial annual cost of $423,000.00. Staff also recommends the award of a waste characterization study to Lakeshore Recycling Systems (6132 W. Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL) in the amount of $1,900.00 for a study to be completed within 12-months of contract award. The unit prices detailed in the transmittal memorandum are for the service year starting on November 1, 2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit prices in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items. Funding will be from the Solid Waste Fund, Account 520.40.4310.62415 which has a FY2017 budget of $2,500,000. For Action Item held in Committee (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A3.14) Solid Waste Fund Analysis Staff recommended that City Council continue discussion on suggested sanitation service charge amendments and provide direction. For Action Item held in Committee (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A4)Resolution 73-R-17, Authorizing the Settlement of all Litigation and Claims with Trinette Lark, Bria Diaz, and Prince Ford Staff recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 73-R-17 Motion: Ald Braithwaite Watch 17 of 54 authorizing the City of Evanston execute a settlement agreement in Trinette Lark, et al. v. City of Evanston, et al. (Case No. 16-cv-04630). For Action Item taken off consent agenda Passed (7-1) Ald. Rainey voted No (A5)Resolution 75-R-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Commercial Lease of City-Owned Property at 1804 Maple Avenue with PharmaCann, LLC City Council adopted Resolution 75-R-17 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to lease agreement with PharmaCann, LLC for the city owned property at 1804 Maple Avenue. Because of the uncertainty associated with the State of Illinois pilot program, PharmaCann is seeking to amend the first extension option from three years to one year and keep the second extension option the same (three years). If the amendment is approved, the lease will expire on December 31, 2018 instead of December 31, 2020. For Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A6) Resolution 74-R-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with Northwest Center Against Sexual Abuse for Commercial Office Space at the Civic Center City Council adopted Resolution 74-R-17, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the lease renewal with Northwest Center Against Sexual Abuse (NWCASA) for office space in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center at the monthly rental rate of $550.00 for an annual rent of $6,600. For Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A7) Ordinance 98-O-17, Amending City Code Section 9-1-5 “Police Powers” City Council adopted Ordinance 98-O-17, which will bring the City Code into closer compliance with the Illinois Municipal Code by specifying police powers in the City are reposed with the Police Chief and sworn members of the Evanston Police Department. For Introduction and Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A8) Ordinance 95-O-17, Establishing a New Wholesale Water Rate for the Village of Skokie, Illinois Motion: Ald Braithwaite 18 of 54 City Council adopted Ordinance 95-O-17 establishing a new wholesale water rate of $2.06 per 1,000 gallons for the Village of Skokie effective for all water supplied to Skokie as of 12:00 a.m. October 1, 2017. For Introduction and Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) (A9) Ordinance 101-O-17, Amending the City Code to Establish a 3-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Simpson Street and Dodge Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 101-O-17 by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5(C), Schedule V(C) of the City Code to establish a 3-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Simpson Street and Dodge Avenue. The estimated cost to install two additional stop signs is $150.00. Funding will be through the General Fund-Traffic Control Supplies (Account 100.40.4520.65115), with a FY 2017 budget of $50,000, and a YTD balance of $10,243.78. For Introduction and Action Motion made for suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action. Passed 8-0. Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A10)Ordinance 90-O-17, Amending City Code Section 10-11-8 “Parking Prohibited at All Times” to Delete the South Side of Central Street Bridge from the Schedule to Allow Parking on that Side of the Bridge City Council adopted Ordinance 90-O-17 amending the City Code Section 10-11-18, Schedule VIII to eliminate the portion of the Code that prohibits parking on the Central Street Bridge therefore allowing vehicles to park on south side of Central Street Bridge. For Introduction and Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A11)Ordinance 96-O-17, Amending City Code 8-4-12 to Establish a Fee for a Recycling Program for Multi-family Apartment Building with 6-Units or Greater City Council adopted Ordinance 96-O-17, amending City Code Section 8-4-12 “Imposition of Sanitation Service Charges” to Add a Fee for Recyclable Materials at Multi-family Apartments 6 Units or Greater. The proposed fee would be $1.85 per unit per month and be imposed beginning January 1, 2019. For Introduction and Action Item held in Committee (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite 19 of 54 (A12)Ordinance 81-O-17, Ordinance 81-O-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Sale Contract for City Owned Real Property located at 2005 Grey Avenue to Evanston Township High School District No. 202 City Council approved Ordinance 81-O-17 authorizing the City Manager to execute a sale contract for City-owned real property located at 2005 Grey Avenue to Evanston Township High School District No. 202 (“ETHS”) for affordable housing. A two-thirds majority is required for adoption of this ordinance. For Introduction and Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A13) Ordinance 52-O-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Real Estate Contract for the Sale of City-Owned Property Adjacent to the Evanston Public Library at 1714-1718 Chicago Avenue Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 52-O-17, “Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Real Estate Contract with Chicago Avenue Partners, LLC for the Sale of Certain City-Owned Real Property Located at 1714-18 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.” A two-thirds majority of City Council is required to adopt Ordinance 52-O-17. For Action Item Taken off Consent Agenda Passed (6-2) Alderman Revelle and Wynne Voted No Motion: Ald Braithwaite Watch (A14)Ordinance 84-O-17, Sale of Surplus Property City Council adopted Ordinance 84-O-17, directing the City Manager to offer the sale of vehicles/equipment owned by the City through public auction at the special Northwest Municipal Vehicle Auction being sponsored by America’s Auto Auctions on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 or any other subsequent America’s Online Auction as these vehicles/equipment become available, on a timely basis, as a result of new vehicle replacements being placed into service. For Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Braithwaite (A15) Ordinance 72-O-17, Amending City Code Section 11-2-11(B) “Immobilization Program” by Amending Amount of Liable Tickets Need to Immobilize a Vehicle from Five (5) to Three (3) The Transportation/Parking Committee and the City Council adopted Ordinance 72-O-17, amending Title 11, Administrative Adjudication, Chapter 2, Parking & Compliance Violations, Section 11(B): Immobilization Motion: Ald Braithwaite 20 of 54 Program to read: “When the registered owner of a vehicle has accumulated three (3) or more final determinations of parking and/or compliance violation liability.” Ordinance 72-O-17 will be in effect on December 1, 2017. For Action Item Approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) (P1) Housing Opportunities for Women HOME & Affordable Housing Fund Application The Housing, Homelessness and Human Relations Commission and City Council approved funding in the amount of $550,000 to Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW) to develop a new 16-unit permanent supportive housing project for households with incomes ≤ 50% of the area median income (AMI) at 2215 Dempster Street. Funding will be from the following: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (Account 240.21.5430.65535), which has $164,900 in unallocated 2017 funds available to commit; and the Affordable Housing Fund (Account 250.21.5465.65535), which has a current cash balance of $590,000 out of a total of $1,704,757 budgeted for FY2017. For Action Item taken off Consent Agenda. Failed 5-3. Alderman Wynne, Wilson, and Revelle Voted Yes Motion: Ald Rainey Watch (P2) Ordinance 99-O-17, Amending Zoning Map to Rezone 1829 Simpson Street From R3 Two-Family Residential District to B1 Business District City Council adopted while Plan Commission recommended denial of Ordinance 99-O-17 approving the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to rezone the property commonly known as 1829 Simpson Street from R3, Two-Family Residential to B1, Business District. For Introduction Item approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Rainey (P3) Ordinance 100-O-17, Granting Special Use Permit and Major Variation for Type 2 Restaurant at 1829 Simpson Street in the B1 Business District City Council adopted while Zoning Board of Appeals recommended denial of Ordinance 100-O-17, approving the Special Use Permit for a Type 2 Restaurant in the B1 Business District and Major Zoning Variation for a 4.3’ east interior side yard setback for a roofed patio and one-story addition where 10’ is required. For Introduction Motion: Ald Rainey 21 of 54 Item approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) (P4) Ordinance 97-O-17, Granting a Special use Permit for a Type 2 Restaurant Located at 633 Howard Street in the B3 Business District (“Café Coralie”) The Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council recommended adoption of Ordinance 97-O-17 granting special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Café Coralie, at 633 Howard St. in the B3 District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards for a special use for this district. Alderman Rainey recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 25, 2017 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Rainey (P5) Ordinance 93-O-17, Amending Various Sections of Title 4, Chapter 14 “Design and Project Review” City Council adopted Ordinance 93-O-17, amending the Design and Project Review portion of the City Code related to voting and advisory members and the appeals process. For Introduction Item approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Rainey (P6) Ordinance 92-O-17, Zoning Text Amendment Regarding Transit Oriented Development Parking Requirements The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 92-O-17 of the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to reduce the parking requirements for residential uses in Transit Oriented Development (TOD) areas, based on the Evanston Transit Oriented Development Parking Study completed by Sam Schwartz Engineering and Duncan Associates. The proposal would modify the parking requirements for residential developments in TOD areas to more accurately reflect vehicle ownership rates. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Rainey (H1) Approval Torrens Grant Expenditure: Payment for Lead Rehabilitation at 1321 Elmwood Avenue City Council approved payment for the lead rehabilitation of the property located at 1321 Elmwood Avenue. Lead sources were identified and Motion: Ald Fiske Watch 22 of 54 have been abated from the address. A clearance was performed certifying the abatement. Funding is provided by the Lead Paint Hazard Grant (Account 100.24.2435.55231). On November 21, 2000 the Cook County Board of Commissioners create the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund for the purposes of utilizing excess sums from the Torrens Indemnity Fund as provided in 735 ILCS 35/0.01 (Torrens Act). For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) (H2) Ordinance 39-O-17, Amending City Code Title 8, Chapter 5, Sections 1, 3, and 4, “Weeds” The Evanston Environment Board and Human Services Committee recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 39-O-17, Amending City Code Title 8, Chapter 5, Sections 1, 3, and 4, “Weeds.” For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Fiske Watch (O1) Resolution 77-R-17, Amending City Council Rules and Organization of the City Council Section 17 “Minutes” Referencing Video and Audio Recordings of Meetings The Rules Committee and City Council adopted Resolution 77-R-17, amending City Council Rule 17, “Minutes,” referencing the video and audio recordings of various board, commission, and committee meetings. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Wilson Watch (O2) Ordinance 85-O-17, Creating Title 2, Chapter 12 of the City Code Forming an “Equity and Empowerment Commission” City Council and Rules Committee recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 85-O-17, Amending Title 2, Chapter 12 of the Evanston City Code, which creates the Equity & Empowerment Commission. For Introduction Item approved on Consent Agenda (8-0) Motion: Ald Wilson Call of the Wards Ward 1: Development of EPL Parking Lot Watch 23 of 54 Ward 2: Gratitude for the people of the 2nd Ward for voicing their concerns, Parks & Recreation, Northwestern Police arrests Watch Ward 3: Next Third Ward meeting Oct. 5th 7-10 am at Brothers K. Watch Ward 4: No Report Watch Ward 5: Thanked Residents for attending. Watch Ward 6: No Report Watch Ward 7: Next Ward meeting Tuesday September 28th about Equity and Empowerment Plan and Development process. Watch Ward 8: Announced Advisory Committee Meeting regarding the Howard St. Corridor Watch Ward 9: Thursday October 12t at 7 pm. 8th and 9th Ward at Levi Center to discuss budget Watch Adjornment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm. 24 of 54 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, October 2nd, 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 25 of 54 Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty Announcements: Moment of silence for the Las Vegas shooting victims Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz: No Announcements Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk had 1 Communication: No Announcements Watch Public Comment Austin Sheer Evanston Public Library parking lot Watch Jean Whinwall Downtown Plan Watch Sarah Shawstock Downtown Plan Watch Howard Elman Downtown Plan Watch Seth Whineburger Albion and Northlight project Watch Chuck Wasserburg Albion Development Watch Kiera Kelly Albion Development Watch Carl Klein Downtown Plan Watch Special Order of Business 26 of 54 (SP1) Downtown Evanston Plan Staff presented an overview of the adopted 2009 Downtown Plan and history of the plan's development. For Discussion Passed (9-0) Motion: Ald. Revelle Watch Call of the Wards Ward 1: No Report Watch Ward 2: No Report 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: No Report Watch Ward 9: No Report Watch Adjornment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned 27 of 54 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 Present: Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Revelle Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey Alderman Rue Simmons Alderman Fleming Alderman Suffredin (7) Absent: (2) Alderman Fiske Alderman Wilson Presiding: Alderman Rainey Devon Reid City Clerk 28 of 54 Mayor’s Public Announcements No Announcement. Mayor was absent Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager announcements: No Announcements. Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk Communications: No Announcements Watch Public Comment Mrs. Heathman Ask for a response to a number of questions relating to the “Baidy Case”. Watch Special Order of Business (SP1) Equity Training Evanston City Council participated in equity training. For Discussion Watch Call of the Wards Ward 1: No Report Watch Ward 2: No Report Watch Ward 3: No Report Watch 29 of 54 Ward 4: No Report Watch Ward 5: No Report Watch Ward 6: No Report Watch Ward 7: No Report Watch Ward 8: No Report Watch Ward 9: No Report Watch Adjornment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned. 30 of 54 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, October 9th, 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 31 of 54 Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty Announcements and 1 Proclamation: Service of Lament for the victims of the Las Vegas shooting at Second Baptist Church. Recognition for Steve Perkins. Proclamation for ETHS production theater YAMO. Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz announced Open House Chicago in Evanston (October 14-15) and United Way Evanston Day of Caring (October 14th from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.) Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk had 1 Communications: 1. Introduced Eduardo Gomez as the first bilingual Deputy City Clerk Watch Public Comment Rachael Hueman Thanks City Council for considering the removal from Evanston’s welcoming ordinances of 4 carve outs. Watch Alejandra Ivanas Update welcoming city ordinance that reflects the city's shared values and commitment to providing due process Watch Regina Santa Anna Aks City Council members to vote “Yes” to revising Evanston’s “Welcoming City” Ordinance Watch Paul Klitsky Ask City Council to support the amending of the “Welcoming City” Ordinance Watch Leslie Williams Questions about the city’s proposed creation of an “Equity and Empowerment Commission” Watch Rodney Green (SP2) Authorization and Budget Allocation for Hiring Special Legal Counsel - City Clerk and 1829 Simpson. Watch James Genden (SP2) Authorization and Budget Allocation for Hiring Special Legal Counsel - City Clerk Watch 32 of 54 Junad Rizky City Clerk’s Office and City Budget Madalin Ducre Rezoning of 1829 Simpson St. Watch Ray Freeman Zoning, Affordable Housing Ordinances and Fair Housing Laws (How Project) Watch Betty Ester Rezoning of 1829 Simpson St. Watch Special Order of Business (SP1) Ordinance 112-O-17, Updating the Welcoming City Ordinance City Council adopted Ordinance 112-O-17: Updating Chapter 22, Title 1 of the Evanston City Code, “Welcoming City Ordinance.” Alderman Wilson amended the item. Passed (9-0) For Introduction and Approval Approved (9-0) Motion: Alderman Wilson Watch (SP2) Authorization and Budget Allocation for Hiring Special Legal Counsel - City Clerk City Clerk Reid requested that the City Council authorize him to retain special legal counsel to advise his office on matters related to duties and functions of the office as well as allocate funds for such services. For Action Motion made to table this item until October 16: Passed (9-0) Motion: Ald. Suffredin Watch (SP3) 2017 End of Year Budget Status City Council accepted and placed this report on file.These implemented items will be reflected in the 2018 Proposed Budget. Staff will continue to report on progress during the 3rd Quarter Financial Report and throughout the remainder of the year. For Action Accept and Place on File Approved (9-0) Watch 33 of 54 Consent Agenda (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 2017 (corrected), July 24, 2017 (corrected), August 14, 2017 (corrected), September 6, 2017 and September 11, 2017. For Action Item taken off consent agenda Passed (9-0) Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Watch (A1) Payroll – September 4, 2017 through September 17, 2017 $ 2,767,523.41 (A2) Bills List – October 10, 2017 $ 4,548,967.93 For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) Watch (A3.1) Contract with Central Lakes Construction Company, Inc. for Fleetwood-Jourdain Center HVAC and Electrical Improvements City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center HVAC and Electrical Improvements with Central Lakes Construction Company, Inc. (749 Pinecrest Drive, Prospect Heights, IL) in the amount of $1,988,485.00. Funding is from the Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of $412,000 in 2016 General Obligation Bonds, $950,000 in 2017 General Obligation Bonds, and $584,000 in 2018 General Obligation Bonds (which the City Council will need to approve in the 2018 adopted budget). A further breakdown of funding can be found in the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.2) Change Order No. 2 with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. for the 2017 Alley and Street Improvement Project City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to the 2017 Alley and Street Improvements project with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. (7306 Central Park, Skokie, IL 60076) in the amount of $131,880.25. This will increase the contract amount from $1,446,774.60 to $1,578,654.85 and provide a time extension of 195 days from November 17, 2017 to May 31, 2018, for only the work associated with this change order. Funding will be provided from four Capital Improvement Fund 2017 & 2018 General Obligation Bond Accounts, which are detailed on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. 34 of 54 For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.3) Purchase of Trees and Planting Services from Suburban Tree Consortium City Council approved the purchase of 239 trees and planting services for 115 trees from Suburban Tree Consortium in the amount of $54,367.00. Funding is from two sources. The first is a general fund line item in the Forestry Division budget – 100.40.4320.65005. The total budget is $135,000 with a current balance of $55,152.00, and is used for both the spring and fall planting seasons. The second source of funding is deposited into account 100.40.4320.65005 - the “Replant Express” program. This program allows residents to pay $250 (the cost of a 2.0” – 2.5” tree plus delivery) to be added to our planting list immediately, rather than waiting the two years it typically takes for a replacement tree. There are twenty-one additional trees being planted through this program which generated $5,250.00 in payments. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.4) January 1, 2017 Police and Firefighter Pension Actuarial Report City Council reviewed and approved the January 1, 2017 Actuarial Valuation for usage in the 2017 Tax Levy (receivable in 2018) for Police and Firefighter Pension funding purposes. The City Treasurer recommends approval of an increase of $421,742 to the Annual Required Contribution (ARC) to be included in the 2017 Tax Levy. This recommendation is based on no changes in actuarial assumptions from the January 1, 2016 actuarial study. Police and Firefighter Pension Boards recommend the Annual Actuarial Required Contribution (ARC) in the amount of $1,469,252. The increase in ARC is the result of a decrease from 6.5% to 6.25% for the assumed investment return rate. The current combined ARC is $18,385,909. This ARC is funded through a combination of Property Taxes and Personnel Property Replacement Taxes each year. The funding of this study is being split three ways for 2017. The Police Pension and Firefighters Pension will each pay $6,166 and the General Fund will pay $6,167 for this report at a total cost of $18,500. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.5) Agreement with Municode, Inc. to Provide a Centralized Cashiering 35 of 54 System City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Municode, Inc. to provide a centralized cashiering system for the City of Evanston. The contract is a cost per credit card transaction model, which means the City only pays an expense when a credit card transaction occurs at $0.55 per payment. Based on 2016 payment data, the City is estimating an annualized cost of $56,179. As noted in the August 14, 2017 report to Council to approve PassportParking, the total budget for cashiering and online payment systems is $320,000. This purchase combined with the previous approval will bring total estimated expenses to $316,179 for 2018 on an annualized basis. Funding will be from the Revenue & Collections Account 100.15.1560.62449, with a FY17 budget of $320,000. Some of these costs will also be distributed to the Water Fund, Sewer Fund and Parking Fund once the system is operational. A detailed list of these accounts can be found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.6) Contract Award to Groot Industries, Inc. for Residential Refuse Collection City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a five (5) year Residential Refuse Collection Agreement, with the option for one additional three (3) year extension, to Groot Industries, Inc. (2500 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL) for the collection and transportation of residential refuse at the unit prices indicated in the table below for an initial annual cost of $1,580,136.00. Staff also recommends the award of a waste characterization study to Groot Industries, Inc. (2500 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL) in the amount of $8,800.00 for a study to be completed within 12-months of contract award. The unit prices detailed in the transmittal memorandum are for the service year starting on November 1, 2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit prices in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items. Funding will be from the Solid Waste Fund, Account 520.40.4310.62415 which has a FY2017 budget of $2,500,000. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) A3.7) Contract Award to Lakeshore Recycling Systems for Condo Refuse Collection City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a five 36 of 54 (5) year Condominium Refuse Collection Agreement, with the option for one additional three (3) year extension, to Lakeshore Recycling Systems (6132 W. Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL) for the collection and disposal of condominium refuse for a 2018 unit price of $6.25 resulting in an initial annual cost of $423,000.00. Staff also recommends the award of a waste characterization study to Lakeshore Recycling Systems (6132 W. Oakton Street,Morton Grove, IL) in the amount of $1,900.00 for a study to be completed within 12-months of contract award. The unit price of $6.25 is for the service year starting on November 1, 2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit prices in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items. Funding will be from the Solid Waste Fund, Account 520.40.4310.62390 which has a FY2017 budget of $418,000. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.8) Contract Award to Groot Industries, Inc. for Residential Yard Waste Collection City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a five (5) year Residential Yard Waste Collection Agreement, with the option for one additional three (3) year extension, to Groot Industries, Inc. (2500 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL) for the collection and disposal of residential yard waste and food scraps at the unit prices indicated in the table below for an initial annual cost of $655,134.10. The unit prices detailed in the transmittal memorandum are for the service year starting on November 1, 2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit prices in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items. Funding will be from the Solid Waste Fund, Account 520.40.4310.62415 which has a FY2017 budget of $2,500,000. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.9) Solid Waste Fund Analysis City Council continued discussion on suggested sanitation service charge amendments and provide direction on how to proceed. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A4) Resolution 76-R-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Two and One Half Month Lease Agreement with Mudlark Theater Company for 37 of 54 the Noyes Street Theater City Council approved Resolution 76-R-17 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for a two and one-half month lease terms with Mudlark Theatre to lease theatre space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A5) Ordinance 96-O-17, Amending City Code 8-4-12 to Establish a Fee for a Recycling Program for Multi-family Apartment Building with 6-Units or Greater City Council adopted Ordinance 96-O-17, amending City Code Section 8-4-12 “Imposition of Sanitation Service Charges” to Add a Fee for Recyclable Materials at Multi-family Apartments 6 Units or Greater. The proposed fee would be $1.85 per unit per month and be imposed beginning January 1, 2019. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (P1) Granting Vacation Rental License to 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 Item held in Committee. (9-0) Motion: Ald. Wynne Watch (P2) Ordinance 88-O-17, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Nic’s Organic Fast Food, a Drive-Through, Active Ground-Floor Use, & Major Zoning Relief at 2628 Gross Point Rd. City Council adpoted Ordinance 88-O-17 granting special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Nic’s Organic Fast Food, a Drive-Through facility, a Type 2 Restaurant as an Active Ground Floor Use, and major zoning relief for a 20’ rear yard setback, reduced pedestrian areas fronting Crawford Ave. and Gross Point Rd., and reduced fenestration/sill height on the Crawford Ave. façade, at 2628 Gross Point Rd. The applicant has complied with all other zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for special use and major variation in the B1a Business District and the oCSC Central Street Overlay District. For Introduction Item held in Committee. (9-0) 38 of 54 (P3) 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 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 six (6) site development allowances. For Introduction Item held in Committee. (9-0) (P4) Ordinance 99-O-17, Amending Zoning Map to Rezone 1829 Simpson Street From R3 Two-Family Residential District to B1 Business District City Council approve Ordinance 99-O-17 approving the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to rezone the property commonly known as 1829 Simpson Street from R3, Two-Family Residential to B1, Business District. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (P5) Ordinance 100-O-17, Granting Special Use Permit and Major Variation for Type 2 Restaurant at 1829 Simpson Street in the B1 Business District City Council adopted Ordinance 100-O-17, approving the Special Use Permit for a Type 2 Restaurant in the B1 Business District and Major Zoning Variation for a 4.3’ east interior side yard setback for a roofed patio and one-story addition where 10’ is required. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (P6) Ordinance 93-O-17, Amending Various Sections of Title 4, Chapter 14 “Design and Project Review” City Council adopted Ordinance 93-O-17, amending the Design and Project Review portion of the City Code related to voting and advisory members and the appeals process. For Action Item approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (O1) Ordinance 85-O-17, Creating Title 2, Chapter 12 of the City Code Motion: Ald Watch 39 of 54 Forming an “Equity and Empowerment Commission” City Council adopted Ordinance 85- O-17, Amending Title 2, Chapter 12 of the Evanston City Code, which creates the Equity & Empowerment Commission. For Action Item taken off consent agenda. Item held until October 16 meeting (9-0) Wilson (APP1)For Appointment: Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Likwan Cheng Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Jack Darin Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Robert Dean Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Joel Freeman Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Jerri Garl Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Vickie Jacobsen Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Emily Lawrence Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Sarah Lovinger Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Lauren Marquez-Viso Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Gabriela Martin Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group John Moore Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Mariana Oliver Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Judy Pollock Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Gajan Sivandran Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group Lonnie Wilson For Action Item moved to October 16 meeting (9-0) Motion: Ald. Revelle Call of the Wards Ward 1: No Report Watch Ward 2: “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” Event that benefiting Northwest Casa. October 12th 2nd Ward meeting will be rescheduled until next month. Watch Ward 3: Office Hours is first Thursday of every month from 7 a.m - 9 a.m. at Brothers K. Next 3rd Ward meeting is October 26th at Lincoln School from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Watch Ward 4: No Report Watch 40 of 54 Ward 5: New Mural on Foster and Ashland on Saturday October 14th from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. (Residents will be able to participate by adding tile to the mural) Watch Ward 6: Thanks to Fire Department for their Open House Watch Ward 7: No Report Watch Ward 8: Discontent with time submission of the Minutes Watch Ward 9: Recognition to Evanston and Skokie Fire Department. Joint Ward meeting with Alderman Rainey on Thursday October 12th at 7 p.m. at the Levy Center. CFO Marty Lyons will join the meeting to review the City Budget with the public. Watch Adjornment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned. 41 of 54 For City Council Meeting of October 16, 2017 Item SP3 Howard Street Economic Development Update For Action – Accept and Place on File To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Martin Lyons, Assistant City Manager Paul Zalmezak, Economic Development Manager Subject: Howard Street Economic Development Report- Peckish Pig and Ward Eight Date: October 12, 2017 Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file. Funding Source: N/A Livability Benefits: Economy and Jobs – Expand job opportunities and retain and expand local businesses Built Environment – Enhance public spaces Summary: Per the request of Alderman Rainey staff is providing a brief summary of the cost and benefits associated with the Ward 8 and Peckish Pig development projects on Howard Street in the Howard Ridge TIF District. Since 2011, the City has engaged in efforts to revitalize the Evanston side of Howard Street through property acquisition, code enforcement, and targeted recruitment of new destination-oriented businesses. The utilization of the Howard/Ridge Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district has been an integral tool for this work. Properties were purchased by the City utilizing TIF funds and assistance were provided to businesses through the TIF to revitalize the buildings they occupy. In 2012, Ward Eight Cocktail lounge opened and quickly garnered awards and recognition from Zagat and TimeOut Chicago. In 2013, Peckish Pig opened Evanston’s first brew pub two storefronts east of Ward Eight. Within its first year, Peckish Pig was recognized by the Illinois Board of Tourism. Real estate listings on Zillow and REDFIN in the area reference these dining destinations as neighborhood amenities. Memorandum 42 of 54 The table below summarizes the direct economic impact of these two businesses. It should be noted that upon leasing of the property, maintenance of the property was shifted to the tenants, freeing up city resources. Peckish Pig and Ward Eight Economic Impact Peckish Pig - 38 Jobs Created Acquisition Cost ($475,000) Leasehold Improvement (TIF Funded)($200,000) Sale Price at Upcoming Sale Nov/Dec 2017, net of rent received $415,500 Estimated Rent Received $259,500 Estimated Liquor Tax to Date (3.5 years Collected) [1]$168,000 Sales Taxes [2] (3.5 years estimated)$56,000 Property Tax Received $171,324 Property Tax 2016:$44,302 Property Tax 2015:$47,003 Property Tax 2014:$27,907 Property Tax 2013:$27,263 Property Tax 2012:$24,849 Patio Loan Construction Loan ($18,412) Patio Construction Loan Repayment $19,300 Total $396,212 Ward Eight - 4 Jobs Created Acquisition Price ($237,650) CDBG Residential Unit Improvements ($100,000) Estimated Rent Received March 2013-October 2016 (26-O-12)$105,000 Estimated Liquor Tax [1] (estimated 4.5 years)$64,800 Sales Taxes [2] (estimated 4.5 years)$21,600 TIF for leasehold improvements ($100,000) CDBG Loan Repayment (interest earned)$19,703 Property Tax Received $40,864 Property Tax 2016:$11,695 Property Tax 2015:$6,975 Property Tax 2014:$6,908 Property Tax 2013:$6,749 Property Tax 2012:$8,537 Sale Price $362,650 Total $176,967 REVISED PAGE 43 OF 54 [1] Estimate reported by Peckish Pig ownership as average of $3500 to $4500 per month. Estimate based on monthly average aggregated liquor tax collected for all Evanston Establishment [2] State of Illinois prohibits home rule communities from disclosing this information. Estimates based on percentage of estimated liquor tax The Peckish Pig property in 2016 generated approximately $44,000 in property taxes compared to previous use which generated $25,000 in 2012. Peckish Pig, which has 38 employees, is also current on their rent payments which in turn makes it possible for the Howard/Ridge TIF to repay the Economic Development/General Fund $46,500 annually. The proven success of the two businesses has stabilized Howard Street resulting in both commercial and residential development interest. Food and entertainment businesses locating to Howard Street upon learning of Peckish Pig’s and Ward Eight’s success include North Shore Cider Company, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theater, Sweet Temptations Bakery, Good to Go Jamaican, and the recently announced lease of 633 Howard by Café Coralie commercial bakery and French café. A mixed-use development is planned at 130 Chicago Avenue, at the northwest corner of Howard and Chicago Avenue. The physical environment has improved as a result of the investment as well. On the following pages are before and after images of the Peckish Pig and Ward Eight Peckish Pig Building Before 44 of 54 Peckish Pig Building After Ward Eight Building before 45 of 54 Ward Eight Building After Legislative History N/A Attachments: N/A 46 of 54 For City Council meeting of October 16, 2017 Item SP4 Resolution 81-R-17: Agreement between the City of Evanston and the Fraternal Order of Police - Officers For Action To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Martin Lyons, Assistant City Manager/CFO Richard Eddington, Police Chief Subject: Resolution 81-R-17, Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police – Officers Date: October 12, 2017 Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 81-R-17 to authorize the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police – Officers (FOP) bargaining unit effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018. City Council approval will ratify the tentative agreements executed throughout the negotiation process. Funding Requirements and Sources: Based on current fiscal year, the contract meets budget expectations with a 2.75% general wage increase. For the second year of the contract, the agreed upon general wage increase is 3.0%. This increase is offset by benefit decreases to the PPO Health Plan offered to all FOP members Livability Benefit: Innovation & Process: Support Local Government Best Practices Summary: The City and FOP - Officers conducted multiple negotiation sessions over the last year. Major provisions of this contract include: Term: 2 years from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018. The previous agreement was 3 years in length • General Wage Increase (“GWI”): o GWI 2.75% 2017 o GWI 3.0% 2018 Memorandum 47 of 54 • Reduction in PPO Health Plan: o Reduce Co-insurance for in network from 100% to 90% o Increase deductible from $350 single/$1,050 family to $500 single/$1,500 family • Reduce annual sick time buyout from max of 10 days to max of 8 days • One-time increase of 5 floating holidays for 2018 only. Attachments: Resolution 81-R-17 48 of 54 10/12/17 81-R-17 A RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Evanston and The Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT: SECTION 1: The Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Evanston and The Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council is hereby approved. The term of the Agreement shall be from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018. SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Collective Bargaining Agreement on behalf of the City of Evanston. SECTION 3: This Resolution 81-R-17 shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. _______________________________ Stephen H. Hagery, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Devon Reid, City Clerk Adopted: __________________, 2017 49 of 54 For City Council of October 16, 2017 Item SP5 Ordinance 85-O-17, Creation of Equity & Empowerment Commission For Adoption To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Dr. Patricia A. Efiom, Equity and Empowerment Coordinator Subject: Ordinance, 85-O-17, Creation of Equity & Empowerment Commission Date: September 26, 2017 Recommended Action: Staff and Rules Committee recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 85-O-17, Amending Title 2, Chapter 12 of the Evanston City Code, which creates the Equity & Empowerment Commission. Ordinance 85-O-17 was approved for introduction at the September 25, 2017 City Council meeting, and held for action at the October 9, 2017 City Council meeting until October 16. Livability Benefits: Equity & Empowerment: Provide for meaningful community engagement Background: In 2016, due to a lack of activity and consistent staff support, the Human Relations Commission was consolidated with the Housing and Homelessness Commission. The work of the Housing, Homelessness and Human Relations Commission is heavily focused on Housing and Homelessness. With the establishment of the office of Equity & Empowerment in February 2017, it was determined that a commission dedicated solely to the work of Equity & Empowerment was essential. Therefore, at the May 9, 2017 Housing, Homelessness and Human Relations Commission meeting, members voted to support the disaggregation of the Commission. The City Council finds that creating an entity that proactively addresses issues of equity and empowerment in the City of Evanston is a priority. Title 2 of the Evanston City Code will be amended to add Chapter 12 – Equity and Empowerment Commission. Attachment: Ordinance 85-O-17 Memorandum 50 of 54 8/17/2017 85-O-17 AN ORDINANCE Creating Title 2, Chapter 12 of the Evanston City Code Forming an “Equity and Empowerment Commission” NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT: SECTION 1: Legislative Statement. This Ordinance creates a City of Evanston Equity and Empowerment Commission whose primary function is to address issues of access, equity, and empowerment within the City. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Evanston community. The City Council determines that it is in the best interest of the City to create an Equity and Empowerment Commission to achieve lasting change, leverage diversity, and actively practice inclusion. Article VII, Section (6)a of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, which states that the “powers and functions of home rule units shall be construed liberally,” was written “with the intention that home rule units be given the broadest powers possible” (Scadron v. City of Des Plaines, 153 Ill.2d 164). Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/1-2-1, the City may make all rules and regulations to carry into effect the powers granted to the City, such broad and general grant of authority complementing the City’s home rule powers. At meetings held in compliance with the provisions of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1 et seq.), the City Council considered this Ordinance, heard public comment, and made findings. It is well-settled law in Illinois that the legislative judgment of the City Council must be considered presumptively valid (see Glenview State Bank v. Village of Deerfield, 213 Ill.App.3d 747(1991)) and is not subject to 51 of 54 85-O-17 ~2~ courtroom fact-finding (see National Paint & Coating Ass’n v. City of Chicago, 45 F.3d 1124 (1995)). The City Council finds that creating an entity that proactively addresses issues of equity and empowerment in the City of Evanston is a priority. The City Council desires to amend the City Code to create an Equity and Empowerment Commission. SECTION 2: Title 2, Chapter 12 of the Evanston City Code of 2012, as amended (“City Code”), is hereby created and shall read as follows: CHAPTER 12 – EQUITY AND EMPOWERMENT COMMISSION 2-12-1: PURPOSE. The purpose of the Equity & Empowerment Commission (“Commission”) is to identify and eradicate inequities in the City of Evanston, including City services, programs, human resources practices, and decision-making processes. The Commission will work with community partners and businesses to promote equity and inclusion within the City and provide guidance, education, and assistance to City Departments to build capacity in achieving equitable outcomes and services. Further, the Commission will be transparent and collaborative with both internal and external individuals and entities, holding all accountable for measurable improvements and outcomes. Finally, the Commission will promote, support, and build capacity with laws, ordinances, and regulations related to equity and empowerment within the City. 2-12-2: MEMBERSHIP. The Commission consists of nine (9) members who serve without compensation and are residents of the City of Evanston. The members must include the following: (A) One (1) member who has the training and/or experience representing the needs of those who have a physical or mental disability; (B) Three (3) members who have experience in human rights, social justice advocacy, or similar areas; (C) One (1) member who is an Alderman. The Commission’s membership must reflect the demographic makeup of the City of Evanston population, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, source of income, physical disability or mental disability. 52 of 54 85-O-17 ~3~ 2-12-3: TERM. Commission members are appointed to three (3) year terms by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. Non-aldermanic members may serve for not more than two (2) full terms. 2-12-4: POWERS AND DUTIES. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Commission must: (A) Evaluate, develop and recommend equity tools to be used to examine policies, practices, services and programs; (B) Develop ways to measure and monitor community relations, race relations, and civil rights issues, particularly those that are sources of intergroup conflict; (C) Study and investigate problems of prejudice, bigotry, and discrimination for the purpose of developing action strategies to eliminate these problems; (D) Develop strategies to improve quality of life, livability and equity for all residents of Evanston; (E) Submit an annual report to City Council on the goals, activities and accomplishments of the Commission; and (F) Create subcommittees, as necessary, in furtherance of the Commission’s purpose. 2-12-5: ADOPTION OF RULES; SELECTION OF A CHAIRPERSON. The Commission must annually elect a Chairperson from among its members. The Commission must also adopt rules and regulations necessary to exercise its responsibilities. SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4: This ordinance must be in full force and effect after its passage, approval, and publication in a manner provided by law. SECTION 5: If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such invalidity must not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance that can be given 53 of 54 85-O-17 ~4~ effect without the invalid application or provision, and each invalid provision or invalid application of this ordinance is severable. Introduced:_________________, 2017 Adopted:___________________, 2017 Approved: __________________________, 2017 _______________________________ Stephen H. Hagerty, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Devon Reid, City Clerk Approved as to form: _______________________________ W. Grant Farrar, Corporation Counsel 54 of 54