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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-2013-06-24-2013City of Evanston CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, June 24, 2013 Roll Call: Alderman Wilson Alderman Burrus Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske Alderman Tendam Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Rainey Absent: Aldermen Wynne and Grover Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:41 pm after a quorum was established. Mayor Public Announcements Mayor stated she had no Public Announcements. City Manager Public Announcements City Manager Bobkiewicz announced the departure and Recognition of Dennis Marino, Planning and Zoning Manager. He stated that Mr. Marino had definitely left Evanston better than when he arrived. Mr. Marino then stated he felt honored and it had been a rewarding experience for him. He thanked all the various entities that he had worked with over the years and that he would miss this, but will still be an Evanston resident and will help Evanston any way he can. Mayor Tisdahl also thanked Mr. Marino and stated she could not imagine doing this job without him and she will miss his council. Evanston Fourth of July Association (Tracy Alden, President and his collogues), and they gave an Update on Celebration Plans and Holiday Schedule. He stated the City contributed an additional $10,000.00 to the parade. He mentioned all of the activities that will be ongoing including 2300 shelves of fireworks, and additional play sites for the children and parents as well. City Manager Bobkiewicz then read the Municipal Code section dealing with the parade route as requested by Alderman Grover. He also stated the City Office will be closed on the 5tn of July, but all other facilities will be open. All of the trash collections will begin on the 5tn City Council Agenda June 24, 2013 Page 2 of 11 Announcement of Fire Fighter Exam was made by Fire Chief Holt stated that Chief Klaiber is giving extra points for Evanston residents. The test will be on August 24t" at the High School and results will be held for a 2 year period. There will be a written exam (60%) and an oral exam (40%). He also stated even if you are a firefighter being recruited from outside of Evanston will also have to take the exam to be qualified. Communications: City Clerk Clerk Greene stated the public has the availability of reviewing the Township budget in the Clerk's Office for the next 30 days (which began last Friday) until July 21st. He also stated the budget would be online after being questioned by Alderman Rainey, if it would be electronically available as well. Citizen Comments These citizens spoke on item SP1: Jordon Zoot 617 Grove # A stated Evanston already has an assault weapons ban, and gave a brief history of the gun issues in Evanston as well as a 1934 Act that banned them in Illinois. Stefan Backhus 531 Chicago Ave. asked how much funds are being directed to defend this Ordinance and where will the money come from? What programs or services will you cut to defend this Ordinance? He urged the Council to reject the Ordinance. John Curysciel 716 Brummel stated he enjoys competition shooting, stated he is against the Ordinance because now he will be considered a criminal, and the document is poorly written. He also stated he would be willing to help write a document that would be satisfactorily accepted and to please reject this Ordinance. Bruce Merchant 2024 Sherman Ave stated he is a combat wounded veteran and this is his first time speaking publicly. He stated the law obeying citizens are being punished, and asked if those who own these weapons will they have time to get rid of them before being tagged as criminals. Herb Langston 2410 Thayer handed out a flyer to the Dias members. He is a NRA target shooting competitor. These competitor rifles will be banned and will label the owners as criminals and so he asked that the vote be against the Ordinance. Dr. Michael James 326 Callen Ave. stated he was insulted to hear a person say it hasn't happened here yet. He repeatedly asked when can the children play again, and we as a Society need to come together to form policies that will prevent guns getting in the wrong hands. Alderman Rainey spoke out and wanted the Mayor to make a comment about the process and to give some clarification to this issue. Mayor Tisdahl responded by saying this was an introduction item that will be voted on in two weeks on July gtn Todd Kennedy 830 Reba Place stated he is in opposition to the Ordinance, because no assault weapons have been used in crimes. This Ordinance will not do anything to prevent crime in Evanston. He stated they will fight for their rights even if it means legal actions. Ellen Chiocca 736 Central Street she thanked the Mayor and Alderman Holmes for supporting this issue and she stated she changed her statements after listening to Dr. James and she does not believe we need assault weapons when children are killing themselves. She stated we need less guns and not more because it is a health problem. Pat Gordon 817 Hinman Ave. stated she strongly support banning assault weapons. She pleaded to not let the opportunity pass to ban these assault weapons. 7/26/2013 12:28 PM City Council Agenda June 24, 2013 Page 3 of 11 Marjorie Fujara 343 Dewey Ave stated she was here to show her support for banning assault weapons. She stated that "Moms Demands Action" is watching and a mother never forgets. Mallard Casteel 8417 Kimball, Skokie stated he is in support of guns, but it is the gangs we need to start looking into and he is in support of the friends here tonight. Joey Rodger 1730 Hinman, said the Council want Evanston to be the most livable and desirable city in America, the world or America, but how we can if we allow assault weapons in our community. It is the history of people living together to place limits on some for the safety of all. She also stated we will be proud if you pass this Ordinance in a few weeks as she supports the Ordinance. Blair Garber 1200 Lee Street said there have been murders in Evanston, but none with the firearms you are intending to ban. He said you are taking law obeying citizens and gun owners turning them into criminals and turning their property into contraband. He also offered to train anyone how to shoot because he is a trainer and would wave his training fee. Denyse Wayne-Stoneback a resident of Skokie came to urge the Council to enact an assault weapons ban in Evanston as soon as possible. She stated over 4800 Americans have lost their lives to gun violence in the past six months. Wanda Reed 1825 Lamar Ave. said unless this happens to you, you do not know how these people feel. She hope the community will come together to reach our destiny in preventing the gun violence to save the kids. Carolyn Murphy 1930 Gray said she came with some members of "The Morbid Moms Club" all who are surviving mothers of victims who were gunned down. She also displayed the shirt with blood stains from the friend who was holding her son as he bled and died, along with a picture of her son. She then asked the Council to help her make a decision on a marker for her son Jennifer Frances no address stated it has to stop, because when her son was killed if she had an assault weapon she would have killed somebody. Cathy Keys no address posed the question to the ones against the ban, would you trade your target practice for the life of a child. Madelyn DuCre stated because of who we are we are all sinners and have made bad decisions in our lives. She asked why do we need guns in our houses, in society or this world. She believes the 2Id amendment rights, but if you have a gun you should obey the regulations and all guns should be registered. Non-Aqenda items speakers: Kristen White 1801 Hartrey asked the Council to suspend the rules and grant her request for a special use permit to allow her to open a children's resale store in Evanston. Gary Gaspard 415 Howard Township Supervisor came and presented a newly fashioned Township Flag to the Council and asked for their forgiveness for not asking them for their blessings before -hand. He also stated his intension to move the Township Office to the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, and the elimination of the Director's position as he promised to Alderman/Trustee Burrus. Junad Rizki 2764 Sheridan spoke of the Council's poor and unethical behavior with their illegal meetings with the sale of the Harley Clark Mansion. He accused the Mayor of making false statements about the proposal. He also mentioned the destruction of a the data records of the proposed sale. He also stated the diminished usage of the lake front with the proposed sale of the Harley Clark Mansion. He also accused his 7th ward Alderman of having private meetings with citizens. 7/26/2013 12:28 PM City Council Agenda June 24, 2013 Page 4 of 11 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I Mayor Tisdahl called upon Alderman Rainey to present a special order of business concerning an honorary street naming sign application presented by Nancy Lyons and Bridgette Brown and supported by Alderman Rainey. They presented the application to the Citizen Advisory Committee recommending the street sign for the former Alderman of the 8t" ward Dr. Richard E. Lyons. She read the Resolution to the Council for approval and the Council gave a unanimous voice vote and the Resolution was approved. Items not approved on Consent Aqenda (M3)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting June 10, 2013 (P4)Ordinance 69-0-13 Grantinq a Special Use for a Resale Establishment at 1940 Dempster Street The Zoning Board of Appeals, the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee, and staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 69-0-13 granting a special use permit for a Resale Establishment for children's clothing and other items, Kazoom. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards of a Special Use in this district. Alderman Braithwaite requests suspension of the rules to allow introduction and action at the same meeting. For Introduction and Action (P9)Ordinance 60-0-13, Grantinq a Special Use for a Bed & Breakfast Establishment at 1622 Forest Avenue Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 60-0-13, granting a special use permit for the operation of a Bed and Breakfast Establishment at 1622 Forest Avenue. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards of a Special Use in this District. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends denial of this request. The Evanston Preservation Commission recommends approval of the Special Use and has also approved the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the restoration of the principal house, the demolition of the existing coach house and construction of the new coach house. This ordinance was introduced at the June 10, 2013 City Council meeting. For Action CONSENT AGENDA (SP1)Ordinance 76-0-13, An Ordinance to Ban Assault Weapons in the Citv of Evanston Ordinance 76-0-13 amends Title 9, Chapter 8 of the Evanston City Code of 2012 to specifically ban the possession, transfer, sale or display of assault weapons in the City of Evanston. For Introduction (MI)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting April 16, 2013 (M2)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting May 28, 2013 7/26/2013 12:28 PM City Council Agenda June 24, 2013 Page 5 of 11 ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 6/2/13 $2,620,447.59 (A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2013 6/25/13 $2,245,896.49 (A3.1)Approval of Agreement with Infosend Inc. for Utilitv Bill Printinq and Mailinq Services (RFP 13-271 Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services for a two-year term with Infosend, Inc. (1406 Centre Circle Drive, Downers Grove, IL) in the not -to -exceed amount of $27,507.90. Funding for the first year of the contract will be in the not -to -exceed amount of $13,753.95, of which $7,000 will be provided by the Water Fund (7125.62455) and $6,753.95 will be provided by the Sewer Fund (7400.62455). For Action (A3.2)Approval of Maintenance Plan Aqreement for Sherman Plaza The Parking/Transportation Committee and staff recommend approval to continue a maintenance agreement for Sherman Plaza that was established in 2006. The agreement covers the period of August 23, 2013 through August 22, 2014 for a maximum not -to -exceed amount of $1115,000. Funding is provided by the Parking Fund, Account 7036.62660. For Action (A3.3)Approval of Contract with Elanar Construction Companv for the Firemen's, Park Renovation Proiect (Bid 13-39) Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the base bid plus alternate bids 1, 2 and 3 for the Firemen's Park Renovation Project with Elanar Construction Company (1739 Chestnut Avenue, #500, Glenview) in the amount of $ 255,400. Total funding of $315,000 is provided by FY2012 and FY2013 CDBG funds, FY2013 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Account 415385, and Account 100.41333 (Nicor Park Easement). For Action (A3.4)Aonroval of Contract with Construction Consultinq and Disbursement Services, Inc. for the 2013 Municipal Service Center `D' Buildinq Roof and Masonry Repair Proiect (Bid 13-29) Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2013 Municipal Service Center 'D' Building Roof and Masonry Repair Project with Construction Consulting and Disbursement Services, Inc. (CCDS) (900 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 100, Northbrook, IL) in the amount of $39,300. Funding is provided by the FY 2013 CIP Account Number 415224 with a budget of $75,000. For Action 7/26/2013 12:28 PM City Council Agenda June 24, 2013 Page 6 of 11 (A3.5)Approval of Contract Award to A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. for 2013 Water Main Replacement & Street Resurfacinq Proiect II (Bid 13-45) Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2013 Water Main Replacement & Street Resurfacing CIP 2 Project to A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd., Schaumburg, IL) in the amount of $1,568,320.50. Funding is provided by the Water Fund (733086.65515) in the amount of $982,262.50; Sewer Fund (7420.65515) in the amount of $81,980; and CIP Street Resurfacing Fund (415857.65515) in the amount $504,078. For Action (A4) Approval of Chanqe Order No. 4 for Evanston Water Utilitv SCADA Phase III Enqineerinq Services (RFP 08-74) Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4 to grant a time extension of 153 calendar days, to the agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. (125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 600, Chicago, IL), for the Evanston Water Utility SCADA Phase III Engineering Services (RFP 08-74). There is no cost associated with this change order. For Action (A5)Ordinance 58-0-13, Decreasinq the Number of Active Class D Liquor Licenses, Winqstop Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 58-0-13, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), as amended, to decrease the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses to twenty-one (21), because Wingstop, 2434 Main Street, stopped selling alcohol in January 2013 and does not intend to renew its liquor license. For Introduction (A6)Ordinance 64-0-13, Decreasinq the Number of Active Class D Liquor Licenses, Siam Splendor Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 64-0-13, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), as amended, to decrease the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses to twenty (20), because Vichida Corporation, d/b/a Siam Splendour, 1125 Emerson Street, is not renewing its Class D liquor license. For Introduction (A7)Ordinance 65-0-13. Increasina the Number of Class P-1 Liquor Licenses, Temperance Beer Company Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 65-0-13, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(P-1), as amended, to increase the number of authorized Class P-1 liquor licenses to one (1), to permit liquor license issuance to Temperance Beer Company, LLC, d/b/a Temperance Beer Company, 2000 Dempster Street. For Introduction 7/26/2013 12:28 PM City Council Agenda June 24, 2013 Page 7 of 11 (A8)Ordinance 68-0-13, Amendinq Class P-1 Liquor License Capacitv Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 68-0-13, which amends Class P- 1 by increasing the maximum quantity of craft beer permitted for on -site production and storage from 465,000 gallons to 930,000 gallons annually. This amendment mirrors measures recently adopted by the state legislature in HB 1573. For Introduction (A9)Ordinance 66-0-13, Authorizinq Class N Liquor Licensees to Offer Tastinqs Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 66-0-13, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(N), as amended, to authorize Class N liquor licensees to offer tastings of alcoholic liquor. Class N liquor licenses are held by grocery stores including Jewel Osco, Dominick's, Food 4 Less, Whole Foods, and Sam's Club. For Introduction (A10)Ordinance 67-0-13, Authorizinq Class T Liquor Licensees to Offer Samples Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 67-0-13, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(T), as amended, to authorize Class T liquor licensees to offer samples of beer brewed by the licensee. Class T is the City's brewpub liquor license, and Smylie Bros. Restaurant and Brewery is the City's only Class T licensee. For Introduction (All)Ordinance 75-0-13, Increasinq the Number of Active Class D Liquor Licenses, Kinqston Grill Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 75-0-13, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), as amended, to increase the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses to twenty-one (21), to permit liquor license issuance to Kingston Grill Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Kingston Grill, 1164 Dodge Ave. For Introduction Alderman Rainey asked for suspension of the rules. (Al2)Ordinance 56-0-13, Text Amendment to Citv Code Subsection 11-2-11-(B) to Correct Code Reference Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 56-0-13, which amends the text of Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 11-2-11-(B), as amended, to correct the Code reference regarding mailing notices of impending vehicle immobilization. For Introduction (A13)Ordinance 74-0-13 Amendinq the Citv Code to Establish a Three-Wav Stop at Dewey Avenue and Washinqton Street The Alderman of the Ninth Ward recommends the adoption of proposed ordinance 74- 0-13 by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5 (C), Schedule V (C) of the City Code to establish a Three -Way Stop at Dewey Avenue and Washington Street. Funding is provided by the Traffic Control Supplies Account 2670.65115, which has $40,000 budgeted for FY 2013. For Introduction 7/26/2013 12:28 PM City Council Agenda June 24, 2013 Page 8 of 11 (A14)0rdinance 52-0-13, Amendinq the City Code to Establish a Three-Wav Stop at Lake Shore Blvd and Hamilton Street The Alderman of the Third Ward recommends the adoption of the proposed Ordinance 52-0-13 by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5 (C), Schedule V (C) of the City Code to establish a Three -Way Stop at Lake Shore Boulevard and Hamilton Street. Funding is provided by the Traffic Control Supplies Account 2670.65115, which has $40,000 budgeted for FY 2013. This ordinance was introduced at the June 10, 2013 City Council meeting. For Action (A15)0rdinance 55-0-13, Authorizinq the City to Borrow Funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Aqencv Water Pollution Control Loan Proqram Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 55-0-13 authorizing the City to borrow funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Water Pollution Control Loan Program for the construction of the Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation on Central Park Avenue and Main Street / Sheridan Road. This ordinance authorizes the City to borrow up to $1,894,000. The debt service will be paid from the Sewer Fund. This ordinance was introduced at the June 10, 2013 City Council meeting. For Action (A16)0rdinance 51-0-13, Amendinq Title 10, Chapter 8, Section 3, Relatinq to Wheel Tax for Disabled Veterans and Active Military The Transportation/Parking Committee recommends approval of 51-0-13, amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 8, Section 3: Schedule of License Fees of the Evanston City Code. This amendment permits that all Disabled Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel who make application for a wheel tax license for one motor vehicle owned by the member shall not be required to pay the usual fee for such wheel tax license. This ordinance was introduced at the June 10, 2013 City Council meeting. For Action PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (P1)Resolution 40-R-13 Designatinq the Portion of Austin Street between Asbury Avenue and Barton Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Siqn, "Dr. Richard E. Lvons Way". The Citizens' Advisory Committee on Public Place Names recommends approval of Resolution 40-R-13. For Action (P2)Ordinance 71-0-13 Grantinq a Special Use for a Wholesale Goods Establishment at 2310 Main Street The Zoning Board of Appeals, the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee, and staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 71-0-13 granting a special use permit for the establishment of a Wholesale Goods Establishment by Few Spirits, LLC at 2310 Main Street. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards of a Special Use in this District. For Introduction 7/26/2013 12:28 PM City Council Agenda June 24, 2013 Page 9 of 11 (P3)Ordinance 70-0-13 Grantinq a Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant at 1907 Central Street The Zoning Board of Appeals, the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee, and staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 70-0-13 granting a special use permit the establishment of a Type 2 Restaurant, Leonidas Chocolate Cafe at 1907 Central Street. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards of a Special Use in this district. For Introduction (P5)Ordinance 72-0-13 Amendina the Special Use Permit for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant at 519 Main Street (Starbucks) Staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance 72-0-13 that deletes the condition of an adopted special use from 1992 (Section 3-C of Ordinance 121-0-01) requiring that the Starbucks at 519 Main Street hire off duty police officers to issue parking citations to customers who illegally park in the vicinity of Starbucks. The staff recommendation to release this condition is based on the experience during the past ten months when Starbucks was permitted by their request to not hire off duty officers on an experimental basis. There have not been reports of any problems during this period. No other Type II restaurant currently has such a condition imposed. For Introduction (P6,Approval of Request for a Three Year Extension of a Special Use for the Establishment of a Dormitory at 1620 Central Street (National Louis Universitv PACE Proqram) Staff recommends approval of the requested three year extension of the adopted special use for a dormitory for the National Louis University PACE program. The project and special use are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Central Street Zoning Overlay. The property owner cites challenges encountered by National Louis in implementing its plan for 1620 Central Street and its actions and plan to overcome these obstacles. For Action (P7)Ordinance 73-0-13 Grantinq a Special Use for a Yard Waste Transfer Facilitv at 2533 & 2532 Oakton Street The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 73- 0-13 granting a special use permit for the operation of a Yard Waste Transfer Facility at 2533 & 2532 Oakton Street. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the Standards of a special use for this District. The Zoning Board of Appeals found this as well in its findings for a positive recommendation. For Introduction (P8)Ordinance 59-0-13, Grantinq a Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant at 749 Chicaqo Avenue Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 59-0-13, granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant (749 Chicago Avenue) called Dollop Coffee Co. & Hoosier Mama Pie Co. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards of a Special Use in this District. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends adoption of Ordinance 59-0-13 with conditions related to litter control, hours of 7/26/2013 12:28 PM City Council Agenda June 24, 2013 Page 10 of 11 operation and employee parking. This ordinance was introduced at the June 10, 2013 City Council meeting. For Action Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and it was seconded, and with Roll Call vote of 7-0 the motion passed. Items for discussion: (M3)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting June 10, 2013 Mr. Bobkiewicz stated that Alderman Fiske asked him to work with the City Clerk on his minutes of June 101h and that he would do that and get back to the Council. (All)Ordinance 75-0-13, Increasinq the Number of Active Class D Liquor Licenses, Kinqston Grill Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 75-0-13, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), as amended, to increase the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses to twenty-one (21), to permit liquor license issuance to Kingston Grill Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Kingston Grill, 1164 Dodge Ave. For Introduction Alderman Rainey motioned for action approval and it was seconded and approved with a Roll Call vote of 7-0. The rules had been previously* suspended. (P4)Ordinance 69-0-13 Grantinq a Special Use for a Resale Establishment at 1940 Dempster Street The Zoning Board of Appeals, the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee, and staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 69-0-13 granting a special use permit for a Resale Establishment for children's clothing and other items, Kazoom. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards of a Special Use in this district. Alderman Braithwaite requests suspension of the rules to allow introduction and action at the same meeting. For Introduction and Action Alderman Fiske motioned for approval and it was seconded and it passed with a 7-0 Roll Call vote. (139)0rdinance 60-0-13, Grantinq a Special Use for a Bed & Breakfast Establishment at 1622 Forest Avenue Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 60-0-13, granting a special use permit for the operation of a Bed and Breakfast Establishment at 1622 Forest Avenue. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards of a Special Use in this District. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends denial of this request. The Evanston Preservation Commission recommends approval of the Special Use and has also approved the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the restoration of the principal house, the demolition of the existing coach house and construction of the new coach house. This ordinance was introduced at the June 10, 2013 City Council meeting. For Action Alderman Fiske stated this item would be held until the next Council meeting, respecting the request of Alderman Wynne to place on hold in her absence. 7/26/2013 12:28 PM City Council Agenda June 24, 2013 Page 11 of 11 Call of the Wards Ward 4 Alderman Wilson had no report,. Ward 5 Alderman Holmes had no report. Ward 6 Alderman Tendam announced the first starlight concert starting at 7:30-9:00 for the 6th ward and the City. Also the photo shoot will be July 4th and August 10tn Ward 8 Alderman Rainey announced on July 4th at Elks Park there will be a fantastic water event. Ward 9 Alderman Burrus announced her 9th ward meeting on July 10th Ward 1 Alderman Fiske commented on her association with Mr. Dennis Marino and that he will be missed. Ward 2 Alderman Braithwaite echoed the comments of Alderman Fiske concerning Mr. Marino, and he congratulated the honorees of the 2013 Scholars at Ebenezer Church on last Sunday. He also mentioned the peaceful march that occurred on Saturday against gun violence. Alderman Wilson motioned to convene into Executive Session to discuss Litigation and Minutes and it was seconded. With a unanimous voice vote the meeting ended ,at 9:27 pm. Submitted by, Hon. Rodney Greene, CIVIC City Clerk 1 7/26/2013 12:28 PM L J 1