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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-2012-09-18-20121 �-j REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 18, 2012 7 p.m. Council Chambers Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center MINUTES ROLL CALL — PRESENT: A Quorum was present PRESIDING: 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Wynne Alderman Wilson Alderman Holmes Alderman Tendam Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl Alderman Grover Alderman Rainey Alderman Burrus Alderman Fiske The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Tisdahl, Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 7:08 pm in the Council Chamber. Mayor Public Announcements — None City Manager Announcements - City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz called on Fire Chief Klaiber who announced a fire explorer program starting in the fall. This program is open to all boys and girls between 14 and 20 years of age who may want to become firefighters. There will be an Open House to introduce the program on Tuesday, September 25, 7:00 pm @ headquarters, 909 Lake St. City Clerk Announcements — None Citizen Comment Junad Rizki — stated his opinion that the City misrepresented taxes and pensions during the previous year's budget season. Mike Vasilko — he asked Council to not raise property taxes or fees in 2013 and recommended they should try to include a way to decrease taxes. Jim Young — requested Council maintain police and fire pension funding to at least last year's level but under no circumstances lower funding. Jason Bressler — as owner of Revolution Spin Studio, he was in attendance to address remarks and concerns made by several Evanston citizens at the last City Council meeting regarding his business. He asked for help in allowing him to conduct his business in a safe and respectful manner. a (SP1) 2012 Summer Youth Proaram Presentation Parks Recreation and Community Services Department and Evanston Public Library will give a presentation on the 2012 Summer Youth Program. For Discussion Doug Gaynor, Director Parks, Recreation & Community Services reported that staff of the recreation division, the youth and young adult section and the library would be updating Council on the various programs conducted during the summer for children and young adults ages 15 — 26. He also thanked staff for doing an outstanding job with the programs. (SP2) ADDroval of 2012 Aareement with Youth Job Center of Evanston Inc. for Buildina Career Pathways to Sustainable Emplovment Pilot Initiative Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Youth Job Center of Evanston Inc. (YJC) (1114 Church Street, Evanston, IL) to provide fifteen disconnected and unemployed young adults who are low to moderate income Evanston residents (ages 18-26) with a career pathway plan that includes supportive services, career counseling, educational support and transportation assistance over 24 months leading to educational/work trade certification/employment in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for FY 2012. For Action Alderman Burrus called on Sace//a Smith, Executive Director of the Youth Job Center to explain the Employment Pilot Initiative. After a question and answer period, motion was made and seconded to approve the 2012 Agreement. In a voice vote, motion passes 9 -0. (SP3) Approval of January 1. 2012 Police and Firefiahter Pension Actuarial Report Staff recommends that City Council review and approve the January 1, 2012 Actuarial Valuation for usage in the 2012 Tax Levy for Police and Firefighter funding purposes. The recommended Annual Actuarial Required Contribution (ARC) as determined by this study is $6,126,383 for the Firefighters' Pension Fund and $8,109,454 for the Police Pension Fund. This agenda item was held over from the September 10, 2012 City Council meeting. For Action 10/10/2012 2:56 PM Alderman Wilson moved to fund the pension the same as last year. It was seconded. Alderman Rainey asked that the actuary answer questions so Mr. Arthur Tepfer explained how the evaluation was performed according to sound actuarial principals. He explained that he performed the calculations to enable us to pay the pensions in accordance to the statute. Alderman Holmes moved fora substitute motion to add $200,000 above the recommended amount. Motion was seconded. Motion failed 3-6. - Motion to add $700, 000 above the recommended amount failed on vote 4 — 5. Alderman Rainey moved to accept the actuary's recommendation. Motion failed on vote 4-5. (SP4) 2013 Citv Council Goal Settina Session Staff recommends City Council consider changes, additions or deletions to the list of City Council goals. For Action City Manager Bobkiewicz began by praising staff for an overall outstanding job. He then gave a brief overview on the list of goals and asked Council to consider leaving all items on the list. He did, however, ask them to consider removing Affordable Housing and Efficiency and Effectiveness of Services from the list and proposed adding three (3) new goals: senior programs, at risk individuals and families and services to the Latino population. Alderman Rainey suggested that there be a focus group or town hall regarding the 311 Center. After a few questions and comments, Council agreed to the deletions and additions. (SP5) 2013 Economic Develoament Goal Settina Session Staff recommends that the City Council discuss specifics of implementation of the City Council's economic development goal for 2013. For Action City Manager Bobkiewicz reminded Council that one of their concerns was what resources would we apply to move these goals forward. With a manager about to leave her position at the end of the month, we will not be filling it with another manager but will instead propose with the budget to convert an intern position into a fellow. He and Mr. Griffin will continue to supervise the Division. Mr. Bobkiewicz asked Council how they would like to go as far as making loans, making grants, using TIF Districts, etc. After aldermen expressed their views, Mr. Bobkiewicz said they would come up with another strategy and have additional discussions. Being no further business, motion was made to convene to Executive Session at 10:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, Elaine Autwell, Deputy City Clerk 10/10/2012 2:56 PM