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Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 28, 2011
Roll Call: Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the meeting to order after the Roll Call was completed and a forum
was determined at 8:25 p.m.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Mayor read a proclamation honoring the North Shore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority and their Red & White Day, as she also presented the President of the
chapter with the framed proclamation after sighting their work in the community and
surrounding area.
City Manager Public Announcements
Evanston 150: Ten Ideas for Our Future was presented by Laurie Osborn, Archivist of the
Evanston History Center. The top ten ideas are:
1. Teen Town
2. Learn to Work and Work to Learn
3. Establish a Market for all Seasons and Reasons
4. Water, Water Everywhere
5. Little and Learning
6. The More You Know
7. Here's to Our Health
8. Eatable Evanston
9. Walk and Roll Evanston
10. Green and Clean
Certified Health Department Recognition was presented by Ms. Evonda Thomas, Director
of the Evanston Health Department. She also stated the certification is for five (5) years.
Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for
FY2011 Budget was presented by Mr. Marty Lyons, Assistant City Manager who stated
for 27 years the City has received this award even though the formats have changed with
its submissions.
Communications: City Clerk had no remarks.
Citizen Comment
Junad Rizki, spoke of his concern for the water facility and the fire that it had
experienced earlier this year, that he will receive an answer to his FOIA request and he
also stated how senseless it was to not give the City Clerk additional help when
requested, nor why keep a Volunteer Coordinator over the Forestry secretary.
Mike Vasilko, 2728 Reese Ave. spoke on the proposed budget and that an
entertainment tax
Bonnie Wilson, Township Assessor stated there has not been a tax levy increase in
two years, as the Town has also stayed under its budget as well.
Dan Schermerhorn, 2737 Central stated he was here representing The Evanston
Property Owners Association. He thanked the Council and the Committee for proposing
the rental licensing program.
Andrea Lubeifeld, 1123 Emerson a lawyer with the James B. Moran Center for Youth
Advocacy an agency in Evanston that help youths with legal and social problems. She
stated her support of the Ordinance 92-0-11 because it will help the youth from
obtaining a criminal record.
Dickelle Fonda, 1220 Darrow was supportive of the Ordinance 92-0-11 and her
experience working with the young adult population.
Jersey Hoiser is a student from Northeastern gave her report of her 16 month research
study using FOIA requests from Evanston. The study showed that African American
males were arrested four times higher than their white counterparts, only eight
Hispanics were arrested an detained. The concentrated amounts of arrests were
identified around the Roger's Park Evanston border and Evanston Township High
School. There were fewer arrests in Northern Evanston and no arrests on the
Northwestern campus.
Kevin O'Connor, 1227Y2 Isabella shared his congratulations to Alderman Wilson for
rejecting privatizing services. He also stated the residents will have to lead the way
again due to the fiscal misbehaving of the Council.
Virginia Beaty, 1509 Forest Ave. thanked the City staff for a good job on preparing the
budget, but she stated she had a problem of eliminating the Forestry secretary and she
should be restored.
Leigh Skinner Anderson, 1123 Noyes St. spoke of her support of retaining the
Forestry secretary, and the problem of the 311 employees who try to answer Forestry
inquiries. She also stated her concerns of the trees that Evanston has lost.
Albert Gibbs, 1830 Hartrey, expressed his disagreement for the Ordinance 92-0-11
and how it will not deter the use but you need to stop the drugs from coming in to the
City.
Bennett Johnson, 1229 Emerson stated his concerns of moving too fast on the
Emerson project. He also stated the community said they did not want this project to
occur.
Madelyn Du'Pree, 1929 Foster she spoke of the part-time positions of the Township
Assessor and Supervisor and the Council should research even more.
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman stated her concerns and statements of the Kendall
development and how the Council had always ignored her pleas for the trees on that
property as well as her concerns for the safety of the neighborhood children. She also
asked how the Council can call themselves a Tree City USA and be ecologically
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educated when condemning two dozen trees to death with no discussion or addressing
any of the taxpayers concerns.
PK Rao, 2246 Sherman spoke of her concerns regarding the destruction of the trees on
the Kendall property. She also spoke of the Council member who made outbursts
directed at her daughter and how the Mayor had tried to silence them when speaking
the truth about the Kendall project. She also stated three of the Councilmen were liars
and the remainder are educated enough to know better than to just sit by and allow that
kind of thing to happen.
Hecky Powell, of Hecky's Bar-B-Que spoke in support of the Ordinance 92-0-1land he
thanked the Mayor for baking him cookies, and Alderman Holmes and others for coming
to support him in his sickness.
Tristen Slaughter, 19 Sherman Ave spoke on "Occupy Evanston" and what it is all
about, not having government run by the 1 % and returning it back to the 99%. In this
case taking from the 1 % white controlling population and moving forward with better
government.
Jack Siegel, 908 Washington in Evanston and he too stated he was with the group
"Occupy Evanston" and they meet every day at noon and Saturday at 11:00 at Fountain
Square. He said the objective is to take back the government from the 1 % and give
back to the 99% whether it is economical structure, political, or educational and the list
could go on. He finally invited the Mayor and the Council to come out and join them.
Mayor Tisdahl announced that Citizen Comments had concluded and then asked
Alderman Fiske if she wanted to make a statement.
Alderman Fiske thanked the Mayor and stated she wanted to report on the decision of
the Ethics Board which she read from the dais. The Board of Ethics concluded her
conduct was not in violation of the Code of Ethics. Her report will be available to review
in the City Clerk's Office.
For the record the following correspondence was received in Clerk's Office on
Mondav, November 28, 2011 (&. 10:30 a.m
Tom Fischl, 1415 Leonard Place:
Dear Mayor Tisdahl, City Council, and Staff - particularly the
Evanston Legal Department,
My name is Tom Fischl and until the Sheriff shows up to
enforce my eviction, I live at 1415 Leonard Pl. You should be
pleased to know that I have deleted all your e-mail addresses and
this citizen comment will be my final comments to the city. I
know you have heard that before, so you'll just have to take my
word for it this time.
I have completed my real -life education in Civics,
Journalism, and Political Science as it relates to the city of
Evanston. Now I just have some questions about the legal system
and the role of the City of Evanston Legal Department. Please
excuse my ignorance.
It goes without saying that the Evanston Legal Department is
paid for by Evanston taxpayers. Their salaries, benefits, and
eventual pension all come from the taxpayers so my question is
this - in whose interest does the Evanston Legal Department
represent - the taxpayers or the politicians? When faced with
choosing sides, which side does the Evanston lawyers represent?
There was a time when the Evanston Legal Department was
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referred to as a Corporation Council, which implies Evanston is a
Corporation. If that's the case, then wouldn't their primary
concern be to the shareholders (taxpayers) who invest in living
in Evanston? One would certainly think so, but the actions of the
Evanston Legal Department over the years don't reflect it.
When a citizen such as myself make very serious allegations
against the city of Evanston and particular individuals, what
happens? Does the Legal Department investigate the credibility of
the allegations or do they just ignore it? And if the allegations
are false, shouldn't the Evanston Legal Department file libel and
slander charges to protect the city and certain individuals from
having their reputations smeared on the Internet. If not, why
not?
In the case of former city attorney Elke Tober-Purze who has
alleged corruption relating to kick -backs during the downtown
developments, what happens with her allegations? Does the city
try and reach a settlement with her and if they do reach a
settlement, who pays? The taxpayers? Why should Evanston
Taxpayers be responsible for paying off the alleged corruption of
others?
I have been told that my only recourse to my allegations is
to file a lawsuit against the city of Evanston. As you know from
previous e-mails, I have an attorney willing to represent me. My
reluctance in perusing litigation against the city isn't because
I don't believe I have a case. My conflict is if I were to
prevail in the case (which I would anticipate being settled out
of court), wouldn't it be the taxpayers who would pay for the
settlement and not those being accused? How is that fair?
I find it quite disturbing that the highest paid retired
employee from Evanston is former 1ST Assistant Council Herb Hill
who receives a monthly pension of almost $11,000 (Corporation
Council Mr. Jack Siegel doesn't show up as receiving a pension
which seems odd). Mr. Hill was instrumental in advising the
Evanston city council to repeatedly violate the Open Meetings Act
of Illinois (even after the city was found guilty) and he gets to
walk away with making $130,000 a year pension while the taxpayers
are left with the unsustainable debt that are a direct result of
his blatant mal-practice. It just doesn't seem fair or just.
So, for the last time - in whose interest do the Lawyers of
Evanston (paid for,by the taxpayers) represent - the politicians,
the unions, or we the people? Please don't answer with "all of
the above" as that would be intellectually dishonest - in my
opinion.
Items not approved on Consent Aqenda:
(A8.1)Resolution 67-R-11 FY2012 Citv of Evanston Budget
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 67-R-11 adopting the FY 2012 Budget of the
City of Evanston, in the amount of $250,096,993.
For Action
(Al2)Ordinance 100-0-11: Citv of Evanston 2011 Tax Lew
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Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 100-0-11, which levies the annual
property tax for General Fund Operations, IMRF, Police and Fire Pensions. During the
2012 Budget deliberations, the City Council eliminated a proposed 3.0% increase for
General Fund operating purposes. The 2011 General Corporate Levy requested for
approval now includes a 2.0% increase for Police and Fire Pension Funding. This
ordinance was introduced at the November 14, 2011 City Council meeting
For Action
(A14)Ordinance 102-0-11: 2011 Evanston Township Tax Lew
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 102-0-11 which levies the annual
property tax for the Evanston Township. This ordinance was introduced at the
November 14, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P4)Approval of Appointment of a Mavoral Committee to Consider Proposed
Ordinance 38-0-11 Reaardina the Licensina of Rental Dwellina Units
The Planning and Development Committee recommended at its November 14,, 2011
meeting that a mayoral -appointed committee be established to review proposed
Ordinance 38-0-11 regarding the licensing of rental dwelling units.
For Action
(02)Lakefront Committee Report
The Economic Development Committee (EDC) recommends that the City Council accept
and approve the Lakefront Committee's final report and recommendations.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1)Approval of Minutes -of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 14, 2011
(M2)Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of November 15, 2011
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 11/6/11 $2,518,439.48
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2011 through 11/29/11 $4,743,090.57
(A3.1)Approval of Contract Award for the Civic Center Fire Puma to United States
Alliance Fire Protection. Inc. (Bid 12-581
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the base bid for the Civic Center Fire Pump Upgrade to United States
Alliance Fire Protection, Inc. (28427 Ballard, Unit H, Lake Forest, IL) in the total amount
of $127,850. Funding will be provided by FY2011 Capital Improvement Fund Civic
Center Renovations Account 415175.
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Contracts for FY2012 Water Treatment Chemicals (Bid 12-631
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute contracts
(Bid 12-63) to the following five vendors to supply water treatment chemicals: 1)
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USALCO (1120 Middle River Road, Baltimore, MD) in the amount of $192,330.40 to
supply aluminum sulfate, 2) Alexander Chemical Corp (1901 Butterfield Road, Downers
Grove, IL) in the amount of $47,265 to supply chlorine, 3) Pennco (P.O. Box 600, San
Felipe, Texas) in the amount of $178,800 to supply HFS acid (fluoride), 4) SNF
Polydyne Inc. (One Chemical Plant Road, Riceboro, GA) in the amount of $34,800 to
supply polymer, and 5) Pristine Water Solutions (1570 Lakeside Drive, Waukegan, IL) in
the amount of $110,725 to supply blended phosphate. The total of these proposed
purchases is $563,920.40, which is provided in the FY2012 budget totaling $595,000.
For Action
(A3.3)Approval of Contract Award for 2011/12 AFSCME Uniforms to Silk Screen
Express, Inc. (Bid 12-66)
Staff recommends City Council approval of contract award for the 2011 AFSCME
Uniform Contract (Bid 12-66) to Silk Screen Express, Inc. (7611 W. 185th Street, Tinley
Park, IL) for a term of three years in a not to exceed amount of $121,404. Funding will
be provided by the General Fund Account 2610.65020 which has budgeted $19,000 in
FY 2011 and $40,000 proposed in FY2012.
For Action
(A4)Approval of Renewal of Contract Award with Duncan Solutions for Parkinq
Ticket Manaqement and Payment Processing
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the 2"d
optional renewal year of the three year contract with Duncan Solutions, Inc. (633 W.
Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI) for provision of the City's parking ticket
management and payment processing functions effective January 15, 2012 — January
14, 2013. Funding will be provided by Finance/Revenue Account 1910.62449 with an
estimated annual expenditure of $450,000.
For Action
(A5)Approval of Purchase of Insurance/Renewals— Property, Excess Liabilitv &
Excess Worker's Compensation for Fiscal Year 2012
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to purchase the
outlined policies. The policies will renew all insurance coverage for the City for Fiscal
Year 2012. Quoted premium totals are $42,661 less than budgeted for FY2012.
For Action
(A6)AoDroval of Maintenance Contract with Evmark d/b/a Downtown Evanston
Staff requests City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a funding
agreement between Evmark d/b/a Downtown Evanston and the City of Evanston for
landscaping and maintenance services in the Central Business District of Evanston.
Evmark's portion of the FY2012 Cooperative Maintenance Agreement is $107,537 and
the City's portion is $88,247. This represents a $27,386 decrease in the City's portion
estimated in the proposed downtown Evanston budget approved on November 14,
2011.
For Action
(A7)Resolution 66-R-11 Authorizinq the Citv Manager to Execute a License
Aqreement for the Installation of Public Electric Vehicle Charqinq Stations at Citv
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Parking Lots 3.4 and 32
Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution 66-R-11 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a license agreement for the installation of public electric vehicle
charging stations at City parking lots 3, 4 and 32 and at City parking garages at
Sherman Plaza, Maple Avenue and Church Street. Under the agreement, 350Green
would pay all costs to install and maintain the charging stations and would reimburse
the City for the electricity used by the charging stations. The City would continue to
charge vehicles a separate fee for parking at the space. The spaces will permit all public
parking until such a time when there are enough PEVs in the market to create regular
demand.
For Action
(A8.2)Ordinance 108-0-11 Amendinci the Evanston Citv Code Title 7, Chapter 12,
Relating to the Citv Waterworks System
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 108-0-11 amending the
Evanston City Code relating to the City Waterworks System. Staff is recommending a
five percent (5%) water rate increase. Effective January 1, 2012, both the minimum use
meter charge and quantity charge is proposed to be raised by five percent.
For Introduction
(A8.3)Ordinance 109-0-11 Amendina Title 8. Chapter 5. Section 12 Imposition of
Sanitation Service Charqes to Increase the Sanitation Service Charqe
Staff recommends City Council Adoption of Ordinance 109-0-11 amending Title 8,
Chapter 5, Section 12 Imposition of Sanitation Service Charges to increase the
sanitation service charge per unit fee structure to $7.95 for a 65 gal cart, $14.95 for a 95
gal cart and $7.95 per unit for the City condo program and to increase the additional
cart fee to $7.95 per cart. This ordinance takes effect on February 1, 2012.
For Introduction
(A9)Ordinance 111-0-11 Reauirina the Recvcfina of Electronic Products
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 111-0-11 enacting new
subsections (F) and (G) to Title 8, Chapter 5, Section 3 General Disposal Requirements
to prohibit the disposal in any refuse container by any person or business electronics
products specified in the Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act (415 ILCS 5/1 et
seq., as amended).
For Introduction
(A10)0rdinance 106-0-11. Authorizina the Citv Manaaer to Neaotiate the Sale of
1817 Church Street
Staff requests consideration of Ordinance 106-0-11, which authorizes the City Manager
to negotiate the sale of City -owned real property located at 1817 Church Street in
Evanston, Illinois.
For Introduction
(Al1)Ordinance 107-0-11. Authorizina the Citv Manager to Execute the Sale of
1817 Church Street
Staff requests consideration of Ordinance 107-0-11, which authorizes the City Manager
to execute a real estate contract for the sale of City -owned real property located at 1817
Church Street in Evanston, Illinois to Evanston North Shore Contractors Cooperative,
LLC.
For Introduction
(A13)0rdinance 101-0-11: 2011 Special Service Area #4 Tax Levv
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 101-0-11 which levies the annual
property tax for Special Service Area #4. This ordinance was introduced at the
November 14, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A15)0rdinance 79-0-11. Amendina Class AC Liauor Licenses. Authorizinq
Limited Alcohol Consumption in Viewinq Auditoriums
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 79-0-
11, which amends the Class AC liquor license to allow patrons to purchase alcohol in
the theater cafe and take their alcoholic beverages inside arts cinema viewing
auditoriums during motion pictures rated PG-13 or R, and special events. This
ordinance was introduced at the October 24, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Resolution 65-R-11: Approvinq of a Plat of Consolidation for Two Lots
Located at 2664-68 Sheridan Road
Staff recommends Planning and Development Committee and City Council approval of
Resolution 65-R-11. The property owner of 2664 Sheridan Road, an owner -occupied
single family home, has purchased 2668 Sheridan Road, a single family home to the
north. The owner proposes to demolish 2668 Sheridan Road and consolidate this
parcel with the parcel to the south, where he resides.
For Action
(P2)Ordinance 91-0-11: Expiration of Buildinq Permits
Staff recommends City Council consideration of proposed Ordinance 91-0-11 regarding
the expiration of building permits as a further amendment to Title 4, Chapter 2, Section
2 of the City Code. The major change is the addition of a time limitation for all permits
regardless of work status.
For Introduction
(P3)Approval of Amendment of Redevelopment Agreement for Neighborhood
Stabilization Program 2 and Program Update
Staff recommends approval of the attached amendment to the redevelopment
agreement ("RDA") between the City and Brinshore Development, LLC for Phase 2A of
the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 ("NSP2") grant. This amendment covers the
development of the first phase of Emerson Square, the new housing development
located at 1600 Foster Street (former Bishop Freeman site). $3,085,000.00 in funding,
will be provided by: $2,085,000 in NSP2, $600,000 of West Evanston TIF, $400,000 of
HOME and/or Affordable Housing Fund ("AHF") funds. The Illinois Housing
Development Authority will fund an additional $8.9 million from Low Income Housing
Tax Credits and other sources. Brinshore will secure the additional $996,000 through
other sources.
For Action
(P5)Ordinance 97-0-11 Grantina a Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant at 724
Clark Street in the D2 Downtown Retail Core Zoninq District
Staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) recommend the adoption of Ordinance 97-
0-11, granting a special use permit for the operation of a Type 2 restaurant at 724 Clark
Street with suggested conditions on employee parking and store hours. The proposed
operator of the site currently operates the Subway at 1133 Emerson Street. This
ordinance was introduced at the November 14, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P6)Ordinance 99-0-11 Grantinq a Special Use for an Automobile Bodv Repair
Shop at 1961 Dempster Street in the C2 Commercial Zoninq District
Staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) recommend the adoption of Ordinance 99-
0-11, granting a special use permit for the operation of an Automobile Body Repair
Shop at 1961 Dempster Street. A1Autocare currently operates an automobile service
repair at 1961 Dempster with five bays available for car repair. The applicant proposes
to transform one of the bays into one for automobile body repair, which requires a
special use permit. This ordinance was introduced at the November 14, 2011 City
Council meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1)Ordinance 92-0-11 Amendina Certain Provisions of Title 8, Chapter 16 of the
Evanston Municipal Code entitled "Mariivana"
Mayor Tisdahl recommends adoption of Ordinance 92-0-11. At the November 7, 2011
Human Services Committee meeting, Committee members requested additional
information and proposed revisions to Ordinance 92-0-11. This ordinance was
introduced at the November 14, 2011 City Council meeting. A new map indicating
arrests from 2009 through November 13, 2011 is included.
For Action
OTHER COMMITTEES
(01)Approval of $50.000 in matchina funds for the awarded NEA Grant for the
Architectural Feasibilitv Studv re: Downtown Performinq Arts Venue
Economic Development Committee and staff recommend that City Council approve the
expenditure of $50,000, divided equally from the Washington National Tax Increment
Financing District and from the Evanston Economic Development Fund, to match a
$50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to study potential sites for
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performing arts venues in downtown Evanston.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Mayor's Youth Task Force Monique Parson
Mayor's Youth Task Force Monica Sarinana
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and it was seconded. A
Roll Call vote was taken and the results were 9-0 and the Consent Agenda was
approved.
Items for discussion:
(A8.1)Resolution 67-R-11 FY2012 Citv of Evanston Budget
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 67-R-11 adopting the FY 2012 Budget of the
City of Evanston, in the amount of $250,096,993.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval and it was seconded. She commended the City
Manager and staff and stated it was the best she has seen in years. A Roll Call vote
resulted in a 6-3 to approve and the motion passed. Aldermen Wilson, Burrus, and
Fiske voted nay.
(Al2)Ordinance 100-0-11: Citv of Evanston 2011 Tax Levv
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 100-0-11, which levies the annual
property tax for General Fund Operations, IMRF, Police and Fire Pensions. During the
2012 Budget deliberations, the City Council eliminated a proposed 3.0% increase for
General Fund operating purposes. The 2011 General Corporate Levy requested for
approval now includes a 2.0% increase for Police and Fire Pension Funding. This
ordinance was introduced at the November 14, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was
taken and the result was 9-0 the motion passed.
(A14)Ordinance 102-0-11: 2011 Evanston Township Tax Lew
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 102-0-11 which levies the annual
property tax for the Evanston Township. This ordinance was introduced at the
November 14, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was
taken with a result of 8-1 and the motion passed. Alderman Rainey voted nay.
(P4)Approval of Appointment of a Mavoral Committee to Consider Proposed
Ordinance 38-0-11 Regardinq the Licensing of Rental Dwellina Units
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The Planning and Development Committee recommended at its November 14,, 2011
meeting that a mayoral -appointed committee be established to review proposed
Ordinance 38-0-11 regarding the licensing of rental dwelling units.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval and it was seconded. There were suggestions
from the Committee for inclusion of tenants, land lords (small and medium) and
neighbors from the Westside, a voice vote was taken and it was unanimous and the
motion passed.
(O2)Lakefront Committee Report
The Economic Development Committee (EDC) recommends that the City Council accept
and approve the Lakefront Committee's final report and recommendations.
For Action
Alderman Tendam motioned for approval and it was seconded. Alderman Rainey stated
she did not accept the wording and wanted to go on record. A voice vote was taken and
the report was accepted.
Call of the Wards
Ward 6 Alderman Tendam had no report. The Mayor congratulated Alderman Tendam
on his marriage ceremony.
Ward 7 Alderman Grover congratulated the marriage of Alderman Tendam and his
husband. There will be a Farmer's market in the Ecology Center on Saturday.
Ward 8 Alderman Rainey thanked everyone who came out to the ward meeting on a
nasty night. She also mentioned the wine bar on Howard Street.
Ward 9 Alderman Burrus had no report.
Ward 1 Alderman Fiske stated it was the best party ever at the marriage of Mark
Tendam and his husband. Her ward meeting will be December 6th at 9 p.m. EPL.
Ward 2 Alderman Braithwaite had no report.
Ward 3 Alderman Wynne apologized for not being at the wedding and party. December
1 St there will be a demolition on Chicago Ave of the old Salvation Army.
Ward 4 Alderman Wilson had no report.
Ward 5 Alderman Holmes had no report.
Alderman Wilson motioned to adjourn and convene as the Executive Board in closed
session to discuss Personnel, Collective Bargaining and Minutes and it was seconded.
A Roll Call vote was taken with a 9-0 approval for adjournment. The meeting ended at
10:20 p.m.
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Hon. Rodney Greene, City Clerk
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