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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.15.16 Agenda CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, August 15, 2016 Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m. Planning & Development Committee (P&D) meets at 7:15 p.m. City Council meeting will convene at conclusion of the P&D Committee meeting. ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Braithwaite (II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Recognition Ceremony Prairie Joe’s 25th Anniversary CommUnity Picnic, August 21 (III) City Manager Public Announcements Police Commander and Police Sergeant Promotions Robert Crown Community Center Funding Update Labor Day Trash Pick-Up Schedule (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. 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. (VI) Special Orders of Business (VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey City Council Agenda August 15, 2016 Page 2 of 14 (VIII) Report of the Standing Committees Administration & Public Works - Alderman Braithwaite Planning & Development - Alderman Wilson Human Services - Alderman Fiske (IX) 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)} (X) Executive Session (XI) Adjournment SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (SP1) Approval of 2017 Budget Calendar Staff recommends City Council approval the FY2017 budget preparation calendar. Although the City of Evanston continues to await decisions from the State of Illinois which could drastically affect the 2017 Budget planning process, staff needs to move forward with budget preparation. For Action (SP2) Second Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2016 Staff recommends City Council accept and place the Second Quarter Financial Report for FY 2016 on file. The City ended the second quarter of the 2016 fiscal year in stable financial condition. Through June 30, 2016, there is a General Fund surplus of approximately $8.1M. The City’s financial performance is the result of above anticipated revenues and expenditures being at budgeted levels. For Action: Accept and Place on File (SP3) 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Staff recommends that City Council accept and file the 2015 Audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. For Action: Accept and Place on File (SP4) Continuation of Discussion on Next Steps for Harley Clarke Property Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report on proposals for the future of the Harley Clarke Mansion and provide direction to staff. Staff requests continuance of discussion regarding the Harley Clarke Mansion to the City Council meeting of September 12, 2016. For Discussion City Council Agenda August 15, 2016 Page 3 of 14 CONSENT AGENDA (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting July 25, 2016. For Action ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (A1) City of Evanston Payroll through July 24, 2016 $3,033,665.25 (A2) FY2016 City of Evanston Bills – August 16, 2016 $6,371,320.53 Credit Card Activity for Period Ending June 30, 2016 $ 206,683.86 For Action (A3.1) Contract with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. for 2016 Parking Lot Improvement Project Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2016 Parking Lot Improvement Project (Bid No. 16-55) with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd, Schaumburg, IL) in the amount of $991,458.00. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Fund 2016 GO Bond (Account 415.40.4116.65515) in the amount of $487,380.90 and from the Parking Fund (Account 505.19.7005.65515) in the amount of $504,167.10. For Action (A3.2) Contract with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. for 2016 Alley Paving Project Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2016 Alley Paving Project (Bid No. 16-54) with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd, Schaumburg, IL) in the amount of $1,231,874.00. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvements Fund 2016 GO Bond (Account 415.40.4116.65515) in the amount of $225,850, the 2015 GO Bond Fund (Account 415.40.4115.65515) in the amount of $250,000, from CDBG Funds (Account 415.40.4216.65515) in the amount of $200,000, from revenue from Northwestern University (NU) Special Use fees in the amount of $400,000 and from revenue generated by onetime easement fees in the amount of $125,168. For Action City Council Agenda August 15, 2016 Page 4 of 14 (A3.3) Contract with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Main Street Corridor Improvement Project Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stanley Consultants, Inc. (8501 W. Higgins Road, Suite 730, Chicago IL 60631) in the amount of $75,000 to provide engineering design services for the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project between the west City limits and Dodge Avenue. Funding will be provided from Capital Improvement Fund (Account 415.40.4116.62145 – 416535). This project is budgeted at $75,000 in FY 2016. $171,000 will need to be budgeted in FY 2017 to complete the engineering design services. For Action (A3.4) Contract with Construction Consulting & Disbursement Services for Washroom Renovations at Greenwood St. and Lee St. Beach Houses Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the Washroom Renovations at Greenwood St. and Lee St. Beach Houses (Bid No. 16-53) with Construction Consulting & Disbursement Services (5826 Lincoln Ave., Suite 200, Morton Grove, IL) in the amount of $207,000. Funding will be provided from the GO Bond Capital Improvements Fund, Accounts 415.40.4116.616009 (Greenwood Beach Restroom) and 415.40.4116.616012 (Lee Street Beach Restroom). These projects were budgeted at $120,000 in FY 2016. Additional funding will be made available through the delay of the Dempster Beach House Window/Door Replacement ($60,000) and the delay of the ETHS/Church Street Bike Path Improvements ($30,000), both of which are proposed to be constructed in future years. For Action (A3.5) Actual Annual User Charge for 2016 with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for Disposal of Sludge Generated as Part of the Water Treatment Process Staff recommends City Council approval of the Actual Annual User Charge for 2016 with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC) for Disposal of Sludge generated as part of the water treatment process in the amount $224,560.52. Two quarterly payments of $81,624.86 will be made beginning in August 2016 and ending November 2016. Funding for this work will be from the Water Fund (Account 510.40.4220.62420). This account has a budget of $293,000.00 specifically allocated for MWRDGC sludge disposal fees. For Action City Council Agenda August 15, 2016 Page 5 of 14 (A3.6) Three Year Single Source Contract with North Shore Towing, Inc. for Towing Services The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year single source contract with North Shore Towing (2527 Oakton Street, Evanston, IL 60202) for towing and other related services effective August 1, 2016 – July 31, 2019. The annual estimated expenditure of the vehicle immobilization program is $45,000. Funding will be from the General Fund – Park Enforcement (Account No. 100.19.1941.62451). North Shore Towing has proposed minor fee increases spread over the three (3) year term of the contract for operational costs. The City of Evanston will not see increases in fees for services provided for City owned vehicles. For Action (A3.7) One Year Sole-Source Agreement with CDW-G for Purchase of New City Email System from Google Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a sole-source agreement with CDW-G (200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills IL) in the amount of $105,000.00 for the purchase of Google Apps for Government licenses for a hosted email and application suite. The agreement is for one year with two optional 2 – year extensions. Funding is provided from the Information Technology Fund (Account 100.19.1932.65555), which has a 2016 budget of $284,200.00. For Action (A3.8) Request for Qualifications for Architectural Design Services for the Robert Crown Community Center Staff recommends Council authorization of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the design services for the Robert Crown Community Center (RCCC). The RCCC is tentatively scheduled to begin construction in FY 2017. Major facilities such as the RCCC require the employment of professional architectural services with demonstrated experience in the design and construction supervision of multi-function centers. The 2016 Adopted Budget includes $2.0 million for architectural and professional services. This budgeted amount is inclusive of the entire amount anticipated for the total construction costs for the RCCC. This RFQ includes a projected total design and construction cost for the facility because the successful respondent will be the firm that can produce the best facility for the budget available. For Action (A3.9) Approval of Sidewalk Café – Dave’s New Kitchen Staff recommends City Council approval of first-time application for a sidewalk café permit for Dave’s New Kitchen, a Type 1 Restaurant located at 815 Noyes Street. The sidewalk café will consist of two tables with two seats each for a seating capacity of four. The café will operate daily from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. For Action City Council Agenda August 15, 2016 Page 6 of 14 (A3.10)Approval of Sidewalk Café – Leonidas Chocolate Café Staff recommends City Council approval of first-time application for a sidewalk café permit for Leonidas Chocolate Café, a food service establishment located at 1907 Central Street. The sidewalk café will consist of two tables with two seats each for a seating capacity of four. The café will operate Monday – Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. For Action (A3.11)Approval of Sidewalk Café – Soulwich Staff recommends City Council approval of first-time application for a sidewalk café permit for Soulwich, a Type 2 Restaurant located at 1634 Orrington Avenue. The sidewalk café will consist of four tables with two seats each for a seating capacity of eight. Two additional tables with two seats each will be on private property. The café will operate Monday - Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. For Action (A3.12)Contract with The Lakota Group for Park/Community Outdoor Space Score Card Project Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with The Lakota Group, (116 West Illinois Street, Floor 7, Chicago, IL 60654) in the amount of $40,000 for the Park/Community Outdoor Space Score Card Project. This score card will objectively and quantitatively measure the quality of park infrastructure and maintenance in order to ensure the highest level of service possible. Additionally, it will provide staff with a road map to direct resources that address the most emergent needs programmatically and provide information on suggested park improvements in future years. Funding is provided by the FY2016 Capital Improvement Project (Account 415.40.4116.65515) with a budget of $40,000. For Action (A4) Resolution 62-R-16, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Bike Corral Parking Agreement with Everyday Cycles and Motion Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 62-R-16 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Bike Corral Agreement with Everyday Cycles and Motion (941 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL) by which the City will install a bike corral by removing one (1) metered parking space for a four (4) month period from August to November for the first year of the Initial Term and an eight (8) month period from April to November during the second year of the Initial Term and for each year of the five (5) year Renewal Term. For Action City Council Agenda August 15, 2016 Page 7 of 14 (A5) Resolution 55-R-16, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with IDOT for Federal Participation in Construction of the Safe Routes to School Project Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 55-R-16 authorizing the City Manager to sign the Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to fund the City’s share of the construction cost for the installation of 20 radar speed feedback solar signs at various school crossing locations on major streets in the City. Funding for this work will be from the CIP Fund (Account 415.40.4116.65515 – 416519) which has $25,000 budgeted in 2016. The project cost is estimated at $110,000 of which 80% or $88,000 will be paid for by the federal grant, and the remaining 20% or $22,000 will be the City’s local share. For Action (A6) Resolution 60-R-16, Authorizing City Manager to Execute an Easement Agreement with Northwestern University for Installation of Sheridan Road Light Fixtures Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 60-R-16 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Easement Agreement with Northwestern University to be located on both sides of Chicago Avenue from Clark Street to Sheridan Road and on the west side of Sheridan Road from Chicago Avenue to Lincoln Street. The easement would allow Northwestern University to install light fixtures in this area to improve pedestrian lighting. No City funding is required for this project. Northwestern University will fund the project, be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the light fixtures, and all electricity costs associated with the lighting. An initial one-time easement fee of $303,686.64, for the entire twenty- five (25) year easement will be collected prior to the Right-Of-Way permit being issued. For Action (A7) Resolution 58-R-16, Amending the 2016 Budget Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 58-R-16 amending the City’s 2016 Budget from $304,949,806 to $306,336,901. The General Fund will be amended from $111,706,196 to $111,840,614. The Debt Service Fund will be amended from $16,279,452 to $17,532,129. During 2016, the City of Evanston has received additional funding in donations and grants. Although the revenue has been accepted by the City, a Budget Amendment is necessary in order to increase the spending authority of staff and allow that additional revenue to be expended. The Resolution increases the 2016 Budget by $1,387,095. For Action City Council Agenda August 15, 2016 Page 8 of 14 (A8) Resolution 64-R-16, Authorizing the Lease of a One-Bedroom Apartment at the Service Center to Jonathon Schmidt Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 64-R-16 authorizing the City Manager to sign a lease for the one bedroom apartment on the second floor of the Service Center, 2020 Asbury Avenue, with Mr. Jonathon Schmidt from September 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017. After March 31, 2017 the lease allows Mr. Schmidt to continue his lease on a month-to-month basis. For Action (A9) Ordinance 104-O-16, Amending the Wheel Tax to Provide for a Discounted Rate for Seniors Paying Mid-Year Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 104-O-16 approving a 50% discount to the senior and disabled tax rate on the half year reduced wheel tax rate. The current full year rate for the City Wheel Tax is $75. Seniors and disabled residents are eligible for a 50% discount. On July 1, the rate of the wheel tax for all residents is reduced to $37.50. However, the senior and disabled discount currently does not apply to this reduced rate. Therefore, staff is recommending amending the City Code to allow the senior and disabled 50% reduction to apply to the half year wheel tax rate making their new half year payment $18.75. Staff estimates a minimal impact on revenues. For Action (A10) Ordinance 97-O-16, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Dash S Corporation d/b/a The Funky Monk Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 97-O-16, which amends Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(D) to decrease the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty-seven (57) to fifty-six (56). Dash S Corporation d/b/a The Funky Monk, 618½ Church Street, is permanently closed and is therefore not renewing its liquor license. For Introduction (A11) Ordinance 98-O-16, Decreasing the Number of Class C-1 Liquor Licenses for 27 Live, LLC d/b/a 27 Live Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 98-O-16, which amends Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(C-1) to decrease the number of authorized Class C-1 liquor licenses from four (4) to three (3). 27 Live, LLC d/b/a 27 Live, 1012 Church Street, is permanently closed and is therefore not renewing its liquor license. For Introduction City Council Agenda August 15, 2016 Page 9 of 14 (A12) Ordinance 99-O-16, Decreasing the Number of Class C-1 Liquor Licenses for Bangers and Lace Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Bangers & Lace Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 99-O-16, which amends Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(C-1) to decrease the number of authorized Class C-1 liquor licenses from three (3) to two (2). Bangers and Lace Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Bangers & Lace (810 Grove Street) representative Jason Freiman requested a downgrade of its liquor license from Class C-1 to Class C. For Introduction (A13) Ordinance 100-O-16, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for Bangers and Lace Evanston, LLC d/b/a Bangers & Lace Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 100-O-16, which amends Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(C) to increase the number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from twenty-four (24) to twenty-five (25), and permit issuance of a Class C license to Bangers and Lace Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Bangers & Lace, 810 Grove Street. For Introduction (A14) Ordinance 105-O-16, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Addis Abeba, Inc. d/b/a Addis Abeba Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 105-O-16, which amends Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(D) to decrease the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty-six (56) to fifty-five (55). Addis Abeba, Inc. d/b/a Addis Abeba, 1322 Chicago Avenue, is permanently closed and is therefore not renewing its liquor license. For Introduction (A15) Ordinance 106-O-16, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for 800 Degrees Evanston, LLC d/b/a 800 Degrees Pizzeria Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 106-O-16, which amends Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(D) to decrease the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty-five (55) to fifty-four (54). 800 Degrees Evanston, LLC d/b/a 800 Degrees Pizzeria, 812 Church Street, is permanently closed and is therefore not renewing its liquor license. For Introduction (A16) Ordinance 62-O-16, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Five Year Lease Agreement for Property Located at 860 Chicago Avenue for City Newsstand Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 62-O-16, authorizing the City Manager to execute a five (5) year lease agreement for property located at 860 Chicago Avenue for City Newsstand. The lease commences on January 1, 2016 and expires on December 31, 2021. For Action City Council Agenda August 15, 2016 Page 10 of 14 (A17) Ordinance 85-O-16, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Five Year Property Lease with Enterprise Leasing of Chicago, LLC at 1810 Maple Avenue Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 85-O-16, authorizing the City Manager to enter a five (5) year property lease with an option to extend another five (5) years at 1810 Maple Avenue with Enterprise Leasing of Chicago, LLC (Enterprise). On September 11, 2006, the City entered into a ten (10) year property lease with Enterprise for its vehicle rental and leasing office with the option to renew for five (5) years or through 2021. The parties seek to execute a new lease agreement that can be renewed through 2025. Revenue will be placed in the following: 2016 Revenue Account Property (Account 505.19.7037.56712) and 2016 Revenue Account Parking (Account 505.19.7037.53510). For Action (A18) Ordinance 66-O-16, Revising Title 3, Chapter 17 regarding Taxicabs and Motor Vehicles for Hire City staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 66-O-16, revising Title 3 of the Evanston City Code regarding taxis and other motor vehicles for hire. For Action PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (P1) Resolution 59-R-16, Approving a Plat of Resubdivision for 1129-1133 Leonard City staff recommends adoption of Resolution 59-R-16 approving the proposed re-subdivision of the property located at 1129 and 1133 Leonard Place. . The applicant recently completed the construction of a new single-family home at 1129 Leonard Place while the construction of a new home at 1133 Leonard Place is still under construction. The foundation for the home at 1133 Leonard Place was built with a 4.43-foot east side yard setback, closer than the required 5-foot interior side yard setback. The resubdivsion will enable both lots to be compliant regarding the required interior side yard setbacks. For Introduction (P2) Ordinance 108-O-16, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Commercial Indoor Recreational Facility Located at 1822 Ridge Avenue The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 108-O-16 granting special use approval for a Commercial Indoor Recreation Facility, Omni-Fit Personal Training, at 1822 Ridge Avenue. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards for a special use for this district. Suspension of the Rules is requested for Introduction and Action by City Council on August 15, 2016. For Introduction and Action City Council Agenda August 15, 2016 Page 11 of 14 (P3) Ordinance 42-O-16, Granting Major Zoning Relief for Setbacks for Outdoor Storage Units & Reduction in Open Parking at 2020 Greenwood Street The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 42-O-16 granting major zoning relief for a 2’ east interior side yard setback for self-storage units where 8’ is required, a 2’ south interior side yard setback for self-storage units where 8’ is required, and a decrease of on-site parking by 22 spaces where an increase of 3 parking spaces is required for a total of 10 parking spaces on site, where 82 parking spaces are required and 32 parking spaces currently exist. The applicant has complied with all other zoning requirements, and meets the standards for variations. For Action HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE (O1) 2016 Emergency Solutions Grant Recommendations The Human Services Committee, The Housing and Homelessness Commission and staff recommend approval by the Human Services Committee of the 2016 Emergency Solutions Grant allocations totaling $144,459: $133,625 to two social services agencies (Connections for the Homeless and the YWCA Evanston/North Shore) that provide housing and services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and $10,834 to the City of Evanston for grant administration. Funding source is the City’s 2016 Emergency Solutions Grant entitlement allocation in the amount of $144,459 from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (Account 100.21.2128.XXXXX, with individual account numbers for external agencies funded and City administrative costs). For Action (O2) Operation of Public Access Television (Channel 6) Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to transition Public Access Television Services (Channel 6) to the City of Evanston for operation, maintenance and management. For Action City Council Agenda August 15, 2016 Page 12 of 14 RULES COMMITTEE (O3) Resolution 61-R-16, Amending City Council Rules, Section 27, “Ward Communication Policy” and Adding Section 28 “Technology Allowance” The Rules Committee and staff recommend City Council adopt Resolution 61-R- 16, amending City Council Rule Section 27, “Ward Communication Policy” and adding City Council Rule Section 28, “Technology Allowance.” In order for City staff to be timely in their assistance to City Council with ward communication, changes are being requested to Section 27 in the Council Rules. The revisions to Section 27 speak to the Ward Communications policy previously approved by the Rules Committee in 2013. In addition, Section 28 is being added to the Council Rules providing a $75.00 per month technology allowance to the Mayor and Alderman to assist with the costs of high-speed internet, a mobile phone device/service or other communication needs. For Action (O4) Ordinance 63-O-16, Setting Compensation for Members of the Evanston City Council Following the Report and Recommendations of the Compensation Committee The Compensation Committee recommends the City Council adopt ordinance 63-O-16 setting compensation for the Evanston City Council for the time period May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2021. The Ordinance reflects the recommendation of the Compensation Committee which specified a salary increase to $15,990 annually for the Aldermen. There would be no other increases during the four year period. For Action (O5) Ordinance 64-O-16, Setting Compensation for the City Clerk Following the Report and Recommendations of the Compensation Committee The Compensation Committee recommends the City Council adopt ordinance 64-O-16 setting compensation for the City Clerk for the time period May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2021. The Ordinance reflects that the salary increase for the City Clerk will be equal to the same increase that non-union city employees receive each year for the four year period. Clerk Greene requests continuance of Ordinance 64-O-16 for Introduction by City Council to September 12, 2016. For Action (O6) Ordinance 65-O-16, Setting Compensation for the Mayor Following the Report and Recommendations of the Compensation Committee The Compensation Committee recommends the City Council adopt ordinance 65-O-16 setting compensation for the Mayor for the time period May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2021. The Ordinance reflects the recommendations of the Compensation Committee which specified a salary increase to $25,317 annually for Mayor. There would be no other increases during the four year period. For Action City Council Agenda August 15, 2016 Page 13 of 14 (O7) Ordinance 78-O-16, Amending the City Code to Eliminate the Ladd Arboretum Committee and Consolidating its Functions into the Environment Board The Rules Committee and staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 79-O- 16, which amends City Code Title 2, Chapter 10 – Environment Board to eliminate the Ladd Arboretum Committee and consolidate its functions into the Environment Board. Rules Committee approved this Ordinance at its August 1, 2016 meeting. For Introduction (O8) Ordinance 79-O-16, Amending Portions of the City Code Revising the Mental Health Board The Rules Committee and staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 79-O- 16, which amends City Code Title 2, Chapter 6 – Mental Health Board by revising the “Purpose” and “Powers and Duties” sections. Rules Committee approved this Ordinance at its August 1, 2016 meeting. For Introduction (O9) Ordinance 80-O-16, Amending Portions of the City Code Creating an Economic Development Committee The Rules Committee and staff recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 80-O- 16, which amends City Code Title 2, Chapter 12 – Economic Development Committee by revising the “Purpose” and “Powers and Duties” sections. Rules Committee approved this Ordinance at its August 1, 2016 meeting. For Introduction (O10) Ordinance 103-O-16, Amending Portions of the City Code Codifying the Housing and Community Development Act Committee The Rules Committee and staff recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 103- O-16, which amends City Code Title 2, Chapter 14 – Housing and Community Development Act Committee by revising the “Membership” section. Rules Committee approved this Ordinance at its August 1, 2016 meeting. For Introduction APPOINTMENTS (APP1)For Appointment to: Age Friendly Evanston Task Force Irene Pierce Citizens Police Advisory Committee Rebecca Biller For Action City Council Agenda August 15, 2016 Page 14 of 14 MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15 2016 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings Wed, August 17 6:30 PM M/W/EBE Advisory Committee Wed, August 24 6:00 PM Transportation/Parking Committee Wed, August 24 7:00 PM Economic Development Committee Thurs, Sept 1 7:00 PM Housing and Homelessness Commission Thurs, Sept 1 7:00 PM Commission on Aging Tues, Sept 7 6:00 PM Human Services Committee Thurs, Sept 8 7:00 PM Housing & Community Development Act Committee Mon, Sept 12 6:00 PM A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings Wed, Sept 14 1:00 PM Lighthouse Landing Complex Committee 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. 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