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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, July 27, 2015
Roll Call: Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske
Alderman Grover Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Miller Alderman Wilson
Absent: Aldermen Wynne, Tendam, & Rainey
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl
The Mayor called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:45 PM.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Mayor Tisdahl announced the death of Donna Grissom, former 9th ward Alderman and
sent her condolences to her husband Stan. She announced the 40th Anniversary of the
Farmer‟s Market. She also announced the Evanston Arts Festival this weekend in Dawes
Park.
The Market Manager, Myra Gorman gave a report on the Downtown Farmers‟ Market.
They will have trips to the farms in the area and will help to harvest, and September 19 th
is the big fund raiser.
Evanston Own It Presentation: Mayor‟s Summer Youth Employment Program. This
presentation was given by Pastor Jollie Webb as he represented some of the other
ministers in Evanston. He stated the group had two events and the funds raised were for
the Mayor‟s Youth Program in the amount of $13,500.00. This is the first of many checks
that will be presented for the purpose of supporting the youth of Evanston.
City Manager Public Announcements
Mr. Bobkiewicz acknowledged and thanked the members of the Youth Council for all the
work they do in assisting young people in finding themselves, and discovering what they
want to do. He also asked Acting Deputy City Manager, Johanna Nyden to present the
new website for the City which is to show more transparency of the City. This website
was established to give answers to ongoing issues and concerns. The City Manager
gave credit to Alderman Grover for pointing them in the right direction, as well as
acknowledging Mr. Junad Rizki for his insightful comments to the format of the website.
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Communications: City Clerk
Clerk Greene had no communications.
Public Comment
Junad Rizki, stated he believes the City is fiscally and ethically bankrupt, and he
wanted to see some relevancy concerning the water department on the new website.
He finalizes by saying “surprise us and do some professional and ethical work and
maybe the public will have something good to say when they speak”.
Carlis B. Sutton, asked for servility from the council by not giving discouraging remarks
to the citizens, who come to the meetings looking for support.
Peggy Tarr, displayed her children now shirt, and she is against the business Smiley
Bros. and their plans to establish a liquor bu siness next to the athletic field. She
commented even thou the water comes from Lake Michigan it travels through pipes that
can deteriorate and allow contaminants to enter in water. She is concerned about what‟s
best for the children and the reasons for le tting Smiley Bros. into Evanston are not
logical.
Niki Hiltwein, she wished success for Sketchbook, but there have been reported asthma
symptoms that have occurred from the strong odors coming from the business. She and
neighbors are asking for an investigation into the odors initiating from the Sketchbook.
Heather Sweeney, promoted the Black Lives Matter and that everyone will take one of
the signs in the hallway and post around the city.
Zeb McLawin, came to support the Arts Task Force Report in building the Arts Center on
Clark and Benson. This location was suggested by the Pastor of Second Baptist Church .
Mr. McLawin, stated they have worked with many of the neighborhood organizations in
the region.
Michelle Hays, she was concerned with the proposed bud get and the cuts. She believes
it is not fare for the Evanston workers to be the first to bear the burden of paying for the
shortage of funds by raising property taxes.
Albert Gibbs, stated his opposition to using the Oak Street facilities for a brewing
company, and the City making decisions on closing programs that affect the minority,
poor and the under privileged. He believes there is a lot of deceitfulness and lack of true
transparency.
Fran Joy, was here representing the artists and to show their support for the Arts Center
Task Force‟s Report.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1)Downtown Performing Arts Center Task Force Final Report
The Downtown Performing Arts Center Task Force recommends that City Council
receive and accept the Task Force recommendations summarized in the Downtown
Evanston Performing Arts Center Task Force Final Report and direct the City Manager
to return to the City Council on September 21, 2015 with recommendations for next
steps.
For Action
Judy Kemp, Alison Brown-Liber, James Corirossi are members of the Task Force who
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presented their report that included possible site selections, anchors and tenants, usage
plans, funding sources, and possible costs of operations. The vision was to host shows
of all types, bringing more culture and a growing variety art to downtown Evanston. She
also showed examples of varying sizes of the possible center. The other to members
gave presentation on the three sites that were identified as well as the possible
operations of the center. The total price for the Center will be $37,000,000,00.
The Council took a Voice Vote to accept the Task Force’s final report at the end of
the meeting.
Items not approved on Consent Agenda:
(A9)Ordinance 99-O-15, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Sale of
City-Owned Real Property at 1941 Jackson Avenue
City staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 99-O-15 authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate the sale of City-owned property at 1941 Jackson Avenue to Community
Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) according to the terms of the Amendment to
the Development and Affordable Housing Agreement with Evanston Township High
School and CPAH for the development of 1941 Jackson Avenue as Affordable Housing.
A two-thirds majority is required for adoption of this ordinance. Suspension of the Rules
is requested for Introduction and Action by City Council on July 27, 2015.
For Introduction and Action
(A11)Ordinance 101-O-15, Regulating Panhandling and Soliciting Activities
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 101-O-15 to amend panhandling
and solicitation regulations, which is both consistent with case law and provides
uniformity regarding distance requirements for panhandling and soliciting at certain
locations such as parking meters, pay stations, and automated teller machines.
For Introduction
(A12)Ordinance 103-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Table Nine, LLC, d/b/a Company, 1307 Chicago Avenue
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 103-O-15, which decreases the
number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty-two (52) to fifty-one (51). Table
Nine, LLC, d/b/a Company (“Company”), 1307 Chicago Avenue, is not renewing its
liquor license.
For Introduction
(P6) Ordinance 79-O-15, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Regarding Minor
Variation for 2nd Floor Additions to Nonconforming Structures
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 79-O-15, a Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment to allow variation requests for all 2 nd floor additions to
existing nonconforming single-family and two-family residential structures to be
processed as a Minor Variation. This ordinance was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City
Council meeting.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 13, 2015
For Action
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ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1)City of Evanston Payroll through July 12, 2015 $3,007,069.70
(A2)FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – July 28, 2015 $4,125,717.81
For Action
(A3.1)Approval of Extension to Rock Salt Purchase Contract with Morton Salt
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year
contract extension for the purchase of up to 7,500 tons of rock salt from Morton Salt
(123 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL) at a cost of $69.71 per ton for a winter season total
of $522,825. Funding for this purchase will be from the General Fund Snow and Ice
Control Account 100.26.2680.65015.
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Purchase of Panasonic Hardware from CDS Office
Technologies
Staff recommends City Council authorize the purchase of Panasonic laptop hardware
from CDS Office Technologies (1271 Hamilton Parkway, Itasca, IL) in the amount of
$323,151 to replace Panasonic hardware in Police and Fire vehicles that has reached
end of serviceable life. CDS Office Technologies holds the State of Illinois Master
Contract on all Panasonic Toughbooks, #CMS5848520. Funding is provided by the
Capital Improvement Fund Project Account 4150.415454.
For Action
(A3.3)Approval of Sole Source Purchase of New Broadcast Equipment from AVI
Systems
Staff recommends City Council authorize the single source purchase of broadcast
equipment, from AVI Systems (717 West Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL) in an
amount not to exceed $23,135. This purchase will replace existing equipment that
manages station programming and live broadcasts and has exceeded its life cycle.
Funding is provided by Account 100.15.1510.62665, Contributions to Other Agencies.
For Action
(A3.4)Approval of Contract with Clauss Brothers, Inc. for the Clark Street Beach
Bird Sanctuary Restoration Project (Bid 15-38)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the
Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary Restoration Project with Clauss Brothers, Inc.
(12N330 Switzer Road, Elgin, IL) in the amount of $145,771.50. Funding is provided by
the FY 2015 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Clark Bird Sanctuary Account
415.26.4150.65515.415424 in the amount of $173,000, and from the Parks Contingency
CIP Account 415.26.4150.65515.416456 in the amount of $272.
For Action
(A3.5)Approval of Replacement Vehicle Lift Purchase from Mohawk Lifts for Fleet
Services
Staff recommends City Council authorization for the purchase and installation of a
75,000 lb. rated vehicle lift for the Fleet Services garage in the amount of $133,593.87
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from Mohawk Lifts (65 Vrooman Avenue, Amsterdam, NY). Mohawk Lifts are available
through a consortium bid within the National Joint Purchasing Alliance Bid # 010511 -
MRL, of which the City is a member. Funding is provided by the Equipment
Replacement Fund Account 601.26.7780.65550 which has a FY2015 budget of
$1,455,422.00.
For Action
(A3.6)Approval of Levy Bus Replacement Vehicle Purchase from Midwest Transit
Equipment Incorporated
Staff recommends City Council authorization for the replacement purchase of one (1)
22-passenger bus in the amount of $57,701 from Midwest Transit Equipment
Incorporated (146 W. Issert Drive, Kankakee, IL). Funding will be split equally between
the Equipment Replacement Fund Account 601.26.7780.65550 and a charitable
contribution from the Levy Senior Center Foundation in the amount of $28,850.50 each.
For Action
(A3.7) Approval of Contract for the Parking Access and Revenue Control System
with Automated Parking Technologies, L.L.C. (RFP 14-25)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
the purchase and installation of a Parking Access and Revenue Control System
(PARCS) with Automated Parking Technologies, L.L.C. (500 W. 18th Street, Suite 301,
Chicago, (IL) for an amount not-to-exceed $1, 339,847. Funding will be provided by the
Parking Fund Capital Improvement Account (505.19.7005.65515 CIP #415438). This
agenda item was held in Committee on July 13, 2015.
For Action
(A4.1)Approval of Change Order No. 2 with Glenbrook Excavating & Concrete for
Finished Water Metering Improvements (Bid 13-69)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 2 for the Finished Water Metering Improvements with Glenbrook Excavating &
Concrete (1350 N. Old Rand Road, Wauconda, IL ). This change order will increase the
contract amount by $152,098.61, from $488,494.00 to $640,5 92.61. The project is
funded from the Water Fund (Project Account 733105).
For Action
(A4.2)Approval of 2015 Water Main Replacement and Street Resurfacing Project
CIP I Change Order No. 2
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Order No. 2 to the contract for the 2015 Water Main Replacement & Street Resurfacing
CIP I Project (Bid 15-13) with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd.,
Schaumburg, IL) in the amount of $160,000 for safety and environmental regulations
related to the project. Funding for this work will be provided by the Water Fund, Account
513.71.7330.65515/415855.
For Action
(A5)Approval of Sidewalk Café for Vinic Wine, 1509 Chicago Avenue
Staff Recommends that City Council approve a first-time application
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or a sidewalk café permit for Vinic Wine, an enoteca located at 1509 Chicago Avenue.
For Action
(A6)Resolution 76-R-15, Amended Contract for City Manager
Mayor Tisdahl recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 76-R-15, amending the
contract for City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz.
For Action
(A7)Resolution 69-R-15, Authorizing the Appointment of a Deputy Treasurer
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 69-R-15 appointing Accounting
Manager David Meimers to be the Deputy Treasurer of the City of Evanston.
For Action
(A8) Ordinance 83-O-15, Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Fleet Vehicles
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 83-O-15 authorizing the City
Manager to offer to sell vehicles owned by the City through public auction at the special
Northwest Municipal Vehicle Auction being sponsored by America‟s Auto Auctions on or
around Tuesday, October 13, 2015, or any other subsequent America‟s Online Auction.
For Introduction
(A12)Ordinance 97-O-15 Amending the City Code to Establish a 4-Way Stop
Control at the Intersection of Lake Street and Grey Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 97-O-15 which amends Section
10-11-5(D), Schedule V(D) of the City Code to establish a 4
For Action
(A13)Ordinance 92-O-15, Extending the Electric Franchise Agreement with
Commonwealth Edison
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 92-O-15 granting an
extension, until September 12, 2020, of the electricity franchise agreement with
Commonwealth Edison. This ordinance was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City
Council meeting.
For Action
(A14)Ordinance 100-O-15 Amending the Public Safety Civil Service Commission
Rules
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 100-O-15 amending the Public Safety Civil
Service Commission Rules and Regulations. This ordinance was introduced at the July
13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A15)Ordinance 85-O-15, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(J) to Allow for the
Retail Sale of 22 oz. Containers for Off-Site Consumption
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 85 -O-15,
which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(J) to allow for the sale of
single containers of beer for off -site consumption in containers with a minimum volume
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of twenty-two (22) ounces. This ordinance was introduced at the July 13, 201 5 City
Council meeting.
For Action
(A16)Ordinance 88-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Janko Hospitality, LLC., d/b/a Hyatt House Evanston, 1515 Chicago Avenue
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 88-O-15,
which increases the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from forty-eight (48)
to forty-nine (49) to permit issuance of a Class D license to Janko Hospitality, LLC.,
d/b/a Hyatt House Evanston (“Company”), 1515 Chicago Avenue. This ordinance was
introduced at the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A17)Ordinance 89-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
The Turpin Group, d/b/a La Principal, 700 Main Street
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 89-O-15,
which increases the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fo rty-nine (49) to
fifty (50) to permit issuance of a Class D license to The Turpin Group, d/b/a La Principal
(“Company”), 700 Main Street. This ordinance was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City
Council meeting.
For Action
(A18)Ordinance 91-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
800 Evanston IL, LLC., d/b/a 800 Degrees Pizzeria, 812 Church Street
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 91-O-15,
which increases the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty-one (51) to
fifty-two (52) to permit issuance of a Class D license to 800 Evanston IL, LLC., d/b/a
800 Degrees Pizzeria (“Company”), 812 Church Street. This ordinance was introduced
at the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A19 and A20) Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinances 9 5-O-15 and
Ordinance 96-O-15, which change the liquor license class for Cheesie’s Pub and Grill
from Class C-1 to Class C.
(A19)Ordinance 95-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class C-1 Liquor Licenses for
Cheesie’s Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Cheesie’s Pub & Grill, 622 Davis Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 95-O-15, which decreases the
Number of authorized Class C-1 liquor licenses from six (6) to five (5). This ordinance
was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A20)Ordinance 96-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
Cheesie’s Evanston, LLC
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 96-O-15, which increases the
number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from twenty-one (21) to twenty-two (22) to
permit issuance of a Class C license to Cheesie‟s Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Cheesie‟s Pub
& Grill (“Company”), 622 Davis Street. This ordinance was introduced at the July 13,
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2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Resolution 74-R-15, Amending the Development and Affordable Housing
Agreement with Evanston Township High School and Community Partners for the
Development of 1941 Jackson Avenue as Affordable Housing
City staff recommends adoption of Resolution 74-R-15 to amend the Development and
Affordable Housing Agreement between Evanston Township High School District No.
202, Community Partners for Affordable Housing, and the City. The agreement outlines
the terms between the three parties regarding the development of 1941 Jackson
Avenue as affordable housing and amends the eligible income of the household
purchasing the property from not to exceed 60% of the area median income (AMI) to not
to exceed 120% of the AMI.
For Action
(P2)Ordinance 98-O-15, Amending the Zoning Map to Rezone 1402-1408 Brown
Avenue from R2 to the R4 District
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 98-O-15 amending
the Zoning Map to rezone the property commonly known as 1402 -1408 Brown Avenue
from R2, Single-Family Residential to R4, General Residential.
For Introduction
(P3)Ordinance 106-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Red
Robin Burger Works, 1700 Maple Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 106 -O-
15 granting special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Red Robin Burger Works at
1700 Maple Avenue in the RP Research Park District. The applicant has complied with
all zoning requirements and meets all standards for a special use for this district.
For Introduction
(P4)Ordinance 104-O-15, Amending the City Code to Modify Window Sign
Regulations
The Sign Review and Appeals Board and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 104-
O-15, which amends the Sign Ordinance for window signs. The proposed amendments
are the result of complaints to the City regarding signage installed on large vertical
windows that span several floors without limitation to height.
For Introduction
(P5)Ordinance 84-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Craft Brewery, Sketchbook
Brewing Co., at 821a-821b Chicago Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 84-O-15
granting special use approval for a Craft Brewery, Sketchbook Brewing Co., in the
C1a Commercial Mixed Use District. The applicant has complied with all zoning
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requirements, and meets all standards for a special use for this district. This
ordinance was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P7) Ordinance 80-O-15, Planned Development Extension for Church Street
Village, 1629-1691 Church Street
City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 80-O-15 to extend the time for completion
of the Church Street Village Planned Development originally approved in April 2006.
The Ordinance grants the approval to obtain a building permit to construct the final 8 -
unit „Building 1‟ within one year. This ordinance was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City
Council meeting.
For Action
RULES COMMITTEE
(O1)Ordinance 93-O-15 Amending City Code Subsection 2-8-3-(A) Composition of
the Evanston Preservation Commission
The Rules Committee and staff recommend that City Council adopt the text amendment
to the Preservation Ordinance regarding background requirements of the Preservation
Commission members. The proposal clarifies that all eleven (11) members of the
Commission must have demonstrated interest, knowledge, ability, expe rience or
expertise in architectural restoration, rehabilitation or neighborhood conservation or
revitalization. This ordinance was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Items for discussion:
(A9)Ordinance 99-O-15, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Sale of
City-Owned Real Property at 1941 Jackson Avenue
City staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 99-O-15 authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate the sale of City-owned property at 1941 Jackson Avenue to Community
Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) according to the terms of the Amendment to
the Development and Affordable Housing Agreement with Evanston Township High
School and CPAH for the development of 1941 Jackson Avenue as Affor dable Housing.
A two-thirds majority is required for adoption of this ordinance. Suspension of the Rules
is requested for Introduction and Action by City Council on July 27, 2015.
For Introduction and Action
The Roll Call Vote was 6-0, and the motion passed.
(A11)Ordinance 101-O-15, Regulating Panhandling and Soliciting Activities
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 101-O-15 to amend panhandling
and solicitation regulations, which is both consistent with case law and provides
uniformity regarding distance requirements for panhandling and soliciting at certain
locations such as parking meters, pay stations, and automated teller machines.
For Introduction
This item was referred back to committee to add an amendment that was not included
in tonight‟s request.
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(A12)Ordinance 103-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Table Nine, LLC, d/b/a Company, 1307 Chicago Avenue
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 103-O-15, which decreases the
number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty-two (52) to fifty-one (51). Table
Nine, LLC, d/b/a Company (“Company”), 1307 Chicago Avenue, is not renewing its
liquor license.
For Introduction
Rules were suspended during Consent Agenda and Ald. Grove motioned for approval,
Ald. Fiske 2nd and the vote was 6-0. The motion passed.
(P6) Ordinance 79-O-15, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Regarding Minor
Variation for 2nd Floor Additions to Nonconforming Structures
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 79-O-15, a Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment to allow variation requests for all 2 nd floor additions to
existing nonconforming single-family and two-family residential structures to be
processed as a Minor Variation. This ordinance was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City
Council meeting.
For Action
Ald. Holmes motioned for approval with a Voice Vote of 4-2 the motion failed (Aldermen
Holmes, Fiske, Braithwaite, and Wilson voted nay)
Call of the Wards:
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes thanked the Faith Community for the wonderful work of
raising so much money for the Summer Youth Program. She announced their next two
events for November 28th and June 17th.
Ward 7, Alderman Grover had no report.
Ward 9, Alderman Miller will have his next ward meeting September 3rd at the Levy
Center.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske she announced the death of Mr. McCray a resident of her ward
and a friend of hers. He was a teacher and writer for many years.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite he thanked the minister of the 5th ward for the funds
collected and given to the Mayor. He mentioned the ribbon cutting of Valli Foods on last
Wednesday, and in two weeks they will have their Grand Opening. He and the Mayor
attended a Justus rally in Winnetka.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson thanked all who joined he and Alderman Fiske at the
Fountain Square.
Alderman Grover announced the opening of Whole Foods July 29th at 9:00 AM.
Alderman Wilson motioned to convene into Executive Session to discuss Personnel,
Litigation, and Minutes. A Voice Vote was taken with no negative feedback, and the
Regular Meeting of the City Council ended at 9:11 PM.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk