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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.15.19 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, July 15, 2019 6:00 p.m. ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Rainey (II) Mayor Public Announcements (III) City Manager Public Announcements (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. Public comments will be noted in the City Council Minutes and become part of the official record. 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 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (SP1) Approval of City Council Minutes Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 9, 2019. For Action City Council Agenda July 15, 2019 Page 2 of 4 (SP2) Inclining Block Water Rate Staff recommends that the City Council consider establishing an inclining block water rate structure that would increase water rates based on water consumption while allowing the establishment of an affordable combined water and sewer rate. For Discussion (SP3) Resolution 76-R-19, Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Central Street Bridge Replacement Project and Authorizing Funding to Purchase Property Staff recommends approval of Resolution 76-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to sign a Local Public Agency Funding Agreement for Federal Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Central Street Bridge Replacement Right-of-Way Purchase for a not-to-exceed cost of $700,000. The Agreement establishes the maximum grant funding at 80% of the right-of-way purchase (up to $560,000), and commits the City of Evanston to fund the remainder. Funding will be from the Capital Improvement Fund 2019 General Obligation Bonds which has a budget of $560,000 for this project (Account No. 415.40.4119.62415 – 416513). The City will ultimately be responsible for only 20% of the cost ($140,000). The remaining 80% of the acquisition cost ($560,000) is funded through the Surface Transportation Program – Bridge Program (STP-BR) federal grant funds. The City will be invoiced its share of the cost by IDOT as the work is completed. For Action (SP4) Resolution 77-R-19, Amendment to the Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for the Central Street Bridge Phase II Engineering Staff recommends approval of Resolution 77-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Amendment to the Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation and Stanley Consultants, Inc. for the Central Street Bridge Phase II Engineering in the amount of $67,200. This will increase the overall contract amount from $519,512 to $586,712 of which 80% is funded by federal funds. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Fund 2019 General Obligation Bonds for the Central Street Bridge Engineering Services, which has a budget of $560,000 for this project (Account No. 415.40.4119.62415 – 416513). The City will ultimately be responsible for only 20% of the cost ($13,440). The remaining 80% of the change order amount ($53,760) is funded through the Surface Transportation Program – Bridge Program (STP-BR) federal grant funds and will be reimbursed to the City upon completion of the work. For Action City Council Agenda July 15, 2019 Page 3 of 4 (SP5) Ordinance 46-O-19, Amending City Code Section 7-2-6(D), “Sidewalk Cafes,” to Allow Permeant Fixtures, Year-Round Operations, and Alcohol Service at Type 2 Restaurants Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 46-O-19, amending portions of City Code Section 7-2-6(D) Sidewalk Cafes to allow year-round sidewalk cafes; permanent fixture installation for cafes 600 square feet in area and larger; and service of liquor in cafés for Type 2 restaurants with a current liquor license in the principle establishment. For Introduction (SP6) Resolution 72-R-19, Amending City Council Rules to Address Remote Public Comment Participation The Rules Committee recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 72-R- 19, amending City Council Rule 6, “Citizen Participation,” to state that only individuals attending the meeting in person may participate in public comment and no electronic participation will be allowed. For Action (SP7) Resolution 73-R-19, Amending City Council Rules by Regulating Signs in the Council Chambers by Members of the Public The Rules Committee recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 73-R- 19, amending City Council Rule 6, “Citizen Participation,” to address members of the public signs in the Council Chambers. For Action (SP8) Resolution 78-R-19, Censuring City of Evanston Clerk Devon Reid for Violating the City of Evanston Heathly Work Environment Policy and the Open Meetings Act and Council Rules Regarding Closed Session Recordings This resolution recommends that the City Council censure City Clerk Devon Reid for his unprofessional communication and harassment of multiple City employees and violation of the Open Meetings Act and Council Rules. For Action (VII) 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)} (VIII) Executive Session (IX) Adjournment City Council Agenda July 15, 2019 Page 4 of 4 MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JULY 2019 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings 7/17/2019 6:30 PM Minority Women and Evanston-based Enterprise Committee 7/18/2019 6:30 PM Equity & Empowerment Commission 7/22/2019 6:00 PM Administration & Public Works, Planning & Development, City Council 7/24/2019 6:00 PM Transportation and Parking Committee 7/24/2019 7:30 PM Economic Development 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. The City is committed to ensuring accessibility for all citizens. If an accommodation is needed to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Manager’s Office 48 hours in advance so that arrangements can be made for the accommodation if possible.