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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, April 13th, 2020
Present:
Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle
Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wynne Alderman Fleming
Alderman Wilson Alderman Suffredin
Alderman Rue Simmons (9)
Absent:
Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty
Devon Reid
City Clerk
Motion to suspend the rules and allow the meeting to be held virtually
Passed 9-0
Motion: Ald.
Wilson
Second: Ald.
Wynne
Mayor’s Public Announcements
Mayor Hagerty Announcements:
●COVID-19 Update
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City Manager’s Public Announcements
City Manager Erika Storlie gave an update on the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment
Program.
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City Clerk’s Communications
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Public Comment
Doreen Price Said there should be new and shifting priorities in the City of
Evanston’s 2020 budget.
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Mike Vasilko Said there is a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) being
utilized by grocery store workers and curb-side restaurants. He wants
the Health Department to require food service workers to use PPE.
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Judith Treadway Requested for agenda item P1 to be removed from the consent
agenda because of the current Executive Order and the economic
impact it would have on the community. She wants any additional
funds the City has to be utilized to help keep residents in Evanston.
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John Cleary Owner of the property located at 2044 Wesley Ave. who shared his
ideas for the expansion of the property.
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Alderman Jane
Grover
Thanked City staff and its leadership in their efforts to support the
residents and businesses of Evanston.
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Carl Klein Spoke about the budget deficit faced by the City of Evanston due to
the current COVID-19 pandemic. Requested the City Council to ask
Northwestern University to pay their fair share of property taxes.
Doesn’t want the Mayor to have the authority to appoint the Chair for
the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and Plan Commission.
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Bob Froetscher Shared his objection and concern over the 605 Davis St. proposed
development.
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Tina Payden Opposed the ADU/coach house on the property at 1930 Jackson
Avenue. Said the money should be utilized to help house families.
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Roberta Hudson Shared her concerns over the money being utilized to construct the
ADU/coach house at 1930 Jackson Avenue. She wants the money to
be given to nursing homes to help conduct testing for COVID-19.
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Priscilla Giles Stated that the 1400 block of Emerson St. and 1900 block of Jackson
Ave. has multiple houses boarded up that formerly housed
economically challenged families.
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Lori Keenan Questioned why the City Council is discussing agenda items related
to development in the city when there are more pressing issues, such
as COVID-19 to worry about. Doesn’t believe meetings should be
held unless it’s to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kira Kelley Stated that residents in the community are stressed and
overwhelmed by the current crisis. Said the last thing the City Council
should be doing is advance the approval process of development
projects.
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Carlis Suttin Wants the ADU/coach house at 1930 Jackson Avenue to be placed
on hold until the city can prioritize housing for landlords in Evanston.
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Debbie Hillman Talked about two funding mechanisms operationalized at the state
level and are contained in a bailout plan for local economies.
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Special Order of Business
SP1. 2404 Ridge Avenue - Application for Appeal of the Preservation
Commission Denial of a Certificate of Economic Hardship
The City Council may make a motion to accept the application for appeal. If
a motion is made and adopted, the City Council shall affirm, modify or
reverse the decision of the Preservation Commission within forty-five (45)
days (no later than May 28, 2020). If no motion to accept the application for
appeal is made and adopted, the decision of the Commission shall be final.
Motion to hold item until the next regularly scheduled City Council
meeting
For Action
Item held until April 27 City Council Meeting
Motion: Ald.
Revelle
Second:
Wynne
Motion: Ald.
Revelle
Second: Ald.
Wynne
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SP2. Ordinance 166-O-19, Granting a Special Use for an Educational
Institution - Private, and a Religious Institution, St. Athanasius School
and Parish, to Expand Off-Street Parking in the R1 Single Family
Residential District
Based on the applicant's request to withdraw its special use application,
staff now recommends that the City Council deny Ordinance 166-O-19
granting special use approval for an Educational Institution - Private, and
Religious Institution, St. Athanasius School and Parish, to expand off-street
parking at 2503 Eastwood Ave./2510 Ashland Ave./1615 Lincoln St. in the
R1 Single Family Residential District.
Motion to accept St. Athanasius School and Parish’s withdrawal of its
application for a special use to expand off-street parking at 2503
Eastwood.
Passed 9-0
Motion: Ald.
Revelle
Second: Ald.
Wynne
Motion: Ald.
Revelle
Second: Ald.
Rainey
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Motion to withdraw the motion on Ordinance 166-O-19 that was tabled
at the March 9, 2020 City Council meeting
Passed 9-0
For Action
Motion: Ald.
Revelle
Second: Ald.
Wynne
SP3. Resolution 33-R-20, Adopting the City of Evanston 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan; Resolution 34-R-20 Adopting the 2020 Action
Plan; and Resolution 32-R-20 Approving the Reallocation of Unspent
CDBG Funds from Prior Years
City Council adopted Resolutions 33-R-20, the City of Evanston 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan, 34-R-20, the 2020 Action Plan that governs the use of
the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
entitlement funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) and Resolution 32-R-20 reallocating prior years’
unspent CDBG funds of $68,222 to new eligible activities as part of the
2020 Action Plan. Funding sources for the 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan
and 2020 Action Plan are the City’s Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME IFunding for the 2020 Action Plan totals $2,560,165 and is
made up of 2020 entitlement funds, 2019 program income and prior year
reallocated funds as shown below: CDBG: 2020 entitlement funds of
$1,836,315; $105,431 in Program Income; and $68,222 in reallocated prior
year funds for a total of $2,009,968 HOME: 2020 entitlement funds of
$364,350; and $27,384 in Program Income for a total of $391,734 ESG:
2020 entitlement funds of $158,463
For Action
Passed 9-0
Motion: Ald.
Rainey
Second: Ald.
Wilson
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SP4. Resolution 35-R-20 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a
License Agreement Allowing a Fence to be Repaired and Replaced in
the Alley Right-of-Way at 3434 Park Place
City Council adopted Resolution 35-R-20, authorizing the City Manager to
sign a license agreement allowing a fence to be repaired and replaced in
the alley right-of-way at 3434 Park Place.
For Action
Passed 9-0
Motion: Ald.
Suffredin
Second: Ald.
Rainey
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SP5. Resolution 36-R-20, Extending the Declared State of Emergency
to May 11, 2020
City Council adopted Resolution 36-R-20, extending the declared State of
Emergency from April 13, 2020 to May 11, 2020.
For Action
Passed 8-1 Ald. Suffredin voted “No”
Motion: Ald.
Wilson
Second: Ald.
Wynne
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SP6. City of Evanston / LEND Small Business Emergency Loan
Program
Staff seeks direction from the City Council regarding implementation of the
LEND Small Business Emergency Loan Program. Funding would be
redeployed from the Workforce Development Line Item (Account
100.15.5300.62663). This account has a current balance of $100,000.
Motion to provide $100,000 in grants from the Workforce
Development Funds to Evanston businesses
Passed 9-0
For Discussion
Motion: Ald.
Fleming
Second: Rue
Simmons
Motion: Ald.
Rue Simmons
Second: Ald.
Wynne
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SP7. CIP Project Schedule Discussion
Staff will present information regarding recommendations to changes in
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project schedules.
For Discussion
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Consent Agenda
M1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
March 9, 2020
City Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
March 9, 2020.
For Action
Passed 9-0
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M2. Approval of the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of
March 17, 2020
City Council approved the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of
March 17, 2020.
Motion to amend the minutes to include the motion to suspend the
rules to allow the City Council meeting to be held virtually
Passed 9-0
For Action
Passed 9-0
Motion: Ald.
Wilson
M3. Approval of the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of
March 26, 2020
City Council approved the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of
March 26, 2020.
Motion to amend the minutes to include the motion to suspend the
rules to allow the City Council meeting to be held virtually
Passed 9-0
For Action
Passed 9-0
Motion: Ald.
Wilson
A1. Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll and Bills
City Council approved the City of Evanston Payroll for the period of March
02, 2020, through March 15, 2020, in the amount of $2,760,592.88 and
March 16, 2020, through March 29, 2020, in the amount of $2,743,150.98
Bills List for April 14, 2020, in the amount of $5,078,039.93.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A2. Approval of the Purchase of Security Information and Event
Management Platform
City Council authorized the purchase of a security information and event
management (SIEM) platform from SHI International Corp. (290 Davidson
Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873) in the amount of $44,206.30. Funding for
the purchase will be from the IT Computer Software Fund (Account
100.19.1932.62340) with a YTD balance of $738,728.26.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A3. Approval of Contract Award with Suburban Tree Consortium for
the Purchase of Trees for the 2020 Spring Planting
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract award for
the purchase of 189 trees from Suburban Tree Consortium (STC) in the
amount of $39,900.00. Funding for this purchase is provided from the
General Fund account 100.40.4320.65005 which has an approved FY
2020 budget of $135,000 with no expenditures in 2020. Private funding in
the amount of $2,500 is also being used from the “Replant Express”
program.
For Action
Passed 8-1 Ald. Suffredin voted “No”
Motion: Ald.
Fleming
Second: Ald.
Rainey
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A4. Approval of Contract Award with GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. for
the Public Canoe Launch Feasibility Study (RFP 20-13)
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (915 Harger Road, Suite 330, Oak Brook, IL
60523) for the Public Canoe Launch Feasibility Study (RFP 20-13) in the
amount of $29,946. Funding is provided from a grant through the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Management Program and a
donation from the Evanston Environmental Association (Account
415.40.4219.62145- 520009), which has an approved FY 2020 budget of
$30,000 and a YTD balance of $30,000.
For Actio
Approved on Consent Agenda
A5. Approval of Contract Award with Granite Inliner, LLC for 2020
CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation (Bid No. 20-12)
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for 2020
CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract (Bid No. 20-12) with Granite Inliner,
LLC (5031 W. 66th Street, Bedford Park, IL 60638) in the amount of
$497,831. Funding for this project is from Sewer Fund (Account No.
515.40.4535.62461 – 420009), which has an FY 2020 budget of $700,000
for this work, all is remaining.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A6. Approval of Contract Award with Builders Asphalt for the Single
Source Purchase of Hot Mix Asphalt
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one-year single
source contract for the purchase of Hot Mix Asphalt with Builders Asphalt
(4413 Roosevelt Road Suite 108, Hillside, IL 60162) in the amount of
$51,000. Funding for this purchase will be provided by three separate
accounts as follow: General Fund (Account 100.40.4510.65055) in the
amount of $24,500; Water Fund (Account 100.40.4540.65051) in the
amount of $17,500; Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4530.65051) in the
amount of $9,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A7. Approval of One-year Contract Extension with Precision
Pavement Marking, Inc. for the 2020 Pavement Marking Program
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one-year contract
extension for pavement markings with Precision Pavement Markings, Inc.
(P.O. Box 705 Elgin IL 60123) in the amount of $110,000. This contract is
part of a bid let by the Municipal Partnering Initiative (MPI). Funding for
this work will come from the Capital Improvement Fund 2020 General
Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4120.65515-420014), with a budget of
$110,000, all of which is remaining.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A8. Approval of Contract Award with Ozinga Ready Mix for Single
Source Purchase of Concrete
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one-year single
source contract with Ozinga Ready Mix (2525 Oakton Street, Evanston, IL
60202) for the purchase of redi-mix concrete in the amount of $45,000.
Funding for this purchase will be provided by three separate accounts as
follows: General Fund (Account 100.40.4510.65055) in the amount of
$18,500; Water Fund (Account 510.40.4540.65051) in the amount of
$17,500; Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4530.65051) in the amount of
$9,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A9. Approval of Contract Award with Vaisala, Inc. for the Sole Source
Lease of a Vaisala Road Weather Information System (RWIS)
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a five year sole
source contract award to lease a real-time road observation and
monitoring system from Vaisala, Inc., 194 South Taylor Ave., Louisville,
CO 80027 in the amount of $60,000.00 for the five years of the contract
broken down as an annual lease payment of $12,000.00 Funding for this
project is included in the proposed FY 2020 General Fund (Account
100.40.4550.62375), which has a total allocation of $40,000, and no
expenditures yet in FY 2020.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A10. Approval of Change Order No. 2 to the Agreement with Bolder
Contractors, Inc. for the Oakton Street Water Supply Connection (Bid
19-36)
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2
to the agreement with Bolder Contractors, Inc. (316 Cary Point Drive,
Cary, IL 60013) for the Oakton Street Water Supply Connection (Bid
19-36) in the amount of $156,195.13. This will increase the overall
contract amount from $2,722,875.24 to $2,879,070.37. This change order
does not include a time extension. Funding is provided from the Water
Fund (Account No. 513.71.7330.65515 – 419003), which as an approved
FY 2020 budget of $2,600,000 and a YTD balance of $1,727,820.41.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A11. Resolution 31-R-20, Authorizing the Settlement and Release of
all Claims in Lamaster v. City of Evanston, et al.
City Council adopted Resolution 31-R-20 authorizing the City of Evanston
to issue a settlement payment pursuant to a settlement agreement and
release in Shannon Lamaster v. City of Evanston (Case No. 19-c-3249).
Funding will be provided from the Insurance Fund Settlement Costs -
Motion: Ald.
Fleming
Second: Ald.
Rainey
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Liability (Account 605.99.7800.62260).
For Action
Passed 7-2 Ald. Suffredin and Fleming voted “No”
A12. Ordinance 41-O-20, Amending City Code Section 7-4-1 "Permit
Required, Fees, Bonds" to Designate the Public Works Director as
the Approval Authority for Excavations and Restrict Excavations in
Winter Months
City Council adopted Ordinance 41-O-20, Amending City Code Section
7-4-1 "Permit Required, Fees, Bonds" to Designate the Public Works
Director as the Approval Authority for Excavations and Restrict
Excavations in Winter Months.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
A13. Ordinance 45-O-20, Authorizing the City to Borrow Funds from
the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Water Pollution Control
Loan Program
City Council adopted Ordinance 45-O-20 authorizing the City to borrow
funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Water
Pollution Control Loan Program for the construction of the Large Diameter
Sewer Rehabilitation - Greenleaf. This ordinance authorizes the City to
borrow up to $2,000,000. The debt service will be paid from the Sewer
Fund. A copy of the long-term sewer fund analysis is attached that
includes this loan and the debt service for repayment. Staff requests
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the April 13, 2020
City Council Meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A14. Ordinance 40-O-20, Class C Liquor License Increase for Reza
Restaurant
City Council adopted Ordinance 40-O-20, amending Class C Liquor
License from nineteen (19) to twenty (20) Reza Evanston LLC d/b/a Reza
Evanston 1557 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Alderman Wilson
requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the April
13, 2020 City Council Meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A15. Ordinance 20-O-20, Amending Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 1
“Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specific Places”
City Council adopted Ordinance 20-O-20, amending Title 10, Chapter 4,
Section 1 “Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specific Places,”
regarding stopping, standing or parking a vehicle that blocks part or all of a
bicycle lane. A fee of $75 was initially recommended due to high safety
concerns, but the motion to receive a second on the Ordinance failed at
the February 10, 2020 City Council meeting. Staff now requests Council
consider a $55 fee, which is the same amount currently being assessed
under Section 10-4-2 "Obstructing Traffic".
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A16. Ordinance 26-O-20 Requiring Sidewalk Installation or
Replacement of Substandard Sidewalk Whenever New Construction
is Erected
City Council adopted Ordinance 26-O-20, Amending Title 7, Chapter 3
Sidewalks; Sidewalk Construction of the City Code to require public
sidewalks be installed where none exist or to require the replacement of
substandard sidewalk squares where sidewalks exist whenever new
construction is erected.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A17. Ordinance 27-O-20, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Sections 10
“Limited Parking” and Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 18 “Residents
Parking Only Districts”
City Council adopted Ordinance 27-O-20, amending Title 10, Chapter 11,
Section 10 (Limited Parking) and Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 18
(Residents Parking Only Districts) of the City Code, combining Residential
Parking District H with District 6.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A18. Ordinance 36-O-20, Amending City Code Subsections 7-10-3,
"General Regulations," and 7-11-12, "Areas Prohibited for Bathing
Purposes," By Preventing Access to the Rock Revement along the
Lakefront
City Council adopted Ordinance 36-O-20 Amending City Code
Subsections 7-10-3, "General Regulations," and 7- 11-12, "Areas
Prohibited for Bathing Purposes," By Preventing Access to the Rock
Revetment along the Lakefront. Funding for placing signage along the
lakefront will come from the General Fund (Account 100.40.4520.65070),
which has an FY 2020 budget of $68,000 and a YTD balance of $58,762.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
P1. Approval of Application of HOME Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO) Funds to Construct a Coach
House for Affordable Rental by Housing Opportunity Development
Corporation (HODC)
City Council approved a $190,000 forgivable HOME loan for Housing
Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC) to construct an ADU/coach
house on its property at 1930 Jackson Avenue. The property will be rented
to households with incomes ≤ 60% of the area median for 20 years, as
required. The loan would be forgiven following the successful completion
of the affordability period. Funding is from the City’s HOME Investment
Partnerships grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development. The City has $57,733.35 in 2018 funds, $53,282.40 in 2019
funds, and expects to get approximately $53,300 in 2020 funds that must
be used for acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of housing units for
income eligible households under the HOME program by a certified
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). CHDO Reserve
funding is 15% of each fiscal year HOME grant that must be awarded to a
certified CHDO. Additional funding of approximately $25,700 to total
$190,000 would come from the City’s 2019 or 2020 HOME entitlement
funds that are not specifically restricted for CHDOs.
For Action
Passed 8-1-0 Ald. Revelle recused herself.
Motion: Ald.
Suffredin
Second: Ald.
Rue Simmons
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P2. Ordinances 38-O-20, 39-O-20, and 47-O-20, Amendments to
Boards Committees and Commissions (Plan Commission, ZBA, and
Design and Project Review Committee)
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinances 38-O-20, 39-O20,
and 47-O-20 with changes to the City Code regarding the establishment of
the Chair for the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and Plan Commission,
the inclusion of the most recently adopted Comprehensive Plan (2000),
and revisions to the membership of the Design and Project Review
Committee (DAPR).
Motion: Ald.
Suffredin
Second: Ald.
Wynne
(Motion
withdrawn)
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Motion to adopt Ordinance 38-O-20
Failed 2-7 Ald. Braithwaite and Revelle voted “Yes”
Motion to adopt Ordinance 39-O-20
Failed 1-8 Ald. Revelle voted “Yes”
Motion to adopt Ordinance 47-O-20
Passed 8-1 Ald. Suffredin voted “No”
For Introduction
Ordinance 47-O-20 adopted for Introduction
Motion: Ald.
Wilson
Second: Ald.
Rainey
Motion: Ald.
Wilson
Second: Ald.
Wynne
Motion: Ald.
Wilson
Second: Ald.
Wynne
P3. Ordinance 49-O-20, Special Use for a Planned Development and
Drive-Through Facility for a Financial Institution at 605 Davis Street
City Council approved a Special Use for a Planned Development and
drive-through facility for a financial institution. The proposal includes the
following Site Development Allowances: 1.) FAR of 13.02 where 4.5 is
allowed and 8.0 may be requested as a maximum Site Development
Allowance, 2.) Proposed building height of 220 feet where 85 feet
(excluding parking) is allowed and 220 may be requested as a Site
Development Allowance, 3.) 39 parking spaces where 420 are required,
4.) A 15-foot Ziggurat setback is proposed at 29 foot height along Davis
where a 40-foot Ziggurat setback is required above 42-foot height, 5.) A
0-foot Ziggurat setback is proposed along the east interior lot line at 29-
foot height where a 25-foot Ziggurat setback is required above 42-foot
height, and 6.) A 0-foot Ziggurat setback is proposed along the west
interior side lot line at 29-foot height where a 25-foot Ziggurat setback is
required above 42-foot height.
For Introduction
Passed 8-1 Ald. Fiske voted “No”
Motion: Ald.
Suffredin
Second: Ald.
Wilson
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P4. Ordinance 52-O-20, Special Use for a Planned Development
located at 1555 Ridge Avenue
City Council adopted Ordinance 52- O-20 for approval of a Special Use for
a Planned Development. The proposal includes the following Site
Development Allowances: 1.) A 3’ setback along the north property line
where 15’ is required for dwelling units, 2.) No landscaping where a 10’
transition landscaped strip is required along the north property line, and 3.)
A 10’ X 25’ loading space with 1.5’ rear yard setback where a 10’ X 35’
loading space with a 3’ rear yard setback is required.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
P5. Ordinance 42-O-20, Extending the Time for the Applicant to
Obtain a Building Permit for 2425 Oakton St.
City Council adopted Ordinance 42-O-20 granting approval of the Planned
Development at 2425 Oakton St. for a car wash, originally approved on
April 22, 2019. The ordinance would grant an extension of one year for a
building permit to be issued and construction to begin. No other changes
to the existing Planned Development are proposed. The Interim City
Manager recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action
at the April 13, 2020, City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
P6. Ordinance 33-O-20, Extending the Time for the Applicant to
Obtain a Building Permit for 910-938 Custer Ave.
City Council adopted Ordinance 33-O-20 to extend the time frame for
commencement of construction of the Planned Development at 910-938
Custer Ave., originally approved on April 8, 2019. The Ordinance would
grant an extension of one year for a building permit to be issued and
construction to begin. No other changes to the existing Planned
Development are proposed.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
P7. Ordinance 34-O-20 Amending the Zoning Map to Remove 2044
Wesley Ave. from the oWE West Evanston Overlay District
City Council denied Ordinance 34-O-20 to remove 2044 Wesley Ave. from
the oWE West Evanston Overlay District. Staff recommends that the City
Council consider the intent of the West Evanston Master Plan and
Motion: Ald.
Suffredin
Second: Ald.
Rainey
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logistical development issues at 2044 Wesley Ave. and surrounding
parcels to determine if it is appropriate to remove the oWE Overlay
regulations for future development at the site. Special attention should be
given to the Plan and Overlay details that require the extension of Jackson
Ave. and Wesley Ave. that should one day become complete
through-streets. If deemed appropriate for the removal of the oWE
Overlay, the site would follow the zoning regulations of the underlying R4
General Residential District.
For Action
City Council upheld the Plan Commission’s recommendation of
denial of Ordinance 34-O-20
Passed 6-3 Ald. Wilson, Rainey and Fleming voted “No”
HS1. Approval of Review of Evanston Police Complaints and
Comments Report
City Council accepted and placed on file the Review of Evanston Police
Complaints and Comments Report.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Passed 9-0
Motion: Ald.
Fleming
Second: Ald.
Wilson
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HS2. Resolution 3-R-20, Approval of the City of Evanston Donation
Policy
City Council approved Resolution 3-R-20, City of Evanston Donation
Policy.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
HS3. Ordinance 32-O-20, Amending City Code Title 3 to Restrict the
Sale and Adoptions of Cats, Dogs and Rabbits
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 32-O-20, approving restrictions
on the sale and adoption of cats, dogs, and rabbits in Evanston.
Motion to table item until April 27, 2020 City Council meeting.
Passed 9-0
For Action
Tabled until April 27,2020
Motion: Ald.
Fleming
Second: Ald.
Wilson
Motion: Ald.
Fiske
Second: Ald.
Wilson
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R1. Approval of Revised 2020 City Council Meeting Schedule
City Council approved the revised 2020 City Council Meeting Schedule.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
APP1. Approval of M/W/EBE Committee and Economic Development
Committee Appointments
City Council approved the appointment of Gretchen Kleinert to the
M/W/EBE Committee and Scott Ogawa to the Economic Development
Committee.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Call of the Wards
Ward
1:
Thanked city staff and the residents for their handling of the current public health
emergency.
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Ward
2:
Thanked city staff for their hard work. Pleased with the food donations that have
been received.
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Ward
3:
Thanked the Mayor and City Manager Strolie in their leadership for guiding city
staff through the current crisis. Said residents are appreciative of all the effort
made by the city staff.
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Ward
4:
Said many people in the community are rallying to help those in need He is
thankful for the hard work being done by the city staff and City Council members.
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Ward
5:
Thanked everyone for their hard work. Expressed her condolences to those
who’ve lost a family member to COVID-19.
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Ward
6:
Made a referral to have a discussion at the next meeting on placing a cap on the
commission delivery services can charge restaurants in Evanston.
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Ward
7:
Thanked City Manager Storlie, Mayor Hagerty and city staff for their hard work.
She’s pleased with the non-profit community for stepping up to help.
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Ward
8:
Shared her appreciation for the staff who continue to try to make the operations of
the organization work uninterrupted. Shared her gratitude to Mayor Hagerty and
his expertise during the current crisis.
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Ward
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Ward meeting on April 18, 2020 via phone. There will be a food pantry drive at the
Levy Senior Center on Tuesday, March 14, 2020, starting at 8:30 a.m.
There will be another food drive on Wednesday, March 15, 2020 at the James
Park Fieldhouse from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
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Adjournment
Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote
the meeting was adjourned.