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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, September 29th, 2020
Devon Reid
City Clerk
Present:
Absent:
Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty
Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle
Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wynne Alderman Fleming
Alderman Wilson Alderman Suffredin
Alderman Rue Simmons (9)
Mayor’s Public Announcements
City Manager’s Public Announcements
City Clerk’s Communications
Public Comment
Motion to suspend the rules and allow the meeting to be held virtually
Passed 8-0 Ald. Fleming was absent for vote
Motion: Ald.
Wilson
Second: Ald.
Wynne
Mayor Hagerty Announcements:
●City Manager search update
●COVID-19 Update
●“Behind the Mask” Challenge
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City Manager Erika Storlie had no announcements Watch
City Clerk provided information related to the November 3, 2020 Election and 2021 Municipal
Election.
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Dan Shapiro Shared his remarks regarding Ordinance 84-O-20 Watch
Michael J. Vasilko Inquired if the appointments to the Alternative Emergency Response
Subcommittee members were of diverse scope of thinking. Asked the
City Council to vote against the amusement tax. Inquired if the City
would place warning signs on the turf field of the new Robert Crown
Center regarding the cancer causing agents he believes are located
within the fields.
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Julie Johnson Stated that the map amendment for Orrington Ave and Foster St. are
not exclusionary. Said the rezoning would allow current and future
families to live in the area for the foreseeable future. Said that
student-housing would distort the housing market in the area.
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Max Ross Voiced his support for Ordinance 84-O-20. Stated that developers
would push families out of the homes in order to accommodate
university students. Said noise ordinances don’t solve the issue and it
deters families from buying homes in the area. Said a distinction
should be made between a family renting their property to students
and developers renting properties to students. Asked the City Council
to support the map amendment and save his home.
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Darien Hallagan Voiced his support for Ordinance 86-O-20. Said it would be beneficial
for his family and give him the opportunity to expand his house in
order to care for his parents during their final moments. Stated that if
City Council were to deny residents to change their zoning into R1,
that City Council will return to protect residents from developers
looking to change their neighborhood.
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Terri Worman On behalf of AARP Illinois and it’s members in Evanston, she voiced
the support for Ordinance 86-O-20.
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Peter Mitchell Voiced his support for Ordinance 84-O-20. He wants to prevent home
conversions that are not owner-occupied.Gave his experience about
living next to a sorority and the difficulties that it presents during the
night. Asked City Council to vote in favor of Ordinance 84-O-20.
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Robinson Markus Voiced his support for Ordinance 86-O-20. Said the ability to add
accessible dwelling units to homes would give homeowners the
ability to receive an additional source of income to help with any
financial challenges they may have. It would also allow senior
residents the ability to age in place.
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Rebecca Beiter Asked City Council to help preserve the 1900 block of Orrington Ave
by supporting Ordinance 84-O-20.
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Dave Schoenfeld Urged City Council to support the R1 Rezoning at Orrington Ave.
Said that turning over that neighborhood to absent owners would
create a situation in which the university wouldn't take responsibility
for the behavior of its students. Said developers are only interested in
renting out homes at premium rates to students.
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John Blades Voiced his support for Ordinance 84-O-20. Said that without the
zoning change, many of the family homes will be transformed into
fraternities and sororities.
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Peter Miller Urged City Council to not hear the appeal of the Preservation
Commission decision denying a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
Barn Structure at 2404 Ridge Avenue.
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Shawn Jones Urged City Council to reconsider the Preservation Commissions
decision denying a Certificate of Appropriateness at 2404 Ridge
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Special Order of Business
Avenue in order to solve all the issues related to the barn structure.
Believed the R1 rezoning won’t resolve the issues being brought
forward by residents at Orrington Ave and Foster St.
Linda Del Bosque Wants to make sure the next City Manager has a perspective for the
needs of the Hispanic community in Evanston. Wants City Council to
consider a digital live program. Wants the City to implement a parking
payment plan.
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Kenneth Chua Opposed the R1 map amendment to Orrington Ave. and Foster St. Watch
Sue Loellbach Urged City Council to address the very serious problems the
residents at Orrington Ave. are trying to solve. Thanked Ald. Rue
Simmons for making a referral to review the city zoning code through
a lens of equity. Stated that Joining Forces strongly supports the
ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) amendments presented at today's
meeting.
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Mike Ellis Asked the City Council to support Resolution 79-R-20, designating
the portion of Dodge Avenue between Church Street and Lake Street
with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Black Lives Matter Way.”
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SP1. Appeal of Preservation Commission Decision Denying a
Certificate of Appropriateness for the Barn Structure at 2404 Ridge
Avenue to Approve Existing Conditions of Windows and Skylights
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 November 13, 2020). If no motion to accept the
application for appeal is made and adopted, the decision of the
Commission shall be final.
For Action
Item failed due to a lack of a second.
Motion: Ald.
Braithwaite
Consent Agenda
CM1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
August 10, 2020
City Council approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
August 10, 2020.
For Action
Approved 9-0
Motion: Ald.
Rue Simmons
Second: Ald.
Wynne
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CM2. Approval of the Minutes of the Special City Council meeting of
September 8, 2020
City Council approved the Minutes of the Special City Council meeting of
September 8, 2020.
For Action
Approved 9-0
CM3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
September 14, 2020
City Council approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
September 14, 2020.
For Action
Approved 9-0
A1. Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll, Bills
City Council approved the City of Evanston Payroll for the period of
August 17, 2020, through August 30, 2020, in the amount of
$2,674,652.57, August 31, 2020, through September 13, in the amount
$2,777,357.83 and Bills List for September 29, 2020, in the amount of
$3,695,015.83.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A2. Single Audit for FY 2019
City Council reviewed and placed on file the Single Audit report for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2019.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Approved on Consent Agenda
A3. Approval of a Contract Extension with Morton Salt Company for
the Purchase of Rock Salt for the 2020/21 Winter Season
City Council authorized 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 Company (123 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago IL) at a cost of $59.87 per
ton, for a winter season (2020/21) estimated total cost of $449,025.00.
Funding for this purchase will be provided from the MFT Snow and Ice
Control Fund (Account 200.40.5100.65015). Staff will request a FY2021
budget allocation of $625,000.00 for the purchase of the estimated 7,500
tons of salt needed and other deicing agents.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A4. Approval of Change Order No. 2 with Alfred Benesch & Company
for engineering services for the 30-Inch Diameter Transmission Main
Rehabilitation Project (RFP 17-06)
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2
to the engineering services contract with Alfred Benesch & Company (205
North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL) for the 30-inch diameter
transmission main rehabilitation project (RFP 17-06) in the amount of
$19,960. This will increase the overall contract amount from $405,844.54
to $425,804.54. Funding will be provided from the Water Fund (Account
513.71.7330.62145 - 417006), which has an FY 2020 budget of $175,000
for this project, all of which is remaining. Staff is applying for a low-interest
loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) for this
project. If the loan is received, most of the engineering costs would be
considered eligible for reimbursement.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A5. Resolution 62-R-20, Creating a Provisional Moratorium on Tenant
Eviction Notices Due to COVID-19 Impact
City Council adopted Resolution 62- R-20, creating a provisional
moratorium on tenant eviction notices due to COVID-19 impact.
For Action
Item removed from Consent Agenda in Committee
A6. Resolution 75-R-20 Contract with Hoffman House Catering for
Senior Meal Programs
City Council adopted Resolution 75-R-20 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a new contract between the City of Evanston and Hoffman House
Catering (1530 Hubbard Ave., Batavia, IL) to provide a senior meal
congregate program at the Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain
Community Center for a period of October 1, 2020 through September 30,
2021 in the not–to-exceed amount of $4.93 per lunch. Total meal program
contract value is projected at $40,121.00. Funding is provided by various
line items in Levy Center (100.30.3055) and Fleetwood Jourdain Center
(100.30.3040) business units.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A7. Resolution 76-R-20: Amendment to Collective Bargaining
Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local
742
City Council adopted Resolution 76-R-20 to authorize the Interim City
Manager to execute an amendment and side letters to the current
collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of
Firefighters (IAFF) Local 742 effective January 1, 2019 through December
31, 2022. City Council approval will ratify Exhibit N - “Side Letter of
Agreement 2019 - 2022 Contract Changes,” Appendix O-“Side Letter of
Agreement Maintenance of Service Levels,” and Appendix P—“Side Letter
of Agreement Layoffs” Copies of each are attached.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A8. Resolution 77-R-20, Designating Harbert Park as Harbert Payne
Park
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 77-R-20, designating Harbert
Park as Harbert Payne Park Funding for new signage comes from the
Capital Improvement Fund (Account 415.40.4120.65515.519001).
Motion to hold until October 12, 2020 City Council meeting
For Action
Motion: Ald.
Rue Simmons
Second: Ald.
Rainey
Motion: Ald.
Braithwaite
Second: Ald.
Wynne
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Held until October 12, 2020 City Council meeting
A9. Resolution 78-R-20, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Local
Assurance Document and Submit an Application for Grant Funds
from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program for the Main
Street Improvements Project
City Council adopted Resolution 78-R-20 Authorizing the City Manager to
Sign a Local Assurance Document and Submit an Application for Grant
Funds from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program for the Main
Street Improvements Project. The Illinois Transportation Enhancement
Program (ITEP) will fund 80 percent of eligible construction costs up to
$2,000,000. The total estimated cost for the Main Street Improvements
Project is $5,490,000. Therefore, the City will seek the max $2,000,000 in
funding for the grant. The City’s share of the remaining project costs will
total $3,490,000. A detailed summary is included in the memo below.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A10. Resolution 79-R-20, Designating the Portion of Dodge Avenue
between Church Street and Lake Street with the Honorary Street
Name Sign, “Black Lives Matter Way”
City Council adopted Resolution 79-R-20, designating the portion of
Dodge Avenue between Church Street and Lake Street with the Honorary
Street Name Sign, “Black Lives Matter Way.” Three street signs are made
for the honoree. One sign is installed at each end of the designated one
block area and the third sign is given to the honoree. The approximate
total cost to create all three signs is $200. Funds for the honorary street
name sign program is budgeted in the Public Works Agency, Public
Service Bureau - Traffic Operations' materials fund (Account
100.40.4520.65115) which has a fiscal year 2020 budget of $58,000 and a
year to date balance of $15,000.
For Action
Approved 9-0
Motion: Ald.
Rue Simmons
Second: Ald.
Rainey
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A11. Ordinance 55-O-20, Amending the Amusement Tax
City Council adopted Ordinance 55-O-20 amending the Amusement Tax
to include online streaming services and to clarify that the tax applies to
media that is capable of being streamed to mobile devices. Amusement
Tax revenue is deposited to the City's General Fund.
For Introduction
Approved 7-1-1 Ald. Suffredin abstained and Ald. Fleming voted “No”
Motion: Ald.
Rue Simmons
Second: Ald.
Wynne
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A12. Ordinance 57-O-20, Amending City Code Section 10-11-12
“Parking Zones Adding Section XII(J) – Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations
City Council adopted for introduction Ordinance 57-O-20, amending City
Code Section 10-11-12 “Parking Zones” by adding Section J - Electric
Vehicle Charging Stations. The Ordinance adds a fee of $1 an hour for
vehicles parked in City owned parking lots at the Electric Vehicle Charging
stations. In addition, the Ordinance adds a three (3) hour maximum
ensuring better turnover. The fees will provide additional revenue to
expand the City’s program in the future, while keeping the rate low to
incentivize the use of electric vehicles as part of the City’s Climate Action
Resilience Plan (CARP).
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
A13. Ordinance 82-O-20, Amending City Code Section 5-1-3, 302.13
“Parking of Motor Vehicles”, Section 7-3-10-1 “Vehicles on Sidewalk,
Parkway” and Section 10-4-1 “Stopping, Standing or Parking
Prohibited in Specified Places”
City Council adopted for introduction Ordinance 82-O-20, amending
Section 5-1-3, 302.13 “Parking of Motor Vehicles,” Section 7- 3-10-1
“Vehicles on Sidewalk, Parkway” and Section 10-4-1 “Stopping, Standing
or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places” to allow for parking of a vehicle
on a parkway. The vehicle will be allowed to park on the parkway if there
is an approved substrate/surface, the vehicle fits entirely between the
sidewalk, street, and concrete curbing inner edges where it meets the
parkway, is registered with the State of Illinois with a current license plate,
and can be moved with proper notice if required. The Ordinance also adds
a parking violation fee if the vehicle was not parked within the
specifications and notes that the vehicle parked on the parkway is subject
to all City Code enforcement.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
A14. Ordinance 91-O-20, Authorizing the Sale of Aging Surplus Fleet
Vehicles Owned by the City of Evanston
City Council adopted for introduction Ordinance 91-O-20, directing the City
Manager to offer the sale of vehicles owned by the City through public
auction through GovDeals, an online auction system utilized by
government agencies, on or around Wednesday, October 21, 2020, or any
other subsequent America’s Auto Auction. These vehicles have been
determined to be surplus due to new vehicle replacements being placed
into service or vehicles that had to be taken out of service for safety
reasons with the intention of eventual replacement.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
A15. Ordinance 79-O-20, Amending Title 3, Business Regulations,
Chapter 2, Municipal Occupation Taxes, of the Evanston Municipal
Code Providing for an Infrastructure Maintenance Fee
City Council adopted Ordinance 79-O-20 by which the City Council would
amend Title 3, Business Regulations, Chapter 2, Municipal Occupation
Taxes, of the Evanston Municipal Code Providing for an Infrastructure
Maintenance Fee.
For Action
Approved 8-1 Ald. Fleming voted “No”
Motion: Ald.
Rue Simmons
Second: Ald.
Revelle
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A16. Ordinance 85-O-20 Amending Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 9, Section
2 “Franchise” Imposition of Franchise Service Administrative Fee
City Council adopted Ordinance 85-O-20 Amending Title 8, Chapter 4,
Part 9, Section 2 “Franchise” Imposition of Franchise Service
Administrative Fee.
For Action
Approved 8-1 Ald. Fleming voted “No”
Motion: Ald.
Rue Simmons
Second: Ald.
Rainey
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P1. Renewal Contract for Landlord-Tenant Services with Metropolitan
Tenants Organization and Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing for
October 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
City Council approved a not to exceed $87,500 renewal contract with
Metropolitan Tenants Organization (MTO) and Lawyers’ Committee for
Better Housing (LCBH) for landlord-tenant services. The funding source is
the City’s Affordable Housing Fund, 250.21.5465.65497, Landlord-Tenant
services. The Affordable Housing Fund currently has an unallocated cash
balance of approximately $2,275,000.
For Action
Approved 9-0
Motion: Ald.
Wynne
Second: Ald.
Rue Simmons
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P2. Resolution 73-R-20, Approving a Plat of Subdivision for 2404
Ridge Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 73-R-20 approving a
resubdivision of 2404 Ridge Avenue subject to conditions of approval
requiring a 6-foot dedication of land for alley widening, a view easement
for the existing landmarked house, disconnection of utility services, and
capping and sealing of a well. This item was held at the September 14,
2020, Planning and Development Committee meeting.
For Action
Tabled until November 9, 2020 meeting.
P3. Ordinance 80-O-20, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Cannabis
Transporter Business Located at 1701 Howard Street in the C1
Commercial District ("MJA Chicago LLC")
City Council adopted, with conditions, of Ordinance 80-O-20 granting a
Special Use for a Cannabis Transporter, MJA Chicago LLC, in the C1
Commercial District located at 1701 Howard Street. The applicant has
complied with all zoning requirements and meets all Standards for Special
Use for this zoning district.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
P4. Ordinance 84-O-20, Granting a Map Amendment at 1910-1946
Orrington Ave and 714-716 Foster St., to rezone from the R4a General
Residential District to R1 Single-family Residential District
The Plan Commission recommends denial of a Zoning Map Amendment,
Ordinance 84-O-20, to rezone properties located at 1910– 1946 Orrington
Avenue and 714-716 Foster Street from the R4a General Residential
District to the R1 Single-Family Residential District.
Motion to remove 714-716 Foster Street from the map amendment
Passed 9-0
For Action
Failed 4-5 Ald. Wilson, Suffredin, Simmons, Fleming and Braithwaite
voted “No”
Motion: Ald.
Wynne
Second: Ald.
Rainey
Motion: Ald.
Fiske
Second: Ald.
Rainey
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Call of the Wards
P5. Ordinance 86-O-20, Amending Title 6 of the Evanston City Code
to Create Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations and to Revise the
Calculation of Building Lot Coverage
City Council adopted Ordinance 86-O-20, a Text Amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance to Create Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations and to
revise the calculation of Building Lot Coverage.
For Action
Approved 7-1-0 Ald. Revelle abstained and Ald. Fisk absent for vote
Motion: Ald.
Wynne
Second: Ald.
Wilson
APP1. Approval of Appointments to the Alternative Emergency
Response Subcommittee and Reappointment to Preservation
Commission
City Council approved appointments of Alderman Cicely Fleming, Chair,
Alderman Eleanor Revelle; James Barnett, Patti Capouch, Maureen
McDonnell, Kristin Kennard, Evangeline Semark, and the reappointment of
Jamie Morris, Suzie Reinhold, and Mark Simon to the Preservation
Commission.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ward
1:
No Report Watch
Ward
2:
Thanked City Council for their support on the honorary naming of “Black Lives
Matter Way.” National Night Out will be hosted at Mason Park this year.
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Ward
3:
Apologies to residents of the 1900 block of Orrington Ave. for City Council not
approving Ordinance 84-O-20.
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Ward
4:
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Adjournment
Ald. Wilson led City Council into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(a) to discuss
agenda items regarding personnel. These agenda item are permitted subject to be considered
in Executive Session and are an enumerated exception under the Open Meetings Act with the
exception being 5 ILCS 120/2(a)(c)(1). A roll call vote was taken and by a vote of 8-0 City
Council recessed into Executive Session.
Ward
5:
“National Night Out” on October 6 at Twiggs Park starting at 6 p.m. Made a referral
to staff to hire a TIF consultant to look at the westend TIF. Wants the concerns of
the residents who live at Orrington Ave. and Foster St. to be discussed at a future
Northwestern University-City Committee meeting.
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Ward
6:
Said the City has a responsibility to address the issues raised by the residents who
spoke at today's meeting. 6th Ward meeting on October 15, 2020 to discuss the
budget.
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Ward
7:
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Ward
8:
There will be a meeting within the next week to discuss the construction project on
Howard St.
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Ward
9:
Sent her condolences to the Munoz family. Made a referral to P&D to have a
conversation about sending notices to tenants about properties nearby.
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