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Home My WebLink About09.14.20 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, September 14th, 2020 Devon Reid City Clerk Present: Absent: Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson Alderman Fleming Alderman Rue Simmons Alderman Suffredin (8) Alderman Wynne (1) Mayor’s Public Announcements City Manager’s Public Announcements City Clerk’s Communications Public Comment Mayor Hagerty Announcements: ●Hispanic Heritage Month - September 2020 ●National Senior Center Month - September 2020 ●Emergency Preparedness Month - September 2020 ●City Manager Search Update ●COVID-19 Update Watch City Manager Erika Storlie had no announcements Watch City Clerk gave information about the upcoming November 3, 2020 Election Watch Ray Friedman He wants to have an open forum for the budget discussion between residents and staff. Asked a few questions about the budget he would like answered. Watch Rick Nelson Encouraged the adoption of the Resolution 72-R-20E by City Council Watch Neal Weingarden Provided use of force date to the City Council Watch Misty Witenberg Shared her concerns over the HR process of the City of Evanston Watch Linda Del Bosque Thanked Mayor Hagerty for honoring Hispanic Heritage Month Watch Michael J. Vasilko Wanted clarification of the authority the City Manager has to reduce the budget of a department before a public discussion can take place. Believes residents should have more participation in the City Manager selection process. Watch Joe Roth Wants to add an amendment to Resolution 62-R-20 to help tenants and landlords have conversations early on with COVID-19 impacts. Watch Special Order of Business Doreen Price Inquired if de escalation training included trauma recognition with police interactions. Would like remediation to be included in the discussion related to the City Manager search. Watch Mary Rosinski Believes there should be long-term financial statements before selling any city-owned assets. Doesn’t want the City to spend money it doesn't have and delay development projects without adequate funding. Wants the City to be fiscally responsible and not look for short-term infusions. Watch Tina Paden Opposed Ordinance 80-O-20 because she stated the applicant has never spoken with her about his intention of placing a cannabis dispensary across the street from her home. She said it wasn’t fair the zoning for the 1st Ward is being changed while the 5th Ward’s requests for a zoning change is being ignored. Watch SP1. City Council Review and Discussion of Mayor Hagerty's 90-day Use of Force Pledge Staff recommends the City Council review and discuss Mayor Hagerty's 90-day Use of Force Pledge. For Discussion Mayor Hagerty recommends placing report on the next Human Service agenda Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Second: Ald. Wilson Watch SP2. Economic Development Update and Strategy Staff seeks to provide City Council with an update on the economic climate in Evanston prior to and during COVID-19. For Action: Accept and Place on File Approved 8-0 and will be sent to the Economic Development Committee. Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Second: Ald. Wilson Watch Consent Agenda A1. Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll, Bills and Credit Card Activity City Council approved of the City of Evanston Payroll for the period of July 20, 2020, through August 2, 2020, in the amount of $2,397,828.77, August 3, 2020, through August 16, in the amount $2,379,274.86 Bills List for September 15, 2020, in the amount of $7,737,393.20 and credit card activity for the period ending June 26, 2020, in the amount of $212,669.05. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Fleming Second: Ald. Rue Simmons Watch A2. Approval of BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity City Council approved the City of Evanston’s BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity for the period ending June 26, 2020, in the amount of $10,735.11. For Action Passed 7-1-0 Ald. Suffredin abstained Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Second: Ald. Fleming Watch A3. Approval of Sole Source Contract Renewal with CDW for Cisco SmartNet Support Services City Council approved the purchase of Cisco SmartNet annual licenses and software support from CDW (120 S. Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606) in the amount of $70,471.64. This agreement provides support for the City’s essential computer networking and security systems. Funding for the purchase will be from the IT Computer Software Fund (Account 100.19.1932.62340) with a YTD balance of $270,530.23. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A4. Approval of Contract Award for Microfiche Digital Conversion Services with Microsystems, Inc. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a sole source service agreement with Microsystems, Inc. (625 Academy Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062) for the digital conversion of the microfiche stored within the Community Development Department and at Microsystems Inc.’s location. The total cost of this one-time expense estimated between $85,000-$95,000. The final cost will be determined based on the total number of microfiche being scanned. Funding is provided by the Building and Inspection Service Division Software Maintenance Unit (Account 100.21.2126.62236), was has an approved FY 2020 budget of $151,189 and a YTD balance of $150,127.80. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A5. Approval of Special Event: American Legion Post 42 Patio Concerts City Council approved the special event permit application submitted by the Evanston American Legion Post 24 to host live music concerts on city property adjacent to the Chandler-Newberger Center. Costs for city services provided for events require a 100% reimbursement from the sponsoring organization or event coordinator. These fees are waived for City events and City co-sponsored Events. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A6. Approval of Contract Award with A. Epstein & Sons International, Inc. for the Chicago Avenue Corridor Improvement Project Phase I Engineering Services City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with A. Epstein & Sons International Inc. (600 West Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60661) in the amount of $467,146.44 to provide Phase I Engineering Services for the Chicago Avenue Corridor Improvement Project Engineering Services. This project will be funded from the Capital Improvement Fund 2020 General Obligation Bonds (Account No. 415.40.4120.62145 - 420003) which has FY 2020 budget of $400,000 for this project, all of which is remaining. Additional funding in the amount of $68,000 will come from savings in other projects. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A7. Approval of Contract Award with Granite Inliner, LLC for 2020 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation – Contract B (Bid No. 20-41) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2020 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation – Contract B (Bid No. 20-41) with Granite Inliner, LLC (5031 W. 66th Street, Bedford Park, IL 60638) in the amount of $371,265.00. Funding for this project is from the West Evanston TIF Fund (Account No. 335.99.5870.65515 - 420023), which has an FY 2020 budget of $400,000 for this work, all of which is remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A8. Approval of Contract Award with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for 2020-2022 Root Treatment (Bid No. 20-42) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for 2020-2022 Root Treatment (Bid No. 20-42) with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. (1020 Hiawatha Blvd. W., Syracuse, NY) in the amount of $190,580.08. Funding for this project is from the Sewer Fund (Account No. 515.40.4530.62461), which has an FY 2020 budget of $175,000 for this work, all is remaining. Staff proposes to budget $70,000 for root treatment in this same account in future years. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A9. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with Courtesy Electrical Inc. for the Emergency Generators at Police/Fire Headquarters, Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 2 Project (Bid 20-05) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the agreement with Courtesy Electrical Inc. (6535 N. Olmsted Ave., Chicago, IL. 606312) for the Emergency Generators at Police/Fire Headquarters, Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 2 Project (Bid 20-05). This change order includes a time extension of 63 calendar days, extending the contract completion deadline from August 31, 2020 to November 2, 2020. There is no cost increase associated with this change order. Funding is provided from the Capital Improvement Fund 2019 and 2020 General Obligation Bonds. No additional funding is needed for this change order. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A10. Authorizing the Extension of the Employment Contract with Erika Storlie for Serving as Interim City Manager for the City of Evanston City Council approved the extension of the employment contract with Erika Storlie for serving as Interim City Manager for the City of Evanston. The current contract expires on September 24, 2020 and the extension would allow for an additional 90 days. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A11. Solicitation of Alternative Services from the City's Current Food and Yard Waste Hauler Staff will solicit alternative services from the City's current food and yard waste hauler (Groot Industries, Inc.) to determine if there are program models that can both increase access to the service and better cover the cost of the service. For Action: Accept and Place on File Approved on Consent Agenda A12. Resolution 62-R-20, Creating a Provisional Moratorium on Tenant Eviction Notices Due to COVID-19 Impact Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 62-R-20, creating a provisional moratorium on tenant eviction notices due to COVID-19 impact. Motion to table until September 29 City Council meeting Passed 6-2 Alds. Suffredin and Fleming voted “No” For Action Tabled until September 29 City Council meeting Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Second: Ald. Braithwaite Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Second: Ald. Rue Simmons Watch A13. Resolution 71-R-20, Extending the Declared State of Emergency Until October 12, 2020 City Council adopted Resolution 71-R-20, extending the declared state of emergency until October 12, 2020. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A14. Resolution 74-R-20, Approval of the City of Evanston Donation Policy Amendment City Council adopted Resolution 74-R-20, Approval of the City of Evanston Donation Policy Amendment. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A15. Ordinance 19-O-20, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10 “Limited Parking” and Section 12 “Parking Zones” Amending Parking on Central Street and Hurd Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 19-O20, amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10 (Limited Parking) and Section 12 (Parking Zones) of the City Code for portions of Hurd Avenue and Central Street to allow for four (4) hour parking, until the first meeting in April 2021. The Ordinance allows for Hurd Avenue parking will remain free, and Central Street from Hurd Avenue to Central Park Avenue will be amended to allow for four (4) hour paid parking. The Ordinance was tabled February 10 until September 14, 2020. At this time, the City's Parking Study has not yet been completed due to COVID-19, and staff is requesting more time for the study results before the changes to Hurd and Central Park are made. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda A16. Ordinance 57-O-20, Amending Title 10, Chapters 10 and 11, “Limited Parking” and “Parking Zones” Regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Parking Spaces Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 57-O-20, amending Title 10, Chapters 10 and 11, “Limited Parking” and “Parking Zones” regarding Electric Vehicle (EV) parking spaces. The Ordinance adds EV stations at the Robert Crown Center, and requires payment for parking in the EV spaces with a maximum amount of hours the space can be occupied. This will ensure a better turnover and provide additional revenue to expand the City’s program in the future. For Introduction Staff removed from APW Agenda for further revisions. A17. 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 Introduction Passed 8-0 A18. Ordinance 81-O-20, Amending City Code Section 10-11-5(C), Schedule V(C) “Three-Way Stops” to Include Three-Way Stops at Oakton Street and Sherman Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 81-O-20, Amending City Code Section 10-11-5(C), Schedule V(C) “Three-Way Stops” to Include Three-Way Stops at Oakton Street and Sherman Avenue. Alderman Fleming requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 14, 2020 City Council meeting. Funding will be through the General Fund-Traffic Control Supplies (100.40.4520.65115), with a FY 2020 budget of $58,000 and remaining balance of $15,064. For Introduction and Action Passed 8-0 A19. Ordinance 83-O-20, Decrease of Class D Liquor Licenses from Sixty to Fifty-Nine from Furious Spoon Evanston Maple Avenue, Inc. d/b/a Furious Spoon, 1700 Maple Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 83-O-20, decrease of Class D liquor licenses from sixty (60) to fifty-nine (59) from Furious Spoon Evanston, 1700 Maple Avenue. The Liquor Control Commissioner requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 14, 2020 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Passed 8-0 A20. Ordinance 87-O-20, Increase of Class D Liquor Licenses from FiftyNine to Sixty for Palmhouse Productions, LLC d/b/a Palmhouse, 619 Howard Street City Council adopted Ordinance 87-O-20, increase of Class D liquor licenses from fifty-nine (59) to sixty (60) for Palmhouse, 619 Howard Street. The Liquor Control Commissioner requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 14, 2020 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Passed 8-0 A21. Ordinance 88-O-20, Increase of Class C Liquor Licenses from 18 to 19 For Clarke's Off Campus, Inc. d/b/a Clarke's Off Campus, 804 Davis Street City Council adopted Ordinance 88-O-20, increase of Class C liquor licenses from eighteen (18) to nineteen (19) for Clarke's Off Campus, 804 Davis Street. The Liquor Control Commissioner requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 14, 2020 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Passed 8-0 A22. Ordinance 89-O-20, Increase of Class K Liquor Licenses from 3 to 4 for Garilaci, LLC, d/b/a Vinissimo, 2120 Central Street City Council adopted Ordinance 89-O-20, increase of Class K liquor licenses from three (3) to four (4) for Vinissimo, 2120 Central Street. The Liquor Control Commissioner requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 14, 2020 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Passed 8-0 A23. Ordinance 90-O-20, Increase of Class P-5 Liquor Licenses from 0 to 1 for Few Spirits, LLC d/b/a Few Spirits, 918 Chicago Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 90-O-20, increase of Class P-5 liquor licenses from zero (0) to one (1) for Few Spirits, 918 Chicago Avenue. The Liquor Control Commissioner requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 14, 2020 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Passed 8-0 A24. Ordinance 77-O-20, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10 “Limited Parking” and Title 10, and Chapter 11, Section 12 “Parking Zones” of the Evanston City Code Pertaining to Parking on Greenwood Street City Council adopted Ordinance 77-O-20, amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10 “Limited Parking” and Title 10, and Chapter 11, Section 12 “Parking Zones” of the Evanston City Code, regarding parking on Greenwood Street. Greenwood Street will change from four (4) hour paid parking to free parking with a two (2) hour limit or have a Residential Parking Permit B or C. For Action Passed 8-0 A25. 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 Staff removed from APW Agenda for further revisions. P1. 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. For Action Item held in Committee P2. Resolution 72-R-20, To Support Environmental Justice City Council adopted Resolution 72-R-20, To Support Environmental Justice. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda P3. 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 City Council denied 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. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda P4. 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 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 Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda 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 Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda HS1. City of Evanston Emergency Pantry Update City Council accepted and placed on file the City of Evanston Emergency Food Pantry Update. Funding will be provided from the Donations Line Item (Account 100.15.1560.56011), which has a current balance of $63,211. For Action: Accept and Place on File Approved on Consent Agenda ED1. Approval of Entrepreneurship Emergency Assistance Grants City Council approved financial assistance through the Emergency Assistance Entrepreneurship Support Program for the following applicants: Ginger Please Juice and teas $2,310; Powering Campaigns $2,120; Nargis Beauty Spot $2,500; Blissful Nail Spa $2,500; Hella Food $2,205; Freeman Pictures, Inc. $1,944.72; The Straps $2,500; Community Wellness Institute, LLC $1,652; Serenity Nail Spa, Inc. $2,500; Reprise Evanston, LLC $2,500; Adams, Howard & Matthews, LLC $2,500; PAJ Couture $2,500; Joy of Downsizing $2,500; Kombucha Brava; $2,500; PHLB, LLC $2,500; Koi Consulting Group, Inc. $2,500; Star Cleaners $2,500. Staff recommends utilizing the Local Employment Program (LEP) penalty fund (100.41307) for the amount of $40,231.72. To date,$59,339.77 has been granted in entrepreneurship support - $50,000 from the Entrepreneurship Support account, and $9,339.77 from the LEP account. The LEP fund has a remaining balance of $40,660.23. For Action Call of the Wards Adjournment Ald. Wilson led City Council into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(a) to discuss agenda items regarding personnel, litigation and minutes. These agenda item are permitted subjects 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)(11)(21). A roll call vote was taken and by a vote of 8-0 City Council recessed into Executive Session. Approved on Consent Agenda Ward 1: No Report Watch Ward 2: Thanked residents who attended the last Ward meeting. Shared his concern over comments that label any part of the city as “ghetto”. Watch Ward 3: No Report Watch Ward 4: No Report Watch Ward 5: Ward meeting on September 17, 2020 at 7 p..m Watch Ward 6: No Report Watch Ward 7: Ward meeting on September 22, 2020 to discuss police services, Central St. Business District, infrastructure projects and Harley Clarke. Watch Ward 8: Bike to Ridge on September 20, 2020 from 9 am to 1pm. Asked for clarification on deadly force from Chief Cook. Watch Ward 9: Encouraged residents to participate at the budget meeting on September 16, 2020. There will be a recap of the budget during the Ward meeting on September 17, 2020. Sign up for a discussion with Building Community Block By Block will be sent next week for residents of the 9th Ward. Watch