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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.22.19 ​REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, July 22nd, 2019 Present: Alderman Fiske Alderman Suffredin Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Revelle Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey Alderman Rue Simmons (7) Absent: Alderman Fleming Alderman Wilson (2) Presiding: Mayor Pro tem Peter Braithwaite Devon Reid City Clerk Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Announcements and Proclamation: ●Mustard’s Last Stand – 50th Anniversary Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz discussed the City Council meetings for the month of August. Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk Reid gave a report on an ethics ordinance event which was hosted by his office last week. Watch Public Comment Daniel Joseph Spoke on the City of Evanston’s litigation cost against ComEd. Watch Michael Vasilko Asked if Clerk Reid would be given legal representation by the city. Said resident opposed any liquor license for the Welsh-Ryan Arena. Wants more information about the $50K going towards Evanston Cradle to Career. Watch Misty Witenberg Shared her remarks regarding the unhealthy work environment complaint brought against Clerk Reid. Watch Harris Miller Requested that City Council table Ordinance 76-O-19. He’s concerned over the safety of residents in the surrounding area. Wants alcohol-related instances to be reviewed before making a decision about the ordinance. Watch Lori Keenan Shared her remarks on the Library Parking Lot, NU liquor, censure of City Clerk. Watch Allan Feuerstein Talked about the proposed street signs installation. Watch Mary Rosinski Talked about the proposed Northwestern University liquor license. Watch Yvi Russel Said she is distrubed by the updated definition of “university area” while also adding the definition to “commercial recreation facility;” Said the U2 area in Evanston is surrounded by large residential neighborhoods and school which would become a hazard for more drunk-driving incidents if alcohol is being sold within U2 district arenas. Watch John Nadar Said there are no dog beaches in Evanston and this creates a safety issue. Stated he has seen several individuals climbing fences and rocks to access the beach. He has also seen individuals access the regular beaches with their dogs. Said the city is no longer collecting revenue from permits of residents with pets who want to utilize the beach. Watch Corinne Clarkson Shared her concerns over the Lincoln Street Beach. Said Northwestern appears to be granted all of its request and would like the city to not give them access to the beach. Watch Betty Ester Requested the city to review the rezoning of R5-R3 districts in the 5th Ward. Said this is a requested residents from the 5th Ward have been asking for since 2005. Also requested there be a housing projected placed in the 5th Ward until the issue of zoning can be reviewed. Watch Barb James Said there shouldn't be an agreement with Northwestern until the City of Evanston has complete control over the Lincoln Street Beach. Said a dog beach in Evanston will generate revenue for the city, it won’t take space from residents in other beaches in Evanston and provide dogs and their owners a space to socialize. Watch Ray Friedman Asked if the City Council agenda could be shared a week in advance in order to give ample time to review the material before any decision is made by City Council members. He wants City Council to provide the input and discussion necessary to create resolutions towards resident concerns. Watch Albert Gibbs Voiced his support for the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy. Said they provide an excellent service and would like City Council to support the agreement. Opposed having Northwestern sell alcohol in its facilities. Lastly, he shared his opinion over recent events surrounding City Clerk Reid. Watch Bob Crews Shared his story about Mustard's Last Stand Watch Doreen Price Talked about the Out-of-SPACE Concert at Canal Shores. Said the tickets are overpriced for low-income residents and this could exclude certain groups in Evanston. She gave suggestions on how to distribute tickets. Watch James Engleman Thanked City Council for the new benches that were installed for residents with disabilities. Said the benches were beautiful and residentes appreciate them. Watch Consent Agenda (A1) ​Payroll – June 24, 2019 through July 7, 2019 $3,181,565.61 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Rainey Watch (A2) ​Bills List – July 23, 2019 $6,858,748.21 BMO Credit Card Activity for the period ending May 26, 2019 $ 191,471.48 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3)​ BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity $11,164.52 For Action Passed 7-0-1​ Ald. Suffredin abstained Motion: Ald. Rainey Watch (A4) ​Approval of the Purchase of Three Public Works Agency Vehicles from Kunes Country Ford of Antioch and Napleton Fleet Group City Council approved the purchase of two (2) Ford SUVs and one (1) Dodge Caravan Minivan. These vehicles will be allocated to the Public Works Agency (Water Production Bureau). The Ford SUVs will be purchased from Kunes Country Ford of Antioch (104 Route 173 W. Antioch, IL 60002) for the total amount of $55,800.30 and the Minivan will be purchased from Napleton Fleet Group (One Oakbrook Terrace Suite 515, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181) in amount of $23,290. These two dealerships have the requested make/models/colors in stock for immediate delivery to the City at the lowest, competitive prices. Funding for the SUVs (Vehicles #908 and #909) will be from the Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4530.65550) in the amount of $55,800.30 which has a budgeted amount of $420,075. This expenditure represents 13.28% of this budgeted amount. Funding for the Minivan (Vehicle #950) will be from the Water Bureau Automotive Equipment Fund (Account 510.40.4230.65550) in amount of $23,290, which has a budgeted amount of $63,500. This expenditure represents 36.7% of this budgeted amount. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A5) ​Street Cleaning Signage City Council authorized the City Manager to have additional street cleaning signs installed at mid-block locations based on the number of tickets issued for violation of street cleaning parking restrictions, blocks longer than 600 feet and up to 10 locations requested by aldermen within their ward. For Action Passed 7-0 Motion: Ald. Rainey Watch (A6) ​Approval of Contract for 2019 Alley Improvements Contract B & 2019 CDBG Park Improvements with Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2019 Alley Improvements Contract B and 2019 CDBG Park Improvements (Bid No. 19-37) with Schroeder and Schroeder Inc. (7306 Central Park, Skokie, IL 60076) in the amount of $1,536,120.95. Funding will be provided from the CIP Fund as follows: 2019 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $430,072.90, the Special Assessment Fund in the amount of $316,958.00, the Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $739,090.05, and a grant received by Evanston Baseball and Softball Association (EBSA) in the amount of $50,000.00. A detailed funding breakdown is included in the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A7) ​Approval for Emergency Repairs to Grader Vehicle #683 by Altorfer CAT City Council approved a payment in the amount of $57,689.19 to Altorfer CAT (635 W. Lake Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126) for emergency repairs to Vehicle #683, as well as rental costs for use of a temporary vehicle while the City vehicle was out of service. Vehicle #683 is a Grader used by the Streets Division of the Public Works Agency and is critical to continue street grading operations throughout the City. Funding for this purchase is as follows: $57,689.19 from the Materials to Maintain Autos - Fleet Fund (Account 600.19.7710.65060) with a budget of $1,050,000 and a YTD balance of $432,536.37. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A8) ​Approval of Payment to Support the Ongoing Efforts of Evanston Cradle to Career (EC2C) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a payment of $50,000 to support the ongoing efforts of Evanston Cradle to Career (EC2C) located at 2010 Dewey Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. The funding for the annual support is from Cradle to Career Programming Business Unit (Account 100.30.3005.62647), which has a budget of $50,000, all of which is remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A9) ​Approval of Special Event Contract for the Out-of-SPACE Concert at Canal Shores City Council approved a contract with the City of Evanston and S.P.A.C.E. (1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201) to host a concert series called “Out-of-Space” on four evenings from August 8-11, 2019 at the Canal Shores Golf Course, 1030 Central Street. 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 (A10) ​One Year Sole Source Agreement Renewal with Dell/EMC, Inc. for VMware Support & Licensing City Council authorized a one-year, sole-source renewal agreement for support and licensing of VMware systems from Dell/EMC, Inc. (One Dell Way, Mail Stop 8129, Round Rock, TX 78682) in the amount of $35,828.22. There is no cost increase for the renewal period. Funding will be from the Computer License & Support Fund (Account 100.19.1932.62340), which has a FY 2019 budget of $550,000 and a current balance of $84,236.41. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A11) ​Resolution 71-R-19, Authorization to Execute Memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern University for Beach Access and Use at Lincoln Street Beach City Council accepted this memorandum and placed on file. Accept and Place on File Approved on Consent Agenda (A12) ​Resolution 80-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Contract with Alacriti, Inc. for the City’s Cashiering System to Change the Vendor and Add a Monthly Minimum Payment City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment agreement with Municode Inc. to provide a centralized cashiering system, commonly called Orbipay, for the City of Evanston. This amended contract will now be directly with the developer of the system, Alacriti, Inc instead of Municode Inc. and will supersede the existing contract. Funding is from the Personal Computer Software Account (100.15.1560.64545) with a budget amount of $61,000, of which $57,698.24 is remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A13) ​Resolution 68-R-19 Agreement with Youth Job Center of Evanston, Inc. for 2019 Building Career Pathways to Sustainable Employment Program City Council adopted Resolution 68-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to execute the 2019 agreement with the Youth Job Center of Evanston Inc. (YJC) (1114 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201) to provide not less than twenty disconnected and unemployed young adults who are low- to moderate-income Evanston residents (ages 18-25) with a career pathway plan that leads to educational/work trade certification, employment, supportive services, career counseling, educational support and transportation assistance over 24 months in an amount not to exceed $55,200 for FY 2019. Funding for this agreement is budgeted in Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Youth and Young Adult Engagement Division Business Unit (Account 100.30.3215.62490), which has a FY 2019 budget of $231,965 and a YTD balance of $196,596.16. Costs amount to approximately $2,760 per participant. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A14) ​Resolution 69-R-19, Professional Services Agreement with James B. Moran Center for 2019 Certificate of Rehabilitation Program City Council adopted Resolution 69-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Evanston and the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy (1123 Emerson, Suite 203 Evanston, IL 60201) to provide legal services for not less than 15 Evanston residents to secure Certificates of Rehabilitation, expungement and criminal records sealing in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Funding for this agreement is budgeted in Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Youth and Young Adult Engagement Division (Account 100.30.3215.62490), which has a FY 2019 budget of $231,965 and a YTD balance of $196,596.16. Costs amount to approximately $2,000 per participant. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A15) ​Resolution 81-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Grant Application for State Funding through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant Program City Council adopted Resolution 81-R-19, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application for State funding through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant Program to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for the James Park Renovations Project. Funding for this project will be from: 2020 General Obligation Bond proceeds in the amount of $400,000; IDNR Grant in the amount of $400,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A16) ​Resolution 79-R-19, Authorizing the City to File a Grant Application with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s Green Infrastructure Project Partnership for Funding Parking Lot Improvements City Council adopted Resolution 79-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to file a grant application with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Green Infrastructure Project Partnership for the paving of Parking Lot 25 at 1614 Maple Avenue, utilizing permeable paver blocks. The application establishes the maximum grant funding at 60% of the construction cost and commits Evanston to fund 40% of the construction cost, or $52,000. The total estimated cost of construction for eligible work will be $130,000 with MWRD paying for 60% and the City of Evanston paying for 40%. The City’s share of $52,000 will be paid out of the Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4535.62461), which has $100,000 budgeted in FY 2019 for stormwater management. Additional funding of up to $50,000 may be needed to pay for associated ineligible project costs (such as lighting improvements) – this funding will need to be designated from general obligation bonds or the Parking Fund. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A17) ​Resolution 66-R-19, Concerning a Public Meeting to Be Conducted as Required by the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act to Expand the Boundaries of the Howard Ridge Tax Increment Finance District City Council adopted Resolution 66-R-19, authorizing the Community Development Director to schedule a public meeting for the proposed Howard Ridge TIF expansion as required in Section 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-6 (e). The Illinois TIF Act requires the Community Development Director schedule and conduct a public meeting for the purpose of enabling the City to advise and seek comment about the City's intent to prepare a redevelopment plan and to designate a redevelopment project area. The meeting is open to the public. Staff is required to invite the taxing districts having real property in the proposed revised redevelopment project area, the taxpayers who own property in the proposed revised redevelopment project area, and the residents in the area. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A18) ​Ordinance 76-O-19, Amending Various Sections of City Code Section 3-4-6 (“the Evanston Liquor Code”) City Council adopted Ordinance 76-O-19, amending various sections of City Code Section 3-4-6 (“the Evanston Liquor Code”) by (1) updating the definitions of “combination restaurant/package store” and University Area; (2) adding the definition of a “commercial recreation facility;” (3) changing the location restriction and fee associated with a Class V License; (4) amending the Class W license to permit alcohol sale at outdoor recreational facilities; and (5) removing the Class X license as the same activities are now included in the definition of a commercial recreation facility. For Introduction Passed 7-0 Motion: Ald. Rainey Watch (A19) ​Ordinance 71-O-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease of City-Owned Real Property Located at 1823 Church Street with Litehouse Evanston, LLC City Council adopted Ordinance 71-O-19 executing a cafe lease agreement with Litehouse Evanston, LLC for the City-owned property located at 1823 Church Street. Staff requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the July 22, 2019, City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A20) ​Ordinance 72-O-19, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Falcon Eddy’s LLC, dba Falcon Eddy’s Barbeque, 825 Church Street City Council adopted Ordinance 72-O-19, decreasing the number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Falcon Eddy’s LLC, dba Falcon Eddy’s Barbeque, 825 Church Street. Staff requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the July 22, 2019, City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A21) ​Ordinance 67-O-19 Amending City Code Section 10-11-18, Schedule XVIII(F) to add Lincoln Street Parking Pilot Program The Transportation & Parking Committee recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 67-O-19, amending City Code Sections 10-11-10 to restrict parking on the 1600 block of Lincoln Street to two hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a period of 6 months. For Action Failed 4-3​ Alds. Fiske, Suffredin and Rainey voted “No” Motion: Ald. Rainey Watch (A22) ​Ordinance 46-O-19, Amending City Code Section 7-2-6(D), “Sidewalk Cafes,” to Allow Permanent Fixtures, Year-Round Operations, and Alcohol Service at Type 2 Restaurants City Council adopted 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 Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P1) ​2019 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Recommendation The Housing & Homelessness Commission and staff recommend City Council approve the 2019 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) allocations totaling $151,731: $138,497 to two social services agencies (Connections for the Homeless and the YWCA Evanston/North Shore) that provide housing and services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and $11,380 to the City of Evanston for grant administration. Funding source is the City’s 2019 Emergency Solutions Grant entitlement allocation in the amount of $151,731 from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development with individual account numbers for external agencies funded and City administrative costs. For Action Item Held until next City Council meeting Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Watch (P2) ​Ordinance 74-O-19, Office Uses in Residential Districts Ordinance 74-O-19 is written for adoption of the proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow office uses and revise special conditions for office uses within R5 and R6 Residential Districts. The Plan Commission recommends denial of the text amendment. For Introduction Failed in Committee (P3) ​Ordinance 63-O-19, Amending Various Portions of the City of Evanston Zoning Ordinance to Update the Definition of Craft Alcohol Production Facility City Council adopted a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to revise language in the definition of Craft Alcohol Production Facilities. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P4) ​Ordinance 77-O-19, Major Adjustment to a Planned Development at 100-132 Chicago Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 77-O-19 for approval of a Major Adjustment to a Planned Development at 100-132 Chicago Avenue in order to add two dwelling units, for a total of 28 dwelling units, where office space was originally proposed in the mixed-use building approved by Ordinance 61-O-18 and extended by Ordinance 65-O-19. No changes will be needed to the approved site development allowances. Ald. Rainey requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the July 22, 2019 City Council Meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda Call of the Wards Ward 1: Requested residents to be considerate of Fountain Square. She is concerned over health hazards that may present itself. Watch Ward 2: Thanked residents who attended the street naming of “Ernest Jackson Way” Watch Ward 3: Ward meeting on Thursday, July 25 at the Chiaravalle Montessori from 7-8:30 p.m. Watch Ward 4: No Report Watch Ward 5: Thanked First Church of God Christian Life Center for their Resource Fair. Also thanked residents who participated in a wheelchair wash at Over the Rainbow. Invited everyone to attend a community meeting on Monday, July 29 to discuss the vision of the lot located at Church & Darrow Watch Ward 6: Tax Appeal seminar on July 23 in the Civic Center Parasol Room from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Acknowledged the 34th Anniversary of the passing of Marty Leoni, Evanston firefighter. Watch Ward 7: Referral to the Transportation & Parking Committee to revisit the pilot program for Lincoln Street. Encouraged residents to visit Mustard's Last Stand for food and classic cars on Saturday, July 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Watch Ward 8: Acknowledged the 34th Anniversary of the passing of Marty Leoni, Evanston firefighter. There will be Ward meeting on July 20 at the Levy Senior Center at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Watch Ward 9: No Report Watch Adjournment Mayor Pro tem Peter Braithwaite called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned.