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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.11.19 ​REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, February 11th, 2019 Present: Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson Alderman Fleming Alderman Rue Simmons Alderman Suffredin (8) Absent: Alderman Braithwaite (1) Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty Devon Reid City Clerk Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty first read a statement regarding the City Manager. He proceeded to invite members of Evanston Own It to speak at the podium. Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz had no announcement Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk had no announcement Watch Public Comment Junad Rizki Talked about the performance of City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz. Believes Mr. Bobkiewicz is responsible for the financial problems in the city. Said there is not qualified staff working in the CMO. Watch Ray Friedman Wanted to have a balanced budget and better communication with the public from City Council members. Wants to see the public forum to be used to ensure there is dialogue being made. Watch Doreen Price Talked about needing more social workers in Evanston and spoke about her experience working alongside one. Watch James Angleman Asked City Council to provide a special use permit for Spice Restaurant, located at 1905 Church Street. Expressed his appreciation for the staff in the City of Evanston. Watch Madelyn Ducree Asked City Council to make sure there is affordable housing for low income residents. Inquired about the property located at 2102 Darrow Avenue. Talked about sanctuary cities, saying that immigrants are taking jobs away. Wants people who work here to speak English. Stated she was upset during one of her recent trips to the grocery store because the workers were not speaking English. Wants immigrants to assimilate into our society and learn English. Suggested that the police are profiling African-Americans and not people who seem to be illegal. Watch Consent Agenda (M1) ​Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 28, 2019. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Fleming Watch (A1) ​Payroll – January 07, 2018 through January 20, 2018 $ 2,923,625.63 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A2)​ Bills List – February 12, 2019 FY19 $ 690,623.58 Bills List – February 12, 2019 FY19 $ 3,393,957.69 BMO Credit Card Activity – Period Ending November 26, 2019 (without Amazon) $ 154,991.78 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3)​ BMO Amazon Credit Card Activity Period Ending November 26, 2019 $ 6,369.59 For Action Passed 7-0-1 ​Ald. Suffredin abstained Watch (A4) ​Contract for the Environmental Monitoring Study – Waste Transfer Station with RHP Risk Management City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the Environmental Monitoring Study – Waste Transfer Station (RFP 18-57) with RHP Risk Management (8745 W. Higgins Rd. Suite 320 Chicago, IL 60631) in the amount of $229,300.00 with a potential additional amount of $40,032.00 to purchase monitoring equipment after the study is complete. Funding for the study will be provided from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (Account 415.40.4219.62145-119005). This account draws funds from the settlement funds awarded to the City in 2016 which equal $1,263,247.90 and the per ton host fee paid to the City which had a balance of $86,412.00 as of February 5, 2019. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A5) ​Pro Support Renewal Agreement with Dell Technologies City Council authorized the sole source renewal of Pro Support from Dell Technologies (1 Dell Way, Round Rock, TX, 78682) in the amount of $43,007.16. This renewal purchase enables the city to maintain support plans for critical IT infrastructure. The 2019 costs are the same as last year’s cost with one additional server being added to Pro Support in 2019. Funding is provided by the IT Division’s Computer License and Support Fund (Account 100.19.1932.62340) which has a 2019 budget of $550,000.00 and current balance of $542,405.14. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A6) ​Agreement Renewal with Otis Elevator Company for 2019-2021 Elevator Service and Maintenance at Various City Facilities City Council approved the renewal of a 3 year sole source service and maintenance agreement with Otis Elevator Company (949 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL) for the 2 elevators at the Civic Center, 1 freight elevator at the Service Center, 5 elevators at the Maple Avenue Parking Garage and 3 elevators at the Church Street Parking Garage in the amount of $60,324.60 for FY 2019, $60,324.60 for FY 2020 and $60,324.60 for FY 2021. The proposed 3-year service agreement is effective from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021. A detailed breakdown of the funding can be found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A7) ​Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Building Automation System for the HVAC Systems at the Police Headquarters City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a oneyear, sole source service agreement for the Building Automation System (BAS) in the amount of $28,600 with Siemens Industry (585 Slawin Court, Mount Prospect, IL 60656). The agreement cover hardware, software and service visits for the HVAC system in the City of Evanston Police Headquarters. Also included are two additional 1 year optional renewals at $29,200.00 and $29,880.00, respectively. The 2019 cost for this service represents an increase of 0.3% over last years’ cost. Funding will be from Facilities – Service Agreements & Contracts Fund (Account 100.19.1950.62509) with a 2019 budget of $240,031.00 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A8) ​ParkEvanston Mobile App Wallet Incentive City Council approved a parking incentive program. The program would give users who pre-load $20 in the ParkEvanston mobile app wallet a one-time additional $5 free to use towards on-street parking payments in the City of Evanston until May 31, 2019. There is no direct funding required; the cost of this program will be reduced revenue to the Parking Fund. Staff estimates that between 4,000-5,000 users will take advantage of this offer, which at the most would cost $25,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A9) ​Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement for the South Standpipe Pump Station Motor Control Center and Building Renovation City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the agreement for the South Standpipe Pump Station Motor Control Center and Building Renovation (Bid 18-17) with MAG Construction Co. (629 Homewood Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035) to extend the contract time to April 9, 2019. There is no change in contract price. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A10) ​Funding Approval for the Demolition of the Abandoned Building at 2020 Green Bay Road, Evanston City Council approved funding for the demolition of a long and neglected property that is located at 2020 Green Bay Road, Evanston. The cost for the demolition is $33,925.00. It will be paid with grants provided by the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Funds will be provided through the IL Vacant Expense Fund (Account 100.24.2435.62469). The City was awarded $150,000 in grants, and has expended less than $75,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A11) ​Collective Bargaining Agreement – Evanston Police Sergeants, Fraternal Order of Police City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council for the Evanston Police Sergeants, effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2022. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A12) ​Collective Bargaining Agreement – American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Labor Council covering 354 City employees, effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2022. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A13) ​Resolution 11-R-19, Motor Fuel Tax Funds Use for Roadway Resurfacing Project City Council adopted Resolution 11-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to sign an Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution for Improvement by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code for improvements to various Evanston Streets. This will allow the use of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds in the amount of $1,206,000 for street resurfacing and surface patching. Funding will be provided from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (Fund 200), which has a total Budget of $1,508,678. $1,206,000 of this fund is allocated for street improvements in Account 415.40.4219.65515 – 419002. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A14) ​Ordinance 14-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Stacked and Folded at 824 Noyes Street City Council adopted Ordinance 14- O-19, amending Class D Liquor License from fifty-two to fifty-three for Bad Dog House Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Stacked and Folded, located at 824 Noyes Street. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P1) ​Resolution 13-R-19, Approving a Plat of Resubdivision for 2102 Darrow Avenue City Council adopted Resolution 13-R-19 approving the proposed re-subdivision of the property located at 2102 Darrow Avenue. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Revelle Watch (P2) ​Ordinance 12-O-19, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Spice, at 1905 Church Street T City Council adopted Ordinance 12-O-19 granting special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Spice, at 1905 Church St. in the B2 Business District and the oWE West Evanston Overlay District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards for a special use for this district. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P3) ​Ordinance 11-O-19, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Philz Coffee, at 1030 Davis Street City Council adopted Ordinance 11-O-19 granting special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Philz Coffee, at 1030 Davis St. in the D2 Downtown Retail Core District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards for a special use for this district. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P4) ​Ordinance 112-O-18 Granting Major Zoning Relief for Building Lot Coverage, Setbacks, and Open Parking at 2626 Reese Avenue The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends denial of Ordinance 112-O-18 for major zoning relief for three (3) variations. The Zoning Board of Appeals determined the proposal does not meet all Standards for Major Variation. Staff recommends approval of the proposed variations with modifications. For Introduction Continued in Committee (P5) ​Ordinance 4-O-19, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development Located at 1714-1720 Chicago Avenue and Amending the Zoning Map City Council denied Ordinance 4-O-19 for approval of a Map Amendment from the R6 General Residential to the D3 Downtown Core Development District and a Planned Development for a 13-story office building with 112 on-site parking spaces. Passage of the Map Amendment shall require a favorable vote of three-fourths (3/4) of all the Aldermen per City Code 6-3-4-7 because a petition signed and acknowledged by 30% of owners of property within 500-feet of the subject property was submitted to the City. This Ordinance was held at the January 28, 2019 City Council meeting until February 11, 2019 for Introduction. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P6) ​Ordinance 9-O-19, Granting a Special Use for a Ground-Floor Medical Office and Major Zoning Relief for No Additional Parking at 524 Main Street City Council adopted Ordinance 9- O-19 granting special use approval for a ground-floor Medical Office, North Shore University Health System, and major zoning relief for no additional parking spaces where 7 additional parking spaces are required for a Medical Office, in the C1a Commercial Mixed-Use District and the oDM Dempster-Main Overlay District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards for special use and major variations for this district. For Action Passed 8-0 Watch (O1) ​Resolution 12-R-19, Amending City Council Rules and Organization of the City Council Section 6 “Citizen Participation” City Council adopted Resolution 12-R19, amending City Council Rule 6, “Citizen Participation,” to state that ceding time is not permitted. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Wilson Watch Call of the Wards Ward 1: Made a referral to Human Services Committee to give an update for the dog beach in 2019. Also wants HSC to look at special events that want to use parks but don't have a connection with an Evanston non-profit and what they're charged. Watch Ward 2: No Report Watch Ward 3: No Report Watch Ward 4: Robert Crown Community Center meeting on February 13 at 6:00 p.m. Watch Ward 5: 5th Ward meeting 7pm. Wednesday at Civic Center in room G300. Additionally there will be a street naming unveiling for Nathan Haliburton at 3pm on February 17. Watch Ward 6: Thanked Evanston Pointers Group for hosting an event at Westminster Place. Watch Ward 7: No Report Watch Ward 8: Reported on a neighborhood meeting held at Peckish Pig. Offered members of the community to meet with her and discuss projects on Howard St. Watch Ward 9: Gave a great review to the jazz band at ETHS Watch Adjournment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned. City Council then proceeded into Executive Session.