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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, September 17th, 2018
Present:
Alderman Fiske Alderman Rue Simmons
Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Revelle
Alderman Wynne Alderman Fleming
Alderman Wilson Alderman Suffredin
(8)
Absent:
Alderman Rainey (1)
Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty
Devon Reid
City Clerk
Mayor’s Public Announcements
Mayor Hagerty announced the passing of Lorraine H. Morton (December 8, 1918 –
September 8, 2018) the first African-American Mayor for the City of Evanston, who served for
a 16 year tenure. On Friday September 21, a visitation is scheduled at First Church of God
Christians Life Center. Then Saturday morning September 22, a funeral service is planned at
Alice Millar Chapel.
Mayor Hagerty issued 4 Proclamations:
●Delta Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – 70th Anniversary
●National Preparedness Month - September 2018
●Warren "Billy" Cherry Scholarship Fund - 25th Anniversary
●National Diaper Need Awareness Week - September 24-30, 2018
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City Manager’s Public Announcements
City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz gave an update to the Lincoln Street Beach Watch
City Clerk’s Communications
City Clerk reminded everyone about Early Voting in Evanston. It will begin October 22 -
November 5 in Room G300 at the Civic Center. Election Day is November 6. Mail-In Ballots
are available in the Clerk’s Office. Clerk Reid asked the public to volunteer to help register
residents during National Voter Registration Day on September 25, 2018 at various city
facilities.
There is also a Clerk’s Guide available in the Clerk’s Office for residents to pick-up. The guide
has information about the Clerk’s Office, as well as the City of Evanston.
On October 1, Deputy Clerk Gomez will sit at the dias for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Public Comment
Linda Damashek Talked about the Evanston Lighthouse Dunes Group and their
diminishing plans.
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Carl Bova Talked about the Harley Clarke MOU. Watch
Lori Keenan Asked that the amount of individual donations be made public in
regards to the Harley Clarke mansion. Read a list of donors to City
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Council.
Jennifer Shadur Read a letter on behalf of Laura Fine, State Representative of the
17th District of Illinois.
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Allie Harned Talked about the work the Save Harley Clarke group is doing to
preserve the mansion.
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Jim Janecek Asked if bed-and-breakfast lodgings are exempt from collection the
hotel occupancy tax. Said his question was not answered during the
budget presentation.
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Alyce McQueen Talked about the fees a resident can incur if they park in an area
which becomes a “Tow Zone” overnight and how the fees associated
can impact low income residents in Evanston.
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Dave Davis Executive Director for Neighborhood and Community Relations,
spoke about the Lincoln Street Beach and the investment
Northwestern has committed to beautifying the beach. Also shared
his appreciated for former Mayor Lorraine H. Morton.
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Junad Rizki Shared remarks on Mayor Lorraine H. Morton tenure in Evanston and
leadership.
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Doreen Price Shared her concerns of affordable housing in Evanston. Asked the
city consider having its own judge to mediate tickets and other
violations.
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Betty Ester Shared her concerns about the 2019 budget and the funds allocated
for the 50/50 Sidewalk Project.
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Beth Adler Spoke on behalf of the Evanston Arts Council and shared the
projects made possible by funds received through the city. Asked City
Council to consider the organization when allocation funds during the
2019 budget.
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Carl Klein Read a statement in remembrance of former Mayor Lorraine H.
Morton.
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Special Order of Business
(SP1) Proposed Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Updates
Staff will present City Council with updates related to Priority Based
Budgeting & the Fiscal Year 2019 Proposed Budget, including an overview
of options for the City of Evanston’s parking system and an update on the
Social Services Working Group.
For Discussion
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Consent Agenda
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of July 23,
2018 (Amended) and August 13, 2018.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Motion: Ald.
Fleming
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(A1)Payroll – July 23, 2018 through August 5, 2018 $ 3,195,300.97
Payroll – August 6, 2018 through August 19, 2018 $ 3,094,412.31
Payroll – August 20, 2018 through September 9, 2018 $
2,872,580.11
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A2) Bills List – September 11, 2018 $ 9,757,054.09
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3) Contract with Thelen Materials, LLC for 2018 Leaf
Hauling/Disposal Season
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one-year contract
for leaf hauling/disposal with Thelen Materials, LLC (28957 W. IL Route
173 Antioch, IL 60002) in the not to exceed amount of $40,000. Funding
will be from the Street Maintenance-Residential Debris/Removal Costs
fund (Account 100.40.4510.62415), with a FY18 Budget of $45,000 and a
YTD balance of $40,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A4) Change Order No. 3 to the Agreement for the Treated Water
Storage Replacement Project Engineering Services with CDM Smith
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3
to the agreement for the Treated Water Storage Replacement Project
Engineering Services (15-55) to CDM Smith (125 South Wacker Drive,
Suite 600, Chicago, IL) in the amount of $22,040.00. This will increase the
total contract amount from the current contract price of $1,328,730.00 to
$1,350,770.00. Funding will be from the Water Fund, Capital Improvement
Account 513.71.7330.62145 -733107, which has an FY 2018 budget
allocation of $12,500,000. See corresponding transmittal memorandum for
further details on funding.
For Action
Passed 7-1 Ald. Fleming voted “No”
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(A5) Change Order No. 2 to the Contract for the 2018 50/50 Sidewalk
Replacement Project with Schroeder & Schroeder Inc.
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2
to the contract for the 2018 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Project (Bid No.
18-14) with Schroeder & Schroeder Inc. (7306 Central Park Avenue,
Skokie, IL 60076) in the amount of $10,085.00. Change Order No. 1
increased the contract amount from $211,000.00 to $227,792.00.
Proposed Change Order No. 2 will increase the contract amount to
$237,877.00. Funding for this work will be from the Dodge Avenue Bus
Stop Pilot Fund (Account 415.40.4118.65515 – 418013), which has
$50,000 budgeted in 2018.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A6) One-Year Contract Extension for Purchase of Rock Salt from
Morton Salt Company
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 $64.21 per
ton, for a winter season (2018/19) total of $481,575. Funding for this
purchase will be provided from the Snow and Ice Control Fund (Account
100.40.4550.65015), which has a budget of $331,095 and a YTD balance
of $16,195. Staff anticipates needing to spend the remainder of the
balance in FY2018 which will come from the 2017/18 Rock Salt Purchase
Order. Staff will request a FY2019 budget allocation of $465,380 for the
purchase of the remaining tons needed to complete the 7,500 tons of salt.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A7) Emergency Single-Source Agreement with Johnson Controls for
Replacement of Fire Panels/Devices at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic
Center
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an emergency,
single-source agreement for the replacement of the existing fire panels
and system devices at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center with Johnson
Controls (91 N. Mitchell Court, Addison, IL) in the amount of $108,497.00.
Funding will be from the CIP 2018 General Obligation Bond. Funding is
available in the 2018 Facilities Contingency (Account 415.40.4118.65515 -
618028), which was budgeted at $275,000 and has $272,162.10
remaining.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A8) Sidewalk Café – Tag’s Cafe
City Council approved first-time application for a sidewalk café permit for
Tag’s Cafe, a Type 2 restaurant located at 2012 Central Street. The
sidewalk café will consist of three tables with two seats each for a seating
capacity of six, and will operate daily from 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A9) Sole Source Purchase of Cisco SmartNet Software from CDW
City Council authorized the sole source purchase of Cisco SmartNet
networking licenses and software from CDW (120 S.Riverside, Chicago, IL
60606) in the amount of $47,509.25. This contract provides support for the
City’s essential computer networking system and covers the period
September 15, 2018 through September 15, 2019. CDW is the current
State Bid Contract provider for these services as of September 2018.
Funding is provided by the IT Division, Computer Licensing and Support
Fund (Account 100.19.1932.62340), which has a total budget of $500,000
and a YTD balance of $125,700.65. This is a 13% reduction from the
previous agreement.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A10) Contract with Target Solutions for a Learning Management
Software System
City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a two year contract
with Target Solutions (10805 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200, San
Diego, CA 92127-5703) for a Learning Management Software (LMS)
system at an annual rate of $31,525. The contract term begins December
31, 2018 and the software provides required OSHA safety and other
critical training for Police, Fire and non-sworn City employees. The Fire
Department is already using Target Solutions and staff was able to
negotiate a lower renewal rate for the Fire Department. Funding will be
from four accounts. A detailed breakdown can be found on the
corresponding transmittal memorandum. Access to the software will be
complimentary from now until the contract term start date.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A11) Purchase of Three Divvy Stations from Motivate International
Inc.
City Council approved the purchase of three (3) Divvy stations from
Motivate International Inc. in the amount of $33,991.96. This purchase is
proposed to be made utilizing funds that are within the approved budget
for Divvy operating expenses for FY2018. Funding will be from the Parking
Fund- Divvy Operating Expenses (Account 505.19.7005.62603), which
has a FY2018 budget of $304,000 and a YTD balance of $194,390.94.
Staff anticipates that the FY2018 Divvy expenses will be $125,000.00.
For Action
Passed 5-4 Ald Fleming, Braithwaite, Fiske, Wilson voted “No”
Vote tied 4-4. Mayor Hagerty voted “Yes”
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(A12) Thirty-Six Month Contract Extension with Motivate International
Inc. to Continue Operation of Divvy Bicycle Sharing System
City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a 36
month extension with Motivate International Inc. (“Motivate”) to continue to
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operate the Divvy bicycle sharing system in Evanston. This is a second
partial extension of one of two 5 year extensions contemplated in the
Operator Agreement between the City and Motivate. Staff anticipates the
FY2019 budgeted amount for Divvy expenses will be cost neutral.
For Action
Passed 7-1 Ald. Fiske voted “No”
(A13) Resolution 67-R-18, Memorandum of Understanding with the
City of Chicago Department of Transportation to Seek Approval to
Share Revenue in the Divvy Sponsorship Agreement
City Council adopted Resolution 67-R-18, authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of
Chicago for a joint advertisement agreement for sponsorship of all Divvy
bicycles, with Evanston receiving a pro rata share based on the number of
bicycles in the Evanston Divvy system.
Motion to amend text to read as follows: Evanston is also executing
an extension agreement with Divvy Motivate for three years starting
January 1, 2019 through December 23, 2021. Any sponsorship
agreement between Evanston and Chicago should extend to a term
of at least three years to be consistent with the Divvy Motivate
agreement and provide for an optional extension to match City of
Chicago’s term with Divvy Motivate to January 23, 2023.
Passed 8-0
For Action
Passed 7-1 Ald. Fiske voted “No”
Motion: Ald.
Fleming
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(A14) Resolution 69-R-18, Authorizing a Lease Renewal Agreement
with Impact Behavioral Health Partners for Office Space at the Civic
Center
City Council adopted Resolution 69-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate the lease of office space with Impact Behavioral Health Partners
(Impact) for 24 months for 2,940 square feet of space on the ground floor
of the Civic Center (Suite G310 to G651), including eleven (11) telephone
lines and telephones, at the rate of $3,362.00 per month. Impact will be
responsible for payment of all remaining utilities.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A15) Resolution 62-R-18, Agreement with Hoffman House Catering
for Senior Meal Food Programs
City Council adopted Resolution 62-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to
execute renewal contract with 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, 2018 through September 30, 2019 in the not–to-exceed
amount of $4.80 per lunch meal. Total meal program contract value is
projected at $43,543.00 (dependent upon the number of lunches served
and varies depending on the levels of participation). The program will be
reimbursed through a grant from Age Options, the regional coordinator of
federal funds dispersed for programs in the Older Americans Act and
donations received from attendees at the meal program.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A16) Resolution 59-R-18, Approving Intergovernmental Agreement
for Use of the Village of Winnetka’s Fire Training Tower
City Council adopted Resolution 59-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to
execute an inter-governmental agreement with the Village of Winnetka for
the limited use of their training tower for Evanston Fire Department
community engagement programs.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A17) Resolution 70-R-18, Grant Application for State Funding
through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant
Program for the Harbert Park Renovation Project
City Council adopted Resolution 70-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to
Sign a Resolution of Authorization as part of an Open Space and Land
Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant application to the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources for the Harbert Park Renovations
Project. Although the City has been a past recipient of the OSLAD grant,
this is the first time in several years that the grant program has been
accepting applications. If awarded, funding for this project will be from a
variety of funding sources already proposed for Harbert Park
Improvements in the 2019 budget, including 2018 Good Neighbor Funds,
the Neighborhood Improvement Reserve Fund, and the 2019 General
Obligation Bonds.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A18) Resolution 66-R-18, Easement Agreement with Northwestern
University for Replacement of Underground Water Storage Reservoir
at Lincoln Street and Campus Drive
City Council adopted Resolution 66-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to
execute an easement agreement with Northwestern University to provide
for a temporary construction easement for the removal of the existing
reservoir and installation of the new reservoir. The easement agreement
also establishes a long term easement agreement between the parties for
the underground reservoir to be located below Northwestern University
property.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A19) Ordinance 98-O-18, Amending City Code Section 7-2-6(D),
“Sidewalk Cafes,” Allowing Class K Liquor Licensees Sidewalk Cafes
City Council adopted Ordinance 98-O-18 which amends the City Code to
permit sidewalk cafes at business establishments that hold Class K liquor
licenses.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A20) Ordinance 85-O-18, Decreasing the Number of Class C Liquor
Licenses for Bat 17 located at 1709 Benson Avenue
City Council adopted Ordinance 85-O-18, amending Evanston City Code
Subsection 3-4-6-(C) to decrease the number of Class C Liquor Licenses
from twenty-four (24) to twenty-three (23).
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A21) Ordinance 86-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor
Licenses for Tereneo 3634, LLC d/b/a Bat 17 located at 1709 Benson
Avenue.
City Council adopted Ordinance 86- O-18, amending Evanston City Code
Subsection 3-4-6-(C) to increase the number of Class C Liquor Licenses
from twenty-three (23) to twenty-four (24) and permit issuance of a Class
C license to Tereneo 3634, LLC d/b/a Bat 17, located at 1709 Benson
Avenue.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A22) Ordinance 87-O-18, Decreasing the Number of Class R Liquor
Licenses for Sodexo America, LLC d/b/a Northwestern University –
Norris Center located at 1999 Campus Drive
City Council adopted Ordinance 87-O-18, amending Evanston City Code
Subsection 3-4-6-(R) to decrease the number of Class R Liquor Licenses
from three (3) to two (2). Sodexo America, LLC d/b/a Northwestern
University – Norris Center has closed.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A23) Ordinance 88-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class R Liquor
Licenses for Compass Group USA, Inc. d/b/a Chartwell’s -
Northwestern University Norris Center located at 1999 Campus Drive
City Council adopted Ordinance 88- O-18, amending Evanston City Code
Subsection 3-4-6-(R) to increase the number of Class R Liquor Licenses
from two (2) to three (3) and permit issuance of a Class R license to
Compass Group USA, Inc. d/b/a Chartwell’s - Northwestern University
Norris Center located at 1999 Campus Drive.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A24) Ordinance 89-O-18, Decreasing the Number of Class T Liquor
Licenses for Sodexo America, LLC d/b/a Sodexo America located at
1501 Central Street
City Council adopted Ordinance 89-O-18, amending Evanston City Code
Subsection 3-4-6-(T) to decrease the number of Class T Liquor Licenses
from three (3) to two (2).
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A25) Ordinance 90-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class T Liquor
Licenses for Compass Group USA, Inc., d/b/a Chartwell’s located at
1999 Campus Drive
City Council adopted Ordinance 90- O-18, amending Evanston City Code
Subsection 3-4-6-(T) to increase the number of Class T Liquor Licenses
from two (2) to three (3) and permit issuance of a Class T license to
Compass Group USA, Inc., d/b/a Chartwell’s located at 1999 Campus
Drive.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A26) Ordinance 91-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class T Liquor
Licenses for Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership, d/b/a
Levy at Ryan Fieldhouse and Walter Athletics Center located at 2255
Campus Drive
City Council adopted Ordinance 91- O-18, amending Evanston City Code
Subsection 3-4-6-(T) to increase the number of Class T Liquor Licenses
from three (3) to four (4) and permit issuance of a Class T license to Levy
Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership, d/b/a Levy at Ryan Fieldhouse
and Walter Athletics Center located at 2255 Campus Drive
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A27) Ordinance 95-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor
Licenses for Union Squared Evanston located at 1307 Chicago
Avenue
City Council adopted Ordinance 95-O-18, amending Evanston City Code
Subsection 3-4-6-(D) to increase the number of authorized Class D liquor
licenses from fifty (50) to fifty-one (51).
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A28) Ordinance 96-O-18, Decreasing the Number of Class A Liquor
Licenses for Union Squared Evanston located at 1307 Chicago Ave.
City Council adopted Ordinance 96-O-18 amending Evanston City Code of
2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(A), as amended, to decrease the number of
authorized Class A liquor licenses from one (1) to zero (0).
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A29) Ordinance 97-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class T Liquor
Licenses for L3 Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Next of Kinship located at 1603
Orrington Avenue
City Council adopted Ordinance 97- O-18, amending Evanston City Code
Subsection 3-4-6-(T) to increase the number of Class T Liquor Licenses
from four (4) to five (5) and permit issuance of a Class T license to L3
Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Next of Kinship located at 1603 Orrington Avenue.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A30) Ordinance 109-O-18, Allowing Extended Hours of Alcohol
Service for Z-1 and Z-2 Liquor License Holders through City Council
Approval
City Council adopted Ordinance 109-O-18, amending Evanston City Code
Subsection 3-4-6(Z-1) and 3-4-6(Z-2), to allow for extended hours of
alcohol service for Z-1 and Z-2 liquor license holders through City Council
approval.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A31) Extended Alcohol Service for One-Day Events - Levy Premium
Foodservice
City Council approved a request to extend alcohol service hours for
one-day liquor events taking place at 1501 Central Street (“Levy Premium
Foodservice”), on September 8, 2018, September 29, 2018, October 13,
2018, October 27, 2018, November 3, 2018, and November 24, 2018 to
accommodate game day events during the Northwestern University
football season.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A32) Ordinance 99-O-18, Amending Class K Liquor License to
Decrease the Permitted Volume of Wine for Off Premise
Consumption, Permit Alcoholic Spirit Tasting, and Increase the
Permitted Volume of Beer for Consumption Onsite
City Council adopted Ordinance 99- O-18, amending Evanston City Code
Subsection 3-4-6-(K) to decrease the permitted volume of wine for off
premise consumption, permit alcoholic spirit tasting, and increase the
permitted volume of beer for onsite consumption.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A33) Ordinance 101-O-18, Amending the Class U Liquor License
Permitted Hours of Sale of Alcoholic Liquor and Eliminating the
Restriction of the Sale of Alcohol to the Lobby
City Council adopted Ordinance 101-O-18, amending Evanston City Code
Subsection 3-4-6-(U) to amend the permitted hours of sale of alcoholic
liquor and eliminating the restriction of the sale of alcohol to the lobby.
This Ordinance will permit Class U licensees to sell alcoholic liquor two
hours prior to any performance, during intermission, and two hours after
the end of any performance.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A34) Ordinance 100-O-18, Proposed Modifications to City Code
Section 10-11-6, Schedule VI; Snow Routes and Snow Emergency
Regulations Contained in Section 10-4-13
City Council adopted Ordinance 100-O-18, amending City Code 10-4-13
(C), Snow Emergency, and the designated Snow Routes in Section
10-11-6, Schedule VI. The majority of the proposed modifications will
make the City Code consistent with the current snow route map, existing
snow route sign postings and staff’s current operations during snow
events thereby improving snow removal operations and towing/parking
bans associated with declared snow emergencies.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A35) Ordinance 40-O-17, Amending City Code Section 7-12-4-2, Lead
Service Line Replacement Program
City Council adopted Ordinance 40-O-17, amending City Code Section
7-12-4-2, Installation and Maintenance of Service Pipe from Tap to
Fixtures. The proposed amendment would promote the replacement of
lead water service lines by residential property owners. Ordinance
40-O-17 was introduced on April 24, 2017 but never returned to City
Council for adoption. Staff was not aware the Ordinance was never
adopted and has been offering loans to property owner on streets where
water mains are being replaced since 2017. Funding for the lead water
service abatement program is from the Water Fund reserves and
transferred to Account 510.40.4225.62410 as needed as loans are issued.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P1) Appeal to Planning & Development Committee of Design and
Project Review Committee Decision Denying Variance for
Commercial Variable Message Sign (CVMS) for Citgo Station at 1925
Green Bay Rd
Motion: Ald.
Wilson
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This item will only be heard at the Planning & Development Committee
meeting.
No Action to be taken at City Council
(P2) Landlord-Tenant Services with Metropolitan Tenants
Organization & Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing
City Council approved a not to exceed $70,000 contract with Metropolitan
Tenants Organization and Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing for
landlord-tenant services. The funding source is the City’s Affordable
Housing Fund (Account 250.21.5465.65497). The Affordable Housing
Fund has a current uncommitted cash balance of approximately $600,000;
including $114,500 budgeted for housing services in FY2018.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P3) Ordinance 41-O-18, Amending City Code Section 6-16, Table
16-B, “Schedule of Minimum Off Street Parking Requirements”
City Council adopted Ordinance 41-O18, amending the Zoning Ordinance
to modify parking requirements for College/University Institutions. Staff is
proposing to adjust the parking requirements for dormitories and fraternity
and sorority houses. The proposed text amendment still requires more
than the 1 to 16 ratio of students with parking permits to those eligible to
obtain parking permits. The proposed amendment would reduce the total
required parking spaces on Northwestern University’s campus from 4,096
to approximately 3,493.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P4) Ordinance 105-O-18, Amending Portions of the Zoning
Ordinance Creating Brew Pubs and Craft Alcohol Production
Facilities
City Council adopted Ordinance 105-O-18 authorizing Zoning Ordinance
Text Amendments to alcohol producing uses that include allowing Brew
Pubs as a Special Use in the MXE Mixed-Use Employment District.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P5) Ordinance 108-O-18, Special Use Permit and Major Variations for
a Banquet Hall and a Brew Pub, Double Clutch Brewing Company, at
2119-2125 Ashland Avenue
City Council adopted Ordinance 108- O-18 authorizing Special Uses for a
Banquet Hall and Brew Pub and Major Zoning Variations for a 0’ front yard
setback where 10’ is required, a 0’ interior side yard setback where 5’ is
required, a 0’ rear yard setback where 5’ is required, and to eliminate 1
required short loading dock.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P6) Ordinance 103-O-18, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2
Restaurant, Backlot Coffee, at 2004 Central Street
City Council adopted Ordinance 103-O-18 granting a special use approval
for a Type 2 Restaurant, Backlot Coffee in the B1a Business District and
oCSC Central Street Overlay District. The applicant has complied with all
zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards of a special use for
this district.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P7) Ordinance 104-O-18, Granting a Special Use and Zoning Relief to
Expand a Daycare Center - Child at 2200 Main Street
City Council adopted Ordinance 104-O-18 granting special use approval to
expand a Daycare Center – Child, the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston,
and zoning relief for a one-story addition with a 6.1’ west interior side yard
setback where 15’ is required, at 2200 Main St. in the R2 Single Family
Residential 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
(P8) Ordinance 102-O-18 Granting a Special Use for a Type 2
Restaurant, Kilwins Chocolates, at 1724 Sherman Avenue
City Council adopted Ordinance 102-O-18 granting a special use approval
for a Type 2 Restaurant, Kilwins Chocolates in the D2 District. The
applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the
standards of a special use for this district.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P9) Ordinance 106-O-18, Granting a Special Use for a Public Utility
and Major Zoning Relief for a Fence (Concrete Wall) at 514 Custer
Avenue
City Council adopted Ordinance 106-O-18 granting special use approval
for a Public Utility for the replacement of existing ComEd equipment with
“DC-in-a-box” utility equipment, and major zoning relief for a 20’-tall fence
(concrete wall) for safety and thermal screening of the utility equipment, at
514 Custer Ave. The applicant has complied with all other zoning
requirements, and meets all of the standards for special use and major
variation in the R3 Two Family Residential District.
For Introduction and Action
Ald. Fleming requested suspension of rules for Introduction and
Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P10) Ordinance 84-O-18, Granting a Special Use for a Daycare
Center – Domestic Animal, and Kennel, Rex’s Place, at 2118-2120
Ashland Ave., 1625 Payne St., and 2147-2149 Dewey Ave.
City Council adopted Ordinance 84-O-18 granting special use approval for
a Daycare Center – Domestic Animal, and Kennel, in the MXE Mixed Use
Employment 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
Approved on Consent Agenda
(O1) For Appointment:
Arts Council: Pashen Black Pashen
Black is a communications executive with more than 15 years of
experience leading executive communications, public relations and
corporate communications for multinational companies. As a member of
the Evanston Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Pashen created
and implemented programs to support the city’s African American
community. She has a passion for the arts and creative writing, and holds
a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a master’s degree in
Communications from the University of Central Florida.
Arts Council: Lisa Corrin
Lisa Corrin is the director of Northwestern University’s Block Museum of
Art and has over 30 years of experience in the arts profession, including
serving as deputy director of art and chief curator for the Seattle Art
Museum and as chief curator for the Serpentine Gallery in London. She
has served as a board member of the Seattle Repertory Theatre and Mass
MoCa, a major art museum for living artists. Lisa is a member of the
American Association of Art Museum Directors.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(O2) For Reappointment:
Economic Development Committee, Hecky Powell
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Amended Item to Agenda
Move to amend the agenda to add consideration of an application for
a Special Event permit for a University of Michigan alumni event at
Canal Shores Golf Course on September 29
For Introduction
Passed 8-0
Motion: Ald.
Revelle
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Call of the Wards
Ward
1:
Thanked City Manager for providing report on Lincoln Street Beach. Asked to
consider having Northwestern students residing at the NorthWest Campus having
paid-in beach tokens as a revenue source for the city.
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Ward
2:
Paid respects to Karen Shavers on her passing. On September 19 there will be a
neighborhood meeting at the Civic Center in Room G300.
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Ward
3:
No Report Watch
Ward
4:
No Report Watch
Ward
5:
Made referral to Parking Committee to look at ways to provide crossing guards to
the 5th Ward. Thanked Staff for including Dawor Griffin Jr in the Veterans Wall at
Fountain Square.
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Ward
6:
No Report Watch
Ward
7:
Ward Meeting on September 27 at 7 p.m. at the Evanston Ecology Center. Watch
Ward
8:
No Report Watch
Ward
9:
Asked City Staff for YTD report for 2018 and 2017 for parking tickets given. Watch
Adjournment
Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote
the meeting was adjourned. Ald. Wilson led City Council into Executive Session. A roll call vote
was taken and by a unanimous vote (8-0) City Council recessed into Executive Session.