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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMinutes040918 ​CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, April 9th, 2018 Present: Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Rainey Alderman Wynne Alderman Fleming Alderman Wilson Alderman Suffredin Alderman Rue Simmons (9) Absent: Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty Devon Reid City Clerk Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty issued 2 Proclamations: April being National Fair Housing Month and National Library Week runs from April 8-14. The Mayor also meet with the 1st grade class of Lincoln School to talk about issues important to them. Students were interested in discussing the issues of guns, littering and animal rights. Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz announced Earth Day and Clean-Up Evanston! - Saturday April 21 from 9:00-11:00 am. Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk gave a brief overview presentation of the March 20th Election results Watch Public Comment Greg Williams Spoke in support of the Lakehouse project Watch James Angelmen Spoke about the Taxi Cab Program Watch Betty Ester Wanted lawsuit liabilities to be made public on city website for public viewing Watch John Alsterda Asked City Council to vote no for the Lakehouse project. Watch Jeff Coney Stated financial discrepancies in the Lakehouse project Watch Peter Laundy Spoke in favor of the Lakehouse but wanted a better plan than the one currently proposed Watch Robert Dalrymple Spoke of the financial risks by the Lakehouse ordinance Watch John Walsh Wanted City Council to consider the terms of lease to make a proper decision Watch Clare Tallon Rue Supported the Lakehouse project because of the lack of equitable access to the lakefront. Watch Carlis B. Sutton Asked City Council to approve the lease application for the Lakehouse Watch Mary Rosinski Supported the Lakehouse project Watch Mike Raftery Voiced his support for the Lakehouse and asked City Council to support it. Watch Chris Foreman Asked City Council to approve the Lakehouse project Watch David Staub Spoke on behalf of the Central Street Neighbors Association urging City Council to pass the Lakehouse ordinance. Watch Jeff Smith Stated the current proposal for the Lakehouse as it currently stands should be passed. Watch Pete McNamara Treasurer for the Evanston Garden and Lakehouse who reassured City Council that they will assist with funding and architectural design. Urged City Council to vote yes, being that the current proposal has met the needs of the City. Watch Jerry Callaghan Discussed item ​(P6) Ordinance 12-O-18: Amending City Code Title 4, Chapter 13, “Floodplain Regulations” Watch Sheila Sullivan Board member of the Southeast Evanston Association who spoke in support of the Lakehouse project Watch Janelle Johnson Board member of the Evanston Lakehouse & Gardens who reaffirmed the commitment of the organization on ensuring the Harley Clarke Mansion becomes a welcoming center for all members of the community Watch David Lightshoe Ask City Council to vote no to the Lakehouse lease due to the indemnification clause becoming a large liability to the city Watch Nicole Kustok Asked City Council to vote no on the Lakehouse lease for not being financially responsible or sustainable long term Watch Deborah Lawrance Supported the Lakehouse lease in order to preserve the mansion Watch Special Order of Business (SP1) ​Ordinance 42-O-18, Lease of City-Owned Property Located at 2603 Sheridan Rd. to Evanston Lake House and Gardens Staff submits for City Council consideration adoption of Ordinance 42-O-18, authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease of City-owned real property (known as the Harley Clarke Mansion) located at 2603 Sheridan Road with Evanston Lake House and Gardens (ELHG). The lease is for 40 years and ELHG will be required to raise $5 million in funding over 10 years and make code-related improvements to the mansion, opening the property for public use by May 2023. A two-thirds majority of City Council is required to adopt Ordinance 42-O-18. For Action Motion made to table to April 23rd Failed 4-5​ Alderman Wynne, Suffredin, Wilson & Revelle Voted Yes Failed 2-7 ​ Alderman Suffredin & Alderman Revelle Voted Yes Watch Consent Agenda (M1) ​Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 12, 2018 and March 19, 2018. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Fleming Watch (A1)​ Payroll – February 19, 2018 through March 4, 2018 $2,762,402.14 Payroll – March 5, 2018 through March 18, 2018 $2,780,773.27 (A2) ​Bills List – March 27, 2018 $1,399,302.89 . Bills List – April 10, 2018 $4,292,911.16 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.1) ​Renewal Agreement with Express Press to Supply Clothing for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Summer Programs City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the renewal option of the agreement with Express Press, (18560 E St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO. 65802) for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department 2018 summer clothing, in an amount not to exceed $24,500. A breakdown of the thirteen account numbers and budget allocations can be found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.2) ​Agreement with Evanston Township High School to Supply Lunch Meals for the 2018 Summer Food Program City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Evanston and Evanston Township High School (E.T.H.S.), (1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston 60201). This agreement is to provide lunch meals for the 2018 Summer Food Service Program in the not-to-exceed amount of $3.25 per lunch. This is a reimbursement program in which the total amount of reimbursement the City will receive is solely dependent upon the number of meals served and varies depending on the levels of participation. Funding for this program is budgeted in business unit 100.30.3050, Recreation Outreach Program, where program expenditures are charged back and revenue credited. There is $125,000 allocated for food purchases of which $15.79 has been expended. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.3) Sidewalk Café – French Kiss Café at 517 Dempster Street City Council approved first-time application for a sidewalk café permit for French Kiss Cafe, a Type 2 restaurant located at 517 Dempster Street. The sidewalk café will consist of two tables with two seats each for a seating capacity of four, and will operate Monday–Friday from 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday from 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.4) Sidewalk Café – Rock N’ Ravioli at 1012 Church Street City Council approved first-time application for a sidewalk café permit for Rock N’ Ravioli, a Type 1 restaurant located at 1012 Church Street. The sidewalk café will consist of six tables with two seats each for a seating capacity of 12, and will operate Wednesday – Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.5) ​Contract to Provide a Street Condition Evaluation and Right-of-Way Asset Management with Infrastructure Management Services L.L.C City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract to provide a street condition evaluation and right-of-way asset management with Infrastructure Management Services L.L.C (1775 Winnetka Circle, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008) in the amount of $206,720. This project will be funded from the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2018 General Obligation Bonds (Account No. 415.40.4118.62145-418005), which has an FY 2018 budget of $250,000. The remaining fund balance is $250,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.6) ​Contract Extension for 2018 with Patriot Pavement Maintenance for 2018 Crack Sealing Program City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one year contract extension for crack sealing services with Patriot Pavement Maintenance (825 Segers Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016), in the amount of $80,000. This contract award is part of a bid let by the Municipal Partnering Initiative. Funding for this work will from the Street Maintenance Fund (Account 100.40.4510.62509), with a budget of $80,000. The account has a remaining balance of $80,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.7) ​Contract Extension for 2018 with Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. for Pavement Marking Program City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one-year contract extension for pavement markings with Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. (P.O. Box 705 Elgin IL 60123) in the amount of $92,600. This contract is part of a bid let by the Municipal Partnering Initiative (MPI). Funding for this work will be from the 2018 Capital Improvement & Parking System Funds: Capital Improvement (Account 415.40.4118.65515-41709) with a FY18 Budget of $175,000 and a remaining balance of $85,000; and Parking System (Account 505.19.7005.65515) with a FY18 budget of $2,450,000 and a remaining balance of $2,128,321. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.8) ​Single Source Purchase of Riding Mower from Reinders, Inc. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a purchase order for a Toro Groundsmaster Riding Mower, model GM3280-D, from Reinders, Inc., (3816 Carnation Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131), in the amount of $21,997.70. Funding for this purchase is from the General Fund (Account 100.40.4330.65550) with a FY18 Budget and remaining balance of $26,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.9) ​Purchase of Vehicle for the Evanston Police Department from Currie Motors City Council approved the purchase a Ford SUV outfitted with lights, sirens and other necessary equipment for operations. This is a replacement vehicle for Evanston Police Department Patrol Unit #41, 2017 Ford SUV as it was in an accident and the insurance adjuster deemed the vehicle as totaled. The replacement vehicle will be purchased from Currie Motors (9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423) in the amount of $28,486.00 and outfitted by Havey Communications, Inc. (28835 Herky Drive, Suite #117, Lake Bluff, IL 60044) in the amount of $5,010.70 through a Northwest Municipal Conference Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Competitive contract. Funding for the vehicles will be from the Insurance Fund (Account 605.99.7801.65550) in the total amount of $33,496.70. For Action ​Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.10) ​Purchase of Vehicle for the Evanston Fire Department from Foster Coach Sales, Inc. City Council approved the purchase of a new Fire Department Ambulance, a Ford F-550 chassis with a Horton EMT conversion outfitted with lights, sirens and other necessary equipment for operations. The replacement vehicle will be purchased from Foster Coach Sales, Inc. (903 Prosperity Drive, Sterling, IL 61081) in the amount of $291,730.00 through the Northwest Municipal Conference Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Watch Competitive contract #174. Funding for the vehicle will be from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550) in the amount of $291,730.00, which has a budgeted amount of $1,522,977. For Action Item taken off Consent Agenda and amount correct to $300,055 Passed 9-0 (A3.11) Purchase of Three Vehicles for the Public Works Agency from Monroe Truck Equipment, National Fleet Auto Group and JX Peterbilt City Council approved the purchase of three (3) replacement vehicles for operations and allocated to the Public Works Agency - Public Services Bureau. The replacement vehicles will be purchased from: Monroe Truck Equipment (1051 W. 7th Street, Monroe, WI 53566) in the amount of $104,880.00, National Fleet Auto Group (490 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076) in the amount of $171,726.00 and JX Peterbilt, (42400 Hwy 41, Wadsworth, IL 60083), in the amount of $137,131.00 through the National Joint Powers Alliance contract. Funding for the vehicles will be from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550) in the amount of $413,737.00, which has a budgeted amount of $1,522,977. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.12) ​Single Source Purchase of Ford OEM Parts and Vehicle Service from Golf Mill Ford City Council approved a contract with Golf Mill Ford Inc., located at 9401 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714, in the amount of $82,511.00 for automotive parts and services for City vehicles. Golf Mill Ford will provide Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and service from March 2018 through February of 2019. Funding for this expenditure will be from Account 600.26.7710.65060 (Major Maintenance, Materials to Maintain Autos). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.13) Agreement with Full Throttle Marine for Watercraft Maintenance and Repair Services City Council approved the lowest responsive and responsible bid for Watercraft Maintenance and Repair Services (Bid # 18-11) to Full Throttle Marine, located at 93 Noll Street, Waukegan, IL 60085, in the amount of $31,158.25 for the period of April 1, 2018 thru March 31, 2019 and for the possibility of three (3) one (1) year extensions in each subsequent annual period. The 2018 Budget for Materials to Maintain Autos is $1,050,000.00 for these types of required maintenance and repairs. The allocation for these services within the budget is $37,000.00. Funding provided by the Fleet Services Fund for Major Maintenance, Material to Maintain Autos (Account 600.19.7710.65060). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.14) ​Agreement with H-O-H Water Technology, Inc. for Chemical Water Treatment for HVAC Equipment in Various City Facilities City Council approved to renew a three-year contract with H-O-H Water Technology, Inc., a sole vendor, to continue service providing chemical treatment of water HVAC systems in various City facilities. The contract include three (3) one (1) year extensions, subject to the acceptable performance of the vendor, The total cost of the three-year contract is $40,341, which includes a 1.5% increase each year. Funding will be from Account 100.19.1950.62509 (Facilities Management Service Agreements). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A4) ​Ordinance 49-O-18, Approving the Construction of a Local Improvement Known as Evanston Special Assessment No. 1523 City Council adopted Ordinance 49-O-18 allowing the paving of the alley north of Payne Street and east of McDaniel Avenue through the Special Assessment Process. Funding will be from: 2018 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4118.65515 – 418003) in the amount of $220,395.00, which has $250,000 budgeted in FY 2018; and Special Assessment funds (Account 415.40.4218.65515 – 418003) in the amount of $220,395.00, which has $250,000 budgeted in FY 2018. The remaining balance in both accounts is $250,000. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A5) Ordinance 38-O-18 Amending City Code Section 3-17-9 Regarding Senior Citizen/Persons with Disabilities Taxicab Program City Council adopted Ordinance 38-O-18 which amends Title 3, Chapter 17-9 regarding Senior Citizen/Persons with Disabilities Taxicab Program. Amendment includes: an increase in the participant share from four dollars ($4.00) to five dollars ($5.00) and changing the boundaries of the program to within the corporate boundaries of Evanston. Ordinance 38-O-18 was Watch held on March 12, 2018 until the April 9, 2018 City Council. For Introduction and Action Passed 7-2 ​ Alderman Suffredin & Alderman Simmons Voted No (A6) ​Ordinance 43-O-18, Decreasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for Lao Sze Chuan at 1633 Orrington Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 43-O-18, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(C) to decrease the number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from twenty-six (26) to twenty-five (25). A Bite of China, Inc., d/b/a Lao Sze Chuan, 1633 Orrington, is not renewing its liquor license. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A7) Ordinance 44-O-18, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Las Palmas of Evanston at 817 University Place City Council adopted Ordinance 44-O-18 amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(D) to decrease the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty (50) to forty-nine (49). Las Palmas Restaurant of Evanston, Inc., Dba Las Palmas of Evanston located at 817 University Place is closed. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A8) ​Ordinance 36-O-18, Decreasing the Number of Class C-1 Liquor Licenses for La Macchina Café at 1620 Orrington Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 36-O-18, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(C-1) to decrease the number of authorized Class C-1 liquor licenses from one (1) to zero (0). La Macchina Café requests a downgrade of its liquor license from Class C-1 to Class C. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A9) ​Ordinance 37-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for La Macchina Café at 1620 Orrington Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 37-O-18, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(C) to increase the number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from twenty-five (25) to twenty-six (26), and permit issuance of a Class C license to La Macchina Cafe, LLC, d/b/a La Macchina Café located at 1620 Orrington Avenue. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A10) Ordinance 27-O-18, Lease of Room Space at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center to the League of Women Voters City Council adopted Ordinance 27-O-18 which authorizes a 3- year renewal of a lease agreement between League of Women Voters and the City of Evanston. The lease will be from June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2021 for first floor space (Room 1030) at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The monthly rent will be $240 with a 1% increase each year. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A11) ​Ordinance 18-O-18, Amending City Code Section 1-17-1, Adding Subsection “Contractor Debarment, Suspension and Prohibited Contracts” City council adopted Ordinance 18-O-18, amending City Code Section 1-17-1, by adding Subsection 1-17-1(E), “Contractor Debarment, Suspension, and Prohibited Contracts.” This Ordinance codifies a procedure to debar or suspend contractors for just cause. Debarred or suspended contractors may not bid, propose, be awarded to, or perform work on a contract with the City. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P1) ​Grant Renewal for the Homeless Management Information System to the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County City Council approved a renewal grant of $20,500 from the Affordable Housing Fund for the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County (“The Alliance”). The Alliance receives funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for HMIS, and has a 20% non-federal match requirement to make full use of this funding. The $20,500 grant from the Affordable Housing Fund will enable the Alliance to access $82,000 in HUD funds. Funding is from the Affordable Housing Fund (Account 250.21.5465.65500). The 2018 Affordable Housing Fund has $114,500 budgeted for housing-related services and an uncommitted cash balance of approximately $800,000. Motion: Ald. Fiske Watch For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P2) ​Ordinance 46-O-18, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Frio Gelato, at 1301 Chicago Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 46-O-18 granting special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Frio Gelato, in the B1 Business District and the oDM Dempster-Main Overlay District. The applicant will comply with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards for a special use in this district. For Introduction Passed 9-0 Watch (P3) ​Ordinance 47-O-18, Amending the Definition of “Coach House” in the the City Code Section 6-18-3 Staff recommends amending the Zoning Ordinance to modify the definition of a Coach House. A previous version of the proposed text amendment did not receive a recommendation from the Plan Commission. For Introduction Item moved to be returned to committee on April 23, 2018 Watch (P4) ​Ordinance 40-O-18, Amending the City Code, “Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards: General Provisions” Relating to Front Porches Following discussion with the current and former Zoning Board of Appeals Chair, staff recommends the proposed text amendment be referred back to the Plan Commission for additional discussion. For Introduction Item held in committee until April 23, 2018 (P5) ​Ordinance 39-O-18, Granting Major Zoning Relief for a New 2-story, 134,200 square foot Community Center at 1801 Main St., the New Robert Crown Community Center City Council adopted Ordinance 39-O-18 granting major zoning relief to construct a 2-story, 134,200 sq. ft. community center (with ice rinks, gymnasium, public library, preschool, multipurpose rooms) and exterior site work including new parking lot, athletic fields and landscaping in the OS Open Space District. The applicant requests: a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.18 where a maximum FAR of 0.15 is allowed; 229 offstreet parking spaces where a minimum of 334 off-street parking spaces are required; zero loading docks where a minimum of 2 long loading docks are required. The applicant has complied with all other zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for major variation in the OS Open Space District. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P6) Ordinance 12-O-18: Amending City Code Title 4, Chapter 13, “Floodplain Regulations” City Council approved Ordinance 12-O-18, amending portions of Title 4, Chapter 13 of the Evanston City Code, “Floodplain Regulations.” Staff is proposing amendments that would strengthen regulations addressing permit review and construction concerns on lakefront restoration projects. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (O1) Economic Development Grant for Evanston Equity in the Arts Hiring Program City Council approved funding totaling $25,000 to Mudlark Theater to hire additional administrative staff. The Equity in the Arts hiring program will build capacity and diversity for Mudlark’s management organization because candidates must be local minority residents. Staff recommends utilizing funds from the Economic Development Workforce Development Fund (Account 100.21.5300.62663) for this grant. The Equity in Arts Hiring program was originally approved by City Council on October 26, 2016 and allocated up to $50,000 annually as a one-toone match to help local arts organizations hire and retain Employees of Color. For Action Passed 7-2 ​ Alderman Fleming & Alderman Suffredin Voted No Motion: Ald. Wilson Watch Call of the Wards Ward 1: No Report Watch Ward 2: 2nd Ward meeting at the District 65 J.E.H. Education Center on April 12 at 7 p.m. Watch Ward 3: No Report Watch Ward 4: No Report Watch Ward 5: 5th Ward meeting at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center Room G300 on April 19th Watch Ward 6: Encouraged everyone to view the new lights between Central Park and Lawndale Watch Ward 7: Tuesday April 17th at Chandler-Newberger Center at 7 p.m. residents of Northeast Evanston will have an opportunity to receive the latest updates on the Sheridan Rd. improvement project and ask questions Watch Ward 8: Announced the grand opening of Jamaica Good to Go restaurant on Friday April 13 Watch Ward 9: 9th Ward meeting on April 21st at the Levy Center. Recognized 9th Ward resident Maddy for leading a beautification project in the 9th Ward. 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 (9-0) City Council recessed into Executive Session.