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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, June 12th, 2017 7:00 pm Present: Alderman Fiske Alderman Suffredin Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Revelle Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson Alderman Fleming Alderman Rue Simmons (9) Absent: None (0) Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty Devon Reid City Clerk Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty noted the Trump Administration removed EPA information which can now be be found on the City of Evanston website. Acknowledged the one year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting and his pride in Evanston’s response. Gave condolences. The Citizen Civilian complaint board application for the committee will be open to the public next week. Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements 4th of July Celebration. Evanston’s equity climate survey will be available June 16th. Watch City Clerk’s Communications Watch Public Comment Linda Young Spoke on behalf of the Evanston Environmental board of the board’s decision to support renewable and municipal electricity program. Watch Eric Passet Spoke against permit parking in the 7th Ward. Watch Sarah Stewart Opposed to the “dorm” at 831 Emerson. Would like to see affordable housing at the location. Watch Cecile Opposed the proposed development at 831 Emerson. Watch Claire K Supportive of the proposed development at 831 Emerson. Watch Junad Ruzski Against the Howard street TIFF. Comments on the Harley Clarke Mansion. Watch Dr. Michael Stevens Submitted a petition to the Clerk’s Office regarding opposition to proposed development at 831 Emerson. Watch Jonathan Nieuwsma Supporting Master Agreement for Community Electricity Aggregation. Thanked the Mayor for support of the Paris Climate Agreement and Watch thanked the City Manager for promoting Kumar Jensen to Sustainability Coordinator. Syahid Khan Thanked the Mayor for support of the Paris Climate Agreement. Watch Diane Petersmarck Supports proposed development at 831 Emerson Watch Don Sholem-Berger Supports proposed development at 831 Emerson Watch Marlin Milner Daughter was injured at Roycemore School and is disappointed with response. States Roycemore violated human rights ordinance. Watch Madlyn Ducre Proposing “west end” library at shuttered Ramses site. Offended by presence of Police Armoured vehicle in her neighborhood. Watch Alex Morgan Standing in support of Aggregation ordnance. Opposes Dynegy’s coal plants. Watch Betty Esther Curious of the next steps with the city’s efforts to review the citizen's complaint process. Watch Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 8, 2017 (80th Council Meeting) and May 15, 2017. For Action: Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Motion: Ald. Rainey Watch Payroll – May 01, 2017 through May 14, 2017 $ 2,913,680.94 Payroll – May 15, 2017 through May 28, 2017 $ 2,778,643.60 For Action: Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Contract with CCJM Engineers, Ltd. For Citywide Generator Evaluation Authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract for a Citywide Generator Evaluation (RFP 17-30) with CCJM Engineers, Ltd. (303 East Wacker Drive, Suite 303, Chicago, IL) in the amount of $54,339.99. Funding will be provided from Capital Improvements Fund 2017 GO Bonds (Account 415.40.4117.65515 – 617017). This project was budgeted at $70,000 in FY17. For Action: Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Contract with Construction Consulting and Disbursement Services, Inc., For Fleetwood Jourdain Washroom Renovations Authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract for the Fleetwood Jourdain Washroom Renovations (Bid No. 1732) with Construction Consulting and Disbursement Services, Inc. (5836 Lincoln Ave., Suite 200, Morton Grove, IL. 60053) in the amount of $182,900.00. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvements Fund 2017 GO bonds (Account 415.40.4117.65515 – 617006) with a budget of $150,000. The additional $32,900 will be funded from realized savings from the generator study (415.40.4117.65515617017) and the James Park North Field Renovation project (415.40.4117.65515 – 517002). For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Contract with Elanar Construction Co. for James Park North Field Renovations Authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract for the James Park North Field Renovation Project with Elanar Construction Co. (6620 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois) in the amount of $930,062.30. Funding will be provided from Capital Improvements Fund 2017 GO Bonds (Account 415.40.4117.65515 – 517002). This project was budgeted at $1,000,000 in FY 2017. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Master Agreement for Community Electricity Aggregation Authorizes the City Manager to execute a Master Agreement to Provide Services to an Aggregated Group with the pre-qualified Alternate Retail Electric Supplier (ARES) that provides the most favorable price per kilowatt hour (Cents / kWh) for the length of term and renewable energy mix that the City Council determines to be the most advantageous. At the City Council meeting on June 12, 2017, staff will present a recommendation to the City Council authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with the prequalified ARES that submits the most favorable pricing based on the recommendations provided. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Change Order Number 2 to Contract for Various Parking Lot Improvement Engineering with Gewalt-Hamilton Associates, Inc. Authorizes the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to the contract for Various Parking Lot Improvement Engineering Services with Gewalt-Hamilton Associates, Inc. (625 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061) This Change Order was requested by Alderman Rainey to expand the scope of work to include an analysis/design of on-street parking on Callan in Ward Eight of the City and will cost $17,750. This will increase the contract amount from $170,650 to $188,400 and extend the contract completion date to July 28, 2017. Funding will be provided from Capital Improvement Program (CIP) General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4117.65515) for General Phase I Engineering which has a FY 2017 budget of $80,000. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Sole Source Renewal of Contract Agreement with Call One Authorizes the City Manager to execute a one year contract renewal for telecommunications service with Call One (225 W. Wacker, Chicago, IL 60606) in the estimated amount of $129,000 for the twelve month period beginning June 13, 2017. This contract agreement utilizes the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative program under the auspices of the Northwest Municipal Conference. The projected annual cost is a 14% reduction from FY 2016, an estimate based on our previous year’s billing. Actual charges vary depending on usage and service changes. Funding is provided by seven (7) business units noted on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Sole Source Contract Renewal of Accela Maintenance and Support Agreement Authorizes the City Manager to execute the renewal of a software licensing agreement with Accela Inc. (2633 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA) for a period of two years at a cost of $89,945.28 per year. This software provides support for City licensing and permitting activities in Community Development, Health, Fire and Public Works Agency. This renewal agreement represents a 43% reduction from last year’s cost and will cover the period of March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2019. Funding is provided from the Information Technology Division’s Computer Licensing and Support Fund (Account: 100.19.1932.62340) with a FY17 Budget of $500,000 and a YTD balance of $351,036.76. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Purchase of Six Replacement Vehicles/Units from Currie Motors, JX Peterbilt and Standard Equipment Authorizes’ the purchase of (6) replacement vehicles/units for the Public Works Agency from: Currie Motors (9423 W. Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL 60423) in the amount of $126,479; JX Peterbilt (42400 Hwy 41, Wadsworth, IL 60083) in the amount of $546,487.50; and Standard Equipment (2033 West Walnut Street, Chicago, IL 60612) in the amount of $330,493.65. Funding of $614,756.50 is provided by FY 2017 Automotive Replacement Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550) with a budget of $1,455,422. Budget remaining in this account after this purchase is $180,009.92. Funding of $58,210.00 is provided by the FY 2017 Water Fund (Account 510.40.4230.65550) with a budget of $186,300. Budget remaining in this account after this purchase is $128,090. Funding of $330,493.65 is provided by FY 2017 Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4530.65550) in the amount of $23,750. Additional funding is provided by savings from Account 515.40.4535.65515, which has a budget of $2,626,000 and a remaining balance of $762,796. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Contract with Havey Communications, Inc. for Emergency Lighting & Sirens Staff recommends City Council approval of a one (1) year contract with three (3) one (1) year renewals for the purchase of emergency lighting, sirens and aftermarket products and services in the amount of $80,960.00 to Havey Communications Inc. (28835 Herky Drive # 117, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044). Funding will be as follows: $40,480.00 from Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550), with a FY 2017 budget of $1,455,422.00 and a YTD balance of $794,766.42, and $40,480.00 from Fleet Maintenance Fund (Account 600.19.7710.65060), with a FY 2017 budget of $1,050,000.00 and a YTD balance of $409,360.62. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Approval of Sidewalk Café at 1009 Davis Street – Yeero Revolution Approval of first-time application for a sidewalk café permit for Yeero Revolution, a Type 2 restaurant located at 1009 Davis Street. The sidewalk café will consist of three tables with two seats each for a seating capacity of six, and will operate daily from 11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Approval of Applications for Landscaping Service Assistance through the Great Merchants Grant Program Approval for financial assistance of landscaping services through the Great Merchants Grant Program, totaling $33,550.00, to five Evanston business district areas: Evanston West End Business Association $8,640.00; Central Street Business Association $5,760.00, Dr. Hill Arts Business District $10,000.00; Howard Street Business Association $1,850.00; and West Village Business Association $7,300.00. Funding will be from the Economic Development Business District Improvement Program (Account 100.15.5300.65522). The approved 2017 Fiscal Year Budget allocated $350,000 to this account. However, as of May 2017, $8,416.50 have been spent to complete façade projects and to fund Entrepreneurship Support Program requests, leaving the account with $341,583.50. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017 Accepted and placed the First Quarter Financial Report for FY 2017 on file. For Action: Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Resolution 53-R-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Payments for Emergency Structural Shoring for the Service Center Parking Structure Adoption of Resolution 53-R-17, authorizing the City Manager to execute payments for emergency structural shoring repairs to the City of Evanston’s Service Center Parking Structure. The City Manager has authorized staff to execute structural engineering service contracts to assess and temporarily shore the parking structure with: Moshe Calamaro & Associates Inc. (930 Pitner Ave. #7, Evanston, IL 60202), Belfor Property Restoration (650 Anthony Tail Suite B – Northbrook, IL 60062), and KPFF Consulting Engineers (630 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201) The known costs for this work to date is $4,900.83 to Moshe Calamaro & Associates; $23,951.64 to Belfor Property Restoration, and $3,500.00 to KPFF Consulting Engineers. There will be additional costs for rental of the structural shoring in the amount of $962.50/week to Belfor Property Restoration. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2017 General Obligation Bonds for Facilities Contingency (Account 415.40.4117.62145.617023), which was budgeted at $200,000 for 2017 and has an estimated $178,510.00 remaining. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Resolution 54-R-17, Parking Lease Agreement with 2424 Dempster, LLC (dba Kabul House) Adoption of Resolution 54-R-17, authorizing the City Manager to execute a parking lease agreement for parking spaces on McDaniel Avenue with 2424 Dempster, LLC (dba Kabul House) located at 2424 Dempster Street. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Resolution 55-R-17, To Adopt a Complete and Green Network Policy in Construction Projects within the Public Right-of-Way and Public Spaces Adoption of Resolution 55-R-17 to adopt the proposed updated Complete & Green Streets Policy. The 2017 Complete & Green Streets Policy seeks to align the City’s current policy with the City’s Age Friendly goals, develop sector and project level reporting metrics, formalize transportation demand management approaches, and establish a policy exception review channel for non-City lead projects through the Design and Project Review Committee. This item is before the APW since the Parking & Transportation Committee has been unable to meet since November 2016. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Ordinance 50-O-17 Amending the City Code to Establish a 4-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Woodland Avenue and Jenks Street Adoption of Ordinance 50-O-17 amending Section 10-11-5(D), Schedule V(D) of the City Code to establish a 4-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Woodland Avenue and Jenks Street. The estimated cost to install two additional stop signs is $150.00. Funding will be through the General Fund Traffic Control Supplies (Account 100.40.4520.65115), with a FY 2017 budget of $50,000, and a YTD balance of $20,266.17. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Ordinance 51-O-17, Authorizing the Sale of a Surplus Fleet Vehicles Owned by the City of Evanston Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 51-O-17, directing the City Manager to offer the sale of vehicles owned by the City through public auction at the special Northwest Municipal Vehicle Auction being sponsored by America’s Auto Auctions on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 or any other subsequent America’s Online Auction as these vehicles become available, on a timely basis, as a result of new vehicle replacements being placed into service. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Ordinance 46-O-17, Amending City Code Section 9-5-15, Regulating Small Unmanned Aircraft in the City of Evanston City staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 46-O-17, amending City Code Section 9-5-15, regulating small unmanned aircraft in the City of Evanston. Ordinance 46-O-17 addresses ongoing community concerns and provide an enforcement tool related to the operation of small unmanned aircraft, including drones. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Ordinance 47-O-17, Granting Landmark Status to Building and Lot of Record at 1726 Hinman Avenue The Preservation Commission and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 47-O-17 designating 1726 Hinman Avenue as an Evanston Landmark. This Ordinance was continued from May 22, 2017 to the June 12, 2017 City Council meeting. For Action Referred to Committee on Planning and Development (9-0) Ordinance 48-O-17 Amending City Code Section 8142, “Definitions,” and City Code Section 8146, “Penalty,” of Title 8, Chapter 14, “Drug Paraphernalia Control” Administrative Adjudication Officer Sue Brunner recommends adoption of Ordinance 48-O-17 amending City Code Section 8142, “Definitions,” and City Code Section 8146, “Penalty,” imposing a two hundred dollar ($200.00) fine for violating Title 8, Chapter 14, “Drug Paraphernalia Control.” For Introduction Referred to Committee on Human Services (9-0) Approval of Funding for 12-month period for Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council approve funding for Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau (CNSCVB) in the amount of $81,174.00 for a period commencing July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Funding will be from the Economic Development Fund’s Partnership Account (Account 100.15.5300.62659). The FY2017 budget allocated $200,000 to this account; to date, $20,750 has been spent. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Storefront Modernization Program Application for Sharp Edge Crossfit at 1324 Dodge Ave. Approval of financial assistance through the Storefront Modernization Program to Sharp Edge Crossfit at 1324 Dodge Ave. in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for interior and exterior renovations. Funding will be from the Economic Development Business District Improvement Account (100.15.5300.65522). The approved Fiscal Year 2017 Budget allocated a total of $350,000 for this account to fund both the Storefront Modernization and Great Merchant Grant programs. To date, $7,789 has been spent from this account, leaving $342,211 available for expenditure. For Action Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Appointments to “Alternatives to Arrest” Special Committee Dr. Michael Nabors, Patrick Keenan-Devlin, Shawn Jones, and Jack Henry. For Appointment Adopted Consent Agenda (9-0) Special Order of Business City of Evanston Bills – June 13, 2017 $5,340,554.79 For Action Adopted (8-0) Ald. Suffredin abstained. Motion: Ald. Rainey Watch Ordinance 37-O-17, Granting Special Use Approval for a Planned Development with Rezoning and Special Use for a Convenience Store at 831 Emerson The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 37-O-17 for approval of the Planned Development with rezoning from C1 Commercial and R5 General Residential to C1a Commercial Mixed use and a Special use for a convenience store. The 9story 242unit residential building would include 3,300 square feet of ground floor commercial space and 174 parking spaces on site. The development includes 10 site development allowances which can be found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. This Ordinance was introduced at the April 17, 2017 City Council meeting, and continued to June 12 at the April 24, 2017 City Council meeting. Due to the requested development allowances, per subsection 6366, approval of this project will require a favorable vote of two thirds of the City Council. Motion: Ald. Rainey Watch For Action Adopted (7-2) No Votes: Ald. Fiske and Ald. Suffredin. Approval of Financial Assistance Through the Entrepreneurship Support Program Approval of financial assistance through the Entrepreneurship Support Program totaling $8,500 for the following Evanston businesses: Jennifer’s Edibles $2,500, Human Success Factors – $2,500, and Defined Edge Crossfit $3,500. Funding will be from the Economic Development Fund’s Business Retention/Expansion Account (100.15.5300.62662). The approved Fiscal Year 2017 Budget allocated a total of $250,000 for this account. On April 17, 2017, the City Council approved and allocation of $50,000 from the above account to fund the Entrepreneurship Support Program. For Action Adopted (8-0) Ald. Rue Simmons abstained. Motion: Ald. Wynne Watch Ordinance 7-O-17, Amending Portions of the City of Evanston Zoning Code Regulating Generators The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 7-O-17, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to establish regulations for allowed location of generators. For Introduction Referred to Committee on Planning and Development Watch Call of the Wards Ward 1: No Report Watch Ward 2: Invited community to the Xavier Joy memorial service. Mentioned the intersection of Crane and Dewey dedicated to artist Gay Riseborough. Invites community to ribbon cutting of Kabul House. Invites council to “Evanston Own It” at Evanston Township High School. Watch Ward 3: No Report Watch Ward 4: No Report Watch Ward 5: Thanked the Evanston Public Library for deploying the digital bookmobile. Thanked Over The Rainbow for parking amenities. Asked 5th ward residents and stakeholders to attend ward meeting on Thursday, June 15th at 7 pm at the Gibbs Morrison Cultural Center. Watch Ward 6: Announced 6th ward meeting to be held on Thursday, June 22nd at 7 pm at Lovelace park. Watch Ward 7: No Report Watch Ward 8: Clarified Change Order Number 2 to Contract for Parking Lot Improvement Engineering with Gewalt-Hamilton Associates, Inc is not supported with TIF Funds. Watch Ward 9: Announced 9th ward meeting to be held on Thursday, June 22nd at 7 pm at the Levy Center. Watch Adjornment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned at 10:33pm. The council proceeded into executive session.