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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, April 24, 2017
Roll Call: Alderman Tendam Alderman Fiske
Alderman Revelle Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson
Alderman Miller Alderman Holmes
Absent: Alderman Braithwaite
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Mayor called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:59 PM.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Presentation of Key to the City to Morris “Dino” Robinson, by Mayor Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl also made the following announcements: National Volunteer Week, April
23-29, 2017. Ms. Kim Richardson reported the participation of 300 persons at the “Clean
Up Evanston” on the 22nd, and they were able to register volunteers which now is over
1000 members. Preservation Month, May 2017 and the Mayor had a proclamation
proclaiming April 28th as Pope John 23rd School Day and she gave the proclamation to
Alderman Miller to present to the school.
City Manager Public Announcements
We’re Out Walking (WOW) Ten Year Anniversary was announced by Health Director
Evonda Thomas-Smith stated it is the 10 year anniversar y of “Women Out Walking”
(Johnathan Webb initiated the program) was changed to “We’re Out Walking” to be
inclusive of the whole family. She also had some of the original members speak
concerning their stories (Willie Shaw, Arleen Jackson, Linda Mathis, Hilda Razner,
Melanie Anderson). The Kickoff is May 20th at ETHS at 8 am.
Robert Crown Community Center Project Updates were provided by Mr. Marty Lyons,
City Treasurer/Financial Advisor, he stated over 7 million that have been raised and with
the matching grant it places the city with 8.5 million. Scheduling is now at schematic
designs, stack holder meetings at the second round. July is set for presenting to the
Council a proposed design.
Communications: City Clerk
City Council Agenda April 24, 2017 Page 2 of 13
The Clerk had no communications.
Public Comment
Kate Mahoney representing the “Naomie Ruth Cohn Institute for Mental Health
Education” she presented and award to the Mayor for her help with the youth and their
mental health.
Junad Rizki spoke concerning the Council’s incompetency and hypocrisy. He
mentioned bogus money given to private individuals for economic development. He also
spoke on the sale of the Library Parking lot and how it goes way beyond the sale.
The following persons spoke concerning 831 Emerson:
Susan Wolan, spoke of her objections to 831 Emerson proposals. The developer is
proposing the development gearing to NU students as a high-end dormitory
development attracting affluent students. The community came out in force against the
proposal as she stated.
Dr. Michael Stephens, continued where Ms. Wolan left off as he read from the
document she handed him. He repeated most of the statements made by Ms. Wolan.
He asked why should we cater to this affluent development when there an abundance
of high-end rentals in this category as well as a surplus already in Evanston?
The following persons spoke concerning Library Parking Lot Development:
Lori Osborne, is the Director of the Evanston Women’s History Project, and her
concerns of the special women’s history as it related to the proposed Parking lot
renovations.
Hava Wu, is the President of the Women’s Club of Evanston. She stated it is very
important to be able to provide the services to the community they have been supplying
these years.
Janet Stetol, is a practical interior designer who had 2 issues (1) alley heavy traffic
(suggestion: city supples a mode of traffic survey, and an impact study), (2) misleading
presentation images (suggestions 2 & 3): use real eye level representation, and get a
physical scale model of the entire block)
Glen Madeja, is the Executive Director of the Francis Willard His torical Association,
questioned the impact this project will have on the surrounding buildings. He wants the
city to preserve “Old Timer’s Row”.
Sara Schastok, suggested the important question to ask is: “What is the best use of
this land for the community?” She strongly suggests the decision concerning the land
does not damage or diminish the history represented in this part of Chicago Ave.
Virginia L. Beaty, presented each member of the dais with a daffodil from her garden.
She also gave a historical aspect of the women’s contributions to Evanston, and the 19 th
Amendment.
Percilla Giles felt the parking lot is too small for this project, and building here will take
away the view of the sky, and the open space. It will take away the beauty of this area.
Andrea Versonyi, spoke of her support for Resolution 37-R-17. We need to raise our
collective voices in expressing our communal values. She hoped the Council would join
with the petition signers she gave to the clerk in passing the Resolution.
These persons spoke on Affordable Housing
City Council Agenda April 24, 2017 Page 3 of 13
Darlene Cannon, spoke against the rezoning of her neighborhood between 1305
Pitner & 2215 Dempster who were not notified and is requesting a meeting and
assistance in finding a rezoning petition.
Percilla Giles spoke of concerns that many of the poor people will not have a
voice or be able to rent these affordable homes.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Resolution 37-R-17: Urging the United States Congress to Move Our Tax
Dollars from Militarism to Human and Environmental Needs
Mayor Tisdahl and Alderman Revelle recommend the City Council adopt
Resolution 32-R-17 urging the United States Congress to move our tax dollars
from militarism to human and environmental needs.
For Action
Alderman Revelle motioned for approval with a second from Alderman Wynne.
With a Voice Vote the Resolution was accepted and approved.
Items not approved on Consent Agenda:
(A18) Ordinance 41-O-17, Authorization of the City Manager to Negotiate a Sales
Contract for the City-Owned Real Property Located at 1714-20 Chicago
Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 41-O-17, authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate a sales contract for the City-Owned real property
located at 1714-1720 Chicago Avenue. A two-thirds majority of City Council is
required to adopt Ordinance 41-O-17. This Ordinance was introduced at the April
17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P2) Community Partners for Affordable Housing Application for HOME &
Affordable Housing Funding
The Housing, Homelessness and Human Relations Commission and staff
recommend approval of two forgivable loans in the not to exceed amounts of
$252,662 in HOME funds and $326,502 in Affordable Housing Funds to
Community Partners for Affordable Housing (400 Central Avenue, Suite #111,
Highland Park, IL 60035) for the acquisition and rehabilitation of two af fordable
rental housing units. Funding is from the HOME Investment Partnerships
Program and the City’s Affordable Housing Fund. Currently, the City has a total
of $300,000 in HOME funds (Account 240.21.5430.65535) and $1,000,000 in
Affordable Housing Funds (Account 250.21.5465.65535) budgeted in FY 2017
for affordable housing projects.
For Action
(P6) Ordinance 37-O-17, Granting Special Use Approval for a Planned
Development with Rezoning and Special Use for a Convenience Store at
831 Emerson
City Council Agenda April 24, 2017 Page 4 of 13
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 9-story 242-unit 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 in troduced
at the April 17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) Payroll – March 20, 2017 through April 2, 2017 $2,866,481.58
(A2) City of Evanston Bills – April 25, 2017 $1,345,388.08
Credit Card Activity – Period Ending February 28, 2017 $ 180,162.25
For Action
(A3.1) Approval of Divvy Station and Divvy 4 Every Evanstonian (D4EE) Program
Launch
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to purchase and
install one Divvy station and ten bicycles near the intersection of Dempster St.
and Chicago Ave., and launch the Divvy 4 Every Evanstonian (D4EE)
membership subsidy program. Funding in the amount of $57,600.10 for the one
Divvy station and ten bicycles are budgeted from the Parking Fund (Account
505.19.7005.62603). Since the program’s launch in June 2016 City staff has
secured and collected over $550,000 from a state grant and local advertising and
sponsorship support for the Divvy program. In 2017, staff wi ll be collecting an
additional approximately $125,000 in new station sponsorships and renewed
advertising sponsorship funding, not including identified sponsorships from
approved and proposed Planned Development project public benefits
agreements. The D4EE program is projected to generate $1,000 in membership
revenue and have an uncollected revenue cost potential of between $20,000 and
$40,000, assuming that 200 community members register for the program in the
first year.
For Action
(A3.2) Storefront Modernization Program Application for Viet Nom Nom at 618-1/2
Church St.
Staff recommends approval of financial assistance through the Storefront
Modernization Program to Viet Nom Nom at 618 -1/2 Church Street in an amount
not to exceed $4,053.66 for the installation of signage and awnings. This agenda
item is presented to the Administrative and Public Works Committee due to the
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cancellation of the Economic Development Committee scheduled for March 22.
Funding will be from the Economic Development Fund’s Busine ss District
Improvement Fund (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, $0 has
been spent from this account, leaving $350,000 available for expenditure.
For Action
(A3.3) Contract with A-1 Bus Service, LLC. for Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department 2017 Summer Bus Transportation
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with A-1 Bus Service, LLC. (3542 West Peterson, Chicago, IL 60659) in the
amount of $38,943.15. A-1 Bus Service was the lowest responsive bidder for the
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department 2017 summer bus
transportation. Funding will be provided from seven (7) different accounts with a
total FY 2017 budget of $389,665. A breakdown of the accounts are listed on the
corresponding transmittal memorandum.
For Action
A3.4) Agreement with Krave LLC to Operate Concessions at the Evanston
Lakefront
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Evanston and Krave LLC for the Church and
Clark Street food & drink stand and the lakefront mobile concessions
(Lighthouse, Clark St., Greenwood St., South Blvd. and Lee Street) for the 2017
season. Krave LLC is owned by Evanston resident Rachelle Ross, whose office
is located at 710 Madison Street, Evanston, Illinois 60202. Krave LLC will pay the
City $11,500 for the privilege of the 2017 permit. Revenue is budgeted in the
Lakefront Operations Account 100.30.3080.53565. The 2017 budget for
concession permit revenue was projected at $14,000 and overall revenue for
Lakefront Operations is $715,655.
For Action
(A3.5) Contract with Christopher Burke Engineering, Ltd. for Streetlight Master
Plan Project
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Christopher Burke Engineering, Ltd. (9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite
600, Rosemont, IL 60018) in the amount of $146,143.05 to provide planning
services for the Street Light Master Plan Project. Funding will be provided from
CIP Account 415.40.4117.62145 – 417015. This project is budgeted at $150,000
in FY 2017.
For Action
(A3.6) Contract Extension with Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. for 2017
Pavement Marking Program
City Council Agenda April 24, 2017 Page 6 of 13
Staff recommends City Council authorize 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 $90,000. This contract is part
of a bid let by the Municipal Partnering Initiative. Funding for this work will be as
follows: 2017 Capital Improvement Fund (Account 415.40.4117.65515 –
417019), which has $90,000 budgeted for Pavement Markings.
For Action
(A3.7) Contract with Builders Paving, LLC for Parking Lot Improvement Project
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the 2017 Parking Lot Improvement Project (Bid No. 17 -27) with Builders
Paving, LLC (4413 Roosevelt Road #108, Hillside, IL 60162) in the amount of
$1,188,000.00. Funding will be provided from the Parking Fund (Account
505.19.7005.65515 – 417024) in the amount of $713,852.51 and from the CIP
Fund (Account 415.40.4117.65515 – 417024) in the amount of $474,174.49.
This project was budgeted at $1,775,000 for FY 2017.
For Action
(A3.8) Purchase of Tree and Planting Services from Suburban Tree Consortium
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract award for the purchase of 512 trees and planting services for 350 of
those trees from Suburban Tree Consortium (STC) in the amount of
$130,346.00. Funding for this purchase is provided from three sources:
$68,844.00 from Forestry Division General Funds (Account 100.40.4320.65005),
with a budget of $135,000; $4,650.00 from Replant Express Fu nds reserve funds
(Account 100.41335); and $58,852.00 from Economic Development Funds
(Account: 100.15.5300.62662), with a budget of $250,000. These expenditures
are specifically to purchase and replant 195 trees in the various business districts
citywide.
For Action
(A3.9) 2017 Purchase Order for New Tires from Wentworth Tire Service
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-
year agreement to purchase tires in the amount of $60,000.00 from Wentworth
Tire Service (300 North York Road, Bensenville, IL) under the State Bid Contract
# 4017722. Funding f or this purchase will be from the Major Maintenance, Tires
and Tubes Account 600.19.7710.65065, with a FY 2017 Budget of $100,000.00.
For Action
(A3.10)Renewal of CAD Software License and Service Agreement with SunGard
Public Sector
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to renew sole
source software license and service agreement with SunGard Public Sector
(1000 Business Center Drive, Lake Mary, FL) for the Police Department’s CAD
(Computer Aided Dispatch) software in the amount of $71,992.80. The
Agreement is effective from May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018. Funding will be
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provided by the Emergency Telephone System – Service Agreements &
Contracts Fund (Account 205.22.5150.62509) with a Budget of $75,000.0 0.
For Action
(A3.11)Request For Proposal (RFP) Process
Staff recommends the City Council review this response to the referral from the
City Council and place on file.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
(A4) Resolution 28-R-17, Release of City Council Closed Session Minutes
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 28 -R-17, releasing the closed
session meeting minutes listed on Exhibit A and finding that a need still exists for
confidentiality as to the minutes on Exhibit B. The City is furthering its efforts to
provide access to information and openness in government through the
appropriate release of closed session minutes of the City Council.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 35-R-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Grant an Easement for
Steam, Condensate and Irrigation Service Lines Installation on Sheridan Rd
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 35-R-17 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an easement agreement with Northwestern University (NU)
for a twenty-foot wide utility easement across Sheridan Road located 130 feet
south of Haven Street. The easement would allow NU to install conduits for
steam, condensate, and irrigation utilities to serve NU properties. The easement
would be granted for a 50 year period. No City funding is required for these utility
crossing. NU will fund the project and will be assessed a one -time easement fee
of $115,563.24.
For Action
(A6) Resolution 36-R-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Grant an Easement for
Electric and Communication Service Line Installation on Sheridan Rd
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 36-R-17 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an easement agreement with Northwestern University (NU)
for a ten-foot wide utility easement across Sheridan Road located 50 feet sou th
of Emerson Street. The easement would allow NU to install conduits for electric
and communication utilities to serve NU properties. The easement would be
granted for a 50 year period. No City funding is required for this utility crossing.
NU will fund the project and will be assessed a one-time easement fee of
$57,437.00.
For Action
(A7) Ordinance 40-O-17, Amending City Code Section 7-12-4-2, Lead Service
Line Replacement Program
Staff recommends that City Council adopt 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
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water service lines by residential property owners. Funding for the lead water
service abatement program would be from the Water Fund reserves and
transferred to account 510.40.4225.62410 as needed as loans are issued.
For Introduction
(A8) Ordinance 27-O-17, To Approve the Construction of a Local Improvement
Known as Evanston Special Assessment No. 1521
Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 27-O-17 allowing the paving of
the alley north of Brummel Street and east of Grey Avenue through the Special
Assessment Process. Funding will be from: 2017 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4117.65515 – 417017) in the
amount of $115,932.50, which has $250,000 budgeted in FY 2017; Special
Assessment funds (Account 415.40.4217.65515 – 417017) in the amount of
$115,932.50, which has $250,000 budgeted in FY 2017; and Sewer Fund
(Account 515.40.4535.62461 – 417017) in the amount of $61,360.00, which has
$150,000 budgeted in FY 2017 for this project. This Ordinance was introduced at
the April 17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A9) Ordinance 28-O-17, To Approve the Construction of a Local Improvement
Known as Evanston Special Assessment No. 1522
Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 28-O-17 allowing the paving of
the alley north of Simpson Street and east of the Union Pacific Railroad Right of
Way through the Special Assessment Process. Funding will be from the 2017
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) General Obligation Bonds (Account
415.40.4117.65515 – 417017) in the amount of $157,470, which has $250,000
budgeted in FY 2017 and from Special Assessment funds (Account
415.40.4217.65515 – 417017) in the amount of $81,837, which has $250,000
budgeted in FY 2017 for this project. This Ordinance was introduced at the April
17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A10) Ordinance 31-O-17, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
11, Traffic Schedules, Section 18: Residents Parking Only Districts
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 31-O-17, amending City
Code Sections 10-11-18(A) and 10-11-18(C) adding: Residents Parking Only on
Sheridan Road, both sides, Central Street north to 2815 Sheridan Road. Though
the vast majority of the homes on this portion of Sheridan Road have driveways
and the resident home owners would be eligible to obtain the proposed permit,
the primary purpose of the request is to provide ample parking in Districts 1 and
3 for their visitors based on the visitor pass eligibility. Amending the Evanston
Resident Parking Only Districts 1 and 3 will help in providing needed visitor
parking when necessary. This Ordinance was introduced at the April 17, 2017
City Council meeting.
For Action
City Council Agenda April 24, 2017 Page 9 of 13
(A11) Ordinance 32-O-17, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
11, Traffic Schedules, Section 10(C): Limited Parking
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 32-O-17, amending City
Code Section 10-11-10(C) adding: Greenwood Street, south side, Grey Avenue
to a point 125 feet east thereof. With the increase in commercial activity in and
around the 2000 block of Greenwood Street, it has been reported by commercial
business owners that it has become increasingly difficult for patrons of their
respective businesses to find adequate short term parking in the area. This
Ordinance was introduced at the April 17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A12) Ordinance 33-O-17, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
11, Traffic Schedules, Section 18(J): Residents Only Parking Districts
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 33-O-17, amending City
Code Section 10-11-18(J), District 11: delete 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday and add: Twenty-four (24) hours daily, seven (7) days per week.
With the increase in commercial activity in and around the 1100 block of
Emerson Street and on East Railroad south thereof, it has become difficult for the
residents at the corner of Emerson Street and East Railroad (1122 Emerson) to
find parking near their residence. This Ordinance was introduced at the April 17,
2017 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A13) Ordinance 34-O-17, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
11, Traffic Schedules, Section 10(G): Limited Parking
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 34-O-17, amending City
Code Section 10-11-10(G) adding: Green Bay Road, West side, from Emerson
Street to a point 44 feet north thereof. With the new roadway construction
completed on Green Bay Road, parking has become available on the west side
of Green Bay Road from Emerson Street to Asbury Avenue. Hecky’s Barbecue,
1902 Green Bay Road, has requested that two (2) parking spaces be made
available for customer use for a period of time not exceeding fifteen (15) minutes
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day for carry-out activity.
This Ordinance was introduced at the April 17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A14) Ordinance 35-O-17, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
The Barn
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 35-
O-17 amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(D) to decrease the number of
authorized Class D liquor licenses. The Barn Investment, LLC d/b/a The Barn
located at 1016 Church Street (Rear) has applied for a Class I Liquor License.
This Ordinance was introduced at the April 17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Action
City Council Agenda April 24, 2017 Page 10 of 13
(A15) Ordinance 36-O-17, Increasing the Number of Class I Liquor Licenses for
The Barn
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 36-
O-17 amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(I) to increase the number of
authorized Class I liquor licenses from two (2) to three (3), and permit issuance
of a Class I license to The Barn Investment, LLC. d/b/a The Barn located at 1016
Church Street (Rear). The Class I license will permit Company to retail sale of
alcoholic liquor in restaurants only to persons of at least twenty -one (21) years of
age for consumption both on the licensed premises and off the premises. This
Ordinance was introduced at the April 17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A16) Ordinance 12-O-17, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(K) Allowing On-Site
Consumption of Beer and Wine for the Class K Liquor License
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 12 -
O-17 amending City Code Subsection 3 -4-6(K) to allow on-site consumption of
beer and wine for the Class K Liquor License. This Ordinance updates the liquor
code to: include a craft beer definition consistent with the Illinois Liquor Code,
235 ILCS 5/3-12(18)(a); exclude the downtown core area from obtaining a Class
K Liquor License; and require Class K Liquor License holders to provide limited
food service when providing sale of craf t beer and wine for on-site consumption.
This Ordinance was introduced at the April 17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A17) Ordinance 21-O-17, Amending City Code Title 7, Chapter 15, “Board of
Local Improvements”
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 21-O-17 amending City
Code Title 7, Chapter 15 “Board of Local Improvements.” Following the
reorganization of the Public Works Agency, Ordinance 21 -O-17 updates the titles
of the employees that are members of the Evanston Board of Loc al
Improvements and makes additional minor text amendments to modernize the
language of the ordinance to current City standards. This Ordinance was
introduced at the April 17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Grant Renewal with Open Communities for Continuation of the Evanston
Landlord-Tenant Program
The Housing, Homelessness and Human Relations Commission and staff
recommend approval of a $40,500 renewal grant to Open Communities (614
Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093) to continue the Evanston Landlord-Tenant
Program. The City has partnered with Open Communities to provide landlord -
tenant services to Evanston residents and property owners since August 1, 2011.
The period of services funded would be from Januar y 1 – December 31, 2017.
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The funding source is the City’s Affordable Housing Fund, (Account
250.21.5465.62490), which has a budget of $75,000, out of a total $1,704,757
budgeted for 2017.
For Action
(P3) Ordinance 42-O-17, Major Adjustment to a Planned Development at 1881
Oak Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 42 -O-17 for approval of a Major
Adjustment to a Planned Development at 1881 Oak Avenue, also known as E2.
The applicant proposes to reduce the number of required parking spaces,
currently 353, by 25% (88 spaces) in order to lease those spaces to the public.
The applicant has agreed to a one-time $5,000 contribution to the City of
Evanston Divvy Program as a public benefit.
For Introduction
(P4) Ordinance 38-O-17, Granting a Special Use for a Business/Vocational
School, Knowledge Systems Institute, at 820 Davis St.
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
38-O-17 granting special use approval for a Business/Vocational School,
Knowledge Systems Institute, at 820 Davis St. in the D3 Downtown Core
Development District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements
and meets all of the standards for a special use for this district. Alderman Wilson
recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the April 24,
2017 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(P5) Ordinance 8-O-17, Amending Portions of the City of Evanston Zoning Code
Regulating Micro-Distilleries
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 8-O-17,
amending the Zoning Code’s permitted and special uses within a number of the
Business, Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts relating to micro -distilleries.
Based on feedback from the Plan Commission and staff research, staff is
proposing to amend the zoning ordinance to change “micro-distillery” to “craft-
distillery or micro-distillery”. This modification also aligns with terminology used in
the state liquor control regulations. This terminology change would require
updating the sections currently regulating business and commercial districts,
which permit micro-distilleries as a special use. This Ordinance was introduced at
the April 17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda with a second
from Alderman Tendam. The Consent Agenda was approved by a Roll Call Vote
8-0.
Items for discussion:
(A18) Ordinance 41-O-17, Authorization of the City Manager to Negotiate a Sales
Contract for the City-Owned Real Property Located at 1714-20 Chicago
Avenue
City Council Agenda April 24, 2017 Page 12 of 13
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 41-O-17, authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate a sales contract for the City-Owned real property
located at 1714-1720 Chicago Avenue. A two-thirds majority of City Council is
required to adopt Ordinance 41-O-17. This Ordinance was introduced at the April
17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval with a second from Alderman Fiske.
There was a Roll Call vote of 6-2 for approval (Aldermen Fiske and Holmes
voting nay).
(P2) Community Partners for Affordable Housing Application for HOME &
Affordable Housing Funding
The Housing, Homelessness and Human Relations Commission and staff
recommend approval of two forgivable loans in the not to exceed amounts of
$252,662 in HOME funds and $326,502 in Affordable Housing Funds to
Community Partners for Affordable Housing (400 Central Avenue, Suite #111,
Highland Park, IL 60035) for the acquisition and rehabilitation of two affordable
rental housing units. Funding is from the HOME Investment Partnerships
Program and the City’s Affordable Housing Fund. Currently, the City has a total
of $300,000 in HOME funds (Account 240.21.5430.65535) and $1,000,000 in
Affordable Housing Funds (Account 250.21.5465.65535) budgeted in FY 2017
for affordable housing projects.
For Action
Alderman Revelle commented this item was held in committee for further
discussion at next meeting.
(P6) 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 9-story 242-unit 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.
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned to hold and second by Alderman Tendam to hold this
item until the next Council meeting on May 8, 2017.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam stated he will not be here on the 8th, and he
congratulated Hagerty and Sufferdin, and thanked the council for the work
accomplished and to the community he served. He will still be around working on
various projects.
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Ward 7, Alderman Revelle she echoed the Mayor’s remarks and his commitment
for the issues he was involved with.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey stated to Mark she had an affordable housing project
she wants his help on.
Ward 9, Alderman Miller stated this was his last council meeting as well, and
wanted to end as he started to examine an Inspector General looking into ways
the city conducts its business; looking at possible waste, mismanagement, to
look at a variety of factors. He has a Resolution when an Inspector General is
approved; it allows anyone of the public, contractor, city employee, or another
government official to put in a request to look into an issue of concern in the city
of Evanston. He made a formal request to send this to the Human Services
Committee and Alderman Fiske would like to do this as well.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske thanked Alderman Tendam for his help with the Animal
issue. She stated Alderman Miller as the one who kept everyone a little bit
uncomfortable. She stated his referral for the Inspector General is a conversation
that should happen.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne announced her 3rd ward meeting this Thursday at
Lincoln School at 7:30, Tuesday May 4th is a joint 3rd & 4th ward meeting to
discuss the proposal for the Prairie Moon Block. She made a reference to the
Plan Commission that the C1A zoning designation be retired, and that a better
zoning designation be created, where commercial is on the first floor and
residential above, and significantly less dense to take in all the factors discussed
over the years. She thanked Aldermen Miller & Tendam for their service. To
Alderman Tendam she also thanked him for his commitment, professionalism,
and sense humor.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson stated that Mark & Brian you both will be missed. He
said he has enjoyed the working relationship ever since meeting at a coffee shop
campaigning, and he has been around to bounce things off as a friend and
colleague. To Brian we have had a lot of conversions in two years and I
appreciate your input as well and thank you for your service.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes stated she enjoyed working with both Aldermen Miller
and Tendam and they will be missed on the Council. She remembered the first
time she met Alderman Tendam in the American Legion Hall on Central Street
where they appeared before the Firemen to get endorsements.
Alderman Wilson motioned to convene into Executive Session to discuss
Personnel, and Minutes with a second and Voice Vote the Regular Meeting of
the City Council ended at 9:46 PM.
Submitted by,
Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk