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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, September 11th, 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 remembers the events of September 11th, 2001. A 9/11 Memorial was held at Fireman’s Park. Chief Hohl was invited to read a proclamation for National Preparedness Month; Lawrence Hemingway introduced a gentleman who took 1st place in a State Spelling Bee. Porshia Davis took to the podium to recognize students who completed the Mayor’s Summer Youth Program. Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements The Manager mentioned releasing proposed budget on October 6, 2017 and listed 6 opportunities for public to give input on budget. Watch City Clerk’s Communications Clerk Reid announced National Voter Registration Day. Watch Public Comment Junad Rizki Believes City Manager’s employment needs to be considered because of fiscal incompetence; would like to hear mayor speak about budget Watch Marlon Millner Roycemore is doing well at the expense of local people. Watch Rona Lano The Woman's Club of Evanston thanks council and city staff for including them in development process. Watch Mike Ragusa Voiced concern about financial issues city faces. Watch Ray Friedman Thanks the Clerk’s Office for going to neighborhood to speak on affordable housing; against Dempster/Pitner affordable housing units Watch Carl City should follow Downtown Evanston Plan; shouldn’t sell library parking lot. Watch Jim Concerned about 12-18 month construction period on Church St. Watch Betty Esther Thrilled that Karen Courtright is on Citizen's Complaint Committee. Watch Peggy Tarr Arrest of the young Black boys on their bicycle is abominable. Watch John O'Malley Believes tax base can use additional money from library parking lots . Watch Trisha Conley Does not want public land to be sold. Watch Claire Kelly Against a high-rise and selling off public land. Watch Mike Vasilco The city’s budget is in desperate shape; adopt frugal fiscal policies. Watch Priscilla Giles The new bike lane on Orrington Ave is taking away parking; greenery is always prettier than concrete. Watch Sergio Hernandez Moved to Evanston for his children to grow up in a diverse environment, but the city still has racial bias. Watch Bruce Larson This meeting is about starting a process; wants to cooperate, listen, and solve problem. Watch Greg Steck Has worked on building for last 15 months; any questions aldermen have can be directed to him. Watch Tom Zanick The purpose of the development is to enhance Church St., not to degrade it. Watch Janet Styttle Information is missing from meeting packet; Council is poised to sell land without proper information. Watch Thomas Klein The city should honor its plans. Watch Dale Bradley Is indifferent about the Church St. development. Watch Consent Agenda (M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 2017, July 24, 2017, and August 14, 2017. For Action Item Held Motion: Ald. Braithwaite Watch ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (A1) Payroll – July 24, 2017 through August 06, 2017 $3,142,003.32 Payroll – August 07, 2017 through August 20, 2017 $2,961,853.64 (A2) Bills List – September 12, 2017 $ 5,226,771.99 Motion: Ald. Braithwaite For Action Item Removed From Consent Agenda Approved (8-0) Alderman Suffredin abstained (A3.1)Contract Extension with Dunbar Armored, Inc. for Armored Car Services City Council authorized the City Manager to execute contract extension #1 for the Armored Car Services to Dunbar Armored, Inc., (50 Schilling Road, Hunt Valley, MD) in an estimated fourth year amount of City Council Agenda $84,611.67. Funding will be from the following: General Fund (Account 100.15.1560.62431 with a budget of $17,000; and Parking Fund (Account 505.19.7005.62431) with a budget of $65,000. The additional funds of $1,611.67 is available in the Parking Fund and the fund will not exceed budget in 2017 as a result of this expense. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.2) Contract with Kenny Construction Company for 2017 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract B City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2017 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract B (Bid No. 17-44) with Kenny Construction Company (2215 Sanders Road, Suite 400, Northbrook IL, 60062) in the amount of $339,459.00. Funding for this project is from the Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4535.62461 – 417010), which has a FY 2017 budget of $655,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.3) Change Order No. 2 to the Water Treatment Plant Reliability Improvements Project Agreement with Thieneman Construction, Inc. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 for the Water Treatment Plant Reliability Improvements Project with Thieneman Construction, Inc. (“TCI”) (17219 Foundation Parkway, Westfield, IN 46074) in the amount of $7,110.00 for safety modification to shorewell ladders. This will increase the total contract amount from the current contract price of $1,282,611.00 to $1,289,721.00, and extend the date of final completion from October 29, 2017 to November 17, 2017. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has agreed to provide a loan from the State Revolving Fund in an amount up to $1,634,816.00 for engineering and construction of this project. This amount includes a contingency of 3% ($37,410.00) of the bid price of the project. With this funding, all eligible engineering and construction costs will be funded by a loan repaid over 20 years at 1.64% interest. IEPA loan funding for this work is being routed through the Water Fund, Capital Improvement (Account 513.71.7330.65515 – 733094). This project has an overall project allocation of $2,500,000 funded in 2016 and 2017. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.4) Change Order No. 1 to the Water Treatment Chemical Liquid Aluminum Sulfate Purchase from Affinity Chemical, LLC City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 for the Water Treatment Chemical Liquid Aluminum Sulfate (PO# 2017-00000040) with Affinity Chemical, LLC (P.O. Box 601298 Dallas, TX 75360) in the amount of $65,000.00. This will increase the total contract amount from the current contract price of $118,250.00 to $183,250.00. Funding for the purchase of Liquid Aluminum Sulfate (alum) is from Account 510.40.4220.65015, which has a budget allocation of $465,000.00 for FY2017 and a YTD balance of $173,922.00. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A3.5) Residential Refuse Collection Contract Award to Groot Industries, Inc. City Council received, and held in Committee for Action on September 25, 2017, staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a five (5) year Residential Refuse Collection Agreement, with the option for one additional three (3) year extension, to Groot Industries, Inc. (2500 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL) for the collection and transportation of residential refuse for an initial annual cost of $1,580,136.00. The unit prices detailed in the transmittal memorandum are for the service year starting on November 1, 2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit prices in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items. Funding will be from the Solid Waste Fund, Account 520.40.4310.62415 which has a FY2017 budget of $2,500,000. For Action Item Held in Committee (9-0) (A3.6) Condominium Refuse Collection Contract Award to Lakeshore Recycling Systems City Council received, and held in Committee for Action on September 25, 2017, staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a five (5) year Condominium Refuse Collection Agreement, with the option for one additional three (3) year extension, to Lakeshore Recycling Systems (6132 W. Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL) for the collection and disposal of condominium refuse for a 2018 unit price of $6.25 resulting in an initial annual cost of $423,000.00. The unit price is for the service year starting on November 1, 2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit prices in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items. Funding will be from the Solid Waste Fund, Account 520.40.4310.62390 which has a FY2017 budget of $418,000. For Action Item Held in Committee (9-0) (A3.7) Residential Yard Waste Collection Contract Award to Lakeshore Recycling Systems City Council received, and held in Committee for Action on September 25, 2017, staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a five (5) year Residential Yard Waste Collection Agreement, with the option for one additional three (3) year extension, to Lakeshore Recycling Systems (6132 W. Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL) for the collection and disposal of residential yard waste at the unit prices indicated in the table below for an initial annual cost of $623,677.14. The unit prices detailed in the transmittal memorandum are for the service year starting on November 1, 2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit prices in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items. Funding will be from the Solid Waste Fund, Account 520.40.4310.62415 which has a FY2017 budget of $2,500,000. For Action Item Held in Committee (9-0) (A3.8) Stand Alone Food Scrap Collection Contract Award to Collective Resource, Inc. City Council received, and held in Committee for Action on September 25, 2017, staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a five (5) year Stand Alone Food Scrap Collection Agreement, with the option for one additional three (3) year period extension, to Collective Resource, Inc. (803 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL) for the collection, transportation and disposal of commercial food scrap at the service levels displayed below to be charged to voluntarily participating commercial properties. The unit prices detailed in the transmittal memorandum are for the service year starting on November 1, 2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit prices in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items. For Action Item Held in Committee (9-0) (A3.9) Implementation of Recycling Program for Multi-family Apartment Building with 6-Units or Greater City Council received, and held in Committee for action on September 25, 2017, staff’s recommendation to fully implement recycling collection at multi-family apartments with 6-units and greater and create a monthly service charge for this service to be performed by City employees. For Action Item Held in Committee (9-0) (A3.10) Solid Waste Fund Analysis City Council received, and held in Committee for action on September 25, 2017, staff’s report on Sanitation Service Charges. Staff requests direction from Council on future sanitation service charges and the creation of a fee structure for the collection and disposal of recyclable material from multi-family apartments with 6-units or greater. Staff proposes introduction of Ordinance(s) to modify the City Code in accordance with Council direction at the September 25, 2017 meeting. For Action Item Held in Committee (9-0) (A4) Resolution 72-R-17, Authorizing City Manager to Execute Renewal Agreement with Hoffman House Catering for Senior Meal Food Programs at Levy Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center City Council adopted Resolution 72-R-17 authorizing the City Manager to execute a 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, 2017 through September 30, 2018 in the not–to-exceed amount of $4.67 per lunch meal. Total meal program contract value is projected at $38,765.00. This is a reimbursement meal program in which the total amount of reimbursement the City will receive and expenses is solely dependent upon the number of lunches served. The program will be reimbursed through a grant from Age Options and donations received from attendees at the meal program. Funding for this program is budgeted in the Fleetwood-Jourdain and Levy Center meal program expenditure Accounts 100.30.3040.65025 & 100.30.3055.65025. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A5) Resolution 70-R-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Development and Affordable Housing Agreement for the Construction of a Residential Home at 2005 Grey Avenue City Council adopted Resolution 70-R-17 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development and Affordable Housing Agreement between the City, Evanston Township High School District No. 202 (“ETHS”), and Community Partners for Affordable Housing (“CPAH”) for the construction of a residential home at 2005 Grey Avenue. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A6) Ordinance 80-O-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Sale of City-Owned Real Property Located at 2005 Grey Avenue to Evanston Township High School District No. 202 City Council adopted Ordinance 80-O-17 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the sale of City-owned property at 2005 Grey Avenue to Evanston Township High School (“ETHS”) according to the terms of the Development and Affordable Housing Agreement with ETHS and Community Partners for Affordable Housing for the development of 2005 Grey Avenue as Affordable Housing. A two-thirds majority of City Council is required to adopt Ordinance 80-O-17. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A7) Ordinance 52-O-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Real Estate Contract for the Sale of City-Owned Property Adjacent to the Evanston Public Library at 1714-1718 Chicago Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 52-O-17, “Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Real Estate Contract with MHDC SLF, LLC for the Sale of Certain City-Owned Real Property Located at 1714-18 Chicago Avenue.” A two-thirds majority of City Council is required to adopt Ordinance 52-O-17. For Introduction Item Taken Off Consent Agenda (7-2) Ald. Revelle & Wynne Vote No Watch (A8) Ordinance 86-O-17, Amending City Code Title 10-11-1, Schedule 1, Reducing the Speed Limit on Chicago Avenue between Dempster Street and Sheridan Road from 30 MPH to 25 MPH City Council adopted Ordinance 86-O-17, reducing the speed limit from 30 MPH to 25 MPH, on Chicago Avenue between Dempster Street and Sheridan Road. Alderman Fiske recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 11, 2017 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A9) Ordinance 84-O-17, Sale of Surplus Property City Council adopted Ordinance 84-O-17, directing the City Manager to offer the sale of vehicles/equipment owned by the City through public auction at the special Northwest Municipal Vehicle Auction being sponsored by America’s Auto Auctions on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 or any other subsequent America’s Online Auction as these vehicles/equipment become available, on a timely basis, as a result of new vehicle replacements being placed into service. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A10) Ordinance 72-O-17, Amending City Code Section 11-2-11(B) “Immobilization Program” by Amending Amount of Liable Tickets Need to Immobilize a Vehicle from Five (5) to Three (3) City Council adopted Ordinance 72-O-17, amending Title 11, Administrative Adjudication, Chapter 2, Parking & Compliance Violations, Section 11(B): Immobilization Program to read: “When the registered owner of a vehicle has accumulated three (3) or more final determinations of parking and/or compliance violation liability.” For Introduction Item Taken Off Consent Agenda (8-1) (A11) Ordinance 82-O-17, Authorizing 2017 A, B and C General Obligation Bond Issues City Council adoption of Ordinance 82-O-17 providing for the issuance of one or more series of not to exceed $14,500,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A, one or more series of not to Ald. Braithwaite proposed an amendment to move boot eligibility to 4 tickets in 2018 and 3 in 2019. Motion Failed Watch exceed $9,665,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017B, and one or more series of not to exceed $5,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017C of the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, for capital improvement and refunding purposes, authorizing the execution of one or more bond orders in connection therewith, providing for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, authorizing and directing the execution of an escrow agreement in connection with said bonds, and authorizing and directing the sale of said bonds at public competitive sale. The ordinance will be completed and signed after the bond sale date, which is tentatively scheduled for September 28, 2017. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A12) Ordinance 77-O-17, Decreasing the Number of Class I Liquor Licenses for The Barn Investment, LLC. d/b/a The Barn Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 77-O-17, amending the City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(I) to decrease the number of authorized Class I liquor licenses from three (3) to two (2). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (A13) Ordinance 78-O-17, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for The Barn Investment, LLC. d/b/a The Barn City Council adoption of Ordinance 78-O-17, amending the City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(D) to increase the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty-five (55) to fifty-six (56) and permit issuance of a Class D license to The Barn Investment, LLC d/b/a The Barn (“Company”) located at 1016 Church Street (Rear). In April 2017, City Council granted Company representative Amy Morton’s application and request to change its liquor license from Class D to Class I. The Company has subsequently decided to revert back to its original Class D Liquor License. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (P1) Ordinance 87-O-17, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Amanecer Taco Shop, at 512 Main St. City Council adopted Ordinance 87-O-17 granting special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Amanecer Taco Shop, at 512 Main St. in the C1a Commercial Mixed-Use District and the oDM Dempster-Main Overlay District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards for a special use for this district. Alderman Wynne recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 11, 2017 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (P2) Ordinance 89-O-17, Extending the Time for the Applicant to Obtain a Building Permit to Construct the Residential Unit in the Planned Development at 318-320 Dempster Street City Council adoption of Ordinance 89-O-17 to extend the time for completion of the Planned Development at 318-320 Dempster Street, originally approved in March of 2008. The Ordinance grants a two-year extension to obtain building permits for construction of the third dwelling unit within the former livery stable on the property by September 25, 2019. Alderman Wynne recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 11, 2017 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (P3) Ordinance 91-O-17, Granting a Special Use and Major Variations to Allow Expansion of a Retirement Home at 120 Dodge Avenue City Council adoption of Ordinance 91-O-17 granting special use approval for the expansion of an existing Retirement Home, Dobson Plaza, and major zoning relief for a one-story addition and patio with 46.8% building lot coverage where 40% is allowed, 85.4% impervious surface coverage where 55% is allowed, a 1.2’ front yard (Dobson St.) setback where 27’ is required, a .9’ street side yard (Dodge Ave.) setback where 15’ is required, and a patio in the front yard where patios are only permitted in rear yards, at 120 Dodge Ave. The applicant has complied with all other zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for special use and major variation in the R4 General Residential District. Alderman Rainey recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 11, 2017 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (P4) Ordinance 92-O-17, Zoning Text Amendment Regarding Transit Oriented Development Parking Requirements Motion: Ald. Rainey City Council adoption of Ordinance 92-O-17 of the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to reduce the parking requirements for residential uses in Transit Oriented Development (TOD) areas, based on the Evanston Transit Oriented Development Parking Study completed by Sam Schwartz Engineering and Duncan Associates. The proposal would modify the parking requirements for residential developments in TOD areas to more accurately reflect vehicle ownership rates. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (P5) Ordinance 44-O-17, Amending Various Sections of Title 6 of the City Code to Modify Notice Requirements for Zoning Applications and Hearings City Council adopted Ordinance 44-O-17, approving the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance to establish applicant’s responsibility for mailed noticing requirements for planning and zoning cases requiring a 250 foot radius. The proposal allows the City to contract the mailing of notices for planning and zoning cases to a third party service and makes the applicant responsible for cost of the mailing service. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (P6) Ordinance 45-O-17, Amending City Code Sections 6-4-1-9(A)(4) and 6-18-3, Granting Zoning Administrator Authority to Establish the Front Lot Line City Council adoption of Ordinance 45-O-17, approving the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to codify staff authority to determine the front lot line of a corner lot. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE (H1) 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge on Clark Street Beach City Council approval of Special Olympic Illinois’s request to hold the 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge on Clark Street Beach, starting at 8 am on February 16 and finishing at approximately 3 pm on February 18. Costs for city services provided for events require a 100% reimbursement from the sponsoring organization or event coordinator. This event requires no city services. Motion: Ald. Fiske For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) (H2) Resolution 69-R-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Youth Job Center to Fund the Building Career Pathways to Sustainable Employment Program City Council adoption of Resolution 69-R-17, authorizing the City manager to execute the 2017 agreement with the Youth Job Center of Evanston Inc. (1114 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201) to provide not less than twenty disconnected and unemployed young adults who are low to moderate income Evanston residents (ages 18-25) with a career pathway plan that leads to educational/work trade certification, employment, supportive services, career counseling, educational support and transportation assistance over 24 months in an amount not to exceed $55,200.00 for FY 2017. Funding for this agreement is budgeted in Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Youth and Young Adult Engagement Division (Account 100.30.3215.62490) which has a FY 2017 budget of $281,965.00 and a YTD balance of $235,455.00 prior to this agreement. Costs amount to approximately $2,760.00 per participant. The City of Evanston shall be financially responsible for the furtherance of the program. The Youth Job Center of Evanston shall be the employer of record. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (9-0) Special Order of Business APPOINTMENTS (APP1)For Appointment: “Alternatives to Arrest” Special Committee Becky Biller Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Karen Courtright Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Jared Davis Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Peter Demuth Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Randall Foreman Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Matthew Mitchell Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Jeff Parker Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Joi-Anissa Russell Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Meggie Smith Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee D. Vincent Thomas, Jr. Preservation Commission Jamie Morris Preservation Commission SuziReinhold Watch For Action Item taken off consent agenda passed (7-2) Ald. Simmons & Rainey vote no. Call of the Wards Ward 1: No Report Watch Ward 2: Cancelled 2nd Ward Meeting Watch Ward 3: No Report Watch Ward 4: No Report Watch Ward 5: Ald. Rue Simmons announced the monthly 5th ward meeting at Gibbs-Morrison. Encourages a diverse set of residents to apply for City Committees. Watch Ward 6: Ald. Suffredin recognized 6th Ward resident Peter Kaplan for completion of term on City Commission. Watch Ward 7: Announced community meeting on the reconstruction of the Central Street Bridge. Watch Ward 8: Ald. Rainey defended 8th Ward development. Asked staff to compile a cost-benefits analysis of City investments in Peckish Pig and Ward 8. Watch Ward 9: Thanked the audience for staying through long meetings. Watch Adjornment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to move into executive session, and by unanimous vote the meeting was convened into executive session.