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(I)ROLL CALL - ALDERMAN FLEMING
AGENDA
City Council
Monday, March 8, 2021
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, Virtual
5:30 PM
Administration & Public Works Committee begins at 4:30pm
City Council convenes at 5:30pm or the conclusion of Administration & Public Works Committee
As the result of an executive order issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker suspending in-
person attendance requirements for public meetings, City Council members and City
staff will be participating in this meeting remotely.
Due to public health concerns, residents will not be able to provide public comment
in-person at the meeting. Those wishing to make public comments at the
Administrative & Public Works Committee, Planning & Development Committee or
City Council meetings may submit written comments in advance or sign up to provide
public comment by phone or video during the meeting by completing the City Clerk's
Office's online form at www.cityofevanston.org/government/city-clerk/public-
comment-sign-up or by calling/texting 847-448-4311.
Community members may watch the City Council meeting online at
www.cityofevanston.org/channel16 or on Cable Channel 16
RC1.Suspension of the Rules Allowing for Remote Participation
Due to an executive order issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker, and the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, staff recommends a suspension of the
rules regarding in-person attendance requirements for public meetings,
allowing for City Council members and City staff to participate in this
meeting remotely.
For Action
(II)MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
M1.Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
(III)CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
(IV)COMMUNICATIONS: CITY CLERK
(V)PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings.
As part of the Council agenda, a period for public comments shall be
offered at the commencement of each regular Council meeting. Public
comments will be noted in the City Council Minutes and become part of
the official record. Those wishing to speak should sign their name and
the agenda item or non-agenda topic to be addressed on a designated
participation sheet. If there are five or fewer speakers, fifteen minutes
shall be provided for Public Comment. If there are more than five
speakers, all for provided be shall forty-five of period a minutes
comment, and no individual shall speak longer than three minutes. The
Mayor will allocate time among the speakers to ensure that Public
Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City
Council shall commence forty-five minutes after the beginning of Public
Comment. Aldermen do not respond during Public Comment. Public
Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil manner.
Public comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in
mind.
(VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP1.Review of Responses to Request for Proposal (RFP) 19-29 for the
Harley Clarke Mansion and Coach House
four the of one proposals Council City recommends Staff select
submitted for the reuse of the Harley Clarke Mansion and authorize the
City Manager to negotiate a lease agreement.
For Action
Review of Responses to Request for Proposal (RFP) 19-29 for the
Harley Clarke Mansion and Coach House - Attachment - Pdf
9 - 285
(VII)CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CM1.Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
February 22, 2021
Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of February 22, 2021
For Action
Minutes from 2_22_2021
286 - 296
CM2.Report of the 2018-2020 Executive Session Minutes to Be Placed
On File
Staff recommends City Council accept the following Executive Session
Minutes report and place it on file.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Report of the 2018--2020 Executive Session Minutes to Be Placed On
File - Attachment - Pdf
297 - 300
(VIII)CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE - ALDERMAN SUFFREDIN
A1.Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll and Bills List
Staff recommends City Council approval of the City of Evanston Payroll
for the period of February 1, 2021, through February 14, 2021, in the
amount of $3,413,246.00. Bills List for March 09, 2021,in the amount of
$2,585,350.20.
For Action
Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll and Bills List - Pdf
301 - 322
A2.Sole Source Purchase of Panasonic Toughbooks for Police
Department Vehicles from CDS Office Technologies
Staff recommends City Council approve the sole source purchase of
forty (40) FZ-55 Panasonic Toughbook laptops from CDS Office
for 60143) IL Itasca, (1271 Hamilton Technologies Parkway,
$136,400.00 or $27,280 a year over five years. Also, the City will have a
$1 buyout at the end of the term. This equipment will replace Panasonic
Toughbooks in Evanston Police patrol vehicles that have reached the
manufacturer's end of serviceable life. Funding will be from the Police
Department - Patrol Operations - Minor Tools and Equipment (Account
100.22.2210.65085) with a 2021 budget of $39,216 and an available
YTD balance of $35,438.
For Action
Sole Source Purchase of Panasonic Toughbooks for Police Department
Vehicles from CDS Office Technologies - Attachment - Pdf
323 - 353
A3.Illinois Sign to the Authorizing 32-R-21, Mayor Resolutions
Department of Transportation Resolution for Improvement Under
the Illinois Highway Code for Improvements to Various Evanston
Streets
adoption Staff recommends City Council of Resolution 32-R-21,
Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Illinois Department of Transportation
for CodeResolution Illinois the Under Improvement Highway for
Improvements to Various Evanston Streets. Funding will be provided
from Rebuild Illinois Funds and through the Motor Fuel Tax Fund in the
amount of $1,195,000 (Account 200.40.5100.65515 – 421001), which
has a total FY 2021 budget of $4,366,987.
For Action
Resolutions 32-R-21, Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Illinois Department
of Transportation Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway
Code fo - Pdf
354 - 362
A4.Resolution 33-R-21, Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Illinois
Department of Transportation Resolution for Improvement Under
the Illinois Highway Code for Improvements to Various Evanston
Streets
33-R-21 Resolution of Staff Council City recommends adoption
Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Illinois Department of Transportation
CodeIllinois Highway Under Improvement for Resolution the for
Improvements to Various Evanston Streets. Funding will be provided
from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (Account 200.40.5100.65515 – 421001)
in the amount of $179,000, which has a total FY 2021 budget of
$4,366,987.
For Action
Resolution 33-R-21, Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Illinois Department of
Transportation Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway
Code for - Pdf
363 - 371
A5.Ordinance 17-O-21, Amending Section 10-11-5(D), Schedule V(D) of
the Evanston City Code, “Four-Way Stops” (Four-Way Stops at
Eastwood Avenue and Livingston Street)
17-O-21, of Ordinance Council City recommends Staff adoption
amending Section 10-11-5(D), Schedule V(D) of the Evanston City
Code, “Four-Way Stops” (Four-Way Stops at Eastwood Avenue and
Livingston Street). Alderman Revelle requests suspension of the rules
for Introduction and Action at the March 8, 2021 City Council meeting.
Funding will be through the General Fund-Traffic Control Supplies
(100.40.4520.65115), with a FY 2021 budget of $58,000 and remaining
balance of $58,000.
For Introduction and Action
Ordinance 17-O-21, Amending Section 10-11-5(D), Schedule V(D) of
the Evanston City Code, “Four-Way Stops” (Four-Way Stops at
Eastwood Avenue and Livin - Pdf
372 - 374
A6.Ordinance 14-O-21, Amending City Code Section 7-12-4-2 Relating
To the Installation and Maintenance of Service Pipe From Tap To
Fixtures
The City Manager recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 14-
O-21, Amending City Code Section 7-12-4-2 Relating To the Installation
and Maintenance of Service Pipe From Tap To Fixtures. City Manager
requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action of this item
at the City Council meeting March 8, 2021.
For Introduction and Action
Ordinance 14-O-21Amending City Code Section 7-12-4-2 Relating To
the Installation andMaintenance of Service Pipe From Tap To Fixtures -
Attachment - Pdf
375 - 379
(IX)CONSENT AGENDA - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE -
ALDERMAN FISKE
P1.Ordinance 11-O-21, Extending the Time for the Applicant to Obtain
a Building Permit for 910-938 Custer Ave.
11-O-21 Ordinance of adoption to City recommends Staff Council
extend the time frame for the commencement of construction of the
Planned Development at 910-938 Custer Ave., originally approved on
April 8, 2019, and previously granted a one-year extension to April 13,
2021. The Ordinance would grant an extension of 18 months for a
building permit to be issued and construction to begin. No other changes
to the existing Planned Development are proposed.
For Action
Ordinance 11-O-21 910-938 Custer Ave PD Extension with exhibits
Evanston Custer PD Extension Request From Developer
Ordinance 11-O-21, Extending the Time for the Applicant to Obtain a
Building Permit for 910-938 Custer Ave. - Attachment - Pdf
380 - 451
P2.Ordinance 12-O-21, Granting a Major Adjustment to a Planned
Development Located at 811 Emerson Street
Staff and the Plan Commission recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 12-O-21 for approval of a Major Adjustment to a Planned
Development at 811 Emerson Street, which was originally approved by
Ordinance No. 37-O-17. The applicant seeks to reduce the required off-
street construction necessary from due 170 to 174 parking to
modifications, then make 50% of those parking spaces (85 parking
spaces) available for public use. Should the adjustment be approved,
the following conditions are recommended: 1) that the building residents
not be eligible for on-street parking permits and 2) that the applicant
provide the City with building vehicle ownership data on an annual basis
to ensure that building resident demand for parking is met and reserve
the right of the City to require an increase in the number of parking
spaces available for residents.
For Action
Ordinance 12-O-21, Granting a Major Adjustment to a Planned
Development Located at 811 Emerson Street - Attachment - Pdf
452 - 535
P3.Ordinance 13-O-21, A Zoning Text Amendment to Permit the
Establishment and Regulation of Efficiency Homes
Plan Commission and staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 13-O-21, A Zoning Text Amendment to Permit the
Establishment and Regulation of Efficiency Homes. This establishes a
definition establish and 6-18-3) Efficiency Homes for (Section
regulations for their construction and use within residential districts
(Section 6-8; Section 6-16).
For Action
Ordinance 13-O-21, A Zoning Text Amendment to Permit the
Establishment and Regulation of Efficiency Homes - Attachment - Pdf
CC 3.8.21 - Supplemental Memo for Text Amendment for Efficient
Homes (Tiny Homes)
536 - 596
(X)CONSENT AGENDA - HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE -
ALDERMAN RUE SIMMONS
H1.Resolution 34-R-21, Declaring Lead Pipe Replacement throughout
the City of Evanston a Public Benefit
adoption of Resolution 34-R-21, City recommends Staff Council
Declaring Lead Pipe Replacement throughout the City of Evanston a
Public Benefit. This resolution declares that the replacement of lead
pipe, used to construct water service lines, is a public benefit and
therefore allows public funds to be used to replace the portion of the
water service line that is the property owner's responsibility to maintain
and repair.
For Action
Resolution 34-R-21, Declaring Lead Pipe Replacement throughout the
City of Evanston a Public Benefit - Attachment - Pdf
597 - 602
H2.Resolution 31-R-21 Approval of the City of Evanston Parks and
Recreation Department’s Facility Naming Policy
Staff and the Parks and Recreation Board recommends City Council
adoption of Resolution 31-R-21 to approve the Parks and Recreation
Department’s Facility Naming Policy.
For Action
Resolution 31-R-21 Approval of the City of Evanston Parks and
Recreation Department’s Facility Naming Policy - Attachment - Pdf
603 - 615
(XI)APPOINTMENTS
R1.Reappointment of George Halik to the Plan Commission
The Mayor recommends City Council approval of the reappointment of
George Halik to the Plan Commission.
For Action
(XII)CALL OF THE WARDS
(Aldermen shall be called upon by the Mayor to announce or provide
information about any Ward or City matter which an Alderman desires to
bring before the Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)}
(XIII)EXECUTIVE SESSION
(XIV)ADJOURNMENT
(XV)UPCOMING ALDERMANIC COMMITTEE MEETINGS
DATE TIME BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION
3/9/21 2:00 PM Board of Local Improvements
3/9/21 6:30 PM Arts Council
3/10/21 2:30 PM Design and Project Review
Committee
3/10/21 7:00 PM Plan Commission
3/11/21 6:30 PM Environment Board
3/11/21 7:00 PM Mental Health Board
3/12/21 7:15 AM Utilities Commission
3/16/21 7:00 PM Zoning Board of Appeals
3/16/21 7:00 PM Housing & Community Development
Act Committee
3/17/21 2:30 PM Design and Project Review
Committee
3/18/21 6:00 PM Parks and Recreation Board
3/18/21 6:30 PM Equity and Empowerment
Commission