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City Council
Monday, May 10, 2021
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, Virtual
4:30 PM
Planning & Development Committee begins at 3:30pm
City Council convenes at 4:30pm or the conclusion of Planning & Development 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
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(I)ROLL CALL - ALDERMAN WILSON
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.Presentation of Keys to the City
M2.Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation
(III)CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
C1.Promotion of William Muno to Deputy Chief of Operations for
Evanston Fire Department
(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, a period of forty-five minutes shall be provided for all
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)CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CM1.Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
April 26, 2021
Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of April 26, 2021
For Action
City Council Minutes 4_26_2021
13 - 30
(VII)CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP1.Resolution 55-R-21, Upon the Occasion of the Retirement of Mayor
Stephen H. Hagerty
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 55-R-21, commending
Mayor Stephen H. Hagerty’s years of service as Mayor of the City of
Evanston during the years 2017 through 2021.
For Action
Resolution 55-R-21, Upon the Occasion of the Retirement of Mayor
Stephen H. Hagerty - Attachment - Pdf
31 - 32
SP2.Resolution 56-R-21, Upon the Occasion of the Retirement of Clerk
Devon Reid
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 56-R-21, commending
Clerk Devon Reid’s years of service as Clerk of the Evanston City
Council during the years 2017 through 2021.
For Action
Resolution 56-R-21, Upon the Occasion of the Retirement of Clerk
Devon Reid - Attachment - Pdf
33 - 34
SP3.Resolution 52-R-21, Upon the Occasion of the Retirement of
Alderman Judy Fiske
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 52-R-21, commending
Alderman Judy Fiske’s years of service as a member of the Evanston
City Council.
For Action
Resolution 52-R-21, Upon the Occasion of the Retirement of Alderman
Judith Fiske - Attachment - Pdf
35 - 36
SP4.Resolution 51-R-21, Upon the Occasion of the Retirement of
Alderman Donald Wilson
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 51-R-21, commending
Alderman the member a as of of years Wilson’s Donald service
Evanston City Council.
For Action
Resolution 51-R-21, Upon the Occasion of the Retirement of Alderman
Donald Wilson - Attachment - Pdf
37 - 38
SP5.Resolution 54-R-21, Upon the Occasion of the Retirement of
Alderman Robin Rue Simmons
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 54-R-21, commending
Alderman Robin Rue Simmons' years of service as a member of the
Evanston City Council.
For Action
Resolution 54-R-21, Upon the Occasion of the Retirement of Alderman
Robin Rue Simmons - Attachment - Pdf
39 - 41
SP6.Resolution 53-R-21, Upon the Occasion of the Retirement of
Alderman Ann Rainey
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 53-R-21, commending
Alderman Ann Rainey’s years of service as a member of the Evanston
City Council.
For Action
Resolution 53-R-21, Upon the Occasion of the Retirement of Alderman
Ann Rainey - Attachment - Pdf
42 - 43
SP7.Ordinance 47-O-21, Lease of City-Owned Property Located at 2603
Sheridan Rd. to Artists Book House
Council approval of Ordinance 47-O-21, recommends Staff City
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement for City-
owned real property (known as the Harley Clarke Mansion) located at
2603 Sheridan Road with Artist Book House (“ABH”) for the operation of
a venue for teaching creative writing, printing books, production of
paper, and bookbinding, as well as space for bookstore, library, art
gallery, cafe, lecture hall, and classrooms. The lease term is for 40
years beginning May 10, 2021, and ending May 10, 2061.
For Action
Ordinance 47-O-21, Lease of City-Owned Property Located at 2603
Sheridan Rd. to Artists Book House - Attachment - Pdf
44 - 87
(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 April 12, 2021, through April 25, 2021, in the amount of
$2,750,539.78 Bills List for May 11, 2021, in the amount of
$2,690,423.59. For Action
Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll and Bills List and Credit Card
Activity - Pdf
88 - 111
A2.Approval of up to $200,000 of CDBG-CV Funding for Summer
Youth Reduce Violence and Address Social and Activities to
Emotional Issues Resulting from the Pandemic
Staff recommends City Council approval of up to $200,000 in CDBG-CV
funding to provide summer activities for youth suffering emotional and
psychological stress from social isolation and other factors due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Up to $115,000 will be used for program supplies
and up to $85,000 for staffing. This initiative “My City, Your City, Our
City” will be implemented throughout the summer via: extended hours at
four community centers; community building/violence prevention events
scheduled each Saturday, and community building/violence prevention
events on the first Friday of each month starting in June and culminating
in a Back to School event to usher youth safely back to school for the
fall. Funding of up to $200,000 is from the City’s CDBG-CV CARES Act
grant, 215.21.5226.63045. The City received $1,586,370 in CARES Act
CDBG-CV the to respond to for, prepare and prevent, funding
which of Services, for budgeted is $626,496 coronavirus. Public
$230,000 has been allocated previously, leaving a balance of $196,496
to be allocated to specific activities.
For Action
Approval of up to $200,000 of CDBG-CV Funding for Summer Youth
Activities to Reduce Violence and Address Social and Emotional Issues
Resulting from th - Pdf
112 - 116
A3.Approval of Storefront Modernization Grant in the Amount of
$1,710 for Enzo the Baker, 517 Dempster Street
City Council approval of staff development Economic recommends
financial assistance to Enzo the Baker totaling $1,710. Funds will come
from the Business District Improvement Account # 100.15.5300.65522.
$150,000 has been allocated to this account. No funding has been
allocated from this account, to date, as this is the first request since the
fund was reinstituted by the City Council in April.
For Action
For Action: Approval of Storefront Modernization Grant in the amount of
$1,710 for Enzo the Baker, 517 Dempster Street - Attachment - Pdf
117 - 124
A4.Approval of Entrepreneurship Emergency Assistance Funding
Request
Economic development staff recommends City Council approval of
financial assistance to one eligible applicant of the Entrepreneurship
Support Program totaling $6,000. For FY 2021, the Entrepreneurship
Support Account (100.15.5300.62664) was allotted $50,000. To date,
$43,990.09 has been awarded.
For Action
Approval of Entrepreneurship Emergency Assistance Funding Request -
Attachment - Pdf
125 - 129
A5.Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with J.A. Johnson
Paving Company for the 2021 Street Patching Program
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with J. A. Johnson Paving
Company (1025 E. Addison Ct., Arlington Heights, Illinois) for the 2021
Street Patching Program in the amount of $100,000. Funding will be
from the Capital Improvement Fund 2021 General Obligation Bonds
(Account 415.40.4121.65515 – 421015).
For Action
Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with J.A. Johnson
Paving Company for the 2021 Street Patching Program - Attachment -
Pdf
130 - 132
A6.Resolution 49-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and
Execute A Twenty-Five Year Alley Easement At 1708-1712 Sherman
Avenue with The Varsity, LLC.
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 49-R-21, Authorizing
the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute A Twenty-Five Year Alley
Easement At 1708-1712 Sherman Avenue with The Varsity LLC, an
Illinois Limited Liability Company.
For Action
Resolution 49-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Grant a 25 Year
Alley Easement at 1708-1712 Sherman Avenue with The Varsity LLC
(the “Owner”). Th - Pdf
133 - 160
A7.Ordinance 52-O-21, Approving Meeting Dates for the Joint Review
Board Meeting and Public Hearing for the Proposed Five-Fifths TIF
District Redevelopment Plan and Project
Staff recommends City Council approve Ordinance 52-O-21 establishing
dates Board Joint and Hearing Review TIF Five-Fifths for Public
Meeting. Ald. Robin Rue Simmons requests suspension of the rules for
Introduction and Action at the May 10, 2021 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Ordinance 52-O-21, Approving Meeting Dates for the Joint Review
Board Meeting and Public Hearing for the Proposed Five-Fifths TIF
District Redevelopme - Pdf
161 - 244
A8.Ordinance 55-O-21, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 18,
Schedule XVIII (P) Residents Only Parking Districts
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 55-O-21,
XVIII (P) Schedule amending Section 11, Chapter 10, Title 18,
“Residents Only Parking Districts.” This Ordinance will amend parking
restrictions 27-O-21 Ordinance were out left that inadvertently of
adopted on April 26, 2021. Ordinance 27-O-21 amended parking on the
east side of Sheridan Square from Garden Park to Sheridan Road to
allow for 3 hour parking from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. Ordinance 55-O-21
amends parking on the same portion of the west side Sheridan Square
to allow for R District Parking only. Discussions at the April 12 and 26
City Council meetings, as well as the memorandum that accompanied
Ordinance 27-O-21 pertained to amendments to both sides of Sheridan
Square. Ordinance 55-O-21 will bring Sheridan Square in line with the
plans and requested were that discussed. Manager City requests
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the May 10, 2021
City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Ordinance 55-O-21, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 18,
Schedule XVIII (P) Residents Only Parking Districts - Attachment - Pdf
245 - 248
A9.Ordinance 49-O-21, Amending Section 1-3-2 of the City Code to
Add Definitions of “Alderman”
Rules Committee and City staff recommend City Council approval of
Ordinance 49-O-21, Amending Section 1-3-2 of the City Code to add
definitions of the term “Alderman” allowing gender neutral terms to be
used as the titles of elected officials.
For Action
Ordinance 49-O-21, Amending Section 1-3-2 of the City Code to Add
Definitions of “Alderman” - Attachment - Pdf
249 - 252
A10.Ordinance 42-O-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement to Sell Water to the Village of Skokie, Illinois
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 42-O-21,
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement to Sell Water to
the Village of Skokie, Illinois.
For Action
Ordinance 42-O-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement to Sell Water to the Village of Skokie, Illinois - Attachment -
Pdf
253 - 292
A11.Ordinance 33-O-21 Seeking Authority to Negotiate the Sale of City
Owned Property Located at 2022-26 Central Street to a Single
Purpose Real Estate LLC to be Established by Lush Wine & Spirits,
LLC
Staff recommends City Council adoption of ordinance 33-O-21 granting
the City Manager authority to negotiate the sale of city owned property.
For Action
Ordinance 33-O-21 Seeking Authority to Negotiate the Sale of City
Owned Property Located at 2022-26 Central Street to a Single Purpose
Real Estate LLC - Pdf
293 - 298
(IX)CONSENT AGENDA - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE -
ALDERMAN FISKE
P1.Ordinance 53-O-21, Amending Portions of the City Code to Extend
the Expiration Date of Permitted Uses Within the U2 Zoning District
53-O-21, City of adoption Council recommends Staff Ordinance
amending the City Code to extend the expiration date of permitted uses
within the U2 zoning district from December 31, 2021 to December 31,
2022.
For Introduction
Ordinance 53-O-21, Amending Portions of the City Code to Extend the
Expiration Date of Permitted Uses Within the U2 Zoning District -
Attachment - Pdf
299 - 400
P2.Ordinance 54-O-21, Amending Title 7, Chapter 8, Section 8 Tree
Preservation
Staff recommends that City Council consider Ordinance 54-O-21
amending the Tree Preservation Ordinance (7-8-8) to expand protection
of trees on private property. There is currently no capacity to implement
and administer the revised Tree Preservation Ordinance due to lack of
staff resources in the Public Works Agency (PWA) and Community
Development Department. Staff recommends inclusion of an effective
date in 2022 that is also contingent on the addition of new staff
resources support will that PWA the budget 2022 the for to
implementation of this ordinance.
For Introduction
Ordinance 54-O-21, Amending Title 7, Chapter 8, Section 8 Tree
Preservation - Attachment - Pdf
401 - 418
P3.Ordinance 37-O-21, Granting Major Zoning Variations to Construct
a Four-Story Rear Addition and Adaptive Reuse of an Existing
Religious Structure in the R6 General Residential District (1101
Church Street)
Council City recommend staff Appeals of Board Zoning The and
adoption of Ord. 37-O-21, granting major zoning relief for the adaptive
reuse of an existing structure and four-story addition for a total of 30
dwelling units at 1101 Church St. in the R6 General Residential District.
The applicant requests 24 dwelling units (plus 6 IHO bonus units for a
total of 30 dwelling units) where 15 dwelling units are allowed, 78.6%
building lot coverage where 65% is permitted, a 0’ street side yard
setback to match the existing structure where 15’ is required, 1.5’ rear
yard setback where 25’ is required, 0’ for open parking in the interior
side yard where 5’ is required, and 14 parking spaces where 22 parking
spaces are required. The applicant has complied with all other zoning
requirements, and meets the Standards for Major Variations for this
district.
For Action
Ordinance 37-O-21, Granting Major Zoning Variations to Construct a
Four-Story RearAddition and Adaptive Reuse of an Existing Religious
Structure in t - Pdf
419 - 445
P4.Ordinance 43-O-21, Granting a Map Amendment and Major
Variations for 2030 Greenwood Street
The Plan Commission recommends City Council adoption of a Zoning
Ordinance Map Amendment to rezone 2030 Greenwood Street from I2
General Industrial to MXE Mixed-Use Employment District. The Zoning
Board of Appeals recommends approval of the following Major
Variations in order to construct a residential development: 24 total
dwelling units (20 regular units + 4 IHO bonus units) where 18 dwelling
units (22 with IHO bonus units) are permitted, and building height of 4
stories at 38’ where 3 stories at 41’ is permitted.
For Action
Ordinance 43-O-21, Granting a Map Amendment and Major Variations
for 2030 Greenwood Street - Attachment - Pdf
446 - 532
P5.Ordinance 44-O-21, Amending Title 6 of the City Code Concerning
Wireless Facilities
The Plan Commission and staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance approval of a City initiated Text 44-O-21, granting
Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Title 6 of the City Code, to
establish a definition and regulations for wireless facilities.
For Action
Ordinance 44-O-21, Amending Title 6 of the City Code Concerning
Wireless Facilities - Attachment - Pdf
533 - 553
P6.Ordinance 48-O-21 Amending Title 6, the Zoning Ordinance, to
eliminate the Substitution of Special Use process, modify listed
Special Uses in non-residential and non-university districts,
and process Use Administrative an establish Review
Administrative Review Uses in non-residential and non-university
districts.
The Plan Commission and staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance Ordinance, to Zoning amending 6, Title 48-O-21, the
eliminate the Substitution of Special Use process, modify listed Special
Uses in non-residential and non-university districts, establish an
Administrative Review Use process, and Administrative Review Uses in
non-residential and non-university districts. The proposal is staff-initiated
at the request of the City Manager and was previously discussed as a
Special Order of Business by the City Council on March 22, 2021.
Ordinance review the of include been updated has 48-O-21 to
Administrative Review Use ordinance regulations by the City Council in
two years from the effective date, after May 10, 2023, as requested at
the Planning & Development Committee meeting of April 26, 2021.
For Action
Ordinance 48-O-21 Amending Title 6, the Zoning Ordinance, to
eliminate the Substitution of Special Use process, modify listed Special
Uses in non-resi - Pdf
554 - 630
P7.Ordinance 19-O-21, Amending the City of Evanston’s Leaf Blower
Policy
19-O-21, Ordinance Council adoption City recommends Staff of
Amending the City of Evanston’s Leaf Blower Policy. This ordinance
amends the times and days when leaf blowers are permitted to be used
in rules and new modifies violating for penalty the Evanston, the
eliminates loopholes for non-gasoline powered equipment use.
For Action
Ordinance 19-O-21, Amending the City of Evanston’s Leaf Blower Policy
- Attachment - Pdf
631 - 636
(X)CONSENT AGENDA - RULES COMMITTEE - ALDERMAN
SUFFREDIN
R1.20-O-21, Amending Title 1, Chapter 10 of the Evanston City Code,
“City of Evanston Code of Ethics and Board of Ethics”
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 20-O-12,
Amending Title 1, Chapter 10 of the Evanston City Code, “City of
Evanston Code of Ethics and Board of Ethics”.
For Action
20-O-21, Amending Title 1, Chapter 10 of the Evanston City Code,“City
of Evanston Code of Ethics and Board of Ethics” - Pdf
637 - 660
(XI)APPOINTMENTS
(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)RECOGNITION OF SERVICE
(XIV)EXECUTIVE SESSION
(XV)ADJOURNMENT
(XVI)UPCOMING ALDERMANIC COMMITTEE MEETINGS
DATE TIME BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION
5/11/21 2:00 PM Board of Local Improvements
5/11/21 6:30 PM Arts Council - Virtual
5/12/21 2:30 PM Design and Project Review
Committee
5/12/21 7:00 PM Plan Commission
5/13/21 6:30 PM Environment Board
5/13/21 7:00 PM Mental Health Board
5/14/21 7:15 AM Utilities Commission
5/18/21 7:00 PM Zoning Board of Appeals
5/18/21 7:00 PM Housing & Community Development
Act Committee
5/19/21 2:30 PM Design and Project Review
Committee
5/20/21 6:00 PM Parks and Recreation Board - Virtual
5/20/21 6:30 PM Equity and Empowerment
Commission