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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.10.20AGENDA City Council Monday, February 10, 2020 Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, Room 2800 7:00 PM Administration & Public Works begins at 6:00pm Planning & Development begins at 6:45pm City Council convenes at the conclusion of Planning & Development (I)ROLL CALL – BEGIN WITH ALDERMAN RUE SIMMONS (II)MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS Blackhawks Foundation Grant Evanston Own It (III)CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Animal Shelter Grant Application Update (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 shall be 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.City Preservation of Council the Appeal for Application to Commission Decision Denying Certificate of Appropriateness for 612 Judson Avenue to Replace Twenty One (21) Wood Windows with Vinyl Windows The City Council may make a motion to accept the application for appeal. If a motion is made and adopted, the City Council shall affirm, modify or reverse the decision of the Preservation Commission within forty-five (45) days. If no motion to accept the application for appeal is made, the decision of the Commission shall be final. For Action Application for Appeal to the City Council of Preservation Commission Decision Denying Certificate of Appropriateness for 612 Judson Avenue SP2.Lakefront Stabilization Discussion Staff recommends City Council discuss staff's Lakefront Stabilization Proposed Plan and provide direction to the City Manager. For Discussion Lakefront Stabilization Discussion (VII)CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CM1.Staff recommends City Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of January 21, 2020 and January 27, 2020. For Action January 21, 2020 Draft Minutes January 27, 2020 Draft Minutes (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - ALDERMAN RAINEY A1.Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll, Bills and Credit Card Activity Staff recommends City Council approval of the City of Evanston Payroll for the periods of January 6, 2020 through January 19, 2020 in the amount of $2,996,043.06, Bills List for February 11, 2020 FY 2019 in the amount of $1,192,185.27 and Bills List for February 11, 2020 FY 2020 in the amount of $3,100,545.85, as well as credit card purchases period ending December 26, 2019 in the amount of $165,642.04. For Action Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll and Bills and Credit Card Activity A2.Approval of BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity Staff recommends approval of the City of Evanston’s BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity for the period ending December 26, 2019, in the amount of $5,273.20. For Action Approval of BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity A3.Approval of the Purchase of Seven (7) Vehicles for the Public Works Agency Staff recommends City Council approval for the purchase of seven (7) vehicles/pieces of equipment for the Public Works Agency operations in 2020. The following vehicle will be purchased as a Sole Source Purchase since the vendor is the sole distributor in the Chicagoland area equipmentpiece specific this for of Kromer (1) one : Field Commander Chameleon from Central Distributing Company, Inc (4N955 Old LaFox Road, P.O. Box 299, Wasco, IL 60183) in the amount of $26,060.05. The following replacement vehicles will be purchased as Single Source Purchases from Sourcewell contracts: one (1) Vermeer BC1800XL Chipper from Vermeer-Illinois, Inc. (2801 Beverly Drive, Aurora, IL 60504) in the amount of $84,341; one (1) Jacobsen HR800 Mower from Burris Equipment (2216 N. Greenbay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087) in the amount of $106,871; one (1) Ventrac 4500 Tractor from Burris Equipment Co. - Joliet (2001 Cherry Hill Rd Joliet, IL 60433) in the amount of $52,346.39, and one (1) used Hamm HD 12VO Roller from Roland Machinery Company (816 N Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62702) in the amount of $30,215. The following replacement vehicles will be purchased as Single Source Purchases from the Northwest Municipal Conference Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (NWMC SPC) contracts: one (1) Ford F550 4x4 from Sutton Ford (21315 Central Avenue, Matteson, IL 60443) in the amount of $77,799, and one (1) Ford Laraway, W (10125 Center Commercial from F450 Currie Frankfort, IL 60423) in the amount of $89,052. The total for the seven requested vehicles is $466,684.44. Funding for the purchase of these vehicles Replacement Automotive - Equipment be from will the Equipment Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550), with a FY budget of $2,000,000, and a YTD balance of $1,426,469.20. For Action Approval of the Purchase of Seven (7) Vehicles for PWA A4.Contract Award with Wantman Group, Inc. for the Performance of a Comprehensive Parking Study (RFP 19-62) Staff requests City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract (RFP 19-62) with Wantman Group, Inc. (2001 Butterfield Rd, Suite 410, Downers Grove, Illinois) for the performance of a City-wide, comprehensive parking study in the amount of $33,000.Funding for this contract Fund Improvements Other - from the come will Parking (Account 505.19.7005.65515), with a FY20 budget of $1,575,000, with a YTD balance of $1,407,719. For Action Contract Award with Wantman Group, Inc. for the Performance of a Comprehensive Parking Study (RFP 19-62) A5.Ordinance 19-O-20, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10 “Limited Parking” and Section 12 “Parking Zones” Amending Parking on Central Street and Hurd Avenue Transportation & Parking Committee and staff, pursuant to Alderman Suffredin’s request, recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 19-O- 20, amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10 (Limited Parking) and Section 12 (Parking Zones) of the City Code for portions of Hurd Avenue and Central Street to allow for four (4) hour parking. Hurd Avenue parking will remain free, and Central Street from Hurd Avenue to Central Park Avenue will be amended to allow for four (4) hour paid parking. For Introduction Ordinance 19-O-20, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10 “Limited Parking” and Section 12 “Parking Zones” A6.Ordinance 20-O-20, Amending Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 1 “Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specific Places” Transportation & Parking Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 20-O-20, amending Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 1 “Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specific Places.” This Ordinance will address stopping, standing or parking a vehicle that blocks part or all of a bicycle lane. A fee of $75 will be issued and there will be an option for the right to tow the vehicle that blocks the bicycle lane. For Introduction Ordinance 20-O-20, Amending Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 1 “Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specific Places” A7.Ordinance 24-O-20, Amending Section 7-2-9-3 Sidewalks to be Cleared of Snow, Ice, Dirt, and Weeds 24-O-20, Ordinance Staff adoption Council City recommends of “Amending Section 7-2-9-3 Sidewalks to be Clear of Snow, Ice, Dirt, and Weeds", which will require snow and ice removal for any winter weather accumulation. Alderman Melissa Wynne has requested Introduction and Action of this item at the February 10, 2020 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Ordinance 24-O-20, Amending Section 7-2-9-3 Sidewalks to be Cleared of Snow, Ice, Dirt, and Weeds A8.Ordinance 7-O-20, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12(H), “Parking Zones” The Transportation & Parking Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 7-O-20, amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12(H), “Parking Zones” to add hourly parking in Lot 1 and remove Lot 38. For Action Ordinance 7-O-20, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12(H), “Parking Zones” A9.Ordinance 12-O-20, Amending Class R-1 Liquor License from Zero (0) to One (1) for Levy Premium Food Service Limited Partnership, 2705 Ashland Avenue The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 12-O-20, amending Class R-1 Liquor License from zero (0) to one (1) for Levy Premium Food Service Limited Partnership d/b/a Levy At Welsh - Ryan Arena 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. For Action Ordinance 12-O-20, Amending Class R-1 Liquor License from Zero (0) to One (1) for Levy Premium Food Service Limited Partnership, 2705 Ashland Avenue A10.by 3-4-6 Code City Amending 14-O-20, Ordinance Section Amending the City's Class E Liquor License to Permit On-Site Tastings The Liquor License Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 14-O-20, which amends the Class E license for package stores. The amendment permits the on-site consumption for purposes of tasting only in stores. For Action Ordinance 14-O-20, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6 by Amending the City's Class E Liquor License to Permit On-Site Tastings A11.by 16-O-20, Section Code City Amending Ordinance 3-4-9(B) Amending the City Liquor Code to permit the Liquor Commissioner to Approve Early Hours Requests and Reduce the Fee From $500 to $100 Per Event The Liquor License Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 16-O-20, which amends the City Liquor Code to permit the Liquor Commissioner to approve early hours requests and reduce the fee from $500 to $100 per event. For Action Ordinance 16-O-20, Amending City Code Section 3-4-9(B) by Amending the City Liquor Code A12.3-4-8(B) Section Code by Amending 17-O-20, Ordinance City Amending the City Liquor Code to Require a New Liquor License if More than 50% of Business is Sold The Liquor License Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 17-O-20, which amends the Section 3-4-8(B) of the City of Evanston Liquor Code to require a new liquor license if more than 50% of the restaurant is sold in a year. For Action Ordinance 17-O-20, Amending City Code Section 3-4-8(B) by Amending the City Liquor Code APW1.Consideration of Residency Requirement for Select City Employees Alderman Suffredin requests City Council discuss residency requirements for select City employees. For Discussion Consideration of Residency Requirements for Select City Employees (IX)CONSENT AGENDA - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - ALDERMAN SUFFREDIN P1.Ordinance 166-O-19, Granting a Special Use for an Educational Institution - Private, and a Religious Institution, St. Athanasius School and Parish, to Expand Off-Street Parking in the R1 Single Family Residential District and staff denial recommends Appeals of Board The Zoning recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 166-O-19 granting special and Private, - Institution Educational an for approval use Religious Institution, St. Athanasius School and Parish, to expand off- street parking at 2503 Eastwood Ave./2510 Ashland Ave./1615 Lincoln St. in the R1 Single Family Residential District. The Zoning Board of Appeals found the proposal does not meet all of the Standards for a special use in this district, specifically, the proposed parking expansion would increase the negative cumulative impact on the surrounding residential neighborhood, and may interfere with or diminish the value of property in the neighborhood. Following the ZBA hearing, the applicant submitted a modified traffic circulation plan and parking and operations summary that will mitigate the impact on the surrounding residential neighborhood. For Introduction Ordinance 166-O-19, Granting a Special Use for an Educational Institution - Private, and a Religious Institution, St. Athanasius School and Parish P2.Ordinance 3-O-20 Granting Major Zoning Relief for Parking to Retain a Basement Dwelling Unit at 2008 Harrison St. The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 3-O-20, granting major zoning relief for 4 parking spaces where a of retention the allow spaces required, are parking 7 to basement dwelling unit in the R5 General Residential District and the oCSC Central Street Overlay District. The applicant has complied with all the major for standards of and meets requirements zoning all variations for this district. For Introduction Ordinance 3-O-20 Granting Major Zoning Relief for Parking to Retain a Basement Dwelling Unit at 2008 Harrison St. P3.Ordinance 23-O-20 Amending Title 6, Cannabis Use Regulations Plan Commission and staff recommend approval of a text amendment to the between requirement distance revise to Ordinance Zoning the cannabis dispensaries and pre-existing public or private educational institutions that are elementary, middle, or high schools, as well as establish definitions and provisions for additional cannabis uses such as cannabis growers, infusers, processing organizations, transporters, etc. within the City’s zoning districts. For Introduction Ordinance 23-O-20 Amending Title 6, Cannabis Use Regulations P4.Ordinance 25-O-20, Amending Title 7, Chapter 8, Section 8 “Tree Preservation” City staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 25-O-20 amending the Tree Preservation Ordinance (7-8-8) to apply to trees 25 inches in diameter at breast height (dbh) and larger (20 inches dbh or larger for Oak and Hickory species) on private property when improvements are proposed that are classified as new construction or those that would increase the amount of impervious surface by more than 600 square feet. For Introduction Ordinance 25-O-20, Amending Title 7, Chapter 8, Section 8 “Tree Preservation” (X)CONSENT AGENDA - HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE - ALDERMAN BRAITHWAITE O1.Resolution 14-R-20, Supporting the Illinois Legislature to Enact Legislation that Allows Terminally Ill, Mentally Capable Adults the Option to Seek Medical Aid in Dying The Human Services Committee submits for consideration Resolution 14-R-20, "Supporting the Illinois Legislature to Enact Legislation that Allows Terminally Ill, Mentally Capable Adults the Option to Seek Medical Aid in Dying." For Action Resolution 14-R-20, Supporting Legislation that Allows the Option to Seek Medical Aid in Dying (XI)APPOINTMENTS APP1.Approval of Compensation Committee Appointments The Mayor recommends City Council approval of appointments to the Compensation Committee: Cheryl Wollin, Rebecca Berneck, Omar Brown, Nehanda Loiseau, Eric (Rick) Marsh For Action Approval of Compensation Committee 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)EXECUTIVE SESSION (XIV)ADJOURNMENT (XV)UPCOMING ALDERMANIC COMMITTEE MEETINGS DATE TIME BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION 2/10/2020 6:00PM Administration & Public Works/Planning and Development/City Council 2/12/2020 7:00PM Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee 2/13/2020 7:00PM Mental Health Board - RESCHEDULED 2/17/2020 6:00PM City Council - CANCELLED 2/18/2020 7:00PM Housing & Community Development Act Committee - CANCELLED 2/19/2020 6:30PM Minority, Women & Evanston Business Enterprise Development Committee 2/20/2020 6:30PM Joint Environment Board and Equity and Empowerment Commission 2/20/2020 7:00PM Mental Health Board 2/21/2020 12:00PM Reparations Subcommittee 2/24/2020 6:00PM Administration & Public Works/Planning and Development/City Council 2/26/2020 7:30PM Economic Development Committee