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Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LO'RRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 24, 2014
Roll Call: Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 8:17 pm once a
quorum was established.
Mayor Public Announcements
Mayor Tisdahl thanked the City's staff for the achievement of presenting solid
information. She also mentioned that Senator Biss is very interested in facts and is a
good representative for all of us.
Citv Manager Public Announcements
Holiday Tree Lighting, November 29, 2014
Shop Local: Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2014
Holiday Trash Collections
Communications: Citv Clerk
City Clerk had no communications.
Public Comment
Georgina Valle -Starling spoke about funding for the vital records office in the 2015
budget, stating one person cannot accomplish effective customer services for the
residents.
Michael Tanner the president of the library board urged the council to support the
library budget and tax levy.
Junad Rizki spoke against the water rate hike and is still awaiting the report he had
requested.
Nathan Hailburten Funeral Director spoke in support of continued funding for the vital
records office.
John Walsh spoke about the Central Street overlay district and the zoning ordinance's
City Council Agenda November 24, 2014 Page 2 of 9
text amendment.
Jim Hughs spoke in support of the 2015 library budget and tax levy.
Tiffany Rice spoke in support of -the 2015 library budget and tax levy, and the
partnership with the DJ Coleman Foundation in the area of youth violence.
Prisicilla Giles spoke in support of continued funding for the vital records office. She
also spoke in reference to the Emerson Square Project.
Ben Schapiro spoke in support of the 2015 library budget and tax levy.
Betty Ester wanted to know what is the 3 percent that will be cut off from the 2015
budget
Items not approved on Consent Aqenda:
(A3.1) Approval of Contract with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. for the Civic
Center Sustainable Parkinq Lot Reconstruction (Bid 14-601
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract awarding the Civic Center Sustainable Parking Lot reconstruction
contract to A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd., Schaumburg,
IL) in the amount of $1,400,000. Funding is provided by: a Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District (MWRD) Grant of $750,000 and by $650,000 from the
Parking Fund.
For Action
(A6) Resolution 91-R-14, Fiscal Year 2015 Budqet of the Citv of Evanston
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 91-R-14 which approves
the FY 2015 Budget of the City of Evanston, in the amount of $265,110,667.
For Action
(A7) Ordinance 148-0-14. Amending Class P Liquor License, Allowinq for Sale
of Alcohol in Containers with Volumes of 200 mL or Greater
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
148-0-14, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6(P) to
permit the retail sale of alcohol in containers with volumes equal to or greater
than 200 mL for off -premise consumption. Suspension of the Rules is requested
to permit introduction and action by City Council on November 24, 2014.
For Introduction and Action
(A8) Ordinance 133-0-14: Citv of Evanston 2014 Tax Levv
Staff requests City Council adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 133-0-14, which
levies the annual property tax for General Fund Operations, Illinois Municipal
Retirement Fund, Police and Fire Pension Funds, and General Assistance Fund.
This ordinance was introduced at the October 25, 2014 City Council meeting.
(A10) Ordinance 135-0-14: Evanston Public Library 2014 Tax Levy,
Staff requests City Council adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 135-0-14 which
levies the annual property tax for the Evanston Public Library. This ordinance
was introduced at the October 25, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
City Council Agenda November 24, 2014 Page 3 of 9
(A11) Ordinance 137-0-14 Amending the Evanston City Code Title 7, Chapter 12,
Relating to the Citv Waterworks System "Charges. Rates. Fees and
Penalties"
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 137-0-14 Amending the
Evanston City Code, Title 7, Chapter 12, Relating to the City Waterworks System
"Charges, Rates, Fees and Penalties". Staff is recommending a ten percent
(10%) water rate increase. Effective January 1, 2015, the minimum charges and
the quantity charge are proposed to increase by ten percent. This ordinance was
introduced at the November 10, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A13) Ordinance 128-0-14 Authorizina the Lease of 2022 Central Street. Evanston
with 2022 Central LLC d/b/a Lush Wine & Spirits
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 128-0-14, authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a Commercial Lease with 2022 Central LLC
d/b/a Lush Wine & Spirits for the lease of City -owned real property located at
2022 Central Street, Evanston. This ordinance was introduced at the November
10, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P1) Ordinance 145-0-14. Grantina a Special Use for a Single Familv Detached
Dwelling at 1513 Greenleaf' Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 145-0-14 granting a special use permit for a single family detached
dwelling in the B1 Business District at 1513 Greenleaf Street. The requested
special use permit will allow for the rehabilitation of a blighted property in an
existing neighborhood business district. The applicant has complied with all
zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use in the B1
Business District.
For Introduction
(P3) Ordinance 147-0-14. Grantina a Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant,
Domino's Pizza, at 911 Foster Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 147-0-14 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant,
Domino's Pizza, in the B1 Business District. The applicant has complied with all
zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use for this
district. Suspension of the Rules is requested to permit introduction and action by
City Council on November 24, 2014.
For Introduction and Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(MI) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 10, 2014
For Action
City Council Agenda November 24, 2014 Page 4 of 9
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through November 2, 2014 $2,645,921.30
(A2) City of Evanston Bills — November 25, 2014 $2,878,029.39
For Action
(A3.2) Approval of Purchase of Insurance/Renewals— Property. Excess Liabilitv &
Excess Worker's Compensation for Fiscal Year 2015
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase the outlined insurance
policies at a total cost of $552,224, which will renew all insurance coverage for
the City for Fiscal Year 2015. Funding is provided by the Insurance Fund FY2015
budget of 610,000, Accounts 7800.62615 and 7800.66044.
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Contracts for Water Treatment Chemicals for Purchase in FY
2015 (Bid 14-621
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
contracts with the following vendors to supply water treatment chemicals for
FY2015: 1) USALCO (1120 Middle River Road, Baltimore, MD) in the amount of
$192,330.40 to supply aluminum sulfate (alum); 2) JCI Jones (1765 Ringling
Blvd., Sarasota, FL) in the amount of $35,292 to supply chlorine; 3) Key
Chemical Inc. (9503 Dovewood Place, Waxhaw, NC) in the amount of $133,011
to supply HFS acid (fluoride); 4) Polydyne Inc. (One Chemical Plant Road,
Riceboro, GA) in the amount of $23,120 to supply polymer; and 5) Carus
Corporation (315 Fifth Street, Peru, IL) in the amount of $93,525 to supply
blended phosphate. The total of these proposed purchases is $477,278.40.
Funding is provided by Water Fund Business Unit 7110.
For Action
(A3.4) Approval of Financial Assistance through the Facade Improvement
Proqram for Banqers and Lace
Staff recommends approval of financial assistance for a fagade improvement
project for Bangers and Lace, a new restaurant and tavern, located at 810 Grove
Street, on a 50/50 cost sharing basis in an amount not to exceed $10,500.
Funding is provided by the Economic Development Fund's Business District
Improvement Fund (5300.65522).
For Action
(A3.5) Approval of Service Aareement for the 2014 Certificate of Rehabilitation
Proaram with the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacv
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City manager to execute a
renewal of an agreement between the City of Evanston and the James B. Moran
Center for Youth Advocacy (1123 Emerson, Suite 203 Evanston, IL) to provide
legal services for not less than 9 Evanston residents to secure certificates of
rehabilitation in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Funding is provided by a
$30,000 allocation approved in the City's 2014 Community Development Block
Grant budget.
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For Action
November 24, 2014
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(A4) Resolution 83-R-14, Authorizinq the Execution of an Agreement to
Purchase Propertv for a Park and Accept a Dedication of Land for the New
Ashland Avenue Extended Roadwav within the Emerson Square
Subdivision
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 83-R-14, authorizing the
execution of an agreement to purchase property for a park and accept a
dedication of land for the new Ashland Avenue extended roadway, all within the
Emerson Square Subdivision.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 89-R-14, Amendinq the FY 2014 Budqet
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 89-R-14, authorization to
amend the FY 2014 Budget. The proposed amendment would increase FY 2014
General Fund budgeted expenditures by $1,622,053 from $89,012,485 to
$90,634,538.
For Action
For Action
(A9) Ordinance 134-0-14: 2014 Special Service Area #4 Tax Levv
Staff requests City Council adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 134-0-14, which
levies the annual property tax for Special Service Area #4. This ordinance was
introduced at the October 25, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(Al2) Ordinance 136-0-14. Amendina Subsection 3-4-64A) Reqardina Retail Sale
of Wine and Beer for Consumption Off Premises
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
136-0-14, which permits the retail sale of wine, refrigerated beer, and/or
unrefrigerated beer in original packaging for consumption off the premises with
the retail sale of food products. This ordinance was introduced at the November
10, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A14) Ordinance 140-0-14 Amendina Title 10. Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Chapter
11. Traffic Schedules. Section 10. Schedule X (C):Two-Flour Limited Parkina
on Ewina Avenue
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 140-0-14 amending Title
10, Chapter 11, Section 10, Schedule X (C), by including the east side of Ewing
Avenue from Harrison Street to the restricted thirty (30) minute space at Central
Street, as limited two-hour parking between the hours of 9 o'clock (9:00) A.M and
six o'clock (6:00) P.M., on any day except Sunday and national holidays. This
ordinance was introduced at the November 10, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
City Council Agenda November 24, 2014 Page 6 of 9
(A15) Ordinance 141-0-14 Amendina Title 10. Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Chapter,
11, Traffic Schedules, Section 10. Schedule X (F) 6: Residential Exemption
Parkins District A on Noves Street
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 141-0-14 amending Title
10, Chapter 11, Section 10, Schedule X (F) 6: Residential Exemption Parking
District A. This amendment would eliminate the residential permit exemption for
the two hour parking restrictions in the 800 and 900 blocks of Noyes Street to
better manage the increased business activity in that area. This ordinance was
introduced at the November 10, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P2) Ordinance 146-0-14, Grantina a Special Use for Commercial Indoor
Recreation, Barre Code, at 604 Davis Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 146-0-14 granting a special use permit for Commercial Indoor
Recreation, Barre Code, at 604 Davis Street. The requested special use permit
will allow a new business within the city that will utilize a currently vacant space
in an existing downtown retail district. The applicant has complied with all zoning
requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use in the D2
Downtown Retail Core District.
For Introduction
(P4) Ordinance 144-0-14, Zonina Ordinance Text Amendment: Modifications to
Central Street Overlav District (oCSC)
The Plan Commission and staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance
114-0-14 to modify certain portions of Section 6-15-14 Central Street Overlay
District (oCSC).
For Introduction
(P5) Ordinance 120-0-14. Grantina a Special Use for a Davcare Center -Child at
1909-1911 Howard Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 120-0-14 granting a special use permit for a Daycare Center -Child in
the C1 Commercial District at 1909-1911 Howard Street. In response to a
request at the October 13, 2014 P&D meeting, the applicant has now provided a
Letter of Intent outlining the proposed tenant lease that commenced September
1, 2014.
For Introduction
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of Consent Agenda and Alderman seconded
the motion. With a Roll Call vote of 9-0 the Consent Agenda was approved.
Items for discussion
(A3.1) Approval of Contract with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. for the Civic
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Center Sustainable Parkinq Lot Reconstruction (Bid 14-601
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract awarding the Civic Center Sustainable Parking Lot reconstruction
contract to A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd., Schaumburg,
IL) in the amount of $1,400,000. Funding is provided by: a Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District (MWRD) Grant of $750,000 and by $650,000 from the
Parking Fund.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval and Alderman Grover seconded it. After
discussion this item was held over in committee.
(A6) Resolution 91-R-14. Fiscal Year 2015 Budget of the Citv of Evanston
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 91-R-14 which approves
the FY 2015 Budget of the City of Evanston, in the amount of $265,110,667.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval and Alderman Grover seconded it. With a Roll
Call vote of 9-0 the motion was passed with the Library's budget being removed.
(A7) Ordinance 148-0-14. Amending Class P Liquor License, Allowinq for Sale
of Alcohol in Containers with Volumes of 200 mL or Greater
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
148-0-14, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6(P) to
permit the retail sale of alcohol in containers with volumes equal to or greater
than 200 mL for off -premise consumption. Suspension of the Rules is requested
to permit introduction and action by City Council on November 24, 2014.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval and Alderman Rainey seconded it. Roll Call 9-
0 and the motion passed.
(A8) Ordinance 133-0-14: Citv of Evanston 2014 Tax Levv
Staff requests City Council adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 133-0-14, which
levies the annual property tax for General Fund Operations, Illinois Municipal
Retirement Fund, Police and Fire Pension Funds, and General Assistance Fund.
This ordinance was introduced at the October 25, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval and Alderman Rainey seconded. Roll Call 9-0
and the motion passed.
(A10) Ordinance 135-0-14: Evanston Public Library 2014 Tax Levv
Staff requests City Council adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 135-0-14 which
levies the annual property tax for the Evanston Public Library. This ordinance
was introduced at the October 25, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval and seconded by Alderman Braithwaite.
Alderman Rainey motioned to hold this item and it was seconded by Alderman Burrus.
Roll Call vote was 5-4 and the motion failed. (Aldermen Holmes, Rainey, Burrus,
Braithwaite voted nay). Held until Rules Committee Meeting.
City Council Agenda November 24, 2014 Page 8 of 9
(A11) Ordinance 137-0-14 Amendina the Evanston Citv Code Title 7. Chapter 12,,
Relatina to the Citv Waterworks Svstem "Charaes. Rates. Fees and
Penalties"
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 137-0-14 Amending the
Evanston City Code, Title 7, Chapter 12, Relating to the City Waterworks System
"Charges, Rates, Fees and Penalties". Staff is recommending a ten percent
(10%) water rate increase. Effective January 1, 2015, the minimum charges and
the quantity charge are proposed to increase by ten percent. This ordinance was
introduced at the November 10, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval seconded by Alderman Tendam. A Roll Call
vote was taken with a 5-4 and the motion passed. Voting nay were Aldermen Holmes,
Rainey, Burrus, Braithwaite.
(A13) Ordinance 128-0-14 Authorizina the Lease of 2022 Central Street, Evanston
with 2022 Central LLC d/b/a Lush Wine & Spirits
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 128-0-14, authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a Commercial Lease with 2022 Central LLC
d/b/a Lush Wine & Spirits for the lease of City -owned real property located at
2022 Central Street, Evanston. This ordinance was introduced at the November
10, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval and it was seconded by Alderman Tendam. A
Roll Call vote was 7-2 and it passed. (Aldermen Wilson and Fiske voted nay).
(P1) Ordinance 145-0-14. Grantinq a Special Use for a Sinqle Familv Detached
Dwellinq at 1513 Greenleaf Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 145-0-14 granting a special use permit for a single family detached
dwelling in the B1 Business District at 1513 Greenleaf Street. The requested
special use permit will allow for the rehabilitation of a blighted property in an
existing neighborhood business district. The applicant has complied with all
zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use in the 61
Business District.
For Introduction
Alderman Fiske motioned for approval and
Call vote was 9-0 and the motion passed.
seconded by Alderman Braithwaite. A Roll
(P3) Ordinance 147-0-14. Grantinq a Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant,
Domino's Pizza, at 911 Foster Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 147=0-14 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant,
Domino's Pizza, in the B1 Business District. The applicant has complied with all
zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use for this
district. Suspension of the Rules is requested to permit introduction and action by
City Council on November 24, 2014.
For Introduction and Action
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Alderman Fiske motioned for approval and seconded by Alderman Wynne. A Roll Call
vote was 9-0 and the motion passed.
Call of the Wards
3rd ward alderman wished everyone a happy thanksgiving
4th ward alderman wished everyone a happy thanksgiving and requested an additional
meeting to address the library tax levy issue.
5th ward alderman agreed .and also asked that the special meeting address Domino's
pizza. The Central Evanston Business Association (CEBA) held their open house earlier
today, and also announced a prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm tomorrow at the
Unitarian Church for Ferguson, Missouri.
6th ward alderman spoke about November for raising awareness of men's cancers.
7th ward alderman offered prayers and condolences for Ferguson Missouri and spoke
about her recent trip to the National League of Cities Conference, where Evanston was
recognized for its' achievement in the STAR Communities program.
8th ward alderman spoke about the recent memorial service for retired city attorney
Jack Seigel and requested the council pass a resolution honoring him, which has been
done by all the other cities where he served.
1st ward alderman agreed with the 8th ward alderman about Mr. Seigel and announced
a 1 st ward meeting at 7pm on Tuesday December 12 at the library.
2nd ward alderman praised the organizers of the recent CEBA open house and' offered
condolences and prayers for Ferguson, Missouri. City Council Agenda November 24,
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City Manager Bobkiewicz thanked the Council for their approval of the budget and
thanked the budget team for their work on preparing it. There will be a special city
council meeting next week will be scheduled for 6:30 pm on Monday, December 1 st
Clerk Greene thanked the Council and residents for the condolences he received on the
passing of his father.
8tn ward Alderman Rainey also thanked staff for the decision to transition the City to a
calendar budget year.
Alderman Wilson motioned for adjournment and it was seconded. A Voice Vote was
accomplished with a positive answer, and the meeting ended at 10:10 P.M.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC / City Clerk
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