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Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, October 27, 2014
City Council Roll Call: Alderman Burrus Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Grover
Alderman Wilson Alderman Rainey
Absent: Alderman Wynne
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 8:00 PM by the Mayor
after a quorum was obtained by a Roll Call.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
• "Evanston Own It Day — November 1, 2014" (presented during Public
Comment)
• Friday, October 31, 2014 — Trick or Treat hours will be at 4:00 pm —
7:00pm
City Manager Public Announcements
• Cindy Plante gave information in regards to the Pedal Bright: Bike Light
Giveaway and Installation on Thursday, October 30, 2014 from
4:30 pm — 6:30 pm at Robert Crown and Northwestern University
Communications: City Clerk: No Communications
Public Comment
Laura Beth Nielsen — Presented information and suggestions for a Skate Park
to be located in Evanston in the Ridgeville area.
Annette Rozier — Read the Petition signed by the residents of the 900 block of
Sherman Avenue in regards to the disturbance coming from Revolution Spin
(904 Sherman Ave.)
Jason Spencer — Stated his concerns and frustrations with Revolution Spin.
Peggy Tarr — Briefly voiced her concerns and anger with Revolution Spin; as
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well as, played a recorded message from an anonymous person voicing his
frustrations towards Revolution Spin.
Priscilla Giles — Spoke about her concerns for the Mason Park Bike Path Plan.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Bikina Improvements at Evanston Township Hiah School/Church Street and
Mason Park
Staff requests consideration and direction of the City Council for the proposed
biking improvements at Evanston Township High School, Church Street from
Dodge Avenue to McCormick Boulevard, and Mason Park.
For Discussion - Sat Nagar, Assistant Director of Infrastructure &
Engineering; presented the Council with details and plans for the Church Street
/Mason Park Bike Path Improvements. He gave a brief breakdown of what is
suspected to impact the Church Street residents (i.e. 24 parking spaces will be
affected located on the south side of Church Street). Community meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Erie Family Health Center
between 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 13, 2014
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 20, 2014
For Action - APPROVED
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al) City of Evanston Payroll through October 5, 2014 $2,641,880.71
(A2) City of Evanston Bills — October 28, 2014 $2,183,663.39
For Action - APPROVED
(A3.1) Approval of Single Source Elevator Service Agreement with ThvssenKrupp
Elevator Corp. for the Sherman Plaza Self Park
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a five
year single source service and maintenance agreement with ThyssenKrupp
Elevator Corporation (355 Eisenhower Lane South, Lombard, IL) for the
elevators at the Sherman Plaza parking garage at a cost of $34,436.16. The
proposed 5-year service agreement is effective April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2019.
This agreement includes a cost reduction of $4,747 for the first year, an
approximately 12% decrease when compared to last year's agreement. While
ThyssenKrupp reserves the right to an annual increase in years two through five,
the potential increase in subsequent years is capped at five percent.
For Action - APPROVED
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(A3.2) Approval of Contract with Place Consulting. Inc. for Consultinq Work to
Create a Special Service Area for Main/Chicago and Dempster/Chicago
Merchant Districts (RFP 14-501
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for consulting services for the study and creation of a special service
area ("SSA") for the business districts along Chicago Avenue at the intersections
of Main and Dempster Streets inclusive of the Main/Chicago and
Dempster/Chicago merchant districts with Place Consulting, Inc. (3701 North
Ravenswood Avenue, Suite 204, Chicago, IL) for a total amount of $36,983.78.
Funding is provided by the Economic Development Fund's Redevelopment
Consulting Services Account (225.21.5300.62136), with a budget of $75,000.
For Action - APPROVED
(A4) Ordinance 125-0-14. Increasinq the Number of Class C-1 Liquor Licenses
for Bangers and Lace Evanston LLC d/b/a Banqers and Lace. 810 Grove
Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 125-0-14, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(C-1), as amended, to increase
the number of authorized Class C-1 liquor licenses from six (6) to seven (7).
For Introduction - APPROVED
(A5) Ordinance 126-0-14. Increasing the Number of Class F Liquor Licenses for
Hiahland Park CVS, LLC d/b/a CVS Pharmacv #8760. 3333 Central Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 126-0-14, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 34-6-(F), as amended, to increase the
number of authorized Class F liquor licenses from eight (8) to nine (9), and
permit issuance of a Class F license to Highland Park CVS, LLC d/b/a CVS
Pharmacy #8760 ("Company"), 3333 Central Street.
For Introduction — OFF ADGENDA
(A6) Ordinance 127-0-14. Increasinq the Number of Class O Liquor Licenses for
Dil Foods. Inc. d/b/a Shell Gas Station. 2494 Oakton Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 127-0-14, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(0), as amended, to increase the
number of authorized Class O liquor licenses from zero (0) to one (1).
For Introduction & Action — Suspension of the RULES — APPROVED (8-0)
(A7) Ordinance 114-0-14. Amendina Citv Code Section 3-4-6-(P-2) to Allow for
Sale of Beer in Twentv-Two Ounce Containers for Off -Site Consumption
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
114-0-14, which permits sale of beer in twenty-two (22) ounce containers for off -
site consumption for the current Class P-2 liquor license. This ordinance was
introduced at the October 13, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action - APPROVED
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(A8) Ordinance 122-0-14. Dissolution of Southwest Tax Increment Finance
District
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 122-0-14 to dissolve the Southwest
Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District effective December 31, 2014. This
ordinance was introduced at the October 13, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action - APPROVED
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 129-0-14. Grantina a Special Use for a Restaurant-Tvpe 2, 800
Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria, at 812 Church Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
129-0-14 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, 800 Degrees, in
the D3 Downtown Core Development District. The applicant has complied with all
zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use for this
district.
For Introduction - APPROVED
(P2) Ordinance 130-0-14, Grantina a Special Use for a Restaurant-Tvpe 2 at
1814 Central Street, Beth's Little Bake Shop
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
130-0-14 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Beth's Little
Bake Shop, in the B1a Business District and the oCSC Central Street Overlay
District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all
of the standards for a special use for this district.
For Introduction & Action — Suspension of the RULES — APPROVED (8-0)
(P3) Ordinance 131-0-14. Grantina a Special Use for a Restaurant-Tvpe 2,
Patisserie Coralie, at 600 Davis Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
131-0-14 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Patisserie
Coralie, in the D2 Downtown Retail Core 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 for Introduction and Action by
City Council on October 27, 2014.
For Introduction and Action — Suspension of the RULES — APPROVED (8-0)
(P4) Ordinance 50-0-14 Amendina Title 4. Chapter 14 of the Citv Code from
"Site Plan and Appearance Review" (SPAARC) to Desian and Proiect
Review (DAPRI
City staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance 50-0-14 to institute a revised
staff design and project review process. Staff has identified several revisions that
are noted in the attached ordinance that will change this review process and lead
to improved recommendations. This ordinance was introduced at the October
13, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action - APPROVED
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(P5) Ordinance 119-0-14, Granting a Special Use for a Restaurant -Type 2 at
1613 Sherman Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
119-0-14 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Doc Popcorn, in
the D2 Downtown Retail Core District. The applicant has complied with all other
zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use for this
district. This ordinance was introduced at the October 13, 2014 City Council
meeting.
For Action - APPROVED
(P6) Ordinance 110-0-14 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Child and Adult
Davcare Centers in C1 and C2 Districts
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 110-0-14 to allow "Daycare Center —
Child" and "Daycare Center — Adult" as Special Uses in C1 and C2 Commercial
Districts. This ordinance was introduced at the October 13, 2014 City Council
meeting.
For Action - APPROVED
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(111) Ordinance 111-0-14, Amendinq the Citv Code to Increase the Aqe of Sale
and Purchase of Tobacco or Liquid Nicotine Products from Eiqhteen (18) to
Twentv-One (21) Years of Aqe
Human Services Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 111-0-14, amending City Code subsection 3-14-6, to increase the
age of sale and purchase of tobacco or liquid nicotine products from eighteen
(18) years of age to twenty-one (21) years of age. On October 13, 2014, Council
introduced Ordinance 111-0-14 and requested amendments to continue to
permit the use or possession of tobacco for individuals between the ages of
eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21). The Ordinance reflects this amendment.
For Action - APPROVED
Call of the Wards:
Ward 9: Alderman Burrus — had no report.
Ward 1: Alderman Fiske — Reported that she made two referrals to the Planning &
Development Committee in regards to the new design and planning rules for them to
include IEPA environmental testing requirements and energy efficiency measures.
Ward 2: Alderman Braithwaite — Reported the passing of Beth Dooley, he expressed
his condolences to her family. He also reported his experience he had at ETHS for
"Shadow Day" event. He thanked the staff for their organization of the event.
Ward 3: Alderman Wynne — absent.
Ward 4: Alderman Wilson - had no report.
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Ward 5: Alderman Holmes - Reported that the Foster Senior Club had a "Fashion
Show" on Sunday, October 26th at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. She invited
the entire Council to come and support October 2015.
Ward 6: Alderman Tendam — Announced the next 6th Ward Meeting this Thursday,
October 30, 2014 at Three Crowns Park at 6:00 pm.
Ward 7: Alderman Grover - Thanked the Evanston Bike Club for their support of
Bicycle Education in Evanston.
Ward 8: Alderman Rainey - Urged CVS to work with the City of Evanston and the Little
Beans Cafe to resolve the issues at the property located at Oakton & Asbury.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:43 pm, with a voice vote.
Submitted by,
Akasha S. Terrier
Deputy City Clerk
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