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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE He MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, September 8, 2014
Roll Call: Alderman Wilson Alderman Rainey
Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover Alderman Wynne
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Mayor called the Regular meeting of the City Council to order after a quorum was
confirmed with a Roll Call at 7:45 PM.
Mavor Public Announcements:
Mayor Tisdahl announced the Mayor is in the house as she welcomed back former Mayor
Lorraine H. Morton.
Recognition of Team Evanston's Boys U14 Premier Team, Winner of US Youth Soccer's
National Presidents Cup, and she presented them with a framed certificate.
Presentation of Kevs to the Citv of Evanston:
Mayor Tisdahl gave a brief introduction of each awardee of the Keys to the City of
Evanston and they were as follows:
(1) Lou Dickson, Evanston ReBuilding Warehouse
(2) Susan Trieschmann, Executive Director, Curt's Cafe
(3) Ann Jennett, Founder, Youth Job Center of Evanston
(4) Hecky Powell, Hecky's Barbecue, Retired Mayor Morton spoke very highly of Mr.
Powell's contributions to the youth in our community.
Citv Manaaer Public Announcements:
Inside Out Art Project/Council Chambers Art this was presented by the students of Chute
Middle School and after the slide presentation a few of the students gave their insights to
being involved.
Police Department Promotions: Det. Chelsea Brown and Det. Jeff Faison promoted to
Sgt., also Sgt. Mel Collier promoted to Commander. Pictures were taken of the Officers
while being sworn in with the Clerk as well as pictures with their perspective family
members. The Chief also introduced Sgt. Dennis Leaks as the replacement for Sgt.
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Collier who was promoted to Commander.
The City Manager thanked all who came out and made the Streets Alive such a success
on yesterday including the staff that made it all happen. He also mentioned he was
reaching out to the community for input into the budget season that has begun.
Communications: Citv Clerk
City Clerk Greene announced the upcoming dates and times for the early voting and
registration periods, and stated the information would be placed on the website.
Citizen Comment / Agenda Items:
The following persons spoke on H2 (Harley Clark)
Lou Harms, 2115 Livingston St. stated the City will not be able to buy back the property
according to the proposed Ordinance.
Jeanne Lindwall, 625 Library Place is concerned to keep the property for Public usage
in perpetuity.
Barb James, 802 Colfax echoed the statement of the previous speaker and she also
asked that the public be informed of the decisions before the Council approves it.
Diane Tecic, 160 Lasalle Chicago stated she was with the Illinois Dept. of Natural
Resources and Coastal Management Program. She stated they need to have
ownership of the property in order to invest in the area. It needs to be a sale instead of a
lease to allow them to be here in the Evanston community.
Bennett Johnson, 708 Washington St. was representing the Evanston Minority Business
Association. These are Evanston based contractors. They are looking to be included in
the process to obtain work in Evanston.
Linda Damiashek, 1318 Jodson Ave. she too asked that the property stay as a public
use and to have a legal arrangement negotiated and to come to the public before going
to the City Council.
Non-Aaenda comments:
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan stated a public official said he was continually negative. He
stated there are no true numbers concerning the exact dollars. The Council should be
more professional in their voting abilities.
Peggy Tarr, 907 Sherman read a letter she sent to Mayor Tisdahl from a Mental Health
Board member, she then submitted the letter to the City Clerk.
Diane Brehon, 1929 Jackson stated she had no complaints to the Council. She wanted
to thank the Mayor because there is quite on Jackson Street (there are no more gang
bangers), and also thanked Ald. Wilson for getting her a job as a crossing guard on Ridge
and Greenleaf.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 11, 2014
For Action
ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE I
(Al) City of Evanston Payroll through August 10, 2014 $2,933,794.53
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City of Evanston Payroll through August 24, 2014 $2,804,467.62
(A2) City of Evanston Bills — September 9, 2014 $6,419,512.61
Credit Card Report ending July 31, 2014 $ 147,894.59
For Action
(A3.1) Approval of Contract with Garland/DBS, Inc. for Water Treatment Facilitv
Roof Replacements
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for Water Treatment Facility Roof Replacements with Garland/DBS, Inc.
(3800 East 91St St, Cleveland, OH) in the amount of $709,309. Staff proposes to
utilize the U.S. Communities Purchasing Program for this contract, for which
Garland/DBS Inc. is the selected contractor through this program. Funding is
provided by the Water Fund, Account 513.71.7330.65515 - 733108, which has
an FY 2014 allocation of $750,000.
For Action
(A3.2) Approval of Street Liaht Purchase from Elcast Liahtina for 2014 Safer
Neiahborhood Area Proiect (SNAP)
Staff recommends City Council approval of sole source purchase of 57 Induction
lighting units from Elcast Lighting (815 S. Kay Avenue, Addison, IL) in the
amount of $24,645.09 for the Safer Neighborhood Area Project to increase
wattage of the Tallmadge street lights from 85 watt to 165 watt. Elcast is the sole
distributor/fabricator of the standard Tallmadge street light luminaires. Funding is
provided by the CDBG Fund Account 215.21.5170.62795, which has $25,000
budgeted for Fiscal Year 2014.
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Pitner Avenue/Dempster Street Sidewalk Proiect Contract with
Schroeder & Schroeder Inc. (Bid 14-541
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the Pitner Avenue/Dempster Street Sidewalk Project with Schroeder
& Schroeder Inc. (7306 Central Park Avenue, Skokie, IL) in the amount of
$167,438. Funding is provided by CDBG Funds $135,800 (215.21.5170.63030)
and $31,638 (CIP Project 415864.65515).
For Action
(A4) Approval of Chanae Order #1 with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors for the
2014 CIP 3 Street Resurfacina Proiect (Bid 14-311
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order #1 to the contract for 2014 CIP 3 Street Resurfacing Project with
A. Lamp Concrete Contractors (800 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg, IL) in the
amount of $345,156.70. This change order will expand the scope of contract to
include street resurfacing on six additional streets. Funding is provided by the
2014 CIP Street Resurfacing Fund (415.26.4150.65515.415857).
For Action
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(A5) Resolution 64-R-14 Endorsina the Application of Little Beans Cafe
Evanston LLC to the Cook Countv Assessor for Class 7a Status
Desianation for Commercial Develooment of the Vacant Property Located
at 430 Asbury Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 64-R-14. A resolution from the City of
Evanston in support of Little Beans Cafe Evanston LLC ("Little Beans")
application to the Cook County Assessor is a required supplement to the Class
7a application.
For Action
(A6) Resolution 58-R-14, Authorizina the Citv Manager to Negotiate a TIF
Redevelopment Aareement Reaardina the Evanston Plaza Shominq Center
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 58-R-14, directing the City
Manager to restate the City's original commitment stated in Resolution 54-R-12
and authorizing the substitution of the party to negotiate with on the TIF
Redevelopment Agreement Regarding Evanston Plaza Shopping Center to be
Azzurri of Evanston, Inc. the contract purchaser for the real property located at
1900 Dempster. Funding is provided by the Dempster/Dodge Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) District. On August 11, 2014, this resolution was held for the
September 8, 2014 meeting.
For Action
(A7) Revisions to Ordinance 74-0-14, Authorizina the Citv to Borrow Funds from
the Illinois Environmental Protection Aqencv Water Pollution Control Loan
Program
Staff recommends adoption of revisions to Ordinance 74-0-14, which currently
authorizes the City to borrow funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency (IEPA) Water Pollution Control Loan Program for Large Diameter Sewer
Rehabilitation on Cleveland Street up to $253,000, with debt service to be paid
from the Sewer Fund. When bids were received for this project on July 29, 2014,
the lowest responsive and responsible bidder's proposal was $264,260. The
proposed ordinance revisions include increasing the borrowing limit to $300,000.
This ordinance was introduced at the August 11, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A8) Ordinance 95-0-14. Sale of Surplus Propertv — Fleet Vehicles
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 95-0-14 by which City Council would
authorize the City Manager to offer the sale of vehicles owned by the City
through public auction at the Northwest Municipal Conference Vehicle Auction
sponsored by Manheim Auto Auctions on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. This
ordinance was introduced at the August 11, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A9) Ordinance 96-0-14, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Yoaa and Renish. LLC d/b/a Mumbai Grill, 1728 Sherman Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 96-0-14, which increases
the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from forty-nine (49) to fifty (50)
and permit issuance of a Class D license to Yoga and Renish, LLC d/b/a Mumbai
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Grill, 1728 Sherman Avenue. This ordinance was introduced at the August 11,
2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(All0) Ordinance 97-0-14, Increasinq the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
MDCC, LLC d/b/a Ten Mlle House, 1700 Central Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 97-0-14, which increases
the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty (50) to fifty-one (51)
and permit issuance of a Class D license to MDCC, LLC d/b/a Ten Mile House,
1700 Central Street. This ordinance was introduced at the August 11, 2014 City
Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 108-0-14. Grantinq a Special Use for a Residential Buildinq at
1413-15 Howard Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
108-0-14 granting a special use permit for multi -family residential units in the B2
Business District. The applicant has complied with all other zoning requirements,
and meets all of the standards for a special use for this district.
For Introduction
(P2) Ordinance 105-0-14. Grantinq a Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant, Blaze
Pizza at 1737 Sherman Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and the City Staff recommend adoption of
Ordinance 105-0-14 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant,
Blaze Pizza. The applicant has complied with all other zoning requirements, and
meets all of the standards of a special use for this district.
For Introduction
(P3) Ordinance 106-0-14, Grantinq a Special Use for a Commercial Indoor
Recreational Facilitv. Goldfish Swim School, at 2008 Dempster Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 106-0-14 granting a special use permit for a Commercial Indoor
Recreation Facility, Goldfish Swim School, at 2008 Dempster Street. The
applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the
standards of a special use in the 12 General Industrial District. In order to meet
their construction schedule and to fill a large vacant commercial space,
suspension of the rules is requested for introduction and action by City Council
on September 8, 2014.
For Introduction and Action
(P4) Ordinance 104-0-14 Extension of Time for Orrinaton Hotel Planned
Development 1710 Orrington Avenue and 1717-1725 Sherman Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 104-0-14 to extend the time for
completion of Orrington Hotel Planned Development located at 1710 Orrington
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Avenue and 1717-1725 Sherman Avenue originally approved in October of 2003.
The Ordinance grants a two-year extension to obtain building permits for
construction of the 30 residential units above the hotel's parking garage located
at 1717-1725 Sherman Avenue by October 11, 2016.
For Introduction
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Approval of 2014 Agreement with the Youth Job Center of Evanston Inc. for
Buildinq Career Pathways to Sustainable Emplovment Proqram
Members of the Human Services Committee and City staff recommend that City
Council authorize the City Manager to execute the 2014 agreement with the
Youth Job Center of Evanston Inc. (YJC) (1114 Church Street, Evanston, IL) to
provide fifteen disconnected and unemployed young adults who are low to
moderate income Evanston residents (ages 18-25) with a career pathway plan
that leads to educational/work trade certification, etc., employment, supportive
services, career counseling, educational support and transportation assistance
over 24 months in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for FY 2014.
For Action
(1-12) Ordinance 103-0-14. Authorizina the Citv Manaaer to Neaotiate for the
Lease and Sale of 2603 Sheridan Road (Harley Clarke Mansion)
Members of the Human Services Committee and staff recommend adoption of
Ordinance 103-0-14, which authorizes the City Manager to pursue negotiations
with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to lease the property and sell
the buildings at 2603 Sheridan Road, commonly known as the Harley Clarke
Mansion.
For Introduction
(H3) Approval of Citv Partnership Cradle to Career Initiative
The Human Service Committee and City staff recommend that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to negotiate a one year pilot partnership agreement
for City participation in the Cradle to Career (C2C) initiative. The proposed City
contribution to the Cradle to Career initiative is $50,000. Funding would be
provided by the City Manager Contingency Account 1505. 68205.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Appointment to:
Human Relations Commission Christopher Garcia
Zoning Board of Appeals Myrna Arevalo
For Action
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Aid. Rainey motioned to have the Consent Agenda approved by Alderman Holmes and
it was seconded, and with a Roll Call vote the Agenda passed with 8-0.
Items for discussion
(P1) Ordinance 108-0-14. Granting a Special Use for a Residential Building at
1413-15 Howard Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
108-0-14 granting a special use permit for multi -family residential units in the B2
Business District. The applicant has complied with all other zoning requirements,
and meets all of the standards for a special use for this district.
For Introduction Suspension of the rules was approved during Consent
Agenda. Alderman Rainey motioned for approval and seconded by Alderman Tendam a
Roll Call vote was 8-0 and the motion passed.
(P3) Ordinance 106-0-14. Grantinq a Special Use for a Commercial Indoor
Recreational Facilitv. Goldfish Swim School. at 2008 Dempster Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 106-0-14 granting a special use permit for a Commercial Indoor
Recreation Facility, Goldfish Swim School, at 2008 Dempster Street. The
applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the
standards of a special use in the 12 General Industrial District. In order to meet
their construction schedule and to fill a large vacant commercial space,
suspension of the rules is requested for introduction and action by City Council
on September 8, 2014.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval and seconded by Alderman Holmes a
Roll Call vote was 8-0 and the motion passed.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 4, Aid. Wilson echoed Wally's great turnout for the Streets Alive over the
weekend. There will be a joint meeting with Aid. Burrus Wednesday at 7:00 at the Levy
Center. The discussion will be on recent violence and the biking.
Ward 5, Aid. Holmes thanked the Council for support of Cradle to Career proposal she
will be meeting with United Way tomorrow to hopefully obtain funds from them.
Ward 6, Aid. Tendam stated the ward meeting scheduled for the 25th has been
postponed to Thursday, October 30tn
Ward 7, Aid. Grover thanked the many who attended the ward meeting in August which
was a long meeting that talked about the violence and the Sheridan Road construction.
Ward 8, Aid. Rainey congratulated the Policemen for their promotions. She urged the
8t" ward residents to go to meeting to go to the Levy Center for the presentation on gun
violence.
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Ward 1, Ald. Fiske had no report.
Ward 2, Ald. Braithwaite he also congratulated the Police promotions, he also thanked
Wally for his leadership in the West end improvement along with the Council and staff.
Ward 3, Ald. Wynne echoed the thanks to the staff and the participants in the Streets
Alive activity over the weekend. She was also pleased for the City Key receivers
honoring their contributions to the City, and congratulated the Police promotions and
their families.
Ald. Wilson motioned for the Regular Council meeting to adjourn and convene into the
Executive Session to discuss Real Estate, Litigation, Personnel, and Minutes and it was
seconded. The meeting adjourned at 9:18PM. With a Voice Vote.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk
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