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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, August 11, 2014
Roll Call: Alderman Wynne
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Tendam
Absent: Alderman Grover
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Braithwaite
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:45 P.M. after a
Roll Call showed a quorum of Aldermen were present.
Mayor Public Announcements: The Mayor had no announcements.
City Manager Public Announcements
City Manager Bobkiewicz announced this will be the last meeting until City Council
reconvenes on Monday, September 8, 2014. City Manager also announced there are a
few events coming up on the calendar.
Labor Day Holiday Refuse Collection. Jim Maiworm, Assistant. Director of Operations for
Public Works, announced that there will be no yard or solid waste/recycling collection on
Monday, September 1, 2014 and pick up days will be oneday later.
CommUNITY Picnic. City Manager Bobkiewicz announced that all residents are invited.
The picnic will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2014 in Ingraham Park, 2100 Ridge
Avenue, from noon to 5pm.
Streets Alive! Natalie Watson, the event organizer, gave information about the event
being held on Sunday, September 7, 2014 on Main Street between Hinman and Dodge
Avenues. Free event for all. She also gave a website to receive additional information
evanstonstreetsalive.org .
Communications: City Clerk, had no communications.
Citizen Comment
City Council Agenda
August 11, 2014
The following citizens spoke on SP3:
John Mintier, via Mayor Tisdahl, He wrote a letter for the Mayor to
supports Ordinance 98-0-14 (D&D Dogs Liquor Licensing Class D).
Art Newman, 2123 Sherman Avenue, supports.
Jane Evans, 813 Gaffield Place, supports.
Patrick McDonough, 1010 Colfax, supports.
Matt Doherty, 2122A Maple Avenue, supports.
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read. Mr. Mintier
The followinq citizens spoke on P1:
Randall Mayne, 321 Lake Street, supports Ordinance 99-0-14 (Evanston Sports Dome).
Seth D. Himrod, 1718 Crain Street, supports.
Sam Huzar, 1724 Hovland Ct, supports.
Ron Gatchzlron, 2354 Ridge Avenue, supports.
Ahdreiu Dickerson, 2215 Forestview, supports.
Michael Mertz, 1035 Ridge Avenue, supports.
Besty Ester, 2031 Church Street, supports but questioned where financing is coming
from. During her presentation Alderman Rainey spoke out and said "Madam Mayor I
need to address this". She had a verbal confrontation with Ms. Betty Ester concerning her
comments.
The followinq citizen spoke on SP2:
Peter Hague, 1302 Davis Street, Proposed an alternate Bicycle Plan.
The followinq citizen spoke on A4:
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sherman, spoke in regards to the Police & Fire Pension Fund and
ways to increase it and about how to reduce spending on unnecessary funds (water
piping, etc).
The followinq citizen spoke on 1-12:
Christopher S. Canning, 1000 Skokie, Wilmette, spoke in regards to approving the
location for Medical Cannabis Dispensary in the downtown Evanston area at 1800 Maple
Avenue.
Non -Agenda Items
Peggy Tarr, 907 Sherman Avenue, wrote'a letter to the City of Evanston in regards to
the noise at REVOLUTION SPIN.
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sherman, Complained about the lease for NEXT THEATER and
critized the City Council on how things are ran in the City of Evanston.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Second Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2014
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City Council Agenda August 11, 2014 Page 3 of 10
Staff recommends City Council accept and place the Second Quarter Financial
Report for FY 2014 on file.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Marty Lyons, CFO, gave a presentation and explained the budget & expenses
thus far. City Manager Bobklewicz added that he is requesting a 3% budget
reduction per department.
(SP2) 2015 Biking Infrastructure Projects Update
Staff will present the 2015 Biking Infrastructure Projects Update for discussion.
For Discussion
No presentation. Rescheduled for Monday, September 8, 2014 -- Regular City
Council Meeting.
(SP3) Ordinance 98-0-14, Increasinq the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
D&D Doqs, Inc. d/b/a D&D Doqs. 825 Noyes Street
Alderman Judy Fiske requests City Council adoption of Ordinance 98-0-14,
which reverses Local Liquor Control Commissioner denial of Class D Liquor
License and permits issuance to D&D Dogs, 825 Noyes Street. Suspension of
the Rules is requested for introduction and action on August 11, 2014.
For Introduction and Action
Michelle Masoncup, Deputy Corporate Counsel gave a short explanation on Ordinance
98-0-1.4. Mayor Tisdahl also gave reason why denial for Class D liquor license for D&D
Dogs. Alderman Tendam voiced his concerns and reasons why he doesn't support the
denial decision. Alderman Rainey gave her thoughts on why it should be passed.
Alderman Fiske expressed her reason for overturning the decision made by the Liquor
Commissioner. Council voted to pass 7-1.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 28, 2014
Alderman Rainey advised that this item has been removed and pushed to next meeting
Monday, September 8, 2014. Alderman Wilson made correction because
Resolution 57-R-14 in the amendment subsection C paragraph Ts wording is
incorrect. Correction to Resolution will be passed on to the Clerk.
City Council Agenda August 11, 2014 Page 4 of 10
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 29, 2014
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & .PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al) City of Evanston Payroll through July 27, 2014 $2,957,954.83
(A2) City of Evanston. Bills — August 12, 2014 $3,542,597.70
Credit Card Report ending June 30, 2014 $ 165,312.16
For Action
(A3.1) Approval of Replacement Purchase of 100' Aerial Ladder Truck from Pierce
Manufacturinq (RFP 14-36)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
to purchase one (1) Tractor Drawn, Rear Tiller Steered 100' aerial ladder truck
for Evanston Fire & Life Safety Service Department from Pierce Manufacturing
(2600 American Drive, Appleton, WI) in the amount of $1,016,811. Funding will
be provided from the FY 2014 bond issue that included $1.1million dollars for this
recommended purchase.
For Action
(A3.2) Approval of Contract Extension with Third Millennium Associates. Inc. for
2015 Wheel Tax Print, Mail and Fulfillment Services
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract extension for 2015 wheel tax print, mail, and fulfillment services with
Third Millennium .Associates, Inc. (4200 Cantera Drive, Suite 105, Warrenville,
IL) effective September 1, 2014 — August 31, 2015. Estimated cost is
$48,042.54. Funding is provided by FY2014 General Fund Account
100.19.1910.65045 and revenue from vehicle licensing.
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Contract with Insituform Technoloales USA. LLC for the
Cleveland Street Sewer Rehabilitation Prolect (Bid 1446)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to award a
contract in the amount of $264,260 to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC (17988
Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, MO) for the Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation —
Cleveland Street, contingent upon receiving the appropriate loan funding from
the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). It is anticipated that the
IEPA will provide loan funding from the State Revolving Fund in an amount up to
$272,188 for construction of this project.
For Action
(A3.4) Approval of Rock Salt Purchase Contract Extension
City Council Agenda August 11, 2014 Page 5 of 10
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year
contract extension for the purchase of up to 7,500 tons of rock salt from Morton
Salt (123 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL) at a cost of $84.58 per ton for a winter
season total of $634,350. Funding for this purchase will be from the General
Fund Snow and Ice Control.Account 2680.65015.
For Action
(A3.5) Approval of Contract Award to Midwest Fence Corporation. for the
Dempster Street Beach Boat Rack Expansion Project (Bid 14-47)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the Dempster Street Beach Boat Rack Expansion Project with Midwest Fence
Corporation (900 N. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL), in the amount of $72,641.
Funding is provided by FY2014 CIP Account (415.26.4150.65502.415423).
For Action
(A3.6) Approval of Contract with Baltic Marine Services Incorporated for Water
Craft Maintenance (Bid 14-511
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
Watercraft Maintenance and Repair Services with Baltic Marine Services
Incorporated (3136 S. Canal Street, Chicago, IL) in the amount of $35,226.25 for
the period of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 and for three (3) one
(1) year extensions in each subsequent annual period. Funding is provided by
the FY2014 Materials to Maintain Autos Account (600.26.7710.65060) with an
allocation of $37,000 for these services and a total budget of $950,000.
For Action
(A3.7) Approval of Purchase. of Methane Monitorinq Svstems for the Levv Center
and Dawes School
Staff recommends the emergency purchase of methane gas monitoring systems
for installation at the Levy Senior Center and Dawes School by
Tyco/Simplex/Grinnell (91 N. Mitchell Ct. Addison, IL). The cost of installation for
the Levy Senior Center is $23,728, The cost of installation for Dawes School is
$18,826. Funding of $42,554 for installation at both facilities is provided by the
Insurance Fund 605.19.7800.62150.
For Action
(A3.8) Approval of Pavment for Additional James Park Landfill Testinq
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to issue payment
to the law firm of Jeep & Blazer, LLC for costs to be incurred by the firm for
environmental services to be performed by Jeep & Blazer's consultant, SCS
Engineers (24 N. Hillside Avenue, Suite A, Hillside, IL) in an amount not to
exceed $106,00.0. Funding is provided by the Environmental Compliance
Account 7800.62130.
For Action
(A4) Approval of January 1. 2014 Police and Fire Pension Actuarial Report
The Police Pension Board, Firefighter Pension Board and City Treasurer
City Council Agenda August 11, 2014 Page 6 of 10
recommends that the City Council review and approve the January 1, 2014
Actuarial Valuation for usage in the 2014 Tax Levy (receivable in 2015) for Police
and Firefighter pension funding purposes.
For Action
(A5) Approval of Chicaao Avenue Improvement Project Desian
Staff recommends that City Council approve the design concept for the 2015
Chicago Avenue Improvement Project. The proposed project addresses street
resurfacing and other improvements for pedestrian and bicycle traffic from Davis
Street to Sheridan Road. A presentation about the project scope and design will
be provided by staff.
For Action
Item off agenda. Waiting on approval from Committee's September meetin.
Alderman Holmes advised the item will be reviewed again on either the 3r or 5"'
Monday in September for a special meeting.
(A6) Resolution 58-R-14. Authorizinq the Citv Manager to Neqotlate a TIF
Redevelopment Agreement Regardinq the Evanston Plaza ShooDina 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.
For Action
Item off agenda. Alderman Holmes advised that item will be held until next
committee meeting on September 8, 2014.
(A7) Revisions to Ordinance 74-0-14. Authorizinq the City to Borrow Funds from
the Illinois Environmental Protection Aaencv 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.
For Introduction
(AB) Ordinance 95-0-14, Sale of Surplus Property — 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.
City Council Agenda August 11, 20.14 Page 7 of 10
For Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 96-0-14, Increasinq the Number of Class. D Liquor Licenses for;
Yoqa and Renish. LLC d/bla Mumbal 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
Grill, 1728 Sherman Avenue.
For Introduction
(Al0) Ordinance 97-0-14, Increasinq the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
MDCC, LLC d/b/a Ten Mile 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.
For Introduction
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(121) Ordinance 99-0-14 Planned Development — Evanston Sports Dome
2454 Oakton Street
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 99-0-14 for
approval of a Planned Development to construct a 67,660-square foot indoor
recreation facility (Evanston Sports Dome) at 2454 Oakton Street. The petitioner
is requesting five site development allowances: height of the building, number of
off-street parking spaces, side yard setback for open parking spaces, number of
loading spaces, and dimensions of parking spaces.
For Introduction
Alderman Rainey moved to remove Amendment section D from ordinance.
(passed 8-0)
(P2) Ordinance 101-0-14 Grantinq Maior Zoninq Relief for Buildina Lot
Coverage. Imaervious Surface Coverage. Setbacks, and Parking at 910
Hinman
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 101-0-14 granting major zoning relief for building lot coverage,
impervious surface coverage, north interior side yard setback, rear yard setback,
and a parking variance for a 4-story, 7-unit multifamily residence at 910 Hinman
Avenue. Suspension of the Rules is requested for introduction and action. by City
Council on August 11, 2014.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Rainey moved for approval. (passed 8-0)
City Council Agenda August 11, 2014 Page 8 of 10
(P3) Ordinance 68-0-14. Amendinq the Zoninq Ordinance Text for Notice
Requirements for Zoninq Applications
The Plan Commission and staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance
68-0-14 to amend various parts of Chapter 3 — Implementation and
Administration of the Zoning Ordinance to clarify Public Hearing notice
requirements for zoning applications. The proposed amendment provides a
consistent language to clarify public hearing notice requirements. This ordinance
was introduced at the July 28, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(124) Ordinance 81-0-14, Amendinq the Zoninq Ordinance Requiations for
Neiqhborhood Gardens, Urban Farms and Rooftop Urban Farms
The Plan Commission and staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance
81-0-14 to establish land use regulations for Neighborhood Gardens, Urban
Farms and Rooftop Urban Farms as principal uses. This ordinance was
introduced at the July 28, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P5) Ordinance 92-0-14, Extension for Church Street Village Planned
Development. 1629-1691 Church Street
City staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 92-0-14 extending the
time for completion of Church Street Village Planned Development located at
1629-1691 Church Street originally approved in April of 2006. The Ordinance
grants the approval to complete the 13 unfinished townhome units and construct
the last remaining eight -unit building within three years. This ordinance was
introduced at the July 28, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(111) Approval of Memorandum of Understandirip between Citv of Evanston and
Evanston Public Library
Members of the Human Services Committee and staff recommend approval of
the Memorandum of Understanding between City of Evanston and Evanston
Public Library. The final version of the Memorandum of Understanding contains a
revision to the description of the surface parking lot in response to concerns
raised at the Human Services Committee meeting on July 7, 2014.
For Action
(112) Resolution 69-R-14 Authorizinq Approval for a Medical Cannabis
Dispensary Location at 1800 Maole Avenue
City Council Agenda August 11, 2014 Page 9 of 10
The Human. Services Committee and staff recommend the adoption of
Resolution 59-R-14 "Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Letters of
Contingent Lease Approval for City Owned Property Located at 1800 Maple
Avenue".
For Action
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(01) Approval of Financial Assistance throuah the Facade Improvement
Program for Campus Gear
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of
financial assistance for a fagade improvement project for Campus Gear, located
at 1720-22 Sherman Avenue on a 50/50 cost sharing basisin an amount not to
exceed $11,300. Funding is provided by the Economic Development Fund's
Business District Improvement Account (5300.65522).
For Action
(02) Resolution 12-R-14, "Authorizing the Citv Manaqer to Execute a Sales Tax
Sharina Aareement with Autobarn Motors. Ltd."
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council
adoption of Resolution 12-R-14, "Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a
Sales Tax Sharing Agreement with Autobarn Motors, Ltd." This resolution and
agreement authorizes the sharing of the City's portion of the sales tax remitted by
Autobarn on a 50150 sharing basis for a period no greater than 48 months.
For Action
Off agenda - waiting on approval from committee chair.
Alderman Wynne moved for approval. (passed 8-0).
(03) Resolution 60-R-14. Autobarn Sales Tax Sharina Aareement for the
FlaVAlfa Romeo Dealership
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council
adoption of Resolution 60-R-14, "Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a
Sales Tax Sharing Agreement with Autobarn Motors, Ltd. for the Fiat/Alfa Romeo
Dealership". This sales tax sharing agreement is in support of the work
associated with the addition of a new car dealership in Evanston that would sell
Fiat and Alfa Romeo vehicles within the Autobarn dealership.
For Action
(04) Resolution 61-R-12. Davis Transportation Rea uest for Financial Assistance
The Economic Development Committee recommends City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a loan agreement with Davis Transportation to cover
several immediate capital and operating expenses totaling $140,000. Funding is
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provided by the Economic
Account (5300.62660).
For Action
(APP1) For Appointment to:
Utilities Commission
For Action
August 11, 2014
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APPOINTMENTS.
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Consent Agenda was approved 8-0.
Call of the Wards
Ward 3 —Alderman Wynne had nothing to report.
Ward 4 — Alderman Wilson had nothing to report.
Ward 5 — Alderman Holmes announced there will be a Concert in the Park Tuesday,
August 12, 2014 at 7:30pm in Twiggs Park. Also, Alderman Holmes announced the next
5th Ward meeting which will be held at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655
Foster Street, on August 20, 2014 at 7:00pm.
Ward 6 —Alderman Tendam announced there will be a Starlight Movie in the Park on
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at roughly around 7:55pm in Bent Park.
Ward 8 — Alderman Rainey_ announced that Team Evanston was.successful in the
Chamber Golf Outting and came in 1 under par. Alderman Rainey also suggested that
Non -Agenda Citizen Comments be moved to after "Call of the Wards".
Ward 9 — Alderman Burrus had nothing to report.
Ward 1 — Alderman Fiske announced the 1 st Ward meeting will be held on Tuesday,
September 2, 2014 at the Evanston Public Library between 7:OOpm to 9:OOpm.
Ward 2 — Alderman Braithwaite had nothing to report.
The Mayor called for a motion to adjourn and it was made and seconded, and with
Voice vote the meeting ended at 9:40 PM.
Submitted by,
Akasha S. Terrier
Deputy City Clerk
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