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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-2014-07-28-2014City of Evanston CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, July 28, 2014 Roll Call: Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Grover Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson Alderman Burrus Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske Alderman Tendam Presiding: Mayor Tisdahl The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Tisdahl at 8:50 PM, after a quorum was made. Mayor Public Announcements Mayor Tisdahl announced to Alderman Rainey and said that she nominates herself to be on the subcommittee that Alderman Rainey was forming. City Manager Public Announcements Acting Police Chief, Jeff Jamraz announced the "Annual Night Out Against Crime" on August 5th from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at various locations throughout the neighborhood. Residents are asked to turn on their front porch lights to show unity and support for the event. He also gave identification of the various venues and their programs. City Manager Bobkiewicz also announced this weekend's Arts Festival that will remain in the same location of the Ethnic Arts Festival of two weeks ago. Communications: City Clerk Clerk Greene stated he had no communication for the evening. Citizen Comment Speakers of the Bike Plan Mark McKeown, 1421 Davis St. was speaking on behalf of the Davis St. neighbors. He presented a solution to the bike plan, and he believed the amendment that Aldermen Wilson will present will be acceptable. Howard H. Hendrix, 1332 Davis Pastor spoke in support of the Davis Street neighbors proposed amendment. Gina Prokopeak, 1515 Davis was in support of the proposal that will be introduced by City Council Agenda July 28, 2014 Page 2 of 11 Ald. Wilson. Clark Matthews, 1508 Ashland stated his support for the amendment by Ald. Wilson, but there are other more important issues than bike lanes. Rebecca Kuchar, 1414 Davis St. is in support of the Davis St. Neighbors, as well as reading a letter from the Stankovich's who also support the amendment from Mark McKeown. Janet Steidl 1401 Davis St. supports Jessie E. Hano, 1584 Wesley Ave. supports the amendment by Mark. Rosa Hano, 1584 Wesley Ave. she too supports the amendment by Mark. Tom Trinley, 1306 Davis St. living in a home that was built over 150 years, and thanked the council for their consideration. Mary McWilliams, 1606 Wesley Associate Commissioner of the Preservation Commission and stated the commission was not consulted and should've been. Andrew McGonogle, 2526 Princton Ave. Plastic Baq Ban Colleen M. Powell, 913 Elmwood opposed the plastic bag ban, and there should be more education. Priscilla Giles, 1829 Ashland Ave. spoke against the ordinance banning plastic bags. She also spoke concerning affordable housing. Jonathan Perman, 1904 W. Newport Ave. stated 30,000 plastic bag employees in America and the 3,000 employees in Evanston will be affected by this ban. Betty Ester, 2031 Church St. spoke against the plastic bag ban and the affordable Housing ordinance, that seem to overlap each other. 835 Chicaao Ave. Heekyung Sung, a licensed architect who reviewed the proposal, but there are some Misleading information, as represented by the diagrams that were handed to the clerk from the speaker. Jen Ko, 515 Main also complained about the proposal and the congestion on Main /Chicago Ave. Niki Hiltwein, 820 Hinman Non-Aaenda Items Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan stated his concerns of the pipe lines to other communities, and how can we sell water and make a profit. Dan Coyne, 827 Monroe St mentioned peaceful efforts the South of Greenwood have Made instead of cooking crack we are roasting marshmellows, instead of shooting, we're building relationships in wards 2,4,8 and 9. Madelyn DuCre', 1929 Foster stated there must be more education for bike plan, and she asked about the towing fees and to look at other companies. She also asked is Evanston becoming Real Estate moguls. Priscilla Giles, 1829 Ashland Ave. asked when will the City direct attention towards the seniors and handicapped residents attempting to enter into the Fleetwood/Jourdain Family Center. City Council Agenda July 28, 2014 Page 3 of 11 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (SP1) Resolution 57-R-14, Evanston Bicvcle Plan Update Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 57-R-14 accepting the Bike Plan Update and providing specific direction to staff on implementation of certain recommendations in the plan. A presentation about the updated plan will be made by staff. For Action City Manager Bobkiewicz presented the proposed bike plan from staff. Ald. Wilson spoke to the proposal, but motioned to have an amendment to subsection C paragraph 3 regarding the Davis street. "With implementation of the bike lane design to avoid the elimination of existing parkins and to avoid encroachment on parkins to add adversely affecting neighbors interests". The motion was seconded and after much discussion Ald. Braithwaite motioned to table the item to the second meeting in September to get more information and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was taken with a 5-4 against so the motion from Ald. Braithwaite failed. Ald. Wilson then motioned to accept the original motion with the amendment, and with a Roll Call vote of 7-2 the motion passed. Items not approved on Consent Agenda: (A7) Ordinance 66-0-14. Enactina a Reaulation on Disposable Plastic Shoppinq Baas and Other Related Issues Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 66-0-14 enacting a ban on disposable plastic shopping bags for chain and franchise stores and the attached information regarding efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of plastic shopping bags in Evanston. At the July 14, 2014 City Council meeting, this ordinance was introduced and sent back to Administration and Public Works Committee for further discussion. For Action (P1) Ordinance 78-0-14, Amendments to Inclusionary Housing Ordinance The Housing and Homelessness Commission and City staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 78-0-14, amending the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to define all for -sale, rental and condo conversion developments of five or more units as covered developments, increase the percentage of affordable units in developments receiving public funding from 10% to 20% and increase the fee -in -lieu of affordable units on site from $40,000 to $100,000 per unit. For Introduction (P6) Ordinance 32-0-14. Grantina Planned Development Approval for a Mixed Use Building at 835 Chicago Avenue The Plan Commission and City staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 32-0-14, granting Planned Development approval to construct a nine - story mixed use commercial, office, and residential building at the southeast corner of Chicago Avenue and Main Street, commonly known as 835 Chicago Avenue, with 25 off -site parking spaces located at 935 Chicago Avenue. This ordinance was introduced at the March 24, 2014 City Council meeting. City Council Agenda July 28, 2014 Page 4 of 11 For Action (P8) Ordinance 83-0-14. Zonina Ordinance Map Amendment from 12 to R4 for 1409 Dodqe Avenue and 1825 Greenwood Street The Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 83-0-14 to rezone the subject property from 12 General Industrial to R4 General Residential district For Action (P9) Ordinance 89-0-14. Zonina Relief for Two Principal Structures. Setbacks. and Parkina at 1409 Dodae Avenue and 1825 Greenwood Street The Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 89-0-14 to approve zoning relief for two principal structures on one lot, a 14.4' front yard setback, 8.5' street side yard setback, 1.9' interior side yard setback, 1.7' interior side yard setback, 6.6' rear yard setback, and two parking spaces where three are required. For Action CONSENT AGENDA (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 14, 2014 (M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 21, 2014 For Action ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, (A1) City of Evanston Payroll through July 13, 2014 $3,022,177.08 (A2) City of Evanston Bills — July 29, 2014 $3,603,906.64 For Action (A3.1) Approval of Renewal of Annual Sole Source Accela (PAL) Maintenance and Support Aareement Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to amend and renew the existing agreement with Accela Inc. (2633 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA). Renewal year 8 of the City's 10 year contract in the amount of $128,000 has no increase from 2013. Additionally, the amended agreement secures lower rate increases for years 9 and 10 than projected (less than a .005% increase.) For Action (A3.2) Approval of Participation in a Joint Contract with the Suburban Purchasinq Cooperative for Pavement Markinq Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract extension for participation in the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) for Pavement marking services for the not -to -exceed amount of $50,000. City Council Agenda July 28, 2014 Page 5 of 11 Participation will allow the City of Evanston to apply Thermoplastic marking materials throughout the City in support of the pedestrian safety program. Funding is provided by the FY2014 Capital Improvement Fund (416434.65515) which has $150,000 budgeted for pedestrian safety improvements. For Action (A3.3) Approval of Agreement with Dahme Mechanical Industries for Chlorine Feed Svstem Improvements(Bid 14-05) Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for Chlorine Feed System Improvements with Dahme Mechanical Industries (610 S. Arthur Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL) in the not -to -exceed amount of $333,888. Funding will be from the Water Fund, Capital Improvement Account 733122, which has a FY 2014 budget allocation of $200,000. Additional funds will be made available by deferring the Masonry Evaluation and Tuckpointing Project, which was budgeted at $280,000 in FY 2014. For Action (A3.4 Approval of Contract for Armored Car Services with Dunbar Armored. Inc.. (RFP 14-24) Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for Armored Car Services with Dunbar Armored, Inc., (50 Schilling Road, Hunt Valley, MD) in an estimated first year amount of $81,000. Funding is provided by FY 2014 General Fund Account 100.19.1910.62431 in the amount of $38,000, and from Parking Fund Account 505.19.7005.62431 in the amount of $45,000. The overall cost has been reduced due to a reduction of costs for Pick- up of Deposits Counted and Bagged items, which is budgeted in the General Fund. For Action (A3.5) Approval of Contract for Towing and Other Related Services with North Shore Towina City Staff and the Transportation/Parking Committee recommend that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract extension for towing and other related services with North Shore Towing, Inc., (2527 Oakton, Evanston, IL) effective August 1, 2014 — July 31, 2015. The estimated annual expenditure is $44,982. Funding is provided by FY2014 General Fund Boot and Tows Account 505.19.1941.62451. For Action (A4) Approval of Chance Order No. 1 for Larce Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation — Central Park Avenue & Main St (Bid 13-42) Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the agreement with Kenny Construction Company (2215 Sanders Road Suite 400, Northbrook, IL) for the Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation — Central Park Ave and Main St. The change order will reduce the contract amount by $60,542.39, from $1,388,290.00 to $1,327,747.61. Staff also recommends a contract time extension of 30 days. For Action City Council Agenda July 28, 2014 Page 6 of 11 (A5) Resolution 56-R-14, Authorizina the Citv Manaaer to Negotiate a Contract for the Purchase of Real Property Located at 717 Howard Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 56-R-14 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the purchase of Real Property located at 717 Howard Street in Evanston, Illinois. Funding is provided by the Howard Ridge Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, which has an FY2014 beginning fund balance of $1,347,000. For Action (A8) Ordinance 80-0-14. Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Mumbai Indian Grill, Inc. d/b/a Mumbai Grill, 1728 Sherman Avenue Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 80-0-14, decreasing the number of Class D liquor licenses from 50 to 49 for Mumbai Indian Grill, Inc. d/b/a Mumbai Grill, as the Company has been sold. This ordinance was introduced at the July 14, 2014 City Council meeting. For Action (A9) Ordinance 87-0-14. Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Redmaki d/b/a Rovin Sushi Bar, 1930 Central Street Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 87-0-14 decreasing the number of Class D liquor licenses for Redmaki d/b/a Royin Sushi Bar, as the Company is no longer selling liquor at its establishment. This ordinance was introduced at the July 14, 2014 City Council meeting. For Action (A10) Ordinance 91-0-14 Authorizina 2014 General Obliqation Bond Issue Staff recommends City Council adoption of draft Ordinance 91-0-14 for the FY 2014 bond issuance in the not -to -exceed amount totaling $13,000,000. The ordinance will be completed and signed after the bond sale date, which is tentatively scheduled for August 6, 2014. This ordinance was introduced at the July 14, 2014 City Council meeting. For Action PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (P2) Ordinance 68-0-14. Amendina the Zoning Ordinance Text for Notice Reauirements for Zonina 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. For Introduction (P3) Ordinance 93-0-14, Granting a Special Use for Scoreboards at Rvan Field, 1501 Central Street The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of City Council Agenda July 28, 2014 Page 7 of 11 Ordinance 93-0-14 granting a special use permit for Scoreboards at Ryan Field football stadium at 1501 Central Street. Suspension of the Rules is requested for Introduction and Action on July 28, 2014. For Introduction and Action (P4) Ordinance 81-0-14, Amendinq the Zoninq Ordinance Reaulations 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. For Introduction (P5) Ordinance 92-0-14. Extension for Church Street Villaae 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. For Introduction (P7) Ordinance 90-0-14, Grantina Zonina Relief for a Rear Yard Setback and Zero Parkina Spaces at 1026 Davis Street The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 90-0-14 granting zoning relief for a 9.9' rear yard setback and zero parking spaces where 31 parking spaces are required for a new two-story commercial building with retail and two Type 1 Restaurants at 1026 Davis Street. This ordinance was introduced at the July 14, 2014 City Council meeting. For Action Agenda Items P8 and P9: The following two ordinances 83-0-14 and 89-0-14 provide for rezoning and zoning variations which will accommodate redevelopment to establish one two -unit dwelling and one single family home at 1409 Dodge Avenue and 1825 Greenwood Street. These ordinances were introduced at the July 14, 2014 City Council meeting. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (01) Approval of Fundina Applications for the 2014 Evanston Great Merchants Grant Proarame The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval from City Council for funding through the Great Merchants Grant Program totaling $45,000 to the West Village Business Association, Central Street Business Association, Hill Arts Business District, Central Evanston Business Association and Main Street Merchants Association. Funding is provided by the Economic City Council Agenda July 28, 2014 Page 8 of 11 Development Fund's Business District Improvement Account 5300.65522 with a FY2014 budget of $147,000. For Action (02) Approval of Financial Assistance throuah the Facade Improvement Proaram for Fitness Avenues. 1910 Main Street The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council approval for financial assistance for a fagade improvement project for Fitness Avenues, located at 1910 Main Street on a 50/50 cost sharing basis in an amount not to exceed $1,890. Funding is provided by the Economic Development Fund's Business District Improvement Account 5300.65522. For Action RULES (03) Resolution 55-R-14, Amending Citv Council Rule 6.4 Reaardina Use of Audio Visual Equipment Durina Citizen Comment Rules Committee and staff recommend City Council approval of proposed revision to Council Rule 6.4. For Action APPOINTMENTS (APP1) For Reappointment to: Library Board Margaret Lurie For Action Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and it was seconded, and with a Roll Call vote of 9-0 the Consent Agenda was approved. Items for discussion: (A7) Ordinance 66-0-14. Enacting a Regulation on Disposable Plastic Shopping Baqs and Other Related Issues Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 66-0-14 enacting a ban on disposable plastic shopping bags for chain and franchise stores and the attached information regarding efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of plastic shopping bags in Evanston. At the July 14, 2014 City Council meeting, this ordinance was introduced and sent back to Administration and Public Works Committee for further discussion. For Action Aid. Holmes motioned for approval and seconded by Aid. Grover. Aid. Wynne suggested immense educational efforts and the ban on plastic bags and will support the ordinance. Aid. Wilson very disappointed the way this ordinance is going and will not support it. Aid. Fiske is in agreement with Aid. Wilson and it is very heavy handed. Aid. Burrus complimented the staff's efforts in researching and presenting the bag ordinance. Aid. Grover stated this is a positive step in the right direction. Aid. Rainey City Council Agenda July 28, 2014 Page 9 of 11 wanted City Manager Bobkiewicz to give a clear explanation concerning the implementation of the ordinance. He stated he wanted to come back to the council to continue discussion with a well-defined plan, and that the full effect of the ordinance would become effectual in a year after a year of education to the public. Aid. Rainey suggested to eliminate B and revisit it in a year after larger stores are on line, and it was seconded by Aid. Burrus. A Roll Call vote netted 9-0 the motion passed. A Roll Call vote to pass the ordinance as amended, and the vote was 5-4 the motion was approved. Aldermen Braithwaite, Wilson, Holmes, and Rainey voted nay). (A6) Ordinance 65-0-14, Allev Paving Special Assessment No. 1512 Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 65-0-14 by which City Council would authorize paving of the alley north of Thayer Street, east of Marcy Avenue through the Special Assessment Process. Funding is provided by: $145,072.46 from the Special Assessment Fund (6000.65515) and $145,072.46 from the 2014 approved CIP budget for alley paving. The adjacent property owners are responsible for half of the project cost through the special assessment process. Suspension of the Rules is requested for Introduction and Action on July 28, 2014. For Introduction and Action Aid. Holmes motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote revealed 9-0 and the motion was approved. (P1) Ordinance 78-0-14. Amendments to Inclusionary Housing Ordinance The Housing and Homelessness Commission and City staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 78-0-14, amending the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to define all for -sale, rental and condo conversion developments of five or more units as covered developments, increase the percentage of affordable units in developments receiving public funding from 10% to 20% and increase the fee -in -lieu of affordable units on site from $40,000 to $100,000 per unit. For Introduction Aid. Rainey motioned for introduction and stated a subcommittee was formed to discuss the ordinance and to send it back to committee. 9-0 the motion passed. (P3) Ordinance 93-0-14. Grantinq a Special Use for Scoreboards at Rvan Field, 1501 Central Street The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 93-0-14 granting a special use permit for Scoreboards at Ryan Field football stadium at 1501 Central Street. Suspension of the Rules is requested for Introduction and Action on July 28, 2014. For Introduction and Action Aid. Rainey motioned for approval and it was seconded by Aid. Grover. Vote was 8-0 the motion passed. Aid. Burrus recused herself. (P6) Ordinance 32-0-14, Grantinq Planned Development Approval for a Mixed Use Buildinq at 835 Chicaqo Avenue City Council Agenda July 28, 2014 Page 10 of 11 The Plan Commission and City staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 32-0-14, granting Planned Development approval to construct a nine - story mixed use commercial, office, and residential building at the southeast corner of Chicago Avenue and Main Street, commonly known as 835 Chicago Avenue, with 25 off -site parking spaces located at 935 Chicago Avenue. This ordinance was introduced at the March 24, 2014 City Council meeting. For Action Aid. Rainey motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote showed a 9-0 approval and the ordinance passed. (P8) Ordinance 83-0-14. Zonina Ordinance Map Amendment from 12 to R4 for 1409 Dodae Avenue and 1825 Greenwood Street The Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 83-0-14 to rezone the subject property from 12 General Industrial to R4 General Residential district For Action Aid. Rainey motioned for approval and it was seconded by Aid. Burrus. The Roll Call vote was 8-1 (Alderman Rainey voted nay), the motion passed. (P9) Ordinance 89-0-14. Zonina Relief for Two Principal Structures. Setbacks, and Parkinq at 1409 Dodae Avenue and 1825 Greenwood Street The Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 89-0-14 to approve zoning relief for two principal structures on one lot, a 14.4' front yard setback, 8.5' street side yard setback, 1.9' interior side yard setback, 1.7' interior side yard setback, 6.6' rear yard setback, and two parking spaces where three are required. For Action Aid. Rainey motioned for approval and it was seconded. The Roll Call was 8-1 (Aid. Rainey voted nay) and the motion passed. Call of the Wards Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite announced the CPAH meeting on Tuesday, July 29tn from 6-7 pm at 1109 Darrow and a second meeting on Saturday, August 2 at 1800 Greenleaf. Ward 3, Alderman Wynne thanked her colleagues for supporting 825 Chicago. Ward 4, Alderman Wilson thanked the Davis Street Neighborhood for the time spent on their thoughts concerning the bike lane and infrastructure. Ward 5, Alderman Holmes invited all to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5t" at Church & Dodge starting at 6 pm. Ward 6, Alderman Tendam had no report. Ward 7, Alderman Grover thanked the Mayor for her message earlier today and felt it was very effective. City Council Agenda July 28, 2014 Page 11 of 11 Ward 8, Alderman Rainey thanked council, staff, Mayor, City Manager for the support and purchase of property at 717 Howard Street. There will be a ward meeting on the 6cn at the Outpost. She also wanted a written document addressing the concerns of accessibility to FleetwooddJourdaine from Ms. Giles. Ward 9, Alderman Burrus she echoed Ald. Grover's statements about the gun violence. Ward 1, Alderman Fiske announced the good work of the new animal control board, and they have elected officers and are beginning to show improvement. Alderman Wilson motioned for convening to Executive Session to discuss Real Estate, Litigation, and Minutes. It was seconded by Alderman Wynne, and the Regular Meeting of the Council ended at 11:04 pm. Submitted by, Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC City Clerk 1 1 1 1 1