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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, July 14, 2014
Roll Call: Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 8:31 PM by the Mayor after
a quorum was obtained by a Roll Call. Mayor Tisdahl then announced
Mayor Public Announcements
The Mayor proclaimed the month of July as "National Park and Recreation Month
Mr. McRae, Director of Parks/Recreation/Community Services gave a report and showed
a short video of the various activities that the Evanston Youth are involved in during the
summer. Mr. McRae also mentioned a mobile apt will be available soon from the city.
City Manager Public Announcements
Celebration of 100 Years of Safe Water July 26, 2014, was presented by Mr. Stoneback,
Director of Utilities.
Update from Evanston Arts Center by Nora Detrick. She thanked the Council and City
Manager for inviting her to speak. She stated their new home will be located at 1717
Central Street. Visual Arts is their primary objective, with the addition of culinary, design,
movement, music, film and many other auxiliary services. She also stated they need to
raise $2,500,000 to create a successful endeavor, and further information of how to
contribute to this cause will be on their website soon. She then gave a brochure of the
services of the Arts Center to the Mayor.
Communications: City Clerk
The Clerk had no communications to share.
Citizen Comment
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan spoke of his concerns of the mismanagement of the City's
properties which included the following: Nex Theater (back rent for over 2 years),
City Council Agenda July 14, 2014 Page 2 of 10
Chicken & Waffle is also behind in its loan payment, water utility department. He also
stated the Council is hypocritical in their dealings with various businesses.
Dick Peach, 1414 Greenleaf suggested the Council to send the plastic bag ordinance
back to committee, because it is very misplaced in his opinion. It's not the plastic bag
it's the single use items such as, cups, wrappers and etc.
Madelyn DuCre, 1929 Foster spoke on numerous items: she suggested that the plastic
bags should be kept in the stores; she stated the dog poop goes in the plastic bags; she
spoke on the lab and that it should be tabled and gain more information; on the human
rights ordinance should be enforced, because of the immigration laws.
Betty Ester, 2031 Church Street spoke of her concern of the Human Rights Ordinance
and the plastic bags and how getting rid of them will cost peoples jobs and factory close
downs. She then turned her concerns to the protective age rights which is described as
40-65. She wanted to know what happens to those over the age of 65. She suggested
the wordage should be corrected.
Non -Agenda items
Diane Britton, 1929 Jackson Ave., came asking for more Police presence in the 5t" ward
and also affordable housing.
Audrey Steele, 1824 Grey Ave. accompanied Diane Britton in support of her
statements.
Renee Sophier, 901 Davis came to speak in support of the Northshore Cab Co. she
stated her cab drivers are properly licensed and are following the rules and regulations
of the City that other cabbies are not, and it is unfair and the Council should have
breaking of the laws enforced.
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan stated he was labeled a frequent FOIA flyer. He wanted to
know how 311 is operating and who and where are the recordings being housed of the
incoming calls that go through 311. He questioned the City's parking lot by the North
Branch Library, and one of the rented spaces was occupied by City car 666. He asked
was the City paying for this rented space. He also wanted to know many employees
take City vehicles home and why.
Madelyn DuCre, 1929 Foster suggested to have a dog poop park in Evanston, similar
to the one in Skokie. She questioned the Youth Job Program and how are the youth
chosen to participate. She questioned the CPA program and their process in deciding
which ones are accepted. She spoke about the homeless, the armored Police truck on
Foster and Dodge, she conclude with a call to all communities to get off their butts and
stop the killings.
Items not approved on Consent Aqenda:
(A14) Ordinance 76-0-14. Increasina the Number of Class D Liauor Licenses for
DMK Burger Bar & Fish Bar, 815 Noyes Street
Local Liquor Commissioner and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 76-0-14
amending Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), as amended, to
increase the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty (50) to fifty-
one (51) and permit issuance of a Class D license to DMK Burger Bar & Fish Bar
("Company"), 815 Noyes Street. This ordinance was held at the Administration
and Public Works Committee on June 9, 2014. This ordinance was introduced at
the June 23, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
City Council Agenda July 14, 2014 Page 3 of 10
Agenda Items P6 and P7: 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.
(P6) Ordinance 83-0-14 Zoninq 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 Introduction
(P7) Ordinance 89-0-14 Zoninq Relief for Two Principal Structures, Setbacks,
and Parking at 1409 Dodge 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 Introduction
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 23, 2014
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al) City of Evanston Payroll through June 29, 2014 $2,890,950.50
(A2) City of Evanston Bills — July 15, 2014 $2,981,001.38
City Credit Card Bills through May 31, 2014 $ 162,353.13
For Action
(A3.1) Approval of Professional Consultinq Services Contract with SmithGroup
JJR for the Church Street Boat Ramp Renovation Proiect (RFP 14-37)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
professional services contract for the Church Street Boat Ramp Renovation
Project with Smith Group JJR (35 E. Wacker, Suite 220, Chicago, IL) at a total
cost of 168,000. Funding is provided by the FY2014 Capital Improvement
Program (Account 416127) with a budget of $350,000, and an Illinois Department
of Natural Resources Grant in the amount of $200,000.
For Action
City Council Agenda July 14, 2014 Page 4 of 10
(A3.3) Approval of Aaencv Membership in the Northeastern Illinois Reqional
Crime Laboratory
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to purchase a
membership to the Northeastern Illinois Regional Crime Laboratory in the amount
of $11,171.58 for the remainder of the year 2014 beginning September 1, 2014,
and the amount of $101,059 for Fiscal Year 2015. Funding for 2014 is provided
by the General Fund (Account 2205.62360) which has a budget of $16,288.
Funding will be provided by a proposed budget of $102,000 for the year 2015.
For Action
(A4) Approval of Chanae Order No. 1 for Finished Water Meterina Improvements
(Bid 13-691
Staff recommends City Council authorize approval of Change Order No. 1 for the
Finished Water Metering Improvements (Bid 13-69) with Glenbrook Excavating &
Concrete (1350 N. Old Rand Road, Wauconda, IL) to extend the contract by 35
days to October 16, 2014. There will be no change to the contract amount. The
project in the amount of $488,494.00 is funded from the Water Fund CIP
(Account 733105).
For Action
(A5) Approval of FY2013 Audited Annual Financial Report
Staff recommends the City Council accept and place on file the FY2013 Audited
Annual Financial Report.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
(A6) Resolution 37-R-14; Approvinq Release of Certain Closed Session Minutes
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 37-R-14 releasing the closed session
meeting minutes listed on Exhibit A and finding that a need still exists for
confidentiality as to the minutes on Exhibit B.
For Action
(A7) Ordinance 80-0-14. Decreasina the Number of Class D Liauor 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.
For Introduction
(A8) Ordinance 87-0-14. Decreasina the Number of Class D Liauor 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.
For Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 66-0-14. Enactina a Reaulation on Disposable Plastic ShooDinq
Baps and other related Issues
City Council Agenda July 14, 2014 Page 5 of 10
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.
For Introduction
(A10) Ordinance 91-0-14 Authorizina 2014 General Obliaation Bond Issue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of the attached draft ordinance number
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 July 31, 2014.
For Introduction
(A11) Ordinance 74-0-14. Authorizina the Citv to Borrow Funds from the Illinois
Environmental Protection Aaencv Water Pollution Control Loan Proaram
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 74-0-14 authorizing the
City to borrow funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
Water Pollution Control Loan Program for the construction of the Large Diameter
Sewer Rehabilitation on Cleveland Street. This ordinance authorizes the City to
borrow up to $253,000. This ordinance was introduced at the June 23, 2014 City
Council meeting.
For Action
(Al2) Ordinance 69-0-14. Increasina Fines for Usina Mobile Telephones while
Ooeratina a Motor Vehicle
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 69-0-14 amending
Evanston City Code Subsection 10-3-13(D), which increases the fines for using a
mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle from the current fifty dollar
($50.00) fine to a seventy-five dollar ($75.00) fine. This ordinance was introduced
at the June 23, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A13) Ordinance 86-0-14. Increasina Fines for Ridina Bicvcles on Sidewalks in
Certain Business Districts
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 86-0-14 amending
Evanston City Code Subsection 10-9-10(E), which increases the fines for riding a
bicycle on a sidewalk in the central business district designated as D1, D2 and
D3, or in any other district where signs prohibiting sidewalk riding are posted
from the current fifteen dollar ($15.00) fine to a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fine.
This ordinance was introduced at the June 23, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Approval of Sidewalk Caf6 for Naf Naf Grill. 1629 Orrinaton Ave
City Council Agenda July 14, 2014 Page 6 of 10
The Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee (SPAARC) and staff
recommend approval of a first-time application for a sidewalk caf6 (SWC) permit
for Naf Naf Grill, a Type #2 restaurant located at 1629 Orrington Ave.
For Action
(132) Approval of Sidewalk Cafe for DMK Burger & Fish. 815 Noves St
The Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee (SPAARC) and staff
recommend approval of a first-time application for a sidewalk caf6 (SWC) permit
for DMK Burger & Fish, a Type #2 restaurant located at 815 Noyes St
For Action
(P3) Approval of Communitv Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) $300.000
Foraivable HOME Loan
Staff recommends the approval of a $300,000 forgivable HOME loan to
Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) for the acquisition and
rehabilitation of a five -flat property at 1620 Washington Street. HOME funds will
be used for the acquisition and rehab of three of the five units for rental by
households with incomes <_ 60% of the area median income (AMI). Funding is
provided by the City's HOME grant (Account 240.10060.014.5430.65535).
For Action
(P4) Approval of Affordable Housing Fund Loan for Securitv Cameras at the
Claridge Apartments (319 Dempster)
The Housing and Homelessness Commission and staff recommend approval of a
forgivable loan from the City's Affordable Housing Fund to Housing Opportunity
Development Corporation (HODC) in an amount not to exceed $25,000. The loan
will be used to purchase and install a comprehensive security camera system in
the common areas of the 48-unit Claridge Apartment building located at 319
Dempster. Funding is provided by the Affordable Housing Fund (Account
250.10060.004.5465.65510).
For Action
(P5) Ordinance 90-0-14, Granting Zoning Relief for a Rear Yard Setback and
Zero Parking Spaces at 1026 Davis Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the 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.
For Introduction
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE I
(H1) Approval of 2014 Emerqencv Solutions Grant Allocations
City Council Agenda July 14, 2014 Page 7 of 10
The Human Services Committee, the Housing and Homelessness Commission
and staff recommend approval of 2014 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
allocations totaling $135,550: $125,384 to two social services agencies that
provide housing and services for individuals and families who are homeless or at
risk of homelessness, and $10,166 to the City of Evanston for grant
administration. Funding is provided by the City's 2014 Emergency Solutions
Grant entitlement allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development.
For Action
(1-112) Resolution 54-R-14. Authorizina the Citv Manager to Accept a Grant from
the Illinois Housina Development Authority's Abandoned Residential
Propertv Municipal Relief Program
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 54-R-14, authorizing the
City Manager to accept a grant from the IlBinois Housing Development Authority's
Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief Program. The Illinois Housing
Development Authority (IHDA) has provided $75,000.00 in funding to address
property maintenance issues at registered vacant properties.
For Action
(1-13) Ordinance 26-0-14. Evanston Human Riahts Ordinance
The Human Services Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 26-0-14, the "Evanston Human Rights Ordinance," amending Title 1
of the Evanston City Code codifying an Evanston Human Rights Ordinance, and
amending City Code Title 1, Chapter 12 "Fair Employment Practices" and Title 5,
Chapter 5 "Fair Housing". Ordinance 26-0-14 mirrors what is already state law
by way of the Illinois Human Rights Act.
For Introduction
Alderman Rainey suspended the rules. A Roll Call vote was taken with the result of 9-0
(1-14) Resolution 49-R-14. Piven Theatre Workshop Lease Agreement
City staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 49-R-14 authorizing
the City Manager to enter into lease agreement with Piven Theatre Workshop
("Piven Theatre") for a 12-month term to lease certain space at the Noyes
Cultural Arts Center (NCAC).
For Action
(1-15) Resolution 50-R-14. Art Encounter Lease Aareement
City staff and Human Services Committee recommend City Council adoption of
Resolution 50-R-14 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for
8-month lease term for Art Encounter, Inc. for space at the Noyes Cultural Arts
Center.
For Action
City Council Agenda July 14, 2014 Page 8 of 10
(1-16) Resolution 51-R-14. Next Theatre Companv Lease Agreement
City staff and Human Services Committee recommend City Council adoption of
Resolution 51-R-14 authorizing the City Manager to enter into lease agreement
with Next Theatre Company ("Next Theatre") for a 17-month term for certain
space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center (NCAC).
For Action
(1-17) Resolution 52-R-14, Promissory Note — Next Theatre Company.
City staff and Human Services Committee recommend City Council adoption of
Resolution 52-R-14 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate debt repayment
and authorize enforcement of the collection of debt owed to the City by Next
Theatre Company in the principal amount of $76,345.
For Action
(H8) Resolution 53-R-14 Actor's Gvmnasium Inc. Lease Agreement
City staff and Human Services Committee recommend City Council approval of
Resolution 53-R-14 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Actor's Gymnasium Inc. for 8 month lease term for the space at the Noyes
Cultural Arts Center.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Appointment to:
ADA Advisory Board
Board of Ethics
Downtown Performing Arts Center Task Force
Downtown Performing Arts Center Task Force
Housing & Homelessness Commission
Housing & Homelessness Commission
Human Relations Commission
Library Board
Jean Prindiville
Jennifer Billingsley
Allyson Brown -Leber
Michael Joannsen
Noelle Gilbreath
Moika Long
Leslie Lane -Palmer
Shawn Iles
M/W/EBE Development Committee Mahnia Nematollahi Mahani
Sign Review and Appeals Board David Wolkowitz
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and it was seconded by
Alderman . With a Roll Call vote of 9-0 the Consent Agenda was approved.
Items for discussion:
(A14) Ordinance 76-0-14, Increasinci the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
DMK Burqer Bar & Fish Bar, 816 Noyes Street
Local Liquor Commissioner and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 76-0-14
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City Council Agenda July 14, 2014 Page 9 of 10
amending Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), as amended, to
increase the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty (50) to fifty-
one (51) and permit issuance of a Class D license to DMK Burger Bar & Fish Bar
("Company"), 815 Noyes Street. This ordinance was held at the Administration
and Public Works Committee on June 9, 2014. For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval and it was seconded. After much discussion this
item was finally approved by a 9-0 Roll Call.
(P6) Ordinance 83-0-14 Zoninci Ordinance Map Amendment from 12 to R4 for
1409 Dodge 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 Introduction
This item was approved by a 8-1 vote with Alderman Rainey voting nay.
(P7) Ordinance 89-0-14 Zonincl Relief for Two Principal Structures. Setbacks,
and Parkinq at 1409 Dodqe 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 Introduction
This item was approved by an 8-1 vote with Alderman Rainey voting nay.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus had no report.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske had no report.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite he
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne had no report.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson had no report.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes announced that Dorothy Brown and Judge Jean -Baptiste
would be the guest speakers. She also made a reference to look into the selection
process for the Youth Police CPA. She also wanted a cab status report.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam announced his ward meeting at Three Crowns on July 24tn
at 7:00 PM. The two items of interest will be Flooding issues and Age Friendly Task
Force representatives.
Ward 7, Alderman Grover welcomed new residents to the 7th ward in Evanston
Mandoza and Ortega
City Council Agenda July 14, 2014 Page 10 of 10
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey mentioned how well the 4th of July parade had proceeded.
She also announced the River Rockets and the food trucks at Brummel Park from 5:30
PM until really late on tomorrow, and cash is necessary for purchases.
Alderman Wilson motioned for the Regular meeting of the City Council to convene into
the Executive Session to discuss Litigation and Minutes. It was seconded by Alderman
With a yes voice vote the meeting ended at 9:40 pm.
Submitted By,
Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC
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