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Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, June 9, 2014
Call to Order: Alderman Rainey Alderman Wynne
Alderman Burrus Alderman Wilson
Alderman Fiske Alderman Holmes
Alderman Braithwaite
Absent: Aldermen Tendam and Grover
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:40 P.M.
Mavor Public Announcements
The Mayor wished good luck to the ETHS baseball team playing in the quarter finals of
the State's baseball Championship. She also offered condolences to Alderman Tendam
whose father died this week, and to the family of the young man who was shot to death in
Chicago. She also gave congratulations to Jessie Mueller for winning a Tony for best
actress in a musical. Bike to work week June 13-20, 2014 was introduced by the Mayor
and then handed over to the City Manager for further details.
Citv Manager Public Announcements
City Manager, Bobkiewicz mentioned the Bike to Work Week — June 13-20, 2014.
Pit Stop — June 19th lam to 9am at Fountain Square
Communications: Citv Clerk
The Clerk had no communications to report.
Citizen Comment:
Niki Hiltwein, 820 Hinman spoke against the Brewery that the Council was proposing to
adopt, because they were not sticking to their original proposal.
Junad Rizki, 2789 Sheridan Rd. commented on the spending of money by staff without
approval according to the budget reserves. He stated the Council should not approve
something that they do not what they are approving.
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Betty Ester, 2031 Church St. asked when the GA and EA Funds report will be available,
and when will the audit of the Township become available as well. She suggested that
the documents should be made available 2 weeks in advance to allow the public to view
the document.
Team Evanston Parkinq:
Linda Paterfnostro, 2100 Greenwood spoke of the neighbors' disdain of the increased
traffic due to the opening of Team Evanston, and the congestion from the drop-off of the
600 children attending. This has caused a nuisance problem for the residents. The
residents did not receive any notification before Team Evanston had opened their doors.
She felt that total transparency has not been displayed in relationship to prevailing policy.
Tom Porter, 2100. Greenwood passed out some pictures of the traffic and kids
congestion and how the neighborhood is being affected in a negative manner.
Peggy Gregory, 1419 stated she and the neighbors are starting up a block club to see
how they all can work together to make it safe, and all of the neighbors did not receive
information of Team Evanston coming to their block.
Tom Hess, 2100 Greenwood stated his points have been echoed by his neighbors. He
stated the process of bringing the business into the community there should be a
discussion and transparency should be delivered.
Charlie Booker, 2202 Lake Street stated the problem is the number of children being
discharged in a very congested area with the increased traffic, and the lack of safety for
the kids.
Warren Zenziper, 2100 Greenwood stated they should not be the brunt of a bad
decision, and most of the traffic is coming from outside of Evanston.
Nikki Hiltwein, 820 Hinman spoke of her concerns of the Sketchbook Brewery and how
Alderman Wynne failed to keep the neighbors in the loop, as she negotiated with the
business coming to the City.
Kay Syed, 15 Williamsburg Court and her second residence at 1701 Main Street. She
spoke of her continued concerns with Safety issues at Robert Crown Community Center,
and her meeting with Joe McRae and Attorney Farrar who stated she was wasting his
time. She read some of the words that were being used in the performance at Robert
Crown that she said were inappropriate and the Council has placed their stamp on the
mismanagement of the facilities.
Junad Rizki, 2789 Sheridan spoke of his concerns of the water utility department, and
how the process is out of control and poor work that is being performed. He also stated
the water business is a mess.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The following Special Orders of Business were presented by Mr. Lyons, Assistant City
Manager/Treasurer:
(SP1) Discussion of Citv's Financial Policies
The 2013 Strategic Planning Process encompasses six major goals including
Financial and Debt Policy planning. In November 2013 the City Council
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discussed long-range Debt and Capital Planning. Staff is proposing modifications
and additional funds to be guided by policy statements.
For Discussion
(SP2) Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative
Staff will present an overview of the IPBC which allows municipal groups to band
together for the purposes of insurance.
For Discussion
Items not approved on Consent Agenda:
(A6) Ordinance 39-0-14, Allowing the Sale of Beer at Automobile Service
Stations
Local Liquor Commissioner and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 39-0-
14, "Amending City Code Sections 3-4-1 and 3-4-6 By Creating the New Class 0
Liquor License Allowing the Sale of Beer at Automobile Service Stations Which
Have More Than 3000 Feet of Interior Floor Space."
For Introduction
(A7) Ordinance 76-0-14, Increasinq the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
DMIC Burger Bar & Fish Bar, 815 Noves 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.
For Introduction
(All 1) Ordinance 60-0-14, Amending the Minoritv. Women and Evanston Based
Emplover (MWEBE), and Local Emplovment Programs (LEP)
The MWEBE Committee recommends consideration of an amendment to the
MWEBE/LEP revising the penalty section from a $100/per day to a 3.0% of total
project value penalty.
Staff recommends the following alternative: 1) that the penalty be changed to 1 %
of the cost of any eligible project through December 31, 2015; 2) that staff be
directed to work with the MWEBE Committee to convene a meeting of local
contractors who have worked on City of Evanston projects to discuss ways to
increase hiring of Evanston residents on contracts subject to LEP; 3) staff be
directed to do additional research on impacts of similar programs in other
jurisdictions; and 4) staff be directed to report back to MWEBE Committee and
City Council to report on impacts of penalty change by October 1, 2015. This
ordinance was held at City Council on April 28, 2014 and May 27, 2014.
For Action
(P5) Ordinance 79-0-14, Granting Maior Zoninq Relief 910 Hinman Avenue
City staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) recommend denial of
Ordinance 79-0-14 granting major zoning relief for 62.2% building lot coverage
where 45% maximum is allowed, 78% impervious surface coverage where 60%
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maximum is allowed, and four open parking spaces that are not within 30' of the
rear property line for a 4-story, 7-unit multifamily residence at 910 Hinman
Avenue. The ZBA found the proposed zoning relief did meet the Standards for
Variation in its findings for a positive recommendation, but failed to achieve four
concurrent votes in favor of the proposal and therefore recommends denial of the
zoning relief.
For Introduction
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 19, 2014
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 27, 2014
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through May 5-18, 2014 $2,570,632.95
(A2) City of Evanston Bills -- June 10, 2014 $2,184,174.14
Credit Card Bill Activity Ending April 30, 2014 $132,118.43
For Action
(A3.1) Approval of Washinaton Street Water Main Linina Contract with Fer-Pal
Construction USA, LLC
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for Water Main Lining — Washington Street (Bid No. 14-34) with Fer-Pal
Construction USA, LCC (1350 Gasket Drive, Elgin, IL) in the amount of
$150,400. Funding is provided from the Water Fund (7330.65515), which has an
allocation of $3,350,000 for water main improvements and therefore this account
will be over budget by $118,478.50, assuming all projects come in as approved.
Staff will monitor the entire Water Fund expense through 2014 to determine if a
budget amendment is needed.
For Action
(A3.2) Approval of the Renewal Service Aareement with OTIS Elevator Corp. for
the Civic and Service Centers, and Maple Avenue and Church Street Self
Parks
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal
agreement of a sole source service and maintenance agreement with OTIS
Elevator Corporation (949 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL) for the elevators at the
Service and Civic Centers, and Maple Avenue and Church Street parking
garages for a 1-year term at a cost of $69,280.32. Funding will be provided from
various fund sources, a table is provided.
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of 2014 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Contract with Schroeder &
Schroeder Inc.
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2014 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Project (Bid 14-30) to
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Schroeder & Schroeder Inc. (7306 Central Park Avenue, Skokie, IL) in the
amount of $352,575. Funding for this work will be from CIP Funds $250,000
(415864.65515) and private funds $122,575.
For Action
(A4) Resolution 41-R-14, Open Space Land Acquisition and Development
(OSLAD) Grant Application
Staff is requesting adoption of Resolution 41-R-14 for an OSLAD grant through
the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for the Lovelace Park
Athletic Field Renovation Project for the maximum grant award of $400,000.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 45-R-14, Prevailing Waae Act Compliance
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 45-R-14 in order to
comply with the provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01,
et seq. The Act requires that public entities establish prevailing wages in June of
every year for certain laborers, workers, and mechanics. The Act also requires
that contractors and subcontractors pay workers covered under the Act, who are
employed on public works construction projects, a wage no less than the general
prevailing rate of wages in the county where the work is performed.
For Action
(A8) Ordinance 77-0-14, Increasing the Number of Class U Liquor Licenses for
Piccolo Theatre, Inc., 600 Main Street
Local Liquor Commissioner and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 77-0-14
amending Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), as amended, to
increase the number of authorized Class U liquor licenses from zero (0) to one
(1) and permit issuance of a Class U license to Piccolo Theatre, Inc.
("Company"), 600 Main Street.
For Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 73-0-14, Establishing a 3-Wav Stop at the Intersection of Weslev
Avenue and Seward Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 73-0-14 which would
amend Section 10-11-5(C), Schedule V(C) of the City Code to establish a 3-Way
Stop at the intersection of Wesley Avenue and Steward Street. Funding will be
through the General Fund -Traffic Control Supplies (2670.65115), with a budget
of $40,000 for FY 2014.
For Introduction
(A10) Ordinance 64-0-14. Allev Paving Special Assessment No. 1511
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 64-0-14 to pave the alley
north of Leonard Place, east of Wesley Avenue. The estimated total cost of
paving is $199,801.36. Funding is provided from the Special Assessment Fund
(6365.65515) in the amount of $99,900.68 and the 2014 approved CIP budget for
alley paving in the amount of $99,900.68. The adjacent property owners are
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responsible for half of the project cost through the special assessment process.
This ordinance was introduced at the May 27, 2014 City Council.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Approval of Sidewalk Cafe for Cafe Mozart, 600 Davis Street
Staff recommends approval of a first-time application for a sidewalk cafe (SWC)
permit for Cafe Mozart, a Type #2 Restaurant located at 600 Davis Street.
For Action
(P2) Resolution 40-R-14, Amendment to the Professional Services Aqreement
for the Evanston Main Street Transit -Oriented Development Studv and Plan
City staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 40-R-14, the second
amendment to the professional services agreement with Parsons Brinkerhoff (30
N LaSalle Street, Suite 4200, Chicago, IL) to extend the contract completion date
from March 31, 2014 to June 30, 2014. There will be no additional cost incurred
by the City for the extension.
For Action
(P3) Adoption of Main Street Transit -Oriented Development Studv
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend adoption of the Main Street
Station Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Study. The City partnered with
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to conduct a planning and visioning
study focusing on the Main Street Metra and CTA station area enhancements to
increase the connectivity between stations, the Main Street Business District and
surrounding neighborhoods.
For Action
(P4) Ordinance 72-0-14, Parkinq Variance for 802 Florence
City staff and SPAARC Committee recommend adoption of Ordinance 72-0-14
granting major zoning relief necessary in order to subdivide a lot with three legal -
nonconforming dwelling units into two lots of record. The Zoning Board of
Appeals recommends denial of the zoning relief because the proposal is
intended to extract additional income from the property, does not provide a public
benefit, and is not the minimum change necessary.
For Introduction
(P6) Ordinance 57-0-14 Amendina the Zonina Ordinance to Establish the
Definition and Land Use Reaulations for Craft -Breweries
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 57-0-14,
which amends the Zoning Ordinance to establish a definition and land use
regulations for Craft -Breweries. The proposed definition for a Craft -brewery is
aligned with the Class P-1 liquor license for craft -breweries with production
limitation from 0 to 30,000 barrels (930,000 gallons) per year. The amendment
proposes allowing craft -breweries as a by -right permitted use in the M and
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districts and as a special use in C and B districts. This ordinance was introduced
at the May 12, 2014 City Council meeting and held in City Council on May 27,
2014.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Resolution 42-R-14, First Amendment to Sublease Agreement with
Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association (EWGCAJ
The Human Services Committee and staff recommend that the City Council
adoption of Resolution 42-R-14 amending the sublease agreement with the
Evanston -Wilmette Golf Course Association for the lease of the Peter N. Jans
Community Golf Course.
For Action
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(01) Approval of Financial Assistance through the Facade Improvement
Program for Homestead Meats. Inc.
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval for
financial assistance for a fagade improvement project for Homestead Meats, Inc.
located at 1305 Chicago Avenue on a 50/50 cost sharing basis in an amount not
to exceed $935. The funding for this assistance comes from the Economic
Development Fund's Business District Improvement Fund (5300.65522).
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and it was seconded by
Alderman Holmes. Roll Call vote was 7-0 and the Consent Agenda was approved.
Items for discussion:
(A6) Ordinance 39-0-14. Allowina the Sale of Beer at Automobile Service
Stations
Local Liquor Commissioner and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 39-0-
14, "Amending City Code Sections 3-4-1 and 3-4-6 By Creating the New Class 0
Liquor License Allowing the Sale of Beer at Automobile Service Stations Which
Have More Than 3000 Feet of Interior Floor Space."
For Introduction
This Ordinance was approved by a 6-1 vote (Alderman Fiske voted nay).
(A7) Ordinance 76-0-14. Increasina the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
DMK Burger Bar & Fish Bar, 815 Noves 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.
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For Introduction
Alderman Holmes stated this item was held in committee until June 27, 2014.
(Al 1) Ordinance 60-0-14. Amendincl the Minoritv. Women and Evanston Based
Emplover (MWEBE), and Local Emplovment Proqrams (LEP)
The MWEBE Committee recommends consideration of an amendment to the
MWEBE/LEP revising the penalty section from a $100/per day to a 3.0% of total
project value penalty.
Staff recommends the following alternative: 1) that the penalty be changed to 1 %
of the cost of any eligible project through December 31, 2015; 2) that staff be
directed to work with the MWEBE Committee to convene a meeting of local
contractors who have worked on City of Evanston projects to discuss ways to
increase hiring of Evanston residents on contracts subject to LEP; 3) staff be
directed to do additional research on impacts of similar programs in other
jurisdictions; and 4) staff be directed to report back to MWEBE Committee and
City Council to report on impacts of penalty change by October 1, 2015. This
ordinance was held at City Council on April 28, 2014 and May 27, 2014.
For Action
Alderman Wilson referred this item back to the MWEBE committee and it was
seconded.
(P5) Ordinance 79-0-14. Grantinci Maior Zoninci Relief 910 Hinman Avenue
City staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) recommend denial of
Ordinance 79-0-14 granting major zoning relief for 62.2% building lot coverage
where 45% maximum is allowed, 78% impervious surface coverage where 60%
maximum is allowed, and four open parking spaces that are not within 30' of the
rear property line for a 4-story, 7-unit multifamily residence at 910 Hinman
Avenue. The ZBA found the proposed zoning relief did meet the Standards for
Variation in its findings for a positive recommendation, but failed to achieve four
concurrent votes in favor of the proposal and therefore recommends denial of the
zoning relief.
For Introduction
This item was withdrawn by the applicant as stated by Alderman Rainey.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey stated the James Park turnout was good and the outreach to
the community was great. She also commented on the activities of Aldermen
Braithwaite and Wilson bringing new light to the whole MWEBE.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus she thanked Marty for his good work, and the next 9th ward
meeting will be on June 19th at the Levy Center and 7:00. She also commented on the
golf outing of the Police & Firemen.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske offered her condolences to Alderman Tendam, and she
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thanked staff for attending her ward meeting.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite stated his next meeting will be for the Spanish speaking
residents in his ward on June 19th, as well as a discussion of Team Evanston and the
traffic dilemma.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne thanked all 3rd ward members who came out to the meeting
as well as the staff.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson congratulated the ETHS team for a great season.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes extended her thanks to Mr. McRae and Lyons for their
support over the weekend after the shooting. She also thanked the Meet Action Ministr
and the celebration of June 10th that was well attended. She also invited all to next 5t
ward meeting Thursday for a short business meeting and then to enjoy the first starlight
concert
Alderman Wilson motioned to convene to Executive Session to discuss Personnel, and
Security Procedures. The motion was seconded and a Voice Vote was received and the
Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk
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