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Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, May 12, 2014
Roll Call: Alderman Wynne Alderman Grover
Alderman Wilson Alderman Rainey
Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam Alderman Braithwaite
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:46 P.M. after
the Roll Call established a quorum. Alderman Burrus arrived after the Roll Call at 8:25
P.M.
Mayor Proclamations and Public Announcements
National Police Week, May 11-17, 2014 was announced by the Mayor, and she then read
a proclamation for the "National Preservation Month", as being May 2014 as celebrating
America's history and historic places, and the 175th year of Francis Willard's birth (she
was a prominent force in women's history). She then presented the framed proclamation
to the members of the Francis Willard Foundation who were in attendance.
City Manager Public Announcements
Animal Shelter Update was given by Deputy Chief Wazny of the events and meetings
that occurred since the last Council Meeting, and the transition with the departure of
CARE. The shelter now houses 9 dogs and 2 cats with an adoption that occurred on
Thursday of last week. Currently the dogs are being treated for cannel cough and all are
doing well.
Communications: City Clerk
Clerk Greene Introduced Leticia Blackman as the full-time Deputy Clerk, and Akasha
Terrier as the mailroom/Deputy Clerk.
Citizen Comment
Mike Vasilko, 2728 Reese Ave. spoke against the proposed extension of temporary
State Income Tax, which will show that politicians are okay to lie to their constituents, and
this Resolution will be endorsing lying.
Betty Ester, 2031 Church Street spoke of her concerns item H3. She wanted a clear
explanation of the reason for this proposal. She stated this item in her opinion is forcing
people out of their homes, rentals, and out of the community.
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Agenda items:
Items not approved on Consent Aqenda
(A7) Ordinance 49-0-14. Increasing P-1 Liquor Licenses for Common Culture
Beer Co., d/b/a Sketchbook Brewina Co., 825 Chicago Avenue, Suite E2
Liquor Control Review Board recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
49-0-14, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(P-1), as
amended, to increase the number of authorized Class P-1 liquor licenses from
one (1) to two (2), and permit issuance of a Class P-1 license to Common
Culture Beer Co., d/b/a Sketchbook Brewing Co. ("Company"), 825 Chicago
Avenue, Suite E2.
For Introduction
(A8) Ordinance 23-0-14, Addition of Chapter 31 to Title 3 of the Evanston Citv
Code Reaulatinq Collection Boxes
Staff submits for introduction the addition of reasonable requirements to the City
Code, which would regulate the placement and appearance of collection boxes
within the City of Evanston. Ordinance 23-0-14 requires entities interested in
placing a collection box to obtain a license from the City of Evanston for a fee.
Evanston -based non -profits (such as the Evanston School Children's Clothing
Association and the YWCA) must still obtain such license but are exempt from
paying the license fee.
For Introduction
(PS) Ordinance 32-0-14, Granting Special Use for a Planned Development at 835
Chicaqo Avenue (Chicago and Main)
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend the 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.
This ordinance was introduced at the March 24, 2014, City Council meeting and
referred back to committee. Staff recommends that this item be postponed to an
unspecified future date.
For Action
(03) Resolution 16-R-14 Supporting Adequate and Fair Funding Resolution for
Illinois 9-1-1 Svstems
Mayor Tisdahl and the Rules Committee recommend approval of Resolution 16-
R-14 Supporting Adequate and Fair Funding Resolution for Illinois 9-1-1
Systems.
For Action
(04) Resolution 34-R-14, Supporting Extension of Temporary Illinois State
Income Tax
Mayor Tisdahl and the Rules Committee recommend approval of Resolution 34-
R-14 supporting extension of temporary state income tax.
For Action
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CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 28, 2014
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al) City of Evanston Payroll through April 20, 2014 $2,730,878.93
(A2) City of Evanston Bills -- May 13, 2014 $6,471,609.80
Credit Card Activity Ending March 31, 2014 $ 126,582.57
For Action
(A3.1) Approval of Renewal of Computer Aided Dispatch Svstem Software
License and Service Aareement with SunGard Public Sector
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to renew sole
source software license and service agreement with SunGard Public Sector
(1000 Business Center Drive, Lake Mary, FL) for the Police Department's
Computer Aided Dispatch System (CADS) software in the amount of $72,931.77.
The Agreement is effective from May 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. Funding is
provided by the Emergency Telephone System Account 5150.62509 with a
Budget of $88,500.
For Action
(A3.2) Approval of Salt Dome Construction Contract with Dome Corporation of
North America (Bid 14-18)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a contract for the construction of a
new salt dome to Dome Corporation of North America (5450 East Street,
Saginaw, MI) in the amount of $335,680. Funding for this project will be from the
Capital Improvement Fund with a budget of $380,000 for this project.
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Material Testina and Inspection Contract with GSG Material
Testing Inc. (RFP 14-28)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement for the Material Testing and Inspection Services with GSG Material
Testing Inc. (2945 W. Harrison, Chicago, IL) to provide material testing services
for various City projects. The total contract amount for 2014 Projects Material
Testing Services is $115,500. Funding source is provided on project list,
Attachment A.
For Action
(A3.4) Approval of Annual Harlev Davidson Lease Aareement Year #3 for the
Evanston Police Department (Bid 12-1231
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one
(1) year lease agreement with Chicago Harley Davidson Inc. (2929 Patriot
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Boulevard, Glenview, IL) in the amount of $27,319 for the period of June 1, 2014
to May 31, 2015 for seven (7) leased Harley Davidson motorcycles. Funding is
provided by Equipment Replacement Fund, Vehicle Lease Charges Account
7780.62402 and the Automotive Equipment Account 7780.65550.
For Action
(A3.5) Approval of Arbotect Funaicide Purchase from Rainbow Treecare Scientific
Advancements
Staff recommends approval of the sole source purchase of 81 gallons of Arbotect
fungicide from Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements (Minnetonka, MN) at
$385.00 per gallon for a total purchase amount of $31,185. Rainbow Treecare
Scientific Advancements is the sole source vendor within the entire country for
this product. Funding is provided by General Fund account 2655.62496.
For Action
(A4) Resolution32-R-14, Collective Baraaininq Aqreement with the Fraternal
Order of Police — Officers (FOP)
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 32-R-14 to authorize the
City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal
Order of Police — Officers bargaining unit effective January 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2016. City Council approval will ratify the tentative agreements
executed throughout the negotiation process.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 33-R-14, Collective Baroainina Aqreement with the American
Federal State Countv and Municipal Emplovee (AFSCME) Council 31
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 33-R-14 to authorize the
City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the AFSCME
Council 31 bargaining unit effective January 1, 2014 through December 31,
2016. City Council approval will ratify the tentative agreements executed
throughout the negotiation process.
For Action
(A6) Ordinance 42-0-14, Amendinq P-1 Liquor License and Creating P-2 License
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 42-
0-14, which amends the Class P-1 liquor license. Recognizing the different
business models, a new subsection, Class P-2, was created to classify larger
craft breweries selling beer at retail, and addressing food service and product
consumption in craft brewery taprooms.
For Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 29-0-14, Sale of Surplus Fleet Vehicle
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 29-0-14 which directs the
City Manager to offer the sale of a vehicle owned by the City through public
auction at the special Northwest Municipal Vehicle Auction being sponsored by
Manheim Auto Auctions on or around Tuesday, May 27, 2014. This vehicle is
presently out of service. This ordinance was introduced at the February 24, 2014
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City Council meeting.
For Action
(A10) Ordinance 37-0-14, Amendina Parking Schedules for Howard Street and
Custer Avenue
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City
Council consider Ordinance 37-0-14, which amends Title 10, Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 11, Traffic Schedules, Section 12, to include two hour and four
hour parking limits on Howard Street and Custer Avenue. This ordinance was
introduced at the April 28, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A11) Ordinance 38-0-14. Amendina Residential Parkina Schedules for
Greenwood Street. Hinman Avenue to Forest Avenue
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City
Council consider Ordinance 38-0-14, which amends Title 10, Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 11, Traffic Schedules, Section 12, Schedule X (F) 1. The
amendment corrects an error and codifies the original intent to include in the
Residential Exemption Parking District B, Greenwood Street, Hinman Avenue to
Forest Avenue, on the north side. This ordinance was introduced at the April 28,
2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 56-0-14 Amendina the Zoning Ordinance to Establish the
Definition and Land Use Reaulations for Aauaponics
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend amending the Zoning
Ordinance to establish a definition and land use regulations for Aquaponics. As
proposed, an aquaponics establishment would be allowed as a special use in the
B, C, I and M districts.
For Introduction
(P3) Ordinance 62-0-14. Granting a Special Use for Commercial Indoor
Recreation. Precision Multisport, at 2114 Jackson Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 62-0-14 granting a special use permit for Commercial Indoor
Recreation, Precision Multisport, at 2114 Jackson Avenue. The requested
special use permit will allow a successful local business to remain in Evanston
and utilize a currently vacant space. The applicant requests suspension of the
Rules for Introduction and Action on May 12, 2014.
For Introduction and Action
(P4) Ordinance 59-0-14. Granting a Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant, Kunq
Fu Tea, at 726 Clark Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 59-0-14 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Kung
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Fu Tea, at 726 Clark Street. This ordinance was introduced at the April 28, 2014
City Council meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Approval of Township of Evanston April 2014 Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends the City Council to approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of April
2014. The total approved to be paid is $183,215.66. Funding is provided by the
Township budget.
For Action
(H2) Resolution 30-R-14 Authorizinci the Citv Manager to Execute a Lease
Amendment Acireement with the Evanston Children's Choir for Studio
Space at the Noves Cultural Arts Center
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 30-R-14 authorizing the
City Manager to execute a lease amendment agreement with the Evanston
Children's Choir for studio space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center ("NCAC").
For Action
(H3) Ordinance 34-0-14, Amending and Revising Citv Code Title 5, Chapter 1,
"Property Maintenance Code"
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 34-0-14, the City Property
Maintenance Code revision, which adopts International Property Maintenance
Code of 2012 with proposed amendments.
For Introduction
(H4) Approval of Grant for Homeless Manaaement Information Svstem (HMIS)
Human Services Committee, the Housing and Homelessness Commission and
staff recommend approval of a grant for the Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS) grant in the amount of $18,500 to the Alliance to End
Homelessness in Suburban Cook County ("The Alliance"). This database system
is required by HUD to track demographic data, housing, and social services to
homeless recipients, including recipients of the Emergency Solutions Grant funds
(ESG) from the City. Funding is provided by the Affordable Housing Fund,
Account 5465.62770.
For Action
(H5) Approval of Allocation of Mental Health Board Funding for FY 2015
It is recommended that the City Council set the FY 2015 funding allocation for
Mental Health Board grants at an amount not to exceed $770,461.
For Action
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(01) Approval of Citv Festival Pilot Proaram and Custer Fair
Members of the Economic Development Committee and staff recommend that
the City of Evanston establish a pilot program of financial support of fees and
permits associated with convening festivals and special events throughout the
year. Staff proposes that the pilot program offer no more than $10,000 per event
in financial support for City services, fees and permit costs. Staff has found that
the Custer Street Fair is likely candidate for this initial pilot program. Funding is
provided by Economic Development Fund, Account 5300.65525
For Action
(02) Resolution 36-R-14 Authorizina Lease of 633 Howard Street and Relocation
of Police Substation
The Economic Development Committee and staff support approval of Resolution
36-R-14 to (1) authorize the City Manager to seek a tenant for commercial space
owned by the City at 633 Howard Street and (2) work to relocate the Evanston
Police Department's Outpost (the current tenant of 633 Howard Street) to a new
space along the Howard Street corridor.
For Action
IAPPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Reappointment To:
Environment Board Hugh Bartling
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval and Alderman Wilson seconded it. With a Roll
Call vote of 8-0 the Consent Agenda was approved.
Items for discussion
(A7) Ordinance 49-0-14. Increasina P-1 Liauor Licenses for Common Culture
Beer Co.. d/b/a Sketchbook Brewina Co.. 825 Chicaao Avenue. Suite E2
Liquor Control Review Board recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
49-0-14, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(P-1), as
amended, to increase the number of authorized Class P-1 liquor licenses from
one (1) to two (2), and permit issuance of a Class P-1 license to Common
Culture Beer Co., d/b/a Sketchbook Brewing Co. ("Company"), 825 Chicago
Avenue, Suite E2.
For Introduction
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval and Alderman Tendam seconded the motion.
There were amendments made to the Ordinance which were: (1) no sell of samples, (2)
only 2 free samples of 2 ounces. Roll Call vote was 9-0 and the motion passed.
(A8) Ordinance 23-0-14. Addition of Chapter 31 to Title 3 of the Evanston Citv
Code Reaulatina Collection Boxes
Staff submits for introduction the addition of reasonable requirements to the City
Code, which would' regulate the placement and appearance of collection boxes
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within the City of Evanston. Ordinance 23-0-14 requires entities interested in
placing a collection box to obtain a license from the City of Evanston for a fee.
Evanston -based non -profits (such as the Evanston School Children's Clothing
Association and the YWCA) must still obtain such license but are exempt from
paying the license fee.
For Introduction
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval and it was seconded by Alderman Rainey
seconded the motion. With amendments: the rates would be prorated, and the date
would be moved forward to July 1, 2014 from October 1, 2014. A Roll Call vote was 9-0
and the motion passed.
(P2) Ordinance 57-0-14 Amendina the Zonina Ordinance to Establish the
Definition and Land Use Requlations for Micro -breweries.
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend amending the Zoning
Ordinance to establish a definition and land use regulations for Micro -breweries.
The proposed definition for a micro -brewery is aligned with the Class P-1 liquor
license for craft -breweries limiting the production level to 30,000 barrels (930,000
gallons) per year. The amendment proposes allowing micro -breweries as a by -
right permitted use in the M and I districts and as a special use in C and B
districts.
For Introduction
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval and Alderman Wynne seconded the motion.
She stated there should be a more definition of the difference from staff.
(P3) Ordinance 62-0-14, Grantinq a Special Use for Commercial Indoor
Recreation, Precision Multisport, at 2114 Jackson Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 62-0-14 granting a special use permit for Commercial Indoor
Recreation, Precision Multisport, at 2114 Jackson Avenue. The requested
special use permit will allow a successful local business to remain in Evanston
and utilize a currently vacant space. The applicant requests suspension of the
Rules for Introduction and Action on May 12, 2014.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval and Alderman Grover seconded the motion.
The amendment was for the operating times: (1) 5:30 A.M. — 10:00 P.M. (Monday -
Friday), and (2) 5:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.(Saturday and Sunday). The Roll Call
vote was 9-0 and the motion passed. .
(P5) Ordinance 32-0-14. Grantinq Special Use for a Planned Development at 835
Chicago Avenue (Chicago and Main)
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend the 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.
This ordinance was introduced at the March 24, 2014, City Council meeting and
referred back to committee. Staff recommends that this item be postponed to an
unspecified future date.
For Action
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(03) Resolution 16-R-14 Supportinq Adequate and Fair Fundinq Resolution for
Illinois 9-1-1 Svstems
Mayor Tisdahl and the Rules Committee recommend approval of Resolution 16-
R-14 Supporting Adequate and Fair Funding Resolution for Illinois 9-1-1
Systems.
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval and the motion was seconded. The Roll Call
vote was 7-2 (Aldermen Wilson and Fiske voted nay).
(04) Resolution 34-R-14, Supportina Extension of Temporary Illinois State
Income Tax
Mayor Tisdahl and the Rules Committee recommend approval of Resolution 34-
R-14 supporting extension of temporary state income tax.
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval and Alderman Grover seconded the motion.
The Roll Call vote was 6-3 (Aldermen Wilson, Rainey and Fiske voted nay), and the
motion passed.
Call of the Wards
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne announced a 3`d ward town hall meeting on Thursday, May
29t" at Lincoln School 7 — 8:30.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson had no report.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes announced her 5t" ward meeting on Thursday, May 15t"
7PM and at 4PM grand opening of Frito Galoto at Simpson and Dewey. Ald. Holmes
made a reference to have the Code books available at the City.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam had no report.
Ward 7, Alderman Grover had no report.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey stated the property code protections tenant's rights.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus thanked the Police Department for their assistance to one of
her constituents who had been abused by her caretaker.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske welcomed the art department of Northwestern in the old
Roycemore School.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite thanked his residents for attending the 2nd ward) meeting
and there will be a follow-up concerning Team Evanston.
Alderman Wilson motioned to adjourn and convene into Executive Session to discuss
Litigation, Real Estate, and Minutes. Unanimous voice vote was obtained and the
Regular Meeting of the City Council ended at 9:57 P.M.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk
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