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Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTONi CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, January 27, 2014
ROLL CALL — PRESENT: Alderman Wynne Alderman Grover
Alderman Wilson Alderman Rainey
Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam Alderman Braithwaite
ABSENT: Alderman Burrus
PRESIDING: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Tisdahl, Monday,
January 27, 2014 at 8:10 pm in Council Chamber.
Mayor Tisdahl opened the meeting proclaiming February 2014 as Black History Month.
She then called upon City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz for his announcements.
Mr. Bobkiewicz introduced Ylda Capriccioso as the City's new assistant to the City
Manager and Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator. Ylda introduced herself and said
she looks forward to meeting and working with everyone.
Mr. Bobkiewicz then called on Deputy City Manager Erika Storlie to update Council on
our 3-1-1 system and Police Chief Eddington for a report on 2013 crime statistics in
Evanston.
Chief Eddington introduced two key members of the department, Commander Ryan Glew
and Commander James Pickett and then Commander Parrott for his report.
No announcements from the City Clerk's office.
Citizen Comment
Eighteen citizens expressed their thoughts, opinions and concerns regarding the
proposed camera project and safety issues.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Mavor Tisdahl's Resort on Camera Proiect and Additional Safetv Issues
Mayor Tisdahl recommends City Council consideration of next steps for camera
project and other safety issues.
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Mayor Tisdahl spoke about the many meetings she had attended concerning this
issue and reminded Council that since the application for grants ($100,000 for
the Summer Youth Employment Program and $200, 000 for cameras) had to be
submitted in February, she expressed her hope for the Council's support tonight
She explained that we had a better chance of getting the camera grant if the
application was very clear as to the number of cameras being requested and the
specific locations they would be placed. After a very lengthy discussion, a
motion was made and seconded to support an application for $100,000.00 in
funding through the Justice Assistance Grant Program to finance new summer
youth employment jobs this summer. Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nayes.
Motion was then made and seconded to support the City's application to Cook
County for $200, 000.00 of Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to install
security cameras along Dodge Avenue and Church Street. Motion passed 5-3.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting January 13, 2014
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(All) City of Evanston Payroll through 1/12/14 $3,024,436.01
(A2) City of Evanston Bills for FY2014 1/28/14 $1,299,203.94
City of Evanston Bills for FY2013 1/27/14 $2,346,065.84
For Action
(A3.1) Approval of Professional Services Aareement with CTL Group for the 2014
Church Street and Maple Avenue Garaae Inspections (RFP 13-30)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2014 Church and Maple Garage Inspections to CTL Group (5400
Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL) for a not -to -exceed amount of $103,843. Funding
is provided by the Parking Fund, Account 700509.65515 and Account
700510.65515 with a total 2014 budget of $2,180,000.
For Action
(A3.2) Approval of a Contract with Glenbrook Excavatina & Concrete. Inc. for the
Water Svstem Improvements — Finished Water Meterina Proiect (Bid 13-69)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract in the amount of $488,494 to Glenbrook Excavating & Concrete, Inc.
(1350 N. Old Rand Road, Wauconda, IL) for the Water System Improvements —
Finished Water Metering Project. Funding is provided by the Water Fund, Capital
Improvement Account 733105, which has a FY 2014 budget allocation of
$950,000.
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(A3.3) Approval of Contract with Elevator Inspection Services for Citv of
Evanston -Elevator Inspection Proqram (Joint RFP 13-68 Citv of Evanston
and Village of Skokie)
Staff recommends City Council authorization for the City Manager to execute a
contract for elevator inspection, elevator plan review and direct billing services
with Elevator Inspection Services Co., Inc., (745 McClintock Drive, Suite 235,
Burr Ridge, IL). This will be a joint contract for services with the Village of Skokie.
The proposed contract term is for a period of three years from the
commencement date. After the initial term, there shall be two (2) additional one-
year options to renew. Funding is provided by the General Fund Account
2126.62425 with a FY2014 budget of $68,425.
For Action
(A3.4) Approval of Tem:porary Staffing Agreement with Terillium Inc., for New
World IT Implementation Support
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Terillium Inc., 201 E 5t" Street, Cincinnati, OH, for JD Edwards's
data and administrative support in the amount of $18,600 for six (6) months from
January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014. Funding is provided by General Fund vacancy
savings from the resignation of the Application and Development Manager.
For Action
(A3.5) Approval of Sole Source Renewal of Motorola Agreement for 911 Center
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the
annual single source service agreement with Motorola, Inc. (1309 East Algonquin
Road., Schaumburg, IL) for the amount of $77,092.92. The Agreement is
effective from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Funding is provided
by Emergency Telephone System Account 5150.62509 with a total budget of
$222,340.
For Action
(A3.6) Approval of Emergencv Repair of Three (3) Elevators at Sherman Parkinq
Garaqe
Transportation and Parking Committee and staff recommend approval of
emergency repairs of three (3) elevators at the Sherman Plaza Garage in the
not -to -exceed amount of $108,923.49 by ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas (355
Eisenhower Lane South, Lombard, IL). Funding will be provided by the Parking
Fund Account 700506.65515.
For Action '
(A3.7) Approval of Single Source 6-Ton Truck Mounted Hot Asphalt Patcher
Repair Expense
Staff recommends pre -approval of expenses associated with the required repairs
of this six (6)-ton truck mounted Hot Asphalt Patcher unit, # 629 in the amount of
$22,786.36 from Spaulding Manufacturing Incorporated (5366 East Street,
Saginaw, MI). Spaulding is the manufacturer of this equipment. Funding is
provided from the FY 2014 Fleet Services Material to Maintain Autos Account
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7710.65060. This expense totals 2.3% of the $950,000 budgeted for this type of
service.
For Action
(A3.8) Approval of Emerqencv Rental of Snow Haulinq Equipment
Staff recommends approval of an emergency rental of two (2) semi -trucks and
drivers to support snow removal operations from January 3, 2014 through
January 8, 2014 from K.L.F. Trucking (2300 W. 167 Street, Markham, IL) for
$54,093.75. The City does not budget specifically for rental of emergency hauling
equipment. This item will be charged to account 2680.62375 in the Snow and Ice
Control Business Unit.
For Action
(A4) Approval of 2013 Chanqe Order No. 1 for the Purchase of Salt
Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $70,128.19
for the purchase of rock salt from Morton Salt (123 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL)
for salt purchased in 2013. Funding will be provided by the Snow and Ice Control
Fund account 2680.65015.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 4-R-14, Utility and Wheel Tax Donation Policv
Staff recommends that City Council approve Resolution 4-R-14, Utility and Wheel
Tax Donation Policy, which permits the City of Evanston to solicit donations from
individuals, community groups and businesses via Utility Bills and Wheel Tax
Applications to fund designated City of Evanston charitable entities only.
For Action
(A6) Resolution 6-R-14, to Provide for the Consideration of Complete and Green
Network Approach in Construction Proiects within the Public Riqht-of-Wav
and Public Spaces
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 6-R-14 to provide for the
consideration of complete and green network approach in construction projects
within the public right-of-way and public spaces.
For Action OFF CONSENT AGENDA
(A7) Resolution 7-R-14, In Support of the Citv of Evanston and School District
65 Safe Routes to School Proqram
Staff recommends City Council approval of resolution 7-R-14 authorizing the
submittal of a grant application to the Illinois Department of Transportation
([DOT), for the 2014 Safe Route to School (SRTS) program. An approved grant
will pay for 80% of the cost for the installation of 20 Electronic Vehicle Speed
Feedback signs. The local portion of the project cost ($22,000) will be provided
by the 2014 CIP Pedestrian "Safety -Pavement Markings -Street Lights Fund"
which has a budgeted amount of $150,000.
For Action
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(A8) Ordinance 1-0-14. Proposed Amendments and Revisions to Title 9. Chapter
1, Section 13, Title 9, Chapter 5 and Title 9. Chapter 16
Staff submits for review and consideration adoption of Ordinance 1-0-14
provisionally amending Title 9 to the Evanston City Code as follows: Title 9,
Chapter 5, General Offenses (amendments, revisions and deletions); Tittle 9,
Chapter 1, Section 13, Offenses Against Public Officers (moved from 9-5-18);
and, Title 9, Chapter 16, Panhandling and Soliciting (no changes or edits being
made, just being moved from Section 9-5-25).
For Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 17-0-14. Decreasina the Number of Class F Liauor Licenses for
Dominick's Finer Foods, LLC d/b/a Dominick's Finer Foods - #1137
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 17-0-14, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(F), as amended, by decreasing
the number of authorized Class F liquor licenses from nine (9) to eight (8), due to
the closing of Dominick's Finer Foods, 2748 Green Bay Road.
For Introduction OFF CONSENT AGENDA
(A10) Ordinance 18-0-14. Decreasina the Number of Class F Liauor Licenses for
Dominick's Finer Foods. LLC d/b/a Dominick's Finer Foods - #1700
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 18-0-14, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(F), as amended, by decreasing
the number of authorized Class F liquor licenses from eight (8) to seven (7), due
to the closing of Dominick's Finer Foods, 1910 Dempster Street.
For Introduction OFF CONSENT AGENDA
(A11) Ordinance 20-0-14. Amendina I3uildina Permit Fees
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 20-0-14 which will
increase City of Evanston Building Permit Fees by $1.50 per $1,000 (from $12.00
to $13.50) for permits over $20,000 in construction value up to $1 million, and
$2.50 per $1,000 (from $15.00 to $17.50) for permits over a $1 million. There will
be no increase for permits with construction value under $20,000. This increase
was approved as a revenue enhancement item for the FY 2014 Budget and will
take effect February 1, 2014 if adopted on January 27, 2014. Request
suspension of the Rules for introduction and action on January 27, 2014.
For Introduction and Action
(Al2) Ordinance 4-0-14. Permittina Issuance
Em on Clarke's Inc., d/b/a Clarke's
Staff recommends City Council adoption
the number of authorized Class C liquc
issuance of a Class C license to Egg
("Company"), 720 Clark Street. This ordin�
2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
of a Class C Liauor License to Eaa
of Ordinance 4-0-14, which increases
r licenses to twenty (20), and permit
Em on Clarke's Inc., d/b/a Clarke's
ince was introduced at the January 13,
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(A13) Ordinance 5-0-14, Decreasina the Number of Class G Liauor Licenses,
Trader Joe's East Inc. d/b/a Trader Joe's #702
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 5-0-14, which decreases
the number of Class G liquor licenses from two (2) to one (1) due to Trader Joe's
East Inc. d/b/a Trader Joe's ("Company") relinquishing its Class G liquor license
for a Class F liquor license. This ordinance was introduced at the January 13,
2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A14) Ordinance 6-0-14. Increasing the Number of Class F Liquor Licenses for
Trader Joe's East Inc. d/b/a Trader Joe's #702
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 6-0-14, which increases
the number of Class F liquor licenses from eight (8) to nine (9), and permit
issuance of a Class F license to Trader Joe's East, Inc. d/b/a Trader Joe's #702
("Company"), 1211 Chicago Avenue. This ordinance was introduced at the
January 13, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A15) Ordinance 7-0-14. Increasina the Number of Class C Liauor Licenses for L3
Evanston LLC, d/b/a Lvfe Kitchen
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 7-0-14, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(C), as amended, to increase the
number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from twenty (20) to twenty-one (21),
and permit issuance of a Class C license to L3 Evanston LLC, d/b/a Lyfe Kitchen
("Company"), 1603 Orrington Avenue. This ordinance was introduced at the
January 13, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A16) Ordinance 8-0-14. Increasina the Number of Class C Liauor Licenses for
Horizon Group Management, LLC, d/b/a The Crvstal Residence, 1611
Chicaqo Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 8-0-14, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(C), as amended, to increase the
number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from twenty-one (21) to twenty-two
(22), and permit issuance of a Class C license to Horizon Group Management,
LLC, d/b/a The Crystal Residence ("Company"), formerly called the North Shore
Hotel, 1611 Chicago Avenue. This ordinance was introduced at the January 13,
2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A17) Ordinance 9-0-14. Increasina the Number of Class C Liauor Licenses for A
Bite of China. Inc., d/b/a Lao Sze Chuan, 1633 Orrinaton Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 9-0-14, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(C), as amended, to increase the
number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from twenty-two (22) to twenty-
three (23), and permit issuance of a Class C license to A Bite of China, Inc., d/b/a
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Lao Sze Chuan ("Company"), 1633 Orrington Avenue. This ordinance was
introduced at the January 13, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A18) Ordinance 11-0-14. Increasina the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
HKK LCC, d/b/a HKK, 804 Davis Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 11-0-14, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(C), as amended, to increase the
number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from twenty-three (23) to twenty-
four (24), and permit issuance of a Class C license to HKK LCC, d/b/a HKK
("Company"), 804 Davis Street. This ordinance was introduced at the January 13,
2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A19) Ordinance 10-0-14. Enactina a New Subsection 3-4-6-(Mt of the Citv Code,
"Class W Liauor Licenses
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends approval of Ordinance 10-0-14,
"Amending City Code Section 3-4-6 By Creating the New Class M Liquor
License," permitting licensees to sell beer as part of brew -it -yourself beer -making
classes, parties, events, demonstrations and similar activities. This ordinance
was introduced at the January 13, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 15-0-14 Amendinq the Zoninq Ordinance with Reqards to
Distance of Air Conditioninq Equipment from Lot Lines
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 15-0-14
amending the Zoning Ordinance to reduce the required setback for air
conditioning equipment to 8' for most property lines, 6' for interior side yards
when the equipment is located within 2' of the principal structure and
appropriately screened, and 4' for street side yards when the equipment is
located within 2' of the principal structure and appropriately screened.
For Introduction
(P2) Ordinance 3-0-14 Amendinq the Zoning Ordinance to Create Business or
Vocational School Use and Amend the Definition of Colleae/University
Institution
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 3-0-14
amending the Zoning Ordinance to establish a use category for Business or
Vocational Schools with land use regulations as permitted uses in all
Commercial, Mixed Use, and University Districts, and special uses in all other
zoning districts, and amending the existing definition of College/University
Institution to clarify the distinction between the two use categories.
For Introduction
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(P3) Ordinance 12-0-14, Grantinq Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant, Harold's
Chicken Shack
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
12-0-14, granting a special use permit for operation of a Type 2 Restaurant,
Harold's Chicken Shack, at 337 Howard Street. This ordinance was introduced at
the January 13, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P4) Ordinance 13-0-14, Grantinq Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant, DMK
Burqer Bar and Fish Bar
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
13-0-14, granting a special use permit for operation of a Type 2 Restaurant,
DMK Burger Bar and Fish Bar, at 815 Noyes Street. This ordinance was
introduced at the January 13, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P5) Ordinance 14-0-14, Grantinq a Special Use for a Retirement Home and
Maior Zoning Relief for a One -Story Addition at 1300 Oak Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 14-0-14 granting a special use permit for a Retirement Home,
Evanston Nursing Home, at 1300 Oak Avenue, and major zoning relief for a one-
story addition. The requested special use permit will bring a legally -
nonconforming use into compliance and allow for the proposed expanded floor
area. This ordinance was introduced at the January 13, 2014 City Council
meeting.
For Action
Motion made and seconded to approve Consent Agenda. Passed on voice vote 8-0.
Removed from Consent Agenda
(A6) Resolution 6-R-14, to Provide for the Consideration of Complete and Green
Network Approach in Construction Proiects within the Public Riaht-of-Wav
and Public Spaces
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 6-R-14 to provide for the
consideration of complete and green network approach in construction projects
within the public right-of-way and public spaces.
For Action
Alderman Grover explained the conditions of an amendment made to the
resolution. Motion was made and seconded to adopt the resolution as amended.
Motion passed 6-2.
(A9) Ordinance 17-0-14, Decreasing the Number of Class F Liquor Licenses for
Dominick's Finer Foods, LLC d/b/a Dominick's Finer Foods - #1137
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 17-0-14, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(F), as amended, by decreasing
the number of authorized Class F liquor licenses from nine (9) to eight (8), due to
the closing of Dominick's Finer Foods, 2748 Green Bay Road.
For Introduction
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(A10) Ordinance 18-0-14. Decreasina the Number of Class F Licauor Licenses for
Dominick's Finer Foods. LLC d/b/a Dominick's Finer Foods - #1700
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 18-0-14, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(F), as amended, by decreasing
the number of authorized Class F liquor licenses from eight (8) to seven (7), due
to the closing of Dominick's Finer Foods, 1910 Dempster Street.
For Introduction
Motion was made and seconded to adopt both ordinances. Motion passed 8-0.
(Al 1) Ordinance 20-0-14. Amendina Buildina Permit Fees
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 20-0-14 which will
increase City of Evanston Building Permit Fees by $1.50 per $1,000 (from $12.00
to $13.50) for permits over $20,000 in construction value up to $1 million, and
$2.50 per $1,000 (from $15.00 to $17.50) for permits over a $1 million. There will
be no increase for permits with construction value under $20,000. This increase
was approved as a revenue enhancement item for the FY 2014 Budget and will
take effect February 1, 2014 if adopted on January 27, 2014. Request
suspension of the Rules for introduction and action on January 27, 2014.
For Introduction and Action
Motion was made and seconded for approval. Motion passed 8-0.
Call of the Wards
Ward 3 Alderman Wynne: no report
Ward 4 Alderman Wilson: no report
Ward 5 Alderman Holmes: no report
Ward 6 Alderman Tendam: no report
Ward 7 Alderman Grover: no report
Ward 8 Alderman Rainey: she addressed those who voted in favor of the grant for safe
passage and stated that she may move to re -consider the matter at the next meeting
after she talks with some residents; she also reported on the passing of Alderman Gene
Feldman who once served as senior member of the Evanston City Council
Ward 1 Alderman Fiske: she echoed Alderman Rainey's remarks about the passing of
former Alderman Feldman.
Ward 2 Alderman Braithwaite: no report
Alderman Wilson made a motion to convene into Executive Session. It was seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Elaine Autwell, Deputy City Clerk
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