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CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
City Council
Monday, September 14, 2020
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, Room 2800
5:30 PM
Motions resulting from City Council - Sep 14 2020
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP1. City Council Review and Discussion of
Mayor Hagerty's 90-day Use of Force
Pledge
Staff recommends the City Council review and
discuss Mayor Hagerty's 90-day Use of Force
Pledge.
For Discussion
Mayor Hagerty
recommends placing
report on the next
Human Service
agenda.
SP2. Economic Development Update and
Strategy
Staff seeks to provide City Council with an update
on the economic climate in Evanston prior to and
during COVID-19.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Item amended and
will be sent to
Economic
Development
Committee.
Item Approved 8-0 to
Accept and Place on
File.
A1. Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll,
Bills and Credit Card Activity
Staff recommends City Council approval of the City
of Evanston Payroll for the period of July 20, 2020,
through August 2, 2020, in the amount of
$2,397,828.77, August 3, 2020, through August 16,
in the amount $2,379,274.86 Bills List for
September 15, 2020, in the amount of
$7,737,393.20 and credit card activity for the period
ending June 26, 2020, in the amount of
$212,669.05.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A2. Approval of BMO Harris Amazon Credit
Card Activity
Staff recommends approval of the City of
Evanston’s BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card
Activity for the period ending June 26, 2020, in the
amount of $10,735.11.
For Action
Item removed from
Consent Agenda
Item passes 7-0 (Ald.
Suffredin Abstained)
A3. Approval of Sole Source Contract
Renewal with CDW for Cisco SmartNet
Support Services
Staff recommends City Council approval of the
purchase of Cisco SmartNet annual licenses and
software support from CDW (120 S. Riverside,
Chicago, IL 60606) in the amount of $70,471.64.
This agreement provides support for the City’s
essential computer networking and security
systems. Funding for the purchase will be from the
IT Computer Software Fund (Account
100.19.1932.62340) with a YTD balance of
$270,530.23.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A4. Approval of Contract Award for
Microfiche Digital Conversion Services
with Microsystems, Inc.
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a sole source service
agreement with Microsystems, Inc. (625 Academy
Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062) for the digital
conversion of the microfiche stored within the
Community Development Department and at
Microsystems Inc.’s location. The total cost of this
one-time expense estimated between $85,000-
Approved on Consent
Agenda
$95,000. The final cost will be determined based on
the total number of microfiche being scanned.
Funding is provided by the Building and Inspection
Service Division Software Maintenance Unit
(Account 100.21.2126.62236), was has an
approved FY 2020 budget of $151,189 and a YTD
balance of $150,127.80.
For Action
A5. Approval of Special Event: American
Legion Post 42 Patio Concerts
Staff recommends approval of the special event
permit application submitted by the Evanston
American Legion Post 24 to host live music
concerts on city property adjacent to the Chandler-
Newberger Center. Costs for city services provided
for events require a 100% reimbursement from the
sponsoring organization or event coordinator.
These fees are waived for City events and City co-
sponsored Events.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A6. Approval of Contract Award with A.
Epstein & Sons International, Inc. for the
Chicago Avenue Corridor Improvement
Project Phase I Engineering Services
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement with A.
Epstein & Sons International Inc. (600 West Fulton
Street, Chicago, IL 60661) in the amount of
$467,146.44 to provide Phase I Engineering
Services for the Chicago Avenue Corridor
Improvement Project Engineering Services. This
project will be funded from the Capital Improvement
Fund 2020 General Obligation Bonds (Account No.
415.40.4120.62145 - 420003) which has FY 2020
budget of $400,000 for this project, all of which is
remaining. Additional funding in the amount of
$68,000 will come from savings in other projects.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A7. Approval of Contract Award with Granite
Inliner, LLC for 2020 CIPP Sewer
Rehabilitation – Contract B (Bid No. 20-
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract for the 2020
CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation – Contract B (Bid No.
Approved on Consent
Agenda
41) 20-41) with Granite Inliner, LLC (5031 W. 66th
Street, Bedford Park, IL 60638) in the amount of
$371,265.00. Funding for this project is from the
West Evanston TIF Fund (Account No.
335.99.5870.65515 - 420023), which has an FY
2020 budget of $400,000 for this work, all of which
is remaining.
For Action
A8. Approval of Contract Award with Duke’s
Root Control, Inc. for 2020-2022 Root
Treatment (Bid No. 20-42)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract for 2020-2022
Root Treatment (Bid No. 20-42) with Duke’s Root
Control, Inc. (1020 Hiawatha Blvd. W., Syracuse,
NY) in the amount of $190,580.08. Funding for this
project is from the Sewer Fund (Account No.
515.40.4530.62461), which has an FY 2020 budget
of $175,000 for this work, all is remaining. Staff
proposes to budget $70,000 for root treatment in
this same account in future years.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A9. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the
Agreement with Courtesy Electrical Inc.
for the Emergency Generators at
Police/Fire Headquarters, Fire Station 1
and Fire Station 2 Project (Bid 20-05)
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the
agreement with Courtesy Electrical Inc. (6535 N.
Olmsted Ave., Chicago, IL. 606312) for the
Emergency Generators at Police/Fire Headquarters,
Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 2 Project (Bid 20-05).
This change order includes a time extension of 63
calendar days, extending the contract completion
deadline from August 31, 2020 to November 2,
2020. There is no cost increase associated with
this change order. Funding is provided from the
Capital Improvement Fund 2019 and 2020 General
Obligation Bonds. No additional funding is needed
for this change order.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A10. Authorizing the Extension of the Mayor Hagerty recommends City Council approval Approved on Consent
Employment Contract with Erika Storlie
for Serving as Interim City Manager for
the City of Evanston
of the extension of the employment contract with
Erika Storlie for serving as Interim City Manager for
the City of Evanston. The current contract expires
on September 24, 2020 and the extension would
allow for an additional 90 days.
For Action
Agenda
A11. Solicitation of Alternative Services from
the City's Current Food and Yard Waste
Hauler
Staff will solicit alternative services from the City's
current food and yard waste hauler (Groot
Industries, inc.) to determine if there are program
models that can both increase access to the service
and better cover the cost of the service.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A12. Resolution 62-R-20, Creating a
Provisional Moratorium on Tenant
Eviction Notices Due to COVID-19 Impact
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Resolution 62-R-20, creating a provisional
moratorium on tenant eviction notices due to
COVID-19 impact.
For Action
Item tabled until
September 29 City
Council meeting
A13. Resolution 71-R-20, Extending the
Declared State of Emergency Until
October 12, 2020
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Resolution 71-R-20, extending the declared state of
emergency until October 12, 2020.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A14. Resolution 74-R-20, Approval of the City
of Evanston Donation Policy Amendment
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Resolution 74-R-20, Approval of the City of
Evanston Donation Policy Amendment.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A16. Ordinance 57-O-20, Amending Title 10,
Chapters 10 and 11, “Limited Parking”
and “Parking Zones” Regarding Electric
Vehicle Charging Parking Spaces
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 57-O-20, amending Title 10, Chapters 10
and 11, “Limited Parking” and “Parking Zones”
regarding Electric Vehicle (EV) parking spaces. The
Ordinance adds EV stations at the Robert Crown
Center, and requires payment for parking in the EV
spaces with a maximum amount of hours the space
can be occupied. This will ensure a better turnover
and provide additional revenue to expand the City’s
Staff removed APW
Agenda for further
revisions.
program in the future.
For Introduction
A17. Ordinance 85-O-20 Amending Title 8,
Chapter 4, Part 9, Section 2 “Franchise”
Imposition of Franchise Service
Administrative Fee
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 85-O-20 Amending Title 8, Chapter 4,
Part 9, Section 2 “Franchise” Imposition of
Franchise Service Administrative Fee.
For Introduction
Item removed from
Consent Agenda.
Item passes for
Introduction 8-0
A18. Ordinance 81-O-20, Amending City Code
Section 10-11-5(C), Schedule V(C) “Three-
Way Stops” to Include Three-Way Stops
at Oakton Street and Sherman Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 81-O-20, Amending City Code Section
10-11-5(C), Schedule V(C) “Three-Way Stops” to
Include Three-Way Stops at Oakton Street and
Sherman Avenue. Alderman Fleming requests
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action
at the September 14, 2020 City Council meeting.
Funding will be through the General Fund-Traffic
Control Supplies (100.40.4520.65115), with a FY
2020 budget of $58,000 and remaining balance of
$15,064.
For Introduction and Action
Item removed from
Consent Agenda.
Item passes 8-0
A19. Ordinance 83-O-20, Decrease of Class D
Liquor Licenses from Sixty to Fifty-Nine
from Furious Spoon Evanston Maple
Avenue, Inc. d/b/a Furious Spoon, 1700
Maple Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 83-O-20, decrease of Class D liquor
licenses from sixty (60) to fifty-nine (59) from
Furious Spoon Evanston, 1700 Maple Avenue. The
Liquor Control Commissioner requests suspension
of the rules for Introduction and Action at the
September 14, 2020 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Item removed from
Consent Agenda.
Item passes 8-0
A20. Ordinance 87-O-20, Increase of Class D
Liquor Licenses from Fifty-Nine to Sixty
for Palmhouse Productions, LLC d/b/a
Palmhouse, 619 Howard Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 87-O-20, increase of Class D liquor
licenses from fifty-nine (59) to sixty (60) for
Palmhouse, 619 Howard Street. The Liquor Control
Commissioner requests suspension of the rules for
Introduction and Action at the September 14, 2020
City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Item removed from
Consent Agenda.
Item passes 8-0
A.21 Ordinance 88-O-20, Increase of Class C
Liquor Licenses from 18 to 19 For
Clarke's Off Campus, Inc. d/b/a Clarke's
Off Campus, 804 Davis Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 88-O-20, increase of Class C liquor
licenses from eighteen (18) to nineteen (19) for
Clarke's Off Campus, 804 Davis Street. The Liquor
Control Commissioner requests suspension of the
rules for Introduction and Action at the September
14, 2020 City Council meeting. For Introduction and
Action
Item removed from
Consent Agenda.
Item passes 8-0
A22. Ordinance 89-O-20, Increase of Class K
Liquor Licenses from 3 to 4 for Garilaci,
LLC, d/b/a Vinissimo, 2120 Central Street
Staff recommends City Council approval of
Ordinance 89-O-20, increase of Class K liquor
licenses from three (3) to four (4) for Vinissimo,
2120 Central Street. The Liquor Control
Commissioner requests suspension of the rules for
Introduction and Action at the September 14, 2020
City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Item removed from
Consent Agenda.
Item passes 8-0
A23. Ordinance 90-O-20, Increase of Class P-5
Liquor Licenses from 0 to 1 for Few
Spirits, LLC d/b/a Few Spirits, 918
Chicago Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 90-O-20, increase of Class P-5 liquor
licenses from zero (0) to one (1) for Few Spirits, 918
Chicago Avenue. The Liquor Control
Commissioner requests suspension of the rules for
Introduction and Action at the September 14, 2020
City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Item removed from
Consent Agenda.
Item passes 8-0
A24. Ordinance 77-O-20, Amending Title 10,
Chapter 11, Section 10 “Limited Parking”
and Title 10, and Chapter 11, Section 12
“Parking Zones” of the Evanston City
Code Pertaining to Parking on
Greenwood Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 77-O-20, amending Title 10, Chapter 11,
Section 10 “Limited Parking” and Title 10, and
Chapter 11, Section 12 “Parking Zones” of the
Evanston City Code, regarding parking on
Greenwood Street. Greenwood Street will change
from four (4) hour paid parking to free parking with a
two (2) hour limit or have a Residential Parking
Permit B or C.
For Action
Item removed from
Consent Agenda.
Item passes 8-0
A25. Ordinance 79-O-20, Amending Title 3, Staff recommends City Council adoption of Staff removed item
Business Regulations, Chapter 2,
Municipal Occupation Taxes, of the
Evanston Municipal Code Providing for
an Infrastructure Maintenance Fee
Ordinance 79-O-20 by which the City Council would
amend Title 3, Business Regulations, Chapter 2,
Municipal Occupation Taxes, of the Evanston
Municipal Code Providing for an Infrastructure
Maintenance Fee.
For Action
off of the APW
Agenda for further
revisions.
No Action taken
P1. Resolution 73-R-20, Approving a Plat of
Subdivision for 2404 Ridge Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 73-R-20
approving a re-subdivision of 2404 Ridge Avenue
subject to conditions of approval requiring a 6-foot
dedication of land for alley widening, a view
easement for the existing landmarked house,
disconnection of utility services, and capping and
sealing of a well.
For Action
Item held in
Committee
P2. Resolution 72-R-20, To Support
Environmental Justice
Staff recommends City Council Adoption of
Resolution 72-R-20, To Support Environmental
Justice.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
P3. Ordinance 84-O-20, Granting a Map
Amendment at 1910-1946 Orrington Ave
and 714-716 Foster St., to rezone from the
R4a General Residential District to R1
Single-family Residential District
The Plan Commission recommends denial of a
Zoning Map Amendment, Ordinance 84-O-20, to
rezone properties located at 1910–1946 Orrington
Avenue and 714-716 Foster Street from the R4a
General Residential District to the R1 Single-Family
Residential District.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent
Agenda
P4. Ordinance 80-O-20, Granting a Special
Use Permit for a Cannabis Transporter
Business Located at 1701 Howard Street
in the C1 Commercial District ("MJA
Chicago LLC")
The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend
adoption, with conditions, of Ordinance 80-O-20
granting a Special Use for a Cannabis Transporter,
MJA Chicago LLC, in the C1 Commercial District
located at 1701 Howard Street. The applicant has
complied with all zoning requirements and meets all
Standards for Special Use for this zoning district.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent
Agenda
P5. Ordinance 86-O-20, Amending Title 6 of The Plan Commission and staff recommend the Approved on Consent
the Evanston City Code to Create
Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations and
to Revise the Calculation of Building Lot
Coverage
adoption of Ordinance 86-O-20, a Text Amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance to Create Accessory
Dwelling Unit Regulations and to revise the
calculation of Building Lot Coverage.
For Introduction
Agenda
HS1. City of Evanston Emergency Pantry
Update
Staff recommends City Council accept and place on
file the City of Evanston Emergency Food Pantry
Update. Funding will be provided from the
Donations Line Item (Account 100.15.1560.56011),
which has a current balance of $63,211.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Approved on Consent
Agenda
ED1. Approval of Entrepreneurship Emergency
Assistance Grants
Economic Development staff recommends City
Council approval for financial assistance through
the Emergency Assistance Entrepreneurship
Support Program for the following applicants:
Ginger Please Juice and teas $2,310; Powering
Campaigns $2,120; Nargis Beauty Spot $2,500;
Blissful Nail Spa $2,500; Hella Food $2,205;
Freeman Pictures, Inc. $1,944.72; The Straps
$2,500; Community Wellness Institute, LLC $1,652;
Serenity Nail Spa, Inc. $2,500; Reprise Evanston,
LLC $2,500; Adams, Howard & Matthews, LLC
$2,500; PAJ Couture $2,500; Joy of Downsizing
$2,500; Kombucha Brava; $2,500; PHLB, LLC
$2,500; Koi Consulting Group, Inc. $2,500; Star
Cleaners $2,500. Staff recommends utilizing the
Local Employment Program (LEP) penalty fund
(100.41307) for the amount of $40,231.72. To
date,$59,339.77 has been granted in
entrepreneurship support - $50,000 from the
Entrepreneurship Support account, and $9,339.77
from the LEP account. The LEP fund has a
remaining balance of $40,660.23.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda