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CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
City Council
Monday, June 22, 2020
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, Room 2800
5:30 PM
Motions resulting from City Council - Jun 22 2020
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP1. Report of the Committee on Proposed
Compensation for the Eleven (11) Elected
Officials of the City of Evanston
The Compensation Committee recommends the
City Council adopt its recommendation which
specified that all elected officials’ compensation for
years 2021 and 2022 shall increase at 0% (remain
the same). Compensation for years 2023 and 2024
will increase at the same percentage rate as non-
union employees receive. Every elected official will
be offered full (100%) coverage for any health
insurance plan for themselves only. They have the
option to accept or deny such coverage, and add
additional covered for their spouse and/or family at
their own expense.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Item Approved to
Accept and Place on
File 9-0
Referral to move to
next Rules
Committee approved
9-0
SP2. Racial Equity Update Staff recommends the City Council to accept and
place on file our racial equity framework for city
Item Approved to
Accept and Place on
operations.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
File 9-0
SP3. Reparations Subcommittee Update Staff recommends City Council discuss the
Reparations Subcommittee’s process to determine
programs regarding housing assistance, relief
initiatives, various economic development
programs, and opportunities for Black
Evanstonians.
For Discussion
Staff gave an update
and continues to
work with
Subcommittee
SP4. Approval of $370,000 of ESG-CV Funding
to Connections for the Homeless for
Rapid Rehousing of Homeless Evanston
Families Currently in Non-Congregate
Shelter
Staff recommends approval of $370,000 in ESG-CV
funding to Connections for the Homeless for rapid
rehousing of homeless families with children under
the age of 18. There are 21 families currently in
non-congregate housing/hotels to protect them from
high risk of COVID-19 infection. This funding will
provide stable housing for an average of 12 months
during which households will receive case
management and other services needed to achieve
housing stability. The City is receiving $546,424 in
ESG-CV funding from the first round of ESG-CV
CARES Act funding. The City was notified on June
9, 2020 that it will receive an additional $419,890 of
ESG-CV funding in the second round of ESG-CV
allocations; total ESG-CV allocation is $966,314.
ESG-CV funds are to be used to address the needs
of homeless and unstably housed families and
individuals impacted by the coronavirus.
For Action
Item Approved 9-0
SP5. 2020 Budget Update Staff recommends discussion of the update on the
2020 budget.
For Discussion
Staff will continue
working to receive
grants for revenue
reimbursement
CM1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular
City Council Meeting of June 8, 2020
Staff recommends City Council approval of the
minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of June
8, 2020.
Approved 9-0
For Action
A1. Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll,
Bills List
Staff recommends City Council approval of the City
of Evanston Payroll for the period of May 25, 2020,
through June 7, 2020, in the amount of
$2,580,625.72, Bills List for June 23, 2020, in the
amount of $2,615,457.59.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A2. Approval of a Contract Award with
Garland/DBS, Inc. for the Building
Exterior Repairs of Various City Facilities
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City
Manager to execute a contract forBuilding Exterior
Repairs of Various City Facilities with Garland/DBS,
Inc. (3800 East 91st St., Cleveland, OH) in the
amount of $514,693. Funding will be provided from
the Capital Improvement Fund 2019 General
Obligation Bonds in the amount of $35,000, and
from the 2020 General Obligation Bonds in the
amount of $479,693. A detailed funding summary
is included in the memo below.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A3. Approval of the Agreement with Evanston
Township High School to Supply Lunches
for the 2020 Summer Food Program
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement with
Evanston Township High School (ETHS), (1600
Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201) to provide lunch
meals for the 2020 Summer Food Program in the
not-to-exceed amount of $3.50 per meal and $3.75
for special diet meals. This is a reimbursement
program in which the total amount of
reimbursement the City will receive is solely
dependent upon the number of meals served and
varies depending on the level of participation. The
City’s estimated reimbursement is calculated using
the highest daily participation level stated in our
application. There is a food budget allocation in the
Recreation Outreach Program Line Item (Account
100.30.3050.65025) in the amount of $131,000.
Projected expenses for food costs are $110,000.
Approved on Consent
Agenda
Projected revenue reimbursement is $148,500. For
Action
A4. Approval of Authorization to Execute a
Payment for the Month of May to
Evanston Township High School for
Providing Food Services to Assist Those
Affected by School Closures Due to
COVID-19
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a payment of $163,200 to
Evanston Township High School (ETHS), (1600
Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201) for providing food
services to assist those affected by school closures
due to COVID-19. Funding for this program is from
the City Manager's Emergency Operations Unit
(Account 100.15.1520.65025).
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A5. Ordinance 24-O-20 Amending Section 7-2-
9-3, Sidewalks to be Clear of Snow, Ice,
Dirt and Weeds
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 24-O-20,
“Amending Section 7-2-9-3, Sidewalks to be Clear
of Snow, Ice, Dirt and Weeds”. This ordinance
revises sections of the code related to sidewalk
snow and ice removal. Ordinance 24-O-20 was
introduced at the February 10, 2020 City Council
meeting and was subsequently tabled at the
February 24, 2020 City Council meeting until the
June 22, 2020 meeting for further review and
research of snow removal laws and consideration of
revisions of the ordinance.
For Action
Item removed from
Consent Agenda
Item passes 8-1
Ald. Suffredin voted
No
A6. Approval to Defer Loan Payments for up
to 12 Months on CDBG Loans for
Businesses Negatively Impacted by the
COVID-19 Shutdown
Staff recommends approval by the Administration
and Public Works Committee of loan modifications
that defer payments for up to 12 months on
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
business loans made to Ward 8 and Good To Go
Jamaican Cuisine to provide additional financial
flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A7. Resolution 55-R-20, Authorizing the City
Manager to Submit an Application for the
Rebuild Illinois Public Infrastructure
Program Grant from the State of Illinois
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Resolution 55-R-20, Rebuild Illinois Grant
Application – Main Street Water Main
Improvements. The Rebuild Illinois Public
Approved on Consent
Agenda
for Main Street Water Main Improvements
from Maple Avenue to Hinman Avenue
Infrastructure Grant funds 50% of the construction
project cost, and the remaining 50% of the funding
must be provided by the local municipality. For this
project, the total construction cost is estimated at
$1,150,000. Of this, the City of Evanston will be
responsible for $575,000, which will need to be
budgeted in FY 2021 Capital Improvement
Program.
For Action
A8. Approval of Change Order No. 3 to the
Agreement with Bolder Contractors, Inc.
for the Oakton Street Water Supply
Connection (Bid 19-36)
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 to the
agreement with Bolder Contractors, Inc. (316 Cary
Point Drive, Cary, IL 60013) for the Oakton Street
Water Supply Connection (Bid 19-36) in the amount
of $100,314.13. This will increase the overall
contract amount from $2,879,070.37 to
$2,979,384.50. This change order does not include
a time extension. Funding is provided from the
Water Fund (Account No. 513.71.7330.65515 –
419003), which as an approved FY 2020 budget of
$2,600,000 and a YTD balance of $1,753,542.57.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
A9. Resolution 53-R-20 Authorizing the City
Manager to Consent to a Permit for
Northwestern Football Parking and
Tailgating Events for the 2020, 2021, 2022,
2023, and 2024 Seasons
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Resolution 53-R-20 authorizing the City Manager to
give consent to a permit for Northwestern Football
parking and tailgating events for the 2020, 2021,
2022, 2023, and 2024 seasons.
For Action
Item removed from
Consent Agenda
Item Tabled until July
13 meeting 9-0
P1. Resolution 54-R-20 African American
Heritage Sites
The Preservation Commission and City staff
recommend adoption of Resolution 54-R-20
honoring African American Heritage Sites in
Evanston, Illinois.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
P2. Ordinance 63-O-20 granting a Special Use
for a Type 2 Restaurant, 4 Suns Fresh
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff
recommend adoption of Ord. 63-O-20 granting a
Approved on Consent
Agenda
Juice, in the C1 Commercial District at
1906 Main St.
Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, 4 Suns Fresh
Juice, in the C1 Commercial District at 1906 Main
St. The applicant has complied with all zoning
requirements and meets all of the Standards for a
special use in this district.
For Action
P3. Ordinance 62-O-20, Granting a Special
Use for a Detached Single Family
Dwelling in the B1 Business District at
1717 Simpson St.
The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend
adoption of Ordinance 62-O-20 granting Special
Use approval to allow the expansion of an existing
Detached Single Family Dwelling in the B1
Business District, at 1717 Simpson Street. The
applicant has complied with all zoning requirements
and meets all of the Standards for Special Use in
this district.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
P4. Ordinance 61-O-20, Granting a Special
Use for Commercial Indoor Recreation,
Total Sona Fitness, in the C2 Commercial
District and oCSC Central Street Overlay
District, at 2678 Green Bay Rd.
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff
recommend adoption of Ordinance 61-O-20,
granting special use approval for Commercial
Indoor Recreation, Total Sona Fitness, in the C2
Commercial District and oCSC Central Street
Overlay District. The applicant has complied with all
zoning requirements and meets all of the Standards
for a special use for this district.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
P5. Ordinance 60-O-20, Granting a Special
Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Happy
Lemon, in the D4 Downtown Transition
District, at 1607 Chicago Ave.
The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend
adoption of Ordinance 60-O-20 granting special use
approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Happy Lemon, in
the D4 Downtown Transition District. The applicant
has complied with all zoning requirements and
meets all of the Standards for a special use for this
district.
For Action
Approved on Consent
Agenda
P6. Ordinances 58-O-20 and 59-O-20
Authorizing Text Amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance regarding the
Plan Commission and staff recommend approval of
Ordinance 58-O-20 authorizing City-initiated Text
Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Title 6 of the
Approved on Consent
Agenda
Classification of Minor and Major
Variations and Residential Care Homes
City Code, to Chapter 3 (Implementation and
Administration) regarding the classification and
administration of Minor and Major Variations and
Ordinance 59-O-20 authorizing revisions to Chapter
4 (General Provisions) regarding Residential Care
Homes and Transitional Treatment Facilities in the
R4a, General Residential Zoning District.
For Action
P7. Ordinance 64-O-20 Granting a Special Use
for a Child Residential Care Home for
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois at 820
Gaffield Place
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff
recommend adoption of Ordinance 64-O-20
granting a special use for a Child Residential Care
Home for Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois at 820
Gaffield Place in the R4a General Residential
District. The applicant has complied with all zoning
requirements and meets the Standards for special
use for this district.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent
Agenda
P8. Ordinance 65-O-20 Granting a Special Use
for a Child Residential Care Home for
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois at 824
Gaffield Place
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff
recommend adoption of Ordinance 65-O-20
granting a special use for a Child Residential Care
Home at 824 Gaffield Place in the R4a General
Residential District. The applicant has complied with
all zoning requirements and meets the Standards
for approval for the district.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent
Agenda
R1. Ordinance 18-O-20, Amending Title 1,
Chapter 8, "City Manager"
At the direction of Rules Committee, staff
recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
18-O-20, Amending Title 1, Chapter 8 “City
Manager.”
For Action
Item removed from
Consent Agenda
Item approved 7-2
Ald. Suffredin and
Ald. Fleming voted
No
APP1. Approval of Appointments to the Citizen The Mayor recommends City Council approval of
the appointments of Jamal Graham, Blanca Lule,
Item removed from
Police Review Commission Rick Marsh, Shahna Richman, Nikko Ross,
Juneitha Shambee, Nyika Strickland, Clarence
Weaver and Douglas Whitmore to the Citizen Police
Review Commission.
For Action
Consent Agenda
Item approved 5-4
Ald. Suffredin, Ald.
Simmons, Ald. Fiske
and Ald. Fleming
voted No