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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.04.19 Actions CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, October 14, 2019 Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m. Planning & Development Committee (P&D) meets at 6:45 p.m. City Council meeting will convene at conclusion of the P&D Committee meeting. ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Rue Simmons (II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations First Congregational Church of Evanston Celebrating 150 Years National Community Planning Month – October 2019 American Planning Association Award - Illinois Chapter for the Fountain Square Project (III) City Manager Public Announcements (IV) Communications: City Clerk (V) Public Comment Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council agenda, a period for public comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular Council meeting. Public comments will be noted in the City Council Minutes and become part of the official record. Those wishing to speak should sign their name and the agenda item or non- agenda topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer speakers, fifteen minutes shall be provided for Public Comment. If there are more than five speakers, a period of forty-five minutes shall be provided for all comment, and no individual shall speak longer than three minutes. The Mayor will allocate time among the speakers to ensure that Public Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall commence forty-five minutes after the beginning of Public Comment. Aldermen do not respond during Public Comment. Public Comment is intended as a forum for residents to share their perspective in a respectful and civil manner. Public comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind. City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Page 2 of 14 (VI) Special Orders of Business SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (SP1) Application for Appeal to City Council of the Preservation Commission Decision Denying Certificate of Appropriateness for 2404 Ridge Avenue Staff recommends that the City Council continue consideration of whether to accept the appeal of the Preservation Commission’s decision denying the Certificate of Appropriateness for 2404 Ridge Avenue until the October 14, 2019 meeting of the City Council. The appellants have stated that they will be out of the country on September 23, 2019. The City Council may make a motion to accept the application for appeal. If a motion is made and a dopted, the City Council shall affirm, modify or reverse the decision of the Preservation Commission within forty-five (45) days. If no motion to accept the application for appeal is made, the decision of the Commission shall be final. For Action Application for Appeal not accepted 8-1; Alderman Fleming voted to accept the Appeal (SP2) Presentation of the 2020-21 Proposed Budget Staff recommends that the City Council review and discuss the 2020-21 Proposed Budget. For Discussion Item Approved for Discussion 9-0 (VII) Consent Agenda and Report of Standing Committees: Administration & Public Works - Alderman Braithwaite Planning & Development - Alderman Rue Simmons Human Services - Alderman Fiske Rules Committee - Alderman Revelle Economic Development - Alderman Rue Simmons CONSENT AGENDA (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 16, 2019 and September 23, 2019 For Action Item Approved 9-0 ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (A1) Payroll – September 2, 2019 through September 15, 2019 $ 2,766,427.14 Payroll – September 16, 2019 through September 29, 2019 $ 2,768,963.58 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Page 3 of 14 (A2) Bills List – October 15, 2019 $9,013,418.56 Credit Card Transactions for Period Ending August 26, 2019 $ 191,132.89 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3) Amazon Credit Card Activity – Period Ending August 26, 2019 $2,885.63 For Action Item Removed from Consent Agenda. Item approved 8-0. Alderman Suffredin abstained (A4) Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018 Staff recommends City Council review and place on file the Single Audit report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. For Action: Accept and Place on File Approved on Consent Agenda (A5) Contract Award with Fambro Management, LLC for the City of Evanston Chess Camps at the Chandler-Newberger Community Center Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Fambro Management, LLC dba Chess Scholars and Afternoon Enrichment Solutions (1292 Barclay Blvd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089) for the City of Evanston Chess Camps run by Chandler-Newberger Community Center. The contract is for three (3) years with a mutual option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year options. The contract period will run from January 6, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Revenue from program registrations are deposited into General Fund Chandler Account 100.30.3035.53565 and instruction expenses are paid from 100.30.3035.62505. Compensation for the vendor is not to exceed $350.00 per week/per child. In 2018 and 2019 revenues collected totaled $56,008.77. The City’s share of net revenue came to $16,802.63. The vendor and City have the mutual option to agree on a new minimum fee per class each fiscal year. Vendor compensation will remain the same through the term of the entire contract. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Page 4 of 14 (A6) Approval of Special Event: Vintage Garage Chicago – Evanston Edition Staff recommends approval of the event application from Vintage Promotions LLC for use of the 5th floor level of the Maple Avenue Self -Parking Garage on Sunday, May 17, July 19, and September 13, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to host a Vintage Garage Sale, contingent upon compliance of all requirements as set forth by the Special Event Policy & Guidelines. Costs for City services provided for events require a 100% reimbursement from the sponsoring organization or event coordinator. The license agreement fee for their use of the Maple Avenue Garage is $1,500 per event, for a total fee of $4,500 which will be deposited into the Maple Parking Garage Business Unit (Account 505.19.7037.53510). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A7) Approval of the Purchase of a Replacement Asphalt Truck from Currie Motors Fleet for the Public Services Bureau Staff recommends City Council approval for the purchase of a 2019 Ford F -450 Chassis 4x4 SD Super Cab with a service body from Currie Motors Fleet (10125 W. Laraway, Frankfort, IL 60423) in the amount of $96,864 for Public Services Bureau of the Public Works Agency. The vehicle is being purchased through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. Funding for the purchase of this vehicle will be from the FY 2020 Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A8) Approval of a Contract with Standard Equipment Company for Emergency Repairs to Vactor Truck #954 Staff recommends City Council approve payment in the amount of $21,949.15 to Standard Equipment Company (635 W. Lake Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126) for emergency repairs previously performed on Vactor Truck #954. Vactor #954 is used by the Public Service Bureau of the Public Works Agency, specifically for sewer purposes, and is critical to continue necessary operations throughout the City. Funding will be from the Materials to Maintain Autos - Fleet Fund (Account 600.19.7710.65060) with a budget of $1,050,000, and a YTD balance of $190,061.64. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Page 5 of 14 (A9) Approval of a Sole-Source Purchase of Dell Server, Storage and Virtualization Software for the Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an order with Dell Computer Corp. (P.O. Box 802816, C/O Dell USA L.P., Chicago, IL 60680-2816) for the purchase of a host server, solid-state storage, and virtualization software as part of the Robert Crown Community Center, Library and Ice Complex project. The total cost of this one -time expense is $54,895.29. This is a sole source purchase and is spread across three quotes. Funding for this purchase will be from the Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65555 - 616017). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A10) Approval of a Sole-Source Purchase of Computer Hardware from Dell Computer Corp. for the Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an order with Dell Computer Corp. (P.O. Box 802816, C/O Dell USA L.P., Chicago, IL 60680-2816) for the purchase of Dell Desktop Personal Computers and Zero Clients for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure as part of the Robert Crown Community Center, Library and Ice Arena project. The total cost of this one -time expense is $20,232.82. This is a sole- source purchase spread across three quotes. Funding for this purchase will be from the Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65555 - 616017). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A11) Approval of the Purchase of Cisco Network Infrastructure Appliances, Licensing, and Support for the Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an order with Heartland Business Systems (5400 Patton Drive Unit B, Lisle, IL 60532) for the purchase of Cisco Network Infrastructure Appliances, Licensing and Support Agreements as part of the Robert Crown Community Center project. The total cost of this one-time expense is $92,565.27. Funding for this purchase will be from the Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65555 - 616017). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Page 6 of 14 (A12) Approval of the Purchase of Trees from Suburban Tree Consortium for Fall Planting Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract award for the purchase of 169 trees from Suburban Tree Consortium (STC) in the amount of $33,420.20. Most of the trees will be planted by Forestry employees, and some will be planted as part of the tree planting contract with Herrera Landscape and Snow Removal approved by City Council on April 22, 2019. Funding for this purchase is provided in the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A13) Contract Award with Kimley-Horn & Associates to Provide Phase I Engineering Services for the Green Bay Road Corridor Improvement Project Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract to provide Phase I Engineering Services for the Green Bay Road Corridor Improvement Project with Kimley-Horn & Associates (1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 350, Lisle, IL 60532) in the amount of $327,671. This project will be funded from the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2019 General Obligation Bonds (Account No. 415.40.4119.62145 - 419025). This project was not originally budgeted in FY 2019, but funding is available from the delay in the Central Street Bridge project. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A14) Contract Award with Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc. for the Fleetwood- Jourdain Gym Floor Investigation Project Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a single - source contract for consulting services for the Fleetwood-Jourdain gym floor investigation with Raths, Raths, & Johnson, Inc. (500 Joliet Road, Suite 200, Willowbrook, Illinois 60527) in the amount of $26,600. Funding is available from the 2019 General Obligation Bonds, Facilities Contingency (Account 415.40.4119.62145 – 619024), which has an FY 2019 budget of $384,000 with a remaining balance of $89,396. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Page 7 of 14 (A15) Contract Award with Forward Space for the Purchase of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment for the Robert Crown Community Center Ice Complex and Library Staff recommends City Council approval of miscellaneous fixtures and equipment purchases for the Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library from Forward Space (1142 N. North Branch Street, Chicago, IL 60642) in the amount of $193,117.17. Funding for this purchase will be provided from the Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65515 – 616017). The current Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FFE) budget for this project is $910,000 of which $448,527.31 has been committed. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A16) Change Order No. 1 with Bulley & Andrews for the Construction Manager Services at the Robert Crown Community Center Ice Complex and Library Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to approve Change Order No.1 for construction management services for the Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library with Bulley & Andrews (1755 W. Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60622). This change order will not result in an increase or decrease to the existing contract price. This change order increases the contract time to complete the building portion of the project by 32 calendar days for the ice rinks and 53 calendar days for the lobby, library, and gymnasium. Funding for this project is provided from the Robert Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65515 – 616017). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A17) Change Order No. 1 with Bodala, LLC dba Central Rug and Carpet for the Contract for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Interior Renovation Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Interior Renovation (RFP 19-13) with Bodala, LLC dba Central Rug and Carpet (3006 Central Street, Evanston, Illinois) in the amount of $52,349. This will increase the overall contract amount from $599,000 to $651,349. There is no time extension associated with this change order. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Fund 2019 General Obligation Bonds (415.40.4119.65515 – 618008). This change order will exceed the project budget, but funding is available from savings in the execution of the Lovelace Tennis Court Rehabilitation, which had an FY 2019 budget of $250,000 and has $126,000 remaining. For Action Ap proved on Consent Agenda City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Page 8 of 14 (A18) Change Order No. 1 with Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc for the 2019 Alley Improvements Contract B and 2019 CDBG Park Improvements Project Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Contract for the 2019 Alley Improvements Contract B and 2019 CDBG Park Improvements (Bid No. 19-37) with Schroeder and Schroeder Inc. (7306 Central Park, Skokie, IL 60076) in the amount of $41,800. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Fund 2019 General Obligation Bonds (Account No. 415.40.4119.65515 – 519009) from the Parks Contingency account, which has an FY2019 budget of $75,000 with $62,915 remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A19) Resolution 51-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Evanston/Skokie School District No. 65 to Cost Share for a Broadcast Operations Specialist to Broadcast Meetings for Both Public Bodies Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 51-R-19, “Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Evanston/Skokie School District No. 65 to Cost Share for a Broadcast Operations Specialist to Broadcast Meetings for Both Public Bodies”. This intergovernmental agreement outlines compensation to the City for services provided by the City’s Broadcast Operations Specialist to District 65. It also provides a framework for duties undertaken by this employee to support broadcasting of the District 6 5 Board meetings. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A20) Resolution 95-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Twelve Month Lease Agreement for the Apartment Located at 1223 Simpson Street Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 95-R-19, authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease between the City of Evanston and Michael Velasquez and Yaridssa Cruz and their three minor children for 12 months beginning November 1, 2019 through October 30, 2020 for the apartment located at 1223 Simpson Street. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Page 9 of 14 (A21) Ordinance 100-O-19, Authorizing the City to Borrow Funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Water Pollution Control Loan Program Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 100-O-19 authorizing the City to borrow funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Water Pollution Control Loan Program for the construction of the Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation - Greenleaf. This ordinance authorizes the City to borrow up to $1,700,000. The debt service will be paid from the Sewer Fund. A copy of the long-term sewer fund analysis is attached that includes this loan and the debt service for repayment. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A22) Ordinance 112-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12, Schedule XII(B) “Parking Zones” Adding Paid Parking to Greenwood Street between Chicago Avenue and Sherman Avenue Staff and Transportation & Parking Committee recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 112-O-19, amending City Code Section 10-11-12 XII(B) “Parking Zones”, which will convert Greenwood Street from Chicago Avenue to Sherman Avenue to a paid parking zone. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A23) Ordinance 113-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12, Schedule XII(B) “Parking Zones” Staff and the Transportation and Parking Committee recommend, pursuant to the request of Aldermen Wynne, City Council adoption of Ordinance 113-O-19 amending City Code Section 10-11-12 XII(B) “Parking Zones” adding paid parking South Boulevard from Chicago Avenue east to the driveway of 516 South Boulevard (approximately 4-5 spaces). For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A24) Ordinance 116-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12, Schedule XII(A) “Parking Zones” Adding Paid Parking to Sherman Avenue Staff and Transportation & Parking Committee recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 116-O-19, amending City Code Section 10-11-12 XII(A) “Parking Zones” to add paid parking on Sherman Avenue from the alley north of Main Street to the alley south of Washington Street. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Page 10 of 14 (A25) Ordinance 128-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 5, Schedule 2 “Parking in Predominantly Residential Areas” Staff and the Transportation & Parking Committee, pursuant to the request of Aldermen and small business owners, recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 128-O-19, amending City Code Section 10-4-5-2 “Parking in Predominantly Residential Areas” to allow for a businesses in the Main -Dempster Mile Business District to receive a Small Business Parking Permit. The permit would allow for the licensee of a small business to park one vehicle in a Residential Parking District EVS(E-1), C or F at the rate of $50 per month. Staff will evaluate the permit in six months to determine next steps. For Introduction Item removed from Consent Agenda. Item referred back to the Transportation and Parking Committee. Passed 9-0 (A26) Ordinance 130-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Kokomo Cuisine Inc, d/b/a Kokomo, 1639 Orrington Avenue The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 130-O-19, amending Class D Liquor License from fifty-five (55) to fifty-six (56) for Kokomo Cuisine Inc, d/b/a Kokomo, 1639 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. For Introduction Item removed from Consent Agenda. Rules suspended for introduction and action. Item Approved 9-0 (A27) Ordinance 131-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Zipaktli LLC d/b/a Zentli, 1813 Dempster Avenue The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 130-O-19, amending Class D Liquor License from fifty-six (56) to fifty-seven (57) for Zipaktli, LLC d/b/a Zentli, 1813 Dempster Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. For Introduction Item removed from Consent Agenda. Rules suspended for introduction and action. Item Approved 9-0 (A28) Ordinance 132-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Geil Lessee LLC d/b/a Hearth Restaurant, 1625 Hinman Avenue The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 130-O-19, amending Class D Liquor License from fifty-seven (57) to fifty-eight (58) for Hearth Restaurant, 1625 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. For Introduction Item removed from Consent Agenda. Rules suspended for introduction and action. Item Approved 9-0 City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Page 11 of 14 (A29) Ordinance 133-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Sea Ranch Inc, d/b/a Sea Ranch Sushi Evanston, 518 Dempster Avenue The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 130-O-19, amending Class D Liquor License from fifty-eight (58) to fifty-nine (59) for Sea Ranch Inc, d/b/a Sea Ranch Sushi Evanston, 518 Dempster Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202. For Introduction Item removed from Consent Agenda. Rules suspended for introduction and action. Item Approved 9-0 (A30) Ordinance 92-O-19, Amending Portions of City Code Title 10, to Permit E- Bikes and Implement Requirements for Bike Share Companies Operating in Evanston The Transportation & Parking Committee and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 92-O-19, amending portions of City Code Title 10, to permit low speed electric bicycles (e-bikes). Concurrently staff recommends further amending portions of City Code Title 10 to implement requirements for bike share companies operating bicycles, including e-bikes, in Evanston. For Introduction Item removed from Consent Agenda. Item passes for introduction and Amended changes. Item Approved 9-0 (A31) Ordinance 96-O-19, Amending City Code Section 4-2-2 to Update Gender Neutral Restroom Requirements Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 96-O-19, amending City Code Section 4-2-2 to update Gender Neutral Restroom Requirements to reflect recent updates to State law. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction (A32) Ordinance 120-O-19, Amending Portions of the City Code to Correct Hotel, Motel, Bed and Breakfast Establishment Tax Due Dates and Late Fees Assessed Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 120-O-19, amending portions of the City Code to correct hotel, motel, bed and breakfast establishment tax due dates and late fees assessed to be monthly on the 20th of the subsequent month in which the taxable activity occurred, and a standard 10% late fee per month. This will standardize this tax collection with all other home rule taxes. Staff requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action by City Council on October 14, 2019. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction and Action City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Page 12 of 14 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (P1) Ordinance 126-O-19, Allowing Cannabis Dispensaries in Certain Zoning Districts The Plan Commission and Staff recommend approval of a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to create a definition for a cannabis dispensary business, establish applicable general provisions for cannabis dispensaries, including a 1500-foot separation requirement between disp ensaries and a 750-foot separation requirement from schools, and amend the special uses in the Business, Commercial, Downtown, Research Park, and Special Purpose and Overlay zoning districts. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P2) Ordinance 127-O-19 Granting a Map Amendment at 951-1125 Howard Street to Rezone from the C1 Commercial District to the B2 Business District The Plan Commission and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 127-O-19 granting a map amendment to rezone the properties located at 951-1125 Howard St. from the current C1 Commercial District to the B2 Business District. The request meets the standards for a map amendment. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P3) Ordinance 115-O-19, Granting the YWCA a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development Located at 1215 Church Street and 1726-1730 Ridge Avenue in the R4 General Residential District The Plan Commission, Preservation Commission, and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 115-O-19 for approval of a Special Use to expand a Community Center – Public and a Recreation Center – Public and for a Planned Development to demolish two single family residence-style structures and construct a two-story entrance addition abutting the south façade of the existing YWCA building and a four-story domestic violence shelter abutting the north façade of the existing YWCA building. The proposal includes the following Site Development Allowances: 1) Parking Location: Propose parking spaces within the required front yard setback (fronting Church St.) where parking is not permitted in front yards; 2) Loading Berth Location: Propose two loading berths within the west interior side yard setback where loading berths are permitted within the building envelope only; 3) Impervious Surface Coverage: Propose 75.5% impervious surface coverage where a maximum 55% is allowed; 4) Building Height: Propose 4 stories at 42.4’ height for a flat roof where a maximum 2.5 stories or 35’ to the peak for a sloped roof is allowed; 5) Unenclosed Loa ding Berth: Propose 2 open loading berths within the side yard/front yard where open loading berths are only permitted within a rear yard. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Page 13 of 14 (P4) Ordinance 106-O-19, Granting a Special Use Permit for “Doggy” Daycare Center – Domestic Animal, and Kennel at 1245 Hartrey Avenue The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 106-O-19 granting special use approval for a “Doggy” Daycare Center – Domestic Animal, and a special use for a Kennel, for Unleashed in Evanston, in the I2 General Industrial District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards of a special use for this district. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (P5) Ordinance 114-O-19, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development Located at 1012-1018 Church Street in the D3 Downtown Core Development District The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 114 -O-19 for approval of a Special Use for a Planned Development in the D3 Downtown Core Development District to construct a 3-story, 37,800 square foot Cultural Facility, a live theater performance venue, with a 289 -seat main stage and a building height of 41 feet. The development includes site development allowances for the following: 1)Number of parking spaces: 0 spaces where 32 are required; 2) Street frontage property line setback: 2 feet at the first floor where 0 feet is required up to a minimum building height of 24 feet but not more th an 42 feet. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (O1) Approval to Provide Funding for the Howard Street Lights Project The Economic Development Committee recommends City Council approval to provide funding through the Howard-Ridge TIF for the installation of tree lights in early November, and removal by early April for a total of $9,750.40. Staff recommends utilizing the Howard-Ridge TIF Other Improvements Account (330.99.5860.65515). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (VIII) Call of the Wards (Aldermen shall be called upon by the Mayor to announce or provide information about any Ward or City matter which an Alderman desires to bring before the Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)} (IX) Executive Session (X) Adjournment City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Page 14 of 14 MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH OCTOBER 2019 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings 10/14/2019 6:00PM Administration & Public Works/Planning & Development/City Council 10/15/2019 7:00PM Housing and Community Development Act Committee 10/16/2019 6:30PM Minority, Women and Evanston Business Enterprise Committee 10/17/2019 6:30PM Equity & Empowerment Commission Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil. Questions can be directed to the City Manager’s Office at 847-866-2936. The City is committed to ensuring accessibility for all citizens. 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