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AGENDA
City Council
Monday, December 9, 2019
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, Room 2800
7:15 PM
Administration & Public Works begins at 6:15pm
Planning & Development begins at 6:45pm
City Council convenes at the conclusion of Planning & Development
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(I) ROLL CALL
(II) MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(III) CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stormwater Management Guide Presentation
(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 to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil manner.
Public comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in
mind.
(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP1.
Approval of the 2020 City Council Meeting Schedule
The Deputy City Manager recommends approval of the 2020 City
Council meeting schedule.
For Action
Item Approved 7-0, Ald. Braithwaite and Ald. Rue Simmons were
absent
Approval of the 2020 City Council Meeting Schedule
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SP2.
City of Evanston Workplace Considerations for Cannabis
Staff recommends that City Council accept and place on file this
memorandum addressing workplace considerations for adult use
cannabis at the City of Evanston. Staff will return to the Council with an
update in February or March 2020.
For Discussion
City of Evanston Workplace Considerations for Cannabis
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(VII) CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
M1.
Staff recommends approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council
Meetings of November 18, 2019 and November 25, 2019.
For Action
Item Approved 8-0 Ald. Simmons Absent
Draft City Council Minutes - November 18, 2019
Draft City Council Minutes - November 25, 2019
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE - ALDERMAN RAINEY
A1.
Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll and Bills
Staff recommends approval of the City of Evanston Payroll for the period
of November 11, 2019 through November 24, 2019, in the amount of
$2,805,998.59, Bills List for December 10, 2019, in the amount of
$25,098,232.34 and credit card activity for the period ending October
26, 2019 in the amount of $190,011.08.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll and Bills
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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 October 26, 2019, in
the amount of $4,521.26.
For Action
Item removed from Consent Agenda by Ald. Suffredin. Item
Approved 7-0, Ald. Suffredin Abstained
Approval of BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity
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A3.
Approval of FY 2020 Insurance Renewals – Property, Excess
Liability & Excess Worker’s Compensation
Staff recommends approval to purchase the outlined insurance policies
for Fiscal Year 2020 at a total cost of $643,690, which does not include
the cost of excess coverage liability at this time. Staff also recommends
approving the purchase of excess coverage limits at the same level as
last year (total $20M). Staff will return with excess coverage costs for
approval at the January 13, 2020 meeting. The policies will renew all
insurance coverage for the City of Evanston for Fiscal Year 2020. The
Council must take action on December 9, 2019 in order to bind the
coverage and avoid having to backdate our policies once we receive the
excess coverage limits. Funding will be provided from the Insurance
Fund (Account 605.99.7800.62615) in the amount of $525,000; and
Workers Compensation Fund (Account 605.99.7800.66044) in the
amount of $161,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Approval of FY 2020 Insurance Renewals – Property, Excess Liability &
Excess Worker’s Compensation
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A4.
Approval of the Purchase of Twelve (12) Replacement Vehicles for
Various City Departments
Staff recommends City Council approval for the purchase of twelve (12)
replacement vehicles for various City departments in 2020. The
following vehicles will be purchased through the competitive bid winners
for each type of vehicle: one (1) Bluebird All-American RE Passenger
Bus from Central States Bus Sales (P.O. Box 220, Big Rock, IL 60511)
through Sourcewell contract in the amoun t of $171,344; one (1) Ford
F550 Bucket Truck from Sutton Ford, Inc. (21315 Central Avenue,
Matteson, IL 60443) through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative in
the amount of $120,233; one (1) Ford F150 4x2 Pickup Truck and four
(4) Ford Fusion Sedans from Roesch Ford (333 W. Grand Avenue,
Bensenville, IL 60106) through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative in
the amount of $138,236; and one (1) Ford Transit Full Sized Van and
four (4) Ford Interceptor SUVs from Currie Motors (10125 W. Laraway
Road, Frankfort, IL 60423) through the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative in the amount of $168,127. Funding for the purchase of
these vehicles will be from the FY 2020 Equipment Replacement Fund
(Account 601.19.7780.65550), with a FY budget of $2,000,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Approval of the Purchase of Twelve (12) Replacement Vehicles for
Various City Departments
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A5.
Approval of the Purchase of Neptune 360 Software as a Service
(SaaS) from Water Resources, Inc.
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
sole-source agreement with Water Resources Inc. (390 Sadler Ave.,
Elgin, IL) for the period of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 to
provide the Neptune 360 Software as a Service (SaaS) in the not -to-
exceed amount of $73,440. Funding is provided by the Water
Production Bureau Water Other Operations Business Unit (Account
510.40.4225.62340), which has a FY 2020 budget request of $373,300.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Approval of the Purchase of Neptune 360 Software as a Service (SaaS)
from Water Resources, Inc.
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A6.
Approval of Parking Garage Rate Increases
Staff requests City Council approval of amended rates at the three City-
owned parking garages effective February 1, 2020, due to the State of
Illinois implementing a new parking tax. Proposed increases include
raising the monthly permit rates by $5 to $10, and hourly rates by $1
with the first hour remaining free.
For Action
Item removed from Consent Agenda by Ald. Suffredin. Item
Approved 6-2, Ald. Suffredin and Ald. Fleming voted No
Approval of Parking Garage Rate Increases
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A7.
Approval of One-Year Contract with Phoenix Security to Provide 2
Security Guards for the Lorraine Morton Civic Center
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into
a one-year contract consistent with the terms of Phoenix Security’s
proposal for 2 security guards. The security guards will work staggered
shifts at the Lorraine Morton Civic Center during the hours of 8:00 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
providing coverage during normal working hours and during night
meetings that take place in the Civic Center. The cost will be
approximately $113,400 for 2 guards at $29.50 an hour. The contract
will take effect January 2, 2020. Staff will check-in with Phoenix
quarterly to ensure the City’s needs are being met. Funding will be from
City Manager’s Office Service Agreements Fund (Account
100.15.1505.62509) in the FY 2020 budget.
For Action
Item removed from Consent Agenda by Ald. Suffredin. Item
Approved 7-1, Ald. Suffredin voted No
Approval of One-Year Contract with Phoenix Security to Provide 2
Security Guards for the Lorraine Morton Civic Center
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A8.
Contract Award with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas (IL) L.P. for
City's Real Estate Assets and Evaluation (RFP 19-47)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas (IL) L.P. (200 East Randolph
Drive, Chicago, IL 60601), to provide Phase I of the City’s Real Estate
Assets and Evaluation Services related to RFP 9-47 in the amount of
$128,938. Funding will be provided from the 2019 General
Miscellaneous Business Operations Contingencies (Account
100.15.1525.68205) which has a balance of $150,000, all of which is
remaining. A detail funding breakdown is attached.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Contract Award with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas (IL) L.P. for City's
Real Estate Assets and Evaluation (RFP 19-47)
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A9.
Contract Award with Otis Elevator Company for Filter Plant Freight
Elevator Modernization (Bid 19-41)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract for Filter Plant Freight Elevator Modernization (Bid
19-41) with Otis Elevator Company (949 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL
60148) in the amount of $231,944. Funding for this project is from
Water Fund (Account 513.71.7330.65515 - 719003) which has an FY
2019 budget of $120,000 and an FY 2020 proposed budget of
$235,000, of which all is remaining.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Contract Award with Otis Elevator Company for Filter Plant Freight
Elevator Modernization (Bid 19-41)
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A10.
Contract Award with Hallett & Sons Expert Movers, Inc. for Robert
Crown Relocation Services (Bid 19-59)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Hallett & Son’s Expert Movers, Inc. (7535 W. 59th Street,
Summit, IL 60501) in the amount not to exceed $46,494. The cost
includes a base bid of $42,494 and a contingency of $4,000. Funding is
available from the Crown Construction Fund (Account
416.40.4160.65515-616017).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Contract Award with Hallett & Sons Expert Movers, Inc. for Robert
Crown Relocation Services (Bid 19-59)
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A11.
Contract Award with Kimley-Horn & Associates for the Ridge
Avenue Traffic Signal Intersections Improvement Project (RFQ 19-
58)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates (1001 Warrenville
Road, Suite 350, Lisle, IL 60532) to provide Phase I and Phase II
Engineering Services for the Ridge Avenue Traffic Signal Intersections
Improvement Project (RFQ 19-58) in the amount of $185,953. This
contract will be funded from the Highway Safety Improvement Program
(HSIP) grant funds in the amount of $138,380, and the City’s Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) 2019 General Obligation Bonds in the
amount of $47,603.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Contract Award with Kimley-Horn & Associates for the Ridge Avenue
Traffic Signal Intersections Improvement Project (RFQ 19 -58)
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A12.
Sole-Source Contract with Great Lakes Plumbing and Heating for
HVAC Maintenance Services at the Robert Crown Community
Center and Library
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a one-year sole-source contract with Great Lakes Plumbing and
Heating (4521 W. Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639) to provide
HVAC maintenance services for the Robert Crown Community Center
and Library in the amount of $30,825. Funding for the purchase will be
from the Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65515 -
616017).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Sole-Source Contract with Great Lakes Plumbing and Heating for HVAC
Maintenance Services at the Robert Crown Community Center and
Library
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A13.
Change Order No. 1 for the Main Street Corridor Improvement
Project (Bid 19-05)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract agreement for
the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project (Bid No. 19-05) with
Landmark Contractors, Inc. (11916 W. Main St., Huntley, IL 60142)in the
amount of $75,754.48. This will increase the total contract amount from
the current contract price of $2,062,822.08 to $2,138,576.56. This
change order also extends the contract completion time until May 30,
2020. Funding will be from the Capital Improvement Program 2019
General Obligation Bonds.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Change Order No. 1 with Landmark Contractors, Inc. for the Main Street
Corridor Improvement Project (Bid 19-05)
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A14.
Change Order No. 1 with Hecker and Company, Inc. for the
Emerson Street Traffic Signals Project (Bid 19-04)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract agreement
with Hecker and Company, Inc. (250 Industrial Lane, Wheeling, IL
60090) for the Emerson Street Traffic Signals Project (Bid 19-04). This
change order does not modify the contract price. It extends the contract
completion date by 243 days from November 30, 2019, to July 31, 2020.
There is no funding required for this change order.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Construction Contract Change Order No. 1 Contract Time Extension
Emerson Street Traffic Signals Project (Bid No. 19-04)
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A15.
Change Order No. 1 with Bolder Contractors for Oakton Street
Water Supply Connection (Bid 19-36)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract agreement for
the Oakton Street Water Supply Connection with Bolder Contractors,
Inc. (316 Cary Point Drive, Cary, IL 60013) in the amount of $14,361.00
and for an additional 38 days. This will increase the total contract
amount from the current contract price of $2,708,514.24 to
$2,722,875.24, and extend the current completion date from April 24,
2020 to June 1, 2020. Funding for this project is from Water Fund
(Account No. 513.71.7330.65515 – 419003), which has an FY 2019
budget allocation of $1,600,000.00 an FY 2020 budget allocation of
$2,600,000.00. The cost of the project will be covered over the two
years. Evanston will recover all costs associated with the water meter
and pipeline as these costs will be included in the Lincolnwood water
rate calculation.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Change Order No. 1 with Bolder Contractors for Oakton Street Water
Supply Connection (Bid 19-36)
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A16.
Stormwater Management Guide
Staff recommends that the City Council accept and place on file the
2019 Stormwater Management Guide.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Approved on Consent Agenda
Stormwater Management Guide
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A17.
Resolution 120-R-19, Referendum for Nonpartisan Elections
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 120-R-19, which
will add a referendum question on whether the City should hold partisan
or nonpartisan elections to the ballot of the March 17, 2020 election. At
Ald. Suffredin's suggestion, this item was tabled until the December 9,
2019 Administration & Public Works Committee Meeting.
For Action
Item removed from Consent Agenda by Ald. Suffredin. Item
Approved 7-1, Ald. Suffredin voted No.
Resolution 120-R-19, Referendum for Nonpartisan Elections
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A18.
Resolution 127-R-19 Lease for 25 Studio Spaces with various
tenants at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 127-R-19
authorizing the City Manager to enter into twenty-five (25) renewal
agreements for twelve (12) month lease term of tenant leases for
studios at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. Revenues are deposited into
the Noyes Cultural Arts Business Unit (Account 100.30.3710.53565).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Resolution 127-R-19 Lease for 25 Studio Spaces with various tenants at
the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
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A19.
Resolution 128-R-19 Lease for Studio Space with Mudlark Theatre
at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 128 -R-19
authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for a seven (7)
month renewal lease term with Mudlark Theatre. Revenues are
deposited into the Noyes Cultural Arts Business Unit (Account
100.30.3710.53565).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Resolution 128-R-19 Lease for Studio Space with Mudlark Theatre at
the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
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A20.
Resolution 129-R-19 Lease for Studio Space for Evanston
Children's Choir at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 129-R-19
authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for a nine (9)-
month renewal lease term with Evanston Children’s Choir. Revenues
are deposited into the Noyes Cultural Arts Business Unit (Account
100.30.3710.53565).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Resolution 129-R-19 Lease for Studio Space for Evanston Children's
Choir at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
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A21.
Resolution 131-R-19 Reauthorizing the City of Evanston to Enter
Into An Agreement with the Cook County Assessor’s Office for
Access to a Geographic Information System
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 131-R-19,
authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with the Cook
County Assessor’s Office for access to GIS (Geographic Information
System) data.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Resolution 131-R-19 Reauthorizing the City of Evanston to Enter Into An
Agreement with the Cook County Assessor’s Office
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A22.
Resolution 132-R-19, Amendment to the Commercial Lease of City-
Owned Real Property Located at 1804 Maple Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 132-R-19,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a second ame ndment to the
lease of City owned property at 1804 Maple Avenue, to bring the lease
terms in line with the new regulations (The Cannabis Regulation and
Tax Act, HB 1438) for recreational use from licensed dispensaries, and
to change the Tenant’s party, PharmaCann LLC, to a related entity,
MME Evanston Retail, LLC.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Resolution 132-R-19, Amendment to the Commercial Lease of City-
Owned Real Property Located at 1804 Maple Avenue
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A23.
Resolution 134-R-19, Six Month Lease Agreement with GTC Main
Street, Inc. for Space in the City of Evanston Parking Lot 15, and
Resolution 135-R-19, Six Month Lease Agreement with 706 Main
Street, LLC for Space in the City of Evanston Parking Lot 15
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolutions 134 -R-19 and
135-R-19, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a six-month lease
with GTC Main Street and 706 Main Street, LLC, respectively, for space
in City of Evanston Parking Lot 15. The portion of revenue from Parking
Meter Revenue (Accounts 505.19.7005.53250 and 53251) and Space
(Lot) Rentals (Account 505.19.7005.53385) to be made as rent payment
for the premises will be from the Parking Fund - Service Agreements
(Account 505.19.7005.62509).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Resolution 134-R-19, Six Month Lease Agreement with GTC Main
Street, Inc. for Space in the City of Evanston Parking Lot 15, and
Resolution 135-R-19
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A24.
Ordinance 153-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10
Schedule X(C) “Two Hour Limited Parking” by Amending Bryant
Street
The Transportation and Parking Committee and staff recommend City
Council adoption of Ordinance 153-O-19, amending Title 10, Chapter
11, Section 10, Schedule X(C) “Two-Hour Limited Parking” to extend
Bryant Avenue from Central Street to the dead end, to Residential
Parking District H.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 153-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10
Schedule X(C) “Two Hour Limited Parking”
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A25.
Ordinance 155-O-19, Increasing the Parking Tax in the City-Owned
Garage at Sherman Plaza
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 155-O-19,
increasing the parking tax on monthly permits in the City-owned
Sherman Plaza parking garage from $50 to $60, effective on February
1, 2020. This corresponds to an increase in the monthly parking rate
from $125 to $130 monthly at the Sherman Plaza garage. Parking tax is
deposited in the City's General Fund.
For Introduction
Item removed from Consent Agenda by Ald. Suffredin. Item passes
for Introduction 6-2, Ald. Fleming and Ald. Suffredin voted No
Ordinance 155-O-19, Increasing the Parking Tax in the City-Owned
Garage at Sherman Plaza
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A26.
Ordinance 170-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 18,
Schedule XVIII (G) “Residents Parking Only Districts” Adding a
Portion of Lincoln Street
Transportation & Parking Committee and staff recommend City Council
adoption of Ordinance 170-O-19, amending Title 10, Chapter 11,
Section 10 “Residential Exemption Parking District 7” to add the homes
on the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue.
For Introduction
Item removed from Consent Agenda by Ald. Suffredin. Item passes
for Introduction 5-3, Ald. Fiske, Ald. Suffredin and Ald. Rainey
voted No
Ordinance 170-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 18,
Schedule XVIII (G) “Residents Parking Only Districts”
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A27.
Ordinance 174-O-19, Amending City Code Section 10-11-7,
Schedule VII(B) “Loading Zones” to Add 1903 Church Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 174-O-19,
amending City Code Section 10-11-7 – Schedule VII(B) adding a 30
minute loading zone at 1903 Church Street. Alderman Rue Simmons
requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the
December 9, 2019 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 174-O-19, Amending City Code Section 10-11-7, Schedule
VII(B) “Loading Zones” to Add 1903 Church Street
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A28.
Ordinance 175-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor
Licenses for La Macchina Ristorante, LLC d/b/a La Macchina Cafe,
1620 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 175-O-19, amending Class D Liquor License from sixty (60)
to sixty-one (61) for La Macchina Ristorante, LLC d/b/a La Macchina
Cafe, 1620 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Alderman Fiske
requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the
December 9, 2019 City Council Meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 175-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses
for La Macchina Ristorante, LLC d/b/a La Macchina Cafe, 1620
Orrington Avenue
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A29.
Ordinance 176-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class V Liquor
Licenses for League of Creative Musicians, LLC d/b/a Evanston
Space, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 176-O-19, amending Class V Liquor License from zero (0) to
one (1) for League of Creative Musicians, LLC d/b/a Evanston Space,
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202. Alderman Wynne requests
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the December 9,
2019 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 176-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class V Liquor Licenses
for League of Creative Musicians, LLC d/b/a Evan ston Space, 1245
Chicago Avenue
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A30.
Ordinance 148-O-19 Amending City Code Title 8, Chapter 4,
"Municipal Solid Waste" and Chapter 4 1/2 "Municipal Solid Waste
Hauling License"
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 148-O-19,
amending City Code Title 8, Chapter 4, "Municipal Solid Waste" and
Chapter 4 1/2 "Municipal Solid Waste Hauling License."
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 148-O-19 Municipal Solid Waste and Hauling License
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A31.
Ordinance 159-O-19 “Establishing Special Service Area No. 7 in the
City of Evanston”
Economic Development staff recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 159-O-19, “Establishing Special Service Area Number 7 in
the City of Evanston.” The Special Service Area Number 7 (SSA No. 7)
is intended to provide marketing as well as aesthetic and streetscape
improvements such as signage, lighting, landscaping, and holiday
decorations for the commercial corridors Central Street (Hartrey Avenue
to Eastwood Avenue) and Green Bay Road (Lincoln Street to Isabella
Street). The ordinance establishes the geographic boundaries, duration,
and tax cap for SSA No. 7.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 159-O-19 “Establishing Special Service Area No. 7 in the City
of Evanston”
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A32.
Ordinance 160-O-19 “Establishing Special Service Area No. 8 in the
City of Evanston”
Economic Development staff recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 160-O-19, “Establishing Special Service Area Number 8 in
the City of Evanston.” The Special Service Area Number 8 (SSA No. 8)
is intended to provide marketing as well as aesthetic and streetscape
improvements such as signage, lighting, landscaping, and holiday
decorations for the commercial corridor along Central Street between
Ewing Avenue and Central Park Avenue. The ordinance establishes the
geographic boundaries, duration, and tax cap for SSA No. 8.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 160-O-19 “Establishing Special Service Area No. 8 in the City
of Evanston”
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A33.
Ordinance 161-O-19 "Termination of Special Service Area No. 4 and
Establishing Special Service Area No. 9" in the City of Evanston
Economic Development staff recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 161-O-19, “Establishing Special Service Area Number 8 in
the City of Evanston.” The Special Service Area Number 8 (SSA No. 8)
is intended to provide marketing as well as aesthetic and streetscape
improvements such as signage, lighting, landscaping, and holiday
decorations for the commercial corridor along Central Street between
Ewing Avenue and Central Park Avenue. The ordinance establishes the
geographic boundaries, duration, and tax cap for SSA No. 8.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 161-O-19 Termination of Special Service Area No. 4 and
Establishing Special Service Area No. 9"
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A34.
Ordinance 162-O-19, Tax Levy for Proposed East Central Street
SSA #7
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 162-O-
19, which levies the annual property tax for proposed Special Service
Area #7 in the amount of $154,800 ($159,444 as extended including
loss factor of 3%).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 162-O-19, Tax Levy for Proposed East Central Street SSA
#7
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A35.
Ordinance 163-O-19, Tax Levy for Proposed West Central Street
SSA #8
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 163 -O-19, which
levies the annual property tax for proposed Special Service Area #8 in
the amount of $60,200 ($62,002 as extended including loss factor of
3%).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 163-O-19, Tax Levy for Proposed West Central Street SSA
#8
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A36.
Ordinance 168-O-19, Amending Various Sections of Title 10,
Chapter 11, Section 12 “Parking Meter Zones”
Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 168-O-19, Amending
Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12 “Parking Meter Zones” removing the
hours of paid parking on Sundays. Since the initial approval for
Introduction, staff found errors in the Ordinance as it relates to the price
of the commuter lots which has been corrected.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 168-O-19, Amending Various Sections of Title 10, Chapter
11, Section 12 “Parking Meter Zones”
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A37.
Ordinance 51-O-19, Amending City Code 3-4-6 “Classification and
License Fees” to Add Class R-1 to the Liquor Code
The Liquor License Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinance 51-O-19 which requests a proposed ordinance change to
allow for alcoholic beverage sales at Welsh-Ryan arena.
For Action
Item removed from Consent Agenda by Ald. Revelle. Item was
Approved as amended 7-1, Ald. Rainey voted No. Item Approved
for Action 5-4, Ald. Wynne, Ald. Revelle, Ald. Fleming and Ald.
Suffredin voted No, Mayor Hagerty voted yes to break 4- 4 tie.
Ordinance 51-O-19, Amending City Code 3-4-6 “Classification and
License Fees” to Add Class R-1 to the Liquor Code
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(IX) CONSENT AGENDA - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE -
ALDERMAN SUFFREDIN
P1.
Resolution 133-R-19, Approving a Re-subdivision of 2441 Ridge
Avenue/840 Milburn Street
Staff does not recommend adoption of Resolution 133 -R-19 approving a
re-subdivision of 2441 Ridge Avenue/840 Milburn Street.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Resolution 133-R-19, Approving a Re-subdivision of 2441 Ridge
Avenue/840 Milburn Street
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P2.
Ordinance 166-O-19, Granting a Special Use for an Educational
Institution - Private, and a Religious Institution, St. Athanasius
School and Parish, to Expand Off-Street Parking in the R1 Single
Family Residential District
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends denial and staff
recommends adoption of Ordinance 166-O-19 granting special use
approval for an Educational Institution - Private, and Religious
Institution, St. Athanasius School and Parish, to expand off -street
parking at 2503 Eastwood Ave./2510 Ashland Ave./1615 Lincoln St. in
the R1 Single Family Residential District. The Zoning Board of Appeals
found the proposal does not meet all of the Standards for a sp ecial use
in this district, specifically, the proposed parking expansion would
increase the negative cumulative impact on the surrounding residential
neighborhood, and may interfere with or diminish the value of property in
the neighborhood.
For Introduction
Item Held in Committee
Ordinance 166-O-19, Granting a Special Use for an Educational
Institution - Private, and a Religious Institution, St. Athanasius School
and Parish
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P3.
Ordinance 171-O-19 Amending Title 6, Accessory Dwelling Unit
Requirements and Qualifications
Plan Commission and staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 171-O-19, a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to revise the
definition of coach house and regulations related to accessory dwelling
units. Staff is requesting reconsideration of the height restriction
proposed by Plan Commission which would require that an ADU be
shorter than the primary residential structure as this could hinder the
ability to expand affordable housing opportunities in an equitable
manner.
For Introduction
Item removed from Consent Agenda by Revelle. Item Approved 7 -0
vote, Ald. Revelle Abstained
Ordinance 171-O-19 Amending Title 6, Accessory Dwelling Unit
Requirements and Qualifications
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P4.
Ordinance 172-O-19 Extending the Time for the Applicant to Obtain
a Building Permit for 1815 Ridge Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 172-O-19 to
extend the time for commencement of construction of the Planned
Development at 1815 Oak Avenue, originally approved on July 25,
2016. The Ordinance would grant an extension of thirty (30) days for
foundation permit issuance and ninety (90) days from the date of
foundation permit issuance for building permit issuance. Due to the
single City Council meeting in December, Alderman Braithwaite
requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the
December 9, 2019 City Council Meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 172-O-19 Extending the Time for the Applicant to Obtain a
Building Permit for 1815 Ridge Avenue
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P5.
Ordinance 173-O-19, Granting a Special Use for a Cannabis
Dispensary at 1804 Maple Ave. in the RP Research Park District
The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend City Council
adoption of Ordinance 173-O-19, granting special use approval for a
Cannabis Dispensary at 1804 Maple Ave. in the RP Research Park
District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and
meets all of the Standards for special use for this district. Due to the
single City Council meeting in December, the City Manager requests
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the December 9,
2019 City Council Meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 173-O-19, Granting a Special Use for a Cannabis Dispensary
at 1804 Maple Ave. in the RP Research Park District
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P6.
Ordinance 157-O-19, Amending the Municipal Use Exemption in
Section 6-7-4
The Plan Commission and staff recommend amending Section 6-7-4 of
the Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Use Exemption, to revise language
related to the process and noticing of municipal use exemptions.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 157-O-19, Amending the Municipal Use Exemption in Section
6-7-4
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P7.
Ordinance 158-O-19 Application for Major Zoning Relief to locate
required parking more than 1000’ from a Multifamily Residence at
1570 Oak Ave. in the R6 General Residential District
Staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals recommend adoption of
Ordinance 158-O-19 granting major zoning relief to lease 57 required
off-street parking spaces more than 1,000 feet from the subject property
(multifamily residence at 1570 Oak Ave.), in the R6 General Residential
District.The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and
meets all of the Standards for Major Variations for this district.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Ordinance 158-O-19 Application for Major Zoning Relief at 1570 Oak
Ave.
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(X) CONSENT AGENDA - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE -
ALDERMAN REVELLE
ED1.
Resolution 130-R-19, Authorizing Authorizing the City Manager to
Negotiate and Execute a Service Provider Agreement for
Downtown Special Service Area #9 (successor to SSA #4)
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City
Council adoption of Resolution 130-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager
to Negotiate and Execute a Service Provider Agreement with SSA #9.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Resolution 130-R-19, Authorizing Authorizing the City Manager to
Negotiate and Execute a Service Provider Agreement for Downtown
Special Service Area
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ED2.
Downtown Evanston (SSA #9) Request for Funding for
Supplemental Landscaping, Waste Removal and Marketing
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval
of a contribution of 50,000 for supplemental downtown landscape
maintenance and trash removal for the Downtown Evanston Special
Service Area (SSA). Funding will be from the General Fund Economic
Development Partnership (Account 100.21.5300.62659).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Downtown Evanston (SSA #9) Request for Funding for Supplemental
Landscaping, Waste Removal and Marketing
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(XI) APPOINTMENTS
APP1.
For Appointment To:
Animal Welfare Board - Alderman Judy Fiske
M/W/EBE Development Committee - Jesus Vega
Jesus has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Currently, he is a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch Wealth
Management. Previously, he served as a loan originato r with an
independent firm which serviced individuals with residential and/or
commercial lending. In addition, he served in a manager role with Bank
of American to coach and develop talent, handle line of business
operation/audits, and branding within the community. While pursuing an
undergraduate degree, Jesus was a Community Service Officer for 3
years. Jesus holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance.
Plan Commission - Brian Johnson
Brian served as a City of Birmingham planning commissioner for 6 years
prior to moving to Evanston. He earned a Ph.D. in Geography, having
done research in urban planning. He also taught demography and
urban studies at the university level. While living in Birmingham, Brian
also served on the Zoning Advisory Committee, Comprehensive Plan
Implementation Committee, and Project Review Committee. Brian also
served as a board member of the City Federal Condominium, Junior
Patron for Birmingham Museum, member and volunteer user of the
Friends of the Alabama Theatre. In addition to his Ph.D., Brian has an
MA in Geography and BS Secondary Education all from Indiana
University.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(XII) 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)}
(XIII) EXECUTIVE SESSION
(XIV) ADJOURNMENT
(XV) UPCOMING ALDERMANIC COMMITTEE MEETINGS
DATE TIME BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION
12/11/2019 1:30PM Lighthouse Landing Complex
Committee
12/11/2019 7:00PM Reparations Planning Town Hall
Meeting
12/11/2019 7:00PM Housing & Community Development
Act Committee
12/12/2019 7:00PM Mental Health Board
12/13/2019 10:30AM Joint Review Board Meeting
12/17/2019 7:00PM Housing & Community Development
Act Committee
12/18/2019 6:30PM
Minority, Women & Evanston
Business Enterprise Development
Committee
12/18/2019 7:00PM Affordable Housing Plan Steering
Committee
12/19/2019 6:30PM Equity & Empowerment Commission