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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.25.18 Actions  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, June 25, 2018 Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m. Planning & Development Committee (P&D) meets at 7 p.m. (NEW TIME). City Council meeting will convene at conclusion of P&D. ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Rainey (II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations Parks & Recreation Month, July (III) City Manager Public Announcements Maxwell X Lab Report on the City of Evanston’s 311 System Promotions/Appointments: Michelle Masoncup, City Attorney/Corporation Counsel Joseph Dugan, Deputy Police Chief Dennis Leaks, Police Commander Timothy Sullivan, Police Sergeant (IV) Communications: City Clerk (V) Public Hearing: Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 – TEFRA Hearing and Public Comment (Agenda Item SP2) (VI) 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 City Council Agenda June 25, 2018 Page 2 of 10 speakers, a period of forty-five minutes shall be provided for all comment, and no individual shall speak longer than three minutes. Speakers may not give their time to other speakers. 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. (VII) Special Orders of Business SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (SP1) Resolution 45-R-18, Declaring the Evanston City Council’s Opposition to the Trump Administration “Zero Tolerance” Policy, Opposition to the Indefinite Detention of Children with their Parents, and Urging for the Reunification of all Detained Families Mayor Hagerty recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 45-R-18, declaring the Evanston City Council’s opposition to the Trump Administration “Zero Tolerance” Policy, opposition to the indefinite detention of children with their parents, and urging for the reunification of all detained and separated families. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (SP2) Ordinance 71-O-18, Authorizing 2018 A, B, C and D General Obligation Bond Issues Staff recommends introduction of Ordinance 71-O-18 providing for the issuance of one or more series of not-to-exceed $50,000,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2018A, to finance the construction and equipment of a new Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library Center, one or more series of not-to-exceed $20,000,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2018B, for capital improvements, one or more series of not-to-exceed $10,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2018C, for refunding purposes and one or more series of not-to-exceed $5,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2018D, for redevelopment projects, of the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, authorizing the execution of one or more bond orders in connection therewith, providing for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, authorizing and directing the execution of an escrow agreement in connection with said refunding bonds, and authorizing and directing the sale of said bonds at public competitive sale. The ordinance will be completed and signed after the bond sale date, which is tentatively scheduled in late July / August. A detailed breakdown of the funding sources can be found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA City Council Agenda June 25, 2018 Page 3 of 10 (SP3) Resolution 42-R-18, Amending the City of Evanston Budget Policy Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 42-R-18, amending the City of Evanston budget policy. The Resolution will increase the City’s debt limit to $150M in order to accommodate the bond issuance requested in Item SP2. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (VIII) Consent Agenda and Report of Standing Committees: Administration & Public Works - Alderman Fleming Planning & Development - Alderman Fiske Human Services - Alderman Revelle Rules Committee - Alderman Wynne CONSENT AGENDA (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of May 21, 2018 and May 29, 2018. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (A1) Payroll – May 28, 2018 through June 10, 2018 $2,914,751.37 APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A2) Bills List – June 26, 2018 $3,366,487.59 PASSED (A3) One-Year Contract Renewal with Sam Goss & Associates for Handyman Services Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the final year of a three (3) year agreement with Sam Goss & Associates (1727 Brummel, Evanston) to provide handyman services for the Handyman Program. This agreement will cover the period of July 1, 2018 through June 31, 2019 at a cost not to exceed $35,000 ($30/hour for labor plus materials/supplies purchased to complete a task). Funding is provided from the Affordable Housing Fund (Account 250.21.5465.63095), with a budget of $35,000.00. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA City Council Agenda June 25, 2018 Page 4 of 10 (A4) Contract with American Surveying & Engineering, P.C. for the Survey Benchmark Update Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the Survey Benchmark Update (No. 18-26) with American Surveying & Engineering, P.C. (150 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2650, Chicago, IL 60606) in the amount of $49,447.42. This will verify the accuracy of the existing 18 survey monuments and to install an additional 20 monuments around the City. The monuments are utilized by contractors, developers, engineers, and City staff to design and construct projects ranging from roadway improvements to commercial development. Funding for this project will be provided from Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2018 General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4118.65515 – 418015), which has a budget allocation of $50,000, all of which is remaining. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A5) Contract with Construction Consulting & Disbursement Services for the Water Treatment Plant Door Renovations Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Construction Consulting & Disbursement Services (5836 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 200, Morton Grove, IL) for the Water Treatment Plant Door Renovations (Bid 18-29) in the amount of $80,500. Funding will be provided from the Water Fund (Account No. 513.71.7330.65515 – 718002), which was budgeted at $130,000 in FY 2018 and has $128,040 remaining. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A6) Sole Source Contract with Elcast Lighting to Repair the City of Evanston’s Street Light Fixtures and Units Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a sole source contract for the repair of ninety-three (93) Tallmadge Induction lighting units and fifty-eight (58) Induction Davit fixtures with Elcast Lighting (815 S. Kay Avenue, Addison, Illinois, 60101) in the amount of $36,473.00. Funding for this purchase will come from Capital Improvement Fund – Street Improvement Program – Lighting (Account 415.40.4118.65515-418024) budgeted in the amount of $175,000.00 with a remaining balance of $85,000. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A7) Contract with Garland/DBS, Inc. for the Fire Station 2 Roof Replacement Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the Fire Station 2 Roof Replacement with Garland/DBS, Inc. (3800 East 91st St., Cleveland, OH) in the amount of $234,057. Funding will be provided from the GO Bond Capital Improvement Fund (Account 415.40.4118.65515 – 418007). The roof replacement project was budgeted at $220,000 in FY 2018. The additional $14,057 for the masonry repairs will be provided from Facilities Contingency. City Council Agenda June 25, 2018 Page 5 of 10 APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A8) Contract with Garland/DBS, Inc. for Mason Park Fieldhouse Roof and Exterior Improvements Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for Mason Park Fieldhouse roof and exterior improvements with Garland/DBS, Inc. (3800 East 91st St., Cleveland, OH) in the amount of $109,996. Garland/DBS Inc. was the selected contractor for roofing and masonry work through the U.S. Communities cooperative purchasing program. Funding will be provided from Community Development Block Grant Funds (Account 415.40.4318.65515 – 618009). This project was budgeted at $110,000 in FY 2018. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A9) Contract with MAG Construction Co. for the South Standpipe Pump Station Motor Control Center and Building Renovation Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the South Standpipe Pump Station Motor Control Center and Building Renovation (Bid 18-17) with MAG Construction Co. (629 Homewood Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035) in the amount of $377,000.00. Funding for will be provided from the Water Fund (Account 513.71.7330.65515 – 717006), which has an FY2018 budget of $325,000. Funding for the difference between the budget and the bid cost is available in the Water Fund from delays on other projects, specifically the Clearwell 9 Replacement Project. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A10) Ordinance 63-O-18, Amending the City Code to Remove One-Way Alley Restriction between Harrison Street and Colfax Place Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 63-O-18, amending Section 10- 11-4, Schedule IV(B) of the City Code to remove one-way restriction for the alley between Harrison Street and Colfax Place east of Crawford Avenue. The required signs will cost approximately $40 and will be installed by in-house staff. Funding will come from the General Fund-Traffic Control Supplies (Account 100.40.4520.65115), with a FY 2018 budget of $58,000 and a YTD balance of $24,406. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A11) Ordinance 35-O-18, Sale of Surplus Property Fleet Vehicles Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 35-O-18, directing the City Manager to offer the sale of vehicles owned by the City through public auction at the Northwest Municipal Vehicle Auction being sponsored by America’s Auto Auctions on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 or any other subsequent America’s Online City Council Agenda June 25, 2018 Page 6 of 10 Auction. These vehicles have been determined to be surplus as a result of new vehicle replacements being placed into service or vehicles that had to be taken out of service for safety reasons with the intention of eventual replacement. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A12) Resolution 39-R-18, Local Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Central Street Bridge Phase II Engineering Funding Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 39-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to sign a Local Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Central Street Bridge Phase II Engineering (construction plans). The Agreement establishes the maximum grant funding at 80% of the engineering cost and commits Evanston to fund 20% of the engineering cost. In accordance with IDOT procurement procedures, City staff negotiated a final cost for the Phase II Engineering with Stanley Consultants. The total Phase II Engineering cost is $519,512, of which $415,674 (80%) will be funded from a federal grant from the Surface Transportation Program – Bridge Program (STP-BR) and $103,918 (20%) from the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) General Obligation Bonds. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A13) Resolution 40-R-18, Agreements with Illinois Department of Transportation and Stanley Consultants, Inc. for the Central Street Bridge Phase II Engineering Study Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 40-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to sign a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation and a Professional Services Agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. (850 West Higgins Road, Suite 730, Chicago, IL 60631) for the Central Street Bridge Phase II Engineering. The total cost of the Phase II Engineering Services with Stanley Consultants, Inc. is $519,512. A federal grant will reimburse the City for 80% of the engineering cost, or $415,674 and the remaining 20%, or $103,918 will be from the Capital Improvements Fund, 2018 General Obligation Bonds, account 415.40.4118.62145-416513. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A14) Resolution 44-R-18, Approval of Amended Agreement for the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System Evanston Police Department Staff recommend City Council adopt Resolution 44- R-18, authorizing the City Manager to approve an amended mutual aid agreement for the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS). NIPAS is a mutual-aid group that provides the Evanston Police Department with emergency City Council Agenda June 25, 2018 Page 7 of 10 services capability, mobile field force capability, and a large contingent of bicycle- officers trained for crowd control. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A15) Resolution 27-R-18, Termination of Lease at 2222 Oakton; and Issuance of a Request for Qualifications/Proposals for Reuse Staff seeks direction on the next steps for the City-owned property at 2222 Oakton Street, including issuance of a Request for Qualifications/Proposals. Staff recommends continuation of Resolution 27-R-18, “Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Mutual Termination of Lease Agreement for City-Owned Real Property Located at 2222 Oakton Street with Smylie Brothers Draft and Package LLC” to the next Administration & Public Works Committee meeting. DIRECTION PROVIDED TO STAFF. ITEM HELD IN COMMITTEE UNTIL NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7/9/18 (A16) Resolution 29-R-18, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Six Month Lease Agreement for Studio 220 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 29-R-18, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for a six (6) month lease term with new tenant Soccorro Mucino, an Evanston resident, to lease vacant studio 220 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A17) Resolution 46-R-18, Amendment to the Commercial Lease of City-Owned Property located at 727 Howard Street to Hip Circle Empowerment Center Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 46-R-18, authorizing the City Manager to amend the five year lease agreement with Hip Circle Empowerment Center located in city-owned property at 727 Howard Street to account for additional expenses related to construction of tenant improvements. Funding of up to $40,350 will be from the Howard/Ridge Tax Increment Financing Fund (Account 330.99.5860.65509). APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A18) Ordinance 67-O-18, Updating Authorized Signatories and Financial Institutions for Deposits/Investments of City Funds Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 67-O-18 to allow the City to invest money using services of 5/3 Securities, Inc., PFM Investment Services and Wintrust Community Bank. Motion made to suspend the rules for introduction and action in committee APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA FOR INTRODUCTION AND ACTION City Council Agenda June 25, 2018 Page 8 of 10 (A19) Ordinance 72-O-18, Increasing the Onsite Beer Sample Sale Size Limit From 24 to 32 ounces for the Class K license Class. Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 72- O-18, amending Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(K) to increase the onsite beer sample sale size limit from 24 to 32 ounces. Motion made to suspend the rules for introduction and action in committee APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA FOR INTRODUCTION AND ACTION (A20) Ordinance 73-O-18, Amending Sunday Service Hours to Begin at 10 a.m. for Restaurant Liquor Licenses Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 73- O-18, amending Evanston City Code Subsections 3-4-6-(A), 3-4-6-(C), 3-4-6-(C- 1), 3-4-6-(D), 3-4-6-(H), 3-4-6-(I), and 3-4-6-(J) to amend Sunday alcohol service hours to begin at 10 a.m. Motion made to suspend the rules for introduction and action in committee APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA FOR INTRODUCTION AND ACTION (A21) Ordinance 74-O-18, Decreasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for Cheesie’s Pub and Grub LLC, located at 622 Davis Street Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 74-O-18, amending Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(C) to decrease the number of Class C Liquor Licenses from twenty-five (25) to twenty-four (24), due to the closure of Cheesie’s Pub and Grub located at 622 Davis Street. Staff recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the June 25, 2018 City Council meeting. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA FOR INTRODUCTION AND ACTION PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (P1) Granting Vacation Rental License for 2001 Orrington City staff recommends approval of a Vacation Rental License for the property located at 2001 Orrington Avenue. The Vacation Rental meets all of the Standards and Procedures for license approval. This item was held at Committee on May 29, 2018 until the June 25, 2018 Planning & Development Committee/City Council meeting. HELD IN COMMITTEE UNTIL NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7/9/18 (P2) Ordinance 66-O-18, Adding City Code Subsection 5-4-5-6, “Examination of Records by Unit Owners” Staff submits for City Council approval Ordinance 66-O-18, Adding City Code Subsection 5-4-5-6, “Examination of Records by Unit Owners.” Pursuant to Alderman Fiske’s request and within the City’s home rule authority, Ordinance City Council Agenda June 25, 2018 Page 9 of 10 66-O-18 will codify and incorporate Public Act 100-0292 record keeping requirements into the City of Evanston Municipal Code, but prohibit the unauthorized access to condominium unit owners’ email addresses and telephone numbers. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (P3) Resolution 34-R-18, Approving a Plat of Resubdivision for 2020 Greenwood Street City staff recommends adoption of Resolution 34-R-18 approving the proposed re-subdivision of the property located at 2020 Greenwood Street. The applicant, Nikita Turik, Co-Manager, Greenwood Storage, LLC, is proposing to re-subdivide the property into 2 lots. The storage facility will remain; the new lot will be created at the west end of the property. The proposed lots will exceed minimum lot dimension requirements for the district. HELD IN COMMITTEE UNTIL NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7/9/18 RULES COMMITTEE (O1) Resolution 37-R-18, Amending Section 9.9.2 and Section 24, “Votes,” of the City Council Rules Rules Committee and staff recommend City Council approval of Resolution 37-R- 18, amending City Council Rules and Organization of the City Council of the City of Evanston Section 9.9.2 and Section 24, “Votes,” to clarify voting results during the City Council standing committees, particularly with tie votes. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (O2) Resolution 38-R-18 Amending the Purpose and Composition of the Membership of the Transportation/Parking Committee The Rules Committee and Staff recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 38-R-18 that includes the following changes to the Purpose and Composition of the Membership of the Transportation/Parking Committee: 1) Decrease the number of members from nine (9) to seven (7); 2) decrease the quotient for members from City Council from four (4) to three (3); 3) Committee should cover various modes of transportation; 4) remove non-voting ex officio members; and 5) Update the purpose for individuals to consider when making recommendations. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (O3) Ordinance 69-O-18, Amending City Code Section 2-14-2, “Membership” of the Housing and Community Development Act Committee City Council Agenda June 25, 2018 Page 10 of 10 Rules Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 69-O- 18, amending Ordinance 103-O-16 that codified the Housing and Community Development Act Committee in line with other City boards and commission, and changes “Section 2-14-2: Membership” to delete the requirement of one member who is a representative of the Plan Commission. This also reduces the total membership of the committee to nine to facilitate quorum. APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (IX) 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)} (X) Executive Session (XI) Adjournment MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JULY 15, 2018 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings 6/27/2018 6:00 PM Transportation & Parking Committee 6/27/2018 7:00 PM Economic Development Committee 6/28/2018 6:30 PM Equity & Empowerment Commission 7/2/2018 6:00 PM Human Services Committee 7/5/2018 7:00 PM Housing and Homelessness Commission 7/9/2018 6:00 PM Administration & Public Works, Planning & Development, City Council 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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