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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 13, 2017
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m.
Planning & Development Committee (P&D) meets at 7:15 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
Special Olympics 50th Anniversary, 2018
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, November 11-19
(III)City Manager Public Announcements
MWRD Sustainability Summit Award for the Sustainable Landscape Design on
the Civic Center Parking Lot
2017 Design Evanston Award for Urban Design for the Sheridan Road/Chicago
Avenue Project
(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
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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.
44 residents spoke about the Albion project.
34 residents spoke about Harley Clark.
Three residents spoke about the provision of victim services under the Police Department.
One resident spoke about furlough days.
(VI)Special Orders of Business
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1)Response to Request for Proposal 17-48 to Lease the Harley Clarke
Mansion
Staff recommends that City Council review the response to Request for
Proposal 17-48 to lease the Harley Clarke Mansion,2603 Sheridan Road,to a
non-profit organization and provide direction to staff.
For Action
Direction provided to staff to draft 40 year lease with Lake House and
Gardens.Allowing for 36-month fundraising period,with interim annual
deadlines and review the proposed lease on January 22.
Passed 8-1.
Ald. Fleming voted No.
(SP2)2018 Proposed Budget Adjustments
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and consider the following
items as they relate to the 2018 Proposed Budget.These items are
modifications to the original Budget Balancing Worksheet provided at City
Council budget meetings and provided in the City Manager’s Transmittal
Memorandum.
For Discussion
Item moved to Monday, November 20.
(VII)Consent Agenda and Report of Standing Committees:
Administration & Public Works -Alderman Rainey
Planning & Development -Alderman Wynne
Human Services -Alderman Braithwaite
Economic Development -Alderman Rainey
Rules - Alderman Rainey
CONSENT AGENDA
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(M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 16,2017
(corrected), October 23, 2017, October 28, 2017 and October 30, 2017.
For Action
Item taken off Consent Agenda
Passed 9-0.
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) Payroll – October 2, 2017 through October 15, 2017 $ 2,827,561.55
Payroll – October 16, 2017 through October 29, 2017 $ 2,777,035.56
(A2.1)Bills List – November 14, 2017 $ 3,500,176.11
Credit Card Activity (not including Amazon purchases) -
Period Ending September 30, 2017 $ 145,097.60
(A2.2) Amazon Credit Card Activity –Ending September 30, 2017 $11,807.84
For Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
(A3.1)Construction Bid Award for Chandler-Newberger Community Center
Electrical & HVAC Improvements (Bid No 17-56)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the Chandler-Newberger Electrical &HVAC Improvements Project with
Amber Mechanical Contractors,Inc.,(11950 S.Central Ave.,Alsip,IL)in the
amount of $488,880.00.Funding is available from the Capital Improvement Fund
in the amount of $301,978 in 2014 General Obligation Bonds,$65,000 in 2017
General Obligation Bonds,and $121,902 in 2018 General Obligation Bonds
(which the city council will need to approve in the 2018 adopted budget).A
further breakdown can be found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum.
For Action
Item held in committee.
(A3.2)Contracts for Snow Towing Operations for 2017-2018 Season
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
contract(s)for Snow Towing Services in an amount not to exceed $60,000.A list
of the towing companies is attached to the corresponding transmittal
memorandum.Funding for snow towing contractors is provided by the Snow and
Ice Control General Fund Account 100.40.4550.62451,which has a budget of
$60,000 for FY2017 (YTD balance is $54,750) and $60,000 for FY 2018.
For Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
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(A3.3)Downtown Evanston FY 2018 Request for Budget Contribution Share
Economic Development Committee and staff support a recommendation to City
Council for approval of the Downtown Evanston 2018 Budget.The three sources
of funds requested are:1)Special Service Area #4 2017 Tax Levy request of
$370,000 for downtown operations and maintenance for Account
210.21.5160.62517;2)Approval of $98,670 equally split equally between the
Washington National TIF and Economic Development Division for additional
maintenance contract reimbursements for Account 300.99.5470.62605;and 3)
$83,000 from the Economic Development Division for supplemental marketing
and economic development activities for Account 100.15.5300.62659.
For Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
(A3.4)Special Service Area #6 (Main-Dempster Mile) 2018 Budget
Economic Development Committee and staff support a recommendation to City
Council for approval of the Special Service Area (SSA)#6 Budget.A complete
2018 budget approved by the SSA #6 board is attached to the corresponding
transmittal memorandum.
For Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
(A3.5)Sole Source Purchase of Cisco Systems,Inc.Enterprise License
Agreement 2.0 Cybersecurity Software from Heartland Business Systems
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to purchase Cisco
Systems Enterprise License Agreement 2.0 Cybersecurity Software from
Heartland Business Systems (5400 Patton Drive Unit B,Lisle,IL 60532).The
cost of the software platform,licenses and professional services in year 1 will be
$93,425,$93,425 in year 2 and $93,425 in year 3 for a total amount of $280,276.
Actual new spend will only be approximately $55,425 (or $166,276 total)each
year since two Cisco products (OpenDNS &FirePower)are already in use and
will be rolled into this security suite.The funding for this project will derive from
the 2018 IT Division Computer License and Support Fund (Account
100.19.1932.62340) which is tentatively budgeted at $500,000.
For Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
(A3.6)Renewal of Sole Source Dell PowerEdge and EqualLogic SAN Support
Agreement from Dell Technologies
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the Dell
PowerEdge and EqualLogic SAN Support service agreement from Dell
Technologies (1 Dell Way,Round Rock,TX,78682).The cost is $42,851 for 12
months of support.The funding for this project will derive from the 2017 IT
Division Personal Computer Equipment Fund (Account 100.19.1932.65555),with
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a FY2017 budget amount of $184,000 and a current balance of $82,935 before
this purchase.
For Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
(A3.7)2017 Free Holiday Parking
The Transportation/Parking Committee recommends that the City Council
consider approving free holiday Parking in the City’s three Downtown Self-Park
Garages,Lot 60 located at 1234 Chicago Avenue,Lot 4 located at the corner of
Central/Stewart,Lot 15 located at 720 Main Street,and Lot 24 located at 727
Main Street on weekdays between 5p.m.and 12 midnight and all day on
Saturday beginning Thursday, November 23, 2017.
For Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
(A3.8)2018 Mental Health Board Funding Allocations
The Mental Health Board (MHB)and staff recommend City Council approval of
the proposed allocation of $736,373 in 2018 to 17 non-profit agencies to provide
needed social services to Evanston residents.Allocations range from $10,000 to
$70,250 for 21 individual programs.Funding of $736,373 is from the proposed
FY 2018 Human Services Fund Account 176.24.4651.XXXXX.Each agency has
a separate account number to identify and disburse funds.The 2018 MHB
allocation amount was reduced by 4%,in keeping with overall City budget
reductions.
For Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
(A4)Resolution 89-R-17,Authorizing City Manager to Execute an Agreement
with Rose Pest Solutions for Rodent Control Services
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 89-R-17,authorizing the City
Manager to sign a 2 year agreement with Rose Pest Solutions for the provision of
rodent control services for residential properties and public places in the City of
Evanston.The amounts for these services are $74,880 for a period of January 1,
2018 to December 31,2018 and $74,880 for the period of January 1,2019 to
December 31,2019.Funding is provided by Account 100.24.2435.62605,
Licensed Pest Control Services.
For Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
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(A5)Resolution 87-R-17,Approving Settlement in Robinson v.City of Evanston,
et al.
Staff submits for City Council consideration Resolution 87-R-17 authorizing the
City of Evanston (“City”)issue a settlement payment pursuant to a Release and
Settlement Agreement (“Settlement Agreement”)in Suzette Robinson v.City of
Evanston,et al.(Case No.16-cv-05677).Funding will be from the Insurance
Fund (Settlement Costs – Liability).
For Action
Item taken off consent agenda.
Passed 6-3.
Ald Suffredin, Rainey, and Fleming voted no.
(A6)Resolution 88-R-17,Requesting Illinois Transportation Enhancement
Program Grant Funds from Illinois Department of Transportation for the
Main Street Corridor Improvement Project
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 88-R-17 authorizing the
City Manager to apply for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Grant
Funds for the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project.The proposed project is
on Main Street from Maple Avenue to Hinman Avenue.
For Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
(A7)Ordinance 120-O-17,Amending the City Code to Establish a 4-Way Stop
Control at the Intersection of Harrison Street and Marcy Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 120-O-17 by which the City Council
would amend Section 10-11-5(D),Schedule V(D)of the City Code to establish a
4-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Harrison Street and Marcy Avenue.The
estimated cost to install two additional stop signs is $150.Funding will be through
the General Fund-Traffic Control Supplies (Account 100.40.4520.65115),with a
FY 2017 budget of $50,000,and a YTD balance of $3,044.Alderman Suffredin
recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the November
13, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
(A8)Ordinance 138-O-17,Amending City Code Section 10-11-3,Schedule III (C)
Allowing Right Turn Only from Greenwood Street onto Ridge Avenue
Transportation &Parking Committee and staff recommend that City Council
adopt Ordinance 138-O-17 amending Section 10-11-3,Schedule III (C)of the
City Code to establish right turn only from Greenwood Street onto Ridge Avenue
between the hours of 7 AM to 7 PM.The estimated cost to install two additional
right turn only signs is $150.00.Funding for additional signage will be through the
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General Fund-Traffic Control Supplies (Account 100.40.4520.65115),with a FY
2017 budget of $50,000, and a YTD balance of $3,044.
For Introduction
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
(A9)Ordinance 139-O-17,Amending City Code Section 10-11-16(A)“Designation
of Truck Routes”
Transportation &Parking Committee and Staff recommend that City Council
adopt Ordinance 139-O-17,amending Section 10-11-16,Schedule XVI (A)of the
City Code to establish truck routes on Lincoln Street from North Campus Drive to
Sheridan Road,on Sheridan Road from Lincoln Street to South Campus Drive,
on Hinman Avenue from Sheridan Road to Clark Street (south direction only),on
Clark Street from Hinman Avenue to Chicago Avenue (west direction only),on
Chicago Avenue from Sheridan Road to Clark Street.Funding for signage will be
through the General Fund-Traffic Control Supplies (Account 100.40.4520.65115),
with a FY 2017 budget of $50,000, and a YTD balance of $3,044.
For Introduction
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
(A10)Ordinance 140-O-17,Amending City Code Section 10-11-14,Schedule XIV
“Operations of Vehicles Carrying Merchandise Restricted”by Amending
Restrictions on Sheridan Road
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 140-O-17 amending
Section 10-11-14,Schedule XIV of the City Code to amend truck restriction on
Sheridan Road from Church Street to South Campus Drive,and from Lincoln
Street to North City Limits.Funding for additional signage will be through the
General Fund-Traffic Control Supplies (Account 100.40.4520.65115),with a FY
2017 budget of $50,000, and a YTD balance of $3,044.
For Introduction
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
(A11)Ordinance 126-O-17,Amending City Code Section 10-11-7(B),“Loading
Zones,” by Adding the West Side of Custer Avenue North of Madison Street
The Transportation/Parking Committee recommends that the City Council adopt
ordinance amending City Code Section 10-11-7(B),Loading Zones,changing the
hours of the school loading zone on the west side of Custer Avenue 75 feet north
of Madison Street from an all-day loading zone to morning and afternoon loading
to coincide with the school’s hours of operation.Alderman Fleming recommends
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the November 13,2017
City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
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(A12)Ordinance 135-O-17, Sale of Surplus Property Fleet Vehicle
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 135-O-17,directing the City
Manager to offer the sale of a vehicle owned by the City through public auction
being sponsored by America’s Auto Auctions on Tuesday,December 12,2017 or
any other subsequent America’s Online Auction.
For Introduction
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
Motion made to suspend the rules for introduction and action.
(A13)Ordinance 110-O-17,Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Farmhouse located at 703 Church Street
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
110-O-17,decreasing the number of Class D liquor licenses for Farmhouse
Evanston,LLC,d/b/a Farmhouse located at 703 Church Street.Farmhouse
Evanston, LLC would like to change to a Class C liquor license.
For Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
(A14)Ordinance 111-O-17,Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
Farmhouse located at 703 Church Street
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
111-O-17,increasing the number of Class C liquor licenses for Farmhouse
Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Farmhouse located at 703 Church Street.
For Action
Item approved on Consent Agenda.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Granting Vacation Rental License for 1026 Garnett Place
City staff recommends approval of a Vacation Rental License for the property
located at 1026 Garnett Place.The Vacation Rental meets all of the Standards
and Procedures for license approval.
For Action
Item held in Committee.
(P2)Ordinance 88-O-17,Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant,Nic’s
Organic Fast Food,a Drive-Through,Active Ground-Floor Use,&Major
Zoning Relief at 2628 Gross Point Rd.
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
88-O-17 granting special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant,Nic’s Organic
Fast Food,a Drive-Through facility,a Type 2 Restaurant as an Active
Ground-Floor Use,and major zoning relief for a 20’rear yard setback,reduced
pedestrian areas fronting Crawford Ave.and Gross Point Rd.,and reduced
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fenestration/sill height on the Crawford Ave.façade,at 2628 Gross Point Rd.
The applicant has complied with all other zoning requirements,and meets all of
the standards for special use and major variation in the B1a Business District and
the oCSC Central Street Overlay District. This item was continued from October
23, 2017 to November 13, 2017 for Introduction.
For Introduction
Item held in Committee.
(P3)Ordinance 103-O-17,Special Use Permit for Planned Development Located
at 1450-1508 Sherman Avenue in the D4 Downtown Transition District
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 103-O-17 for
approval of the Planned Development to construct a 15-story,273-unit residential
building with 6,800 square feet of ground floor commercial space,and 200
parking spaces.The Plan Commission’s recommendation was based on a
previous version of the development plan for a 16-story,286-unit residential
building with 9,321 square feet of ground floor commercial space,and 186
parking spaces located at 1450-1508 Sherman Avenue.The development
includes four (4) site development allowances.
For Action
Item taken off consent agenda.
Passed 5-4.
Ald. Fiske, Wynne, Fleming and Revelle voted no.
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment:
Inclusionary Housing Sub-Committee Jolene Saul
Inclusionary Housing Sub-Committee Kent Swanson
Inclusionary Housing Sub-Committee Lynn Robinson
For Action
Item taken off consent agenda.
Passed 9-1.
Ald. Fisk voted no.
(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
Meeting adjourned at 11:05 pm
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MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH NOVEMBER 2017
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
11/15/201
7
6:30
PM M/W/EBE Development
11/20/201
7
7:00
PM City Council
11/21/201
7
7:00
PM Housing & Community Development Act Committee
11/27/201
7
6:00
PM
Administration & Public Works, Planning & Development, City
Council
11/29/201
7
6:00
PM Transportation/Parking Commission
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