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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 11, 2013
ROLL CALL — PRESENT: Alderman Tendam Alderman Fiske
Alderman Grover Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
ABSENT:
A quorum was present.
PRESIDING:
Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Holmes
Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Tisdahl, Monday,
November 11, 2013 at 7:45 pm in Council Chamber.
Mayor Tisdahl opened the meeting with a Public Hearing on the FY2014 Proposed
Budget for the City of Evanston. She called on Marty Lyons, CFO for his report. He
advised everyone that a copy of the proposed budget can be found in the City Clerk's
office, at the library and on the City's website.
After the report, the Mayor opened public comment and Evanston resident Junad Rizki
expressed his opinion on several budget items.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the public hearing. All were in favor.
Mayor Tisdahl opened the Public Hearing for the Truth in Taxation Hearing for the 2013
Property Tax Levy for the City of Evanston and the Township of Evanston. Mr. Lyons
began his report by reminding everyone that our proposed tax levy is like our proposed
budget — we do a tax levy estimate that equals our proposed budget and both are
subject to change before the final readings.
After this report, Junad Rizki and Betty Ester were given the opportunity to present their
remarks. There being no other speakers, motion was made and seconded to c1lose the
Public Hearing. All were in favor.
Mayor's Public Announcement
Mayor Tisdahl recognized Fred Schneider, president of Evanston Environmental
Association and presented him with a plaque.
Then she thanked everyone who showed up in the cold and rain for the Veteran's Day
ceremony.
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City Manager's Public Announcement
Mr. Bobkiewicz, "wearing his hat" as acting Township Supervisor, announced that a -
Township Open House would be held on Thursday, November 21 from 3:00 pm — 5:00
pm at the Civic Center. He then introduced Carolyn Dellutri, executive director of
Downtown Evanston, who invited everyone in the community to the 2nd Annual Holiday
Bash & Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 22 beginning at 4:00 pm.
City Clerk Communications — none
Citizen Comment
Nancy Traver expressed her opinion about the library and how important it is for the City
to support it.
Junad Rizki expressed his opinion regarding the water tank.
Peggy Tarr said a Chicago Ave. Jewel store had moved a bench where senior citizens
can sit protected by the elements, to wait for taxis, buses and other rides. She is asking
Alderman Wynne to convince the store management to move the bench back where it
used to be before new ownership took over; she stated that she thinks the City does not
care that Revolution Spin located 904 Sherman continues to disturb others with noise;
finally, she thinks the denial of the Jewish school to open in the former Shure Bros
property is Anti -Semitic.
Carolyn Murray, Mrs. Hakeem and Juanita Ross all expressed their anger and
frustration with the police and their investigations regarding the murders of family I
members
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting October 21, 2013
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al) City of Evanston Payroll through 10/20/13 $2,716,843.02
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2013 11/12/13 $4,405,638.25
Credit Card Activity through September 30, 2013 $ 134,448.07
For Action
(A3.1) Approval of Update and Optimization of Accela (PAL) Software
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with our existing vendor Accela Inc. (2633 Camino Ramon, San
'Ramon, CA) for an update and optimization of the City's Accela Automation
software system (PAL — Permits and Licensing), in the not to exceed amount of
$57,152. Funding is provided by the Computer Licensing and Support Account
1932.62340.
For Action
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(A3.2) Approval Contract Extension for Automotive Oils, Anti -Freeze & Lubricants
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an a
one-year contract extension with Palatine Oil Company (900 National,
Schaumburg, IL) for the purchase of bulk automotive oils, anti -freeze and
lubricants in the amount of $60,000. Funding is provided by tKe Fleet Fund
Petroleum Products Account 7710.65035. Funding will be split between FY2013
($5,000) and FY2014 ($55,000).
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Contracts for Snow Towinq Operations
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
various contract(s) for Snow Towing Services in an amount not to exceed
$75,000. Funding is provided by the Snow and Ice Control General Fund
Account 2680.62451.
For Action
(A4) Ordinance 100-0-13, Amendinq Provisions of the Citv Code Related to Fees
and Costs for the Collection of Unpaid Fines
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City
Council adopt Ordinance 100-0-13, which amends City Code Subsection 11-2-2-
(A) to specifically provide for the imposition of costs and attorney's fees incurred
in the course of collecting parking fines left unpaid for more than 35 days.
For introduction
(A5) Ordinance 124-0-13, Permittinq Issuance of a Class M Liquor License to In
Grape Companv LLC, 828 Davis Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 124-0-13, which amends
Subsection 3-4-6-(M) of the City Code to increase the number of authorized
Class M liquor licenses to one (1), and thereby permit issuance of a liquor license
to In Grape Company LLC d/b/a In Grape Company, 828 Davis Street, LL5,
Evanston, IL 60201.
For introduction
Staff recommends that City- Council adopt the fo,flowing three (3) ordinances approving
the First Amendment to the Howard/Hartrey Tax Increment Financing District. If
approved, the Howard/Hartrey Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district will be expanded
to include property associated with -the street address 222 Hartrey Avenue ("the
amendment area"), immediately north of the existing TIF district. Suspension of the
Rules is requested for Introduction and Action on November 11, 2013.
(A6) Ordinance 120-0-13, Amendinq the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Proiect for the Howard/Hartrev Redevelopment Proiect
Area ("TIF Plan")
For Introduction and Action
(A7) Ordinance 121-0-13, Desionatinq the First Amendment to the
Howard/Hartrev Redevelopment Proiect Area ("TIF District");
For Introduction and Action
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(A8) Ordinance 122-0-13, Confirminq Tax Increment Allocation Financina for the
First Amendment to the Howard/Hartrev Redevelopment Pro iect Area
For Introduction and Action
(A9) Ordinance 127-0-13: Citv of Evanston 2013 Tax Levv
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 127-0-13, which levies the
annual property tax for General Fund Operations, Illinois Municipal Retirement
Fund, and Police and Fire Pension funds.
For Introduction
(A10) Ordinance 128-0-13: 2013 Special Service Area #4 Tax Levv
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 128-0-13, which levies the
annual property tax for Special Service Area #4.
For Introduction
(A11) Ordinance 129-0-13: 2013 Evanston Public Library Tax Levv
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 129-0-13 which levies the
annual property tax for the Evanston Public Library.
.For Introduction
(Al2) Ordinance 5T-0-13: 2013 Evanston Township Tax Levv
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 5T-0-13 which levies the
annual property tax for the Township of Evanston.
For Introduction
(A13) Ordinance 119-0-13, Amendinq Citv Code Subsection 3-4-6-(Y), Class Y
Liquor Licenses, to Permit Limited Sale of Wine by the Glass
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 119-0-13.
This ordinance was introduced at the October 28, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 125-0-13, Grantinq Speciat Use for Commercial Indoor
Recreation Facilitv at 2800 Central Street (Orancietheory Fitness)
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 125-0-13 granting a special use permit for the establishment of a
Commercial Indoor Recreation Facility, Orangetheory Fitness, at 2800 Central
Street. Alderman Tendam requests Suspension of the Rules for Introduction and
Action on November 11, 2013,
For Introduction and Action
(P2) Resolution 64-R-13 Extendinq Time for the Applicant to Obtain a Buildina
Permit to Construct Planned Development Located at 708 Church Street
Staff recommends consideration of Resolution 64-R-13 that, if adopted, would
amend the previously approved planned development for 708 Church Street
(attached as Exhibit 1 to Resolution 64-R-13). The proposed Resolution, if
adopted, would amend Section 8 of the previously adopted Ordinance 32-0-08 to
provide for an extension of the time provided for the Applicant to obtain a building
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permit to construct the planned development. The Applicant requests a three-
year extension of the time period provided in the Ordinance from December 31,
2013 to December 31, 2016.
For Action OFF Consent Agenda.
(P3) Ordinance 113-0-13 Amendinq the Zoninq Ordinance to Allow Commercial
Parkinq Lots as Special Uses in the B3 District
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend amending the Zoning
Ordinance to allow Commercial Parking Lots as special uses in the 133 District
with front yard and street side yard landscaped setbacks. Since the only 133
District in the city is located on Howard Street, the proposed text amendment
could increase the availability of parking in the Howard Street corridor and
therefore encourage redevelopment and new business opportunities within the
Howard -Ridge TIF District. This ordinance was introduced at the October 28,
`2013 City Council meeting.
For Action OFF Consent Agenda
HUMAN SERVICES
(H1) Approval of Township of Evanston Bills for October 2013
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of
October 2013. Members of the Human Services Committee approved the
October bills which included the Sun -Times Media bill at $17,640.00 statement
#0000196679 _from September. The total approved to be paid by Human
Services Committee was $152,550.87
For Action
(H2) Approval of Next Steps for Harlev-Clarke Mansion
It is recommended that the City Council: 1) receive this report; 2) direct the City
Manager to work with both the Evanston Arts Center and Illinois Department of
Natural Resources Coastal Management Program on plans for future use. of the
Mansion; 3) refer issue back to the Human Services Committee for further review
and recommendations.
For Action
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(01) Approval of Downtown Evanston FY2014 Request for Budqet Contribution
Share
The Economic Development Committee and staff support a recommendation to
the City Council for approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 budget for Downtown
Evanston as follows: 1) $370,000 from Special Service District #4 Account
#5160.626V for downtown operations and maintenance; 2) $138,000 from the
Economic Development Fund's Economic Development Partnership Contribution
Account #5300.62659 for supplemental marketing and economic development
activities; and 3) $98,670 from the Washington National Tax Increment Financing
District's "Other Improvements" Account #5470.62605 for maintenance contract.
For Action
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HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT COMMITTEE
(02) Resolution 61-R-13, Approvinq the 2014 One -Year Action Plan
The Housing & Community Development Act Committee recommends adoption
of Resolution 61-R-13 approving proposed One -Year Action Plan for FY 2014
and the estimated FY 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
program budgets totaling $1,829,000.
For Action
(03) Resolution 62-R-13, Reallocatinq Unspent 2009, 2010 and 2011 Communitv
Development Block Grant Funds
The Housing and Community Development Act Committee recommends
approval of 62-R-13 amending the 2009, 2011 and 2012 Community
Development Block Grant programs and authorizing the reallocation of
$52,288.00 in unexpended funds to the City's 2014 CDBG program.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
ADA Advisory Board
ADA Advisory Board
ADA Advisory Board
ADA Advisory.Board
Preservation Commission
Preservation Commission
Joan Hickman
William Logan, Representative, Parks and
Recreation Board
Richard Shure, Representative, Plan .
Commission
Sharon Bowie, Representative, Human
Relations Commission
Sally Riessen Hunt
Karl Vogel
Zoning Board of Appeals Violetta Cullen
Ladd Arboretum Committee Louise Taylor
Age Friendly Evanston Task Force Isidro Lucas, Representative, Human
Relations Commission
Motion was made and seconded to approve Consent Agenda. Motion passed 7-0.
(A6) Ordinance 120-0-13, Amendinq the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Protect for the Howard/Hartrev Redevelopment Proiect
Area ("TIF Plan")
For Introduction and Action
Motion was made and seconded to approve. Motion passed on voice vote 7-0.
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(A7) Ordinance 121-0-13, Desiqnatinq the First Amendment to the
Howard/Hartrev Redevelopment Proiect Area ("TIF District"):
For Introduction and Action
Motion was made and seconded to approve. Motion passed on voice vote 7-0.
(A8) Ordinance 122-0-13, Confirminq Tax Increment Allocation Financina for the
First Amendment to the Howard/Hartrev Redevelopment Proiect Area
For Introduction and Action
Motion was made and seconded to approve. Motion passed on voice vote 7-0.
(131) Ordinance 125-0-13. Grantinq Special Use for Commercial Indoor
Recreation Facilitv at 2800 Central Street (Orangetheory Fitness)
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 125-0-13 granting a special use permit for the establishment of a
Commercial Indoor Recreation Facility, Orangetheory Fitness, at 2800 Central
Street. Alderman Tendam requests Suspension of the Rules for Introduction and
Action on November 11, 2013,
For Introduction and Action
Motion was made and seconded to approve. Motion passed on voice vote 7-0.
(P2) Resolution 64-R-13 Extendinq Time for the Applicant to Obtain a Buildina
Permit to Construct Planned Development Located at 708 Church Street
Staff recommends consideration of Resolution 64-R-13 that, if adopted, would
amend the previously approved planned development for 708 Church Street
(attached as Exhibit 1 to Resolution 64-R-13). The proposed Resolution, if
adopted, would amend Section 8 of the previously adopted Ordinance 32-0-08 to
provide for an extension of the time provided for the Applicant to obtain a building
permit to construct the planned development. The Applicant requests a three--
year extension of the time period provided in the Ordinance from December 31,
2013 to December 31, 2016.
For Action Back to next P&D Committee meeting.
(P3) Ordinance 113-0-13 Amending the Zoninq Ordinance to Allow Commercial
Parkinq Lots as. Special Uses in the 133 District
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend amending the Zoning
Ordinance to allow Commercial Parking Lots as special uses in the B3 District
with front yard and street side yard landscaped setbacks. Since the only B3
District in the city is located on Howard Street, the proposed text amendment
could increase the availability of parking in the Howard Street corridor and
therefore encourage redevelopment and new business opportunities within the
Howard -Ridge TIF District. This ordinance was introduced at the October 28,
2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Rainey moved to amend" It was seconded. Motion passed on voice
vote 7-0.
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Call of the Wards
Ward 6: Alderman Tendam — announced that a diabetes awareness event, sponsored
by him and Rep. Laura Fine would be held at Curt's Cafe on Thursday, November 14
from 8:30-10:30.
Ward 7: Alderman Grover — thanked several staff and others for their contributions at
her last Ward meeting
Ward 8: Alderman Rainey — thanked all veterans and service personnel; she
responded to the comment Peggy Tarr made about anti-Semitism; she reached out to
BMO Harris Bank to call the City regarding some properties they own in South Evanston
Ward 9: Alderman Burrus — no report
Ward 1: Alderman Fiske — no report
Ward 3: Alderman Wynne — thanked veterans and their families
Ward 4: Alderman Wilson — no report
Being no further business, Alderman Wilson made a motion to adjourn. It was
seconded. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Elaine Autwell, Deputy City Clerk
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