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Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, July 8, 2013
Roll Call: Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Wilson
Mayor Pro Tern Alderman Rainey
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was opened at 7:55 pm.
Mayor Public Announcements
July is National Park and Recreation Month as so announced by Mayor Pro Tern
Rainey.
City Manager Public Announcements
City Manager Bobkiewicz called on Mr. James Maiworm, Asst. Director of Public Works.
Mr. Maiworm announced the fourth annual Recycling Fair July 13, 2013 at Evanston
Township High School from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Alderman Grover complemented Mr.
Maiworm and his staff for the July 4t" cleanup. She also had concern for the electronic
collection and how the line wrapped around the High School's campus. Mr. Maiworm
stated they have made adjustments to alleviate the problems that occurred with the last
recycling event.
Communications: City Clerk
Clerk Greene announced the receipt of a petition containing 153 signatures that stated
their position against the sale of the Harley/Clark Mansion and Light House Beach for the
development of a Bed & Breakfast facility.
Clerk Greene then had a document passed out to the members of the Dias, and
explained it concerned the functions of the Clerk's Office. The statements were from the
Evanston City Code and the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Clerk Greene closed out his
statements by stating the Clerk does not work for the City Manager, was not a member of
the City Manager's staff or considered to be a staff member.
Mayor Pro Tern Rainey stated there would be a 10 minute presentation from the Piven
group and the opposition, which is added to the 45 minutes granted to citizen comments.
Citizen Comment. She said she wasn't sure who would start first, so the City Manager
spoke up and said, "Ms. Weiss why con't you start".
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Maggie Weiss, chair of the Noyes Tenants Association that was formed 18 months ago.
She stated the reason for her appearance was because the proposed Noyes Cultural
Arts Center lease agreement is not in the best interest of the town or the citizens. She
gave a power -point presentation representing the tenant's recommendations that would
be a better outcome for both the community and the citizens of Evanston. Her handout
will be available online as well as in the Clerk's Office.
Leslie Brown, 3517 Central she is the Executive Director of Piven Workshop and she
passed out her proposal to the Council.
Joel Frimeth, 927 Noyes President of the Board of the Piven Workshop in favor of the
proposal. He is asking for a loan from the City since they are the Landlord for the
improvements to the building.
Mayor Pro Tern Rainey suggested the persons who wanted to talk about Harley/Clark
would yield their time to allow those who were here to speak on agenda items more time
to speak. Alderman Fiske suggested to the Mayor Pro Tern to allow whoever wanted to
speak the opportunity to speak.
The followinq speakers qave comments concerninq Piven:
Jack Learmen, 2412 Park Place distributed tax documents of the Piven group as well as
depositing with the City Clerk petition of 202 signatures opposing the Piven proposal.
Sheila Ottinger, 927 Noyes
Joanna Pinsky, 1223 Grant she is the Artistic Director of Art Encounter in the Noyes
Center and is in support of the statements made by Maggie Weiss.
Carole Bass, 800 Euclid #1003 speaking solely on her own behalf concerning the
proposal of Piven and how the cost will ultimately affect the City.
John Wright, 1137 Noyes stated the Noyes building is not failing or falling apart.
Greg Allen, 1917 Kirk St. spoke against the Piven Workshop proposal and stated if it
goes through the proposal will never turn a profit again as it has been thus far.
Chuck Harp, 296 Harper in Skokie said he was here to support Maggie as he passed out
a charter to the Dias that shows the cost of every theater built in the last 20 years in
Metra-Chicago area. He also asked traffic to look into how many parking spaces needed
before giving a lease to Piven.
The followinq speakers qave comments on the Assault Weapons:
Michael Morand, 3036 Central stated he was opposed to the assault weapons ban and
he read statistics from the FBI about deaths other than with so called assault weapons.
Todd Kennedy, 830 Reba stated the ordinance is banning the guns with the attachments
and not a specific gun type.
Eric Jacobson, 1422 Dempster St. stated he lost his brother to gun violence, and that
life comes ahead of gun rights.
Eileen Soderstrom, 2204 W. Greenleaf stated the founding Fathers did not create the
Constitution to protect your favorite hobbie.
Mike Weisman, 2n125 Virgina, Glen Ellyn 2�d Vice President of the IL. Rifle Assoc.
spoke of crimes in Evanston and the lack of function versus the cosmetics of the gun.
Mille Hreczary, 5848 Maple St., Chicago, IL spoke against the ban and not to infringe on
her right to be safe.
Ellen Chiocca, 736 Central St. stated she know the Council will do the right thing and
they will pass the gun ban.
Marjorie Fujario, 343 Dewey is a Pediatrician at Stroger Hospital and on behalf of
"Moms Demand Action" speaking in favor of the assault weapons ban ordinance.
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Karl Kurrin, 343 Dewey a former army officer he urged the Council to ban assault
weapons in Evanston.
Carolyn Murray, 1930 Grey Ave. spoke of a dream she had of her son saying he is
happy, and she woke up. She stated the gun violence has to stop and begged the
Council to please help us.
Denise Wang-Stoneback, PO Box 1672, Skokie she stated she was here to urge the
passage of a gun ban to protect the lives of the citizens in Evanston over the desire of
those who want the assault weapons for entertainment.
Dr. Michael James, 326 Callan stated the bell is tolling for us to protect our children and
if we don't shame on you.
Rich Giraud, 1023 Austin stated he and his wife are in support of the ordinance and urge
the Council to have a unanimous vote to pass the ordinance banning assault weapons.
Jordan Zoot, 617 Grove St. stated he was a life -time NRA member and is disgusted with
the Council for not trying to adopt a proposal he delivered to every Council member for
the gun ordinance, and that he is not a gangbanger like Bamberg, Murray, Davis and
Woodson.
Joey Rodger, 1730 Hinman thanked the Council for making public safety one of your top
goals for 2014, violence is complicated preventing violence is very complicated. She
encouraged the Council to make the steps to move us forward to becoming a peaceable
city.
Joel Siegel, 11000 Crawford, Lincolnwood speaking on behalf of the Jewish gun owners
of Evanston. He stated "No anti -Nazi gun laws in Evanston". He said to address the real
problem here, urban youth gangs.
Scott Szczesny, 312 N. Rosedale Court stated he is against the gun ban according to
the shirt he was wearing.
The followinq persons spoke on the B & B item:
Jes Sherbourne, 1513 Forest suggested the Council deny the special use permit for the
establishment of a second B&B on his block.
Clare Kelly -Delgado, 823 Colfax St. is the sale of public land especially Harley/Clark
and the ethics in City Government, that the Council act ethically when it comes to Council
votes. She recommended that Alderman Tendam recuses himself from the sale of
property to Mr. Pritizker. Mayor Pro Tern Rainey attempted to say the speaker's time
was up and finally said,"I'm showing you that's not true, I am going to let you drone on
while everybody else have to wait. Once the citizen completed her statements, Mayor
Pro Tern said, "Take it to the Ethic's Committee".
Nick Agnew, 819 Colfax St acknowledged his neighbor Clare Kelly -Delgado as a
Teacher of Excellence winner at ETHS, where she has been a teacher for 20 years. He
spoke of the appearance of impropriety in the acceptance of $1000 from Mr. Pritzker
when he had a zoning relief issue pending before the City. He also suggested that the
Ethic Committee should investigate the matter. Mayor Pro Tern responded to the remarks
of Mr. Agnew and instructed him to go to the Ethic Committee and there would be no
more Tendam bashing.
Ilya Khait, 8927 Bronx Ave, Skokie stated he is against the ban, and hope Evanston will
follow Park Ridge who just voted the ban down. He also wanted to know how the
weapons will be collected.
Linda Damashek, 1318 Judson stated she is a Lakefront open space preservationist and
that no public parkland should be lost to a for profit entity, because it is our most precious
Assets.
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Barbara Janes, 802 Colfax stated what happened to her and her husband were told to
leave the park when they were there on public land voicing their opinion about Lakefront
construction. She asked that the Council would look into the matter.
Mary Rosinski, 1728 Chancellor came to inform the citizens the City's contemplating
selling 2.5 acres of Parkland. The City should not sell to a private investor, but should be
for the enjoyment of the residents.
Vanessa Dillingham, 1903 Livingston St, she is against any sell of Lakefront area. The
plan will diminish the beauty of the Light House Beach even though access will not be
denied. She hopes the Council will not allow this to come on the agenda for sell.
Jerry Woods, 847 Judson #2 stated he has a heart for the Art Center and not to tear
down the Harley/Clark Mansion.
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sherman inferred the Council has launched a disgusting process for
selling our parks, and he stated there have been illegal meetings for selling 2.5 acres of
Lighthouse Beach. Let's remember Senate seats are not for sell in Illinois and neither
should Parklands in Evanston.
Sabrina Edman, 2510 Prairie Ave stated Lighthouse is their backyard and her children
love the area and she urged the Council to keep in mind public lands are for the people.
John Curscell, 716 Brummell stated the Public Parklands are for the people and not
private entities.
Michael Lohr, 726 Milburn spoke against the sale of the Harley/Clark property and also
said was it is sold the Council will never get it back.
Bonnie Wilson, Evanston Township Assessor reminded all that the real estate taxes are
due August 1st, and that the citizens receive all the benefits entitled them especially the
seniors over 65. If your exemption was not received you can go back 3 years to claim it.
Prescilla Giles, 1829 Ashland Ave. stated 9 people are making decisions for the citizens
in Evanston. She urged them to consider all the citizens especially the hardship placed
on the citizens who come to Fleetwood/Jourdain with the circular drive removal due to
beautification.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1)Ordinance 76-0-13, An Ordinance to Ban Assault Weapons in the Citv of
Evanston
Ordinance 76-0-13 amends Title 9, Chapter 8 of the Evanston City Code of 2012 to
specifically ban the possession, transfer, sale or display of assault weapons in the City
of Evanston. This ordinance was introduced at the June 24, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
Items not approved on Consent Aqenda:
(P4)Approval of a Application for HOME Funds for a Tenant Based Rental,
Assistance Proqram by Connections for the Homeless
The Housing and Homelessness Commission and staff recommend approval of a
$500,000 HOME grant to Connections for the Homeless for a 36-month Tenant Based
Rental Assistance program (TBRA) that will run from September 2013 to August 2016;
expenditures are projected as follows: $30,000 in 2013, $250,000 in 2014, $190,000 in
2015 and $25,000 in 2016. TBRA was also recommended by the Mayor's Task Force
on Homelessness in 2012.
For Action
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(P9)Ordinance 60-0-13. Grantinq a Special Use for a Bed & Breakfast
Establishment at 1622 Forest Avenue
Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 60-0-13, granting a special use permit
for the operation of a Bed and Breakfast Establishment at 1622 Forest Avenue. The
applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards of a
Special Use in this District. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends denial of this
request. The Evanston Preservation Commission recommends approval of the Special
Use and has also approved the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
restoration of the principal house, the demolition of the existing coach house and
construction of the new coach house. :This ordinance was introduced at the June 10,
2013 City Council meeting, and held on June 24, 2013 for the July 8, 2013 meeting.
For Action
(H2)Ordinance 43-0-13. Lease and Construction Aqreement for Citv-Owned.
Property at 927 NoVes Street with Piven Theater Workshop,
Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 43-0-13, "Authorizing the City Manager
to Negotiate and Execute a Lease and Construction Agreement with Piven Theater
Workshop". This ordinance was discussed at the June 3, 2013 Human Services
Committee meeting and forwarded to City Council without recommendation.
For Introduction
(H3)Resolution 8-R-13, Amendment of 2011 Piven Theatre Workshop Lease,
Aqreement
Staff recommends that City Council consider Resolution 8-R-13 "Authorizing the City
Manager to Enter into an Amendment of a Lease Agreement with Piven Theatre
Workshop, Inc.". This resolution was discussed at the June 3, 2013 Human Services
Committee meeting and forwarded to City Council without recommendation.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting June 10, 2013
(M2)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting June 17, 2013
(M3)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting June 24, 2013
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE,
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 6/16/13 $2,759,255.18
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2013 7/9/13 $3,894,114.74
Credit Card Activity — Period End May 31, 2013 $ 125,260.65
For Action
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(A3.1)Approval of Contract with Kennv Construction Companv for Large Diameter
Sewer Rehabilitation (Bid 13-42)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to award a contract in
the amount of $1,388,290 to Kenny Construction Company (2215 Sanders Road Suite
400, Northbrook, IL) for the Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation — Central Park Ave
and Main St (Bid 13-42), contingent upon receiving the appropriate loan funding from
the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). It is anticipated that the IEPA will
provide loan funding from the State Revolving Fund in an amount up to $1,429,940 for
this project.
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Contract with SAK Construction, LLC for 2013 Cured In Place
Pipe Lininq Contract B (CIPP) (Bid 13-43)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
the 2013 Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining Contract B (Bid 13-43) with SAK Construction, LLC
(864 Hoff Road, O'Fallon, MO) in the amount of $179,887.70. Funding is provided by
the Sewer Fund, Account 7420.62461, which has $206,277 in available funding
remaining.
For Action
(A3.3)Approval of Sinqle Source Purchase of Rate of Flow Transmitters and
Manifolds from Rosemount, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant
Staff recommends approval of a single -source purchase of Rate of Flow Transmitter
equipment from Rosemount, Inc. (8200 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN) in the
amount of $57,386.07. Staff is recommending the single source purchase from
Rosemount in order that all transmitters would then be made by the same company and
be the same model. Funding is provided by the Water Capital Improvement Program
Fund, Account 733123.
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(A3.4)Approval of Agreement with Connellv's Academv for Martial Arts
Instruction
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a single
source agreement with Connelly's Academy (9750 Karlov Avenue, Skokie, IL) through
December 2014 for martial arts program services at the Levy Senior Center, which is
projected to reach a dollar value of over $20,000 in payments to the vendor. Revenue
from program registrations are deposited into the General Fund Account, Levy Senior
Center 3055.53565 and expenses for instruction paid from 3055.62505.
For Action
(A3.5) Approval of Contract with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. for the 2013
CIP III Street Resurfacinq Proiect (Bid 13-491
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
the 2013 CIP III Street Resurfacing Project (Bid 13-49) to A. Lamp Concrete
Contractors Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60193) in the amount of $968,396.
Funding is provided by the Capital Improvements Fund for $818,396 (Acct.
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415857.65515 — 2013 Budget of $2.7 million and $1,082,000 being allocated in Phase I
and II) and Howard- Hartrey TIF Fund $150,000 (Acct. 553104.65515 — 2013 Budget of
$250,000).
For Action
(A3.6)Approval of Contract with Chicagoland Paving for Davis Street
Improvement Project (Bid 13-50)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
the Davis Street Improvement Project (Bid 13-50) with Chicagoland Paving (225 Telser
Road, Lake Zurich, IL) in the amount of $2,299,905.65. Funding is provided by the
Washington National TIF Fund in the ,amount of $879,853.87 (Acct. 547616.65515 —
2013 Budget of $1,300,000), the Sewer Fund $250,000 (Acct 7420.65515 — 2013
Budget of $250,000) and Capital Improvements Fund $1,170,051.78 (Acct.
415857.65515 — 2013 Budget of $1,197,000).
For Action
(A4)Approval of Bridqe Street Bridqe Project Construction Fundinq Increase
(RFQ 10-25)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to increase the local
share of the construction cost by $86,000 (20%) for the Bridge Street Bridge
reconstruction project. The additional construction cost for the bridge project is funded
from the remaining funds in the Street Resurfacing Program in the Capital
Improvements Fund Account 415857.65515 (Total allocated expenses $1,900,873.43
and total budget of $2.7 million leaving $799,126.43 available).
For Action
(A5) Citv of Evanston FY2012 Audited Annual Financial Report
Staff recommends that the FY2012 Audited Annual Financial Report be accepted and
placed on file.
Accept and Place on File
(A6)Resolution 41-R-13, Northwestern University Utilitv Easement on Emerson
Street
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 41-R-13 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a chilled water service utility easement with Northwestern
University in order to cross Emerson Street. The easement will be for a 50-year period
for a $220 annual fee.
For Action
(A7) Ordinance 77-0-13, Authorizinq Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to publicly offer the sale
of various vehicles and equipment owned by the city through public auction based on
Ordinance 77-0-13. The vehicles are presently out of service.
For Introduction
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(A8) Ordinance 84-0-13 Authorizinq 2013 General Obliqation Bond Issue
Staff recommends approval of the attached draft ordinance number 84-0-13 for the FY
2013 bond issuance in the not -to -exceed amount totaling $12,700,000. The ordinance
will be completed and signed after the bond sale date, which is tentatively scheduled for
July 31, 2013.
For Introduction
(A9)Ordinance 58-0-13, Decreasinq the Number of Active Class D Liquor
Licenses, Winqstop
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 58-0-13, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), as amended, to decrease the
number of authorized Class D liquor licenses to twenty-one (21), because Wingstop,
2434 Main Street, stopped selling alcohol in January 2013 and does not intend to renew
its liquor license. This ordinance was introduced at the June 24, 2013 City Council
meeting.
For Action
(A10)Ordinance 64-0-13, Decreasinq the Number of Active Class D Liquor
Licenses, Siam Splendor
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 64-0-13, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), as amended, to decrease the
number of authorized Class D liquor licenses to twenty (20), because Vichida
Corporation, d/b/a Siam Splendour, 1125 Emerson Street, is not renewing its Class D
liquor license. This ordinance was introduced at the June 24, 2013 City Council
meeting.
For Action
(A11)Ordinance 65-0-13, Increasinq the Number of Class P-1 Liquor Licenses,
Temperance Beer Company
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 65-0-13, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(P-1), as amended, to increase the
number of authorized Class P-1 liquor licenses to one (1), to permit liquor license
issuance to Temperance Beer Company, LLC, d/b/a Temperance Beer Company, 2000
Dempster Street. This ordinance was introduced at the June 24, 2013 City Council
meeting.
For Action
(Al2)Ordinance 68-0-13, Amendinq Class P-1 Liquor License Capacity
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 68-0-13, which amends Class P-
1 by increasing the maximum quantity of craft beer permitted for on -site production and
storage from 465,000 gallons to 930,000 gallons annually. This amendment mirrors
measures recently adopted by the state legislature in HB 1573. This ordinance was
introduced at the June 24, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A13)Ordinance 66-0-13, Authorizinq Class N Liquor Licensees to Offer Tastinqs
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 66-0-13, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(N), as amended, to authorize Class N
liquor licensees to offer tastings of alcoholic liquor. Class N liquor licenses are held by
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grocery stores including Jewel Osco, Dominick's, Food 4 Less, Whole Foods, and
Sam's Club. This ordinance was introduced at the June 24, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A14)Ordinance 67-0-13, Authorizina Class T Liquor Licensees to Offer Samples
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 67-0-13, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(T), as amended, to authorize Class T
liquor licensees to offer samples of beer brewed by the licensee. Class T is the City's
brewpub liquor license, and Smylie Bros. Restaurant and Brewery is the City's only
Class T licensee. This ordinance was introduced at the June 24, 2013 City Council
meeting.
For Action
(Al5)Ordinance 56-0-13, Text Amendment to City Code Subsection 11-2-11413)
to Correct Code Reference
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 56-0-13, which amends the text
of Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 11-2-11-(B), as amended, to correct the
Code reference regarding mailing notices of impending vehicle immobilization. This
ordinance was introduced at the June 24, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A16)Ordinance 74-0-13 Amendinq the Citv Code to Establish a Three-Wav Stop
at Dewev Avenue and Washington Street
The Alderman of the Ninth Ward recommends the adoption of proposed ordinance 74-
0-13 by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5 (C), Schedule V (C) of
the City Code to establish a Three -Way Stop at Dewey Avenue and Washington Street.
- Funding is provided by the Traffic Control Supplies Account 2670.65115, which has
$40,000 budgeted for FY 2013. This ordinance was introduced at the June 24, 2013
City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(PI)Resolution 39-R-13 Designatinq the Portion of Poplar Avenue between,
Central Street and Harrison Street with the Honorary Street Name Sign,
"Mary Lou Smith Way".
The Citizens' Advisory Committee on Public Place Names recommends approval of
Resolution 39-R-13.
For Action
(P2)Aoproval of a Sidewalk Cafe for Farmhouse Evanston
Staff requests consideration of,a first-time application for a sidewalk cafe (SWC) permit
for Farmhouse Evanston a Type 1 Restaurant located at 703 Church St.
For Action
(P3)Aoproval of a Sidewalk Cafe for La Macchina Cafe,
Staff requests consideration of a first: -time application for a sidewalk cafe (SWC) permit
for La Macchina Cafe a Type 1 Restaurant located at 1620 Orrington Ave.
For Action
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(P5)Ordinance 71-0-13 Grantinq a Special Use for a Wholesale Goods
Establishment at 2310 Main Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals, the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee, and
staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 71-0-13 granting a special use permit for
the establishment of a Wholesale Goods Establishment by Few Spirits, LLC at 2310
Main Street. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of
the standards of a Special Use in this District. This ordinance was introduced at the
June 24, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P6)Ordinance 70-0-13 Grantinq a Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant at 1907
Central Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals, the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee, and
staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 70-0-13 granting a special use permit the
establishment of a Type 2 Restaurant, Leonidas Chocolate Cafe at 1907 Central Street.
The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards
of a Special Use in this district. This ordinance was introduced at the June 24, 2013 City
Council meeting.
For Action
(P7)Ordinance 72-0-13 Amendinq the Special Use Permit for a Tvpe 2
Restaurant at 519 Main Street (Starbucks)
Staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance 72-0-13 that deletes the condition of an
adopted special use from 1992 (Section 3-C of Ordinance 121-0-01) requiring that the
Starbucks at 519 Main Street hire off duty police officers to issue parking citations to
customers who illegally park in the vicinity of Starbucks. The staff recommendation to
release this condition is based on the experience during the past ten months when
Starbucks was permitted by their request to not hire off duty officers on an experimental
basis. There have not been reports of any problems during this period. No other Type
II restaurant currently has such a condition imposed. This ordinance was introduced at
the June 24, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P8)Ordinance 73-0-13 Grantinq a Special Use for a Yard Waste Transfer
Facilitv at 2533 & 2532 Oakton Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 73-
0-13 granting a special use permit for the operation of a Yard Waste Transfer Facility at
2533 & 2532 Oakton Street. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements
and meets all of the Standards of a special use for this District. The Zoning Board of
Appeals found this as well in its findings for a positive recommendation. This ordinance
was introduced at the June 24, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
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HUMAN SERVICES
(H1)Approval of Township of Evanston June 2013 Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the Township
of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of June 2013 in the
amount of $137,826.04.
For Action
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(01)Approval of Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau
(CNSCVB) 2013 Request for Fundinq
The Economic Development Committee and staff support a recommendation to City
Council for approval of $65,564 in funding for a twelve month period, commencing July
1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, to Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors
Bureau (CNSCVB). Funding is provided by the Economic Development Fund's
Economic Development Partnership Account (Account 5300.62659).
For Action
(02) Approval of the Chicago -Dempster Merchants Association's Application for
the Evanston Great Merchants Grant Proqram
Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommend City Council approval of a
Great Merchant Grant in the amount of $7,500 to the Chicago -Dempster Merchants
Association for Fiscal Year 2013 projects. Funding is provided by the Economic
Development Fund's Business District Improvement Fund (Account 5300.65522).
For Action
(03)Approval of the Howard Street Business Association's Application for the
Evanston Great Merchants Grant Program
Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommend City Council approval of a
Great Merchant Grant in the amount of $9,000 to the Howard Street Business
Association (HSBA) for Fiscal Year 2013 projects. Funding is provided by the Economic
Development Fund's Business District Improvement Fund (Account 5300.65522).
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Chicago/Main TIF Advisory Committee Shaun Chinsky
Chicago/Main TIF Advisory Committee Andrea Ford
Alderman Wynne motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and it was seconded with
a Roll Call vote of 8-0 the Consent Agenda was approved.
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Items for discussion:
(134)Approval of a Application for HOME Funds for a Tenant Based Rental
Assistance Proqram by Connections for the Homeless
The Housing and Homelessness Commission and staff recommend approval of a
$500,000 HOME grant to Connections for the Homeless for a 36-month Tenant Based
Rental Assistance program (TBRA) that will run from September 2013 to August 2016;
expenditures are projected as follows: $30,000 in 2013, $250,000 in 2014, $190,000 in
2015 and $25,000 in 2016. TBRA was also recommended by the Mayor's Task Force
on Homelessness in 2012.
For Action
Alderman Wynne stated this item was held in committee.
(P9)Ordinance 60-0-13, Grantinq a Special Use for a Bed & Breakfast
Establishment at 1622 Forest Avenue
Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 60-0-13, granting a special use permit
for the operation of a Bed and Breakfast Establishment at 1622 Forest Avenue. The
applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards of a
Special Use in this District. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends denial of this
request. The Evanston Preservation Commission recommends approval of the Special
Use and has also approved the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
restoration of the principal house, the demolition of the existing coach house and
construction of the new coach house. This ordinance was introduced at the June 10,
2013 City Council meeting, and held on June 24, 2013 for the July 8, 2013 meeting.
For Action
Alderman Wynne motioned for approval and it was second. Alderman. Burrus amended
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th'6,motion�to strike,section. 3B arid -`it was seconded:: Alderman Rainey amended the
motion to allow a 3 month period and then decide after the period is over. then come
back and decide ori'luture,.removal: A`unariimous voice vote ,for the.garbage removal
was matle. The origirial riiotion was then voted on With"a Roll Call .vote of 7-0 (Aldermen
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Fiske arid: Wynne voted n,aV)
(H2)Ordinance 43-0-13, Lease and Construction Aqreement for Citv-Owned
Propertv at 927 Noves Street with Piven Theater Workshop
Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 43-0-13, "Authorizing the City Manager
to Negotiate and Execute a Lease and Construction Agreement with Piven Theater
Workshop". This ordinance was discussed at the June 3, 2013 Human Services
Committee meeting and forwarded to City Council without recommendation.
For Introduction
Alderman Tendam amended the motion to position the Performing Arts in the downtown
area. The Roll Call vote was 9-0 and the item was introduced as amended.
(H3)Resolution 8-R-13, Amendment of 2011 Piven Theatre Workshop -Lease
Aqreement
Staff recommends that City Council consider Resolution 8-R-13 "Authorizing the City
Manager to Enter into an Amendment of a Lease Agreement with Piven Theatre
Workshop, Inc.". This resolution was discussed at the June 3, 2013 Human Services
Committee meeting and forwarded to City Council without recommendation.
For Action
Alderman Fiske asked that the item be held.
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Call of the Wards:
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes announced the first starlight concert at Twiggs Park at 7:30
pm tomorrow night.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam thanked the city staff for doing a good job cleaning up after
the July 4th parade.
Ward 7, Alderman Grover had no report
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey wanted to thank those who helped to make the activities at
Elk's Park a success because it was the only water event in town, where everyone got
wet.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus announced a 9th ward meeting on Wednesday at 7:00 pm in
the Levy Center.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske announced the opening of Farmhouse Restaurant and invited
all to come by and visit, and you will feel at home.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite announced the 5th annual youth triathlon that occurred
on Sunday, and he thanked all the city staff and volunteers who helped to make it safe
for the participants.
Ward3, Alderman Wynne made a reference regarding distance and ownership for the
B&B Ordinance.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson had no report.
A motion was asked for adjournment and it was agreed upon by all and the Regular
Meeting of the Council ended at 10:34 pm.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, CIVIC
City Clerk of Evanston
7/26/2013 3:20 PM
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