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Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, April 1, 2013
Roll Call: Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Council Meeting to order .after Roll Call had proven a
quorum was present.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
The Mayor announced the following as events that are being recognized durng the
month of April: National Public Health Week, April 1-7, 2013; and National Library Week
April 14-20, 2013. She then read a proclamation calling the whole month of April as the
"Child Abuse Prevention Month" after the reading of the proclamation she presented the
framed document to Ms. Laura, who then thanked the Mayor and the Council fir their
support of her initiative.
She then mentioned the Women's Day Luncheon at Fleetwood/Jourdain, and she was
told that the sound cuts off during the broadcasts of the meetings, but it is being worked
on although it's taken a bit of time.
City Manager Public Announcements
City Manager Bobkiewicz had no report.
Communications: City Clerk
City Clerk announced the voting turnout was only 389 from last Monday which is only
.0085 less than 1 % from the 44, 968 registered voters in Evanston.
Citizen Comment
These residents spoke on Agenda item A4, A6, or P2
Ron Fleckman, 124 Kedzie stated he is in complete support of the City's proposed move
into obtain 100% clean reusable energy.
Eleanor Rovelle, 2815 Lakeside Ct. the President of Citizens for a Cleaner Evanston
wanted to echo the previous speaker's comments to keep the agreement for cleaner
electricity for the City.
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Chuck Carrington, 825 Oakton stated he was not going to be long, but just wanted to
voice his approval of the clean energy
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan had concerns about how the proprietors of the Wine and
Cheese Bar could possibly close out the deal for their business and still live above their
business. He asked if the City had violated any laws in allowing the owners to be tenants
as well. He alluded to misappropriations with HUD funds and maybe HUD should come in
to investigate how HUD funds are being used.
Betty Ester, 2031 Church St. had concerns for the non -conformity requirements for
residential building height. She suggested residential involvement should be included for
discussion on expansion of existing buildings in the community, and the proposed
ordinance should not be allowed to be approved.
Jeff Smith, 2724 Harrison was in agreement with those who spoke on the electric
aggregation proposal and encouraged the Council to continue with the forward strides as
a leader in the state.
These residents spoke on Non-Aqenda items:
Padma RaoL2246 Sherman accused the Council of being anti -racial towards people of
color, and suggested if the Council does not want to hear from the public to resign and
stop abusing citizen's first amendment rights. She then continued with past accusations
against the Mayor, first ward Alderman, eight Ward Alderman as she video tapes the
Dias.
B.K. Rao, 2246 Sherman commented on the food the Council feasts on at every meeting
eating up taxpayers monies. She continued to wish the Council a Happy Fools Day. She
accused the Mayor of being disrespectful towards minority citizens with contempt. She
also mentioned the food the Council eats within every other sentence and at the end of
each statement she said "Happy Fools Day" and then vowed to return.
Gerry Macsai, 1501 Hinman from the Public Art Committee gave a report of the art
constructions that are seen throughout the City. She commented on the involvement of
community members. She thanked the Council for the $74,000.00 that enabled them to
pay for four (4) projects. She announced the invitation they received to present papers at
an international arts conference in Budapest, Hungry on June 24th and 25th to speak how
communities like Evanston can get community involvement in the arts.
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan spoke of the Harley/Clark Mansion and the possible illegal
discussions in a closed door session. He also mentioned the Roundtable's article stating
the City would release those closed session minutes sense it exceeded what was
allowed under the law. He also invited answers from the Dias as was done by the
previous speaker.
Items not approved on Consent Agenda:
(A3.4)Approval of Contract with Citvwide Elevator Inspection Services, Inc. for
Citv of Evanston -Elevator Inspection program (RFP 13-11)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
elevator inspection and plan review services to Citywide Elevator Inspection Services,
(7144 N. Harlem Ave. Suite 303, Chicago, IL), for an annual budget amount not to
exceed $68,425. The contract term shall be three years from the commencement date.
After the initial term, there shall be two (2) options to renew for one (1) additional year.
Funding is provided by the Elevator Contract Costs Account 2126.62425 with a FY2013
budget of $68,425.
For Action
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(A7)Ordinance 39-0-13, Decreasinq the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses, Old
Neiqhborhood Grill
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 39-0-13, which amends Evanston City Code
of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), by decreasing the number of Class D liquor licenses from
twenty-two (22) to twenty-one (21). In November 2012, Old Neighborhood Grill, 2902
Central Street, surrendered its Class D liquor license.
For Introduction
(P2)Ordinance 4-0-13 Amendinq the Zoninq Ordinance to Allow the Expansion of
Leqal Nonconforminq 1- 4 Familv Residential Uses by Major Variation
Following a recommendation of the Planning and Development Committee, City staff
recommends the adoption of proposed Ordinance 4-0-13 to amend the Zoning
Ordinance to allow properties with one to four -family legal nonconforming residential
uses to apply for zoning relief through the Major Variation process to increase the
structures' bulk.
For Introduction
(P3 and P4) Staff requests consideration of Ordinances 35-0-13 and 1-0-13 which
provide, respectively, for the licensing or prohibition of vacation rentals. At the March 2,
2013 meeting, the Committee heard extensive testimony on banning or licensing of
vacation units. Staff has attempted to insert the proposed exemptions into both
Ordinances that were most practical to consider and enforce.
(P3)Ordinance 35-0-13, Enactinq a New Title 5, Chapter 9 of the Citv Code to
Require the Licensinq of Vacation Rentals
Ordinance 35-0-13 enacts a new Title 5, Chapter 9 of the City Code to require the
licensing of vacation rentals.
For Introduction
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 11, 2013
(M2)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 18, 2013
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 3/10/13 $2,833,254.44
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2013 4/2/13 $2,113,996.69
Credit Card Activity — Period End February 28, 2013 $ 85,415.04
(A3.1)Approval of Purchase of Boat for Aquatic Camp Proaram
Staff recommends the sole source purchase of a 17' utility Boston Whaler boat and
trailer, commercial grade, for the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department
at a cost of $31,340, delivered from Boston Whaler Commercial & Government
Products (420 Megan Ave., Edgewater, FL). Funding is provided by the Fleet Services
Capital Account 7780.65550.
For Action
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(A3.2)Approval of Contract with O'Hara Construction, Inc. for Fire Station #4
Interior Renovation Proiect (Bid 13-07)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
the Fire Station #4 Interior Renovation Project with O'Hara Construction, Inc. (636
Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL) in the amount of $83,470. Funding is provided by the FY
2013 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Account 415826 with a budget allocation of
$60,000. The balance will be provided by Capital Improvement Fund reserves.
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Contract Award to Denier Inc. for 2013 Crack Sealinq Program
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Denler Inc. (19148 S 104th Ave.
Mokena, IL) in the amount of $55,000 to perform crack sealing under the Municipal
Partnership Initiative. Funding is provided by the General Fund Street Maintenance
Account 2670.62509 in the amount of $50,000 and $5,000 from Water Fund Account
7130.65702.
For Action
(A3.5) Approval of Chlorine Feed Svstem Enqineerinq Services Aqreement with
Greelev and Hansen LLC (RFQ 13-06)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for
chlorine feed system engineering services with Greeley and Hansen LLC (100 S.
Wacker Drive, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL) in the not -to -exceed amount of $69,500.
Funding is provided by the Water Fund, Capital Improvement Account 733122 which
has a FY 2013 budget allocation of $250,000.
For Action
(A3.6)Approval of 2013 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract A with SAK
Construction, LLC (Bid No. 13-09)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
the 2013 Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining Contract A with SAK Construction, LLC (864 Hoff
Road, O'Fallon, MO) in the amount of $293,723. Funding is provided by the Sewer
Fund Account 7420.62461 which has an allocation of $500,000 for this work.
For Action
(A3.7)Ai3proval of 2013 CIPP Spot Line Sewer Rehabilitation Contract with CTR
Svstems, Inc. (Bid No. 13-10)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
the 2013 CIPP Spot Line Sewer Rehabilitation to CTR Systems, Inc. (7400 Waukegan
Road, Niles, IL) in the amount of $44,402. Funding is provided by the Sewer Fund
Account 7400.62461 which has a budget of $215,000 for sewer maintenance and
repair.
For Action
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(A3.8)Approval of Amendment 4 to the Aqreement with Twin Eagle Resources
Management, LLC for the Purchase of Natural Gas for Citv Owned Buildings
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute Amendment 4 to the Agreement with Twin Eagle Resource Management, LLC
(5120 Woodway, Suite 10010, Houston, TX) for the purchase of natural gas for 16 City
owned buildings when the strike price is below $4.80 per MMBTU. The term is
September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015.
For Action
(A4)Approval of 2013 Community Choice Electricitv Aqqreqation Supplier
Aqreement (RFP 13-08)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Master
Agreement to Provide Services to an Aggregated Group with the pre -qualified Alternate
Retail Electric Supplier (ARES) that provides the most favorable price per kilowatt hour
($ / kWh) for the length of term and renewable energy mix that the City Council
determines to be the most advantageous. At the City Council meeting on April 1, 2013,
staff will present a recommendation to the City Council for the prequalified ARES that
submits the most favorable pricing.
For Action
(A5)Resolution 15-R-13: Easement Aqreement with Commonwealth Edison
Companv (ComEd) for Electrical Facilities at the Municipal Service Center
Staff requests consideration of Resolution 15-R-13, authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate and execute an Easement Agreement with ComEd for electrical facilities at
the Municipal Service Center. The total easement fee will be $529 per year for the
duration of easement.
For Action
(A6)Resolution 19-R-13: Renewal of Residential Lease for 631 Howard Street
Staff recommends that City Council approve Resolution 19-R-13 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a residential lease with Anne Carlson and Cody Modeer for an
apartment located at 631 (Unit 2) Howard Street.
For Action
(A8)Ordinance 40-0-13, Permittinq Issuance of a Class D Liquor License to Table
Nine, LLC, d/b/a Companv
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 40-0-13, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), to increase the number of authorized
Class D liquor licenses to twenty-two (22), and permit issuance of a Class D license to
Table Nine, LLC d/b/a Company, 1307 Chicago Ave.
For Introduction
(A9)Ordinance 34-0-13, Amendinq the Citv Code Relatinq to Parkinq on the East
Side of McDaniel Avenue
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that City Council consider
Ordinance 34-0-13 amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Residents Parking
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Only Districts, adding District 16, the east side of McDaniel (1315 — 1341) from
Dempster Street to Greenwood Street to 24 hour daily, seven days a week. This
ordinance was introduced at the March 11, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(P1)Ordinance 41-0-13 Grantinq a Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant at 1629
Orrinaton Avenue (Naf Naf Grill)
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 41-
0-13 granting a special use permit for the operation of a Type 2 Restaurant Naf Naf
Grill at 1629 Orrington Avenue.
For Introduction
(P4)Ordinance 1-0-13, Enactinq a New Title 5, Chapter 9 of the Citv Code to
Prohibit Vacation Rentals
Ordinance 1-0-13 enacts a new Title 5, Chapter 9 of the City Code which bans vacation
rentals.
For Introduction
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Arts Council
Stephen Guenther
Civil Service Commission
Carolyn Bell
Environment Board
Samuel Headd
Environment Board
Todd Schwier
Human Relations Commission
Isidro Lucas
Human Relations Commission
Kyle Lauterhahn
M/W/EBE Development Committee
Matt Fitterer
Mental Health Board
Sandra Johnson
Parks and Recreation Board
Jonathan Levy
Public Art Committee
David Geary
TIF Advisory Committee
Malik Turley
TIF Advisory Committee
John Szostek
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval and it was seconded and approved with a 9-0
Roll Call vote.
Items for discussion:
(A3.4)Approval of Contract with Citywide Elevator Inspection Services, Inc. for
Citv of Evanston -Elevator Inspection proqram (RFP 13-11)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
elevator inspection and plan review services to Citywide Elevator Inspection Services,
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(7144 N. Harlem Ave. Suite 303, Chicago, IL), for an annual budget amount not to
exceed $68,425. The contract term shall be three years from the commencement date.
After the initial term, there shall be two (2) options to renew for one (1) additional year.
Funding is provided by the Elevator Contract Costs Account 2126.62425 with a FY2013
budget of $68,425.
For Action
Alderman Grover stated this item was held in committee.
(A7)Ordinance 39-0-13, Decreasinq the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses, Old
Neiqhborhood Grill
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 39-0-13, which amends Evanston City Code
of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), by decreasing the number of Class D liquor licenses from
twenty-two (22) to twenty-one (21). In November 2012, Old Neighborhood Grill, 2902
Central Street, surrendered its Class D liquor license.
For Introduction
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and it was a 9-0 Roll Call vote.
(P2)Ordinance 4-0-13 Amendinq the Zoninq Ordinance to Allow the Expansion of
Leqal Nonconforminq 1- 4 Familv Residential Uses by Maior Variation
Following a recommendation of the Planning and Development Committee, City staff
recommends the adoption of proposed Ordinance 4-0-13 to amend the Zoning
Ordinance to allow properties with one to four -family legal nonconforming residential
uses to apply for zoning relief through the Major Variation process to increase the
structures' bulk.
For Introduction
Alderman Fiske stated this item was held in committee
(P3 and P4) Staff requests consideration of Ordinances 35-0-13 and 1-0-13 which
provide, respectively, for the licensing or prohibition of vacation rentals. At the March 2,
2013 meeting, the Committee heard extensive testimony on banning or licensing of
vacation units. Staff has attempted to insert the proposed exemptions into both
Ordinances that were most practical to consider and enforce.
(P3)Ordinance 35-0-13, Enactinq a New Title 5, Chapter 9 of the Citv Code to
Require the Licensinq of Vacation Rentals
Ordinance 35-0-13 enacts a new Title 5, Chapter 9 of the City Code to require the
licensing of vacation rentals.
For Introduction
Alderman Fiske stated this item was held in committee.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey had no report.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus she thanked TADS Bakery for supplying Chicago
Metropolitan Battered Women's Network with pastries. She also read excerpts from an
email from Housing Options, Deputy Director which complimented the Evanston Police
Officers and Department.
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Ward 1, Alderman Fiske praised the City staff for the sewer work going on downtown.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite offered a word of prayer to the Cox family and their
families. He announced a community meeting on Thursday to discuss potential
improvements in Penny Park at 7 pm, and the following Thursday at 7 pm (April 111h) a
2" ward meeting at the District 65 Building.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne had no report.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson will be having a Public meeting along with Alderman Wynne
at Lincoln School at 7 pm to discuss the Main Street Transit Plan.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes had no report.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam had no report.
Ward 7, Alderman Grover whished an early Happy Birthday to City Clerk Greene, and
invited all to come and see the Evanston City Children's troop's performance of the
Wizard of OZ.
Alderman Wilson motioned for the Council to convene into the Executive Session to
discuss minutes and it was seconded, and with a unanimous voice vote and the Regular
Meeting of the City Council ended at 9:41 PM.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, CIVIC, City Clerk
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