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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, January 11, 2016
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 after conclusion of the P&D meeting.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Rainey
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Presentation to Andre Wallace, 2016 Recipient of the Human Relations
Committee Scholarship
Mayors’ Compact: Next Steps on Climate Action
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Promotion of Sergeant Steve Goldenberg to Police Commander
Promotion of Officer Charlotte Hart to Police Sergeant
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities
(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. 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
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.
One resident spoke about Evanston Parks and Lakefront Alliance and Harley
Clarke Mansion.
(VI) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
City Council Agenda January 11, 2016 Page 2 of 8
(VII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Miller
Planning & Development - Alderman Tendam
Human Services - Alderman Braithwaite
(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
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting December 14, 2015
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through December 13, 2015 $2,567,567.59
City of Evanston Payroll through December 27, 2015 $2,581,911.47
(A2) FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – December 31, 2015 $18,636,798.98
FY2016 City of Evanston Bills – January 12, 2016 $ 37,835.60
Credit Card Activity for period ending November 30, 2015 $ 163,994.58
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A3.1) Approval of Contract for 2016 Debris Hauling with G & L Contractors
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for debris hauling with G & L Contractors (7401 N St. Louis Ave, Skokie,
IL) in the amount of $136,000. Funding is provided by the Water Fund ($38,000),
Sewer Fund ($38,000) and General Fund ($60,000) as using the Municipal
Partnering Initiative (MPI) bid winner.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A3.2) Approval of Contract with Kenny Construction Company for Sewer
Structure Lining (Bid 15-69)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for Sewer Structure Lining with Kenny Construction Company (2215
Sanders Road, Northbrook, IL) in the amount of $91,683. Funding is provided by
the Sewer Fund, Capital Improvement Account 515.40.4535.65515, which has a
budget of $150,000 specifically allocated for rehabilitating sewer structures.
City Council Agenda January 11, 2016 Page 3 of 8
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A3.3) Approval of Recycle Packer Truck Vehicle Purchase from R.N.O.W.
Incorporated (Bid 16-05)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the purchase of one (1) recycle
packer truck from R.N.O.W. Incorporated (8636R W. National Avenue, West
Allis, WI) in the amount of $248,131 for 2016 and one (1) recycle packer truck in
the amount of $254,836 for 2017. Funding for these vehicles will be from the
Equipment Replacement Fund budget (Account 601.26.7780.65550) which has a
budgeted amount of $1,455,422.00 in FY2016. The expenditure for the 2016
replacement unit amounts to 17.2% of the 2016 budget.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A3.4) Approval of 2016 Duncan Solutions, Inc. and Passport Parking Expenses
Staff recommends the City Council authorize expenditure to Duncan Solutions,
Inc. (633 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI) and Passport Parking to cover the
fees associated with parking meter and pay by cell operations in the amount of
$196,000. Funding is provided by the Parking Fund, Account
505.19.7015.65070, with a 2016 Budget of $230,000.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A3.5) Approval of Engineering Services Agreement with CDM Smith for Treated
Water Storage Replacement Project (RFP 15-55)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement for engineering services for the Treated Water Storage Replacement
project with CDM Smith (125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 600, Chicago, IL) in the
not-to-exceed amount of $1,174,685. Funding will be from the Water Fund,
Capital Improvement Account 513.71.7330.62145 – 733107, which has a FY
2016 budget allocation of $1,390,000.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A3.6) Approval of Northeastern Illinois Crime Lab Membership Dues
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to renew membership
with the Northeastern Illinois Regional Crime Laboratory in the amount of
$101,322 for Fiscal Year 2016. Funding is provided by the Police Department’s
2016 Budget: $95,000 from Account 100.22.2215.62360 (Criminal Investigations
– Membership Dues) and $6,322 from Account 100.22.2205.62360 (Police
Administration – Membership Dues).
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A4.1) Approval of Church Street Boat Ramp Improvements, Change Order No. 1
(Bid 15-29)
City Council Agenda January 11, 2016 Page 4 of 8
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 1 for the Church Street Boat Ramp Improvements which
modifies the project’s completion date by 168 days from November 13, 2015 to
April 29, 2016. There is no change to the contract price as a result of this change
order.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A4.2) Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Sheridan Road Water Main Lining
Project (Bid 15-60)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 1 to the contract for the Sheridan Road Water Main Lining
Project with Bolder Contractors, Inc. (316 Cary Point Drive, Cary, IL) in the
amount of a credit of $108,624. This change order will decrease the contract
amount from $3,767,440.00 to $3,658,816.00. There will be no change to the
contract completion date of June 10, 2016.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A5) Approval of Emerson Street/Ridge Avenue/Green Bay Road Project Phase
III Engineering Services Contract (RFQ 13-12)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with ESI Consultants, Ltd., (1979 N. Mill Street, Suite 100, Naperville, IL)
in the not-to-exceed amount of $723,803.89 to provide the phase III construction
engineering services for Emerson Street/Ridge Avenue/Green Bay Road Project.
As noted in the Council memo from October 28, 2013 ESI was selected to
provide engineering services for all three phases of the project.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A6) Resolution 4-R-16 Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay Project Construction Funding
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 4-R-16 authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate and execute the Illinois Department of Transportation Local Public
Agency Agreement for Federal Participation required for the
Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay Project. The City has received funding of $1,913,943
from the North Shore Council of Mayors and a CMAQ grant of $1,920,000 for this
project. The total project cost estimate is $8,236,316. Execution of proposed
Resolution 4-R-16 will obligate Evanston to pay the Illinois Department of
Transportation the local share cost of $4,402,373.00 at the completion of the
project. Funding is provided by FY2016 Capital Improvement Funds.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A7) Resolution 3-R-16, Union Pacific Supplemental Agreement for Emerson
Street Viaduct Lighting
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 3-R-16 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Supplemental Agreement for LED light installation under the Emerson
Street viaduct at Green Bay Road with Union Pacific Railroad.
City Council Agenda January 11, 2016 Page 5 of 8
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A8) Resolution 1-R-16 Authorizing Delegates to the Northeastern Illinois Public
Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA)
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 1-R-16 appointing the Fire
Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and Director of Public Works Agency as the City’s
Delegate and Alternate Delegates, respectively, to the NIPSTA Board of
Directors.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A9) Ordinance 1-O-16, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
The Boiling Point, Inc. d/b/a Peppercorns Kitchen, 620 Davis Street
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 1-
O-16, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), as
amended, to increase the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from
forty-nine (49) to fifty (50), and permit issuance of a Class D license to The
Boiling Point, Inc. d/b/a Peppercorns Kitchen (“Company”), 620 Davis Street.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda.
(A10) Ordinance 2-O-16, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Beeyoo Properties, LLC d/b/a La Cocinita, 1625 Chicago Avenue
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 2-
O-16, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), as
amended, to increase the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty
(50) to fifty-one (51), and permit issuance of a Class D license to Beeyoo
Properties, LLC d/b/a La Cocinita (“Company”), 1625 Chicago Avenue.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda.
(A11) Ordinance 162-O-15, 30-Day Grace Period for the Evanston Wheel Tax
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 162-O-15, which
amends Section 10-8-1 of the Evanston City Code of 2012, which states that
motor vehicles registered or required to be registered with the Secretary of State
to an Evanston address, must be licensed by paying an annual wheel tax.
Ordinance 162-O-15 establishes a 30-day grace period for payment of the
annual wheel tax.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda.
(A12) Ordinance 115-O-15: Authorizing the Sale of Used Copiers Owned by the
City of Evanston
Staff recommends City Council adoption of ordinance 115-O-15, which
authorizes the sale of 24 surplus copiers to Arcoa Group/Midwest Copier
Exchange for $1,975. This ordinance was introduced at the December 14, 2015
City Council meeting.
City Council Agenda January 11, 2016 Page 6 of 8
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A13) Ordinance 159-O-15, Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property: Fleet
Vehicles
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 159-O-15 which directs the
City Manager to offer the sale of vehicles owned by the City through public
auction. These auctions include venues such as America’s Auto Auction and/or
other live auctions, as well as other online auctions as these vehicles become
available. This ordinance was introduced at the December 14, 2015 City Council
meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Approval of Naming the Ecology Center Classroom the “Elizabeth A.
Patterson Classroom”
The Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Public Place Names recommends approval
of the request from James D. Patterson of the Archer Patterson Family
Foundation and members of the Evanston Environmental Association to name
the newly renovated classroom at the Ecology Center the “Elizabeth A. Patterson
Classroom.”
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(P2) Ordinance 7-O-16 Granting Major Zoning Relief for a Second Story Addition
and Open Parking at 2115 Dewey Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend approval of Ordinance 7-
O-16 granting major zoning relief for a second story office addition at a mixed-
use building with open parking in the rear yard at 2115 Dewey Avenue. The
applicant has complied with all other zoning requirements, and meets the
standards for variations. Suspension of the Rules is requested for Introduction
and Action by City Council on January 11, 2016.
For Introduction and Action
Rules suspended for introduction and action.
Approved on consent agenda.
(P3) Ordinance 6-O-16 Granting Major Zoning Relief to Convert 44 Rooming
House Units to Dwelling Units with No Additional Parking at 860 Hinman
Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend approval of Ordinance 6-
O-16 granting major zoning relief to convert 44 rooming house units into dwelling
units at 860 Hinman Avenue. The conversion requires zoning relief to increase
the total number of dwelling units on the property, as well as zoning relief since
no additional parking spaces are proposed. Staff recommends an additional
City Council Agenda January 11, 2016 Page 7 of 8
condition that would allow the building’s trash dumpsters to occupy two on-site
parking spaces until August of 2017 providing clear access in the alley during
construction of 835 Chicago Planned Development.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda.
(P4) Ordinance 154-O-15, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment – Addition of
Rentals to the Automobile and Recreational Vehicle Sales Use
The Plan Commission and staff recommend City Council adoption of the Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment to classify automobile and/or truck rental uses under
Automobile and Recreational Vehicle Sales Use instead of Retail Service
Establishments by updating the term “Automobile” to “Motor Vehicle” and adding
“Rental” to the use name. The proposed amendment will ensure that motor
vehicle and truck rental uses are accounted for within the Zoning Code and
allowed in the same manner as motor vehicle and recreational vehicle sales
uses. This ordinance was held at the Planning and Development Committee on
December 14, 2015.
For Introduction
Taken off consent agenda.
Amended to include motor vehicle and recreation vehicle sales and/or rentals to
only be allowed as a permitted use in I2, and to eliminate automobile and
recreational vehicle sales use from the list of permitted uses in C2.
Passed 7-0.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Resolution 119-R-15, Lease Agreements for Studio Spaces at the Noyes
Cultural Arts Center with James Evansizer and Genevieve Costello
The Human Services Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of
Resolution 119-R-15 authorizing the City Manager to enter into two new, twelve-
month lease agreements for studio spaces at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center with
tenants James Evansizer and Genevieve Costello.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(H2) Resolution 120-R-15, Twenty-two (22) Renewal Lease Agreements for Artist
Leases for Studios at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
The Human Services Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of
Resolution 120-R-15 authorizing the City Manager to enter into twenty-two (22)
renewal agreements for twelve (12) month lease terms for the artist leases for
studios at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center (NCAC)
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(H3) Resolution 121-R-15, Lease Agreements with the Evanston Children Choir
for Space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
City Council Agenda January 11, 2016 Page 8 of 8
The Human Services Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of
Resolution 121-R-15 authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreements with
the Evanston Children Choir to lease space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center for
five-month lease term (1/1/16 to 5/31/16) and a four-month lease term (9/1/16 to
12/31/16).
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Appointment to:
Commission on Aging Alan Factor
Zoning Board of Appeals Lisa Dziekan
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JANUARY 2016
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Thurs, Jan 14 7 pm NU-City Committee
Tues, Jan 19 7 pm City Council meeting
Wed, Jan 20 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Mon, Jan 25 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
Wed, Jan 27 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, Jan 27 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
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