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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, June 27, 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 at conclusion of the P&D Committee meeting.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Revelle
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Divvy Launch in Evanston
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
United Way North-Northwest 11th Annual Community Awards
Recognition of Oscar Murillo, ICMA Fellow
(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.
Three residents spoke about beekeeping licensing ordinance.
One resident spoke about consolidation of boards, committees and commissions.
One resident spoke about Goodwill, Evanston Plaza, and nuisance ordinance.
Two residents spoke about alley paving and special assessments.
(VI) Special Orders of Business:
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City of Evanston’s Youth and Young Adult Division
Elected Officials’ Compensation
(VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(VIII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Miller
Planning & Development - Alderman Wilson
Human Services - Alderman Fiske
(IX) 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)}
(X) Executive Session
(XI) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) City of Evanston’s Youth and Young Adult Division
Alderman Miller has requested an update on staffing of the City’s Youth and
Young Adult Division. Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services,
Lawrence Hemingway will provide a presentation at the meeting, which will
include information about the Division, including budget and current staffing
levels.
For Discussion
Direction provided to staff.
(SP2) Ordinance 63-O-16, Setting Compensation for Members of the Evanston City
Council Following the Report and Recommendations of the Compensation
Committee
The Compensation Committee recommends the City Council adopt ordinance
63-O-16 setting compensation for the Evanston City Council for the time period
May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2021. The Ordinance reflects the recommendation
of the Compensation Committee which specified a salary increase to $15,990
annually for the Aldermen. There would be no other increases during the four
year period.
For Introduction
Passed 7-0.
(SP3) Ordinance 64-O-16, Setting Compensation for the City Clerk Following the
Report and Recommendations of the Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee recommends the City Council adopt ordinance
64-O-16 setting compensation for the City Clerk for the time period May 1, 2017
through April 30, 2021. The Ordinance reflects that the salary increase for the
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City Clerk will be equal to the same increase that non-union city employees
receive each year for the four year period.
For Introduction
Passed 6-1.
Ald. Rainey voted no.
(SP4) Ordinance 65-O-16, Setting Compensation for the Mayor Following the
Report and Recommendations of the Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee recommends the City Council adopt ordinance
65-O-16 setting compensation for the Mayor for the time period May 1, 2017
through April 30, 2021. The Ordinance reflects the recommendations of the
Compensation Committee which specified a salary increase to $25,317 annually
for Mayor. There would be no other increases during the four year period.
For Introduction
Passed 7-0.
(SP5) Aldermanic Communications Allowance
It is recommended that the City Council consider a standardized communications
allowance for the Mayor and each Alderman effective May 1, 2017 for the next
City Council.
For Action
Item referred to Rules Committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting June 20, 2016.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through June 12, 2016 $2,834,848.03
(A2) FY2016 City of Evanston Bills – June 28, 2016 $2,874,643.74
For Action
Approved as amended on consent agenda.
(A3.1) Police and Fire Replacement Vehicle Purchases for 2016 from Currie
Motors
Staff recommends City Council approval for the following vehicle replacement
purchases for the Evanston Police and Fire Departments. This purchase consists
of eighteen (18) replacement vehicles/equipment, which consists of seventeen
(17) units for Police and (1) unit for Fire from Currie Motors (9423 W. Lincoln
Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423) in the amount of $473,099. Currie Motors is the
Northwest Municipal Conference Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Competitive
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Bid (SPC) winner. Funding for the vehicles/units will be from the Equipment
Replacement Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550) in the amount of $473,099
which has a budgeted amount of $1,455,422.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A3.2) Recycle Vehicle Single Source Purchase from R.N.O.W. Incorporated
Staff recommends that the City Council approves the purchase of one (1)
recycling vehicle from R.N.O.W. Incorporated (8636R W. National Avenue, West
Allis, WI 53227) in the amount of $248,131 for 2016. R.N.O.W was the only
responder to Bid 16-05 in 2016 for the replacement bid specification developed
by both Fleet Services and Public Works Agency staff. Funding for the vehicle
will be from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 601.26.7780.65550),
which has a budgeted amount of $1,455,422.00 in FY 2016. The proposed
expenditure for the 2016 replacement unit amounts to 17.2% of the 2016 budget
amount.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A3.3) Change Order with SP Plus Municipal Services for 2011-2015 Management
& Operations of Self Park Facilities Contract
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 1 to the contract for the 2011-2015 Management &
Operations of Self Park Facilities Contract (RFP#11-66) to SP Plus Municipal
Services, formerly known as Central Parking Services (200 East Randolph
Street, Suite 5475, Chicago, IL 60601). This Change Order provides a final
reconciliation of overages in operational expenses incurred by the vendor as per
the original contract dated May 2011. The cost of this change order is not to
exceed $162,449.11. Funding for the project will be provided by the Parking
Fund (Accounts 505.19.7025.62400, 505.19.7036.62400 and
505.19.7037.62400). The original estimated cost over the term of the agreement
was $9,393,513.44. Payments to date total $9,393,513.44. Combining this
change order with the original operational cost, results in a total cost of
$9,555,962.55 or a 1.73% variance over the term.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A3.4) Change Order 2 to Agreement with CDM Smith for SCADA Support
Services
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 2 for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Support Services agreement with CDM Smith (125 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
60606) for a time extension of 182 days. This will extend the completion date
from December 31, 2015, to June 30, 2016. There is no cost associated with this
change order. Funding for this project is provided from the Water Fund (Account
510.40.4200.62245), which has an FY 2016 budget allocation of $60,000.
For Action
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Approved on consent agenda.
(A3.5) Contract with Alpine Demolition Services, LLC for Ladd Arboretum
Windmill Demolition
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the Ladd Arboretum Windmill Demolition (Bid No. 16-49) with Alpine
Demolition Services, LLC (3515 Stern Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174) in the
amount of $22,250.00. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4116.65515 –
616011) in the amount of $25,000. This project was budgeted at $25,000 in the
FY 2016.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A3.6) Handyman Agreement with Sam Goss & Associates
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one
(1) year agreement with two (2) one-year renewals with Sam Goss & Associates
(1727 Brummel, Evanston, IL) to provide handyman services for the Handyman
Program (RFP 16-46). This agreement has a term of July 1, 2016 – June 30,
2017 at a cost-not-to-exceed $50,000 (labor plus materials/supplies purchased to
complete a task).
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A3.7) Authorization to Renew Line of Credit of $2.2 Million
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the
agreement with First Bank and Trust to have access to a Line of Credit up to an
amount of $2.2 million for use in the Howard Ridge and West Evanston TIF.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Report accepted and filed.
(A3.8) Opening of Harley Clarke Mansion for One-Day Allowing Interested Parties
to Tour the Facility
Alderman Eleanor Revelle has requested the City Council consider allowing the
City of Evanston to open its facilities at 2603 Sheridan Road (Harley Clarke
Mansion) for one day to allow interested parties to tour the facilities.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A4) Resolution 50-R-16, Easement Agreement with the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for Four Existing Storm Sewers
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 50-R-16 authorizing the
City Manager to execute an easement agreement with the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. This easement allows the City to
maintain and repair seven existing storm sewers at four locations. The new 25-
year easement agreement would terminate on May 20, 2042.
For Action
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Approved on consent agenda.
(A5) Ordinance 72-O-16, Approving Special Assessment 1518 for Alley Paving
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 72-O-16 allowing the paving of the
alley north of Reba Place and east of Ridge Avenue through the Special
Assessment Process. The total estimated construction cost for this alley is
$304,972.20 and the share of the adjacent property owners comes to $122,720.
Funding will be from the 2016 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) General
Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4116.65515 – 416511), which has $500,000
budgeted in FY 2016, and from the Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4535.62461 –
416510), which has $60,000 budgeted in FY 2016 for this project.
For Action
Taken off consent agenda.
Item held until July 11, 2016.
(A6) Ordinance 73-O-16, Approving Special Assessment 1519 for Alley Paving
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 73-O-16 allowing the paving of the
alley north of Greenwood Street and east of Darrow Avenue through the Special
Assessment Process. The total estimated construction cost is $285,035 and the
share of the adjacent property owners comes to $57,973. Funding for this work
will be from the 2016 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) General Obligation
Bonds (Account 415.40.4115.65515-615511), which has an FY 2016 budget
allocation of $500,000.
For Action
Taken off consent agenda.
Item held until July 11, 2016.
(A7) Ordinance 74-O-16, Approving Special Assessment 1520 for Alley Paving
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 74-O-16 allowing the paving of the
alley north of Greenwood Street and east of Dodge Avenue through the Special
Assessment Process. The total estimated cost for this project is $259,910.50. Of
this, $186,640.50 is funded by the City and the share allocated to the adjacent
property owners comes to $73,270. Funding for this work will be from the 2016
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) General Obligation Bonds (Account
415.40.4115.65515-615511), which has an FY 2016 budget allocation of
$500,000, and from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
(Account 415.40.4216.65515-416512), which has an FY 2016 budget allocation
of $440,000.
For Action
Taken off consent agenda.
Item held until July 11, 2016.
(A8) Ordinance 71-O-16, Amendments to Landlord Tenant Ordinance
The Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance Subcommittee and City staff recommend
City Council adoption of Ordinance 71-O-16, amending City Code Title 5,
Chapter 3 Landlord Tenant Regulations to add Tenant and Landlord obligations
for criminal activity at residential rental properties. This Ordinance is devoted to
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setting community expectations and standards for any criminal activity that
occurs at residential rental property.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(A9) Ordinance 75-O-16, Amendments to Nuisance Premise Ordinance
The Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance Subcommittee and City staff recommend
City Council adoption of Ordinance 75-O-16, amending City Code Section 9-5-4
to revise the nuisance premise action procedure and process. This Ordinance
sets forth a specific process to address and abate the nuisance with cooperative
and uncooperative property owners.
For Action
Taken off consent agenda.
Amended.
Passed 7-0.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 82-O-16 Granting Major Zoning Relief for No Additional Parking
Spaces where 3 are Required for a Medical Office at 922 Noyes Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommends approval of Ordinance
82-O-16 granting major zoning relief for no additional parking spaces where three
additional parking spaces are required for a Medical Office, Evolution Spine &
Sports Therapy, at 922 Noyes Street. 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 June 27, 2016.
For Introduction and Action
Item taken off consent agenda.
Motion made to introduce item. Passed 7-0.
Motion made to suspend rules for introduction and action. Failed 6-1.
(P2) Ordinance 83-O-16, granting a Special Use for a Resale Establishment,
Goodwill Store & Donation Center, at 1916 Dempster Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
83-O-16 granting special use approval for a Resale Establishment, Goodwill
Store & Donation Center, at 1916 Dempster Street in the C1 Commercial District.
The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the
standards for a special use for this district. Staff recommends including additional
conditions to deter any donations being left/dropped off after the business is
closed, such as additional signage and a performance condition that if such
activity is encountered it could result in revocation of the special use approval.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda.
(P3) Ordinance 84-O-16, Amending the Special Use for a Convenience Store at
555 Howard Street in the B3 District
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Staff recommends approval of proposed Ordinance 84-O-16. The proposed
Ordinance amends an existing special use for the convenience store located at
555 Howard Street to allow it to remain open until 1:00 a.m. instead of 10:00 p.m.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda.
(P4) Ordinance 70-O-16 Granting Major Zoning Relief for One Additional
Dwelling Unit, Balconies, and Building Lot Coverage at 493-495 Sheridan
Road
City staff recommends approval of Ordinance 70-O-16 granting major zoning
relief for one additional dwelling unit with a total of seven dwelling units where six
units are permitted, a 0’ east interior side yard setback for balconies where 2.7’
setback is required, and an increase in building lot coverage from a legally-
nonconforming 50.5% to 55.6% (due to the addition of two open parking spaces)
where a maximum 45% is allowed, at 493-495 Sheridan Road. The applicant
has complied with all other zoning requirements, and meets the standards for
variations.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Additional 2016 Mental Health Board Funding Recommendations
The Human Services Committee and the Mental Health Board recommend City
Council approval of the proposed allocation of $30,000 from the Human Services
fund: $15,000 for the Youth Job Center and $15,000 for the City of Evanston
Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, both of which provide summer
jobs to Evanston youth. $767,055 from the Human Services Fund was budgeted
in 2016 for allocation by the Mental Health Board from account
176.24.4651.XXXXX (each agency will be assigned its own account number
once approved by Council) to be used by social services agencies in 2016.
Allocations totaling $737,055 were approved by City Council on November 9,
2015. This recommendation for $30,000 was not approved in 2015.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda.
(H2) Ordinance 46-O-16, Beekeeper License Ordinance Amendments
The Human Services Committee (“HSC”) and City staff recommend City Council
adopt Ordinance 46-O-16 authorizing amendments to Title 9, Chapter 4,
Sections 19 and 20 “Beekeeping,” to include a requirement for notice to adjacent
neighbors. The proposed recommendations in Ordinance 46-O-16 are based on
the health and safety of all residents, and common best practice for urban
beekeeping. In order to minimize negative health and safety impacts for any
residents from beekeeping practices, the ordinance requires the beekeeping
license applicants to provide proof of notice to all persons or entities that are
residential landowners, residential renters, business owners, and/or business
occupants with properties that share property line(s) with the property for which
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the applicant seeks the license. The amendments also include a procedure by
which the HSC can review and rule upon any adjacent neighbor’s objection to a
license application.
For Introduction
Taken off consent agenda.
Motion made to amend ordinance.
Passed 7-0.
RULES COMMITTEE
(O1) Ordinance 77-O-16, Amending the City Code to Establish the Housing,
Homelessness and Human Relations Commission
The Rules Committee and staff recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 77-O-
16, which amends the City Code to merge the Housing and Homelessness
Commission, Human Relations Commission and ADA Advisory Committee into
the Housing, Homelessness and Human Relations Commission.
For Introduction
Taken off consent agenda.
Item held until July 11, 2016.
(O2) Ordinance 78-O-16, Amending the City Code to Merge the Environment
Board and Ladd Arboretum
The Rules Committee and staff recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 78-O-
16, which amends the City Code to merge the Ladd Arboretum Committee
functions into the Environment Board.
For Introduction
Taken off consent agenda.
Item held until July 11, 2016.
(O3) Ordinance 81-O-16, Amending the City Code to Merge the Parks and
Recreation Board and Citizen’s Advisory Committee on Public Place
Names
The Rules Committee and staff recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 80-O-
16 Amending Title 7, Chapter 9 of the Evanston City Code, as amended, which
merges the functions of the Parks and Recreation Board and Citizen’s Advisory
Committee on Public Place Names into a newly established Parks, Recreation
and Community Service Board.
For Introduction
Taken off consent agenda.
Item held until July 11, 2016.
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JULY 2016
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Wed, July 6 6:00 PM Human Services Committee
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Thurs, July 7 7:00 PM Housing and Homelessness Commission/
Commission on Aging
Mon, July 11 6:00 PM A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
Mon, July 18 7:00 PM City Council- City Manager Evaluation
Tues, July 19 7:00 PM Housing & Community Development Act Committee
Wed, July 20 6:30 PM M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Mon, July 25 6:00 PM A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
Wed, July 27 6:00 PM Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, July 27 7:00 PM Economic Development Committee
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