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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, June 13, 2016
Roll Call: Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Revelle Alderrman Wynne
Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson
Alderman Miller
Presiding: Mayor Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 8:03pm after the Roll
Call. She then called for a moment of silence for the Orlando gunning, and gave an email
address for donations. Ald. Tendam announced a 7pm community service at Second
Baptist Church this Wednesday.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
ManUp! - June 25, 2016 is the first ever kickoff announced by Mr. Carl Caneva,
Assistant Director of Health & Human Services Department.
Eyan Simms Day – June 13, 2016 was proclaimed by the Mayor for his outstanding
grades and sportsmanship as a Pop Warner Academic All American.
4th of July Association Festivities were announced by Mr. Peach. He also announced
the Grand Marshall in the form of Annie Rose an 8 year old E vanstonian. He also invited
all to the combined volunteer after parade party on August 28, 2016.
City Manager Public Announcements
Strawdog Theatre Company Lease and Theatre Space was announced their lack of
interest in obtaining temporary space on Howard Street. Ald. Rainey a reference to the
Economic Development Committee for a full report at the next Council Meeting of going
forward with Howard Street properties. A Voice Vote in the positive was given.
Communications: City Clerk
The Clerk announced the misinformation that he gave to the Deputy Clerk at the last
Council meeting. Petitions for 2017 Candidates can begin circulating after September 30,
2016, and filing the petitions begins December 12-19, 2016.
Public Comment
Junad Rizki, spoke on a various topics: Straw Dog, Public money for privatizing, Robert
Crown, Harley/Clarke, Cradle to Career, and Gibbs & Morrison all are under lack of
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professional work.
Jacob Huebert, is the Lawyer at the Liberty Justice Center and representing Bea vers
Coffee & Donut Food Truck. He is asking the City to approve the food truck Ordinance.
Robert Bady, spoke in support of the Levy’s Restaurant’s intentions of moving into the
old Police Outpost as the new renters.
Denice Levy, asked the Council to revisit and consider them for the leasing of the
Police Outpost as they look to grow and expand their business.
Items not approved on Consent Agenda:
(A8) 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 Introduction
(P8) Ordinance 61-O-16, 1571 Maple Avenue Planned Development Extension
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 61-O-16 to extend the time for
commencement of construction of the Planned Development at 1571 Maple
Avenue, originally approved on April 13, 2015. The Ordinance grants a one -year
extension for building permit issuance and start of co nstruction by June 13, 2017.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting May 23, 2016.
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll May 2, 2016 through May 15, 2016 $2,708,198.54
City of Evanston Payroll May 16, 2016 through May 29, 2016 $2,752,062.95
(A2) FY2016 City of Evanston Bills – June 14, 2016 $5,830,986.25
Credit Card Activity – Period Ending April 30, 2016 $169,437.21
For Action
(A3.1) Purchase of Three Replacement Vehicles from Rush Truck Center of
Northern Illinois and Pattern Caterpillar
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Staff recommends City Council approval for the purchase of three (3)
replacement vehicles/units for the Public Works Agency. An International
Harvester 7400 purchase (with attachments) will be from Rush Truck Center of
Northern Illinois (4655 S. Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 -1547), the State
Bid winner, in the amount of $205,609. A Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader with
attachments and a Towmaster TC-12D Trailer will be from Patten Caterpillar (635
W. Lake Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126), the authorized dealer of these products on
the National Joint Purchasing Association bid price which we are members , in
the amount of $55,180. The purchases have been budgeted as follows: $163,450
from the Sewer fund (Account 515.50.4530.65550) with a budget of $187,000;
$42,159 from the Automotive Replacement Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550)
with a budget of $1,455,422; and $55,180 from the Water Fund (Account
510.40.4230.65550) with a budget of $78,200.
For Action
(A3.2) Contract with Wentworth Tire Service for Tire Repair Services
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one
(1) year contract with two (2) one year renewals for tire repair and recap services
(Bid #16-41) in the amount of $24,672 for year one (1) to Wentworth Tire Service
(300 North York Road, Bensenville, Illinois 60106). Wentworth Tire Service was
the successful bidder with the lowest bid price. The funding will be from Tires
and Tubes Fund (Account 600.19.7710.65065), with a budget of $40,000.
For Action
(A3.3) Contract with Rausch Infrastructure LLC for Isabella Street Bridge Deck
Rehabilitation Project
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the Isabella Street Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project (Bid No. 16-33)
with Rausch Infrastructure LLC (8700 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 830N,
Chicago, IL 60646) in the amount of $245,870. Funding will be from the City’s
2016 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) General Obligation Bonds (Account
415.40.4116.65515 – 416439), which has $380,000 budgeted.
For Action
(A3.4) Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Services Contract with ESI
Consultants, Ltd. for the Isabella Street Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with ESI Consultants, Ltd., (1979 N. Mill
Street, Suite 100, Naperville, IL 60563) in the not -to-exceed amount of
$40,063.91 to provide the Phase III construction engineering services for the
Isabella Street Bridge Deck Rehabilitation project. The City issued a Request for
Proposal (RFP No. 15-48) for engineering services on the Isabella Street in July
2015, which included both the Phase II Engineering (construction plans &
specifications) and Phase III (engineering services during construction). Phase II
has been completed. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement
Program FY 2014 General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4115.65515 –
416439), which included $150,000 for engineering services on this project .
For Action
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(A3.5) Funding of 2016 Special Assessment Alley Improvements
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the increase of funding for the
2016 Special Assessment Alley Improvement Projects by $129,000. Funding will
be from the City’s 2016 General Fund Easement Revenue. Staff will present a
budget amendment at a later date that will include the additional revenue from
the issuance of the easements as well as the allocation of $129,000 of these
revenues to the CIP Fund for alley improvements.
For Action
(A3.6) Line of Credit Renewal with First Bank and Trust
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 $4.9 million for use in the Dempster/Dodge and Chicago/Main TIF
Districts.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
(A3.7) Claims True Up Fee - Third Party Administration of General Liability and
Worker’s Compensation Claims
Staff recommends City Council approval for payment of the Claims True Up Fee
in the amount of $22,120. This represents excess claims incurred beyond the
annual claims administration fee of $85,000 during the period January 1 through
December 31, 2015. Funding for this payment for services will be provided by
the FY 2016 Insurance Fund (Account 605.99.7800.62266), with a budget of
$120,000.
For Action
(A3.8) Approval of Payment to Evanston Cradle to Career
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
payment of $50,000 to support the ongoing efforts of Evanston Cradle to Career
located at 2010 Dewey Ave., Evanston, Illinois, 60201. This payment of $50,000
will be from the City Manager’s Contingency Fund (Account No.
100.15.1525.68205), with a budget of $200,000.
For Action
(A3.9) Creating the Robert Crown Community Center Maintenance Fund
Staff and the Robert Crown Subcommittee recommend the creation of the Robert
Crown Community Center (RCCC) Maintenance Fund in the FY 2019 Annual
Budget. This fund will be used for specific long-term infrastructure maintenance
items at both the RCCC and surrounding fields. Revenues to support the
anticipated long term maintenance costs of the RCCC shall come from operating
revenues of the new facility.
For Action
(A3.10)Sidewalk Café for Smylie Brothers Brewing Company
Staff recommends City Council approval of first-time application for a sidewalk
café permit for Smylie Brothers Brewing Company, a Type 1 restaurant located
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at 1615 Oak Avenue. The sidewalk café will supplement Smylie Brothers
existing outdoor eating area adding six tables with two seats each for a capacity
of 12. The existing outdoor seating area is located on private property and has
84 seats. Total seating capacity with the sidewalk café will be 96. The sidewalk
café will operate Sunday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday
11:00 a.m. – 10 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
For Action
(A3.11)Sidewalk Café for Panera Bread
Staff recommends City Council approval of first-time application for a sidewalk
café permit for Panera Bread, a Type 2 restaurant located at 1700 Sherman
Avenue. The sidewalk café will consist of seven tables with two seats each for a
seating capacity of 14. The café will operate Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00
p.m., Friday-Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
For Action
(A3.12)Sidewalk Café for Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
Staff recommends City Council approval of first-time application for a sidewalk
café permit for Cupitol Coffee & Eatery, a Type 1 restaurant located at 812 Grove
Street. The sidewalk café will consist of one table with six seats and one table
with two seats for a seating capacity of eight. The café will operate Monday -
Thursday 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 11 p.m. and
Sunday 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
For Action
(A3.13)Storefront Modernization Program Application for 2012 Central Street
Staff supports a recommendation from the Economic Development Committee to
City Council to provide financial assistance, through the Storefront Modernization
Program, to Linz and Vail at 2012 Central Street in an amount not to exceed
$9,026.75 for painting, signage, and installation of new windows. Staff
recommends utilizing funds from the Economic Development Fund’s Business
District Improvement Fund (225.21.5300.65522). The approved Fiscal Year 2016
Budget allocated a total of $250,000 for this account to fund both the Storefront
Modernization and Great Merchant Grant programs. To date, $28,630 has been
spent from this account, leaving $221,370 available for expenditure.
For Action
(A4) Resolution 41-R-16, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract
Amendment Number 2 to the Residential Solid Waste Service Agreement
with Groot
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 41-R-16 authorizing the City Manager
to execute Contract Amendment Number 2 to the Residential Solid Waste
Service Agreement with Groot. Due to an error in Amendment 1, the monthly bill
was only reduced to $137,502.45 (instead of $133,859.75). Staff identified that
the error was based on the unit price per month for the weekly collection of any
sized additional carts. The amendment indicated that the unit price for these
carts would be $7.95 rather than the correct amount of $6.64 per month.
Amendment Number 2 corrects this error. Groot will also reimburse the City
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$25,501.77 for the amount overcharged for the seven invoices processed since
Amendment 1 was executed.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 46-R-16, Sculpture Easement at 525 Kedzie Street
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 46-R-16 authorizing the City
Manager to grant an easement for the installation, future maintenance and repair
of a sculpture to be placed at the corner of Kedzie Street and Chicago Avenue.
Kedzie Investment Partners, LLC (2211 North Elston, Suite 302, Chicago, IL),
owner of the mixed use building located at 525 Kedzie Street, will purchase and
maintain the sculpture. The easement would be granted for a 10 year period. No
City funding is required for this sculpture installation. The City has waived any
fees associated this easement.
For Action
(A6) 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 Introduction
(A7) 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 Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 76-O-16 Authorizing 2016 A & B General Obligation Bond Issues
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 76 -O-16 providing for the issuance of
the FY 2016 A and B bond issues as follows: 2016 A General Obligation Bond
Not-To-Exceed $14,000,000, and 2016 B General Obligation Refunding Bond
Not-To-Exceed $8,155,000. The ordinance will be completed and signed after
the bond sale date, which is tentatively scheduled for July 13, 2016. The
proposed $13,760,000 2016 A debt issuance is comprised of $9,730,000 of
unabated general obligation (G.O.) bonds, $3,930,000 of abated G.O. bonds,
and estimated debt issuance costs totaling approximately $100,000 and is
funded as follows: $9,070,000 from the Tax Levy; $660,000 from the Library
Fund; $250,000 from the Special Assessment Fund; $3,680,000 from the Water
Fund, and $100,000 in Estimated Issuance Costs.
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For Introduction
(A10) Ordinance 68-O-16, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Choakchai, Inc. d/b/a Thai Sookdee
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 68-O-16, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(D), as amended, to decrease the
number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty-eight (58) to fifty-seven
(57) as Choakchai, Inc. d/b/a Thai Sookdee (1016 Church Street) is not renewing
its liquor license.
For Introduction
(A11) Ordinance 19-O-16, Amending City Code Sections Related to the City of
Evanston’s Adopted Plumbing Code
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 19 -O-16: Amending City
Code Section 4-2-2, “Amendments” and City Code Section 4-5-3, “Amendments”
Related to the City of Evanston’s Adopted Plumbing Code. Ten amendments
regulating materials, water conservation fixtures, protection of water supply and
use of single-user restrooms by any person regardless of gender identity have
been reviewed and approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health and are
now being presented to City Council for approval.
For Action
(A12) Ordinance 52-O-16, Amending Subsection 3-4-6(P-3) of the City Code to
Allow for Sale of Wine in Twenty-Two Ounce Containers for Off-Site
Consumption
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 52 -
O-16, which amends the Evanston City Code of 2012, Subsection 3 -4-6(P-3), to
allow for sale of wine in twenty-two (22) ounce containers for off-site
consumption for the current Class P-3 liquor licenses. Under the Illinois Liquor
Control Act, cider falls within the wine definition, and a twenty -two (22) ounce
container is typical of the cider industry.
For Action
(A13) Ordinance 54-O-16, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
Terra and Vine, LLC d/b/a Terra and Vine
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 54 -
O-16, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(C), as
amended, to increase the number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from
twenty (20) to twenty-one (21) and permit issuance of a Class C license to Terra
and Vine, LLC d/b/a Terra and Vine, located at 1701 Maple Avenue.
For Action
(A14) Ordinance 57-O-16, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
Cupitol, Inc. d/b/a Cupitol Coffee and Eatery
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 57 -
O-16, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(C), as
amended, to increase the number of authorized Class C liquor li censes from
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twenty-two (22) to twenty-three (23) and permit issuance of a Class C license to
Cupitol, Inc. d/b/a Cupitol Coffee and Eatery, located at 812 Grove Street.
For Action
(A15) Ordinance 58-O-16, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
1560 Oak Banquet Facilities, LLC d/b/a 1560 Oak Banquet Facilities
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 58 -
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-
seven (57) to fifty-eight (58) and permit issuance of a Class D license to 1560
Oak Banquet Facilities, LLC d/b/a 1560 Oak Banquet Facilities, located at 1560
Oak Avenue.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Grant Renewal from the Affordable Housing Fund to the Alliance to End
Homelessness in Suburban Cook County
The Housing and Homelessness Commission and staff recommend approval of a
renewal grant of $18,500 from the Affordable Housing Fund for the Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS) to the Alliance to End Homelessness in
Suburban Cook County. This database system is required by HUD to track
demographic data, housing, and social services for homeless recipients,
including recipients of Emergency Solutions Grant funds from the City. The
source is the Affordable Housing Fund (Account 250.21.5465.62490), which has
a cash balance of approximately $850,000 in uncommitted available funds.
For Action
(P2) Resolution 43-R-16 Designating the Portion of Oakton Street between
Ridge Avenue and Barton Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign,
“Clara Hairston Pate Way”
The Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Public Place Names recommends approval
of 43-R-16, naming the portion of Oakton Street between Ridge Avenue and
Barton Avenue, with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Clara Hairston Pate Way.”
Funding for the program is budgeted in the Public Works Agency, Infrastructure
and Maintenance Bureau - Traffic Operations' Materials (Account
100.40.4520.65115), with a budget of $40,000. Three street signs are made for
the honoree. The approximate cost to create each honorary street name sign is
$200.
For Action
(P3) Resolution 44-R-16 Designating the Portion of Colfax Street between Prairie
Avenue and Brown Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Mailman
Tom Pedroza Way”
The Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Public Place Names recommends approval
of 44-R-16, naming the portion of Colfax Street between Prairie Avenue and
Brown Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Mailman Tom Pedroza
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Way.” Funding for the program is budgeted in the Public Works Agency,
Infrastructure and Maintenance Bureau - Traffic Operations' Materials (Account
100.40.4520.65115), with a budget of $40,000. Three street signs are made for
the honoree. The approximate cost to creat e each honorary street name sign is
$200.
For Action
(P4) Resolution 45-R-16 Designating the Portion of Church Street between
Brown Avenue and Dodge Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign,
“Samuel Johnson Place”
The Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Public Place Names recommends approval
of 45-R-16, naming the portion of Church Street between Brown Avenue and
Dodge Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Samuel Johnson Place.”
Funding for the program is budgeted in the Public Works Agency, Infrastructure
and Maintenance Bureau - Traffic Operations' Materials (Account
100.40.4520.65115), with a budget of $40,000. Three street signs are made for
the honoree. The approximate cost to create each honorary street name sign is
$200.
For Action
(P5)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 Introduction
(P6) Ordinance 69-O-16, Granting a Special Use for a Single Family Detached
Dwelling at 1100 Florence Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
69-O-16 granting special use approval for a Single Family Detached Dwelling at
1100 Florence Avenue in the B1 Business District. The applicant has complied
with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use for
this district. Suspension of the Rules is requested for Introduction and Action by
City Council on June 13, 2016.
For Introduction and Action
(P7) Ordinance 51-O-16, Amending the Special Use Approval for Scoreboards at
Rocky Miller Baseball Park and Sharon Drysdale Softball Field at 1501
Central Street
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 51-O-16 to amend the Special Use
approval for Northwestern University’s scoreboards at Rocky Miller Park and
Sharon Drysdale Field to allow use of full LED scoreboards for scorekeeping
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during other baseball and softball games held in the stadiums. There are no
other changes to the original special use approval or to the scoreboards. At the
May 23, 2016 Planning and Development Committee meeting, the Committee
introduced and modified the original Ordinance 51-O-16 to amend the Special
Use Ordinance and allow the full use of the LED scoreboards during all baseball
and softball games held in the stadiums, per Northwestern University’s revised
request.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(O1) Resolution 47-R-16, Six Month Lease for Studio Space at Noyes Cultural
Arts Center with Eric Beauchamp
The Human Services Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of
Resolution 47-R-16 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for a
six (6) month lease term from July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 for studio
space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center with Eric Beauchamp.
For Action
(O2) Ordinance 17-O-16, Mobile Food Vehicle Regulations
The Human Services Committee and City staff recommend City Council adopt
Ordinance 17-O-16 authorizing amendments to Title 8, Chapter 23 “Mobile Food
Vehicle Vendors,” addressing the removal of a brick-and-mortar requirement and
the introduction of a pilot program during the summer of 2016. Staff will report on
the observations from the enactment and enforcement of the proposed food truck
regulations at the November 28, 2016 City Council meeting. Ordinance 17-O-16
was introduced at the Human Services Committee meetings on March 7, 2016
and again on June 6, 2016. Suspension of the Rules is requested for Introduction
and Action by City Council on June 13, 2016.
For Introduction and Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Appointment to:
Arts Council Hope Washinushi
Commission on Aging Donna Feldman
M/W/EBE Development Committee Jean Murphy
M/W/EBE Development Committee Kenneth Rodgers
Public Safety Civil Service Commission Casey Nathan
For Action
(APP2) For Re-Appointment to:
Library Board Socorro Clarke
Library Board Tori Foreman
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For Action
Ald. Rainey motioned for the Consent Agenda to be approved and Ald. Miller second.
The Roll Call Vote was 9-0. The Consent Agenda was approved with the correction
suggested to the May 23, 2016 Council Minutes.
Items for discussion:
(A8) 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 thro ugh 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 Introduction
Ald. Wilson motioned for approval and Ald. Miller second the motion. There was a 8 -1
Roll Call Vote. The Ordinance was approved.
(P8) Ordinance 61-O-16, 1571 Maple Avenue Planned Development Extension
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 61 -O-16 to extend the time for
commencement of construction of the Planned Development at 1571 Maple
Avenue, originally approved on April 13, 2015. The Ordinance grants a one-year
extension for building permit issuance and start of construction by June 13, 2017.
For Action
There was no discussion offered when Ald. Fiske asked to take off of the Consent
Agenda.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 5, Ald. Holmes mentioned the 2nd & 5th ward meeting and a report will be forth
coming. She also invited all to her 5th ward meeting Thursday the 16th, to discuss taking
our neighborhoods back. The second annual Evanston Sing on Friday at ETHS.
Ward 6, Ald. Tendam 6th ward meeting is rescheduled for July 28th at 7pm, location to
be revealed latter.
Ward 7, Ald. Revelle requested to have Harley/Clarke to be opened for interested
persons to walk through to assess the building for one day.
Ward 8, Ald. Rainey on June 15 postcards were sent out to neighbors, but none were
received concerning meeting on June 15 th at the Outpost for reconstruction of Brummel
Park. There wil be a James Park environmental discussion at the Levy Center on
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Thursday, June 16th.
Ward 9, Ald. Miller made a reference to the Economic Development staff for a final
answer to the Levy’s one way or the other. Ald. Rainey stated we have no basis to
lease, and just because you want to lease dose not mean you will get a lease.
Ward 1, Ald. Fiske stated she too agreed with Ald. Miller. She thanked those for the
joint 1st & 4th wards meeting to discuss future of Fountain Square.
Ward 2, Ald. Braithwaite thanked the Mayor for her moment of silence for the Orlando
victims. There was a “Live In Peace” picnic over the weekend for Solidarity. Opel will
have a picnic next Saturday, June 25th from 11-2pm. He too is looking for the discussion
of the Levy’s issue.
Ward 3, Ald. Wynne there was an antigun rally at Fountain Square several weeks ago,
with a great turnout and everyone need to get involved with some organization to keep
going forward.
Ward 4, Ald. Wilson he also thanked everyone who came out for the antigun guidelines
as he referenced it to the Law Department to come up with some guidelines for
Evanston.
Alderman Wilson motioned to convene into Executive Session to discuss Worker’s
Compensation, Personnel, Litigation, Minutes. Voice Vote was obtained and the
meeting ended at 8:55 pm.
Submitted by,
Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk