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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 14, 2016
Roll Call: Alderman Miller Alderman Holmes
Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Tendam
Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson AldermanMiller
Absent: Alderman Revelle, Alderman Fiske arrived @ 7:20 PM
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl
The Mayor called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:08 PM
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Mayor’s 2016 Holiday Food & Toy Drive and she’s asking for new unwrapped toys, non -
perishable food items, and for monetary donations by mail or online. She also said she
had asked the City Manager and City Attorney to give an update status on Evanston’s
position as a Sanctuary City.
City Manager Public Announcements
City Manager stated a press release was given and the title is “City of Evanston Stumped
in search of Holiday Tree, branches out to nearby communities for assistants”. There is
no tree for Christmas to be placed in Fountain Square. Alderman Rainey stated the
facility at Dobson Plaza asked if the City would come and take their 20 ft. spruce.
Communications: City Clerk
The Clerk had no communications.
Public Comments
Junad Rizki discussed his continued concern with the contaminated pipes and water.
He also complained about Mr. Stoneback’s comments. Mayor Tisdahl asked City
Manager Bobkiewicz if he wanted to comment, and he did s poke in defense of Mr.
Stoneback’s character and professionalism for 30 years of service.
Lisa Martinez a southwest resident read a letter that included suggestions the Council
should incorporate into their survey, as well as presenting the James Park residents
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petition to the Mayor who then gave it to the clerk.
Leo Sherman also discussed his concerns with the contaminated water in the area and
there were only two meetings, and have not received any substantial information as the
real threat to the residents.
Deb Wolen is a public health nurse who spoke against the obsolete measurements the
city uses in connection with the contaminated water issue, and how the levels of
contaminates have decreased over the years. She suggested using the WHO units of
measurements.
Tanya Noble spoke of her concerns with the waste transfer station, and how the station
should be monitored periodically for air, soil and other hazardous elements.
Rick Nelson spoke against the waste transfer station and many questions should be
asked and answered, and to use the funds of $100,000 for monitoring the station.
Rob Bady spoke in support of the James Park neighbors and as a parent. He wanted to
urge the Council to make an effort to inform the neighbors exactly wants going with the
water.
Dan Josephs spoke on the posted and flag bus stops. He wanted the Council to decide
on having either posted or flag stops. He also suggested the speed limit on Dodge be
reduced to 25 mph just as 25 mph on Sheridan.
Items not approved on Consent Agenda
(A14) Ordinance 137-O-16, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6 By Creating the
New Class W Liquor License
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends to City Council for adoption Ordinance
137-O-16, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6 by creating a new Class W
Liquor License. The City of Evanston currently does not have an annual liquor
license tailored to commercial indoor recreation facilities allowing the sale of beer
and wine for on-site consumption. Bill Kindra and Randall Mayne,
representatives for Quad Indoor Sports, approached the City of Evanston’s
Liquor Control Review Board requesting the addition of a new annual liquor
license for commercial indoor recreation facilities.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) Payroll –October 03, 2016 through October 16, 2016 $ 2,770,239.52
Payroll –October 17, 2016 through October 30, 2016 $ 2,816,313.17
(A2) FY2016 City of Evanston Bills – November 15, 2016 $ 4,179,577.51
For Action
(A3.1) Sole Source Agreement with SCS Engineers for Collection and Analysis of
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Water Samples
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an agreement with SCS Engineers (2830 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI
53718) for Collection and Analysis of Water Samples in the not to exceed
amount of $250,000. The first task to be completed is the collection of samples
from a total of 64 sites including sites in the James Park neighborhood and from
at least one site in each Ward. This work will be performed in the not -to-exceed
amount of $122,000. The remaining funds would be use to collect additional
samples in the future depending on the results of these samples. Funding will be
from the Water Fund (Account 510.40.4220.62465) – Outside Laboratory Costs.
A two-thirds majority of City Council is required to approve this agreement.
For Action
(A3.2) Purchase of Total Station and GPS Survey Equipment from Precision
Midwest, Ltd.
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the purchase of Total Station and GPS Survey Equipment (Bid 16 -
69) with Precision Midwest Ltd. (3 South 140 Barkley Avenue, Warrenville, IL) in
the amount of $43,478.36. This contract is to purchase survey equipment to be
utilized by the Bureau of Capital Planning for use in obtaining survey data to
support in-house design and other bureau operations. The existing survey
equipment utilized by city staff is outdated. Funding will be provided as follows:
$8,000 from Account 510.40.4200.65085, $8000 from Account
100.40.4105.65090, $12,000 from Account 100.40.4105.62210, and $15,478.36
from Account 100.40.4105.65020.
For Action
(A3.3) Contract with Various Towing Companies for Snow Towing Services
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
contract(s) for Snow Towing Services in an amount not to exceed $60,000. A list
of various Evanston towing companies on retainer for towing services is attached
to the corresponding transmittal memorandum. Funding for snow towing
contractors is provided by the Snow and Ice Control General Fund (Account
100.40.4550.62451). The estimated total for the 2016 -2017 snow season is in
an amount not to exceed $60,000.
For Action
(A3.4) Sole Source Renewal of Annual Cisco SmartNet Software Support
Contracts and Licenses from CDW
Staff recommends City Council authorize the sole source purchase of Cisco
SmartNet networking licenses and software from CDW (120 S.Riverside,
Chicago, IL 60606) in the amount of $73,063.37. These contracts provide
support for the City’s essential computer networking system. Contracts cover the
period October 10, 2016 through September 15, 2017. CDW is the current State
Bid Contract provider for these services as of July 2016. Funding is provided by
the Computer Licensing and Support Account (100.19.1932.62 340) within the
General Fund, Administrative Services Department, Information Technology
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Division. Both quotes provide an approximate 20% discount over the usual
annual cost.
For Action
(A3.5) Free Holiday Parking in the City’s Three Downtown Self-Park Garages and
Lot 60 located at 1234 Chicago Avenue
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommends that the City
Council consider approving free holiday parking in the City’s three Down town
Self-Park Garages and Lot 60 located at 1234 Chicago Avenue on weekdays
between 5 p.m. and 12 midnight and all day on Saturday beginning Thursday,
November 24, 2016 through Monday, January 2, 2017.
For Action
(A4) Resolution 70-R-16, Authorizing City Manager to Sign Notifications of Grant
Awards to Fund and Operate a Congregate Senior Meal Program
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 70 -R-16 authorizing the
City Manager to sign notification of grant awards to fund and operate a
congregate senior meal program at the Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood -
Jourdain Community Center. This is a reimbursement program in which the total
amount of reimbursement the City will receive is solely dependent upon the
number of lunches served and varies depending on the levels of participation.
Overall budgeted expenses for the 2016/2017 program are projected at $86,306.
The City expects to provide a local cash match of $20,523 of the $86,306.
For Action
(A5) Ordinance 138-O-16, Amending City Code, Section 10-11-3, Schedule III (A),
Prohibiting Left Turn from Ridge Avenue onto Grove Street between the
hours of 7AM to 7PM
Staff recommends that City Council adopt proposed ordinance 138 -O-16 which
would amend Section 10-11-3, Schedule III (A) of the City Code to establish left
turn prohibition from Ridge Avenue onto Grove Street between the hours of 7 AM
to 7 PM. To address safety and operational concerns at the intersection of Ridge
Avenue and Grove Street, the Public Works Agency in coordination with the
Evanston Police Department implemented turn restrictions on a trial basis
starting in April, 2016. The trial restriction has been successful in mitigating
traffic accidents at the intersection. Funding will be through the General Fund-
Traffic Control Supplies (Account 100.40.4510.65115), with a budget of $40,000
for FY 2016. The needed signs for the completed pilot program were already
installed, and additional funding is not anticipated at this time.
For Introduction
(A6) Ordinance 139-O-16, Amending City Code Section 10-11-3, Schedule III (C)
allowing Right Turn Only from Grove Street onto Ridge Avenue between
the Hours of 7 AM and 7 PM
Staff recommends that City Council adopt proposed ordinance 139-O-16 which
would amend Section 10-11-3, Schedule III (C) of the City Code to establish right
turn only from Grove Street onto Ridge Avenue between the hours of 7 AM to 7
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PM. To address safety and operational concerns at the intersection of Ridge
Avenue and Grove Street, the Public Works Agency in coordination with the
Evanston Police Department implemented turn restrictions on a trial basis
starting in April, 2016. The trial restriction has been successful in mitigating
traffic accidents at the intersection. Funding will be through the General Fund -
Traffic Control Supplies (Account 100.40.4510.65115), with a budget of $40,000
for FY 2016. The needed signs for the completed pilot program were already
installed, and additional funding is not anticipated at this time.
For Introduction
(A7) Ordinance 147-O-16, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 11, Traffic Schedules, Section 18: Schedule XVIII (F); Residents
Parking Only Districts, of the Evanston City Code, Seven o’clock (7 a.m.) to
Nine o’clock (9 a.m.)
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City
Council City adopt Ordinance 147-O-16, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 11, Traffic Schedules, Section 18: Schedule XVIII (E) and (F);
Residents Parking Only Districts, of the Evanston City Code adding the both
sides of Jackson Avenue from Lincoln Street to Central Street, both sides of
Rosalie Street from Jackson Avenue to Asbu ry Avenue and Asbury Avenue,
west side from Lincoln Street to Rosalie, seven o’clock (7 a.m.) to nine o’clock (9
a.m.), Monday – Friday. In September of 2016, residents stated that due to
increased activity of businesses and commuters in their neighborhood parking in
the area has become nearly impossible, and an extension of Residential Parking
Permit District 6 would deter said parking.
For Introduction
(A8) Ordinance 110-O-16, Amending Sections of the Evanston City Code Related
to Removing Requirements for Certain Businesses
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 110-O-16, amending
sections of the City Code related to removing requirements for certain
businesses. Functions related to motor vehicle repair shops and price stating for
retail establishments are no longer performed by the City of Evanston.
Therefore, they are no longer regulated by the City. This Ordinance removes
related portions of the City Code to accurately reflect the City’s current business
regulation practices.
For Action
(A9) Ordinance 125-O-16, Amend City Code Section 7-2-5 Regulating Personal
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way
Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 125-O-16, regulating personal
wireless telecommunications facilities. While the City currently has a general
right-of-way permit application, the City should adopt a supplemental permit
application specific to small cell towers delineating the City’s requirements, as
well as to address issues and minimize the risk of litigation specific to small cell
towers. Furthermore, implementing Ordinance 125-O-16 will ensure that the City
treats all providers equally as required under state and federal law. After City
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Council introduced Ordinance 125-O-16 on October 24, 2016, City staff worked
with representatives from AT&T and Verizon to make minor changes updating
language to more accurately reflect industry standards and specifications.
For Action
(A10) Ordinance 130-O-16, Amending City Code Title 10-11-1, Schedule 1,
Reducing the Speed Limit on Sheridan Road from 30 MPH to 25 MPH
Staff recommends that City Council adopt revised Ordinance 130 -O-16, reducing
the speed limit from 30 MPH to 25 MPH, on Sheridan Road from South
Boulevard to the north city limits and on Burnham Place. After introduction of the
Ordinance on October 24, 2016, staff confirmed that the portion of Sheridan
Road from the south City limit to South Boulevard is under the jurisdiction of the
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). As such the City cannot reduce the
speed limit of this section of Sheridan Road and must request IDOT to do so.
For Action
(A11) Ordinance 140-O-16, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11 “Traffic Schedules” of
the City Code, Removing Parking Meters in Various Locations Throughout
the City of Evanston
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend City Council
adoption of Ordinance 140-O-16, reallocating or removing parking meters in
designated areas of the City. During the past couple years, staff has assessed
parking meter usage throughout the City and determined that there ar e some
areas in which parking meters are underutilized when compared to the expenses
related to the installation and ongoing maintenance of the equipment. City staff
recommends that the following conversions be adopted with respect to meter
location removal or reallocation.
For Action
(A12) Ordinance 131-O-16, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Asian Cajun Too
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
131-O-16, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(D) to increase the number of
authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty-four (54) to fifty-five (55) and permit
issuance of a Class D license to Asian Cajun Too Corporation d/b/a Asian Cajun
Too located at 1322 Chicago Avenue.
For Action
(A13) Approval of Ordinance 132-O-16, Increasing the Number of Class T Liquor
Licenses for The Caterist
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
132-O-16, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(T) to increase the number of
authorized Class T liquor licenses from two (2) to three (3) and permit issuance
of a Class T license to Rent A Chef, Inc. d/b/a The Caterist located at 940 Pitner
Avenue, Suite 5.
For Action
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APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Mental Health Board Larry Murphy
Zoning Board of Appeals Kiril Mirintchev
Housing & Homelessness Commission
from Human Relations Commission Kyle Lauterhahn
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda, and it was 2nd by
Alderman Tendam. A Roll Call Vote was 8-0 and it passed.
Item for discussion
(A14) Ordinance 137-O-16, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6 By Creating the
New Class W Liquor License
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends to City Council for adoption Ordinance
137-O-16, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6 by creating a new Class W
Liquor License. The City of Evanston currently does not have an annual liquor
license tailored to commercial indoor recreation facilities allowing the sale of beer
and wine for on-site consumption. Bill Kindra and Randall Mayne,
representatives for Quad Indoor Sports, approached the City of Evanston’s
Liquor Control Review Board requesting the addition of a new annual liquor
license for commercial indoor recreation facilities.
For Action
Alderman Braithwaite motioned for approval and Alderman Rainey 2 nd the motion. Once
Alderman Braithwaite received clarification on the motion a Roll Call Vote was taken
and 8-0 to approve the motion for passage.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 9, Alderman Miller had no report.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske asked if the Council was considering not to be a Sanctuary
City, because on some websites Evanston is considered a Sanctuary City. She also
wanted a definition of what a Sanctuary City is. Attorney Farrar stated he would have
further information at the November 28th Council meeting.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite mentioned the play production he and Alderman Holmes
attended and suggested it is a must see production.
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Ward 3, Alderman Wynne had no report.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson had no report.
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Ward 5, Alderman Holmes announced her 5th ward meeting this Thursday with the two
Superintendents as her guests. She also mentioned the play as well as entitled Black
Lives Matter, which was done at the High School last year and increased the
performance time an additional 23 minutes.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam had no report.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey mentioned the death of Viru Joshi an India native who was
well known throughout the community died last week, and his service will be held
tomorrow. During his later years he had devoted much of his time advocating for the
LGBT community.
Mayor Tisdahl asked for a motion to adjourn and the motion was made and 2 nd. The
Regular Meeting of the City Council ended at 7:59 PM with a Voice Vote.
Submitted by,
Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk