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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 28, 2016
Roll Call: Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Revelle
Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson Alderman Miller
Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Presiding Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:45 pm.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Mayor Tisdahl announced the children from Dewey’s 4th grade filled in as the City Council
and passed some Ordinances and they were excellent, but if anything is missing from
your drawers (it wasn’t them, explained Alderman Wynne).
City Manager Public Announcements
The City Manager announced the resignation of Catherine Hurley from the City of
Evanston as she moves forward in her new endeavors with the Argon National
Laboratories
Shop Evanston Events, Annie Cookley kicked off downtown shopping, she also listed
numerous events occurring in Evanston.
Evanston Life Magazine Update, Director Hemmingway stated the magazine is printed
4 times a year. They will be decreasing the number to be printed, this will be more
efficient for the the department.
Evanston Festival Update, he gave an update of the two major festivals and the
numbers have been going down in participation. They will begin to set in motion as an
EPCOC formation, and eliminating the second fest ival at the Lake Front. They are
presenting a Winter Festival in 2018
Winter Awareness Week, December 4 – 10, 2016 was presented by Kimberly
Richardson as she announced the snow removal schedule and asking for younger
residents to sign-up to assist the elderly with snow removal.
City Council Agenda November 28, 2016 Page 2 of 15
Communications: City Clerk
City Clerk Greene read a statement his lawyer advised him to read, concerning the
candidate filing periods. He also stated the Clerk’s Office will be accepting petitions from
those who file in December to include with those filed on Monday, November 28, 2016.
Public Comment
These persons spoke concerning Mr. Devon Reid & Policing Policies:
Lonnie Wilson spoke of culture mess within Evanston
Alex Morgan thanked Ms. Hurley, as a candidate he wanted assurance that petitions
will be accepted in December as well, and he supports Mr. Reid.
Casey Christensen, spoke how nice and friendly he is and was happy the officers were
placed
Karen Courtright, stated quantity is very important and time has come to stopping the
bullies on the Police Department. She has seen too many times African American
people being bullied and it should not be here in Evanston.
Alex Block, brags on Evanston in and out of Evanston. He states we need a bigger
vision and not just status quo, as well as commenting on the arrest of a 24 yr. old
African American.
Cicely Fleming, she appreciates the swift action and the officer’s suspension. She also
wanted the Council to consider why Police need contact cards on everyone.
Devon Reid, stated he was the one arrested and was criminalized, handcuffed in the
basement of the Police Department. He asked City Manager what is he doing to change
this kind of attack, being the head of the organizational chart.
Mayor Tisdahl then offered her apologies and was responded by Mr. Reid as saying he
didn’t want apologies but change.
The welcoming Ordinance
Father Oldershaw, spoke in support of the Ordinance stating Evanston should be a city
for everyone, and he spoke of the Latino community growth as well. They are worried
and afraid.
Fatima Gomez, a NWU student immigrant is speaking of people of color and the
uncomfortable and unsafe feeling people of color have if this Ordinance fails to pass.
Patricia Camayo, senior at ETHS looking for protection for many different cultures and
she’s in support of the welcoming Ordinance.
Heather Sweeney, supports the welcoming Ordinance and hoping the neighbors are
safe and secure. They are contributors to this community and need protection as well.
She also spoke of Mr. Reid’s arrest and how it points to the black and brown residents.
Andy Kang, legal director of American Advancement in Chicago who advocate s on the
Asian population and supports the Ordinance.
Joey Rodger, suggested what we say to each other and do make the home we all live
in, may it be inclusive, equitable, respectful and kind. Take all these to make Evanston a
welcoming community for all who live here and all who may come.
Sarah Vanderwicker, a new resident to Evanston, and she has noticed there is a
difference in various citizens and will these policies be beneficial to all citizens.
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Eileen Heineman, representing YWCA Northshore thanking the Council for introducing
the Welcoming Ordinance to make all feel welcomed, and she mentioned the arrest of
Mr. Reid (but not by name directly).
Jacqueline Bernick, is echoing all the previous statements and spoke against the
Police discriminating in different cultures, and hope Council will pass the Ordinance.
Kathy Miller’s, statement was read concerning the arrest of a candidate seeking
petition signatures, and questioning Police policy by an unnamed gentleman.
Budget
Barbara Janes, representing NO Park Sale, and asked to put aside the $400,000 for a
comprehensive study so the community will know exactly what is being repaired on the
Fog Houses.
Leila Raab, do not spend any funds for the Fog Houses until other grant possibilities
are revealed to assist in completing the repairs.
Junad Rizki, stated the city is becoming a cesspool, he claimed there is no
sustainability in our money or anything else.
Linda Damashek,
Carlis Sutton, he agreed with previous speakers on immigrants and arrest of citizens.
He asked for checks and balances on this form of government, and appropriations
should not left to the City Manager that is what the Council does. He stated he went to
David Orr’s Office to obtain the correct filing dates, and was told to look at pages 15 –
21 of the 2017 Candidates Guide and to talk to the City Clerk. The no dates were
changed and the Clerk can verify them, “thank you Mr. Greene”.
Priscilla Giles, stated he bible says we should all be grateful in all things, and she’s
grateful that this happened and hoped something will happen. She also wondered why
the parks in the 5th ward were marked D. She also spoke of the sale of the Library
parking lot, and wanted to know if the City or the Council would sale the lot.
Dan Coyne, came to invite the candidates interested in serving this community to come
to Reba Place Church on December 7th from 7-9pm to introduce themselves to the
community.
Jamal Amr, he has a chain of restaurants and glad to be in America to make his dream
come true.
Vicky Pasenko, a co-president of the Animal Association and she agrees with the
welcoming Ordinance, she also welcomes Smiley Brothers to the neighborhood. She is
asking the city to accept the proposal.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Ordinance 156-O-16, Establishing the City of Evanston as a “Welcoming
City”
Mayor Tisdahl recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance 156 -O-16,
City Council Agenda November 28, 2016 Page 4 of 15
amending Title 1, to add Chapter 21 entitled “Welcoming City Ordinance.” The
Ordinance will help build on efforts to make the City of Evanston one of the most
immigrant-friendly cities in the country.
For Introduction
Alderman Wilson stated the clarification of not being a Sanctuary City, but a
Welcoming City. This is not a place to hide, but a place to be safe. There is still
areas of growth to improve on. Alderman Fiske thanked all who spoke on the
incidents and the wakeup call for all of us. Alderman Wynne spoke of the 2008
Council meeting when we passed the first Sanctuary City. She admitted we must
keep this in the forefront of our minds. Alderman Miller st ated Mr. Reid does not
want apologies we should apologize to everyone, and to address the policies has
been a long time coming. Roll Call was completed with a 9 -0 vote to approve and
the Ordinance passed.
(SP2) Community Open Space Score Card Report
Staff recommends that City Council accept the 2016 Public Open Space Score
Card report and place on file. In August 2016, City Council approved the request
to contract with The Lakota Group to assess the cleanliness, safety, physical
structures, appearance, and functionality of open spaces in all City parks,
Ridgeville Parks, District 65 School sites and the Cook County Forest Preserve
site. Surveys were done over the past two months to objectively and
quantitatively measure the quality of park infrastructure and maintenance in order
to ensure the highest level of service possible. All data has now been collected
and summarized into the Public Open Space Card report documents.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Mr. Hemmingway introduced the DECODA Group to provide a power-point
presentation of the Open Space Score Card. Alderman Miller requested t o have
the Department to come back with both options (Facilities & Individual Parks). A
motion to accept the Report and place on file was made by Alderman Wynne and
2nd by Alderman Braithwaite. With a Voice Vote the motion was approved.
Items not approved on Consent Agenda:
(A4) Resolution 72-R-16, Fiscal Year 2017 Budget of the City of Evanston
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 72-R-16 adopting the FY 2017 Budget
of the City of Evanston, in the amount of $311,374,116.
For Action
(A6) Ordinance 48-O-16, Authorizing City Manager to Execute a Lease of City-
Owned Real Property Located at 2222 Oakton Street with Smylie Brothers
Draft and Package LLC
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 48-O-16, “Authorizing the
City Manager to Execute a Lease of City-Owned Real Property Located at 2222
Oakton Street with Smylie Brothers Draft and Package LLC”. A two -thirds
majority of City Council is required to adopt Ordinance 48 -O-16.
For Introduction
City Council Agenda November 28, 2016 Page 5 of 15
(A8) Ordinance 149-O-16, Increasing the Number of Class H Liquor Licenses for
Evanston Pan, LLC d/b/a Pita 1
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
149-O-16, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(H) to increase the number of
authorized Class H liquor licenses from one (1) to two (2) and permit issuance of
a Class H license to Evanston Pan, LLC d/b/a Pita 1 located at 1926 Central
Street
For Introduction
(A10) Ordinance 151-O-16, Amending Subsection 3-4-6(W) of the City Code to
Allow for Sale of Beer and Wine Between the Hours of 11:00 a.m. to 12:00
a.m. on Monday through Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Sunday
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
151-O-16, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6(W) to increase the hours for
the sale of beer and wine. On November 9, 2016, Urban Indoor Sports, LLC
d/b/a Quad Indoor Sports (“Company”), 2454 Oakton Street, requested the
Liquor Control Review Board (“LCRB”) consider allowing the sale of beer and
between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Monday thro ugh Saturday and
12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Sunday. The LCRB approved extending the sale of
beer and wine between the proposed hours.
For Introduction
(O3) Resolution 71-R-16, Authorizing City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of
Understanding for the Future Development of City-Owned Property at 721-
723 Howard Street
Staff and Economic Development Committee recommend that the City Council
adopt Resolution 71-R-16, directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Theo Ubique. This resolution will
provide direction to continue the pre-development activities for planning and
design of a theatre in the existing building at 717-723 Howard Street. Funding
responsibility for this project is to be shared between the City and Theo Ubique,
with the City funding approximately $1.4 million in design and construction costs
from the Howard/Ridge TIF, and Theo Ubique raising $204,450 to fund purchase
and installation of all necessary furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The
Howard/Ridge TIF has $1 million budgeted in the 2017 proposed budget; upon
approval of this agreement, this amount will be increased to the estimated $1.4
million.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 24, 2016,
November 7, 2016 and November 14, 2016.
For Action
City Council Agenda November 28, 2016 Page 6 of 15
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) Payroll – through November 6, 2016 $ 2,879,642.31
(A2) FY2016 City of Evanston Bills – November 29, 2016 $ 3,825,387.23
For Action
(A3.1) Purchase of Insurance/Renewals– Property, Excess Liability & Excess
Worker’s Compensation for Fiscal Year 2017
Staff recommends approval to purchase the outlined policies at a total cost of
$528,658. The policies will renew all insurance coverage for the City for Fiscal
Year 2017. All coverage exclusive of Worker’s Compensation is budgeted at
$490,000, and Worker’s Compensation is budgeted at $130,000, for a FY2017
total of $620,000. Premium quotations received reflected the market’s tightening,
but there was a slight decrease in total pricing for all coverages. Funding for this
purchase will be from the Insurance Fund (Account Number 605.99.7800.62615
and 605.99.7800.66044).
For Action
(A3.2) Contracts to Supply Water Treatment Chemicals
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
contracts with the following five vendors to supply water treatment chemicals in
response to Bid 16-63: 1) Affinity Chemical (P.O. Box 601298, Dallas, Texas) in
the amount of $118,250.00 to supply aluminum sulfate (alum); 2) JCI Jones (600
Bethel Ave. Grove Indiana 46107) in the amount of $33,044.00 to supply
chlorine; 3) Mosaic-Fishhawk (13830 Circa Crossing Dr, Lithia, FL) in the amount
of $107,400.00 to supply HFS acid (fluoride); 4) SNF Polydyne Inc. (One
Chemical Plant Road, Riceboro, GA) in the amount of $23,840.00 to supply
polymer; and 5) Carus Corporation (315 Fifth Street, Peru, IL) in the amount of
$88,614.40 to supply blended phosphate. The total of these proposed purchases
is $371,148.40. Funding for the purchase of alum, chlorine, fluoride and polymer
is from Account 510.40.4220.65015, which has a budget allocation of
$465,000.00 for FY2017. Blended phosphate is purchased from Account
510.40.4220.65030, which has a FY2017 budget allocation of $101,000.
For Action
(A3.3) Funding for First Night Evanston
Staff recommends that the City Council consider a request for funding in the
amount of $5,000.00 by Emily Guthrie for the First Night Evanston event taking
place on December 31, 2016. The City provided a grant of $5,000 the past two
years, and $10,000 in 2013. Funding will be provided from the Economic
Development Fund (Account 225.21.5300.65525).
For Action
City Council Agenda November 28, 2016 Page 7 of 15
(A3.4) Third Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2016
Staff recommends City Council accept and place the Third Quarter Financial
Report for Fiscal Year 2016 on file. The City ended the third quarter of the 2016
fiscal year in stable financial condition. Through September 30, 2016, there is a
General Fund surplus (year to date net of revenues and expenses) of
approximately $5.2M. The City’s financial performance is the result of above
anticipated revenues (78.5%) and expenditures being at budgeted levels (74%).
For Action: To Accept and Place on File
(A5) Resolution 69-R-16, Authorizing City Manager to Enter into Twelve Month
Lease Agreements for Studio Spaces at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 69-R-16 authorizing the City
Manager to enter into thirty-one (31) renewal agreements for twelve (12) month
lease term for the artist leases for studios at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
For Action
(A7) Ordinance 148-O-16, Amending City Code Section 1-7-2 to Authorize the
City Clerk to Solemnize Marriages
The City Clerk requests adoption of Ordinance 148-O-16, which amends City
Code Section 1-7-2 regarding the City Clerk’s powers and duties by authorizing
the City Clerk to solemnize marriages. The City Clerk will request suspension of
the Rules so that the Ordinance may be adopted to provide for a requested
marriage in December.
For Introduction and Action
(A9) Ordinance 150-O-16, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Sara’s 1K, Ltd. d/b/a Dave’s New Kitchen
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
150-O-16, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(D) to increase the number of
authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty-six (56) to fifty-seven (57) and permit
issuance of a Class D license to Sara’s 1K, Ltd. d/b/a Dave’s New Kitchen
located at 815 Noyes Street. Alderman Fiske requests suspension of the rules for
introduction and adoption at the November 28, 2016 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(A11) Ordinance 152-O-16, Decreasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
The Stained Glass, Ltd., d/b/a The Stained Glass
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
152-O-16, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(C) to decrease the number of
authorized Class C liquor licenses from twenty-five (25) to twenty-four (24). The
Stained Glass, Ltd., d/b/a The Stained Glass located at 1735 Benson Avenue is
changing from a Class C to a Class I Liquor License. Alderman Fiske requests
suspension of the rules for introduction and adoption at the November 28, 2016
City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
City Council Agenda November 28, 2016 Page 8 of 15
(A12) Ordinance 153-O-16, Increasing the Number of Class I Liquor Licenses for
The Stained Glass, Ltd., d/b/a The Stained Glass, 1735 Benson Avenue
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
153-O-16, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(I) to increase the number of
authorized Class I liquor licenses from one (1) to two (2), and permit issuance of
a Class I license to The Stained Glass, Ltd., d/b/a The Stained Glass
(“Company”) located at 1735 Benson Avenue. The Class I license will permit
Company to retail sale of alcoholic liquor in restaurants only for consumption
both on the licensed premises and off the premises. Alderman Fiske requests
suspension of the rules for introduction and adoption at the November 28, 2016
City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(A13) Ordinance 154-O-16, Increasing the Number of Class W Liquor Licenses for
Urban Indoor Sports, LLC d/b/a Quad Indoor Sports
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
154-O-16, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(W) to increase the number of
authorized Class W liquor licenses from zero (0) to one (1) and permit issuance
of a Class W license to Urban Indoor Sports, LLC d/b/a Quad Indoor Sports
located at 2454 Oakton Street.
For Introduction
(A14) Ordinance 155-O-16, Amending Subsection 3-4-6(U) of the City Code to
Allow Class U Liquor Licenses the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
155-O-16, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6(U) to allow Class U Liquor
Licenses the sale of alcoholic liquor. The City currently restricts the Class U
liquor license to the sale of beer and wine only. On November 9, 2016, Dance
Center Evanston, Inc. located at 1934 Dempster St, requested the Liquor Control
Review Board (“LCRB”) consider allowing the sale of alcoholic liquor in addition
to beer and wine; The LCRB approved the request. Alderman Braithwaite
requests suspension of the rules for introduction and adoption at the November
28, 2016 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(A15) Ordinance 109-O-16, Amending Section 10-6-1 of the City Code, Revising
the Definition of Abandoned Vehicle
Staff recommends that the City Council City adopt Ordinance 109-O-16, revising
the definition of Abandoned Vehicle. In Section 10 -6-1 of the City Code, the
definition of an Abandoned Vehicle was amended by adding subsection (c)
stating that a vehicle parked on the public way and “has been left on the pu blic
way without valid state registration plates or a valid temporary state registration
for two (2) or more days” is also classified as an abandoned vehicle.
For Introduction
City Council Agenda November 28, 2016 Page 9 of 15
(A16) Ordinance 158-O-16, Amending Sections 10-11-11 and 10-11-12 of the City
Code, Removing Reserved Parking and Increasing Parking Meter Zone in
City Parking Lot 27
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City
Council adopt Ordinance 158-O-16, amending City Code Sections 10-11-11 and
10-11-12 to remove reserved parking and change the parking meter zone from
twenty-two (22) to thirty-four (34) spaces in City Parking Lot 27 located at 1621
Oak Avenue to aid in the availability of convenient customer parking for
neighboring businesses.
For Introduction
(A17) Ordinance 146-O-16, Amending Section 7-13-3 of the City Code, Decreasing
the Sewer User Rates
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 146-O-16, which would
decrease the sewer user rate by 3%, from $3.94 to $3.82 per billing unit (100
cubic feet of water consumed).
For Introduction
(A18) Ordinance 145-O-16, Amending Section 7-12-17 of the City Code,
Increasing the Meter Charges and Water Rates
Staff and Utilities Commission recommend that City Council adopt Ordinance
145-O-16, which would increase the water meter charges and water rates by six
percent (6%). This rate increase is offset by the sewer rate decrease and the rate
adjustment will be neutral to the rate payers.
For Introduction
(A19) 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 Action
(A20) 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
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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
PM. To address safety and operational concerns at the intersection of Ridge
Avenue and Grove Street, the P ublic 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 Action
(A21) Ordinance 141-O-16: City of Evanston 2016 Tax Levy
Staff requests City Council adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 141-O-16, which
levies the annual property tax for General Fund Operations, Illinois Municipal
Retirement Fund (IMRF), Police and Fire Pension Funds, and the General
Assistance Fund totaling $29,670,871 or a 3.9% increase over the 2015 tax levy
of $28,548,422 as extended. This calculation does not include Debt Service
Levy decrease which then changes the total increase to the 2.38% as discussed
during budget proceedings.
For Action
(A22) Ordinance 142-O-16: 2016 Special Service Area #4 Tax Levy
Staff requests City Council adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 142-O-16, which
levies the annual property tax for Special Service Area #4 in the amount of
$329,592, or a 0% increase.
For Action
(A23) Ordinance 143-O-16: 2016 Special Service Area #6 Tax Levy
Staff requests City Council adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 143-O-16, which
levies the annual property tax for Special Service Area #6 in the amount of
$214,286 or a 0% increase.
For Action
(A24) Ordinance 144-O-16: Evanston Public Library 2016 Tax Levy
Staff requests City Council adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 144-O-16, which
levies the annual property tax for the Evanston Public Library in the amount of
$6,412,610 as extended, or a 3.8% increase over the 2015 tax levy of
$6,177,735.
For Action
(A25) Ordinance 147-O-16, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 11, Traffic Schedules, Section 18: Schedule XVIII (F); Residents
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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 Asbury 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.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 117-O-16, Updating Various Parts of Title 6, “Zoning” of the
Evanston City Code to Conform with the City of Evanston Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adopting Ordinance 117 -O-16
amending parts of Title 6, “Zoning” of the City Code to codify development
bonuses established by the City of Evanston’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
(IHO). A synopsis of the amendments are as follows: a new subsection outlining
available development bonuses will be added to all zoning districts that allow
residential uses; parking requirements will be updated for residential
developments which fall under IHO requirements and provide on-site affordable
units; and the addition of definitions for Transit Oriented Development (TOD),
TOD Area and Transit Station, each currently a part of the IHO.
For Introduction
ECOMONMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O1) Downtown Evanston FY2017 Request for Budget Contribution Share
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of
funding for Downtown Evanston as follows: $370,000 from the Special Service
Area # 4 (SSA #4) for downtown operations and maintenance; $98,670 equally
split equally between the Washington National TIF and Economic Development
fund for additional maintenance contract reimbursements; $83,000 from the
Economic Development Fund for supplemental marketing and economic
development activities.
For Action
(O2) Evanston Local Arts Support for Hiring Program
Economic Development Committee and staff recommend the City Council
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approve funding of up to $50,000 to nonprofit arts organizations to hire additional
staff or increase the hours of existing staff. The Local Arts Support for Hiring
(LASH) program builds capacity and diversity by focusing on positions for local
minority residents. Staff recommends utilizing funds from the Economic
Development Business Retention Account (Account 221.15.5300.62662) for this
program.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Reappointment to:
Preservation Commission Karl Vogel
Preservation Commission Sally Riessen Hunt
Plan Commission Terri Dubin
Plan Commission Colby Lewis
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval and it was 2 nd by Alderman Braithwaite.
Roll Call Vote was 9-0 the motion passed.
Items for Discussion:
(A4) Resolution 72-R-16, Fiscal Year 2017 Budget of the City of Evanston
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 72-R-16 adopting the FY 2017 Budget
of the City of Evanston, in the amount of $311,374,116.
For Action
Alderman Braithwaite motioned to pass the Resolution and 2nd by Alderman
Rainey. Alderman Miller stated this will send us on a path that we don’t
necessarily have a plan or the amount of funds needed to allocate. He motioned
to move Harley Clark from the budget there was no second. Alderman Holmes
motioned to use the $250,000 funds as part of the Fog House repairs (there was
a second). There was a 3-6 vote, and the motion failed (Aldermen Wynne,
Wilson, Tendam, Revelle, Miller, and Fiske voted nay).
Alderman Wilson motioned to accept the Resolution and 2nd by Alderman. With a
Roll Call Vote of 9-0 the Wilson’s motion passed.
(A6) Ordinance 48-O-16, Authorizing City Manager to Execute a Lease of City-
Owned Real Property Located at 2222 Oakton Street with Smylie Brothers
Draft and Package LLC
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 48-O-16, “Authorizing the
City Manager to Execute a Lease of City-Owned Real Property Located at 2222
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Oakton Street with Smylie Brothers Draft and Package LLC”. A two -thirds
majority of City Council is required to adopt Ordinance 48 -O-16.
For Introduction
Alderman Braithwaite motioned for approval and 2nd by Alderman Wilson. Roll
Call Vote 8-1 (Alderman Miller voted nay) the motion passed.
(A8) Ordinance 149-O-16, Increasing the Number of Class H Liquor Licenses for
Evanston Pan, LLC d/b/a Pita 1
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
149-O-16, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(H) to increase the number of
authorized Class H liquor licenses from one (1) to two (2) and permit issuance of
a Class H license to Evanston Pan, LLC d/b/a Pita 1 located at 1926 Central
Street
For Introduction
Alderman Braithwaite motioned for approval and 2nd by Alderman Revelle.
Alderman Revelle motioned to suspend the rules it was second and with a Voice
Vote the motion was accepted. Alderman Wilson motioned to adopt the
Ordinance Alderman Tendam second. Roll Call 9 -0
(A10) Ordinance 151-O-16, Amending Subsection 3-4-6(W) of the City Code to
Allow for Sale of Beer and Wine Between the Hours of 11:00 a.m. to 12:00
a.m. on Monday through Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Sunday
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
151-O-16, amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6(W) to increase the hours for
the sale of beer and wine. On November 9, 2016, Urban Indoor Sports, LLC
d/b/a Quad Indoor Sports (“Company”), 2454 Oakton Street, requested the
Liquor Control Review Board (“LCRB”) consider allowing the sale of beer and
between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Monday through Saturday and
12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Sunday. The LCRB approved extending the sale of
beer and wine between the proposed hours.
For Introduction
Alderman Braithwaite motioned for approval with amendments (section W strike
line 2, and #5 amending the cost from $4000 - $2500 & the renewal fee from
$4200 - $2500), and the owner to identify their food items to be served 2nd by
Alderman Tendam. Roll Call Vote 9-0 and the motion passed.
(O3) Resolution 71-R-16, Authorizing City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of
Understanding for the Future Development of City-Owned Property at 721-
723 Howard Street
Staff and Economic Development Committee recommend that the City Council
adopt Resolution 71-R-16, directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Theo Ubique. This resolution will
provide direction to continue the pre-development activities for planning and
design of a theatre in the existing building at 717-723 Howard Street. Funding
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responsibility for this project is to be shared between the City and Theo Ubique,
with the City funding approximately $1.4 million in design and con struction costs
from the Howard/Ridge TIF, and Theo Ubique raising $204,450 to fund purchase
and installation of all necessary furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The
Howard/Ridge TIF has $1 million budgeted in the 2017 proposed budget; upon
approval of this agreement, this amount will be increased to the estimated $1.4
million.
For Action
Alderman Tendam motioned for approval and 2nd by Alderman Rainey.
Roll Call Vote was 8-1 (Alderman Miller voted nay)
Call of the Ward:
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite thanked the City Manager, Chief of Police and Deputy
Chief Barnes for responding quickly with the Devon Reid incident. He asked to have HS
to look at the policies that allow the police to stop Mr. Reid and people who look like me.
Mayor Tisdahl asked to add why contact cards are necessary.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne wished a fond farewell to Catherine Hurley. She also
announced to all the little girls Catherine Hurley is a professional engineer. She stated
she is appalled, ashamed, confused. She too questioned the contact card.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson gave praises for Catherine Hurley. He stated he had talked to
Mr. Reid and he wants people to know we are here for everyone, not just the ones who
have our cell phones.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes added her sad good-by to Catherine Hurley. She’s happy for
the passing of the Welcome City Ordinance. He spoke to Mr. Reid right after he was
released, and then sent an email and was shortly contacted by the City Manager . We’ve
made progress but we need more.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam wished Ms. Hurley the best in her new position. He sated
we are a city that’s more than words, but sometimes we may not achieve what we set
out to do. He would like to meet with HS staff to discuss the issues that have arisen.
Ward 7, Alderman Revelle she echoed the sentiments of those before her, and she
learned so much from her. She has no further comments concerning the incident
discussed tonight, but hope a resolve when come during the HS meeting.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey expressed her sentiments and relationship with Ms. Hurley
as well. She then mentioned once she heard Mr. Reid being handcuffed in the
basement of the Police Department it became more unreal, and do not know if we can
fix it. We have to keep confronting it because it’s about people.
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Ward 9, Alderman Miller stated it hasn’t been just 24 hours. During his term there has
been three unfounded incidents before the Human Services Committee (HS). He then
counted another complaint plus Mr. Reid’s which makes it five. He said we need to start
taking citizen’s complaints concerning the Police more seriously and hopefully at the HS
meeting.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske she also echoed sentiments concerning Ms. Hurley and her
rare quality to get people involved. On December 6th is the 1st ward meeting to discuss
the Library parking lot from 7-9pm at the Library.
Mayor Tisdahl stated her relationship with Ms. Hurley was she won all the awards and
the Mayor went and picked them up.
Alderman Wilson motioned to convene into Executive Session to discuss Personnel and
it was second by Alderman Rainey. With a Voice Vote the Regular meeting of the
Evanston City Council ended at 10:30 P.M.
Submitted By,
Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk