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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, January 26, 2015
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m.
Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 7:15 pm.
City Council meeting will convene after conclusion of the P&D meeting.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Grover
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamation
United States Conference of Mayors 1st Place Award for National Summer
Youth Jobs Challenge
Black History Month February 2015
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Earth Hour Contest: “We Love Evanston”
Discussion of February City Council Meeting Dates
(IV) Communications: City Clerk
9 Residents comment on (SP1) Penny Park Project Update
Resident comments on the operations of the Utilities Department
Resident comments on the Evanston Animal Shelter
3 Residents comment on excessive noise at in their neighborhood
(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.
(VI) Special Order of Business: Penny Park
City Council Agenda January 26, 2015 Page 2 of 8
(VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(VIII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Holmes
Planning & Development - Alderman Fiske
Human Services - Alderman Braithwaite
(IX) Call of the Wards
(Aldermen shall be called upon by the Mayor to announ ce or provide information
about any Ward or City matter which an Alderman desires to bring before the
Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)}
7th Ward Alderman reports on joint 6th and 7th Ward meeting on 1/22/15 and
encourages residents to attend the state of the schools meeting on 1/29/15
8th Ward Alderman announce joint 8th and 9th Ward meeting on Wednesday,
February 5, 2015, at 7:00 pm
9th Ward Alderman announce joint 8th and 9th Ward meeting on Wednesday,
February 5, 2015, at 7:00 pm
2nd Ward Alderman announces 2nd Ward meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2015
at 7:00 pm
1st Ward Alderman wishes a speedy recovery to Evanston employees
6th Ward Alderman thanks staff for making the joint 6 th and 7th Ward meeting a
success
(X) Executive Session
(XI) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Penny Park Project Update and Request for City Council Direction
Staff request City Council receive this update regarding the Penny Park
improvement process and provide direction to staff on how to proceed with the
Penny Park improvement project including the type of material to be used for the
playground equipment, ADA compliance issues and potential restroom and
pavilion additions.
For Discussion
Motioned and Approved to refer back to Parks and Recreation Board
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 12, 2015.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
City Council Agenda January 26, 2015 Page 3 of 8
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through January 11, 2015 $2,853,768.41
(A2) FY2014 City of Evanston Bills – January 27, 2015 $1,150,586.73
FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – January 27, 2015 $ 252,606.25
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.1) Approval of Sole Source Renewal of Annual Accela (PAL) Maintenance and
Support Agreement
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the
existing sole source agreement with Accela Inc. (2633 Camino Ramon, San
Ramon, CA), year 9 of the City’s 10 year contract in the amount of $128,362.82.
This renewal agreement will cover the period of March 15, 2015 through March
14, 2016. Funding is provided from the Information Technology Division
Computer Licensing and Support Account 100.19.1932.62340 with a 2015
Budget of $138,850.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.2) Approval of Sole Source Renewal of Police Service Agreement with
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the
annual sole source service agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. (1309 East
Algonquin Road., Schaumburg, IL) for the amount of $77,092.92. The Agreement
is effective from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Funding will be
provided by the Emergency Telephone System Service Agreements & Contracts
Account 205.22.5150.62509 with a FY2015 Budget of $237,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.3) Approval of Sole Source Renewal of Otis Elevator Maintenance Contract
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the sole
source service and maintenance agreement with OTIS Elevator Corporation (949
Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL) for the elevators at the Service and Civic Centers,
and Maple Avenue and Church Street parking garages for a 1-year term at a cost
of $64,208.76. The proposed 1-year service agreement is effective January 1,
2015 to December 31, 2015, and provides for a decrease from last year’s fees of
approximately 7 percent. Funding is provided by budgeted accounts for the four
structures.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.4) Approval of Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)
Disposal Fees for FY 2015
City Council Agenda January 26, 2015 Page 4 of 8
Staff recommends City Council approval of the 2015 refuse disposal fees to
SWANCC (Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County) in not to exceed
amounts of $60,000 for capital costs, $800,000 for operations and maintenance
and $20,000 in recycling transfer fees. Funding is provided by the Solid Waste
Fund Accounts: 520.26.7685.68310 (capital); 520.26.7685.62405 (operations
and maintenance); and 520.26.7690.62415 (recycling).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.5) Approval of Renewal of the Service Provider Agreement with Presence
Behavioral Health
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the
Service Provider Agreement with Presence Behavioral Health (Presence Health)
for the provision of 24-hour Crisis Line Access, Mental Health Crisis Intervention
and various community outreach and education service s at a cost of $73,333.33.
The agreement is dated January 1, 2015 to December 31 , 2015. Funding is
provided by the Health and Human Services Department Account
176.24.4651.62491.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A4) Approval of Change Order No. 2 for 48-Inch Diameter Water Intake
Improvements (Bid 14-04)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Order No. 2 for the 48-Inch Diameter Intake Improvements with Lake Erie Diving,
Inc. (362 Blackbrook Road, Painesville, OH). This change order will extend the
contract duration by 110 days from April 12, 2015 to July 31, 2015. There will be
no change to the current contract amount of $1,403,122.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A5) Town of Evanston FY2013 Audited Annual Financial Report
Town of Evanston FY 2014 Jan-April 30 Audited Annual Financial Report
Staff recommends that the Town of Evanston FY2013 Audited Annual Financial
Report and the FY2014 Jan-April Audited Annual Financial Report be accepted
and placed on file.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A6) Resolution 6-R-15 Authorizing that Payments Relating to the FY 2015
Capital Improvement Plan (C.I.P) Projects Be Reimbursed by the
Subsequent 2015 General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Issuance
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 6-R-15 authorizing that
payments relating to FY2015 Capital Improvement Plan (C.I.P.) project
expenditures up to $14,320,650 be reimbursed by the subsequent 2015
General Obligation (G.O.) bond issuance.
For Action
City Council Agenda January 26, 2015 Page 5 of 8
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A7) Resolution 7-R-15, Modification of Loan Terms for Chicago’s Home of
Chicken & Waffles Located at 2424 Dempster Street
Staff submits for consideration Resolution 7-R-15 a modification of terms of the
loan agreement between the City of Evanston and Chicago’s Home of Chi cken
and Waffles.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A8) Ordinance 149-O-14 Amending the Water Supply Contract with the
Northwest Water Commission
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 149-O-14 authorizing the
City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the amended and restated Water
Supply Contract between the Northwest Water Commission and the City of
Evanston. The proposed amendment provides language that would allow
Evanston to feed two chemicals directly into the Commission’s pi peline.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A9) Ordinance 10-O-15, Amending City Code Title 4, Chapter 5, “Plumbing
Code” to Adopt the Illinois Plumbing Code
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 10-O-15, amending City
Code Title 4, Chapter 5, “Plumbing Code.” This ordinance would adopt the Illinois
Plumbing Code (“IPC”) in its current form, without modification. The Illinois
Department of Public Health requires all municipalities to adopt the most current
IPC.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A10) Ordinance 2-O-15, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Real Estate
Contract for the Sale of City-Owned Real Property at 629-631 Howard Street
to Ward Eight, LLC
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 2-O-15, “Authorizing the
City Manager to Enter into a Real Estate Contract for the Sale of Certain City -
Owned Real Property Located at 629 -631 Howard Street, Evanston, Illinois.” A
two-thirds majority of City Council is required to adopt Ordinance 2-O-15.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A11) Ordinance 14-O-15, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6-(P) to Allow for the
Retail Sale of Alcohol for On-Site Consumption
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 14 -
O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(P), as
amended, to permit the retail sale of alcohol for on -site consumption by persons
of at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
For Introduction
City Council Agenda January 26, 2015 Page 6 of 8
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A12) Ordinance 109-O-14, Adding Title 3, Chapter 31, Regarding Transportation
Network Providers
City staff submits Ordinance 109-O-14 for City Council consideration. City staff
was directed to draft an ordinance to regulate transportation network providers
such as Uber, Sidecar, and Lyft. This ordinance was held at the Administration
and Public Works Committee on January 12, 2015.
For Introduction
Approved 9-0 for City staff to prepare a resolution adopting the regulation
enacted by the state of Illinois
(A13) Ordinance 124-O-14, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 6, Traffic Schedules, Section 2 (B), Authority to Remove Vehicles
The Transportation/Parking Committee and City staff recommend that the City
Council adopt Ordinance 124-O-14, amending Title 10, Chapter 6, Section 2(A)
adding Line 18 to allow towing for vehicles physically obstructing a fire hydrant
and adding Section 2(B) providing 48 -hour notice when temporary tow signs are
posted. This ordinance was introduced at the January 12, 2015 City Council
meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A14) Ordinance 7-O-15, Residential Exemption Parking District ‘B’
Staff and the Transportation/Parking Committee recommend that the City Council
adopt Ordinance 7-O-15. amending the City Code by creating Subsection 10-11-
10 (M), Schedule X to include two hour parking limits between 9 am and 9 pm on
Church Street and Hinman Avenue. This ordinance was introduced at the
January 12, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 13-O-15, Granting Zoning Relief for an Open Parking Space in
the Front Yard at 521 Ridge Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends the adoption of Ordinance 13 -O-15
granting zoning relief to establish one open parking space in the front yard at 521
Ridge Avenue. City staff recommends that if City Council chooses to approve
the zoning relief, a condition be imposed for the removal of the extraneous curb
cut and driveway apron on Elmwood Avenue.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P2) Ordinance 12-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant,
Clucker’s Charcoal Chicken, at 1936 Maple Avenue
City Council Agenda January 26, 2015 Page 7 of 8
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 12-O-15 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant,
Clucker’s Charcoal Chicken, in the B1 Business District.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P3) Ordinance 152-O-14, Amending Hotel-Motel Tax to Add Bed and Breakfast
Establishments
Staff submits at request of Alderman Fiske consideration of Ordinance 152-O-14
which expands the type of accommodations subject to the Hotel-Motel Tax.
For Introduction
Held in Committee until 2/9/15
(P4) Ordinance 3-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaura nt, Jimmy
John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, at 1241 Chicago Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 3 -
O-15 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Jimmy John’s
Gourmet Sandwiches, 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. This ordinance was introduced at the January 12, 2015 City Council
meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Harley Clarke Citizens Committee Gary Schumacher
Harley Clarke Citizens Committee Amina DiMarco
Harley Clarke Citizens Committee Linda Damashek
Harley Clarke Citizens Committee Steve Hagerty
Harley Clarke Citizens Committee Dawn Zeinemann
Commission On Aging Susan Morse
Commission On Aging David Sutor
Ladd Arboretum Committee Wendy Pollock
Ladd Arboretum Committee Charles Smith
Public Safety Civil Service Commission Mary Erickson
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JANUARY 2015
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Tues, Jan 27 7 pm Joint Meeting: Human Services Funding
Wed, Jan 28 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, Jan 28 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
City Council Agenda January 26, 2015 Page 8 of 8
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