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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, February 23, 2015
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m.
Planning & Development (P&D) Committee will convene immediately after
conclusion of A&PW Committee meeting.
City Council meeting will convene after conclusion of the P&D meeting.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Burrus
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Public Works Supervisor Hank Daniels “Award for Extraordinary Service”
Introduction of “Open Evanston”
(IV) Communications: City Clerk
(V) Public Comment
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council
agenda, a period for public comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular
Council meeting. Those wishing to speak should sign their name and the agenda item or non-
agenda topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer
speakers, fifteen minutes shall be provided for Public Comment. If there are more than five
speakers, a period of forty-five minutes shall be provided for all comment, and no individual shall
speak longer than three minutes. The Mayor will allocate time among the speakers to ensure that
Public Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall
commence forty-five minutes after the beginning of Public Comment. Aldermen do not respond
during Public Comment. Public Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil
manner. Public comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind.
4 Residents commented on (VI) Special Order of Business: Robert A. Crown Center
Update
9 Residents commented on (A3.9) Approval of Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay Intersection
and Green Bay Road Corridor Phase II Engineering Services Contract with ESI
Consultants, Ltd., (RFQ 13-12)
12 Residents commented on (A8.1) Resolution 4-R-15, Ladd Arboretum Bike Path
Project Funding Agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
Resident commented on various City Council Agenda Items
Resident commented on Penny Park
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Resident commented on excessive noise coming from a local business
(VI) Special Order of Business: Robert A. Crown Center Update
(VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(VIII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Burrus
Planning & Development - Alderman Fiske
Human Services - Alderman Braithwaite
(IX) Call of the Wards
(Aldermen shall be called upon by the Mayor to announce or provide information
about any Ward or City matter which an Alderman desires to bring before the
Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)}
The Mayor comments on the Illinois State Governor’s 2015-2016 proposed budget
1st Ward Alderman announces 1st Ward meeting will be held on March Tuesday, March 3,
2015, at 7:00 pm
4th Ward Meeting Ward Alderman announces a 4th Ward meeting will be held on
Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 7:00 pm
5th Ward alderman announces a special Black History Month Event on Saturday,
February 28, 2015, at 3:00 pm, at the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church St.
6th Ward Alderman informs residents of the moving of the John Van Bergen house on
Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 6:00 – 10:00 am
8th Ward Alderman comments on the Illinois State Governor’s 2015-2016 proposed
budget
(X) Executive Session
(XI) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Robert A. Crown Center Update
Staff recommends the Council move forward with the Crown Center project by
considering both options provided in the presentation from staff and John Ronan
Architects (420 West Huron Street, Chicago, IL).
For Action
Council Considered Actions
(SP2) Approval to Issue a Request for Proposal to Seek a Fundraising Consultant
for the Robert Crown Center Building
Staff recommends authorization to issue a request for proposal to seek a
qualified fundraising consultant that would raise a minimum of $5 million to
contribute to the costs associated with the Robert Crown Community Center
building project. The estimated total project cost is approximately $18 to $30
million.
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For Action
Approved 8-0
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 9, 2015.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through February 8, 2015 $3,259,779.46
(A2) FY2014 City of Evanston Bills – February 24, 2015 $ 145,666.52
FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – February 24, 2015 $1,456,475.26
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.1) Approval of Renewal of Printing Contract with Action Printing for the
Evanston Life Magazine and Annual Summer Camp Guide
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
the final year renewal of the contract option for printing and mail preparation of
Evanston Life magazine and annual summer camp guide, in the amount not to
exceed $62,953 with Action Printing (N6637 Rolling Meadows Drive, Fond du
Lac, W I). Funding is provided by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Department (Account 3020.62210). The contract will increase from $61,719 to
$62,953, based on a 2% increase.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.2) Approval of One-year Contract Extension with Mid American Water of
Wauconda for the 2015 Water Distribution System Materials (Bid 14-06)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
one-year contract extension of the 2014 Distribution System Materials contract
(Bid 14-06) with Mid American Water of Wauconda (1125 N. Old Rand Road,
Wauconda, IL) in the amount of $64,739.55. Funding is provided by the Water
Fund, Account 510.71.7115.65055, with an FY2015 budget allocation of
$125,000. There will be no price increase for this contract extension.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.3) Approval of Contract with G & M Trucking, Inc. for Purchase of 2015
Granular Materials for the Utilities Department (Bid 15-07)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-
year contract for the purchase of Granular Materials with G & M Truckin g, Inc.
(8811 Kathy Lane, Des Plaines, IL) in the amount of $35,828.00. Funding is
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provided from the Water Fund Account 510.71.7115.65055 and the Sewer Fund
Account 515.71.7400.65055 with a total FY2015 budget of $60,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.4) Approval of Renewal of Annual Cityworks Maintenance and Support
Agreement with Azteca Systems Inc.
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
renewal of the annual sole source maintenance and support agreem ent for the
term February 21, 2015 through February 20, 2016 with Azteca Systems Inc.
(11075 South State Street, Sandy, UT) for Cityworks work order and service
request management software, in the amount of $22,405, which includes no cost
increase from 2014. Funding is provided by the Public Works Department
($9,602.14 from Account 2670.62509), and the Utilities Department ($10,702.86
from Account 7125.62340 and $2,100 from Account 7410.62340.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.5) Approval of Four Vehicle Purchases for Utilities Department from Currie
Motors and Standard Equipment Company
Staff recommends City Council approval for the purchase of three (3)
replacements and one (1) new vehicle for the Utilities Department in the total
amount of $412,675.00 from Currie Motors, (9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort,
IL) in the amount of $61,080 for two Ford F-250 trucks, and from Standard
Equipment (2033 W. Walnut Street, Chicago, IL) in the amount of $351,595 for
Vactor and sewer rodder. Funding is provided by the Water Fund (Account
510.71.7130.65550) which has a FY2015 budget allocation of $346,500, and the
Sewer Fund (515.71.7400.65550), which has a FY2015 budget allocation of
$95,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.6) Approval of 2015 Fuel Purchases from Palatine Oil Company
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year
agreement to purchase fuel in the amount of $792,000 from Palatine Oil
Company Incorporated, (900 National Parkway, Suite 260, Schaumbu rg, IL).
Funding is provided from the Fleet Services Major Maintenance Budget (Account
600.26.7710.65035), and will be split between two fiscal years, 2015 ($660,000)
and 2016 ($132,000).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.7) Approval of Consulting Services Agreement for the Clark Street Beach Bird
Habitat Restoration Project (RFP 14-66)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
consulting services agreement for the Clark Street Beach Bird Habitat
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Restoration Project with Kettelkamp & Kettelkamp Landscape Architecture (1315
Sherman Place, Evanston, IL) at a total cost of $27,500.50. Funding is provided
in the FY 2015 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) #415424 with a total budget of
$173,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.8) Approval of Contract for Repair and Repainting of the North and South
Standpipes (Bid 15-03)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement for the Repair and Repainting of the North and South S tandpipes with
American Suncraft Construction Co. (10836 Schiller Road, Medway, OH) in the
amount of $3,271,043. Staff also recommends accepting the total M/W/EBE
waiver request and the partial LEP waiver request, subject to the final analysis of
the certified payroll. Funding is provided by the Water Fund (Account
513.71.7330.65515 - 733092), with a FY2015 budget of $3,500,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.9) Approval of Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay Intersection and Green Bay Road
Corridor Phase II Engineering Services Contract with ESI Consultants, Ltd.,
(RFQ 13-12)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement for the Phase II Engineering Services with ESI Consultants, Ltd.,
(1979 N. Mill Street, Suite 100, Naperville, IL 60563) in the amount of
$499,880.52 for the selected option of the Emerson Street/Ridge Avenue/Green
Bay Road Corridor Improvement Project. Funding will be provided by the FY
2015 CIP Funds (415.26.4150.65515/415942) and (415.26.4150.65515 /415855)
in the amount of $354,000.00.
For Action
Held off Consent Agenda, Approved 7-1
(A4) Approval of Change Order No. 2 for Automatic Meter Information System
Project
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Order No. 2 for the Automatic Meter Information System (RFP 13 -04) with Water
Resources Inc. (390 Sadler Ave., Elgin, IL). This Change Order will decrease the
contract amount by $25,332.50 from $2,276,392.50 to $2,251,060.00 and extend
the contract duration by 88 days to February 17, 2015.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A5) Authorization for Homeland Security and Emergency Management Grant
Application
Staff requests authorization for the City Manager to apply for the Homeland
Security and Emergency Management Grant, Body-Worn Camera Problem-
Solving Program, Competitive ID # BDA -2015-4067. The City of Evanston will be
responsible for portions of the matching grant, although the bulk of funds will be
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provided by the Bureau of Justice Administration through the Cook County
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Evanston’s
actual funding responsibility will depend upon the total amount of the grant.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A6) Ordinance 29-O-15, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate with National
School Towel Service, Inc. for the Sale of City-Owned Real Property
Located at 1821 Ridge Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 29-O-15, “Authorizing the City
Manager to Negotiate with National Towel Service, Inc. for the Sale of City-
Owned Real Property Located at 1821 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.” The
sale of City-owned real property is a two-step process; an ordinance must be
adopted to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the sale of property followed
by an ordinance at a later date that authorizes the City Manager to execute a
sales contract that memorializes said negotiations. A two-thirds majority of City
Council is required to adopt Ordinance 29-O-15. Suspension of the Rules is
requested for introduction and adoption by City Council on February 23, 2015.
For Introduction and Action
Withdrawn from Consent Agenda
(A7) Ordinance 126-O-14, Increasing the Number of Class F Liquor Licenses for
Highland Park CVS, LLC d/b/a CVS Pharmacy #8760, 3333 Central Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 126-O-14, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(F), as amended, to increase the
number of authorized Class F liquor licenses from eight (8) to nine (9), and
permit issuance of a Class F license to Highland Park CV S, LLC d/b/a CVS
Pharmacy #8760, 3333 Central Street. This ordinance was held in Committee on
October 27, 2014.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
An update and overview memo of the Ladd Arboretum Bike Path Project precedes the
following two agenda Items for Action (A8.1 and A8.2). These agenda items were held
at the City Council meeting February 9, 2015.
(A8.1) Resolution 4-R-15, Ladd Arboretum Bike Path Project Funding Agreement
with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
Staff requests City Council adoption of Resolution 4-R-15, authorizing the City
Manager to execute a construction funding agreement with Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) for the Ladd Arboretum Bike Path Project. Project funding
of $465,433 is provided by FY2015 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (Account
416455) and by $580,000 in Federal funding through the Illinois Transportation
Enhancement Program (ITEP).
For Action
Held off Consent Agenda, Approved 5-4 (Tiebreaker, Mayor’s Vote)
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(A8.2) Approval of Agreement with Terra Engineering, Ltd. for Construction
Engineering Services for the Ladd Arboretum Bike Path, (RFQ 15-06)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to exec ute a
construction engineering services agreement for the Ladd Arboretum Bike Path
Project with Terra Engineering Ltd. (225 W. Ohio Street, Chicago, IL) at a total
cost of $73,064.25. Project funding of $465,433 is provided by FY2015 CIP
(Account 416455) and by $580,000 in Federal funding through the Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP).
For Action
Held off Consent Agenda, Approved 5-4 (Tiebreaker, Mayor’s Vote)
(A9) Ordinance 23-O-15, Authorizing Agreement for Mutual Aid Box Alarm
System (M.A.B.A.S.)
The Evanston Fire Department recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
23-O-15 authorizing the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) First Addendum
to the MABAS Master Agreement. MABAS is a mutual aid system designed to
provide speed of response of emergency resources to the stricken community
during an ongoing emergency. The Evanston Fire Department has been a
member of the MABAS since 1989 (Ordinance 97 -O-89). This ordinance was
introduced at the February 9, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A10) Ordinance 138-O-14, Building and Zoning Permit/Inspection Fee Revisions
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 138-O-14 which includes
Building and Zoning permit/inspection fee revisions to reflect current practi ces
and standards. Proposed changes are in accordance with similarly-situated
municipalities. The proposed revisions will minimally impact the 2015 Community
Development budget and are projected to generate approximately additional
$97,850 in revenue for the general fund (about 1% of the department’s 2014
revenue). This ordinance was introduced at the February 9, 2015 City Council
meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A11) Ordinance 17-O-15, Regulating Commercial Refuse Receptacles
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 17-O-15, amending City
Code Section 8-4-6, “General Receptacle Requirements,” by regulating
commercial refuse receptacles. Ordinance 17-O-15 proposes a comprehensive
regulation for commercial refuse receptacles modeled after the City of Chicago’s
requirements, while tailored for the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare
of City of Evanston residents. This ordinance was introduced at the February 9,
2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(A12) Ordinance 16-O-15, Amending Subsection 3-4-6-(C) of the City Code to
Allow the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor on Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 16 -
O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6(C) to permit
the retail sale of alcohol on any given Sunday beginning at 11:00 a.m. This
ordinance was introduced at the February 9, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A13) Ordinance 150-O-14, Amending and Revising Portions of City Code Title 3,
Chapter 4 “Liquor Control Regulations”
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 150-O-14, which makes
minor changes to current Liquor Control Regulations to conform with any updates
to the Illinois Liquor Control Act. This ordinance was introduced at the February
9, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Resolution 21-R-15, Authorizing Submission of a Grant Application for Bike
Parking Facilities through RTA’s Access to Transit Program at the Main
Street Station Area
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 21 -R-15 authorizing submission of a
grant application through RTA’s Access to Transit Program with the Federal
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program for funding of bike
parking facilities at Main Street Metra and CTA stations. The total project cost
and City’s total grant amount sought is $70,000. There would be no local match
requirement.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P2) Ordinance 27-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Commercial Indoor
Recreation for Foster Dance Studio at 915 Foster Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 27-O-15 granting a special use permit for a Commercial Indoor
Recreation facility for Foster Dance Studio at 915 Foster Street 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.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P3) Ordinance 28-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Frio
Gelato, at 517 Dempster Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
28-O-15 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Frio Gelato, in
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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.
For Introduction
Held off Consent Agenda, Approved 8-0
(P4) Ordinance 18-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Wholesale Goods
Establishment for Few Spirits at 2308 Main Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 18-O-15 granting a special use permit for a Wholesale Goo ds
Establishment for Few Spirits in the C1 Commercial District. The applicant has
complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for a
special use for this district. This ordinance was introduced at the February 9,
2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O1) Resolution 8-R-15 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a TIF Forgivable
Loan Agreement with Azzurri of Evanston, Inc.
The Economic Development Committee recommends authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a funding agreement with Azzurri of Evanston,
Inc. for eligible expenses, not to exceed $2 million from the Dempster/Dodge Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) District in support of the construction of the Valli
Produce store at 1910 Dempster Street.
For Action
Held off Consent Agenda, Approved 7-1
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH FEBRUARY 2015
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Wed, Feb 25 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, Feb 25 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Fri, Feb 27 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
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