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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, March 9, 2015
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m.
Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 7:15 p.m.
City Council meeting will convene after conclusion of the P&D meeting.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Fiske
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Women’s History Month March 2015
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Evanston Day in Springfield, April 14, 2015
(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.
Resident commented on various financial concerns they had about the City
5 Residents commented on agenda items A12.1 and A12.2
Resident commented on Women’s History Month
Resident commented on agenda item A13 “Pedicabs”
(VI) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(VII) Report of the Standing Committees
City Council Agenda March 9, 2015 Page 2 of 8
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Burrus
Planning & Development - Alderman Fiske
Human Services - Alderman Braithwaite
(VIII) Call of the W ards
(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)}
2nd Ward Alderman announced that Procurement 101 will take place on Friday, March 27,
2015 from 8:00 am to Noon
8th Ward Alderman thanks the CDBG Committee and Staff for all of their hard work
9th Ward Alderman addressed concerns raised by residents about mail service
1st Ward Alderman announced that the Fountain Square Renovation will take place on
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm
(IX) Executive Session
(X) Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 23, 2015.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through February 22, 2015 $2,953,292.19
(A2) FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – March 10, 2015 $2,440,096.04
Credit Card Activity through January 31, 2015 $ 150,449.84
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.1) Approval of Sole Source Renewal of Annual Harris Utility Billing Software
Maintenance and Support Agreement
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
renewal of the annual sole source maintenance and support agreement for the
term March 1, 2015 through February 28, 2016 with Harris Computer Systems (1
Antares Drive, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario) for Harris NorthStar Utility Billing
software in the amount of $42,276.57, which is a 3% decrease from previous
year. Funding is provided by Account 510.71.7125.62340 which has an allocation
of $77,500.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(A3.2) Approval of 2015 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract B with Hoerr
Construction Inc. (Bid 15-15)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2015 Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining Contract B with Hoerr
Construction Inc. (1601-D W. Luthy Drive, Peoria, IL) in the amount of $151,109.
Funding is provided by the Sewer Fund, Account 515.71.7420.62461, which has
a remaining FY 2015 budget of $515,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.3) Approval of Contract with Michels Corporation for 2015 CIPP Spot Line
Sewer Rehabilitation (Bid 15-16)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2015 CIPP Spot Line Sewer Rehabilitation with Michels
Corporation (817 West Main Street, Brownsville, WI) in the amount of $28,620.
Funding is provided by the Sewer Fund, Account 515.71.7400.62461, with a
FY2015 budget of $200,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.4) Approval of Contract Renewal with Havey Communications Inc. for
Emergency Lighting & Sirens (Bid 13-15)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1)
year contract renewal for the purchase of emergency lighting, sirens and after -
market products and services in the amount of $68,973.60 with Havey
Communications Inc. (28835 Herky Drive # 117, Lake Bluff, IL) for no incre ase in
pricing. Funding is provided 50% from the Equipment Replacement Account
601.26.7780.65550 and 50% from the Fleet Maintenance Account
600.26.7710.65060.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.5) Approval of Contract Renewal with Wentworth Tire Service for Specialty
Tire Repair Services (Bid 12-164)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the 3rd
and last one (1) year contract renewal for tire repair and recap services in the
amount of $27,233 with Wentworth Tire Service (300 North York Road,
Bensenville, IL). Funding is provided by the FY 2015 Tires and Tubes Account
600.26.7710.65065 which has a budgeted amount of $27,233 for tire repair
services.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.6) Approval of Green Bay Road Landscape Maintenance Contract with
Landscape Concepts Management, Inc. (Bid 15-10)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year
contract for the 2015 Green Bay Road Landscape Maintenance with the low
City Council Agenda March 9, 2015 Page 4 of 8
bidder, Landscape Concepts Management, Inc., (31745 Alleghany Rd.
Grayslake, IL,) in the amount of $24,195, which is a decrease of 2.5% from
previous year. Funding is provided by the FY 2015 Budget, Account
100.26.2655.62195, which has an allocation of $120,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.7) Approval of Emergency Snow Hauling Equipment Rental from K.L.F.
Trucking
Staff recommends City Council approval of an emergency purchase for the rental
of semi-trucks and drivers to support snow hauling operations from February 2,
2015 through February 5, 2015 from K.L.F. Trucking (2300 W. 167 Street,
Markham, IL) for $59,687.50. Funding is provided by the FY2015 General Fund
Account 100.26.2680.62375 in the amount of 45,000.00 and Account
100.26.2670.65055 in the amount of $14,687.50.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A4) Approval of Recommendations for Final Regions for Divvy Bike Stations
Staff recommends City Council approval of eight regions to establish the Phase I
network for Divvy Bike Share in Evanston. A cost match in the amount of
$80,000 is required to match the funding provided by the State of Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT) and is budgeted for FY 2015 in the Parking
Fund Account 505.19.7005.62603. Staff is also securing financial support from
community partners and advertisers to help offset the City’s costs.
For Action
Off Consent Agenda, Approved 7-0 as Amended
(A5) Resolution 11-R-15, Opposition to a Nuclear Waste Storage Facility in
Ontario, Canada
Mayor Tisdahl, the Environment Board and staff recommend City Council
adoption of Resolution 11-R-15 opposing construction of a nuclear waste
repository in the Great Lakes Basin.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A6) Resolution 13-R-15, Amending the Purpose and Composition of the
Transportation/Parking Committee
Staff and the Transportation/Parking Committee recommend City Council
adoption of Resolution 13-R-15. Resolution 13-R-15 modifies the purpose and
membership of the committee to better reflect the multi-modal needs and policy
topics in Evanston and increases committee membership to nine (9) with an
additional member from the City Council.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
City Council Agenda March 9, 2015 Page 5 of 8
(A7) Resolution 24-R-15, Supporting the Northwest Municipal Conference 2015
Legislative Program
Mayor Tisdahl and staff recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 24-R-15
supporting the Northwest Municipal Conference 2015 Legislative Program.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A8) Resolution 25-R-15, Adopting the Cook County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 25 -R-15 authorizing
adoption of the Cook County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A9) Resolution 29-R-15, Authorizing an Easement Agreement with OMS/AR
Evanston LLC for Construction along Chicago Avenue and Main Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 29-R-15, authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate and execute an Easement Agreement with OMS/AR
Evanston LLC for a sheeting easement for construction along Chicago Avenue
and Main Street in the public right-of-way.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A10) Resolution 30-R-15, Authorizing Surface Transportation Program (STP)
Application for Howard Street from Dodge Avenue to Custer Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 30-R-15, which authorizes
the City Manager to submit a Surface Transportation Program (STP) application
for the Howard Street improvements from Dodge Avenue to Cust er Avenue. The
Phase II engineering, construction and construction engineering is estimated at
$3,525,600. STP funds would be 70% of the total project’s cost, or $2,349,060.
City local share estimate of $921,540 must be budgeted in the Capital
Improvement Plan.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A11) Ordinance 35-O-15, Amending Title 9, Chapter 5, Regarding Regulations of
Leaf Blowers
City staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 35 -O-15, revising
regulations regarding use of leaf blowers in the City of Evanston.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A12.1)Ordinance 6-O-15, Amending Firearm Regulations in the City of Evanston
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 6-O-15 to amend firearm
regulations consistent with state and federal law.
For Introduction
Held in Committee
(A12.2)Report Concerning Firearm Regulations in Multi-family Residences in the
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City of Evanston
Staff recommends the report be received and filed.
For Action: Receive and Place on File
Held in Committee
(A13) Ordinance 11-O-15, Adding Title 3, Chapter 31, “Pedicabs”
City staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 11-O-15, which
addresses traffic and safety concerns at Northwestern University athletic events.
For Introduction
Held in Committee until 2016
(A14) Ordinance 31-O-15, Amending the Hazardous Material Cost Recovery
Program
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 31-O-15 to amend the
hazardous material cost recovery program to reflect current and updated costs of
providing emergency services in certain situations.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A15) Ordinance 32-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class T Liquor Licenses for
Carter Investments, Inc., d/b/a Feast & Imbibe, 1601 Simpson Street, #3
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 32-O-15, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(T), as amended, to increase the
number of authorized Class T liquor licenses from two (2) to three (3) to permit
issuance to Carter Investments, Inc., d/b/a Feast & Imbibe (“Company”), 1601
Simpson Street, #3.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A16) Ordinance 33-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Blaze IL Store 5, LLC d/b/a Blaze Pizza, 1737 Sherman Ave.
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 33-O-15, which amends
Evanston City Code to increase the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses
from fifty (50) to fifty-one (51) to permit issuance to Blaze IL Store 5, LLC d/b/a
Blaze Pizza (“Company”), 1737 Sherman Ave.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A17) Ordinance 34-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class S-1 Liquor Licenses for
The Woman’s Club of Evanston, 1702 Chicago Ave.
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 34-O-15, which amends
Evanston City Code to increase the number of authorized Class S-1 liquor
licenses from zero (0) to one (1) to permit issuance to the Woman’s Club of
Evanston (“Company”), 1702 Chicago Ave.
For Introduction
Rules Suspended for Introduction and Action, Approved 7-0
City Council Agenda March 9, 2015 Page 7 of 8
(A18) 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 introduced at the City
Council meeting on February 23, 2015.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 19-O-15, Planned Development at 1571 Maple Avenue
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 19-O-15 for
Special Use approval of a Planned Development at 1571 Maple Avenue. The 12-
story mixed-use development includes 101 residential units, 3,696 square feet of
commercial space and 12 parking spaces on site. Additionally, 101 parking
spaces are proposed to be leased from City-owned Maple Avenue public parking
garage.
For Introduction
Off Consent Agenda, Approved 6-1
(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. This ordinance
introduced at the City Council meeting on February 23, 2015.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT COMMITTEE
The Housing and Community Development Act Committee and staff recommend City
Council adoption of the following resolutions (agenda items O1, O2, and O3) which
approve the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2015 Action Plan, and reallocation of
$205,111 in unspent CDBG funds from prior years. Documents are available here:
http://www.cityofevanston.org/planning-zoning/community-dev-block-grant/consolidated-plan/
(O1) Resolution 27-R-15, Approving the City of Evanston’s 2015-2019 Housing
and Urban Development Consolidated Plan
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(O2) Resolution 28-R-15, Approving the City’s 2015 Year Action Plan, and
Adopting the 2015 Community Development Block Grant, HOME
Investment Partnerships, and Emergency Solutions Grants Program
Budgets for 2015
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(O3) Resolution 26-R-15, Amending the 2014 Community Development Block
Grant Program and Authorizing the Reallocation of Prior Years’
Unexpended Funds
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O4) Approval of Applications for the 2015 Evanston Great Merchants Grant
Program
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council
approval for: 1) funding of $66,314 through the Great Merchants Grant program
for business district improvements, and 2) transfer of previously approved 2014
grant funds, totaling $9,000, for the Main Street Merchants Association to their
2015 grant cycle in lieu of a new funding. Funding is provided by the Economic
Development Fund’s Business District Improvement Account: 5300.65522, with
an available FY2015 budget of $250,000 .
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH MARCH 2015
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Mon, March 16 7 pm City Council meeting
Tues, March 17 7:30 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Ctte
Wed, March 18 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Mon, March 23 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
Wed, March 25 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, March 25 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Thurs, March 26 5:30 pm Emergency Telephone Sys Board
Fri, March 27 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
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