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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.23.15 Actions CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, March 23, 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 Wynne (II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations Mayors Summer Youth Employment Job Fair, Saturday, March 28, 2015 School for Little Children, Celebrating 80 Years National Public Health Week, April 6-12, 2015 (III) City Manager Public Announcements American Public Works Association Awards Evanston Lobby 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. 1 resident commented on Northwestern University’s one million dollar donation to the City 6 residents commented on (P5) Ordinance 19-O-15 Planned Development at 1571 Maple Avenue 2 residents commented on (A13) Ordinance 6-O-15 Amending Firearm City Council Agenda March 23, 2015 Page 2 of 9 Regulations in the City of Evanston 1 resident commented on excessive noise coming from a Evanston business 1 resident commented on the Governors 2015-2016 State of Illinois proposed budget 1 resident commented on the Evanston Women’s Club (VI) Special Order of Business: FY2014 Financial Report (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)} 3rd Ward Alderman celebrates North Western University’s five year annual contribution of one million dollar contribution to the City 6th Ward Alderman encourages residents to donate to Evanston families who have lost their homes to fire. 7th Ward Alderman celebrates the life of former Mayor Joan Barr 8th Ward Alderman celebrates the life of former Mayor Joan Barr 9th Ward Alderman North Western University’s celebrates North Western University’s five year annual contribution of one million dollar contribution to the City and announces her last day as 9th Ward Alderman will be April 24th, 2015 1st Ward Alderman celebrates the life of former Mayor Joan Barr 2nd Ward Alderman celebrates the life of former Mayor Joan Barr (X) Executive Session (XI) Adjournment SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (SP1) FY2014 Year End Financial Report Staff recommends City Council accept the unaudited year-end Financial Report for FY 2014 and place on file. For Action: Accept and Place on File Approved on Consent Agenda CONSENT AGENDA (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 9, 2015. City Council Agenda March 23, 2015 Page 3 of 9 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (A1) City of Evanston Payroll through March 8, 2015 $2,608,653.60 (A2) FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – March 24, 2015 $3,430,137.21 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.1) Approval of 2015 Agreement for New Tire Purchases with Wentworth Tire Service Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one- year agreement to purchase tires in the amount of $60,000 from Wentworth Tire Service (300 North York Road, Bensenville, IL) under the State Bid Contract # 4017722. Funding is provided by the budget for Tires and Tubes Account 600.26.7710.65065, which has an approved amount of $87,233 in each fiscal year. Funding will be split between two fiscal years, 2015 ($50,000) and 2016 ($10,000). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.2) Approval of Vehicle Purchase for Youth Engagement from the Auto-Barn in Evanston Staff recommends City Council approval for purchase of a pre-driven vehicle for the Youth Engagement Division of one (1) 2014 model year four (4) door Nissan Altima Sedan in the amount of $15,779 from the Auto Barn of Evanston (1012 Chicago Avenue, Evanston). Funding is provided by the Equipment Replacement Fund Account 601.26.7780.65550, which has a FY2015 budget of $1,950,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.3) Approval of Police and Fire Replacement Vehicles and Mower Purchases for 2015 Staff recommends City Council approval for the purchase of twelve (12) vehicles for Police Department, two (2) vehicles for Fire Department, and two (2) mowers for Public Works in the total amount of $484,590.82 as follows: from Currie Motors, (9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL) in the amount of $384,987.24 and from Reinders (3816 Carnation Street in Franklin Park, IL) in the amount of $99,603.58. Funding for fifteen (15) vehicles/units will be provided by the Equipment Replacement Fund Account 601.26.7780.65550 in the amount of $463,328.13, and by Parks & Forestry Maintenance and Operations Account 100.26.2655.65550 in the amount of $21,262.69 . For Action Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Agenda March 23, 2015 Page 4 of 9 (A3.4) Approval of Contract Extension for Purchase of Concrete from Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the final, one-year contract extension with Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. (2222 South Lumber Street, Chicago, IL) for the purchase of concrete at a total cost of $65,200. Funding is provided by the FY2015 Street and Alley Account 100.26.2670.65055 in the amount of $50,000 ; the Water Fund Account 510.71.7115.65051 in the amount of $7,600; and the Sewer Fund Account 515.71.7400.65051 in the amount of $7,600. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3.5) Approval of Contract with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. for 2015 Water Main Replacement & Street Resurfacing Project CIP I (Bid 15-13) Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2015 Water Main Replacement & Street Resurfacing CIP I Project with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd., Schaumburg, IL) in the amount of $3,478,157.52. Funding is provided by the Water Fund (733086.65515) in the amount of $2,727,162.38, Sewer Fund (7420.65515) i n the amount of $217,543.85, and CIP Street Resurfacing Fund (415855.65515) in the amount of $533,451.29. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A4) Approval of Change Order No. 1 with Kenny Construction for the 2015 Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining Contract A (Bid 15-01) Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 for the 2015 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract A with Kenny Construction Company (2215 Sanders Road, Suite 400, Northbrook, IL) in the amount of $80,770. This will increase the contract amount from $267,040 to $347,810. This change order is for rehabilitation of the sewer beneath an alley that Northwestern University will be resurfacing this summer. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A5) Approval of 2015 Special Events Calendar Staff recommends City Council approval of the 2015 calendar of special events, contingent upon compliance of all requirements as set forth by the Special Event Policy & Guidelines. This year’s calendar includes 6 new events and 1 returning street event that would like to relocate to Raymond Park. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A6) Resolution 34-R-15: Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council – Sergeants Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 34-R-15 authorizing the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal City Council Agenda March 23, 2015 Page 5 of 9 Order of Police Labor Council (FOP) – Sergeant bargaining unit, effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017. City Council approval will ratify the tentative agreements executed throughout the negotiation process. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A7) Resolution 31-R-15, Regarding Southwest TIF District Surplus Staff recommends the City Council adoption of Resolution 31-R-15 declaring and distributing a surplus of $905,308 from the Southwest (TIF) District at the end of Fiscal Year 2014. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A8) Resolution 33-R-15, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Lincoln Street Resurfacing Project Agreement with Northwestern University Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 33-R-15, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Lincoln Street Resurfacing Project Agreement with Northwestern University. Evanston’s not-to-exceed amount for this work is $651,500. Funding is provided by the Water Fund, Account 513.71.7330.65515 - 733107, which has a FY 2015 Capital Improvement Plan allocation of $2,000,000 for finished water storage projects. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A9) Ordinance 24-O-15, Taxing Medical Marijuana Staff recommends the City Council adoption of Ordinance 24-O-15., which would establish a tax on cannabis sales from a cultivation center to a dispensary. The Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program, 410 ILCS 130/1 et seq. (the “Act) allows for the sale and use of medical cannabis in the State of Illinois, subject to strict restrictions. The Act allows the City of Evanston to impose a tax on the cultivation center for the privilege of cultivating medical cannabis at a rate of 6% of the sales price per ounce. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A10) Ordinance 29-O-15, Authorizing of the City Manager to Negotiate 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 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. This ordinance was previously held in committee in order to revise Ordinance 29-O-15 to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with other potential purchasers of the property in addition to National Towel Service. City Council Agenda March 23, 2015 Page 6 of 9 For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A11) Ordinance 26-O-15 to Convene a Public Hearing Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 26 -O-15, “Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area in the City of Evanston, Illinois and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Related Procedures”. This ordinance initiates the process for establishing a special service area (SSA) for the business district area around the Main Street, Chicago Avenue, and Dempster Street corridors. It also sets the date for a public hearing on the proposed SSA for April 13, 2015 during the regular City Council meeting. Suspension of the Rules is requested for introduction and adoption by City Council on March 23, 2015. For Introduction and Action Off Consent Agenda, Approved 9-0 (A12) Report Concerning Firearm Regulations in Multi-Family Residences in the City of Evanston Staff recommends that the report be received and placed on file. For Action: Accept and Place on File Approved on Consent Agenda (A13) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the March 9, 2015 City Council meeting, and will be discussed further at the Administration & Public works Committee meeting on March 23, 2015 . For Action Off Consent Agenda, Approved 9-0 As Amended (A14) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the March 9, 2015 City Council meeting. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A15) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the March 9, 2015 City Council meeting. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Agenda March 23, 2015 Page 7 of 9 (A16) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the March 9, 2015 City Council meeting. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A17) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the March 9, 2015 City Council meeting. For Ac tion Approved on Consent Agenda PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (P1) Ordinance 36-O-15, granting a Special Use for a Convenience Store and accessory Type 2 Restaurant, Ad Val’s Sweet, at 900 Chicago Avenue The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 36-O-15 granting a special use permit for a Convenience Store and accessory Type 2 Restaurant, Ad Val’s Sweet, in the C1a Commercial Mixed Use 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 (P2) Ordinance 37-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Epic Burger, at 1622 Sherman Avenue The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 37-O-15 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Epic Burger, in the D3 Downtown Core Development District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use fo r this district. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P3) Ordinance 22-O-15 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Fences and Invisible Pet Fences The Plan Commission and staff recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to modify Section 6-4-6-7, Special Regulations Applicable to City Council Agenda March 23, 2015 Page 8 of 9 Fences and Section 6-18-3, Definitions regarding zoning regulations for Invisible Pet Fences. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 20 -O-15 and 25-O- 15 (Agenda Items P4.1 and P4.2), which amend the Map and Text of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a new Dempster-Main Overlay District. The Overlay District would allow office and financial institution uses as a Special Use on the ground floors. The proposed overlay district will foster enhancement and preservation of two of the City’s oldest shopping areas for primarily neighborhood-oriented commercial and retail uses. (P4.1) Ordinance 20-O-15, Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance by Enacting a New Section 6-15-17, “oDM Dempster-Main Overlay District” For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P4.2) Ordinance 25-O-15, Amending the Zoning Map to Place Certain Properties within the oDM Dempster-Main Overlay District For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P5) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the March 9, 2015 City Council meeting. For Action Held Until 4/13/15 City Council Meeting HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT COMMITTEE (O1) Approval of 2014 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) The Housing and Community Development Act Committee and staff recommend approval of the 2014 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which explains how the City of Evanston used federal entitlement funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER is posted on the City website at: http://www.cityofevanston.org/caper. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Agenda March 23, 2015 Page 9 of 9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (O2) Approval of Economic Development Work Plan Update The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of the Economic Development Work Plan Update. This work plan serves as a guide for economic development activities for the years to come. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (O3) Approval for Utilization of Standardized Economic Development Funding Application The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of the creation and utilization of a standardized application for requests by individuals and entities to the City for economic development assistance. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH APRIL 15, 2015 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings Fri, Mar 27 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission Wed, Apr 1 7 pm Northwestern University/City Committee Mon, Apr 6 6 pm Rules Committee Mon, Apr 6 7:30 pm Human Services Committee Mon, Apr 13 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings Wed, Apr 15 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee Wed, Apr 15 7 pm Harley Clarke Citizens’ Committee Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil. Questions can be directed to the City Manager’s Office at 847-866-2936. 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