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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, July 27, 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 Holmes
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Downtown Farmers’ Market 40th Anniversary
Evanston Own It Presentation: Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
(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.
One resident spoke about pensions, the Water Division, the City Manager,
Harley Clarke Mansion, and the Recycling Center.
One resident spoke about public comment in Council meetings and Requests for
Qualifications for the Recycling Center.
One resident spoke about Smylie Brothers, the Recycling Center, and crime in
the community.
One resident spoke about Sketchbook Brewing and brewing odor.
City Council Agenda July 27, 2015 Page 2 of 11
One resident spoke about Black Lives Matter signs.
One speaker commented on the Performing Arts Center Development Project
One resident spoke about City budget cuts and property taxes.
One resident spoke about Smylie Brothers and the Recycling Center, Black Lives
Matter, and City program cuts.
One resident spoke about Evanston Arts.
(VI) Special Order of Business: Downtown Performing Arts Center Task Force Report
(VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(VIII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Rainey
Planning & Development - Alderman Holmes
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)}
5th Ward Alderman announced the Evanston Sings Holiday Concert on November
28, 2015 at Ebenezer AME Church at 1109 Emerson Street.
7th Ward Alderman announced the Whole Foods Bread Breaking Opening
Ceremony at 9:00 a.m. on July 29, 2015 at 2748 Green Bay Road.
9th Ward Alderman announced a 9th Ward Community Meeting on September 3,
2015 at 7:00 p.m.
1st Ward Alderman announced the passing of 1st Ward resident Robert W.
McCray.
2nd Ward Alderman announced the Grand Opening of Valli Produce on August 19,
2015 at 1919 Dempster Street.
4th Ward Alderman announced a productive meeting on July 7, 2015 regarding
Fountain Square.
(X) Executive Session
(XI) Adjournment
City Council Agenda July 27, 2015 Page 3 of 11
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Downtown Performing Arts Center Task Force Final Report
The Downtown Performing Arts Center Task Force recommends that City
Council receive and accept the Task Force recommendations summarized in the
Downtown Evanston Performing Arts Center Task Force Final Report and direct
the City Manager to return to the City Council on September 21, 2015 with
recommendations for next steps.
For Action
Acceptance of report, 6-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 13, 2015
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through July 12, 2015 $3,007,069.70
(A2) FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – July 28, 2015 $4,125,717.81
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.1) Approval of Extension to Rock Salt Purchase Contract with Morton Salt
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year
contract extension for the purchase of up to 7,500 tons of rock salt from Morton
Salt (123 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL) at a cost of $69.71 per ton for a winter
season total of $522,825. Funding for this purchase will be from the General
Fund Snow and Ice Control Account 100.26.2680.65015.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.2) Approval of Purchase of Panasonic Hardware from CDS Office
Technologies
Staff recommends City Council authorize the purchase of Panasonic laptop
hardware from CDS Office Technologies (1271 Hamilton Parkway, Itasca, IL) in
the amount of $323,151 to replace Panasoni c hardware in Police and Fire
vehicles that has reached end of serviceable life. CDS Office Technologies holds
the State of Illinois Master Contract on all Panasonic Toughbooks,
#CMS5848520. Funding is provided by the Capital Improvement Fund Project
Account 4150.415454.
For Action
City Council Agenda July 27, 2015 Page 4 of 11
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.3) Approval of Sole Source Purchase of New Broadcast Equipment from AVI
Systems
Staff recommends City Council authorize the single source purchase of
broadcast equipment, from AVI Systems (717 W est Algonquin Road, Arlington
Heights, IL) in an amount not to exceed $23,135. This purchase will replace
existing equipment that manages station programming and live broadcasts and
has exceeded its life cycle. Funding is provided by Account 100.15.1510.62665,
Contributions to Other Agencies.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.4) Approval of Contract with Clauss Brothers, Inc. for the Clark Street Beach
Bird Sanctuary Restoration Project (Bid 15-38)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary Restoration Project with Clauss
Brothers, Inc. (12N330 Switzer Road, Elgin, IL) in the amount of $145,771.50.
Funding is provided by the FY 2015 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Clark Bird
Sanctuary Account 415.26.4150.65515.415424 in the amount of $173,000, and
from the Parks Contingency CIP Account 415.26.4150.65515.416456 in the
amount of $272.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.5) Approval of Replacement Vehicle Lift Purchase from Mohawk Lifts for Fleet
Services
Staff recommends City Council authorization for the purchase and installation of
a 75,000 lb. rated vehicle lift for the Fleet Services garage in the amount of
$133,593.87 from Mohawk Lifts (65 Vrooman Avenue, Amsterdam, NY). Mohawk
Lifts are available through a consortium bid within the National Joint Purchasing
Alliance Bid # 010511-MRL, of which the City is a member. Funding is provided
by the Equipment Replacement Fund Account 601.26.7780.65550 which has a
FY2015 budget of $1,455,422.00.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.6) Approval of Levy Bus Replacement Vehicle Purchase from Midwest Transit
Equipment Incorporated
Staff recommends City Council authorization for the replacement purchase of
one (1) 22-passenger bus in the amount of $57,701 from Midwest Transit
Equipment Incorporated (146 W. Issert Drive, Kankakee, IL). Funding will be split
equally between the Equipment Replacement Fund Account 601.26.7780.65550
and a charitable contribution from the Levy Senior Center Foundation in the
amount of $28,850.50 each.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(A3.7) Approval of Contract for the Parking Access and Revenue Control System
with Automated Parking Technologies, L.L.C. (RFP 14-25)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the purchase and installation of a Parking Access and Revenue
Control System (PARCS) with Automated Parking Technologies, L.L.C. (500 W.
18th Street, Suite 301, Chicago, IL) for an amount not-to-exceed $1,339,847.
Funding will be provided by the Parking Fund Capital Improvement Account
(505.19.7005.65515 CIP #415438). This agenda item was held in Committee on
July 13, 2015.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A4.1) Approval of Change Order No. 2 with Glenbrook Excavating & Concrete for
Finished Water Metering Improvements (Bid 13-69)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Order No. 2 for the Finished Water Metering Improvements with Gle nbrook
Excavating & Concrete (1350 N. Old Rand Road, Wauconda, IL). This change
order will increase the contract amount by $152,098.61, from $488,494.00 to
$640,592.61. The project is funded from the Water Fund (Project Account
733105).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A4.2) Approval of 2015 Water Main Replacement and Street Resurfacing Project
CIP I Change Order No. 2
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 2 to the contract for the 2015 Water Main Replacement &
Street Resurfacing CIP I Project (Bid 15-13) with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors
Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd., Schaumburg, IL) in the amount of $160,000 for safety
and environmental regulations related to the project. Funding for this work will be
provided by the Water Fund, Account 513.71.7330.65515/415855.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A5) Approval of Sidewalk Café for Vinic Wine, 1509 Chicago Avenue
Staff recommends that City Council approve a first-time application for a sidewalk
café permit for Vinic Wine, an enoteca located at 1509 Chicago Avenue.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A6) Resolution 76-R-15, Amended Contract for City Manager
Mayor Tisdahl recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 76-R-15,
amending the contract for City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A7) Resolution 69-R-15, Authorizing the Appointment of a Deputy Treasurer
City Council Agenda July 27, 2015 Page 6 of 11
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 69-R-15 appointing
Accounting Manager David Meimers to be the Deputy Treasurer of the City of
Evanston.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A8) Ordinance 83-O-15, Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Fleet Vehicles
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 83-O-15 authorizing the
City Manager to offer to sell vehicles owned by the City through public auction at
the special Northwest Municipal Vehicle Auction being sponsored by America‟s
Auto Auctions on or around Tuesday, October 13, 2015, or any other subsequent
America‟s Online Auction.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A9) Ordinance 99-O-15, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Sale of
City-Owned Real Property at 1941 Jackson Avenue
City staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 99-O-15 authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate the sale of City-owned property at 1941 Jackson Avenue to
Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) according to the terms of
the Amendment to the Development and Affordable Housing Agreement with
Evanston Township High School and CPAH for the develo pment of 1941
Jackson Avenue as Affordable Housing. A two-thirds majority is required for
adoption of this ordinance. Suspension of the Rules is requested for Introduction
and Action by City Council on July 27, 2015.
For Introduction and Action
Rules suspended for Introduction and Action
Passed 6-0
(A10) Ordinance 97-O-15 Amending the City Code to Establish a 4-Way Stop
Control at the Intersection of Lake Street and Grey Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 97-O-15 which amends
Section 10-11-5(D), Schedule V(D) of the City Code to establish a 4 -Way Stop
Control at the intersection of Lake Street and Grey Avenue, at the Evanston
Township High School driveway (south entrance).
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A11) Ordinance 101-O-15, Regulating Panhandling and Soliciting Activities
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 101-O-15 to amend
panhandling and solicitation regulations, which is both consistent with case law
and provides uniformity regarding distance requirements for panhandling and
soliciting at certain locations such as parking meters, pay stations, and
automated teller machines.
For Introduction
Held in Committee
(A12) Ordinance 103-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
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Table Nine, LLC, d/b/a Company, 1307 Chicago Avenue
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 103-O-15, which decreases
the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty -two (52) to fifty-one
(51). Table Nine, LLC, d/b/a Company (“Company”), 1307 Chicago Avenue, is
not renewing its liquor license.
For Introduction
Rules suspended for Introduction and Action
Passed 6-0
(A13) Ordinance 92-O-15, Extending the Electric Franchise Agreement with
Commonwealth Edison
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 92-O-15 granting an
extension, until September 12, 2020, of the electricity franchise agreement with
Commonwealth Edison. This ordinance was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City
Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A14) Ordinance 100-O-15 Amending the Public Safety Civil Service Commission
Rules
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 100-O-15 amending the Public Safety
Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. This ordinance was introduced
at the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A15) Ordinance 85-O-15, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(J) to Allow for the
Retail Sale of 22 oz. Containers for Off-Site Consumption
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 85-
O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(J) to allow
for the sale of single containers of beer for off -site consumption in containers with
a minimum volume of twenty-two (22) ounces. This ordinance was introduced at
the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A16) Ordinance 88-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Janko Hospitality, LLC., d/b/a Hyatt House Evanston, 1515 Chicago Avenue
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 88 -
O-15, which increases the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from
forty-eight (48) to forty-nine (49) to permit issuance of a Class D license to Janko
Hospitality, LLC., d/b/a Hyatt House Evanston (“Company”), 1515 Chicago
Avenue. This ordinance was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City Council
meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A17) Ordinance 89-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
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The Turpin Group, d/b/a La Principal, 700 Main Street
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 89 -
O-15, which increases the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from
forty-nine (49) to fifty (50) to permit issuance of a Class D license to T he Turpin
Group, d/b/a La Principal (“Company”), 700 Main Street. This ordinance was
introduced at the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A18) Ordinance 91-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
800 Evanston IL, LLC., d/b/a 800 Degrees Pizzeria, 812 Church Street
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 91 -
O-15, which increases the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from
fifty-one (51) to fifty-two (52) to permit issuance of a Class D license to 800
Evanston IL, LLC., d/b/a 800 Degrees Pizzeria (“Company”), 812 Church Street.
This ordinance was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A19 and A20) Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinances 95-O-15
and Ordinance 96-O-15, which change the liquor license class for Cheesie’s Pub
and Grill from Class C-1 to Class C.
(A19) Ordinance 95-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class C-1 Liquor Licenses
for Cheesie’s Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Cheesie’s Pub & Grill, 622 Davis Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 95-O-15, which decreases
the number of authorized Class C -1 liquor licenses from six (6) to five (5). This
ordinance was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A20) Ordinance 96-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
Cheesie’s Evanston, LLC
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 96-O-15, which increases
the number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from twenty-one (21) to twenty-
two (22) to permit issuance of a Class C license to Cheesie‟s Evanston, LLC,
d/b/a Cheesie‟s Pub & Grill (“Company”), 622 Davis Street. This ordinance was
introduced at the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Resolution 74-R-15, Amending the Development and Affordable Housing
Agreement with Evanston Township High School and Community Partners
for the Development of 1941 Jackson Avenue as Affordable Housing
City Council Agenda July 27, 2015 Page 9 of 11
City staff recommends adoption of Resolution 74-R-15 to amend the
Development and Affordable Housing Agreement between Evanston Township
High School District No. 202, Community Partners fo r Affordable Housing, and
the City. The agreement outlines the terms between the three parties regarding
the development of 1941 Jackson Avenue as affordable housing and amends the
eligible income of the household purchasing the property from not to excee d 60%
of the area median income (AMI) to not to exceed 120% of the AMI.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P2) Ordinance 98-O-15, Amending the Zoning Map to Rezone 1402-1408 Brown
Avenue from R2 to the R4 District
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 98-O-15
amending the Zoning Map to rezone the property commonly known as 1402 -
1408 Brown Avenue from R2, Single-Family Residential to R4, General
Residential.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P3) Ordinance 106-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Red
Robin Burger Works, 1700 Maple Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
106-O-15 granting special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Red Robin
Burger Works at 1700 Maple Avenue in the RP Research Park District. The
applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all standards for
a special use for this district.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P4) Ordinance 104-O-15, Amending the City Code to Modify Window Sign
Regulations
The Sign Review and Appeals Board and staff recommend adoption of
Ordinance 104-O-15, which amends the Sign Ordinance for window signs. The
proposed amendments are the result of complaints to the City regarding s ignage
installed on large vertical windows that span several floors without limitation to
height.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P5) Ordinance 84-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Craft Brewery, Sketchbook
Brewing Co., at 821a-821b Chicago Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 84 -O-
15 granting special use approval for a Craft Brewery, Sketchbook Brewing Co., in
the C1a Commercial Mixed Use District. The applicant has complied with all
zoning requirements, and meets all standards for a special use for this district.
This ordinance was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
City Council Agenda July 27, 2015 Page 10 of 11
(P6) Ordinance 79-O-15, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Regarding Minor
Variation for 2nd Floor Additions to Nonconforming Structures
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 79-O-15, a
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow variation requests for all 2 nd floor
additions to existing nonconforming single-family and two-family residential
structures to be processed as a Minor Variation. This ordinance was introduced
at the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Taken off Consent Agenda
Failed 4-2, Alds. Holmes, Fiske, Braithwaite, and Wilson voted no.
(P7) Ordinance 80-O-15, Planned Development Extension for Church Street
Village, 1629-1691 Church Street
City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 80-O-15 to extend the time for
completion of the Church Street Village Planned Development originally
approved in April 2006. The Ordinance grants the approval to obtain a building
permit to construct the final 8-unit „Building 1‟ within one year. This ordinance
was introduced at the July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
RULES COMMITTEE
(O1) Ordinance 93-O-15 Amending City Code Subsection 2-8-3-(A) Composition
of the Evanston Preservation Commission
The Rules Committee and staff recommend that City Council adopt the text
amendment to the Preservation Ordinance regarding background requirements
of the Preservation Commission members. The proposal clarifies that all eleven
(11) members of the Commission must have demonstrated interest, knowledge,
ability, experience or expertise in architectural restoration, rehabilitation o r
neighborhood conservation or revitalization. This ordinance was introduced at the
July 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH AUGUST 2015
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Mon, Aug 17 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
Tues, Aug 18 7 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Wed, Aug 19 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Fri, Aug 28 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
City Council Agenda July 27, 2015 Page 11 of 11
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