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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.21.15 Actions CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, September 21, 2015 Administration & Public Works Committee meets at 6 p.m. (Planning & Development Committee will not meet.) City Council meeting will convene at 7 p.m. ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Rainey (II) Dedication of the James C. Lytle City Council Chambers (Reception immediately following the dedication ceremony.) (III) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations Recognition of Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program Bike and Walk to School Day, October 7, 2015 (IV) City Manager Public Announcements Bike the Ridge, Sunday, September 27 Evanston Public Library First Annual Storytelling Festival Recognition of Luke Stowe, Digital Services Coordinator (V) Communications: City Clerk (VI) 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 gun violence in the community One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion City Council Agenda September 21, 2015 Page 2 of 7 One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Howard Street Theatre One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Howard Street Theatre One resident spoke about gun violence in the community One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion and gun violence in the community One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion and signs One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about parks and public ownership One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion One resident spoke about gun violence in the community City Council Agenda September 21, 2015 Page 3 of 7 (VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey (VIII) Report of the Standing Committees Administration & Public Works - Alderman Rainey Planning & Development - Alderman Holmes (IX) Special Orders of Business (X) 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)} 4th Ward Alderman announced a community meeting to be held on a date to be scheduled at Dewey School to discuss parking issues. 7th Ward Alderman announced the „Kits, „Cats and Kids Block Party on September 24, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on the block of Sherman Avenue between Church and Davis Streets. (XI) Executive Session (XII) Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 15, 2015 For Action Approved on consent agenda. ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (A1) Approval of Single Source Purchase of Genetec License Plate Recognition System from Federal Signal Corporation Staff recommends City Council approval of the single source purchase of a Genetec License Plate Recognition (LPR) system from Federal Signal Corporation (2625 Federal Signal Drive, University Park, IL) in the amount of $50,500. Funding is provided by the Parking Fund, Account 505.19.7005.65515. For Action Approved on consent agenda. (A2) Approval of Contract with ESI Consultants, Ltd. For the Howard Street Traffic Signal & Intersection Improvement Project (RFP 15-51) Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with ESI Consultants, Ltd., (1979 N. Mill Street, Suite 100, Naperville, IL) City Council Agenda September 21, 2015 Page 4 of 7 in the amount of $59,500 to provide engineering services for a traffic signal and intersection improvement project on Howard Street. Funding is provided by the Howard/Hartrey TIF Fund, Account 310.99.5500.65515/415430. For Action Approved on consent agenda. (A3 ) Approval of Design and Architecture Services for the Proposed Howard Street Theatre Staff recommends City Council direct the City Manager to seek bids for design and architectural services to develop conceptual and bid -level drawings for the Howard Street Theatre to be located at 717-723 Howard Street. Staff further recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to spend up $40,000 for these services, provided by the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Funding is provided by the Howard/Ridge TIF District Account 330.99.5860.56010. For Action Taken off consent agenda. Passed 7-2, Alderman Miller and Alderman Wilson voted no. (A4) Resolution 85-R-15, Utilities Easement Agreement with the Northwestern University for Colfax – Orrington Alley Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 85-R-15 granting a utility easement to Northwestern University to cross the east -west alley located north of Colfax Street and east of Orrington Avenue to accommodate an electrical duct. The easement will be granted for a 50-year period. Northwestern University will fund the project and will be assessed a utility easement fee of $5,500 which equals $100 annually plus a 10% administration fee for the duration of easement. For Action Taken off consent agenda. Passed 9-0. (A5) Resolution 96-R-15, Contract Extension with Groot Industries for Solid Waste Collection Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 96 -R-15 authorizing the City Manager to execute contract amendments to waste services agreements with Groot Industries (2500 Landmeier Road, Elk Grove Village, IL) and to renew these agreements. All agreements include a decrease in monthly cost for the first year. For Action Held in committee. (A6) Ordinance 124-O-15 Authorizing 2015 A and B General Obligation Bond Issue Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 124-O-15 providing for the issuance of the FY 2015 A and B bond issues as follows: 2015 A General Obligation Bond not-to-exceed $14,000,000; and 2015 B General Obligation Refunding Bond not - City Council Agenda September 21, 2015 Page 5 of 7 to-exceed $11,475,000. The ordinance will be completed and signed after the bond sale date, which is tentatively scheduled for October 15, 2015. For Introduction Approved on consent agenda. (A7) Ordinance 110-O-15 Amending Title 10, Schedule XVII of the Evanston City Code to Increase Parking Violation Penalties Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 110 -O-15, amending Title 10, Schedule XVII, of the Evanston City Code, “Parking Violation Penalties”, Section 10-11-17. The amendment will increase the penalty for various parking fines. This ordinance was introduced at the August 31, 2015 City Council meeting, and referred back to the Administration and Public Works Committee for the September 15, 2015 meeting. For Action Approved on consent agenda. (A8) Ordinance 107-O-15, Limited Parking on Lincoln Street The Transportation and Parking Committee and staff recommend that City Council adopt Ordinance 107-O-15 establishing limited parking, no longer than four (4) hours between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, on Lincoln Street (north side, Ridge Avenue west to Sanitary District Canal). This ordinance was introduced at the September 15, 2015 City Council meeting. For Action Approved on consent agenda. (A9) Ordinance 108-O-15, Parking Meter Zone at Chandler-Newberger Parking Lot 21. The Transportation and Parking Committee and staff recommend that City Council adopt Ordinance 108-O-15 adding twelve (12) meters at Parking Lot #21, 1028 Central Street – Chandler-Newberger Center. The maximum limit for these meters shall be fifteen (15) hours per day between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. at a rate of $0.25 per hour. This ordinance was introduced at the September 15, 2015 City Council meeting. For Action Approved on consent agenda. (A10) Ordinance 116-O-15, Implementing a Reorganization and Consolidation of the Executive Departments in the City of Evanston Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 116 -O-15 to amend Title 1, Chapter 9 of the Evanston City Code of 2012 as a legislative enactment implementing organizational realignment and consolidation of th e City‟s Executive Departments to ensure a stable City Budget, and that community standards for City services and livability are met. This ordinance was introduced at the September 15, 2015 City Council meeting. For Action Approved on consent agenda. City Council Agenda September 21, 2015 Page 6 of 7 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (P1) Ordinance 117-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Financial Institution, First Bank & Trust, at 520 Main Street The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 117-O-15 granting special use approval for a ground floor Financial Institution, First Bank & Trust, in the C1a Commercial Mixed Use District and the oDM Dempster-Main Overlay District. Based on the September 15, 2015 Planning & Development and City Council meetings, the Ordinance has been updated for the hours of operation to exclude Sundays since the proposed Financial Institution will be closed on Sundays, and for all employees to park off - site at 935 Chicago Avenue as required by the approved Chicago & Main Planned Development. This ordinance was introduced at the September 15, 2015 City Council meeting. For Action Approved on consent agenda. (P2) Ordinance 119-O-15 Granting Zoning Relief for a 70’ Building Height for a Concrete Plant Enclosure for Ozinga RMC, 2525 Oakton Street The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 119-O-15 granting zoning relief to construct a 70‟ high concrete plant enclosure where a maximum height of 60‟ is allowed in the I3 General Industrial District for Ozinga RMC at 2525 Oakton Street. The ZBA found the proposal meets all standards for variations. The application complies with all other zoning requirements. This ordinance was introduced at the September 15, 2015 City Council meeting. For Action Taken off consent agenda. Passed 9-0. (P3) Ordinance 109-O-15, Amending Firearm Range Licensing Requirements Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 109-O-15 to amend licensing regulations applicable to Firearm Ranges within Title 3 of the City Code to add application requirements, license conditions, insurance requirements, and right of inspection. This ordinance was introduced at the September 15, 2015 City Council meeting. For Action Approved on consent agenda. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (SP1) Recommendations to Determine Next Steps for the Harley Clarke Property Staff recommends that City Council: 1) direct the City Manager to prepare a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with further direction on the future utilization of the Harley Clarke property; 2) return to the City Council with this City Council Agenda September 21, 2015 Page 7 of 7 draft RFP on October 19, 2015 for further discussion; and 3) set a date(s) for the open house prior to the return to City Council. For Discussion Held by City Council until October 12, 2015 for further discussion. (SP2) Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay Project Street Lights Update Staff will provide an update on the street lights for the Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay Improvement Project. As part of the project the existing street lights need to be relocated because of the sidewalk widening and intersection reconfiguration. For Discussion Direction to proceed with street light spacing and IDOT preliminary plans. MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2015 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings Thurs, Sept 24 5:30 pm Emergency Telephone Board Thurs, Sept 24 7 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee Fri, Sept 25 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission Tues, Sept 29 7 pm Housing & Community Dev Act 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. The City is committed to ensuring accessibility for all citizens. If an accommodation is needed to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Manager’s Office 48 hours in advance so that arrangements can be made for the accommodation if possible.