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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.09.15 Actions CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, November 9, 2015 Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m. November 9, 2015 Planning & Development Committee meeting has been cancelled. City Council meeting will convene after conclusion of the A&PW meeting but not before 7 pm. ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Wilson (II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations Hospice and Palliative Care Month, November 2015 (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. Three residents spoke about Strawdog Theater. Six residents spoke about inclusionary housing. One resident spoke about inclusionary housing and Strawdog Theater. Two residents spoke about Open Communities and inclusionary housing. City Council Agenda November 9, 2015 Page 2 of 9 One resident spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion. (VI) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey (VII) Report of the Standing Committees Administration & Public Works - Alderman Grover Planning & Development - Alderman Tendam Human Services - Alderman Grover (VIII) Special Order of Business: FY 2016 Budget (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 a 5th Ward meeting on November 19, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, located at 1655 Foster St. 2nd Ward Alderman announced a 2nd Ward meeting on November 12, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the J.E.H. Education Center, located at 1500 McDaniel Ave. (X) Executive Session (XI) Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of October 24, 2015 (M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 26, 2015 For Action Approved on consent agenda. ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (A1) City of Evanston Payroll through October 18,, 2015 $2,673,716.04 (A2) FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – November 10, 2015 $3,124,924.22 Credit Card Activity Ending September 30, 2015 $ 160,148.69 For Action Approved on consent agenda. (A3.1) Approval of Contract for 30-Inch Gate Valve with HD Supply Waterworks (Bid 15-64) Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of one 30-Inch Gate Valve with HD Supply Waterworks (29950 Skokie Highway, Lake Bluff, IL) in the amount of $25,050. Funding is City Council Agenda November 9, 2015 Page 3 of 9 provided by the Water Fund (Account 513.71.7330.65515 – 733129). This valve is to be used on the Sheridan Road Water Main Lining project For Action Approved on consent agenda. (A3.2) Approval of Contracts for Snow Towing Operations Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute contract(s) for Snow Towing Services in an amount not to exceed $60,000 with various towing companies. (See list provided.) Funding for snow towing contractors is provided by the General Fund Snow and Ice Control Account (100.40.4550.62451). For Action Approved on consent agenda. (A4) Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Ecology Center Classroom Extension (Bid 15-34) Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract for the Ecology Center Classroom Extension with Construction Consulting & Disbursement Services, (5836 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove, IL), in the amount of $36,735.55. This change order will increase the contract amount from $192,959.00 to $229,694.55 and will increase the contract time by 60 days. Funding is provided by the Capital Improvement Program (Account 415.26.415.65515 – 415416). For Action Approved on consent agenda. (A5) Approval of Downtown Evanston Holiday Parking Rates The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City Council consider approving free holiday parking in the City’s three Downtown Self-Park Garages and Lot 60 located at 1234 Chicago Avenue on weekdays between 5 p.m. and 12 midnight and all day on Saturday beginning Thursday, November 26, 2015 through Saturday, January 2, 2016. For Action Approved on consent agenda. (A6) Resolution 103-R-15, Urging Illinois State Leaders to Release Non-General Fund Revenues Payable to Local Governments Mayor Tisdahl recommends that City Council adopt Resolution 103-R-15 which calls upon the Governor and General Assembly to take action to immediately release all non-general fund revenues owed to local governments. For Action Approved on consent agenda. (A7) Ordinance 151-O-15, Amending Section 10-11-8, Schedule VIII (A), Parking Prohibited at all times to Include Barton Avenue, both Sides, Howard Street North to the First Alley. The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City Council adopt Ordinance 151-O-15 prohibiting parking on the 100 block of Barton City Council Agenda November 9, 2015 Page 4 of 9 Avenue. For Introduction Approved on consent agenda. (A8) Ordinance 152-O-15, Amending Section 10-11-22, Schedule XXII (B) to Include Dobson Street, West of Ridge Avenue to the Dead End, and Barton Avenue from the First Alley North of Howard Street to the CTA Right of Way. The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City Council adopt Ordinance 152-O-15 establishing residents only parking on Barton Avenue and Dobson Street. For Introduction Approved on consent agenda. (A9) Ordinance 142-O-15, Decreasing Number of Class C-1 Liquor Licenses for Clarke’s on Orrington, Inc., d/b/a Las Maria’s, 1639 Orrington Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 142-O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(C-1), as amended, to decrease the number of authorized Class C-1 liquor licenses from five (5) to four (4). Clarke’s on Orrington, Inc., d/b/a Las Maria’s, 1639 Orrington Avenue, closed its business. For Introduction Suspension of the rules for introduction and action. Approved on consent agenda. (A10) Ordinance 143-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Montarra Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a Terra an American Bistro, 2676 Green Bay Road Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 143-O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(D), as amended, to decrease the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from forty-nine (49) to forty-eight (48). Montarra Restaurant Group, LLC, d/b/a Terra an American Bistro, 2676 Green Bay Road, closed its business. For Introduction Suspension of the rules for introduction and action. Approved on consent agenda. (A11) Ordinance 144-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for 825 Corp. d/b/a Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop, 825 Church Street Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 144-O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(D), as amended, to decrease the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from forty-eight (48) to forty-seven (47). 825 Corp., d/b/a Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop, 825 Church Street, closed its business. For Introduction Suspension of the rules for introduction and action. Approved on consent agenda. City Council Agenda November 9, 2015 Page 5 of 9 (A12) Ordinance 145-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class U Liquor Licenses for Piccolo Theatre, Inc. d/b/a Piccolo Theatre, 600 Main Street Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 145-O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(U), as amended, to decrease the number of authorized Class U liquor licenses from one (1) to zero (0). Piccolo Theatre, Inc., d/b/a Piccolo Theatre, 600 Main Street, is not renewing its liquor license. For Introduction Suspension of the rules for introduction and action. Approved on consent agenda. (A13) Ordinance 147-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Nakorn, Inc., d/b/a Nakorn, 1622 Orrington Avenue Local Liquor Commissioner and Board recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 147-O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 - 4-6-(D), as amended, to increase the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from forty-seven (47) to forty-eight (48), and permit issuance of a Class D license to Nakorn, Inc., d/b/a Nakorn, 1622 Orrington Avenue. For Introduction Approved on consent agenda. (A14) Ordinance 148-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Coffee House Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Starbucks Coffee #2444, 519 Main Street Local Liquor Commissioner and Board recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 148-O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 - 4-6-(D), as amended, to increase the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from forty-eight (48) to forty-nine (49), and permit issuance of a Class D license to Coffee house Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Starbucks #2444, 519 Main Street. For Introduction Approved on consent agenda. (A15) Ordinance 149-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for 27 Live, LLC, d/b/a 27 Live, 1012 Church Street, Liquor Control Board and staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 149-O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(C), as amended, to decrease the number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from twenty-two (22) to twenty-one (21) in order for 27 Live, 1012 Church Street, to upgrade its liquor license from Class C to Class C-1. For Introduction Suspension of the rules for introduction and action. Approved on consent agenda. (A16) Ordinance 150-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class C-1 Liquor Licenses for 27 Live, LLC Liquor Control Board and staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 150-O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(C-1), as amended, to increase the number of authorized Class C-1 liquor licenses from four (4) to five (5), and permit issuance of a Class C-1 license to 27 Live, LLC, City Council Agenda November 9, 2015 Page 6 of 9 d/b/a 27 Live, 1012 Church Street. For Introduction Approved on consent agenda. (A17) Ordinance 153-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a Bravo Cucina Italiana, 1701 Maple Avenue Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 153-O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(C), as amended, to decrease the number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from twenty-one (21) to twenty (20). Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc., d/b/a Bravo Cucina Italiana, 1701 Maple Avenue, closed its business. For Introduction Suspension of the rules for introduction and action. Approved on consent agenda. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (P1) Ordinance 135-O-15 Granting Major Zoning Relief for Parking at 309-323 Howard Street The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend approval of Ordinance 135-O-15 granting major zoning relief for zero parking spaces where twelve parking spaces are required for the conversion of second floor office space into nine dwelling units at 309-323 Howard Street. The applicant has complied with all other zoning requirements, and meets the standards for variations. This ordinance was introduced at the October 26, 2015 City Council meeting. . For Action Approved on consent agenda. (P2) Ordinance 133-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Harold’s Chicken & Fish, at 337 Howard Street The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 133-O-15 granting a special use permit for Type 2 Restaurant, Harold’s Chicken & Fish, in the B3 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 was introduced at the October 26, 2015 City Council meeting. . For Action Approved on consent agenda. (P3) Ordinance 134-O-15 Granting Major Zoning Relief for One Open Parking Space at 839 Hartrey Avenue The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend denial of Ordinance 134 - O-15 granting major zoning relief for one open parking space in the front yard with street access where alley access is present. The ZBA found the proposal does not meet the standards for variations. Specifically, the requested zoning relief does not keep with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance, and there is no practical difficulty that is peculiar to the property since the property featu res compliant alley access and parking spaces. This ordinance was introduced at the City Council Agenda November 9, 2015 Page 7 of 9 October 26, 2015 City Council meeting. . For Action Taken off consent agenda. Passed 5-4. Alds. Holmes, Miller, Fiske, and Wynne voted no. (P4) Ordinance 60-O-15, Amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 60-O-15, amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO). The Ordinance covers all new developments with five or more units within Transit Oriented Development (TOD) areas and ten or more units outside of TOD areas. It applies to for sale and rental developments, and condo conversions, and requires a minimum 10% of affordable units on site, or a fee in lieu of $100,000 per unit if the development is within a TOD area or $75,000 per unit if outside of a TOD area. If the affordable units are provided on site, the developer would be entitled to density bonuses and reduction in parking requirements. This ordinance was introduced at the October 26, 2015 City Council meeting. . For Action Taken off consent agenda. Item held until November 23, 2015 City Council meeting. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE (H1) Resolution 101-R-15, Authorizing a Lease for Office Space at the Civic Center with Latino Resources . Human Services Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 101-R-15 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the lease of office space with Latino Resources at the rate of $125 per month for 18 months for 260 square feet of space on the ground f loor of the Civic Center (Suite G203) For Action Approved on consent agenda. (H2) Approval of FY2016 Mental Health Board Funding Allocations Human Services Committee, Mental Health Board and staff recommend that City Council approve allocations in the amount of $737,055 to social service agencies to provide needed social services to Evanston residents. Funding is provided by the FY 2016 Human Services Fund (#176). For Action Taken off consent agenda. Amended to remove funding of $30,000 for Trilogy Inc. Passed 7-0. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE City Council Agenda November 9, 2015 Page 8 of 9 (O1) Resolution 102-R-15, Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding for the Future Development and Lease of Two City-Owned Parcels at 717 Howard and 721-723 Howard Street” The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution 102-R-15, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Strawdog Theatre Company for the development and lease of two City-owned parcels at 717 Howard and 721-723 Howard Street. For Action Taken off consent agenda. Passed 9-0. (O2) Approval of Storefront Improvement Program Application for Dave’s Rock Shop, 711 Main Street The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval for financial assistance through the Storefront Modernization Program to Dave’s Rock Shop at 711 Main Street in an amount not to exceed $4,500. The project includes a custom made wooden sign and sculptural element to be installed as part of the exterior facade. Funding is provided by the Economic Development Fund’s Business District Improvement Account (5300.65522). For Action Approved on consent agenda. APPOINTMENTS (APP1)For Appointment To: Human Relations Commission Michael Bergmann Human Relations Commission James Puricelli For Action Approved on consent agenda. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (SP1) FY2016 Budget Discussion No final action will be taken regarding the FY2016 Proposed Budget. This is a continuation of the Council budget discussions begun on October 19, 2015. Budget documents are available here: http://www.cityofevanston.org/city-budget/ For Discussion Allocate an additional $100,000 from currently proposed surplus to the Police and Fire Pension funds. Passed 9-0. MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH NOVEMBER 2015 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings Mon, Nov 16 7 pm City Council meeting (if needed for budget) City Council Agenda November 9, 2015 Page 9 of 9 Tues, Nov 17 7 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee Wed, Nov 18 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee Thurs, Nov 19 6 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee Fri, Nov 20 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission Mon, Nov 23 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings 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.