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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 9, 2015
Roll Call: Alderman Wilson Alderman Miller
Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:07pm.
Mayor Public Announcements:
Mayor Tisdahl proclaimed that the month of November 2015 as Hospice and Palliative
care month. She also proclaimed that November 12, 2015 as Remembrance Day and
encouraged citizens to increase their understanding and awareness of care at the end
of life. Mayor Tisdahl announced that she is Board member of Metropolitan Mayors
Caucus and that Springfield will be allowing us to have the local distributor fund.
City Manager Public Announcements:
City Manager Bobkiewiecz thanked Carl Johnson for loaning the City his art exhibition
anthology which was in the Council Chambers since August 2014. He welcomed
Evanston Artist Peggy Lipschutz to the City Council Chambers. Peggy Lipschutz is 96
years old and she has been painting since 1937. Ms. Lipschutz work will be available in
the City Council Chambers until next fall.
City Clerk Communication: – Deputy City Clerk Blackman had no communications
Public Comment:
1. Junad Rizki – Requested that the City Council table the Straw Dog proposal
until the budget crises in Springfield is resolved.
2. Reverend Debra Bullock – Thanked the City Council for considering the
proposed Ordinance for Inclusionary Housing and asked the Council to pass the
Ordinance as it stands.
3. Mike Vasilko – Recommended the City Council pass the Ordinance for
Inclusionary Housing and spoke in favor of the Straw Dog proposal.
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4. Suzanne Calder - Spoke in favor of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and
urged the City Council to pass the Ordinance.
5. Brendan Saunders – Recommended the City Council to pass the Ordinance for
Inclusionary Housing.
6. Elliot Zashin – Praised the staff for all of their hard work on the Ordinance for
Inclusionary Housing and asked the City Council to pass the Ordinance.
7. Matt Rodgers – Spoke in favor of Memorandum of Understanding with Straw
Dog Theater Company.
8. Emily Berezowsky – Spoke in favor of Memorandum of Understanding with
Straw Dog Theater Company.
9. Kathy Miller – Praised staff for their incredible work and urged the City Council
to pass the amendment for the Inclusionary Housing.
10. Reverend Betty Landis – Urged the City Council to pass the Ordinance on
Inclusionary Housing.
11. Isaac Rven – Asked the City Council to help with affordable housing.
12. Kim Ulbreck – Spoke in favor of Inclusionary Housing and hope that the City
Council will pass the Ordinance.
13. Pricilla Giles – Spoke in favor of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
14. Barbara Janes – Urged the City Council to un-table the Harley Clarke proposal.
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 the 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 the 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
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
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Approved on the 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 the 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 the 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 be ginning Thursday,
November 26, 2015 through Saturday, January 2, 2016.
For Action
Approved on the 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 the consent agenda
(A7) Ordinance 151-O-15, Amending Section 10-11-8, Schedule VIII (A), Parking
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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
Avenue.
For Introduction
Approved on the 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 the 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
Rules Suspended 9-0
Approved on the 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
Rules Suspended 9-0
Approved on the 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
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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
Rules Suspended 9-0
Approved on the consent agenda
(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
Rules Suspended 9-0
Approved on the 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 the 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 the 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
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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
Rules Suspended 9-0
Approved on the 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,
d/b/a 27 Live, 1012 Church Street.
For Introduction
Approved on the 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
Rules Suspended 9-0
Approved on the 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 i nto
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 the consent agenda
(P2) Ordinance 133-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant,
Harold’s Chicken & Fish, at 337 Howard Street
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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 Cit y Council meeting.
. For Action
Approved on the 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 features
compliant alley access and parking spaces. This ordinance was introduced at the
October 26, 2015 City Council meeting.
. For Action
Removed from the consent agenda
Motion passed 5-4
Alderman Holmes, Alderman Miller, Alderman Fiske, and Alderman 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 re ntal
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
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 floor of the Civic Center (Suite G203)
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For Action
Approved on the 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
Removed from the consent agenda
Amendment to remove $30,000 funding for Trilogy (referred back to Human
Services Committee)
Motion passed 7-0
Alderman Holmes and Alderman Braithwaite left the dais
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(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
Removed from the consent agenda
Motion passed 9-0 with a unanimous voice vote
(O2) Approval of Storefront Improvement Program Application for Dave’s Rock
Shop, 711 Main Street
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approva l 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 the consent agenda
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APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment To:
Human Relations Commission Michael Bergmann
Human Relations Commission James Puricelli
. For Action
Approved on the 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 discussion s begun on October 19, 2015.
Budget documents are available here: http://www.cityofevanston.org/city-budget/
For Discussion
Alderman Holmes moved to add an additional $100,000 to the Police and
Fire Pension Fund and it was seconded by Alderman Grover.
Motioned Passed 9-0
Call of the Wards:
Alderman Wilson – 4th Ward – No report
Alderman Holmes – 5th Ward – 5th Ward meeting on Thursday, November 19th where
Chief Eddington and a Representative from the Cook County Sheriff office will be there
to discuss public safety.
Alderman Tendam – 6th Ward – He gave his heartfelt condolences to the family of
Debra Graham who passed away last week.
Alderman Grover – 7th Ward – Shared Alderman Tendam sentiments regarding the
passing of Debra Graham. The City of Evanston was recognized for several awards at
the National League of Cities conferece in Nashville such as reducing childhood
obesity, First Lady Michelle Obama “Let’s Move it” initiative, the City was recognized for
being among 59 cities for transferring communities into healthier places (winning a total
of five gold medals), and for the 2nd consecutive year in a row the City won Tech
Innovation award.
Alderman Rainey – 8th Ward - Thanked Alderman Grover for her fabulous tweets while
at the National League of Cities conference in Nashville. She attended a candlelit vigil in
Elks Park for Kaylyn Pryor who was killed in Englewood due to gun violence. She also
thanked her fellow Council members for their support going forward with the Howard
Theater project.
Alderman Miller – 9th Ward – No report
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Alderman Fiske – 1st Ward – No report
Alderman Braithwaite – 2nd Ward – Shared Alderman Rainey sentiments regarding
the loss of Kaylyn Pryor. He shared that another young woman by the name of Miss
Craig also passed away leaving behind two young children. He also asked that the
Legal Department look into updating the nuisance ordinance as well as how ma ny times
that particular ordinance has been used. There will be a 2nd ward meeting this Thursday
to review the year 2015 and talk about goals for 2016.
Alderman Wynne – 3rd Ward – She gave her condolences to the family of Debra
Graham. She also wished everyone a happy Veteran’s Day and don’t just thank people
for their service but ask them for their stories.
Alderman Wilson motioned to convene into Executive Session to discuss Security
Procedures and Minutes. The Regular Meeting of the City Council ended at 9:19 PM.
Respectively Submitted by
Leticia A. Blackman
Leticia A. Blackman
Deputy City Clerk