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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, January 26, 2015
Roll Call: Alderman Grover Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 8:01 PM, after a
quorum was established with the Roll Call
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamation
Black History Month February 2015
African American Achievement Awards will occur at ETHS on January 27th at 7:00 PM
Evanston Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, January 31, 2015 in the Levy Center 1:00 pm -
3:00 pm (sponsored by Dr. James founder of Hope)
United States Conference of Mayors 1st Place Award for National Summer Youth Jobs
Challenge (she passed the acrylic award around the Dias). Mr. McRae, Deputy City
Manager announced the Job Fair 8:00 am-1:00pm at ETHS on March 28th.
City Manager Public Announcements
Earth Hour Contest: was presented by Catherine Hurley, Sustainability Manager.
Evanston has been chosen as one of three around the world as a US Earth Hour Capital.
“We Love Evanston” is the contest to vote for your favorite city to win this contest.
Discussion of February City Council Meeting Dates was shared by the City Manager. He
suggested to meet not on February 16th but have a meeting on February 23rd. Starting
the AP&W meeting at 6 PM, the P&D meeting to follow immediately, a nd then the Council
immediately after that. The Council members agreed with the suggestion. He also
announced no Rules Committee meeting for February 2nd is cancelled and the Human
Services Committee will be on Feb. 2nd at 6:00.
Communications: City Clerk
Clerk Greene announced the early voting will take place on March 23, 2015 – April 4,
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2015 here in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, room 2200. Times for voting will be
posted later. The Last day to register is March 10, 2015. Election day is April 7, 2 015.
Public Comment
The following residents spoke on SP1 (Penny Park):
George Rieger is a 40 year resident who was also involved with the planning of the park.
Lauren Barski she presented letters from the 5th grade students at Dawes who support
keeping the park.
Tom Sheridan
Alex Anon believes the current structure could be
Katie Young a 5th grader read her remarks and shared her petition with her school and
soccer team. She asked to keep the Park and just renovate not demolish. The Clerk
received her petition.
Eula Biss expressed her vision and the excited energy that’s viewed by the neighbors.
Chris Gaggero has a daughter in the 5th grade at Dewey and talked about the history of
the city and the park, and the structure of the park should stay the same.
Marc Casady is a Park & Recreation Board member who encouraged all to come to
their meetings
Junad Rizki was concerned with the issue of what’s going on with the water
department, and he wants Northwestern to pay if and when the tank will be moved.
Non-Agenda items:
Eric Paset Parking issues (Custer/Main) talked about the unfair parking tickets he
and his employees have received and he is looking for help. City Manager instructed
Ms. Nyden to go out and talk with Mr. Paset to solve his complaint.
Virginia Mann (animal control) the suggestion was to have a Professional shelter run
by experienced shelter Professionals who could best serve Evanston pets and owners.
Martha Moser (Revolution Spin) spoke of her concerns and issues with
Margaret Tarr (Revolution Spin)
Items not approved on Consent Agenda:
(A12) Ordinance 109-O-14, Adding Title 3, Chapter 31, Regarding Transportation
Network Providers
City staff submits Ordinance 109-O-14 for City Council consideration. City staff
was directed to draft an ordinance to regulate transportation network providers
such as Uber, Sidecar, and Lyft. This ordinance was held at the Administration
and Public Works Committee on January 12, 2015.
For Introduction
(P3) Ordinance 152-O-14, Amending Hotel-Motel Tax to Add Bed and Breakfast
Establishments
Staff submits at request of Alderman Fiske consideration of Ordinance 152-O-14
which expands the type of accommodations subject to the Hotel-Motel Tax.
For Introduction
City Council Agenda January 26, 2015 Page 3 of 9
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Penny Park Project Update and Request for City Council Direction
Staff request City Council receive this update regarding the Penny Park
improvement process and provide direction to staff on how to proceed with the
Penny Park improvement project including the type of material to be used for the
playground equipment, ADA compliance issues and potential restroom and
pavilion additions.
For Discussion
Alderman Tendam motioned to have the item to go to the Parks & Recreation Board for
further evaluation and direction to address the concerns from the citizens. It was
seconded by Alderman Burrus and a Voice Vote to send to the board was agreed on.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 12, 2015.
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through January 11, 2015 $2,853,768.41
(A2) FY2014 City of Evanston Bills – January 27, 2015 $1,150,586.73
FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – January 27, 2015 $ 252,606.25
For Action
(A3.1) Approval of Sole Source Renewal of Annual Accela (PAL) Maintenance and
Support Agreement
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the
existing sole source agreement with Accela Inc. (2633 Camino Ramon, San
Ramon, CA), year 9 of the City’s 10 year contract in the amount of $128,362.82.
This renewal agreement will cover the period of March 15, 2015 through March
14, 2016. Funding is provided from the Information Technology Division
Computer Licensing and Support Account 100.19.1932.62340 with a 2015
Budget of $138,850.
For Action
(A3.2) Approval of Sole Source Renewal of Police Service Agreement with
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the
annual sole source service agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. (1309 East
Algonquin Road., Schaumburg, IL) for the amount of $77,092.92. The Agreement
is effective from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Funding will be
provided by the Emergency Telephone System Service Agreements & Contracts
Account 205.22.5150.62509 with a FY2015 Budget of $237,000.
For Action
City Council Agenda January 26, 2015 Page 4 of 9
(A3.3) Approval of Sole Source Renewal of Otis Elevator Maintenance Contract
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the sole
source service and maintenance agreement with OTIS Elevator Corporation (949
Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL) for the elevators at the Service and Civic Centers,
and Maple Avenue and Church Street parking garages for a 1-year term at a cost
of $64,208.76. The proposed 1-year service agreement is effective January 1,
2015 to December 31, 2015, and provides for a decrease from last year’s fees of
approximately 7 percent. Funding is provided by budgeted accounts for the four
structures.
For Action
(A3.4) Approval of Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)
Disposal Fees for FY 2015
Staff recommends City Council approval of the 2015 refuse disposal fees to
SWANCC (Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County) in not to exceed
amounts of $60,000 for capital costs, $800,000 for operations and maintenance
and $20,000 in recycling transfer fees. Funding is provided by the Solid Waste
Fund Accounts: 520.26.7685.68310 (capital); 520.26.7685.62405 (operations
and maintenance); and 520.26.7690.62415 (recycling).
For Action
(A3.5) Approval of Renewal of the Service Provider Agreement with Presence
Behavioral Health
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the
Service Provider Agreement with Presence Behavioral Health (Presence Health)
for the provision of 24-hour Crisis Line Access, Mental Health Crisis Intervention
and various community outreach and education service s at a cost of $73,333.33.
The agreement is dated January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. Funding is
provided by the Health and Human Services Department Account
176.24.4651.62491.
For Action
(A4) Approval of Change Order No. 2 for 48-Inch Diameter Water Intake
Improvements (Bid 14-04)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Order No. 2 for the 48-Inch Diameter Intake Improvements with Lake Erie Diving,
Inc. (362 Blackbrook Road, Painesville, OH). This change order will extend the
contract duration by 110 days from April 12, 2015 to July 31, 2015. There will be
no change to the current contract amount of $1,403,122.
For Action
(A5) Town of Evanston FY2013 Audited Annual Financial Report
Town of Evanston FY 2014 Jan-April 30 Audited Annual Financial Report
Staff recommends that the Town of Evanston FY2013 Audited Annual Financial
Report and the FY2014 Jan-April Audited Annual Financial Report be accepted
and placed on file.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
City Council Agenda January 26, 2015 Page 5 of 9
(A6) Resolution 6-R-15 Authorizing that Payments Relating to the FY 2015
Capital Improvement Plan (C.I.P) Projects Be Reimbursed by the
Subsequent 2015 General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Issuance
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 6-R-15 authorizing that
payments relating to FY2015 Capital Improvement Plan (C.I.P.) project
expenditures up to $14,320,650 be reimbursed by the subsequent 2015
General Obligation (G.O.) bond issuance.
For Action
(A7) Resolution 7-R-15, Modification of Loan Terms for Chicago’s Home of
Chicken & Waffles Located at 2424 Dempster Street
Staff submits for consideration Resolution 7-R-15 a modification of terms of the
loan agreement between the City of Evanston and Chicago’s Home of Chicken
and Waffles.
For Action
(A8) Ordinance 149-O-14 Amending the Water Supply Contract with the
Northwest Water Commission
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 149-O-14 authorizing the
City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the amended and restated Water
Supply Contract between the Northwest Water Commission and the City of
Evanston. The proposed amendment provides lan guage that would allow
Evanston to feed two chemicals directly into the Commission’s pipeline.
For Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 10-O-15, Amending City Code Title 4, Chapter 5, “Plumbing
Code” to Adopt the Illinois Plumbing Code
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 10-O-15, amending City
Code Title 4, Chapter 5, “Plumbing Code.” This ordinance would adopt the Illinois
Plumbing Code (“IPC”) in its current form, without modification. The Illinois
Department of Public Health requires all municipalities to adopt the most current
IPC.
For Introduction
(A10) Ordinance 2-O-15, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Real Estate
Contract for the Sale of City-Owned Real Property at 629-631 Howard Street
to Ward Eight, LLC
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 2-O-15, “Authorizing the
City Manager to Enter into a Real Estate Contract for the Sale of Certain City -
Owned Real Property Located at 629 -631 Howard Street, Evanston, Illinois.” A
two-thirds majority of City Council is required to adopt Ordinance 2-O-15.
For Introduction
(A11) Ordinance 14-O-15, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6-(P) to Allow for the
Retail Sale of Alcohol for On-Site Consumption
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 1 4-
O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(P), as
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amended, to permit the retail sale of alcohol for on -site consumption by persons
of at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
For Introduction
(A13) Ordinance 124-O-14, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 6, Traffic Schedules, Section 2 (B), Authority to Remove Vehicles
The Transportation/Parking Committee and City staff recommend that the City
Council adopt Ordinance 124-O-14, amending Title 10, Chapter 6, Section 2(A)
adding Line 18 to allow towing for vehicles physically obstructing a fire hydrant
and adding Section 2(B) providing 48 -hour notice when temporary tow signs are
posted. This ordinance was introduced at the January 12, 2015 City Council
meeting.
For Action
(A14) Ordinance 7-O-15, Residential Exemption Parking District ‘B’
Staff and the Transportation/Parking Committee recommend that the City Council
adopt Ordinance 7-O-15. amending the City Code by creating Subsection 10-11-
10 (M), Schedule X to include two hour parking limits between 9 am and 9 pm on
Church Street and Hinman Avenue. This ordinance was introduced at the
January 12, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 13-O-15, Granting Zoning Relief for an Open Parking Space in
the Front Yard at 521 Ridge Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends the adoption of Ordinance 13 -O-15
granting zoning relief to establish one open parking space in the front yard at 521
Ridge Avenue. City staff recommends that if City Council chooses to approve
the zoning relief, a condition be imposed for the removal of the extraneous curb
cut and driveway apron on Elmwood Avenue.
For Introduction
(P2) Ordinance 12-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant,
Clucker’s Charcoal Chicken, at 1936 Maple Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 12-O-15 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant,
Clucker’s Charcoal Chicken, in the B1 Business District.
For Introduction
(P4) Ordinance 3-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Jimmy
John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, at 1241 Chicago Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 3 -
O-15 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Jimmy John’s
Gourmet Sandwiches, in the B1 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 January 12, 2015 City Council
meeting.
For Action
City Council Agenda January 26, 2015 Page 7 of 9
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Harley Clarke Citizens Committee Gary Schumacher
Harley Clarke Citizens Committee Amina DiMarco
Harley Clarke Citizens Committee Linda Damashek
Harley Clarke Citizens Committee Steve Hagerty
Harley Clarke Citizens Committee Dawn Zeinemann
Commission On Aging Susan Morse
Commission On Aging David Sutor
Ladd Arboretum Committee Wendy Pollock
Ladd Arboretum Committee Charles Smith
Public Safety Civil Service Commission Mary Erickson
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and seconded by
Alderman Tendam. With a 9-0 Roll Call Vote the Consent Agenda was approved.
Items for discussion:
(A12) Ordinance 109-O-14, Adding Title 3, Chapter 31, Regarding Transportation
Network Providers
City staff submits Ordinance 109-O-14 for City Council consideration. City staff
was directed to draft an ordinance to regulate transportation network providers
such as Uber, Sidecar, and Lyft. This ordinance was held at the Administration
and Public Works Committee on January 12, 2015.
For Introduction
Alderman Holmes stated the committee decided to hold and to have staff design a
Resolution that would mirror the State’s regulations and it was seconded by
Alderman Burrus.
(P3) Ordinance 152-O-14, Amending Hotel-Motel Tax to Add Bed and Breakfast
Establishments
Staff submits at request of Alderman Fiske consideration of Ordinance 152-O-14
which expands the type of accommodations sub ject to the Hotel-Motel Tax.
For Introduction
Alderman Fiske stated the item was held in committee for more information from staff.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 7, Ald. Grover thanked Ald. Tendam for a great joint meeting. She also
mentioned the State of the Schools Event, Thursday, Jan. 29th at 7 PM at ETHS.
Ward 8, Ald. Rainey announced the joint 8th and 9th ward meeting on February 5th at ]
Little Beans Café, and she reached out to Women’s League of Voters to come and
register residents including herself.
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Ward 9, Ald. Burrus is looking forward to seeing all at their joint meeting she also
extended an invitation to the press. She will include in her March newsletter the School
district candidates. Valley Produce will be in attendance as well.
Ward 1, Ald. Fiske sent out best wishes for Ricky Voss’s speedy recovery, and Marty
Lyons one of the walking wounded.
Ward 2, Ald. Braithwaite reminded 2nd ward residents of the February 12th ward
meeting at 7 PM.
Ward 3, Ald. Wynne had no report.
Ward 4, Ald. Wilson had no report.
Ward 5, Ald. Holmes said she had the opportunity to be at Chicken & Waffle with other
residents and friends to welcome the Jackie Robinson West Little League
Championship team.
Ward 6, Ald. Tendam he thanked Ald. Grover for a great joint meeting that was
successful as well as thanking the staff that helped as well.
Mayor Tisdahl asked for a motion to adjourn and it was 2 nd by Ald. Burrus. The Regular
Meeting of the City Council ended at 9:50 PM. with a Voice Vote.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk
All documents that were presented during the meeting can be viewed in the
Clerk’s Office, room 1220 in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.
City Council Agenda January 26, 2015 Page 9 of 9