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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, March 9, 2015
8:43 p.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: Alderman Fiske Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Wilson Alderman Holmes
Alderman Tendam Alderman Rainey
Alderman Burrus
ABSENT: Alderman Wynne Alderman Grover
PRESIDING: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 8:43 P.M. by the
Mayor after a quorum was obtained by a Roll Call.
Mayor Public Announcements & Proclamations:
“Women’s History Month March 2015” - Mrs. Betsy Jenkins, Recreation Center
Manager of Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, accepted the proclamation
and was pictured with Mayor Tisdahl.
City Manager Public Announcements:
“Evanston Day in Springfield” – April 14, 2015. You can sign-up via
www.cityofevanston.org or by calling 311. $65 per person to attend.
“We Love Evanston” Campaign – Saturday, March 7, 2015
o Charliese Agnew, Community Engagement Specialist, gave a
presentation on the various locations participating in the campaign and
explained how to vote. Via the website www.weloveevanston.org or by
Twitter @GreenEvanston by #WeLoveEvanston.
Alderman Wilson suggested getting the students of Evanston Township
High School involved.
City Clerk Communications: No Communications.
City Council Agenda March 9, 2015 Page 2 of 8
Public Comment:
Junad Rizki – Expressed his concerns and thoughts on agenda item P1:
Ordinance 19-O-15, Planned Development at 1571 Maple Avenue.
Jim Mizell – Spoke about Women’s History Month. He co -produced with
Northwestern University Archives, a documentary called “Women’s Club of
Evanston: 125 years”. Screening at the Evanston Public Library on Saturday,
March 28th at 1pm. Documentary is also available on YouTube.
Joel Siegel – Expressed his concerns and thoughts on agenda items A12.:
Ordinance 6-O-15, Amending Firearm Regulations in the City of Evanston &
A12.2: Report Concerning Firearm Regulations in Multi -Family Residences in the
City of Evanston.
Mike Weisman – Expressed his concerns and thoughts on agenda items A12.:
Ordinance 6-O-15, Amending Firearm Regulations in the City of Evanston &
A12.2: Report Concerning Firearm Regulations in Multi -Family Residences in the
City of Evanston.
Erin Nugent – Expressed her concerns and thoughts on agenda items A12.:
Ordinance 6-O-15, Amending Firearm Regulations in the City of Evanston &
A12.2: Report Concerning Firearm Regulations in Multi -Family Residences in the
City of Evanston.
Lauren Barski – Expressed her concerns and thoughts on agenda items A12.:
Ordinance 6-O-15, Amending Firearm Regulations in the City of Evanston &
A12.2: Report Concerning Firearm Regulations in Multi -Family Residences in the
City of Evanston.
Denyse Stoneback – Expressed her concerns and thoughts on agenda items
A12: Ordinance 6-O-15, Amending Firearm Regulations in the City of Evanston &
A12.2: Report Concerning Firearm Regulations in Multi -Family Residences in the
City of Evanston.
Minku Sharma – Expressed his thoughts and concerns about agenda item A13:
Ordinance 11-O-15, adding Title 3, Chapter 31, “Pedicabs”. He is a part of the
Pedicab Assn., and has stated when a decision is going to be made about the
ordinance he would like to take part in the discussion.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 23, 2015.
For Action - APPROVED
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through February 22, 2015 $2,953,292.19
(A2) FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – March 10, 2015 $2,440,096.04
Credit Card Activity through January 31, 2015 $ 150,449.84
For Action - APPROVED
(A3.1) Approval of Sole Source Renewal of Annual Harris Utility Billing Software
Maintenance and Support Agreement
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
City Council Agenda March 9, 2015 Page 3 of 8
renewal of the annual sole source maintenance and support agreement for the
term March 1, 2015 through February 28, 2016 with Harris Computer Systems (1
Antares Drive, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario) for Harris NorthStar Utility Billing
software in the amount of $42,276.57, which is a 3% decrease from previous
year. Funding is provided by Account 510.71.7125.62340 which has an allocation
of $77,500.
For Action - APPROVED
(A3.2) Approval of 2015 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract B with Hoerr
Construction Inc. (Bid 15-15)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2015 Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining Contract B with Hoerr
Construction Inc. (1601-D W. Luthy Drive, Peoria, IL) in the amount of $151,109.
Funding is provided by the Sewer Fund, Account 515.71.7420.62461, which has
a remaining FY 2015 budget of $515,000.
For Action - APPROVED
(A3.3) Approval of Contract with Michels Corporation for 2015 CIPP Spot Line
Sewer Rehabilitation (Bid 15-16)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2015 CIPP Spot Line Sewer Rehabilitation with Michels
Corporation (817 West Main Street, Brownsville, WI) in the amount of $28,620.
Funding is provided by the Sewer Fund, Account 515.71.7400.62461 , with a
FY2015 budget of $200,000.
For Action - APPROVED
(A3.4) Approval of Contract Renewal with Havey Communications Inc. for
Emergency Lighting & Sirens (Bid 13-15)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1)
year contract renewal for the purchase of emergency lighting, sirens and after -
market products and services in the amount of $68,973.60 with Havey
Communications Inc. (28835 Herky Drive # 117, Lake Bluff, IL) for no increase in
pricing. Funding is provided 50% from the Equipment Replacement Account
601.26.7780.65550 and 50% from the Fleet Maintenance Account
600.26.7710.65060.
For Action - APPROVED
(A3.5) Approval of Contract Renewal with Wentworth Tire Service for Specialty
Tire Repair Services (Bid 12-164)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the 3rd
and last one (1) year contract renewal for tire repair and recap services in the
amount of $27,233 with Wentworth Tire Service (300 North York Road,
Bensenville, IL). Funding is provided by the FY 2015 Tires and Tubes Account
600.26.7710.65065 which has a budgeted amount of $27,233 for tire repair
services.
For Action - APPROVED
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(A3.6) Approval of Green Bay Road Landscape Maintenance Contract with
Landscape Concepts Management, Inc. (Bid 15-10)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year
contract for the 2015 Green Bay Road Landscape Maintenance with the low
bidder, Landscape Concepts Management, Inc., (31745 Alleghany Rd.
Grayslake, IL,) in the amount of $24,195, which is a decrease of 2.5% from
previous year. Funding is provided by the FY 2015 Budget, Account
100.26.2655.62195, which has an allocation of $120,000.
For Action - APPROVED
(A3.7) Approval of Emergency Snow Hauling Equipment Rental from K.L.F.
Trucking
Staff recommends City Council approval of an emergency purchase for the rental
of semi-trucks and drivers to support snow hauling operations from February 2,
2015 through February 5, 2015 from K.L.F. Trucking (2300 W. 167 Street,
Markham, IL) for $59,687.50. Funding is provided by the FY2015 General Fund
Account 100.26.2680.62375 in the amount of 45,000.00 and Account
100.26.2670.65055 in the amount of $14,687.50.
For Action - APPROVED
(A4) Approval of Recommendations for Final Regions for Divvy Bike Stations
Staff recommends City Council approval of eight regions to establish the Phase I
network for Divvy Bike Share in Evanston. A cost match in the amount of
$80,000 is required to match the funding provided by the State of Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT) and is budgeted for FY 2015 in the Parking
Fund Account 505.19.7005.62603. Staff is also securing financial support from
community partners and advertisers to help offset the City’s costs.
For Action – Off Agenda Moved by Alderman Burrus, 2nd by Alderman
Rainey. (Passes 7-0)
(A5) Resolution 11-R-15, Opposition to a Nuclear Waste Storage Facility in
Ontario, Canada
Mayor Tisdahl, the Environment Board and staff recommend City Council
adoption of Resolution 11-R-15 opposing construction of a nuclear waste
repository in the Great Lakes Basin.
For Action - APPROVED
(A6) Resolution 13-R-15, Amending the Purpose and Composition of the
Transportation/Parking Committee
Staff and the Transportation/Parking Committee recommend City Council
adoption of Resolution 13-R-15. Resolution 13-R-15 modifies the purpose and
membership of the committee to better reflect the multi-modal needs and policy
topics in Evanston and increases committee membership to nine (9) with an
additional member from the City Council.
For Action - APPROVED
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(A7) Resolution 24-R-15, Supporting the Northwest Municipal Conference 2015
Legislative Program
Mayor Tisdahl and staff recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 24-R-15
supporting the Northwest Municipal Conference 2015 Legislative Program.
For Action - APPROVED
(A8) Resolution 25-R-15, Adopting the Cook County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 25 -R-15 authorizing
adoption of the Cook County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP).
For Action - APPROVED
(A9) Resolution 29-R-15, Authorizing an Easement Agreement with OMS/AR
Evanston LLC for Construction along Chicago Avenue and Main Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 29-R-15, authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate and execute an Easement Agreement with OMS/AR
Evanston LLC for a sheeting easement for construction along Chicago Avenue
and Main Street in the public right-of-way.
For Action - APPROVED
(A10) Resolution 30-R-15, Authorizing Surface Transportation Program (STP)
Application for Howard Street from Dodge Avenue to Custer Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 30-R-15, which authorizes
the City Manager to submit a Surface Transportation Program (STP) application
for the Howard Street improvements from Dodge Avenue to Custer Avenue. The
Phase II engineering, construction and construction engineering is estimated at
$3,525,600. STP funds would be 70% of the total project’s cost, or $2,349,060.
City local share estimate of $921,540 must be budgeted in the Capital
Improvement Plan.
For Action - APPROVED
(A11) Ordinance 35-O-15, Amending Title 9, Chapter 5, Regarding Regulations of
Leaf Blowers
City staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 35 -O-15, revising
regulations regarding use of leaf blowers in the City of Evanston.
For Introduction - APPROVED
(A12.1)Ordinance 6-O-15, Amending Firearm Regulations in the City of Evanston
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 6-O-15 to amend firearm
regulations consistent with state and federal law.
For Introduction - APPROVED
(A12.2)Report Concerning Firearm Regulations in Multi-family Residences in the
City of Evanston
Staff recommends the report be received and filed.
For Action: Receive and Place on File - HELD
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(A13) Ordinance 11-O-15, Adding Title 3, Chapter 31, “Pedicabs”
City staff recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 11-O-15, which
addresses traffic and safety concerns at Northwestern University athletic events.
For Introduction - HELD
(A14) Ordinance 31-O-15, Amending the Hazardous Material Cost Recovery
Program
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 31-O-15 to amend the
hazardous material cost recovery program to reflect current and updated costs of
providing emergency services in certain situations.
For Introduction - APPROVED
(A15) Ordinance 32-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class T Liquor Licenses for
Carter Investments, Inc., d/b/a Feast & Imbibe, 1601 Simpson Street, #3
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 32-O-15, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(T), as amended, to increase the
number of authorized Class T liquor licenses from two (2) to three (3) to permit
issuance to Carter Investments, Inc., d/b/a Feast & Imbibe (“Company”), 1601
Simpson Street, #3.
For Introduction - APPROVED
(A16) Ordinance 33-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Blaze IL Store 5, LLC d/b/a Blaze Pizza, 1737 Sherman Ave.
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 33-O-15, which amends
Evanston City Code to increase the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses
from fifty (50) to fifty-one (51) to permit issuance to Blaze IL Store 5, LLC d/b/a
Blaze Pizza (“Company”), 1737 Sherman Ave.
For Introduction - APPROVED
(A17) Ordinance 34-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class S-1 Liquor Licenses for
The Woman’s Club of Evanston, 1702 Chicago Ave.
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 34-O-15, which amends
Evanston City Code to increase the number of authorized Class S-1 liquor
licenses from zero (0) to one (1) to permit issuance to the Woman’s Club of
Evanston (“Company”), 1702 Chicago Ave.
For Introduction – SUSPENSION OF THE RULES. Moved by Alderman
Rainey, 2nd by Alderman Holmes. (Passes 7-0)
(A18) Ordinance 126-O-14, Increasing the Number of Class F Liquor Licenses for
Highland Park CVS, LLC d/b/a CVS Pharmacy #8760, 3333 Central Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 126-O-14, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(F), as amended, to increase the
number of authorized Class F liquor licenses from eight (8) to nine (9), and
permit issuance of a Class F license to Highland Park CV S, LLC d/b/a CVS
Pharmacy #8760, 3333 Central Street. This ordinance introduced at the City
Council meeting on February 23, 2015.
For Action - APPROVED
City Council Agenda March 9, 2015 Page 7 of 8
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 19-O-15, Planned Development at 1571 Maple Avenue
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 19 -O-15 for
Special Use approval of a Planned Development at 1571 Maple Avenue. The 12-
story mixed-use development includes 101 residential units, 3,696 square feet of
commercial space and 12 parking spaces on site. Additionally, 101 parking
spaces are proposed to be leased from City-owned Maple Avenue public parking
garage.
For Introduction – OFF AGENDA. Moved by Alderman Rainey, 2nd by
Alderman Wilson. (Passes 6-1 (nay Alderman Fiske).
(P2) Ordinance 27-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Commercial Indoor
Recreation for Foster Dance Studio at 915 Foster Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 27-O-15 granting a special use permit for a Commercial Indoor
Recreation facility for Foster Dance Studio at 915 Foster Street 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
introduced at the City Council meeting on February 23, 2015.
For Action - APPROVED
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT COMMITTEE
The Housing and Community Development Act Committee and staff recommend City
Council adoption of the following resolutions (agenda items O1, O2, and O3) which
approve the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2015 Action Plan, and reallocation of
$205,111 in unspent CDBG funds from prior years. Documents are available here:
http://www.cityofevanston.org/planning-zoning/community-dev-block-grant/consolidated-plan/
(O1) Resolution 27-R-15, Approving the City of Evanston’s 2015-2019 Housing
and Urban Development Consolidated Plan
For Action - APPROVED
(O2) Resolution 28-R-15, Approving the City’s 2015 Year Action Plan, and
Adopting the 2015 Community Development Block Grant, HOME
Investment Partnerships, and Emergency Solutions Grants Program
Budgets for 2015
For Action - APPROVED
(O3) Resolution 26-R-15, Amending the 2014 Community Development Block
Grant Program and Authorizing the Reallocation of Prior Years’
Unexpended Funds
For Action - APPROVED
City Council Agenda March 9, 2015 Page 8 of 8
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O4) Approval of Applications for the 2015 Evanston Great Merchants Grant
Program
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council
approval for: 1) funding of $66,314 through the Great Merchants Grant program
for business district improvements, and 2) transfer of previously approved 2014
grant funds, totaling $9,000, for the Main Street Merchants Association to their
2015 grant cycle in lieu of a new funding. Funding is provided by the Economic
Development Fund’s Business District Improvement Account: 5300.65522, with
an available FY2015 budget of $250,000 .
For Action - APPROVED
Call of the Wards:
Ward 1: Alderman Fiske – had no report.
Ward 2: Alderman Braithwaite – Spoke on the soft opening of the Gibbs-Morrison
Center. He also announced the Annual Procurement 101 will be held at the
Lorraine Morton Civic Center on March 27th at 8am.
Ward 3: Alderman Wynne – absent.
Ward 4: Alderman Wilson – Reminded everyone about the difference between
introduction and action taken on an agenda item.
Ward 5: Alderman Holmes – Spoke on some of the services offered to our Veterans.
Also, announced the 5th Ward meeting will be on March 19th at Fleetwood-
Jourdain at 7pm. Special guest will include the candidates for the School Board
Election for Dist. 202 & Dist. 65. Election is on April 7th.
Ward 6: Alderman Tendam – had no report.
Ward 7: Alderman Grover – absent.
Ward 8: Alderman Rainey – Suggested that people should come out to the CDBG
committee this March 10th because there will be a Public Hearing. She also
thanked Sarah Flax, April Jacobs & CDBG for all its hard work.
Ward 9: Alderman Burrus – Spoke on the continuing issues with mail delivery by the
post office. It is a city wide issue and has been addressed and being worked
on.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 pm, with a voice vote.
Submitted by,
Akasha S. Terrier
Akasha S. Terrier
Deputy City Clerk