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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, May 11, 2015
Roll Call: Alderman Tendam Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover Alderman Wilson
Alderman Rainey Alderman Holmes
Alderman Miller
Alderman Fiske
Absent: Alderman Wynne arrived after roll call at 6:53 pm.
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:48 pm.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations:
The Mayor announced that Vogue Fabrics is celebrating their 70 th anniversary and
proclaimed May 11, 2015 as Vogue Fabrics day. The Mayor also announced that this is
Bike Safety and Public Works week. The Mayor announced that the City of Evanston
received recognition for 100 Best Fleets and presented Lonnie Jeschke, Fleets Services
Manager, with the award.
City Manager Public Announcements:
City Manager Bobkiewicz made the following announcements:
1.) Ylda Capriccioso, Assistant to the City Manager/Bike Program Coordinator,
announced its National Bike month. There is a new updated bike map that is available.
Ms. Capriccioso also announced that there is a website called bikeevanston.org for all
bike related information and the City has partnered with the Evanston Police department
this week to promote bike and motorist safety.
2.) Bill Stafford, Chief Financial Officer of Evanston Township High school, presented
Marty Lyons, Assistant City Manager/CFO, the Government Finance Officers Association
Award for 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the City of Evanston.
3.) Suzette Robinson, Director of Public Works, announced that the Memorial Day
Holiday Trash Collections with be collected a day later du ring the week due to the
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holiday. Director Robinson also announced that the 2015 Green Infrastructure
Rehabilitation of the Lorraine H. Civic Center Parking Lot. The project will start on
Tuesday, May 26th and will be completed in mid-September of this year. This is a multi-
phased project and the cost is approximately $1.5 million. The City of Evanston received
a grant from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District which covered nearly half the
cost.
4.) City Manager Bobkiewicz also announced that the City Council meeting scheduled f or
Monday, May 18th has been cancelled. The Harley Clarke Community meeting is
scheduled on Monday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parasol room in the Civic Center. The
next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th.
City Clerk Communication: Deputy Clerk Blackman had no communications
Public Comment:
Mike Vasilko – Supported the Resolution 45-R-15 and hope that the Council with vote in
support of RFP process for the Theater on Howard Street. Mr. Vasilko also commend ed
the Harley Clarke Committee for all of the work that has been done on the Harley Clarke
Mansion.
Junad Rizki – Spoke against the process for a theater on Howard Street. Mr. Rizki asked
City Manager Bobkiewicz how much staff time has been used on Howard Street.
Priscilia Giles – Spoke regarding the City’s communications to residents in the areas
where the Alley Paving Special Assessment will be affecting.
Items not approved on the consent agenda:
(A13) Ordinance 54-O-15, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6-(T), Allowing the
Sale and Service of Alcoholic Liquor for Catering
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 54-
O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(T), as
amended, to allow for the sale and service of alcoholic liqu or for Class T catering
license holders. Suspension of the rules is requested for adoption of Ordinance
54-O-15 on May 11, 2015.
For Introduction and Action
Rules Suspended approved 9-0
(A16) Ordinance 57-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Cosi, Inc., d/b/a Cosi, 1740 Sherman Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 57-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 f ifty-two (52) to fifty-one (51).
Cosi, Inc., d/b/a Cosi (“Company”), 1740 Sherman Avenue, has not been selling
alcohol on the premises according to tax worksheets submitted to the City.
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For Introduction
Rules Suspended approved 9-0
(O1) Resolution 43-R-15 “Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Economic
Development Grant with P.S. It’s Social (Curt’s Café)”
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council
adoption of Resolution 43-R-15 authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Economic Development Grant with P.S. It’s Social (Curt’s Café),” for financial
assistance in an amount not to exceed $42,000 to provide individual stipends for
students successfully completing the job training program offered at both Curt’s
Café locations in Evanston (2922 Central Street and 1813 Dempster Street).
Funding is provided by the Economic Development Fund (Account
225.21.5300.62659).
For Action
Alderman Miller motioned to hold the item and it was seconded by Alderman
Holmes.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 27, 2015.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through April 19, 2015 $2,611,122.59
(A2) FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – May 12, 2015 $3,283,631.10
Credit Card Activity – Period Ending March 30, 2015 $ 162,223.84
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.1) Approval of the Contract with Midwest Pressure Washing & Restoration,
Inc., for Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center Boiler Building Tuckpointing &
Porch Repairs (Bid 15-12)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center (LHMCC) Boiler Building Tuckpointing &
Porch Repairs project with Midwest Pressure Washing & Restoration, Inc. (115 S
Rensselaer Street, Griffith, IN) in the amount of $26,784. Funding is provided by
the Capital Improvement Plan, Civic Center Boiler Building Renovations Account
(415177.65510) which is budgeted for $83,000 in FY2015.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
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(A3.2) Approval of Replacement Vehicle Purchases from Currie Motors
Staff recommends City Council authorize the purchase of two (2) replacement
vehicles in the amount of $146,220 from Currie Motors (9423 W. Lincoln
Highway, Frankfort, IL). Funding for these two (2) Ford one ton dump trucks is
provided by the Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 601.26.7780.65550) in
the amount of $146,220.00 which has a FY2015 budget of $1,455,422.00.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.3) Approval of Contract with Global Emergency Products for Testing, Repair
& Certification of Fire Apparatus and Aerial Devices (RFP 15 -30)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to sign a one year
contract with Global Emergency Products (1401 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora,
IL) in the amount of $72,300 for the required annual inspections and repairs for
heavy fire apparatus vehicles assigned to Evanston Fire Department . Funding is
provided by Material to Maintain Autos Account (600.26.7710.65060) which has
a budget of $920,829.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A4 ) Approval of Sidewalk Café for Blaze Pizza, 1739 Sherman Avenue
Staff recommends City Council approval of a first-time application for a sidewalk
café permit for Blaze Pizza, a Type II restaurant located at 1739 Sherman
Avenue.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A5) Resolution 47-R-15, Authorizing a Residential Lease with Anne Carlson and
Cody Modeer for 631-2 Howard Street, Unit 2
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution 47 -R-15 authorizing the
City Manager to execute a Residential Lease with Anne Carlson and Cody
Modeer for an apartment located at 631 Howard Street, Unit 2”.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A6) Resolution 49-R-15, Transfer of Funds from the City’s Affordable Housing
Fund to its CDBG Revolving Loan Fund
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 49-R-15, authorizing
the transfer of $41,964.50 from the Affordable Housing Fund to the Com munity
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Revolving Loan Fund for housing
rehabilitation costs disallowed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). These projects and costs are an eligible use of the City’s
Affordable Housing Fund. Funding is provided by the City’s Affordable Housing
Fund (Account 250.21.5465.62490).
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For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A7) Ordinance 53-O-15, Authorizing a 3-Year Lease Agreement with the League
of Women Voters of Evanston for Office Space at the Lorraine H. Morton
Civic Center
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 53 -O-15 which authorizes
a 3-year renewal of a lease agreement between League of Women Voters and
the City of Evanston for office space at the Morton Civic Center.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A8) Ordinance 61-O-15, Alley Paving Special Assessment No. 1513
Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 61-O-15 to approve
construction of Local Improvement known as Evanston Special Assessment No.
1513, allowing the paving of the alley north of Colfax Street, east of Central Park
Avenue through the Special Assessment Process. Funding of $252,624.94 is
provided by the Capital Improvement Fund (Account 4150.65515 / 415860). The
property owners will reimburse the City $126,312.47 for their share (50%) of the
project cost
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A9) Ordinance 62-O-15 Alley Paving Special Assessment No. 1514
Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 62-O-15 to approve
construction of Local Improvement known as Evanston Special Assessment No.
1514, allowing the paving of the alley north of Lyons Street, east of Ashland
Avenue through the Special Assessment Process. Funding of $261.013.58 is
provided by the Capital Improvement Fund (Account 4150.65515 / 415860). The
property owners will reimburse the City $130,506.79 for their share (50%) of the
project cost
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
Agenda items A10, A11, and A12: Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinances 63-O-15, 64-O-15 and 65-O-15 dedicating portions of land from 2734, 2738
& 2746 Central Park Avenue parcels to the City of Evanston for the purpose of
improving the adjacent public alley.
(A10) Ordinance 63-O-15, Dedicating for Alley Paving Purposes Certain Land
Owned by John J. Simonetti and Megan Crisham North of Thayer Street
and East of Marcy Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 63-O-15.
For Introduction
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Approved on consent agenda
(A11) Ordinance 64-O-15, Dedicating for Alley Paving Purposes Certain Land
Owned by Sarah J. Russell North of Thayer Street and East of Marcy
Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 64-O-15.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A12) Ordinance 65-O-15, Dedicating for Alley Paving Purposes Certain Land
Owned by Zachary Mettee and Mary Mettee North of Thayer Street and East
of Marcy Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 65-O-15.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
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(A14) Ordinance 55-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class F Liquor Licenses for
Valli Produce of Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Valli Produce of Evanston, 1910
Dempster Street
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 55-
O-15, 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 nine
(9) to ten (10), and permit issuance of a Class F license to Valli Produce of
Evanston, 1910 Dempster Street.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A15) Ordinance 56-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Savory, Inc., d/b/a Gigio’s Pizzeria, 1001 Davis Street
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 56-
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 fifty-
one (51) to fifty-two (52), and permit issuance of a Class D license to Savory,
Inc., d/b/a Gigio’s Pizzeria (“Company”), 1001 Davis Street.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A16) Ordinance 57-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Cosi, Inc., d/b/a Cosi, 1740 Sherman Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 57-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 fifty-two (52) to fifty-one (51).
Cosi, Inc., d/b/a Cosi (“Company”), 1740 Sherman Avenue, has not been selling
alcohol on the premises according to tax worksheets submitted to the City.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A17) Ordinance 58-O-15: Adding City Code Section 10-4-20, “Recreational
Vehicle Parking” and Amending City Code Section 10-6-2, “Authority to
Remove Vehicles”
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 58-O-15 amending Title
10, Chapter 4, “Stopping, Standing or Parking” to add Section 20: “Recreational
Vehicle Parking,” and amending City Code Section 10-6-2, “Authority to Remove
Vehicles” to address illegally parked recreational vehicles. This ordinance was
introduced at the April 27, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
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(A18) Ordinance 50-O-15, Sale of Surplus Property Fleet Vehicles
Staff recommends that City Council adopt ordinance 50-O-15, which authorizes
City Manager to sell four vehicles owned by the City through public auction at the
Northwest Municipal Vehicle Auctions. This ordinance was introduced at the
April 27, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A19) Ordinance 52-O-15, Dryden Place Addition to City Street System
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 52-O-15, adding Dryden
Place to the City of Evanston street system as a private street. With the approval
of Dryden Place as the street name for this location, the City of Evanston will be
able to provide municipal services to these single family homes including fire and
police, and the US Postal Service will be able to deliver mail. This ordinance was
introduced at the April 27, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
MAY 11, 2015 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING IS CANCELLED
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Approval of Grant for Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to
the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County
The Human Services Committee, the Housing and Homelessness Commission
and staff recommend approval of a grant for the Homeless Management
Information System (HMIS) in the amount of $18,500 to the Alliance to End
Homelessness in Suburban Cook County (“The Alliance”). This database system
is required by HUD to track demographic data, housing, and social services to
homeless recipients, including recipients of the Emergency Solutions Grant funds
(ESG) from the City. Funding is provided by the Affordable Housing Fund,
(Account 250.21.5465.62490).
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(H2) Resolution 51-R-15, Allocating $25,000.00 from the Affordable Housing
Fund for the 2015 Handyman Program
The Human Services Committee, the Housing and Homelessness Commission
and staff recommend that City Council adopt Resolution 51 -R-15, approving an
allocation not to exceed $25,000.00 to the 2015 Handyman Program from the
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City’s Affordable Housing Fund. The Handyman Program makes small but
important repairs to housing occupied by low- and moderate-income seniors that
enable them to live safely in their homes . Funding is provided by the Affordable
Housing Fund, (Account 250.21.5465.62490).
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O2) Resolution 45-R-15 “Authorizing the City Manager to Initiate a Request for
Qualifications Process for a Theatre in a City Building Located on Howard
Street”
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council
adoption of Resolution 45-R-15 authorizing the City Manager to initiate a
Request for Qualifications process for a Theatre in a City building located on
Howard Street.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(O3) Creation of Storefront Modernization Program (Expansion of Façade
Program)
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend expansion of the
current Façade Improvement Program to include work associated with interior
build-out for retail storefronts and street-level commercial properties in targeted
commercial areas. The program would be renamed the “Storefront Modernization
Program”.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
RULES COMMITTEE
(O4) Resolution 23-R-15, Requesting the President and Congress to Memorialize
the Carl Sandburg National Historic Trail in Illinois
Rules Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 23-R-
15 requesting the President and Congress to memorialize Carl Sandburg
National Historic Trail in Illinois.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
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APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Appointment to:
Citizen’s Police Advisory Committee Tim Higgins
Citizen’s Police Advisory Committee Deborah Wiggins
Citizen’s Police Advisory Committee Sarah Shah
Citizen’s Police Advisory Committee Marie Babb-Fowler
Mental Health Board Irene Ziaya
Preservation Commission Kenneth Itle
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(APP2) For Reappointment to:
Firefighter’s Pension Board Elizabeth Rorke
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH MAY 2015
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Mon, May 18 7 pm Harley Clark Community Meeting
Tues, May 19 7 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Wed, May 20 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Thurs, May 21 5:30 pm Emergency Telephone System Board
Fri, May 22 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
Tues, May 26 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
Wed, May 27 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, May 27 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Call of the Wards:
Ward 6 – Alderman Tendam – No Report
Ward 7 – Alderman Grover – No Report
Ward 8 – Alderman Rainey – The feedback for the process for the Harley Clarke
Mansion has been excellent. There has also been amazing feedback regarding the
potential development for live Theater on Howard Street. There will be a meeting to
discuss proposals and shortly after that interviews will be conducted. In closing, the
patio was paid for in full by the owners of Peckish Pig.
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Ward 9 – Alderman Miller – Spent the last week getting to know many staff members
and ward 9 residents. He thanked staff for bring him up to speed on a variety of issues
and appreciates all of their hard work.
Ward 1 – Alderman Fiske – 1st ward meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd at the Evanston
Public Library.
Ward 2 – Alderman Braithwaite – 2nd ward meeting at District 65 this Thursday at
7:00pm. Officer Napier, owner of Brew Coffee and Suzette Robinson will be there to
give updates on various projects in the 2nd ward.
Ward 3 – Alderman Wynne – 3rd Ward meeting on Thursday, June 4th at Lincoln School
in the multi-purpose room from 7-9pm.
Ward 4 – Alderman Wilson – No Report
Ward 5 - -Alderman Holmes – 5th ward meeting on May 21st where the Youth and
Young Adult division and Public Works department will be there to discuss the
upcoming summer. Evanston Own It will be sponsoring a concert at ETHS on June 19 th
to raise funds for the Summer Youth Program.
Alderman Wilson motioned to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss personnel and
minutes. The Regular meeting of the City Council ended with a unanimous voice vote at
7:43 pm.
Respectfully submitted by,
Leticia A. Blackman
Deputy City Clerk