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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Roll Call: Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson
Alderman Miller Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 8:16pm.
Mayor Public Announcement and Proclamations: Mayor Tisdahl had no
proclamations this evening. The Mayor announced that despite the weather during the
Memorial Day celebration that it was a wonderful celebration and very well attended.
City Manager Public Announcements:
City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz had the following announ cements:
*City Manager Bobkiewicz recognized Jonathan Williams-Kinsel, ICMA Local
Government Management Fellow, for his outstanding service with the City for the last
two years. Jonathan will be leaving the City of Evanston to become the Assistant to the
City Manager of Woodberry, MN. During his time at the City, Mr. Williams-Kinsel has
been involved with a variety of projects within the City such as staffing of the City
Council meetings, bills lists inquiries, Human Relations Committee and the Community
Ambassador program.
*Ylda Capriccioso, Assistant to the City Manager, announced that from June 1st to July
10th the CTA is testing the extending Purple Line Express Pilot train service. A
representative from CTA will be counting passengers on Thursday, June 25th. Annie
Coakley, Executive Director from Downtown Evanston, have teamed up with local
businesses and organizations to plan a variety promotions and events throughout the
pilot program.
*Celebration of the Arts: Open Studio Evanston will take place on June 6, 2015. Open
Studio Evanston is a free tour of the artist’s studio throughout the city.
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*Catherine Hurley, Sustainability Manager, gave brief update on the upcoming
Shopping Bag Ordinance that will be in effect on August 1, 2015. This Ordinance will
impact chain or franchise stores larger than 10,000 square feet. The City of Evanston
will be launching a campaign starting June 1st called Think outside the bag.
*Evonda Thomas-Smith, Director of Health and Human Services, introduced Carl
Caneva, Assistant Director of Health and Human Services, who gave a brief update
regarding the rat abatement program.
Communications: Deputy City Clerk Blackman had no communications
Public Comment:
Hecky Powell – Supported the agreement with Open Kitchens for 2 015 summer food
program. He requested that item to return to committee so other business can be a part
of the process.
Mike Gallo – Spoke against the boarding up the Harley Clarke Mansion
Neal Vogel – Spoke against boarding up the Harley Clarke Mansion
Bonnie McDonald – Spoke against boarding up the Harley Clarke Mansion
Junad Rizki – Spoke against boarding up Harley Clarke Mansion
Patrick Donnelly – Offered the City Council a financial plan and solution to boarding up
the Harley Clarke Mansion. Mr. Donnelly advised the City Council that all the
information is available at harleyclarke.com.
Rev. Dr. Michael James – Spoke against the ethics of two bike patrol Police officers
Tina Garrison – Spoke against the construction of an access drive on Simpson Street
Susan Bencomo – Spoke against the construction of an access drive on Simpson Street
Chantal Henley - Spoke against boarding up the Harley Clarke Mansion
Daniel Garrison - Spoke against the construction of an access drive on Simpson Street
Ira Rose - Spoke against the construction of an access drive on Simpson Street
Joe Bastian - Spoke against the construction of an access drive on Simpson Street
Eric Dickhans - Spoke against the construction of an access drive on Simpson Street
Mary Brugllera - Spoke against boarding up the Harley Clarke Mansion
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Rick Nelson – Spoke in support of contract with construction services for the Ecology
center classrooms.
Carl Bova and on behalf of Lou Harms – Spoke against boarding up the Harley Clarke
Mansion
Items not approved on the Consent Agenda:
(A3.2) Approval of Single Source Purchase of Hardware and Software Licenses
from Dell, Inc.
Staff recommends City Council authorize the single source purchase of Dell
servers, Dell storage hardware, Dell Wyse desktop terminals, and licensing from
Dell, Inc. (One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX) in the amount of $299,503.13 to
expand the City’s virtual desktop environment and replace 300 additional
desktops throughout all departments. Funding is provided by FY2014 GO Bond
proceeds from Account 415.19.4150.65515.
For Action
A motion to approve and it was seconded. Approved 9-0
(A9) Ordinance 71-O-15, Alley Paving Special Assessment No. 1515
Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 71-O-15, allowing the paving of
the alley north of Harrison Street, east of Central Park Avenue (north-south leg
only) through the Special Assessment Process . Funding of $193,586.18 is
provided by the Capital Improvement Fund (Account 4150.65515 / 415860). The
property owners will reimburse the City $96,793.09 for their share (50%) of the
project cost. Suspension of the Rules is requested for Introduction and Action by
City Council on May 26, 2015.
For Introduction and Action
A motion to approve and it was seconded. Approved 9-0
Agenda items P4 and P5: Recommendations for City Council adoption of either
Resolution 57-R-15 or Resolution 58-R-15 to grant approval of the proposed re-
subdivision of Northwestern University campus east of Sheridan Road.
(P4) Resolution 57-R-15, Approving the Final Plat of Subdivision for
Northwestern University
The Historic Preservation Commission recommends City Council adoption of
Resolution 57-R-15.
For Action
REMOVED FROM AGENDA
(P5) Resolution 58-R-15, Approving the Final Plat of Subdivision for
Northwestern University
City staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 58-R-15.
For Action
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A motion to approve and it was seconded. Approved 8 -1 (Alderman Fiske
voted no)
(H1) Resolution 59-R-15 Authorizing Amendment to the Animal Control Policy
The Human Services Committee and staff recommend adoption of Resolution
59-R-15 authorizing the amendment to Animal Control Policy that establishes
operational guidelines at the Evanston Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. The
Animal Control policy is incorporated into the proposed agreement with the
Evanston Animal Shelter Association, Agenda Item H2.
For Action
SENT BACK TO COMMITTEE
(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 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)” as amended. The City will
provide financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $42,000 for Curt’s Café
programming in the form of 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). This agenda
item was held at the May 11, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
A motion to approve and it was seconded. Approved 9-0
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 4, 2015.
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 11, 2015.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through May 3, 2015 $2,371,783.99
(A2) FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – May 27, 2015 $2,690,775.52
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A3.1) Approval of Agreement with Open Kitchens Inc. for the 2015 Summer Food
Service Program (Bid 15-28)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement for the 2015 Summer Food Service Program with Open Kitchens Inc.
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(1161 West 21st Street, Chicago, IL) in the not-to-exceed amount of $3.25 per
lunch. Projected expenditure for the program is $128,474; projected
reimbursement is $114,656.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A3.3) Approval of 2015 Expenditure to Total Parking Solutions for Annual Pay
Station Maintenance Fees
Staff recommends the City Council authorize exp enditure to Total Parking
Solutions, Inc., (2721 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL) for the annual
maintenance fees for 21 parking meter terminals (pay stations) in the amount of
$31,500. Funding is provided by the Parking Fund Account 505.19.7015.62245.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A3.4) Approval of 2015 Renewal Agreement with GSG Material Testing Inc., for
Material Testing and Inspection Services
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal
agreement for Material Testing and Inspection Services in the amount of
$136,000 with GSG Material Testing Inc., (2945 West Harrison Street, Chicago,
IL) to provide material testing services for various City projects. This is the
second year of a three year contract, with a recommendation for funding of 2015
construction projects only. Funding is provided by various business units for
street resurfacing, alley paving, signal projects, curb and sidewalk projects.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A3.5) Approval of the Contract with G.A. Johnson & Son, for the Currey Park
Renovation Project (Bid 15-33)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the Currey Park Renovation Project with G.A. Johnson & Son, (828 Foster
Street, Evanston) in the amount of $278,255.36. Funding is provided by the
FY2015 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Currey Park Escrow Account 415416
and the Parks Contingency CIP Account 416456.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A3.6) Approval of Contract with Construction Consulting & Disbursement
Services for Ecology Center Classroom Extension
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for Design-Build services for the Evanston Ecology Center Classroom Extension
with Construction Consulting & Disbursement Services (5836 Lincoln Ave.,
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Morton Grove, IL) in the amount of $192,959.00. Funding is provided by the
FY2015 Ecology CIP Account 415416 and a donation of $43,000 from the
Evanston Environmental Association.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A4 .1) Approval of Sidewalk Café for Bangers and Lace, 810 Grove Street
Staff recommends City Council approval of a first-time application for a sidewalk
café permit for Bangers and Lace, a Type # 1 restaurant located at 810 Grove
Street.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A4.2) Approval of Sidewalk Café for The Wine Goddess, 702 Main Street
Staff recommends approval of a first-time application for a sidewalk café permit
for The Wine Goddess, an enoteca located at 702 Main Street.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A5) Resolution 53-R-15, Appointing a Director and Alternate Director to the
Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 53-R-15 appointing Mayor Elizabeth
Tisdahl to be Director and City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz to be Alternate
Director to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) for a
two-year term expiring on April 30, 2017.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A6) Resolution 55-R-15, Authorizing Extension of a License to Comcast,
Allowing Maintenance of a Building and Fence in the Public Right-of-Way of
Mulford Street and Park Land in James Park
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 55-R-15, authorizing the
City Manager to execute a three (3) year extension of license to Comcast for
facilities in James Park. Total revenue from the three-year lease is $60,416.40.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A7) Resolution 50-R-15, ComEd Customer Work Agreement for Work at the
Water Treatment Plant
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 50-R-15, authorizing the
City Manager to execute a ComEd Customer Work Agreement to commit
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Evanston to paying labor costs in the amount of $45,787.87 fo r the replacement
of the Automatic Transfer Operation (ATO) device located in the electrical
substation at the Water Treatment Facility. Funding is provided by the FY 2016
Water Fund budget, Account 510.71.7105.65070.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A8) Resolution 54-R-15 Motor Fuel Tax Funds Use for Roadway Construction
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 54 -R-15 authorizing the
use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds (MFT) in the amount of $350,000 for street
resurfacing. Motor Fuel Tax portion of the funding is provided by the Account
200.26.5100.65515, which has a 2015 budgeted amount of $1,700,000.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A10) Ordinance 72-O-15, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
11, Section 10, Schedule X (F) 3: Residential Exemption Parking District M
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City
Council adopt Ordinance 72-O-15, amending Title 10, Chapter 11, adding the
condominium complex at 1800 Ridge Avenue to Residential Exemption Parking
District M.
For Introduction
Approved on the consent agenda
(A11) Ordinance 73-O-15, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
11, Traffic Schedules, Section 10, Schedule X (F) 6: Residential Exemption
Parking District A
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City
Council adopt Ordinance 73-O-15, amending portions of City Code Section 10 -
11-10, Schedule X (F) 6, Residential Exemption Parking District ‘A’ by including
(1) the east side of Sherman Avenue to the already included west side of
Sherman Avenue, Lincoln Street to Colfax Street; and (2) both sides of Orrington
Avenue, Lincoln Street to Colfax Street.
For Introduction
Approved on the consent agenda
(A12) Ordinance 74-O-15, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
11, Traffic Schedules, Section XXll (B) E-2: Evanston Resident Only Parking
Districts
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City
Council adopt Ordinance 74-O-15, amending Title 10, Section XXll (B) adding
Evanston Resident Only Parking District subsection (B) District E-2 from six
o'clock (6:00) P.M. to six o'clock (6:00) A.M., seven (7) days a week for
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designated streets.
For Introduction
Approved on the consent agenda
(A13) Ordinance 75-O-15, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
11, Section 18, Schedule XVII: Residential Parking Only District 4.
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City
Council adopt Ordinance 75-O-15, amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 18,
Schedule XVIII, extending Residential Only Parking District 4 from Greenwood
Street to Lake Street.
For Introduction
Approved on the consent agenda
(A14) 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 three-year renewal of a lease agreement between League of Women Voters
and the City of Evanston for office space at the Morton Civic Center. This
ordinance was introduced at the May 11, 2015, City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A15) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the May 11, 2015, City Co uncil
meeting.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A16) 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 Assessm ent 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. This ordinance was introduced at the May 11, 2015, City Council
meeting.
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For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
Agenda items A17, A18, and A19: 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.
(A17) 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. This ordinance
was introduced at the May 11, 2015, City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A18) 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. This ordinance
was introduced at the May 11, 2015, City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A19) Ordinance 65-O-15, Dedicating for Alley Paving Purposes Certain Land
Owned by Zachary Mettee and Mary Mettee North of Thayer Street an d East
of Marcy Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 65 -O-15. This ordinance
was introduced at the May 11, 2015, City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(A20) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the May 11,
2015, City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
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(A21) 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. This ordinance was
introduced at the May 11, 2015, City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Update Regarding City of Evanston Drone Moratorium
City staff recommends this report regarding City of Evanston Drone Moratorium
be received and filed.
For Action: Receive and File
Approved on the consent agenda
(P2) Ordinance 59-O-15, Time Extension for Planned Development, 318-320
Dempster Street
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 59-O-15 to extend the time for
completion of the Planned Development at 318-320 Dempster Street, originally
approved in March of 2008. The Ordinance grants a two-year extension to obtain
building permits for construction of the third dwelling unit within the former livery
stable on the property by June 8, 2017.
For Introduction
Approved on the consent agenda
(P3) Ordinance 67-O-15, Granting Zoning Relief for the Number of Parking
Spaces and Aisle Width 1719-1723 Howard Street
City staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals recommend adoption of Ordinance
67-O-15 granting zoning relief to establish 19 open parking spaces where 23
open parking spaces are required, and a 22 -foot aisle width where 24 feet is
required, for a medical office, ACCESS Community Health Network, at 1719-
1723 Howard Street. ZBA found the proposal meets the standards for variances
in the C1 Commercial District.
For Introduction
Approved on the consent agenda
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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H2) Resolution 56-R-15 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute
an Agreement with Evanston Animal Shelter Association to Serve as the
City’s Volunteer Animal Organization
The Human Services Committee, the Animal Control Board and staff recommend
adoption of Resolution 56-R-15 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an agreement with Evanston Animal Shelter Association, an Illinois not-
for-profit corporation, to serve as the City’s Volunteer Animal Organization for the
Evanston Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. Staff requests authorization to
reimburse expenses of volunteers.
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Appointment to:
Utilities Commission Richard Shure
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
(APP2) For Reappointment to:
Ladd Arboretum Committee Barbara DeCoster
Housing &Community Development Act Committee Jeannie Sanke
For Action
Approved on the consent agenda
Call of the Wards:
8th Ward – Alderman Rainey – Thanked city staff for their work on the Purple Line
Express Pilot Program and the Howard Street Theater focus meetings. She also
thanked Jonathan Williams-Kinsel for his service with the City.
9th Ward – Alderman Miller – Announced his first 9th Ward meeting on Thursday, June
25th at the Levy Center at 7:00pm.
1st Ward – Alderman Fiske – 1st Ward meeting at the Evanston Public Library on
Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:00pm-9:00pm
2nd Ward - Alderman Braithwaite – No Report
3rd Ward - Alderman Wynne – Announced 3rd wad meeting at Lincoln School on June
4th at 7:00pm
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4th Ward - Alderman Wilson – Good luck to ETHS girls’ soccer team and boy’s
baseball team
5th Ward - Alderman Holmes – No Report
6th Ward – Alderman Tendam – Thanked Jonathan for all his work on the Human
Relations Committee and referred to the Rules Committee regarding the process for
Honorary Street naming.
7th Ward – Alderman Grover – Thanked the staff and citizen for all their work at the
Harley Clarke meeting. She also announced that Green Ball is Friday, May 29th at the
Levy Center and congratulated ETHS graduating class of 2015.
A Motion to adjourn was made and seconded, and the meeting of the Regular Meeting
of the City Council ended at 10:17 PM with a Voice Vote.
Respectfully Submitted by
Leticia A. Blackman
Deputy City Clerk