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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.09.15 Agenda CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, February 9, 2015 Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m. Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 7:15 pm. City Council meeting will convene after conclusion of the P&D meeting. ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Wilson (II) Mayor Public Announcements (III) City Manager Public Announcements 2014 Police Crime Statistics 1st Installment Property Tax Payments Due March 3, 2015 Women out Walking (WOW) Kickoff & Orientation, Saturday, March 21, 2015 National “Kick Butts Day” – Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, March 18, 2015 (IV) Communications: City Clerk (V) Public Comment Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council agenda, a period for public comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular Council meeting. Those wishing to speak should sign their name and the agenda item or non- agenda topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer speakers, fifteen minutes shall be provided for Public Comment. If there are more than five speakers, a period of forty-five minutes shall be provided for all comment, and no individual shall speak longer than three minutes. The Mayor will allocate time among the speakers to ensure that Public Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall commence forty-five minutes after the beginning of Public Comment. Aldermen do not respond during Public Comment. Public Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil manner. Public comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind. (VI) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey (VII) Report of the Standing Committees Administration & Public Works - Alderman Burrus Planning & Development - Alderman Fiske Human Services - Alderman Braithwaite City Council Agenda February 9, 2015 Page 2 of 9 (VIII) Call of the Wards (Aldermen shall be called upon by the Mayor to announce or provide information about any Ward or City matter which an Alderman desires to bring before the Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)} (IX) Executive Session (X) Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 26, 2015. For Action ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (A1) City of Evanston Payroll through January 25, 2015 $2,640,312.33 (A2) FY2014 City of Evanston Bills – February 10, 2015 $1,509,705.68 FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – February 10, 2015 $2,185,481.03 Credit Card Activity for Period Ending December 31, 2014 $ 155,492.73 For Action (A3.1) Approval of Annual Harley Davidson Lease Agreements with City Limits Harley Davidson Inc. for the Evanston Police Department Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one year lease agreement with City Limits Harley Davidson Inc. (2015 N. Rand Road in Palatine, IL) in the amount of $28,875 for the period of June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016 for seven (7) leased Harley Davidson motorcycles for the Evanston Police Department. Funding is provided by the Vehicle Replacement Fund, Vehicle Lease Charges Account (7780.62402) with a FY2015 budget of $35,000.00 for this lease expense. For Action (A3.2) Approval of Contract Extension with Denler Inc. for 2015 Crack Sealing Program Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a contract extension for the 2015 Crack Sealing Contract with Denler Inc. (19148 S 104th Ave. Mokena, IL) in the amount of $50,000. Last year the City participated as a member of the Municipal Partnership Initiative to collectively bid this work. This is the last of two possible contract extensions. Funding is provided by the Street Maintenance Account (2670.62509), which has $70,000 budgeted for FY 2015. For Action City Council Agenda February 9, 2015 Page 3 of 9 (A3.3) Approval of 2015 Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining Contract A (Bid 15-01) Per Committee direction, this item was held to be reviewed by the Minority Women and Evanston Business (M/W/EBE) Committee and City staff. Based on this review the City Council can either: 1) award the bid to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC, (17988 Edison Ave, Chesterfield, MO) as the third lowest bidder in the amount of $310,979.10, but as the bidder in compliance with the Local Employment Program and the highest MWEBE goal response at 18.3%, or 2) award to Kenny Construction (2215 Sander Road Northbrook, IL) in the amount of $267,040.00 and accept the waiver for LEP and M/W/EBE goals. Funding is provided by the Sewer Fund, Account 515.71.7420.62461 which has an allocation of $535,000 for this type of work. This agenda item was held in Committee on January 12, 2015. For Action (A3.4) Approval of Estimated Annual User Charge for 2015 with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for Disposal of Sludge Staff recommends City Council authorize payment of the Annual User Charge for 2015 with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for disposal of sludge generated as part of the water treatment process up to the amount of $395,000. Funding is provided by the Water Fund, Account 7110.62420. This account has a budget of $395,000 specifically allocated for sludge disposal. For Action (A3.5) Approval of Expenditure of Public, Education & Government (PEG) Funds to Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and Evanston Township High School District 202 for FY2014 Equipment Purchases Staff recommends City Council authorization for expenditure of $105,751.56 in Public, Education & Government (PEG) Funds for equipment purchases for the Education Channels for fiscal year 2014. Fund distribution is for $60,005.30 to District 202 and $45,746.26 to District 65. Funding is provided by the PEG Fund Revenue Account 100.15.1510.52181, which has 2014 revenue of $131,576.18. For Action (A3.6) Approval of Professional Consulting Services for Recording Landmark Status on Deeds and Inventory (RFP 14-52) Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for recording Landmark status on deeds and inventory of 477 landmark buildings with The Lakota Group (212 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL) at a cost of $36,153. Funding is provided by a 70/30 Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) and the City of Evanston. The City’s share (30%) is $15,960.00, which includes $11,970 in-kind (i.e. City staff time and the contribution of qualified volunteers) and $3,990 from the Community Development budget (Account 100.21.2105.62185). The total cost of the project is $53,200. For Action City Council Agenda February 9, 2015 Page 4 of 9 An overview memo of the Ladd Arboretum Bike Path Project precedes the following two agenda Items for Action (A4.1 and A4.2). (A4.1) Resolution 4-R-15, Ladd Arboretum Bike Path Project Funding Agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Staff requests City Council adoption of Resolution 4-R-15, authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction funding agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Ladd Arboretum Bike Path Project. Project funding of $465,433 is provided by FY2015 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (Account 416455) and by $580,000 in Federal funding through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP). For Action (A4.2) Approval of Agreement with Terra Engineering, Ltd. for Construction Engineering Services for the Ladd Arboretum Bike Path, (RFQ 15-06) Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a construction engineering services agreement for the Ladd Arboretum Bike Path Project with Terra Engineering Ltd. (225 W. Ohio Street, Chicago, IL) at a total cost of $73,064.25. Project funding of $465,433 is provided by FY2015 CIP (Account 416455) and by $580,000 in Federal funding through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP). For Action (A5) Resolution 17-R-15, CMAQ Application for Green Bay Road Improvement, Asbury Avenue to McCormick Blvd Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 17-R-15, which authorizes the City Manager to submit a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (CMAQ) application for the Green Bay Road Improvements from Asbury Avenue to McCormick Blvd. The CMAQ funding request will be up to 80% of the project’s construction cost, or $1,920,000. The remaining 20% of the construction cost ($480,000) will be the local share which must be budgeted in the FY 2016 Capital Improvement Program. For Action (A6) Resolution 14-R-15, Dodge Avenue Bike Lane Project Funding Agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 14-R-15, authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction funding agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Dodge Avenue Bike Lane Project. The City received $480,000 of Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Funds through the Chicago Metropolitan Planning Agency (CMAP) to construct the bike lane on Dodge Avenue from Howard Street to Church Street. The City is responsible for 20% of project costs, $120,180, which is provided by FY 2015 Capital Improvement Project Account 415.26.4150.65515. For Action City Council Agenda February 9, 2015 Page 5 of 9 (A7) Resolution 18-R-15, Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Roadway Construction Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 18-R-15 authorizing the use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds (MFT) in the amount of $1,700,000 for street resurfacing. Funding is provided by the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (Fund # 200). For Action (A8) Resolution 16-R-15, Regarding Transportation Network Providers (“TNP”) City staff recommends adoption of Resolution 16-R-15, regarding adoption of State of Illinois standards for Transportation Network Providers. For Action (A9) Resolution 12-R-15, Lease Terms for Studio Space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center (NCAC) Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 12-R-15 authorizing the City Manager to enter into two new agreements for nine month lease terms for studio space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center (NCAC) with Actors Gymnasium and Maria DeLaPaz Gaitan. For Action (A10) Ordinance 23-O-15, Authorizing Agreement for Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (M.A.B.A.S.) The Evanston Fire Department recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 23-O-15 authorizing the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) First Addendum to the MABAS Master Agreement. MABAS is a mutual aid system designed to provide speed of response of emergency resources to the stricken community during an ongoing emergency. The Evanston Fire Department has been a member of the MABAS since 1989 (Ordinance 97-O-89). For Introduction (A11) Ordinance 138-O-14, Building and Zoning Permit/Inspection Fee Revisions Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 138-O-14 which includes Building and Zoning permit/inspection fee revisions to reflect current practices and standards. Proposed changes are in accordance with similarly-situated municipalities. The proposed revisions will minimally impact the 2015 Community Development budget and are projected to generate approximately additional $97,850 in revenue for the general fund (about 1% of the department’s 2014 revenue). For Introduction City Council Agenda February 9, 2015 Page 6 of 9 (A12) Ordinance 17-O-15, Regulating Commercial Refuse Receptacles Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 17-O-15, amending City Code Section 8-4-6, “General Receptacle Requirements,” by regulating commercial refuse receptacles. Ordinance 17-O-15 proposes a comprehensive regulation for commercial refuse receptacles modeled after the City of Chicago’s requirements, while tailored for the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of City of Evanston residents. For Introduction (A13) Ordinance 15-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for The Noyes Café, Inc., dba Noyes Street Cafe, 828 Noyes Street Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 15-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-one (51) to fifty (50), due to closing of the Noyes Café, Inc., dba Noyes Street Cafe (“Company”), 828 Noyes Street, For Introduction (A14) Ordinance 16-O-15, Amending Subsection 3-4-6-(C) of the City Code to Allow the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 16- O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6(C) to permit the retail sale of alcohol on any given Sunday beginning at 11:00 a.m. For Introduction (A15) Ordinance 150-O-14, Amending and Revising Portions of City Code Title 3, Chapter 4 “Liquor Control Regulations” Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 150-O-14, which makes minor changes to current Liquor Control Regulations to conform with any updates to the Illinois Liquor Control Act. For Introduction (A16) Ordinance 149-O-14 Amending the Water Supply Contract with the Northw est 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 language that would allow Evanston to feed two chemicals directly into the Commission’s pipeline. This ordinance was introduced at the January 26, 2014 City Council meeting. For Action City Council Agenda February 9, 2015 Page 7 of 9 (A17) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the January 26, 2014 City Council meeting. For Action (A18) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the January 26, 2014 City Council meeting. For Action (A19) 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 14- O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(P), as amended, to permit the retail sale of alcohol for on-site consumption by persons of at least twenty-one (21) years of age. This ordinance was introduced at the January 26, 2014 City Council meeting. For Action PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (P1) Approval of 2015 Open Communities Landlord Tenant Program The Housing and Homelessness Commission and staff recommend approval of a $35,000 renewal grant to Open Communities to continue the Evanston Landlord Tenant Program through December 31, 2015. Funding is provided by the City’s Affordable Housing Fund, Account 250.21.5465.62490 For Action (P2) Ordinance 18-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Wholesale Goods Establishment for Few Spirits at 2308 Main Street The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 18-O-15 granting a special use permit for a Wholesale Goods Establishment for Few Spirits in the C1 Commercial District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use for this district. For Introduction City Council Agenda February 9, 2015 Page 8 of 9 (P3) Resolution 15-R-15 designating 1823 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois, the “Morrison Cultural Center” Staff recommends approval of Resolution 15-R-15, which would designate the property located at 1823 Church Street (formerly known as the BooCoo Cultural Center) the “Morrison Cultural Center” named for Dr. William H. “Doc” Morrison. For Action (P4) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the January 26, 2014 City Council meeting. For Action (P5) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the January 26, 2014 City Council meeting. For Action ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (O1) Approval of Financial Assistance through the Façade Improvement Program for Lucky Platter The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of financial assistance for a façade improvement project for Lucky Platter located at 514 Main Street, on a 50/50 cost sharing basis in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Funding is provided by Business District Improvement Account (21.225.5300.65522), with a FY2015 Budget of $250,000. For Action (O2) Resolution 9-R-15, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Modification of the Loan Agreement with Corrado Cutlery, 1634 Payne Street The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 9-R-15, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a modification of the loan agreement with Corrado Cutlery. For Action City Council Agenda February 9, 2015 Page 9 of 9 The Economic Development Committee recommends that City Council consider adopting the following resolutions (Agenda Items O3 and O4) authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a funding agreement with ZS Associates in support of the renovation of office space for a new global headquarters at One Rotary Center located at 1560 Sherman Avenue in downtown Evanston. (O3) Resolution 19-R-15 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Forgivable Loan Agreement with ZS Associates Resolution 19-R-15 authorizes a forgivable loan for ZS Associates in the amount of $300,000 from the Economic Development Fund to offset the cost of moving to 1560 Sherman and a portion of the build out. For Action (O4) Resolution 10-R-15 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Hotel-Motel Tax Sharing Agreement with ZS Associates, Inc. Resolution 10-R-15 authorizes an eight-year hotel-motel tax sharing agreement with ZS Associates. For Action (O5) Resolution 20-R-15 “Authorizing the City Manager to Initiate a Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposal Process for the Repurposing of City-Owned Real Property Located at 2222 Oakton Street” The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 20-R-15 authorizing the City Manager to initiate a Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposal Process for Repurposing of City-Owned Real Property Located at 2222 Oakton Street”. For Action MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH FEBRUARY 2015 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings Tues, Feb 17 7:30 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Ctte Wed, Feb 18 5:30 pm City-School Liaison Committee (at ETHS) Wed, Feb 18 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee Mon, Feb 23 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings Wed, Feb 25 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee Wed, Feb 25 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee Fri, Feb 27 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil. Questions can be directed to the City Manager’s Office at 847-866-2936. The City is committed to ensuring accessibility for all citizens. If an accommodation is needed to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Manager’s Office 48 hours in advance so that arrangements can be made for the accommodation if possible.