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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, June 8, 2015
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m.
Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 6:45 p.m.
City Council meeting will convene after conclusion of the P&D meeting.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Miller
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Garden Club of Evanston – 100th Anniversary
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Community Ambassadors Recognition
Community Outreach for Parks/Facilities Capital Improvement Plan
(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) Special Order of Business: Harley Clarke Citizens’ Committee Report
(VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
City Council Agenda June 8, 2015 Page 2 of 7
(VIII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Rainey
Planning & Development - Alderman Holmes
Human Services - Alderman Braithwaite
(IX) 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)}
(X) Executive Session
(XI) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Harley Clarke Citizens’ Committee Report
The Harley Clarke Citizens' Committee recommends that City Council receive
and file this report.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 26, 2015
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through May 17, 2015 $2,654,853.02
(A2) FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – June 9, 2015 $4,994,628.97
Credit Card Activity for Period Ending April 30, 2015 $ 180,626.32
For Action
(A3.1) Approval of Agreement with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. for the
2015 Library Parking Garage Renovation Project (RFP 15-31)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for engineering and design services for the Main Library Garage
Renovation Project with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. (330 Pfingsten
Road, Northbrook, IL) in the amount of $24,500. Funding is provided by the
Parking Fund, Account 505.19.7015.65504, which has a remaining FY2015
project budget of $235,500.00.
For Action
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(A3.2) Approval of Purchase of Arbotect Fungicide from Rainbow Treecare
Scientific Advancements for the Control of Dutch Elm Disease
Staff recommends City Council authorization for the sole source purchase of 105
gallons of Arbotect fungicide at $385 per gallon from Rainbow Treecare Scientific
Advancements (Minnetonka, MN) for a total purchase amount of $40,425 for the
control of Dutch elm disease. Funding is provided by the Parks/Forestry
Maintenance Accounts 2655.62496 and 2655.65005.
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of One-Year Contract Extension and Change Order No. 1 with
InfoSend, Inc., for Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services (RFP 13-27)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-
year contract extension for the period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 to the Utility
Bill Printing and Mailing agreement with InfoSend, Inc. (1406 Centre Circle Drive,
Downers Grove, IL) in the amount of $18,550 and to execute Change Order No.
1 to the agreement adding the pass-through expenses for postage in the amount
of $33,000. Funding is provided by the Water and Sewer Funds.
For Action
(A3.4) Approval of Purchase of Four Replacement Vehicles
Staff recommends City Council authorization for the replacement purchase of
four (4) vehicles as follows: a passenger bus from Midwest Transit Equipment
Inc., (146 W. Issert Drive, Kankakee, IL) in the amount of $97,980, and three
electric Nissan Leafs in the amount of $27,497.52 (three-year lease agreement
with Autobarn, Evanston). Funding is provided by the Equipment Replacement
Fund Account 601.26.7780.65550 in the amount of $125,477.52.
For Action
(A4) Approval of Sidewalk Café for 27 Live , 1014 Church Street
Staff recommends approval of a first-time application for a sidewalk café permit
for 27 Live, a Type # 1 restaurant located at 1014 Church Street.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 61-R-15, Authorizing the Service Center Apartment Lease
Agreement with Oscar Murillo
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 61-R-15 authorizing the City
Manager to sign a lease for the one-bedroom apartment on the second floor of
the Service Center, 2020 Asbury Avenue, with Oscar Murillo from June 27, 2015
through October 27, 2015 for monthly rent of $700. After October 27, 2015, the
lease allows Mr. Murillo to continue his lease on a month-to-month basis.
For Action
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(A6) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the May 26, 2015, City Council
meeting.
For Action
(A7) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the
May 26, 2015, City Council meeting.
For Action
(A8) 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
designated streets. This ordinance was introduced at the May 26, 2015, City
Council meeting.
For Action
(A9) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the May 26, 2015, City
Council meeting.
For Action
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 66-O-15, Amendments to Design and Project Review (DAPR)
Ordinance
City staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 66-O-15 to institute minor clean-up
revisions to the DAPR Ordinance.
For Introduction
(P2) Ordinance 51-O-15, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Firearm Ranges
The Plan Commission and staff recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance
Text Amendment to create a definition and land use regulations for Firearm
Ranges.
For Introduction
(P3) Amendments to the Proposed Inclusionary Housing Ordinance 60-O-15 and
Development of Other Revenue Sources for Affordable Housing
Staff requests that City Council review and provide direction on: (1) specific
amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance; and (2) development of
additional revenues to more equitably share the cost of addressing affordable
housing needs. This ordinance was referred to a sub-committee by the Planning
and Development Committee on July 28, 2014 and held in Committee on April
27, 2015.
For Action
(P4) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the
May 26, 2015, City Council meeting.
For Action
(P5) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the May 26,
2015, City Council meeting.
For Action
City Council Agenda June 8, 2015 Page 6 of 7
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Resolution 59-R-15 Authorizing Amendment to the Animal Control Policy
The Board of Animal Control and staff recommend the City Council receive and
file Resolution 59-R-15, the Animal Control Policy, until further notice. This item
will be brought back to Council at a later date. This agenda item was held at the
May 26, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action: Receive and File
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O1) Approval of Funding for 12-month Period for Chicago’s North Shore
Convention and Visitors Bureau (CNSCVB)
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend that City Council
authorize funding for Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau
(CNSCVB) in the amount of $65,564 for a period commencing July 1, 2015
through June 30, 2016. Funding is provided by the Economic Development
Fund’s Economic Development Partnership Account 225.21.5300.62659.
For Action
(O2) Resolution 60-R-15 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Parking
Agreement with Accuity, Inc.
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend adoption of
Resolution 60-R-15 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Parking
Agreement with Accuity, Inc. The City will provide an amount not to exceed
$42,000 annually for a period of five years to pay for up to 70 parking spaces in
the 1800 Maple Avenue parking garage for Accuity employees. Funding the
business attraction of Accuity is provided by the Economic Development Fund’s
Business Attraction Account 225.21.5300.62660.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP 1) For Appointment to:
Board of Animal Control Vicky Pasenko
Housing & Community Dev. Act Committee Shawn Jones
Housing & Community Dev. Act Committee Michael Miro
Library Board Socorro Clarke
M/W/EBE Development Committee Robin Simmons
For Action
City Council Agenda June 8, 2015 Page 7 of 7
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JUNE 2015
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Wed, June 10 7 pm NU-City Committee meeting
Mon, June 15 7 pm City Council meeting
Tues, June 16 7 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Wed, June 17 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Mon, June 22 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
Wed, June 24 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, June 24 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Fri, June 26 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
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