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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, July 13, 2015
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m.
Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 7:15 p.m.
City Council meeting will convene after conclusion of the P&D meeting.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Wynne
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
National Park and Recreation Month, July 2015
Video Presentations from Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Department and the Evanston Public Library
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
30th Annual Ethnic Arts Festival
Community Health Survey
National Night Out – Wednesday, August 5
(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
City Council Agenda July 13, 2015 Page 2 of 9
(VII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Rainey
Planning & Development - Alderman Holmes
Human Services - Alderman Braithwaite
(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 June 22, 2015
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through June14, 2015 $2,878,031.90
City of Evanston Payroll through June 28, 2015 $2,946,413.65
(A2) FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – July 14, 2015 $3,327,063.28
Credit Card Activity for Period Ending May 31, 2015 $ 142,915.33
For Action
(A3.1) Approval of Agreement with Burns & McDonnell for Valuation of the
Evanston Water Works Property (RFP 15-37)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement for the Valuation of the Evanston Water Works Property with Burns &
McDonnell (9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO) in the not-to-exceed amount
of $39,100. Funding will be provided from the Water Fund, Account
510.71.7125.62180.
For Action
(A3.2) Approval of Contract with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. for Central
Street Streetscape Projects (Bid 15-43)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the Central Street Streetscape Contracts with A. Lamp Concrete
Contractors Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd., Schaumburg, IL) in the amount of
$1,100,477.40. Funding is provided by the Capital Improvement Fund projects as
listed in the agenda packet.
For Action
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(A3.3) Approval of Contract with Elanar Construction for the Baker Park
Renovation Project (Bid 15-32)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the Baker Park Renovation Project with Elanar Construction, (6620 W.
Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL) in the amount of $494,269. Funding is provided by
the FY 2015 Baker Park CIP Account 415.26.4150.65515.415407 in the amount
of $500,000 and by Parks Contingency, Acct 415.26.4150.65515.416456 in the
amount of $2,169.
For Action
(A3.4) Approval of Contract with Public Financial Management for Financial
Advisor Services (RFP 15-42)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
four-year contract with Public Financial Management (115 S. 84th Street,
Milwaukee, WI) in the amount of $20,000 per year to provide financial advisor
services with additional fees for “non-standard” bond issuances ($12.5m
community center, $250m treatment plant, etc). The cost of the financial advisor
has traditionally been included in the bond issuances and therefore there is not a
separate funding source other than bond proceeds.
For Action
(A3.5) Approval of Contract for the Parking Access and Revenue Control System
with Automated Parking Technologies, L.L.C. (RFP 14-25)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the purchase and installation of a Parking Access and Revenue
Control System (PARCS) with Automated Parking Technologies, L.L.C. (500 W.
18th Street, Suite 301, Chicago, IL) for an amount not-to-exceed $1,339,847.
Funding will be provided by the Parking Fund Capital Improvement Account
(505.19.7005.65515 CIP #415438).
For Action
(A4) Approval of Recommendation to Proceed with the Church Street Boat
Ramp Improvement Project
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City staff to proceed with
construction and construction administration of the Church Street Boat Ramp
Improvement Project following notice of no re-appropriation by the State of
Illinois. Funding will be provided by the FY2015 Parks Contingency Account
(415.26.4150.65515/416456) in place of the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources Grant of $200,000.
For Action
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(A5) Resolution 66-R-15, Authorizing an Easement Agreement with The Barn
Investment LLC
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 66-R-15 authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute an easement agreement with The Barn
Investment LLC. The Barn Investment LLC has requested an easement
agreement in order to open a full-service restaurant in the former stable building
located directly behind 1016 Church St. The easement will be located through
City Parking Lot 27. The purpose of the easement is to provide an ADA-
compliant walkway to the restaurant’s eastern entrance.
For Action
(A6) Ordinance 92-O-15, Extending the Electric Franchise Agreement with
Commonwealth Edison
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 92-O-15 granting an
extension, until September 12, 2020, of the electricity franchise agreement with
Commonwealth Edison.
For Introduction
(A7) Ordinance 100-O-15 Amending the Public Safety Civil Service Commission
Rules
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 100-O-15 amending the Public Safety
Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.
For Introduction
(A8) Ordinance 85-O-15, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(J) to Allow for the
Retail Sale of 22 oz. Containers for Off-Site Consumption
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 85-
O-15, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(J) to allow
for the sale of single containers of beer for off-site consumption in containers with
a minimum volume of twenty-two (22) ounces.
For Introduction
(A9 and A10) Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinances 86-O-15 and 87-
O-15, which permits issuance of a Class C license to HRG Realty Management, LLC.,
d/b/a The Merion (“Company”), 1611 Chicago Avenue due to change of ownership.
(A9) Ordinance 86-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
Horizon Group Management, LLC., d/b/a The Merion, 1611 Chicago Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 86-O-15, which amends
the City Code to decrease the number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from
twenty-one (21) to twenty (20). Horizon Group Management, LLC. is no longer
operating The Merion.
For Introduction
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(A10) Ordinance 87-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
HRG Realty Management, LLC., d/b/a The Merion, 1611 Chicago Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 87-O-15, which amends
the City Code to increase the number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from
twenty (20) to twenty-one (21) to permit issuance of a Class C license to HRG
Realty Management, LLC., d/b/a The Merion (“Company”), 1611 Chicago
Avenue.
For Introduction
(A11) Ordinance 88-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Janko Hospitality, LLC., d/b/a Hyatt House Evanston, 1515 Chicago Avenue
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 88-
O-15, which increases the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from
forty-eight (48) to forty-nine (49) to permit issuance of a Class D license to Janko
Hospitality, LLC., d/b/a Hyatt House Evanston (“Company”), 1515 Chicago
Avenue.
For Introduction
(A12) Ordinance 89-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
The Turpin Group, d/b/a La Principal, 700 Main Street
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 89-
O-15, which increases the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from
forty-nine (49) to fifty (50) to permit issuance of a Class D license to The Turpin
Group, d/b/a La Principal (“Company”), 700 Main Street.
For Introduction
(A13) Ordinance 90-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
VPC Evanston Pizza, LLC., d/b/a Giordano’s of Evanston, 1527 Chicago
Avenue
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 90-
O-15, which increases the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty
(50) to fifty-one (51) to permit issuance of a Class D license to VPC Evanston
Pizza, LLC., d/b/a Giordano’s of Evanston (“Company”), 1527 Chicago Avenue.
Suspension of the rules is requested for introduction and action on July 13, 2015.
For Introduction and Action
(A14) Ordinance 91-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
800 Evanston IL, LLC., d/b/a 800 Degrees Pizzeria, 812 Church Street
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 91-
O-15, which increases the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from
fifty-one (51) to fifty-two (52) to permit issuance of a Class D license to 800
Evanston IL, LLC., d/b/a 800 Degrees Pizzeria (“Company”), 812 Church Street.
For Introduction
City Council Agenda July 13, 2015 Page 6 of 9
(A15 and A16) Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinances 95-O-15 and
Ordinance 96-O-15, which change the liquor license class for Cheesie’s Pub and
Grill from Class C-1 to Class C.
(A15) Ordinance 95-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class C-1 Liquor Licenses
for Cheesie’s Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Cheesie’s Pub & Grill, 622 Davis Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 95-O-15, which decreases
the number of authorized Class C-1 liquor licenses from six (6) to five (5).
For Introduction
(A16) Ordinance 96-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
Cheesie’s Evanston, LLC
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 96-O-15, which increases
the number of authorized Class C liquor licenses from twenty-one (21) to twenty-
two (22) to permit issuance of a Class C license to Cheesie’s Evanston, LLC,
d/b/a Cheesie’s Pub & Grill (“Company”), 622 Davis Street.
For Introduction
(A17) Ordinance 81-O-15, Authorizing Commercial Lease of Property Located at
1823 Church Street with Pie Café, LLC
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 81-O-15 authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate and execute a Lease Agreement with First Slice Pie
Café to rent commercial kitchen and storage space at the Gibbs-Morrison
Cultural Center. This ordinance was introduced at the June 22, 2015 City Council
meeting.
For Action
(A18) Ordinance 82-O-15, amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
11, Section 13, Schedule XIII: Commercial Vehicles of Excessive Weight
Prohibition, Lincoln Street
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 82-O-15, amending
Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 13, and Schedule XIII: Commercial Vehicles of
Excessive Weight Prohibited from Using Certain Streets by deleting Lincoln
Street, Sheridan Road east to the dead end. This ordinance was introduced at
the June 22, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
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(A19) Ordinance 69-O-15, Establishing Special Service Area No. 6 in the City of
Evanston
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend adoption of
Ordinance 69-O-15, establishing Special Service Area Number 6 (SSA No. 6) in
the City of Evanston. SSA No. 6 is intended to provide marketing as well as
aesthetic and streetscape improvements such as signage, lighting, landscaping,
additional garbage collections and holiday decorations for the commercial
corridors along Chicago Avenue, Main Street, and Dempster Street in Southeast
Evanston. The ordinance establishes the geographic boundaries, duration, and
tax cap for the SSA. This ordinance was introduced at the June 22, 2015 City
Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 84-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Craft Brewery, Sketchbook
Brewing Co., at 821a-821b Chicago Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 84-O-
15 granting special use approval for a Craft Brewery, Sketchbook Brewing Co., in
the C1a Commercial Mixed Use District. The applicant has complied with all
zoning requirements, and meets all standards for a special use for this district.
For Introduction
(P2) Ordinance 79-O-15, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Regarding Minor
Variation for 2nd Floor Additions to Nonconforming Structures
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 79-O-15, a
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow variation requests for all 2nd floor
additions to existing nonconforming single-family and two-family residential
structures to be processed as a Minor Variation.
For Introduction
(P3) Ordinance 80-O-15, Planned Development Extension for Church Street
Village, 1629-1691 Church Street
City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 80-O-15 to extend the time for
completion of the Church Street Village Planned Development originally
approved in April 2006. The Ordinance grants the approval to obtain a building
permit to construct the final 8-unit ‘Building 1’ within one year.
For Introduction
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O1) Resolution 70-R-15 Authorizing Negotiation with Smylie Brothers Brewing
Company for Use of City-Owned Property at 2222 Oakton Street
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend that City Council
adopt Resolution 70-R-15 which authorizes the City Manager to negotiate with
the principals from Smylie Brothers Brewing Company to re-purpose the City-
owned property located at 2222 Oakton Street.
For Action
(O2) Approval of Application for the Storefront Modernization Program for La
Principal, 700 Main Street
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval for
financial assistance through the Storefront Modernization Program to La
Principal, a new restaurant replacing Lupita’s at 700 Main Street in an amount
not to exceed $17,888. Funding is provided by the Economic Development
Fund’s Business District Improvement Account (225.21.5300.65522).
For Action
RULES COMMITTEE
(O3) Resolution 72-R-15: Amending the Name of the Board of Animal Control to
Animal Welfare Board
The Rules Committee, the Animal Control Board, and staff recommend City
Council adopt Resolution 72-R-15, changing the name of the “Board of Animal
Control” to “Animal Welfare Board.”
For Action
(O4) Ordinance 93-O-15 Amending City Code Subsection 2-8-3-(A) Composition
of the Evanston Preservation Commission
The Rules Committee and staff recommend that City Council adopt the text
amendment to the Preservation Ordinance regarding background requirements
of the Preservation Commission members. The proposal clarifies that all eleven
(11) members of the Commission must have demonstrated interest, knowledge,
ability, experience or expertise in architectural restoration, rehabilitation or
neighborhood conservation or revitalization.
For Introduction
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APPOINTMENTS
(APP 1) For Appointment to:
Design & Project Review Committee Brent Sevcik
Housing and Community Development Act Committee Glenn Mackey
Zoning Board of Appeals Mary McAuley
For Action
(APP2) For Reappointment to:
Housing & Homelessness Committee Sandra Hill
M/W/EBE Development Committee Stephen Boyd
For Action
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JULY 2015
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Wed, July 15 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Mon, July 20 7 pm City Council meeting: Exec Session
Tues, July 21 7 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Wed, July 22 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, July 22 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Thurs, July 23 5:30 pm Emergency Telephone Board
Fri, July 24 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
Mon, July 27 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
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