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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, July 14, 2014
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 Burrus
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
July is National Park and Recreation Month
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Celebration of 100 Years of Safe Water July 26, 2014
Update from Evanston Arts Center
(IV) Communications: City Clerk
(V) Citizen Comment
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council
agenda, a period for citizen comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular
Council meeting. Those wishing to speak should sign their name, address and the agenda item or
topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer speakers,
fifteen minutes shall be provided for Citizen 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 Citizen
Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall commence
forty-five minutes after the beginning of Citizen Comment. Aldermen do not respond during
Citizen Comment. Citizen Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil
manner. Citizen comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind.
One resident spoke about the handling of economic development loans, financial
management of the utilities department and his opposition of agenda item A9 –
regulation of plastic shopping bags.
Three residents spoke against agenda item A9 – regulation of plastic shopping
bags.
One resident urged the council to postpone action on agenda item A3.3 –
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Membership in the Northeastern Illinois Crime Lab and do more to enforce the
existing human rights ordinance.
One resident suggested changing the language of agenda item H3 – Human
Rights Ordinance to define age discrimination as age 40 and older.
Three residents requested more affordable housing and police presence in the 5th
ward to address crime and violence in the area.
One resident urged the council to take action to ban Uber and better enforce
existing taxi regulations.
One resident spoke about turnaround time on FOIA requests, recording of 311
calls, usage of the City parking lot near the north branch library, city fleet
vehicles, and the management of the water utility.
One resident spoke about dog waste in her neighborhood, youth unemployment,
admission to the police academy, the management of the general assistance
program, housing affordability, the police armored truck, and violence in the
community.
(VI) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
Approved 9-0
(VII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Holmes
Planning & Development - Alderman Rainey
Human Services - Alderman Burrus
(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)}
The Second Ward alderman thanked the council for supporting community
partners for affordable housing.
The Fifth Ward alderman announced that the 5th ward meeting will be held
this Thursday at Fleetwood-Jourdain. Cook county clerk and former
alderman Lionel Jean-Baptiste will be in attendance, and inquired about the
status of taxicab regulations and admission requirements for the police
academy.
The Sixth Ward alderman announced a ward meeting on July 24th at 3
Crowns at 7:00pm. Topics will include a discussion about flooding with
utilities director Stoneback and a presentation by the Age Friendly Task
Force about fraud and identity theft prevention.
The Seventh Ward alderman welcomed two new residents to the
neighborhood.
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The Eighth Ward Alderman praised the July 4 fireworks and parade, and
announced that the Food Truck Festival and Starlight Concert will be held
Tuesday, July 15 at Brummel park at 5:30 pm and urged attendees to bring
cash.
(IX) Executive Session
(X) Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 23, 2014
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through June 29, 2014 $2,890,950.50
(A2) City of Evanston Bills – July 15, 2014 $2,981,001.38
City Credit Card Bills through May 31, 2014 $ 162,353.13
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.1) Approval of Professional Consulting Services Contract with SmithGroup
JJR for the Church Street Boat Ramp Renovation Project (RFP 14-37)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
professional services contract for the Church Street Boat Ramp Renovation
Project with SmithGroup JJR (35 E. Wacker, Suite 220, Chicago, IL) at a total
cost of $68,000. Funding is provided by the FY2014 Capital Improvement
Program (Account 416127) with a budget of $350,000, and an Illinois Department
of Natural Resources Grant in the amount of $200,000.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.3) Approval of Agency Membership in the Northeastern Illinois Regional
Crime Laboratory
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to purchase a
membership to the Northeastern Illinois Regional Crime Laboratory in the amount
of $11,171.58 for the remainder of the year 2014 beginning September 1, 2014,
and the amount of $101,059 for Fiscal Year 2015. Funding for 2014 is provided
by the General Fund (Account 2205.62360) which has a budget of $16,288.
Funding will be provided by a proposed budget of $102,000 for the year 2015.
For Action
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Approved on consent agenda
(A4) Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Finished Water Metering Improvements
(Bid 13-69)
Staff recommends City Council authorize approval of Change Order No. 1 for the
Finished Water Metering Improvements (Bid 13-69) with Glenbrook Excavating &
Concrete (1350 N. Old Rand Road, Wauconda, IL) to extend the contract by 35
days to October 16, 2014. There will be no change to the contract amount. The
project in the amount of $488,494.00 is funded from the Water Fund CIP
(Account 733105).
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A5) Approval of FY2013 Audited Annual Financial Report
Staff recommends the City Council accept and place on file the FY2013 Audited
Annual Financial Report.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Approved on consent agenda
(A6) Resolution 37-R-14; Approving Release of Certain Closed Session Minutes
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 37-R-14 releasing the closed session
meeting minutes listed on Exhibit A and finding that a need still exists for
confidentiality as to the minutes on Exhibit B.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A7) Ordinance 80-O-14, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Mumbai Indian Grill, Inc. d/b/a Mumbai Grill, 1728 Sherman Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 80-O-14, decreasing the
number of Class D liquor licenses from 50 to 49 for Mumbai Indian Grill, Inc.
d/b/a Mumbai Grill, as the Company has been sold.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A8) Ordinance 87-O-14, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Redmaki d/b/a Royin Sushi Bar, 1930 Central Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 87-O-14 decreasing the
number of Class D liquor licenses for Redmaki d/b/a Royin Sushi Bar, as the
Company is no longer selling liquor at its establishment.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A9) Ordinance 66-O-14, Enacting a Regulation on Disposable Plastic Shopping
Bags and other related Issues
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 66-O-14 enacting a ban
on disposable plastic shopping bags for chain and franchise stores and the
attached information regarding efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of
plastic shopping bags in Evanston.
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For Introduction
Sent back to committee
(A10) Ordinance 91-O-14 Authorizing 2014 General Obligation Bond Issue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of the attached draft ordinance number
91-O-14 for the FY 2014 bond issuance in the not-to-exceed amount totaling
$13,000,000. The ordinance will be completed and signed after the bond sale
date, which is tentatively scheduled for July 31, 2014.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A11) Ordinance 74-O-14, Authorizing the City to Borrow Funds from the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency Water Pollution Control Loan Program
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 74-O-14 authorizing the
City to borrow funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
Water Pollution Control Loan Program for the construction of the Large Diameter
Sewer Rehabilitation on Cleveland Street. This ordinance authorizes the City to
borrow up to $253,000. This ordinance was introduced at the June 23, 2014 City
Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A12) Ordinance 69-O-14, Increasing Fines for Using Mobile Telephones while
Operating a Motor Vehicle
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 69-O-14 amending
Evanston City Code Subsection 10-3-13(D), which increases the fines for using a
mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle from the current fifty dollar
($50.00) fine to a seventy-five dollar ($75.00) fine. This ordinance was introduced
at the June 23, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A13) Ordinance 86-O-14, Increasing Fines for Riding Bicycles on Sidewalks in
Certain Business Districts
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 86-O-14 amending
Evanston City Code Subsection 10-9-10(E), which increases the fines for riding a
bicycle on a sidewalk in the central business district designated as D1, D2 and
D3, or in any other district where signs prohibiting sidewalk riding are posted
from the current fifteen dollar ($15.00) fine to a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fine.
This ordinance was introduced at the June 23, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A14) Ordinance 76-O-14, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
DMK Burger Bar & Fish Bar, 815 Noyes Street
Local Liquor Commissioner and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 76-O-14
amending Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(D), as amended, to
increase the number of authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty (50) to fifty-
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one (51) and permit issuance of a Class D license to DMK Burger Bar & Fish Bar
(“Company”), 815 Noyes Street. This ordinance was held at the Administration
and Public Works Committee on June 9, 2014. This ordinance was introduced at
the June 23, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
Off consent agenda
Approved 9-0
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Approval of Sidewalk Café for Naf Naf Grill, 1629 Orrington Ave
The Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee (SPAARC) and staff
recommend approval of a first-time application for a sidewalk café (SWC) permit
for Naf Naf Grill, a Type #2 restaurant located at 1629 Orrington Ave.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(P2) Approval of Sidewalk Café for DMK Burger & Fish, 815 Noyes St
The Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee (SPAARC) and staff
recommend approval of a first-time application for a sidewalk café (SWC) permit
for DMK Burger & Fish, a Type #2 restaurant located at 815 Noyes St
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(P3) Approval of Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) $300,000
Forgivable HOME Loan
Staff recommends the approval of a $300,000 forgivable HOME loan to
Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) for the acquisition and
rehabilitation of a five-flat property at 1620 Washington Street. HOME funds will
be used for the acquisition and rehab of three of the five units for rental by
households with incomes ≤ 60% of the area median income (AMI). Funding is
provided by the City’s HOME grant (Account 240.10060.014.5430.65535).
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(P4) Approval of Affordable Housing Fund Loan for Security Cameras at the
Claridge Apartments (319 Dempster)
The Housing and Homelessness Commission and staff recommend approval of a
forgivable loan from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund to Housing Opportunity
Development Corporation (HODC) in an amount not to exceed $25,000. The loan
will be used to purchase and install a comprehensive security camera system in
the common areas of the 48-unit Claridge Apartment building located at 319
Dempster. Funding is provided by the Affordable Housing Fund (Account
250.10060.004.5465.65510).
For Action
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Approved on consent agenda
(P5) Ordinance 90-O-14, Granting Zoning Relief for a Rear Yard Setback and
Zero Parking Spaces at 1026 Davis Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 90-O-14 granting zoning relief for a 9.9’ rear yard setback and zero
parking spaces where 31 parking spaces are required for a new two-story
commercial building with retail and two Type 1 Restaurants at 1026 Davis Street.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
Agenda Items P6 and P7: The following two ordinances 83-O-14 and 89-O-14 provide
for rezoning and zoning variations which will accommodate redevelopment to establish
one two-unit dwelling and one single family home at 1409 Dodge Avenue and 1825
Greenwood Street.
(P6) Ordinance 83-O-14 Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment from I2 to R4 for
1409 Dodge Avenue and 1825 Greenwood Street
The Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City
Council adoption of Ordinance 83-O-14 to rezone the subject property from I2
General Industrial to R4 General Residential district
For Introduction
Off consent agenda
Approved 8-1
(P7) Ordinance 89-O-14 Zoning Relief for Two Principal Structures, Setbacks,
and Parking at 1409 Dodge Avenue and 1825 Greenwood Street
The Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend City
Council adoption of Ordinance 89-O-14 to approve zoning relief for two principal
structures on one lot, a 14.4’ front yard setback, 8.5’ street side yard setback,
1.9’ interior side yard setback, 1.7’ interior side yard setback, 6.6’ rear yard
setback, and two parking spaces where three are required.
For Introduction
Off consent agenda
Approved 8-1
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Approval of 2014 Emergency Solutions Grant Allocations
The Human Services Committee, the Housing and Homelessness Commission
and staff recommend approval of 2014 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
allocations totaling $135,550: $125,384 to two social services agencies that
provide housing and services for individuals and families who are homeless or at
risk of homelessness, and $10,166 to the City of Evanston for grant
administration. Funding is provided by the City’s 2014 Emergency Solutions
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Grant entitlement allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(H2) Resolution 54-R-14, Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Grant from
the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Abandoned Residential
Property Municipal Relief Program
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 54-R-14, authorizing the
City Manager to accept a grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s
Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief Program. The Illinois Housing
Development Authority (IHDA) has provided $75,000.00 in funding to address
property maintenance issues at registered vacant properties.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
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(H3) Ordinance 26-O-14, Evanston Human Rights Ordinance
The Human Services Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 26-O-14, the “Evanston Human Rights Ordinance,” amending Title 1
of the Evanston City Code codifying an Evanston Human Rights Ordinance, and
amending City Code Title 1, Chapter 12 “Fair Employment Practices” and Title 5,
Chapter 5 “Fair Housing”. Ordinance 26-O-14 mirrors what is already state law
by way of the Illinois Human Rights Act.
For Introduction
Suspension of the rules - for introduction & action
Approved 9-0
(H4) Resolution 49-R-14, Piven Theatre Workshop Lease Agreement
City staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 49-R-14 authorizing
the City Manager to enter into lease agreement with Piven Theatre Workshop
(“Piven Theatre”) for a 12-month term to lease certain space at the Noyes
Cultural Arts Center (NCAC).
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(H5) Resolution 50-R-14, Art Encounter Lease Agreement
City staff and Human Services Committee recommend City Council adoption of
Resolution 50-R-14 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for
8-month lease term for Art Encounter, Inc. for space at the Noyes Cultural Arts
Center.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(H6) Resolution 51-R-14, Next Theatre Company Lease Agreement
City staff and Human Services Committee recommend City Council adoption of
Resolution 51-R-14 authorizing the City Manager to enter into lease agreement
with Next Theatre Company (“Next Theatre”) for a 17-month term for certain
space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center (NCAC).
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(H7) Resolution 52-R-14, Promissory Note – Next Theatre Company
City staff and Human Services Committee recommend City Council adoption of
Resolution 52-R-14 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate debt repayment
and authorize enforcement of the collection of debt owed to the City by Next
Theatre Company in the principal amount of $76,345.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(H8) Resolution 53-R-14 Actor’s Gymnasium Inc. Lease Agreement
City staff and Human Services Committee recommend City Council approval of
Resolution 53-R-14 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
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Actor’s Gymnasium Inc. for 8 month lease term for the space at the Noyes
Cultural Arts Center.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Appointment to:
ADA Advisory Board Jean Prindiville
Board of Ethics Jennifer Billingsley
Downtown Performing Arts Center Task Force Allyson Brown-Leber
Downtown Performing Arts Center Task Force Michael Joannsen
Housing & Homelessness Commission Noelle Gilbreath
Housing & Homelessness Commission Moika Long
Human Relations Commission Leslie Lane-Palmer
Library Board Shawn Iles
M/W/EBE Development Committee Mahnia Nematollahi Mahani
Sign Review and Appeals Board David Wolkowitz
Approved on consent agenda
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JULY 2014
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
Tues, July 15 7:30 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Wed, July 16 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Wed, July 16 7 pm NU-City Committee
Mon, July 21 7 pm City Council
Wed, July 23 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Thurs, July 24 5:30 pm Emergency Telephone System Board
Fri, July 25 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
Mon, July 28 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
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