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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, October 13, 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 Grover
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
Mayor Tisdahl congratulated Ylda Capriccioso on the birth of her son Santino
this past weekend.
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
(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 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.
One resident spoke about water rates and capital projects in the 2015 budget.
One resident spoke about Agenda Item A3.3 - Penney Park Renovation.
Two residents spoke in favor of Agenda Item H1 – Tobacco Sales.
Two residents spoke against Agenda Item A3.3 – Penney Park Renovation.
One resident spoke in favor of Agenda Item A9 – Allowing Sale of beer in 22-ounce bottles
for off-premises consumption.
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One resident spoke about the recent repairs to the Civic Center parking lot.
(VI) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(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 2nd ward alderman thanked the council for support of the penney park
renovation contract and changes to MWEBE.
The 6th ward alderman announced a 6th ward meeting at 7:00 p.m. on October 30 at
Three Crowns Park, which will feature presentations from the Evanston Police
Department and the Preservation Commission.
(IX) Executive Session
(X) Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 22, 2014
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 29, 2014
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through September 21, 2014 $2,728,279.51
(A2) City of Evanston Bills – October 14, 2014 $6,051,237.99
Credit Card Report for period ending August 31, 2014 $ 128,220.55
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.1) Approval of Contract Award to O’Hara Construction, Inc., for the Fire
Station No. 2 Interior Renovation Project, Bid (14-01)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the Fire Station No. 2 Interior Renovation Project with O’Hara Construction,
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Inc., (8115 Ridgeway Avenue, Skokie, IL) in the amount of $157,451.72. Funding
is provided by FY 2014 CIP (Account 415.26.4150.65502.415827) with a budget
of $170,000.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.2) Approval of Purchase of Trees and Planting Services for Fall 2014 Planting
Staff recommends approval of the purchase of 224 trees, and planting services
for 100 trees, from Suburban Tree Consortium (STC) in the amount of
$53,683.76. Funding is provided by the Parks/Forestry Division budget (Account
2655.65005), and from the “Replant Express” program which allows residents to
pay the cost of the tree plus delivery to be added to the planting list immediately
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.3) Approval of Contract with Leathers & Associates for Professional
Consulting Services for the Penny Park Renovation Project
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a sole
source contract for playground design and construction administration of the
Penny Park Renovation Project with Leathers & Associates (225 South Fulton
Street, Ithaca, NY) at a cost of $38,707. Funding is provided by the FY2014
Capital Improvement Program (Account 415398) with a budget of $100,000.
For Action
Off Consent
Approved 9-0
(A4) Single Audit for FY2013
Staff recommends City Council review and place on file the Single Audit report
for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A5) Resolution 79-R-14, Accepting a Grant Award for the Long Term Care
Ombudsman Program
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 79-R-14 authorizing the
City Manager to sign notification of grant award for the maximum award amount
of $28,639 with Age Options to fund and operate the Long Term Care
Ombudsman Program for the City of Evanston.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A6) Resolution 80-R-14, Accepting Grant Awards in Order to Help Fund a
Congregate Senior Meal Program at the Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood-
Jourdain Community Center
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 80-R-14 authorizing the
City Manager to sign notification of grant awards for the maximum award amount
of $47,556 with Age Options to fund and operate a congregate senior meal
program at the Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.
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For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A6.1) Approval of Renewal of Contract Award to Catholic Charities for Senior
Meal Food Programs
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the contract
between the City of Evanston and Catholic Charities (6212 S. Sangamon,
Chicago, IL) to provide a senior congregate meal program at the Levy Senior
Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center for the period October 1,
2014 through September 30, 2015 in the not–to–exceed amount of $4.45 per
lunch meal. Total meal program contract value is projected at $47,556. Funding
provided by the Fleetwood-Jourdain (3040.65025) and Levy Center (3055.65025)
meal program expenditure accounts.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A7) Resolution 81-R-14, Authorizing Motor Fuel Tax Funds for General
Maintenance of Streets
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 81-R-14 by which City Council would
authorize the transfer $700,000 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for general
maintenance of streets by City forces. The fund transfer was approved as part of
2014 budget.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A8) and (A9) Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of
Ordinances 113-O-14 and 114-O-14. The City of Evanston’s Local Liquor Control Board
finds that twenty-two (22) ounce containers are typical of the craft beer industry.
(A8) Ordinance 113-O-14, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6-(P-1) to Allow for
Sale of Beer in Twenty-Two Ounce Containers for Off-Site Consumption
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
113-O-14, which permits sale of beer in twenty-two (22) ounce containers for off-
site consumption for the current Class P-1 liquor license.
For Introduction
Held in APW
(A9) Ordinance 114-O-14, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6-(P-2) to Allow for
Sale of Beer in Twenty-Two Ounce Containers for Off-Site Consumption
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
114-O-14, which permits sale of beer in twenty-two (22) ounce containers for off-
site consumption for the current Class P-2 liquor license.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A10) Ordinance 122-O-14, Dissolution of Southwest Tax Increment Finance
District
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 122-O-14 to dissolve the Southwest
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Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District effective December 31, 2014.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A11) Ordinance 60-O-14 Amending the Minority, Women and Evanston Based
Employer (MWEBE), and Local Employment Programs (LEP)
The Minority, Women and Evanston Business Enterprise Development
Committee (MWEBE) and staff recommend consideration of Ordinance 60-O-14,
an amendment to the MWEBE/LEP revising the penalty section from a $100/per
day to a 1.0% of total project value penalty. This ordinance was originally
introduced on April 28, 2014 and has been amended from a 3.0% penalty to
1.0%.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A12) Ordinance 112-O-14, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6 By Creating the
New Class S-1 Liquor License
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
112-O-14, which creates a new subsection, Class S-1 liquor license for non-profit
organizations who wish to obtain an annual liquor license.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 50-O-14 Amending Title 4, Chapter 14 of the City Code from
“Site Plan and Appearance Review” (SPAARC) to Design and Project
Review (DAPR)
City staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance 50-O-14 to institute a revised
staff design and project review process. Staff has identified several revisions that
are noted in the attached ordinance that will change this review process and lead
to improved recommendations.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(P2) Ordinance 119-O-14, Granting a Special Use for a Restaurant-Type 2 at
1613 Sherman Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
119-O-14 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Doc Popcorn, in
the D2 Downtown Retail Core District. The applicant has complied with all other
zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use for this
district.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(P3) Ordinance 110-O-14 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Child and Adult
Daycare Centers in C1 and C2 Districts
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Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 110-O-14 to allow “Daycare Center –
Child” and “Daycare Center – Adult” as Special Uses in C1 and C2 Commercial
Districts.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(P4) Ordinance 120-O-14, Granting a Special Use for a Child Daycare Center- at
1909-1911 Howard Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
120-O-14 granting a special use permit for a Child Daycare Center- in the C1
Commercial District. The applicant proposes to operate A Step By Step Learning
Academy at 1909-1911 Howard Street, and has complied with all other zoning
requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use for this district.
For Introduction
Held in P&D
(P5) Ordinance 116-O-14, Granting a Special Use for Animal Hospital, Teuber
Veterinary Services LLC, at 1815 Central Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 116-O-14 granting a special use permit for an Animal Hospital, Teuber
Veterinary Services LLC, at 1815 Central Street. The applicant has complied with
all zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use in the
B1a Business District. This ordinance was introduced at the September 22, 2014
City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Ordinance 111-O-14, Amending the City Code to Increase the Age of Sale,
Purchase, and Possession of Tobacco or Liquid Nicotine Products from
Eighteen (18) to Twenty-One (21) Years of Age
Human Services Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 111-O-14 amending City Code subsection 3-14-6, increasing the age
of sale, purchase, and possession of tobacco or liquid nicotine products from
eighteen (18) years of age to twenty-one (21) years of age.
For Introduction
Off Consent
Amended to remove language regarding fines for use or possession
approved 7-2
Approved as amended 9-0
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O1) Resolution 78-R-14, Financial Assistance Agreement for Now We’re Cookin’
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Culinary Service Center Incubator Program
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of
Resolution 78-R-14 authorizing the City Manager to execute a third and final
grant agreement with Now We’re Cookin’ for an amount not to exceed $38,400
for the period October 15, 2014 through December 31, 2015 to assist with the
expansion of the formal food business incubator program.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
RULES COMMITTEE
(O2) Resolution 77-R-14, Proposed Revisions to City Council Rule 6.2 and 9.5
Rules Committee and staff recommend approval of proposed revisions to Council
Rules 6.2 and 9.5. Section 6.2 pertains to Citizen Comment and 9.5 pertains to
the Human Services Committee.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH OCTOBER 2014
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
Wed, Oct 15 5:30 PM City-School Liaison Committee
Wed, Oct 15 6:30 PM M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Mon, Oct 20 7:00 PM City Council meeting
Tues, Oct 21 7:30 PM Housing & Community Dev Act Ctte
Wed, Oct 22 6:00 PM Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, Oct 22 7:30 PM Economic Development Committee
Thurs, Oct 23 5:30 PM Emergency Telephone System Board
Fri, Oct 24 7:00 AM Housing & Homelessness Commission
Mon, Oct 27 6:00 PM A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
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