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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, May 27, 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 Holmes
(II) Mayor Proclamations and Public Announcements
Youth Action Ministry Juneteenth Recognition Day - 2014
Public Service Recognition: Employee Awards
2014 Preservation and Design Awards
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Update on C.A.R.E Finances
(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.
(VI) Special Order of Business
(VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
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(VIII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Holmes
Planning & Development - Alderman Rainey
Human Services - Alderman Burrus
(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) James Park Landfill Site Monitoring Update
Staff recommends that City Council receive an update report on the status of
landfill site monitoring at James Park and authorize the City Manager to execute
an amendment to the contract for Environmental Consulting Services with CS
Geologic LLC (920 Cambridge Drive, Libertyville, IL) in an amount not to exceed
$58,167.65. Funding is provided by the Environmental Compliance Account
780084.62130.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 12, 2014
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through May 4, 2014 $2,514,169.76
(A2) City of Evanston Bills -- May 28, 2014 $2,192,895.08
For Action
(A3.1) Approval of 2014 Water Main and Street Resurfacing (CIP 2) Contract with
A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. (Bid 14-27)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2014 Water Main Replacement & Street Resurfacing CIP 2
Project to A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd., Schaumburg,
IL) in the amount of $2,548,361.25. Funding is provided by the Water Fund
(733086.65515) in the amount of $1,791,888.62; Sewer Fund (7420.65515) in
the amount of $100,719.65; and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Street
Resurfacing Account (415857.65515) in the amount $655,752.99.
For Action
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(A3.2) Approval of 2014 Street Improvement (CIP 3) Contract with A. Lamp
Concrete Contractors Inc. (Bid 14-31)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2014 Street Improvement Project CIP 3 to A. Lamp Concrete
Contractors Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd., Schaumburg, IL) in the amount of
$1,128,934.10. Funding is provided by the 2014 CIP Street Resurfacing Account
(415857.65515) in the amount of $862,334.10; Pedestrian Safety Account
(416434.65515) in the amount of $60,000; and Sewer Fund (7420.65515) in the
amount of $206,600.
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Changes to ADT Alarm Monitoring Agreement
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a new
agreement with ADT Security Systems, Inc. (now Tyco Integrated Security) for
the monitoring of City facilities. The Annual Service Charges are $13,860 per
year, and the Initial Term of the Agreement is 5 years. Funding will continue to be
provided by Information Technology Account 1932.64505 (Telecommunications –
Line Carrier Charges) with a budget of $37,500.
For Action
(A4) Resolution25-R-14, Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement and the
Existence and Formation of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System by
Intergovernmental Cooperation
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 25-R-14 authorizing the
City Manager to execute the intergovernmental “Law Enforcement Mutual Aid
Agreement” (“Mutual Aid Agreement”) with other municipalities and public
agencies in Illinois who are members of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm
System (“ILEAS”).
For Action
(A5) Resolution 26-R-14, Memorandum of Understanding with the Cook County
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for
Emergency Equipment Assistance if Needed by the City of Evanston
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 26-R-14 authorizing the
City Manager to execute an Emergency Equipment Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Evanston and the Cook County Department
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) to provide
emergency event and disaster response assistance through the use of DHSEM
emergency equipment when local resources are insufficient to meet the response
needs of the City of Evanston.
For Action
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(A6) Resolution 31-R-14: Renewal of Easement Agreement with the Metropolitan
Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 31-R-14 authorizing the
City Manager to execute an easement agreement with the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, which will allow the City to maintain and
repair an existing 48-inch diameter storm sewer along Popular Avenue.
For Action
(A7) Resolution 39-R-14, Regarding Howard Hartrey TIF District Surplus
Staff recommends the City Council adoption of Resolution 39-R-14 declaring a
surplus of $1.0M from the Howard Hartrey Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
at the end of Fiscal Year 2013.
For Action
(A8) Ordinance 64-O-14 Alley Paving Special Assessment No. 1511
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 64-O-14 by which City Council would
authorize paving of the alley north of Leonard Place, east of Wesley Avenue
through the Special Assessment Process. Funding is provided by: $99,900.68
from the Special Assessment Account (6365.65515) and $99,900.68 from the
2014 approved CIP budget for alley paving. The adjacent property owners are
responsible for half of the project cost through the special assessment process.
For Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 60-O-14, Amending the Minority, Women and Evanston Based
Employer (MWEBE), and Local Employment Programs (LEP)
The MWEBE Committee recommends consideration of an amendment to the
MWEBE/LEP revising the penalty section from a $100/per day to a 3.0% of total
project value penalty.
Staff recommends the following alternative: 1) that the penalty be changed to 1%
of the cost of any eligible project through December 31, 2015; 2) that staff be
directed to work with the MWEBE Committee to convene a meeting of local
contractors who have worked on City of Evanston projects to discuss ways to
increase hiring of Evanston residents on contracts subject to LEP; 3) staff be
directed to do additional research on impacts of similar programs in other
jurisdictions; and 4) staff be directed to report back to MWEBE Committee and
City Council to report on impacts of penalty change by October 1, 2015. This
ordinance was held at City Council on April 28, 2014
For Action
(A10) Ordinance 42-O-14, Amending P-1 Liquor License and Creating P-2 License
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 42-
O-14, which amends the Class P-1 liquor license. Recognizing the different
business models, a new subsection, Class P-2, was created to classify larger
craft breweries selling beer at retail and addressing food service and product
consumption in craft brewery taprooms. This ordinance was introduced at the
May 12, 2014 City Council meeting with sampling restrictions requested.
For Action
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(A11) Ordinance 49-O-14, Increasing P-1 Liquor Licenses for Common Culture
Beer Co., d/b/a Sketchbook Brewing Co., 825 Chicago Avenue, Suite E2
Liquor Control Review Board recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
49-O-14, which amends Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(P-1), as
amended, to increase the number of authorized Class P-1 liquor licenses from
one (1) to two (2), and permit issuance of a Class P-1 license to Common
Culture Beer Co., d/b/a Sketchbook Brewing Co. (“Company”), 825 Chicago
Avenue, Suite E2. This ordinance was introduced at the May 12, 2014 City
Council meeting.
For Action
(A12) Ordinance 23-O-14, Addition of Chapter 31 to Title 3 of the Evanston City
Code Regulating Collection Boxes
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 23-O-14, which will
regulate the placement and appearance of collection boxes within the City of
Evanston. Ordinance 23-O-14 requires entities interested in placing a collection
box to obtain a license from the City of Evanston for a fee; Evanston-based non-
profits (such as the Evanston School Children’s Clothing Association and the
YWCA) must still obtain such license but are exempt from paying the license fee.
This ordinance was introduced at the May 12, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 70-O-14, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant,
YoFresh Yogurt Cafe, at 635 Chicago Avenue #7
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
70-O-14 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, YoFresh Yogurt
Cafe, at 635 Chicago Avenue #7. The requested special use permit will allow a
specialty Type 2 Restaurant to occupy a vacant commercial space in an existing
strip mall.
For Introduction
(P2) Ordinance 72-O-14, Amending the Special Use for a Convenience Store at
555 Howard Street in the B3 District
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 72-O-14. The proposed Ordinance
amends an existing special use for the convenience store located at 555 Howard
Street to allow it to remain open until 10:00 p.m. instead of 8:00 p.m. Suspension
of the Rules is requested to permit Introduction and Action by City Council on
May 27, 2014.
For Introduction and Action
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(P3) Approval of Sidewalk Café for The Lucky Platter, 514 Main Street
Staff recommends approval of a first-time application for a sidewalk café (SWC)
permit for The Lucky Platter, a Type #1 Restaurant located at 514 Main St.
For Action
(P4) Ordinance 56-O-14 Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Establish the
Definition and Land Use Regulations for Aquaponics
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 56-O-14,
which amends the Zoning Ordinance to establish a definition and land use
regulations for Aquaponics. As proposed, an aquaponics establishment would be
allowed as a special use in the B, C, I and M districts. This ordinance was
introduced at the May 12, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P5) Ordinance 57-O-14 Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Establish the
Definition and Land Use Regulations for Craft-Breweries
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 57-O-14,
which amends the Zoning Ordinance to establish a definition and land use
regulations for Craft-Breweries. The proposed definition for a Craft-brewery is
aligned with the Class P-1 liquor license for craft-breweries with production
limitation from 0 to 30,000 barrels (930,000 gallons) per year. The amendment
proposes allowing craft-breweries as a by-right permitted use in the M and I
districts and as a special use in C and B districts. This ordinance was introduced
at the May 12, 2014 City Council meeting. Staff requests that this ordinance be
continued to the June 9, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Ordinance 34-O-14, Amending and Revising City Code Title 5, Chapter 1,
“Property Maintenance Code”
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 34-O-14, the City Property
Maintenance Code revision, which adopts the International Property
Maintenance Code of 2012 with proposed amendments. This ordinance was
introduced at the May 12, 2014 City Council meeting.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Appointment to:
Board of Animal Control Ruth Ann Hladish
For Action
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MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JUNE 2014
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
Mon, June 2 6 pm Rules Committee
Mon, June 2 7:30 pm Human Services Committee
Mon, June 9 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council
Wed, June 11 7 pm NU-City Committee
Mon, June 16 7 pm City Council meeting
Tues, June 17 7:30 pm Housing & Community Development Act Ctte
Wed, June 18 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Mon, June 23 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council
Wed, June 25 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, June 25 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Fri, June 27 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
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