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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 11, 2013
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m. (Room 2404)
Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 7:15 pm (Council Chambers)
City Council meeting convenes after the conclusion of
the P&D Committee meeting
ACTION SUMMARY
(I) City Council Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Tendam
(II) Public Hearing: FY2014 Proposed Budget for the City of Evanston
Citizen commented on the FY 2014 Proposed Budget for the City of
Evanston
(III) Public Hearing: Truth in Taxation Hearing for the 2013 Property Tax Levy for the
City of Evanston and the Township of Evanston
2 citizens commented on the Truth in Taxation hearing fro the 201 3
Property Tax levy for the City of Evanston and the Township of Evanston
(IV) Mayor Public Announcements
Recognition of Fred Schneider, President of Evanston Environmental
Association
(V) City Manager Public Announcements
(VI) Communications: City Clerk
(VII) 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, a ddress 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
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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.
Citizen commented on the fund levels for the Evanston Public Libraries
Citizen commented on the Northwestern University water tank
Citizen commented on the movement of city benches, noise disturbances,
and permitting issues
3 Citizens commented on unresolved homicide cases
(VIII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(IX) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Rainey
Planning & Development - Alderman Wynne
Human Services - Alderman Holmes
(X) 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 6th Ward Alderman announces a diabetes screening on November 14, 2013 fro m
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Curt’s Café
(XI) Executive Session
(XII) Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting October 21, 2013
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 10/20/13 $2,716,843.02
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2013 11/12/13 $4,405,638.25
Credit Card Activity through September 30, 2013 $ 134,448.07
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
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(A3.1) Approval of Update and Optimization of Accela (PAL) Software
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with our existing vendor Accela Inc. (2633 Camino Ramon, San
Ramon, CA) for an update and optimization of the City’s Accela Automation
software system (PAL – Permits and Licensing), in the not to exceed amount of
$57,152. Funding is provided by the Computer Licensing and Support Account
1932.62340.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.2) Approval Contract Extension for Automotive Oils, Anti-Freeze & Lubricants
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an a
one-year contract extension with Palatine Oil Company (900 National,
Schaumburg, IL) for the purchase of bulk automotive oils, anti-freeze and
lubricants in the amount of $60,000. Funding is provided by the Fleet Fund
Petroleum Products Account 7710.65035. Funding will be split between FY2013
($5,000) and FY2014 ($55,000).
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.3) Approval of Contracts for Snow Towing Operations
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
various contract(s) for Snow Towing Services in an amount not to exceed
$75,000. Funding is provided by the Snow and Ice Control General Fund
Account 2680.62451.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A4) Ordinance 100-O-13, Amending Provisions of the City Code Related to Fees
and Costs for the Collection of Unpaid Fines
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City
Council adopt Ordinance 100-O-13, which amends City Code Subsection 11-2-2-
(A) to specifically provide for the imposition of costs and attorney’s fees incurred
in the course of collecting parking fines left unpaid for more than 35 days.
For introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A5) Ordinance 124-O-13, Permitting Issuance of a Class M Liquor License to In
Grape Company LLC, 828 Davis Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 124-O-13, which amends
Subsection 3-4-6-(M) of the City Code to increase the number of authorized
Class M liquor licenses to one (1), and thereby permit issuance of a liquor license
to In Grape Company LLC d/b/a In Grape Company, 828 Davis Street, LL5,
Evanston, IL 60201.
For introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
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Staff recommends that City Council adopt the following three (3) ordinances approving
the First Amendment to the Howard/Hartrey Tax Increment Financing District. If
approved, the Howard/Hartrey Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district will be expanded
to include property associated with the street address 222 Hartrey Avenue (“the
amendment area”), immediately north of the existing TIF district. Suspension of the
Rules is requested for Introduction and Action on November 11, 2013.
(A6) Ordinance 120-O-13, Amending the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Project for the Howard/Hartrey Redevelopment Project
Area (“TIF Plan”)
For Introduction and Action
CITY COUNCIL APPROVED 7-0
(A7) Ordinance 121-O-13, Designating the First Amendment to the
Howard/Hartrey Redevelopment Project Area (“TIF District”);
For Introduction and Action
CITY COUNCIL APPROVED 7-0
(A8) Ordinance 122-O-13, Confirming Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the
First Amendment to the Howard/Hartrey Redevelopment Project Area
For Introduction and Action
CITY COUNCIL APPROVED 7-0
(A9) Ordinance 127-O-13: City of Evanston 2013 Tax Levy
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 127-O-13, which levies the
annual property tax for General Fund Operations, Illinois Municipal Retire ment
Fund, and Police and Fire Pension funds.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A10) Ordinance 128-O-13: 2013 Special Service Area #4 Tax Levy
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 128-O-13, which levies the
annual property tax for Special Service Area #4.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A11) Ordinance 129-O-13: 2013 Evanston Public Library Tax Levy
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 129-O-13 which levies the
annual property tax for the Evansto n Public Library.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A12) Ordinance 5T-O-13: 2013 Evanston Township Tax Levy
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 5T-O-13 which levies the
annual property tax for the Township of Evanston.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
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(A13) Ordinance 119-O-13, Amending City Code Subsection 3 -4-6-(Y), Class Y
Liquor Licenses, to Permit Limited Sale of Wine by the Glass
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 119-O-13.
This ordinance was introduced at the October 28, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 125-O-13, Granting Special Use for Commercial Indoor
Recreation Facility at 2800 Central Street (Orangetheory Fitness)
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 125-O-13 granting a special use permit for the establishment of a
Commercial Indoor Recreation Facility, Orangetheory Fitness, at 2800 Central
Street. Alderman Tendam requests Suspension of the Rules for Introduction and
Action on November 11, 2013.
For Introduction and Action
CITY COUNCIL APPROVED 7-0
(P2) Resolution 64-R-13 Extending Time for the Applicant to Obtain a Building
Permit to Construct Planned Development Located at 708 Church Street
Staff recommends consideration of Resolution 64-R-13 that, if adopted, would
amend the previously approved planned development for 708 Church Street
(attached as Exhibit 1 to Resolution 64-R-13). The proposed Resolution, if
adopted, would amend Section 8 of the previously adopted Ordinance 32 -O-08 to
provide for an extension of the time provided for the Applicant to obtain a building
permit to construct the planned development. The Applicant requests a three-
year extension of the time period provided in the Ordinance from December 31,
2013 to December 31, 2016.
For Action
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA; HELD IN THE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE UNTIL NOVEMBER 25, 2013 COMMITTEE
MEETING
(P3) Ordinance 113-O-13 Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Allow Commercial
Parking Lots as Special Uses in the B3 District
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend amending the Zoning
Ordinance to allow Commercial Parking Lots as special uses in the B3 District
with front yard and street side yard landscaped setbacks. Since the only B3
District in the city is located on Howard Street, the proposed text amendment
could increase the availability of parking in the Howard Street corridor and
therefore encourage redevelopment and new business opportunities within the
Howard-Ridge TIF District. This ordinance was introduced at the October 28,
2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
APPROVED AS AMMENDED 7-0
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HUMAN SERVICES
(H1) Approval of Township of Evanston Bills for October 2013
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends th at City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of
October 2013. Members of the Human Services Committee approved the
October bills which included the Sun-Times Media bill at $17,640.00 statement
#0000196679 from September. The total approved to be paid by Human
Services Committee was $152,550.87
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(H2) Approval of Next Steps for Harley-Clarke Mansion
It is recommended that the City Council: 1) receive this report ; 2) direct the City
Manager to work with both the Evanston Arts Center and Illinois Department of
Natural Resources Coastal Management Program on plans for future use of the
Mansion; 3) refer issue back to the Human Services Committee for further review
and recommendations.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O1) Approval of Downtown Evanston FY2014 Request for Budget Contribution
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The Economic Development Committee and staff support a recommendation to
the City Council for approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 budget for Downtown
Evanston as follows: 1) $370,000 from Special Service District #4 Account
#5160.62517 for downtown operations and maintenance; 2) $138,000 from the
Economic Development Fund’s Economic Development Partnership Contribution
Account #5300.62659 for supplemental marketing and economic development
activities; and 3) $98,670 from the Washington National Tax Increment Financing
District’s “Other Improvements” Account #5470.62605 for maintenance contract.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
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HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT COMMITTEE
(O2) Resolution 61-R-13, Approving the 2014 One-Year Action Plan
The Housing & Community Development Act Committee recommends adoption
of Resolution 61-R-13 approving proposed One-Year Action Plan for FY 2014
and the estimated FY 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
program budgets totaling $1,829,000.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(O3) Resolution 62-R-13, Reallocating Unspent 2009, 2010 and 2011 Community
Development Block Grant Funds
The Housing and Community Development Act Committee recommends
approval of 62-R-13 amending the 2009, 2011 and 2012 Community
Development Block Grant programs and authorizing the reallocation of
$52,288.00 in unexpended funds to the City’s 2014 CDBG program.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
ADA Advisory Board Joan Hickman
ADA Advisory Board William Logan, Representative, Parks and
Recreation Board
ADA Advisory Board Richard Shure, Representative, Plan
Commission
ADA Advisory Board Sharon Bowie, Representative, Human
Relations Commission
Preservation Commission Sally Riessen Hunt
Preservation Commission Karl Vogel
Zoning Board of Appeals Violetta Cullen
Ladd Arboretum Committee Louise Taylor
Age Friendly Evanston Task Force Isidro Lucas, Representative, Human
Relations Commission
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
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MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH NOVEMBER, 2013
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Fri, Nov 15 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
Mon, Nov 18 7 pm City Council Meeting
Tues, Nov 19 7:30 pm Housing & Community Development Act Ctte
Wed, Nov 20 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, Nov 20 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Wed, Nov 20 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Mon, Nov 25 6 pm Town Board/A&PW, P&D, City Council
Meetings
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