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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, June 24, 2013
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 5:45 p.m.
Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 7:15 pm
City Council meeting convenes immediately after the conclusion of
the P&D Committee meeting
ACTION SUMMARY
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Wilson
Absent – Alderman Grover, Alderman Wynne
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Recognition of Dennis Marino, Planning and Zoning Manager
Evanston Fourth of July Association: Update on Celebration Plans and Holiday
Schedule
Announcement of Fire Fighter Exam
(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.
Resident spoke in favor of (P4) Ordinance 69-O-13, Granting a Special
Use for a Resale Establishment at 1940 Dempster Street
8 Residents spoke against (SP1) Ordinance 76-O-13 An Ordinance to ban
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Assault Weapons in the City of Evanston
9 Residents spoke in favor of (SP1) Ordinance 76-O-13 An Ordinance to
ban Assault Weapons in the City of Evanston
Township Supervisor spoke in regards to the new township flag an his
efforts as township supervisor
Citizen spoke against the sale of the Harley Clark Mansion
(VI) Special Order of Business
(VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(VIII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Rainey
Planning & Development - Alderman Wynne
Human Services - Alderman Holmes
(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)}
Alderman Burrus has a Town Hall Meeting at the Levy Community Center on July
10, 2013
(X) Executive Session
(XI) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Ordinance 76-O-13, An Ordinance to Ban Assault Weapons in the City of
Evanston
Ordinance 76-O-13 amends Title 9, Chapter 8 of the Evanston City Code of 2012
to specifically ban the possession, transfer, sale or display of assault weapons in
the City of Evanston.
For Introduction
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting April 16, 2013
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting May 28, 2013
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(M3) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting June 10, 2013
HELD UNTIL JULY 8, 2013 COUNCIL MEETING
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ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 6/2/13 $2,620,447.59
APPOVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2013 6/25/13 $2,245,896.49
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.1) Approval of Agreement with Infosend Inc. for Utility Bill Printing and
Mailing Services (RFP 13-27)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement for Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services for a two-year term with
Infosend, Inc. (1406 Centre Circle Drive, Downers Grove, IL) in the not-to-exceed
amount of $27,507.90. Funding for the first year of the contract will be in the not-
to-exceed amount of $13,753.95, of which $7,000 will be provided by the Water
Fund (7125.62455) and $6,753.95 will be provided by the Sewer Fund
(7400.62455).
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.2) Approval of Maintenance Plan Agreement for Sherman Plaza
The Parking/Transportation Committee and staff recommend approval to
continue a maintenance agreement for Sherman Plaza that was established in
2006. The agreement covers the period of Au gust 23, 2013 through August 22,
2014 for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $115,000. Funding is provided by
the Parking Fund, Account 7036.62660.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.3) Approval of Contract with Elanar Construction Company for the Firemen‟s
Park Renovation Project (Bid 13-39)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the base bid plus alternate bids 1, 2 and 3 for the Firemen’s Park
Renovation Project with Elanar Construction Company (1739 Chestnut Avenue,
#500, Glenview) in the amount of $ 255,400. Total funding of $315,000 is
provided by FY2012 and FY2013 CDBG funds, FY2013 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) Account 415385, and Account 100.41333 (Nicor Park Easement).
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.4) Approval of Contract with Construction Consulting and Disbursement
Services, Inc. for the 2013 Municipal Service Center „D‟ Building Roof and
Masonry Repair Project (Bid 13-29)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2013 Municipal Service Center ‘D’ Building Roof and Masonry
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Repair Project with Construction Consulting and Disbursement Services, Inc.
(CCDS) (900 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 100, Northbrook, IL) in the amount of
$39,300. Funding is provided by the FY 2013 CIP Account Number 415224 with
a budget of $75,000.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.5) Approval of Contract Award to A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. for 2013
Water Main Replacement & Street Resurfacing Project II (Bid 13-45)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2013 Water Main Replacement & Street Resurfacing CIP 2
Project to A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd., Schaumburg,
IL) in the amount of $1,568,320.50. Funding is provided by the Water Fund
(733086.65515) in the amount of $982,262.50; Sewer Fund (7420.65515) in the
amount of $81,980; and CIP Street Resurfacing Fund (415857.65515) in the
amount $504,078.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A4) Approval of Change Order No. 4 for Evanston Water Utility SCADA Phase III
Engineering Services (RFP 08-74)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 4 to grant a time extension of 153 calendar days, to the
agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. (125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 600, Chicago,
IL), for the Evanston Water Utility SCADA Phase III Engineering Services (RFP
08-74). There is no cost associated with this change order.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A5) Ordinance 58-O-13, Decreasing the Number of Active Class D Liquor
Licenses, Wingstop[
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 58-O-13, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(D), as amended, to decrease the
number of authorized Class D liquor licenses to twenty-one (21), because
Wingstop, 2434 Main Street, stopped selling alcohol in January 2013 and does
not intend to renew its liquor license.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A6) Ordinance 64-O-13, Decreasing the Number of Active Class D Liquor
Licenses, Siam Splendor
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 64-O-13, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(D), as amended, to decrease the
number of authorized Class D liquor licenses to twenty (20), because Vichida
Corporation, d/b/a Siam Splendour, 1125 Emerson Street, is not renewing its
Class D liquor license.
For Introduction
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APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A7) Ordinance 65-O-13, Increasing the Number of Class P-1 Liquor Licenses,
Temperance Beer Company
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 65-O-13, 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 to one (1), to permit liquor
license issuance to Temperance Beer Company, LLC, d/b/a Temperance Beer
Company, 2000 Dempster Street.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A8) Ordinance 68-O-13, Amending Class P-1 Liquor License Capacity
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 68-O-13, which amends
Class P-1 by increasing the maximum quantity of craft beer permitted for on -site
production and storage from 465,000 gallons to 930,000 gallons annually. This
amendment mirrors measures recently adopted by the state legislature in HB
1573.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A9) Ordinance 66-O-13, Authorizing Class N Liquor Licensees to Offer Tastings
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 66-O-13, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(N), as amended, to authorize
Class N liquor licensees to offer tastings of alcoholic liquor. Class N liquor
licenses are held by grocery stores including Jewel Osco, Dominick’s, Food 4
Less, Whole Foods, and Sam’s Club.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A10) Ordinance 67-O-13, Authorizing Class T Liquor Licensees to Offer Samples
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 67-O-13, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(T), as amended, to authorize
Class T liquor licensees to offer samples of beer brewed by the licensee. Class
T is the City’s brewpub liquor license, and Smylie Bros. Restaurant and Brewery
is the City’s only Class T licensee.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A11) Ordinance 75-O-13, Increasing the Number of Active Class D Liquor
Licenses, Kingston Grill
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 75-O-13, which amends
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3 -4-6-(D), as amended, to increase the
number of authorized Class D liquor licenses to twenty-one (21), to permit liquor
license issuance to Kingston Grill Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Kingston Grill, 1164
Dodge Ave.
For Introduction
RULES SUSPENDED FOR INTRODUCTION AND ACTION
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APPROVED BY COUNCIL 7-0
(A12) Ordinance 56-O-13, Text Amendment to City Code Subsection 11-2-11-(B)
to Correct Code Reference
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 56-O-13, which amends
the text of Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 11 -2-11-(B), as amended, to
correct the Code reference regarding mailing notices of impending vehicle
immobilization.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A13) Ordinance 74-O-13 Amending the City Code to Establish a Three-Way Stop
at Dewey Avenue and Washington Street
The Alderman of the Ninth Ward recommends the adoption of proposed
ordinance 74-O-13 by which the City Council would amend Section 10 -11-5 (C),
Schedule V (C) of the City Code to establish a Three -Way Stop at Dewey
Avenue and Washington Street. Funding is provided by the Traffic Control
Supplies Account 2670.65115, which has $40,000 budgeted for FY 2013.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A14) Ordinance 52-O-13, Amending the City Code to Establish a Three-Way Stop
at Lake Shore Blvd and Hamilton Street
The Alderman of the Third Ward recommends the adoption of the proposed
Ordinance 52-O-13 by which the City Council would amend Section 10 -11-5 (C),
Schedule V (C) of the City Code to establish a Three -Way Stop at Lake Shore
Boulevard and Hamilton Street. Funding is provided by the Traffic Control
Supplies Account 2670.65115, which has $40,000 budgeted for FY 2013. This
ordinance was introduced at the June 10, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A15) Ordinance 55-O-13, Authorizing the City to Borrow Funds from the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency Water Pollution Control Loan Program
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 55-O-13 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 Central Park Avenue and Main Street / Sheridan Road. This
ordinance authorizes the City to borrow up to $1,894,000. The debt servic e will
be paid from the Sewer Fund. This ordinance was introduced at the June 10,
2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A16) Ordinance 51-O-13, Amending Title 10, Chapter 8, Section 3, Relating to
Wheel Tax for Disabled Veterans and Active Military
The Transportation/Parking Committee recommends approval of 51 -O-13,
amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 8, Section 3: Schedule of
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License Fees of the Evanston City Code. This amendment permits that all
Disabled Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel who make application for a
wheel tax license for one motor vehicle owned by the member shall not be
required to pay the usual fee for such wheel tax license. This ordinance was
introduced at the June 10, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(P1) Resolution 40-R-13 Designating the Portion of Austin Street between
Asbury Avenue and Barton Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign,
“Dr. Richard E. Lyons Way”.
The Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Public Place Names recommends approval
of Resolution 40-R-13.
For Action
APPROVED BY COUNCIL 7-0
(P2) Ordinance 71-O-13 Granting a Special Use for a Wholesale Goods
Establishment at 2310 Main Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals, the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee,
and staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 71-O-13 granting a special use
permit for the establishment of a Wholesale Goods Establishment by Few Spirits,
LLC at 2310 Main Street. The applicant has complied with all zoning
requirements and meets all of the standards of a Special Use in this District.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(P3) Ordinance 70-O-13 Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant at 1907
Central Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals, the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee,
and staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 70-O-13 granting a special use
permit the establishment of a Type 2 Restaurant, Leonidas Chocolate Café at
1907 Central Street. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements
and meets all of the standards of a Special Use in this district.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(P4) Ordinance 69-O-13 Granting a Special Use for a Resale Establishment at
1940 Dempster Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals, the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee,
and staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 69-O-13 granting a special use
permit for a Resale Establishment for children’s clothing and other items,
Kazoom. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all
of the standards of a Special Use in this district. Alderman Braithwaite requests
suspension of the rules to allow introduction and action at the same meeting.
For Introduction and Action
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RULES SUSPENDED FOR INTRODUCTION AND ACTION
APPROVED BY COUNCIL 7-0
(P5) Ordinance 72-O-13 Amending the Special Use Permit for a Type 2
Restaurant at 519 Main Street (Starbucks)
Staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance 72-O-13 that deletes the condition
of an adopted special use from 1992 (Section 3-C of Ordinance 121-O-01)
requiring that the Starbucks at 519 Main Street hire off duty police officers to
issue parking citations to customers who illegally park in the vicinity of Starbucks.
The staff recommendation to release this condition is based on the experience
during the past ten months when Starbucks was permitted by their request to not
hire off duty officers on an experimental basis. There have not been reports of
any problems during this period. No other Type II restaurant currently has such a
condition imposed.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(P6) Approval of Request for a Three Year Extension of a Special Use for the
Establishment of a Dormitory at 1620 Central Street (National Louis
University PACE Program)
Staff recommends approval of the requested three year extension of the adopted
special use for a dormitory for the National Louis University PACE program. The
project and special use are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the
Central Street Zoning Overlay. The property owner cites challenges encountered
by National Louis in implementing its plan for 1620 Central Street and its actions
and plan to overcome these obstacles.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(P7) Ordinance 73-O-13 Granting a Special Use for a Yard Waste Transfer
Facility at 2533 & 2532 Oakton Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 73-O-13 granting a special use permit for the operation of a Yard
Waste Transfer Facility at 2533 & 2532 Oakton Street. The applicant has
complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the Standards of a special
use for this District. The Zoning Board of Appeals found this as well in its
findings for a positive recommendation.
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(P8) Ordinance 59-O-13, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant at 749
Chicago Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 59-O-13, granting a special use permit
for a Type 2 Restaurant (749 Chicago Avenue) called Dollop Coffee Co. &
Hoosier Mama Pie Co. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements
and meets all of the standards of a Special Use in this District. The Zoning
Board of Appeals recommends adoption of Ordinance 59 -O-13 with conditions
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related to litter control, hours of operation and employee parking. This ordinance
was introduced at the June 10, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(P9) Ordinance 60-O-13, Granting a Special Use for a Bed & Breakfast
Establishment at 1622 Forest Avenue
Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 60-O-13, granting a special use
permit for the operation of a Bed and Breakfast Establishment at 1622 Forest
Avenue. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets a ll
of the standards of a Special Use in this District. The Zoning Board of Appeals
recommends denial of this request. The Evanston Preservation Commission
recommends approval of the Special Use and has also approved the issuance of
a Certificate of Appropriateness for the restoration of the principal house, the
demolition of the existing coach house and construction of the new coach house.
This ordinance was introduced at the June 10, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
HELD UNTIL JULY 8, 2013 COUNCIL MEETING
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JUNE 2013
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Tues, June 25 7:30 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Wed, June 26 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, June 26 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Friday, June 28 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
Order and agenda items are subject to change.
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