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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, October 14, 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
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) City Council Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Wynne
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
(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) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(VII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Rainey
Planning & Development - Alderman Wynne
Human Services - Alderman Holmes
City Council Agenda October 14, 2013 Page 2 of 8
(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)}
(IX) Executive Session
(X) Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting September 23, 2013
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council meeting September 30, 2013
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 9/22/13 $2,730,806.44
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2013 10/15/13 $5,014,765.58
Credit Card Activity through August 31, 2013 $$ 145,450.19
For Action
(A3) Approval of Purchase of Street Light Units from Elcast Lighting for 2013
Safer Neighborhood Area Project (SNAP)
Staff recommends City Council approval for the single source purchase of 147
Induction lighting units from Elcast Lighting (815 S. Kay Avenue, Addison, IL) in
the amount of $58,845.57 for the Safer Neighborhood Area Project to increase
wattage of the Tallmadge street lights from 85 watt to 165 watt on several
designated blocks. Funding is provided by the CDBG Fund Account 5220.62795,
which has $59,000 budgeted for Fiscal Year 2013.
For Action
(A4) Approval of Grant Agreement with Youth Organizations Umbrella (Y.O.U.)
to Provide Subcontract Services for Outreach Program
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
grant agreement between the City of Evanston and Youth Organizations
Umbrella (Y.O.U.) (1027 Sherman Avenue, Evanston) to provide subcontract
services for year two of the Street Outreach Program grant. This agreement shall
begin October 1, 2013 and remain in effect until September 30, 2014 and shall
be renewed annually upon notification of grant award. Grant funding was
awarded to Y.O.U. by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, from
which the City will receive $37,432 during the grant period.
For Action
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City Council Agenda October 14, 2013 Page 3 of 8
(A5) Approval of Free Holiday Parking in the City’s Three Downtown Self-Park
Garages and Lot 60 Located at 1234 Chicago Avenue
Staff recommends that the City Council consider approving free holiday parking
in the City’s three Downtown Self-Park Garages and Lot 60 located at 1234
Chicago Avenue on weekdays between 5 p.m. and 12 midnight and all day on
Saturday beginning Thursday, November 28, 2013 through Saturday, January 4,
2013.
For Action
(A6) Ordinance 78-0-13 Regarding Commercial Signs on Sidewalks
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 78-O-13 amending the
City Code Section 7-2-6(E), “Commercial Signs on Sidewalks.”
For Introduction
(A7) Ordinance 92-O-13 Amending the City Code to Increase the Fines for Snow
Emergency Parking Violations
Staff recommends adoption of proposed ordinance 92-O-13 by which the City
Council would amend Sub-section 10-11-17(C) of the City Code to increase the
fines for snow emergency parking violations. Fines for snow emergency parking
violations will increase from $40 to $55 to match those of a snow route parking
ban and the snow relocation fine will increase from $105 to $150.
For Introduction
(A8) Ordinance 106-O-13 Amending Title 7 of the City Code Regarding
Clearance of Snow and Ice from Sidewalks and Other Related Matters
Staff recommends the adoption of the proposed ordinance 106-O-13 by which
the City Council would amend Title Seven (7) of the City Code relating to
clearance of snow and ice from sidewalks and other related matters in the City of
Evanston.
For Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 110-O-13 Amending the City Code to Restrict Parking on Austin
Street from Elmwood Avenue to Sherman Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of proposed ordinance 110-O-13 by which the City
Council would amend Section 10-11-8 (A), Schedule VIII (A) of the City Code to
prohibit parking on the south side of Austin Street from Elmwood Avenue to
Sherman Avenue.
For Introduction
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(A10) Ordinance 108-O-13, Creating Liquor License Classification M
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 108-O-13, which
will create the new M liquor license classification to take effect on January 1,
2014. In Grape Company, the prospective licensee, indicated that the business
would receive orders for wine and then provide delivery of wine to the customer
at home.
For Introduction
(A11) Ordinance 111-O-13, Amending City Code Title 4, Building Regulations, by
Adopting the 2011-2012 Model Codes by Reference, with Certain
Amendments
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 111-O-13, which includes model codes
that are nationally-recognized building regulations designed for the protection of
the public health, safety and welfare.
For Introduction
(A12) Ordinance 114-O-13: 2013B General Obligation Bond Issue
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance 114-O-13, for the issuance
of $30.0 Million in General Obligation (G.O.) Bonds, to be used to refund the
2004/05 G.O. Bonds. This issuance will reduce the interest cost on this debt as
well as reduce the outstanding bonds due and payable by the City resulting in an
estimated debt service savings between $2.5 million and $3.75 million over the
remaining life of these bonds
For Introduction
(A13) Ordinance 97-O-13, Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 97-O-13 authorizing the City Manager
to publicly offer for sale various vehicles and equipment owned by the city
through public auction. The vehicles are presently out of service. This ordinance
was introduced at the September 23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A14) Ordinance 102-O-13, Decrease Class B Liquor License Due to Change in
Ownership of Flat Top Grill, 707 Church Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 102-O-13. This ordinance
was introduced at the September 23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A15) Ordinance 103-O-13, Increase Class B Liquor License Due to Change in
Ownership of Flat Top Grill, 707 Church Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 103-O-13. This ordinance
was introduced at the September 23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
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City Council Agenda October 14, 2013 Page 5 of 8
(A16) Ordinance 90-O-13, Proposed Revisions to Title 3, Chapter 4 Liquor Control
Regulations
Staff recommends consideration of the comprehensive revision of the City Code
concerning liquor regulations. The Mayor and Local Liquor Control Board
recommend adoption following discussion conducted in March and April 2013.
Following Committee direction on September 9, 2013, staff prepared a summary
table of liquor classes within the proposed code amendment at section 3-4-6. In
addition, the Committee held the Ordinance for further discussion. This ordinance
was introduced at the September 23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(P1) Ordinance 112-O-13, Granting Special Use for a Private Educational
Institution at 622 Davis Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 112-O-13 granting a special use permit for the operation of a Private
Educational Institution, Beacon Academy, a Montessori High School, at 622
Davis Street.
For Introduction
HUMAN SERVICES
(H1) Approval of Township of Evanston September 2013 Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of
September 2013. Members of the Human Services Committee approved the
September bills with the exception of the Sun-Times Media bill at $17,640,
statement #0000196679. The total approved to be paid by Human Services
Committee was $173,136.01 ($190,776.01 minus $17,640.00).
For Action
(H2) Approval of Lakefront Use Special Events Policy
The Park and Recreation Board recommend City Council’s consideration of
approval for modifications to the special events policy for lakefront use as a 3
year pilot at which time City Council can extend or modify the policy.
For Action
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(H3) Approval of Agreement with James B. Moran Center for Certificate of
Rehabilitation Pilot Program
The Housing & Community Development Act Committee, Human Services
Committee and City staff recommend that City Council authorize the City
manager to execute an agreement between the City of Evanston and the James
B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy (1123 Emerson, Evanston) to provide legal
services for not less than 15 Evanston residents to secure certificates of
rehabilitation in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Funding is provided by a
$50,000 allocation approved in the City’s 2013 Community Development Block
Grant budget.
For Action
(H4) Approval of Recommendation for Noyes Cultural Arts Center Studio
Assignments and Leases
The Human Services Committee, Noyes Tenants Association (NTA) and City
staff recommend that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute short-
term leases at the Noyes Cultural Art Center (NCAC).
For Action
(H5) Ordinance 80-O-13, Amending Title 3, Chapter 14 “Cigarettes and Tobacco
Products” to add Restrictions for Use of Electronic Cigarettes and Liquid
Nicotine
The Human Services Committee and staff recommend that the City Council
authorize adoption of Ordinance 80-O-13, Amending Title 3, Chapter 14
“Cigarettes and Tobacco Products” to add Restrictions for Use of Electronic
Cigarettes and Liquid Nicotine. This ordinance was introduced at the September
23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(H6) Ordinance 105-O-13, Binding Referendum for Dissolution of Evanston
Township
Staff submits for consideration Ordinance 105-O-13, calling for a binding
referendum question to be submitted to the electors of Evanston Township to
vote on whether to dissolve Evanston Township. This ordinance was introduced
at the September 23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O1) Resolution 54-R-13 Authorizing Curt’s Café Job Training Grant Agreement
Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommend City Council
approve Resolution 54-R-13 authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant
agreement with Curt’s Café (2922 Central Street, Evanston) for $21,000 to
provide training for a minimum of seven Evanston residents from the
disconnected, unemployed, and/or formerly incarcerated young adult population.
Funding is provided by The Economic Development Fund Business Attraction
and Expansion Account (5300.62660).
For Action
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(O2) Resolution 58-R-13, Authorizing Funding for Chapter 1, Evanston's
Entrepreneurship Resource Center
Staff supports a recommendation from the Economic Development Committee to
the City Council to allocate $9,900 from the Economic Development Fund to the
Evanston Public Library for FY2013 to support the creation of Chapter 1, a
program-based entrepreneurship resource center at the Evanston Public Library.
For Action
RULES COMMITTEE
(O3) Resolution 49-O-13, Proposed Revisions to City Council Rules
Rules Committee and staff recommend approval of proposed revisions to Council
Rules, effective November 1, 2013.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Arts Council Sergio de los Reyes
Economic Development Committee Jeannemarie Sierant
Housing and Homelessness Commission Heather Harker
Housing and Homelessness Commission Geraldine Palmer
M/W/EBE Dev. Committee William Smith, Jr.
Parks and Recreation Board Jeffrey Brown
Parks and Recreation Board John Bryan
Sign Review & Appeals Board Paula Bodnar Schmitt
Parks and Recreation Board Hector Garcia
(APP2)For Reappointment to:
Human Relations Commission Kenneth Rodgers
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City Council Agenda October 14, 2013 Page 8 of 8
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH OCTOBER, 2013
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Tues, Oct 15 7:30 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Wed, Oct 16 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Mon, Oct 21 7 pm City Council Meeting: Budget
Wed, Oct 23 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, Oct 23 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Thur, Oct 24 5:30 pm Emergency Telephone System Board
Fri, Oct 25 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
Sat, Oct 26 9 am City Council CIP Tour
Mon, Oct 28 5:45 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council Meetings
Order and agenda items are subject to change.
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