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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, October 28, 2013
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 5:45 p.m. (Room 2404)
Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 7:15 pm (Room 2404)
City Council meeting convenes after the conclusion of
the P&D Committee meeting
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) City Council Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Holmes
(II) Public Hearing: Proposed Howard/Hartrey Tax Increment Financing District
Amendment
(III) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Native American Heritage Month – November 2013
(IV) City Manager Public Announcements
3-1-1 Update
(V) Communications: City Clerk
(VI) 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.
(VII) Special Orders of Business
(VIII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
City Council Agenda October 28, 2013 Page 2 of 9
(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)}
(XI) Executive Session
(XII) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Appeal to City Council of 2623 Lincoln Street (Landmark) Preservation
Commission Decision – Denial of Certificate of Appropriateness
Staff recommends that the City Council accept David Kimbell’s Application for
Appeal in regard to the Preservation Commission’s decision not to approve a
Certificate of Appropriateness for the replacement of existing steel casement
windows with vinyl casement and double hung windows on the house at 2623
Lincoln Street, an Evanston Landmark.
For Action
(SP2) Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
No formal action will be taken regarding the FY2014 Budget. This is a
continuation of the Council budget discussion begun on October 21, 2013.
Budget documents are available here: http://www.cityofevanston.org/city-budget/
(Budget discussion will take place after consent agenda items and before
Call of the Wards.)
For Discussion
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting October 14, 2013
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 10/06/13 $2,687,580.54
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2013 10/29/13 $5,087,942.15
For Action
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
City Council Agenda October 28, 2013 Page 3 of 9
(A3) Approval of Professional Services Agreement with ESI Consultants, Ltd. for
Phase I Preliminary Engineering Services for Emerson Street/Ridge
Avenue/Green Bay Road Corridor Improvements (RFQ 13-12)
Staff recommends approval of a professional services agreement for the Phase I
Preliminary Engineering Services with ESI Consultants, Ltd., (1979 N. Mill Street,
Suite 100, Naperville, IL) in the amount of $398,667 for the Emerson
Street/Ridge Avenue/Green Bay Road Corridor Improvement Project. Funding is
provided by the FY 2013 and FY 2014 CIP Fund (415942.65515) in the amount
of $400,000.
For Action
(A4) Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation
Phase I
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 1, to the agreement with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC.
(17988 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, MO) for the Large Diameter Sewer
Rehabilitation Phase I project (RFP 12-152). The change order will reduce the
contract amount by $172,808, from $2,989,228 to $2,816,420.
For Action
(A5) Approval of Pre-qualification of Contractors for Cured-In-Place Pipe
Rehabilitation of Sewer Mains (RFQ 13-60)
Staff recommends approval of Hoerr Construction, Inc. (1601 W. Luthy Dr,
Peoria, IL), Insituform Technologies, USA, Inc. (17988 Edison Ave., Chesterfield,
MO), Kenny Construction Company (2215 Sanders Rd., Northbrook, IL), Michels
Corporation (817 W. Main St., Brownsville, WI), Pipeline Solutions / American
Pipe Liners, Inc. (P.O. Box 394, Highland Park, IL), SAK Construction, LLC. (864
Hoff Rd., O’Fallon MO), and Visu-Sewer, Inc. (W230 N4855 Betker Drive,
Pewaukee, WI), as pre-qualified contractors to perform Cured-In-Place Pipe
(CIPP) rehabilitation in the City’s sewer system for a three-year period (2014,
2015 and 2016).
For Action
(A6) Approval of Illinois Recycling Grant Application
Staff recommends authorization for the City Manager to apply for an Illinois
Recycling Grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic
Opportunity (ILDECO) to fund the Multi-Family Residential Recycling Diversion
program. The project will include the purchase of 20,000 recycling bags. The
total cost of funding this project is estimated to be $55,000 of which $50,000
would be funded with Illinois Recycling Grant funds. The remaining $5,000 would
be funded by the City of Evanston from the Solid Waste Fund.
For Action
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
City Council Agenda October 28, 2013 Page 4 of 9
(A7) Approval of School District 65 Rock Salt Agreement for 2013/2014
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement
with Evanston School District 65 for the sale of rock salt in the amount of $66.67
per ton which includes a 10% administration and handling fee.
For Action
(A8) Approval of School District 202 Rock Salt Agreement for 2013/2014
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement
with Evanston Township High School District 202 for the sale of rock salt in the
amount of $66.67 per ton which includes a 10% administration and handling fee.
For Action
(A9) Resolution 60-R-13, Authorizing Motor Fuel Tax Funds for General
Maintenance of Streets
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 60-R-13 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
2013 budget.
For Action
(A10) Ordinance 115-O-13, Increasing the Number of Class T Liquor Licenses
Permitting Issuance to Peckish Pig, 623-627½ Howard Street.,
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 115-O-13.
For Introduction
Ordinances 116-O-13 and 117-O-13, Pertain to Changing Class D Liquor Licensee Due
to Change in Ownership of Jilly’s Café, 2614 Green Bay Road
(A11) Ordinance 116-O-13 Withdraws the Class D license Issued to the Previous
Owner of Jilly’s Café, 2614 Green Bay Road
(A12) Ordinance 117-O-13 Issues a Class D License to DN Marian, Inc., 2614
Green Bay Road
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinances 116-O-13 and 117-O-13.
Suspension of the rules is requested by Alderman Grover for Introduction and
Action on October 28, 2013.
For Introduction and Action
(A13) Ordinance 118-O-13, Increasing the Number of Class N Liquor Licenses for
Issuance to Walgreens, 635 Chicago Avenue
Staff requests consideration of Ordinance 118-O-13.
For Introduction
(A14) 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.
For Introduction
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
City Council Agenda October 28, 2013 Page 5 of 9
(A15) 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.” This ordinance
was introduced at the October 14, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A16) 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. This ordinance
was introduced at the October 14, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A17) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the October 14, 2013 City Council
meeting.
For Action
(A18) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the October 14, 2013 City
Council meeting.
For Action
(A19) Ordinance 101-O-13, Decreasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses
Due to the Lapse in License for Pensiero Ristorante, 1566 Oak Avenue
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 101-O-13.
This ordinance was introduced at the October 14, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
City Council Agenda October 28, 2013 Page 6 of 9
(A20) Ordinance 104-O-13, Amending City Code Title 3, Chapter 4 to Permit
Issuance of a Class B Liquor License to Coffee House Holdings, Inc.
(“Starbucks”) 1734 Sherman Avenue
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 104-O-13.
This ordinance was introduced at the October 14, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A21) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the October 14, 2013 City Council
meeting.
For Action
(A22) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the
October 14, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A23) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the October 14,
2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Resolution 59-R-13 Designating the Portion of Greenleaf Street between
Florence Avenue and Dewey Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign,
“Sam McKinley, Jr. Way”.
The Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Public Place Names recommends approval
of Resolution 59-R-13.
For Action
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
City Council Agenda October 28, 2013 Page 7 of 9
(P2) 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.
For Introduction
(P3) 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. This ordinance was introduced at the October 14, 2013 City Council
meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES
(H1) 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. This agenda
item was held for the October 28, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(H2) 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. This ordinance was held for the October 28, 2013
City Council meeting.
For Action
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
City Council Agenda October 28, 2013 Page 8 of 9
(H3) 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. This agenda item was held for
the October 28, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
ADA Advisory Board Larry Biondi
ADA Advisory Board Sue Canter, Representative,
Commission on Aging
ADA Advisory Board Susan Newman, Representative,
Library Board
Age Friendly Evanston Task Force Susan Cherco
Age Friendly Evanston Task Force Helen Gagel
Age Friendly Evanston Task Force Dorothy Strong, Representative,
Commission on Aging
Age Friendly Evanston Task Force Wayne Heimbach, Representative,
Commission on Aging
Age Friendly Evanston Task Force Susan Canter, Representative,
Commission on Aging
Age Friendly Evanston Task Force Martha Holmes, Representative,
Commission on Aging
Age Friendly Evanston Task Force John Barfield, Representative,
Mental Health Board
Zoning Board of Appeals Appointing Matthew Rodgers as Chair
(APP2)For Reappointment to:
Park and Recreation Board Randall Mayne
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
City Council Agenda October 28, 2013 Page 9 of 9
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH NOVEMBER, 2013
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Mon, Nov 4 6 pm Rules
Mon, Nov 4 7:30 pm Human Services Committee
Tues, Nov 5 6:16 pm Special Council meeting: Goals
Mon, Nov 11 5:45 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council Meetings
Fri, Nov 15 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
Mon, Nov 18 7 pm City Council Meeting
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 5:45 pm Town Board/A&PW, P&D, City Council
Meetings
Order and agenda items are subject to change.
Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil.
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10/24/2013 6:42 PM