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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, September 24, 2012
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) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Wynne
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Paint Evanston Purple, September 29, 2012
(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 Orders of Business
(SP1) Technology Innovation Center
(SP2) Robert Crown Update
(SP3) Pedestrian Safety Update
(SP4) Sidewalk Maintenance
City Council Agenda September 24, 2012 Page 2 of 9
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(VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(VIII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Grover
Planning & Development - Alderman Fiske
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)}
(X) Executive Session
(XI) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Approval of Technology Innovation Center 2012 Funding Request
Mayor Tisdahl requests consideration of staff’s recommendation to disburse the
remaining $50,000 in grant funds to Technology Innovation Center (TIC) for the
period July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, as authorized by Section 2 of
Exhibit A to Resolution 48-R-12, approved June 11, 2012.
For Action
(SP2) Selection of Final Project Teams to Negotiate Design, Build, Finance and
Operate an Ice Arena and Community Center within Crown Park
The Crown Park Community Center Evaluation Committee recommends that the
City Council direct the City Manager to initiate negotiations with two prequalified
respondents, Crown Park Community Partnership (William Blair) and McCaffery
Evanston Recreation LLC (McCaffery Interests), in order to obtain a best and
final offer to Design, Build, Finance and Operate an Ice Rink and Community
Center within Crown Park.
For Action
(SP3) Pedestrian Safety Update
The Public Works Department will be presenting a report on the
implementation/progress of the pedestrian safety recommendations. The City
and District 65 started the school year with a safety in mind.
For Discussion
(SP4) 50/50 Sidewalk Maintenance Program
The Public Works Department will make a presentation on the 50/50 Sidewalk
Maintenance Program. The presentation will focus on how temporary
maintenance is performed.
For Discussion
City Council Agenda September 24, 2012 Page 3 of 9
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CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 10, 2012
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 09/09/12 $2,538,746.09
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2012 09/25/12 $3,823,091.11
(A3.1) Approval of Agreement with CTL Group for Inspection of 1934 Reservoir
and 1948 Settling Basins at the Water Treatment Plant (RFP 12-158)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement for professional services for inspection of the 1934 Reservoir and
1948 Settling Basins at the Evanston Water Treatment Facility (RFP 12-158) to
CTL Group (5400 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL) in the not -to-exceed amount of
$89,000. Funding is provided by the Water Fund General Support Account
7100.62180, which has a FY 2012 budget allocation of $75,000, with additional
funding of $14,000 from the Water Fund CIP Account 733097.65515 due to
deferral of other projects.
For Action
(A3.2) Approval Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for
Water Treatment Plant Master Flow Meter and Chemical Feed
Improvements (RFP 12-151)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement for engineering services for the water treatment plant master flow
meter and chemical feed improvements project (RFP 12-151) with Baxter &
Woodman, Inc. (39 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 816, Chicago, IL) in the not -to-
exceed amount of $95,900. Funding is provided by the Water Fund, Capital
Improvement Account 733074.62140 which has a FY 2012 budget allocation of
$50,000 and a proposed FY 2013 allocation of $50,000 for engineering services.
For Action
(A4) Resolution 67-R-12 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Notifications of
Grant Awards to Fund a Senior Meal Congregate Program
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 67 -R-12 authorizing the
City Manager to sign notification of grant awards to help fund and operate a
congregate senior meal program at the Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood-
Jourdain Community Center.
For Action
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(A4.1) Approval of Contract Renewal with Catholic Charities Lunch-n-More for
Senior Meal Food Programs
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the c ontract
with Catholic Charities Lunch-n-More (6212 S. Sangamon, Chicago, IL) to
provide a senior meal congregate program at the Levy Senior Center and
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center from October 1, 2012 through September
30, 2013 in the not-to-exceed amount of $4.27 per lunch meal. Total meal
program contract value is projected at $43,456. Funding is provided by General
Fund Accounts within the Fleetwood-Jourdain and Levy Center business units.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 68-R-12 Assignment of a Sublease of Real Property at Green
Bay Road and Central Street by Top of the Tracks, Inc. Coffee Shop to SEG
Café LLC
Recommend the City Council’s approval of Resolution 68-R-12 authorizing the
City Manager to sign the assignment of the sublease agreement by To p of the
Tracks to SEG Café LLC.
For Action
(A6) Ordinance 99-O-12, Relating to Bicycle Use in Alleys
Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 99-O-12 which amends portions of
Title 10 Chapter 9, and Section 10 -1-3 of the Evanston City Code of 2012 (“City
Code”), as amended, relating to bicycles and the use of bicycles within the City.
For Introduction
(A7) Ordinance 100-O-12, Decreasing the number of Class C Liquor Licenses
Due to Closure of Hota Restaurant , 2545 Prairie Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 100-O-12, which amends Subsection 3-
5-6-(C) of the Evanston City Code of 1979 (“City Code”), as amended, to decrease
the number of Class C liquor licenses from 29 to 28 due to the closure of Hota
Restaurant, 2545 Prairie Avenue .
For Introduction
(A8) Ordinance 101-O-12, Increasing the number of Class N Liquor Licenses for
Issuance to Whole Foods, 1111 Chicago Ave.
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 101-O-12 which amends Subsection 3-
5-6-(N) of the Evanston City Code of 1979 (“City Code”), as amended, to increase
the number of Class N liquor licenses from six to seven to permit issuance to
Whole Foods Market, 1111 Chicago Avenue .
For Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 102-O-12, Decreasing the Number of Class O Liquor Licenses for
Class N Issuance to Whole Foods, 1111 Chicago Ave.
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 102-O-12 which amends Subsection 3-
5-6-(O) of the Evanston City Code of 1979 (“City Code”), as amended, to decrease
the number of Class O liquor licenses from three to two .
For Introduction
City Council Agenda September 24, 2012 Page 5 of 9
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(A10) Ordinance 103-O-12, Increasing the Number of Class O Liquor Licenses for
Issuance to Trader Joe’s , 1211 Chicago Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 103-O-12 which amends Subsection 3-
5-6-(O) of the Evanston City Code of 1979 (“City Code”), as amended, to increase
the number of Class O liquor licenses from two to three, permitting issuance to
Trader Joe’s East, Inc., d/b/a, Trader Joe’s, 1211 Chicago Avenue.
For Introduction
(A11) Ordinance 104-O-12, Creating O-1 Liquor License Classification and
Permitting Issuance to Jayharipath, Inc., d/b/a 7-Eleven (817 Emerson)
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 104-O-12 which amends Title 3 Chapter
5 Section 6 of the Evanston City Code of 1979 (“City Code”), as amended, to
create the O-1 liquor license classification. Adoption of the ordinance will create a
liquor license class applicable to grocery stores and combination stores with less
than 12,000 square feet of production, preparation, and display area.
For Introduction
(A12) Ordinance 105-O-12, Increasing the Number of Class T Liquor Licenses
Permitting Issuance to Smylie Bros. Restaurant and Brewery, 1615 Oak Ave.
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 105-O-12 which amends Subsection 3-
5-6-(T) of the Evanston City Code of 1979 (“City Code”), as amended, to increase
the number of Class T liquor licenses from zero to one to permit issuance to
Smylie Bros. Restaurant and Brewery, 1615 Oak Ave.
For Introduction
The Compensation Committee recommends adoption of the following five
Ordinances (A13 to A17) setting salary compensation for Evanston’s elected
officials. These ordinances were introduced at the September 10, 2012 City
Council meeting.
(A13) Ordinance 87-O-12: Setting Compensation for Members of the Evanston
City Council
Ordinance 87-O-12 sets compensation for members of the Evanston City Council
with an annual raise of 2% for the 4 years beginning May 1, 2013 through May 1,
2016.
For Action
(A14) Ordinance 88-O-12: Setting Compensation for the Evanston City Clerk
Ordinance 88-O-12 sets compensation for the Evanston City Clerk with an
annual raise of 2% for the 4 years beginning May 1, 2013 through May 1, 2016.
For Action
(A15) Ordinance 89-O-12: Setting Compensation for the Mayor
Ordinance 89-O-12 sets compensation for the Mayor of Evanston with an annual
raise of 2% for the 4 years beginning May 1, 2013 through May 1, 2016.
For Action
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(A16) Ordinance 90-O-12: Setting Compensation for the Township Assessor
Ordinance 90-O-12 sets compensation for the Township Assessor with an annual
raise of 2% for the 4 years beginning May 1, 2013 through May 1, 2016.
For Action
(A17) Ordinance 91-O-12: Setting Compensation for the Township Supervisor
Ordinance 87-O-12 sets compensation for the Township Supervisor with an
annual raise of 2% for the 4 years beginning May 1, 2013 through May 1, 2016.
For Action
The following four agenda items (A18 to A21) pertain to the implementation of
Emerson Square, a component of the City’s $18.15 million Neighborhood
Stabilization Program 2 (“NSP2”) grant, awarded by HUD. These ordinances were
introduced at the September 10, 2012 City Council meeting.
(A18) Ordinance 92-O-12; Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate a Sale
Contract for Lots 1 and 2, Real Property Located at 1600 Foster Street
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 92 -O-12 authorizing the City Manager
to negotiate a real estate contract to sell Lots 1 and 2, described in Resolution
63-R-12 that subdivides the City-owned property at 1600 Foster Street,
Evanston, Illinois 60201 (the “Property”).
For Action
(A19) Ordinance 93-O-12; Authorizing the Sale of Lots 1 and 2, Real Property
Located at 1600 Foster Street
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 93 -O-12 authorizing the City Manager
to execute a real estate contract to sell Lots 1 and 2, portions of the vacant
property at 1600 Foster Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201 (the “Property”), to CB
Land, LLC.
For Action
(A20) Ordinance 97-O-12; Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate a Sale
Contract for Lots 3, 4 and 5 and Outlots A and B, Real Property Located at
1600 Foster Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 97 -O-12 authorizing the City Manager
to negotiate a real estate contract to sell Lots 3, 4 and 5 and Outlots A and B,
identified in Resolution 63-R-12, which subdivides the City-owned property at
1600 Foster Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201 (the “Property”).
For Action
(A21) Ordinance 98-O-12; Authorizing the Sale Contract for Lots 3, 4 and 5, and
Outlots A and B, Real Property Located at 1600 Foster Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 98 -O-12 authorizing the City Manager
to execute a real estate contract to sell Lots 3,4 and 5, and Outlots A and B,
portions of a vacant property at 1600 Foster Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201
(the “Property”) to EMSQ Holding, LLC.
For Action
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 38-O-11 amending Title 5, Chapter 8 of the City Code to Require
the Licensing of Rental Dwelling Units
Staff recommends adoption of proposed Ordinance 38 -O-11 regarding the
Licensing of Rental Dwelling Units amending Title 5, Chapter 8 of the City Code
to be effective July 1, 2013. The Planning and Development Committee
considered and accepted the report of the Mayor’s Rental Unit Licensing
Committee at the July 23, 2012, Planning and Development Committee meeting.
For Introduction
(P2) Ordinance 108-O-12, Amending Title 5, Chapter 2 of the City Code to
Require the Licensing of Vacation Rentals
Staff requests consideration of Ordinance 108-O-12, which amends Title 5,
Chapter 2 of the City Code to create a license for persons who rent out their
homes for fewer than 30 days, commonly referred to as vacation rentals.
For Introduction
(P3) Ordinance 96-O-12, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned
Development Located at 1211 Chicago Avenue (Trader Joe’s),
Plan Commission and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 96-O-12,
granting planned development approval for the proposed new Trader Joe’s at
1211 Chicago Avenue. This ordinance was introduced at the September 10,
2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Approval of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan Update and the creation of an ADA Advisory Group
Staff recommends acceptance of the ADA Self -Evaluation and Transition Plan
Update for Fiscal Year 2012 and consideration of approval for the creation of an
ADA Advisory Group to assist the City of Evanston with prioritizing ADA issues
and infrastructure improvements.
For Action
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O1) Approval of Financial Assistance through the Façade Improvement Program
for 607 Howard LLC (607-609 Howard Street)
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of
financial assistance for façade improvements for 607 Howard, LLC (S am
Prassinos), located at 607-609 Howard Street on a 50/50 cost sharing basis in an
amount not to exceed $12,500. Funding is provided by the Howard/Ridge TIF
District Fund’s Other Improvements Account (5860.65515), with an approved
FY2012 Budget allocation of $470,000.
For Action
RULES
(O2) Ordinance 61-O-12, Amending the City Code Relating to the Housing
Commission, Hereafter Called the “Housing and Homelessness
Commission”
Rules Committee, Housing Commission, the Mayor’s Task Force on
Homelessness and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 61-O-12,
which amends the City Code to establish the Housing and Homelessness
Commission in place of the Housing Commission.
For Introduction
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH OCTOBER 2012
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
Thurs, Sept 27 7:00 PM Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Mon, Oct 1 6:00 PM Rules Committee
Mon, Oct 1 7:30 PM Human Services Committee
Mon, Oct 2 7:00 PM NU-City Committee
Mon, Oct 8 5:45 PM A&PW, P&D, Council
Mon, Oct 15 7:00 PM City Council Meeting
Tues, Oct 16 7:30 PM Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Wed, Oct 17 6:00 PM M/W/EBE Committee
Thurs, Oct 18 7:00 PM Housing Commission
Mon, Oct 22 5:45 PM A&PW, P&D, Council
Wed, Oct 24 6:00 PM Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, Oct 24 7:30 PM Economic Development Committee
Mon, Oct 22 7:00 PM City Council Meeting: Budget Discussion
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