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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 14, 2011
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 5:45 p.m.
Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 7:15 p.m.
City Council meeting will convene immediately after P&D.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Wilson
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
Governor’s Sustainability Award
Presentation to (415 Premiere) – Chicagoland Apartment Marketing and
Management Excellence Awards
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
(IV) Communications: City Clerk
(V) Public Hearing: Truth in Taxation Hearing for the 2011 Property Tax Levy for the
City of Evanston and the Township of Evanston
(VI) Public Hearing: FY2012 Proposed Budget for the City of Evanston
(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, 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.
(VIII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
City Council Agenda November 14, 2011 Page 2 of 9
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(IX) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Burrus
Planning & Development - Alderman Holmes
Human Services - Alderman Fiske
(X) Special Orders of Business
(XI) 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)}
(XII) Executive Session
(XIII) Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of October 15, 2011
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 24, 2011
(M3) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of October 29, 2011
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 10/23/11 $2,561,778.86
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2011 through 11/15/11 $2,962,172.83
City of Evanston Credit Card Activity through 09/30/11 $ 115,017.93
(A3.1) Approval of Contract Award for Inventory of Traffic Signs, Street Lights,
and Traffic Signals to Christopher Burke Engineering, Ltd., (RFP 12-56)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Christopher Burke Engineering, Ltd., (9575 W. Higgins Road,
Rosemont, IL), in the amount of $96,000 to provide inventory of traffic signs,
street lights, and traffic signals, provide retro-reflectivity assessment of traffic
signs and a management plan to replace the traffic signs that do not meet
minimum retro-reflectivity standards as required by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA). Funding for this project will be from Capital Improvement
Fund “City Works – Sign Inventory” (Account 416394). (Total FY2011 and
FY2012 Budget amount is $155.000.)
For Action
City Council Agenda November 14, 2011 Page 3 of 9
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(A3.2) Approval of Contract Awards for Snow Towing Operations
Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager to award contracts for
Snow Towing Services to various towing companies (see attached list) in an
amount not to exceed $75,000. The estimated total funding for the 2011-2012
snow season is in an amount not to exceed $75,000 (Account 2680-62451).
For Action
(A4) Approval of Change Order No. 3 for 1964 Filter Rehabilitation (Bid 11-39)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $25,504 to the agreement with Keno and
Sons Construction Company for the 1964 Filter Addition Rehabilitation project.
This will increase the total contract from $3,462,839 to $3,488,343. Funding for
this work will be from the Water Fund, (Account 733048) which has a budget
allocation of $3,895,000 ($2,900,000 in FY 2011 and $995,000 in the proposed
FY 2012 Capital Improvement Program).
For Action
(A5) Ordinance 100-O-11: City of Evanston 2011 Tax Levy
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 100-O-11, which levies the
annual property tax for General Fund Operations, IMRF, Police and Fire
Pensions.
For Introduction
(A6) Ordinance 101-O-11: 2011 Special Service Area #4 Tax Levy
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 101-O-11 which levies the
annual property tax for Special Service Area #4.
For Introduction
(A7) Ordinance 102-O-11: 2011 Evanston Township Tax Levy
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 102-O-11 which levies the
annual property tax for the Evanston Township.
For Introduction
(A8) Ordinance 93-O-11, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses to
Permit Issuance to Old Neighborhood Grill, Inc
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends introduction, suspension of the
rules, and adoption of Ordinance 93-O-11, amending Subsection 3-5-6-(D) of the
City Code to increase the number of Class D liquor licenses from 23 to 24 to
permit issuance to Old Neighborhood Grill, Inc, 2902 Central Street.
For Introduction and Action
City Council Agenda November 14, 2011 Page 4 of 9
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(A9) Ordinance 94-O-11, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses to
Permit Issuance to Austin’s Taco’s, LLC
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends introduction, suspension of the
rules, and adoption of Ordinance 94-O-11, amending Subsection 3-5-6-(C) of the
City Code to increase the number of Class C liquor licenses from 26 to 27 to
permit issuance to Austin’s Tacos, LLC, 622 Davis Street.
For Introduction and Action
(A10) Ordinance 95-O-11, Decreasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses
Due to the Closure of Carmen’s Pizza
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends passage of Ordinance 95-O-11,
amending Section 3-5-6-(C) of the City Code to decrease the number of Class C
liquor licenses from 27 to 26 due to the closure of Carmen’s Pizza, 1014 Church
Street. This “housekeeping” ordinance withdraws the Class C license held by
Carmen’s Pizza which closed in Spring 2011. The Liquor Control Review Board
approved an increase for Carmens of Evanston, which is reflected by 96-O-11.
For Introduction and Action
(A11) Ordinance 96-O-11, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses to
Permit Issuance to Carmens of Evanston, Inc.
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends introduction, suspension of the
rules, and adoption of Ordinance 96-O-11, amending Subsection 3-5-6-(C) of the
City Code to increase the number of Class C liquor licenses from 26 to 27 to
permit issuance to Carmens of Evanston, Inc., 1241 Chicago Avenue.
For Introduction and Action
(A12) Ordinance 79-O-11, Amending Class AC Liquor Licenses, Authorizing
Limited Alcohol Consumption in Viewing Auditoriums
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
79-O-11, which amends the Class AC liquor license to allow patrons to purchase
alcohol in the theater café and take their alcoholic beverages inside arts cinema
viewing auditoriums during motion pictures rated PG-13 or R, and special events.
This ordinance was introduced at the October 24, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A13) Ordinance 84-O-11, Increasing the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses to
Permit Issuance to Taco Diablo, 1029 Davis Street
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends passage of Ordinance 84-O-11 to
increase the number of Class B liquor licenses from 16 to 17 to permit issuance
to Taco Diablo, LLC, d/b/a “Taco Diablo,” 1029 Davis Street. This ordinance
was introduced at the October 24, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
City Council Agenda November 14, 2011 Page 5 of 9
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 97-O-11 Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant at 724
Clark Street in the D2 Downtown Retail Core Zoning District
Staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 97-O-11, granting a special use permit for the operation of a Type 2
restaurant at 724 Clark Street with suggested conditions on employee parking
and store hours. The proposed operator of the site currently operates the
Subway at 1133 Emerson Street.
For Introduction
(P2) Ordinance 99-O-11 Granting a Special Use for an Automobile Body Repair
Shop at 1961 Dempster Street in the C2 Commercial Zoning District
Staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 99-O-11, granting a special use permit for the operation of an
Automobile Body Repair Shop at 1961 Dempster Street. A1Autocare currently
operates an automobile service repair at 1961 Dempster with five bays available
for car repair. The applicant proposes to transform one of the bays into one for
automobile body repair, which requires a special use permit.
For Introduction
(P3) Ordinance 38-O-11 Licensing Rental Units
Staff recommends the adoption of proposed Ordinance 38-O-11 regarding
Licensing of Rental Dwelling Units amending Title 5, Chapter 8 of the City Code
to be effective July 1, 2012. The proposed ordinance was a discussion item at
the July 25, 2011 Planning and Development committee meeting and was
brought back for further discussion at the October 10, 2011 Planning and
Development committee meeting.
For Introduction
(P4) Ordinance 90-O-11, Amending Certain Portions of Title 4, Chapter 12 of the
Evanston City Code, Sign Regulations
The Sign Review and Appeals Board and staff recommend approval of
Ordinance 90-O-11 that amends the Sign Regulations to improve administration.
The Sign Regulations were created in 1987 and amended in 2003. This
ordinance was introduced at the October 24, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P5) Ordinance 89-O-11, Granting Major Variations for the Construction of a
Multifamily Dwelling Located at 2500 Green Bay Road in the R5 General
Residential District as Amended
Staff recommends adoption of the amended Ordinance 89-O-11. The Zoning
Board of Appeals (ZBA) recommended approval of the development proposal for
this blighted site that has been foreclosed after construction commenced several
years ago. Ordinance 89-O-11 was introduced on October 24, 2011 by the City
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Council and amended to delete the recommended condition of a parking lease
for three off street parking spaces as recommended by the ZBA.
For Action
(P6) Ordinance 88-O-11, Granting a Special Use for a Bed and Breakfast
Establishment at 300 Church Street
Staff recommends approval of the revised Ordinance 88-O-11. The ordinance
has been revised consistent with the amendments. This includes revisions to the
operator restricted language, the coach house occupancy restriction language
and the off-street parking requirements. This ordinance was introduced with
amendments proposed at the October 24, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Approval of October 2011 Township of Evanston Payroll and Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of
October 2011 in the amount of $137,024.16.
For Action
(H2) Ordinance 92-O-11 Amending Certain Provisions of Title 8, Chapter 16 of
the Evanston Municipal Code entitled “Marijuana”
Mayor Tisdahl recommends adoption of Ordinance 92-O-11. At the November 7,
2011 Human Services Committee meeting, Committee members requested
additional information and proposed revisions to Ordinance 92-O-11.
For Introduction
OTHER COMMITTEES
(O1) Resolution 60-R-11, Reallocating Unspent 2009 and 2010 CDBG Funds
Recommend approval of Resolution 60-R-11 amending the 2009 and 2010
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs and authorizing the
reallocation of $65,693 in unexpended funds to the City’s 2012 CDBG program
as recommended by the Housing and Community Development Act Committee.
Funding is provided by the City’s 2009 and 2010 Community Development Block
Grant.
For Action
City Council Agenda November 14, 2011 Page 7 of 9
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(O2) Resolution 61-R-11, Approving the 2012 One Year Action Plan
Recommend approval of Resolution 61-R-11 approving the One Year Action
Plan for FY 2012 and the estimated FY 2012 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter
Grant (ESG) program budgets totaling $2,031,185 as recommended by the
Housing & Community Development Act Committee. Funding provided by the
City’s estimated CDBG, HOME and ESG entitlement grants; CDBG and HOME
program income; and required matching funds for HOME and ESG, which may
include the Affordable Housing Fund and other public and private sources of
funding.
For Action
(O3) Resolution 62-R-11, Approving an Amendment to the City of Evanston
Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Recovery
Program
Recommend approval of the Resolution 62-R-11 amending the Community
Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG-R) Program that allocates remaining
CDBG-R funds totaling $131,453.32 for Economic Development Activities in the
City’s South Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area. Funding will be provided
by the City’s CDBG-R grant, from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
of 2009.
For Action
(O4) Approval of Request for FY2012 Budget Assistance from EvMark d/b/a
Downtown Evanston
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of
$77,000 in budget assistance funding for a twelve month period, commencing
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, to EvMark d/b/a Downtown
Evanston. Staff proposes that funding for this item be split between the Economic
Development Fund’s Economic Development Partnership Contribution Account
($38,500, Account 5300.62659) and the Washington National TIF Other Charges
Account ($38,500, Account 5470.62605).
For Action
(O5) Approval of Request for Financial Assistance for the Relocation and
Expansion of Corrado Cutlery to 716 Main Street
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of a
$31,500 loan, evenly split between forgivable debt and interest-free debt, to
Corrado Cutlery, LLC for its planned relocation and expansion to 716 Main
Street. The Economic Development Committee and staff also recommend that
the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Corrado Cutlery for the proposed funding. Funding will be provided by the
Economic Development Fund’s Business Attraction and Expansion Account
(Account 5300.62660).
For Action
City Council Agenda November 14, 2011 Page 8 of 9
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(O6) Approval of Financial Assistance for Redevelopment of Property located at
the Southeast Corner of Main Street and Chicago Avenue
The Economic Development Committee and staff support recommend approval
of the second of two grants to OMS Evanston LLC (“OMS”), developers of the
property at the southeast corner of Main Street and Chicago Avenue (“the
property”). It is recommended that this assistance be in an amount of $20,000 for
activities associated with the redevelopment of the property. Staff proposes
funding for this item come from the Economic Development Fund’s Business
Attractions and Expansion Fund (Account 5300.62660).
For Action
(O7) Approval of Financial Assistance from the Façade Improvement Program
for 604-606 Davis Street
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval for
financial assistance for façade improvements to the commercial building located
at 604-606 Davis Street on a 50/50 cost-sharing basis not to exceed $10,900.
The funding provided by the Economic Development Fund’s Business District
Improvement Fund (Account 5300.65522). The 2011 Fiscal Year Budget
allocated $175,000 to this account; to date $144,975.95 has been spent.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Reappointment to:
Environment Board Susan Besson
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) FY2012 City Council Priority Goals
It is recommended that the City Council select four of its FY 2012 Goals to be
designated “Priority” goals.
For Action
(SP2) Continuation of FY2012 Budget Discussion
This is a continuation of the previous FY2012 Budget discussions. All additional
documents have been provided to City Council members and are posted to the
City Website at the following link:
http://www.cityofevanston.org/city-budget/documents/
For Discussion
City Council Agenda November 14, 2011 Page 9 of 9
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MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2011
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
Tuesday, November 15 6:30 pm Special City Council Budget Meeting
Thursday, November 17 5:30 pm Emergency Telephone System Board
Thursday, November 17 7 pm Housing Commission
Monday, November 21 7 pm City Council Meeting
Monday, November 28 5:45 pm Administration & Public Works Committee
Monday, November 28 7:15 pm Planning & Development Committee
City Council
Tuesday, November 29 7 pm Special Township/City Council Meeting
Monday, December 5 6 pm Rules Committee
Monday, December 5 7:30 pm Human Services Committee
Monday, December 12 5:45 pm Administration & Public Works Committee
Monday, December 12 7:15 pm Planning & Development Committee
City Council
Wednesday, December 14 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wednesday, December 14 7 pm Northwestern University/City Committee
Wednesday, December 14 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Thursday, December 15 7 pm Housing Commission
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