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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, September 11, 2017
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m.
Planning & Development Committee (P&D) meets at 7:15 p.m.
Rules Committee meeting will convene at the conclusion of P&D meeting.
City Council meeting will convene at conclusion of the Rules Committee meeting.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Rainey
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
National Preparedness Month
Recognition of Senior Spelling Bee Winner, Lewis Koppel
Mayor’s Summer Youth Awards
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
(IV) Communications: City Clerk
(V) Public Comment
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council
agenda, a period for public comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular
Council meeting. Public comments will be noted in the City Council Minutes and become part of
the official record. Those wishing to speak should sign their name and the agenda item or non-
agenda topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer
speakers, fifteen minutes shall be provided for Public 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
Public Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall
commence forty-five minutes after the beginning of Public Comment. Aldermen do not respond
during Public Comment. Public Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil
manner. Public comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind.
City Council Agenda September 11, 2017 Page 2 of 11
(VI) Consent Agenda and Report of Standing Committees:
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Braithwaite
Planning & Development - Alderman Rainey
Human Services - Alderman Fiske
Rules - Alderman Wilson
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 2017, July
24, 2017, and August 14, 2017.
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) Payroll – July 24, 2017 through August 06, 2017 $ 3,142,003.32
Payroll – August 07, 2017 through August 20, 2017 $ 2,961,853.64
(A2) Bills List – September 12, 2017 $ 5,226,771.99
For Action
(A3.1) Contract Extension with Dunbar Armored, Inc. for Armored Car Services
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
contract extension #1 for the Armored Car Services to Dunbar Armored, Inc., (50
Schilling Road, Hunt Valley, MD) in an estimated fourth year amount of
$84,611.67. Funding will be from the following: General Fund (Account
100.15.1560.62431 with a budget of $17,000; and Parking Fund (Account
505.19.7005.62431) with a budget of $65,000. The additional funds of $1,611.67
is available in the Parking Fund and the fund will not exceed budget in 2017 as a
result of this expense.
For Action
(A3.2) Contract with Kenny Construction Company for 2017 CIPP Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract B
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2017 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract B (Bid No. 17-44) with
Kenny Construction Company (2215 Sanders Road, Suite 400, Northbrook IL,
60062) in the amount of $339,459.00. Funding for this project is from the Sewer
Fund (Account 515.40.4535.62461 – 417010), which has a FY 2017 budget of
$655,000.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 11, 2017 Page 3 of 11
(A3.3) Change Order No. 2 to the Water Treatment Plant Reliability Improvements
Project Agreement with Thieneman Construction, Inc.
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 2 for the Water Treatment Plant Reliability Improvements
Project with Thieneman Construction, Inc. (“TCI”) (17219 Foundation Parkway,
Westfield, IN 46074) in the amount of $7,110.00 for safety modification to
shorewell ladders. This will increase the total contract amount from the current
contract price of $1,282,611.00 to $1,289,721.00, and extend the date of final
completion from October 29, 2017 to November 17, 2017. The Illinois
Environment Protection Agency (IEPA) has agreed to provide a loan from the
State Revolving Fund in an amount up to $1,634,816.00 for engineering and
construction of this project. This amount includes a contingency of 3%
($37,410.00) of the bid price of the project. With this funding, all eligible
engineering and construction costs will be funded by a loan repaid over 20 years
at 1.64% interest. IEPA loan funding for this work is being routed through the
Water Fund, Capital Improvement (Account 513.71.7330.65515 – 733094). This
project has an overall project allocation of $2,500,000 funded in 2016 and 2017.
For Action
(A3.4) Change Order No. 1 to the Water Treatment Chemical Liquid Aluminum
Sulfate Purchase from Affinity Chemical, LLC
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 1 for the Water Treatment Chemical Liquid Aluminum Sulfate
(PO# 2017-00000040) with Affinity Chemical, LLC (P.O. Box 601298 Dallas, TX
75360) in the amount of $65,000.00. This will increase the total contract amount
from the current contract price of $118,250.00 to $183,250.00. Funding for the
purchase of Liquid Aluminum Sulfate (alum) is from Account 510.40.4220.65015,
which has a budget allocation of $465,000.00 for FY2017 and a YTD balance of
$173,922.00.
For Action
(A3.5) Residential Refuse Collection Contract Award to Groot Industries, Inc.
Staff recommends that City Council receive, and hold in Committee for Action on
September 25, 2017, staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a five (5) year Residential Refuse Collection Agreement,
with the option for one additional three (3) year extension, to Groot Industries,
Inc. (2500 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL) for the collection and
transportation of residential refuse for an initial annual cost of $1,580,136.00. The
unit prices detailed in the transmittal memorandum are for the service year
starting on November 1, 2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit prices
in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in the
Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items. Funding
will be from the Solid Waste Fund, Account 520.40.4310.62415 which has a
FY2017 budget of $2,500,000.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 11, 2017 Page 4 of 11
(A3.6) Condominium Refuse Collection Contract Award to Lakeshore Recycling
Systems
Staff recommends that City Council receive, and hold in Committee for Action on
September 25, 2017, staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a five (5) year Condominium Refuse Collection
Agreement, with the option for one additional three (3) year extension, to
Lakeshore Recycling Systems (6132 W. Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL) for the
collection and disposal of condominium refuse for a 2018 unit price of $6.25
resulting in an initial annual cost of $423,000.00. The unit price is for the service
year starting on November 1, 2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit
prices in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in
the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items.
Funding will be from the Solid Waste Fund, Account 520.40.4310.62390 which
has a FY2017 budget of $418,000.
For Action
(A3.7) Residential Yard Waste Collection Contract Award to Lakeshore Recycling
Systems
Staff recommends that City Council receive, and hold in Committee for Action on
September 25, 2017, staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a five (5) year Residential Yard Waste Collection
Agreement, with the option for one additional three (3) year extension, to
Lakeshore Recycling Systems (6132 W. Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL) for the
collection and disposal of residential yard waste at the unit prices indicated in the
table below for an initial annual cost of $623,677.14. The unit prices detailed in
the transmittal memorandum are for the service year starting on November 1,
2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit prices in future service years will
be adjusted annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U)
for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items. Funding will be from the Solid Waste
Fund, Account 520.40.4310.62415 which has a FY2017 budget of $2,500,000.
For Action
(A3.8) Stand Alone Food Scrap Collection Contract Award to Collective Resource,
Inc.
Staff recommends that City Council receive, and hold in Committee for Action on
September 25, 2017, staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a five (5) year Stand Alone Food Scrap Collection
Agreement, with the option for one additional three (3) year period extension, to
Collective Resource, Inc. (803 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL) for the collection,
transportation and disposal of commercial food scrap at the service levels
displayed below to be charged to voluntarily participating commercial properties.
The unit prices detailed in the transmittal memorandum are for the service year
starting on November 1, 2017 and ending on October 31, 2018. The unit prices
in future service years will be adjusted annually based on the change in the
Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Midwest Urban Area, All Items.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 11, 2017 Page 5 of 11
(A3.9) Implementation of Recycling Program for Multi-family Apartment Building
with 6-Units or Greater
Staff recommends that City Council receive, and hold in Committee until
September 25, 2017, staff’s recommendation to fully implement recycling
collection at multi-family apartments with 6-units and greater and create a
monthly service charge for this service to be performed by City employees.
For Action
(A3.10)Solid Waste Fund Analysis
Staff recommends that City Council receive, and hold in Committee until
September 25, 2017, staff’s report on Sanitation Service Charges. Staff requests
direction from Council on future sanitation service charges and the creation of a
fee structure for the collection and disposal of recyclable material from multi-
family apartments with 6-units or greater. Staff proposes introduction of
Ordinance(s) to modify the City Code in accordance with Council direction at the
September 25, 2017 meeting.
For Action
(A4) Resolution 72-R-17, Authorizing City Manager to Execute Renewal
Agreement with Hoffman House Catering for Senior Meal Food Programs at
Levy Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 72-R-17 authorizing the
City Manager to execute a renewal contract with Hoffman House Catering (1530
Hubbard Ave., Batavia, IL) to provide a senior meal congregate program at the
Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center for a period of
October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 in the not–to-exceed amount of
$4.67 per lunch meal. Total meal program contract value is projected at
$38,765.00. This is a reimbursement meal program in which the total amount of
reimbursement the City will receive and expenses is solely dependent upon the
number of lunches served. The program will be reimbursed through a grant from
Age Options and donations received from attendees at the meal program.
Funding for this program is budgeted in the Fleetwood-Jourdain and Levy Center
meal program expenditure Accounts 100.30.3040.65025 & 100.30.3055.65025.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 70-R-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a
Development and Affordable Housing Agreement for the Construction of a
Residential Home at 2005 Grey Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 70-R-17 authorizing the
City Manager to execute a Development and Affordable Housing Agreement
between the City, Evanston Township High School District No. 202 (“ETHS”),
and Community Partners for Affordable Housing (“CPAH”) for the construction of
a residential home at 2005 Grey Avenue.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 11, 2017 Page 6 of 11
(A6) Ordinance 80-O-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Sale of
City-Owned Real Property Located at 2005 Grey Avenue to Evanston
Township High School District No. 202
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 80-O-17 authorizing the City Manager
to negotiate the sale of City-owned property at 2005 Grey Avenue to Evanston
Township High School (“ETHS”) according to the terms of the Development and
Affordable Housing Agreement with ETHS and Community Partners for
Affordable Housing for the development of 2005 Grey Avenue as Affordable
Housing. A two-thirds majority of City Council is required to adopt Ordinance 80-
O-17. Staff recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at
the September 11, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(A7) Ordinance 52-O-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Real
Estate Contract for the Sale of City-Owned Property Adjacent to the
Evanston Public Library at 1714-1718 Chicago Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 52-O-17, “Authorizing the
City Manager to Enter into a Real Estate Contract with MHDC SLF, LLC for the
Sale of Certain City-Owned Real Property Located at 1714-18 Chicago Avenue.”
A two-thirds majority of City Council is required to adopt Ordinance 52-O-17.
For Introduction
(A8) Ordinance 86-O-17, Amending City Code Title 10-11-1, Schedule 1,
Reducing the Speed Limit on Chicago Avenue between Dempster Street
and Sheridan Road from 30 MPH to 25 MPH
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 86-O-17, reducing the
speed limit from 30 MPH to 25 MPH, on Chicago Avenue between Dempster
Street and Sheridan Road. Alderman Fiske recommends suspension of the rules
for Introduction and Action at the September 11, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(A9) Ordinance 84-O-17, Sale of Surplus Property
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 84-O-17, directing the City
Manager to offer the sale of vehicles/equipment owned by the City through public
auction at the special Northwest Municipal Vehicle Auction being sponsored by
America’s Auto Auctions on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 or any other subsequent
America’s Online Auction as these vehicles/equipment become available, on a
timely basis, as a result of new vehicle replacements being placed into service.
For Introduction
City Council Agenda September 11, 2017 Page 7 of 11
(A10) Ordinance 72-O-17, Amending City Code Section 11-2-11(B)
“Immobilization Program” by Amending Amount of Liable Tickets Need to
Immobilize a Vehicle from Five (5) to Three (3)
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommends that the City
Council adopt Ordinance 72-O-17, amending Title 11, Administrative
Adjudication, Chapter 2, Parking & Compliance Violations, Section 11(B):
Immobilization Program to read: “When the registered owner of a vehicle has
accumulated three (3) or more final determinations of parking and/or compliance
violation liability.”
For Introduction
(A11) Ordinance 82-O-17, Authorizing 2017 A, B and C General Obligation Bond
Issues
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 82-O-17 providing for the issuance of
one or more series of not to exceed $14,500,000 General Obligation Corporate
Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A, one or more series of not to exceed $9,665,000
General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017B, and one or more series of
not to exceed $5,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds,
Series 2017C of the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, for capital
improvement and refunding purposes, authorizing the execution of one or more
bond orders in connection therewith, providing for the levy and collection of a
direct annual tax for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds,
authorizing and directing the execution of an escrow agreement in connection
with said bonds, and authorizing and directing the sale of said bonds at public
competitive sale. The ordinance will be completed and signed after the bond sale
date, which is tentatively scheduled for September 28, 2017.
For Action
(A12) Ordinance 77-O-17, Decreasing the Number of Class I Liquor Licenses for
The Barn Investment, LLC. d/b/a The Barn
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 77-
O-17, amending the City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(I) to decrease the number of
authorized Class I liquor licenses from three (3) to two (2).
For Action
(A13) Ordinance 78-O-17, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
The Barn Investment, LLC. d/b/a The Barn
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 78-
O-17, amending the City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(D) to increase the number of
authorized Class D liquor licenses from fifty-five (55) to fifty-six (56) and permit
issuance of a Class D license to The Barn Investment, LLC d/b/a The Barn
(“Company”) located at 1016 Church Street (Rear). In April 2017, City Council
granted Company representative Amy Morton’s application and request to
change its liquor license from Class D to Class I. The Company has
subsequently decided to revert back to its original Class D Liquor License.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 11, 2017 Page 8 of 11
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 87-O-17, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant,
Amanecer Taco Shop, at 512 Main St.
The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 87-O-
17 granting special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Amanecer Taco Shop,
at 512 Main St. in the C1a Commercial Mixed-Use District and the oDM
Dempster-Main Overlay District. The applicant has complied with all zoning
requirements and meets all of the standards for a special use for this district.
Alderman Wynne recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and
Action at the September 11, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(P2) Ordinance 89-O-17, Extending the Time for the Applicant to Obtain a
Building Permit to Construct the Residential Unit in the Planned
Development at 318-320 Dempster Street
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 89-O-17 to extend the time for
completion of the Planned Development at 318-320 Dempster Street, originally
approved in March of 2008. The Ordinance grants a two-year extension to obtain
building permits for construction of the third dwelling unit within the former livery
stable on the property by September 25, 2019. Alderman Wynne recommends
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 11, 2017
City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(P3) Ordinance 91-O-17, Granting a Special Use and Major Variations to Allow
Expansion of a Retirement Home at 120 Dodge Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 91-O-
17 granting special use approval for the expansion of an existing Retirement
Home, Dobson Plaza, and major zoning relief for a one-story addition and patio
with 46.8% building lot coverage where 40% is allowed, 85.4% impervious
surface coverage where 55% is allowed, a 1.2’ front yard (Dobson St.) setback
where 27’ is required, a .9’ street side yard (Dodge Ave.) setback where 15’ is
required, and a patio in the front yard where patios are only permitted in rear
yards, at 120 Dodge Ave. The applicant has complied with all other zoning
requirements, and meets all of the standards for special use and major variation
in the R4 General Residential District. Alderman Rainey recommends
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 11, 2017
City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
City Council Agenda September 11, 2017 Page 9 of 11
(P4) Ordinance 92-O-17, Zoning Text Amendment Regarding Transit Oriented
Development Parking Requirements
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 92-O-17 of
the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to reduce the parking requirements for
residential uses in Transit Oriented Development (TOD) areas, based on the
Evanston Transit Oriented Development Parking Study completed by Sam
Schwartz Engineering and Duncan Associates. The proposal would modify the
parking requirements for residential developments in TOD areas to more
accurately reflect vehicle ownership rates.
For Introduction
(P5) Ordinance 44-O-17, Amending Various Sections of Title 6 of the City Code
to Modify Notice Requirements for Zoning Applications and Hearings
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 44-O-17,
approving the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend the Zoning
Ordinance to establish applicant’s responsibility for mailed noticing requirements
for planning and zoning cases requiring a 250 foot radius. The proposal allows
the City to contract the mailing of notices for planning and zoning cases to a third
party service and makes the applicant responsible for cost of the mailing service.
For Action
(P6) Ordinance 45-O-17, Amending City Code Sections 6-4-1-9(A)(4) and 6-18-3,
Granting Zoning Administrator Authority to Establish the Front Lot Line
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 45-O-17,
approving the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to codify staff authority to
determine the front lot line of a corner lot.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge on Clark Street Beach
Human Services Committee and Staff recommend approval of Special Olympic
Illinois’s request to hold the 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge on
Clark Street Beach, starting at 8 am on February 16 and finishing at
approximately 3 pm on February 18. Costs for city services provided for events
require a 100% reimbursement from the sponsoring organization or event
coordinator. This event requires no city services.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 11, 2017 Page 10 of 11
(H2) Resolution 69-R-17, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Professional
Services Agreement with Youth Job Center to Fund the Building Career
Pathways to Sustainable Employment Program
Human Services Committee and Staff recommend City Council adoption of
Resolution 69-R-17, authorizing the City manager to execute the 2017
agreement with the Youth Job Center of Evanston Inc. (1114 Church Street,
Evanston, IL 60201) to provide not less than twenty disconnected and
unemployed young adults who are low to moderate income Evanston residents
(ages 18-25) with a career pathway plan that leads to educational/work trade
certification, employment, supportive services, career counseling, educational
support and transportation assistance over 24 months in an amount not to
exceed $55,200.00 for FY 2017. Funding for this agreement is budgeted in
Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Youth and Young Adult
Engagement Division (Account 100.30.3215.62490) which has a FY 2017 budget
of $281,965.00 and a YTD balance of $235,455.00 prior to this agreement. Costs
amount to approximately $2,760.00 per participant. The City of Evanston shall be
financially responsible for the furtherance of the program. The Youth Job Center
of Evanston shall be the employer of record.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment:
“Alternatives to Arrest” Special Committee Becky Biller
Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Karen Courtright
Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Jared Davis
Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Peter Demuth
Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Randall Foreman
Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Matthew Mitchell
Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Jeff Parker
Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Joi-Anissa Russell
Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee Meggie Smith
Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee D. Vincent Thomas, Jr.
Preservation Commission Jamie Morris
Preservation Commission SuziReinhold
For Action
(VII) 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)}
City Council Agenda September 11, 2017 Page 11 of 11
(VIII) Executive Session
(IX) Adjournment
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2017
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
9/13/2017 1:30 PM Lighthouse Landing Complex Committee
9/13/2017 7:00 PM Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Outreach Event
9/13/2017 7:00 PM Joint Housing & Community Development Act Committee and Mental Health
Board
9/18/2017 7:00 PM City Council
9/19/2017 7:00 PM Housing & Comm Develop Act
9/19/2017 7:00 PM Northwestern/City Committee
9/20/2017 6:30 PM M/W/EBE Develop.
9/25/2017 6:00 PM Administration & Public Works, Planning & Development, City Council
9/26/2017 7:00 PM Housing & Comm Develop Act
9/27/2017 6:00 PM Transportation/Parking Commission
9/27/2017 7:00 PM Economic Development
9/28/2017 5:30 PM City-School Liaison Committee
9/28/2017 5:30 PM Emergency Telephone System
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