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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m.
Planning & Development Committee (P&D) meets at 7:15 p.m.
City Council meeting will convene at conclusion of the P&D Committee meeting.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Suffredin
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
(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. Speakers may not give their time to other speakers. 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.
(VI) Consent Agenda and Report of Standing Committees:
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Fleming
Planning & Development - Alderman Fiske
Human Services - Alderman Revelle
Housing & Community Development Act - Alderman Rainey
Economic Development - Alderman Wilson
Rules Committee - Alderman Wynne
City Council Agenda May 29, 2018 Page 2 of 10
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 14, 2018.
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) Payroll – April 30, 2018 through May 13, 2018 $ 3,049,254.40
(A2.1) Bills List – May 30, 2018 $ 5,237,593.76
Credit Card Activity (not including Amazon) - Period Ending March 31, 2018
Bank of America $ 17,565.93
Credit Card Activity (not including Amazon) - Period Ending March 26, 2018
BMO $ 132,105.42
For Action
(A2.2) Amazon Credit Card Activity – Period Ending March 31, 2018
Bank of America $ 1,454.57
Amazon Credit Card Activity – Period Ending March 26, 2018
BMO $ 12,061.30
For Action
(A3.1) Contract with J.A. Johnson Paving Company for 2018 Motor Fuel Tax Street
Resurfacing Project
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the 2018 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Resurfacing Project (Bid No. 18-19)
with J.A. Johnson Paving Company (1025 E. Addison Court, Arlington Heights, IL
60005) in the amount of $1,022,639.20. Funding will be provided from the Motor
Fuel Tax Fund (Fund 200), which has a total Budget of $1,508,678, FY 2018
budget allocation of $1,200,000 and charged to Account 415.40.4218.65515 –
418002.
For Action
City Council Agenda May 29, 2018 Page 3 of 10
(A3.2) One-Year Contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials for Reclamite®
Pavement Rejuvenation Program
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year
contract for Reclamite® pavement sealing with Corrective Asphalt Materials
(43W630 Wheeler Road, Sugar Grove, IL 60554) in the not to exceed amount of
$50,000. This contract award is part of a bid let by the Municipal Partnering
Initiative. Funding will be from Capital Improvement Program Funds (Account
415.40.4118.65515-418018) with a FY 2018 budget and remaining balance of
$50,000.
For Action
(A3.3) Purchase of Arbotect Fungicide from Rainbow Treecare Scientific
Advancements
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
purchase order for the sole source purchase of 72 gallons of Arbotect fungicide
from Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements (Minnetonka, MN) for a total
purchase amount of $28,248.88. This vendor has the sole license from the
European manufacturer, Syngenta, to distribute Arbotect in the United States.
Funding for this purchase is from the General Fund - Forestry (Account
100.40.4320.62496), which has a 2018 budget and YTD balance of $38,000.
For Action
(A3.4) Sole Source Contract with Otis Elevator Company for Modernization of
Elevators at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a sole
source contract for elevator modernization at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center
with Otis Elevator Company (949 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL60148), in the
amount of $456,779.00. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement
Program 2018 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $456,779. A detailed
breakdown of Accounts can be found on the corresponding transmittal
memorandum.
For Action
(A3.5) Contract with Kovilic Construction Co., Inc. for Church Street Harbor –
South Pier Renovations
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the
Church Street Harbor – South Pier Renovations (Bid 18-25) with Kovilic
Construction Co., Inc. (3721 N. Carnation Street, Franklin Park, IL) in the amount
of $891,000.00. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Program
2018 General Obligation Bonds for Church Street Harbor in the amount of
$891,000. A detailed breakdown of Accounts can be found on the corresponding
transmittal memorandum.
For Action
City Council Agenda May 29, 2018 Page 4 of 10
(A3.6) Three-Year Contract with Mark Vend Company for Vending Machine
Services at City of Evanston Facilities
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a three (3)
year contract with Mark Vend Company for the City’s vending machine services
(RFP 18-22). Mark Vend Company was the only firm that responded to the
Request for Proposal. There is no cost associated with this contract. Mark Vend
will share profits from the vending machines, and will include $5,000 worth of in-
kind donations annually “to be used for events or other activities at the discretion
of the City and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director.”
For Action
(A3.7) Renewal of Sole Source Computer Aided Dispatch Software License and
Service Agreement with Superion
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to renew sole
source software license and service agreement with Superion (1000 Business
Center Drive, Lake Mary, FL) for the Police Department’s CAD (Computer Aided
Dispatch) software in the amount of $75,592.43. The Agreement is effective from
May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019. Funding will be provided by the Emergency
Telephone System Fund (Account 205.22.5150.62509), with a FY18 budget of
$220,000 and a YTD balance of $130,762.
For Action
(A3.8) Two-Year Contract Amendment for Parking Meters and Multi-Space Pay
Stations with Duncan Solutions
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
multi-year contract (2-year agreement with a 1-year option to renew) with to
Duncan Solutions Inc. (633 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI) to cover the fees
for remote monitoring and management of the credit card functionality in the
amount of $91,971. Funding for this contract will come from the Parking Fund -
Parking Lots and Meters (Account 505.19.7015.65070), with a FY18 budget of
$230,000 and a YTD balance of $192,811.54.
For Action
(A3.9) Sidewalk Café – Falcon Eddy’s Barbeque
Staff recommends City Council approval of first-time application for a sidewalk
café permit for Falcon Eddy’s Barbeque, a Type 2 restaurant located at 825
Church Street. The sidewalk café will consist of four tables with two seats each
for a seating capacity of eight, and will operate daily from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
For Action
City Council Agenda May 29, 2018 Page 5 of 10
(A3.10)Request to Extend Hours for Alcohol Service for The Celtic Knot
Staff submits for City Council approval a request to approve extension of alcohol
service hours for The Celtic Knot located at 626 Church Street from June 14,
2018 through July 15, 2018 accommodating the airing of live coverage of the
2018 World Cup. Because of the time difference, applicant requests alcohol
service to begin at 7:00 a.m.
For Action
(A4) Resolution 27-R-18, Terminate Lease for City-Owned Real Property Located
at 2222 Oakton Street with Smylie Brothers
Staff seeks direction on the next steps for the City-owned property at 2222
Oakton Street, including possible issuance of a Request for
Qualifications/Proposals. Staff recommends continuation of Resolution 27-R-18,
“Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Mutual Termination of Lease
Agreement for City-Owned Real Property Located at 2222 Oakton Street with
Smylie Brothers Draft and Package LLC” to the next Administration & Public
Works Committee meeting.
For Action: Request Direction/Continue Action on Resolution
(A5) Ordinance 63-O-18, Amending the City Code to Remove One-Way Alley
Restriction between Harrison Street and Colfax Place
Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 63-O-18, amending Section 10-
11-4, Schedule IV(B) of the City Code to remove one-way restriction for the alley
between Harrison Street and Colfax Place east of Crawford Avenue. The
required signs will cost approximately $40 and will be installed by in-house staff.
Funding will come from the General Fund-Traffic Control Supplies (Account
100.40.4520.65115), with a FY 2018 budget of $58,000 and a YTD balance of
$24,406.
For Introduction
(A6) Ordinance 35-O-18, Sale of Surplus Property Fleet Vehicles
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 35-O-18, directing the City
Manager to offer the sale of vehicles owned by the City through public auction at
the Northwest Municipal Vehicle Auction being sponsored by America’s Auto
Auctions on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 or any other subsequent America’s Online
Auction. These vehicles have been determined to be surplus as a result of new
vehicle replacements being placed into service or vehicles that had to be taken
out of service for safety reasons with the intention of eventual replacement.
For Introduction
City Council Agenda May 29, 2018 Page 6 of 10
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Vacation Rental License for 2001 Orrington Avenue
City staff recommends approval of a Vacation Rental License for the property
located at 2001 Orrington Avenue. The Vacation Rental meets all of the
Standards and Procedures for license approval.
For Action
(P2) Vacation Rental License for 1109 Garnett Place
City staff recommends approval of a Vacation Rental License for the property
located at 1109 Garnett Place. The Vacation Rental meets all of the Standards
and Procedures for license approval.
For Action
(P3) Resolution 32-R-18, Plat of Resubdivision for 2652 Sheridan Road
City staff recommends adoption of Resolution 32-R-18 approving the proposed
re-subdivision of the property located at 2652 Sheridan Road. The applicant,
Joshua Siegel, representing Illinois Institute of Technology, is proposing to re-
subdivide the property into 2 lots. The proposed lots will exceed the minimum lot
dimension requirements for the district.
For Action
(P4) Ordinance 68-O-18, Special Use Permit to Expand Community Center
Located at 1215 Church Street and 1726-1730 Ridge Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
68-O-18 granting special use approval for the expansion of a Community Center
– Public and Recreation Center – Public, YWCA Evanston/North Shore, at 1215
Church St. & 1726-1730 Ridge Ave. in the R4 General Residential District. The
applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the
standards for a special use for this district. Alderman Braithwaite recommends
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the May 29, 2018 City
Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(P5) Ordinance 66-O-18, Adding City Code Subsection 5-4-5-6, “Examination of
Records by Unit Owners”
Staff submits for City Council approval Ordinance 66-O-18, Adding City Code
Subsection 5-4-5-6, “Examination of Records by Unit Owners.” Pursuant to
Alderman Fiske’s request and within the City’s home rule authority, Ordinance
66-O-18 will codify and incorporate Public Act 100-0292 record keeping
requirements into the City of Evanston Municipal Code, but prohibit the
unauthorized access to condominium unit owners’ email addresses and
telephone numbers. Alderman Fiske recommends suspension of the rules for
introduction and action at the May 29, 2018 City Council Meeting.
For Introduction and Action
City Council Agenda May 29, 2018 Page 7 of 10
(P6) Resolution 22-R-18, Approving a Plat of Resubdivision for 1727 Oak
Avenue
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Resolution 22-R-18,
approving a Plat of Resubdivision for 1727 Oak Avenue. The applicant requests
a subdivision to separate the development parcel from the 1007 Church parcel.
The subdivision meets all requirements of the D3 Downtown District including lot
size and lot width, and has been reviewed by the Public Works Agency for
compliance with applicable regulations. Resolution 22-R-18 was held in
Committee on May 14, 2018 until May 29, 2018 for Action.
For Action
(P7) Ordinance 59-O-18, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned
Development Located at 1727 Oak Avenue in the D3 Downtown Core
Development District
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 59-O-18,
granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development Located at 1727 Oak
Avenue. The Planned Development is for a 17-story age-restricted multi-family
rental development with 169 units and 136 parking spaces in the D3 Downtown
Core Development District. Four site development allowances are requested for
the number of dwelling units, building height, front yard setback and number of
loading berths.
For Action
(P8) Ordinance 61-O-18, Map Amendment, Planned Development and Special
Use for Open Sales Lot at 128-132 Chicago Avenue
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 61-O-18 for
approval of a Map Amendment to rezone the northern portion of the property
from the C1 Commercial District to the B3 Business District, a special use for an
open sales yard in the B3 Business District and a Planned Development in the
B3 Business District to construct a 5-story mixed-use building with approximately
4,999 square feet of indoor ground floor commercial space, approximately 7,000
square feet of outdoor garden/open sales lot, 26 dwelling units and 30 parking
spaces. Three site development allowances are requested for the number of
parking spaces, fence location, and parking setbacks. Ordinance 61-O-18 was
approved for Introduction by City Council on May 14, 2018 with an amendment to
remove condition of approval G requiring the applicant to make an $8,500
contribution for the cost of a parking pay box.
For Action
City Council Agenda May 29, 2018 Page 8 of 10
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Bed & Breakfast License Renewal for Stone Porch by the Lake at 300
Church Street
Human Services Committee and City staff recommend approval for the renewal
of the Bed and Breakfast License for Stone Porch by the Lake Bed and Breakfast
located at 300 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201.
For Action
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT COMMITTEE
The Housing and Community Development Act Committee and staff recommend City
Council adoption of the following two resolutions which approve the 2018 Action Plan
that governs the use of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) entitlement
funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the
reallocation of unspent CDBG funds from prior years to new eligible activities as part of
the 2018 Action Plan.
(O1) Resolution 35-R-18, Approving the 2018 Action Plan and Adopting the 2018
Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, and
Emergency Solutions Grant Program Budgets for 2018
For Action
(O2) Resolution 36-R-18, Amending the 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Community
Development Block Grant Program and Authorizing the Reallocation of
Unexpended CDBG Funds in the 2018 Action Plan
For Action
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O3) Entrepreneurship Support Program Applications for IKandi Salon and Total
Transformation Solutions
Staff and Economic Development Committee recommend approval of financial
assistance through the Entrepreneurship Support Program totaling $5,000 for the
following Evanston businesses: IKandi Salon for $2,500; and Total
Transformation Coaching for $2,500. Funding will be from the Economic
Development’s Business Retention/ Expansion Fund (Account
100.21.5300.62662). The approved Fiscal Year 2018 Budget allocated a total of
$150,000 for this account. A total of $34,658.47 has been spent or encumbered
from this account since the beginning of FY 2018, leaving $115,342.53 available
for expenditure.
For Action
City Council Agenda May 29, 2018 Page 9 of 10
(O4) Storefront Modernization Program Applications for Booked and Prairie
Moon
Staff and Economic Development Committee recommend approval of financial
assistance on a 50/50 cost-sharing basis through the Storefront Modernization
Program to the following Evanston businesses: Booked at 506 Main Street in an
amount not to exceed $4,748.40 for signage and a new door; and Prairie Moon
at Chicago Avenue in an amount not to exceed $8,037 for signage, and
storefront improvements. Funding will be from the Economic Development’s
Business District Improvement Fund (Account 100.21.5300.65522). The
approved Fiscal Year 2018 Budget allocated a total of $250,000 for this account
to fund both the Storefront Modernization and Great Merchant Grant programs.
To date, $34,489 has been spent or encumbered from this account, leaving
$214,511 available for expenditure.
For Action
(O5) Evanston Great Merchants Grant – West Village
Staff and Economic Development Committee recommend approval to provide
financial assistance through the Great Merchants Grant Program to the West
Village Business Association (WVBA) for the remainder of the funds set aside for
them, totaling $2,178.75. Staff recommends utilizing the Economic Development
Business District Improvement Program Fund (Account 100.21.5300.62662). The
approved 2017 Fiscal Year Budget allocated $150,000 to this account. To date,
$32,738.47 has been spent from this account, leaving $115.341.33 available for
expenditure.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Library Board Rachel Hayman
Rachel Hayman is the program coordinator at Womencare Counseling Center,
an organization providing individual, group, couple and family counseling. A 30-
year resident of Evanston, Ms. Hayman is a long-time supporter of the Evanston
Public Library and formerly served as a member of the Library’s Fund for
Excellence Committee. Ms. Hayman served for eight years on the District 202
Board of Education, including two years as president. She is the founding
member of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s Racial Justice Committee, having
served for 10 years on the organization’s Board of Directors. Ms. Hayman is
currently a member of the Y.O.U. Board of Directors and the YWCA Advisory
Committee, and in the past has donated her time as a volunteer tutor at Books &
Breakfast. A graduate of Leadership Evanston, Ms. Hayman holds bachelor’s
and master’s degrees in English from Indiana University.
For Action
City Council Agenda May 29, 2018 Page 10 of 10
(APP2)For Reappointment to:
Library Board Shawn Iles
Library Board Margaret Lurie
Library Board Vaishali Patel
Library Board Benjamin Schapiro
Preservation Commission Kenneth Itle
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)}
(VIII) Executive Session
(IX) Adjournment
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JUNE 15, 2018
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
6/4/2018 6:00 PM Rules Committee
6/4/2018 7:30 PM Human Services
6/4/2018 7:00 PM Housing & Homelessness Commission
6/11/2018 7:00 PM City Council
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