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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, September 17, 2018
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m.
Planning & Development Committee (P&D) meets at 7 p.m.
City Council meeting will convene at conclusion of P&D.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Suffredin
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
Delta Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. –
70th Anniversary
National Preparedness Month - September 2018
Warren "Billy" Cherry Scholarship Fund - 25th Anniversary
National Diaper Need Awareness Week - September 24-30, 2018
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Lincoln Street Beach Update
(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 17, 2018 Page 2 of 15
(VI) Special Orders of Business
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1)Proposed Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Updates
Staff will present City Council with updates related to Priority Based Budgeting
& the Fiscal Year 2019 Proposed Budget, including an overview of options for
the City of Evanston’s parking system and an update on the Social Services
Working Group.
For Discussion
(VII) Consent Agenda and Report of Standing Committees:
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Fleming
Planning & Development - Alderman Wilson
Human Services - Alderman Fleming
Rules Committee - Alderman Fiske
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of July 23, 2018
(Amended) and August 13, 2018.
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) Payroll – July 23, 2018 through August 5, 2018 $ 3,195,300.97
Payroll – August 6, 2018 through August 19, 2018 $ 3,094,412.31
Payroll – August 20, 2018 through September 9, 2018 $ 2,872,580.11
For Action
(A2) Bills List – September 11, 2018 $ 9,757,054.09
For Action
(A3) Contract with Thelen Materials, LLC for 2018 Leaf Hauling/Disposal Season
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year
contract for leaf hauling/disposal with Thelen Materials, LLC (28957 W. IL Route
173 Antioch, IL 60002) in the not to exceed amount of $40,000. Funding will be
from the Street Maintenance-Residential Debris/Removal Costs fund (Account
100.40.4510.62415), with a FY18 Budget of $45,000 and a YTD balance of
$40,000.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 17, 2018 Page 3 of 15
(A4) Change Order No. 3 to the Agreement for the Treated Water Storage
Replacement Project Engineering Services with CDM Smith
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 3 to the agreement for the Treated Water Storage
Replacement Project Engineering Services (15-55) to CDM Smith (125 South
Wacker Drive, Suite 600, Chicago, IL) in the amount of $22,040.00. This will
increase the total contract amount from the current contract price of
$1,328,730.00 to $1,350,770.00. Funding will be from the Water Fund, Capital
Improvement Account 513.71.7330.62145 -733107, which has an FY 2018
budget allocation of $12,500,000. See corresponding transmittal memorandum
for further details on funding.
For Action
(A5) Change Order No. 2 to the Contract for the 2018 50/50 Sidewalk
Replacement Project with Schroeder & Schroeder Inc.
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 2 to the contract for the 2018 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement
Project (Bid No. 18-14) with Schroeder & Schroeder Inc. (7306 Central Park
Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076) in the amount of $10,085.00. Change Order No. 1
increased the contract amount from $211,000.00 to $227,792.00. Proposed
Change Order No. 2 will increase the contract amount to $237,877.00. Funding
for this work will be from the Dodge Avenue Bus Stop Pilot Fund (Account
415.40.4118.65515 – 418013), which has $50,000 budgeted in 2018.
For Action
(A6) One-Year Contract Extension for Purchase of Rock Salt from Morton Salt
Company
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year
contract extension for the purchase of up to 7,500 tons of rock salt from Morton
Salt Company (123 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL) at a cost of $64.21 per ton, for
a winter season (2018/19) total of $481,575. Funding for this purchase will be
provided from the Snow and Ice Control Fund (Account 100.40.4550.65015),
which has a budget of $331,095 and a YTD balance of $16,195. Staff anticipates
needing to spend the remainder of the balance in FY2018 which will come from
the 2017/18 Rock Salt Purchase Order. Staff will request a FY2019 budget
allocation of $465,380 for the purchase of the remaining tons needed to complete
the 7,500 tons of salt.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 17, 2018 Page 4 of 15
(A7) Emergency Single-Source Agreement with Johnson Controls for
Replacement of Fire Panels/Devices at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
emergency, single-source agreement for the replacement of the existing fire
panels and system devices at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center with Johnson
Controls (91 N. Mitchell Court, Addison, IL) in the amount of $108,497.00.
Funding will be from the CIP 2018 General Obligation Bond. Funding is available
in the 2018 Facilities Contingency (Account 415.40.4118.65515 - 618028), which
was budgeted at $275,000 and has $272,162.10 remaining.
For Action
(A8) Sidewalk Café – Tag’s Cafe
Staff recommends City Council approval of first-time application for a sidewalk
café permit for Tag’s Cafe, a Type 2 restaurant located at 2012 Central Street.
The sidewalk café will consist of three tables with two seats each for a seating
capacity of six, and will operate daily from 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For Action
(A9) Sole Source Purchase of Cisco SmartNet Software from CDW
Staff recommends City Council authorize the sole source purchase of Cisco
SmartNet networking licenses and software from CDW (120 S.Riverside,
Chicago, IL 60606) in the amount of $47,509.25. This contract provides support
for the City’s essential computer networking system and covers the period
September 15, 2018 through September 15, 2019. CDW is the current State Bid
Contract provider for these services as of September 2018. Funding is provided
by the IT Division, Computer Licensing and Support Fund (Account
100.19.1932.62340), which has a total budget of $500,000 and a YTD balance of
$125,700.65. This is a 13% reduction from the previous agreement.
For Action
(A10) Contract with Target Solutions for a Learning Management Software
System
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a two-
year contract with Target Solutions (10805 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200,
San Diego, CA 92127-5703) for a Learning Management Software (LMS) system
at an annual rate of $31,525. The contract term begins December 31, 2018 and
the software provides required OSHA safety and other critical training for Police,
Fire and non-sworn City employees. The Fire Department is already using Target
Solutions and staff was able to negotiate a lower renewal rate for the Fire
Department. Funding will be from four accounts. A detailed breakdown can be
found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. Access to the software will
be complimentary from now until the contract term start date.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 17, 2018 Page 5 of 15
(A11) Purchase of Three Divvy Stations from Motivate International Inc.
The Transportation & Parking Committee and staff recommend approval for the
purchase of three (3) Divvy stations from Motivate International Inc. in the
amount of $33,991.96. This purchase is proposed to be made utilizing funds that
are within the approved budget for Divvy operating expenses for FY2018.
Funding will be from the Parking Fund- Divvy Operating Expenses (Account
505.19.7005.62603), which has a FY2018 budget of $304,000 and a YTD
balance of $194,390.94. Staff anticipates that the FY2018 Divvy expenses will be
$125,000.00.
For Action
(A12) Thirty-Six Month Contract Extension with Motivate International Inc. to
Continue Operation of Divvy Bicycle Sharing System
The Transportation & Parking Committee and staff recommend the City Council
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a 36 month extension with
Motivate International Inc. (“Motivate”) to continue to operate the Divvy bicycle
sharing system in Evanston. This is a second partial extension of one of two 5
year extensions contemplated in the Operator Agreement between the City and
Motivate. Staff anticipates the FY2019 budgeted amount for Divvy expenses will
be cost neutral.
For Action
(A13) Resolution 67-R-18, Memorandum of Understanding with the City of
Chicago Department of Transportation to Seek Approval to Share Revenue
in the Divvy Sponsorship Agreement
The Transportation & Parking Committee and staff recommend City Council
adopt Resolution 67-R-18, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute
a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Chicago for a joint
advertisement agreement for sponsorship of all Divvy bicycles, with Evanston
receiving a pro rata share based on the number of bicycles in the Evanston Divvy
system.
For Action
(A14) Resolution 69-R-18, Authorizing a Lease Renewal Agreement with Impact
Behavioral Health Partners for Office Space at the Civic Center
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 69-R-18 authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate the lease of office space with Impact Behavioral
Health Partners (Impact) for 24 months for 2,940 square feet of space on the
ground floor of the Civic Center (Suite G310 to G651), including eleven (11)
telephone lines and telephones, at the rate of $3,362.00 per month. Impact will
be responsible for payment of all remaining utilities.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 17, 2018 Page 6 of 15
(A15) Resolution 62-R-18, Agreement with Hoffman House Catering for Senior
Meal Food Programs
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 62-R-18 authorizing the
City Manager to execute 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, 2018 through September 30, 2019 in the not–to-exceed amount of
$4.80 per lunch meal. Total meal program contract value is projected at
$43,543.00 (dependent upon the number of lunches served and varies
depending on the levels of participation). The program will be reimbursed through
a grant from Age Options, the regional coordinator of federal funds dispersed for
programs in the Older Americans Act and donations received from attendees at
the meal program.
For Action
(A16) Resolution 59-R-18, Approving Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of the
Village of Winnetka’s Fire Training Tower
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 59-R-18 authorizing the
City Manager to execute an inter-governmental agreement with the Village of
Winnetka for the limited use of their training tower for Evanston Fire Department
community engagement programs.
For Action
(A17) Resolution 70-R-18, Grant Application for State Funding through the Open
Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant Program for the Harbert
Park Renovation Project
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 70-R-18 authorizing the City Manager
to Sign a Resolution of Authorization as part of an Open Space and Land
Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant application to the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources for the Harbert Park Renovations Project.
Although the City has been a past recipient of the OSLAD grant, this is the first
time in several years that the grant program has been accepting applications. If
awarded, funding for this project will be from a variety of funding sources already
proposed for Harbert Park Improvements in the 2019 budget, including 2018
Good Neighbor Funds, the Neighborhood Improvement Reserve Fund, and the
2019 General Obligation Bonds.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 17, 2018 Page 7 of 15
(A18) Resolution 66-R-18, Easement Agreement with Northwestern University for
Replacement of Underground Water Storage Reservoir at Lincoln Street
and Campus Drive
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 66-R-18 authorizing the
City Manager to execute an easement agreement with Northwestern University
to provide for a temporary construction easement for the removal of the existing
reservoir and installation of the new reservoir. The easement agreement also
establishes a long term easement agreement between the parties for the
underground reservoir to be located below Northwestern University property.
For Action
(A19) Ordinance 98-O-18, Amending City Code Section 7-2-6(D), “Sidewalk
Cafes,” Allowing Class K Liquor Licensees Sidewalk Cafes
City staff submits to City Council for consideration Ordinance 98-O-18 which
amends the City Code to permit sidewalk cafes at business establishments that
hold Class K liquor licenses. Alderman Revelle recommends suspension of the
rules for Introduction and Action at the September 17, 2018 City Council.
For Introduction and Action
(A20) Ordinance 85-O-18, Decreasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
Bat 17 located at 1709 Benson Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 85-O-18, amending
Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(C) to decrease the number of Class C
Liquor Licenses from twenty-four (24) to twenty-three (23). Alderman Fiske
recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the
September 17, 2018 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(A21) Ordinance 86-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
Tereneo 3634, LLC d/b/a Bat 17 located at 1709 Benson Avenue.
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 86-
O-18, amending Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(C) to increase the
number of Class C Liquor Licenses from twenty-three (23) to twenty-four (24)
and permit issuance of a Class C license to Tereneo 3634, LLC d/b/a Bat 17,
located at 1709 Benson Avenue. Alderman Fiske recommends suspension of the
rules for Introduction and Action at the September 17, 2018 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
City Council Agenda September 17, 2018 Page 8 of 15
(A22) Ordinance 87-O-18, Decreasing the Number of Class R Liquor Licenses for
Sodexo America, LLC d/b/a Northwestern University – Norris Center
located at 1999 Campus Drive
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 87-O-18, amending
Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(R) to decrease the number of Class R
Liquor Licenses from three (3) to two (2). Sodexo America, LLC d/b/a
Northwestern University – Norris Center has closed. Staff recommends
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 17, 2018
City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(A23) Ordinance 88-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class R Liquor Licenses for
Compass Group USA, Inc. d/b/a Chartwell’s - Northwestern University
Norris Center located at 1999 Campus Drive
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 88-
O-18, amending Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(R) to increase the
number of Class R Liquor Licenses from two (2) to three (3) and permit issuance
of a Class R license to Compass Group USA, Inc. d/b/a Chartwell’s -
Northwestern University Norris Center located at 1999 Campus Drive. Staff
recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the
September 17, 2018 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(A24) Ordinance 89-O-18, Decreasing the Number of Class T Liquor Licenses for
Sodexo America, LLC d/b/a Sodexo America located at 1501 Central Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 89-O-18, amending
Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(T) to decrease the number of Class T
Liquor Licenses from three (3) to two (2). Staff recommends suspension of the
rules for Introduction and Action at the September 17, 2018 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(A25) Ordinance 90-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class T Liquor Licenses for
Compass Group USA, Inc., d/b/a Chartwell’s located at 1999 Campus Drive
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 90-
O-18, amending Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(T) to increase the
number of Class T Liquor Licenses from two (2) to three (3) and permit issuance
of a Class T license to Compass Group USA, Inc., d/b/a Chartwell’s located at
1999 Campus Drive. Staff recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction
and Action at the September 17, 2018 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
City Council Agenda September 17, 2018 Page 9 of 15
(A26) Ordinance 91-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class T Liquor Licenses for
Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership, d/b/a Levy at Ryan
Fieldhouse and Walter Athletics Center located at 2255 Campus Drive
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 91-
O-18, amending Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(T) to increase the
number of Class T Liquor Licenses from three (3) to four (4) and permit issuance
of a Class T license to Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership, d/b/a Levy
at Ryan Fieldhouse and Walter Athletics Center located at 2255 Campus Drive.
Staff recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the
September 17, 2018 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(A27) Ordinance 95-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Union Squared Evanston located at 1307 Chicago Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 95-O-18, amending
Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(D) to increase the number of authorized
Class D liquor licenses from fifty (50) to fifty-one (51). Staff recommends
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 17, 2018
City Council.
For Introduction and Action
(A28) Ordinance 96-O-18, Decreasing the Number of Class A Liquor Licenses for
Union Squared Evanston located at 1307 Chicago Ave.
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 96-O-18 amending
Evanston City Code of 2012 Subsection 3-4-6-(A), as amended, to decrease the
number of authorized Class A liquor licenses from one (1) to zero (0). Staff
recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the
September 17, 2018 City Council.
For Introduction and Action
(A29) Ordinance 97-O-18, Increasing the Number of Class T Liquor Licenses for
L3 Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Next of Kinship located at 1603 Orrington Avenue
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 97-
O-18, amending Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(T) to increase the
number of Class T Liquor Licenses from four (4) to five (5) and permit issuance
of a Class T license to L3 Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Next of Kinship located at 1603
Orrington Avenue. Staff recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and
Action at the September 17, 2018 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
City Council Agenda September 17, 2018 Page 10 of 15
(A30) Ordinance 109-O-18, Allowing Extended Hours of Alcohol Service for Z-1
and Z-2 Liquor License Holders through City Council Approval
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
109-O-18, amending Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6(Z-1) and 3-4-6(Z-2),
to allow for extended hours of alcohol service for Z-1 and Z-2 liquor license
holders through City Council approval. Alderman Revelle recommends
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 17, 2018
City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
(A31) Extended Alcohol Service for One-Day Events - Levy Premium Foodservice
Staff submits for City Council approval a request to extend alcohol service hours
for one-day liquor events taking place at 1501 Central Street (“Levy Premium
Foodservice”), on September 8, 2018, September 29, 2018, October 13, 2018,
October 27, 2018, November 3, 2018, and November 24, 2018 to accommodate
game day events during the Northwestern University football season.
For Action
(A32) Ordinance 99-O-18, Amending Class K Liquor License to Decrease the
Permitted Volume of Wine for Off Premise Consumption, Permit Alcoholic
Spirit Tasting, and Increase the Permitted Volume of Beer for Consumption
Onsite
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 99-
O-18, amending Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(K) to decrease the
permitted volume of wine for off premise consumption, permit alcoholic spirit
tasting, and increase the permitted volume of beer for onsite consumption.
Alderman Revelle recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and
Action at the September 17, 2018 City Council.
For Introduction and Action
(A33) Ordinance 101-O-18, Amending the Class U Liquor License Permitted
Hours of Sale of Alcoholic Liquor and Eliminating the Restriction of the
Sale of Alcohol to the Lobby
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance
101-O-18, amending Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(U) to amend the
permitted hours of sale of alcoholic liquor and eliminating the restriction of the
sale of alcohol to the lobby. This Ordinance will permit Class U licensees to sell
alcoholic liquor two hours prior to any performance, during intermission, and two
hours after the end of any performance. Staff recommends suspension of the
rules for Introduction and Action at the September 17, 2018 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
City Council Agenda September 17, 2018 Page 11 of 15
(A34) Ordinance 100-O-18, Proposed Modifications to City Code Section 10-11-6,
Schedule VI; Snow Routes and Snow Emergency Regulations Contained in
Section 10-4-13
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 100-O-18, amending City
Code 10-4-13 (C), Snow Emergency, and the designated Snow Routes in
Section 10-11-6, Schedule VI. The majority of the proposed modifications will
make the City Code consistent with the current snow route map, existing snow
route sign postings and staff’s current operations during snow events thereby
improving snow removal operations and towing/parking bans associated with
declared snow emergencies.
For Introduction
(A35) Ordinance 40-O-17, Amending City Code Section 7-12-4-2, Lead Service
Line Replacement Program
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 40-O-17, amending City
Code Section 7-12-4-2, Installation and Maintenance of Service Pipe from Tap to
Fixtures. The proposed amendment would promote the replacement of lead
water service lines by residential property owners. Ordinance 40-O-17 was
introduced on April 24, 2017 but never returned to City Council for adoption.
Staff was not aware the Ordinance was never adopted and has been offering
loans to property owner on streets where water mains are being replaced since
2017. Funding for the lead water service abatement program is from the Water
Fund reserves and transferred to Account 510.40.4225.62410 as needed as
loans are issued.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Appeal to Planning & Development Committee of Design and Project
Review Committee Decision Denying Variance for Commercial Variable
Message Sign (CVMS) for Citgo Station at 1925 Green Bay Rd
This item will only be heard at the Planning & Development Committee meeting.
No Action to be taken at City Council
(P2) Landlord-Tenant Services with Metropolitan Tenants Organization &
Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing
The Housing and Homelessness Commission and staff recommend City Council
approval of a not to exceed $70,000 contract with Metropolitan Tenants
Organization and Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing for landlord-tenant
services. The funding source is the City’s Affordable Housing Fund (Account
250.21.5465.65497). The Affordable Housing Fund has a current uncommitted
cash balance of approximately $600,000; including $114,500 budgeted for
housing services in FY2018.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 17, 2018 Page 12 of 15
(P3) Ordinance 41-O-18, Amending City Code Section 6-16, Table 16-B,
“Schedule of Minimum Off Street Parking Requirements”
The Plan Commission and staff recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 41-O-
18, amending the Zoning Ordinance to modify parking requirements for
College/University Institutions. Staff is proposing to adjust the parking
requirements for dormitories and fraternity and sorority houses. The proposed
text amendment still requires more than the 1 to 16 ratio of students with parking
permits to those eligible to obtain parking permits. The proposed amendment
would reduce the total required parking spaces on Northwestern University’s
campus from 4,096 to approximately 3,493.
For Introduction
(P4) Ordinance 105-O-18, Amending Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Creating
Brew Pubs and Craft Alcohol Production Facilities
The Plan Commission and staff recommend approval of Ordinance 105-O-18
authorizing Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to alcohol producing uses that
include allowing Brew Pubs as a Special Use in the MXE Mixed-Use
Employment District.
For Introduction
(P5) Ordinance 108-O-18, Special Use Permit and Major Variations for a Banquet
Hall and a Brew Pub, Double Clutch Brewing Company, at 2119-2125
Ashland Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend approval of Ordinance 108-
O-18 authorizing Special Uses for a Banquet Hall and Brew Pub and Major
Zoning Variations for a 0’ front yard setback where 10’ is required, a 0’ interior
side yard setback where 5’ is required, a 0’ rear yard setback where 5’ is
required, and to eliminate 1 required short loading dock.
For Introduction
(P6) Ordinance 103-O-18, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant,
Backlot Coffee, at 2004 Central Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City Staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
103-O-18 granting a special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Backlot
Coffee in the B1a Business District and oCSC Central Street Overlay District.
The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the
standards of a special use for this district. Alderman Revelle recommends
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the September 17, 2018
City Council.
For Introduction and Action
City Council Agenda September 17, 2018 Page 13 of 15
(P7) Ordinance 104-O-18, Granting a Special Use and Zoning Relief to Expand a
Daycare Center - Child at 2200 Main Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
104-O-18 granting special use approval to expand a Daycare Center – Child, the
Infant Welfare Society of Evanston, and zoning relief for a one-story addition with
a 6.1’ west interior side yard setback where 15’ is required, at 2200 Main St. in
the R2 Single Family 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 September 17, 2018 City Council.
For Introduction and Action
(P8) Ordinance 102-O-18 Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant,
Kilwins Chocolates, at 1724 Sherman Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City Staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
102-O-18 granting a special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Kilwins
Chocolates in the D2 District. The applicant has complied with all zoning
requirements, and meets all of the standards of a special use for this district.
For Introduction
(P9) Ordinance 106-O-18, Granting a Special Use for a Public Utility and Major
Zoning Relief for a Fence (Concrete Wall) at 514 Custer Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
106-O-18 granting special use approval for a Public Utility for the replacement of
existing ComEd equipment with “DC-in-a-box” utility equipment, and major
zoning relief for a 20’-tall fence (concrete wall) for safety and thermal screening
of the utility equipment, at 514 Custer Ave. The applicant has complied with all
other zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for special use and
major variation in the R3 Two Family Residential District.
For Introduction
(P10) Ordinance 84-O-18, Granting a Special Use for a Daycare Center –
Domestic Animal, and Kennel, Rex’s Place, at 2118-2120 Ashland Ave.,
1625 Payne St., and 2147-2149 Dewey Ave.
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
84-O-18 granting special use approval for a Daycare Center – Domestic Animal,
and Kennel, in the MXE Mixed Use Employment District. The applicant has
complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards for special
use and major variations for this district.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 17, 2018 Page 14 of 15
APPOINTMENTS
(O1) For Appointment:
Arts Council Pashen Black
Pashen Black is a communications executive with more than 15 years of
experience leading executive communications, public relations and corporate
communications for multinational companies. As a member of the Evanston
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Pashen created and implemented
programs to support the city’s African American community. She has a passion
for the arts and creative writing, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and
a master’s degree in Communications from the University of Central Florida.
Arts Council Lisa Corrin
Lisa Corrin is the director of Northwestern University’s Block Museum of Art and
has over 30 years of experience in the arts profession, including serving as
deputy director of art and chief curator for the Seattle Art Museum and as chief
curator for the Serpentine Gallery in London. She has served as a board member
of the Seattle Repertory Theatre and Mass MoCa, a major art museum for living
artists. Lisa is a member of the American Association of Art Museum Directors.
For Action
(O2) For Reappointment:
Economic Development Committee, Hecky Powell
For Action
(VIII) 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)}
(IX) Executive Session
(X) Adjournment
City Council Agenda September 17, 2018 Page 15 of 15
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2018
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
9/24/2018 6:00 PM Administration & Public Works, Planning & Development, City
Council
9/25/2018 7:00 PM Housing & Community Development Act Committee
9/26/2018 6:00 PM Transportation & Parking Committee
9/26/2018 7:30 PM Economic Development Committee
9/27/2018 5:30 PM Emergency Telephone System Board
9/27/2018 6:30 PM Equity & Empowerment Commission
9/27/2018 7:00 PM Housing & Community Development Act Committee
9/28/2018 8:00 AM Alternatives to Arrest
Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil.
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