HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.28.19
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, January 28, 2019
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 6 p.m.
Planning & Development Committee (P&D) meets at 6:30 p.m.
City Council meeting will convene at conclusion of P&D.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Revelle
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
Black History Month, February
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Federal Government Shutdown 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 January 28, 2019 Page 2 of 8
(VI) Consent Agenda and Report of Standing Committees:
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Rue Simmons
Planning & Development - Alderman Revelle
Human Services - Alderman Rue Simmons
Economic Development - Alderman Rue Simmons
Rules Committee - Alderman Braithwaite
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 14, 2019.
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) Payroll – December 24, 2018 through January 06, 2018 $ 2,993,970.11
For Action
(A2) Bills List – January 29, 2019 FY 18 $ 2,159,324.72
Bills List – January 29, 2019 FY 19 $ 438,346.36
BMO Credit Card Activity – Period Ending October 26, 2018
(without Amazon) $ 182,884.62
For Action
(A3) BMO Amazon Credit Card Activity
Period Ending October 26, 2018 $ 14,154.98
For Action
City Council Agenda January 28, 2019 Page 3 of 8
(A4) Purchase of Ten Vehicles for Operations in the Police Department, Fire
Department and Facilities Management
Staff recommends City Council approval of the purchase of ten (10) vehicles for
operations in the Police Department, Fire Department and Facilities
Management. The following vehicles will be purchased: five (5) 2019 Ford
Explorer SUVs, one (1) 2019 Ford Taurus Sedan and one (1) 2019 Ford Transit
Full Sized Van from Currie Motors Fleet (10125 W. Laraway, Frankfort, IL 60423)
in the amount of $213,051.00; and two (2) 2019 Ford Expedition SUVs and one
(1) 2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van will be purchased from Kunes Country
Ford of Antioch (104 Route 173 W. Antioch, IL 60002) in the amount of
$102,567.00. Funding for the vehicles will be from the Equipment Replacement
Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550) in the amount of $315,618.00, which has a
budgeted amount of $1,622,977. This expenditure represents 19.4% of this
budgeted amount.
For Action
(A5) Extension of Intergovernmental Agreement for 2019 Refuse Disposal Fees
to Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
extension of the intergovernmental agreement for 2019 refuse disposal fees to
Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) in the not to exceed
amount of $750,000 for operations and maintenance transfer fees. Funding will
be provided by the Solid Waste Fund (Account 520.40.4310.62405), which has a
budget of $750,000 for FY2019.
For Action
(A6) Approval of Estimated Annual User Charge for 2019 with the Metropolitan
Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for Disposal of Sludge
Staff recommends City Council approval of the estimated annual user charge for
2019 with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
(MWRDGC) for disposal of sludge generated as part of the water treatment
process in the amount $154,304.18. Four payments of $38,576.05 will be made
beginning in February 2019 and ending November 2019. Funding for this work
will be from the Water Fund (Account 510.40.4220.62420). This account has a
budget of $339,000.00 allocated for MWRDGC sludge disposal fees.
For Action
City Council Agenda January 28, 2019 Page 4 of 8
(A7) Agreement with Harris Computer Systems for Harris NorthStar Utility
Billing Software
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
renewal of the annual sole source maintenance and support agreement for the
term March 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019 with Harris Computer Systems
(1 Antares Drive, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario) for Harris NorthStar Utility Billing
software, in the amount of $35,767.39. Funding for this purchase will be from
Water Fund (Account 510.40.4225.62340), which has an allocation of $45,000.00
for this item.
For Action
(A8) Contract with CDM Smith Inc. for the Water Plant Evaluation
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the Water Plant Evaluation (RFP 18-55) with CDM Smith Inc. (125 South
Wacker, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60606) in the amount of $191,653.00. Funding
for the study will be provided from the Water Fund (Account 510.40.4200.62180).
This account has a budget of $200,000.00 in FY 2019, all of which is remaining.
For Action
(A9) Contract with The Ogni Group for Sherman Plaza Garage Lighting Upgrade
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the Sherman Plaza Garage Lighting Upgrade with The Ogni Group, (140 East
Commercial Street, Suite 1, Wood Dale, IL) in the amount of $334,618.00.
Funding is available from the Parking Fund (Account No. 505.19.7005.65515 –
618001), which has a budget of $650,000, all of which is remaining.
For Action
(A10) Resolution 8-R-19, Authorizing Construction on Illinois State Highways for
Years 2019 and 2020
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 8-R-19, authorizing construction
on Illinois state highways for years 2019 and 2020.
For Action
(A11) Resolution 6-R-19, Approving Release of City Council Closed Session
Minutes
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 6-R-19, releasing certain closed
session meeting minutes and finding that a need still exists for confidentiality as
to other minutes. The City is furthering its efforts to provide access to information
and openness in government through the appropriate release of closed session
minutes of the City Council.
For Action
City Council Agenda January 28, 2019 Page 5 of 8
(A12) Resolution 9-R-19, Approving Settlement and Release of all Claims in
Lawrence Crosby v. City of Evanston, et al.
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 9-R-18 authorizing the
City of Evanston to issue a settlement payment pursuant to a settlement
agreement and release in Lawrence Crosby v. City of Evanston, et al. (Case No.
16-L010029). Funding will be from the Insurance Fund.
For Action
(A13) Resolution 2-R-19, Grant Agreement with AMITA Saint Francis Hospital to
Receive Funding for the Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2-R-19, authorizing the
City Manager to execute a grant agreement with AMITA Saint Francis Hospital to
receive funding for a Mobile Integrated Healthcare/Community Paramedic
Program.
For Action
(A14) Resolution 7-R-19, Expressing Official Intent Regarding Expenditures from
the Funds of the City of Evanston to be Reimbursed from Proceeds of
Obligations to be Issued by the City of Evanston
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 7-R-19, authorizing
payments relating to FY 2019 Capital Improvement Plan (C.I.P.) project
expenditures up to $31,360,000 be reimbursed by the subsequent 2019 General
Obligation (G.O.) bond issuance.
For Action
(A15) Ordinance 163-O-18, Amending Portions of City Code Section 10-11-7(A),
“Passenger Loading Zones” to Amend the Loading Zone on Simpson
Street
The Transportation/Parking Committee recommends City Council adopt
Ordinance 163-O-18, amending portions of City Code Section 10-11-7(A),
“Passenger Loading Zones” to amend the loading zone on Simpson Street.
For Action
(A16) Ordinance 162-O-18, Amending Portions of City Code Section 7-2-6(D),
“Sidewalk Cafes” Update the Sidewalk Café Application Process and
Increase Sidewalk Café Permit Fees
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 162-O-18, amending portions of
Ordinance 7-2-6(D) “Sidewalk Cafes” to modify permit fees and approval
procedures. Staff proposes Sidewalk Café permit applications to require the
approval of the Design & Project Review (DAPR) Committee, with exception of
requests for City Council to permit the consumption or sale of alcohol on
sidewalk cafe premises. Sidewalk Café permit fees will increase to align with cost
of administering the program and use of the surrounding public way.
For Action
City Council Agenda January 28, 2019 Page 6 of 8
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Community Partners for Affordable Housing Proposal for the Continued
Administration of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Waitlist
Staff recommends approval of $28,675 for Community Partners for Affordable
Housing (CPAH) to continue administering Evanston’s Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance (“IHO”) centralized waitlist and conduct income certifications and
recertification of households for inclusionary units. The Housing and
Homelessness Commission reviewed CPAH’s proposal at its meeting on
December 6, 2018, and concluded it should receive a favorable funding
recommendation. However, due to a lack of quorum, the Commission was not
able to officially vote on the application. The funding source is the City’s
Affordable Housing Fund (Account 250.21.5465.62490). The Affordable Housing
Fund has a current uncommitted cash balance of approximately $800,000;
including $50,000 budgeted for other program costs in FY2019. This item was
held at the Planning & Development Committee meeting on January 14, 2019 to
January 28, 2019.
For Action
(P2) Ordinance 112-O-18 Granting Major Zoning Relief for Building Lot
Coverage, Setbacks, and Open Parking at 2626 Reese Avenue
City staff recommends a continuation of the requested zoning relief at 2626
Reese Ave. to the February 11, 2019 Planning & Development Committee
meeting. Staff requests additional time to research similar developed and
undeveloped 25’ wide corner lots throughout the city, which will also allow the
applicant additional time to react to the comments and concerns raised at the
January 14, 2019 Neighborhood Meeting.
For Introduction
(P3) Ordinance 9-O-19, Granting a Special Use for a Ground-Floor Medical
Office and Major Zoning Relief for No Additional Parking at 524 Main Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 9-
O-19 granting special use approval for a ground-floor Medical Office, North
Shore University Health System, and major zoning relief for no additional parking
spaces where 7 additional parking spaces are required for a Medical Office, 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 special use and major variations for this district. Alderman
Wynne requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the
January 28, 2019 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
City Council Agenda January 28, 2019 Page 7 of 8
(P4) Ordinance 4-O-19, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned
Development Located at 1714-1720 Chicago Avenue and Amending the
Zoning Map
The Plan Commission and staff recommend denial of Ordinance 4-O-19 for
approval of a Map Amendment from the R6 General Residential to the D3
Downtown Core Development District and a Planned Development for a 13-story
office building with 112 on-site parking spaces. Passage of the Map Amendment
shall require a favorable vote of three-fourths (3/4) of all the Aldermen per City
Code 6-3-4-7 because a petition signed and acknowledged by 30% of owners of
property within 500-feet of the subject property was submitted to the City.
For Introduction
(P5) Vacation Rental License for 1945 Jackson Avenue, Apartment 1
City staff recommends approval of a Vacation Rental License for the property
located at 1945 Jackson Avenue, Apartment 1. The Vacation Rental meets all of
the Standards and Procedures for license approval.
For Action
(P6) Ordinance 3-O-19, Amending Portion of City Code Section 6-15-13, “oRD
Redevelopment Overlay Districts Addressing Special Uses”
Plan Commission and staff recommend adopting Ordinance 3-O-19, amending
the Zoning Ordinance Sections 6-15-13-2 Procedure for District Designation and
6-15-13-7 Permitted Uses, and creating a new Section 6-15-13-8 Special Uses to
clarify the permitted and special uses in the oRD Redevelopment Overlay District
and update the list of underlying zoning districts that may carry the overlay
designation.
For Action
(P7) Ordinance 7-O-19, Granting Special Use Permit for a Medical Office Located
at 705 Main Street in the B2 Business District and the oDM Dempster-Main
Overlay District
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City Staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
7-O-19 granting special use approval for a ground-floor Medical Office, Evanston
Family Chiropractic and Wellness Center, in the B2 District and oDM Dempster-
Main Overlay District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements,
and meets all of the standards of a special use for this district.
For Action
City Council Agenda January 28, 2019 Page 8 of 8
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment To:
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Board - Jesse Greenberg
Jesse Greenberg is a former college athlete and is the public affairs manager for
Kinder Morgan. As a father of two girls who attended Evanston summer camps,
Jesse is a regular user of Evanston park facilities and services. He has served as
a board member of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, the Rogers Elementary
Local School Council, and the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Educational Center
Young Leadership Board. Jesse holds a Master of Science degree in Integrated
Marketing Communications from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts
degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
1/30/2019 6:00 PM Special City Council (Aldermanic Library)
2/4/2019 6:00 PM Rules Committee, Human Services, Special City Council (Affordable Housing)
2/7/2019 7:00 PM Housing & Homelessness Commission
2/11/2019 6:00 PM Administration & Public Works, Planning & Development, City Council
Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil.
Questions can be directed to the City Manager’s Office at 847-866-2936. The City is committed to
ensuring accessibility for all citizens. If an accommodation is needed to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Manager’s Office 48 hours in advance so that arrangements can be made for the
accommodation if possible.