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City of Evanston Administration and Public Works Committee met April 17.
Here is the minutes as provided by the Committee:
I. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM: ALDERMAN BRAITHWAITE, CHAIR
A quorum being present, Ald. Braithwaite called the meeting to order at
6:11p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 27, 2017
Ald. Holmes moved to accept the Minutes of March 27, 2017 A&PW meeting
as submitted, seconded by Ald. Wynne.
The Minutes of the March 27, 2017 A&PW meeting were approved
unanimously 5-0.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Junad Rizki voiced concern about the installation of the donated artwork at the
Maple Garage. He also discussed the proposed office building on Chicago
Avenue not following state law.
Jessica Oldani, attorney for entrepreneurs on Main and Chicago and member of
the MWEBE Committee spoke in support of item A1.12.
Chava Wu, President of Women’s Club of Evanston, spoke regarding the sale of
1714 Chicago Ave. She supports the shorter building with the shorter price tag.
Vicky Burke, President of Frances Willard Association, advised caution regarding
the Chicago Avenue development. She said the developers do not have a track
record working in between historic properties.
Ald. Revelle clarified Item A7 to provide parking passes in Districts 1 and 3
Monday through Friday.
IV. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
(A1.1) Contract with Robert Kinnucan Tree Experts & Landscaping Company, Inc.
for 2017 Dutch Elm Disease Prevention Program
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the 2017 Dutch Elm Disease Prevention contract to the low bidder, Robert
Kinnucan Tree Experts & Landscaping Company, Inc. (28877 Nagel Court, Lake
Bluff, IL, 60044) in the amount of $693,079.80. Funding for this project will be
from the Forestry Inoculation Fund (Account 100.40.4320.62497), which has a
budget of $750,000.00.
For Action
Ald. Miller moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute a contract for the 2017 Dutch Elm Disease Prevention contract
to the low bidder, Robert Kinnucan Tree Experts & Landscaping Company,
Inc. in the amount of $693,079.80, seconded by Ald. Rainey.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the contract.
(A1.2) Contract Extension with Patriot Pavement Maintenance for Crack Sealing
Services
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one year
contract extension for crack sealing services with Patriot Pavement Maintenance
(825 Segers Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016) in the amount of $100,000. This
contract award is part of a bid let by the Municipal Partnering Initiative. Funding
for this work will from the Street Maintenance Fund (Account
100.40.4510.62509), with a budget of $120,000.
For Action
Ald. Rainey moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute a one year contract extension for crack sealing services with
Patriot Pavement Maintenance in the amount of $100,000, seconded by Ald.
Wynne.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the contract.
(A1.3) Purchase of Hox Mix Asphalt from Builders Asphalt
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear
single source contract for the purchase of Hot Mix Asphalt with Builders
Asphalt (4413 Roosevelt Road Suite 108, Hillside, IL 60162) in the amount of
$23,700. Funding will be as follows: $17,300 from the General Fund (Account
100.40.4510.65055) with a budget of $100,000; $4,000 from the Water Fund
(Account 510.40.4540.65051) with a budget of $27,600; and $2,400 from the
Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4530.65051) with a budget of $10,000.
For Action
Ald. Holmes moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute a one-year single source contract for the purchase of Hot Mix
Asphalt with Builders Asphalt in the amount of $23,700, seconded by Ald.
Rainey.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the contract.
(A1.4) Sole Source Purchase of Water Treatment Plant Turbidimeters from Hach
Company
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a sole
source purchase of twelve turbidimeters and accessories from Hach Company
(P.O. Box 608 Loveland, CO 80539-0608) in the amount of $49,220.55. Funding
for this purchase will be split between Accounts 513.71.7330.65515.717014 &
510.40.4220.65085 with allocations of $25,000.00 and $85,000.00 respectively.
For Action
Ald. Wynne moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute a sole source purchase of twelve turbidimeters and accessories
from Hach Company in the amount of $49,220.55, seconded by Ald. Rainey.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the purchase.
(A1.5) Contract with Joel Kennedy Constructing Corporation for 2017 Water Main
Improvements and Street Resurfacing Project
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the 2017 Water Main Improvements and Street Resurfacing Project (Bid No.
17-03) with Joel Kennedy Constructing Corporation (2830 N. Lincoln Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60657) in the amount of $2,659,267.00. Funding will be provided
from the Water Fund (Account 513.71.7330.65515 – 417007) in the amount of
$2,110,460.37, the CIP Fund (Account 415.40.4117.65515 – 417007) in the
amount of $229,850.63, and the Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4535.62461 –
417007) in the amount of $318,956.00. This project was budgeted at $3,430,000
for FY 2017.
For Action
Ald. Miller moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract for the 2017 Water Main Improvements and Street
Resurfacing Project (Bid No. 17-03) with Joel Kennedy Constructing
Corporation in the amount of $2,659,267.00, seconded by Ald. Rainey.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the contract.
(A1.6) Contract with J.A. Johnson Paving Company for 2017 Motor Fuel Tax Street
Resurfacing Project
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the 2017 MFT Street Resurfacing Project (Bid No. 17-04) with J.A. Johnson
Paving Company (1025 E. Addison Court, Arlington Heights, IL 60005) in the
amount of $977,779.00. Funding will be provided from the MFT Fund (Account
415.40.4217.65515 – 417004) with a budget of $1,391,000.
For Action
Ald. Rainey moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute a contract for the 2017 MFT Street Resurfacing Project (Bid No.
17-04) with J.A. Johnson Paving Company in the amount of $977,779.00,
seconded by Ald. Holmes.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the contract.
(A1.7) Change Order No. 1 to the Phase III Engineering Services Contract for the
Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay Road Project with ESI Consultants, Ltd
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Order No. 1 for the Phase III Construction Engineering Services with ESI
Consultants, Ltd., (1979 N. Mill Street, Suite 100, Naperville, IL 60563) in the
amount of $92,787.67. This will increase the contract fee from $723,803.89 to
$816,591.56. There is no time extension associated with this change order. This
change will be funded from the Capital Improvement Fund 2016 GO Bonds
(Account No. 415.40.4116.65515-416450). The construction contract is
approximately 98% complete and based on actual quantities; staff believes that
the final construction contract amount will be approximately $400,000 below the
awarded contract amount for items proposed to be funded by GO Bond funds.
For Action
Ald. Holmes moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute Change Order No. 1 for the Phase III Construction Engineering
Services with ESI Consultants, Ltd., in the amount of $92,787.67 increasing
the contract fee from $723,803.89 to $816,591.56, seconded by Ald. Rainey.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the change order.
(A1.8) Agreement Renewal with Express Press to Supply Clothing for the Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Summer Programs
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
the renewal option of the agreement with Express Press (18560 E St. Louis
Street, Springfield, MO, 65802) for the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department (PRCS) 2017 summer clothing, in an amount not to exceed
$26,400. PRCS operates a number of summer programs, which clothing is
provided to both employees and participants for identification purposes. The
intent of the 2016 bid was to combine all the department’s purchases in one
request for obtaining pricing from qualified clothing apparel vendors for jackets,
hats and camp shirts. Funding will be from thirteen business units, which can be
found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum.
For Action
Ald. Wynne moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute the renewal option of the agreement with Express Press for the
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS) 2017
summer clothing, in an amount not to exceed $26,400, seconded by Ald.
Rainey.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the renewal agreement.
(A1.9) Agreement with Evanston Township High School to Supply Breakfast and
Lunch Meals for 2017 Summer Food Service Program
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Evanston Township High School (1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston
60201) to provide breakfast and lunch meals for the 2017 Summer Food Service
Program in the not-to-exceed amount of $1.50 for breakfast and $3.25 per lunch.
This is a reimbursement program in which the total amount of reimbursement the City will receive is solely dependent upon the number of meals served and varies
depending on the levels of participation. Funding for this program is budgeted in
the Recreation Outreach Program business unit where program expenditures are
charged back and revenue credited. The projected food cost is $126,000
(expense Account 100.30.3050.65025) and the estimated revenue reimbursed is
$146,983 (Account 100.30.3050.53565).
For Action
Ald. Miller moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute an agreement with Evanston Township High School to provide
breakfast and lunch meals for the 2017 Summer Food Service Program in
the not-to-exceed amount of $1.50 for breakfast and $3.25 per lunch,
seconded by Ald. Wynne.
Ald. Holmes noted that a local vendor will be providing the meals.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the agreement.
(A1.10)Change Order No. 2 to 2016 Contract with SP Plus Corporation for
Management and Operations of Three Self-Park Facilities
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 2 to the contract for the 2016 Management and Operations of
Three Self-Park Facilities to SP Plus Corporation (200 East Randolph Street,
Suite 7700, Chicago, IL, 60601). This Change Order will cover additional
expenses incurred in 2016 for the management and operations of the facilities.
Funding for the project will be provided by the Parking System Fund ($31,099.05
for Church Street Garage from Account 505.19.7025.62400, $70,380.00 for
Sherman Garage from Account 505.19.7036.62400, and $62,196.00 for Maple
Garage from Account 505.19.7037.62400), with a total budget of $1,672,588.00.
The FY2016 budget was $1,672,588. Combining this change order in the amount
of $163,675.05 with the original 2016 contract amount of $1,508,500 results in
total costs of $1,672,175.05 a contract increase of 10.8%. The 2017 not-toexceed
contract amount is $1,490,925.
For Action
Ald. Rainey moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute Change Order No. 2 to the contract for the 2016 Management
and Operations of Three Self-Park Facilities to SP Plus Corporation to
cover additional expenses incurred in 2016 for the management and
operations of the facilities, seconded by Ald. Wynne.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the change order.
(A1.11)One-Year Contract Renewal for Testing, Repair & Certification of Fire
Apparatus and Aerial Devices
Staff recommends City Council approval of a one year contract extension (RFP
15-30) to Global Emergency Products (1401 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora, IL
60505) in the amount of $72,300.00, to provide the required annual inspections
and repairs for heavy fire apparatus vehicles assigned to Evanston Fire
Department. Funding will be from the Fleet Services Fund (Account 600.19.7710.65060), with a budget of $1,050,000.00
For Action
Ald. Holmes moved to recommend City Council approval of a one year
contract extension (RFP 15-30) to Global Emergency Products in the
amount of $72,300.00, to provide the required annual inspections and
repairs for heavy fire apparatus vehicles assigned to Evanston Fire
Department, seconded by Ald. Rainey.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the contract extension.
(A1.12)Adoption of Entrepreneurship Support Program
Staff and M/W/EBE Development Committee recommend adoption of program
guidelines for creation of the Entrepreneurship Support Program. Funding will be
from the Economic Development’s Business Retention/Expansion Fund (Account
100.15.5300.62662). The approved Fiscal Year 2017 Budget allocated a total of
$250,000 for this account. To date, $28,311 has been spent from this account,
leaving $221,698 available for expenditure. During the 2017 Budget Review this
program was discussed for final approval in 2017 with an estimated expense of
approximately $50,000.
For Action
Ald. Wynne moved to recommend City Council adoption of program
guidelines for creation of the Entrepreneurship Support Program,
seconded by Ald. Rainey.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the program guidelines.
(A2) Resolution 37-R-17, Resolution 37-R-17, Acceptance of Public Art Donation
from the Irvine Company
The Arts Council recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 37-R-17
and accept two pieces of artwork by Keith Tyson entitled “Up Down East West
(Wacker Lobby Molecule)” and “Up Down East West (South Franklin Molecule)”
into its public art collection. One piece will be installed on the rear of the Maple
Ave. Parking Garage. The other piece will remain in storage until a suitable
space has been identified for it.
For Action
Ald. Miller moved to recommend City Council adopt Resolution 37-R-17 and
accept two pieces of artwork by Keith Tyson entitled “Up Down East West
(Wacker Lobby Molecule)” and “Up Down East West (South Franklin
Molecule)” into its public art collection, seconded by Ald. Rainey.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the resolution.
(A3) Resolution 30-R-17, Designating the Portion of Washington Street between
Asbury Avenue and Ridge Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign,
“Pope John XXIII School Way”
Staff received an honorary street name sign application from Alderman Brian
Miller in honor of Pope John XXIII School. Due to time constraints, he has
requested that we bypass the normal process and place the application on the April 17 City Council agenda for consideration of approval. The City Council has
never approved an honorary street name sign without going through the formal
naming process. Funds for the honorary street name sign program is budgeted in
the Public Works Agency, Infrastructure and Maintenance Bureau - Traffic
Operations' Materials Fund (Account 100.40.4520.65115). Three street signs are
made for the honoree. One sign is installed at each end of the designated one
block area and the third sign is given to the honoree. The approximate cost to
create all three signs is $200. Resolution 30-R-17 was approved by the
Administration and Public Works Committee on March 27, 2017.
For Action
Ald. Rainey moved to recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 30-
R-17 Designating the Portion of Washington Street between Asbury Avenue
and Ridge Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Pope John XXIII
School Way,” seconded by Ald. Miller.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the resolution.
(A4) Resolution 32-R-17, Authorizing City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a
Loan Agreement with Fire Chief, Brian Scott
Staff recommends adoption of City Council Resolution 32-R-17 approving a loan
to Brian Scott, Fire Chief for assistance relocating to Evanston. The terms of this
loan to Chief Scott will be $100,000 at 0% and secured by a junior mortgage.
For Action
Ald. Rainey moved to recommend adoption of City Council Resolution 32-
R-17 approving a loan to Brian Scott, Fire Chief for assistance relocating to
Evanston, seconded by Ald. Wynne.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the resolution.
(A5) Ordinance 27-O-17, To Approve the Construction of a Local Improvement
Known as Evanston Special Assessment No. 1521
Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 27-O-17 allowing the paving of
the alley north of Brummel Street and east of Grey Avenue through the Special
Assessment Process. Funding will be from: 2017 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4117.65515 – 417017) in the
amount of $115,932.50, which has $250,000 budgeted in FY 2017; Special
Assessment funds (Account 415.40.4217.65515 – 417017) in the amount of
$115,932.50, which has $250,000 budgeted in FY 2017; and Sewer Fund
(Account 515.40.4535.62461 – 417017) in the amount of $61,360.00, which has
$150,000 budgeted in FY 2017 for this project.
For Introduction
Ald. Wynne moved to recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 27-O-17
allowing the paving of the alley north of Brummel Street and east of Grey
Avenue through the Special Assessment Process, seconded by Ald.
Rainey.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the ordinance.
(A6) Ordinance 28-O-17, To Approve the Construction of a Local Improvement
Known as Evanston Special Assessment No. 1522
Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 28-O-17 allowing the paving of
the alley north of Simpson Street and east of the Union Pacific Railroad Right of
Way through the Special Assessment Process. Funding will be from the 2017
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) General Obligation Bonds (Account
415.40.4117.65515 – 417017) in the amount of $157,470, which has $250,000
budgeted in FY 2017 and from Special Assessment funds (Account
415.40.4217.65515 – 417017) in the amount of $81,837, which has $250,000
budgeted in FY 2017 for this project.
For Introduction
Ald. Miller moved to recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 28-O-17
allowing the paving of the alley north of Simpson Street and east of the
Union Pacific Railroad Right of Way through the Special Assessment
Process, seconded by Ald. Wynne.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the ordinance.
(A7) Ordinance 31-O-17, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
11, Traffic Schedules, Section 18: Residents Parking Only Districts
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 31-O-17, amending City
Code Sections 10-11-18(A) and 10-11-18(C) adding: Residents Parking Only on
Sheridan Road, both sides, Central Street north to 2815 Sheridan Road. Though
the vast majority of the homes on this portion of Sheridan Road have driveways
and the resident home owners would be eligible to obtain the proposed permit,
the primary purpose of the request is to provide ample parking in Districts 1 and
3 for their visitors based on the visitor pass eligibility. Amending the Evanston
Resident Parking Only Districts 1 and 3 will help in providing needed visitor
parking when necessary.
For Introduction
Ald. Rainey moved to recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 31-O-17,
amending City Code Sections 10-11-18(A) and 10-11-18(C) adding:
Residents Parking Only on Sheridan Road, both sides, Central Street north
to 2815 Sheridan Road, seconded by Ald. Wynne.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the ordinance.
(A8) Ordinance 32-O-17, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
11, Traffic Schedules, Section 10(C): Limited Parking
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 32-O-17, amending City
Code Section 10-11-10(C) adding: Greenwood Street, south side, Grey Avenue
to a point 125 feet east thereof. With the increase in commercial activity in and
around the 2000 block of Greenwood Street, it has been reported by commercial
business owners that it has become increasingly difficult for patrons of their
respective businesses to find adequate short term parking in the area.
For Introduction
Ald. Holmes moved to recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 32-O-17,
amending City Code Section 10-11-10(C) adding: Greenwood Street, south side, Grey Avenue to a point 125 feet east thereof, seconded by Ald.
Wynne.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the ordinance.
(A9) Ordinance 33-O-17, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
11, Traffic Schedules, Section 18(J): Residents Only Parking Districts
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 33-O-17, amending City
Code Section 10-11-18(J), District 11: delete 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday and add: Twenty-four (24) hours daily, seven (7) days per week.
With the increase in commercial activity in and around the 1100 block of
Emerson Street and on East Railroad south thereof, it has become difficult for the
residents at the corner of Emerson Street and East Railroad (1122 Emerson) to
find parking near their residence.
For Introduction
Ald. Wynne moved to recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 33-O-17,
amending City Code Section 10-11-18(J), District 11: delete 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and add: Twenty-four (24) hours daily,
seven (7) days per week, seconded by Ald. Rainey.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the ordinance.
(A10) Ordinance 34-O-17, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
11, Traffic Schedules, Section 10(G): Limited Parking
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 34-O-17, amending City
Code Section 10-11-10(G) adding: Green Bay Road, West side, from Emerson
Street to a point 44 feet north thereof. With the new roadway construction
completed on Green Bay Road, parking has become available on the west side
of Green Bay Road from Emerson Street to Asbury Avenue. Hecky’s Barbecue,
1902 Green Bay Road, has requested that two (2) parking spaces be made
available for customer use for a period of time not exceeding fifteen (15) minutes
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day for carry-out activity.
For Introduction
Ald. Miller moved to recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 34-O-17,
amending City Code Section 10-11-10(G) adding: Green Bay Road, West
side, from Emerson Street to a point 44 feet north thereof, seconded by
Ald. Rainey.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the ordinance.
(A11) Ordinance 24-O-17, Decreasing the Number of Class F Liquor Licenses for
Whole Foods Market
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 24-O-17, decreasing the
number of Class F Liquor Licenses for WFM-WO, Inc. d/b/a Whole Foods Market
located at 1111 Chicago Avenue. This location is closing, and therefore not
renewing its liquor license. Staff recommends suspension of the rules for
Introduction and Action at the April 17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action Ald. Rainey moved to suspend of the rules and recommend City Council
adoption of Ordinance 24-O-17, decreasing the number of Class F Liquor
Licenses for WFM-WO, Inc. d/b/a Whole Foods Market located at 1111
Chicago Avenue, seconded by Ald. Wynne.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to suspend the rules and adopt the
ordinance.
(A12) Ordinance 29-O-17, Decreasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
Hilton Garden Inn
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 29-O-17, decreasing the
number of Class C Liquor Licenses for Evanston Lessee, LLC d/b/a Hilton
Garden Inn located at 1818 Maple Street. Evanston Lessee, LLC d/b/a Hilton
Garden Inn no longer is the owner of the premises as it was sold to a new
corporate entity. The new corporate entity submitted an application for a new
Class C license under the new corporate ownership. Staff recommends
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the April 17, 2017 City
Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Ald. Holmes moved to suspend of the rules and recommend City Council
adoption of Ordinance 29-O-17, decreasing the number of Class C Liquor
Licenses for Evanston Lessee, LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn located at 1818
Maple Street. Evanston Lessee, LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn no longer is
the owner of the premises as it was sold to a new corporate entity,
seconded by Ald. Wynne.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to suspend the rules and adopt the
ordinance.
(A13) Ordinance 30-O-17, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
Hilton Garden Inn
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 30-
O-17, increasing the number of Class C Liquor Licenses for MHF Evanston
Operating V, LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn located at 1818 Maple Street from
twenty-two (22) to twenty-three (23). The Ordinance will permit issuance of a
Class C license to MHF Evanston Operating V, LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn, the
new corporate owner of the property. Staff recommends suspension of the rules
for Introduction and Action at the April 17, 2017 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Ald. Holmes moved to suspend of the rules and recommend City Council
adoption of Ordinance 30-O-17, increasing the number of Class C Liquor
Licenses for MHF Evanston Operating V, LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn
located at 1818 Maple Street from twenty-two (22) to twenty-three (23),
seconded by Ald. Wynne.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to suspend the rules and adopt the
ordinance.
(A14) Ordinance 35-O-17, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
The Barn
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 35-
O-17 amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(D) to decrease the number of
authorized Class D liquor licenses. The Barn Investment, LLC d/b/a The Barn
located at 1016 Church Street (Rear) has applied for a Class I Liquor License.
For Introduction
Ald. Wynne moved to recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 35-
O-17 amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(D) to decrease the number of
authorized Class D liquor licenses, seconded by Ald. Holmes.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the ordinance.
(A15) Ordinance 36-O-17, Increasing the Number of Class I Liquor Licenses for
The Barn
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 36-
O-17 amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(I) to increase the number of
authorized Class I liquor licenses from two (2) to three (3), and permit issuance
of a Class I license to The Barn Investment, LLC d/b/a The Barn located at 1016
Church Street (Rear). The Class I license will permit Company to retail sale of
alcoholic liquor in restaurants only to persons of at least twenty-one (21) years of
age for consumption both on the licensed premises and off the premises.
For Introduction
Ald. Wynne moved to recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 36-
O-17 amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(I) to increase the number of
authorized Class I liquor licenses from two (2) to three (3), and permit
issuance of a Class I license to The Barn Investment, LLC d/b/a The Barn
located at 1016 Church Street (Rear), seconded by Ald. Holmes.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the ordinance.
(A16) Ordinance 12-O-17, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(K) Allowing On-Site
Consumption of Beer and Wine for the Class K Liquor License
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 12-
O-17 amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6(K) to allow on-site consumption of
beer and wine for the Class K Liquor License. This Ordinance updates the liquor
code to: include a craft beer definition consistent with the Illinois Liquor Code,
235 ILCS 5/3-12(18)(a); exclude the downtown core area from obtaining a Class
K Liquor License; and require Class K Liquor License holders to provide limited
food service when providing sale of craft beer and wine for on-site consumption.
For Introduction
Ald. Miller moved to recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 12-O-
17 amending City Code Subsection 3-4-6(K) to allow on-site consumption
of beer and wine for the Class K Liquor License, seconded by Ald. Holmes.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the ordinance.
(A17) Ordinance 21-O-17, Amending City Code Title 7, Chapter 15, “Board of
Local Improvements”
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 21-O-17 amending City
Code Title 7, Chapter 15 “Board of Local Improvements.” Following the
reorganization of the Public Works Agency, Ordinance 21-O-17 updates the titles
of the employees that are members of the Evanston Board of Local
Improvements and makes additional minor text amendments to modernize the
language of the ordinance to current City standards.
For Introduction
Ald. Rainey moved to recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 21-
O-17 amending City Code Title 7, Chapter 15 “Board of Local
Improvements,” seconded by Ald. Holmes.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the ordinance.
(A18) Ordinance 41-O-17, Authorization of the City Manager to Negotiate a Sales
Contract for the City-Owned Real Property Located at 1714-20 Chicago
Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 41-O-17, authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate a sales contract for the City-Owned real property
located at 1714-1720 Chicago Avenue. A two-thirds majority of City Council is
required to adopt Ordinance 41-O-17.
For Introduction
Ald. Holmes moved to recommend City Council adoption of Ordinance 41-
O-17, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a sales contract for the
City-Owned real property located at 1714-1720 Chicago Avenue, seconded
by Ald. Rainey.
Ald. Miller asked the public commenters for clarification of their concerns. Ms.
Burke explained that she needs to see a straight forward rendering. She is not
sure what it will look like straight on from the Willard and Women’s Club
properties.
Ald. Holmes noted that the Committee is voting to approve negotiation of the
contract, not the design.
Chava Wu has concerns about traffic congestion and safety. She added that an
11 story building is better than a 14 story building.
The architect on the project explained the design plans to have landscaping on
top of the three story deck both north and south.
City Manager Bobkiewicz noted that this is the early stages of negotiating an
agreement before approval of the land use process.
The Committee voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the ordinance.
V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
V. COMMUNICATIONS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Wynne moved to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:44pm.
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