City of Evanston City Council Met Feb. 8.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
(I) ROLL CALL - ALDERMAN REVELLE
RC1. Suspension of the Rules Allowing for Remote Participation
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and an executive order issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker, staff recommends a suspension of the rules regarding in-person attendance requirements for public meetings, allowing for City Council members and City staff to participate in this meeting remotely.
For Action
(II) MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
P1. President Preckwinkle
(III) CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
(IV) COMMUNICATIONS: CITY CLERK
(V) PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council agenda, a period for public comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular Council meeting. Public comments will be noted in the City Council Minutes and become part of the official record. Those wishing to speak should sign their name and the agenda item or non-agenda topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer speakers, fifteen minutes shall be provided for Public Comment. If there are more than five speakers, a period of forty-five minutes shall be provided for all comment, and no individual shall speak longer than three minutes. The Mayor will allocate time among the speakers to ensure that Public Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall commence forty-five minutes after the beginning of Public Comment. Aldermen do not respond during Public Comment. Public Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil manner. Public comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind.
(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SB1. Clearwell 9 Replacement Project Status Update
Staff recommends City Council accept and place on file the Clearwell 9 Replacement Project Status Update.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
SB2. Lead Service Line Replacement Plan to be Used in Conjunction with the 2021 Water Main Replacement Project
Staff requests direction from the City Council on the Lead Service Line Replacement Plan to be used in conjunction with the 2021 Water Main Replacement Project.
For Discussion
(VII) CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CM1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of January 19, 2021 and January 25, 2021
Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of January 19, 2021 and January 25, 2021.
For Action
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - ALDERMAN SUFFREDIN
A1. Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll and Bills List and Credit Card Activity
Staff recommends City Council approval of the City of Evanston Payroll for the period of January 4, 2020, through January 17, 2021, in the amount of $3,010,175.02. Bills List for February 9, 2021, FY 2020, in the amount of $2,958,402.21, and February 9, 2021, FY 2021 in the amount of $1,875,712.34 and credit card activity for the period ending December 26, 2020, in the amount of $158,320.95.
For Action
A2. Approval of BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity
Staff recommends City Council approval of the City of Evanston’s BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity for the period ending December 26, 2020, in the amount of $6,400.64.
For Action
A3. Approval of a Sole Source Contract with Stryker Medical for Three LIFEPAK 15 Cardiac Monitors
Staff recommends City Council approval of the purchase of three (3) replacement LIFEPAK 15 cardiac monitors from Stryker Medical (P.O. Box 93308, Chicago, IL.60673-3308) in the amount of $61,869.30. Funding for the purchase will be from the GEMT Service Fund (Account 100.23.2315.53676) with a YTD budget balance of $629,000.00. For Action
A4. Approval of a Contract Renewal Award with Cleanslate Chicago, LLC, for Park Mowing Services
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract renewal award to Cleanslate Chicago, LLC (1540 S. Ashland Ave., Suite 105, Chicago, IL, 60608) for the 2021 Park Mowing Services in the amount of $26,180.28. Funding for this project is included in the General Fund - Public Works/Greenways (Account 100.40.4330.62195), which has a total allocation of $162,000, and no expenditures yet in FY 2021.
For Action
A5. Approval of Contract Award with Goodmark Nurseries LLC and Wilson Nurseries Inc., Members of the Suburban Tree Consortium, for the Purchase of Trees for the 2021 Spring Planting
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract award for the purchase of 117 trees from Goodmark Nurseries LLC (8920 Howe Road, Wonder Lake, IL 60097) in the amount $21,555 and 100 trees from Wilson Nurseries Inc. (44W148 Street Route 72, Hampshire, IL 60140) in the amount of $23,865. Both vendors are active, longstanding and well regarded venders of the Suburban Tree Consortium (STC). The total Spring tree purchase amount is $45,420. Funding for this purchase is provided from the General Fund- Public Works/Forestry (Account 100.40.4320.65005) which has an approved FY 2021 budget of $135,000 with no expenditures in 2021. Staff anticipates a generous donation of $6,305 from Natural Habitat Evanston to reimburse the City for the purchase of 31 American Elm trees that have shown resistance to the Dutch Elm Disease.
For Action
A6. Approval of a Sole Source Purchase of Arbotect Fungicide from Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for the sole source purchase of 64 gallons of Arbotect fungicide from Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements (11571 K-Tel Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343) for a total purchase amount of $27,143.68. Funding for this purchase is from the General Fund - Public Works Agency/Forestry (Account 100.40.4320.62496), which has a 2021 budget of $38,000, and a YTD balance of $38,000.
For Action
A7. Robert Crown Community Center – Local Employment Program Status
Staff recommends City Council accept and place on file the Robert Crown Community Center – Local Employment Program Status update. For Action: Accept and Place on File
Robert Crown Community Center – Local Employment Program Status - Attachment - Pdf
A8. Resolution 15-R-21, Extending the Declared State of Emergency to April 12, 2021
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 15-R-21, extending the declared state of emergency to April 12, 2021. For Action
A9. Resolution 16-R-21, Reimbursement of Expenditures from General Obligation Bond Issuance
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 16-R-21, authorizing payments relating to FY 2020 Capital Improvement Plan (C.I.P.) project expenditures up to fourteen million, two hundred and five thousand dollars ($14,205,000) be reimbursed by the subsequent 2021 General Obligation (G.O.) bond issuance. Capital projects will be funded by future bond proceeds.
For Action
A10. Resolution 22-R-21 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Master Agreement to Provide Services to an Aggregated Group with MC-Squared Energy Services, LLC
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 22-R-21 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Master Agreement to Provide Services to an Aggregated Group with MC-Squared Energy Services, LLC. The agreement term will be for 30-months, starting in July, 2021 and ending in December 2024.
For Action
A11. Ordinance 10-O-21, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10, Schedule X(F)6 “Limited Parking” - Colfax Street
Pursuant to Alderman Revelle's request, staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 10-O-21, amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10, Schedule X(F)6 “Limited Parking.” This Ordinance will add both sides of the 1000/1100 block of Colfax Street, specifically, (from Ridge Avenue west to 1104/1105 Colfax) to District A allowing for resident only parking.
For Introduction
Ordinance 10-O-21, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10, Schedule X(F)6 “Limited Parking” - Attachment - Pdf
A12. Ordinance 9-O-21, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12 “Parking Meter Zones” - Free Parking for Disabled Persons
Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 9-O-21, amending City Code Section 10-11-12 “Parking Meter Zones” regarding payment at disabled parking spaces. The Ordinance allows for free parking in marked disabled parking places for citizens with any color Disabled placard. Maximum times for the Zone will still be enforced except for disabled persons with a yellow/grey placard, who may exceed the maximum times posted.
For Introduction
A13. Ordinance 4-O-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Sale Of City-Owned Real Property at 1805 Church Street, 1708 Darrow Avenue, and 1710 Darrow Avenue
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance 4-O-21, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a purchase and sales agreement with an entity to be created by Mount Pisgah Ministry, Inc. and Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC) for the City-owned property located at 1805 Church Street and 1708-10 Darrow Avenue for redevelopment as mixed-use / mixed-income housing.
Alderman Rue Simmons requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the February 8, 2021 City Council Meeting. For Introduction and Action
A14. Ordinance 8-O-21, Amending Chapter 10, Section 4, Chapter 13 to add "Storefront Maintenance and Window Covering during Vacancy or Renovation"
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 8-O-21, Amending Chapter 10, Section 4, Chapter 13 to add "Storefront Maintenance and Window Covering during Vacancy or Renovation."
For Action
(IX) CONSENT AGENDA - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - ALDERMAN WYNNE
P1. Ordinance 7-O-21, Extending the time for the applicant to obtain a building permit to construct the planned development at 605 Davis Street previously authorized by Ordinance 49-O-20
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 7-O-21 to extend the time to obtain a building permit for the construction of the Planned Development at 605 Davis Street, originally approved in April of 2020. The Ordinance grants an eighteen-month extension to obtain building permits for the construction of the office building on the property by October 27, 2022.
For Action
P2. Ordinance 5-O-21, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development located at 718-732 Main Street in the B2 Business District and oDM Dempster-Main Overlay District
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 5-O 21 approving a Special Use for a Planned Development in the B2 Business District to construct a 5-story, mixed-use building with approximately 3,774 square feet of commercial retail space, 120 dwelling units (including 12 inclusionary housing units), and 47 parking spaces in the B2 Business District and oDM Dempster-Main Overlay District. The proposal includes Site Development Allowances for the following: Minimum Lot Area (Density), Building Height, Rear Yard Setback, Parking, and Parking Drive-Aisle. The applicant agrees to provide at least 10% on-site inclusionary housing units, therefore a supermajority vote is not required to exceed the maximum Site Development Allowance for density as requested.
For Action
(X) CONSENT AGENDA - HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE - ALDERMAN RUE SIMMONS
H1. City of Evanston Joining Amicus Brief in Schmuker, et al. v. Johnson Controls, Inc, et al.
Staff seeks direction from City Council regarding whether or not the City of Evanston should be signators as amicus curiae ("friend of the court") in support of the Plaintiffs-Appellants in a case before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
For Action
H2. Resolution 14-R-21, Designating the Portion of Church Street between Hartrey Avenue and Grey Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Morris “Dino” Robinson, Jr. Way”
The Parks and Recreation Board recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 14-R-21, Designating the Portion of Church Street between Hartrey Avenue and Grey Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Morris “Dino” Robinson, Jr. Way”. 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 total cost to create all three signs is $200. Funds for the honorary street name sign program is budgeted in the Public Works Agency, Public Service Bureau - Traffic Operations' materials fund (Account 100.40.4520.65115) which has a fiscal year 2021 budget of $58,000 and a year to date balance of $58,000.
For Action
H3. Resolution 20-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into A First Amendment to the Volunteer Animal Organization Agreement
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 20-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into A First Amendment to the Volunteer Animal Organization Agreement. This amendment outlines the terms upon which Evanston Animal Shelter Association (EASA) may assist the City in fundraising activities by raising up to $1,000,000 for capital improvements, eliminates the need for the City to reimburse EASA for the purchase of bulk food and cat litter, and extends the term of the VAO to expire on May 21, 2036.
For Action
H4. Resolution 21-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into A First Amendment to the Grant Agreement With Evanston Animal Shelter Association
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 21-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into A First Amendment to the Grant Agreement With Evanston Animal Shelter Association. This amendment outlines a new distribution of grant funds and extends the term of the Grant Agreement through June 1, 2036.
For Action
(XI) CONSENT AGENDA - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - ALDERMAN RUE SIMMONS
E1. Resolution 19-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Consulting Contract with Kane McKenna and Associates, Inc. to Study the Creation of a New TIF District
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 19-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Consulting Contract with Kane McKenna and Associates, Inc. to Study the Creation of a New TIF District. Funding will be from the West Evanston TIF - Consulting Services (Account 335.99.5870.62185). The fund would be reimbursed from the new west Evanston TIF upon generating increment. The TIF act allows funds to be ported from one TIF to another when the boundary is adjacent.
For Action
(XII) APPOINTMENTS
(XIII) 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)}
(XIV) EXECUTIVE SESSION
(XV) ADJOURNMENT
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