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Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, December 9, 2013
Roll Call: Trustee Grover
Trustee Braithwaite
Trustee Rainey
Trustee Wilson
Trustee Burrus
Trustee Holmes
Trustee Wynne
Trustee Tendam
Trustee Fiske
Presiding: Chairperson Elizabeth Tisdahl
Town of Evanston Board Meeting minutes 9/23/2013 and 9/25/2013 were moved and 2"d
with a unanimous voice vote the minutes were approved.
Citizen Comment
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan stated the budget once again is to confuse the taxpayer as
what is really going on in the City. He also stated the City Manager is not managing the
budget of the Township.
Jackie April, 1458 Chicago Ave. stated the Township and the City should remain
separate entities. She also read a list of services the Township provides and felt the City
could not deal with the clients as well as the Township does.
Madelyn DuCree, Foster Street stated the Township should not be abolished as well as
many of the people in Evanston believe the same.
Betty Ester, 2031 Church Street stated the Ordinance 105-0-13 should be withdrawn
from the ballot by the Council.
Ordinance 4T-0-13 Township Budget was motioned vote of 10 — 0 the motion passed.
Resolution 2T-R-13 was proposed for the appointment of Township Assessor, then Mr.
Bobkiewicz then motioned for approval of the appointment for approval by the Township
Board Chairperson Tisdahl and it was seconded. With a Roll Call of Bonnie Wilson After
having dealt with all concerns and comments the Chairperson called for adjournment and
it was seconded. With a unanimous Voice vote the meeting was ended at and the Roll
Call for the Council was performed and with a quorum being present the Mayor called the
meeting to order.
A motion was asked for adjournment by the Mayor and it was so moved and seconded.
With a unanimous Voice Vote the Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at
8:20 P.M.
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Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC /Township Clerk Moderator: Hon. Elizabeth Tisdahl
Minutes
December 9, 2013
Roll Call: Alderman Grover
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Burrus
Aldermen Wynne
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl
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Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Holmes
Fiske and Tendam
The Regular Meeting of the Evanston City Council convened to order after a Roll Call
was performed that demonstrated the necessary quorum at 8:21 P.M.
Mavor Public Announcements:
Mayor Tisdahl announced the Holiday Food Basket Donation procedure and where to
deliver a toy or check.
Citv Manager Public Announcements:
Mr. Bobkiewicz called Emily Guthtree.to announce the Evanston First Night. Ms. Guthrie
stated they had ordered premiere degree weather. She stated if you stand on the corner
of Chicago and Lake a person could view all six venues and she thanked the Special
Events Committee, the Fire and Police Departments for their assistance with this long
awaited event to occur once again. She gave the price for tickets and there will not be
any fireworks.
Mr. Maiworm then announced the Christmas and New Year Holiday pickups: for
Christmas Eve and day the pickup would be on Thursday, on New Year's Eve there will
be no pickup but will occur on Thursday a day late for all concerns.
Mr. Bobkiewicz stated the City and Township offices will be closed December 24t" and
25t" as well as on New Years' day (January 1s). He also announced the departure of
Carolyn Dellutri from the employment of the Downtown Group.
Mayor Public Announcements
Holiday Food Basket Donations
Communications: Citv Clerk
City Clerk Greene had no communications this evening.
The followina persons spoke on
Dickelle Fonda, 2"a ward on spoke against the proposed placement of cameras
Emma Garl-Smith, 8t" ward (Dobson)
Jackie Newsome,
Madelyn D, Childcare Network is the Executive Director, and she spoke on the Mental
Health funding's sharing with them is a necessary function to be continued.
Betty Ester, 2031 Church Street
Non -Agenda:
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan stated the new hire is another unwise spending of the tax
dollars. He stated his art presentation will be submitted to Clerk Greene, to keep in his
office.
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Items not approved on Consent Aaenda:
Al2) Ordinance 130-0-13. Amendina the Evanston Citv Code Relatina to the Citv
Waterworks Svstem "Charges, Rates, Fees and Penalties"
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 130-0-13 amending the
Evanston City Code, Title 7, Chapter 12, relating to the City Waterworks System.
Staff is recommending a ten percent (10%) water rate increase. This ordinance
was introduced at the November 25, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Proposed Installation of Securitv Cameras
Mayor Tisdahl wishes to discuss the proposed installation of security cameras
along Dodge Avenue and Church Street to ensure safe passage for children
walking to and from school. Police Chief Richard Eddington will provide a
PowerPoint presentation on the proposed installation. Two community discussion
meetings will be held on December 10 at the Levy Center and December 18 at
the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center. Both meetings begin at 7 pm.
For Discussion
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting November 25, 2013
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al) City of Evanston Payroll through 11/17/13 $2,698,450.84
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2013 12/10/13 $22,020,813.92
Credit Card Activity— Period Ending October 31, 2013 $ 149,937.52
For Action
(A3.1) Approval of 2014 Contract with G&L Contractors. Inc. for Debris Haulinq
and Disposal (Bid 13-631
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for debris hauling and disposal with G&L Contractors, Inc. (7401 N. St.
Louis Avenue, Skokie, IL) in the amount of $155,540. Funding is provided by the
Water Fund, Sewer Fund and Public Works General Fund Accounts, with a total
budget of $159,000.
For Action
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(A3.2) Approval of Contract Extension with Central Parkina Svstems
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City
Council approve the first and second optional year contract renewal with Central
Parking Systems (CPS) (200 E. Randolph Street, Suite #5475, Chicago, IL) for
the management and operation of the three Downtown Parking Facilities from
January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2015 for the not -to -exceed cost of $1,592,297
for 2014 and $1,640,032 for 2015. Funding is provided by the Parking Fund with
a 2014 budget of $1,654,888.
For Action
(A4) Approval of Chancie Order #1 for Water Treatment Plant Master Flow Meter
and Chemical Feed Improvements (RFP 12-151)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Order No. 1 for the water treatment plant master flow meter and chemical feed
improvements project with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. (39 S. LaSalle Street, Suite
816, Chicago, IL) in the not -to -exceed amount of $7,260, increasing the contract
amount from $95,900 to $103,160.00. This change order will also extend the
contract completion date by 14 months, from October 31, 2013 to December 31,
2014. Funding is provided by the Water Fund, Capital Improvement Account
733074.62140 which has a FY 2014 budget allocation of $950,000.
For Action
(A5) 2013 Post Bond Issuance Report ,
Staff recommends the City Council review and place the 2013 Post Issuance
Report on file.
For Action
(A6) Resolution 55-R-13, Approvina Release of Certain Closed Session Minutes
Recommend adoption of Resolution 55-R-13, releasing the closed session
meeting minutes listed on Exhibit A and finding that a need still exists for
confidentiality as to the minutes on Exhibit B.
For Action
Staff recommends review and adoption by the City Council of the following
eleven (11) abatement resolutions (A7.1 to A7.1 1). The Resolutions will abate
(decrease) the amount of the 2013 property tax levy needed to retire the
outstanding general obligation debt. Generally, abated debt amounts are funded
through sources other than property taxes such as TIF incremental revenue,
water/sewer receipts, and parking garage revenues. The City's total abatement
for 2013 is $8,920,101.
(A7.1) Resolution 72-R-13, General Obliciation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 72-R-13 abatement for
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006.
For Action
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(A7.2) Resolution 73-R-13. General Obligation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 73-R-13 abatement for
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006B.
For Action
(A7.3) Resolution 74-R-13, General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 74-R-13 abatement for
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007.
For Action
(A7.4) Resolution 75-R-13, General Obliqation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 75-R-13 abatement for
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008B.
For Action
(A7.5) Resolution 76-R-13. General Obligation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 76-R-13 abatement for
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008C.
For Action
(A7.6) Resolution 77-R-13. General Obligation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 77-R-13 abatement for
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008D.
For Action
(A7.7) Resolution 78-R-13. General Obliaation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 78-R-13 abatement for
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010B.
For Action
(A7.8) Resolution 79-R-13. General Obliqation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 79-R-13 abatement for
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A.
For Action
(A7.9) Resolution 80-R-13. General Obligation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 80-R-13 abatement for
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012A.
For Action
(A7.10) Resolution 81-R-13. General Obligation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 81-R-13 abatement for
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013A.
For Action
(A7.11) Resolution 82-R-13. General Obliaation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 82-R-13 abatement for
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013B.
For Action
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(A8) Ordinance 127-0-13: Citv of Evanston 2013 Tax Levv,
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 127-0-13, which levies the
annual property tax for General Fund Operations, Illinois Municipal Retirement
Fund, and Police and Fire Pension funds in the total amount of $26,696,210. This
ordinance was introduced at the November 11, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A9) Ordinance 128-0-13: 2013 Special Service Area #4 Tax Levv
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 128-0-13, which levies the
annual property tax for Special Service Area #4 in the amount of $377,548. This
ordinance was introduced at the November 11, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A10) Ordinance 129-0-13: 2013 Evanston Public Library Tax Levv
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 129-0-13 which levies the
annual property tax for the Evanston Public Library in the amount of $5,134,793.
This ordinance was introduced at the November 11, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A11) Ordinance 5T-0-13: 2013 Evanston Township Tax Levv
Staff requests consideration of Tax Levy Ordinance 5T-0-13 which levies the
annual property tax for the Township of Evanston in the amount of $1,145,201.
This ordinance was introduced at the November 11, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A13) Ordinance 133-0-13. Amendina the Evanston Citv Code Relatina to the
Sanitation Service Charae for 95-Gallon Containers
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 133-0-13 amending Title
8, Chapter 4, Section 12, and Imposition of Sanitation Service Charges to
increase the sanitation service charge to $17.95 per month for a 95 gallon cart.
This ordinance was introduced at the November 25, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A14) Ordinance 131-0-13. One-Wav East Traffic Durina Orrinaton School Drop -
Off and Pick -Up Hours on Monticello Place between Orrinaton Avenue and
First Allev West
Staff recommends the adoption of the proposed ordinance 131-0-13 by which
the City Council would amend Section 10-11-4, Schedule IV (A) of the City Code
to establish one-way east traffic on Monticello Place between Orrington Avenue
and the first alley west adjacent to Orrington Elementary School during drop-off
and pick-up hours. Funding for signs is provided by the Traffic Control Supplies
Account 2670.65115. This ordinance was introduced at the November 25, 2013
City Council meeting.
For Action
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(A15) Ordinance 132-0-13, Authorizinq the City to Borrow Funds from the Illinois
Environmental Protection Aaencv Public Water Supply Loan Proaram
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 132-0-13 authorizing the City to
borrow funds up to $2.3 Million from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
(IEPA) Public Water Supply Loan Program for the construction of the 48"
Diameter Intake Improvements Project. This ordinance was introduced at the
November 25, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Resolution 71-R-13. Authorizinq the Citv Manager to Execute an
Amendment to the Professional Services Aareement for the Main Street
Transit Oriented Development Studv and Plan
City staff recommend that City Council approve Resolution 71-R-13 which
authorizes the City Manager to execute an amendment to the professional
services agreement with Parsons Brinckerhoff (230 W. Monroe, Suite 900,
Chicago IL) to extend the contract term date from October 1, 2013 to March 31,
2014. There will be no additional cost incurred by the City for this extension.
For Action
(P2) Approval of 2014 Open Communities Landlord Tenant Proaram Grant
The Housing & Homelessness Commission and staff recommend approval of a
$35,000 grant to Open Communities to continue the Evanston Landlord Tenant
Program. In 2013, the City of Evanston provided a grant of $30,000. This new
grant would fund the continuation of services from January 1 through December
31, 2014. Funding is provided by the City's Affordable Housing Fund, Account
5465.62770.
For Action
(P3) Ordinance 123-0-13 Granting Maior Zoning Relief to Establish Open
Parkina in the Front Yard at 1912 Livinqston Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and staff recommend approval of Ordinance 123-
0-13 to allow one open parking space in the front yard at 1912 Livingston Street.
For Introduction
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(1-11) Approval of Township of Evanston November 2013 Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of
November 2013 totaling $92,538.32.
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda, and it was
seconded as well as a Roll Call was done with a 9-0 vote for approval.
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Items for Discussion:
Al2) Ordinance 130-0-13. Amending the Evanston Citv Code Relating to the Citv
Waterworks Svstem "Charaes, Rates, Fees and Penalties"
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 130-0-13 amending the
Evanston City Code, Title 7, Chapter 12, relating'to the City Waterworks System.
Staff is recommending a ten percent (10%) water rate increase. This ordinance
was introduced at the November 25, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval and seconded by Alderman Tendam.
Alderman Rainey stated she would support the Ordinance because of all the
water vein breaks, and it costs money to repair them and she could not vote
against it. A Roll Call was completed there was a 6-3 for (Aldermen Fiske,
Braithwaite, and Holmes voted nay), and the motion passed.
Call of the Wards
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus had no report.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske she thanked Carolyn Dellutri for all her work and wished her
well. She stated the window at GIGIO's was kicked in by a Northwestern student
the night before, but he returned and paid for the replacement of the glass. She
then commented that we do have wonderful students at Northwestern.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite stated a meeting for the second Thursday of January,
mentioned the death of Mr. Mandella.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne said good -by to Ms. Dellutri
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson mentioned the passing of Joan Kelley.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes agreed to the comments about Carolyn. She invited all to
her ward meeting, and thanked the Mayor for walking the neighborhood after
each death that occurred in the 5th ward.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam congratulated Carolyn on her good work and advancement,
but mentioned she will still be in the area, he suggested to involve her in the city
activities. He thanked Kate Todd for the wonderful reception for the past and
present Aldermen, Mayors and Clerks
Ward 7, Alderman Grover thanked Carolyn for making downtown Evanston a place to
be.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey dittoed concerning Carolyn's unique way of getting things
done. She suggested the transfer of the water bills onto the tax bills so it can be
deducted It stays this
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A motion was asked for adjournment by the Mayor and it was so moved and seconded.
With a unanimous Voice Vote the Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at
9:35 P.M.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC
City/Township Clerk
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