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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, October 14, 2013
Roll Call: Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:41 P.M.
Mayor Public Announcements
Mayor Tisdahl extended her condolences to the Lang family concerning former Alderman
Maxine Lang's death and the 6 days later her husband Chuck died as well.
City Manager Public Announcements
Mr. Bobkiewicz announced his release of his proposed budget, and that it is available
online. He also mentioned the bus tour of some of the Capital Improvement Projects
scheduled for Saturday, October 26th and the public is invited to ride along.
Communications: City Clerk
There were no communications from the City Clerk
Citizen Comment
The individuals spoke on item H6 (105-0-13):
Junad Rizki, 2787 Sheridan
Madelyn DuCree, 1929 Forest Street
The above speakers were concerned with the services that would be abolished if and
when Township would.be terminated by way of the referendum in March.
Susan Trieschnaw, 2922 Central spoke in support of the Council's decision to lend their
support to Curt's Caf6.
Anjana Hansen, 2017 Seward Street shared her announcement of the 6th year of bike -
the -ridge event, and how it has become one of the best events in the City. She then
thanked the City staff .(including Mr. Doug Gaynor), the venders and the various
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departments. She also mentioned the limited availability of the tee-shirt that she modeled
for the Council.
Ms. Wanda Reed came tonight to honor a person who supported her, and came through
the back door to encourage her during her time of life. She presented a boutique of
flowers to Mayor Tisdahl for the impact she made in her life.
Barbara Janes came to announce the next meeting of the "NoParkSale" organizations
plans and accomplishments. On Wednesday October 23d, in room 2404 will be the
followup meeting of the successful September meeting.
These individuals spoke on item H5 (80-0-13):
Audrey Schroder,4009 N, Finderma
Stephaine Spike, 1125 Dickas Way, Schamburg
James Gottschalk, 9322 Drake Ave.
Tom Kendall,724 Mulford
Michael Cozzel, 7142 N. Keefer
835 Ridge Ave
Rodney Cantorti, 2342 W.
The above individuals spoke in opposition of the passage of this E-cigarette ordinance.
They explained the vapor is less toxic and less likely to cause any health problems.
Bonnie Wilson, Township Assessor came to publicly announce her opposition to the
dissolution of the Township, and how her office has saved the Evanston taxpayers many
dollars from their tax bills.
Items not approved on Consent Agenda:
(1112) Approval of Lakefront Use Special Events Policv
The Park and Recreation Board recommend City Council's consideration of
approval for modifications to the special events policy for lakefront use as a 3
year pilot at which time City Council can extend or modify the policy.
For Action
(1115) Ordinance 80-0-13. Amendinq Title 3, Chapter 14 "Cigarettes and Tobacco
Products" to add Restrictions for Use of Electronic Cigarettes and Liquid
Nicotine
The Human Services Committee and staff recommend that the City Council
authorize adoption of Ordinance 80-0-13, Amending Title 3, Chapter 14
"Cigarettes and Tobacco Products" to add Restrictions for Use of Electronic
Cigarettes and Liquid Nicotine. This ordinance was introduced at the September
23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(1116) Ordinance 105-0-13. Bindinq Referendum for Dissolution of Evanston
Township
Staff submits for consideration Ordinance 105-0-13, calling for a binding
referendum question to be submitted to the electors of Evanston Township to
vote on whether to dissolve Evanston Township. This ordinance was introduced
at the September 23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
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(03) Resolution 49-0-13. Proposed Revisions to Citv Council Rules
Rules Committee and staff recommend approval of proposed revisions to Council
Rules, effective November 1, 2013.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting September 23, 2013
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council meeting September 30, 2013
For Action
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al) City of Evanston Payroll through 9/22/13 $2,730,806.44
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2013 10/15/13 $5,014,765.58
Credit Card Activity through August 31, 2013 $$ 145,450.19
For Action
(A3) Approval of Purchase of Street Liqht Units from Elcast Liqhtinq for 2013
Safer Neighborhood Area Proiect (SNAP)
Staff recommends City.Council approval for the single source purchase of 147
Induction lighting units from Elcast Lighting (815 S. Kay Avenue, Addison, IL) in
the amount of $58,845.57 for the Safer Neighborhood Area Project to increase
wattage of the Tallmadge street lights from 85 watt to 165 watt on several
designated blocks. Funding is provided by the CDBG Fund Account 5220.62795,
which has $59,000 budgeted for Fiscal Year 2013.
For Action
(A4) Approval of Grant Agreement with Youth Orqanizations Umbrella (Y.O.U.)
to Provide Subcontract Services for Outreach Proqram
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
grant agreement between the City of .Evanston and Youth Organizations
Umbrella (Y.O.U.) (1027, Sherman Avenue, Evanston) to provide subcontract
services for year two of the Street Outreach Program grant. This agreement shall
begin October 1, 2013 and remain in effect until September 30, 2014 and shall
be renewed annually upon notification of grant award. Grant funding was
awarded to Y.O.U. by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, from
which the City will receive $37,432 during the grant period.
For Action
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(A5) Approval. of Free Holiday Parkinq in the City's Three Downtown Self -Park
Garaqes and Lot 60 Located at 1234 Chicaqo Avenue
Staff recommends that the City Council consider approving free holiday parking
in the City's three Downtown Self -Park Garages and Lot 60 located at 1234
Chicago Avenue on-wgekdays between 5 p.m. and 12 midnight and all day on
Saturday beginning Thursday, November 28, 2013 through Saturday, January 4,
2013.
For Action
(A6) Ordinance 78-0-13 Regardinq Commercial Signs on Sidewalks
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 78-0-13 amending the
City Code Section 7-2-6(E), "Commercial Signs on Sidewalks."
For Introduction
(A7) Ordinance 92-0-13 Amendinq the Citv Code to Increase the Fines for Snow
Emeraencv Parkina Violations
Staff recommends adoption of proposed ordinance 92-0-13 by which the City
Council would amend Sub -section 10-11-17(C) of the City Code to increase the
fines for snow emergency parking violations. Fines for snow emergency parking
violations will increase from $40 to $55 to match those of a snow route parking
ban and the snow relocation fine will increase from $105 to $150.
For Introduction
(A8) Ordinance 106-0-13 Amendinq Title 7 of the Citv Code Reaardina
Clearance of Snow and Ice from Sidewalks and Other Related Matters
Staff recommends the adoption of the proposed ordinance 106-0-13 by which
the City Council would amend Title Seven (7) of the City Code relating to
clearance of snow and ice from sidewalks and other related matters in the City of
Evanston.
For Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 110-0-13 Amendinq the City Code to Restrict Parkinq on Austin
Street from ElmVrt 66' d Avenue to Sherman Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of proposed ordinance 110-0-13 by which the City
Council would amend Section 10-11-8-(A), Schedule VIII (A) of the City Code to
prohibit parking on the south side of Austin Street from' Elmwood Avenue to
Sherman Avenue.
For Introduction
(A10) Ordinance 108-0-13. Creating Liquor License Classification M
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance-108-0-13, which
will create the new M liquor license classification to take effect on January 1,
2014. In Grape Company, the prospective licensee, indicated that the business
would receive orders for wine and then provide delivery of wine to the customer
at home.
For Introduction
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(A11) Ordinance 111-0-13, Amendinq Citv Code Title 4, Buildina Reaulations, by
Adopting the 2011-2012 Model Codes by Reference, with Certain
Amendments
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 111-0-13, which includes model codes
that are nationally -recognized building regulations designed for the protection of
the public health, safety and welfare.
For Introduction
(Al2) Ordinance 114-0-13: 2013B General Obligation Bond Issue
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance 114-0-13, for the issuance
of $30.0 Million in General Obligation (G.O.) Bonds, to be used to refund the
2004/05 G.O. Bonds. This issuance will reduce the interest cost on this debt as
well as"reduce the outstanding bonds due and payable by the City resulting in an
estimated debt service savings between $2.5 million and $3.75 million over the
remaining life of these bonds
For Introduction
(A13) Ordinance 97-0-13, Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 97-0-13 authorizing the City Manager
to publicly offer for sale various vehicles and equipment owned by the city
through public auction. The vehicles are presently out of service. This ordinance
was introduced at the September 23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A14) Ordinance 102-0-13, Decrease Class B Liquor License Due to Chanqe in
Ownership of Flat Top Grill, 707 Church Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 102-0-13. This ordinance
was introduced_ at the September 23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A15) Ordinance 103-0-13, Increase Class B Liquor License Due to Chanqe in
Ownership of Flat Top Grill,.707 Church Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 103-0-13. This ordinance
was introduced at the September 23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A16) Ordinance 90-0-13, Proposed Revisions to Title 3, Chapter 4 Liquor Control
Reaulations
Staff recommends consideration of the comprehensive revision of the City Code
concerning liquor regulations. The Mayor and Local Liquor Control Board
recommend adoption following discussion conducted in March and April 2013.
Following Committee direction on September 9, 2013, staff prepared a summary
table of liquor classes within the proposed code amendment at section 3-4-6. In
addition, the Committee held the Ordinance for further discussion. This ordinance
was introduced at the September 23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(131) Ordinance 112-0-13, Grantinq Special Use for a Private Educational
Institution at 622 Davis Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of
Ordinance 112-0-13 granting a special use permit for the operation of a Private
Educational Institution, Beacon Academy, a Montessori High School, at 622
Davis Street.
For Introduction
HUMAN SERVICES
(1-11) Approval of Township of Evanston September 2013 Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of
September 2013. Members of the Human Services Committee approved the
September bills with the exception of the Sun -Times Media bill at $17,640,
statement #0000.196679. The total approved to be paid by Human Services
Committee was $173,136.01 ($190,776.01 minus $17,640.00).
For Action
(1-13) Approval of Aqreement with James B. Moran Center for Certificate of
Rehabilitation Pilot Proaram
The Housing & Community Development Act Committee, Human Services
Committee and City staff recommend that City Council authorize the City
manager to execute an agreement between the City of Evanston and the James
B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy (1123 Emerson, Evanston) to provide.legal
services for not less than 15 Evanston residents to secure certificates of
rehabilitation in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Funding is providedby a
$50,000 allocation approved in the City's 2013 Community Development Block
Grant budget.
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(1-14) Approval of Recommendation for Noves Cultural Arts Center Studio
Assignments and Leases
The Human Services Committee, Noyes Tenants Association (NTA) and City
staff recommend that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute short-
term leases at the Noyes Cultural Art Center (NCAC).
For Action
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
(01) Resolution 54-R-13 Authorizinq Curt's Cafe Job Trainina Grant Aareement
Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommend City Council
approve Resolution 54-R-13 authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant
agreement with Curt's Cafe (2922 Central Street, Evanston) for $21,000 to
provide training for a minimum of seven Evanston residents from the
disconnected, unemployed, and/or formerly incarcerated young adult population.
Funding is provided by The Economic Development Fund Business Attraction
and Expansion Account (5300.62660).
For Action
(02) Resolution 58-R-13, Authorizinq Fundinq for Chapter 1, Evanston's
Entrepreneurship Resource Center
Staff supports a recommendation from the Economic Development Committee to
the City Council to allocate $9,900 from the Economic Development Fund to the
Evanston Public Library for FY2013 to support the creation of Chapter 1, a
program -based entrepreneurship resource center at the Evanston Public Library.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Arts Council
Economic Development Committee
Housing and Homelessness Commission
Housing and Homelessness Commission
M/W/EBE Dev. Committee
Parks and Recreation Board
Parks and Recreation Board
Sign Review & Appeals Board
Parks and Recreation Board
(APP2)For Reappointment to:
Human Relations Commission
Sergio de los Reyes
Jeannema_rie Sierant
Heather Harker
Geraldine Palmer
William Smith, Jr.
Jeffrey Brown
John Bryan
Paula Bodnar Schmitt
Hector Garcia
Kenneth Rodgers
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and it was 2"d. With a
Roll Call vote of 9-0 the Consent Agenda was approved.
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Items for discussion:
(A18) ORDINANCt 1'04-0-13, Amendinq City Code Title 3, Chapter 4 to Permit
Issuance of a Class B Liquor License to Coffee House Holdinqs, Inc.
("Starbucks," 1734 Sherman Avenue)
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 104-0-13.
For Introduction
Alderman Rainey had previously asked to move approval as it was 2"d by Alderman
Wilson. She stated the Rules were requested to be suspended during the reading of the
Consent Agenda. This item was held over to the next regular meeting of the City
Council
(1-12) Approval of Lakefront Use Special Events Policv
The Park and Recreation Board recommend City Council's consideration of
approval for modifications to the special events policy for lakefront use as a 3
year pilot at which time City Council can extend or modify the policy.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval and it was 2"d by Alderman Grover. This item
was held over to the next regular Council Meeting as a request from an Alderman.
(1-15) Ordinance 80-0-13, Amendinq Title 3, Chapter 14 "Cigarettes and Tobacco
Products" to add Restrictions for Use of Electronic Ciqarettes and Liquid
Nicotine
The Human Services Committee and staff recommend that the City Council
authorize adoption of Ordinance 80-0-13, Amending Title 3, Chapter 14
"Cigarettes and Tobacco Products" to add Restrictions for Use of Electronic
Cigarettes and Liquid Nicotine. This ordinance was introduced at the September
23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval and 2"d by Alderman Grover. This item was held
over to the next regular Council Meeting as requested by staff.
(1-16) Ordinance 105-0-13, Bindinq Referendum for Dissolution of Evanston
Township
Staff submits for consideration Ordinance 105-0-13, calling for a binding
referendum question to be submitted to the electors of Evanston Township to
vote on whether to dissolve Evanston Township. This ordinance was introduced
at the September 23, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
This item was held over until the Council receives from the City Manager an outline of the
requested letter from the League of Women Voters. This motioned by Alderman Holmes
and 2"d by Alderman Braithwaite.
(03) Resolution 49-0-13, Proposed Revisions to City Council Rules
Rules Committee and staff recommend approval of proposed revisions to Council
Rules, effective November 1, 2013.
For Action
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Alderman Braithwaite motioned for approval and 2"d by Alderman Holmes. Alderman
Rainey motioned to have the time set for P&D at 7:15 P.M. and it was 2"d by Alderman
Wilson. A voice vote was unanimous.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne offered condolences to Lang family. She announced a
meeting at Lincoln School, Thursday at 7:00 P.M.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson announced a 4th ward meeting on November 6th at McGaw
YMCA at 7 P.M.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes announced 5th ward meeting this Thursday at 7 P.M. at
Fleetwood. She also congratulated the Mayor for receiving the flowers from Mrs. Reed.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam announced a 6th ward meeting on October 24th at 7 P.M. to
Three Crown Center, 1st floor community room.
Ward 7, Alderman Grover announced meeting on Thursday, November 7th at 7:00 in
the Ecology Center.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey congratulated the Mayor for receiving the flowers.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus had no report.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite congratulated the Mayor for her flowers and Alderman
Rainey for her award from Saint Frances Hospit@l. He also mentioned the closing of
Dominique's and the second Thursday in November will be the 2"d ward meeting.
Mayor Tisdahl announced that Alderman Rainey made a most dynamite speech in
accepting the award and it was absolutely terrific.
Alderman Wilson motioned to adjourn motioned the Council to adjourn into Executive
Session to discuss Litigation, and Minutes. He also stated acting as the Township Board
of Trustees to deal with Personnel. The motion was seconded by Alderman Rainey. A
Roll Call vote was taken and the result was 9-0. The Regular Council Meeting ended at
9:26 P.M.
Submitted by, -
Han. Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk of Evanston.
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