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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, January 14, 2013
Roll Call: Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 9:18p.m. after a
roll call exhibited a quorum.
Mayor Public Announcements: Mayor Tisdahl asked the Aldermen to submit names of
citizens they knew who could serve on the ADA Advisory Board. She will be visiting the
"Over The Rainbow" facility seeking persons there as well. The need is for four persons
to comprise the ADA Advisory Board.
City Manager Public Announcements:
Mr. Godwin Chen announced there would not be any trash collection on Jan. 21, 2013
Martin Luther King Holiday and that all collections will be one day later. He also
announced that Holiday Tree Pick Up would continue on Jan 14, 21, 28 do not place the
trees in plastic bags and to remove all ornaments from the trees.
Mr. Bobkiewicz announced that on January 21st Northwestern University will be
celebrating Martin Luther King Holiday in the Pick-Staiger Concert Facility at 6 pm, with
Mr. Harry Belafonte as the keynote speaker.
Communications: City Clerk
Clerk Greene had no comments or communications.
Citizen Comment
Aaenda items:
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sherman spoke of his concerns of the construction of the proposed
Theater at 727/729 Howard Street, he stated staff made a huge mistake and called them
Ir-responsible and that it is a miss use of taxpayer money to pour into a business like this
one.
Jeff Smith, 2724 Harrison stated he had two issues: 1) He agreed with Mr. Rizki's
Analysis and the over budget, he supports the arts, but cannot sign off on this proposal;
2) The Chicago/Main TIFF does not generate money from nowhere, it takes funds from
other taxing bodies. We should never use TIFF's as incentives to bring developers to
town.
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Non-Aaenda items:
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sherman spoke of his concerns of the Howard Street "Wine &
Cheese Bar", stated 1) the owners had no equity, and 2) the City gave the tenants the
Money. He also stated the City is not doing anything for the public.
Carolyn Murray, 1930 Grey Ave. thanked various persons for their condolences for the
death of her son, and she expressed her disappointment with not receiving a return call
from City Manager Mr. Bobkiewicz. She also stated there have been no follow-up reports
or information concerning her son's death. She also gave a warning "if a strategic plan is
not considered to combat this violence in this town, Antoine Hill will be getting out soon
and it will be getting warm, and violence increases when it gets warm".
Rina Campbell, 1527 Crawford Street had two questions: 1) What is the response time
after the reports of gun shots to the Police?, and 2) Is there a program for families of after
an act of violence is committed? "She stated the reports stating the violence in Evanston
is between two families, but this is not true, it is a community problem, and the City must
take the lead on abolishing the violence. She finally announced the various programs that
are being offered and we need to be part of the solution and not the problem".
City Manager Bobkiwiecz asked the Mayor if she would allow Police Deputy Chief,
Jeff Jamraz to give a follow-up to questions that were raised Deputy Chief Jamraz. The
Deputy Chief stated: 1) Shots fired is a priority 1 call and on the scene within, 2) Those
families are contacted by that evening or the next day.
BK Rao, 2246 Sherman a letter was read by Padma Rao in her mother's absence. The
letter stated her disappointment in the workings of the Council in their leadership, as well
as the conflict of interest, lawsuits and the Kendall tree issue.
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman stated her concerns of how the Council does not adhere to
their own rules of conduct during the open meetings and especially during citizen's
comments. She also commented on the lawsuits and called out the names of some of
the Aldermen and how respect for them has been lost. Upon completion of her comments
Mayor Tisdahl called upon Mr. Farrar, City Counsel to expound on a comment Ms. Rao
had made. Ms. Rao then vehemently stated the Mayor had no right to ask Mr. Farrar to
respond to her comments, because the Council rules states there is no responding to the
citizen during citizen comment.
John Bamberg, Sr., 1930 Grey asked if an investigation against the Police Department
had been initiated, and the Mayor asked the City Manager, who then asked Deputy Chief
Jamraz who all answered in the negative, Mr. Bamberg continued by the saying, "the
community is watching and if they don't see you doing anything just know how they will
be looking at you in this situation". He also stated this room will be filled with their family
members at the next meeting looking for answers concerning Javaar's death. He also
stated the Police have not talked to them and have not shared any information with them.
Bennet Johnson, 708 Washington spoke of his concerns of 1881 Oak Street and the
intentions of Mr. King a black contractor who is willing to take on a project that will give
jobs to these under privileged individuals funds to keep them viable.
Betty Ester, 2031 Church Street extended an invitation to the Council and citizens to
attend the first meeting of Citizen Network Protection Committee", on Tuesday, January
15th 7 p.m. at Fletwood/Jourdaine. This will be an informative meeting on how the Police
operations are carried out, as well as other departments in the City, the rights of the
citizens, and how to write a well written complaint.
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Joey Rodger, 1730 Hinman thanked the City for the document the City presented as
ways to deal with acts of violence, as we all look forward to ways of assistance. She
also encouraged the addition of the "Violence Prevention Policy" within CDC that deals
with public health issues to be incorporated into our new Health Department Family
Service Center, and she thanked the Council for their service.
Cathy Katerd, 556 Sheridan Square stated she was unclear with on the City's stand
concerning the recent violence happening in the City. She stated she would have more
confidence in the City's intentions if they had a strategic agenda to address these
issues in the future. She also wanted updated information on the City's website
concerning the Justin Murray investigation. She also stated this is a human tragedy that
has been turned into a political issue.
Items not approved on Consent Aqenda:
(A3.5)Approval of Contract with Boller Construction for Theater Construction at
727 / 729 Howard Street (City Lit)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the construction of a theater at 727/729 Howard Street in the amount of
$1,655,000 with Boller Construction Company (3045 Washington Street, Waukegan,
IL). Staff also recommends that the City Manager be authorized to finalize a lease -to -
own agreement with City Lit Theater (1020 West Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL) in order to
provide a review and approval procedure for any tenant improvements that may be
undertaken for City Lit by Boller Construction and finalize terms of the lease -to -own.
Funding is provided through the initial use of the Line of Credit issued from First Bank
and Trust and approved by the City Council on August 13, 2012 for $2.2 million, which
is split between the Howard Ridge TIF ($900,000) and the West Evanston TIF ($1.2
million).
For Action
(A5)130-0-12 Approvinq the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Proiect for the Chicaqo/Main Redevelopment Proiect Area("TIF
Plan"
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 130-0-12.
For Action
(A6)131-0-12 Desiqnatinq the Chicaqo/Main Redevelopment Proiect Area of the
Citv of Evanston a Redevelopment Proiect Area Pursuant to the Tax Increment
Allocation Redevelopment Act ("TIF District" I
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 131-0-12.
For Action
(A7)132-0-12 Adoptinq Tax Increment Allocation Financinq for the Chicaqo/Main
Redevelopment Proiect Area
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 132-0-12.
For Action
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(P2)Ordinance 1-0-13. Enactina a New Title 5. Chapter 9 of the Citv Code to
Prohibit Vacation Rentals
Staff requests consideration of Ordinance 1-0-13, which enacts a new Title 5, Chapter
9 of the City Code to prohibit the leasing of a dwelling unit for fewer than 30 days. This
addresses the operation of what are commonly referred to as vacation rentals.
For Introduction
(P4)Ordinance 95-0-12, Amendina the Special Use for a Sheltered/Skilled Care
Home at 2520 Gross Point Road in the C2 Zonina District (Alden Estates)
Staff recommends adoption of revised Ordinance 95-0-12 as requested by Alden
Estates. The revisions involve the deletion of Alden Estates request to reduce the
number of Medicaid beds set aside for Evanston residents from 8 to 5. A December 26,
2012 letter from Alden Estates states they will maintain the number of Medicaid beds for
Evanston residents at 8 beds consistent with the expressed desires of several City
Council members. This ordinance was introduced at the November 12, 2012 City
Council meeting.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(MI)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 12, 2012
(M2)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 10, 2012
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 12/2/12 $2,633,746.32
City of Evanston Payroll through 12/16/12 $2,966,872.36
City of Evanston Payroll through 12/30/12 $2,850,654.98
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2012 1/15/13 $3,721,427.59
City of Evanston Bills FY2013 1/15/13 $2,371,418.82
Credit Card Activity Period End November 30, 2012 $ 111,700.60
(A3.1)Approval of Agreement with Carollo Enqineers for 48-inch Diameter Water
Intake Improvements (RFP 12-1131
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for
engineering services for the 48-inch diameter water intake improvements project with
Carollo Engineers (2332 Woodlawn Road, Northbrook, IL) in the not -to -exceed amount
of $159,983. Funding is provided by the Water Fund, Capital Improvement Account
733074, which has a FY 2013 budget allocation of $1,370,000.
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Contract with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for Cleveland
& Davis Street Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation (Bid 12-153)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in
the amount of $596,615.20 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC (17988 Edison
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Avenue, Chesterfield, MO) for the Cleveland & Davis Street Sewer Rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation of the sewer on the Cleveland Street portion of the project is funded in the
amount of $468,146.20 from the Southwest TIF. Rehabilitation of the sewer on the
Davis Street portion of the project is funded in the amount of $128,469 from the
Washington National TIF.
For Action
(A3.3)Approval of Purchase of Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacers for the Fire
Department (Bid 12-177)
Staff recommends that City Council approve the purchase of seven (7) replacement
cardiac monitor/defibrillator/pacer units from Physio-Control, Inc. (11811 Willows Rd
NE, Redmond, WA) for a total cost of $197,302. Funding is provided in part from a grant
of $165,000 from the Department of Homeland Security. The $33,000 City match is
funded by the remaining portion of a grant of $253,000 from Northwestern University.
For Action
(A3.4)Approval of 2013 Renewal of Sinqle Source Service Aqreement with
Motorola for the E9-1-1 Communications Center
Staff from the Police Department recommends that City Council authorize the City
Manager to approve the renewal of the annual single source service agreement with
Motorola, Inc. (1309 East Algonquin Road., Schaumburg, IL) in the amount of
$77,090.76. The Agreement is effective from January 1, 2013 through December 31,
2013. Funding is provided by the Emergency Telephone System account 5150.62509
with a budget of $216,000.
For Action
(A4)Approval of 2013 Service Agreement between the Citv of Evanston and
Evanston Communitv Television
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a service
agreement for 2013 with Evanston Community Television for the not -to -exceed amount
of $50,000 for audio and visual recording of meetings and the operation of a public
access television channel. Funding is provided by Account 1500.62665 Contribution to
Other Agencies.
For Action
(A8)Ordinance 139-0-12 Reqardinq Defacement or Removal of Public Art
Mayor recommends adoption of Ordinance 139-0-12 to provide for penalties against
persons who deface or remove public art within the City of Evanston. This ordinance
incorporates the amendment approved at the APW Committee expanding the
application of this ordinance to all public art, not just public art murals. This ordinance
was introduced at the December 10, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Ordinance,5-0-13 Amendinq Planned Developments for 1881 Oak and 1890
Maple
Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 5-0-13 that, if adopted, would amend the
previously approved planned developments for 1881 Oak and 1890 Maple.
For Introduction
(P3)Ordinance 129-0-12 Amendinq the Zoninq Ordinance — Banauet Halls as a
Special Use in the B. C. D. M. 01 and RP Districts
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend adoption of revised Ordinance 120-0-
12. Ordinance 120-0-12, amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow banquet halls as a
special use, has been revised consistent with the direction of the Planning and
Development Committee and City Council on December 10, 2012. Industrial Districts (1)
have been deleted as Districts where banquet halls are permitted as special uses. The
Ordinance now permits banquet halls as special uses in only B,C,D, M, 01 and RP
Districts. This ordinance was introduced at the December 10, 2012 City Council
meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES
(H1)Approval of Township of Evanston Bills for December 2012
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the Township
of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of December 2012 in the
amount of $146,340.21.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Environment Board David Karnes
Alderman Rainey motioned for the approval of the Consent Agenda and it was
seconded. With a Roll Call vote of 9-0 the Consent Agenda was approved.
Items for discussion:
(A3.5)Approval of Contract with Boller Construction for Theater Construction at
727 1729 Howard Street (City Lit)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize. the City Manager to execute a
contract for the construction of a theater at 727/729 Howard Street in the amount of
$1,655,000 with Boller Construction Company (3045 Washington Street, Waukegan,
IL). Staff also recommends that the City Manager be authorized to finalize a lease -to -
own agreement with City Lit Theater (1020 West Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL) in order to
provide a review and approval procedure for any tenant improvements that may be
undertaken for City Lit by Boller Construction and finalize terms of the lease -to -own.
Funding is provided through the initial use of the Line of Credit issued from First Bank
and Trust and approved by the City Council on August 13, 2012 for $2.2 million, which
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is split between the Howard Ridge TIF ($900,000) and the West Evanston TIF ($1.2
million).
For Action
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and it was seconded. With a 6-3 against the
motion failed. Aldermen Rainey, Holmes and Braithwaite voted Aye.
(A5)130-0-12 AoDrovina the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Proiect for the Chicaqo/Main Redevelopment Proiect Area("TIF
Plan"
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 130-0-12.
For Action
Alderman Grover motioned for the removal of this item from the Agenda, and with a
second and unanimous voice vote it is done.
(A6)131-0-12 Desiqnatinq the Chicaqo/Main Redevelopment Proiect Area of the
Citv of Evanston a Redevelopment Proiect Area Pursuant to the Tax Increment
Allocation Redevelopment Act ("TIF District")
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 131-0-12.
For Action
Alderman Grover motioned for the removal of this item from the Agenda, and with a
second and unanimous voice vote it is done.
(A7)132-0-12 Adoptinq Tax Increment Allocation Financinq for the Chicaqo/Main
Redevelopment Proiect Area
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 132-0-12.
For Action
Alderman Grover motioned for the removal of this item from the Agenda, and with a
second and unanimous voice vote it is done.
(P2)Ordinance 1-0-13. Enacting a New Title 5, Chapter 9 of the Citv Code to
Prohibit Vacation Rentals
Staff requests consideration of Ordinance 1-0-13, which enacts a new Title 5, Chapter
9 of the City Code to prohibit the leasing of a dwelling unit for fewer than 30 days. This
addresses the operation of what are commonly referred to as vacation rentals.
For Introduction
Alderman Fiske explained the item would remain in committee until further changes
were incorporated into the Ordinance.
(P4)Ordinance 95-0-12. Amendina the Special Use for a Sheltered/Skilled Care
Home at 2520 Gross Point Road in the C2 Zoning District (Alden Estates)
Staff recommends adoption of revised Ordinance 95-0-12 as requested by Alden
Estates. The revisions involve the deletion of Alden Estates request to reduce the
number of Medicaid beds set aside for Evanston residents from 8 to 5. A December 26,
2012 letter from Alden Estates states they will maintain the number of Medicaid beds for
Evanston residents at 8 beds consistent with the expressed desires of several City
Council members. This ordinance was introduced at the November 12, 2012 City
Council meeting.
For Action
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Alderman Fiske motioned for approval and it was seconded. With the amendment and a
Roll Call the vote was 9-0 and the motion passed.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite wished all a Happy New Year and announced his
second ward meeting for the third week in February, and he will have a host of various
guests. He announced the opening of "Chicago Chicken and Waffle" in two weeks.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne had no report.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson had no report
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes spoke highly of the Chicken and Waffle establish. She
announced the 5th ward meeting on this Thursday and the various updates on the
shootings, homicides and NSP2 issues.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam announced a combine meeting of the 6th and 7th ward
meeting Tuesday, February 7th at 7 p.m. at Three Crowns Park.
Ward 7, Alderman Grover dittoed what Alderman Tendam said, and then extended an
invitation to the Rao's to meet and talk with her with or without their Attorney, to discuss
issues and resolutions.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey made a referral to the A&PW to amend the Panhandling
Ordinance to include residential locations and she wanted the Law department to show
her where the reference to obtaining licenses for soliciting. She also commented on the
remarks made by Mrs. Murray and stated she did not understand the references she
made concerning what happened in her ward.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus congratulated Ellen King, who will be opening a bread
bakery in the 4th ward. She thanked all who made her big event a success.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske wished all a Happy New Year and then mentioned the
numerous calls and concerns she had received about the dog beach. She referenced to
Human Services to invite the owners to a meeting to ensure the safety of their animals.
A motion to adjourn and move into Executive Session was made by Alderman Wilson
and it was seconded, and with a voice vote it was unanimous. The meeting closed at
10:49 p.m.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene
City Clerk, City of Evanston
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