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Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, January 28, 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
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:55.m. after a
roll call exhibited a quorum.
Mayor Public Announcements:
Mayor Tisdahl thanked Alderman R
also thanked Governor Quinn for
Northwestern University. She also
Chicken & Waffle establishment and
with his endorsement.
ainey for handling the Gigabit Celebration and she
the Gigabit award to the City of Evanston and
announced that Harry Belafonte had eaten at the
mentioned the food was excellent, and she agrees
City Manager Public Announcements:
Mr. Bobkiewicz announced that Mr. Chen has been reassigned to the Economic
Development Department, as well as thanking Mr. Chen for all of his assistance in the
various roles he has had since being employed by the City.
Communications: City Clerk
Clerk Greene announced to all candidates for the April Consolidated Elections they could
place their signs on private property now, and they could leave the signs up indefinitely.
They are not allowed to place signs on the parkways.
Citizen Comment
Aqenda items:
Paul Selden, 1235 Maple spoke out against the proposal because the affordability
housing has been decreased for the citizens who are really in dire need. He suggested to
the Council to commit to the original proposal and to do the right thing.
John Szostek, 600 Main spoke in favor of the TIFF as it will be a gift to allow money to
flow and influence the process of more attractions to the area, and he hoped the vote
would be in favor for the proposal.
John O'Donnel, stated he is the sponsor for the development at Chicago & Main. He
stated this is a very unique position for both students and business people close to two
modes of public transportation. He also believes the partnership will be beneficial -o all.
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Steven Ross, Executive Vice President for the Development of Amyl Residential stated
the development is completely spoke free and has a silver rating. He is in complete
support of the TIFF support in that corridor. This will increase job opportunities and will
create a more livable and prosperous Evanston/Chicago corridor.
Steve Rogin, 200 W. Monroe, Chicago stated he presents the ownership of the Varsity
Theater and reassured the Council that not supplying plans to the City was an untruth.
He has supplied what was requested, but has not heard back from the City. He also
stated the numbers that were generated to renovate the facility to being too expensive
was another misleading statement, because it would cost much less.
Hugh Bartling, 1807 Madison spoke concerning the Carroll Apartments and he was
interested in obtaining a report on how traffic would affect the area, and this would affect
the safety of the pedestrians and cyclists in the area.
Bob Brower, 800 Elgin Rd. spoke against the Garroll`,Apartrrients as he passed out a
spread -sheet he drew up to the Dias to preview. He stated there would be more transient
tenants than there would be families, due to the short term leases of students moving in
and out.
Non-Aqenda items:
BK Rao, 2246 Sherman a letter was read by Padma Rao in her mother's absence. The
letter stated the Mayor's disregard to freedom of speech is a disgrace to the office that
was once held by Lorraine Morton. She continued to mention the trees on the ,Kendall
Property she accused the Mayor and Aldermen of failing their fiduciary responsibilities.
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman accused the Mayor of trying to silence minority speakers
Who speak against her and the Council, but allow others to praise the Council which
violates the first amendment rights of citizens. She quoted a few laws in support of her
statements, as well as tossing accusations against the City's Lawyer. She too spoke
of the trees on the Kendall Property and the closed issue of the Holland & Knight's
actions to sue the City, (Jari=28:Council video 33 21w 34:,15;wmentionirigboth.the Kendall
trees -and the Law Firrri:of. Holland.:&='Knight)
Items not approved on Consent Agenda:
(A14)0rdinance 18-0-13, Amendina Title 9 of the Citv Code Limitinq
Pan hand lingStaff recommends consideration of Ordinance 18-0-13, which amends
Section 9-5-25, "Panhandling," of the Evanston City Code of 2012, as amended.
For Introduction
Staff recommends City Council adopt the following resolution and three (3) ordinances to
designate the proposed Chicago/Main TIF District. Resolution 6-R-13 provides for the
Chicago/Main TIF District Redevelopment Implementation Plan. The three ordinances
(A 16-A 18) were introduced at the December 10, 2012 City Council meeting and held on
January 14, 2013 until the January 28, 2013 City Council meeting.
January 28, 2013
(A15)Resolution 6-R-13 Adoptinq a Redevelopment Implementation Plan for the
Chicaqo/Main TIF District
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 6-R-13
For Action
(A16)130-0-12 Approvinq the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Project for the Chicaqo/Main Redevelopment Project Area
("TIF Plan")
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 130-0-12. This ordinance was
introduced at the December 10, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A17)131-0-12 Desiqnatinq the Chicaqo/Main Redevelopment Project Area of the
Citv of Evanston a Redevelopment Project Area Pursuant to the Tax Increment
Allocation Redevelopment Act ("TIF District" I Staff recommends City Council
adoption of Ordinance 131-0-12. This ordinance was introduced at the December 10,
2012 City Council meeting..
For Action
(A18)132-0-12 Adoptinq Tax Increment
Allocation Financinq for the Chicaqo/Main Redevelopment Project AreaStaff
recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 132-0-12. This ordinance
wasintroduced at the December 10, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P5)Ordinance 5-0-13 Amendinq Planned Developments for 1881 Oak and 1890
Maple
Staff requests consideration of revised Ordinance 5-0-13 amending Planned that
Developments for 1881 Oak and 1890 Maple. This Ordinance was introduced during the
City Council meeting of January 14, 2013
For Action
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1)Downtown Evanston Performinq Arts Studv
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Downtown Evanston
Performing Arts Study.
For Action
Alderman Rainey made a motion to accept the Performing Arts Study and it was
seconded and accepted by a unanimous voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 14, 2013
January 28, 2013
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(AI)City of Evanston Payroll through 1/13/13 $3,080,373.72
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2012 1/29/13 $1,930,786.17
City of Evanston Bills FY2013 1/29/13 $ 664,767.01
(A3.1)Approval of Contract with G.A. Johnson & Son for the 2013 Parkinq Garaqe
Roof Proiect (Bid 12-173)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
the 2013 Parking Garage Roof Project at the Church Street and the Maple Avenue
Garages with G.A. Johnson & Son (828 Foster Street, Evanston, IL) in the amount of
$218,000. Funding will be provided by FY2013 Parking Fund Account 700509 (with a
total budget of $680,000) and Account 700510 (with a total budget of $330,000).
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Aqreement with E Town Tennis, Inc. for the Citv of Evanston
Tennis Proqram (RFP 12-1801
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with E Town Tennis, Inc. (320 S. Butterfield Road, Libertyville, IL) for the
City of Evanston Tennis Program. The contract period is for 3 years, based on a mutual
option to renew for 2 additional years, from January 31, 2013 through December 31,
2015. The City's 2013 Tennis budget reflects estimated revenues of $102,100 and total
expenses of $98,859, which are paid from Account 3110.62505.
For Action
(A3.3)Approval of 2013 Fuel Purchases from Palatine Oil Companv
Staff recommends that City Council approve the purchase of fuel for the 12 months of
FY 2013 in the amount of $950,000 from Palatine Oil Company Inc. (900 National
Parkway, Suite 260, Schaumburg, IL) winner of the Northwest Municipal
Conference/Suburban Purchasing Cooperative bid process. Funding is provided by the
Fleet Services Major Maintenance Budget for Automotive Equipment Account
7710.65035.
For Action
(A3.4)Approval of Solid Waste Aqencv of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)
Disposal Fees for FY 2013
Staff recommends approval of the 2013 refuse disposal fees to the Solid Waste Agency
of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) not to exceed the amounts of $83,300 for capital
costs (account 7685.68310); $1,000,000 for operations and maintenance (account
7685.62405); and $40,000 in recycling transfer fees. (account 7690.62415). Funding is
provided by the FY2013 Solid Waste Fund.
For Action
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(A3.5)Approval of Sole Source Purchase of Tallmadqe Street Liqht Poles from
Gravbar Electric for AMLI Chicaqo Avenue Streetscape
Staff recommends City Council approval for the purchase of seven (7) Union Metal
Tallmadge street light poles and supplies from Graybar Electric (900 Regency Drive,
Glendale Heights, IL) in the amount of $40,963.06 for the AMLI Development
streetscape (631-749 Chicago Avenue) pursuant to the 2008 Planned Development No.
08PLND-0083 (Ordinance 130-0-08). Funding is provided by the Community and
Economic Development account 2105.65515 which has a budget of $50,000.
For Action
(A3.6)Approval of Parsons Brinckerhoff to Conduct the Main Street Transit
Oriented Development Studv and Plan (RFP 12-179)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Parsons Brinckerhoff to conduct the Main Street Transit Oriented
Development Study and Plan. Funding for the $125,000 cost of the study is provided by
a $100,000 commitment from the Regional Transportation Authority and $25,000 from
the City's Economic Development Fund Account 5300.62185.
For Action
(A4)Approval of Change Order No. 2 for Inspection of the 1934 Reservoir and
1948 Settlinq Basins at the Water Treatment Facilitv (RFP 12-1581
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 2 to agreement with CTL Group (5400 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL) for the
Inspection of the 1934 Reservoir and 1948 Settling Basins at the Evanston Water
Treatment Facility. The Change Order would increase the agreement amount by
$20,000 and extend the completion date to December 31, 2013. This un-funded
expense will be charged to the Water Fund General Support Account 7100.62180 using
anticipated, unexpended capital project funds.
For Action
(A5)Resolution 2-R-13 Authorizinq an Application for Grant Funds for the
Dodqe Avenue Protected Bike Lanes
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2-R-13, which authorizes the City Manager to
submit a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (CMAQ) application for the
Dodge Avenue Protected Bike Lanes from Howard Street to Church Street. The
preliminary cost for the project's construction is estimated at $600,000. The CMAQ fund
may approve up to 80% of the project's construction cost, or $480,000. The remaining
20% or $120,000 is the local share which will be budgeted in the FY 2014 Capital
Improvement Program.
For Action
(A6)Resolution 7-R-13 Intergovernmental Aqreement with School District 202
for School Resource Officer
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an
intergovernmental agreement with the Evanston Township High School District 202
("ETHS") for the staffing of a police officer at the high school as a school resource
January 28, 2013
officer and for ETHS to employ a career/job coordinator to work on vocational training
activities (the "Intergovernmental Agreement"). Funding is provided for the school
resource officer by the Police Department Personnel budget; 2235.61010.
For Action
(A7)Resolution 3-R-13 Authorizina the Citv Manaqer to Execute 2013 Lease
Aqreements with Resident Artists for Studio Spaces and the Theater at the
Noves Cultural Arts Center
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 3-R-13 authorizing the City Manager to enter
into renewal lease agreements for resident artist leases, for terms less than two years,
for spaces at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
For Action
Staff recommends consideration of the following four ordinances (A8 to A11) for lease
agreements with resident artists at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center for terms in excess of
two years.
(A8)Ordinance 13-0-13 Authorizing the Citv Manager to Enter into a Five Year
Renewal Lease Aqreement with Next Theatre Companir
For Introduction
(A9)Ordinance 14-0-13 Authorizina the Citv Manager to Enter into a Ten Year
Renewal Lease Aqreement with Evanston Children's Choir
For Introduction
(A10)0rdinance 15-0-13 Authorizina the Citv Manaqer to Enter into a Three Year
Lease Aqreement with Art Encounter
For Introduction
(A11)Ordinance 16-0-13 Authorizina the Citv Manager to Enter into a Ten Year
Lease Aqreement with Actors Gvmnasium. Inc.
For Introduction
(Al2)Ordinance 10-0-13, Sale of Surplus Property,
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to publicly offer for sale
three vehicles owned by the City through public auction based on Ordinance 10-0-13.
For Introduction
(A13)0rdinance 17-0-13. Amending Class P Liauor License
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 17-0-13 which amends Class P
Liquor License by increasing the maximum quantity of alcohol permitted for on -site
production and storage from 15,000 gallons to 30,000 gallons for one year, with another
increase to 35,000 gallons annually thereafter.
For Introduction
January 28, 2013
IPLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Aooroval of a Loan to Housina Opportunity Development Corporation
f HODC) for Construction at 319 Dempster
The Housing and Homelessness Commission and staff recommend approval of a
$20,188 forgivable loan from the City's Affordable Housing Fund to Housing Opportunity
Development Corporation (HODC). The loan will be used to build a restroom in the
common area of the Claridge Apartment building (319 Dempster) for use by HODC staff
and social service providers that serve its residents.
For Action
(P2)Approval of Proposed Substantial Amendment to Citv of Evanston
Neiqhborhood Stabilization Proqram 2 Proiect
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Substantial Amendment to its Neighborhood
Stabilization Program 2 ("NSP2") project. The Substantial Amendment adds land
banking and demolition as an end use to meet a program object to the eligible activities
in the City's NSP2 project.
For Action
(P3)Ordinance 11-0-13 Grantinq a Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant at 1734
Sherman Avenue (Starbucks)
Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 11-0-13
granting a special use permit for the operation of a Type 2 Restaurant, Starbucks, at
1734 Sherman Avenue.
For Introduction
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:
(A14)0rdinance 18-0-13, Amendinq Title 9 of the Citv Code Limitina Panhandlina
Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 18-0-13, which amends Section 9-5-25,
"Panhandling," of the Evanston City Code of 2012, as amended.
For Introduction
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and it was seconded. It sent back to committee
with a 9-0 vote to accept for introduction.
Staff recommends City Council adopt the following resolution and three (3) ordinances
to designate the proposed ChicagofMain TIF District. Resolution 6-R-13 provides for the
Chicago/Main TIF District Redevelopment Implementation Plan. The three ordinances
(A 16-A 18) were introduced at the December 10, 2012 City Council meeting and held on
January 14, 2013 until the January 28, 2013 City Council meeting.
January 28, 2013
(A15)Resolution 6-R-13 Adoptinq a Redevelopment Implementation Plan for the
Chicaqo/Main TIF District
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 6-R-13.
For Action
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and it was seconded. City Manager gave an
update on how the TIFF funds would be spent. With a Roll Call vote of 7-2 the item was
approved (Aldermen Wilson and Burrus voted nay).
(A16)130-0-12 Approvinq the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Proiect for the Chicago/Main Redevelopment Proiect Area
("TIF Plan")
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 130-0-12. This ordinance was
introduced at the December 10, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and seconded. With a Roll Call vote of 7-2 and
the item was approved (Aldermen Burrus and Wilson voted nay).
(A17)131-0-12 Desiqnatinq the Chicago/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. This ordinance was
introduced at the December 10, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and it was seconded. With a Roll Call vote of 7-
2 the item was approved (Aldermen Burrus and Wilson voted nay).
(A18)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. This ordinance was
introduced at the December 10, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and it was seconded. With a Roll Call vote of 7-
2 the item was approved (Aldermen Burrus and Wilson voted nay).
(P5)Ordinance 5-0-13 Amendinq Planned Developments for 1881 Oak and 1890
Maple
Staff requests consideration of revised Ordinance 5-0-13 amending Planned
Developments for 1881 Oak and 1890 Maple. This Ordinance was introduced during the
City Council meeting of January 14, 2013
For Action
Alderman Fiske motioned for approval and it was seconded. With a Roll Call vote of 7-2
the item was approved. (Aldermen Wynne and Fiske voted nay).
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Call of the Wards:
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne announced the groundbreaking ceremony for Trader Joe's
this Thursday at 1:00 pm. She invited everyone on the Dias and the public at large.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson announced the death of Veto a constituent in his ward.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes had no report.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam announced a combined 6th and 7th ward meeting on
February 7th at 7:00 pm Three Crowns Center.
Ward 7, Alderman Grover had no report.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey announced the services for Vito'Brugliera. She also asked the
Council to support her Theater for Howard Street when it comes back to Council.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus had no report.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske also expressed her condolences for Vito's family. 'Sh"ewstated;
wasp°anY arriazirig guy ;with an `eng;irieer�s Vmirid~,wfo graduated `from ,Northniestern .ir
1955,, ,and she' also'stafed� Vito::gave me his `support tandF�he .was wo,niierful;t -arid I was
.- _ .. .
surprised because he'was 6,
Northwesfetn Alum":
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite he thanked the staff for getting the Chicken & Waffle
Restaurant. He announced his ward meeting will be on the third Thursday in February to
accommodate for Valentine's Day.
Alderman Wilson motioned to go into Executive session and a unanimous voice vote
was achieved.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, City Clerk
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