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Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE He MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, February 11, 2013
Roll Call: Alderman Wilson Alderman Rainey
Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:05 pm, after a
Roll Call that confirmed a quorum.
Mayor Public Announcements
Mayor Tisdahl had no announcements.
Assistant City Manager Public Announcements
Assistant City Manager Lyons had no announcements.
Communications: City Clerk
City Clerk Greene had no communications.
Citizen Comment
Junad Rizki, 2724 Sheridan spoke on the item SP1. He stated that half of the City's
water and sewer system is over one hundred years old, and the City spends
approximately three million dollars/year on Capital. He stated, the water lines on Central
Street have broken thirteen times this year. He accused staff of not supplying enough fire
flow to combat potential fires. He suggested "that the Council should not authorize the
City Manager to negotiate projects and then bring back pre -approved items to Council.
He should come to Council with the full deal in front and not with these pre -approved
negotiations".
Non -Agenda items
Dan Joseph, 1510 Greenwood spoke of his concerns of the Davis Street Metra Station.
He also passed out pictures of the station that have no benches for the passengers to sit
while waiting for the train's arrival. He stated it was the only Metra station that does not
have benches for sitting or a warm place to wait. He stated the waiting room that Metra
says is open is not open at all, and wishes the Council would do something about it'.
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Gloria Nance, 1325 Dewey spoke of the concerns she and the family of Juvar Bamberg
having unanswered questions about his death, which they are calling it a murder/
assassination. She accused that no one has given them any information about his death,
his transportation of his body, and the lack of notification to his mother and father who
lived only a block and a half away. She stated that everyone else knew of the death, even
the newspaper but his parents were not informed. The Mayor offered her condolences to
Mrs. Nance, as Mrs. Nance continued with more questions of what should have
happened in a timely manner.
Police Chief Eddington came forward to answer some of the questions that Mrs. Nance
had alluded to. The Chief echoed the sentiments of the Mayor, he stated `the Fire
Department was contacted and they ran a strip which showed nothing and the Fire
Department personnel called the Hospital relayed the information on the strip, and the
Doctor pronounced him dead, Police Officers do not make those kind of decisions. He
explained that conversations with the farnily by Victim Services personnel have occurred
with Mr. Bamberg, Sr. He stated the investigation into the death is still ongoing and they
are moving as expeditiously as possible to bring the case to a close". Again he expressed
his condolences for their loss to the family.
Padma Rao, 2246 Sheridan Rd. stated her mother could not be here tonight, but wanted
her daughter to read her statements. She referred to the Kendall trees that were
condemned to die, and that the votes were collected outside of public view. The Mayor
stated Padma Rao was out of order, and Ms. Rao told the Mayor she was out of order
and that she did not have to accept her whitewash of the issue. She once again
mentioned the Law Firm of Holland & Knight, as well as the actions of the 8th ward
Alderman and her "wine & cheese bar". She then stated in her own words her concerns
of how the Council and the Mayor have disregarded the fundamental rights of the tax
payers, and how the Council does not want the public to hear the truth from her and her
mother. She too spoke of the Kendall trees issue and the Holland & Knight.
Fay Kaiser, 927 Noyes stated that Wally and Doug been meeting with them, but nothing
has happened yet. She stated the tenants have been kept out of the discussions and she
have the same issues as before. She also stated that Piven's will take up half of the
facilities structure, but who will be responsible for the rest rental payment.
Special Order of Business: Report on Wholesale Water Sales
Mr. Dave Stoneback, Director Facilities presented a slide show for the wholesale water
update.
Items not approved on Consent Aqenda:
(A7)Ordinance 18-0-13, Amendinq Title 9 of the Citv Code Reqardinq Solicitinq
and Panhandlinq
Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 18-0-13. This ordinance was introduced
at the January 28, 2013 City Council meeting and referred for further consideration on
February 11, 2013 at the Administration and Public Works Committee meeting.
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1)Report on Wholesale Water Sales.
Staff will give a presentation regarding wholesale water sales at the City Council
meeting on February 11, 2013.
For Discussion
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 28, 2013
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 1/27/13 $2,692,151.86
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2012 2/12/13 $1,069,281.52
City of Evanston Bills FY2013 2/12/13 $ 771,325.32
Credit Card Activity — Period End December 31, 2012 - $ 96,753.61
(A3.1) Approval of Sinqle Source Purchase from Standard Equipment Companv
for Street Sweeper Maintenance
Staff recommends approval of expenditure for the bi-annual inspection, overhaul, and
maintenance of Street Sweeper #668 in the amount of $23,940.15 by Standard
Equipment Company (2033 W. Walnut Street, Chicago, IL). Funding is provided from
the FY2013 Budget, Fleet Services "Material to Maintain Autos" (7710.65060).
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Contract Extension with Wirfs Industries for Annual
Maintenance of Heavv Fire Apparatus Vehicles for One Year (RFP 10-78)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a one year contract extension to Wirfs
Industries (4201 West Main Street, McHenry, IL) in the amount of $95,000 fcr the
coming year to provide required annual inspections and repairs for heavy fire apparatus
vehicles (RFP 10-78). Funding is provided from the FY2013 Budget, Fleet Services
"Material to Maintain Autos" (7710.65060).
For Action
(A3.3)Approval of Renewal of Elevator Service Aqreement with OTIS Elevator
Corp. for the Civic Center, Service Center, Maple Ave. and Church Street Self
Parks
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal of
the service and maintenance agreement with OTIS Elevator Corporation (949 Oak
Creek Drive, Lombard, IL) for the elevators at the Service and Civic Centers, and Maple
Avenue and Church Street parking garages at a cost of $67,398.12. The proposed
agreement is effective January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013, and provides for no
increase from last year's fees. Funding is provided by the 2013 Budget of various
departments and the Parking Fund.
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(A3.4)Approval of Renewal of Elevator Service Aqreement with ThvssenKrupp
Elevator Corp. for the Sherman Plaza Self Park
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal of
the service and maintenance agreement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation (355
Eisenhower Lane South, Lombard, IL) for the elevators at the Sherman Plaza parking
garage at a cost of $37,950.24. The proposed agreement is effective January 1, 2013 to
December 31, 2013, and provides for a 3% annual increase from last year's fee.
Funding is provided by the Parking Fund (7036.62425).
For Action
(A3.5)Approval of Renewal of Annual Azteca Citvworks Maintenance and Support
Aqreement
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal of
the annual sole source maintenance and support agreement for the term February 21,
2013 through February 20, 2014 with Azteca Systems Inc. (11075 South State Street,
Sandy, UT) for Cityworks work order and service request management software in the
amount of $22,405, with no increase over 2012 fee. Funding is provided by: Utilities
Department for $10,702.86 (7125.62340) and $2,100 (7410.62340); and by Public
Works Department for $9,602.14
For Action
(A3.6)Approval of Contract Award for Third Partv Administration of General &
Automobile Liabilitv and Worker's Compensation Claims to Cannon Cochran
Manaqement Services, Inc. (RFP 12-182)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for Third Party Administration (TPA) of General & Automobile Liability and
Worker's Compensation Claims with Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc.,
(3333 Warrenville Road, Suite 550, Lisle, IL) for an estimated annual amount of
$85,000. Funding is provided by the Insurance Fund (7800.62266).
For Action
(A4)Resolution 4-R-13 Authorizinq that Pavments Relatinq to the FY 2013 Capital
Improvement Plan Projects Be Reimbursed by the Subsequent 2013tion Bond
Issuance
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 4-R-13 by which City Council would authorize
that payments relating to FY 2013 Capital Improvement Plan (C.I.P.) project
expenditures up to $10,039,250 be reimbursed by the subsequent 2013 General
Obligation (G.O.) bond issuance.
For Action
(A5)Resolution 10-R-13, Dempster Street Traffic Siqnal Modernization and
Coordination Project Phase I Enqineerinq Aqreements
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 10-R-13 authorizing the City Manager to sign
the Local Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and
the Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick,
Inc., (HLR) (380 Shepard Drive, Elgin IL) in the amount of $66,049 for the Dempster
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Street traffic signal modernization and coordination project. Funding is provided by the
West Evanston TIF Fund (587025) in the amount of $10,000 and the CIP Fund
(415940) in the amount of $60,000 for a total budgeted amount of $70,000.
For Action
(A6)Ordinance 6-0-13 Amendinq Title 10. Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Section 10-
12-2: Violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 6-0-13 amending Title 10,
Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Section 10-12-2 providing for the ability to issue City Code
violations in accordance with the Illinois Vehicle Code.
For Introduction
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. These four ordinances were introduced at the January 28, 2013 City Council
meeting.
(A8)Ordinance 13-0-13 Authorizinq the Citv Manaqer to Enter into a Five Year
Renewal Lease Aqreement with Next Theatre Companv
For Action
(A9)Ordinance 14-0-13 Authorizinq the Citv Manaqer to Enter into a Ten Year
Renewal Lease Aqqrement with Evanston Children's Choir
For Action
(A10)0rdinance 15-0-13 Authorizina the Citv Manaqer to Enter into a Three Year
Renewal Lease Aqqrement with Art Encounter
For Action
(A11)Ordinance 16-0-13 Authorizinq the Citv Manaqer to Enter into a Ten Year
Lease Aqreement with Actors Gvmnasium, Inc.
For Action
(Al2)0rdinance 17-0-13, Amendinq Class P Liquor 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. This ordinance was introduced at the
January 28, 2013 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A13)0rdinance 10-0-13, Sale of Surplus Propertv,
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 10-0-13 authorizing the City
Manager to publicly offer for sale three vehicles owned by the City through public
auction. This ordinance was introduced at the January 28, 2013 City Council meeting.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(P1)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. This ordinance was introduced at the January 28, 2013 City
Council meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES
(HI)Approval of Township of Evanston Bills for January 2013
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the Township
of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of January 2013 in the
amount of $90,536.54.
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda, it was seconded and
with a Roll Call vote the agenda was approved 9-0.
Items to be discussed:
(A7)Ordinance 18-0-13, Amendinn Title 9 of the Citv Code Reaardina Solicitinq
and Panhandling
Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 18-0-13. This ordinance was introduced
at the January 28, 2013 City Council meeting and referred for further consideration on
February 11, 2013 at the Administration and Public Works Committee meeting.
For Action
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and it was seconded. Alderman Rainey stated
residents could opt out by placing a sign on their doors saying solicitation is not
welcomed here. Alderman Braithwaite then asked if that meant collecting signatures for
campaign purposes were included. The answer by the City Attorney was that it did not
include collecting signatures. With a Roll Call vote of 9-0, the motion was approved with
amendments of the time to be 9 am — 6 pm.
Call of the Wards
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson had no report.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes announced her next Thursday at 7 pm on the 21st is the 5th
ward regular meeting. She also expressed her sympathies to the family of Val
Summers. She visited a program Saturday night at Fleetwood/Jourdain that had over
300 kids sponsored by the Pioneers For Peace.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam thanked the staff for the turnout to the combined ward
meeting last week.
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Ward 7, Alderman Grover thanked Alderman Tendam for hosting for their joint
meeting. She congratulated Nora Robinson a Haven 8th grader with the American
Achievement Award, and she will not standby any longer with the bullying that occurs in
the Council. She also extended her hand good report to the Rao's.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey made a referral to A&PW concerning the 5% exception
given to Evanston residents doing bids for projects within the City. She and Alderman
Burrus attended a Council meeting in Florida and discovered they have the same type
of problems as we do. She also handed out their city pins to the Council which was a
palm tree.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus announced a 9th ward meeting next Wednesday 7 pm at the
Levy Center.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske thanked Alderman Grover for her comments. She announced
a meeting on Saturday the 23rd to discuss issues using the dog beach. On Tuesday,
March 5th will be the 1st ward meeting in the Library.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite thanked the City staff for the Friday night for Evanston
procurement 10, and his 2"d ward meeting in District 65 Bldg. 7 pm February 215t.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne had no report.
Alderman Wilson motioned to convene into Executive Session to discuss personnel and
minutes, and it was seconded, and with a Voice Vote that was unanimous the Regular
Council Meeting ended at 8:34 pm.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, City Clerk
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