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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF 'EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, December 10, 2012
Roll Call: Alderman Fiske Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Mayor called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order after a qucrum was
established at 7:40 pm.
Mavor Public Announcements:
The Mayor announced the Northwestern football team will for the third time in four
seasons will play in a New Year's Bowl Game in Jacksonville Florida, on January 1, 2013
at 11 am.
Citv Manaqer Public Announcements:
City Manager Bobkiewicz called on Police Chief Eddington to come forward for the
Police Department Promotions: Chief Eddington then asked the City Clerk to come and
administer the Oath of Office to Commander Aretha Hartley promoted to the rank of
Deputy Chief, Sergeant Angela Hearts -Glass promoted to Commander, and Officer
Jason Garner promoted to Sergeant. Clerk Greene had the officers raise their right
hand and to repeated the oath as he read to them for their swearing in ceremony.
Following the Promotion Ceremonies, City Manager Bobkiewicz called the following
persons to come forward:
1) Ms. Suzette Robinson to introduce the new Division Manager for Engineering, Mr.
Homayoon Pirooz. He stated he was the city engineer in the City of Ann Arbor for
the past 12 years.
2) Mr. Jim Furey, Economic Development Specialist, and Ms. Johanna Nyden,
Economic Development Coordinator, made announcements concerning tine "Shop
Evanston for the Holidays". They wanted everyone to consider shopping at the
establishments here in Evanston for the Holidays. They shared their activities in
the promotion of keeping the dollars local along with a short slide presentation.
3) Ms. Catherine Hurley, Sustainability Programs Coordinator, spoke of the project
associated with NICOR gas (NICOR Gas Energy Efficiency Challenge). NICOR will be
awarding up $25,000.00 in cash to go towards an energy efficiency project in our
community, along with Oak Park as a parallel.new project. This project will run from
January 1 through March 31". More information will be found on the city's website. She
then introduced Mr. Jim Kanzer, Manager of Community Relations and Development for
NICOR GAS. He expressed his gratefulness for being allowed to propose the project as
Evanston will be the first to be introduced to it.
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Citv Clerk's announcements:
City Clerk Greene announced the new dates for filing petitions and nomination
documents for the April 9, 2013 Consolidated Elections as December 17th (8:30 am —
5:00 pm) Monday, and will continue through Wednesday, December 26th for the last day
to file by 5:00 pm. No-one will be able to file if they are not in the Clerk's Office when the
doors close promptly at 5:00 pm.
Citizen comments:
The followina persons spoke on aaenda item 01:
Ruthanne Dewolle, 2323 McDaniel Avenue gave a very supportive speech in favor of
the Cafe as an important fixture in the community.
Susan Trieschmann, 2608 Noyes gave a brief history of the person who initiated the
Cafe idea and the good it is doing in the neighborhood.
Darnell Johnson, 2424 Dempster
Kelly Brest Van Kemper, 2624 Park Place
Mary Rosinski, 1729 Chancellor
The followinq persons spoke on non -agenda items
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman
B.K. Rao, 2246 Sherman
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan
Adrian Dortch, 2011 Foster Street spoke of his personal enterprise "Entrepreneur
Endeavor" which helps to get kids off the street.
Stephan A. Toledo, 2147 Dewey Street explained how Mr. Dortch's enterprise helped
him to realize his potential and to gain the skills to set up his own business.
Simbrut Dortch, 2011 Foster spoke in support of "Entrepreneur Endeavor" and the
benefits it offers to kids.
Justin Blake, 2011 Foster also spoke in support of "Entrepreneur Endeavors" and the
benefits it could offer the community.
Betty Ester, 2031 Church stated she was misquoted in the minutes of November 26th
and wanted the minutes to reflect what she said, and it wasn't that she was confused.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Approval of 2013 Street Resurfacina and Water Main Replacement Proaram
Staff recommends City Council approval of the proposed list of projects to be included
in the 2013 Street Resurfacing and Water Main Replacement Program. Funding will be
provided from the Water Fund ($3,100,000), Motor Fuel Tax Fund ($1,400,000), Capital
Improvement Fund ($2,700,000), Washington National TIF Fund ($2,325,000) and
Howard/Hartrey TIF Fund ($169,800).
For Action
The Roll Call vote was 9-0 and the recommendation was approved.
Items not approved on Consent Aaenda
(A3.6)ADDroval of Contract with Action Printina for Printing Recreation & Arts
Activities Guide and Annual Camp Guide (Bid 12-181)
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Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a two-
year contract for printing and mail preparation of Recreation & Arts Activities Guide,
which includes the Highlights newsletter, and the annual summer camp guide (8 total
publications) in an amount not to exceed $121,400 with Action Printing (N6637 Rolling
Meadows Drive, Fond du Lac, WI). Funding is provided by the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department's Account 3020.62210.
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(A8)130-0-12 Approvina 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.
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(A9)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")
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 131-0-12.
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(All0)132-0-12 Adoptinq Tax Increment Allocation Financinq for the
Chicaqo/Main Redevelopment Project Area
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 132-0-12.
For Introduction
(A16)Ordinance 2T-0-12: 2012 Evanston Township Tax Levv
Staff requests adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 2T-0-12 which levies the annual
property tax for the Town of Evanston. This ordinance was introduced at the November
10, 2012 City Council meeting.
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(P2)Ordinance 129-0-12 Amendina, the Zoninq Ordinance — Banquet Halls as a
Special Use in the B. C, D. I, M. 01 and RP Districts
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend the addition of a zoning definition for
Banquet Halls and recommend such establishments be allowed by special use in the
131, B1a, B2, B3, C1, C1a, C2, D1, D2, D3, D4, 11, 12, 13, MU, MUE, MXE, 01 and RP
Districts.
For Introduction
(P3)Ordinance 95-0-12. Amend.inq the Special Use for a Sheltered/Skilled Care
Home at 2520 Gross Point Road in the C2 Zoninq District (Alden Estates)
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 95-0-12 as requested by Alden Estates to
permit greater flexibility in the management of the 99 beds within their facility. The
Commission on Aging has no objection to the amendments to the Special Use
Ordinance for Alden Estates proposed by Ordinance 95-0-12. This ordinance was
introduced at the November 12, 2012 City Council meeting.
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(01)Resolution 85-R-12 Curt's Cafe Construction Loan and Job Trainina Grant
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council approve
Resolution 85-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to execute a loan agreement of up to
$9,095 from the Economic Development Fund to Curt's Cafe for the costs associated
with the buildout of the caf6 located at 2922 Central Street and to execute a grant
agreement with Curt's Cafe for $21,332 to provide training for a minimum of four
Evanston disconnected and unemployed young adult ex -offenders. Funding is provided
by the Economic Development Fund Business Attraction and Expansion Account
(Account 5300.62660).
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(03)Approval of Financial Assistance through the Facade Improvement Proaram
for Chicaao's Home of Chicken & Waffles (2424 Demaster Street)
The Economic Development Committee recommends financial assistance in the
amount of $7,947 for a fagade improvement project for Chicago's Home of Chicken &
Waffles on a 50/50 cost sharing basis. Funding is provided by the Economic
Development Fund's Business District Improvement Fund (5300.65522).
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CONSENT AGENDA
(M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 26, 2012
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 11/18/12 $ 2,633,746.32
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2012 12/11/12 $21,684,470.03
Credit Card Activity Period End October 31, 2012
$ 122,637.99
(A3.1)Approval of Agreement with MWH Americas. Inc. for Water Distribution
Modelinq Services (RFP 12-178)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for
Water Distribution Modeling Services with MWH Americas, Inc. (175 West Jackson
Blvd., Suite 1900, Chicago, IL) in the not -to -exceed amount of $35,000/year for three
years. Funding will be provided from the Water Fund, Account 7125.62180.
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Contract with Palatine Oil Companv for Bulk Oil. Antifreeze and
Lubricants (Bid 12-176)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
bulk oil, antifreeze, and lubricant purchases for Fiscal Year 2013 in the amount of
$59,979.50 with Palatine Oil Company (900 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL).
Funding is provided from the Fleet Services budget for Petroleum Products
(7710.65035) for Fiscal Year 2013.
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(A3.3)Approval of 2012 Final Vehicle Purchases from Currie Motors and Russo's
Power Eauipment
Staff recommends City Council approval for the purchase of five (5) vehicles/units in the
amount of $121,444.50 as follows:: Currie Motors (9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort,
IL) in the amount of $97,908, and Russo's Power Equipment Incorporated (9525 W.
Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL) in the amount of $23,536.50. Funding is provided by
the Equipment Replacement Fund (7780.65550).
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(A3.4)Approval of Contract Award for Licensina and Implementation Services to
New World Svstems to Replace the Citv's Financial, Human Resource and
Pavroll Svstem
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
software licensing, implementation, and maintenance services with New World Systems
(888 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI) in the amount of $596,000 for licensing and
implementation, plus $407,700 for five years of maintenance and support
($81,540/year), plus an estimated $36,300 in financing charges for a total cost of
$1,040,000 to replace the City's current financial, accounting, human resource and
payroll enterprise system. Funding for the Software and Implementation costs of
$596,000 is provided by a 5 year loan from the Parking Fund to be repaid in five
payments from the General Fund of $126,500, which includes an approximate short
term interest rate of 2.0%. Funding for ongoing maintenance costs is provided by the
current Information Technology Division Computer License and Support account
1932.62340.
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(A3.5)ADDroval of Contract for Purchase of Insurance/Renewals—Property, Excess
Liabilitv & Excess Worker's Compensation for Fiscal Year 2013
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase the outlined policies. The policies
will renew all insurance coverage for the City for Fiscal Year 2013. Quoted premium
totals were $101,611 less than budgeted for FY2013. Funding is provided by the
Insurance Fund, Accounts 7800.62615 and 7800.66044.
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(A3.7)Apvroval of Emeraencv Purchase of Sole Source Traffic Signal Control Box
from Brown Traffic Products. Inc.
Staff recommends City Council approval for the emergency purchase of a traffic signal
controller cabinet from Brown Traffic Products, Inc., (736 Federal Street, Suite 2312,
Davenport, IA) in the amount of $26,551. Funding is provided by the General Fund
account 2640.65070.
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(A3.8)Approval of Sole Source Purchase of Securitv Cameras for the Evanston
Township Hiqh School Area
Staff recommends City Council authorization for a sole source purchase and installation
of a security camera system with Current Technologies, Inc. in the
amount of $60,622.13. The proposed purchase and installation of four security cameras
near ETHS was approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget process. Funding is
provided by: $36,000 from FY2012 funds in the City Manager's contingency account
(1525.68205), and $24,622.13 from the Information Technology safety equipment
account (1932.65090) in FY 2013.
For Action
(A4)Approval of Chance Order No. 3 with CDM Smith for Wholesale Water Sales
Enaineerinq Services (RFP 11-41)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Order No. 3 for engineering services associated with wholesale water sales with CDM
Smith (125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 600, Chicago, IL) in the not -to -exceed amount of
$250,000. Funding will be provided from the Water Fund, Account 7125.62180.
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(A5)Approval of Contract Settlement — Illinois FOP Labor Council - Officers
Staff recommends approval to authorize the City Manager to execute a collective
bargaining agreement with the Illinois FOP Labor Council — Officers Union effective
March, 2012 through December 31, 2013. City Council approval will ratify the tentative
agreements executed throughout the negotiation process.
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(A6)ADDroval of Grant Aareement with Youth Oraanizations Umbrella (Y.O.U.)
to Provide Subcontract Services for Outreach Proaram
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Youth Organizations Umbrella (Y.O.U.) (1027 Sherman Avenue,
Evanston, IL) for the City to provide subcontract services for a Street Outreach Program
grant. The agreement shall be in effect from October 1, 2012 until September 30, 2013
and shall be renewed annually upon notification of grant award.
For Action
(A7)Resolution 84-R-12, Modified Purchasinq Procedure for Chlorine Svstem
Upqrade
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 84-R-12 authorizing a modified purchasing
procedure for the selection of the engineer and contractor on the Chlorine System
Upgrade at the Water Treatment Facility. Funding for the engineering ($50,000) and
construction ($200,000) of the chlorine system upgrade will be from the Water Fund
account 733122.
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Staff recommends City Council adoption of the following ordinances to designate the
proposed Chicago/Main TIF District as outlined in the state statute 65 ILCS 5111-74.4 —
Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act. A formal resolution will accompany the
Chicago/Main TIF District Implementation Plan at the January 14, 2013 meeting for
consideration by the City Council for adoption at that time.
(Al1)Ordinance 139-0-12 Regarding 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 murals within the City of Evanston.
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Staff recommends review and adoption of the following ten (10) abatement resolutions
(Al2.1 to Al2.10) by the City Council. The Resolutions will abate (decrease) the
amount of the 2012 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.
(Al2.1)Resolution 87-R-12 General Obligation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 87-R-12 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2004.
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(Al2.2)Resolution 88-R-12 General Obliqation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 88-R-12 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2005.
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(Al2.3)Resolution 89-R-12 General Obligation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 89-R-12 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2006.
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(Al2.4)Resolution 90-R-12 General Obliqation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 90-R-12 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2007.
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(Al2.5)Resolution 91-R-12 General Obligation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 91-R-12 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2008B.
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(Al2.6)Resolution 92-R-12 General Obligation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 92-R-12 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2008C.
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(Al2.7)Resolution 93-R-12 General Obliqation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 93-R-12 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2008D.
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(Al2.8)Resolution 94-R-12 General Obliaation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 94-R-12 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2010B.
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(Al2.9)Resolution 95-R-12 General Obliaation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 95-R-12 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A.
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(Al 2.10)Resolution 96-R-12 General Obliqation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 96-R-12 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2012A.
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(A13)0rdinance 133-0-12: Citv of Evanston 2012 Tax Levv
Staff requests adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 133-0-12, which levies the annual
property tax for General Fund Operations, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, and
Police and Fire Pension funds. This ordinance was introduced at the November 10,
2012 City Council meeting.
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(A14)0rdinance 134-0-12: 2012 Special Service Area #4 Tax Levv
Staff requests adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 134-0-12, which levies the annual
property tax for Special Service Area #4. This ordinance was introduced at the
November 10, 2012 City Council meeting.
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(A15)0rdinance 135-0-12: 2012 Evanston Public Library Tax Levv
Staff requests adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 135-0-12 which levies the annual
property tax for the Evanston Public Library. This ordinance was introduced at the
November 10, 2012 City Council meeting.
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(Al7)Ordinance 106-0-12. Amendina Title 10. Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Chapter
6. Illeaally Parked or Abandoned Autos
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Ordinance 106-0-12 amending Title
10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 6, Illegally Parked or Abandoned Autos, adding
subsection 10-6-14: Fire Lanes. Under the proposed amendment, by contract the City
will be empowered to enter onto private property to enforce fire lane violations. This
ordinance was introduced at the November 26, 2012 City Council meeting.
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(A18)0rdinance 127-0-12. Amendina the Evanston Citv Code Title 7. Chapter 12.
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Citv Waterworks Svstem "Charges, Rates, Fees and Penalties"
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 127-0-12 Amending the
Evanston City Code, Title 7, Chapter 12, Relating to the City Waterworks System
"Charges, Rates, Fees, and Penalties." Staff is recommending a three percent (3%)
water rate increase. This ordinance was introduced at the November 26, 2012 City
Council meeting.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Avproval of 2013 Open Communities Landlord Tenant Program Grant
The Housing & Homelessness Commission and staff recommend approval of a $30,000
grant to Open Communities (formerly Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern
Suburbs) to continue the Evanston Landlord Tenant Program from January 1- through
December 31, 2013. Funding is provided by the City's Affordable Housing Fund,
Account 5465.62770.
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(P4)Ordinance 138-0-12. Grantinq a Special Use for an Automobile Service Station
and a Variance for 19' Accessory Structure Canopv Heiqht at 2400 Main St.
Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 138-0-12
granting a special use permit for the operation of an Automobile Service Station and a
variance for 19' accessory structure canopy height at 2400 Main Street. This ordinance
was introduced at the November 26, 2012 City Council meeting.
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HUMAN SERVICES
(HI)Approval of Township of Evanston Bills for November 2012
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the Township
of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of November 2012 in the
amount of $155,135.79
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(H2)Approval of Township of Evanston Annual Financial Report
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the Audit of
the Township of Evanston financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31,
2012.
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(1-13)ADDroval of Contract with Novak Consulting Group for Manaaement Audit of
Evanston Township
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
a Management Audit of Evanston Township with to the Novak Consulting Group of (210
Glenmary Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio) for the not -to -exceed sum of $24,750. funding will be
provided by the FY 2013 Township Budget
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(02)Approval of Financial Assistance throuah the Facade Improvement Proaram
for Bramer Animal Hospital (1021 Davis Street)
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval for financial
assistance in the amount of $10,000 for a fagade improvement project for Bramer
Animal Hospital on a 50/50 cost sharing basis. Funding is provided by the Economic
Development Fund's Business District Improvement Fund (5300.65522).
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Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and it was seconded.
With a Roll Call vote the outcome was 9-0 and the motion passed.
Items for discussion:
(A3.6)Approval of Contract with Action Printing for Printinq Recreation & Arts
Activities Guide and Annual Camp Guide (Bid 12-181)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a two-
year contract for printing and mail preparation of Recreation & Arts Activities Guide,
which includes the Highlights newsletter, and the annual summer camp guide (8 total
publications) in an amount not to exceed $121,400 with Action Printing (N6637 Rolling
Meadows Drive, Fond du Lac, WI). Funding is provided by the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department's Account 3020.62210.
For Action
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote netted a
9-0 vote and the motion passed.
(A8)130-0-12 Approvina the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Proiect for the Chicaao/Main Redevelopment Proiect Area("TIF
Plan"
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 130-0-12.
For Introduction
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was
taken with an 8-1 result (Alderman Burrus voted nay), and the motion was passed.
(A9)131-0-12 Desianatina the Chicaao/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 Introduction
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was
taken with an 8-1 result (Alderman Burrus voted nay), and the motion passed.
(Al0)132-0-12 Adoptina Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the
Chicaqo/Main Redevelopment Proiect Area
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Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordnance 132-0-12.
For Introduction
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call was taken
with an 8-1 result (Alderman Burrus voted nay) and the motion passed.
(A11)Ordinance 139-0-12 Reaardina 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 murals within the City of Evanston.
For Introduction
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was
taken with a 9-0 result and the motion passed.
(A16)Ordinance 2T-0-12: 2012 Evanston Township Tax Levv
Staff requests adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 2T-0-12 which levies the annual
property tax for the Town of Evanston. This ordinance was introduced at the November
10, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Grover motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was
taken with a 7-2 vote cast (Aldermen Rainey and Burrus voted nay), and the motion
passed.
(P2)Ordinance 129-0-12 Amendinq the Zoning Ordinance — Banauet Halls as a
Special Use in the B. C. D. 1. M. 01 and RP Districts
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend the addition of a zoning definition for
Banquet Halls and recommend such establishments be allowed by special use in the
B1, B1a, B2, B3, C1, C1'a, C2, D1, D2, D3, D4, 11, 12, 13, MU, MUE, MXE, 01 and RP
Districts.
For Introduction
Alderman Fiske motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote netted a 9-0
response, and the motion passed with an amendment.
(P3)Ordinance 95-0-12. Amendinq the Special Use for a Sheltered/Skilled Care
Home at 2520 Gross Point Road in the C2 Zoning District (Alden Estatesl
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 95-0-12 as requested by Alden Estates to
permit greater flexibility in the management of the 99 beds within their facility. The
Commission on Aging has no objection to the amendments to the Special Use
Ordinance for Alden Estates proposed by Ordinance 95-0-12. This ordinance was
introduced at the November 12, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Fiske motioned for approval and it was seconded. It motioned to have the
document sent back to committee and staff to rewrite and divide the system. A Voice
Vote was taken and it was unanimous.
(01)Resolution 85-R-12 Curt's Cafe Construction Loan and Job Trainina Grant
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council approve
Resolution 85-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to execute a loan agreement of up to
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$9,095 from the Economic Development Fund to Curt's Cafe for the costs associated
with the buildout of the cafe located at 2922 Central Street and to execute a grant
agreement with Curt's Cafe for $21,332 to provide training for a minimum of four
Evanston disconnected and unemployed young adult ex -offenders. Funding is provided
by the Economic Development Fund Business Attraction and Expansion Account
(Account 5300.62660).
For Action
Alderman Fiske motioned for approval and it was seconded. Alderman Rainey then
motioned to have the Resolution to be a divided and just vote on $15,000.00 for the
kitchen re -modeling. A Roll Call vote was taken with an 8-1 (Alderman Burrus voted
nay) and the motion passed.
(O3)APProval of Financial Assistance throuah the Facade Improvement Proaram
for Chicaqo's Home of Chicken & Waffles (2424 Dempster Street)
The Economic Development Committee recommends financial assistance in the
amount of $7,947 for a fagade improvement project for Chicago's Home of Chicken &
Waffles on a 50/50 cost sharing basis. Funding is provided by the Economic
Development Fund's Business District Improvement Fund (5300.65522).
For Action
Alderman Fiske motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was taken
with a 7-2 result (Aldermen Fiske and Burrus voted nay) and the motion passed.
Call of the Wards
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske thanked staff for coming to her ward meeting, and she
mentioned the passing of Mark Burnett a long time curator and archivist at the Evanston
Historical Society.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite offered condolences to the Murphy family as well as the
Family and friends of the second shooting. He also thanked the Mayor and other staff
members for their assistance in the healing process of the community.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne sent her condolences to the Murphy family as well, and
congratulated the ETHS Choir having sung at the White House and the school of the
Obama girls this weekend. She wished all a Happy Holiday.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson had no report.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes invited all to attend the prayer vigil at 10:00 am on the corner
of Darrow and Simpson this Saturday, and at 11:00 am the gun buy- back will be held at
Christ Temple Church. She also invited all to join the 5th ward on December 20th for a
potluck to close out the year.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam thanked Rabbi Klein and all that he does and for lighting of
the menorah at Fountain Square. He also wished a healthy and happy Holiday Season.
Ward 7, Alderman Grover stated we can still hear the ETHS Choir on Saturday at the
Lake Street Church. She also attended the National League of City's Conference last
week and will give an indebt report for everyone. She also mentioned the new walking
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Ward 8, Alderman Rainey stated the citizen comments were a bit off the charts; She
wanted the law department to explain how she caused the lawsuit with VEOLEA or
some clarification or a note 'saying there is nothing to be found to confirm the citizen's
comment.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus had no report.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, City Clerk
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