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CITY COUNCIL
ROLL CALL — PRESENT:
ABSENT:
A quorum was present
PRESIDING:
City of
Evanston
Alderman Grover
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Wynne
November 12, 2012
Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Tendam
Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Tisdahl, Monday,
November 12, 2012 at 7:48 p.m. in Council Chamber.
Mayor Tisdahl announced the opening of a Public Hearing on the Chicago Main Tax
Increment Financing District and called on Johanna Nyden, economic development
coordinator. Ms Nyden introduced Bob Rychlicki of Kane McKenna who reported that the
City complied with the statutory requirements of the TIF Act.
Ms. Nyden continued by reporting that the Joint Review Board met on October 2"d and the
members voted unanimously to support the district. She then gave a brief explanation on
why the TIF district was needed.
Mr. Rychlicki finished with an overview of the eligibility of the proposed tax district.
Mayor Tisdahl called on several residents who signed up to speak on the subject: Shaun
Chinsky, Betty Ester, Allan Price, and John Szustek expressed their thoughts both for and
against the TIF District. Being no further comments from residents, Mayor Tisdahl closed
the Public Hearing.
Mayor's Public Announcements: None
City Manager's Public Announcements: City Manager Bobkiewicz called on Carolyr
Dellutri of Downtown Evanston to talk about upcoming holiday events. She announced the
Holiday Bash in Downtown Evanston would take place on Friday, November 161h from 4 pm
to 9 pm. The tree lighting ceremony with Mayor Tisdahl at Fountain Square will be at 5:30
pm. She handed out a colorful brochure highlighting the different events taking place,
along with names of the participating businesses, organizations and groups. She pointed
out that the Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring free trolley rides throughout downtown.
Mr. Bobkiewicz then called on Suzette Robinson to remind everyone of the holiday
recycling and garbage collection dates.
City Clerk's Announcements: None
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Citizen Comment
Chris Oakley, Richard Fleer, Fernando Ferrer, Keith Sheahan, Sigrid Pilgrim, Carl Bova,
Virginia Mann, Judy Chudek, Matt Mirapaul, Dennis Grygotis (sp?), Christine Sammel, Lois
Samuels, Ariel Barbick, Karen Straus, Stephanie Smith, Joshua Huppert, Nina Cudecki, Bill
Schwimmer, Carol (inaudible), James Berkenstock, Linda Damashek, Ann Jennett and
Jack Weiss (spoke also on behalf of Garry Schumacher) all expressed their concerns and
views on the proposed ordinances for the Northwestern University project and lease
agreement and the Chase Bank issue at 2628 Gross Point Road.
Maggie Weiss and Jack Lerman spoke on the expansion of the Piven Theater at Noyes
Cultural Arts Center. Padma Rao and B.K. Rao expressed their views on various actions of
the City Council. Natalia Mercado and Jim Heunik of Children's Advocacy Center
announced that new services will be offered at their satellite office at Family Focus.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Selection of Final Proiect Teams to Neqotiate Desiqn, Build, Finance and
Operate an Ice Arena and Communitv Center within Crown Park
The Crown Park Community Center Evaluation Committee recommends that the
City Council direct the City Manager to initiate negotiations with two prequalified
respondents, Crown Park Community Partnership (William Blair) and McCaffery
Evanston Recreation LLC (McCaffery Interests), in order to obtain a best and final
offer to Design, Build, Finance and Operate an Ice Rink and Community Center
within Crown Park.
For Action
Mr. Bobkiewicz called upon Doug Gaynor to update Council. Alderman Grover
moved and Alderman Wilson seconded the motion to initiate negotiations with
vendors. All in favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 22, 2012
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al) City of Evanston Payroll through 10/21/12 $2,600,475.68
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2012 11/13/12 $5,689,801.77
Credit Card Activity through September 30, 2012 $ 116,292.41
(A3.2) Approval of Contracts with Smith Maintenance Companv and Total Buildinq
Services for Janitorial Services at Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, Evanston
Service Center, Main Librarv, Police Headquarters, and Police Outpost (RFP
12-171)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute contracts for
Janitorial Services with Smith Maintenance Company (205 W. Randolph Street,
Suite 925, Chicago, IL) in the annual amount of $114,384.17 for services at the Civic
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Center, Service Center, Police Headquarters, Fire Headquarters and Police Outpost,
and with Total Building Services (340 Bennett Road, Elk Grove Village, IL) in the
annual amount of $85,920 for services at the Main Library. Funding is provided by
each facility's approved operating budget.
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Contract Extension with Third Millennium Associates. Inc. for Citv
Vehicle Sticker and Pet License Print, Mail and Fulfillment Services
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to sign a contract
extension for City Vehicle Sticker and Pet License print, mail and fulfillment services
with Third Millennium Associates, Inc. (4200 Cantera Drive, Suite 105, Warrenville,
IL) in the amount of $48,042.54. Funding is provided by Finance Division Account
1910.65045.
For Action '
(A3.4) Approval of Contracts for Snow Towing Operations
Staff recommends approval of award of contract(s) for Snow Towing Services in an
amount not to exceed $75,000, which is the estimated total for the 2012-2013 snow
season. Funding is provided by General Fund Account 2680.62451, Towing and
Booting Contracts.
For Action
(A3.5) Approval of Contract with Municipal Code Corporation MCClnnovations for
Document Manaqement Software, Installation and Maintenance Services (RFP
12-111)
Staff recommends City Counci authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
the installation of document management software with Municipal Code Corporation
MCClnnovations (1700 Capital Circle SW, Tallahassee, FL) in the amount of
$83,122.50. Funding is provided by the Federal Cook County Fiscal Year 2009
Justice Assistance Stimulus Grant/Cook County Funding for Technology
Improvement in the amount of $69,405, and $13,717.50 from Account 1932.62320
Computer License and Support.
For Action
(A4) Resolution 78-R-12 Authorizing the Citv Manaqer to Execute a Sinqle Source
Professional Desiqn Build Service Aqreement with Electrical Resource
Management, Inc. for Sherman Plaza Parkinq Garaqe Liqhtinq Improvements
Staff recommends that City Council approve Resolution 78-R-12 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a single source professional design build service agreement to
complete lighting improvements at the Sherman Plaza Parking Garage with
Electrical Resource Management, Inc. (703 Childs Street, Wheaton, IL) in the
amount of $451,665. Funding will be initially provided, by Parking Fund Account
700506.65515, and reimbursed by the Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity.
For Action
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(A6) Resolution 80-R-12. Authorizina the Service Center Apartment Lease
Agreement
Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution 80-R-12 authorizing the City
Manager to sign a lease for the one bedroom apartment on the second floor of the
Service Center, 2020 Asbury Avenue, with Mr. Homayoon Pirooz from November
26, 2012 through November 26, 2013.
For Action
(A7) Ordinance 62-0-12: Amendina the Citv Code and the Civil Service Commission
Rules
Staff requests consideration of Ordinance 62-0-12, which amends Title 2, Chapter 3
of the City Code to address state law amendments to the Fire Department hiring
process, expands the number and role of the commissioners in the hiring process for
new police officers and firefighters, and addresses changes in the hiring practices
within the Division of Human Resources. This ordinance was introduced at the
October 22, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A8) Ordinance 116-0-12. to Add "Drive" as an Available Street Desianation
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 116-0-1.2 which amends Section 7-2-3 of
the Evanston City Code of 2012, as amended, (the "Code") to include "drive" as an
available street designation. This ordinance was introduced at the October 22, 2012
City Council meeting.
For Action
(A9) Ordinance 126-0-12, Amendina Ordinance 28-0-11 Authorizina the Citv to
Borrow Funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Aaencv Water
Pollution Control Loan Program
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 126-0-12 modifying previously adopted
Ordinance 28-0-11 that authorized the City to borrow funds from the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency Water Pollution Control Loan Program for the
construction of the Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation Phase I project. This
ordinance was introduced at the October 22, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A10) Ordinance 122-0-12: Increasina the Number of Class Y Liauor Licenses
Permittina Issuance to Wine Goddess. LLC
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 122-0-12, which amends Subsection 3-4-
6-(Y) of the Evanston City Code of 2012 ("City Code"), as amended, to increase the
number of Class Y liquor licenses from two to three to permit issuance to Wine
Goddess, LLC, 702 Main Street. This ordinance was introduced at the October 22,
2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P2) 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 the adoption of proposed Ordinance 95-0-12 that was requested
by Alden Estates to permit greater flexibility in the management of the 99 beds within
their facility.
For Introduction
(P5) Ordinance 120-0-12, Granting a Special Use for Northwestern Universitv
Scoreboards at 2250 Sheridan Road
Zoning Board of Appeals, Sign Review and Appeals Board, and City staff
recommend the adoption of Ordinance 120-0-12 granting a special use permit for
scoreboards at 2250 Sheridan Road. The applicant has complied with all zoning
requirements and meets all of the standards of a Special Use for the T2 District. This
ordinance was introduced at the October 22, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P6) Ordinance 121-0-12, Grantina a Special Use for a Tvve 2 Restaurant at 843
Dodqe Avenue (The Famous Burrito)
Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 121-
0-12 granting a special use permit for the operation of a Type 2 Restaurant at 843
Dodge Avenue. The applicant plans to open The Famous Burrito, an owner -
operated eat -in and takeout restaurant on the southeast corner of Dodge Avenue
and Main Street. This ordinance was introduced at the October 22, 2012 City
Council meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES
(1-11) Township of Evanston October 2012 Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of October
2012 in the amount of $1,80,038.92. Funding is provided by the Township budget.
For Action
(H2) Ordinance 117-0-12. Amendina the Evanston Citv Code to Make Certain
Chances to the Evanston Public Library Board's Authority
Human Services Committee and staff recommend consideration and approval of
Ordinance 117-0-12. This ordinance was approved by the Human Services
Committee on November 5, 2012.
For Action
(H3) Ordinance 111-0-12. Establishina the Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory
Board
Human Services Committee and staff recommend approval of Ordinance 111-0-12
establishing the Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Board to assist the City of
Evanston with prioritizing ADA issues and infrastructure improvements. This
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ordinance was approved by the Human Services Committee on November 5, 2012.
For Introduction
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT COMMITTEE
(01) Resolution 76-R-12. Reallocatina Unspent 2009. 2010 and 2011 CDBG Funds
The Housing and Community Development Act Committee and staff recommend
approval of Resolution 76-R-12 amending the 2009, 2010 and 2011 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs and authorizing the reallocation of
$33,100 in unexpended funds to the City's 2013 CDBG program.
For Action
(02) Resolution 75-R-12. Approvina the 2013 One Year Action Plan
The Housing and Community Development Act Committee and staff recommend
adoption of Resolution 75-R-12 approving the One Year Action Plan for FY 2013
and the estimated FY 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds
totaling $1,908,900. Funding is provided by the City's estimated CDBG, HOME and
ESG entitlement grants; unspent CDBG funds from prior years; CDBG and HOME
program income; and required matching funds for HOME and ESG from other public
and private sources. Total estimated funding is $2,508,200.
For Action
Motion was made and seconded to approve Consent Agenda. Motion passed on voice
vote 8-1.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
(A3.1) Approval of Contract with Wiss. Jannev. Elstner Associates. Inc. for
Professional Consultina Services for the 2013 Sherman Plaza Facade Repairs
(RFP 12-1631
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2013 Sherman Plaza Facade Repairs with Wiss, Janney, Elstner
Associates, Inc. (330 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL) at a total cost of $42,400.
Funding is provided by the FY2012 Capital Improvement Program Project #416138
with a budget of $800,000.
For Action Off Consent Agenda
Alderman Grover called on Paul D'Agostino and Rickey Voss to answer
questions raised by Council. Motion was moved and seconded to approve the
contract. Motion passed on voice vote 8-0.
(A5) Resolution 79-R-12 Authorizing the Citv Manager to Execute the Right-of-Wav
Lease Agreement with VFJ Enterprises. Inc. d/b/a Chicaao's Home of Chicken
and Waffles
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution 79-R-12 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a right-of-way lease agreement with VFJ Enterprises, Inc, d/b/a
Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles (2424 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL). The
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lease is for an initial term of five (5) years for 39 parking spaces and the drive aisle
on McDaniel Avenue in the public right-of-way for $11,070 annually.
For Action Off Consent Agenda
Motion was moved and seconded to pass the resolution with amendments. Motion
passed on voice vote 8-0.
(Al 1) Ordinance 128-0-12: Visitors Center Fire Lane Construction Proiect
Aqreement and Lease Aqreement with Northwestern Universitv
Staff requests consideration of Ordinance 128-0-12, authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a Project Agreement and a Lease Agreement with
Northwestern University for City -owned property located at the northeast corner of
Sheridan Road and Campus Drive. This ordinance was introduced at the October
22, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action Off Consent Agenda
Alderman Grover moved to propose an amendment to remove the lease
arrangement for the construction, maintenance and use of the bike path and have
Northwestern build the path, pay for the maintenance, and pay $10,000 per year for
25 years. Motion was seconded. Alderman Fiske is totally against this amendment
for several reasons. She wants the Planning & Development Committee to take a
closer look at the public trust doctrine.
Motion passed 6-1. There was 1 abstention.
(P1) Approval of a First-time Application for a Sidewalk Caf6 (SWC) for Pret A
Manqer M 701 Sherman Ave.)
The Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee (SPAARC) and City staff
recommend consideration for approval of a first-time application for a sidewalk cafe
(SWC) permit for Pret A Manger, a Type 2 Restaurant located at 1701 Sherman
Ave.
For Action Off Consent Agenda
Alderman Burrus reported this will be going back to committee.
(P3) Ordinance 69-0-12 Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Remove the Prohibition
on Drive-Throuqh as a Special Use on the Propertv Located at 2628 Gross
Point Road (Chase Bank)
Evanston Plan Commission and staff recommend that the City Council approve
Ordinance 69-0-12 to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Central Street Overlay
District (oCSC) Subarea 6, to allow consideration of a Chase Bank drive -through as
a special use only on the parcel at 2628 Gross Point Road. This ordinance was
introduced at the October 22, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action Off Consent Agenda
After some remarks by several aldermen, a motion was made and seconded to adopt
the ordinance. Motion passed on voice vote 7 -1.
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(P4) Ordinance 119-0-12 Amendina the Approved Planned Development at 635
Chicaao Avenue (Walareens)
City staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance 119-0-12, amending the Planned
Development as granted in Ordinance 36-0-12 adopted May 14, 2012 by the
Evanston City Council for the development of a new Walgreens at 635 Chicago
Avenue. This ordinance was introduced at the October 22, 2012 City Council
meeting.
For Action Off Consent Agenda
Alderman Fiske passed on Alderman Wynne's request that we amend the ordinance
to allow wind turbines to be increased from 26' to 30'. Motion was made and
seconded to adopt the ordinance with the amendment. Motion passed on voice vote
8-0.
Call of the Wards
Ward 7 - Alderman Grover: she thanked residents who voted to support the referendum and
then congratulated local state legislators who won the election.
Ward 8 — Alderman Rainey: she thanked Sarah Flax and her department, and her fellow
aldermen who helped establish the one year action plan; she mentioned that a very well -
attended landlord meeting was held the previous night; she announced that there would be a
pre -bid meeting for the bidding on the theater construction on Thursday, 10:00 a.m. @ 727-
729 Howard St.
Ward 9 — Alderman Burrus: No report
Ward 1 — Alderman Fiske: she thanked all who came out for her neighborhood meeting
Ward 2 — Alderman Braithwaite: he thanked residents who came to the last Ward meeting;
he congratulated the officials who won in the election; he stated it was a busy time for local
businesses in 2"d Ward and welcomed Northwestern Medical Center in downtown Evanston,
the Children's Advocacy Center and The Famous Burrito.
Ward 4 — Alderman Wilson: he reminded everyone of The Flying Turkey 5K on Thanksgiving
morning @ 9:00 a.m.
Ward 5 — Alderman Holmes: she reminded everyone about her upcoming 5th Ward meeting;
she also wanted residents to know that although they may not always be in agreement, she
and her colleagues always do listen to citizen's comments, emails, etc. and that they have to
look at what will benefit the overall community and not just one neighborhood.
Ward 5 — Alderman Tendam: he agreed with Alderman Holmes' comment
Alderman Wilson moved to adjourn to Executive Session. It was seconded. The meeting
adjourned at 10:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Elaine Autwell, Deputy City Clerk
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