HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-2012-07-09-2012COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 9, 2012
City of
Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
L.ORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, July 9, 2012
Roll Call: Alderman Grover Alderman Brathwaite
Alderman Rainey Alderman Wynne
Alderman Burrus Alderman Wilson
Alderman Fiske Alderman Holmes
Absent: Alderman Tendam
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 8:11 pm after a
quorum was established.
Mavor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Mayor Tisdahl announced this is Parks and Recreation Month, July 2012. She also
congratulated Jonathan Webb
Citv Manaaer Public Announcements
Mr. Bobkiewicz stated the announcement for the FY 2012 Distinguished Budget Award
from Government Finance Officers Association would be presented at a later date. He
announced the recycling day for the City and residents is this Saturday, July 14th from 9
am until noon at the Evanston Township High School. Ms. Suzette Robinson stated the
entrance to the recycling fair would be from the Lake Street and Dodge Ave. side of the
building. For complete acceptable items please check on the City's website.
Communications: Citv Clerk
City Clerk stated he had no communications.
Mayor Tisdahl then read a statement concerning rulings of the Ethics Committee before
calling the first speaker forward.
City Council Agenda July 9, 2012 Page 2 of 7
Citizen Comment Aaenda Items:
The following persons spoke on item P4 (bed and breakfast):
Mitchell Harrison, 1519 Judson he stated only one should be permitted and at least
750 feet of separation. He was also concerned with the traffic and noise that will be
generated.
Lynn Simon, 404 Church stated if there will be more than one it will destroy the
character of the neighborhood. She too is concerned about the noise and traffic.
Linda Cooper, 420 Church stated
David Reynolds, 204 Davis read his statement will not benefit the neighborhood.
Elaine Purnell, 1324 Forest would like to keep Evanston as nice a beautiful as she
remembers it.
Robert Eagly, 324 Davis spoke very softly of his desire to keep the Bed and Breakfast
out of the neighborhood.
Junad Rizki, 2286 Ridge Ave., stated the building on Oakton was for sell and it was
another waste of taxpayer's money.
Citizen Comment Non-Aaenda Items:
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman Ave accused the Mayor of continued attacks on her and her
mother, and refuses to hear anything they say she doesn't want to hear by turning off the
microphones. At the end Ms. Rao comments she stated twice "save the Kendall trees".
BK Rao, 2246 Sherman Avenue accused the Council and Mayor for being afraid of what
she has to say by exercising her right of free speech, and asked the question "why does
the Mayor turn off her microphone when speaking on something that concerns her and
not the Mayor.
Bonnie Wilson, Township Assessor informed the taxpayers that the tax bills were
incorrect, especially for the senior citizens. She asked all who have received their tax bills
to call her office to set up an appointment to discuss their bills.
Carolyn Dellutsi, Executive Director of Downtown Evanston announced and passed out
a flyer of the two new activities for this year. They will be adding an art walk component
as well as partnering with the Technology Innovation Group.
Items not approved on Consent Agenda
(A3.2)Approval of Contract Award to G.A. Johnson & Son for the Lorraine H.
Morton Civic Center ADA East Entry Proiect (Bid 12-134)
Staff recommends approval of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center (LHMCC) ADA East
Entry Project to G.A. Johnson & Son (828 Foster Street, Evanston, IL) in the amount of
$169,880. Funding will be provided by Capital Improvement Plan Project #415175 with
a total budget of $530,000.
For Action
(A5)Approval of "Evanston Roadmap for the Arts" Fundinq Request and Co
Sponsorship / Evanston Communitv Foundation
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the Evanston Community Foundation to provide financial assistance
and co-sponsorship of the Evanston Roadmap for the Arts." The agreement would
provide for $15,000 in financial support in FY2012 and $10,000 in support in FY2013.
Ftmding:for-FY2012 would come from City Manager Reserve account.
For Action
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City Council Agenda July 9, 2012 Page 3 of 7
(P4)Ordinance 38-0-12 Amendinq Various Portions of the Citv Code Relatinq to
Bed & Breakfast Establishments
The Plan Commission recommends approval of Ordinance 38-0-12 amending the
Zoning Ordinance to modify the regulations concerning bed and breakfast
establishments. During its meeting of May 14, 2012, the Planning and Development
Committee requested that staff further research and clarify certain issues. This
ordinance was held in Committee on April 23, 2012 and May 14, 2012. At the June 18,
2012 City Council meeting this ordinance was held for action until the July 9, 2012
meeting.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 25, 2012
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 06/17/12 $2,634,247.73
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2012 through 07/10/12 $2,880,302.09
Credit Card Activity through $ 115,227.10
(A3.1)Approval of Purchase of Arbotect Funqicide from Rainbow Treecare
Scientific Advancements
Staff recommends approval of the sole source purchase of 103 gallons of Arbotect
fungicide at $395.50 per gallon for a total purchase amount of $40,736.50 from! Rainbow
Treecare Scientific Advancements (Minnetonka, MN) Funding is provided by 2012
General Fund Account 3535.62496.
For Action
(A3.3)Approval of Contract Award for Church Street Improvement Project to
Landmark Contractors, Inc. (Bid 12-136)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
the Church Street Improvement Project with Landmark Contractors, Inc. (11916 W.
Main Street, Huntley, IL) in the amount of $2,155,814.96. Funding will be provided by
the Washington National TIF (Fund #300) in the amount of $1,408,873.51 and the
Capital Improvement Plan (#415857) in the amount of $746,941.45.
For Action
(A3.4)Approval of Contract award for 2012 Allev Paving Proqram Project to
ACURA Inc. (Bid 12-146)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
the 2012 Alley Paving Project to ACURA Inc. (556 County Line Road, Bensenville, IL) in
the amount of $592,812.50. Funding will be provided by the Special Assessment Fund
(6365.65515) in the amount of $417,023 and CDBG Funds (Fund #215) in the amount
of $175,789.50.
For Action
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City Council Agenda July 9, 2012 Page 4 of 7
(A3.5)Approval of Purchase of Four (4) Replacement Vehicles/Units for Various
Departments
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase four (4) replacement vehicles/units
for various departments in the amount of $419,855. The four units are: Ford Escape
($20,673); ambulance ($226,858); wood chipper ($51,499); and Zamboni ($120,825).
Funding will be provided by the Equipment Replacement Fund (7780.65550) in the
amount of $399,182 and from the Insurance Fund (7800.65550) in the amount of
$20,673.
For Action
(A4)Approval of Change Order No. 3 for 5kV Motor Control Center Replacement
at the Water Utilitv (Bid 12-59)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Order No. 3, for a time extension of 61 calendar days, to the agreement with Broadway
Electric, Inc. (831 Oakton Street, Elk Grove, IL), for the 5kV Motor Control Center
Replacement at the Water Utility (Bid 12-59). Funding for this project is from the Water
Fund, Account 733113.65515.
For Action
(A6)FY 2011 Audited Annual Financial Report
Staff recommends that the FY2011 Audited Annual Financial Report be accepted and
placed on file.
For Action
(A7)Ordinance 77-0-12. Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses to
Permit Issuance to Found Investment, LLC
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 77-0-12, which
amends Subsection 3-5-6-(C) of the Evanston City Code of 1979, as amended, to
increase the number of Class C liquor licenses from 30 to 31 to permit issuance to
Found Investment, LLC d/b/a Found Restaurant, 1631 Chicago Avenue.
For Introduction
(A8)Ordinance 63-0-12 Authorizinq Neqotiation to Sell Citv-Owned Propertv at
1131 Sherman
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 63-0-12 authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate the sale of a City -owned vacant lot located at 1131 Sherman Avenue,
Evanston, Illinois 60202 to Mark Hammergren. This Ordinance was Introduced at the
June 25, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A9)Ordinance 64-0-12; Authorizinq the Citv Manaqer to Execute a Real Estate
Contract for the Sale of 1131 Sherman Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 64-0-12 directing the City Manager to
execute a real estate contract for the sale of a City -owned vacant lot at 1131 Sherman
Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60202 to Mark Hammergren. This Ordinance was Introduced
at the June 25, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
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City Council Agenda July 9, 2012 Page 5 of 7
(A10)Ordinance 67-0-12 Approval of 2012 General Obligation Bond Issue
Staff recommends approval of proposed ordinance number 67-0-12 for the FY 2012
bond issuance totaling $16.22M. The ordinance will be completed and signed after the
bond sale date, which is tentatively scheduled for July 10, 2012. This Ordinance was
Introduced at the June 25, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Resolution 55-11-12 Designatinq the Portion of Elinor Place between Weslev
Avenue and Ashland Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Siqn, "Sharlene
Garfield Wav"
The Citizens' Advisory Committee on Public Place Names recommends approval of
Resolution 55-R-12. Funding for the honorary street name sign program is budgeted in
the Streets Materials Account 2670.65115.
For Action
(P2)Approval of Grant to Connections for the Homeless for the Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS)
The Housing Commission and staff recommend approval of the renewal for the
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) grant to Connections for the
Homeless in the amount of $11,000. Funding will be provided by the Affordable Housing
Fund (Account 5465.62770).
For Action
(P3)Resolution 46-R-12, Authorizing Acceptance of $100.000 Grant from the
Reqional Transportation Authority for Main Street Station Transit Oriented
Development Plan and $25,000 Local Match from the Economic
Development Fund
City staff recommends the adoption of Resolution 46-R-12 that will enable the City to
receive an approved $100,000 grant from the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
for a transit oriented development plan at Main and Chicago. Staff recommends that the
P&D Committee and City Council authorize the use of $25,000 in Economic
Development Funds as the local match.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES
(H1)Approval of Township of Evanston June 2012 Pavroll and Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the Township
of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of May 2012 in the
amount of $147,612.17. Funding is provided by the Township budget.
For Action
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City Council Agenda July 9, 2012 Page 6 of 7
RULES
(01)Ordinance 66-0-12 Amendinq the Evanston Citv Code Title 2, Chapter 14.
Relating to the Utilities Commission
The Rules Committee and staff recommend City Council approval of Ordinance 66-0-
12 amending the Evanston City Code, Title 2, Chapter 14, relating to the Utilities
Commission. This ordinance was Introduced at the June 25, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Housing Commission Elida Graves
Housing & Community Dev. Act Com. Jessica Vlahogiannis
Library Board Tori Foreman
Utilities Commission Jonathan Nieuwsma
(APP2)For Reappointment to:
Parks and Recreation Board William Logan
Alderman Rainey motioned to have the Consent Agenda approved and it was
seconded. With a Roll Call vote the result was 8-0 and the motion passed.
Items for discussion
(A3.2)Approval of Contract Award to G.A. Johnson & Son for the Lorraine H.
Morton Civic Center ADA East Entry Proiect (Bid 12-134)
Staff recommends approval of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center (LHMCC) ADA East
Entry Project to G.A. Johnson & Son (828 Foster Street, Evanston, IL) in the amount of
$169,880. Funding will be provided by Capital Improvement Plan Project #415175 with
a total budget of $530,000.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval and it was seconded. Alderman Rainey could
not understand why the front of the building was chosen. Alderman Wilson wanted more
information as to ADA requirements. The item was finally removed from the agenda to
obtain further information on the decision for the front of the building.
(A5)Approval of "Evanston Roadmap for the Arts" Funding Request and Co
Sponsorship / Evanston Communitv Foundation
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the Evanston Community Foundation to provide financial assistance
and co-sponsorship of the "Evanston Roadmap for the Arts." The agreement would
provide for $15,000 in financial support in FY2012 and $10,000 in support in FY2013.
Funding for FY2012 would come from City Manager Reserve account.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval and it was seconded. The motion was approved
after a Roll Call vote of 8-0 was the result.
(P4)Ordinance 38-0-12 Amendinq Various Portions of the Citv Code Relating to
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City Council Agenda July 9, 2012 Page 7 of 7
Bed & Breakfast Establishments
The Plan Commission recommends approval of Ordinance 38-0-12 amending the
Zoning Ordinance to modify the regulations concerning bed and breakfast
establishments. During its meeting of May 14, 2012, the Planning and Development
Committee requested that staff further research and clarify certain issues. This
ordinance was held in Committee on April 23, 2012 and May 14, 2012. At the June 18,
2012 City Council meeting this ordinance was held for action until the July 9, 2012
meeting.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for the approval of the item and it was seconded. Alderman
Burrus then made a counter motion to postpone the item until the August 13th, 2012
Council Meeting. A Roll Call vote was 7-1 and the motion to postpone was approved
(Alderman Fiske voted nay).
Call of the Wards
Ward 7, Alderman Grover had no report.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey congratulated all the volunteers for a successful 4th of July
parade and celebration.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus also thanked the volunteers for the parade and Cheryl and
Rob Uno who helped to organize the 9th ward contingency and Mayre Press and her
family. July 18th a 9th ward meeting at Grace Lutheran Church beginning at 7 pm.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske had no report.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite announced his ward meeting at 7 pm with an update on
the TIFF and Q&A concerning tax bills. The owners of Family Franks will be in
attendance.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne had no report.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson thanked his youngest son for participating with him in the
parade and the Y for the activities for the kids. He also thanked the Council for their
support of honoring Sharlene Garfield.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes announced July 19th as the next 5th ward meeting. She
invited all to come to Twiggs Park at 7 pm for a musical concert.
A motion for adjournment was made and seconded, with a unanimous voice vote the
meeting ended at 8:58 pm.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, City Clerk
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