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CITY COUNCIL
ROLL CALL — PRESENT:
ABSENT:
A quorum was present
PRESIDING:
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Wynne
Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
July 23, 2012
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Grover
The Regular Meeting of the City tiouncil was called to order by Mayor Tisdahl at 8:35
p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2012 in the Council Chamber.
Mayor Tisdahl announced that the presentation by Citizen's Greener Evanston would be
postponed since they were not able to be present. She then called on Carlos Ruiz of the
Evanston Preservation Commission for presentation of the 2012 Preservation and Design
Awards. He introduced Garry Shumaker, chairman of the Preservation Commission and
Kris Hartzell, vice-chairman to announce the award recipients.
City Manager Public Announcements: Assistant City Manager Marty Lyons cal ed upon
City Attorney Grant Farrar who then introduced new assistant city attorney Henry Ford.
Communications: Acting City Clerk Elaine Autwell announced the consolidated election
calendar dates regarding the April 9, 2013 election.
Citizen Comment: Mayor Tisdahl read a brief statement regarding guidelines for citizen
comments and then called the first speaker.
Priscilla Giles: with regard to the proposed contract for another debris hauling & disposal
company, she inquired why another company was needed when we already have two in
place. Assistant City Manager Lyons answered that it was because this particular
company has the style of trucks needed to haul certain material from the water
department. She also expressed her concern of a lack of a handicap accessible
entrance at Fleetwood-Jourdain. Alderman Rainey requested a report on the matter from
Facilities Management.
Junad Rizki: expressed his views regarding the recommendation of a member of the
Mayor's Compensation Committee that Council's salaries be cut, his concerns regarding
the cost of medical benefits to the taxpayer for Council and the Mayor, and his concern
over the City giving a business $35,000 to open a food establishment. He feels that
money being spent for private use and not public use is outrageous. He continued with
a complaint about staff denying Freedom of Information Act requests from citizens,
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Douglas R. Cannon: attorney representing Padma Rao and BK Rao voiced his concern
over his clients not being able to speak their views during citizen comment. He told
Council that if the Mayor turned off the microphone while they were speaking ifi�t~be
a violation of their first amendment rights.
B.K. Rao and Padma Rao: both submitted statements about the Council's and Mayor's
treatment of them during their comments against destroying trees in Evanston.
Mike Vasilko: regarding the study for performing arts focus group meetings, he
expressed his concern that although the meetings are open to the public, there were no
public notices of the meetings. He would also like to see the final report include an
independent market study along with the financial analysis.
Tina Paden: her complaint is about 1509 Emerson (an NSP2 project). Work began in
the Fall of 2011 and she says that contractors are not following the rules and regulations
regarding the renovation work. The building was supposed to be demolished but work
stopped in February of this year and nothing else has been done. She can't get answers
from anyone on the status. This property is next door to a building that her family owns
and they are having a problem renting it out because of the current condition of 1509.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 9, 2012
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE,
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 07/01 /12 $2,781,931.55
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2012 through 07/24/12 $4,194,076.45
(A3.1) Approval of Maintenance Plan Aareement for Sherman Plaza in the Amount
of $115,000 for One Year beqinninq Auqust 23, 2012
The Parking/Transportation Committee and staff recommend approval to
continue a maintenance agreement for Sherman Plaza that was established in
2006. The agreement covers the period of August 23, 2012 through August 22,
2013. Funding is provided by the Parking Fund Account 7036.62660 in the
amount of $115,000.
For Action
(A3.2) Approval of Contract Award to L. Marshall, Inc. for the 2012 Roof
Replacement Proiect at the Police -Fire Headauarters (Bid 12-145)
Staff recommends approval of the 2012 Roof Replacement Project at the
Police/Fire Headquarters to L. Marshall, Inc. (2100 Lehigh Avenue, Glenview, IL)
in the amount of $384,000. Funding is provided by the Capital Improvement Plan
Projects #415739 and #415227 with a total budget of $410,000.
For Action
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(A3.3) Approval of Contract with KLF Truckina for 2012 Debris Hauling and
Disposal (Bid 12-1491
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for debris hauling and disposal (Bid 12-149) with KLF Trucking (2300 W.
167th Street, Markham, IL) in the amount of $163,305. Funding is provided by the
Water Fund (7115.62415), Sewer Fund (7400.62415) and General Fund
(2670.62415) with a total budget of $110,000 for the remainder of FY2012.
For Action
(A4) Approval of Chanqe Order #3 for the Service Center Parking Deck Repair
Proiect (Bid 12-65)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
change order #3 with G.A. Johnson & Son for the Service Center Parking Deck
Repair Project, which extends the substantial completion deadline from July 20,
2012 to September 10, 2012..
For Action
(A5) Resolution 26-R-12: Authorizina Access to the Local Government Debt
Recovery Proaram
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 26-R-12 authorizing the City Manager
to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Office of the
Comptroller for access to the Local Debt Recovery Program to recoup dollars
owed to the City of Evanston.
For Action
(A6) Approval of Extension of Aareement for Collection Coordinator Position
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
extension of the agreement with Accountemps for the Collection Coordinator
position through December 31, 2012. Funding is provided by Administrative
Services Account 1905.62185 with a FY 2012 budget of $50,000.
For Action
(A7) Ordinance 73-0-12 Amendina Title 10. Section 9. Parkina "Prohibited at
Certain Times." Reaardina Prohibited Parkina on Lake Street
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City
Council approve Ordinance 73-0-12 amending portions of City Code Section 10-
11-9, Schedule IX, Parking "Prohibited Parking at Certain Times," to add "At any
time, daily except Saturday, Four o'clock (4:00) P.M. to eight o'clock (8:00) P.M.
and Sunday", Lake Street, South side, Maple Avenue to Oak Avenue.
For Introduction
(A8) Ordinance 75-0-12, Amendina Title 3. Chapter 15 of the Citv Code.
"Secondhand. Junk and Antique Dealers"
Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 75-0-12, which amends Title 3,
Chapter 15 of the City Code to more thoroughly regulate Junk Dealers and
Peddlers, including scrap metal scavengers. Suspension of the Rules is
requested for Introduction and Action on July 23, 2012.
For Introduction and Action
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(A9) Ordinance 77-0-12. Increasinq the Number of Class C Liauor 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. This ordinance was introduced at the July 9, 2012 City Council
meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE -
The following two agenda items P1 and P2 relate to amending the Zoning Ordinance and
the Zoning Map for property located at 2628 Crawford and 2635 Crawford Avenue in
Evanston.
(P1) Ordinance 69-0-12 Amendina Portions of the Zonina Ordinance. "oCSC
Central Street Corridor Overlay District"
Evanston Plan Commission and staff recommend that the City Council approve
Ordinance 69-0-12 that would amend the Zoning Ordinance to create Sub -area
6a of the Central Street Overlay District (oCSC) that would allow consideration of
a drive -through as a special use along Gross Point Road.
For Introduction OFF Consent Agenda
(132) Ordinance 70-0-12 Amendina the Zonina Maa to Re -Zone Certain
Properties 2635 Crawford Avenue, Evanston
Plan Commission and staff recommend approval of Ordinance 70-0-12 to rezone -
a vacant lot at 2635 Crawford Avenue from an R2 Single Family Residential
Zone to a B1 a Business District Zone. Adoption requires a favorable vote of
three -fourths (3/4) of all the Aldermen elected to the City Council.
For Introduction OFF Consent Agenda
MAYOR'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
(01) Report of Mavor's Compensation Committee
It is recommended that City Council receive the report of the Mayor's
Compensation Committee.
For Action
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEE
(02) Approval of Financial Assistance throuah the Facade Improvement
Proaram for Studio SLK (1934 Maple Avenue)
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of
financial assistance for fagade improvements for Studio SLK, located at 1934
Maple Avenue on a 50/50 cost -sharing basis not to exceed $1,318. Funding is
provided by the Economic Development Fund's Business District Improvement
Fund Account (5300.65522).
For Action
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(03) Resolution 58-R-12 Authorizinq the Citv Manaaer to Execute an Economic
Development Grant Aqreement with Now We're Cookin'. Inc.
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of
Resolution 58-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Funding
Agreement with Now We're Cookin', Inc. and approval of a $35,050 grant for the
period August 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Staff recommends using
funds from the Economic Development Fund's Economic Development
Partnership Contribution Account (5300.62659).
For Action OFF Consent Agenda —
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT
COMMITTEE
(04) Resolution 53-R-12 Amendinq the 2012 One Year Action Plan
Recommended by the Housina & Community Development Act Committee
The Housing & Community Development Act Committee recommends approval
of Resolution 53-R-12, authorizing the City Manager to submit a substantial
amendment to the City of Evanston Consolidated Plan 2012 Action Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant Program.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Appointment to:
Board of Ethics Lara Trujillo Webb
Motion made and seconded to approve Consent Agenda. Passed on vote 8-0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
(A8) Ordinance 75-0-12, Amendina Title 3. Chapter 15 of the Citv Code,
"Secondhand, Junk and Antique Dealers"
Staff recommends consideration of Ordinance 75-0-12, which amends Title 3,
Chapter 15 of the City Code to more thoroughly regulate Junk Dealers and
Peddlers, including scrap metal scavengers. Suspension of the Rules is
requested for Introduction and Action on July 23, 2012.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Rainey stated this item should be for Introduction only and that it would
come back at another time with amended language.
(P1) Ordinance 69-0-12 Amendinq Portions- of the Zoninq Ordinance, "oCSC
Central Street Corridor Overlav District"
Evanston Plan Commission and staff recommend that the City Council approve
Ordinance 69-0-12 that would amend the Zoning Ordinance to create Sub -area
6a of the Central Street Overlay District (oCSC) that would allow consideration of
a drive -through as a special use along Gross Point Road.
For Introduction OFF Consent Agenda — Back to Committee
7/30/2012 11:52 AM
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(132) Ordinance 70-0-12 Amendinq the Zoning Map to Re -Zone Certain,
Properties 2635 Crawford Avenue, Evanston,
Plan Commission and staff recommend approval of Ordinance 70-0-12 to rezone
a vacant lot at 2635 Crawford Avenue from an R2 Single Family Residential
Zone to a B1 a Business District Zone. Adoption requires a favorable vote of
three -fourths (3/4) of all the Aldermen elected to the City Council.
For Introduction OFF Consent Agenda - Back to Committee
(03) Resolution 58-R-12 Authorizina the Citv Manager to Execute an Economic,
Development Grant Agreement with Now We're Cookin', Inc.
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of
Resolution 58-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Funding
Agreement with Now We're Cookin', Inc. and approval of a $35,050 grant for the
period August 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Staff recommends using
funds from the Economic Development Fund's Economic Development
Partnership Contribution Account (5300.62659).
For Action OFF Consent Agenda -
Alderman Fiske moved and it was seconded to adopt this resolution. Alderman
Rainey feels that the City should not be giving money away especially to
businesses. To establish a grant is not prudent.
Roll Call vote 4 Ayes & 4 Nays. Mayor votes Aye to break the tie.
Call of the Wards:
Alderman Rainey: the Food Truck Fest at Brummel Park will be on July 26 and will be
cash only. Bike the Ridge will be September 30.
Alderman Burrus: thanked 91h ward residents for coming to the Ward meeting, Grace
Lutheran Church for hosting and City staff for presenting.
Alderman Fiske - congratulated everyone who received a preservation award tonight.
Alderman Braithwaite: wished Alderman Grover and Alderman Burrus a belated
birthday for having a July birthday along with him. He thanked Safeway for the donation
of $25,000 from the employees of the Dominick's in the 7th Ward to the Grandmother
Park Initiative. He also announced that his August Ward meeting is canceled.
Alderman Wilson: reminded all that the 'Run for Walk' event is on Sunday at Ryan Field
@ 7:30. It is a fundraiser for the care for Evanston animal shelter.
Alderman Holmes: wanted to remind everyone about the upcoming 'My Evanston, My
Neighbors: Constructive Dialogues on Race' event to be held on August 9 @ 7:00 pm in
the Parasol Room of the Civic Center. It will be the first of three events.
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Alderman Tendam: no report
Alderman Grover: wanted to add to Alderman Wilson's mention of the `Run for Walk'
event that it starts and ends at Ryan Field and that it is also an event to honor former
football coach Randy Walker. Also, the first workshop on public safety will be -held on
Tuesday night at the Civic Center.
Alderman Wilson moved to adjourn to Executive Session @ 9:30. It was seconded. All
in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Elaine Autwell, Deputy City Clerk
7/30/2012 11:52 AM