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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Roll Call Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Tendam
Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske-
Absent:
Presiding:
Alderman Grover
Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Upon the conclusion of the Township Board Meeting the Regular Meeting of the City
Council began at 8:30 pm.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Mayor Tisdahl announced the passing of the former Hon. Attorney and Alderman
Roosevelt Alexander on Thursday, May 5th, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital. She then
congratulated the Northwestern Women's Lacrosse Team for winning their 7th National
Championship. She also stated the Memorial Ceremonies went very well, but instructed
Mr. Gaynor to, supply more chairs r;ext year.
City Manager Public Announcements
Mr. Lyons, Assistant City Manager presented the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City's FY2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 301n
year to Mr. Hitesh Desai, Accounting Manager and his team.
City Manager Bobkiewicz also announced the moving of the Media Center frown their
Hartrey address to the City's Service Center, and the channel will be down for the next
two weeks during their trove. The recording of the Rules Committee and the Human
Services Committee will not be televised, but it will be taped and played back at- a later
date.
Communications: City Clerk
The Clerk had no communications
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Citizen Comment
Junad Rizki, 2269 Sheridan, wanted to know if the handicap accessibility had been
resolved at the Service Center. He believes the $28,000 compensation study is a waste
of money, and the TIF is really a scheme to take money from another source to finance
a different project.
Dickelle Fonda, 1220 Darrow, spoke on the TIFF and,wanting to have the voice of the
West Village Business Association as well as the residents surrounding the area. She
stated the support of the efforts to turn the plaza around. Also she stated the plaza
should represent the character of the neighborhood.
John Bushnell, 1805 Crain St., spoke of his concerns of the TIFF and his agreement
of the statements of the previous speaker. He also stated that Dempster/Dodge is one
of the busiest intersections in the City and should not be blight on the City.
Kevin O'Connor, 12271/2 Isabella, wanted to see a forensic audit separate from the
City's audit of the Township. He spoke of the TIFF and why the City is involved in
privatizing profit and socializing risks. He believes the TIFF is a very bad move on the
part of the Council.
Nikola Larbalestic, 2627 Lincolnwood Dr., stated he would like the neighbors to like
his family as they too like the neighbors and to keep their home off the market.
Eric Libberman, 749 Dewey has been an Attorney for 30 years and asked that the
TIFF negotiations be disclosed, as well as stating the developer is wealthy and
prosperous with other developments and they do not need a tax increment for the
Dempster/Dodge project.
Eric M. Poders, 7940 Forest, spoke of his experience at the Lighthouse Beach this
morning as he was rudely asked to leave the beach for lack of payment, and he wanted
to receive a public apology as well as a written statement from the legal department.
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman, she again spoke of the Kendall project and how the
Mayor cut off the mikes during their last session. Mayor Tisdahl interrupted to remind
Ms. Rao the Kendall matter was closed. Ms. Rao disagreed and continued to speak on
the matter as well as speaking against the 1 st ward Alderman and the City Attorney's
involvement in Township matters.
B.K. Rao, 2246 Sherman, she spoke of the Kendall project and the 1st ward Alderman's
closed door negotiations with the development. Mayor Tisdahl spoke to the citizen that
the matters were closed, but B.K. Rao continued to speak.
Betty Ester, 2031 Church, stated that the April 23rd meeting had been adjourned and
had not been reconvened so the meeting was not a legitimate meeting according to
Robert's Rules of Order.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 16, 2012
(M2Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 14, 2012
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 05/06/12 $2,502,402.48
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2012 through 05/30/12 $3,730,944.71
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(A3.1)Approval of Tennis Contract Extension with E-Town Tennis, Inc.
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with E Town Tennis, Inc, (320 S. Butterfield Road, Libertyville, IL) extending
the Tennis Program contract through November 30, 2012. Funding is provided by
Account 3110.62505. All expenses for the program are covered by participation fees.
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Contract for Comprehensive Non -Union Compensation Studv
with Everqreen Solutions, LLC
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Evergreen Solutions, LLC (2852 Remington Green Circle, Tallahassee, FL) to
conduct a comprehensive compensation study for all non -union positions within the City
of Evanston. The all-inclusive cost for their service is $28,000. Funding will be provided
by the Division of Human Resources, Service Agreements Account 1929.62509, with a
budget of $38,500.
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Contract Extension for Third Partv Administration of General
Liabilitv and Worker's Compensation Claims
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year
extension for the purchase of claims administration services from Cannon Cochran
Management Services Inc. (CCMSI) for automobile liability, general liability, and
worker's compensation at an estimated cost of $97,375 for the contract year March 1,
2012 through February 28, 2013. Funding is provided by the FY2012 Insurance Fund
Account 7800.62266, with a budget of $145,000.
For Action
(A3.4)Approval of Contract Award to Therm Flo Inc. for the Fire Stations #1 and #2
Mechanical Svstems Improvement Proiect (Bid 12-1151
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Therm Flo Inc. (251 Holbrook Drive, Wheeling, IL) in the total amount of $285,875
for Fire Stations #1 and #2 Mechanical Systems Improvement Project. Funding will be
provided by FY2012 CIP Account 415822 with $150,000 budgeted and Account 415823
with $210,000 budgeted.
For Action
(A3.5)AoDroval of Northwest Municipal Conference 2012-13 Dues Pavment
Staff recommends that City Council authorize payment of 2012-13 dues to the
Northwest Municipal Conference in the amount of $24,784. The City has been a
member of the Northwest Municipal Conference since 1978.
For Action
(A3.6)Approval of Renewal of Library Reference Database License with
Gale/Cenoage Learning
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the annual
sole source software license with Gale/Cengage Learning (27500 Drake Road,
Farmington Hills, MI) for Library reference database services in the amount of $21,000
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for the eleven month period ending April 30, 2013. Funding is provided by the Library
Adult Services — Internet Solution Providers Account 4806.62341.
For Action
(A4)Resolution 37-R-12 Authorizina the Citv of Evanston to Enter Into An
Aareement with the Cook County Assessor's Office for Access to a Geoaraphic
Information Svstem
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign an
agreement with the Cook County Assessor's Office for access to GIS (Geographic
Information System) data.
For Action
(A5)Resolution 41-R-12 Authorizina Lease Aqreements with the United States
Postal Service (USPS) for Vehicle Parkinq
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City Council
approve Resolution 41-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to enter into lease
agreements with the US Postal Service for the parking of Postal Service Vehicles in Lot
25 (1612-1616 Maple Avenue) and the Maple Avenue Self Park (1800 Maple Avenue).
For Action
(A6)Ordinance 50-0-12 Amendina Title 10. Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Chapter 11.
Prohibited Parkina to Add Lincoln Street. South Side. Sheridan Road East to
Campus Drive
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City Council
approve Ordinance 50-0-12 amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 11,
Traffic Schedules, Section 8, Prohibited Parking at All Times, Schedule VIII(A) of the
Evanston City Code, to add Lincoln Street, South Side, Sheridan Road east to Campus
Drive.
For Introduction
(A7)Ordinance 51-0-12 Amendina Title 10. Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Chapter 11.
Prohibited Parkina Durina Certain Hours on Davis Street
The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City Council
approve Ordinance 51-0-12 amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 11,
Traffic Schedules, Section 9, Prohibited Parking during certain hours on Davis Street.
For Introduction
(A8)Ordinance 45-0-12, Authorizina the Sale of Surplus Property
Staff recommends the City Council approve Ordinance 45-0-12 authorizing the City
Manager to publicly offer for sale various vehicles and equipment owned by the City
through public auction. The vehicles and equipment are either presently out of service
or will be, and are assigned to various divisions/departments within the City of
Evanston.
For Introduction
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(A9)Ordinance 54-0-12 Authorizina the Lease Aqreement with the Leaque of
Women Voters of Evanston
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 54-0-12 authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute the lease agreement with the League of Women
Voters of Evanston for lease of Room 1030 in the Civic Center.
For Introduction
(A10) Ordinance 59-0-12. Increasina the Number of Class S Liquor Licenses to
Permit Issuance to Ward Eiaht, LLC
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 59-0-12, which
increases the number of Class S liquor licenses from 0 to 1 to permit issuance to Ward
Eight, LLC, 629 Howard Street.
For Introduction
(Al1)Ordinance 55-0-12 Approvinq a Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Proiect for the Dempster/Dodae Redevelopment Area
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 55-0-12. Suspension of the
Rules is requested to allow Introduction and Action on May 29, 2012 to implement the
TIF under the 2010 assessed values.
For Introduction and Action
(Al2)Ordinance 56-0-12 Desianatina the Dempster/Dodae Redevelopment Proiect
Area ("TIF District") of the Citv of Evanston a Redevelopment Proiect Area
Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 56-0-12. Suspension of the
Rules is requested to allow Introduction and Acton on May 29, 2012 to implement the
TIF under the 2010 assessed values.
For Introduction and Action
(Al3)Ordinance 57-0-12 Adoptina Tax Increment Allocation Financinq for the
Dempster/Dodae Redevelopment Proiect Area
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 57-0-12. Suspension of the
Rules is requested to allow Introduction and Action on May 29, 2012 to implement the
TIF under the 2010 assessed values.
For Introduction and Action
(A14)Ordinance 49-0-12. Increasina the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses to
Permit Issuance to NSB Ventures LLC, d/b/a The Alcove
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 49-0-12, which
increases the number of Class C liquor licenses from 28 to 29 to permit
issuance to NSB Ventures LLC, d/b/a The Alcove, 512 Main Street. This Ordinance
was introduced at the May 14, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Ordinance 48-0-12 Grantinq Maior Zoninq Relief for Front Yard Parking and a
Rear Yard Setback at 2627 Lincolnwood Drive
City staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance 48-0-12 granting major zoning relief to
rebuild an attached garage as livable space, establish one open parking space in the
front yard, and construct a two story addition with a rear yard setback of 14.7' where 30'
is required at 2627 Lincolnwood Drive. This ordinance was introduced at the May 14,
2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Rainey moved for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was taken
with an 8-0 vote for approval and the Consent Agenda passed.
Items for discussion:
(A10)Ordinance 59-0-12, Increasing the Number of Class S Liauor Licenses to
Permit Issuance to Ward Eight, LLC
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 59-0-12, which
increases the number of Class S liquor licenses from 0 to 1 to permit issuance to Ward
Eight, LLC, 629 Howard Street.
For Introduction
Alderman Burrus asked for suspension of the Rules. The request for suspension
of the Rules failed for lack of a unanimous vote. Alderman Wilson voted nay.
Alderman Rainey wanted to know if there was a mechanism to overturn the vote
and the answer from Legal Counsel was no. Alderman Wilson then stated he
made a mistake in his voting and wished to rescind his vote. The vote was
retaken with a 8-0 result and the rules were suspended. It was then motioned to
approve the Ordinance with a Roll Call vote of 8-0 and the Ordinance was passed.
(Al1)Ordinance 55-0-12 Approvinq a Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Proiect for the Dempster/Dodge Redevelopment Area
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 55-0-12. Suspension of the
Rules is requested to allow Introduction and Action on May 29, 2012 to implement the
TIF under the 2010 assessed values.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Burrus asked for suspension of the rules and it failed due to Aldermen
Wilson and Burrus voting nay. The request fails.
(Al2)Ordinance 56-0-12 Designatinq the Dempster/Dodge Redevelopment Proiect
Area ("TIF District") of the Citv of Evanston a Redevelopment Project Area
Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 56-0-12. Suspension of the
Rules is requested to allow Introduction and Action on May 29, 2012 to implement the
TIF under the 2010 assessed values.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Burrus asked for suspension of rules and with a Roll Call vote of 6-2
the request fails. Aldermen Wilson and Burrus voted nay.
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(A13)0rdinance 57-0-12 Adootina Tax Increment Allocation Financinq for the
Dempster/Dodae Redevelopment Proiect Area
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 57-0-12. Suspension of the
Rules is requested to allow Introduction and Action on May 29, 2012 to implement the
TIF under the 2010 assessed values.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Burrus requested for the riles to be suspended and with a Roll Call vote of 6-
2 the request failed. Aldermen Wilson and Burrus voted nay.
.QWI of the Wards
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite thanked all the supporters who came out tonight in
support of the TIFF. June 14th the next ward meeting and the guest will be the owners of
Chicago Chicken & Waffles as well as the staff from the Evanston Police Department
(EPD) discussing the summer activities as well as other presentations.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne congratulated the graduates of ETHS.
Ward4, Alderman Wilson thanked Park School for their invitation to him to attend the
Special Olympics Athletes celebration.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes thanked City staff for a successful completion of Diller Day.
She extended sympathies to Mr. GEorge Mitchell and family for the loss of his wife, as
well as the family of Roosevelt G. A.exander.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam had no report.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey invited all to be present at Best Buy at 9:30 am tomorrow for
the presentation from Best Buy of the appliances to be donated. She spoke of the
falsehoods being spoken of the wins bar and there are no giveaways on Howard Street.
She also spoke of a parking problem in her ward where a family's car was blocked in
and unable to move from their space.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus extended her sympathies a family in her ward. She
mentioned the incident where Jessica a eight year old was hit by a car which resulted in
her having a broken collar -bone, and the City has known of the problems but have done
nothing to remedy the situation.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske invited everyone to the next 1st ward meeting on Tuesday,
June 5th at the Public Library at 7:00-9:00 pm.
Alderman Wilson motioned to conv ne into Executive Session and by voice vote it was
unanimous and the meeting closed at 9:30 pm.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, City Clerk
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