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City of
Evanston,
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, June 11, 2012
Roll Call: Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite
Absent:
Alderman Grover
Evanston Town Board Meeting was held from 7:45 pm until 7:52 pm.
Roll Call was performed and the City Council's Regular Meeting was now in sessior.
Mayor Public Announcements
Mayor Tisdahl read a statement concerning the conduct of persons in and during the
Council Session. She mentioned what was an acceptable and unacceptable behavior,
she also stated that the Ethics Committee had concluded their findings for Alderman
Fiske and there will be no more redundant comments on the matter and will be ruled out
of order by the Mayor.
City Manager Public Announcements
Mr. Bobkiewicz spoke of the new viaduct that was installed over the weekend, as well as
a webcam was pulled up to allow viewing of the progress of the installation. He then
invited Ms. Evonda Thomas, Director of Health Department to give an update of the forth
coming Health Summit.
Ms. Thomas stated the 2"d Annual Health Summit will occur on Wednesday, June 27fh
from 6 pm until 8:30 pm in the Linden Room of the Levy Center. This will; allow
consumers and providers the opportunity to meet and share ideas and services. Mr.
Bobkiewicz also announced the Northwestern Commencement Ceremonies, and in two
weeks June 23rd and 24th Fountain Square Arts Festival, Custer Fair and then Ricky
Byrdsong's "Race Against Hate" on this Sunday morning.
Communications: City Clerk
Mr. Greene announced the deliverance of a letter from Peggy Tarr mentioning her
concerns for the business located en the 900 block of Sherman Avenue.
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Citizen Comment
Padma Rao , 2246 Sherman stated that COMED notes the importance of trees and yet
the Council has criticized COMED for one reason or another, but yet the Council has
sentenced over two dozen trees to death on Kendal ... when the Mayor interrupted Ms.
Padma Rao's comments instructing her the comments were not within the jurisdiction of
the Council since the matter has been resolved. While Ms. Rao continued to vocally
disagree with the Mayor, the Mayor switched the microphone off preventing further
recordings of Ms. Rao's comments. With continuous bickering between the speaker and
the Mayor a motion to recess for 5 minutes was made by Alderman Wilson and
seconded by Alderman Braithwaite and a voice vote was taken that was unanimous and
the Dias was emptied by everyone except the City Clerk and Alderman Holmes. Once
the Council reconvened the Mayor called for Ms. B.K. Rao as the next speaker to come
forward.
B.K. Rao, 2246 Sherman, she asked if she was called and the Mayor answered yes.
She stated her comments were approved by her Attorney and backed by facts from
newspapers and books. She then began speaking of the Kendal Plan of killing mature
trees, when the Mayor interrupted to tell her the matter had been ruled as a redundant
statement. B.K. Rao began shouting it was not redundant and that the Mayor has ears
but don't listen and eyes but don't see. As she continued making accusations after
accusations Alderman Rainey stood up and called for a point of order to the Mayor,
stating "this woman is Hysterical and having Hallucinations could you please put a stop
to her, I am not going to sit here and going to the lady's room, I walked past her and
never touched her, I think you need to put a stop to this". The Mayor then turned the
microphone off on her as well.
Items not approved on Consent Aaenda
(A6)Resolution 38-R-12 Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Proverty Located at
1801-05 Church Street through Condemnation or Other Means
Staff recommends the approval of Resolution 38-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate the acquisition of the real property at 1801-05 Church Street through
condemnation or other means. Staff recommends adoption of this resolution in order to
provide the City with as many options to acquire the property, including eminent
domain, as possible, and out of a desire to limit the City's liability for environmental
remediation issues.
For Action
(A7)Resolution 44-R-12 Amendinq the FY2012 Citv of Evanston Budqet
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 44-R-12 — Authorization to amend the FY 2012
Budget. The proposed amendment would increase the FY 2012 Budget Appropriation by
$8,763,000, from $250,096,993 to $258,859,993.
For Action
(Al2)Ordinance 58-0-12 for Designation of the Proposed Chicaao/Main Tax
Increment Financing District
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 58-0-12, which will initiate the public hearing
process for designation of the proposed Chicago/Main Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
District.
For Introduction
Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 3 of 10
(A18)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. This ordinance was
introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A19)Ordinance 56-0-12 Designatinq the Dempster/Dodge 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. This ordinance was
introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A20)Ordinance 57-0-12 Adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the
Dempster/Dodge Redevelopment Proiect Area
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 57-0-12. This ordinance was
introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P1)Ordinance 60-0-12, Granting a Special Use for a Tvpe II Restaurant at 1806
Church Street ("Blues")
Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 60-0-12
granting a special use permit for the operation of a Type II Restaurant ("Blues") at 1806
Church Street. Suspension of the Rules is requested for Introduction and Action on June
11, 2012.
For Introduction and Action
(P2)Ordinance 38-0-12 Amending 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.
For Introduction
(P3)Ordinance 39-0-12 Amending Portions of the Zoninq Ordinance Related to
Home Occupations
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 39-0-12 as revised. Proposed
Ordinance 39-0-12 amends the Zoning Ordinance to reflect the recommendations of
the Plan Commission based on a referral of a previous draft of this proposed Ordinance
by the P&D Committee during its February 13, 2012 meeting. This ordinance was
introduced at the May 14, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(O3)Resolution 48-R-12 Authorizinq the Technoloqv Innovation Center (TIC) 2012
Funding Request
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of Resolution
Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 4 of 10
48-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to execute the third Modification to the Funding
Agreement with the Technology Innovation Center ("TIC') and approval of a $25,000
grant to the TIC for assistance with staffing and programming costs for a three month
period, April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(MI)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 21, 2012
(M2)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 29, 2012
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(AI)City of Evanston Payroll through 05/20/12 $2,704,051.33
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2012 through 06/12//12 $5,892,681.27
Credit Card Activity through April 30, 2012 $ 121,807.57
(A3)Approval of Contract Award to Jasco Electric Corporation for the 2012
Sherman Garaae Liaht Pole Proiect, (Bid 12-129)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Jasco Electric Corporation (2750 Barney Court, McHenry, IL) for the 2012
Sherman Plaza Garage Light Pole Project in the amount of $56,720. Funding for this
project (Capital Improvement Project #416138) is provided by the Parking Fund,
Account 7005.65515 with a budget of $800,000.
For Action
(A4)Approval of December 31, 2011 GASB 45 Other Post Employment Benefits
(OPEB) Report
Staff recommends City Council accept and place the December 31, 2011 GASB 45
Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Report on file. As a part of the Annual
Financial Report, the City is required to provide an evaluation of the total liability of all
other post employment benefits (OPEB).
For Action
(A5)Resolution 25-R-12 Authorizina the Release of Closed Session Minutes
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 25-R-12 authorizing the release
of the closed session meeting minutes listed on Exhibit A and finding that a need still
exists for confidentiality as to the minutes on Exhibit B.
(A8)Resolution 45-R-12 Approvina the Amended FY 2012 Capital Improvement
Proqram
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 45-R-12 amending the FY 2012 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP). The proposed resolution would increase the FY 2012 CIP
by $4,613,000 from $36,783,358 to $41,396,358.
Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 5 of 10
For Action
(A9)Resolution 47-R-12 Relating to Prevailing Wages for Public Works Proiects
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 47-R-12 relating to the prevailing
wage for public works projects in Cook County as established by the Department of
Labor.
For Action
(A10)Resolution 49-R-12 Appointinq a Deleqate and an Alternate Deleqate to the
Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC)
Staff recommends appointing Assistant City Manager/Treasurer Martin Lyons as the
City's delegate to the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC), and
Human Resources Division Manager Cheryl Chukwu as the alternate delegate.
For Action
(A11)Resolution 12-R-12 Regarding Howard/Hartrev TIF Surplus Distribution
Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution 12-R-12 declaring a surplus of
$1.3M from the Howard/Hartrey Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District at the end of
Fiscal Year 2011. This item was held in the Administration and Public Works Committee
meeting on December 12, 2011.
For Action
(A13)0rdinance 65-0-12 Amending Portions of Title 3, "Hotel -Motel Tax"
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 65-0-12, amending Ordinance 28-0-73, an
ordinance establishing the Hotel Tax. This Ordinance was originally adopted with the
provision that hotel taxes would be deposited into the City's General Fund. In 2000-01
as part of the Annual Budget approval these funds were moved to the Economic
Development Fund. This amendment will update the City Code to reflect current
practice.
For Introduction
(A14)0rdinance 50-0-12 Amendinq Title 10. Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Chapter
11, Prohibited Parkins 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. This ordinance was introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(Al5)Ordinance 51-0-12 Amendinq Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Chapter
11, Prohibited Parkinq 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,
Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 6 of 10
Traffic Schedules, Section 9, Prohibited Parking during certain hours on Davis Street.
This ordinance was introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A16)0rdinance 45-0-12, Authorizinq 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. This ordinance was introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(Al7)Ordinance 54-0-12 Authorizinq 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 a new three-year lease agreement with the League
of Women Voters of Evanston for lease of Room 1030 in the Civic Center. This
ordinance was introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES
(H1)Approval of Township of Evanston Mav 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 $112,354.48. Funding is provided by the Township budget.
For Action
(H2)Resolution 39-R-12 Regardinq the Noves Cultural Arts Center
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 39-R-12 authorizing the City
Manager to adjust tenant lease conditions at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center as of
January 1, 2013, addressing funding of future Capital Projects at the Center and
recognition of Noyes Tenants Association.
For Action
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(01)Aooroval for Financial Assistance throuah the Facade Improvement
Proqram for Unicorn Cafe (1732 Sherman Avenue)
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval for financial
assistance for fagade improvements for Unicorn Cafe, located at 1732 Sherman Avenue
on a 50/50 cost -sharing basis not to exceed $1,050. Funding will be provided by the
Economic Development Fund's Business District Improvement Account: 5300.65522.
For Action
Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 7 of 10
(02)Approval of Financial Assistance throuqh the Facade Improvement
Proqram for Koi Restaurant (624 Davis Street)
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval for financial
assistance for facade improvements for KOI Restaurant, located at 624 Davis Street on
a 50/50 cost -sharing basis not to exceed $1,975. Funding will be provided by the
Washington -National Tax Increment Financing Fund — Other Charges Account:
5470.62605.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Arts Council
Carole Bass
Arts Council
Dino Robinson
Arts Council
Jacqueline Williams
Arts Council
Cedric Young
Board of Ethics
Kelda Harris -Harty
Housing Commission
Suzanne Calder
Housing Commission
Sidney Caselberry
Items for discussion:
(A6)Resolution 38-R-12 Authorizina the Acquisition of Real Propertv Located at
1801-05 Church Street throuqh Condemnation or Other Means
Staff recommends the approval of Resolution 38-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate the acquisition of the real property at 1801-05 Church Street through
condemnation or other means. Staff recommends adoption of this resolution in order to
provide the City with as many options to acquire the property, including eminent
domain, as possible, and out of a desire to limit the City's liability for environmental
remediation issues.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval with a second, and with a 7-1 aye the motion
passed (Alderman Burrus voted nay).
(A7)Resolution 44-R-12 Amendinq the FY2012 Citv of Evanston Budqet
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 44-R-12 — Authorization to amend the FY 2012
Budget. The proposed amendment would increase the FY 2012 Budget Appropriation by
$8,763,000, from $250,096,993 to $258,859,993.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval with the following amendments: $8,763.00 to
$8,463.00; $250,096.93 to $258,559.93 and it was seconded. The Roll Call vote was 8-
0 and the motion passed.
(Al2)Ordinance 58-0-12 for Desiqnation of the Proposed Chicaqo/Main Tax
Increment Financinq District
Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 8 of 10
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 58-0-12, which will initiate the public hearing
process for designation of the proposed Chicago/Main Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
District.
For Introduction
Alderman Burrus invited Alderman Wynne to speak, and she stated she asked for the
item to be removed from the Agenda entirely to gain further understanding and input.
Alderman Burrus motioned to take the item off the Consent Agenda and it was
seconded. With a unanimous voice vote the item was removed.
(A18)0rdinance 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. This ordinance was
introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
This item was tabled.
(A19)0rdinance 56-0-12 Designatina the Dempster/Dodge 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. This ordinance was
introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
This item was tabled.
(A20)Ordinance 57-0-12 Adoptinq Tax Increment Allocation Financinq for the
Dempster/Dodge Redevelopment Proiect Area
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 57-0-12. This ordinance was
introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
This item was tabled.
(P1)Ordinance 60-0-12, Grantinq a Special Use for a Tvpe II Restaurant at 1806
Church Street ("Blues")
Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 60-0-12
granting a special use permit for the operation of a Type II Restaurant ("Blues") at 1806
Church Street. Suspension of the Rules is requested for Introduction and Action on June
11, 2012.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman motioned for suspension of the rules with a second, a Roll Call vote was
completed with the result of 7-0 and the motion passed (Alderman Braithwaite was not
in the chamber). It was motioned for approval with a second, and a Roll Call vote was
completed with the result of 7-0 and the motion passed (Alderman Braithwaite was not
in the chamber).
(P2)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
Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 9 of 10
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.
For Introduction
This item was held over until the next meeting.
(P3)Ordinance 39-0-12 Amending Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Related to
Home Occupations
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 39-0-12 as revised. Proposed
Ordinance 39-0-12 amends the Zoning Ordinance to reflect the recommendations of
the Plan Commission based on a referral of a previous draft of this proposed Ordinance
by the P&D Committee during its February 13, 2012 meeting. This ordinance was
introduced at the May 14, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval with a second, and the vote was 7-1. Th
motion was passed (Alderman Rainey voted nay).
(O3)Resolution 48-R-12 Authorizinq the Technoloav Innovation Center (TIC) 2012
Funding Reauest
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of Resolution
48-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to execute the third Modification to the Funding
Agreement with the Technology Innovation Center ("TIC") and approval of a $25,000
grant to the TIC for assistance with staffing and programming costs for a three month
period, April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
For Action
Alderman Tendam motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was
taken with a 7-1 for approval and the motion passed (Alderman Rainey voted nay).
Call of the Wards
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne mentioned how the viaduct isn't finished but she thanked the
staff and all who assisted) in moving forward with the restoration and that Metra's viaduct
will be their next project.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson stated he would like to see most of the listeners at the Race
Against Hate this weekend.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes had no report.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam thanked Dave Stoneback and his crew for all of the water
main repairs on Central Street, and for the Central Street residents the water vein will
be replaced by mid summer.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey thanked everyone for the viaduct project, and the 607
Howard Street Bakery will be opening this Friday, the Wine bar residents moved in
today, and the delivery of the Best Buy donations.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus mentioned the children are now out of school and asked the
motorist to be more careful concerning the children near parks and schools, as well as
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mentioning the accident along Oakton. She stated the Evanston Now reported the
biggest accidents have occurred around the Oakton School. She also warned the cycle
enthusiasts to beware of the cars turning right, because she and Alderman Wilson both
almost got hit by motorists turning right on red.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske stated she noticed bicycle riders stopping at stop signs and red
lights in the downtown area. She also made a referral to the Planning and
Development Committee. She wants to talk about replacing the Fountain Square's
Fountain. She stated the fun she had watching and starring at the viaduct replacement
on Chicago Ave.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite announced his Thursday, June 14th ward 2 meeting to
meet the owners of the Chicken & Waffle, the Police crime report and continued
discussion of the Dempster/Dodge TIFF, and presentations from Leadership Evanston.
Alderman Wilson motioned to convene into an Executive Session to discuss Personnel,
Collective Bargaining, Litigation, and Minutes. With a unanimous voice vote the regular
Council meeting ended at 9:45 pm.
Submitted by
Hon. Rodney Greene/City Clerk
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