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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Roll Call: Alderman Tendam Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Mayor called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order after a Roll Call was
accomplished and the quorum was established at 9:11 PM.
Mayor Proclamations and Public Announcements
Mayor Tisdahl announced that April 8-14 will be National Library Week and she
mentioned the presence of the new Library Director. She also announced that April 2012
is designated as Youth Employment Month.
City Manager Public Announcements
Mr. Bobkiewicz introduced Ms. Karen Lyons as the new Library Director starting in the
position on next Monday. She stated her excitement of being here and getting
involvement from the citizens, as she witnessed first hand how it is done here in
Evanston.
Communications: City Clerk
Request Approval for One Part-time Employee as a Second Deputy Clerk
Clerk Greene presented his power -point of the trends in the City Clerk's Office, but before
the presentation could be comple_ed the Aldermen had a few questions they reeded
clarification on. Once the answers :hat were given, Alderman Rainey motioned to accept
the Clerk's request and it was seconded and with a Roll Call which netted a 9-0 ;des for
approval.
Citizen Comment
Kevin O'Connor, 1227 1/2 Isabella applauded the Council on awarding funding to the
Clerk to obtain additional help in the Clerk's Office. He stated the transparency is it the
eye of the beholder. He had questions about the new vehicle purchases as well as the
remediation of the property just east of the Police Station. He considered it a cheep shot
of trying to shut down comments from a citizen who try to establish state status.
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan spoke on item A3.4 and his concerns about the build ng not
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being ADA accessible. He also spoke against the 2 million dollar fee for the Trader Joe's
lot, and he ask for the Council to account for where the funds will be coming from.
Ron Fleckman, 613 Church Street spoke on the aggregation plan and stated he is in
support of the decision to go for 100% clean fuel. He complimented the efforts of
Catherine and Dave for their input in bringing this aggregation to light in saving taxpayers
money.
Jeff Smith, 2724 Harrison spoke on the aggregation referendum and the support from
the citizens and the purchase of renewable energy and how he supports the item as well.
Sharon Echersall, 2519 Ashland stated she has season tickets to Northwestern, but she
is concerned about the parking on the golf course and the monies that will be collected.
She wants to know where that money will be going when the golf course can't even pay
their water bill.
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman stated the 7th ward Alderman accosted her and her mother
in the hallway after they told her to talk to their Lawyer and not to them. She called the
Council members ignorant Public Officials. She continued to accuse the Council of
conflict of interests in their dealings with the taxpa�rers as well as mentioning the 8th
wards statements about VEOLIA during the August 8t , 2011 AP&W committee meeting.
BK Rao, 2246 Sherman spoke of her concern and how the Council always attempts to
stop her and her daughter from speaking before the Council. She spoke of the Keg
issues and the decision to proceed with abolishment of the Township.
Madelyn DuCree, 1929 Foster Street wanted some clarification about the Trader' Joe
and the 2 million dollars that are being spent. She asked about Mr. King who earlier
wanted to bring Trader's Joe to Evanston and what happened to his deal. Mr. Bobkiewicz
stated that at that time Mr. King was unable to fund the project, and there will be
discussions at the April 23rd meeting of the Council.
Items not approved on Consent Aqenda:
(A3.5)Approval of 2012 Fleet Purchasinq Plan and Green Initiative Update
Staff recommends City Council approval of the 2012 Fleet Purchasing Plan which
includes the 2012 Equipment Replacement Proposal in the amount of $2.4 million, the
2012 Additional Equipment Replacement Proposal in the amount of $1.1 million and the
2013 Equipment Specification and Bid Plan. This item was held in Committee on March
19, 2012.
For Action
(A7)Ordinance 37-0-12 Authorizina an Electricitv Aaareaation Proaram for the
Citv of Evanston
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 37-0-12 which authorizes an
electricity aggregation program for the City of Evanston. Suspension of the Rules is
requested for Introduction and Action at City Council meeting on April 10, 2012.
For Introduction and Action
(A9)Ordinance 23-0-12 Increasinq the Number of Class B Liauor Licenses to
Permit Issuance to Evanston Pub, Inc.
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 23-0-12
increasing the number of Class B liquor licenses from 16 to 17 to permit issuance to
Evanston Pub, Inc., d/b/a World of Beer, 1601 Sherman Avenue. This item was
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introduced at the February 27, 2012 City Council meeting, and was held at the March
19, 2012 Administration & Public Works and City Council meetings.
For Action
(A10)0rdinance 32-0-12 Authorizina the Citv Manager to Execute an Assiqnment
of Real Estate Contract for the Purchase of Real Property at 1223-1225 Chicaqo
Avenue, Evanston
Staff recommends that City Council approve Ordinance 32-0-12, authorizing the City
Manager to execute an assignment of a real estate contract for the purchase of real
property at 1223-1225 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. The acquisition of the property at
1223-1225 Chicago Avenue is recommended to support the parking needs at the new
Trader Joe's development at 1211 Chicago Avenue. This item was introduced at the
March 19, 2012 City Council meeting. Staff recommends continuing this item until
the April 23, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 26, 2012
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 3/25/12 $2,467,405.58
(A2)City of Evanston Bills through 4/11/12 $3,953,332.17
City of Evanston Credit Cards through February 29, 2012 $ 113,427.29
(A3.1)Approval of Sinale Source Purchase of Surveillance Cameras from Current
Technoloaies for Installation at the Levv Senior Center
Staff recommends approval of the single source purchase of VoIP
surveillance/monitoring cameras, installation, and configuration for the Levy Senior
Center to Current Technologies (1423 Centre Downers Grove, IL) in the total amount of
$23,898.05. Funding will be provided by the Capital Improvement Program.
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Contract Award to Christv Webber and Companv for Green Bav
Road Landscape Maintenance (Bid 12-124)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the 2012
Green Bay Road landscape maintenance contract with the low bidder Christy Webber
and Company (2900 W. Ferdinand, Chicago, IL) in the amount of $25,650.65. Funding
is provided in the FY 2012 Budget, Account 3510.62195, which has a total allocation of
$120,000 for landscape maintenance services.
For Action
(A3.3)Approval of Contract Award to Chicaqoland Pavina for 2012 Motor Fuel Tax
(MFT) Street Resurfacina Proaram (Bid 12-108)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2012 MFT Street Resurfacing Program with Chicagoland Paving (225
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Telser Road, Lake Zurich, IL) in the amount of $1,109,900. Funding will be provided
from the Motor Fuel Tax Funds. The budgeted amount is $1,400,000.
For Action
(A3.4)Approval of Financial Support for ECMC
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to provide $39,850 in
financial assistance to Evanston Community Media Center (ECMC) to cover five
months' rent expenses for the period of January 2012 — May 2012. Funding will be
provided by the City Manager's Contingency Fund, Account 1525.68205 with a total
budget of $258,200, in an amount not to exceed $39,850. In exchange for rental
assistance, the City will withhold $39,850 in PEG fee revenues annually allocated to
ECMC for City government access purposes.
For Action
(A3.6)Approval of the Purchase of Six (6) Replacement Dump Trucks for Various
Departments from Prairie Archwav International Trucks
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase six (6) replacement dump trucks
for various Departments in the amount of $749,320 from Prairie Archway International
Trucks (401 S. Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL) in the amount of $749,320. Funding will be
provided by the Equipment Replacement Fund, Automotive Equipment Account
601.65550, which has a FY 2012 adopted budget of $2,400,000, of which $760,000 is
allocated for these replacement vehicles.
For Action
(A3.7)Approval of Purchase of Twelve (12) Replacement Vehicles for Various
Departments from Currie Motors
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase twelve (12) replacement vehicles
for various Departments in the amount of $638,008.68 from Currie Motors (9423 W.
Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort, IL) in the amount of $638,008.68 for these 3/4 and 1-ton
vehicles. Funding will be provided by the Equipment Replacement Fund, Automotive
Equipment Account 601.65550, which has a FY 2012 adopted budget of $2,400,000, of
which $650,000 is allocated for these replacement vehicles.
For Action
(A3.8) Approval of Annual Harlev Davidson Lease Aareement for the Evanston
Police Department (Bid 12-123)
Staff of the Fleet Services Division of Public Works and of the Evanston Police
Department recommend that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one
(1) year lease agreement with Chicago Harley Davidson Inc. (2929 Patriot Boulevard,
Glenview, IL) in the amount of $24,780 for the period of June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013
for seven (7) leased Harley Davidson motorcycles. Funding will be provided by the
Equipment Replacement Fund, Vehicle Lease Charges Account 601.62402, which has
a budgeted amount of $25,000.
For Action
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(A4)Resolution 10-R-12 Authorizinq the Citv Manaqer to Execute a Local Aqencv
Aqreement for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Proqram Tree
Replacement Proiect
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 10-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Local .Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT) for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Tree Replacement
Project. Funding will be provided by the Federal ITEP Program ($36,000) and the City's
Tree Planting Account 3525.65005 in the amount of $9,000, for a total allocation of
$45,000.
For Action
(A5)Resolution 23-R-12 Authorizinq the Citv Manaaer to Submit an Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Proaram Application for the Renovation of the Ladd
Arboretum Multiuse Trail
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 23-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to
certify and submit an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) application
for the renovation of the Ladd Arboretum Multiuse Trail. Funding will be provided by the
ITEP in the amount of $580,000. Additional project funding of $9,000 from the FY 2013
CIP, $13,000 from the FY 2014 CIP, and $123,000 from the FY 2015 CIP will be
provided for a total project allocation of $725,000.
For Action
(A6)Resolution 30-R-11 Authorizinq the Citv Manager to Submit an Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Proaram Application for Davis Street Protected
Bike Lane and Davis Street Streetscape
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 30-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to
certify and submit an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) application
for the Davis Street protected bike lane and the Davis Street Streetscape. Funding will
be provided by ITEP in the amount of $776,000 with additional funding of $97,000 from
the FY 2013 CIP and $97,000 from the FY 2014 CIP for a total project allocation of
$970,000.
For Action
(A8)Resolution 24-R-12 Approving a Plan of Operation and Governance for the
Electricitv Aqqreqation Proqram
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 24-R-12 which approves the
Plan of Operation and Governance for the City of Evanston Electricity Aggregation
Program.
For Action
(A11) Ordinance 11-0-12 Amendina Title 7. Chapter 15 "Board of 'Local
Improvements" to Enact a New Section for Allev Pavina Improvements
Staff recommends the adoption of the proposed ordinance 11-0-12 by which the City
Council would amend Title 7, Chapter 15 of the City Code to enact a new section for
alley paving improvements. Staff presented several cost sharing options to the
Administrative and Public Works Committee on March 19, 2012 and the Committee
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selected the 50-50 funding split for the construction of both alley types. This agenda
item was introduced at the March 26, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(Al2)0rdinance 24-0-12 for the Construction of a Local Improvement Known as
Evanston Special Assessment No. 1508
Staff recommends approval of proposed Ordinance 24-0-12 by which City Council
would authorize paving of the alley north of Brummel Street, East of Richmond Avenue
through the Special Assessment Process. Funding will be provided from special
assessment funds and from home owners to be collected over a period of ten years.
Funding for the City's share ($159,368.33) will be provided by the Special Assessment
Fund 6365.65515, with a total budget of $670,000. This agenda item was introduced at
the March 26, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(Al3)Ordinance 25-0-12 for the Construction of a Local Improvement Known as
Evanston Special Assessment No. 1509
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Ordinance 25-0-12 by which City Council
would authorize paving of the alley north of Brummel Street, East of Hartrey Avenue
through the Special Assessment Process. Funding for this work will be from special
assessment funds and from home owners to be collected over a period of ten years.
Funding for the City's share ($181,196.61) will be provided by the Special Assessment
Fund 6365.65515, with a total budget of $670,000. This agenda item was introduced at
the March 26, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES
(HI)Township Pavroll and Bills for March 2012
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the Township
of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of March 2012 in the
amount of $106,360.72. Funding provided by the Township budget.
For Action
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(01)Resolution 31-R-12 Supportinci Cook Countv Class C Incentive for 1459-63
Elmwood
Economic Development Committee recommends City Council pass Resolution 31-R-12
and support the endorsement of the application of Ventura Realty, Ltd., to the Cook
County Assessor for a Class C Status Designation for the environmental remediation of
the property located at 1459-63 Elmwood Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For Action
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APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Human Relations Commission
Sharon Bowie
Human Relations Commission
Salina Greene
Human Relations Commission
Stephanie Murray
Ladd Arboretum Committee
Barbara DeCoster
Mental Health Board
Jessica Wernick
(APP2)For Reappointment to:
Plan Commission Scott Peters
Preservation Commission Garry Shumaker
Preservation Commission Scott Utter
Public Art Committee Jenifer McCartney
Public Art Committee Amanda Wood
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and it was seconded. A
Roll Call vote was taken with a 9-0 vote for approval, and the motion passed.
Items for discussion:
A3.5)Approval of 2012 Fleet Purchasinq Plan and Green Initiative Update
Staff recommends City Council approval of the 2012 Fleet Purchasing Plan which
includes the 2012 Equipment Replacement Proposal in the amount of $2.4 million, the
2012 Additional Equipment Replacement Proposal in the amount of $1.1 million and the
2013 Equipment Specification and Bid Plan. This item was held in Committee on March
19, 2012.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval and it was seconded, with a Roll Call vote of 8-1
(Alderman Rainey voted nay) and the motion passed.
(A7)Ordinance 37-0-12 Authorizinq an Electricity Aqqreqation Proqram for the
Citv of Evanston
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 37-0-12 which authorizes an
electricity aggregation program for the City of Evanston. Suspension of the Rules is
requested for Introduction and Action at City Council meeting on April 10, 2012.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Burrus asked for suspension of the rules, it was seconded with a 9-0
vote to suspend. She motioned for approval of the motion with a second and a
Roll Call vote of 9-0 to approve. The motion passed.
(A9)Ordinance 23-0-12 Increasiriq the Number of Class B Liauor Licenses to
Permit Issuance to Evanston Pub. Inc.
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 23-0-12
increasing the number of Class R liquor licenses from 16 to 17 to permit issuance to
Evanston Pub, Inc., d/b/a Worlc of Beer, 1601 Sherman Avenue. This item was
introduced at the February 27, 2012 City Council meeting, and was held at the March
19, 2012 Administration & Public Works and City Council meetings.
For Action
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Alderman Burrus motioned for approval with a second and a Roll Call vote of 9-0 for
approval the motion passed.
(A10)0rdinance 32-0-12 Authorizinq the Citv Manaqer to Execute an Assiqnment
of Real Estate Contract for the Purchase of Real Propertv at 1223-1225 Chicago
Avenue, Evanston
Staff recommends that City Council approve Ordinance 32-0-12, authorizing the City
Manager to execute an assignment of a real estate contract for the purchase of real
property at 1223-1225 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. The acquisition of the property at
1223-1225 Chicago Avenue is recommended to support the parking needs at the new
Trader Joe's development at 1211 Chicago Avenue. This item was introduced at the
March 19, 2012 City Council meeting. Staff recommends continuing this item until
the April 23, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Burrus stated this item was pulled from the Consent Agenda and will
be addressed at the April 23, 2012 City Council Meeting.
Call of the Wards:
6`" Ward, Alderman Tendam announced the next ward meeting will be Tuesday, April
17th at 7 PM at the Three Crowns Park in the first ward community meeting room.
7th Ward, Alderman Grover had no report.
8th Ward, Alderman Rainey announced the Howard Business meeting Thursday night at
the Howard Street Outpost at 7:30 PM. She also wanted the status of the Kendall
Project, and secondly requested a copy of the tape that shows her tirade against
VEOLIA.
9th Ward, Alderman Burrus announced this Thursday at the 7:45 at the Ridgeville Park
District to discuss Reba Park.
1st Ward, Alderman Fiske announced the contractor for the Kendall Project is moving
forward while facing two contingencies. They are expecting to close this fall and will
abide to their agreement to remove and transport trees and shrubs. She wanted to
welcome the new Library Director, Karen Lyons.
2"d Ward, Alderman Braithwaite announced that this Thursday, April 12th at 7 PM at the
Joseph Field Educational Center he will be hosting a 2"d ward meeting, and will be
discussing the Evanston Plaza TIF and the new Ordinance limiting pay -day -loan stores.
3rd Ward, Alderman Wynne had no report.
4th Ward, Alderman Wilson had no report.
5th Ward, Alderman Holmes announced her 5th ward meeting next Thursday, April 19th
and the youth staff present to talk about plans for the summer, as well as the following
Saturday the 21 st will be the Mayor's Summer Youth Fair at the City.
Alderman Wilson then motioned for the Council to convene into Executive Session to
discuss, Real Estate, Personnel and Minutes, and the meeting ended at 10:16 PM.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene/City Clerk of Evanston