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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, March 26, 2012
Roll Call: Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Mayor opened the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:39 pm after a Roll Call
was completed and a quorum was established.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations:
Mayor Tisdahl announced the following Proclamations:
Girl Scouts of the USA 100th Anniversary, March 2012
Affordable Housing Month, March 2012
National Public Health Week, April 2 — 8
Mayor Tisdahl announced an Expunging Expo that will take place in Evanston on April
14th from 2-4 pm at the Evanston Public Library, located at 1703 Orrington Ave.
City Manager Public Announcements:
City Manager Bobkiewicz called on Mr. Kevin Brown, Director of the Youth & Young Adult
Program to come forward to speak on the Summer Youth Program, as he announced the
job fair which will take place on Saturday April 21st in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center
from 8:00 am-3pm 14 — 18 years of. He also presented two options for employers 1) pay
full pay, or (2) partner with the City in a 50-50 agreement. The pay will be minimum
wages $8.25.
Mr. Bobkiewicz asked the Interim Library Director, Donna Dziedzic to come forward as
she will be leaving the end of the week as he praised her work and contributions to the
Cit�r of Evanston. Karen Lyons will become the new Library Director on Monday, April
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Mayor Tisdahl also gave her congratulatory comments to Donna for all the people in
Evanston for bringing peace to the Library issue.
March 26, 2012
Communications: City Clerk age.
The Clerk had no communications for the evening.
Citizen Comment:
Junad Rizki, spoke of how the City has misused the water rate funds. He questioned the
use of tax dollars being used to support private businesses. He also mentioned the move
of the TV station to the second floor of the Service Center and how it was not carefully
thought out as well as other schemes he says is costing the City money.
These persons spoke on the aqqriqation proposal:
Steve Perkins, 1127 Hull Terrace spoke on the reducing of emissions in the City and he
supports the proposal, as well as passing out a letter from 20 religious leaders supporting
the green initiative.
Gladys Bryer, 550 Sheridan Sq. thanked the residents for passing the resolution for
cleaner electricity. She suggest to purchase renewable energy.
Ron Fleckman, 1657 Church Street congratulated the Council for placing the electrical
aggregation issue on the ballot. He suggested to 100% with green energy.
Eleanor Rovelle, 2815 Lakeside Ct. mentioned the reasons for choosing greener energy
and suggested 100% renewable energy.
Mark Werwath, 807 Davis #709 stated he was a lecturer at Northwestern U and his
students worked on the electric car charging project and is in agreement with the 100%
renewable energy proposal.
Alex Sproul, 646 Judson representing the green sanctuary movement of the Unitarian
Church and they too support the 100% renewable energy option, even if it was more
expensive than the cheapest conventionally generated electricity.
Jonathan Nieuwsma, 1408 Dempster also supports the 100% renewable energy and he
brought with him an entourage of supporters as well. He also thanked the staff as well as
Wally for the leg work related to the proposal.
Various Aqenda items:
Kevin O'Connor, 1227 '/2 Isabella spoke of his refusal to his FOIA request and he stated
he has asked for an investigation from Attorney General Madegan into the non -
transparent deals and the violations of the Open Meeting Acts. He blamed the Council for
making Evanston more bankrupt than what we already are.
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman mentioned the Kendall Project and her disdain with the
Council over the interruption of the 71h ward Alderman during her comments and that the
Council's own rules were being violated. She also then pointed out lawsuits against the
City of Evanston and suggested the Council abide by their rules of conduct.
BK Rao, 2246 Sherman stated if anyone had any issues with her they should direct them
to her Attorney and she said don't bully her or interrupt her under the disguise of wanting
to talk. She then talked about the Kendall Project and the trees as well as the incident
with the 7th ward Alderman who tried to suggest to them to talk to her. She called the
Council's behavior towards them as hostile, intimidating and unbecoming of Elected
Officials.
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Ms. Nancy Radzevich gave a brief slide presentation overview of the West Evanston TIF
(Dempster/Dodge location) redevelopment/revitalization. She stated they were looking for
the City Council to adopt two Ordinances and then to have Public Hearings concerning
the two Ordinances on April 12th and May 12th and May 14th before the Council, and then
a final decision made at the Council's meeting on May 29tn
Items not approved on Consent Aqenda:
(A5)Update on Communitv Choice Electricitv Appreciation Referendum, RFP for
Indicative Pricing and Qualifications and Next Steps
Staff recommends approval to proceed with the implementation of a Community Choice
Electricity Aggregation program in Evanston in accordance with Public Act 96-0176 and
the proposed approach outlined at the November 29, 2011 City Council meeting and
memo dated February 10, 2012.
For Action
(A14)0rdinance 31-0-12. Amendina Liauor License Class AC to Permit Alcohol
Consumption in All Viewina Auditoriums
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 31-0-12, which
amends Subsection 3-5-6-(AC) of the Evanston City Code of 1979, as amended, to
permit consumption of alcoholic beverages, purchased on -site, at the Cinemark Century
Theater in Evanston.
For Action
(A15)0rdinance 32-0-12 Authorizina the Citv Manaaer to Execute an Assiqnment
of Real Estate Contract for the Purchase of Real Propertv 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 requests that this item be held over until the April 10, 2012 City Council
meeting.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 19, 2012
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 03/11/12 $2,502,110.65
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2012 through 03/27/12 $1,123,694.48
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(A3.1)Approval of Sole Source Purchase of Athletic Field Line Painter Machine
Staff recommends approval of the sole source purchase of a new athletic field line
painting machine in the amount of $24,953 from Kromer Company, LLC (15020 27'"
Ave., Plymouth, MN). Funding is budgeted in the Recreation Maintenance Account
3085.65110. This purchase will be 100% reimbursed from the field maintenance fees
paid to the City by Affiliated Athletic Organizations.
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Lease/Purchase Contract Award to Reinders, Inc., for Two
Ridinq Mowers
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
lease/purchase agreement for two Toro Groundsmaster riding mowers, from Reinders,
Inc., (3816 Carnation Street, Franklin Park, IL) in the amount of $117,235.64, payable in
three annual installments of $39,078.55. Funding for this purchase will be provided by
the Parks/Forestry Division General Fund line items 3510.65550 in the amount of
$38,000, and 3510.65005 in the amount of $10,000.
For Action
(A3.3)Approval of Contract Award to Behles + Behles for 2012 Parkina Garaae
Roof Proiect (RFP 12-1001
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
the 2012 Parking Garage Roof Project to Behles + Behles (818 Church Street,
Evanston, IL) at a total cost of $45,950 for the Maple Avenue and Church Street
garages. Funding will be provided by the Parking Fund Capital Improvement Program
Account 416138 with a budget of $800,000.
For Action
(A3.4)ADoroval of Contract Award to Behles + Behles for Washroom Renovations
at Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center (RFP 12-109)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
consulting services for the Washroom Renovations Project at the Lorraine H. Morton
Civic Center (LHMCC) to Behles + Behles (Behles) (818 Church Street, Evanston, IL) at
a total cost of $47,500. Funding will be provided by the 2012 Capital Improvement
Program Account 415175 with a total budget of $530,000.
For Action
(A3.5)Approval of Contract with CTR Svstems. Inc.. for 2012 CIPP Spot Lininq
JBid 12-1021
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
the 2012 CIPP Spot Line Sewer Rehabilitation (Bid 12-102) to CTR Systems, Inc. (4350
DiPaolo Center #A, Glenview, IL) in the amount of $21,450. Funding for this work will be
provided by the Sewer Fund, Account 7400.62461, with a budget of $215,000.
For Action
A3.6)Approval of Contract Award for Portable Motorola Radios to SAT Radio
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Communications, Ltd.
Staff from the Police Department recommend City Council approval for the purchase of
replacement portable radios from SAT Radio Communications, Ltd. DBA Industrial
Communications (1019 East Euclid Ave., San Antonio, TX) for the base bid amount of
$45,915.63. Funding will be provided by the Emergency Telephone System Furniture,
Fixtures & Equipment Account 5150.65625 with a budget of $40,000.00. $8,425.56 will
be provided by Parking Fund account 7005.64540.
For Action
(A3.7)Approval of Sole Source Street Liqht Power Center Purchase from Excel
Ltd. Inc.
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase 50 street light power centers in the
amount of $196,400 from Excel Ltd. Inc. (888 E. Belvidere Road, Unit 405, Grayslake,
IL). Excel is the sole distributor/fabricator of the street light power centers upon which
the City has standardized. Funding will be provided by the General Fund Reserve in the
amount of $196,400 of which $250„000 is earmarked for the purchase and replacement
of 50 street light power centers.
For Action
(A3.8)Approval of Contract Extension for Concrete (Bid 12-33)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a one year contract extension for the
purchase of 350 cubic yards of ccncrete at a cost of $101 per cubic yard, 200 cubic
yards of high early strength concrete at a cost of $121 per cubic yard, and 50 cubic
yards of flow able fill at a cost of $89 per cubic yard to Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete, Inc.
(2222 South Lumber Street, Chicago, IL) for a total of $64,000. Funding will be provided
by the FY 2012 General Fund Street and Alley Account, 2670.65055 in the amount of
$48,800; the Water Fund Account 7115-65051 in the amount of $7,600; and the Sewer
Fund Account 7400-65051 in the amount of $7,600.
For Action
(A4)Resolution 20-R-12 Authorizi,nq Extension of a License to Comcast, Allowinq
Maintenance of a Buildina and Fence in the Public Riaht-of-Wav Adiacent to 2101
Mulford Street and Park Land in James Park
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 20-R-12 which authorizes a four
month extension of license to Comcast for facilities in James Park, under existing terms
and conditions until June 30, 2012. The license currently provides the City $1,200.00 in
revenue per month.
For Action
(A6)Approval of 2012 Special Events Calendar
Staff recommends City Council approval of the 2012 calendar of special events, with the
exception of 5 proposed events, contingent upon compliance of all requirements as set
forth by the Special Event Policy & Guidelines. Costs for city services provided for
events require a 100% reimbursement from the sponsoring organization or event
coordinator.
For Action
March 26, 2012
(A7)Ordinance 11-0-12 Amendinq Title 7, Chapter 15 "Board of Local I
mprovements" to Enact a New Section for Allev Pavinq 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
selected the 50-50 funding split for the construction of both alley types.
For Introduction
(A8)Ordinance 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.
For Introduction
(A9)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.
For Introduction
Adoption of Ordinances to Initiate the Establishment of Dempster/Dodae Tax
Increment Financina District
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 33-0-12 and Ordinance 34-0-12 which
authorize the establishment of interested parties registries and will initiate the public
hearing process for the designation of the Dempster/Dodge (a/k/a "Evanston Plaza')
Tax Increment Financing (T/F) District. Suspension of the Council Rules is requested to
allow Introduction and Action at the March 26, 2012 City Council meeting.
(A10)Ordinance 33-0-12 Authorizina the Establishment of Interested Parties R
eqistries and Adoptinq Rules for Such Reqistries for Redevelopment Proiect
Areas in the Citv of Evanston
Suspension of the Council Rules is requested.
For Introduction and Action
(A11)Ordinance 34-0-12 Designatina. Pr000sina Approval of a Redevelopment
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Plan and Proiect. Adoptina Tax Increment Allocation Financinq, Convening a
Joint Review Board, and Callinq a Public Hearina Regarding the Proposed
Dempster / Dodge Redevelopment Area
Suspension of the Council Rules is requested.
For Introduction and Action
(Al2)Ordinance 29-0-12 Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses to
Permit Issuance to Sankalp & Shanti LLC. d/b/a Mt. Everest Restaurant
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 29-0-12
increasing the number of Class C liquor licenses from 27 to 28 to permit issuance to
Sankalp & Shanti LLC, d/b/a Mt. Everest Restaurant, 630 Church Street.
For Action
(A13)Ordinance 30-0-12. Amendina Liquor License Class AA to Permit the Sale of
Alcoholic Liquor
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 30-0-12, which
amends Subsection 3-5-6-(AA) of the Evanston City Code of 1979, as amended, to
permit service of alcoholic liquor.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Resolution 22-R-12 Approvina a Plat of Subdivision Yieldina Two Lots,1422
Dodge
Staff and the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee (SPAARC) recommend
adoption of 22-R-12, which would approve the creation of two legally conforming lots
from one, at 1422 Dodge. SPAARC has also approved the site plan improvements (see
attached plan) consisting of new landscaping for the areas of the proposed two lots that
front Dodge Avenue and Greenwood Street.
For Action
(P2)Ordinance 35-0-12 Amendina the Zoninq Ordinance Relatina to the Creation of
the "Pavdav Loan or Consumer Loan Establishment" as a Special Use
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend the addition of a zoning definition for
"payday loans & consumer loan establishments" to distinguish them from other financial
institutions, and recommend those businesses only be allowed by special use in the C2
Zoning District with a 1,000 foot buffer between such establishments. It is
recommended that the text amendment be introduced and adopted on March 26, 2012.
Suspension of the Council Rules is requested to allow Introduction and Action at the
March 26, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
RULES COMMITTEE
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(01)Resolution 19-R-12 Suaaortinq the Northwest Municipal Conference 2012
Leqislative Proqram
Rules Committee and staff recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution 19-R-12
in support of the Northwest Municipal Conference's Legislative Program for 2012 which
sets certain state and federal legislative priorities for its member communities.
For Action
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT COMMITTEE
(02)Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Resort 2011
The Housing and Community Development Act Committee and staff recommend the
adoption of the City's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) for the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) programs for
2011. The CAPER must be submitted to the Chicago Field office of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development by March 31, 2012.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
For Appointment to:
Arts Council
Arts Council
Commission on Aging
Transportation/Parking Committee
For Reappointment To:
Economic Development Committee
Environment Board
Kurt Condra
Nan Stein
Dorothy Strong
Hugh Bartling, Liaison from Environment
Board
Raymond Zenkich
Paige Finnegan
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of Consent Agenda and it was seconded. Roll
Call vote was taken with a 9-0 result.
Items for discussion:
(A5)Ur)date on Communitv Choice Electricitv Aaareaation Referendum. RFP for
Indicative Pricinq and Qualifications and Next Steos
Staff recommends approval to proceed with the implementation of a Community Choice
Electricity Aggregation program in Evanston in accordance with Public Act 96-0176 and
the proposed approach outlined at the November 29, 2011 City Council meeting and
memo dated February 10, 2012.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval and it was seconded. Alderman Wilson stated his
support but his concern is it is a small step and we are still not decreasing the carbon
footprint. The final decision was to allow residential comments before the Council takes a
vote to see if they agree with the Council favoring 100% renewable energy. There was
an unanimous voice vote to accept staff's recommendation.
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(A10)Ordinance 33-0-12 Authorizina the Establishment of Interested Parties R
eaistries and Adoptina Rules for Such Reaistries for Redevelopment Proiect
Areas in the Citv of Evanston
Suspension of the Council Rules is requested.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Burrus asked for suspension of the rules and it was seconded. A Roll Call
was taken and the result was 9-0. Alderman Burrus then asked for approval with a
second. A Roll Call was taken with a 9-0 result for approval.
(Al1)Ordinance 34-0-12 Desianatina. Proposina Approval of a Redevelopment
Plan and Proiect, Adoptina Tax Increment Allocation Financinq, Conveninq a
Joint Review Board, and Callinq a Public Hearinq Reciardina the Proposed
Dempster / Dodge Redevelopment Area
Suspension of the Council Rules is requested.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Burrus asked for suspension of the rules and it was seconded. A Roll Call
was taken and the result was 9-0. Alderman Burrus then asked for approval with a
second. A Roll Call was taken with a 9-0 result for approval.
(A14)Ordinance 31-0-12, Amendinq Liauor License Class AC to Permit Alcohol
Consumption in All Viewing Auditoriums
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 31-0-12, which
amends Subsection 3-5-5-(AC) of the Evanston City Code of 1979, as amended, to
permit consumption of alcoholic beverages, purchased on -site, at the Cinemark Century
Theater in Evanston.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval and it was seconded. There was concern for
allowing liquor in all of the theaters. A Roll Call was taken and the result was 7-2 in
favor (Alderman Holmes and Fiske voted nay). The motion passed.
(A15)Ordinance 32-0-12 Authorizinq the Citv Manager to Execute an Assiqnment
of Real Estate Contract for the Purchase of Real Property 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 requests that this item be held over until the April 10, 2012 City Council
meeting.
For Action
Alderman Burrus stated that staff recommended the item be held over.
(P2)Ordinance 35-0-12 Amendinq the Zoninq Ordinance Relatina to the Creation of
the "Pavdav Loan or Consumer Loan Establishment" as a Special Use
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend the addition of a zoning definition for
"payday loans & consumer loan establishments" to distinguish them from other financial
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institutions, and recommend those businesses only be allowed by special use in the C2
Zoning District with a 1,000 foot buffer between such establishments. It is
recommended that the text amendment be introduced and adopted on March 26, 2012.
Suspension of the Council Rules is requested to allow Introduction and Action at the
March 26, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for suspension of the rules and it was seconded. A Roll Call
vote was taken with a 9-0 and the rules were suspended. Alderman Holmes then
motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was taken with a result of
9-0 and the motion passed.
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Ward 5, Alderman Holmes congratulated a new business at 1932 Maple, the SLK
Studio Beauty Salon which had a ribbon cutting today, as well as congratulating the
owner of the property and business.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam announced his ward meeting for Tuesday, April 17th at 7 pm
and the location is to be determined. He mentioned being approached by Tom
McCulloch of the 6th ward to have the Council support a resolution for campaign reform
on spending and he referred it to the Rules Committee.
Ward 7, Alderman Grover had no report.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey wanted to remind everyone that the first meeting in April will
be on the 10th with both the Annual Township Meeting as well as a Council Meeting. On
the 12th of April the Howard Street Business Association will be meeting at 7:30 pm at
the Howard Street Outpost. She made a correction in the minutes for the half a million
dollars that was left to the Levy Center by the couple that died.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus thanked the Reba Church for posting a meeting for the
redesigning of Reba Park.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske wanted to make a reference to the Human Services
Committee to have a report and update on the various Evanston Farmer's Markets, as
well as the estimated sales tax received from them.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite thanked staff and Council for the Dempster/Dodge TIF
and the streetscape work on Lake & Dodge.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne thanked Jonathan Webb and Evonda Thomas for the kick off
of the W.O.W this past weekend.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson congratulated the Youth Job Center for their opening.
The Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn and it was moved and seconded, and a voice
vote was taken that was unanimous and the Regular Meeting of the Council ended at
pm.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, City Clerk
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