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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Roll Call: Alderman Fiske
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Grover
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Absent: Alderman Rainey
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Tisdahl at 7:26
p.m. following the Roll Call.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
The Mayor announced the gift of a sculptured eagle in the main lobby that was donated
by Marjorie and Charles Benton and the sculpture was created by an Armenian Artist
who lived from 1909-1992. The Benton's also donated four prints of Native American
textiles. Dental Health Month Proclamation to be the month of February 2012 recognizing
National Children's health care.
City Manager Public Announcements and Presentations
Ms. Suzette Robinson, Director of Public Works announced recognition from the
Suburban Branch of the Chicago Metro Chapter of the American Public Works
Association Awards (APWAA) in two categories. The first was the award of merit
presented to an operational employee Robert Pompey, who received a plaque from the
APWAA. The second was for Environmental Excellence in thinking green.
Communications: City Clerk
The Clerk announced the meeting that will be held at the Unitarian Church located on
1330 Ridge Ave, this Wednesday 22, 2012 beginning at 7:00 pm. This will be a panel
discussion on "Relevant or Redundant- Illinois Townships". He also announced a .pecial
Township meeting that will be held on Wednesday 22, 2012 at 6:00 pm in the Council
Chamber.
Citizen Comment
Mike Vasilko, 2728 Reese Ave. spoke of his concerns for item 04. He stated that
Evanston has no return on the fund's given to the TIC's and the recipients hwe no
accountability or obligation to stay in Evanston. He also wondered who retains the
property of the proposed miniature golf course at Chandler -Newberger?
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Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan questioned the reason for sending five Aldermen to
Washington, DC. With the sending of $10,000.00 of tax -payers money and what will they
learn from the trip? He hopes the Aldermen will learn fiscal responsibility, real world
analytical skills and common sense.
Kevin O'Connor, 1227 '/2 Isabella shared his concerns for item 03 and how the TIF
monies have been used. He stated the TIF funds are supposed to be used for blighted
neighborhoods. He stated from his observations we are spending money we do not have
over and over again.
Priscilla Giles, 1829 Ashland spoke of her concerns of the lack of a turn -about at the
Fleetwood/Jourdain Center, and how it is very difficult for the seniors and those with
handicaps to enter the building. The turn -around was there before the renovations of the
building were started but was not restructured after the renovations were completed. She
urges the Council to crate a turn -around for the building.
Joshua Bravn, stated two weeks ago he was nominated to be on the Mayor's Landlord
Licensing Committee and then informed he was removed from the committee and was
wondering why his name was removed, and he asked Council to reconsider his
nomination and place him on the board. He also said he had a lot of experience,
knowledge that he is willing to share with the committee.
Dan Schermerhorn, spoke on the Landlord Licensing Committee and the P&D
Committee notice many shortcomings in the licensing Ordinance and recommended to
form the LLC to include landlords, tenants, residents, and University Officials. He asked
the Council to reconsider the nomination of Joshua Bravn to be a member of the
committee.
Betty Ester, 2031 Church Street spoke first of she being looked over and allowing two
Caucasian men to speak before her. The Mayor apologized for reading the list
incorrectly. Ms. Ester accepted the apology, but it's an oversight that happens too many
times.
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman spoke concerning the decision of the Council to destroy
trees on the Kendall property and the Council's loyalty to the first ward Alderman over the
loyalty to the tax payers and that being a conflict of interest. She also mentioned the
conflict of interest of the City's Lawyer in attempting to represent the Township and City
when he should recluse himself from representing the Township in any and all actions.
She also mentioned the muting of the microphone during her comments on two
occasions.
B.K. Rao, 2246 Sherman spoke of the Kendall property but before stated her name was
not called from the list as the ones before her and she stated she maybe small but not
invisible. The Mayor apologized and asked if she wanted to read her name and B.K. Rao
answered go ahead and so the Mayor read her name out loud. B.K. Rao mentioned the
constant attacks on her and her daughter as infringing on their first amendment rights,
and the 8th ward Alderman should be stopped interfering when tax payers are making
comments.
Andrew Roberts, 1009 Wesley Ave. he asked for his name as a landlord to be included
as a participant on the committee due to his ties with several of the communities that will
be affected by this committee. He has lived and worked in Evanston for 14 years and the
little landlords are not represented on this committee and should include all entities.
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Items not approved on Consent Aqenda:
(04)Resolution 9-R-12 Authorizlnq the Citv Manaaer to Execute the Second
Modification to the Fundinq Aqreement with the Technoloav Innovation Center
Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommend consideration of
Resolution 9-12-R authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Modification to
the Funding agreement with the Technology Innovation Center (TIC). This agreement
provides $25,000 to support TIC operations for the first quarter of FY 2012 from the
Economic Development Fund's Economic Development Partnership Contribution
Account (5300.62659) with a FY2012 budget of $280,000.
For Action
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Mayor's Youth Task Force Zollie Webb
M/W/EBE Development Committee James Davis
Liquor Control Review Board Dave Skrodzki
Landlord Licensing Committee
Landlord Licensing Committee
Landlord Licensing Committee
Patricia McPherson
James Schermerhorn
Niabi Schmaltz
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 23, 2012
(M2) Approval of Amended Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of November
29, 2011
(M3) Approval of Amended Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November
14, 2011
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(AI)City of Evanston Payroll through 01/15/12 $3,009,145.87
City of Evanston Payroll through 01/29/12 $2,572,422'.23
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2011 through 2/14/12 $1,639,598.99
City of Evanston Bills FY2012 through 2/14/12 $2,617,614.33
Credit Card Activity through December 31, 2011 $ 92,272.27
(A3.1)Approval of Single Source Purchase of Library Automation Services from
Cooperative Computer Services
Staff recommends approval of the single source purchase of library automation services
from Cooperative Computer Services (3355J N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington
Heights, IL) in the amount of $83,400. The 0.9% increase over last year is the same for
all 23 libraries in the consortium. Funding will be provided by the Library Fund's
Technical Services Internet Solution Provider account (4835.62341).
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(A3.2)Approval of Renewal of the Main Library Buildina Automation Svstem
Maintenance Aqreement with Siemens Buildina Technologies
Staff recommends a one-year extension of the service and maintenance agreement
with Siemens Building Technologies (585 Slawin Court, Mount Prospect, IL) for the
building automation system (BAS) at the Main Library at a cost of $27,220. This is the
second year of a three year agreement approved by the City Council on October 25,
2010, which covers the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 and
includes a 3% increase over 2011. Funding is provided by the Library Fund Building
Maintenance account 4840.62225.
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Contract Extension to Havev Communications for Emeraencv
Liqhtinq & Aftermarket Equipment (RFP 10-76)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a one year contract extension for
Installation, Removal, and Repair of Law Enforcement and Emergency Fire Response
Vehicles and Equipment (RFP 10-76) to Havey Communications (P.O. Box 448, Lake
Forest, IL) in the amount of $55,000. Funding will be provided by account 7710.65060,
which has a budget of $950,000. These expenditures represent 5.7% of this budget.
For Action
(A3.4)Approval of Contract Extension to Wirfs Industries for Annual Inspection
and Repairs of Heavv Fire Apparatus for One Year (RFP 10-78)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a one year contract extension to Wirfs
Industries (4201 West Main Street, McHenry, IL) in the amount of $95,000 to provide
required annual inspections and repairs for heavy fire apparatus vehicles (RFP 10-78).
Funding will be provided by account 7710.65060, which has a budget of $950,000.
These expenditures represent 10% of this budget.
For Action
(A3.5)Approval of Solid Waste Aqencv of Cook Countv (SWANCC) Disposal Fees
for FY 2012
Staff recommends approval of the 2012 refuse disposal fees to SWANCC (Solid Waste
Agency of Northern Cook County) not to exceed the amounts of $83,300 for capital
costs, $1,000,000 for operations and maintenance and $40,000 in recycling transfer
fees. Funding will be provided by the Solid Waste Fund Accounts, 7685.68310 (capital
costs), 7685.62405 (operations and maintenance costs), and 7690.62415 (recycling
costs).
For Action
(A4)AoDroval of Chanae Order #3 for the 2011 Comprehensive Parkina Garaae
Repair Proiect (Bid 12-17)
Staff recommends approval of change order #3 to Bulley & Andrews LLC (B&A) (1755
W. Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL) in the net amount of $84,240 for the 2011
Comprehensive Parking Garage Repair Project. This change order will increase B&A's
current contract amount from $2,569,353.20 to $2,653,593.20. Funding will be provided
by the FY 2012 Capital Improvement Plan Fund for Parking Garage projects (CIP
#416138), which has a budget of $800,000.
For Action
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(A5)Resolution 3-R-12 Authorizina the Use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Roadway
Construction and Related Enaineerina Services
The Department of Public Works recommends City Council approval of Resolution 3-R-
12 authorizing the use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds (MFT) in the amount of $1,400,000 for
the 2012 MFT Street Resurfacing Project and $132,727 for design and construction
engineering services by City Staff. Funding will be provided by the Motor Fuel Tax
Fund (FUND # 200).
For Action
(A6)Ordinance 13-0-12 Amendinq Class P Liauor License
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 13-0-12,
which increases the quantity of alcohol a craft distiller is authorized to manufacture and
store to 15,000 gallons per year. The increase is in accordance with Illinois state law
which was amended effective August 19, 2011.
For Introduction
(A7)Ordinance 1-0-12 Amendinq the Citv Code to Establish a Three-Wav Stop at
Church Street and Judson Avenue
Staff recommends the adoption of proposed ordinance 1-0-12 by which the City Council
would amend Section 10-11-5 (C), Schedule V (C) of the City Code to establish a
Three -Way Stop at Church Street and Judson Avenue. This ordinance was introduced
at the January 23, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Ordinance 5-0-12 Grantinq a Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant at
914'/2 Noves Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 5-0-
12 granting a special use permit for the operation of a Type 2 Restaurant at 914 '/2
Noyes Street. Applicant Dennis Doyle proposes to lease half of the current location
housing Rollin' In Dough catering service, and open a carry -out and delivery pizza and
Italian ice restaurant, Ice & A Slice.
For Introduction
(132)0rdinance 19-0-12 Grantinq a Special Use for a Child Davcare Center at 829
Foster Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 19-
0-12 granting a special use permit for the operation of a child daycare center by Unity
Nursery School at 829 Foster Street.
For Introduction
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(1-111)Approval of Township of Evanston January 2012 Bills
Township Supervisor recommends approval of Township of Evanston expenditures for
the month of January 2012 totaling $94,845.31.
For Action
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(1-112)Uodates on Uses of the Noves Cultural Arts Center, Harlev Clarke Mansion
and Authorization for Next Steps
It is recommended that the City Council receive the City Manager's report and authorize
the City Manager to: 1) negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with Piven Theater
Workshop leading to long term lease for a portion of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center and
proposed agreement pertaining to other issues for Piven's occupancy at the Center; 2)
continue working with a new Noyes Center Tenants Association on operational and
space issues at the Center and potential amendments to 2012 leases as appropriate
and new lease conditions
for future years for City Council consideration; 3) continue working with the Evanston
Arts Center on a new location to relocate its programs and operations within Evanston;
4) obtain a property appraisal of the Harley Clarke Mansion, 2603 Sheridan Road, with
proposed subdivision of the property to allow for public access to the lakefront and other
public uses in the area; and 5) return to the City Council no later than April 30, 2012
with a proposed plan for the solicitation of proposals for other uses of the Mansion
beginning in 2013.
For Action
RULES COMMITTEE
(01)Ordinance 12-0-12 Amendinq the Evanston Citv Code to Make Certain
Chanqes to the Citv of Evanston Public Library Board's Authoritv and
Budqet
It is recommended that the City Council consider Ordinance 12-0-12 amending the
Evanston City Code to make certain changes to the Evanston Public Library Board's
authority and budget. In addition, it is recommended that the City Council create a joint
committee with the Library Board to develop recommendations for changes in further
administrative operations of the Library and request the Mayor to appoint two Alderman
to the committee.
For Introduction
(02)Resolution 5-R-12 Amendinq the Composition of the Membership of the
Transportation/Parking Committee
Staff, the Transportation/Parking Committee and the Rules Committee recommends
approval of Resolution 5-R-12 amending the composition of the membership of the
Transportation/Parking Committee to include a member of the Environment Board,
which was established pursuant to Ordinance 63-0-71.
For Introduction
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(03)Approval of Amendment to Kane McKenna and Associates Contract for
Economic Development Services (RFP 12-39)
Economic Development Committee and staff recommends City Council authorize the
City Manager to amend the TIF consulting contract with Kane McKenna and Associates,
Inc. (with Special Consultant Michio Murakishi), 150 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1600,
Chicago, IL 60606, to include a TIF eligibility study for a proposed amendment to the
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Washington National TIF District, for an amount not t
recommends utilizing funds from the Washington National
(TIF) District — Other Charges (5470.62185).
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exceed $31,000. Staff
Tax Increment Flinancing
(05)Resolution 8-R-12 Authorizing Financial Assistance for IRMCO for
Manufacturing Production Enhancement
Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommend consideration of
Resolution 8-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement
to provide a $63,000 construction loan to IRMCO, a manufacturing company of
lubricants, located at 2117 Greenleaf Street. Funding will be provided by the West
Evanston Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District — Other Charges (5870.62605).
For Action
(06)Approval of Financial Assistance from the Facade Improvement Proqram for
IRMCO
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend that City Council approve
financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $13,943.69 to IRMCO, located at 2117
Greenleaf Street, for facade improvements. Funding will be provided by the West
Evanston Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District — Other Charges (5870.62605).
For Action
(07)Approval of Extension of Time for Execution of 2011 Facade Improvement
Grant Proiects
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend City Council approval of
an extension of time for completion of five Fagade Improvement projects that were
considered and approved in 2011. Staff proposes a required completion date of Friday,
August 3, 2012 for the uncompleted projects. The adopted FY 2012 budget did not
include a carry-over of the unspent FY 2011 funds, therefore approval of extensions of
time for these projects would result in the utilization of 2012 funds.
For Action
(08)Approval of Evanston West'End Business Association Application for the
Evanston Great Merchants Grant Program
The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend that City Council approve
a Great Merchants Grant in the amount of $5,425 to the West End Business
Association. Funding will be provided by the Economic Development Fund's Business
District Improvement Account (5300.65522).
(APP2)Reappointment to:
Preservation Commission
APPOINTMENTS
Dian Keehan
Mayor Tisdahl asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda and it was moved by
Alderman Grover and it was seconded and approved by 8-0 Roll Call vote
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Items for discussion:
(O4)Resolution 9-R-12 Authorizina the Citv Manaaer to Execute the Second
Modification to the Fundinq Aqreement with the Technology Innovation Center
Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommend consideration of
Resolution 9-12-R authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Modification to
the Funding agreement with the Technology Innovation Center (TIC). This agreement
provides $25,000 to support TIC operations for the first quarter of FY 2012 from the
Economic Development Fund's Economic Development Partnership Contribution
Account (5300.62659) with a FY2012 budget of $280,000.
For Action
Alderman Tendam motioned for approval and it was seconded. Roll Call vote was taken
and the result was 7-1 for approval and the motion was approved with Alderman Burrus
voting nay.
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Mayor's Youth Task Force Zollie Webb
M/W/EBE Development Committee James Davis
Liquor Control Review Board Dave Skrodzki
Landlord Licensing Committee Patricia McPherson
Landlord Licensing Committee James Schermerhorn
Landlord Licensing Committee Niabi Schmaltz
Alderman Wynne motioned for approval of all appointments after City Manager
mentioned the memo he sent explaining the Liquor Control Review Board appointment
was placed on the list by mistake, and that it is not a Council item for approval because
the Mayor alone appoints the members of this board. It was seconded and the voice
vote was unanimous. The appointments were approved.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske had no report.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite thanked all who came out to the 2nd ward meeting last
week. He stated it was a productive meeting and the next meeting will be the second
Thursday of the month each and every month.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne announced the ground breaking ceremony between Kedzie
and Keenan for the first residential development in a long time.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson had no report.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes 5th ward will be meeting Thursday 7:00 at Fleetwood.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam stated this Wednesday 7:00 pm at 2834 Central Street for a
brainstorming event of owners on Central Street. The Mitchel Museum of American
Indians will be celebrating its 35th anniversary, with a gala event at the Unitarian Church
at 1330 Ridge Ave. on March 3rd from 6:30-9:30.
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Ward 7, Alderman Grover thanked Tod Ruckenthal of the Central Street Businesses
and staff for their door-to-door campaign last week. She also thanked Carl Bova for his
gift to her of his crab-apple jelly, and the crab-apples came from Twiggs Park. Her ward
meeting will be Thursday, March 1st at Chandler -Newberger at 7:00.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus announced her next 9tn ward meeting at 7:00 at the Levy
Center February 29tn
Alderman Wilson motioned to convene into an Executive Meeting to discuss Real
Estate and Minutes, and with a second and a unanimous voice vote the meeting ended
at 8:35 pm.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene
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