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Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, January 23, 2012
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Roll Call: Alderman Burrus
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Presiding:
Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Grover
Mayor Tisdahl opened the Regular meeting of the City Council at 7:45 pm after tl-e Roll
Call was completed.
Mayor Public Announcements
There were none.
City Manager Public Announcements and Presentations
The City Manager called upon Mr. Steve Griffin, Community and Economic Director to
introduce his newly formed staff. Mr. Griffin introduced three new staff members: Ms.
Megan Jones, Mr. Jim Fury, Ms. Melisa Fox.
City Manager Bobkiewicz, directed Recognition to Paul Schneider, City Engineer for all of
his expertise In fulfilling the position and his accomplishments while being employed by
the City. The City Manager also announced the departure of Mr. Schneider from the City
to return to the private sector. Mayor Tisdahl and the Aldermen all thanked Mr. Schneider
for his assistance in each of their wards on various projects during his tenure. They also
mentioned how his presence will be missed in the City.
Communications: City Clerk
The Clerk announced the dates, time, and place for early voting at the Lorraine H. Morton
Civic Center, room 2200 beginning Monday, February 27, 2012 through Thursday, March
15, 2012. All Voting will begin Monday — Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm and Sunday 9:00
am-3:00 pm.
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Citizen Comment
Junad Rizki, Sheridan Ave. spoke on a variety of items starting with concerns for the
reorganization under Mr. Bobkiewicz did not make any sense. He stated the City should
not be negotiating leases to companies with no collateral and limited financial means and
that this practice should not be happening. One of the speakers for the Recycling Center
is related to an Alderman, as pointed out by Mr. Rizki. He also stated most of the deals
are high risk and have no value for the taxpayers, and wondered if the Council and public
have any input to the City Manager's negotiations with these new leases.
Cheryl Muno, 1729 Oakton St. spoke on item A6 and asked the Council to please
support the Ordinance to protect the children and the residents along Oakton. She also
passed out petitions to everyone on the Dias.
Sharon Eckersall, 2519 Ashland stated her concerns for the dissolution of the Township
and to have the Township come back to the Civic Center, cut their budget to a minimum
as they did with her budget when she was Township Assessor.
Mike Vasilko, 2728 Reese Ave. begged to differ with Mr. Rizki's statement concerning
the theater project and that it will be a very successful venue. He wanted to know why the
debt limit was raised and was disappointed in the Council's decision. He is looking for
more discipline to hold the line on spending.
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman Ave. made comments on the Kendall project decision and
the total ignorance of the Council to the taxpayers concerns. She stated at the November
28t" Council meeting 1 st ward Alderman stated the Ethic committee condoned her
actions, but the website showed the Ethics committee agenda showing unfinished
business including advisory opinion regarding Alderman Fiske and that the meeting was
cancelled. She also mentioned the dissolution of the Township and how the Council did
not listen to the concerns of those present who voiced their opinions.
B.K. Rao, 2246 Sherman Ave. stated her dissatisfaction with the Council's manner of
dealing with her and her daughter during the citizen comments section as well as
interrupting other speakers by the 8th ward Alderman. She asked what kind of legacy is
the Council leaving with their behavior, is the legacy of ignoring and insulting taxpayers,
destroying the City's history, or clear stubbornness in the eye of legal impairments of
dismantling the Township.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1)2010 Census Data and Ward Populations
At the January 23, 2012 City Council meeting a presentation will be made providing
updated census populations for each ward and the timeframes necessary should the
City Council wish to pursue redistricting. Staff requests that members of the City Council
consider the data presented and provide direction.
For Action
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Steve Griffin, Director of Community and Economic Development presented the data
from the 2010 Census that showed an increase of 247 new residents which represented
a 0.33% total population increase. This small increase was not significant enough to
propose a redistricting of the wards in Evanston. Every ward was affected by either a
growth or decrease in growth.
After Mr. Griffin's presentation the Aldermen had an intense discussion of why some of
the wards should be reconfigured or not. It was stated to reorganize the wards was
nothing more than a political move and that is not in the best interest of the residents. It
was also stated that in reconfiguring the wards was done once before and it was a very
difficult, painful, unpleasant and expensive experience to the City (as expressed by the
three longest standing Aldermen).
The final decision was to accept the presentation from Mr. Griffin and not to perform a
redistricting of the wards at this time.
Items not approved on Consent Aqenda:
Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 9, 2012
(A4)Resolution 2-R-12 Regardinq a Letter of Understandinq between the Citv of
Evanston and the Citv Lit Theater. 727-729 Howard Street
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2-R-12, authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a Letter of Understanding between the City of
Evanston and City Lit Theater for the consideration of a lease -to -own agreement at City -
owned property at 727-729 Howard Street.
For Action
(A6)Ordinance 113-0-11. Amendina Portions of Title 10. Chapter 11. "Traffic
Schedules." Relatina to Speed Limits on Oakton Street
The 9th ward Alderman has requested the proposed ordinance 113-0-11 by which the
City Council would amend Section 10-11-2, Schedule 2 to establish a 20 mph speed
limit on Oakton Street between Dodge Avenue and Ridge Avenue. This Ordinance was
held in Committee on December 12, 2011, and introduced at the City Council meeting
on January 9, 2012.
For Action
(A7)Ordinance 3-0-12. Amendina Section 7-2-6 of the Citv Code to Enact
Reaulations for Movina Vehicles and Storaae Containers on Public Ways
Staff recommends adoption of proposed Ordinance 3-0-12 by which the City Council
would amend section 7-2-6, "Occupation of Public Ways for Business Purposes" to
"Occupation of Public Ways for Special Purposes," and which establishes the process to
reserve parking space in the right of way to load and unload moving vans and containers.
This ordinance was introduced at the January 9, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
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CONSENT AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 01 /01 /12 $2,436,199.97
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2011 through 1/24/12 $2,283,860.79
City of Evanston Bills FY2012 through 1/25/12 $ 863,940.68
(A3.1)Approval of Contract Award to Manusos General Contractinq, Inc. for the
Service Center Locker Room Renovation Proiect, Bid 12-57
Staff recommends approval of the base bid plus alternate 1 for the Service Center
Locker Room Renovation Project to Manusos General Contracting, Inc. (91 Christopher
Way, Fox Lake, IL) in the total amount of $311,630. Funding will be provided by FY
2012 CIP Carryover of $7,500 from Account 415229 and from FY 2012 CIP Account
415229 with a budgeted amount of $392,500.
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Contract Award to G.A. Johnson & Son for the Service Center
Parkina Deck Repair Proiect. Bid 12-65
Staff recommends approval of the base bid plus alternates 1 and 3 for the Service
Center Parking Deck Repair Project to G.A. Johnson & Son (828 Foster Street,
Evanston, IL) in the total amount of $554,880. Funding will be provided by FY 2012 CIP
Account 415224 with a budget allocation of $700,000.
For Action
(A3.3)Approval of Renewal of Elevator Service Aareement with OTIS Elevator
Corp. for the Civic Center. Service Center. Maple Ave. and Church Street Self
Parks
Staff recommends renewal of the service and maintenance agreement with OTIS
Elevator Corporation (949 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL) for the elevators at the
Service and Civic Centers, and Maple Avenue and Church Street parking garages for a
1-year term at a cost of $67,398.12, which is a 3% increase from last year. The
proposed 1-year service agreement is effective January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012.
Funding is provided by accounts for the various facilities.
For Action
(A3.4)Approval of Renewal of Elevator Service Agreement with ThvssenKrupp
Elevator Corp. for the Sherman Plaza Self Park
Staff recommends a one-year renewal of the service and maintenance agreement with
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation (355 Eisenhower Lane South, Lombard, IL) for the
elevators at the Sherman Plaza parking garage at a cost of $36,844.80, which is a 4%
increase from last year's fee. The proposed 1-year service agreement is effective
January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012. Funding is provided by the 2012 Parking Fund
Account #7036.62425
For Action
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(A3.5)Approval of Renewal of Annual Azteca Citvworks Maintenance and Support
Agreement
Staff recommends approval to renew the annual sole source maintenance and support
agreement for the term February 21, 2012 through February 21, 2013 with Azteca
Systems Inc. (11075 South State Street, Sandy, UT) for Cityworks work order and
service request management software in the amount of $22,405. Funding is provided by
specified accounts in Utilities Department, 311 and Information Technology Divisions.
For Action
A3.6)Approval of Renewal of Annual Accela (PAL) Maintenance and Support
Aareement
Staff recommends approval to renew the annual sole source maintenance and support
agreement for the term March 15, 2012 through March 14, 2013 with Accela Inc. (2633
Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA) for the City's Accela automation software system
(PAL), in the amount of $130,951.34. Funding is provided by the Computer Licensing
and Support operating account in the Information Technology Division, Account
1932.62340 with a 2012 budget of $131,000.
For Action
(A3.7)Approval of Renewal of Annual Oracle (EnterpriseOne) Maintenance and
Support Agreement
Staff recommends approval to renew the annual sole source maintenance and support
agreement for the term March 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013 with the Oracle
Corporation (20 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA) for the City's J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne
software in the amount of $145,024.00. Funding is provided by the Computer Licensing
and Support operating account in the Information Technology Division, Account
1932.62340 with a 2012 budget of $145,000.
For Action
(A3.8) Approval of Single Source Street Sweeper Repairs
Staff recommends pre -approval of repair expenses associated with a bi-annual
inspection, overhaul, and required maintenance of Street Sweeper #661 in an amount
not to exceed $30,000 from Standard Equipment Company (2033 W. Walnut Street,
Chicago, IL). Standard is the authorized service provider for Elgin Pelican products.
Funding will be provided from the FY 2012 Budget, Fleet Services "Material to Maintain
Autos" Account 7710.65060.
For Action
(A3.9)Approval of Contract Award for 2012 Fuel Purchases
Staff recommends approval for the first seven (7) months of FY 2012 fuel purchases in
the amount of $555,000 from World Fuel Services Incorporated, (3340 South Harlem
Avenue, Riverside, IL). Funding will be provided from the Fleet Services Major
Maintenance Budget for Automotive Equipment Account 7710.65035.
For Action
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(A3.10APproval of Publication Aareement with Municode for "The Evanston Citv
Code, 2012"
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an Agreement with Municode (PO Box 2235, Tallahassee, FL 32316), in the
amount of $30,560, plus tax & shipping, for the publication of the 2012 City Code.
Funding will be provided by General Legal Services, Account 1705.62130.
For Action
(A5)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.
For Introduction
(A8)Ordinance 4-0-12, Amendinq Portions of Title 10-12-2 to "Violation of the
Illinois Vehicle Code" Relatinq to Seat Belt Use
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 4-0-12 amending Evanston City Code Title 10-
12-2 making it a municipal violation for drivers and passengers to not use safety belts by
making it unlawful for any person to violate 625 ILCS 5/12-603.1 of the Illinois Vehicle
Code. This ordinance was introduced at the January 9, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A9)Ordinance 8-0-12, Adoptinq "The Evanston Citv Code, 2012"
Staff recommends passage of Ordinance 8-0-12 adopting The Evanston City Code,
2012. This ordinance was introduced at the January 9, 2012 City Council meeting. Exhibit
A includes the 2011 provisionally approved amendments and revisions to the Evanston
City Code, which can be found at:
http✓/www. citvofe vanston. orq/ciovernment/city-code/
For Action
(A10)Ordinance 9-0-12, Amendinq Liquor License Classes H. N & 0. Clarifvina the
Prohibition on Sellina Sinqle Containers of Beer Less than 40 Ounces in Volume
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 9-0-12,
which prohibits licensees from bundling, taping, packaging together, or otherwise
manipulating single containers of beer of less than 40 ounces for resale as a set. This
ordinance was introduced with suggested amendments at the January 9, 2012 City
Council meeting.
For Action
(All)Ordinance 10-0-12, Amendinq Class S Liauor License
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 10-0-12,
which permits the sale of wine, beer, and alcoholic liquor in the package store area of a
combination restaurant/package store licensee. This ordinance was introduced at the
January 9, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Ordinance 6-0-12. Grantina a Special Use for a Child Davcare Center at 1629
Orrinaton Avenue
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 6-0-12 as proposed to be amended, granting
a special use permit for the operation of a Child Daycare Center at 1629 Orrington
Avenue. The proposed amended Ordinance 6-0-12 reflects P&D Committee direction to
address two aspects of the application for special use by Bright Horizons Childcare
Centers LLC. This ordinance was introduced at the January 9, 2012 City Council
meeting, and will be considered again at the Planning & Development Committee
meeting January 23, 2012.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(1-11)0rdinance 81-0-11, Amending Title 9, Chapter 4, "Doas. Cats. Animals and
Fowl" to add a new Section. "Responsible Pet Ownership"
The Human Services Committee recommends adoption of Ordinance 81-0-11, as
amended, which includes a new section, "Responsible Pet Ownership" to address
residents who repeatedly violate City ordinances regulating domestic animals. This
ordinance was introduced at the January 9, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Environment Board
Landlord Licensing Committee
Landlord Licensing Committee
Landlord Licensing Committee
Landlord Licensing Committee
Landlord Licensing Committee
Landlord Licensing Committee
Landlord Licensing Committee
Landlord Licensing Committee
Landlord Licensing Committee
APPOINTMENTS
Jacob Croegaert
Paul Arntson
Albert Bowen
Richard Buchanan
Dana Carroll
Jane Evans
Barbara Janes
Steven Monacelli
Patricia Phillips
Lisa Pildes
(APP2)Reaaaointment to:
Civil Service Commission John Paul Schmidt
Housing & Community Development Act Committee Michele Lacy
Preservation Commission Anne McGuire
Library Board
Preservation Commission
Diane Allen
Kris Hartzell
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Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and it was seconded. A
Roll Call vote was taken and the result was 8-0 and the Consent Agenda was approved.
Items for discussion:
Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 9, 2012. The
minutes were approved by a unanimous voice vote with amendments from the City
Clerk.
(A4)Resolution 2-R-12 Regardinq a Letter of Understandinq between the City of
Evanston and the Citv Lit Theater, 727-729 Howard Street
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2-R-12, authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a Letter of Understanding between the City of
Evanston and City Lit Theater for the consideration of a lease -to -own agreement at City -
owned property at 727-729 Howard Street.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval and it was seconded with a unanimous voice
vote the motion passed.
(A6)Ordinance 113-0-11, Amendina Portions of Title 10. Chapter 11. "Traffic
Schedules," Relatinq to Speed Limits on Oakton Street
The 9th ward Alderman has requested the proposed ordinance 113-0-11 by which the
City Council would amend Section 10-11-2, Schedule 2 to establish a 20 mph speed
limit on Oakton Street between Dodge Avenue and Ridge Avenue. This Ordinance was
held in Committee on December 12, 2011, and introduced at the City Council meeting
on January 9, 2012.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval and it was seconded. She made a very
emotional appeal to the Council to support the Ordinance and to help the residents in
that area. Alderman Grover made an amendment to place the speed limit at 25 mph.
The major concern was the effect it will have on all other roads in the City of Evanston
and other changes would need to be considered. The Roll Call vote was 5-4 against
and the motion failed.
(A7)Ordinance 3-0-12, Amendinq Section 7-2-6 of the Citv Code to Enact
Reaulations for Movinq Vehicles and Storaqe Containers on Public Ways
Staff recommends adoption of proposed Ordinance 3-0-12 by which the City Council
would amend section 7-2-6, "Occupation of Public Ways for Business Purposes" to
"Occupation of Public Ways for Special Purposes," and which establishes the process to
reserve parking space in the right of way to load and unload moving vans and containers.
This ordinance was introduced at the January 9, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was
taken and the motion passed with a 7-2 approval. Aldermen Fiske and Braithwaite voted
no.
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Call of the Wards:
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus stated the next 9th ward meeting would be February 291h at
the Levy Center at 7:30 pm.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske had no report.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite stated the 2"d ward meeting would be February 9th at
7:00 pm. Items for discussion will be the purchase of the Evanston Plaza, the proposed
new school and the dissolution of the Township.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne had no report.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson had no report.
Ward 5 Alderman Holmes had no report.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam had no report.
Ward 7, Alderman Grover wished good luck to all ETHS students on their finals, and the
banning of all electronics while driving will be on the March 6th Human Services agenda.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey thanked Alderman Wilson for his support of the theater
proposal and it is an amazing opportunity to bring other businesses into the area. She
also stated her appreciation for the tireless work on part of Assistant City Attorney,
Michelle Masoncup.
Alderman Wilson motioned to have the Council adjourn and convene into Executive
Session to discuss Agenda items Collective Bargaining, Litigation, and minutes. A
unanimous voice vote was declared and the meeting ended at 9:50 pm.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, City Clerk
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