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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, December 12, 2011
Roll Call: Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite
Presiding:
Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Adjourn to Executive Session at 5:10 P.M.
At 5:40 p.m. Council Recessed for Administration & Public Works Committee meeting
Reconvene City Council meeting after Administration & Public Works Committee at 7:15
p.m.
Mavor Public Announcements and Proclamations:
The Mayor presented a proclamation to Virag Jewelers Celebrating their 75 years in
Evanston and declared December 12, 2011 as their day.
Evanston Day at Northwestern University Men's Basketball — December 17 as the
City has partnered with NU once again as the coach thanked the Mayor for allowing him
to speak concerning the event. The $15.00 tickets are only available online.
Mayor Tisdahl asked the City Manager to hold off the penalties of the City stickers until
January 3, 2012. He :hen asked Mr. Voss, Manager of Parking to explain what has
happened as a result ofthe stickers. Mr. Voss explained that the sell is going very well
Citv Manaaer Public Announcements:
"Day in the Life of Evanston: A Photo Story"the Contest Winners were viewed from a
slide presentation by Ms. Erika Storlie.
Holiday Trash Collections schedule was announced by Ms. Suzette Robinson, Director of
Public Works. All schedules will slide back one day
Communications: Citv Clerk
Clerk had no communications.
Citizen Comment:
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman spoke of her concerns with the Kendall re -subdivision and
the Council's continual actions of violating the rule of not responding to citizen comments.
She stated the Ethics Committee's decision in favor of the first ward Alderman and asked
that a complete written brief be produced.
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BK Rao, 2246 Sherman stated when Alderman Fiske was her neighbor Judy Fiske she
expressed to her the Board of Ethics was a big joke, she believed her then as well as
now. She stated if her actions by the Board were not determined as being wrong, then
the standards have been lowered to the basement level. She asked that the Council
members respect their oath of office and stop attacking the taxpayers.
Junad Riziki, 2714 Sheridan stated the Council should start using money for the below
poverty line residents and stop wasting money. He also commented on an Alderman's
statement of those with expired parking meters are criminals and should pay higher fees.
He called this dangerous in attempting to raise revenue. He wanted to know if the license
plate recognition program is being put into place for efficiency or to collect revenue.
Leigh Skinner Anderson, Noyes Street commended the discussion for the plastic bag
ban and suggested to print up ten thousand tote bags, and provided some examples she
bought with her. She also suggested the City to rent out the Parasol Room for wedding
ceremonies and other events, and of course the Mayor would officiate. She also stated
the building is not built on the codes of the City because it is grandfathered in.
Mike Vasilko, 2728 Reese Ave. spoke concerning the Howard TIF and how it is a great
Economic Development Plan in Evanston. Also how this plan and the three entities will
draw on themselves to promote others to settle in Evanston.
Before the Consent Agenda was presented by Alderman Rainey, Clerk Greene was
asked to make a comment. He stated the minutes of the 28th of November had two big
gaps that he finally corrected and asked if the Council would trust his corrections and
approve the minutes with the Consent Agenda.
Alderman Grover asked Mr. Greene if he would prefer the Council to hold their approval
until after they read the minutes and move it to January and he answered yes.
Alderman Rainey stated she trusted Mr. Greene with or without the gaps, but she will
take the minutes off the Agenda.
Items not approved Consent Aqenda:
(M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 28, 2011
(A8)Resolution 79-R-11 Expressing Official Intent Regarding Expenditures from
the Funds of the Citv of Evanston, Cook Countv, Illinois, to be Reimbursed from
Proceeds of Obliqations to be Issued by the Citv of Evanston, Cook Countv,
Illinois
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 79-R-11 by which City Council would
authorize that payments relating to FY 2012 Capital Improvement Plan (C.I.P.) project
expenditures up to $13,828,000 be reimbursed by the subsequent 2012 General
Obligation (G.O.) bond issuance.
For Action
(A9)Resolution 80-R-11 Deemina Certain Funds in the Special Tax Allocation Fund
for the Howard Hartrev Tax Increment Redevelopment Proiect Area as "Surplus"
Funds and Directinq the Pavment and Distribution Thereof (2011) by the Citv of
Evanston, Cook Countv, Illinois
Staff recommends the City Council declare a surplus of $1.3M from the Howard Hartrey
TIF District at the end of Fiscal Year 2011, and approve a complete analysis of closing
this TIF in Fiscal Year 2012.
For Action
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(All)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.
For Introduction
(A15.1Approval to Reimburse the Department of Housinq and Urban Development
(HUD) for Fair Market Value of Propertv Located at 1817 Church Street
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to reimburse HUD
$220,000 from the West Evanston TIF for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) investment in 1817 Church Street per HUD regulations.
For Action
(Al5.2)Resolution 64-R-11. Authorizina the Citv Manaaer to Execute a TIF
Construction Loan Aareement for the Renovation of 1817 Church Street
Staff requests adoption of Resolution 64-R-11, which authorizes the City Manager to
lend $200,000 from the West Evanston Tax Increment Finance District fund to the
Evanston North Shore Contractors Cooperative, LLC. for the renovation of the 1817
Church Street property.
For Action
(Al5.3)Ordinance 106-0-11, Authorizina the Citv Manaqer to Neqotiate the Sale
of 1817 Church Street
Staff requests adoption of Ordinance 106-0-11, which authorizes the City Manager to
negotiate the sale of City -owned real property located at 1817 Church Street in
Evanston, Illinois. This ordinance was introduced at the November 28, 2011 City
Council meeting. This ordinance requires a 2/3 majority for approval.
For Action
(Al5.4)Ordinance 107-0-11. Authorizina the Citv Manaaer to Execute the Sale of
1817 Church Street
Staff requests adoption of Ordinance 107-0-11, which authorizes the City Manager to
execute a real estate contract for the sale of City -owned real property located at 1817
Church Street in Evanston, Illinois to Evanston North Shore Contractors Cooperative,
LLC. This ordinance was introduced at the November 28, 2011 City Council meeting.
This ordinance requires a 2/3 majority for approval.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M2)Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of November 29, 2011
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 11/20/11 $2,653,239.28
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2011 through 12/13/11 $1,908,511.38
Credit Card Activity — Period End October 31, 2011 $ 98,772.42
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(A3.1)Approval for Purchase of Two (2) License Plate Recognition Svstems from
Avrio RMS Group, LLC in the Amount of $118,963 (RFP 11-52)
Staff recommends approval for the purchase of two (2) License Plate Recognition (LPR)
systems for the Parking Division from Avrio RMS Group, LLC (1359 Barclay Blvd.,
Buffalo Grove, IL). Funding will be provided by the Parking Fund.
For Action
(A3.2)Approval for Purchase of Field Arrest and Field Interview Software from
Sunqard Public Sector in the Amount of $54.920
Staff recommends approval of the sole source purchase of Field Reporting software
from Sungard Public Sector, Inc. (1000 Business Center Drive, Lake Mary, FL) for the
Evanston Police Department. Funding will be provided by Administrative Services
Licensing & Support Account 1932.62340.
For Action
(A4)Approval for Duncan Solutions. Inc. to Add a Twentv-Five Percent (25%)
Collections Fee to the Delinquent Collections Process
Staff recommends City Council approval to permit Duncan Solutions, Inc., (633 W.
Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1600, Milwaukee, WI) to add a twenty-five percent (25%) add -
on collections fee to the delinquent collections process.
For Action
(A5)Resolution 63-R-11 Authorizing the Citv Manager to Execute an Easement
Aqreement with ComEd for Electric Facilities at Fireman's Park
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 63-R-11 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an easement agreement with Commonwealth Edison for the
installation of an above ground electric switch box with related underground connections
at Fireman's Park.
For Action
(A6)Resolution 78-R-11 Authorizing the Citv Manager to Enter into Renewal Lease
Aqreements with Resident Artists for Studio Spaces at the Noves Cultural Arts
Center
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 78-R-11 authorizing the City
Manager to enter into agreements for the second year of a three-year lease term for
spaces at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
For Action
Staff recommends review and adoption of the following ten (10) abatement resolutions
by the City Council. The Resolutions will abate (decrease) the amount of the 2011
property tax levy needed to retire the outstanding general obligation debt. Generally,
abated debt amounts are funded through sources other than property taxes such as TIF
incremental revenue, water/sewer receipts, and parking garage revenues.
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(A7.1 Resolution 69-R-11 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 69-R-11 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2002C.
For Action
(A7.2)Resolution 70-R-11 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 70-R-11 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2004.
For Action
(A7.3)Resolution 71-R-11 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 71-R-11 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2005.
For Action
(A7.4)Resolution 72-R-11 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 72-R-11 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2006.
For Action
(A7.5)Resolution 73-R-11 General Obliqation Debt Property Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 73-R-11 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2007.
For Action
(A7.6)Resolution 74-R-11 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 74-R-11 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2008B.
For Action
(A7.7)Resolution 75-R-11 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 75-R-11 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2008C.
For Action
(A7.8)Resolution 76-R-11 General Obliaation Debt Property Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 76-R-11 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2008D.
For Action
(A7.9Resolution 77-R-11 General Obliaation Debt Property Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 77-R-11 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2010B.
For Action
(A7.10)Resolution 68-R-11 General Obligation Debt Propertv Tax Abatement
Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution 68-R-11 abatement for General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2011 A.
For Action
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(A10)Ordinance 104-0-11: Authorizinq the Sale of Surplus Fleet Vehicles
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 104-0-11 authorizing the City
Manager to sell various vehicles and equipment owned by the City through public
auction.
For Introduction
(Al2)0rdinance 114-0-11 Amendinq Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Chapter
11, Traffic Schedules, Section 12: Schedule XII; Parkinq Meter Zones
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 114-0-11 amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles
and Traffic, Chapter 11, Traffic Schedules, Section 12: Schedule XII; Parking Meter
Zones. These changes will impact all meter zones including 20 minute, 30 minute, 2
hour, 3 hour, 4 hour, 12 hour and 15 hour zones. It is recommended that the
amendment take effect on February 1, 2012.
For Introduction
(A13)0rdinance 115-0-11 Amendinq Title 10, Schedule XVII, of the Evanston Citv
Code, "Parkinq Violation Penalties," Section 10-11-17. Increasinq the Penaltv for
Various Fines
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 115-0-11 amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles
and Traffic, Chapter 11, Traffic Schedules, Section 17: Schedule XVII; Parking Violation
Fines. It is recommended that the changes in the initial fines take effect on April 1,
2012.
For Introduction
(A14)0rdinance 117-0-11 Amendinq Various Sections of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of
the Evanston Citv Code Requlatinq False Alarm Svstems
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 117-0-11 which would increase
City of Evanston Police and Fire -related false alarm fees. This increase was included as
a revenue enhancement item for the FY 2012 Budget and will take effect January 1,
2012.
For Introduction
(A16)0rdinance 108-0-11 Amendinq the Evanston Citv Code Title 7. Chapter 12.
Relatinq to the City Waterworks System
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 108-0-11 amending the
Evanston City Code relating to the City Waterworks System. Staff is recommending a
five percent (5%) water rate increase. Effective January 1, 2012, both the minimum use
meter charge and quantity charge is proposed to be raised by five percent. This
ordinance was introduced at the November 28, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A17)0rdinance 109-0-11 Amendinq Title 8, Chapter 5, Section 12 Imposition of
Sanitation Service Charqes to Increase the Sanitation Service Charqe
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 109-0-11 amending Title 8,
Chapter 5, Section 12 Imposition of Sanitation Service Charges to increase the
sanitation service charge per unit fee structure to: $7.95 for a 65 gal cart; $14.95 for a
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95 gal cart; $7.95 per unit for the City condo program; and to increase the additional
cart fee to $7.95 per cart. This ordinance takes effect on February 1, 2012. This
ordinance was introduced at the November 28, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A18)0rdinance 111-0-11 Reauirina the Recvclina of Electronics Products
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 111-0-11 enacting new
subsections (F) and (G) to Title 8, Chapter 5, Section 3 General Disposal Requirements
to require recycling of electronics products as specified in the Electronic Products
Recycling and Reuse Act (415 ILCS 5/1 et seq., as amended). This ordinance was
introduced at the November 28, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Ordinance 91-0-11: Amendina Sections 4-2-2 and 4-11-2 of the Citv Code to
Revise Requlations Reqardinq Expiration of Buildinq Permits
Staff recommends City Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 91-0-11 regarding the
expiration of building permits. The major change is the addition of a time limitation for all
permits regardless of work status. This ordinance was introduced at the November 28,
2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1)Approval of Township of Evanston November 2011 Bills
Human Services Committee recommends approval of Township of Evanston
expenditures for the month of November totaling $85,062.47, which does not include
payment of an invoice of $2,172.61 for attorney's fees to law firm of Gregory Pelini.
For Action
(H2)Township of Evanston Audit for Fiscal Year Endinq March 31, 2011
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that the Township Trustees accept and
place on file the Township of Evanston Audit for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Library Board Leora Siegel
Plan Commission James W. Ford
(APP2)For Reappointment to:
Arts Council Heidi Bloom
Arts Council Helen Axelrood
December 12, 2011
Arts Council Charles Lange
Emergency Telephone System Citizen Board David Blatt
Ladd Arboretum Committee Virginia Beatty
Ladd Arboretum Committee Tracy Hubbard
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and it was seconded. A
Roll Call vote was taken with a 9-0 vote to approve. The Consent Agenda passed.
Items for discussion:
(A8)Resolution 79-R-11 Expressinq Official Intent Reaardina Expenditures from
the Funds of the Citv of Evanston, Cook Countv, Illinois, to be Reimbursed from
Proceeds of Obliqations to be Issued by the Citv of Evanston, Cook Countv.
Illinois
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 79-R-11 by which City Council would
authorize that payments relating to FY 2012 Capital Improvement Plan (C.I.P.) project
expenditures up to $13,828,000 be reimbursed by the subsequent 2012 General
Obligation (G.O.) bond issuance.
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was taken
and a 9-0 response was given, so the motion passed.
(A9)Resolution 80-R-11 Deeminq Certain Funds in the Special Tax Allocation Fund
for the Howard Hartrev Tax Increment Redevelopment Proiect Area as "Surplus"
Funds and Directinq the Pavment and Distribution Thereof (2011) by the Citv of
Evanston, Cook Countv, Illinois
Staff recommends the City Council declare a surplus of $1.3M from the Howard Hartrey
TIF District at the end of Fiscal Year 2011, and approve a complete analysis of closing
this TIF in Fiscal Year 2012.
For Action
Alderman Burrus stated the Resolution was held in committee.
(Al1)Ordinance 113-0-11: Amending Portions of Title 10. Chapter 11. "Traffic
Schedules." Relating 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.
For Introduction
Alderman Burrus stated the Ordinance was held in committee.
(A15.1Aoproval to Reimburse the Department of Housina and Urban Development
(HUD) for Fair Market Value of Propertv Located at 1817 Church Street
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to reimburse HUD
$220,000 from the West Evanston TIF for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) investment in 1817 Church Street per HUD regulations.
For Action
Alderman Burrus stated the Ordinance was held in committee.
December 12, 2011
(Al5.2)Resolution 64-R-11. Authorizina the Citv Manaaer to Execute a TIF
Construction Loan Aareement for the Renovation of 1817 Church Street
Staff requests adoption of Resolution 64-R-11, which authorizes the City Manager to
lend $200,000 from the West Evanston Tax Increment Finance District fund to the
Evanston North Shore Contractors Cooperative, LLC. for the renovation of the 1817
Church Street property.
For Action
Alderman Burrus stated the Ordinance was held in committee.
(Al5.3)Ordinance 106-0-11. Authorizina the Citv Manaaer to Neaotiate the Sale
of 1817 Church Street
Staff requests adoption of Ordinance 106-0-11, which authorizes the City Manager to
negotiate the sale of City -owned real property located at 1817 Church Street in
Evanston, Illinois. This ordinance was introduced at the November 28, 2011 City
Council meeting. This ordinance requires a 2/3 majority for approval.
For Action
Alderman Burrus stated the Ordinance was held in committee.
(Al5.4)Ordinance 107-0-11. Authorizina the Citv Manaaer to Execute the Sale of
1817 Church Street
Staff requests adoption of Ordinance 107-0-11, which authorizes the City Manager to
execute a real estate contract for the sale of City -owned real property located at 1817
Church Street in Evanston, Illinois to Evanston North Shore Contractors Cooperative,
LLC. This ordinance was introduced at the November 28, 2011 City Council meeting.
This ordinance requires a 2/3 majority for approval.
For Action
Alderman Burrus stated the Ordinance was held in committee.
Call of the Wards
Ward 7 Alderman Grover stated she has her Evanston Day tickets and wished
everyone Happy Holidays.
Ward 8 Alderman Rainey thanked all who helped with the Howard Street Projects.
Since the three properties have been purchased there have been some positive effects
on the street. She also thanked all who have donated their time in the development of
the area
Ward 9 Alderman Burrus thanked the people on Oakton Street who got petitions to
express their problems on Oakton, and the A&PW committee for coming up with good
ideas to solve the issues. She wished Happy Holidays to all.
Ward 1 Alderman Fiske thanked the City Manager and staff for attending her last ward
meeting. At 7:00 pm at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center there will be a meeting
concerning the bed & breakfast revisions in the Zoning Ordinance tomorrow. Also on
Thursday the Northwestern City Commission will be meeting in the Lorraine H. Morton
Civic Center.
Ward 2 Alderman Braithwaite had no report.
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Ward 3 Alderman Wynne thanked City staff, City Manager, Council members and the
Mayor for a productive year being on the City Council. She wished all a Happy Holiday
Session. She looks forward to 2012.
Ward 4 Alderman Wilson had no report.
Ward 5 Alderman Holmes invited all to come to the Holiday fifth ward meeting. She also
stated a successful back surgery for Janet Alexander, and wished all Happy Holiday
wishes.
Ward 6 Alderman Tendam wished Holiday wishes to all, and stated it has been
wonderful working with the Council.
Alderman Grover requested to have meetings to discuss the two referendums that
were passed. She wanted to have at least two meetings for the aggregation issue and
at least that many for the Township as well.
Alderman Wilson motioned to adjourn and convene as the Executive Board to discuss
Personnel, Litigation, Minutes and it was seconded. A Voice Vote was taken and it was
a unanimous approval to adjourn at 9:17 pm.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, City Clerk
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