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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, September 12, 2011
Roll Call: Alderman Grover Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite
Presidina: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the meeting of the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:45 pm
after the Roll Call had been completed.
Mavor Public Announcements and Proclamations
The Mayor announced that September is the National Preparedness Month. She also
congratulated Fire Chief Klaiber for an excellent job on presenting the 911 Remembrance
Service.
Citv Manaqer Public Announcements
Recognition of Joellen Earl's Retirement, the City Manager and Mayor Tisdahl presented
Mrs. Earl with a plaque of appreciation of her great service to the City of Evanston. She
then thanked the City Manager and said how much she enjoyed working with the Council
and the staff. Mr. Bobkiewicz then introduced Donna Dziedzic the Interim Library Director
and she stated she was impressed with the staff and was looking forward to working here
in Evanston. Mr. Bobkiewicz then mentioned the North Shore Century Bike Race which
will be held this Sunday the 18th, about 1600 participants. He then mentioned the budget
process which, starts Saturday, September 17th at the Crown Center at 9:00 am as well
as the schedule of remaining budget discussions. He next called Mr. McRae, Assistant
City Manager to come forward to speak on a program that was sponsored this summer
by the City. Mr. McRae stated the skating initiative was so well accepted that people
asked to continue it. The City is looking for partnerships to rent skates and if not possible
the City would purchase the skates. Alderman Rainey offered the Community
Development Block Grant Committee to pay for the skates. Mr. Bobkiewicz stated his
concern for becoming yet another business owner in skating rental.
September 12, 2011
Communications: City Clerk had no communications.
Citizen Comment:
Lisa Flint, 2147 Dewey Ave. spoke of her concern of the dog day care center and its
affects on the residents around the center. She also stated the residents were not
considered before the center was to move in.
Junad Rizki, 2202 Sheridan spoke of his concerns of the $80,000.00 for payment to a
consultant. Council members should demand more work from the staff and exercise
better use of our tax dollars before hiring a consultant.
Jim Wolinski, 2242 Lincolnwood announced the Kiwanian's Faces of Evanston
Reception will be held this Thursday, the 15th at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center at 5:30-
7:30 pm. The peanut day will be Friday, 23rd of September. He also gave a short report of
the various organizations the Kiwanians support.
Kevin O'Connor, 1227'/2 had questions and concerns of the budget and the consultant's
fee and how much of the taxpayers dollars are used. He also pointed out monies being
allocated for items A3.6 and A3.3.
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman spoke concerning the Kendall project and 1st amendment
Issues. She asked why the Council voted to kill over two dozen trees and endanger the
lives of young children with a dangerous alley behind Kendall. She then accused the
Council, Mayor, and City Manager for misrepresenting the residence and unduly allowing
attacks own her personage.
B.K. Rao, 2246 Sherman spoke of her concern for the Kendall project and the killing of
the trees and the installation of an alley which will be endangering the children who play
in that area. She stated respect must be shown before it is expected of others.
Priscilla Giles, 1829 Ashland spoke concerning the Fleetwood Jourdain turnaround and
how it has become a hardship for the handicap to get from the parking lot in the back
into the building to use the elevator which is in the front of the building. She stated the
building is not handicap assessable and she requested the replacement of the
turnaround for the seniors and handicap. She supports the keeping of the waste station.
Jeff Kretchmer, 1614 Main St. spoke of his injuries and his dog from the attack of a
loose Pit -bull dog and how the dog then attacked the Policeman who responded and
the dog was shot in his head, but the dog went back to his owners home. He requested
to have a greater responsibility for dog owners.
Items not approved on Consent Aqenda:
(A3.6) Approval of Contract Award for Economic Development Consulting
Services to Kane McKenna and Associates, Inc. (RFP 12-39)
Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommends City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in response to RFP 12-39 for
consulting services pertaining to economic development activities to Kane
McKenna and Associates, Inc. with Special Consultant: Michio Murakishi (150
North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL) for an amount not to exceed $80,000. Funding
will be provided by the Economic Development Fund -Other Consulting Services -
Account 5300.62185.
For Action
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(A4) Accept and Place on File the FY2010-11 Audited Annual Financial Report
Staff recommends that the City Council accept and place on file the City of
Evanston FY2010-11 Audited Annual Financial Report. The full report is available
at: http://www.cityofevanston.org/transparency/budget-financial-reports/.
For Action
(P3)Application for a Special Use for a Bed and Breakfast at 300 Church Street in
the R1 Sinale-Familv Zonina District
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends to the City Council to deny the
application for a special use permit to operate a Bed and Breakfast at 300 Church
Street. The Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee and Staff declined to
make a positive recommendation due to practical concerns about parking. A draft
ordinance will be provided at a future meeting if the Planning and Development
Committee and City Council disagree with the ZBA's recommendation to deny.
For Action
(P4)Ordinance 67-0-11 Amending Various Portions of the Zoning Ordinance
Relatina to the Creation of "Domestic Animal Davcare Center" and "Kennel" Uses
Plan Commission and staff recommend approval of the proposed Ordinance 67-0-11 to
establish "Domestic Animal Daycare Center" and "Kennel" uses within the City and as
allowable special uses in the following zoning districts: Business-131, B2, B3, and B1a;
Commercial-Cl, C1a, and C2; Mixed Use-MXE and MUE; and Industrial- 11, 12, and 13.
At present, the only zoning code definition dealing with the care of animals is Animal
Hospitals. The Animal Hospital definition does not fit proposals where the primary
purpose is the daily sheltering of animals.
For Action
(H4)Ordinance 49-0-11 Provisionally Adootina, Enactina and Re-Enactina New
and Amended Code Provisions to Titles 8. 9, 10
Staff submits for review and consideration adoption of Ordinance 49-0-11 provisionally
amending Titles 8, 9, 10 to the Evanston City Code. At the August 1, 2011, meeting of
the Human Services Committee, the Committee noted the length and complexity of the
Code sections amended in this installment of the Code modernization project and
recommended a careful and comprehensive review of the proposed changes by the full
Council before passage.
For Action
(01) Approval of Amendments to Ward Manufacturina Companv Agreement
Staff and the Economic Development Committee support a recommendation to
City Council to authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement for financial
assistance between the City of Evanston and Ward Manufacturing Company
("Ward"). The amendment will revise the conditions for payment of assistance
based on the construction phasing adopted by Ward. The funding source for this
project was identified previously as the Southwest Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
District (Account: 5540.62665).
For Action
September 12, 2011
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of August 1, 2011
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 8, 2011
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
((Al) City of Evanston Payroll through 08/14/11 $2,745,227.46
City of Evanston Payroll through 08/28/11 $2,590,693.33
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2011 through 09/13/11 $4,575,116.80
Credit Card Activity for Period Ending 07/ 31/11 $ 101,491.79
(A3.1)Approval of Contract for the Evanston Water Utilitv Asbestos Abatement
Phase 2 (Bid 12-55)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for
Asbestos Abatement Phase 2 at the Evanston Water Utility (Bid No. 12-55) with DEM
Services, Inc. (1765 Cortland Court, Suite A, Addison, IL) in the amount of $27,530.20.
Funding for this work will be from the Water Fund, Account 733095.65515. This capital
improvement account has a budget of $50,000 specifically allocated for the engineering
and abatement associated with this project.
For Action
(A3.2)ADDroval of Contract Award to Mechanical Conceats of Illinois. Inc. for
Service Center Air Unit Proiect
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the Service Center Fleet Services Make Up Air Unit Replacement Project to
Mechanical Concepts of Illinois, Inc. (333 S. O'Hare Drive, Romeoville, IL) in the total
amount of $102,350.00. Funding will be provided by_FY 2011 Capital Improvement Plan
Account #416427 in the amount of $85,000 and from General Fund Account
2610.62446 in the amount of $17,350.
For Action
(A3.3)Awroval of Contract Award to Office Concepts for a Three Year Office
Furniture Supplier Contract (RFP 12-311
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an office
furniture supplier contract with Office Concepts (965 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL)
in response to RFP 12-31. The contract will be valid for three years beginning January
1, 2012. Funding will be provided by individual departments as budgeted annually for
furniture replacements.
For Action
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(A3.4)Approval of Contract Award to Utility Dvnamics Corporation for SNAP
Liahtina Proiect (Bid 12-53)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract in response to Bid 12-53 to award the Darrow Avenue (Simpson Street to North
Dead End) Safer Neighborhood Area Project (SNAP) Lighting Project Contract to the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Utility Dynamics Corporation (23 Commerce
Dr., Oswego, IL) in the amount of $52„839.75. Funding for this work will be from CDBG
Fund (5170.62780) in the amount $50,807 and Traffic Operations Fund (416028.65515)
in the amount of $2032.75.
For Action
(A3.5)Aooroval of Contract award for 2011 Block Curb. Sidewalk & ADA Curb
Ramp (Bid 12-541
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract in response to Bid 12-54 to award the 2011 Block Curb, Sidewalk & ADA Curb
Ramp Program to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, D'Land Construction
(600 S. County Line Road, Bensenville, IL) in the amount of $361,976.40. Funding for
this work will be from CDBG Fund (5170.62780 & 5170.63030) in the amount of
$220,000 and Special Assessment Reserve Fund (6365.65515) in the amount of
$141,976.40.
For Action
(A5)Resolution 50-R-11. Appointina a Director and Alternate Director to the Solid
Waste Aqencv of Northern Cook Countv Board of Directors
Staff recommends City Council consideration of Resolution 52-R-11, which appoints
Mayor Tisdahl to serve as Director of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County,
with City Manager Bobkiewicz as Alternate Director, with terms to expire April 30, 2013,
or until a successor is appointed.
For Action
(A6)Resolution 52-R-11. Authorizina the Citv Manager to Execute a License
Agreement with I -GO for the Installation of a Solar Canopv and Electric Vehicle
Charqinq Station at a Citv Parkinq Lot
Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution 53-R-11 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a license agreement with I -GO Car Sharing for the installation of
solar canopies and electric vehicle charging stations. I -GO is proposing to install and
maintain four plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) in the City of Evanston and two solar
canopies. Two vehicles would be placed at Parking Lot 3 and two others at Parking Lot
4. Each lot would have a solar canopy, covering four parking spaces. Two spaces would
be dedicated for the I -GO PEVs and two spaces would remain public parking. There will
be no cost to the City of Evanston for this project.
For Action
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(A7)Ordinance 69-0-11. Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Fleet Vehicles Owned by
the Citv of Evanston throuqh Obenauf Auction Service Municipal Equipment
Auction
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to publicly offer for
sale through public auction various vehicles and equipment owned by the city based on
Ordinance 69-0-11. The vehicles and equipment are presently out of service or will be
in the next few weeks and were assigned to various divisions/departments within the
City of Evanston.
For Introduction
(A8)Ordinance 65-O-11Amendinq Subsection 3-5-6-(0) of the Citv Code to
Increase the number of Class O liquor licenses from 2 to 3 to permit issuance to
ALDI, Inc., 2211 Oakton Street
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 65-0-11.
ALDI, Inc. has paid the annual Class O liquor license application fee and provided proof
of Surety Bond and Liquor Liability Insurance. At the July 13 Liquor Control Review
Board meeting, the Commissioner and the Board Members voiced concern over
applicant's plan for placement of the beer and wine for sale. Section 2 of Ordinance 65-
0-11 conditions ALDI's license on compliance with recommendations from Evanston
Police Chief Eddington regarding placement.
For Introduction
(A9)Ordinance 72-0-11 Amendina Subsection 3-5-6-(D) of the Citv Code to
decrease the number of Class D liquor licenses from 24 to 23 due to a chanae in
license class for Peter Mills Productions, Inc., d/b/a "Chef's Station." 915 Davis
Street
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 72-0-11, which
decreases the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses due to a change in license class for
Chef's Station.
For Introduction
(A10)Ordinance 73-0-11Amendinq Subsection 3-5-6-(C) of the Citv Code to
increase the number of Class C liquor licenses from 25 to 26 due to a change in
license class for Peter Mills Productions, Inc., d/b/a "Chef's Station," 915 Davis
Street.
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 73-0-11. On
August 11, 2011, the Liquor Control Review Board met and voted to recommend an
increase in the number of Class C liquor licenses due to a change in license class for
Chef's Station.
For Introduction
September 12, 2011
(A11)Ordinance 74-0-11Amendina Subsection 3-5-6-(K) of the Citv Code to
increase the number of Class K liauor licenses from 1 to 2 to permit issuance to
Sodexo America. LLC. 1501 Central Street
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 74-0-11,
which Increases the Number of Class K Liquor Licenses to permit issuance to Sodexo
America. Sodexo has paid the annual Class K liquor license application fee and
provided proof of Surety Bond and Liquor Liability Insurance.
For Introduction
(Al2)Ordinance 76-0-11. Amendina Section 10-11-16 of the Citv Code to Update
Desiqnated Truck Routes
Staff recommends the consideration of proposed ordinance 76-0-11 by which the City
Council would amend Section 10-11-16 to update the designated truck routes within the
City. Funding for any necessary sign updates would be provided through the general
fund budget, 2635.65115 traffic control supplies.
For Introduction
(Al 3) Ordinance 37-0-11, Amending the City Code to Establish a City Wide 8,000
Pound Weight Limit on City Streets
Staff recommends the consideration of Ordinance 37-0-11 by which the City
Council would amend Section 10-1-3, 10-1-9-2, and delete 10-11-13, Schedule
XIII to establish a City-wide eight thousand (8,000) pound weight limit on City
streets unless otherwise designated. The City-wide 8,000 pound limit will not
apply to streets under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT), City designated truck routes or prohibited truck routes.
For Introduction
(Al4)Ordinance 50-0-11. Provisionally Adoptina. Enactina and Re-enactina Titles 3
and 7 of the Evanston Citv Code
Staff submits for review and consideration adoption of Ordinance 50-0-11 provisionally
amending the following Titles to the Evanston City Code: Title 3, Business Regulations;
and Title 7, Public Ways.
Please note: Due to length, proposed Ordinance 50-0-11 with blackline revisions to
Titles 3 and 7 will be included on the City Council Agenda & Minutes Webpage with the
Council agenda packet as a separate document.
For Introduction
(Al5)Ordinance 64-0-11, Amendinq Citv Code Subsection 3-5-6-(V), Class V
Liauor Licenses, to Permit Sale of Alcohol Other than Beer and Wine
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 64-0-11.
On July 13, 2011, the Liquor Control Review Board convened a hearing to consider
amending the Class V liquor license to permit licensees to sell liquors other than beer
and wine. Consideration arose from a request by the only Class V licensee, D&D Finer
Foods.
For Action
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PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE I
(P1)Ordinance 75-011: Grantinq a Special Use for a Tvpe 2 Restaurant at 1701
Sherman Avenue in the D2 Downtown Retail Core Zoninq District
Staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) recommend the adoption of ordinance 75-
0-11, granting a special use permit for the operation of a type 2 restaurant at 1701
Sherman Avenue. Warren Johnson Architects Inc., on behalf of Pret A Manger contract
lessee, applied for a special use permit to operate a type 2 restaurant, "Pret a Manger."
For Introduction
(P2)Ordinance 77-0-11: Proposed Amendment to the Existinq Approved Planned
Development at 1100 Clark Street/1719 Ridqe Avenue
Staff and the Site Plan & Appearance Review Committee recommend approval of the
proposed amendment, Ordinance 77-0-11, to the existing approved planned
development for 1100 Clark Street/1900 Ridge. Focus Development has proposed
constructing a 174 unit rental development on the vacant lot that is part of the approved
planned development commonly known as the Sienna Development. Introduction and
Action is requested for September 12, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(1-111)Approval of Auqust 2011 Township of Evanston Pavroll and Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the Township
of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of August 2011 in the
amount of $106,485.15.
For Action
(1-112)Approval of Contract with Miriam Pollack & Associates for Interim Library
Director Services / Donna Dziedzic
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Miriam Pollack & Associates for Interim Library Director Services with
Donna Dziedzic for the period of September 6, 2011 through February 29, 2012 for an
amount not to exceed $67,500 for the initial term of contract. The contract would allow
for a three month extension of services. This contract will be funded by existing
budgeted salary and benefits for Library Director.
For Action
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(H3)Ordinance 52-0-11. Amendina Certain Provisions of Title 9. Chapter 4 of the
Evanston Citv Code. "Dogs. Cats, Animals and Fowl"
The Human Services Committee recommends adoption of Ordinance 52-0-11, as
submitted by Alderman Burrus and amended by the Committee. Ordinance 52-0-11
amends the regulations within the City Code for dangerous dogs as provided in Section
9-4-17.
For Introduction
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Library Board Michael M. Tannen
Mayor's Youth Task Force Sharon Weeks
(APP2)For Reappointment to:
Ladd Arboretum Committee James LaRochelle
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda with a second. The Roll
Call was performed with a 9-0 result for approval and the Consent Agenda was
approved.
Items for discussion:
(A3.6) Approval of Contract Award for Economic Development Consulting
Services to Kane McKenna and Associates, Inc. (RFP 12-39)
Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommends City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in response to RFP 12-39 for
consulting services pertaining to economic development activities to Kane
McKenna and Associates, Inc. with Special Consultant: Michio Murakishi (150
North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL) for an amount not to exceed $80,000. Funding
will be provided by the Economic Development Fund -Other Consulting Services -
Account 5300.62185.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval and seconded by Alderman Rainey. A Roll Call
was taken with the results of 9-0 and the motion was approved.
(A4) Accept and Place on File the FY2010-11 Audited Annual Financial Report
Staff recommends that the City Council accept and place on file the City of
Evanston FY2010-11 Audited Annual Financial Report. The full report is available
at: http://www.cityofevanston.org/transparency/budget-financial-reports/.
For Action
Alderman Holmes stated this item was discussed in committee and had been decided to
keep in committee.
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(P2)Ordinance 77-0-11: Proposed Amendment to the Existinq Approved Planned
Development at 1100 Clark Street/1719 Ridqe Avenue
Staff and the Site Plan & Appearance Review Committee recommend approval of the
proposed amendment, Ordinance 77-0-11, to the existing approved planned
development for 1100 Clark Street/1900 Ridge. Focus Development has proposed
constructing a 175 unit rental development on the vacant lot that is part of the approved
planned development commonly known as the Sienna Development. Introduction and
Action is requested for September 12, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Wilson motioned for suspension of the rules with a second by Alderman
Holmes. Roll Call vote was 9-0 and the rules were suspended. Alderman Wilson then
motioned for approval and Alderman Wynne. Roll Call vote was 9-0 the motion passed.
(P3)Application for a Special Use for a Bed and Breakfast at 300 Church Street in
the R1 Sinqle-Familv Zoninq District
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends to the City Council to deny the
application for a special use permit to operate a Bed and Breakfast at 300 Church
Street. The Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee and Staff declined to
make a positive recommendation due to practical concerns about parking. A draft
ordinance will be provided at a future meeting if the Planning and Development
Committee and City Council disagree with the ZBA's recommendation to deny.
For Action
Alderman Wilson stated in committee there was a 3-2 vote to not accept ZBA's
Recommendation. Alderman Rainey motioned to approve the special use and to refer
back to Committee. Attorney Farrar stated Council had to approve or reject the
recommendation first. Alderman Wilson motioned to reject the ZBA's recommendation
and Alderman Rainey seconded it. Attorney Farrar stated there will be in P&D to
consider the Ordinance. Roll Call was taken with a 7-2 vote for rejection so the ZBA's
recommendation was rejected (Aldermen Wynne and Fiske voted nay). Alderman
Wilson then motioned to refer back to Planning & Development Committee for further
consideration of the proposed Ordinance and seconded by Alderman Holmes.
Alderman Rainey asked for the Planning and Zoning Department City Manager stated
staff would come back with an appropriate ordinance with direction from Council.
Alderman Fiske wanted to suggest some recommendation. Alderman Wilson withdrew
his original motion and restated as: He motioned to refer back to the Planning &
Development Committee to create an Ordinance approving the special use with
conditions that are consistent with the staff recommendations and it was seconded by
Alderman Wynne. Roll Call resulted with a 7-2 vote (Aldermen Fiske and Wynne voted
nay), and the motion passed.
(P4)Ordinance 67-0-11 Amendinq Various Portions of the Zoninq Ordinance
Relatinq to the Creation of "Domestic Animal Davcare Center" and "Kennel" Uses
Plan Commission and staff recommend approval of the proposed Ordinance 67-0-11 to
establish "Domestic Animal Daycare Center" and "Kennel" uses within the City and as
allowable special uses in the following zoning districts: Business-131, B2, B3, and B1a;
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Commercial-C1, C1 a, and C2; Mixed Use-MXE and MUE; and Industrial- 11, 12,, and 13.
At present, the only zoning code definition dealing with the care of animals is Animal
Hospitals. The Animal Hospital definition does not fit proposals where the primary
purpose is the daily sheltering of animals.
For Action
Alderman Wilson motioned for approval with a second by Alderman Grover. Alderman
Fiske stated some of the business districts do not have access to mailing and should
make sure the facility owners are responsible. Alderman Wynne stated she wanted to
remove C1 a from the Ordinance. Roll Call was taken with a 9-0 vote and the motion
passed to remove C1 a. Concern for proper space for each dog and the grandfather
clause. Roll Call vote netted 9-0 for approval with the deletion of C1 a and the motion
passed.
(11-14) Ordinance 52-0-11, Amending Certain Provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4 of
the Evanston City Code, "Dogs, Cats, Animals and Fowl"
The Human Services Committee recommends adoption of Ordinance 52-0-11,
as submitted by Alderman Burrus and amended by the Committee. Ordinance
52-0-11 amends the regulations within the City Code for dangerous dogs as
provided in Section 9-4-17. This ordinance was approved at the August 1, 2011
Human Services Committee.
For Introduction
Alderman Fiske motioned for adoption and Alderman Tendam seconded the motion.
Alderman Fiske wanted to suggest to amendments 1) proper appeal process, 2) and
section 9-4-17B. Alderman Grover wanted to make sure the owner of a dangerous dog
would be penalized. Alderman Rainey stated after much discussion that this item was
for introduction and discussion. Alderman Fiske declined her original motion and then
motioned to have the Ordinance introduced and it was seconded. A voice vote was
taken that was unanimous for introduction.
(01) Approval of Amendments to Ward Manufacturing Company Agreement
Staff and the Economic Development Committee support a recommendation to
City Council to authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement for financial
assistance between the City of Evanston and Ward Manufacturing Company
("Ward"). The amendment will revise the conditions for payment of assistance
based on the construction phasing adopted by Ward. The funding source for this
project was identified previously as the Southwest Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
District (Account: 5540.62665).
For Action
Alderman Burrus motioned for approval with a second from Alderman Holmes.
Alderman Rainey stated they had agreed to allocate $700,000.00 and she suggested
the whole amount be given at this time through her amendment and she received a
second for her motion. City Manager stated because there was a change in the original
proposal it was divided into two portions and the second half would be provided at the
completion of the project. A Roll Call was taken after explanations were offered to the
satisfaction of the Council members, and the vote was 9-0 to award the total amount of
$700,000.00 and the motion passed.
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Call of the Wards
Ward 7, Alderman Grover thanked the Fire Chief Klaiber for the excellent 911 event on
yesterday as well as other personnel in Fire and Police Department.
Ward 8 Alderman Rainey stated she echoes everything Alderman Grover said, and she
also announced a meeting of the yellow line at the St. Francis Hospital on Thursday at 7
o'clock. She urged all to mark their calendars for the "Bike the Ridge" 9-1 pm October 2,
2011.
Ward 9 Alderman Burrus announced on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at St. Nick's social
hall a night out for Ridgeville, and she stated that Ridgeville is in 5 wards (2,3,4,8,9).
Ward 1 Alderman Fiske thanked the City Manager and staff for a great job at her ward
meeting last Wednesday. She also made a reference to Human Relations Committee to
make amendments to the animal Ordinance. She stated she has found a way of saving
the elms and oaks on the Kendall project. The developer stated he will relocate the trees
Ward 2 Alderman Braithwaithe stated the trees could be relocated and transplanted in
Grandmother's Park. He as well thanked the organizers for the 911 and peaceable cities
walk and talk events. He will be holding a ward meeting on Thursday, September 15th
from 7-9 pm, where he will be taking a close look at the budget in two parts.
Ward 3 Alderman Wynne made a reference to Plan Commission to examine the City's
definitions of Bed & Breakfast to tighten up our Ordinance and make it comply with what
we believed to states and ownership requirements.
Ward 4 Alderman Wilson had no report.
Ward 5 Alderman Holmes announced the regular 5th ward meeting with an update on the
West Evanston plan from Mr. Steve Griffin, an also on Saturday, September 17th at the
West End Market there will be live entertainment from noon until 3 pm. She expressed
her joy of the walk & talk on Sunday. She also thanked the staff at the Burger King for
securing her wallet that she left behind while on their premises.
Ward 6 Alderman Tendam stated there will be a meeting of the 6th ward next Tuesday
7 O'clock at Three Crown's Senior Campus, and the topic will be concerning the pocket of
outages in the area.
Alderman Grover motioned to adjourn and Alderman Rainey seconded the motion. A Roll
Call vote resulted in a 9-0 in favor to adjourn. The Open Session ended at 11:35 pm.
Submitted by,
Rodney Greene, City Clerk
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