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City of
Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, April 25, 2011
Roll Call: Alderman Grover Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus Alderman Tendam
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Braithwaite
Absent:
Alderman Holmes
Mayor Tisdahl called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:39 pm.
Mayor Proclamations and Public Announcements
Mayor Tisdahl made the following announcements:
Municipal Clerks Week, May 1-7, 2011
Older Americans Month, May 2011
National Public Service Week, May 1-7, 2011
Presentation of Evanston Public Service Awards were presented by City Manager
Bobkiewicz and assisted by Mayor Tisdahl. The following categories were recognized for
their service to the City of Evanston:
Honorees who were not present:
William R. Betke Jr., Fire Captain
Noel M Kirsch, Librarian I
Lorraine Stringfellow, Library Assistant
Thomas E. Divine, Police Officer
Madonna J. Grove, Police Officer
John Skrip, Police Officer
Kathryn Thomsen, Executive Secretary
James J. Murzyn, Water Plant Operator
Michael G. Adam, Fire Captain/Paramedic
Barbara J. Wiedlin, Deputy Chief
Mayda Figueroa, Secretary II
Thomas K. Guenther, Police Commander
Scott B. Hargreaves, Firefighter/Paramedic
William Doby,Public Works Maint. Worker II
Carolyn A. Wharton, Clerk II
25 vears:
Patrick Lahey, Utililities Department
Gerald Franklin, Public Works Department
Norman Henderson, Firefighter/Paramedic
Greg Klaiber, Fire Chief
David Stonebeck, Water Utilities
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30 years:
Janice Brown, Parks & Recreation
Glen Coleman, Firefighter
Kathy Brown, Administrative Services Department
Patricia Ford, Administrative Services Department
Ricky Voss, Traffic & Collector's Office
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35 vears:
Roy Coniey, Parks & Recreation, gave a short speech of appreciation and the challenges
of keeping up with technology. He also thanked his mentor for helping him to be the man
he is today.
City Manager Public Announcements and Presentations
City Manager announced the project of community engagement to acquire input for the
upcoming budget. He also gave a schedule of the various locations where members of
the City's staff and Council would be meeting the community as well as the Lorraine H.
Morton Civic Center.
Carolyn Deluche announced the proposed Varsity Theater Presentation, which would be
given by Ms, Kennedy Smith.
Ms. Smith stated the usage of the space would be allowing the many amenities in
Evanston allow the access of many diverse activities in the art world and performance.
She also stated they would not be asking the City of Evanston for any money.
Communications: City Clerk had no report.
Citizen Comment
Mike Vasilko, 2728 Reese Ave, stated he was in support of the Varsity Theater, but also
wanted to receive a cost effectiveness, since the group is not going to ask the City for
any funds.
Junad Rizki, 2620 Ridge Ave. appeared with his pig in a plastic bag. He spoke about the
proposal to work with in -sourcing of services, and that city staff should access a fair
analysis of the in -sourcing ideas and the impact it has on City employees.
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman stated her concerns of the call of the wards as being one for
sharing in information and not one of promotion ones agenda.
Items not approved on Consent Agenda:
(A6)Ordinance 67-0-10: Enactina a Tax on Disposable Carrvout Baas
It is recommended that the City Council consider Ordinance 67-0-10 enacting a $0.05
tax on disposable shopping bags in Evanston. On September 13, 2010 the
Administration and Public Works Committee was scheduled to consider Ordinance 67-
0-10 enacting a tax on disposable plastic shopping bags. The ordinance was not
presented at the September 13 meeting. Alderman Burrus has again requested that this
issue come before the City Council. Ordinance 67-0-10 is a revised version of the
original drafted ordinance.
For Introduction
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CONSENT AGENDA
(M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 12, 2011
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 4/10/11 $2,433,087.78
(A2)City of Evanston Bills FY2011 through 4/26/11 $3,934,940.21
(A3.1Approval of Contract Extension with Badger Meters, Inc. for Water Meters
(Bid 10-19)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a one-year extension to the contract for
Water Meter and Meter Reading Equipment (Bid 10-19) with Badger Meters, Inc. (4545
W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, WI) in the amount of $26,845.50. Funding is provided
by the Water Fund (Account No. 7120.65070). This account has a budget allocation of
$45,482 for FY 2011 for this and other materials needed to maintain water meter
operations.
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Contract for Distribution Svstem Valves and Fire Hvdrants to
East Jordan Iron Works and HD Supply -Waterworks (Bid 12-15)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a contract in response to Bid 12-15 for
Distribution System Valves and Fire Hydrants to East Jordan Iron Works (301 Spring
Street, PO Box 439, East Jordan, MI) in the amount of $20,063.83 for purchase of
distribution system valves, and to HD Supply -Waterworks (29950 Skokie Highway, Lake
Bluff, IL 60044) in the amount of $58,033 for purchase of fire hydrants. Funding for this
work will be from the Water Fund, Account 7115.65055. This account has a budget of
$150,000 allocated for the purchase of materials to maintain the water distribution
system.
For Action
(A3.3Approval of Sole Source Street Light Power Center Purchase
Staff recommends the purchase of 26 street light power centers in the amount of
$99,354 from Excel Ltd. Inc. (888 E. Belvidere Road, Unit 405, Grayslake, IL). Excel is
the sole distributor/fabricator of the standard City of Evanston street light power centers.
Funding for this work will come from the Special Assessment Fund "Streetlight Upgrade
Program — Power Center Replacement"
(415868.65515) in the amount of $99,354. The budgeted amount is $100,000.
For Action
(A3.4)Approval of Recommendation of Pre -Qualified General Contractors for 2011
Comprehensive Parking Garage Repair Proiect (RFQ 12-021
Recommend approval of a list of nine (9) general contractors to be prequalified to
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bid on the 2011 Comprehensive Parking Garage Repair Project. Funding will be
provided by FY2011 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with a budget of $2,100,000
(CIP Project Account #416138 in the Parking Fund 2011 Budget).
For Action
(A3.5)Approval of Membership Fee to Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Traininq
Academy (NIPSTA)
Staff recommends approval of payment of the 2011 Fire and Public Works membership
fees in the amount of $25,042. Funding for this membership is budgeted under the Fire
Department line -item account 2305.62360 for both the Fire and Public Works
Departments.
For Action
(A4)Resolution 19-R-11: Relating to Prevailing Wage for Public Works Proiects
Staff requests that the City Council review and approve Resolution 19-R-11 in order to
comply with the provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01, et
seq. (the "Act").
For Action
(A5)Ordinance 27-0-11: Authorizinq the Sale of Surplus Fleet Vehicles
Staff recommends City Council authorization that various vehicles and equipment
owned by the city listed below can be publicly offered for sale through public auction
based on Ordinance 27-0-11. The vehicles and equipment are presently out of service,
having been assigned previously to various divisions/departments within the City of
Evanston. The auctions are through Obenauf Auctioneers Service, 118 North Orchard,
Round Lake, Illinois.
For Introduction
(A7)Resolution 27-R-11: Establishinq That All ILCC Review or Appeal of All
Orders or Actions Taken by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner of the City of
Evanston Shall Be Made on the Official Record Made Before the Commissioner
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends passage of Resolution 27-R-11. This
Resolution conforms to the state statute and provides for all appeals to the ILCC be
limited to a review of the record of the proceedings conducted by the Local Liquor
Commissioner.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Aporoval of Sidewalk Caf6 for Jimmy John's, 1729 Sherman Ave
Consideration to approve a first-time application for a sidewalk cafe (SWC) permit for
Jimmy John's, a Type 2 Restaurant located at 1729 Sherman Ave, under owner T.
Ryan Enterprises, LLC.
For Action
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(P2)Approval of Sidewalk Cafe for Bar Louie, 1520 Sherman Ave
Consideration to approve a first-time application for a sidewalk cafe (SWC) permit for
Bar Louie, a Type 1 Restaurant located at 1520 Sherman Ave, under owner BL
Restaurant Operations, LLC.
For Action
(P3)Ordinance 31-0-11: Amendinq Section 4-13-1 of the Citv Code, "Approval of
Plats"
Staff recommends approval of amendments to the City Code associated with the City
Council's approval of subdivision of plats. City Council had requested staff to
investigate revisions to the City Code (1963) to insure that all plat approvals conform
with all applicable ordnances of the City, and to also be assured of the construction and
sequencing of the infrastructure necessary to support the proposed subdivision.
For Introduction
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and it was seconded. A
Roll Call was taken which resulted in an 8-0 vote to approve. The motion passed.
Items for discussion:
(A6)Ordinance 67-0-10: Enactinq a Tax on Disposable Carrvout Baqs
It is recommended that the City Council consider Ordinance 67-0-10 enacting a 10.05
tax on disposable shopping bags in Evanston. On September 13, 2010 the
Administration and Public Works Committee was scheduled to consider Ordinance 67-
0-10 enacting a tax on disposable plastic shopping bags. The ordinance was not
presented at the September 13 meeting. Alderman Burrus has again requested that this
issue come before the City Council. Ordinance 67-0-10 is a revised version of the
original drafted ordinance.
For Introduction
Alderman Burrus stated the issue will be brought back to committee to get more input
concerning the issue.
Call of the Wards
Ward 7 Alderman Grover announced a peace march and rally at ETHS as well as
thanking all who assisted her in the Summit of Distracted Driving.
Ward 8 Alderman Rainey had no report
Ward 9 Alderman Burrus announced the May 1st celebration of the Earth day between 2
& 5 pm, and the Women's Club of Evanston between May 4th — 8th are giving away free
prom dresses, shoes, makeup and other items for ETHS senior girls.
Ward 1 Alderman Fiske wanted to make sure all invitation will go out to the small
business owners concerning the plastic bags. She also gave an update on the
University's plans for the Roycemore property and its future plans for its usage.
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Ward 2 Alderman Braithwaite thanked the City Manager for his attendance at his first
ward meeting and the residents who attended. He will be attending the peace rally at
ETHS.
Ward 3 Alderman Wynne announced her successful third ward meeting and the
attendance of City Manager and Adelita Hernandez.
Ward 4 Alderman Wilson had no report.
Ward 6 Alderman Tendam had no report.
Submitted by,
Rodney Greene, City Clerk
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