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City of
Evanston
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, February 28, 2011
Roll Call: Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Jean -Baptiste
Alderman Grover
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by the Mayor at 8:10 p.m.
after Roll Call established a quorum.
Mavor Public Announcements:
Mayor Tisdahl stated she would make her announcement at the end of the Council
Session.
Citv Manager Public Announcements and Presentations:
Fire Department Presentation: Annual Report and Insurance Services Office (ISO)
Rating Report.
This was presented by Fire Chief Klaiber who gave an indebt report of how the Evanston
Fire Department has been operating for the year as well as the coming year. He stated
they had accomplished the following:
a) Saved over 90% of the structural fires in the City of Evanston
b) They received a Fire Engine from Northwestern University
c) They offered all Paramedics Advanced Certifications
d) Received a $600,000.00 grant from FEMA
e) Partnered with Evanston Northwestern NorthShore University Hospital with a
paramedic training initiative
f) Received an improved evaluation rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO)
He also stated there will be a new revised test for new Firefighters in the Spring May 21,
2011. They will be looking for persons in the community, as well as other new initiatives
for 2011.
Launch of 311 System was announced by Mr. McRae, Assistant City Manager. He
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stated the system will go into effect at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, morning March 1, 2011. He
also stated there would be a press conference at 3:11 p.m. at the Fire Departments
Conference room. He finally recognized all who participated in the process for the
successful introduction of the program. He stated he believes that the end product will be
appreciated by all who will be calling into the system. He gave the outside number for the
311 system as 1-847-448-4311.
Garbage Cart Distribution Schedule: Ms. Robinson, Director of Public Works, stated
the new garbage receptacles have arrived and will be positioned on the Wednesday
garbage collection schedule. They will be exchanging out the worst of the two you may
have, and if you received a new style cart last year you will not get a new one.
Communications:
City Clerk announced the relocation of the Health Department's Vital Records from the
basement to the City Clerk's Office in room 1200. Both offices will be open from 8:30 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Citizen Comments:
The followinq persons spoke on item P7:
Elizabeth Kinney, 1624 Brummel
Jeff Smith, 2724 Main St.
Nicoli Schousboe, 1139 Elmwood Ave.
Andrew Irwin, 2008 Keaney
Len Schiarra, 3003 Park PI.
Nate Kipnis, 1642 Keeney
Joel Freeman, 2151 Hartrey
Drina Nikola, 1642 Payne
All of these persons stated they were not impressed with the speediness of changing the
requirements of the Ordinance and the requirements should not be altered for individual
entities, and to accept the recommendations of the Environmental Committee.
These following persons spoke on items P4 & P5:
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman Ave., she stated she supplied an email to the Council with
her concerns, and if they did not receive it Mr. Bobkiewicz had a letter he could duplicate
for the Council members.
Mike Vasilko, 2728 Reese.
These persons spoke on the possibility of saving the tree on the old Kendall site and the
alley placement.
These persons spoke on various items both non & agenda matters:
Kevin O'Connor, 1227'/2 Isabella
Junad Rizki, 2262 Ridge,
These persons talked about many issues concerning the actions or lack of actions from
the Council, and the lack of the Council listening to their constituents.
Items not approved on Consent Aqenda:
(A4)Approval of Policv for Sponsorship and Advertisinq
Staff recommends that the City Council approve guidelines regarding sponsorship,
advertising and strategic supplier relationships for the City of Evanston. The policy
provides guidelines for the solicitation of advertising and marketing partnerships. The
Development Office, under the direction of the City Manager, will be responsible for the
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implementation of this policy.
For Action
(A5)Approval of Citv of Evanston Advertisinq Pilot Proiect
Staff recommends that the City Council support the distribution of a Request for
Proposal (RFP) to implement an advertising pilot project on select City assets within
downtown Evanston and along the City's lakefront. In order to secure additional external
revenue from non-traditional sources staff recommend that the City Council approve the
creation and distribution of an RFP for an advertising pilot project, which could provide
unrestricted revenue to support the City's programs and initiatives.
For Action
(A6)Resolution 6-R-11: Authorizing the Citv Manager to Enter Into Renewals of
Resident Artist Leases for Spaces at the Noves Cultural Arts Center
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 6-R-11 authorizing the City Manager to enter
into renewals of resident artist leases for the first year of a three-year lease term.
Revenue from rent payments will be posted to account 3710.53565 (Noyes Center) in
the City of Evanston General Fund.
For Action
(A9)Ordinance 08-0-11: Amending Citv Code Subsection 8-5-3 (D) to Prohibit
Depositing of Yard Waste in Anv Street, Allev or Public Place
Staff is recommends introduction of Ordinance 8-0-11 to prohibit yard waste from being
deposited in public places, including streets and alleys, and to establish a fee schedule
for violating the proposed ordinance.
For Introduction
(A10)Ordinance 09-0-11: Amending Title 9, "Public Safetv," Chapter 5, "General
Offenses,"'Section 23 "Noises Prohibited" and Other Sections of the Citv Code
Related to Landscapinq Services
Staff recommends City Council introduction of Ordinance 9-0-11 amending City Code
Subsection 9-5-23-(D) "Noises Prohibited" and other Sections of the City Code related
to landscaping services. Staff recommends revising the language of the ordinance to
read "any leaf blower machine," to include both electric and gas powered leaf blowers.
For Introduction
(Al1)Ordinance 15-0-11: Amending Civil Service Commission Rules
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 15-0-11 amending the Civil Service
Commission Rules which would grant two (2) preference points to Evanston residents,
charge applicants a reasonable fee for examination, and reduce the age requirements
for applicants from twenty-one (21) to twenty (20) years old. Suspension of the Rules is
requested for Introduction and Action at City Council meeting on February 28, 2011.
For Introduction and Action
(P3)Ordinance 23-0-11: Removal of Pawnbroker as an Allowable Use in the C1
Commercial District
Plan Commission and staff recommend approval of a zoning text amendment that
would remove Pawnbroker as an allowable use in the C1 Commercial District, and thus
as an allowed use in the City of Evanston.
For Introduction
(P4)Resolution 13-R-11: Approvinq a Plat of Subdivision for 2408 Orrinqton
Avenue, Former Site of Kendall Colleqe
Staff recommends approval of the proposed plat of subdivision of the former site of
Kendall College — the block bounded by Orrington Avenue, Colfax Street, Sherman
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Avenue, and Lincoln Street and also referred to as 2408 Orrington Avenue — into
nineteen single-family lots. This item was held in Committee on January 24, 2011. This
item was held at City Council for consideration at the February 28, 2011 meeting. An
emphasis of the discussion was the preservation of a large oak tree was to be
eliminated as part of the construction of the proposed alley system. The Department of
Public Works has examined alternative designs to the alley system and has indicated
that it is feasible to create a dead end alley that does not come through to Lincoln Street
in order to preserve the large tree. The approval of the plat is conditional upon the
commitment to construct the alleys and to protect the trees as indicated by the
developer's plan.
For Action
(P5)Ordinance 11-0-11: Acceptinq the Dedication of Public Allevs as a Product of
Approval of a Plat of Subdivision for 2408 Orrinqton, the Former Site of Kendall
Colleqe
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 11-0-11, including the enclosed Alternative
Proposed Alley Plan (Exhibit B to 11-0-11), conditional upon the developer committing
to construct the proposed alleys as indicated in the attached Public Alley Construction
Agreement (Exhibit D to 11-0-11), to be recorded with the Plat of Subdivision and
Dedication (Exhibit A to 11-0-11). The developer also commits to construct other
proposed public infrastructure and protect trees (Exhibit C to 11-0-11, Tree Protection
Plan) as proposed. The Alternative Proposed Alley Plan was developed by the
Department of Public Works and the Department of Community & Economic
Development in order to respond to the desire to preserve the large oak tree near
Lincoln Street. This item was held in Committee on January 24, 2011, and was
introduced at the February 14, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P7)Ordinance 17-0-11: Codifvinq and Amendinq Ordinance 14-0-09 "Green
Buildinq Ordinance"
Staff recommends passage of Ordinance 17-0-11 (revised), Codifying and Amending
Ordinance 14-0-09, as Amended by Ordinance 124-0-09. This amendment provides for
an alternate compliance with the City's goal of Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) Silver certification on buildings/construction falling under this regulation.
This item was introduced at the February 14, 2011 City Council meeting with an
amendment proposed to increase size of property impacted to 20,000 square feet or
more. Staff was also instructed to meet with community members to gain further input.
Recommendations from the community meeting are included in the proposed ordinance
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(Mi) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 14, 2010
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 2/13/11 $2,522,639.35
(A2)City of Evanston Bills through 2/27/11 $2,212,467.23
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(A3.1)Approval of Contract Award for Watercraft Maintenance and Repair Services
(Bid 11-51 1
Staff recommends approval of the lowest responsive and responsible bid for Watercraft
Maintenance and Repair Services (Bid 11-51) to Full Throttle Marine Incorporated (45
Baker Road, Lake Bluff, IL) in the amount of $31,860 for the period of April 15, 2011
through April 14, 2012. Funding provided by the Fleet Services Fund for Major
Maintenance, Material to Maintain Autos 7710.65060 with a FY2011 budget of $910,000.
The allocation for these services within the budget is $35,000.
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Sinqle Source Street Sweeper Repair
Staff recommends pre -approval of repair expenses associated with a bi-annual
inspection, overhaul, and required repairs of Street Sweeper # 667 in an amount not to
exceed $24,000 from Standard Equipment Company (2033 W. Walnut Street, Chicago,
IL). Standard is the authorized single source service provider for our geographic
location for Elgin Pelican products. Standard has provided an estimate of $21,829.37 for
this work. Funding for this service will be provided from the FY2011 Budget, Fleet
Services "Material to Maintain Autos" (7710.65060). This not -to -exceed expense
amounts to 2.6% of the $910,000 budgeted for this type of service.
For Action
(A3.3)Approval of Recvclinq Collection Vehicle Purchase
Staff recommends approval for the purchase of a recycling collection vehicle in the
amount of $153,170 from Transchicago Truck Group (776 N. York Road, Elmhurst, IL)
via State Bid Contract #4015598. Funding is provided from the Fleet Services Capital
Outlay Budget for Automotive Equipment (7720.65550) for the FY2011, of which
$190,000 has been allocated for this purchase. Funding will be provided from two
sources. The Fleet Capital Outlay Budget will provide $98,170 with the remaining
$55,000 provided by a grant from the Illinois Recycling Grants Program, Grant #10-
442005 sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
For Action
(A3.4)Aooroval of Contract Award to International Piping Systems, Inc. for the
Main Library Chiller Replacement Proiect (Bid 11-54)
Staff recommends approval of the Main Library Chiller Replacement Project to
International Piping Systems, Inc. (444 E. State Parkway, Suite 123, Schaumburg, IL) in
the amount of $258,300. Funding Provided by the 2011 CIP account #415950, with a
budget of $281,600.
For Action
(A3.5)Aporoval of Renewal of Annual Oracle (IRIS) Maintenance and Support
Agreement
Staff recommends approval to renew the annual sole source maintenance and support
agreement for the term March 1, 2011 through February 28, 2012 with the Oracle
Corporation (20 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA) for the City's Integrated Resource
Information System (IRIS) software, in the amount of $140,800. Payments to Oracle
Corporation are made quarterly, in four equal payments of $35,200. There is no
increase from the prior year, which is the second year that the City has saved
$35,179.69 over our 2009 contract. Funding is provided by the Computer Licensing and
Support operating account in the Information Technology Division. Account:
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1555.62340.
For Action
(A3.6)Approval of Contract Award to Clauss Brothers Inc. for the Brummel
Richmond Tot Lot Renovation Proiect (Bid 11-49)
Staff recommends approval of the Brummel Richmond Tot Lot Renovation Project to
Clauss Brothers Inc. (360 West Schaumburg Road, Streamwood, IL) in the amount of
$234,180. This project will include the complete renovation of the existing park and
playground at Brummel Park, located at the corner of Brummel and Richmond. Funding
provided by FY2011 CIP Account #415347 with a budget of $295,000 and by FY2011
CDBG Account #5170.6297 with a budget of $50,000. Total budgeted amount is
$345,000.
For Action
(A7)Resolution 12-R-11: Authorizinq the General Obligation Bond Reimbursement
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 12-R-11 by which City Council would
authorize that payments relating to FY2011 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) project
expenditures up to $10.0 million be reimbursed by the subsequent 2011 General
Obligation bond issuance. Total project costs to be funded from this bond issue are
equal to $9,693,500.
For Action
(A8)Resolution 15-R-11: Interfund Loan of $4.0 Million from Parking Fund to
Sewer Fund
Staff recommends the short-term interfund loan of $4.0 million from Parking Fund to
Sewer Fund. This short-term loan is a temporary substitute for the General Obligation
(G.O.) bonds approved to be issued in 2010-11 per the October 11, 2010 Sewer
System Report (attached). In order to save on debt issuance costs, the G.O. Bonds to
fund Sewer operations will be combined with the total 2011 Capital Improvements G.O.
Bond issue scheduled for the spring of 2011.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1)Approval of Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs Grant Renewal
for $25,000 for Continuation of the Evanston Foreclosure Prevention Proaram
Staff in the Community and Economic Development Department recommend renewal of
the grant to the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs of $25,000 to provide
continuation of the Evanston Foreclosure Prevention Program. The renewed grant will
run from Feb. 1, 2011 through Jan. 31, 2012. The source for funding is the Affordable
Housing Fund.
For Action
(P2)Approval of Homeless Manaaement Information Svstem Fundina (HMIS)
The Housing Commission and staff recommend approval of the renewal for the federally
required Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) grant in the amount of
$11,000.00. The grant period is January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. HMIS is
used to track clients of programs that assist the homeless and prevent homelessness.
Connections for the Homeless manages the HMIS. The source for funding is the
Affordable Housing Fund. The City has provided this matching grant from the Affordable
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Housing Fund for the last four years totaling $43,070. The $11,000 grant from the City's
Affordable Housing Fund leverages significant federal funds for needed services in our
community.
For Action
(P6)Ordinance 16-0-11: Extendinq the Date by 90 Days that a Buildinq Permit
Must Be Obtained for 1200 Davis Street (Rovicemore School)
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 16-0-11, an amendment to Ordinance 17-0-
09, to allow for an additional 90 days for Roycemore School to obtain a building permit
for 1200 Davis Street. The new deadline will be June 1, 2011 instead of March 1, 2011.
This ordinance was introduced at the February 14, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(AP1) For Appointment to:
Environment Board
Housing Commission
Housing Commission
Utilities Commission
Laurie Zoloth
Reed Heiligman
Omar Khuri
Richard Lanyon
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1)Resolution 14-R-11: Commendinq Alderman Lionel Jean -Baptiste
Resolution 14-R-11 commending Alderman Jean -Baptiste for 10 years of dedicated
service as a member of the Evanston City Council from 2001 to 2011.
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and received a second.
Roll Call was performed with a 9-0 approval, so the Consent Agenda was accepted.
Items for discussion:
(A4)Approval of Policv for Sponsorship and Advertisinq
Staff recommends that the City Council approve guidelines regarding sponsorship,
advertising and strategic supplier relationships for the City of Evanston. The policy
provides guidelines for the solicitation of advertising and marketing partnerships. The
Development Office, under the direction of the City Manager, will be responsible for the
implementation of this policy.
For Action
(A5)Approval of Citv of Evanston Advertising Pilot Project
Staff recommends that the City Council support the distribution of a Request for
Proposal (RFP) to implement an advertising pilot project on select City assets within
downtown Evanston and along the City's lakefront. In order to secure additional external
revenue from non-traditional sources staff recommend that the City Council approve the
creation and distribution of an RFP for an advertising pilot project, which could provide
unrestricted revenue to support the City's programs and initiatives.
For Action
(A6)Resolution 6-R-11: Authorizinq the Citv Manaqer to Enter Into Renewals of
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Resident Artist Leases for Spaces at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 6-R-11 authorizing the City Manager to enter
into renewals of resident artist leases for the first year of a three-year lease term.
Revenue from rent payments will be posted to account 3710.53565 (Noyes Center) in
the City of Evanston General Fund.
For Action
(A9)Ordinance 08-0-11: Amendinq Citv Code Subsection 8-5-3 (D) to Prohibit
Depositinq of Yard Waste in Anv Street, Allev or Public Place
Staff is recommends introduction of Ordinance 8-0-11 to prohibit yard waste from being
deposited in public places, including streets and alleys, and to establish a fee schedule
for violating the proposed ordinance.
For Introduction
(A10)Ordinance 09-0-11: Amendinq Title 9, "Public Safetv," Chapter 5, "General
Offenses," Section 23 "Noises Prohibited" and Other Sections of the Citv Code
Related to Landscapinq Services
Staff recommends City Council introduction of Ordinance 9-0-11 amending City Code
Subsection 9-5-23-(D) "Noises Prohibited" and other Sections of the City Code related
to landscaping services. Staff recommends revising the language of the ordinance to
read "any leaf blower machine," to include both electric and gas powered leaf blowers.
For Introduction
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.
(Al1)Ordinance 15-0-11: Amendinq Civil Service Commission Rules
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 15-0-11 amending the Civil Service
Commission Rules which would grant two (2) preference points to Evanston residents,
charge applicants a reasonable fee for examination, and reduce the age requirements
for applicants from twenty-one (21) to twenty (20) years old. Suspension of the Rules is
requested for Introduction and Action at City Council meeting on February 28, 2011.
For Introduction and Action
Motion to suspend the rules was made and seconded, with a Roll Call vote of 9-0.
Motion to approve was seconded and the Roll Call vote was 9-0, and the motion
passed.
(P3)Ordinance 23-0-11: Removal of Pawnbroker as an Allowable Use in the C1
Commercial District
Plan Commission and staff recommend approval of a zoning text amendment that
would remove Pawnbroker as an allowable use in the C1 Commercial District, and thus
as an allowed use in the City of Evanston.
For Introduction
The motion to eliminate a certain section from the original Ordinance was proposed,
and a corrected version would be revised and presented at the next Council meeting.
Roll Call vote was 9-0 and the motion passed with the suggested correction.
(P4)Resolution 13-R-11: Approvinq a Plat of Subdivision for 2408 Orrinqton
Avenue, Former Site of Kendall Colleqe
Staff recommends approval of the proposed plat of subdivision of the former site of
Kendall College — the block bounded by Orrington Avenue, Colfax Street, Sherman
Avenue, and Lincoln Street and also referred to as 2408 Orrington Avenue — into
nineteen single-family lots. This item was held in Committee on January 24, 2011. This
item was held at City Council for consideration at the February 28, 2011 meeting. An
emphasis of the discussion was the preservation of a large oak tree was to be
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eliminated as part of the construction of the proposed alley system. The Department of
Public Works has examined alternative designs to the alley system and has indicated
that it is feasible to create a dead end alley that does not come through to Lincoln Street
in order to preserve the large tree. The approval of the plat is conditional upon the
commitment to construct the alleys and to protect the trees as indicated by the
developer's plan.
For Action
This item was held in Council for further investigation.
(P5)Ordinance 11-0-11: Acceptinq the Dedication of Public Allevs as a Product of
Approval of a Plat of Subdivision for 2408 Orrinaton, the Former Site of Kendall
Colleqe
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 11-0-11, including the enclosed Alternative
Proposed Alley Plan (Exhibit B to 11-0-11), conditional upon the developer committing
to construct the proposed alleys as indicated in the attached Public Alley Construction
Agreement (Exhibit D to 11-0-11), to be recorded with the Plat of Subdivision and
Dedication (Exhibit A to 11-0-11). The developer also commits to construct other
proposed public infrastructure and protect trees (Exhibit C to 11-0-11, Tree Protection
Plan) as proposed. The Alternative Proposed Alley Plan was developed by the
Department of Public Works and the Department of Community & Economic
Development in order to respond to the desire to preserve the large oak tree near
Lincoln Street. This item was held in Committee on January 24, 2011, and was
introduced at the February 14, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
This item was tabled for two weeks. Due to move for tabling there is no required vote.
(P7)Ordinance 17-0-11: Codifvina and Amendinq Ordinance 14-0-09 "Green
Buildinq Ordinance"
Staff recommends passage of Ordinance 17-0-11 (revised), Codifying and Amending
Ordinance 14-0-09, as Amended by Ordinance 124-0-09. This amendment provides for
an alternate compliance with the City's goal of Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) Silver certification on buildings/construction falling under this regulation.
This item was introduced at the February 14, 2011 City Council meeting with an
amendment proposed to increase size of property impacted to 20,000 square feet or
more. Staff was also instructed to meet with community members to gain further input.
Recommendations from the community meeting are included in the proposed ordinance
For Action
This item was passed with amendments made to the Ordinance. The vote was 9-0.
(SP1)Resolution 14-R-11: Commendinq Alderman Lionel Jean -Baptiste
Resolution 14-R-11 commending Alderman Jean -Baptiste for 10 years of dedicated
service as a member of the Evanston City Council from 2001 to 2011.
During this issue the Mayor, City Departments and the City Clerk presented to the
Honorable Judge Lionel Jean -Baptiste (aka Alderman of 2nd Ward), many gifts thanking
him for his years of service. The gifts included: jackets, sweat suit, polo shirt caps, street
sign, gym bag, framed Resolution, and a framed poem.
Call of the Wards
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne congratulated Alderman Jean -Baptiste and said how she had
enjoyed serving with him and the eloquence he demonstrated in all of his statements.
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Ward 4, Alderman Wilson made a referral to City Manager for his staff to work with
relevant committees on their input to decision making issues. He also mentioned his ward
meeting to be held in the middle of March and further notice will be posted soon on the
City website. He thanked Alderman Jean -Baptiste for his guidance during his early
service on the Council.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes just thanked Alderman Jean -Baptiste for being her brother,
friend, supporter, mentor, advisor and an assortment of other adjectives.
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam stated a 6th Ward meeting to be held on Wednesday, March
2"d 7:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Homes in the Kimble Fitness Center. I stated it was a
privilege to have served with him on the Council and congratulated him for his new
position.
Ward 7, Alderman Grover stated she would not be attending the next Council Session
she will be in Washington, DC. She stated her appreciation of the example Alderman
Jean -Baptiste has set for all of them as well as his commitment to the invisible residents
and the international ones, and she wished him well.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey stated she wanted to add to Alderman Wilson's referral does
not include the following: redevelopment of an industrial ground site; transportation is not
included; site design; bike racks fuel efficiency vehicles and a host of other additions. She
stated the thing that impressed her most about Alderman Jean -Baptiste was his devotion
to his family. and she said this Council was the best she has ever served on. She
congratulated him and thanked him for contributing to Council's good reputation.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus thanked the 9th Ward residents for attending the meeting last
week and the staff. She stated she would miss Alderman Jean -Baptiste perspective on
the issues he was involved with, and she congratulated him as well.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske announced her 1st Ward meeting tomorrow night from 7-9 p.m.
in the Library. She reminded Alderman Jean -Baptiste how he referred to her and her
group as the "Activists" when she set in the audience for ten years advocating various
issues. She stated she would miss his thoughtful and respectful manner the way he dealt
with all the issues. She also thanked him for his leadership as a Council member.
City Clerk, Rodney Greene presented Alderman Jean -Baptiste with a framed poem
composed for his departure from the Council.
City Staff Members, Doug Gaynor, and Suzette Robinson presented Alderman Jean -
Baptiste with a host of gifts from the various departments.
City Manager, Bobkiewicz stated during his interview for the position he felt comfortable
when Alderman Jean -Baptiste replied "I'm Cool with Wallv" and he thanked him for the
remark and thanked him for all of the staff of the City of Evanston.
Ward 2, Alderman Jean -Baptiste first expressed thanks to his wife and daughter and
then to his constituents for all of their support. He expressed his gratefulness to the
various neighborhood organizations in the various sections of the 2" Ward. his joy and
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honor for being a member of the Council and a servant of the Evanston community. He
stated his appreciation to the City staff as a whole assisting him in all of his endeavors,
and then the various media organizations. He finally told the Council they would always
be his friends and that they had accomplished many good things with the brotherly and
sisterly love between them all.
The Honorable Judge Lionel Jean -Baptiste received a standing ovation at the conclusion
of his eloquent farewell speech.
Alderman Wilson motioned to move into Executive Session to discuss Real Estate,
Personnel, Security, Litigation and Minutes. The motion was seconded and a Roll Call
Vote was taken the result was 9-0. The Open Meeting was adjourned at 11:33 p.m.
Rodney Greene, City Clerk
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