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CITY COUNCIL RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, February 8, 2010
Roll Call: Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Absent: Alderman Jean -Baptiste
A Quorum was met
Mayor Public Announcements:
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 P.M. She
welcomed the audience for being here tonight, as well as apologizing for the
misunderstanding the citizens have concerning the amount of time spent on the
library discussions. She wanted to assure the residents that the libraries are not the
main item on the Budget, and hoped there would not be any redundancy tonight.
City Manager Public Announcements and Presentations:
Mr. Wally Bobkiewicz; City Manager, stated that he had heard from Alderman Jean -
Baptiste, and he had arrived in Haiti safely. He also stated Alderman Jean -Baptiste would
not be participating in the Council discussions due to the inadequate telecommunication
system in Haiti.
A Report from 2010 Census Complete Count Committee was presented by Craig Sklenar,
General Planner in the Planning Division, who has been the City's lead staff member
dealing with the 2010 Census efforts. Mr. Sklenar had reported the formation of a town
committee to discuss issues that may arise concerning the 2010 Census. He also stated the
designated locations for residents to contact if they have questions concerning the census
form. The locations are: Civic Center, Robert Crown, Howard Street Outpost, Fleetwood-
Jourdain, Norris Center of Northwestern University, and St. Nicolas Church. In response to
a question Mr. Sklenar stated the importance of participating in the census. This would
mean $980.00 per resident. He also stated there were still job openings as census recorders
paying $18.50/hour.
An update on NSP2 award of $18,000,000.00 was provided by Mr. Dennis Marino,
Assistant Director of Community Development. Mr. Marino stated the proposal they
submitted to HUD included two major components: 1) the acquisition of one hundred
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foreclosed units for rehab and re -occupancy, and 2) the redevelopment of two parcels of
land in West Evanston. A report on Olympic Athlete Shani Davis was
provided by Mr. Doug Gaynor, Director Parks/Forestry/Recreation & Facilities. Mr.
Gaynor stated that Mr. Davis will be attending the Winter Olympics as a top speed skater
contender who is positioned to winning two gold medals. Mr. Davis has done all of his
training by himself.
Communications: City Clerk had no communications.
Citizen Comment
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. Thirty (30) minutes will
be allotted for these comments.
The following individuals spoke on the issues concerning the branch libraries:
Tina Seastrom, 810 Seward Lori Kenann, 2214 Colfax
Patty O'Neill-Cynear, 2211 Sherman Boris Furman, 1403 Maple
Suzzane Cafouros, 2605 Prairie Ave.
Manuel Silver, stated the burden of the libraries should be that of the City.
Kristen Harris, 3016 Central, she also had submitted a written statement to the City
Clerk for distribution to the Council members.
The following individuals spoke on the cuts in the Fleet Service:
Genero Jackson, 2020 Asbury
Shawn Peshsa, 1520 Washington St.
These individuals spoke on the concerns of the budget cuts:
Betty Ester, 2031 Church St.
Genero Jackson, 2020 Asbury
Shawn Peshsa, 1520 Washington St.
Items not included in the consent agenda:
(A5) Resolution 13-R 10 ADDrovine the 2010/2011 Fiscal Year Budget of the Citv
of Evanston
RESOLUTION WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE SPECIAL COUNCIL
HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2010.
For Action
(A4) Resolution 11-R-10 ADDointine a Director and Alternate Director to the
Solid Waste Aeencv of Northern Cook Countv
Staff recommends appointment of Alderman Melissa Wynne to be Director
and City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz to be Alternate Director to the Solid
Waste Agency of Northern Cook County for two year terms expiring April
30, 2012.
For Action
(A6) Ordinance 11-0-10 Amendine Sections of the Citv Code Relatine to Refuse
and Yard Waste Collection Services
Staff recommends City Council Adoption of Ordinance 11-0-10 to amend
Title 8, Chapter 5, Section 12 Imposition of Sanitation Service Charges to
include a new sanitation service charge fee structure of $6.95 for a 65-gal cart
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and $10.95 for a 95-gal cart, a $1.75 for yard waste stickers to be affixed to
yard waste paper bags and/or tree trimming bundles or alternately an
unlimited collection of yard waste from a wheeled cart purchased from the
City at a rate of $25 per year, and an additional cart fee of $6.95 per cart.
This new fee structure will take effect on April 1, 2010.
For Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 8-0-10, Increase in the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses for
Flat Top Grill
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 8-0-10
which amends Section 3-5-6(B) of the City Code to increase the number of
Class B liquor licenses from 14 to 15 due to new ownership of Flat top Grill
at 707 Church Street, 60201. This ordinance was introduced at Council on
January 25, 2010.
For Action
(P1) Request from SHORE Services for Up to $37.000 in HOME Funds to Rehab
Their "Community Integrated Living Arrangement" Property on Brown
Approval recommended by the Housing Commission and staff for the work
proposed in the application from SHORE Community Services for a HOME -
funded forgivable loan. Funding provided by the Federal HOME Program.
For Action
(P2) Ordinance 10-0-10: To Grant Maior Variations to Facilitate the Convevance
of Land to the Chiaravelle Montessori School at 425 Dempster Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) recommends to the City Council
approval of the application by the Chiaravalle Montessori School for Major
Variances to the Zoning Ordinance.
For Introduction
(P3) Ordinance 9-0-10 Amending Section 6-18-3 of the Zoning Ordinance,
"Definitions"
At its meeting of September 29, 2009, the City Council adopted Ordinance
67-0-09, which amended the definitions of "Restaurant, Type 1" and
"Restaurant, Type 2" found in Section 6-18-3 of Title 6 of the Evanston City
Code of 1979, as amended (the "Zoning Ordinance"). Ordinance 9-0-10 will
reinstitute the previous meanings of said definitions.
For Introduction
(112) Evanston Mental Health Board Prouosed FY10 Aeencv Funding
Levels
The Mental Health Board recommends the proposed FY2010 Evanston
Mental Health Board FY2010 Agency Funding Levels. The Mental Health
Board recommends the allocation of $841,500 for human services funding for
25 programs in 17 different agencies. The $841,500 being requested will
maintain funding for 13 programs, increase funding for 10 currently funded
programs and eliminate funding for one (1) program.
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(H3) Ordinance 3-0-10 Re2ardin2 Use of Mobile Televhones While Operating a
Motor Vehicle
Consideration of Ordinance 3-0-10 to ban mobile phone use while operating
a motor vehicle per the request of Ald. Jane Grover: This ordinance was
introduced at Council on January 25, 2010.
For Action
Items that have an (*) beside them were approved on the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Ml)* Approval of Minutes of the Special Council Meeting: Budget Workshop of
January 23, 2010
(M2)* Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 25,
2010
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
(Al)* City of Evanston Payroll through 01/31/10 $2,291,319.38
(A2)* City of Evanston Bills through 02/09/10 $1,999,757.14
(A3.1)*Purchase of a New Boiler for the Robert Crown Center from International
Piping Svstems
Recommend approval of lowest responsible and responsive bid 10-79 for the
Robert Crown HVAC boiler replacement from International Piping Systems
in the amount of $25,102.00. Funding provided by the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) account # 415553 titled Crown System Repairs.
(A3.2)*Purchase of 2010 Water Treatment Chemicals
Staff recommends City Council approval of the lowest responsive and
responsible bids (10-81) for Water Treatment Chemicals from: Polydyne
(One Chemical Plant Road, Riceboro, GA) in the amount of $28,000.00; JCI
Jones (600 Bethel Ave., Beech Grove, IN) in the amount of $40,725.00;
Alexander Chemical Corp (1901 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL) in the
amount of $205,500.00; Pristine Water Solutions (1570 Lakeside Drive,
Waukegan, IL) in the amount of $103,845.00; and Usalco (1120 Middle River
Road, Baltimore MD ) in the amount of 172,043.00 for a total of $550,113.00.
Funding for the purchase of water treatment chemicals is provided by the
Water Filtration Accounts 7110.65015 and 7110.65030.
(A3.3)*Contract Extension for Condominium Garbage Collection
Staff recommends City Council approval of a month to month contract
extension until June 30, 2010 for the collection and disposal of condominium
refuse with Flood Brothers Disposal & Recycling Services (17 W. 697
Butterfield Rd. Oakbrook Terrace, IL) at the rate of $8.08 per unit per
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month. Funding is provided by the 2010/2011 General Fund for Sanitation,
account number 2685 item number 62390. This item number has an
allocation of $550,000 for FYY 10/11.
(A3.4)*Sinele Source 65-Gallon Wheeled Refuse Cart Purchase
Staff recommends City Council approval of a single source purchase of 5000,
65-gallon wheeled refuse carts from Rehrig Pacific (7800 100th Street,
Pleasant Prairie, WI) in the amount of $199,500. Funding is provided by the
2010/2011 General Fund for Sanitation, Business Unit 2685. This line item
contains an allocation of $200,000 for FY 10/11.
(A7)* Ordinance 4-0-10 AmendinLy the Citv Code to Establish a Four-Wav Stov at
Forest Avenue and Greenleaf Street
Staff recommends the adoption of the proposed Ordinance 4-0-10 by which
the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V (D) of the City
Code to establish a Four -Way Stop at Forest Avenue and Greenleaf Street.
Funding would be through the general fund operating budget for signs and
pavement markings. This ordinance was introduced at Council on January
25, 2010.
For Action
(A8)* Ordinance 7-0-10. Decrease in the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses for
Flat Tot) Grill
Local Liquor Commissioner and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 7-
0-10 which amends Section 3-5-6(B) of the City Code to decrease the number
of Class B liquor licenses from 15 to 14 due to change in ownership of Flat
top Grill at 707 Church Street, 60201. This ordinance was introduced at
Council on January 25, 2010.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(P3)* Ordinance 9-0-10 Amending Section 6-18-3 of the ZoninLF Ordinance,
"Definitions"
At its meeting of September 29, 2009, the City Council adopted Ordinance
67-0-09, which amended the definitions of "Restaurant, Type 1" and
"Restaurant, Type 2" found in Section 6-18-3 of Title 6 of the Evanston City
Code of 1979, as amended (the "Zoning Ordinance"). Ordinance 9-0-10 will
reinstitute the previous meanings of said definitions.
For Introduction
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(Hl)* Townshin of Evanston January 2010 Monthlv Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends the City Council to approve
the Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month
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of January 2010 in the amount of $85,324.47. Funding provided by
Township budget.
For Action
OTHER COMMITTEES,
(01)* Resolution 14-R-10 Amending Rule 9.6 and 16.5 of the Rules and,
Organization of the Citv Council
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 14-R-10 which provides that the
Council Rules be amended to establish different start times for the Planning
and Development Committee, and the Regular Council meeting. This
Resolution follows the discussion on this topic at the February 1, 2010 Rules
Committee meeting. The new start times shall take effect at the February 22,
2010 meeting schedule.
For Action
(02)* Downtown Evanston Budget Approval of $82,000.00.
Approval of the 2010-11 Downtown Evanston Budget as recommended by
the Economic Development Committee. The Downtown Evanston Budget
receives funding from several City sources. The Downtown Evanston Budget
was presented and approved by the Economic Development Committee at
the November 18, 2008 meeting. Because of the unique budget process this
year, this budget is being presented for approval by the City Council on the
same date as the City's Annual budget for 2010-11. A detailed description of
the Downtown Evanston Budget has been provided.
(03)* Downtown Evanston Landscape/Fundine Agreement,
Staff recommends approval of the agreement with Downtown Evanston for
the provision of landscape/streetscape maintenance services for 2010. Per the
funding Agreement, the City also works with Downtown Evanston to
maintain plantings via a contractual service. The total cost for this service is
outlined in the Downtown Evanston Budget, and the City portion of these
costs is $102,778. These services are split between the Washington National
TIF ($37,778) and the Economic Development Fund ($65,000).
Alderman Rainey moved for approval of consent agenda, 2nd by Alderman Grover.
Items for Discussion
(A5) Resolution 13-R-10 Approving the 2010/2011 Fiscal Year Budget of the City
of Evanston
RESOLUTION WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE SPECIAL COUNCIL
HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2010.
For Action
Alderman Rainey moved for approval to send back to committee, 2nd by Alderman
Grover. It was agreed to hold until February 20`h at a special meeting of the Council, for
indepth discussions once Alderman Jean -Baptiste returns from Haiti. A voice vote was
unanimous.
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(A4) Resolution 11-R-10 Appointing a Director and Alternate Director to the
Solid Waste ALlencv of Northern Cook Countv
Staff recommends appointment of Alderman Melissa Wynne to be Director
and City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz to be Alternate Director to the Solid
Waste Agency of Northern Cook County for two year terms expiring April
30, 2012.
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned to approve the Resolution, and was seconded by
Alderman Holmes. A Roll Call was taken which resulted in an 8 — 0 vote, and the
Resolution was passed.
(A6) Ordinance 11-0-10 Amendine Sections of the Citv Code Relating to Refuse
and Yard Waste Collection Services
Staff recommends City Council Adoption of Ordinance 11-0-10 to amend
Title 8, Chapter 5, Section 12 Imposition of Sanitation Service Charges to
include a new sanitation service charge fee structure of $6.95 for a 65-gal cart
and $10.95 for a 95-gal cart, a $1.75 for yard waste stickers to be affixed to
yard waste paper bags and/or tree trimming bundles or alternately an
unlimited collection of yard waste from a wheeled cart purchased from the
City at a rate of S25 per year, and an additional cart fee of $6.95 per cart.
This new fee structure will take effect on April 1, 2010.
For Introduction
Alderman Rainey moved for approval for introduction, 2nd by Alderman Grover. Passes
with an 8 — 0 roll call vote
(A9) Ordinance 8-0-10. Increase in the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses for,
Flat Top Grill
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 8-0-10
which amends Section 3-5-6(B) of the City Code to increase the number of
Class B liquor licenses from 14 to 15 due to new ownership of Flat top Grill
at 707 Church Street, 60201. This ordinance was introduced at Council on
January 25, 2010.
For Action
Alderman Rainey moved to hold in committee, 2nd by Alderman Wynne.
(P1) Reauest from SHORE Services for Uv to $37,000 in HOME Funds to Rehab
Their "Community Inteerated Livine Arraneement" Provertv on Brown
Approval recommended by the Housing Commission and staff for the work
proposed in the application from SHORE Community Services for a HOME -
funded forgivable loan. Funding provided by the Federal HOME Program.
For Action
Alderman Wynne moved approval for the adjustment of $27,000.00, instead of the original
arrangement of $37,000.00. It was 2nd by Alderman Holmes. Roll call vote was 8 — O.the
request passed.
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(P2) Ordinance 10-0-10: To Grant Maior Variations to Facilitate the Conveyance,
of Land to the Chiaravelle Montessori School at 425 Dempster Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) recommends to the City Council
approval of the application by the Chiaravalle Montessori School for Major
Variances to the Zoning Ordinance.
For Introduction
Alderman Wynne stated this item was referred back to committee.
(P3) Ordinance 9-0-10 Amending Section 6-18-3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
"Definitions"
At its meeting of September 29, 2009, the City Council adopted Ordinance
67-0-09, which amended the definitions of "Restaurant, Type 1" and
"Restaurant, Type 2" found in Section 6-18-3 of Title 6 of the Evanston City
Code of 1979, as amended (the "Zoning Ordinance"). Ordinance 9-0-10 will
reinstitute the previous meanings of said definitions.
For Introduction
Alderman Wynne moved for suspension of the rules at the request of Alderman Fiske. A
roll call vote was taken and the result was 6 — 2. The motion failed (it must be unanimous).
(112) Evanston Mental Health Board Proposed FY10 Auencv Funding
Levels
The Mental Health Board recommends the proposed FY2010 Evanston
Mental Health Board FY2010 Agency Funding Levels. The Mental Health
Board recommends the allocation of $841,500 for human services funding for
25 programs in 17 different agencies. The $841,500 being requested will
maintain funding for 13 programs, increase funding for 10 currently funded
programs and eliminate funding for one (1) program.
Alderman Holmes moved approval with a change in the price of $100,000.00, 2nd by
Alderman Wynne.
(H3) Ordinance 3-0-10 Regarding Use of Mobile Telephones While Operating a,
Motor Vehicle
Consideration of Ordinance 3-0-10 to ban mobile phone use while operating a
motor vehicle per the request of Aid. Jane Grover. This ordinance was
introduced at Council on January 25, 2010.
For Action
Alderman Holmes moved for approval and 2nd by Alderman Burrus. Roll Call was
taken and resulted with a 8 — 0 vote, and the Ordinance passed.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 7 Alderman Grover thanked all of the employees for sticking it out through the
Budget process.
Ward 8 Alderman Rainey wanted to know from the library task force what would be the
board's position on supporting the 6 month extension and their interest.
Ward 9 Alderman Burrus thanked Alderman Rainey for investigating the endowment
process. She also thanked the 9ch ward residents for taking the survey she sent out.
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Ward 1 Alderman Fiske wanted P&D to look at the fees citizens are being charged for
appealing decision of the building administrator.
Ward 3 Alderman Wynne had no report.
Ward 4 Alderman Wilson thanked the residents in the 4th ward for making constructive
comments concerning the budget.
Ward 5 Alderman Holmes thanked the residents in the 5th ward for the comments they
have emailed to her, also she mentioned the 5th ward meeting on February 18th.
Ward 6 Alderman Tendam had no report.
Alderman Wilson then moved to convene into an Executive Session to discuss litigation
and minutes pursuant to 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/2 (c) (1), (11) and (21).
Alderman Holmes seconded the motion and a roll call resulted with an 8 -0 approval to
go into Executive Session at 8:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Rodney Greene, City Clerk
A CD RECORDING WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE AFTER
February 22, 2010.
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