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January 11, 2010
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, January 11, 2010
8:32 P.M.
Roll Call:
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Jean -Baptiste
Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Presiding:
Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor's Public Announcements:
Mayor Tisdahl asked Bonnie Wilson, the newly elected Township Assessor to come to the podium, and also
invited Judge J. Bernstein to come forward to swear Ms. Wilson into Office. Township Assessor Bonnie
Wilson then proceeded to thank the citizens who voted to place her in Office. She also explained the steps she
took to be placed on the ballot in April of 2009, and the various Townships she visited to gain knowledge of
her future job that would not become a reality until January 1, 2010.
Mayor Tisdahl stood up and modeled the Auburn University football jerseys that she and the Council
members were wearing as a result of her wager with Mayor Hamm concerning the outcome of the "Outback
Bowl" football game between Northwestern and Auburn. She read a letter from Mayor Hamm stating the loan
of some very small Auburn jerseys from Athletic Director J. Jacobson for the Council to wear at our January
11th Council meeting. Mayor Hamm also congratulated Northwestern's football team and Coach Pat
Fitzgerald for a game well played. Mayor Tisdahl also congratulated Mayor Hamm and the Auburn City
Council for barely winning the game.
Alderman Wynne asked if the Council had satisfied the terms of the bet, and then asked for a short break to
take off the jerseys. The Mayor agreed to the request and allowed the Council and City Clerk to remove the
very small jerseys.
City Manager's Public Announcements:
City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz mentioned the reason for wearing the #160 lapel flag pin, and announced
that Sgt. Pat Wozniak had returned from his third tour of duty in Iraq, and he was here in the council chamber.
Mr. Bobkiewicz asked Sgt. Wozniak to come forward. Jan Schakowsky, House of Representatives for Illinois,
came forward to thank Sgt. Wozniak for his service to his country and his community and returning safely
home to family and friends. Sgt. Wozniak stated how appreciative he was for all of the assistance the City has
done for him and his family, and just wanted to say thank you.
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Mr. Bobkiewicz stated the Christmas tree recycling program being conducted by Parks & Forestry
Department will be picking up the trees only from the parkways, and not to have the trees in plastic bags or
with any ornaments left on the trees. These trees as stated by the City Manager will be picked up on normal
regular pick up dates of January 1 lth, 18th and 25th.
Paul Schneider, City Engineer stated the trash pick up for the Martin Luther King Holiday will be one day
later than the usual pick up day. For example: Monday will be picked up on Tuesday, Tuesday pick up
Wednesday and so on.
Communications: City Clerk
City Clerk read one of the letters from the 4th graders in room 206 at Kingsley Elementary School. The
letter was from Kathryn A. Campbell. Most of the letters were concerning the proposed cuts in the
City's Budget, especially the closing of the library branches.
Citizen Comment: Non -Agenda Items:
All of the following citizens spoke against the closing of the branch libraries, and the importance of
keeping them open:
Jonathan Polish, 2500 Hartrey Ave.
Anne Humphrey, 400 Ridge #16-1
Allison Quickenbush, 2450 Hartrey
Manuel Silver, 2352 Jackson
Debby Kisor, 2800 Harrison St.
Lori Keenan, 2214 Colfax
Mary Rosinki, 1729 Chancellor
Staci Olen, 2119 Colfax Street
Betty Ester, 2031 Church Street, spoke of her concerns with the budget in general.
Madelyn Ducre', 1929 Foster St, spoke on the closing of the Dental Clinic and how many families need
the clinic to stay open, as well as other budget concerns.
Items under the consent agenda not approved
(A3.3)School Safetv Public Service Announcement Contest
Recommend City Council approval for a City of Evanston School Safety Public Service
Announcement Contest for Evanston grade school and middle students which focuses on school
safety. This agenda item comes at the request of 41h Ward Alderman Donald Wilson.
(A5)Ordinance 2-0-10 Regarding School Safetv: Fines for School Zone Sueedine
Consideration of Ordinance 2-0-10 adding a new section 12, "School Safety Zones" to Title 10,
Chapter 3, "Miscellaneous Driving Rules," to increase the current City fines for school zone
speeding. This agenda item comes at the request of 4th Ward Alderman Donald Wilson.
For Introduction Item returned to Committee
(Pl)Ordinance 122-0-09 Amending Various Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Relating to the
Creation of the "Resale Establishment" Use
Staff and Plan Commission (12/9/2009) recommend adoption of Ordinance 122-0-09: a text
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance defines "Resale Establishments" as a use of land and allows
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such establishments in the Business, Commercial, Downtown, Research Park, and MXE Mixed
Use Employment zoning districts. The proposed ordinance would allow Resale Establishments
under 5,000 square feet in gross floor area as permitted uses in those districts, and would allow
uses of 5,000 square feet or more to operate only by special use permit. Resale Establishments
would not be allowed in any districts other than those listed. This item was introduced at Council
and referred back to Committee on December 14, 2009.
For Action
(P2)Maior Variance Application for 2433 Cowper Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals (12/1/2009) recommends denial of a proposed variance to establish
an open parking space in the front yard of 2433 Cowper Avenue. This reverses the
recommendation of the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee (SPAARC) to approve the
proposed variance with the condition that it be limited in effect to a "reasonable amount of time"
based on the applicant's family hardship, after which it would expire. SPAARC also
recommended that such an expiration be eligible for extension upon application by the property
owner. The proposal was heard before SPAARC on November 25, 2009.
For Action
(P3)Request from SHORE Services for up to $37.000 in HOME funds to Rehab their
"Community Integrated Living Arrangement" Propertv on Brown Avenue
SHORE Community Services requests a HOME -funded forgivable loan to repair
and improve a single family home for two disabled adults receiving housing and
services through SHORE's Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) Program.
For Action
(H2)Ordinance 124-0-09 Amending Ordinance 14-0-09, Commonly Known as
the Green Building Ordinance"
Staff and the Green Building Ordinance Committee recommend approval of proposed
Ordinance 124-0-09, amending Ordinance 14-0-09 the Green Building Ordinance. This
ordinance was introduced at the December 14, 2009 Council meeting.
For Action
Items with (*) were approved on the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Ml)* Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of December 7, 2009.
(M2)* Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 14, 2009.
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ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
(Al)* City of Evanston Payroll through
City of Evanston Payroll through
(A2)* City of Evanston Bills through
12/20/09 $2,353,028.19
01/03/10 $2,413,062.27
01/12/10 $8,317,888.25
(A3.1)*Single Source Street Sweeper Repair
Staff recommends pre -approval of repair expenses associated with a bi-annual inspection,
overhaul, and required repairs of Street Sweeper #661 in an amount not -to -exceed
$24,000.00 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. Funding for this service will be provided from the Fleet Services
Major Maintenance 7710.650609 "Material -to -Maintain Autos," which amounts to 2.4% of
the budgeted dollars of $989,000 for this type of service within this budget account.
(A3.2)*Approval of Award for the Testing. Repair. and Certification of Fire Apparatus and Aerial
Devices (RFP 10-78)
Staff recommends approval of the lowest responsive and responsible proposal (RFP10-78) for
the testing, repair, and certification of Fire apparatus and aerial devices in the amount of
$160,000 to Wirfs Industries, Inc. (4021 West Main Street, McHenry, IL). The contract will
be for the period of January 15, 2010 through January 14, 2011. The 2009-2010 budget for
the testing, repair, and certification of Fire apparatus and aerial devices is $160,000. Funding
provided by the Fleet Services Fund for Major Maintenance 7710.65550.
(A3.4)*Approval of RFP for Bus Shelter Sponsorship
It is recommended that the City Council consider directing staff to develop a Request For
Proposal (RFP) to pursue private sponsorships and donations to fund the equipment and
installation costs of City-wide bus shelters for Evanston. The Bus Shelter installation
project would be funded by private sector sponsorships and donations. This agenda item
comes at the request of 81h Ward Alderman Ann Rainey.
(A4)* Resolution 5-R-10 Authorizing the Citv Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement between
the Citv and Clear Wireless LLC for Antenna Facilities at Fire Station #5
Staff recommends authorization for the City Manager to execute a lease agreement
between the City and Clearwire LLC for the replacement of the existing antenna pole at
Fire Station #5 with a new tower. The funding for this project is built into the
Vendor/Tenant Lease Agreement. Upon termination of lease agreement, the City of
Evanston will own the tower. There is no cost to the City of Evanston.
For Action
(A6)* Ordinance 118-0-09 Amending Section 3-2-16-2 of the Evanston Citv Code "Tax
Imposed" (Parking Tax)
Staff recommends City Council approval of proposed Ordinance 118-0-09 amending
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Section 3-2-16-2 of the Evanston City Code "Tax Imposed." The ordinance is
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recommended by staff to bring the ordinance in line with the current tax, raising the tax
on the. city owned garages on monthly rates to $25, which was effective on March 1, 2008
when the monthly permit was raised to $85. This ordinance was introduced at the
December 14, 2009 Council meeting.
For Action
(A7)* Ordinance 120-0-09, Decrease in the Number of Class B1 Liquor Licenses for Bill's Blues
Club
Local Liquor Commissioner and staff recommend approval of proposed Ordinance 120-0-
09 which amends Section 3-5-6(B1) of the City Code to decrease the number of Class B1
liquor licenses from 7 to 6 due to the liquor license revocation of Bill's Blues at 1029 Davis
Street, 60201. This ordinance was introduced at the December 14, 2009 Council meeting.
For Action
(A8)* Ordinance 121-0-09 Transferring the Jurisdiction of Dempster Street from Sherman Place
to Forest Avenue from the Illinois Department of Transportation to the Citv of Evanston
Staff recommends City Council approval of proposed Ordinance 121-0-09 transferring the
jurisdiction of Dempster Street from Sherman Place to Forest Avenue from the Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT) to the City of Evanston. The ordinance is
recommended by staff in order to take jurisdiction of the intersection of Chicago Avenue
and Dempster Street. There is no funding required for this ordinance. This ordinance was
introduced at the December 14, 2009 Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(P4)* Request from Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs for $25.000 in
Affordable Housing funds for Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
Interfaith Housing Center is requesting funding that would supplement $104,000
from HUD, Cook County and other sources to expand the agency's foreclosure
prevention program and provide part time staffing at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic
Center.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(Hl)* Township of Evanston December 2009 Monthlv Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the Township of
Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of December 2009 in the
amount of $193,238.80. Funding provided by Township budget. See attached bills list.
For Action
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(Ol)* Economic Development Committee Recommendation to Approve the Proposed Economic
Development Strateu
During its meeting of December 16, 2009, the Economic Development Committee
recommended City Council approval of the enclosed Economic Development Strategy.
For Action
(02)* Resolution 2-R-10. Reallocating Unspent 2008 CDBG Funds Recommended by the
Housinla & Community Development Act Committee
Recommend approval of a resolution amending the 2008 Community Development Block
Grant program and authorizing the reallocation of $67,531 in unexpended funds to the
City's 2010/11 CDBG program recommended by the Housing and Community
Development Act Committee. Funding source is the City's 2008 Community Development
Block Grant; the amount is $67,531.
For Action
(03)* Resolution 3-R-10. Approving the 2010/11 One Year Action Plan Recommended by the
Housing & Community Development Act Committee
Recommend approval of the proposed One Year Action Plan for FY 2010/11 and the
estimated FY 2010/11 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program budgets totaling
$2,735,952 as recommended by the Housing & Community Development Act Committee.
Funding is provided by the City's estimated CDBG, HOME and ESG entitlement grants;
CDBG and HOME program income; and required matching funds for HOME and ESG,
which are made up of the Affordable Housing Fund and other public and private sources
of funding.
For Action
(04)* Resolution 4-R-10. Approving the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan Recommended by the
Housine & Community Development Act Committee
Recommend approval of the proposed 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan advising the use of the
City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program budgets as recommended by the
Housing & Community Development Act Committee. This plan replaces the 2005-2009
Consolidated Plan, which was accepted and formally recognized by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funding sources are the City's CDBG, HOME
and ESG entitlement grants; CDBG and HOME program income; and required matching
funds for HOME and ESG for 2010-2014.
For Action
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For appointment to:
Firefighter's Pension Board
Mental Health Board
Mental Health Board
Plan Commission
January 11, 2010
APPOINTMENTS
Liz Rorke
Allison Stark
Joan Taylor
Todd Meyer
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Alderman Rainey moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, and Alderman Wynne seconded the
motion. Roll Call: 9 — 0.
Items for Discussion:
(A3.3)School Safetv Public Service Announcement Contest
Recommend City Council approval for a City of Evanston School Safety Public Service
Announcement Contest for Evanston grade school and middle students which focuses on school
safety. This agenda item comes at the request of 4th Ward Alderman Donald Wilson.
This item was recommended by committee to be reviewed and collaborated by the City Liaison
Committee's next meeting.
(A5) Ordinance 2-0-10 Regarding School Safetv: Fines for School Zone Speeding
Consideration of Ordinance 2-0-10 adding a new section 12, "School Safety Zones" to Title 10,
Chapter 3, "Miscellaneous Driving Rules," to increase the current City fines for school zone
speeding. This agenda item comes at the request of 41h Ward Alderman Donald Wilson.
For Introduction
This item was moved and seconded for introduction. Roll Call vote: 9 -1.
(Pl)Ordinance 122-0-09 Amending Various Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Relating to the
Creation of the "Resale Establishment" Use
Staff and Plan Commission (12/9/2009) recommend adoption of Ordinance 122-0-09: a text
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance defines "Resale Establishments" as a use of land and allows
such establishments in the Business, Commercial, Downtown, Research Park, and MXE Mixed
Use Employment zoning districts. The proposed ordinance would allow Resale Establishments
under 5,000 square feet in gross floor area as permitted uses in those districts, and would allow
uses of 5,000 square feet or more to operate only by special use permit. Resale Establishments
would not be allowed in any districts other than those listed. This item was introduced at Council
and referred back to Committee on December 14, 2009.
For Action
This item was held and will be on the agenda of the next Council meeting.
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(P2) Mayor Variance Application for 2433 Cowper Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals (12/1/2009) recommends denial of a proposed variance to establish
an open parking space in the front yard of 2433 Cowper Avenue. This reverses the
recommendation of the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee (SPAARC) to approve the
proposed variance with the condition that it be limited in effect to a "reasonable amount of time"
based on the applicant's family hardship, after which it would expire. SPAARC also
recommended that such an expiration be eligible for extension upon application by the property
owners. The proposal was heard before SPAARC on November 25, 2009.
For Action
This item was sent back to committee until legal dept. prepares a draft
(P3)Repuest from SHORE Services for up to $37,000 in HOME funds to Rehab their
"Community Integrated Living Arrangement" Property on Brown Avenue
SHORE Community Services requests a HOME -funded forgivable loan to repair and improve a
single family home for two disabled adults receiving housing and services through SHORE's
Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) Program.
For Action
This item was sent back to committee.
(H2)Ordinance 124-0-09 Amending Ordinance 14-0-09, Commonly Known as the
"Green Building Ordinance"
Staff and the Green Building Ordinance Committee recommend approval of proposed Ordinance
124-0-09, amending Ordinance 14-0-09 the Green Building Ordinance. This ordinance was
introduced at the December 14, 2009 Council meeting.
For Action
This item was moved for approval and received a second. A motion to amend the Ordinance was moved
by an Alderman Fiske and seconded by Alderman Jean -Baptiste to eliminate the wordage of under
5,000 square feet statement and replace with new wordage to say above 5,000 square feet. Following the
discussion of the proposed amendment, the Alderman then withdrew the motion. A Roll Call vote was
administered and the result was 8 Yes and 1 No. The Ordinance was approved for its original wordage
and was passed.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 5 Alderman Holmes, no report.
Ward 6 Alderman Tendam stated he appreciated all those people who were advocating for the Libraries.
Ward 7 Alderman Grover thanked the Mayor for her wager and the people at Let's Tailgate. She
congratulated both the Auburn and Northwestern football teams for good seasons. She stated there would
be a rally for the Libraries on Monday, the 18th on Central Street, at 12:30 at the North Branch.
Ward 8 Alderman Rainey stated she wanted to create an economic fund for retention of businesses and
expansion which also received a second from Alderman Tendam. A unanimous voice vote was obtained,
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and it will appear on the agenda for the next Council meeting. She also gave an update on the incident
involving the pizza delivery man. The perpetrators were apprehended pleaded guilty, the robbery charge
was dropped and both will receive six (6) year prison sentences for their acts.
Ward 9 Alderman Burrus wanted to thank all those who worked on the Green Building Ordinance. She
also would like to hear from the citizens on what they would like to keep in the Budget, not just what not
to cut.
Ward 1 Alderman Fiske stated the discussion of the Type I and Type II restaurants will be on the next
Council agenda and the Seabury discussion will be on the ZBA meeting agenda on the19' at 7:30 P.M.
Ward 2 Alderman Jean -Baptiste stated everyone should think what is best for the City as a whole and not
put their special interests before the interests for the City.
Ward 3 Alderman Wynne spoke about the League of Women Voters Constitution Award
Program held for school aged kids who were directed to pick an amendment from the Constitution that
was difficult to understand, and to write an essay discussing the controversies of the amendments.
Ward 4 Alderman Wilson congratulated the Northwestern football team, and hopes the basketball team
will continue winning. He also invited everyone to the 4th Ward meeting Tuesday, January 12th at 7:30
P.M., at the YMCA on Grove.
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) as follows:
2. All meetings of public bodies shall be public meetings except for
the following:
(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance,
or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, or legal counsel
for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged
against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the
public body to determine its validity.
(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public
body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the
public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the
finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
(21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for
purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as
mandated by Section2.06.
There was a second and a roll call with a 9 -0 approval to go into Executive Session at 10:02 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Rodney Greene, City Clerk
A CD RECORDING WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE AFTER JANUARY 14, 2010.
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