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CITY COUNCIL
ROLL CALL — PRESENT:
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A quorum was present.
PRESIDING:
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Alderman Tendam
Alderman Grover
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Wynne
Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Jean -Baptiste
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Holmes
The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Tisdahl
on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Alderman Wynne joined Council at 7:25 pm.
Mayor's Public Announcements — None
Mayor's Proclamations
Mayor Tisdahl proclaimed the week of November 14, 2010 — November 20, 2010 National
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Evanston, as well as throughout the Nation; and
November 11, 2010 as Veterans Day in Evanston. She presented the proclamation, which also
encourages Evanstonians to come to Patriots Park to plant daffodils after the Veteran's Day
ceremony at Fountain Square, to Virginia Beatty of Four Seasons Garden Club.
City Manager Public Announcements and Presentations
Mayor Tisdahl then called upon City Manager Bobkiewicz for his announcements. First, he
introduced a group of middle school students affiliated with Fleetwood Jourdain Community
Center. Their spokesperson announced that they held a bake sale and raised $130 for North Shore
United Way. The check was presented to Alexandra Roveda, a representative from United Way.
She praised the children and thanked them for their donation.
Alderman Rainey suggested that someone tell the children about watching themselves on TV, the
internet and YouTube. City Manager Bobkiewicz explained that City Council meetings were now
being streamlined live on the internet and can be watched from anywhere in the world as it
happens.
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Mr. Bobkiewicz then introduced Marty Lyons, Assistant City Manager and City Treasurer to
present the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Award for
2010/11. Mr. Lyons explained that the City has received this award for several years. He said it is
applied for by state, county, municipal and specialty districts and that there is a variety of criteria
to satisfy, most dealing with readability and amount of information. It is a document award and
the challenge was to change our document substantially. He stated we went from over 650 pages
to about 200 pages and was still able to come up with the necessary information. He then
presented the award to Mayor Tisdahl.
Mr. Bobkiewicz called on Doug Gaynor, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
to talk about the Veterans Day Ceremony. Mr. Gaynor reported that the ceremony will be held in
Fountain Square on Thursday, November 1 lth. Assembly will begin at loam. There will be non-
denominational reflections, singing, leaders of local veterans groups, Northwestern University's
ROTC color -guard and rifle team and Evanston Police Department's color -guard.
Mr. Gaynor also announced that the lighting of the Christmas Tree would take place in Fountain
Square at 5:30 pm on November 23id. There will be a performance by the Music Institute of
Chicago Youth Choir, and guest appearances by Mayor Tisdahl, Rotary International's Associate
General Secretary and Santa. Following the ceremony, there will be a reception hosted by Rotary
International, across from Fountain Square at 1560 Sherman. Warm clothing such as jackets,
gloves, socks, hats, etc. will be collected for donation to Hilda's Place, which provides emergency
housing and support services for the homeless.
Finally, Mr. Bobkiewicz asked Evonda Thomas, Evanston Health Department Director to give an
update on the next steps as we look to form a federally qualified health center.
Director Thomas gave a short report on the selection process of choosing a federally qualified
health center to partner with the City for medical services lost in 2007. Erie Family Health Center
stood out among all others. They were the City's first choice to work with the Dept. of Health and
the City of Evanston in returning services to the community and they accepted our invitation.
Director Thomas introduced their president and CEO, Dr. Lee Francis and asked him to introduce
the Center and his team.
Dr. Francis stated they were thrilled and excited to partner with Evanston and then proceeded to
give a short presentation on the history of the Center (they started in Chicago in 1957) and the
services they provide along with some initial plans for the health center in Evanston stating their
mission is to provide accessible, affordable, high -quality health care for those most in need.
City Manager Bobkiewicz added we are working to get the application in for additional funding.
Alderman Holmes expressed her excitement that once again we will be able to provide services in
the community. Mayor Tisdahl agreed, as did Alderman Grover.
Mr. Bobkiewicz asked Sabina Mora ICMA Fellow, to come forward with an announcement
regarding a Human Relations Commission Community Forum. She said the purpose of the forum
is to get input from the community into the Human Relations Committee's 2011-2012 work plan.
The forum will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, November 13`h in the Levy Center's Linden
Room.
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Concluding the City Manager's presentations, Mr. Bobkiewicz called on the Director of Public
Works, Suzette Robinson to introduce the new superintendent of Streets and Sanitation, Mr.
Patrick Sheeran. Mr. Sheeran came from the Village of Libertyville and said he looked forward to
working for the City of Evanston. Mayor Tisdahl welcomed him.
City Clerk Announcements: None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
City Manager Bobkiewicz reported there were four (4) items, several dealing with Council goals
plus a brief overview of the Capital Improvement Program.
(SPI) Intergovernmental Relations Update
The first report would be an update on intergovernmental affairs by the City's Intergovernmental
Affairs Coordinator, Matt Swentkofske, accompanied by Dustin McDonald, representing Holland
& Knight, Evanston's federal lobbyist in Washington, DC.
At the end of their report, Mayor Tisdahl announced an interruption in the proceedings to make a
special presentation to Northwestern University Professor Dale T. Mortensen, recipient of the
2010 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, with the key to the City.
When the City Council meeting continued, several aldermen asked questions which were
answered by Mr. McDonald. Mr. Bobkiewicz then thanked Messers. Swentkofske and McDonald.
(SP2) Development Officer Activities Update
Mr. Bobkiewicz introduced new staff member Davon Woodard, as Development Officer. His job
is to raise non -tax revenue for the City of Evanston. He presented an overview of his fundraising
work plan for the coming year. Alderman Grover asked about his perspective on the strength of
the City of Evanston brand. He replied the City of Evanston brand extends throughout the
community and citizens want to associate with it.
(SP3) Affordable Housing Update
This presentation regards one of Council's goals. Mr. Bobkiewicz stated there were several
issues under this topic and called on Sarah Flax, Housing & Grants Administrator to introduce
the team members. Ms. Flax noted that there are several people working on the housing and
homeless issues but only four of those people were here this evening: Alisa Dean, Community
Intervention Coordinator, Mary Ellen Poole, Housing Planner and Jolene Saul, Housing
Development Specialist for NSP2. She then went on to give her report on the home -sharing
program then asked Alisa Dean to report on the homeless program. Sarah concluded with a brief
report on the families in transition program.
(SP4) Proposal for FY2011 Capital Improvement Program: Presentation and Discussion
In the interest of time, City Manager Bobkiewicz proposed this report be held over to the meeting
of Monday, November 15 and Council agreed.
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Citizen Comment
Rev. Mark Dennis, Rev. Karen Mosby -Avery, Rev. Mark Coppenger, Rev. Raymond Hylton,
Rev. Warren Smith and Father David Jones all spoke against the proposed zoning ordinance
(77-0-10) relating to religious institutions in the business, commercial and downtown districts.
They presented a letter from the Evanston faith community urging Council to postpone action on
the ordinance.
Virginia Mann, and Leigh Skinner expressed their concerns over elm trees and tree trimming.
Betty Ester spoke against the proposed ordinance (51-0-10) regarding the Community
Accountability Truancy Program.
Junad Rizki wished to clarify a statement he had made at the budget hearing on Saturday,
November 61h. He said he did not use the words "volunteers" or "volunteer fire department".
Before reading Consent Agenda, Alderman Rainey asked Council's indulgence and pointed out
that there were two issues on the agenda dealing with the economic development vision of the
retention of current businesses and industry. She would like to allow comments from a
representative of Ward Manufacturing, a company displaced from their downtown TIF district to
their current location, and the focus of Agenda Items 02 and 03. The floor was yielded to
Alderman Wynne as chair of the Economic Development Committee to move those Agenda
Items. Motion was seconded. Mr. Michael Ward then gave a brief description of his company.
With no questions to answer, roll call to approve Agenda Items 02 and 03 passed 9-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Ml) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of October 23, 2010
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 25, 2010
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
(Al) City of Evanston Payroll through 10/24/10 $2,261,674.63
(A2) City of Evanston Bills through
11/09/10 $2,945,173.32
(A3.1) Approval of Sole Source Purchase of DataPark Svstem Upgrades to Separate the
Upper Deck of the Citv Owned Parking Garage at 1800 Maple Avenue
Staff and the Transportation/Parking Committee recommend approval of the sole
source purchase of DataPark Systems Upgrades through RevCon Technology
Group (11715 Cortland Court, Addison, IL) in the amount of $47,360 and $2,000 for
closed circuit television (CCTV). This purchase is necessary to provide a separate
upper deck parking area for the garage at 1800 Maple Avenue to provide reduced
parking costs to downtown employees. Funding provided by the Parking Fund.
For Action
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(A3.2) Approval of Contracts for Snow Towing Operations
Staff recommends approval of award of contract(s) for the Snow Towing Services to
various companies in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (See attached list.) Funding
for snow towing contractors is provided by the Snow and Ice Control General Fund.
The estimated total for the 2010-2011 snow season is an amount not to exceed
$75,000 (Account #2680-62451).
For Action
(A4) Approval of Resolution 55-R-10 Authorizing the Citv Manager to sign an Extension
of the Citv's Electricity Supply Agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 55-R-10 authorizing the City Manager to
sign an extension to the City's electricity supply agreement with MidAmerican
Energy Company. Due to the volatile pricing of electricity, suppliers won't hold
purchase prices for more than 24 hours without a considerable risk factor markup.
As such, the City will be obtaining the actual bundled purchase price for this six-
month extension period (December 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011) on November 8,
2010, the morning of the APW/Council meeting. The cost for electricity is billed to
the various accounts that support the buildings/facilities that are purchasing
electricity through this agreement.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 58-R-10 Authorizing the Citv Manager to Sign the Resolution of
Authorization for the Illinois Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC)
Grant Application for the Ecology Center Greenhouse Proiect
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 58-R-10, which authorizes the City
Manager to sign the Resolution of Authorization for the Illinois Park and
Recreational Facility Construction (PARC) grant application through the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The Evanston Ecology Center contains
an existing greenhouse structure, which is in a severely dilapidated condition and is
in danger of permanent closure due to structural concerns. Funding of $125,000 will
be provided by FY2011 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The grant application
is due on November 29, 2010.
For Action
(A6) Approval of Agreement with Northwestern Universitv Regarding the Sheridan
Road Traffic Signal at Northwestern Universitv Entrance, South of Garrett Place
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Northwestern University for the design, construction and funding of
the proposed Sheridan Road traffic signal at the Northwestern University entrance
south of Garrett Place. All costs associated with the design and construction of the
proposed traffic signal will be reimbursed by Northwestern University.
For Action Addressed by committee chair — going back to committee
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(A7) Ordinance 36-0-10 to Establish a Sheridan Road Traffic Signal at Northwestern
University Entrance South of Garrett Place
Staff recommends adoption of proposed ordinance 36-0-10 by which the City
Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V (G) of the City Code to establish
a traffic signal at Sheridan Road and the Northwestern University entrance south of
Garrett Place. Funding for the project will be provided by Northwestern University
per the interagency agreement, also included on the City Council's November 8,
2010 agenda.
For Introduction
(A8) Ordinance 80-0-10 Amending 3-2-17-2 "Tax Imposed (Motor Fuel Tax)"
Staff recommends adoption of proposed Ordinance 80-0-10, which increases the tax
imposed on the purchase of motor fuel from three cents ($.03) to four ($.04) cents per
gallon.
For Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 81-0-10 Amending 3-2-9-9-2 "Municipal Utilitv Tax"
Staff recommends adoption of proposed Ordinance 81-0-10, which increases the tax
imposed on electricity consumption to mirror the rates promulgated by the Illinois
Municipal Code (specifically 65 ILCS 8-11-2). The proposed average increase in
electricity utility rates for most residential and business customers is approximately
6.66%.
For Introduction
(A10) Ordinance 87-0-10 Amending Title 7, "Public Ways", Chapter 2, Section 5 of the
Citv Code to Increase the Right-Of-Wav Permit Fees
Staff recommends adoption of proposed Ordinance 87-0-10 by which the City
Council would amend Section 7-2-5-3 of the City Code to increase the fees for the
obstruction of the public Right -of -Way (ROW). The ROW obstruction permit fee
was last increased in February, 2007.
For Introduction
(All) Ordinance 83-0-10 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Fleet Vehicles
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 83-0-10 which authorizes
that various vehicles and equipment owned by the City can be publicly offered for
sale through public auction with Obenauf Auction Service. The vehicles and
equipment are presently assigned to various divisions/departments within the City
of Evanston. This ordinance was introduced at the October 25, 2010 City Council
meeting.
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(Al2) Ordinance 84-0-10 Amending the Citv Code to Establish a Three-Wav Stop at
Greenwood Street and Grev Avenue
Staff recommends the adoption of the proposed ordinance 84-0-10 by which the
City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V (C) of the City Code to
establish a Three -Way Stop at Greenwood Street and Grey Avenue. Funding would
be provided through the general fund budget 2635.65115, Traffic Control Supplies.
This ordinance was introduced at the October 25, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A13) Ordinance 86-0-10 Amending Various Sections of Title 10. "Motor Vehicles and
Traffic", Chapter 11, "Traffic Schedules"
Staff and the Transportation/Parking Committee recommend approval of
Ordinance 86-0-10 amending Title 10. "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" by adding to
Section 10: "Schedule VIII; Parking Prohibited at All Times," (A), on Chicago
Avenue, east side from Howard to the CTA Tracks and removing from "Schedule
XII; "Parking Meter Zones," (C), from the same location. This ordinance was
introduced at the October 25, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Pl) Ordinance 77-0-10, Amending Various Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Relating
to Religious Institutions in the Business. Commercial, and Downtown Zoning
Districts
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 77-0-10, a text
amendment to the zoning ordinance to change religious institutions from a
permitted use to a special use where it so appears in the Business, Commercial, and
Downtown zoning districts, and to remove religious institutions from the general
exemption from the re-evaluation of off-street parking requirements for changes of
use (Section 6-16-1-2) in those zoning districts. This ordinance was introduced at the
October 25, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action OFF AGENDA
(P2) Ordinance 78-0-10, a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow Animal
Hospitals as Special Uses in All Business and Commercial Districts
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 78-0-10, a text
amendment to the zoning code that allows animal hospitals to operate as a special
use in all Business and Commercial zoning districts. This ordinance was introduced
at the October 25, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action
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(111) Township of Evanston October Monthlv Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of
October 2010 in the amount of $101,873.20.
For Action
(112) Ordinance 51-0-10, Amending Title 9, Chapter 6 of the Citv Code to create the
Communitv Accountability Truancv Program
Staff submits for consideration Ordinance 51-0-10 which establishes a Community
Accountability Truancy Program. The program provides penalties for chronic
truancy and is intended to provide a more effective response to the needs of truants
and consequently improve the lives and productivity of youth, families and,
ultimately, the community.
For Introduction
(113) Ordinance 85-0-10 amending Various Sections of Title 9, "Public Safety," Chapter
4, "Dogs, Cats, Animals, and Fowl," of the Citv Code
Staff submits for consideration Ordinance 85-0-10 amending various sections of
Title 9, "Public Safety," Chapter 4, "Dogs, Cats, Animals, and Fowl," of the City
Code. This ordinance further amends Ordinance 23-0-10, which placed a limit of
20 licensed coops in the City. At the October 25 City Council meeting, Ordinance
85-0-10 was referred back to Human Services Committee for further consideration
of a proposed amendment limiting the number of coops per ward, which was not
recommended by Human Services on November 3, 2010. Ordinance 85-0-10 now
includes language clarifying that only establishments that are licensed to slaughter
animals may do so.
For Introduction
OTHER COMMITTEES
(01) Approval of 2011 Budget and Agreement with Downtown Evanston
Staff supports a unanimous recommendation to City Council from the Economic
Development Committee for approval of the request from Downtown Evanston
(formally EvMark) for $72,000 in annual budget assistance and $90,309 for the
City's portion of the annual landscaping and maintenance services contract.
Funding for this agreement is provided from the Economic Development Fund and
from the Washington National TIF.
For Action
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(02) Resolution 57-R-10 Recommending Class 6B Status for Ward Manufacturing
Companv
The Economic Development Committee recommends City Council approval of a
resolution in support of Ward Manufacturing Company's ("Ward") efforts to
obtain Class 6b classification from the Cook County Assessor for an industrial
property located at 2222 Main Street. This resolution from the City of Evanston is a
required supplement in the Ward's application to the Assessor. Class 6b is an
assessment classification that is designed to encourage industrial development
throughout Cook County. It offers reduced property tax assessment rates.
For Action OFF AGENDA — Approved 9-0 Roll Call
(03) Approval of Recommendation for Tax Increment Financing for Ward
Manufacturing Companv
The Economic Development Committee recommends City Council approval to
provide $700,000 in financial assistance to Ward Manufacturing Company
("Ward") in the form of tax increment financing (TIF) from the Southwest TIF. The
Southwest TIF, for fiscal year 2011, has an unbudgeted fund balance of
approximately $1.0 million. Ward Manufacturing Company, a 70-year old Evanston
manufacturing company, presently located at 2230 Main Street, is considering
expanding to the property immediately to the east of Ward's existing facility at 2222
Main Street.
For Action OFF AGENDA — Approved 9-0 Roll Call
(04) Ordinance 79-0-10, Amending Section 5-6-2 of the Citv Code to Add an Alderman
to the Housing Commission
On October 4, 2010, the Rules Committee voted to recommend that the City Council
add 1 aldermanic seat to the Housing Commission, increasing the total number of
seats from 9 to 10. It is necessary to amend Section 5-6-2 of the City Code in order
to implement this change. This ordinance was introduced at the October 25, 2010
City Council meeting.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA PASSES in ROLL CALL 9-0.
ITEMS NOT APPROVED IN CONSENT AGENDA
(A6) Approval of Agreement with Northwestern Universitv Re2ardin2 the Sheridan
Road Traffic Signal at Northwestern Universitv Entrance. South of Garrett Place
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Northwestern University for the design, construction and funding of
the proposed Sheridan Road traffic signal at the Northwestern University entrance
south of Garrett Place. All costs associated with the design and construction of the
proposed traffic signal will be reimbursed by Northwestern University.
For Action Addressed by committee chair — going back to committee
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(Pl) Ordinance 77-0-10, Amending Various Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Relating
to Religious Institutions in the Business, Commercial, and Downtown Zoning
Districts
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 77-0-10, a text
amendment to the zoning ordinance to change religious institutions from a
permitted use to a special use where it so appears in the Business, Commercial, and
Downtown zoning districts, and to remove religious institutions from the general
exemption from the re-evaluation of off-street parking requirements for changes of
use (Section 6-16-1-2) in those zoning districts. This ordinance was introduced at the
October 25, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action OFF AGENDA
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval to speak on this item. Motion seconded. She
reiterated what is being proposed is requiring churches to be a special use in
commercial, residential and downtown business districts which is considered the "norm "
in most communities. The issue is that business and retail districts thrive on customer
activity all day long and on Howard Street in particular, businesses struggle because
there are seven store front churches closed to the public during the week. Howard
Street she says, is one of the most undeveloped commercial business districts in
Evanston. She believes the main reason is that there are no governing regulations. She
intends to make Howard St. as vibrant as the Central St. or Main St. or downtown
business districts and feels it can't be accomplished with shuttered store fronts almost six
days a week. She stressed that nobody is banning churches but strongly feels they should
be a special -use.
Alderman Wilson feels this is a significant and legitimate concern but also thinks maybe
we should take a more global look at how this is going to impact the community as a
whole and other areas of the City. From comments and feedback being heard, we may be
inadvertently creating impacts not intending to create and in his opinion, we should defer
and take a closer look at the overall impact to see if it can be tailored.
Alderman Rainey would like to have the downtown district deleted from the Ordinance
and would be happy to re -submit to the Plan Commission.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste moved to hold this item in Committee. Motion was seconded. All
were in favor.
Alderman Holmes thinks we should give the faith community some direction as to how
they can have some dialogue with Council on this matter.
Alderman Rainey pointed out that it should be put onto the agenda of the next Planning
and Development Committee meeting on November 22. She then invited members of the
Faith community, the press and her fellow Council members to join her on a walk down
Howard Street. She will post a date for the walk on the City's website.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste suggested that because not everyone may have access to the
internet, he asked City Manager to coordinate the logistics of notifying people.
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Mayor Tisdahl urged everyone to come to the Planning & Development Committee
meeting because it is easier to have a dialogue there than at Council meetings.
(03) Approval of Recommendation for Tax Increment Financing for Ward
Manufacturing, Companv
The Economic Development Committee recommends City Council approval to
provide $700,000 in financial assistance to Ward Manufacturing Company
("Ward") in the form of tax increment financing (TIF) from the Southwest TIF. The
Southwest TIF, for fiscal year 2011, has an unbudgeted fund balance of
approximately $1.0 million. Ward Manufacturing Company, a 70-year old Evanston
manufacturing company, presently located at 2230 Main Street, is considering
expanding to the property immediately to the east of Ward's existing facility at 2222
Main Street.
For Action OFF AGENDA — Approved 9-0 Roll Call
(03) Approval of Recommendation for Tax Increment Financing for Ward
Manufacturing Company
The Economic Development Committee recommends City Council approval to
provide $700,000 in financial assistance to Ward Manufacturing Company
("Ward") in the form of tax increment financing (TIF) from the Southwest TIF. The
Southwest TIF, for fiscal year 2011, has an unbudgeted fund balance of
approximately $1.0 million. Ward Manufacturing Company, a 70-year old Evanston
manufacturing company, presently located at 2230 Main Street, is considering
expanding to the property immediately to the east of Ward's existing facility at 2222
Main Street.
For Action OFF AGENDA -- Approved 9-0 Roll Call
Call of the Wards
Ward 6, Alderman Mark Tendam: No report
Ward 7, Alderman Grover: congratulated Professor Mortensen; thanked Alderman Holmes for
collaborating on a combined ward meeting and thanked staff and Northwestern University police
for lending their expertise in the discussion; she then reminded everyone to please remember
veterans on Thursday.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey: she believes that when City Council meetings go on and on with
presentation after presentation, people get tired, bored and even leave the room and that's not
good. She thinks Council members or the Rules Committee should work with staff in putting
together the agenda. She asked that Mr. Gaynor and Mr. D'Agostino put together a detailed
response to the information received tonight about the trees; in conclusion, she urged all to
participate in the walk down Howard St.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus: announced that the crosswalk at Oakton and Barton will be painted
with new signs on Thursday; she thanked Ward Mfg. for staying in Evanston; and she echoed
Alderman Rainey's comments on Howard Street.
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Ward 1, Alderman Fiske: No report
Ward 2, Alderman Jean -Baptiste: with regard to the business district of Dempster and Dodge,
there will be a meeting on the 12th at 9:00 am to do some brainstorming; as for the Sienna
Building and what is going on there, we are meeting with residents and staff because of some
activities in the area; additionally, we will be meeting with Optima Views and businesses in that
neighborhood to prepare for the holidays and share information on safety and garbage pickup,
etc.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne: No report
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson: No report
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes: she invited everyone to Shorefront Legacy Center's Grand Opening,
2010 Dewey, on Saturday, November 13 at 3:00 pm in Room 206; she announced that the First
Church of God in Christ Christian Life Center will begin celebrating their 100th anniversary on
November 17 — 21; a reminder that the regular 5th Ward meeting will be held on November 18th
and representatives from Viola will be present to discuss plans to enhance the area and hear from
residents; thanked Alderman Grover for finding space for the joint 5th Ward and 7th Ward
meeting on the 28th
With no further business, motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Roll call 9-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Elaine Autwell, Deputy City Clerk
A recording will be available in the City Clerk's office after approval by Council.
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