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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, September 27, 2010
Roll Call Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Jean -Baptiste
Alderman Grover
Mayor Tisdahl called the R--gular meeting of the City Council to order at 8:12 pm after the roll call of the
Aldermen.
Mayor Public Announcements
Mayor Tisdahl recognized the Kiwanis Club of Evanston for Outstanding Service at the CommUNITY
Picnic and presented a framed certificate to Dr. Blanas, President of the Kiwanis with members standing
to represent the group.
Presentation of Fire Station #5 LEED Gold Award was presented to Fire Chief Klaiber by the Mayor and
Mr. Doug Gaynor, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services. He stated the award will be
displayed at the Fire Station within two weeks.
City Manager Public Announcements and Presentations
An update on Evanston's Volunteer Website was presented by Shanee Jackson, Outreach Specialist.
Mr. Joe McRae gave a power -point presentation showing an update on the Establishment of 311 Service
for the City which will go into effect on March 1, 2011.
Mr. Doug Gaynor announced the Green Living Festival which will take place October 2, 2010. He also
mentioned Bike the Ridge and the event will take place October 3, 2010.
Ms. Suzette Robinson, Director Streets & Sanitation gave an announcement concerning the "Cans for
Cash Competition".
Communications:
City Clerk, Rodney Greene, announced the voting time schedule for the upcoming November election.
Starting Tuesday, October 121", through Thursday, October 28t" from 9 AM until 5 PM Monday -Friday
including the two Saturdays, October 16t" and 23Ta
Citizen Comment:
The following citizens spoke of their non-support of Ordinance 23-0-10:
Lynne Greene, of 2016 Brown Ave. stated she was here to urge the Council not to adopt the
proposed amendment to the standing Ordinance speaking to dogs, cats, animals and fowl. She also
stated the Ordinance stated it is the will of the people of Evanston to keep hens, but she was not
aware of a referendum that allowed the citizens to express their vote. This decision should not be
one for the Council to decide, but the citizens.
Padma Rao, Evanston resident, stated the Ordinance involves significant health and legal issues
in having chickens. She also stated that state law requires anyone who raises chickens for
ingestion of their eggs to test for the same salmonella strain that sicken a hundred people in the
recent egg recall. She also pointed out that the runoff of the chicken waste will wind up in Lake
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Michigan where we get our drinking water and that will cause other health issues for the Evanston
residents.
Elizabeth Kinney, 1024 Brummel, urged the Council to restore the acquiescence statement to the
Ordinance. She stated to just have a notice to the neighbors is not sufficient you must have the
permission of the neighbor as well.. She also urged to include a time limit for the re -application of
the chicken owner.
The following citizens spoke of their support of Ordinance 23-0-10:
Ellen King, of 843 Ridge Ave. member of Backyard Chickens believes raising chickens is a way
for people to produce their own food.
Hugh Bartling, 1807 Madison Professor at DePaul stated his support of the chicken Ordinance
and other cities have one and Evanston is slow.
Greg Garfry, 332 Florence Ave. a Physician at Evanston Hospital states there is no difference in
chickens as in other pets.
Lorie Zelot, 1232 Hinman stated having chickens is a way to grow your own food in these hard
economic times.
Elliot Zashin, 715 Asbury supports the Ordinance that will help Evanston to be more sustainable.
Elizabeth Kinney, Backyard Hens
The following citizens spoke on the Taxicab Ordinance:
Mary Pettinato, of 938 Montana, Chicago Richie Vernon, of 1140 Darrow Ave.
Bill Stein, of Evanston spoke against the Ordinance preventing American Taxi in Evanston.
Robert Larsen, 8541 spoke against the Ordinance that will eliminate American Taxi.
Mike Decker, Taxicab Advisory Board was in favor of the Ordinance.
Agustine Bazelos, stated American cab told the other drivers they did not need or want them to
drive for them.
Dan Mennemeyes, 2720 Central St. is in support of prearranged cabs and the prevailing
Ordinance and to even raise the fine to $1000.00.
Adam Zayed, 272 Lincoln Ave., he is against the prevention of prearranged rides.
Muhamed Salim, 7205 N Western Ave. is against outside cabs coming into Evanston.
Joseph Reliff, 115 N. Shore, American Taxi supporter for prearranged rides from American
Taxi.
Jim Boer, (American Taxi), in support of the prearranged rides.
Dan Coyne, 1086 Bernard, stated people call American Taxi because people trust them.
Alan Miller, 151 Ashland, Chairman of the Taxi Board stated the Ordinance is just raising the
fines to protect the taxi drivers in Evanston.
Russ Abell, Hilton Orrington Hotel, in favor of Ordinance, but would like to have prearranged
rides added into the Ordinance.
John Coyne, American Taxi,
Jeff Smith, Lawyer representing American Taxi Driver's Association, and his efforts to allow
pre -arranged rides.
Roma Ransom, 1545 Fowler Ave., thanked the Mayor for the proclamation recognizing National Yoga
Month. She stated they had a great turnout, both young and old who came to participate in the event.
Junad Rizki, asked for explanations concerning the following Administration & Adjudication Judge
were replaced due to lack of fee collections, if fees are the motivation will citizens get a fair hearing, 2)
Why was two million dollars transferred from Water Fund into the General Fund?, and 3) The retiremen
benefits to the employees.
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Alderman Rainey called for a point of order. She stated that a member of the Council should
make a motion to allow the two Ordinances to be discussed. Alderman Jean -Baptiste motioned for
approval of the two Ordinances and gained a second from Alderman Wilson. A unanimous voice
vote was received.
(SP1)Ordinances 57-0-10 and 63-0-10: Water & Sewer Rates
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 57-0-10 amending the
Evanston City Code, Title 7, Chapter 13, relating to the City Sewer System. Staff recommends
City Council approval of Ordinance 63-0-10 amending the Evanston City Code, Title 7, Chapter
12, relating to the City Waterworks System. The proposed ordinances were presented and
discussed at the August 9, 2010 Administration and Public Works Committee meeting.
(SP1a) Ordinance 57-0-10 Amending the Evanston Citv Code Title 7, Chapter 13, Relating
to the Citv Sewer Svstem
Proposed Ordinance 57-0-10 will maintain the current sewer rate of $3.94 per bill unit to all tax
paying properties and effective January 1, 2011 establish a two -tiered sewer rate for users of the
system that are tax exempt properties.
For Introduction
0 (SP1b) Ordinance 63-0-10 Amending the Evanston Citv Code Title 7. Chapter 12, Relating
to the Citv Waterworks Svstem
Proposed Ordinance 63-0-10 would institute a ten percent (10%) water rate increase. An average
single family home that uses 106 billing units of water a year is currently paying $147.92 in water
bills annually and with the proposed 10% water
rate increase, their annual water bill will increase by $14.79 to $162.71.
For Introduction
Question: Alderman Grover asked what the water rate would be if they did reflect the whole
cost of producing this water?
Answer: Mr. Stoneback stated he did not have the answer before him.
Question: Alderman Rainey wanted clarification on the sewer tax being based on the units of
water used and not on the cost of the unit, and that there will not be an adjustment in the sewer rate once
the water rate is increased.
Answer: With a water rate increase there will not be a sewer rate increase, the money for the
sewer will come from a property tax increase not the cost of the water per unit.
Alderman Burr -us thanked the persons who put the proposal together in helping the residents to claim a
portion of their water bill on their tax returns.
Question: Alderman Wilson wanted to know how Skokie was paying for the sewers.
Answer: Skokie does not have a sewer rate the majority of their funding comes from the
revenues from Old Orchard.
Question: Alderman Jean -Baptiste wanted to know when Mr. Stoneback would come
back with a plan to maximize our revenue on the water resources.
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Answer: The wheels of motion have already been started and the hydraulic analysis study
will supply the data we need to proceed. Acting City Manager, Mr. Lyons stated they would get back to
the Council with an update to whatever the time frame will be.
Question: Alderman Grover asked 2 questions; the first was about the Water Front deficit by
2014 and if that was the balancing act between the water and sewer funds? (2) What are the inter -fund
transfers from the water fund.
Answer: Yes, only looking at the next several years. The second question he deferred to
Acting City Manager, Mr. Lyons. He stated
A voice vote was rendered with a unanimous return, and the motioned was approved for introduction.
(SP2)Ordinance 52-0-10 Regarding Taxicab Regulation
Ordinance 52-0-10 amending sections of the City Code relating to Taxicab Service Regulations is
presented for Council consideration. The ordinance was discussed at the July 26, 2010,
Administration and Public Works committee meeting. This ordinance was Introduced and
referred back to Committee on August 9, 2010. At the September 13, 2010 City Council meeting,
this ordinance was held over for action as a special order of business at the September 27, 2010
Council meeting.
For Action
City Attorney, Grant Farrar, stated the Ordinance once again is appearing before the Council in its
original text for consideration. There will be an amendment to section 3-19-5-3 B & C of the City Code.
It provides for an enhanced enforcement mechanism and an increased fine of $750.00 for a non -licensed
cab operating in the City limits of Evanston. Following Mr. Farrar's statement the Aldermen presented
their concerns to the proposed Ordinance and its impact on the taxicab operators. It was stated by
Alderman Rainey that the Council to agree to pass the increase fine portion of the Ordinance and then
also clarify the definition of prearranged rides. The wording for the Ordinance was to be illegal for any
cab to operate within the City limits of Evanston without the operator possessing an Evanston issued
license. The maximum fine allowed is $750.00. The operator can not stand in any other area of the City
except in a designated taxicab stand and will be investigated by the City Manager or his designee to
discover whether or not a license is in the possession of the taxicab operator. A roll Call vote was taken
and the result was 7-2 against, so the motion failed. Aldermen Holmes and Jean -Baptiste voted yes.
Then Alderman Wilson made a motion to keep subsection B intact and to have under violation to read
any violation of this chapter will be an offense of a fine not less than $25.00 and no more than $500.00
for each violation, except for violation under subsection 3-19-11 B shall be an offense punishable by a
fine of $750.00. It was seconded by Alderman Grover. Alderman Rainey also stated to add the last
sentence of subsection C to the amended motion and it was agreed. A voice vote was taken and it passed
with a unanimous response. A Roll Call vote was also taken with a 9-0 vote and the motion passed.
Items not approved on Consent Agenda:
(A3.7)Yard Waste Collection and Disposal Contract
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign a solid waste
agreement with Groot Industries, Inc. (2500 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL) for the
collection and disposal of yard waste at the rate of $3.35 per stop per month for the first year of a
five year contract commencing November 1, 2010, for a total contract amount of $476,370.
Funding for this project will be from the Sanitation Yard Waste General Fund Account 2695. The
account has a total of $470,278 budgeted for FY2010/11.
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(A3.10)Approval of Contract Award for Citvwide Bus Shelter Program (RFP 10-107)
Staff recommends the award of the Citywide Bus Shelter Program contract to Creative Outdoor
Advertising of America (COA) Inc., (1930 Commerce Lane, Suite 1, Jupiter, FL) for a contract
term of 10 years. Creative Outdoor Advertising will install the bus shelters at
their own cost and reimburse the City either 10% of the advertising net revenues or $250 for each
installed bus shelter per year, whichever is higher. Revenue will be applied to the Right -of -Way
Permit account # 2630.52126.
For Action
(Pl)Maior Variance Request for Open Front Yard Parking Space at 1408 Dempster Street
Staff, the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee and the Zoning Board of Appeals
recommend denial of an application for major variations to establish an open parking space in the
front yard of 1408 Dempster Street and to allow an impervious surface coverage of 49% where the
maximum permitted is 45%. This item was held in Committee on August 9, 2010.
For Action
(Hl)Ordinance 23-0-10 Amending Various Sections of Title 9, "Public Safety," Chapter 4,
"Dogs, Cats, Animals, and Fowl," of the Citv Code
The Human Services Committee recommends consideration of Ordinance 23-0-10 Amending
Various Sections of Title 9, "Public Safety," Chapter 4, "Dogs, Cats, Animals, and Fowl," of the
City Code. This issue was discussed at previous meetings of the Human Services Committee. On
August 2, 2010, Ordinance 23-0-10 was referred to the City Council for consideration. This
ordinance was introduced at August 9, 2010, City Council meeting. At the September 13, 2010
Council meeting, this ordinance was held over for action at the September 27, 2010 Council
meeting pending clarification and revision.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(MI) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 13, 2010
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
(Al) City of Evanston Payroll through 0912/10 $2,176,734.53
(A2) City of Evanston Bills through 09,128/10 $3,653,800.74 (As amended)
(A3.1) Approval of Contract Award for 2010 Safer Neighborhood Area Proiect (SNAP)
Lighting Proiect (Bid 11-32)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a contract in response to Bid 11-32 to award the
Jackson Avenue (Emerson Street to Foster Street) Safer Neighborhood Area Project (SNAP)
Lighting Project Contract to lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Utility Dynamics
Corporation (23 Commerce Dr., Oswego, IL) in the amount of $22,819. Funding for this work will
be from Community Development Block Grant Fund (5170.62780) in the amount $22,819.
For Action
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(A3.2) Approval of Contract Award for the Davit Arm Street Light Fixture Replacement
Project (Bid 11-33)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a contract in response to Bid 11-33 to award the Davit
Arm Street Light Fixture Replacement Project contract to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, Hecker and Company, Inc., (Wheeling, IL) in the amount of $109,972.50. Funding for this
work will be from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (Account 416136).
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Single Source Purchase for Cold Patch Street Maintenance Material
Staff recommends approval of a single source purchase of cold patch material for cold weather
street maintenance activities from Healy Asphalt Company, LLC (3401 S. Busse Road, Mount
Prospect, IL) in the amount of $36,000. Funding for this work will be from Water Fund (7115-
65051) in the amount $18,000 and Sewer Fund (7400-65051) in the amount of $18,000. Healy
Asphalt is the only regional supplier of UPM (unique paving materials) high performance cold
patch mix.
For Action
(A3.4) Approval of Purchase of 5 Replacement Vehicles
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase 5-replacement vehicles/equipment for the
various divisions and departments in the amount of $310,908 from Currie Motors (9423 W.
Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort, IL) in the amount of $155,594, and from Prairie Archway International
(401 S. Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL) in the amount of $155,314. Funding provided by Fleet
Services Capital Outlay Budget for Automotive Equipment (7720.65550) which has an approved
budget of $1,700,000.00 of which $320,000 was allocated for this replacement equipment.
For Action
(A3.5)Avvroval of Purchase of One (1) Pierce 105' Aerial Ladder Truck (Bid 11-30)
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase one (1) Tractor Drawn, Rear Tiller Steered
105' aerial ladder truck for Evanston Fire and Life Safety Services Department in the amount of
$958,121 from the lowest responsive and responsible bidder Global Emergency Products (1401 N.
Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora, IL). Funding provided by Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Assistance to Firefighters'
Grants (AFG) in the amount of $600,000 with the balance of $358,121 from the Capital
Improvement Project Reserve Fund.
For Action
(A3.6)Avvroval of Fall Tree Purchase
Staff recommends approval of the purchase of 300 trees and planting services from Suburban
Tree Consortium (STC) in the amount of $64,377. Funding for these purchases is provided from a
general fund line item in the Parks/Forestry Division
budget (3525.65005). The total budget within this line item is $165,000 which is used
for both the spring and fall planting seasons. The total expenditure this year for
both the spring and fall plantings will total $157,042.
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(A3.8)Sin2le Family Residential Refuse Collection Contract
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign a solid waste
agreement with Groot Industries, Inc. (2500 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL) for the
collection of single family residential refuse at the rate of $7.16 per 95-gallon cart per month and a
rate of $5.50 per 65-gallon cart per month for the first year of a five year contract commencing
November 1, 2010 for a total contract amount of $1,261,890. Additional carts will be collected at a
rate of $5.10 for 95-gallon carts and $5.00 for 65-gallon carts. Funding for this project will be from
the Sanitation Refuse General Fund Account 2685. The account has a total of $1,496,355 budgeted
for FY2010/11. The budgeted amount reflects the elimination of the four solid waste positions at a
cost of $300,000.
For Action
(A3.9) City Condominium Program Refuse Collection Contract
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to sign a solid waste agreement with
Lakeshore Waste Services, LLC. (6132 Oakton St., Morton Grove, IL) for the collection and
disposal of city condominium refuse at the rate of $5.50 per unit for the first year of a five year
contract commencing November 1, 2010 for a total contract amount of $363,000. Funding for this
project will be from the Sanitation Refuse General Fund Account 2685. The account has a total of
$550,000 budgeted for FY2010/11.
For Action
(A4)Avvroval of 2009-10 Audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Staff recommends that the 2009-10 Audited Annual Financial Report be accepted and placed on
file. A manager from Baker Tilly will be present on September 29, 2009 to discuss their annual
review. This document is available on the City's Website at www.citvofevanston.org.
For Action
(A5)Ordinance 50-0-10, Amending the Code to Add Subsection 1-17-1(D) "Minority,
Women and Evanston Business Enterprise (M/W/EBE) Goals
Staff recommends passage of Ordinance 50-0-10. While the M/W/EBE program has existed for
over a decade, its requirements have never been codified. This proposed ordinance codifies the
City's M/W/EBE goals which demonstrate the City's strong commitment to remedying
discrimination in the Evanston market while providing full and equitable opportunities for
participation in contracts for all businesses.
For Introduction
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(P2)Ordinance 70-0-10 Requiring Notice to Affected Neighbors of Proposed Cellular
Antenna Installations
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 70-0-10. Ordinance 70-0-10 would require the City to
mail notices to property owners within 250' of a proposed new cellular pole or tower at least 10
days before the item is reviewed by staff at the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee,
prior to issuing a building permit.
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(P3)Ordinance 68-0-10 Granting a Major Variation Relating to Building Height
to Permit Construction of a Multi-Familv Residence Located at 910 Hinman Ave
The Planning and Development Committee recommends adoption of ordinance 68-0-10 as
amended, granting a major variation to Zoning Ordinance Section 6-8-7-8, allowing a building
height of 54 feet 8 inches (54'8") where a maximum permitted height is 50 feet (50') for the
purpose of building a five story, seven unit multifamily residence at 910 Hinman Avenue in the R5
General Residential zoning district. This ordinance was introduced at the September 13, 2010
Council meeting.
For Action
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(01)Varsity Theatre Renovation Feasibilitv Studv
Staff recommends approval of the Varsity Theatre Renovation Feasibility Study, subject to
revisions/changes that may be recommended by the Economic Development Committee at the
September 22, 2010 meeting in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Funding for this project will be
provided from the Washington National Tax Increment Finance Fund.
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and it was seconded by Alderman
Grover. A Roll Call vote was taken with a 9-0 vote to approve and the Consent Agenda was approved.
Items for discussion:
(A3.7)Yard Waste Collection and Disposal Contract
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign a solid waste
agreement with Groot Industries, Inc. (2500 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL) for the
collection and disposal of yard waste at the rate of $3.35 per stop per month for the
first year of a five year contract commencing November 1, 2010, for a total contract amount of
$476,370. Funding for this project will be from the Sanitation Yard Waste General Fund Account
2695. The account has a total of $470,278 budgeted for FY2010/11.
For Action
Alderman Jean -Baptiste stated the yard waste item was held in committee for further information to
consider other options since Skokie had eliminated their yard waste pick-up as reported by Suzette
Robinson.
(A3.10)Approval of Contract Award for Citvwide Bus Shelter Program (RFP 10-107)
Staff recommends the award of the Citywide Bus Shelter Program contract to Creative Outdoor
Advertising of America (COA) Inc., (1930 Commerce Lane, Suite 1, Jupiter, FL)
for a contract term of 10 years. Creative Outdoor Advertising will install the bus shelters at their
own cost and reimburse the City either 10% of the advertising net revenues or $250 for each
installed bus shelter per year, whichever is higher. Revenue will be applied to the Right -of -Way
Permit account # 2630.52126.
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Alderman Jean -Baptiste motioned for approval and received a second from Alderman Grover.
Alderman Rainey has requested a report from staff as well. A Roll Call vote was taken with a 9-0
result and the motion passed. The matter of Baker Tilly will be presented at the next Council
meeting as stated by Alderman Jean -Baptiste. Mr. Lyons stated that all questions concerning the
financial aspects of the business will be compiled and will be ready for the next meeting as well.
(P1)Maior Variance Reauest for Open Front Yard Parking Space at 1408 Dempster Street
Staff, the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee and the Zoning Board of Appeals
recommend denial of an application for major variations to establish an open parking space in the
front yard of 1408 Dempster Street and to allow an impervious surface coverage of 49% where the
maximum permitted is 45%. This item was held in Committee on August 9, 2010.
For Action
Alderman Rainey stated this item was held in committee upon request of the applicant. She also
commented on P2 concerning the notices to be sent out was to be the City's responsibility, but the
committee felt it was the responsibility of the applicant to bear the cost of the notices and clarification in
the proposal would be corrected.
(Hl)Ordinance 23-0-10 Amending Various Sections of Title 9, "Public Safetv," Chapter 4,
"Dogs, Cats, Animals, and Fowl," of the Citv Code
The Human Services Committee recommends consideration of Ordinance 23-0-10 Amending
Various Sections of Title 9, "Public Safety," Chapter 4, "Dogs, Cats, Animals, and Fowl," of the
City Code. This issue was discussed at previous meetings of the Human Services Committee. On
August 2, 2010, Ordinance 23-0-10 was referred to the City Council for consideration. This
ordinance was introduced at August 9, 2010, City Council meeting. At the September 13, 2010
Council meeting, this ordinance was held over for action at the September 27, 2010 Council
meeting pending clarification and revision.
For Action
Alderman Fiske motioned to have a denial of this Ordinance, due to the result of a three (3) Nay to two
(2) Aye vote against approval in committee. Alderman Holmes seconded the motion. Alderman Wilson
stated he wanted to amend the motion to change the gender neutral reference, changing pen to coop, and
the $10.00 fee to $50.00. He also wanted to add for the first calendar year term for the twenty (20)
licensed coops. Alderman Grover seconded the amendment that she and Alderman Wilson drafted.
Questions from the Aldermen:
1) Was there any discussion about the distance a coop could be positioned between neighbors?
Answer: NO.
2) Was there any mentioning of the input from neighbors concerning coops?
Answer: The change was from acquiescence and notice to just notice. He also stated he didn't want
someone who wanted to have coops to be held hostage or be extorted and that's why he removed the
word acquiescence. Alderman Tendam stated he voted to pass the Ordinance, and the persons who will
have them will care for them because they will not want to lose them and the chicken will not make
noise or smell bad.
Alderman Fiske stated she believes that neighbor approval is absolutely necessary because many
persons are sensitive to their presence and living environment outside. She spoke of Dr. Rao who raised
some health concerns that she had not hear previously. She also stated she was at a 10 year old
neighbor's birthday party and there was a gentleman who had provided animals for the party. She went
over and asked the gentleman who had a chicken, and other animals at the party what he thought of the
chicken Ordinance for Evanston. She reported the man said it was a bad idea, because chickens do not
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like being cooped up they need to be free pecking. She believes this is a fad and a bad idea for having
chickens living in the City. She also stated she thought this is an unnecessary Ordinance and hoped the
Council would think about the quality of life that will be offered to these birds in their deliberations.
Alderman Grover stated she did not believe the neighbors should have an acquiescence posed on them.
She stated she is aware of persons who have chickens and are chicken owners in Evanston and in her
opinion there is no health issue or concerns other than washing your hands as was stated by Dr. Garfield.
Aldermen Grover, Tendam and Burrus accepted the amendments of Alderman Wilson. Alderman
Rainey asked to take a vote on the amendment. Alderman Jean -Baptiste voted yes on the amendment
only. A Roll Call vote was taken with a 7-2 result and the motion to amend was passed.
Alderman Rainey wanted assurance that the Ordinance would be enforced and after a third violation the
license would be revoked. Alderman Wilson did not believe a violation clause should be included but he
would accept the amendment.
Question: Who will be monitoring or enforcing the Ordinance?
Answer: Alderman Wilson stated it would fall on the Health Department or Police would be his
assumption. Mr. Lyons stated they would not be looking at the staff, but to have staff report back after a
year on the expenses incurred. Mayor Tisdahl stated since there were no other lights she called for a
voice vote to add Alderman Rainey's amendment to Alderman Wilson's motion of changes. There was
an 8-1 voice vote. It was mentioned the vote was not unanimous, the Mayor stated it was 8-1 so the
motion passed.
Alderman Rainey stated to the Council she would support the Ordinance because of the amendments
and the last two provisions of the proposal. She stated the Council should have left the Ordinance as it is
and to allow the chicken owners that were raising chickens under the radar to continue as they had been
in the past. Alderman Rainey stated this has caused such a disruption among the constituents she is sure
there will be calls concerning the passage of the new Ordinance.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste stated this was not representative of the total population, and that he would not
support the Ordinance. Alderman Holmes also reported her lack of support for the Ordinance as well.
Alderman Grover asked Mr. Farrar how soon can chicken owners come in and apply for their licenses.
Mr. Farrar stated it would be some time since the license forms have to be drafted first.
Alderman Wynne stated she would support the Ordinance because she trusts the Robert Berry and she
believes this will go very smoothly.
The Mayor called for a Roll Call vote for the denial of the Ordinance which resulted in a 6-3 vote
against denial. Aldermen Holmes, Fiske, and Jean -Baptiste voted for denial.
Alderman Wilson motioned to adopt the motion as amended with a second from Alderman Tendam. The
vote received a 6-3 for approval, and the Ordinance was passed. Aldermen Holmes, Fiske and Jean -
Baptiste voted against the Ordinance.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 3 Alderman Wynne mentioned a 3ra ward meeting at Lincoln School on October 71h.
She also congratulated the Police and Firefighters for their expert handling of the pipe bomb incident at
Nichols School.
Ward 4 Alderman Wilson echoed the remarks of Alderman Wynne and deferred Bike the Ridge to
Alderman Rainey.
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Ward 5 Alderman Holmes no report.
Ward 6 Alderman Tendam no report.
Ward 7 Alderman Grover thanked everyone for painting Evanston purple and for the staff s support in
stopping the train schedule changes by METRA.
Ward 8 Alderman Rainey mentioned the bike the ridge and the food truck as being at the Bike the
Ridge on October 3rd. She stated she will be relentless in making you the most responsible chicken
owners in Evanston.
Ward 9 Alderman Burrus no report.
Ward 1 Alderman Fiske there will be a meeting tomorrow night at the 7 PM at the Library to listen to
the proposal of OMEGA to open an adult day care center on Davis Street.
Ward 2 Alderman Jean -Baptiste asked for the support of the Council and the staff in enforcing the
Ordinances that have been passed tonight.
A motion for adjournment was moved and seconded and a Roll Call was taken with the result of a 9-0
vote to adjourn. The meeting ended at 12:20 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Rodney Greene, City Clerk
A COPY OF THIS MEETING WILL BE AVAIALABLE AFTER THE NEXT APPOINTED COUNCIL
MEETING AND THE APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL.
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