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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, July 12, 2010
Roll Call: Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burr -us
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Jean -Baptiste
Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Presiding:
Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:01 P.M. after roll call.
Mayor Public Announcements
The Mayor announced that Raymond Summers passed away. He was a former employee of the Water &
Sewer Department. He will be truly greatly missed. She also thanked those who were involved in the fire that occurred
on Saturday night at the YMCA, and the safe evacuation of the ninety residents. She especially thanked the CERT
members for their well organized operation in obtaining the names and medical information of all of the residents. She
also complemented the 4`h of July Committee for another exceptional 4th Celebration.
Mayor Proclamations
The Mayor stated she had two proclamations, but would not read them
STIHL Tour Des Trees Day — July 18, 2010 will receive this proclamation because Mark Younger was a member
of the group and he would be stopping at the Evanston Ecology Center. There he will be memorializing the planting
of a new tree in the Ladd Arboretum on Saturday, July 18`h. Firemen's Park Re -Dedication Day — July 22, 2010,
she stated she would read this proclamation on that day and hoped that everyone would be there.
City Manager Public Announcements and Presentations:
Mr. Bobkiewicz added his thanks to the volunteers who assisted in the Saturday night Fire, and he
included the Parks & Recreation staff.
Presentation by Comcast on Changes to Evanston Cable System which was presented by Mr. Frank Dual,
Sr. Government Affairs Manager, for Comcast stated the company was launching their National initiative called "The
World of More". Comcast will be going digital and this will allow the company the ability to free up band width and
by doing so will allow them to offer more channels, services and features on all of their services. The cut off date for
Evanston is August P, and this will only affect those households that have TV's plugged directly into the wall. The
customer will have to obtain a digital adapter. Comcast is offering 3 free adapters per household and all the customer
has to do is to make accommodations to pick them up. He recommended that the customer either call customer
services at 866-594-1234, or go to one of their service centers to pickup the free devices. Any additional device would
cost $1.99 per month.
Question: Will the existing service be improved instead of waiting 5-10 minutes on the phone for an answer to a
customer's question.
Answer: Depending upon the service question we will accommodate all service.
Question: Will all of the technicians be qualified to perform the necessary work when they arrive?
Answer: Like all of the services for the City it is always challenging and we try to accommodate all of them,
and yes we are constantly striving to improve all of our service areas.
Ms. Suzette Robinson, Director of Public Works, was asked to come forward to discuss the "Document Destruction
Event" which she stated would occur on Saturday, July 17`h on the parking lot of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.
The time is from 9:00 A.M. unti? 11:00 A.M. and proof of residency will be required. The computer and electronics
drop-off will occur again this year, but at the Glenco location this Saturday as well in the Metra Commuter parking
lot. Also on Wednesdays from 1 P.M.-3 P.M. and Fridays from 10 A.M.-12 noon at the Morton Grove Public Works
there is a weekly drop-off of computers and electronics.
Doug Gaynor, Director of Parks & Recreation announced the Ethnic Arts Festival in Dawes Park from 12-7
P.M. Saturday and Sunday. Also Sunday the International Cycling race will be hosted by the City.
Communications: City Clerk
No report.
Citizen Comment (AGENDA ITEMS)
These persons spoke on the COMED Franchise:
Joel Freeman, 2151 Hartrey stated he participated on the Electric Franchise Negotiating Team
and he passed out a letter from the Energy Commission recommending the approval of the
franchise agreement with COMED for five years with the option to renew.
Eric Duray, 5190 Church Street stated he was the COMED External Affairs Manager and spoke
concerning the franchise agreement and the outage of the 41h of July. He stated the outage to the
YMCA was attributed to pigeons that made contact with electrical transformers inside the
vault that provided service to the building.
Speaking on the Firemen's Park:
Jason Hays, 712 Dobson stated he was representing Local Firefighters 742 and he appreciates the
interest in rededicating the park, and he commented who the residents of Alderman Holmes 51h
ward who assisted in the restoration. He invited everyone to attend the rededication on Saturday
July 22°d, 2:00 P.M. He again gave thanks for the proclamation that Mayor Tisdahl will read at
the rededication.
These persons spoke on the Non -Agenda Items:
Bennet Johnson, spoke concerning the comments that were made by an Alderman on the City
Council who made comments about the death of a 19 year old young man who was shot to death,
this Council member that denigrated and cast the death of this child as vermin, trash, rubbish, and
something to be thrown away and discarded. The young man was involved in some activities, but
he was not a domestic terrorist. He then gave his past credentials of working with juveniles,
suggested for remediation that the Alderman apologize to the parents, grandmother, relatives and
friends, and the Evanston community because what it says to for a public officials to making this
statement that every Evanstonian agrees with her. "No one has said it is wrong, but I am saying it
is wrong, and this should not be tolerated".
Sharon Eckersall, 2519 Ashland, candidate for Cook County Assessor spoke of her concerns of
the Township Assessor's Budget and the proposed 100% increase in the budget. She stated it is
not needed to efficiently to run the office, and she compared other municipalities and the way they
staff their offices. She urged the Council to research the proposed increase before approving the
Township budget and to check further into a line item of $45,000.00, as well as some spending of
funds attending various events by Township employees.
Betty Ester, 2031 Church Street, spoke on the proposed Ordinance on public nudity. She stated
the discussion and explanation on the item in her opinion is not clear, and she hoped the people
would not display nudity in the public areas. She spoke of the incident of the man who was
instructed by the Police to place his hands on a car and his pants fell down displaying his absence
of underpants. She also stated her agreement to the statements made by Mr. Bennet Johnson and
said "we should not be despairing people when they are gone, they will not change so why do we
inflict pain on those who are left living. If we could not help him talking about him when he was
alive, we sure not are going to help him when he is dead".
Bonnie Wilson, Evanston Township Assessor announced the mailing for property assessment is
available to all Evanston taxpayers on Thursday, July 15`h in the County Assessor's Office, and the
appeals will be open until August 16`h. On Monday, July 19`h at 7:00 P.M. there will be a property
tax seminar held at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste was inquiring as to who Mr. Johnson was referring to in his statements
that were directed towards the Council, and wanted to the let the citizens know that the City
Council of Evanston in general did not make an insensitive statement.
Mr. Johnson stood up and called Alderman Rainey's name as the Alderman who made the
statement. Mayor Tisdahl spoke out and said, "Can we not name names at this time?"
Alderman Jean -Baptiste said, "When a statement like this is made each one of us is on the Council and I
don't want the people to think this kind of response comes from the Aldermen who are members of this government,
and that this kind of criticism is not extended to each and everyone of us"
Alderman Rainey stated, "He was talking about me, but he mischaracterized what I said. I
absolutely never said anybody was a domestic terrorist, I never said anybody was vermin, trash or
garbage or any of those other adjectives that you used. You know Mr. Johnson you are laughing, I
am so sick and tired of drugs, gangs and shootings in our community, and I am willing to bet that
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99% of the Evanston community is feed up with it also. What I said was when I was interviewed
by some reporter I had never heard of before, I said, and I have sent all of you emails about
Lesiley Calvin over time about the trouble he has caused in my community, the destruction, the
chaos, the cost to the taxpayers, the jeopardy he puts people in. The last thing he did in my
community was a shoot out at Custer & Howard at 4:00 in the afternoon. Now you don't read
about it in the paper like you read about Chicago, but this young man at 19 years old was engaged
in a shoot out at Custer & Howard. I do not believe even though there are some criminal
sympathizers here, I do not believe that 99% of the people in the City of Evanston or City Chicago
support that kind of activity. This was a young man at 19 years old, he had ten arrests since he's
been an adult, and he's only nineteen for God's sake and they don't even start counting until after
you are seventeen. I never said anything about wanting him dead I never said anything about his
Mother, I never said any of those things. What I said was, I feel terrible for his Mother, his
Father, and his friends for everybody. Nobody ever said they wanted him dead, nobody, and I
never said any of the words used in that article. But I will tell you this person was absolute trouble.
I made no statements that were not factual, I had Police reports etcetera, we are having a
neighborhood meeting tomorrow night, to discuss NSP2 speed humps and community issues such
as this and it is a South Evanston meeting. I will stick by every single word I said, and I will
absolutely not apologize to nobody. The time has come when the criminals and the gangsters in
this community need to apologize to everyone else, because let me tell you they cost us
money tax money, they challenge the safety of the community, they put our Law Enforcement
Officers at risk, They burden our hospitals because very few gun shoot victims have Blue
Cross/Blue Shield. It is a huge circle of pain and suffering that they cause, and when they start
apologizing I'll start apologizing as an Alderman who tells the truth. I'll keep telling the truth and
if that bothers you, then you take your social work skills out there and start making a difference in
this community, and I'm tired of everyone else in this community being blamed for shootings.
Those of us who are not involved in shootings are not at fault.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Ordinance 53-0-10 Proposed Budget and ADDronriation Ordinance for Town
Puruoses for the Year Endine March 31. 2011
Township of Evanston Supervisor/Treasurer recommends approval of the Town of Evanston budget for the
fiscal year commencing April 1, 2010 and ending March 31, 2011 with Town fund $295,753.00 and general
assistance fund $986,553.00. Total appropriations are $1,282,306.00.
For Introduction
Mayor Tisdahl asked if anyone had any questions about the budget, when no one answered she said, "Alderman
Rainey you had some questions about the budget". Alderman Rainey stated she had questions about the Bills list and
the $100,000.00 error and that she would wait until the item came up. The Mayor again asked if anyone had any
questions about the budget, and Alderman Holmes stated she was only concerned about the portion of the Deputy
Assessor's proposed amount, and because of that she motioned to reduce the bottom line amount of the Budget by
$20,000.00 to allow a part-time Deputy Assessor in the Township Assessor's Office along with the Deputy
Assistant, and Alderman Rainey seconded the motion. Alderman Tendam suggested the Township Assessor to speak
concerning her proposed budget. Bonnie Wilson, Township Assessor, wanted to read a statement she prepared for
the Council. She commented on how well the permit department has been exceptional in getting the perrrits to the
County. Her answer to a previous question from the Township Trustees as to whether she could run an efficient
Assessor's Office with a part-time Deputy Assessor was "I would rather have a full-time person". This would allow
for an efficient Office and she could have more time to be an advocate for the citizens. The Aldermen asked many
questions of the Assessor and after her answers were accepted a Roll Call vote was taken on the motion that
Alderman Holmes had made initially, and the result was 9-0 and the motion passed.
Alderman Grover moved for introduction of the Township Budget ending March 31, 2011. City Manager stated it
would be introduction of Ordinance 53-0-10 to be approved with the amendment which was motioned by Alderman
Holmes. A Roll Call vote was taken and the result was 9-0, and the motion passed.
(SP2) Citv of Evanston 2010 State and Federal Legislative Priorities
Staff recommends adoption of the revised 2010 State and Federal Legislative Priorities. This document
updates and reflects City Council goals as directed under the City of Evanston Federal / State / Regional
Government Affairs Agenda 2010 drafted on October 5, 2009.
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For Action
City Manager, Bobkiewicz, stated he had a power -point presentation on one of the City's goals to achieve
relationships with the Federal, State, and Regional Governments. He asked Mr. Matt Swentkofske,
Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator. He came forward to give his power -point Presentation which he pointed out
the nine points of interest from the Council back in October of 2009. He stated he is building strong relations with
GMAT, CTA, Springfield Officials, and the other goals the City Council had set last year. He stated all of the goals
are not achievable, but the ones that are the City should focus on more. One of the times to focus on is to pursue
obtaining the funds that the State owes the City of Evanston, even though the State is a little behind in giving any
funds to the Municipalities. He stated by the summer his team will be working harder to obtain funding for the
Firemen & Policemen Pension Funds as well.
Question: With concerns for the heating system in this building and it has been said it causes a huge drain on the
resources, is there any funding that would assist in removing the financial burden that is on us?
Answer: I do not know, but I will do added research to see if the HVAC units are included and will get
back to the Council with the information.
He stated the City should become a Regional partner with many of the other entities to gain a place of
priority when new plans or money is being allocated, and will be giving monthly reports of what is
being accomplished.
Question: Which one of these points of focus do you believe we (the City) will get and should go after?
Answer: Anything at the Federal level and level 1 item will be very hard to get, but they are attainable.
The HUD grant worth 2.5 million is a good possibility, the TIGER2 (2000 applicants) is a very
difficult one, but attainable.
Question: What is the time frame is it one year, two, or three years?
Answer: It is a little bit of everything, short and long term. Must are attainable in twelve to eighteen
months.
Question: Are we on the same page as others for Regional goals?
Answer: We should make our (the City's) views known to them.
Question: Are you looking to place us (the City) in a position to compete with others in selling the City's water to
more communities?
Answer: There are very few outlets for obtaining funds for water utilities.
Concern: Alderman.Jean-Baptiste stated he was interested in the "Weed & Seed" proposal as to assisting people to
be able to stand on their own feet in moving forward in their lives.
Answer: City Manager stated that was exactly what the program is intended to do, and it is with that
purpose the funding is being sought to help
Question: Will the program have any similarities or correlation with SEPTEP.
Answer: The imitative was to show that the program was not solely a Law Enforcement Program, but
there are quality of life issues as a follow on to show community development as well as issues on
criminality.
Question: With the safety initiative is there any money there for crossing guards?
Answer: I do not know, but will investigate the issue for you.
City Manager asked for the Council to recommend the changes in the original document to be approved. The Mayor
asked if everyone approved by voice vote and the result was unanimous, and the request passed.
Items not annroved on Consent Agenda:
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of June 21, 2010
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 28, 2010
(111 jownship of Evanston June 2010 Monthlv Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that the City Council approve the Township of Evanston
bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of June 2010 in the amount of $283,927.80.
For Action
(02) Ordinance 45-0-10 Granting an Extension Until Julv 14, 2015, of the Electric
Ordinance to Commonwealth Edison
The Electric Franchise Negotiating Team recommends approval of Ordinance 45-0-10 granting a five year
extension of the 1957 electric franchise agreement with Com Ed until July 14, 2015. The current three year
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franchise extension expires on July 14, 2010. The Negotiating Team recommendation also includes an
additional five year option for extension of the agreement beyond July 14, 2015 exclusively at the City's
discretion.
For Introduction
CONSENT AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
(Al) City of Evanston Payroll through 07/4/10 $2,496,698.10
(A2) City of Evanston Bills through 07/13/10 $2,869,632.19
(A3.1) ADDroval of 1-Year Contract Extension for Purchase of Tires and Tubes for Vehicles
and Equipment (Bid 10-26)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a 1-year extension to the contract for the purchase of Tires and
Tubes (Bid #10-26) with Wentworth Tire Service Inc. (300 N. York Road, Bensenville, IL) in the amount not
exceed $90,000.00. Funding is provided from the Fleet Major Maintenance Fund (Account 7710.65065)
which has $130,000.00 budgeted for FY 10/11.
For Action
(A3.2) ADDroval of Contract award for 2010 Allev Paving Project (Bid 11-22)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a contract in response to Bid 11-22 to award the 2010 Alley
Project to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, ACURA Inc. (556 County Line Road, Bensenville,
IL) in the amount of $259,651.75. Funding for this work will be provided by the Special Assessment Fund
$184,651.75 (6365.65515) and CDBG Fund $75,000 (5170.62480).
For Action
(A3.3) ADDroval of Award for Automotive Parts, SunDlies and Accessories Bid 11-21)
Staff recommends approval of the lowest responsive and responsible bidders (Bid 11-21) for General Auto Parts
for medium and large trucks to Aetna Truck Parts (1133 W. Pershing Road, Chicago, IL) in the amount of
$66,000.00, and to Carquest Auto Parts (2312 W. Main Street, Evanston, IL) for sedans, vans, and pick-up
trucks in the amount of $90,000.00 for a total of $156,000.00. The contracts will be for the period of July 19,
2010 to July 19, 2011. Funding provided by the Fleet Services Fund for Major Maintenance, Material to
Maintain Autos 7710.65060. The 2010-2011 Budget for Material to Maintain Autos is $595,860.00 for parts and
services.
For Action
(A3.4) ADDroval of Purchase of Communitv Central Svstem for NSP2 Grant ManaEement
Staff recommends that City Council approve purchase of the Community Central System as a single source.
The Community Central system will manage the significant documentation required by NSP2, maintain
accurate, timely records of all properties in the program, and provide a workflow management process for
City staff and Brinshore. Community Central is approved by HUD as a single source purchase under
24CFR85.36, which governs procurement for federal grant programs. The total estimated cost for three
years: $125,000-$130,000, based on year one recurring fee of $33,780; years two and three recurring fees
estimated at $34,793 and $35,837 respectively; $20,000 set up costs; and $5,590 in additional professional
services. All system costs are funded by the NSP2 grant and amount to about 7% of funds allocated for grant
administration.
For Action
(A3.5) Approval of Renewal of Printing Contract for Recreation & Arts Activities Guide and
"Hi2hli2hts" Newsletter
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department recommends that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to exercise the option to renew the one-year contract to print the City's combined) quarterly
publication with Ripon Printers (656 S. Douglas St., Ripon, WI) for a second year in the amount of $66,354.
Ripon Printers submitted the lowest responsible and responsive bid (Bid 10-48) for the first year of the
contract. Ripon Printers has agreed to honor their prices for the second year, even though in the last year the
specified recycled paper has increased in cost about five percent and the specified standard paper has
increased almost thirty percent. Funding provided by Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Department's Communications and Marketing Services Business Unit 3015.
For Action
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(A4) Anoroval of Change Order No. 2 to the 2009 Water Main, Sewer and Street
Improvements Contract (Bid 10-40)
Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 2 to the 2009 Water Main, Sewer and Street Improvements
contract (Bid 10-40) with Trine Construction Corporation (27W364 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL) in the
amount of $20,915.17. Funding for Change Order No. 2 will be provided by the Water Fund, Account
733110.65515. An application will be made to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to have this
change order cost included in the loan, utilizing a portion of the contingency included in the original funding
allocation.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 44-R-10 Authorizing the Citv Manager to Execute a Lease between the Citv
of Evanston and Norma and Nolan Robinson for the Apartment Located at 1223 Simpson
Street
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 44-R-10, authorizing the City Manager to execute a
lease between the City of Evanston and Norma and Nolan Robinson for the apartment located at 1223
Simpson Street. Since 2005, the City of Evanston has had a lease agreement with Nolan and Norma Robinson
for the rental of the Boiler Room apartment located at 1223 Simpson St. The current agreement ends on July
31, 2010. The Robinsons are up to date on their rental payments, and have been all year.
For Action
(A6) Ordinance 54-0-10, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses due to the
Reopening of Pensiero Ristorante
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends passage of Ordinance 54-0-10 Amending Section 3-5-6(C) of
the City Code to Increase the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses from Twenty -Four to Twenty -Five due to
the reopening of Pensiero Ristorante ("Va-P, Inc. d/b/a Pensiero Ristorante," 1566 Oak Avenue).
Recommend suspension of the Rules for Introduction and Action on July 12, 2010.
For Introduction and Action
(A7) Ordinance 29-0-10 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Fleet Vehicles Owned by the Citv
of Evanston (Obenauf Auction Service Municipal Equipment Auction)
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 29-0-10 authorizing that various vehicles and
equipment owned by the City as listed in the ordinance can be publicly offered for sale through public
auction by Obenauf Auctioneers Service (118 North Orchard, Round Lake, IL). The vehicles and equipment
are presently assigned to various divisions/departments within the City of Evanston. This ordinance was
introduced at the June 28, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A8) Ordinance 38-0-10, Decreasing the Number of Class B Liauor Licenses Due to a Change in Ownership
of Bar Louie
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends passage of Ordinance 38-0-10 amending Section 3-5-6-(B) of
the City Code to decrease the number of Class B liquor licenses from
16 to 15 due to a change in ownership of "Bar Louie," 1520 Sherman Avenue. This ordinance was
introduced at the June 14, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A9) Ordinance 39-0-10, Increasing the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses to Permit
Issuance to Bar Louie
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends passage of Ordinance 39-0-10 amending Section 3-5-6-(B) of
the City Code to increase the number of Class B liquor licenses from 15 to 16 to permit issuance to BL
Restaurant Operations, LLC, new owner of "Bar Louie," 1520 Sherman Avenue. This ordinance was
introduced at the June 14, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(P1) Approval of Sidewalk Cafe for Starbucks #2444.519 Main St
Staff and Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee (SPAARC) recommend City Council approval of a
first-time application for a sidewalk cafe (SWC) permit for Starbucks #2444, a Type 2 Restaurant located at
519 Main St. On June 23, 2010, SPAARC recommended approval of the site plan as submitted.
For Action
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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(112) Ordinance 35-0-10 Amending Title 9, "Public Safetv," Section 5, "General Offenses,"
of the Citv Code of the Citv of Evanston Paragraph 11, "Public Nuditv; Urinating or
Defecating in Public"
Staff recommends consideration of proposed Ordinance 35-0-10 Amending Title 9, "Public Safety," Section 5,
"General Offenses," of the City Code of the City of Evanston Paragraph 11, "Public Nudity; Urinating or
Defecating in Public." This ordinance was introduced at the June 28, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action
OTHER COMMITTEES
(01 )Approval of Neighborhood Storefront Improvement Program Funds for 1459-1463
Elmwood Avenue
The Economic Development Committee recommends approval to fund storefront
improvement costs for property located at 1459-1463 Elmwood on a 50/50 cost sharing basis up to $17,500.
Funding provided by Economic Development's Neighborhood Storefront Improvement Program funds.
For Action
(03) Ordinance 48-0-10 Amending the Citv Code to Make the Citv's Fiscal Year Coincide
with the Calendar Year
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 48-0-10 amending the City Code to make the City's
fiscal year coincide with the calendar year. This change would begin on January 1, 2012, after a transitional
10 month fiscal year beginning March 1, 2011. Ordinance 48-0-10 was introduced at the June 21, 2010,
Special City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda which was seconded by
Alderman Tendam. Roll Call resulted in a 9-0 vote and the Consent Agenda was approved.
Items for discussion:
(Ml) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of June 21, 2010
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 28, 2010
City Clerk stated there were changes to the minutes that he felt needed added to eliminate
any confusion, also he said, "I am not required to make a verbatim recording of any
session. All I need to do is record who was present, what was discussed, where it took place,
and the results of the discussions. I have also included the complete statement of the
City Manager concerning the Firefighter's Negotiation, and I will not provide a verbatim record
again". A motion to accept the minutes were made and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote was
taken and the result was 9-0 the minutes were approved.
(A6) Ordinance 54-0-10, Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses due to the
Reopening of Pensiero Ristorante
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends passage of Ordinance 54-0-10 Amending Section 3-5-6(C) of
the City Code to Increase the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses from Twenty -Four to Twenty -Five due to
the reopening of Pensiero Ristorante ("Va-P, Inc. d/b/a Pensiero Ristorante," 1566 Oak Avenue).
Recommend suspension of the Rules for Introduction and Action on July 12, 2010.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Jean -Baptiste motioned to suspend the rules and seconded by Alderman Wilson.
Roll Call vote was taken with a 9-0 result and the motion passed. Alderman Jean -Baptiste
motioned to approve the Ordinance 54-0-10 and seconded by Alderman Wynne. Roll Call vote
resulted in a 9-0 count, and the motion passed.
(Hl) Township of Evanston June 2010 Monthlv Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that the City Council approve the Township of Evanston
bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of June 2010 in the amount of $283,927.80.
For Action
Alderman Fiske asked for approval of the Township Monthly Bills and seconded by Alderman Wynne. Alderman
Rainey stated the Director made a $100,000.00 adjustment and wanted her to explain. Ms. Jean -Paul stated the
Township Supervisor, Ms. Vance had planned her vacation sometime ago and could not cancel without incurring
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financial difficulty. She stated there was an error in processing their contractual service agreements under the Town
Fund, and the corrected amount should be $185,753.80. The accountant looked at the total quarterly amount instead
of the joint individual accounts between the Township and the City of Evanston's Mental Health Board which made
a huge discrepancy of $100,000.00.
Question: Were there any over payments ever made?
Answer: No, all of those checks were voided before they were issued out.
Question: Was this the first time this person ever did this work?
Answer: No, it was a mental error, and looking at the way the contracts were written out it was oversight
that was caught by management and was rectified.
Alderman Fiske motioned to accept the correction and seconded by Alderman Jean -Baptiste. Roll Call vote resulted
in a 9-0 vote and the motion passed.
(02) Ordinance 45-0-10 Grantine an Extension Until Julv 14. 2015. of the Electric
Ordinance to Commonwealth Edison
The Electric Franchise Negotiating Team recommends approval of Ordinance 45-0-10 granting a five year
extension of the 1957 electric franchise agreement with Com Ed until July 14, 2015. The current three year
franchise extension expires on July 14, 2010. The Negotiating Team recommendation also includes an
additional five year option for extension of the agreement beyond July 14, 2015 exclusively at the City's
discretion.
For Introduction
Alderman Wilson motioned for introduction seconded by Alderman Jean -Baptiste. A voice vote was unanimous.
Alderman Wilson motioned to suspend the rules because the contract expires in two days and COMED has not
accepted anything less than a five year term it was seconded. Alderman Holmes had some concerns for the affect
this acceptance would have on the West side and the substation at Church. Roll Call vote resulted in 8-1 the motion
failed.
Alderman Rainey stated she would only vote for a three year agreement term. She stated she believed there was no
negotiation, because COMED came in with their demands and we (the City) have done well with three year
contracts and COMED has not gotten any better it is worse.
Alderman Wilson motioned to adopt a sixty day extension because COMED has not offered anything else seconded
by Alderman Jean -Baptist. A Voice vote was unanimous. Alderman Wilson motioned to suspend the rules and
seconded by Alderman Jean -Baptiste. Roll Call netted a 9-0 response. Alderman Wilson motioned to adopt the sixty
day extension and Alderman Jean -Baptiste. Roll Call was performed with a 9-0 vote and the Ordinance passed.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 8 Alderman Rainey announced her meeting tomorrow night to discuss speed humps, NSP2 census track,
foreclosed property and Police issues and crime. On Wednesday at the Levy Center she and Alderman Burrus will
have a joint meeting of the Barton/Brummel/Oakton Group and the business group.
Ward 9 Alderman Burrus mentioned the neighborhood watch meeting that she and Alderman Rainey are having.
She has hired two more interns for the summer out of her own pocket.
Ward 1 Alderman Fiske, no report.
Ward 2 Alderman Jean -Baptiste reiterated the death of Ray Summers was the President of AFSME for some time.
His presence in the neighborhood will be missed, and he died peaceably. He also asked to hold his family in prayer.
Ward 3 Alderman Wynne no report.
Ward 4 Alderman Wilson he extended his thanks to Aldermen Rainey, Jean -Baptiste, the Mayor and all who help
during the fire Saturday night.
Ward 5 Alderman Holmes she extended her sympathy to the Turner family as well as the Summer's family. She
also announced the elevator acquisition in Family Focus, and she invited the Council and others to join her at the
Firemen's Park on July 22°d for the rededication of the Park. Thursday will be her Ward meeting at Fleetwood-
Jourdain at 7:00
Ward 6 Alderman Tendam thanked the Parks & Recreation for the cleaning up after the 4`h of July Parade.
Remember to lock your cars and keep them clean.
Ward 7 Alderman Grover mentioned the Central Street sidewalk sale this weekend.
Alderman Wilson motioned to convene into Executive Session to discuss Agenda items Real Estate, Personnel,
Litigation, and Minutes. A Roll Call vote was taken and the result was 9-0. The Council closed the Open Session at
9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, Rodney Greene, City Clerk
A CD RECORDING WILL BECOME AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE FOUR (4) DAYS AFTER
COUNCIL APPROVES THE MINUTES ON MAY 24, 2010.
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