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CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, January 25, 2010
8:35 P.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Roll Call: Alderman Tendam Alderman Jean -Baptiste
Alderman Grover Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
A Quorum was met
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Public Announcements:
Mayor Tisdahl announced the death of Marsha Logan, wife of Former Police Chief Bill
Logan. She also remarked on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant for
$18,150,000.00. She thanked Senator Durbin and Congresswoman Schakowsky for all of their
help as well as City staff.
City Manager Public Announcements:
Carolyn Collopy, Sustainability Coordinator, and Shanee Jackson, Liquor & Special Projects
Coordinator, came forward. Ms. Callopy announced the Affordable Living Fair at Fleetwood-
Jourdain would occur on January 30, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.
Joe McRae, Assistant to the City Manager, made an announcement concerning the NICOR
Townhall Meeting schedul--d for February 4, 2010 at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center room
2200.
Communications:
The City Clerk announced that all political signs placed on the Evanston parkways will be
removed from the parkways, and deposited at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. They will be
placed beside the dumpsters and if not picked up by the end of the week, they will be disposed of.
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Citizen Comment
Agenda Items:
Lina Hoffman, 9 W. Hubbard Chicago, IL, spoke as a representative of the Active
Transportation Alliance and asked for the Council to pass the cell phone banning Ordinance.
James Heller, 2651 W. Lunt, Chicago, IL. President of the Evanston Bicycle Club spoke on
Ordinance H 1 as well stating some recorded facts of accidents and deaths that were attributed to
cell phone usage while driving. He stated he hoped the Council would pass the Ordinance.
Items not annroved on Consent A e� nda:
(PI)Ordinance 05-0-10: Major Variance Application for 2433 Cowper Avenue
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 5-0-10 granting major variations to allow
front -yard parking at 2433 Cowper Avenue in the R1 Single -Family Residential District. At the
City Council Meeting of January 11, 2010, the City Council moved to approve the proposed
variance to establish an open parking space in the front yard of 2433 Cowper Avenue with
conditions. These conditions include: that the Applicant shall benefit from the major variations
only for the duration of the life of the Applicant's mother; that the variance would terminate
upon sale of the property as well; and further, should only be valid while Mr. Klein is in
residence.
For Introduction
(P3)Ordinance 122-0-09 — Amending Various Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Relating
to the Creation of the "Resale Establishment" Use
Staff and Plan Commission (12/9/2009) recommend adoption of Ordinance 122-0-09, as
revised: a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that defines "Resale Establishments" as a use
of land and allows such establishments to operate only by a special use permit in the Business,
Commercial, Downtown, Research Park, and MXE Mixed Use Employment zoning districts.
For Action
Items with an (*) were annroved on Consent A e� nda
CONSENT AGENDA
(Ml)* Approval of Minutes of the Special Council Meeting: Budget Workshop of January 9,
2010
(M2)* Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 11, 2010
(M3)* Approval of Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of January 13, 2010
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
(Al)* City of Evanston Payroll through 01/17/10 $2,622,425.72
(A2)* City of Evanston Bills through 01/26/10 $1,160,535.32
(A3.1)*Purchase of One Pierce Arrow-XT Fire Engine through the Northwest Municip_ al
Conference Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Bid Award
Staff recommends approval of the purchase of a Pierce Arrow-XT Fire Engine (pumper) from
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Global Emergency Products (1401 N. Farnsworth Avenue Aurora, IL) in the amount of
$539,024.00. Global is the bid winner within the Northwest Municipal Conference Suburban
Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) for Pierce Manufacturing Heavy Fire Apparatus. Funding for this
purchase will come from the Northwestern University donation that was received by the City of
Evanston
(A3.2)*Purchase of a 36" Gate Valve for the Water Department (Bid#10-80)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a contract in response to Bid#10-80 for the purchase
of a 36-inch gate valve to HD Supply — Waterworks (29950 Skokie Highway, Lake Bluff, IL) in
the amount of $36,223.00. Funding provided from the Water Fund (Account 733086).
(A4)*Resolution 1-R-10 Authorizing the Citv Manager to Sign Two (2) Ten (10) Year
Leases Allowing Continued Use of Citv Parking Lot 15 Located in the Main -Sherman
Business area
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 01-R-10 authorizing the City Manager to
enter into two (2) ten (10) year leases allowing continued use of City Parking Lot 15 located in
the Main -Sherman Business area. Leases would be with GTC Main Street, Inc., 710-716 Main,
Evanston, Illinois 60202 and 706 Main St., L.L.C., 706 Main Street, Evanston, Illinois 60202.
Funding for leases will be provided by the Parking Fund: Account 7015.62375 for FY 09/10
$18,000; Account 7015.62375 for subsequent years.
For Action
(A5)*Resolution 6-R-10 Authorizing Motor Fuel Tax Funds for 2010 Street Construction
and Design Engineering Services
Staff recommends City Council approval of proposed Resolution 6-R-10 authorizing use of
Motor Fuel Tax Funds in the amount of $1,600,000 for the 2010 Street Resurfacing Project and
$122,500 for Design Services by Engineering Staff. Since this request precedes the adoption of
the 2010-2011 Annual Budget, approval of this action will require the authorized expenditure
$1,722,500 of MFT funds be included in the Capital Improvements Plan and in the Annual
Budget when adopted in February for the 2010-11 budget year.
For Action
(A6)*Resolution 7-R-10 Authorizing the Citv Manager to Sign a Cooperation and Grant
Agreement with the Judicial Advisory Council of Cook Countv for a $13, 498 Grant Earmarked
for Police Technology
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign a Cooperation and
Grant Agreement for $13,498 with the Judicial Advisory Council of Cook County.
For Action
(A7)*Ordinance 4-0-10 Amending the Citv Code to Establish a Four-Wav Stop_ at Forest
Avenue and Greenleaf Street
Staff recommends the adoption of the proposed Ordinance 4-0-10 by which the City Council
would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V (D) of the City Code to establish a Four -Way Stop at
Forest Avenue and Greenleaf Street. Funding would be through the general fund operating
budget for signs and pavement markings.
For Introduction
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(A8)*Ordinance 6-0-10 Amending Title 10, Chapter 4 Section 13, paragraph (D) Snow
Emerf4encv, Snow Route Parking Ban, Other Re��ulations
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 6-0-10 to amend Title 10,
Chapter 4, Section 13, paragraph (D), Snow Emergency. This ordinance corrects language in the
City code to conform to Ordinance 64-0-09 approved by Council on September 14, 2009.
Staff recommends suspension of rules to introduce and adopt at
the January 25, 2010 meeting. For Introduction and Action
(A9)*Ordinance 7-0-10, Decrease in the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses for Flat Top
Grill
Local Liquor Commissioner and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 7-0-10 which amends
Section 3-5-6(B) of the City Code to decrease the number of Class B liquor licenses from 15 to
14 due to change in ownership of Flat top Grill at 707 Church Street, 60201.
For Introduction
(Al0)* Ordinance 8-0-10. Increase in the Number of Class B Liauor Licenses for Flat Top_
Grill
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 8-0-10 which amends Section
3-5-6(B) of the City Code to increase the number of Class B liquor licenses from 14 to 15 due to
new ownership of Flat top Grill at 707 Church Street, 60201.
For Introduction
(All)* Ordinance 2-0-10 Re2ardin2 School Safety: Fines for School Zone Speeding
Consideration of revisions to Ordinance 2-0-10 adding a new section 12, "School Safety Zones"
to Title 10, Chapter 3, "Miscellaneous Driving Rules," to increase the current City fines for
school zone speeding. This agenda item comes at the request of 4ch Ward Alderman Donald
Wilson.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(P2)*Resolution 9-R-10, Building Official's Modification of Section 1009.3 of the 2003
International Building Code as it Pertains to 415 Howard Street
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 9-R-10, ratifying the Building Official's modification
of the 2003 International Building Code as it pertains to 415 Howard Street.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(Hl)*Ordinance 3-0-10 Rep-ardinR Use of Mobile Telephones While Operating a Motor
Vehicle
Consideration of Ordinance 3-0-10 to ban mobile phone use while operating a motor vehicle per
the request of Ald. Jane Grover.
For Introduction
Alderman Rainey moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. Alderman Holmes seconded the
motion, Roll Call resulted in a 9 — 0 vote, and the Consent Agenda was approved.
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Items for discussion:
(A8)Ordinance 6-0-10 Amending Title 10. Chapter 4 Section 13. paragraph (D) Snow
Emergency. Snow Route Parking Ban, Other Regulations
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 6-0-10 to amend Title 10,
Chapter 4, Section 13, paragraph (D), Snow Emergency. This ordinance corrects language in the
City code to conform to Ordinance 64-0-09 approved by Council on September 14, 2009. Staff
recommends suspension of rules to introduce and adopt at the January 25, 2010 meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Alderman Rainey moved for suspension of the rules and Alderman Wynne seconded the motion.
A Roll Call was initiated and a 9 — 0 vote Yes was obtained.
Alderman Rainey then motioned for approval of Ordinance 6-0-09, and Alderman Grover
seconded the motion. A Roll Call was initiated and a 9 — 0 Yes vote was obtained and the motion
passed.
(PI) Ordinance 05-0-10: Major Variance Application for 2433 Cowper Avenue
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 5-0-10 granting major variations to allow
front -yard parking at 2433 Cowper Avenue in the R1 Single -Family Residential District. At the
City Council Meeting of January 11, 2010, the City Council moved
to approve the proposed variance to establish an open parking space in the front yard of 2433
Cowper Avenue with conditions. These conditions include: that the Applicant shall benefit from
the major variations only for the duration of the life of the Applicant's mother; that the variance
would terminate upon sale of the property as well; and further, should only be valid while Mr.
Klein is in residence.
For Introduction
Alderman Wynne moved for suspension of the rules and Alderman Grover seconded the motion.
A Roll Call was initiated and a 9 -0 vote Yes was obtained. Alderman Wynne then motioned
approval for Ordinance 05-0-09 and it was seconded by Alderman Wilson. Roll Call resulted in
9 — 0 vote Yes, and the motion passed.
(P3) Ordinance 122-0-09 —Amending Various Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Relating
to the Creation of the "Resale Establishment" Use
Staff and Plan Commission (12/9/2009) recommend adoption of Ordinance 122-0-09, as
revised: a text amendment to the Zoning. Ordinance that defines "Resale Establishments" as a use
of land and allows such establishments to operate only by a special use permit in the Business,
Commercial, Downtown, Research Park, and MXE Mixed Use Employment zoning districts.
For Action
Alderman Wynne moved for approval of the Ordinance and it was seconded by Alderman Jean -
Baptiste. Alderman Wilson stated he wanted to make an amendment to the Ordinance and was
seconded by Alderman Rainey. A Roll Call vote was initiated and a 9 — 0 Yes vote was obtained.
Alderman Wynne motioned for approval of the Ordinance as amended and the motion was
seconded by Alderman Jean -Baptiste. A Roll Call was initiated and resulted in a 9 — 0 Yes vote
was obtained and the motion passed.
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Call of the Wards:
Ward 6 Alderman Tendam stated he will have a Ward meeting on February 4th at the Three
Crown Center focusing on other points of the Budget.
Ward 7 Alderman Grover had no report.
Ward 8 Alderman Rainey stated she wanted to thank the Mayor openly for bringing money to
Evanston, which was in keeping with her campaign promise to find monies for Evanston.
Ward 9 Alderman Burrus stated she will be having a meeting on February 9th 7 P.M. in the Levy
Center.
Ward 1 Alderman Fiske had no report.
Ward 2 Alderman Jean -Baptiste expressed his condolences to the Logan family for the death of
his wife. He also thanked the Logan family for coming by his office, to donate to the
Haitian relief effort, even in the midst of their own grief.
Ward 3 Alderman Wynne stated her committee relooked at the definition of the restaurant
Classifications, and directed staff to address the issues that came up.
Ward 4 Alderman Wilson he thanked everyone for coming out to his last ward meeting. He
reiterated the announcement by the Clerk concerning the campaign signs and to be
respectful when placing their signs.
Ward 5 Alderman Holmes added her condolences to the Logan and Thomas families. She stated
there would be a 5th ward meeting on February 18th 7:00 P.M. at Fleetwood-Jourdain.
Alderman Wilson moved to convene to Executive Session to discuss Litigation, Personnel,
Real Estate, and Minutes, pursuant to 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/2 (c) (1), (11) and (21) as
follows:
2. All meetings of public bodies shall be public meetings except for the following:
(1)The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the
public body, or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an
employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is
pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body fmds that an action is probable or
imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed
meeting.
(2 1) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body
of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section2.06.
Alderman Grover seconded the motion. The meeting convened into Executive Session at 9:00
P.M. with a 9 — 0 roll call vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Rodney Greene, City Clerk
A CD COPY OF THESE MINUTES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE ROOM 1200, AFTER FEBRUARY 10, 2010.
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