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CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, December 14, 2009
8:33 P.M.
Roll Call: Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Jean -Baptiste
Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth M. Tisdahl
Mayor Award Presentation:
Mayor Tisdahl presented Senator Schoenberg with the first ever "City of Evanston Extraordinaire Service
Award".
Senator Schoenberg spoke of the rich quality of life that Evanston has and how proud he was to have received
this award that the City and Council had bestowed on him.
Mayor Public Announcements:
Mayor Tisdahl asked Pat Fitzgerald, the Northwestern University Football coach, to come forward. She
praised the team's performance, wished them well and presented him with a sampling of cookies that will be
awaiting him and the team on the 23rd of December.
Coach Fitzgerald thanked the Council and the City for the support that Northwestern has received from the
community. He also passed out Northwestern shirts and hats to the Council members to wear on January l"
City Manager Public Announcements:
Evonda Thomas, Director of Health & Human Services, gave an update on the H1Nlvacinations and
schedule. The third H1N1 vaccination clinic will be held on Saturday, December 19`h from 9 am to 4 pm at
ETHS by appointment only. Starting Tuesday, December 15`h health providers will be offering the vaccine to
the general public.
Suzette Eggleston, Interim Director of Public Works, stated the Thursday trash collection will be on Saturday,
December 26`h. On Friday, January 1", 2010 the City will be closed and condo collection will be on Thursday,
December 31". She also passed out snow brochures that will also be placed on car windshields.
City Manager Bobkiewicz asked how residents will be notified of snow emergencies.
Ms. Eggleston stated the best way is to 1)Listen for the sirens at the appropriate times, 2) Call the snow line
and listen to the message, 3) The City's websites on the front page inform you of the parking restrictions and
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4) The Department sends out an a -news blast and updates to the cable, radio as well as face -book.
Robert Dorneker, Superintendent Recreation, stated Christmas Trees will be picked up from the parkways
beginning December 281h and for five consecutive weeks. He asked citizens not to place trees in plastic bags
or keep ornaments and other things attached to the trees because they will damage the mulching machines. He
also invited all to the Kwanzaa Holiday Lighting in Fountain Square at 5:30 pm Saturday, December 26th
Police Chief Eddington spoke on the successful blood drive for the injured Police detective Joe Bush, which
netted 210 units of blood.
Communications: City Clerk
City Clerk read changes to the minutes of November 161h on pages 2 and 3 and read a statement to the
Council concerning the responsibilities of the Clerk. A CD recording was played of the November 23ra
Council Meeting. After much debate the October 26th CD recording was introduced.
Alderman Grover stated that after she listened to the CD recording and reading the minutes of the
October 26th meeting prepared by Mr. Greene, he had accurately transcribed what transpired in the
meeting.
Special Order of Business
(SPI) Citv Council Goal: Police and Fire Pension Funding
At its September 21, 2009 meeting, the City Council identified twelve goal areas to focus its
attention in the coming months. One of these areas is Police and Fire Pension Funding.
City Manager spoke concerning the Fire and Policeman Pension Fund. Marty Lyons, Assistant City
Manager, was available to answer any questions: 1) What will be the trend for the next two years, 2) Is
the existing Pension Plan suitable, 3) What percentage will the City have to give in fifteen to twenty
years.
City Manager stated at the workshops in the near future the questions will be discussed.
Citizen Comment: Non -Agenda Items:
Tyrone Gibbs 1929 Foster Street, spoke of his concerns for the L.E.P. (Labor Employment Program). He
stated this is a excellent program, and this program needs to be expanded. The construction contractors
need to be pressured into hiring more Evanston residents, but the $500,000 dollar amount should be
lowered so they will be obligated to hire Evanston residents. We need to have a program where the youth
can be trained to be qualified to be hired on these many job sites in the City. He also complimented the
Clerk on doing an excellent job, as well as mentioning affordable housing before he left the podium.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste informed Mr. Gibbs of the MWEBB committee and he would inform him when
the next meeting will take place.
Clare Kelly Delgado, 823 Colfax Street, spoke how excited she and her children and the neighborhood
were
about the ice rink that is planned for the old Kendall School site at Orrington and Sherman.
Nick Agnew, 819 Colfax Street, spoke also about of having a ice rink on the Kendall empty lot at
Orrington and Sherman.
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Mike Vasilko, 2728 Reese, requested the City Council to direct staff to stop Northwestern
from any future building until they make a contribution towards the Pension Fund and to pay their fair
share to the City.
Chris Skey, 2200 Harrison Street, spoke on the issue of closing the North Branch Library. He requested
the Council not to close the branch libraries. He stated it is fundamental service that must be maintained.
Anita Remijos, 2311 Sherman, she support consideration of the ice rink on the Kendall
empty lot.
Andrew Spatz, 1216 Main, supported the Green Building Ordinance. He suggested the Green
Building committee should be kept together to discuss further proposals.
Elizabeth Kinney, 1024 Brummel Street, a 20 year Evanston resident, recommended the adoption
of the Green Building Ordinance.
Items not listed under the consent agenda
(M3)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 23, 2009
(A7) Snow Towing — One-sided Street Parking
Staff recommends City Council discuss current snow towing regulations and one-sided street
parking, and provide direction to staff. Staff will provide oral report only.
(A8)Street Parking Enforcement for Non -passenger Vehicles
Staff recommends City Council discuss current, street parking enforcement regulations for non -
passenger vehicles and provide direction to staff. Staff will provide oral report only.
(Pl)Ordinance 122-0-09 — Amending Various Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Relatine to the
Creation of the "Resale Establishment" Use
Staff and Plan Commission (12/9/2009) recommend adoption of Ordinance 122-0-09: a text
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance defines "Resale Establishments" as a use of land and allows
such establishments in the Business, Commercial, Downtown, Research Park, and MXE Mixed
Use Employment zoning districts. The proposed ordinance would allow Resale Establishments
under 5,000 square feet in gross floor area as permitted uses in those districts, and would allow
uses of 5,000 square feet or more to operate only by special use permit. Resale Establishments
would not be allowed in any districts other than those listed.
For Introduction
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Items with an M were approved on Consent Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
(Ml)* Approval of Revised Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 26, 2009
(M2)* Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of November 16, 2009
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
(Al)* City of Evanston Payroll through 11/22/09 $2,454,625.20
City of Evanston Payroll through 12/6/09 $2,266,482.18
(A2)* City of Evanston Bills through 12/15/09 $2,771,015.57
(A3.1)*Sole Source Purchase of 24 Hach Turbidimeters for the Water Utility
Staff recommends City Council approval of a sole source purchase of twenty-four (24)
Model 1720 E Turbidimeters from Hach Company (5600 Lindberg Drive, Loveland, CO)
in the amount of $66,588.14 for the Evanston Water Utility. Funding is provided by the
2009/2010 Capital Improvement Program, item number 733087.
(A3.2)* Award of Agreement for Concrete Inspection at the Evanston Water Utility (RFP 10-75)
Staff recommends City Council approval of an agreement in response to RFP 10-75 to
provide engineering services for the inspection and evaluation of concrete in the 1913
Facilities of the Evanston Water Utility with CTL Group (5400 Old Orchard Road, Skokie,
IL) in the not -to -exceed amount of $60,000.00. Funding will be provided from the Water
Fund 7125.62180.
(A3.3)*Award for Installation, Removal, and Repair of Law Enforcement and Emergencv Fire
Response Vehicles' Lights and Emergency Equipment (RFP 10-76)
Staff recommends approval of the lowest responsive and responsible proposal (RFP 10-76)
for installation, removal, and repair of law enforcement and emergency Fire response
vehicles' lights and emergency equipment in the amount of $60,473 to Havey
Communications (28835 Herky Dr. #117, Lake Bluff, IL). The contract will be for the
period of December 15, 2009 through December 14, 2010. The 2009-2010 budget for
Installation, Removal, and Repair of Law Enforcement and Emergency Fire Response
Vehicles/Equipment is $60,473. Funding provided by the Fleet Services Fund for Major
Maintenance 7710.65060.
(A3.4)*Proposed ODerating Agreement between the City of Evanston and Smithfield Properties
XXXII, L.L.C., for an Outdoor Natural Ice Rink on Property Previously Known as the
Kendall Property
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Staff recommends City Council approval of the proposed agreement between the City of
Evanston and Smithfield Properties XXXII, L.L.C., whereby the City would develop and operate
an outdoor natural ice rink on the property previously known as the Kendall property (2408
Orrington Avenue). There will be no financial impact to the City to develop and operate the ice
rink.
(A3.5)*Approval of Downtown II TIF District Close Out
Staff recommends approval to transfer all remaining Downtown II TIF funds on December 31,
2009 to the Parking fund for the payment of debt service on the Sherman Ave. Garage or for the
potential use in repayment of tax appeals/refunds awarded after the Downtown II closure.
(A4)* Resolution 63-R-09 Amending the Title and Scope of the Parking Committee to Be the
Transportation/Parking Committee
Staff and the Parking Committee recommend City Council approval of proposed Resolution 63-
R-09 amending the title and scope of the Parking Committee to be the Transportation/Parking
Committee as recommended in the Multi -Modal Transportation Plan.
For Action
(A5)* Resolution 89-R-09 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Amended Lease
Agreement with SMBC for the Observation Tower Cell Site in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic
Center
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 89-R-09 to amend and extend the existing lease between
Verizon Wireless and the City of Evanston for the observatory space in the Lorraine H. Morton
Civic Center for continued use as a cell tower.
For Action
(A6)* Resolution 91-R-09 Authorizing City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with Artist
Sarah Kaiser for Use of Studio B-9 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Staff and the Evanston Arts Council recommend City Council approval of Resolution 91-R-09
authorizing City Manager to execute a lease agreement with artist Sarah Kaiser for use of Studio
B-9 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. Revenue from rent payments will be posted to account
3710.53565 (Noyes Center) in the City of Evanston General Fund.
For Action
(A9)* Ordinance 118-0-09 Amending Section 3-2-16-2 of the Evanston City Code "Tax
Imposed" (Parking Tax)
Staff recommends City Council approval of proposed Ordinance 118-0-09 amending Section 3-2-
16-2 of the Evanston City Code "Tax Imposed." The ordinance is recommended by staff to bring
the ordinance in line with the current tax, raising the tax on the city owned garages on monthly
rates to $25, which was effective on March 1, 2008 when the monthly permit was raised to $85.
For Introduction
(A10)* Ordinance 120-0-09, Decrease in the Number of Class B1 Liquor Licenses for Bill's Blues
Club
Local Liquor Commissioner and staff recommend approval of proposed Ordinance 120-0-09
which amends Section 3-5-6(B1) of the City Code to decrease the number of Class B1 liquor
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licenses from 7 to 6 due to the liquor license revocation of Bill's Blues at 1029 Davis Street, 60201.
For Introduction
(All)* Ordinance 121-0-09 Transferring the Jurisdiction of Dempster Street from Sherman Place
to Forest Avenue from the Illinois Department of Transportation to the Citv of Evanston
Staff recommends City Council approval of proposed Ordinance 121-0-09 transferring the
jurisdiction of Dempster Street from Sherman Place to Forest Avenue from the Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT) to the City of Evanston. The ordinance is recommended
by staff in order to take jurisdiction of the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Dempster Street.
There is no funding required for this ordinance.
For Introduction
(Al2)* Ordinance 110-0-09 Amending Section 9-2-3(B) of the Evanston Citv Code Increasing Fire
Department Transport Fees
Staff recommends adoption of proposed Ordinance 110-0-09 amending Section 9-2-3(B) of the
Evanston City Code to increase Fire Department ambulance transport fees and charge a new
ambulance mileage fixed fee per transport incident. Ordinance 110-0-09 was introduced at the
City Council meeting on November 23, 2009, on the Consent Agenda.
For Action
(A13)* Ordinance 111-0-09 Decrease in the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses, Jamaica
Jamaica
Local Liquor Commissioner and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 111-0-09 amending
Section 3-5-6(C) of the City Code to decrease the number of Class C liquor licenses from 24 to 23
due to the closing of Jamaica, Jamaica (1512 Sherman Avenue, 60201). Ordinance 111-0-09 was
introduced at the City Council meeting on November 23, 2009, on the Consent Agenda.
For Action
(A14)* Ordinance 112-0-09 Increase in the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses, Mecafresh
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 112-0-09 amending Section 3-5-
6(D) of the City Code to increase the number of Class D liquor licenses from 20 to 21 due to the
opening of Mecafresh (1840 Oak Avenue, 60201). Ordinance 112-0-09 was introduced at the City
Council meeting on November 23, 2009, on the Consent Agenda.
For Action
(A15)* Ordinance 115-0-09 Increase in the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses, Bistro Bordeaux
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of ordinance 115-0-09 amending Section 3-5-
6(C) of the City Code to increase the number of Class C liquor licenses from 23 to 24 due to the
opening of Bistro Bordeaux (618 Church Street, 60201). Ordinance 115-0-09 was introduced at
the City Council meeting on November 23, 2009, on the Consent Agenda.
For Action
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IPLANNING &DEVELOPMENT
(P2)* Ordinance 116-0-09 Amending Title 4, Chapter 23 of the City Code, "Energy Code," by
Adopting the 2009 International Enerev Conservation Code by Reference
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 116-0-09 formally adopting the International Energy
Conservation Code, 2009 Edition in compliance with State legislation HB 3987. Ordinance 116-0-
09 was introduced at the City Council meeting on November 23, 2009, on the Consent Agenda.
For Action
(P3)* Ordinance 117-0-09 Amending Portions of Title 4, Chapter 20 of the Citv Code, "Vacant
Buildings"
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 117-0-09 amending portions of Title 4, Chapter 20 of
the city code, "Vacant Buildings." Ordinance 117-0-09 was introduced at the City Council
meeting on November 23, 2009, on the Consent Agenda.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1)* Township of Evanston November 2009 Monthly Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the Township of
Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of November 2009 in the amount of
$91,417.91. Funding provided by Township budget. See attached bills list.
For Action
(H2)* Ordinance 124-0-09 Amending Ordinance 14-0-09, Commonly Known as the
"Green Building Ordinance"
Staff and the Green Building Ordinance Committee recommend approval of proposed Ordinance
124-0-09, amending Ordinance 14-0-09 the Green Building Ordinance.
For Introduction
APPOINTMENTS
For appointment to:
Board of Ethics Lynn Richmond
Firefighter's Pension Board John Sorensen
Ladd Arboretum Committee Jerry Garner
Public Art Committee Angela Renee
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Items for Discussion:
(M3) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 23, 2009
Alderman Wilson stated on page 10 of the minutes should be changed to October 261h minutes.
(A7) Snow Towing — One-sided Street Parking
Staff recommends City Council discuss current snow towing regulations.and one-sided street
parking, and provide direction to staff. Staff will provide oral report only.
Alderman Rainey stated the committee suggested that Alderman Tendam continue discussion with staff
and come back to the committee to discuss the item further.
(A8)Street Parking Enforcement for Non -passenger Vehicles
Staff recommends City Council discuss current, street parking enforcement regulations for non -
passenger vehicles and provide direction to staff. Staff will provide oral report only.
Alderman Rainey stated no decision was reached on this item.
(Pl)Ordinance 122-0-09 — Amending Various Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Relating to the
Creation of the "Resale Establishment" Use
Staff and Plan Commission (12/9/2009) recommend adoption of Ordinance 122-0-09: a text
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance defines "Resale Establishments" as a use of land and allows
such establishments in the Business, Commercial, Downtown, Research Park, and MXE Mixed
Use Employment zoning districts. The proposed ordinance would allow Resale Establishments
under 5,000 square feet in gross floor area as permitted uses in those districts, and would allow
uses of 5,000 square feet or more to operate only by special use permit. Resale Establishments
would not be allowed in any districts other than those listed.
For Introduction
Alderman Wynne stated there were some changes and she referred it back to committee. A unanimous
voice vote was taken.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 4 Alderman Wilson thanked the individuals for their efforts on the Green Building Ordinance
Revisions
Ward 5 Alderman Holmes invited everyone this Thursday to the fifth ward Holiday celebration at
Fleetwood-Jourdain.
Ward 6 Alderman Tendam thanked all the participants at the lighting of the Menorah at Fountain Square.
He stated there was music, dancing and terrific jelly donuts.
Ward 7 Alderman Grover cheered the Northwestern Football team for a win against Auburn. She also
mentioned the WBEZ program concerning the segment called the Copenhagen quiz that dealt
with sustainability efforts as well as a local section where Evanston figured prominently in the
questioning.
Ward 8 Alderman Rainey had no report.
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Ward 9 Alderman Burrus wished everyone Happy Holiday and New Year and stated she was not looking
forward to wearing an Auburn tee shirt.
Ward 1 Alderman Fiske thanked everyone for their support of the ice rink at Kendall. December 15th at 7
pm the Preservation Committee will be meeting, and at 7:30 pm the ZBA will be considering the
Seabury issue. She wished Happy Holidays to all.
Ward 2 Alderman Jean -Baptiste extended congratulations to Deputy Chief Sam Hunter on his retirement.
He asked the City Manager to follow up on the process of hiring in the Fire Department. He
mentioned the meeting in the 2°a ward with Freed Associates and the issues of the Latino
community and lack of visible businesses. He also reminded everyone of the lighting of the Kina
rah at 5:30 pm on the 26th of December at Fountain Square which marks the first day of Kwanza
and on Monday the 28th there will be a celebration of Kwanza at Fleetwood-Jourdain.
Ward 3 Alderman Wynne made a reference to the Planning and Development Committee concerning the
definition change of type II restaurants. She stated there were concerns about the City's ability to
control type II restaurants in the communities because of the trash they generate. She suggested
the need of a review of the type I and type II restaurants. She wished all Happy Holidays and
Happy New Year.
Alderman Wilson then moved to convene into an Executive session to discuss Real Estate, Personnel,
Litigation and minutes. There was a second and a roll call was performed, with the results of a 9 -0
approval to go into Executive session.
The Mayor declared the meeting closed at 10:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rodney Greene, City Clerk
A CD RECORDING WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE AFTER JANUARY 14, 2010.
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