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ROLL CALL — PRESENT: Alderman Jean -Baptiste Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
A quorum was present
PRESIDING: Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl
The official REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was called to order at 8:40 pm on
Monday, November 9, 2009 in Council Chamber of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.
MAYORAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Tisdahl announced that she had been asked by David Agnew, deputy director of
the White House office of intergovernmental affairs to give her views on healthcare
legislation. She stated she supports the healthcare legislation for multiple reasons. She
thinks it is essential that this country provide healthcare for all citizens.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz mentioned that property tax bills have started arriving
in mailboxes and that there have been questions about the property tax levy, especially
the levies associated with Evanston. He called upon Marty Lyons, assistant city manager
to discuss this issue.
Mr. Lyons noted that in the recent weeks there have been several communications in the
press as well as items on agendas, separate communications referencing the school levy,
City levy and how it came to fruition during this most recent tax bill. He stated that it
would appear that even though we went through our budget process in February with no
increase in our budget, it did not come through on this tax bill, that it is in our levy being
done this evening and in effect would not show up until next December when tax bills are
out. This combined with some news about assessments produced by all of the press
about 8-11% increases in tax bills. Information about the tax levies as well as the
memorandum sent separately is included in this meeting's packet. Mr. Lyons offered to
answer any questions about the timing of our tax levy process that is also outlined in the
Manager's 90-day report
No questions were asked.
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Next, Evonda Thomas, director.of Health & Human Services was asked to report on the
H1N1 public clinic held on Saturday.
Ms. Thomas stated that Evanston's Health & Human Services Department implemented
its first mass H1N1 vaccination clinics. They completed school -based clinics at District
65, private schools, day care centers and the first community clinic at Evanston Township
High School this past weekend. With assistance of dedicated Health & Human Services
staff taking the lead, partnering with police, fire, emergency management, community
emergency response teams (CERT) and a host of volunteers, 4,157 constituents were
vaccinated in a total of six (6) days. She said however, that there is still more to do. We
are hosting nine (9) school -based clinics between now and next Monday including
Evanston Township High School and their population. The locations are listed per day on
our website. She stated that we received only two (2) shipments of vaccine and we are
working diligently with the State of Illinois to get more. She reminded everyone that until
the vaccine is widely distributed, specific groups of people have been prioritized to
receive the vaccine - pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger
than 6 months of age, health care and emergency medical service personnel, people aged
6 months and 24 years, & people 24-64 years of age with compromised immune systems.
Each week, additional supplies of the vaccine will be received until there is enough to
vaccinate anyone who wants to be vaccinated. When more becomes available,
information on where to get the vaccine will be posted on the City's website. Ms.
Thomas also reiterated that getting the flu can be prevented by following 3 steps: get the.
seasonal flu shot, get the HIN1 shot when available and practicing the 3 "C's": clean
your hands, cover your cough and contain yourself if you become ill.
Doug Gaynor, director, Parks/Recreation/Forestry reported that the Veteran's Day
ceremony will be held on Wednesday morning, November 11 at Fountain Square.
Assembly will begin at 10:00 am followed by a ceremony at 10:30. There will be non-
denominational reflections, singing, and remarks from leaders of local veteran's groups
including Evanston's American Legion Post 42. The Mayor will also be in attendance.
The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony will kick off the holiday season at 5:30 pm
on Tuesday, November 24 at Fountain Square. This year's tree was donated by Evanston
residents John & Jane Bayldon and the crane used to install the tree was donated by
Sunrise Tree Service of Hawthorne Woods. The celebration includes holiday carols from
the Music Institute of Chicago.
Caroline Dellutri, executive director of Downtown Evanston then asked community
residents to bring non-perishable food items to the reception being held at the Rotary
International headquarters cafeteria on the night of the lighting ceremony. Collections
are for Connections for the Homeless.
Ms. Dellutri also mentioned the flyer at the front door of the Civic Center is being
distributed throughout the community with information on the Holiday Tree Lighting
Ceremony on one side and information on Free Parking in Downtown Evanston on the
other side. Free parking will start Thanksgiving and continue through the holidays,
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weekdays from 5:00 pm to midnight and all day Saturday and Sunday. There will also be
posters and advertising throughout the CTA, Metra and newspaper publications through
the holidays.
Ms. Dellutri continued with the announcement that EVMARK is starting something new
in welcoming new businesses to Evanston. She wanted to invite the public to a ribbon
cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of The Ultimate Chicken Bar located at
1739 Sherman Avenue on Friday, November 13. Mayor Tisdahl will be there to
officiate.
She finished with the announcement that the EVMARK Board of Directors public
meeting will be held on November 19th at 3:30 pm at the Evanston Public Library and the
public is welcome.
Mr. Gaynor then announced that in addition to the tree lighting ceremony, Rabbi Klein
will light a menorah on December 14th at 5:30 pm in Fountain Square. He also stated that
the first day of the Kwanza celebration will begin with a community gathering at
Fountain Square at 5:30 on Saturday, December 26. In addition to the traditional
lighting, there will also be music, song and reflection. All are welcome.
City Manager Bobkiewiez reminded everyone that the ongoing community budget
process began with a very successful first budget workshop on Saturday with over
seventy Evanston residents in attendance and lasted about four hours. It will be re-
broadcast on Channel 16 with details, on rebroadcasts coming soon plus all the other
additional workshops available on our website. The next community workshops will be
on Thursday November 12th at the Robert Crown Center at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, November
17th from 7:00 pm -10:00 pm at Fleetwood Jordain, and concluding on Monday,
November 30 from 7:00 pm - 10 pm in Council Chambers at the Civic Center.
The City Manager had two additional items: each alderman received a tee shirt depicting
the City's United Way Campaign slogan, Live United. He hopes to involve all city
employees in raising money for the United Way of the North Shore.
Mr. Bobkiewicz concluded since the downtown plan recently passed and has now been
put in place, zoning amendments are required to implement that plan. He called on
Dennis Marino for an update.
Dennis Marino reported that the zoning committee of the Plan Commission has started
working on zoning recommendations that were included in the downtown plan adopted
the first quarter of this year. Two meetings are scheduled: November 11 and November
18 in room 2200 of the Civic Center. In addition, zoning staff has worked with the Plan
Commission to map out a tentative schedule into February. Quite a bit of work is needed
in terms of zoning recommendations. He explained that the way the process works is that
after Council adopted the downtown plan the next step is for the Plan Commission and its
Zoning Committee to take a look at all zoning recommendations similar to what was
done with the West Evanston Plan and Central Street Plan. Recommendations would then
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be made back to the Plan Commission and then to the Planning & Development
Committee in February or March. The November 23 Planning & Development meeting
will produce a detailed staff memo explaining the process and summarizing a number of
items being looked at.
COMMUNICATIONS: None
City Manager Bobkiewicz reported on his first 90 days as City Manager. He noted that he
spoke to a number of employees and community members; that five questions were
posed and he gave a brief overview of their responses; he spoke of his initial observations
and finally, his work -plan. Mr. Bobkiewicz then thanked the Mayor for allowing he and
his wife to come to Evanston and serve as the City Manager.
City Council's goal dealing with Affordable Housing. The Planning & Development
Committee received a report from the Affordable Housing Task Force and staff has
identified several issues. He ran through a list of Task Force recommendations, staff
identified issues, and the next steps. The final step being a recommendation to direct
staff to draft a work -plan to present to Council at their January 10, 2010 meeting or any
other direction City Council deems appropriate.
Alderman Rainey commented on how overwhelmed she continues to be with the City
Manager's involvement, commitment, and participation and how hard it is to follow
anything he does. She suggested that instead of staff coming forward with a plan and
Council reacting to that, a special meeting should be held so that aldermen, who are
involved with the various issues, come up with a plan. She feels that they are the ones
out there hearing things that are important to contribute to the overall plan. Perhaps there
should be a City Council round -table to initiate discussion on the issue.
Alderman Wilson agreed with Alderman Rainey. He said hours can be spent discussing
issues. It would be more practical to have a special meeting.
Alderman Burrus echoed Aldermen Rainey and Wilson. She thinks a special meeting
seems appropriate to get an in-depth idea of what the Task Force did. There are fabulous
recommendations and there is a need to take time to look at what they did and what staff
has presented.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste says the problem he has with some approaches is that it seems
that we approach some of these problems as if we started from scratch. He asks what
plans do we already have? We have been talking about this for long periods of time —
particularly the foreclosure crisis. Who do we know that is in foreclose and have we been
in touch? Have we followed up? What programs do we have in place? We are supposed
to have these 6, 7 or 8 months ago. I join the others in calling for more intense
discussion.
The Mayor reminded everyone that the discussions might be very different depending on
whether we get the federal government grant. That maybe we should hold off having
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those discussions until the government makes up their mind. We should know early
December so we might want to have those discussions in mid December.
Alderman Rainey asked the Mayor to explain what she is talking about for those who are
not familiar with the grant.
Mayor Tisdahl explained that according to Senator Durbin, we have applied for a grant
through Housing and Urban Development as part of the stimulus package, (the thought
being that large grant applications would make a significant difference in a community),
for $40 million, to buy foreclosed, boarded -up properties, rehab them and sell them for
affordable housing or keep them and use and maintain for affordable rental. She also
stated that Senator Durbin, Senator Burris and Congresswoman Shakowsky are all
working to help us.
Mayor Tisdahl recognized the City Manager who then asked Mayor Tisdahl if she
wanted a special meeting and if she wanted to schedule that meeting this evening. He
then announced that there would be a special meeting of the City Council on December
7th and the regular meeting on December 14.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste then asked that we not schedule this item for that meeting on
December7th. That the meeting be only to hear a report on the budget and to spend some
time addressing affordable housing. He thought Mayor Tisdahl wanted to wait to get a
response from the government and Mayor Tisdahl stated that she doesn't believe in
waiting to hear from the government because it could take a lifetime.
Alderman Baptiste moved to have the December 7tr meeting for a report on the budget
and to spend some time addressing affordable housing. It was seconded.
Alderman Holmes suggested we should not overlook the idea of having some input from
staff as well as the Task Force. She would like that to happen.
Alderman Tendam commented that when Aldermen Rainey and Burrus started talking
about the format it appealed to him as a more casual, roundtable, faster exchange of ideas
but he is worried that having the meeting in tandum with a scheduled meeting with
another scheduled agenda item would keep the meeting at a more formal Council level
and not an interactive and comprehensive discussion that could be had at another time.
Alderman Burrus suggested that since the Rules Committee cancelled their meeting the
night of the 7th, the start of this new meeting could be earlier.
All in favor. No nays.
Mr. Bobkiewicz asked to clarify the format in that the start of the special meeting on the
7th would be 6:00 pm and asked the Mayor if she would like to have any presentation on
the subject or have it open to discussion and use the computer to take notes.
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After some discussion back and forth between Alderman Jean -Baptiste and City Manager
Bobkiewicz about the specifics of the meeting content, it was determined that affordable
housing would go first on the agenda to be followed by the budget report.
Alderman Rainey then expressed her concern about citizen participation and the budget
process. She doesn't want to place them second to anything and feels that budget should
go first.
Motion was made and seconded to start with the budget.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Susan Cooney, 1834 Wesley Ave., representing Four Seasons Gardens Club of Evanston
to talk about Veterans' Day memorial services. She reminded us that over the years, the
Garden Club in Evanston dedicated a Blue Star Memorial Monument in Patriots' Park to
recognize those who have served and are serving in our armed forces, dedicated a bench
in Patriots' Park honoring Allen `Bo" Price and his wife for their service to veterans and
the young people of Evanston and celebrated the re -dedication of the DAR Memorial
Flag Pole. In addition, they paid for the planting of twin oaks representing the city and
community working together. She informed us since daffodils in the language of flowers
say "regard" and "respect", they invite City leaders and others to plant daffodils every
Veterans' Day and to think about what service in any capacity means when they bloom in
May.
Paul Selden, 1235 Maple, as executive director of Connections for the Homeless, he
thanked the city for using the tree lighting ceremony as an opportunity to collect canned
goods for them. He originally wanted to comment on ideas that were going to be
expressed on affordable housing but since that was tabled he had nothing to say about
that. Instead he commented on discussions at Planning & Development Committee
meeting earlier that night. There were two strategies: one being Habitat for Humanity
coming into Evanston and the other about down payment assistance for housing — both of
which are really about homeownership and making housing affordable to moderate
income people being priced out of the City. He would like Council and the Task Force,
when considering appropriate strategies, to think about the other half of Evanston's
population — the rental population, and to focus on a set of strategies to make housing
more affordable
ITEMS REMOVED FROM AGENDA
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 26, 2009
(A3.2) Approval of Contract with Total Buildine Services for Janitorial Services at
the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, Main Library and Service Center
(RFP 10-51)
Recommend approval of a three year contract in .response to RFP 10-51 for
janitorial services at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, Main Library,
and Service Center with Total Building Services (340 Bennett Road, Elk
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Grove Village, IL) in the amount of $152,040.00 per year. Funding provided
by the approved operating budgets of the Civic Center, Main Library,' and
Service Center. The 2009-10 approved budget for the Civic Center, Main
Library and Service Center was $162,707.00.
(A3.3) Approval of Contract with Nationwide Cleaning Co. for Janitorial Services at
the Police Headquarters, Police Outpost, and Fire Headquarters (RFP 10-51)
.Recommend approval of a three year contract in response to RFP 10-51 for
janitorial services at the Police Headquarters, Police Outpost, and Fire
Headquarters with Nationwide Cleaning Co (615 Wheat Lane, Wood Dale,
IL) in the amount of $45,342.24 per year. Funding provided by the approved
operating budgets of the Police Headquarters, Police Outpost, and Fire
Headquarters. The 2009 approved combined budget for these three
buildings was $48,996.00.
(A4) Approval of Change Orders #6 and #7 for the Evanston Water Utility
Expansion and Renovations (Bid 07-46)
Recommend approval of Change Orders #6 & #7 for the Evanston Water
Utility Expansion and Renovations contract (Bid No. 07-46) with Scale
Construction (2101 S. Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL) for providing
additional work related to the east office expansion and resolve the
Contractor's request for a time extension and additional compensation.
Change order #6 will increase the contract amount by $12,378.00, from
$2,537,960.00 to S2,550,338.00. Change order #7 will increase the contract
amount by $75,000.00 from $2,550,338.00 to $2,625,338.00 and establish the
final contract completion date as November 9, 2009. Funding is provided by
the Water Depreciation, Improvement, & Extension Account.
(A6) Resolution 73-R-09 Authorizing the City .Manager to Execute a Local Agencv
Agreement and Construction Engineering Services Agreement for the
Evanston Lakefront Corridor Reconstruction Proiect
Consideration of proposed resolution 73-R-09 authorizing the City Manager
to sign a Local Agency Agreement with IDOT and Construction Engineering
Services Agreement with AECOM for federal participation of the
construction cost for the Evanston Lakefront Corridor Reconstruction
Project. AECOM is located at 303 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 600, Chicago, IL
60601. The total project cost is estimated to be $1,786,880.45 of which
approximately $1,061,904 will be federally funded and $724,976.45 will be
CIP funded. AECOM's phase 3 engineering services will be $96,880.45
($77,504 federal, $19,376.45 CIP).
For Action
(A10) Ordinance 109-0-09: 2009 Evanston Township Tax Levy
Consideration of proposed ordinance 109-0-09 annual property tax levy for
Evanston Township.
For Introduction
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(111) Evanston Township October 2009 Bills List
Recommend approval of the Evanston Township bills, payroll, and medical
payments for the month of October 2009 in the amount of $100,753.68.
For Action
ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(Al)* City of Evanston Payroll through 10/25/09 $2,424,504.63
(A2)* City of Evanston Bills through 11/10/09 $4,089,534.37
(A3.1)*Approval of a Contract for Hvdraulic Modeling Services for the Evanston
Water Distribution Svstem Model (RFP 10-65)
Recommend approval of a three-year contract for Hydraulic Modeling
Services for the Evanston water distribution system model to MWH
Americas, Inc. (175 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 1900, Chicago, IL) not -to -
exceed $32,000.00/year for a total not -to -exceed price of $96,000. Funding
provided from the Water Fund.
(A3.4)*Approval of the Civic Center Committee's Recommendation Regarding the
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center Proiect
Recommend approval of the recommendations of the Civic Center
Committee as presented at their September 2009 meeting regarding the
repairs of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, and direct staff to move
forward with the recommendations, which include: removal and
replacement of the existing slate roof with asphalt shingles; removal of the
ACM pipe insulation in the ceiling of the ground floor; and encapsulation of
the ACM floor tile with carpet tiles: Funding provided by the Capital
Improvement Program.
(A3.5)*Approval of Lowest Responsive and Responsible Proposal for Purchase of
Auto Bodv and Collision Repair Service (10-70)
Recommend approval of the lowest responsive and responsible proposal (10-
70) for Auto Body and Collision Repair Service for car and light, medium,
and heavy trucks in the amount of $68,175 to Sigler's Autobody, Inc. (7445
Channel Road, Skokie, IL) for the period of November 15, 2009 through
November 14, 2010. Recommend approval of the lowest responsive and
responsible proposal (10-70) for Auto Body and Collision Repair Service for
heavy fire apparatus in the amount of $22,725 to Renewed Performance, Inc.
(1095 Development Drive, Tipton, IN) for the period of November 15, 2009
through November 14, 2010. Fiscal Year budget for 2009-2010 for Auto Body
and Collision Repair Service is $89,900. Funding provided by the Fleet
Services Fund for Major Maintenance.
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(A3.6)*Award of Contracts for 2009-2010 Winter Snow Towing
Recommend approval of award of contract(s) for Snow Towing Services.
Various companies will be approved in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.
Funding provided by the Snow and Ice Control General Fund.
(A5)* Resolution 87-R-09 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Settlement
Agreement with Scale Construction Inc.
Consideration of proposed resolution 87-R-09 authorizing the City Manager
to execute a Settlement Agreement with Scale Construction Inc. related to
the Evanston Water Utility and Renovations project.
For Action
(A7)* Ordinance 101-0-09 Amending Title 3, "Business Regulation," Chapter 2.,
"Municipal Occupation Taxes," Section 3, Foreign Fire Insurance
Companies Tax
Ordinance 101-0-09 modifies the composition of the Foreign Fire Tax Board
to reflect the changes to Public Act 95-0505 signed into law on August 14,
2009.
For Introduction
(A8)* Ordinance 107-0-09: 2009 City of Evanston Tax Lew
Consideration of proposed ordinance 107-0-09 annual City of Evanston
property tax levy for General Fund, Police Pension Fund, and Fire Pension
Fund.
For Introduction
(A9)* Ordinance 108-0-09: 2009 Special Service Area #4 Tax Levv
Consideration of proposed ordinance 108-0-09 annual City of Evanston
property tax levy for Special Service Area #4 (SSA#4) taxing district in the
central business district.
For Introduction
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(P1)* Ordinance 105-0-09 Rescinding the Evanston Landmark Designation for the
Property Located at 1819 Dodge Avenue
Consideration of ordinance 105-0-09 rescinding the Evanston Landmark
Designation for the property located at 1819 Dodge Avenue and removing it
from Schedule B of the Preservation Ordinance. The Preservation
Commission recommends approval.
For Introduction
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(P2)* Request for Council Approval to Submit an Application to the Illinois
Historic Preservation Agencv for Funding to Resurvey the Citv's Evanston
Lakeshore Historic District
The Preservation Commission requests authorization of the City Council for
the submission of a Certified Local Government (CLG) Grants -in -Aid
application to survey one half of the Lakeshore Historic District. (See map.)
The grant total amount is $22,560. The City's contribution is 30% or $6,768.
Phase One of the survey will include approximately 376 primary structures
with their corresponding accessory structures. The Preservation Commission
recommends approval to submit the application by 11/30/09.
For Action
(P3)* Request Approval of a One -Year Extension of the Expiration for the 631-749
Chicago Avenue (AMLI) Approved Planned Development (Ordinance 103-
0-08) to December 8, 2010 to Obtain a Building Permit
Consideration of a request for a one-year extension of the expiration for the
631-749 Chicago Avenue (AMLI) Approved Planned Development
(Ordinance 103-0-08) to December 8, 2010 to obtain a building permit.
For Action
(P4)* Ordinance 103-0-09 Enacting a New Section 5-8-9 of the Citv Code Related
to the Registration of Rental Residential Buildings
Consideration of proposed ordinance 103-0-09 requiring condominium and
townhome associations and/or management companies to identify rental
units and provide owner and tenant contact information to the Property
Standards Division.
For Action
OTHER COMMITTEES
(01)* Facade Improvement Financial Assistance for The Mechanical Group, Inc.
Recommendation of the Economic Development Committee to provide
financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $32,000 for facade
improvements for The Mechanical Group, Inc. an Evanston based plumbing
company. Source for the funding request is the Economic Development
Fund.
For Action
Alderman Rainey moved approval of consent agenda - seconded
Roll call. Voting Aye: Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Wilson, Holmes, Tendam, Grover, Rainey,
Burrus, Fiske. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried (9-0)
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AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
(A6) Resolution 73-R-09 AuthorizinR the City Manager to Execute a Local Ap-encv
Agreement and Construction Enizineeriniz Services Agreement for the Evanston
Lakefront Corridor Reconstruction Project
Consideration of proposed resolution 73-R-09 authorizing the City Manager to
sign a Local Agency Agreement with IDOT and Construction Engineering Services
Agreement with AECOM for federal participation of the construction cost for the
Evanston Lakefront Corridor Reconstruction Project. AECOM is located at 303 E.
Wacker Dr., Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60601. The total project cost is estimated to be
$1,786,880.45 of which approximately $1,061,904 will be federally funded and
$724,976.45 will be CIP funded. AECOM's phase 3 engineering services will be
$96,880.45 ($77,504 federal, $19,376.45 CIP).
For Action
Motioned for approval and was seconded.
Wilson — strong reservations about amount of contribution to project. Expectation would
be about 20% (minimum amount) in order to get grant money, now looking at over
$700,000. Lack confidence in whether or not state requirements are necessary to get bike
path constructed. His expectation was that this would also include a portion of pedestrian
paths but it is limited to just the bike paths and putting in $2 million is high for just the
bike path. Instead of putting in 20% we are now looking at coming in at about half of the
funding.
Rainey — wanted a response from staff?
Paul D'Agostino, Superintendent Parks & Forestry, original IDOT grant is a 80/20
match. There are restrictions on what is an eligible item for grant. There are things we
want to do - lighting being most significant but it is not on the eligible list. Neither are
other items such as benches, and trash receptacles. The only thing that qualifies as a
participating element is removal of existing path and bike racks.
Jean -Baptiste — why bring it to Council with this significant increase in terms of our
participation, knowing our budget constraints? In the last 2 months we have approved
expenditures for close to $2.5 million for the lakefront - what is the rationale for
consistently moving this up as a priority? Robert Crown Center has been on our agenda
for quite some time for spending some money.
After a very lengthy discussion, Alderman Fiske moved to hold the vote until Council
can meet to discuss the lakefront. Alderman Jean -Baptiste seconded.
Alderman Burrus motioned to overrule the vote.
Voting Aye: Wynn, Holmes, Tendam, Grover, Rainey, Burrus. Voting Nay: Jean -
Baptiste, Wilson, Fiske
Motion passes (6-3)
Call the vote: Voting Aye: Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Holmes, Tendam, Grover, Rainey,
Burrus. Voting Nay: Wilson, Fiske (7-2)
Motion passes
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(A10) Ordinance 109-0-09: 2009 Evanston Township Tax Levv
Consideration of proposed ordinance 109-0-09 annual property tax levy for
Evanston Township.
For Introduction
Alderman Rainey — move for introduction of 109-0-09
Roll call: Voting aye: Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Wilson, Holmes, Tendam, Grover, Burrus,
Fiske. Voting nay: Rainey
Motion passes (8-1)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Alderman Wynne — No report
HUMAN SERVICES
(111) Evanston Township October 2009 Bills List
Recommend approval of the Evanston Township bills, payroll, and medical
payments for the month of October 2009 in the amount of $100,753.68.
For Action
Alderman Jean -Baptiste - Move for approval of Township Bills
Seconded.
He wanted to see the audit report and financial report because he felt it was a conflict of
interest.
Roll call: Voting aye: Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Wilson, Holmes, Tendam, Grover, Rainey,
Bun -us, Fiske. Voting nay: None
Motion passed (9-0)
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 26, 2009
Alderman Rainey asked to hold until next Council Meeting.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste encouraged the Council to look at the minutes closely.
CALL OF THE WARDS
Ward 2 - Alderman Jean -Baptiste: Would reiterate his position on initiatives of the city
manager, appreciates him moving quickly and giving alderman more work to do.
Believes we have to try to build on whatever was here, build on economic development,
affordable housing, and the lakefront — but we lack centralization so it's very important
that we wrap our arms around those things that we say we are doing.
Ward 3 - Alderman Wynne: Wanted to let audience know why Council was wearing pins
on lapels. It is in honor of Evanston Police officer Patrick Wozniak, a married father of
four who was re -deployed to Iraq for the 3rd time under Operation Iraqi Freedom. The
proceeds from the sale of these pins will help support his family during his deployment.
We've been asked to wear the pins for the next year while he is deployed.
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She also thanked the staff of Health & Human Services after receiving an email from a
friend (also a Lincoln School parent) for their terrific service at the Lincoln School during
H1N1 vaccination process.
Ward 4 - Alderman Wilson: He continues to be surprised at the daily crime reports on
how many burglaries / thefts to unsecured property and to remind everyone to lock their
cars, and doors, including garage doors, and to thank the community for calling and
reporting what they observe.
Ward 5 - Alderman Holmes: Thanked the Affordable Housing Task Force commissioned
by the Housing Commission and especially the leadership of Susan Munro. Expressed
hope that you will all read the report. She also thanked a resident in the 5th Ward who
saw a landscaping company take water from a fire hydrant and called to find out why. It
was discovered that the company's permit had expired and they went in the next day and
paid their bill. Alderman Holmes then reminded people that they are invited to come to
the regular 5t11 Ward meeting on Thursday evening November 19 at 7:00 at Fleetwood
Jordain and a meeting on.November 18 of the Fireman Park Neighbors at the Civic
Center.
Ward 6 - Alderman Tendam: Mentioned that the City Manager's 90-day report was
quite amazing and thanked the City Manager. He also would like to refer to A&PW the
issue of one-sided parking during snow emergencies and/or snow removal and discuss
alternatives to those who have no alleys or other parking. He would like to participate in
those discussions and would be happy to talk to staff prior to those discussions.
Ward 7 - Alderman Grover: Thanked the Affordable Housing Task Force and
extraordinary work of Susan Munro and her leadership in that effort. She also thanked
Northwestern University and the four law enforcement agencies that on Halloween kept
citizens safe during the overlap of the Penn State football game and trick or treating.
Ward 8 - Alderman Rainey: Brummel Park neighbors did a fantastic job on their anti -
egg campaign on Halloween. She also made reference to Traffic Engineering on taking a
look at how we do passenger vehicle only and who we exclude from those districts. Can
non -passenger vehicles i.e. trucks and vans (unmarked vehicles) used as personal
vehicles park on those streets.
She reminded the 8th Ward of the meeting on Wednesday evening at 6:30 at the Levy
Center regarding renovating a park at Brummel & Richmond.
She concluded with congratulating Mayor Morton on the naming of the Civic Center.
City Manager confirmed with Alderman Rainey that she wanted a solution to come back
to A&PW regarding the vehicle parking issue.
Ward 9 - Alderman Burrus: Thanks Wally on his 90-day report. Thanked the
Affordable Housing Task Force for a thorough, impressive document. Thanked the
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approximately 70 9th Ward residents who attended Budget Workshop this past Saturday
and mentioned she hopes everyone of the next workshop. Finally, she reminded
everyone of a 9th Ward Town Hall meeting on Thursday, November 19. Topics to be
presented include the tax bill and budget process, pedestrian safety in crosswalks, library
resources available for the unemployed and from the Police Department, restorative
justice.
Ward 1 — Alderman Fiske: Favorite Halloween costume was Marty Lyons, (going
fishing during the budget season). She thanked and praised City Manager Bobkiewicz.
In addition, she thanked and congratulated Lorraine Morton on the dedication.
She wanted to share an issue important to the neighborhood at the north end of Ward 1.
On September 15 an application was filed with City of Evanston Health Department to
establish a Type 1 restaurant in the T1 transitional campus zone that borders the R1
residential property on Orrington Ave. The neighborhood did not know about this and it
was not mentioned at the recent NU -City meeting. Residents recently found out when
yard signs appeared on the parkway on Sheridan Rd. It is not a permitted use in T1, it is
not a special use in Tl, it is not allowed in T1. It is incumbent upon the applicant to
demonstrate that this use, with hours between 5:00 pm and 2:00 am, actually existed prior
to the passage of 1993 zoning ordinance. Since then an appeal has been filed along with
a complaint. The people who filed the complaint were told there would be a $100 fee to
file the appeal and when they came in to turn in that appeal and pay that fee, were told
there would be an additional $150 for the cost of transcription of the meeting. She would
like to refer that fee back to the appropriate department so citizens who have a basis for
disagreeing with a zoning administrator's decision can ask those questions without
incurring those costs. She will keep Council informed as the situation moves forward.
Alderman Wilson moved to adjourn and convene into executive session. Motion
seconded. Roll call: Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Wilson, Holmes, Tendam, Grover, Rainey,
Burrus, Fiske. Voting nay: None
Motion passed (9-0)
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Elaine Autwell
Deputy City Clerk
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