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ROLL CALL — PRESENT:
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Bernstein
Alderman Hansen
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Wollin
Alderman Moran
A Quorum was present.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste
Alderman Tisdahl
ABSENT:
None
PRESIDING:
Mayor Lorraine H. Morton
The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Morton on Monday, April 28,
2008, at 8:43 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Mayor Morton proclaimed
May — Older Americans Month
and
Evanston Public Service Week
May 5-9, 2008
Mayor Morton announced on Saturday that she and other volunteers had painted the Council Chamber.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Manager Julia Carroll noted this was Assistant City Manager Judith Aiello's last Council meeting. She recognized
and congratulated her for 32 years of service to the City. Ms. Aiello, who will retire April 30, was the architect of
downtown Evanston's revitalization.
Ms. Aiello thanked Council and staff for their support over the years; hoped she had exceeded their expectations. She has
learned from her colleagues and thanked Jean Speyer -Scruggs for her assistance.
Ms. Carroll announced the Evanston Public Library's Loft (teen room) won the Biennial American Library Association
International Interior Design Association Award for a single space, small project that focuses on a specific area in the
library. The award will be presented July 1.
Ms. Carroll announced that volunteers put in more than 250 hours to clean and paint the walls and trim of the City
Council Chamber on Saturday; thanked Dr. Stamata Blanas of the Kiwanis and other sponsors.
Parks & Forestry Superintendent Paul D'Agostino announced that Evanston had received the designation Tree City USA
for the 24`h year. Only 11 other Illinois communities have this designation. He reported on the Dutch elms tree injection
program. Evanston also received the Growth Award for the 9t' year for going above and beyond tree care requirements.
Evanston was cited for hosting a conference on Dutch elm disease, Emerald Ash Borer control methods and the City's
wood utilization program Wooden baseball bats were made from ash trees. He thanked the Council for supporting the
Forestry Division and gave a report on the spread of Emerald Ash Borer in Evanston. A new drug called Triage that can
be injected into ash trees has been developed to save trees from the pest.
Youth Engagement Coordinator, Sol Anderson, introduced Kandice Dean and Vuder Sood, members of the Evanston
Youth Council that is sponsoring the second Annual Youth Summit on May 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m at ETHS,
Michael Cafeteria. It is an opportunity for youth to speak on issues important to them He encouraged youth to attend.
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Township Supervisor Pat Vance stated the Township supported the first Youth Summit with a contribution of $5,000 and
presented a check for $5,000 for the 2008 Youth Summit. She also presented a check for $15,000 to support the Summer
Youth Employment 50150 program
Emergency Preparedness Office Operations Manager Tom Janetske introduced Jim Alsop and Ed Phelan from the
Chicago office of the National Weather Service. Mr. Alsop presented Evanston with a "Storm Ready Certification." This
program helps communities prepare for weather emergencies. Evanston is the 6`s community in Cook County and 50 in
the state to receive this designation. He described the criteria for certification; congratulated Mr. Janetske and Emergency
Preparedness Manager Max Rubin. Two large signs were presented to the City designating Evanston as Storm Ready.
Members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) were thanked for their work in weather spotting,
assistance with maintenance of radios throughout Evanston and day care centers.
COMMUNICATIONS: None
CITIZEN COMMENT:
Emilv Guthrie, 730 Judson Ave., spoke in support of making Home Grown Artists at the Farmers' Market permanent.
She brought a permanent sign advertising Home Grown Artists and some artists with samples of their work. She
described how she got the idea of having artists at the Farmers' Market. Arts Council members, artists from the Evanston
Art Center and other artists discussed how to structure it. This is the third summer to have artists at the market. They do
not want to compete with the Custer Art Fair, Fountain Square Art Festival, Lakefront or Ethnic festivals so it is limited
to people who live/work in Evanston or are associated with a gallery. All work must be done by the artists. The Evanston
Community Foundation surveyed Evanston artists and found there are ten times the national average living here and 75%
make a living from their art. Artists generate more than $25 million in Evanston's economy. The artists passed their work
to Council members. Plans are to have 60 artists at the market for two weeks in August and in September.
Vidur Sood, representing the Youth Council, reviewed the curfew ordinance and supported the change in curfew. Council
believes it is a positive step toward keeping youth safe. He reminded citizens that not all youth outside their home in the
evenings engage in disruptive behavior. The Youth Council was proud to represent teens' voices in Evanston.
Tina Paden.,1122 Emerson St., passed out a photograph of 1881 Oak Avenue that showed the same fence that was there
during construction work. The fence overlaps part of the sidewalk. She encouraged Council to require the owner to mow
the grass in summer, shovel snow in winter, take down the fence and beautify the area.
Maureen Posner, 1720 Maple Ave., hoped Council does not pass the request for time extension for 1881 Oak Avenue.
She remarked that the Plan Commission hated the proposed building. Council approved this with much community
objection. The owner has already received a one-year extension on time. She attended at least five charrette meetings and
all said that this building is a mistake. Council has a chance to say "no." A 19-story building at this site, a transition zone,
is out of scale.
Alicia West, 1029 Dewey Ave., spoke in support of the Kellogg Cancer Care Center expansion. She said it hurts to turn a
patient away because of lack of space. She advocated for family support for individuals in cancer treatment.
Margaret Whalen, 429-Y2 Custer Ave., supported the expansion of the Kellogg Cancer Care Center; has been a nurse
there for 18 years and seen a lot of growth. They are committed to treating and serving the community and have outgrown
the present space.
Margaret Peters, 1930 Ridge Ave., works at the Kellogg Cancer Care Center. As a pharmacist, she has a unique
perspective. They have outgrown the space; need to expand and take into account the needs of patients with a new facility
and more private space that is comfortable for staff and patients.
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Rev. Taurus K. Scirbvl. Mt. Zion MB Church, spoke in support of the curfew ordinance. He pointed out there are many
good youth in Evanston. At Mt. Zion they have a youth program. His church is a safe haven and he wants the community
to echo a safe haven for youth.
Mike Vasilko. 2728 Reese Ave., spoke about the resolution on pensions; suggested they consider adding that Home Rule
municipalities get authority from the state to monitor pensions.
Stamata Blanos. 1720 Maple Ave., represented the Kiwanis Club of Evanston; said over the weekend volunteers painted
walls and trim, and washed the chairs in the Council Chamber. She thanked staffinembers Dave Cook, Richard Woods,
Eric Woppel, Skip Oshgan, Benita Meredith and Jeff Cory. She also thanked the many volunteers who scraped, cleaned
and painted; those who donated food and money to make the experience more pleasant, 54 volunteers in all. She thanked
the Kiwanis Club, Mayor Morton, Ole, 17 ETHS students organized by Emma Rosen, a senior; Northwestern University
students, Great Harvest, Campus Kitchen, Friends of the Civic Center and community members. She asked citizens to go
to the Kiwanis website at EvanstonKiwanis.org for volunteer opportunities. This project proves that when people come
together they can accomplish a lot.
Junad Rizki, 2767 Ridge Ave., spoke about the City's role in the Dawes House and what appears to be misinformation
published in the local press and on the Internet. He has been unable to get the Fire Department report that was sent to
Northwestern University. He understood that the City thought Dawes House was safe to conduct tours at least on the first
floor and that it had made suggestions about operational things that are not expensive to fix. While some on Council and
the community might feel this is not an issue anymore because the building has been closed, it is important that the
information that comes from the City is made public. The article he read implied the building is not safe, which he
thought was unlikely. He wondered why the Fire Department was the only department inspecting the building and
whether the Building Department inspected it and found that they had. It appeared to him that the City staff operated in a
professional manner and somehow the public did not get correct information. While many citizens may not realize what
the issues are, he thought it important that Council protect the integrity of the inspection process and reputation of
employees. He asked that the letter be made public; that Council set the record straight and, at another meeting, tell the
public the City's position.
CONSENT AGENDA (Any item marked with an Asterisk*)
Alderman Moran moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with these exceptions: Bills list through April 29,
2008; Sole -source contract for installation of elevator air conditioning in Sherman Plaza Self Park; Three-year contract
renewal for elevator service with Otis Elevator; Ordinance 48-0-08 — Text Amendment — B1 District Special Uses;
Major Variance Request Denial — 1233 Central St.; Time Extension — Planned Development — 1881 Oak Ave.; Time
Extension — Planned Development—1603/1629 Orrington Ave.; and Resolution 21-R-08 — Urge General Assembly to
Protect Police/Fire Pensions. Seconded by Alderman Wynne.
Roll call. Voting aye — Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Hohnes, Moran, Tisdahl. Voting nay —
none. Motion carried. (9-0).
ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES:
* Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of February 4, 2008 and the Regular City Council Meeting of
April 8, 2008. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS:
* Approval, as recommended, City of Evanston payroll for the period April 17, 2008 as authorized and charged to the
proper accounts:
City of Evanston payroll (through 04/17/08) $2,378,667.88
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
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* Recommend approval of the lowest responsible and responsive bid (09-02) for the 2008 CIP Street Resurfacing
Program with Chicagoland Paving Contractors (225 Telser Rd., Lake Zurich) in the amount of $592,314. Funded by the
Capital Improvement Program Street Resurfacing * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0).
* Recommend approval of the lowest responsible and responsive bid (09-01) for the Asbury Avenue Brick Street Proj ect
with Chicagoland Paving Contractors (225 Telser Rd., Lake Zurich) in the amount of $150,627.50. Funded by the Motor
Fuel Tax (MFT) fiord. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of the lowest responsible and responsive bid (08-90) for the Crown Park Tennis Court
Renovation with Chicagoland Paving Contractors (225 Telser Rd., Lake Zurich) in the amount of $267,900. Funded by
the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of a Cooperative Downtown Maintenance Agreement for the expanded downtown area and to
provide power washing and landscape services with The Brickman Group (3400 Avondale Ave., Chicago) in the amount
of $160,779. Funded by Special Service Area #4, $81,755; Downtown and Washington National TIFs, $59,004; and the
General Fund, $20,020 for the portion outside of the TIFs. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL,
CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of the lowest responsible and responsive bid (09-03) for spring 2008 Fence Improvements at
Penny and Snyder parks with Custom Built Commercial Fence Corporation (721 N. Seminary Ave., Park Ridge) in the
amount of $34,737.06. Funded by the CIP. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of the lowest responsible and responsive bid (09-04) and the One -Year Extension for Bid (08-05)
for Water Distribution Materials to East Jordan Iron Works, Inc. (310 Garnet Dr., New Lenox, IL) in the amount of
$25,000; HD Supply Waterworks (29950 Skokie Hwy., Lake Bluff) in the amount of $65,378; Mid American Water
(1125 N. Old Rand Rd., Wauconda) in the amount of $80,000; and Water Products Co. (P.O. Box 50, Aurora) in the
amount of $45,000, for a total amount of $215,378. Funded by the operating funds in the Water Fund account ($190,378)
and the Sewer Fund account ($25,000). * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of the One -Year Extension for Bid (06-23) for the purchase of water meters and meter reading
equipment with BadgerMeter, Inc. (4545 W. Brown Deer Rd., .Milwaukee) in the amount of $55,680. Funded by the
Water Fund. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of the contract (RFQ 08-73) with Transystems Corporation (1051 Perimeter Dr., Schaumburg)
for Phase I engineering services for the Sheridan Road Corridor, from South Blvd. to the City Limits with the Village of
Wilmette in an amount of $633,470.66. Funded by the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) fiend. * APPROVED -CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of the contract for a Water & Sewer cost of services and fee study (RFQ 08-77) with Malcom
Pirnie, Inc. (1515 E. Woodfield Rd., Schaumburg) in the amount of $39,950. Funded by the Water Fund-$19,975 and the
Sewer Fund-$19,975. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of the purchase of 375 trees and the contractual planting of 100 trees from Suburban Tree
Consortium (STC) (West Central Municipal Conference, 1127 S. Manheim Rd., Westchester) in the amount of $78,254
(purchase) and $9,000 (plant 100 trees) for a total of $87,254. Funded by the General Fund and CIP contingency funds
($25,000). * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 1-R-08 — Authorizes the Citv Manager to Sign an Agreement between the Cites of
Evanston and Robert Smart for Public Art at Fire Station #5. - Consideration ofproposed Resolution 1-
R-08, which authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Robert Smart for Public Art at
Fire Station #5 in the not to exceed amount of $40,000. Funded by the Percent for Art ordinance in
connection with construction for the new station. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION &,
ROLL CALL (9-0)
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* Resolution 26-R-08 — Authorizes Motor Fuel Tax Funding for Sheridan Road Phase I Engineering —
Consideration of proposed Resolution 26-R-08, which authorizes use of $633,470.66 of Motor Fuel
Tax (MFT) funds for Sheridan Road Phase I Engineering. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 28-R-08 — Authorizes the Citv Manager to Sign a Local Document for an Application to
Participate in an Interagencv/Joint Funding Agreement through the Illinois Transportation
Enhancement Program for the Evanston Lakefront Corridor Reconstruction Proiect— Consideration of
proposed Resolution 28-R-08, which authorizes the City Manager to sign the FY 2008-09 Local
Assurance Document to participate in an Interagency/Joint Funding Agreement through the Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program for the Lakefront Corridor Reconstruction Project.
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 29-R-08 — Authorizes the Citv Manager to Sign a Local Document for an Application to
Participate in an Interagencv/Joint Funding Agreement through the Illinois Green Streets Initiative for
the Evanston Tree Replacement Proiect - Consideration of proposed Resolution 28-R-081 which
authorizes the City Manager to sign the FY 2008-09 Local Assurance Document to participate in an
Interagency/Joint Funding Agreement through the Illinois Green Streets Initiative for the Tree
Replacement Project. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 35-R-08 — Authorizes the Citv Manager to Accent a $256.000 Donation Toward the
Creation of Public Art at Ravmond Park Titled "Conversations: Here and Now" - Consideration of
proposed Resolution 35-R-08, which authorizes the City Manager to accept a $256,000 anonymous
donation from an Evanston resident for the creation and installation of public art at Raymond Park
. titled "Conversation: Here and Now" by Evanston artist Indira Freitas Johnson. * APPROVED -
CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 34-R-08 — Authorizes the Citv Manager to Sign an Agreement between the Citv of
Evanston and Indira Freitas Johnson for Public Art at Ravmond Park - Consideration of proposed
Resolution 35-R-08, which authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Indira Freitas
Johnson for public art at Raymond Park in the not -to -exceed amount of $256,000. Funded by an
Evanston anonymous donor. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 36-R-08 — Appoints a Director and Alternate Director to the Solid Waste Agencv of
Northern Cook Countv (SWANCC) - Consideration of proposed Resolution 36-R-08, which entitles
the City of Evanston to appoint a director and one or more alternate directors to the Board of Directors
pursuant to the SWANCC agency agreement. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION &
ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 19-0-08 — Snecial Assessment #1496 — Paving Allev North of Thaver St./East of Reese
Ave. — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 19-0-08, by which City Council would authorize paving
the alley north of Thayer St./east of Reese Ave. through the Special Assessment process. * MARKED
INTRODUCED — CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Jean -Baptiste moved to Suspend the Rules in order to adopt an ordinance at the same meeting at which it was
introduced. The motion was by Alderman Hansen
Voice vote. motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste moved approval of Ordinance 19-0-08. The motion was seconded.
Roll call. Voting aye — Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl. Voting nay —
none. Motion carried. (9-0).
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* Ordinance 52-0-08 — Sale of Sumlus Property. — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 52-0-08,
introduced April 8, 2008, which declares various equipment and vehicles as surplus property to be sold
at public auction at the Grant Township municipal auction in Ingleside, IL. * ADOPTED — CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 53-0-08 — Pro Rata License Fee Credit for Chanee in Classification — Consideration of
proposed Ordinance 53-0-08, introduced April 8, 2008, which amends Section 3-5-8 of the City Code
to allow the original license fee to be applied toward the liquor class upgrade fee. * ADOPTED —
CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 54-0-08 — Decrease Number of Class D Liauor Licenses — Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 54-0-08, introduced April 8, 2008, which amends Section 3-5-6(D) of the City Code to
decrease the number of Class D Liquor Licenses from 24 to 23 due to the closing of Viva La Crepe
(1665 Sherman Ave.). * ADOPTED — CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 55-0-08 — Decrease Number of Class C Liauor Licenses, — Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 55-0-08, introduced April 8, 2008, which amends 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 Trullo Restaurant
(1700 Central Ave.). * ADOPTED — CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
* Ordinance 35-0-08 — Zonine Ordinance Text Amendment — Solar Collectors — Consideration of the
Plan Commission recommendation to approve text that amends Chapter 4 "General Provisions" to
regulate Solar Collectors and Chapter 18 "Definitions" to add a definition for "Solar Collectors" in the
Zoning Ordinance (Title 6 of the City Code). * MARKED INTRODUCED — CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 58-0-08 — Snecial Use — Evanston Hosnital/Kelloee Cancer Unit - 2650 Ridge Ave. —
Consideration of the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation to approve the request fora special
use for expansion of the Kellogg Cancer Unit at Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave. * MARKED
INTRODUCED — CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Holmes moved to Suspend the Rules in order to adopt an ordinance at the same meeting at which it was
introduced. The motion was seconded by Alderman Tisdahl.
Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Holmes moved approval of Ordinance 58-0-08. The motion was seconded.
Roll call. Voting aye — Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl. Voting nay —
none. Motion carried. (9-0).
* Ordinance 59-0-08 — Maior Variance for Bethel AME Church Parkine Lot — 1812 Lvons St. —
Consideration of the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation to approve a major variance request
by Bethel AME Church to expand the existing parking lot. * MARKED INTRODUCED — CONSENT
AGENDA
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
* Resolution 19-R-08 — Evanston Township Investment Policy — Consideration of proposed
Resolution 19-R-08, which adopts the investment policy that applies to all funds under the jurisdiction
of the Township of Evanston. This policy will also apply to any new funds or temporary funds placed
under the jurisdiction of the Township of Evanston. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
& ROLL CALL (9-0)
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* Resolution 20-R-08 — Authorizes the Township Supervisor to Transfer Accounts from J.P. Morgan
Chase to First Bank & Trust — Consideration of proposed Resolution 20-R-08, which authorizes the
Township Supervisor to transfer accounts from J.P. Morgan Chase to First Bank & Trust.
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 51-0-08 — Amends Various Sections of 9-6-1 of Citv Code. Titled "Curfew" —
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 51-0-08, which amends various sections of 9-6-1 of the City
Code, titled "Curfew" as follows: Ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday until Six o'clock (6:00) A.M. of the following day; and Eleven o'clock
(11:00) P.M. until Six o'clock (6:00) A.M. on any Friday and Saturday. * MARKED INTRODUCED
— CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Bernstein moved to Suspend the Rules in order to adopt an ordinance at the same meeting at which it was
introduced. The motion was seconded by Alderman Moran.
Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Alderman'Bernstein moved approval of Ordinance 51-0-08. The motion was seconded by Alderman Holmes
Alderman Rainey stated that the majority of youth here are good. Curfew is not just to control unruly youth but to protect
them. Recently there were two shootings just after 10:00 p.m. Usually there are 10-15 kids on that corner but they weren't
there that evening. That kind of incident could prove fatal to innocent children. In Chicago, 32 people were shot during
one weekend. The manager of Century Theaters strongly supports the curfew. He won't sell rickets to underage youth
who would be let out of the theater after curfew.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste asked the citymanager to have the Community Information Coordinator contact the high school
to get new curfew information out, including a copy of the ordinance and to send this information home. Alderman
Holmes suggested letting people know the effective date. Alderman Rainey suggested getting the word out to churches.
Roll call. Voting aye — Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl. Voting nay —
none. Motion carried. (9-0).
* Ordinance 61-0-08 — Amends Sections of Title 3. Chapter 25 of the Citv Code "Farmers' Market" to
Permit the Annual Home -Grown Artist Event— Consideration ofproposed Ordinance 61-0-08, which
amends Sections 3-25-1 and 3-25-6 of the City Code to permit the "Annual Home Grown Artist Event"
in the Farmers' Market to become a permanent event. * MARKED INTRODUCED — CONSENT
AGENDA
* Consideration of FY 2008-09 Emergencv Shelter Grant Fundine Recommendations - Recommended
approval of the 2008-09 Emergency Shelter Grant Funding (from HUD) recommended allocations.
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
OTHER COMMITTEES
Resolution 21-R-08 — Ureine the General Assemblv to Protect Police and Fire Pensions —
Consideration of proposed resolution 21-R-08 urging the General Assembly to 1) stop making costly
benefit improvements and 2) adopt reforms that protect police and fire pensions. This item was
introduced and held in committee on March 10, 2008 and referred to the Rules Committee.
Alderman Hansen moved to amend the sixth "Whereas" clause, the actual amounts for the Fire Pension Fund is
$6.897.353 and the Police Pension Fund is $5,679.539. (These are the actuarial required numbers.) Seconded by
Alderman Moran.
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Voice vote. motion carried unanimouslv.
Alderman Hansen moved approval of Resolution 21-R-08 as amended. Seconded by Alderman Moran.
Voice vote. motion carried unanimouslv.
* Resolution 30-R-08 — Reserves $3.421.155 of Bond Volume Can for 2008 Sinele-Family Housine &
Industrial/Commercial Revenue Bond Program — Consideration of proposed Resolution 30-R-08,
which reserves the City's right to issue tax exempt bonds under the bond volume cap allocation, for
eligible purposes. Without approval of this resolution by May 1, 2008, the State of Illinois could use
Evanston's bond volume cap throughout the state for eligible purposes. * APPROVED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 31-R-08 — Cedes $3.000.000 of Bond Volume Can for 2008 to the Citv of Chicago —
Consideration of proposed Resolution 31-R-08, which cedes a portion of the City's private activity
bond volume cap, or $3,000,000, to the City of Chicago in support ofthe issuance ofrevenue bonds by
Chicago to support rehabilitation of an historic property at 188 W. Randolph Street. The ceding is
conditional on the City of Evanston receiving a 1% fee. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 32-R-08 — Intereovernmental Agreement with Evanston Township Hieh School District
202 and School District 65 — Consideration of proposed Resolution 32-R-08, which authorizes the City
Manager to sign an intergovernmental agreement with Evanston Township High School District 202
and School District 65 to share incremental revenues with TIF districts contingent upon the City
continuing to receive incremental revenues from the Downtown II TIF District for tax years 2008 and
2009. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 33-R-08 — 6B Assessment Reduction ADDlication for LSL Industries Expansion — 2025
Dempster St. — Consideration ofproposed Resolution 33-R-08, which endorses an application to Cook
County for a 6B Assessment Reduction Application for LSL Industries Expansion for a vacant
property at 2025 Dempster St. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 60-0-08 — Amends the Redevelopment Agreement for the Dempster -Dodge Shopping
Center (Evanston Plaza. LLC) — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 60-0-08, which amends the
Redevelopment Agreement adopted by Ordinance 132-0-99 in December 1999 and authorized a sales
tax sharing agreement to support the redevelopment of the Dempster -Dodge Shopping Center by the
Joseph Freed Company. * MARKED INTRODUCED — CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Jean -Baptiste explained that amending the Redevelopment Agreement with the Joseph Freed Company is to
allow them to recover extraordinary costs of $765,060 they will incur to rehabilitate 38,000 square feet of space for Steve
& Barry's, a clothing retailer. The City originally gave them 180 days secession of payment of sales tax. Now the City is
giving them 270 days. Assistant Planning Director Dennis Marino explained Steve & Barry's will be here for a long time.
They write these agreements based upon "what ifs." The contract states that Freed can replace Steve & Barry's with one
or more comparable retailers and has 270 days to fill that space. Mr. Marino explained that Freed has a seven-year lease
with Steve & Barry's a strong sporting goods retailer that has stores in Schaumberg and Highland Park. The Dempster -
Dodge Center needs another anchor to generate sales and more stores. The contract protects the City in the event the
space becomes vacant during the term of the agreement. Freed has asked the City for more flexibility in some of the
terms. There is a structured formula on sales tax. The City gets the first $131,000 of sales tax and another increment of
$175,000, with $20,000 added annually for neighborhood improvements. Freed gets 75% of the remainder of sales tax
after those are paid. This agreement changes to 100% to Freed after the City receives those three increments of sales tax,
so Freed recovers the investment in Steve & Barry's. The City has done this for Home Depot, Autobam, Food 4 Less and
the Chandler Building downtown. These agreements have a maximum amount that can be reimbursed tied to
extraordinary costs and to a specific number of years. This amendment extends to 2030. Alderman Rainey noted that
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other agreements are about a certain business or entity. This is not. She wondered how they determined a comparable
store. Freed has not done a good j ob of keeping tenants. Why can't the City say if Steve & Barry's doesn't work out, end
the agreement. Mr. Marino stated that Freed has 270 days to replace Steve & Barry's with a comparable retailer. He
noted the center has struggled and Freed has stayed with it. Alderman Rainey commented that landscaping along Dodge
is excellent, but the shopping center is filthy and the windows are dirty. She suggested Freed make efforts to make vacant
stores attractive. Mr. Marino said the City would insist on that.
REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS:
Alderman Jean -Baptiste moved approval of City of Evanston bills through April 29, 2008, as authorized and charged to
the proper accounts in the amount of $6,842,642.48 due to two entries of $10,945 that were previously paid. Seconded by
Alderman Wynne. Voice vote. motion carried. no nays.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste moved approval of the sole -source contract to install air conditioners on three elevator cars
within the Sherman Plaza Self Park with ThyssenKrupp Corporation (2305 Enterprise Dr., Westchester, IL) in the
amount of $33,246. Funded by the CIP Sherman Garage Repairs account. Seconded by Alderman Wynne.
Alderman Bernstein suggested the City should have a warranty on this because there was a construction supervisor and
architect overseeing this. The air conditioning was undersized. Ms. Carroll stated the air conditioning was not undersized
but value engineered out of the project. During operation of the garage in the first year, the glass surrounding the
elevators and core heated up to above 120°F. For the safety and welfare of customers, they must provide air conditioning.
Max Rubin explained that on a large project they look at what they think they won't need. Air conditioning on that shaft
came up. They believed the air conditioning they put on the other section would reduce the heat, but it did not. Now they
are putting air conditioning on top of the cars and doing only localized cooling for people in the elevator cars. Alderman
Jean -Baptiste wanted a warranty on the work. Mr. Rubin stated it would be one year on the work and five years on the
compressors. Nothing was paid for what they are correcting.
Roll call. Voting aye —Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Moran, Tisdahl. Voting nay—Hohnes.
Motion carried. (8-1).
Alderman Jean -Baptiste moved ratification of a Three -Year Renewal of Elevator Service Agreement with Otis Elevator
(949 Oak Creek Dr., Lombard) for service at the, Civic Center, Municipal Service Center, and the Maple Avenue and
Church Street Self Park garages with a first -year cost not to exceed $59,882.68. Funded by the FY 08709 operating
budgets for Facilities Management and Parking Systems. Seconded by Alderman Wynne.
Alderman Rainey described this situation as one where it is important for the city manager to be in the committee
meeting; objected to this because it was not bid. This is an elevator maintenance contract that came off of a previous
contract. Because the City got a 3 % increase, staff decided to go with it without bidding. One committee member pointed
out this contract expired December 31, 2007, and asked what happened between then and now. What aldermen did not
know is the City had a contract with a clause that if not renewed within 90-days of expiration the contract automatically
renewed for five years with a schedule of increases. Aldermen were told staff did a great j ob of negotiating a 3% annual
increase on a three-year contract. This shows sloppy workmanship. She stated staff must be more careful with contracts.
The public is entitled to a good fight before they spend money.
Mayor Morton asked what is wrong with the south elevator, which is frequently out of service. She was fearful for the
public when they ride it. Max Rubin explained the south elevator (a traction elevator) is old and used to be the only
elevator at the Civic Center. The north elevator is a hydraulic elevator. The agreement with Otis is that they repair and
replace parts. Otis does not want to be here because it comes out of their pocket. A card was replaced that operates both
elevators and they had to make some adjustments because the elevators are not quite compatible. Mr. Rubin explained
they have a unique situation. They have a traction car and a hydraulic car working off the same control. The traction car
is needed to get to the attic. They cannot convert the traction car to a hydraulic elevator because the piston is not long
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enough to go to the attic. The solution is a new elevator.
Alderman Rainey remarked that there are plenty of other elevator companies that could have bid on this contract but there
was no opportunity to have a bidding process.
Ms. Carroll said staff came to her after the 90 days had elapsed, so the City was in a legal situation that they needed to get
out of and negotiated the contract down to three years. They could have gone out to bid but the City was under legal
obligation with this contract. She agreed that it should have been rebid. Alderman Rainey said there was no transparency
and aldermen were misled. The Committee voted it down. Then staff came back and they got the whole story. Alderman
Hansen said the materials were not clear and somebody dropped the ball. Somebody on staff must watch for these
deadlines. Purchasing Manager Jewell Jackson said a process would be put in place to flag contracts.
Voice vote. motion carried. no nays.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Ordinance 48-0-08 — Text Amendment: B 1 District Special Uses Update — Consideration of the Plan
Commission recommendation to approve the Text Amendment to the B 1 District Special Use category
to add "Single -Family Detached" as a special use in the Zoning Ordinance (Title 6).
Maior Variance Reauest Denial for 1233 Central St. (Baha'i Parkin¢ Lot) — Consideration of the
Zoning Board of Appeals denial for a major variation at the Baha'i parking lot (1233 Central St.).
Alderman Hohnes reported these two items were held in committee.
Time Extension Reauest — Ordinance 80-0-06 — Planned Development for 1881 Oak Ave. —
Consideration of a request from Carroll Place LLC, owner and developer, for a two-year extension of
Ordinance 80-0-06 to July 12, 2010, for a planned development for 1881 Oak Ave.
Alderman Holmes reported the committee moved approval with the condition there be a contract for grass mowing
services, snow removal in winter and removal of the construction fence. She moved approval of the time extension with
those conditions. The motion was seconded.
Roll call. Voting aye — Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Bernstein, Holmes, Tisdahl. Voting nay— Wynne, Moran.
Motion carried. (7-2).
Time Extension or Amendment to Ordinance 57-0-05 - Planned Development for 1603/1629
Orrinaton Ave. - Consideration of a request from Greg Graines of DLA Piper US LLP, on behalf of
the joint venture of Lowe Enterprises and Golub & Company, for a 90-day time extension of
Ordinance 57-0-05 to July 31, 2008, for a planned development at 1603/1629 Orrington Ave.
Alderman Holmes moved approval of the time extension request for 1603/1629 Orrington. The motion was seconded.
Roll call. Voting aye — Rainey, Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Tisdahl. Voting nay —Hansen, Moran.
Motion carried. (7-2).
CALL OF THE WARDS:
8ch Ward. Alderman Rainey thanked the Police Department, especially Deputy Chief Cook who gave an outstanding
presentation to neighbors at Callan/Mulford on Saturday evening. As the shooting took place in Evanston, he gave them a
running account of what was going on. This was a rude awakening to some people. From this meeting a new organization
has been formed in the Brummel/Mulford area. Residents were promised more patrol officers. The community is not safe.
There have been five shooting and one death in one week. Chicago is suffering from increased shootings. She urged
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residents to call police and is most distressed about conditions in her ward.
Alderman Rainey could not imagine the City without Judy Aiello. She related memories of Judy's work on the Research
Park and bringing Target and other big box stores to Evanston. Judy will be missed. She thanked her for all that she did.
9tt` Ward. Alderman Hansen stated her new e-mail is: ahansen@cityofevanston.org.
She thanked the Kiwanis Club for painting the City Council Chamber and all the volunteers who helped. Alderman
Hansen congratulated John Burke on becoming Public Works Director.
She related she learned a lot from Judy Aiello and appreciated all of her help. On the eve of Public Service Week she
expressed appreciation for Judy's 32 years of service to Evanston. Many residents love and respect her.
1st Ward. Alderman Wollin announced an Economic Development Committee meeting April 30, 7:30 p.m.; an
Evaluation of Personnel meeting May 14, 7:00 p.m. and May 19, an informational meeting on the Solid Waste Franchise.
She pointed out the protective fence around Fountain Square, and the hope the fountain will be bubbling on May 26,
when Memorial Day is observed. Fountain Square will be rededicated at noon on June 14.
She thanked the generous donor who contributed $256,000 for public art by beloved Evanston artist Indira Johnson. It
will be installed in Raymond Park. She is meeting with the community to come up with ideas for "Conversations here and
now" seven chairs in a circle in the northwest comer of the park.
There are no words to express her feelings about Judy Aiello. As the years have gone by they have grown in many ways.
She thanked Judy for all that she has done.
2°d Ward. Alderman Jean -Baptiste invited Judy Aiello back to make public comments. The west side can use her
creativity.
He made a reference to the P&D Committee conceming the affordable housing demolition tax. There are two constituents
who want to buy property so they can have a place to park their cars. They don't intend to build a McMansion: He asked
for exemption from the fee if a house is torn down in order to provide off-street parking.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste recalled speaking previously about the second furnace issue in two -flats. He asked the City
Manager to look at that; asked the Community Development Department to cease making that demand to owners oftwo-
flats that have furnaces that are operational from having to install a second furnace because the International Codes have
demanded that. He asked for clear communication. People continue to get cited and fined.
As summer approaches, he noted that Chief Eddington had submitted a plan for summer policing. They have tried to get
as many neighborhood organizations as possible to start meeting in May to be a street presence and get placards that call
for peace, respect and cooperation. Commander Guenther is reorganizing meetings in downtown Evanston to call for
greater vigilance to communicate to junior high and high school students about self respect.
In response to Alderman Rainey, Alderman Jean -Baptiste said that the International Code had concluded that forced air
furnaces spread germs from one unit to another. A number of two -flat owners were cited to install a second furnace.
Some owners had renovated recently and put in a new furnace. Inspectors continue to cite two -flat owners.
Alderman Holmes said when a building changes ownership, the new owners have to put in an additional furnace. Another
issue is one family living in a two -flat. They need to get an exception to that. It is a problem when people have put in a
furnace recently. This is a hardship on senior citizens. The need for the second furnace is for health reasons.
3rd Ward. Alderman Wynne congratulated John Burke on becoming the new Public Works Director.
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The next P Ward meeting will be held Saturday, May 17 from 10:00-11:30 a.m at Lincoln School Auditorium
She thanked Judy Aiello for all she has done for the City and what she has learned from her. She appreciated her
creativity; thanked her for all of the new development that people enjoy. She has put her mark on Evanston.
4th Ward. Alderman Bernstein announced former Police Chief Frank Kaminski will be honored this Friday evening at the
White Eagle Restaurant in Chicago by the Polish American Policeman Association.
He offered congratulations to new Public Works Director John Burke and to Interim First Assistant Corporation Counsel
Elke Tober-Purze.
Alderman Bernstein thanked the Kiwanis Club for getting people together and their efforts on behalf of the City.
Many years ago, the Mayor and he served on the Board of Directors of the Evanston Historical Society. He recalled then,
maintenance was done grudgingly by owner Northwestern University. He implored President Benin and trustees not to do
this. Vice President Sunshine was quoted as saying they plan to sell Dawes House. If they go forward with this sale, it
will be an incredible disservice to the community. Taking the records out of Dawes House to another location is not the
same. He asked them to serve the community honorably and urged them not to pull the rug out from under them.
Alderman Bernstein is concerned about the loss of institutional memory at the City. Each is here for a short time. He
implored the City Manager in her mission to redouble efforts at communication.
To Judy Aiello, he said "Evanston owes you a debt. Thank you for everything you have done for this town. You cannot
be replaced."
51h Ward. Alderman Holmes also congratulated.John Burke and Elke Tober-Purze on their new assignments; was pleased
that the manager found people on staff.
She thanked Alderman Wollin for her report on the National Congress of Cities.
Alderman Holmes thanked Family Focus for its fashion show Saturday; many vendors provided clothing for the children.
As a Council member for three years, she recalled Judy Aiello working with 'Bru" Alexander on revenue sharing for
1819 Church Street, a real service to the community. She recalled in 1986, when Family Focus purchased the Foster
School building and working out a lease for public space in the front. She has always appreciated Judy Aiello. People
cannot be replaced, they fill positions. She thanked Judy Aiello for her years of service to Evanston.
61h Ward. Alderman Moran noted they had passed an ordinance to pave an alley in his ward. He recalled after a heavy
rainfall four or five years ago, walking the alley in hip boots and it was like a swamp. He recommended they work on a
new formula for alley paving.
He was happy that Evanston Hospital came forward with the expansion of the Kellogg Cancer Care Center. It reminded
him of what an attribute to the City that Evanston Hospital is.
Alderman Moran remarked that the public art at Fire Station #5 is very "cool."
It was hard to think of Evanston as a thriving community and divorced from Judy Aiello. In 1962 retail packed up and
went out to Old Orchard; for a while they got along with Steve Prescott and The Clean Plate Club. Then they did more
and Judy was the heart of all of that. She is a very successful person who has made Evanston more successful. Judy is a
wonderful person and he knows they will see her in the future. He looked forward to those times.
7th Ward. Alderman Tisdahl had heard for years about the Judy person. She remembered meeting her and thanked Judy
for all of her efforts. She read Crain 's and noted that Evanston was listed as being up (economically). She will miss her.
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Mayor Morton recalled that Judy Aiello had served as Interim City Manager of the City of Evanston three times. She
remembered meeting with Mayor Daley and Judy Aiello and a discussion of pork chops; the struggles involved with the
Research Park. She recalled trying to find space for Northlight Theater downtown. There are so many things that were
started in Evanston and Judy was there; she did the spade work, endured the headaches, solved problems and got through
it. Judy Aiello lived here for a long time. They will miss her good brain and association with developers. No one will
forget her. The people of Evanston express their thanks for the public service she has given to this city.
At 11:35 p.m Alderman Bernstein moved that Council convene into an Executive Session to discuss matters related to
personnel, real estate and closed session minutes pursuant to 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/2 ( c) (1), (5), (6) 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 ofthe public body or
against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
(5) The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing
whether a particular parcel should be acquired.
(6) The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body.
(21) 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.
Seconded by Alderman Jean -Baptiste.
Roll call. Voting aye — Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl. Voting nay —
none. Motion carried. (9-0).
There being no further business to come before the Council, Alderman Bernstein asked for a motion to adjourn and the
Council so moved at 12:40 a.m.
Mary P. Morris,
City Clerk
A videotape recording of this meeting has been made part of the Permanent record and is available in the City Clerk's office.
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