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CITY COUNCIL
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Alderman Hansen
Alderman Wollin
Alderman Bernstein
April 23, 2007
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Moran
Alderman Tisdahl
Aldermen Rainey, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne
Mayor Lorraine H. Morton
The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Morton on Monday, April 23,
2007, at 8:48 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Public Works Director David Jennings announced that maps showing 2007 citywide public works construction projects
are available under "maps" on the City's home page on www.cityofevanston.org.
Health & Human Services Director Jay Terry presented a Volunteer Service Award to Virginia Stanton, who for the past
20 years, volunteered every week between January through April 15, as part of the AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance
Program of the Commission on Aging. More than 2,000 older adults have benefited from Ms. Stanton's assistance.
Mayor Morton Proclaimed:
"National Volunteer Week," April 23-29
"Evanston Public Service Week," May 7-13
Awards Presentations:
"Tree City USA"
Parks/Forestry Superintendent Paul D'Agostino, announced that for the 23`d straight year, Evanston was designated a
Tree City USA by the State of Illinois. Only 11 communities in the state have received this award longer than Evanston.
He reported on improvements to City's urban forest this year. Evanston also received the 2006 Growth Award, which is
awarded to communities that go above the requirements for the Tree City USA designation. It has been received for eight
of the ten years that the award has been given by the National Arbor Day Foundation and was given for two initiatives in
2006: the adoption of formal specifications in all City construction projects for extensive tree protection requirements and
hosting training classes on the Emerald Ash Borer. He thanked Council for supporting the urban forestry program with
funding approvals, the hard work of the Forestry Division employees and presented a plaque to Mayor Morton.
"Annual Environmental Stewardship Awards"
Ecology Center Manager Linda Lutz introduced Environment Board members Judy Freeman, Mardi Klevs and Gladys
Bryer. The board was pleased to recognize volunteers, outstanding leaders and agencies in the community with
environmental awards. Ms. Freeman stated it was a great year for the environment and in no small part due to the people
they honored that evening.
Nathan Kinnis. Architect Inc., for excellence in sustainable design.
Joel Freeman. Energy Commission Chair, for encouraging relationships between city and environmental efforts.
Dave Cook, Assistant Director, Facilities Management, for fostering more efficient operations of City buildings.
Mary Helt Gavin. Publisher/Manager, Evanston RoundTable, for creating a forum that focuses on environmental issues.
Jan Lauehlin, environmental attorney with the federal EPA for her contributions to cleanup the environment.
Julie Hamos, State Representative, a leading environmental advocate, procured $75,000 for an office of sustainability.
Julia Carroll, City Manager, for environmental leadership beginning with the strategic plan to meet environmental goals.
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CITIZEN COMMENT:
Ann C. Dienner. 1034 Sheridan Rd., thanked citizens who put the question, "Shall the Municipal government rehabilitate
and continue to reside in the Civic Center at 2100 Ridge" on the ballot and those who voted for it. This site and building
are of historic interest and value. The smoke screen figure of $31 million was an affront to citizens' credulity. She urged
that they stay, rehab and be open, professional and trustworthy in the process.
James K. Genden. 1213 Noyes St., sent a letter to Council members explaining why the vote on both referenda was a
strong mandate to retain the Civic Center and abstentions on the Council referenda were viewed as support for
preservation and a protest against a questionable number. Some have responded to his letter saying Council votes were
based upon well considered analysis and that the future of the Council should not be decided by a popular vote because
the public did not have access to all the information that Council did. He respected Council's efforts on this matter. He
also knew that some advocates for preserving this building have some highly qualified architects and other professionals.
These experts have the ability to quantify and analyze relevant issues. In light of the strong message sent by voters, he
urged the Council to reconsider the matter and recommended Council work with preservationists and experts in a spirit of
cooperation and an attempt to reach a mutually satisfactory solution.
Daniel H. Garrison. 1228 Simpson St., noted when people are told about Evanston they don't need to know that it is 13
miles north of Chicago, because Evanston is not just another suburb, it is a national institution like Boston, Berkeley or
Salt Lake City. It won't be sold piecemeal or torn down and filled with high-rises and subdivisions that spoil its character
and corrupt its traditions. The City faces a shortage of funds and must fmd a way to reverse a legacy of bad management
without auctioning off its identity. While the referendum emphasizes that Evanston and its heritage are not for sale, the
other side is we are primed for change with seasoned professionals who have the time and ideas to modernize the Civic
Center without breaking the bank. Friends of the Civic Center is ready to begin an affordable renovation strategy.
Leieh MacIsaac. 1123 Noyes St., fell in love with Evanston in1985 and seven years ago was thrilled when her family
bought a home on Noyes Street. She felt lucky to live near this building and was convinced it was built by forefathers as a
Civic Center until this issue came up. She attended preservation meetings when Barbara Gardner tried to get the building
land marked. Many architects stated the building had a grand civic style. That was what fooled her. She wanted to live
here the rest of her life, so when she thinks about City issues that will affect her for the next 40 years, she speaks out. She
thought it wrong to move from this building and sell off the green space. Last Tuesday, she handed out flyers on the Civic
Center referendum. Many voters were confused by the second question and said they came to vote to remind staff and
Council what their priorities and values are. She respects Council; recognized they put in long hours and that they really
care; she suggested making the entire backyard at the Civic Center a park, put in a gazebo and name is for Mayor Morton.
If they are here 30 years from now, what will they miss? If they could put off some capital projects, those would be
inconvenieces but not an irreversible decision if they moved. She urged retention of all the green space.
Elliott Dudnik. 1325 Main St., distributed a proposal from Friends of the Civic Center inviting staff, Council and
interested citizens to participate in an Evanston Civic Center Design Charrette. The idea is to get together architects,
designers, developers, staff representatives, Council members and other interested parties for a period of days, work on
design, brainstorm on what a civic center would or could be and how one fits the program developed and presented to
Council in the Skidmore, Owings, Merrill (SOM) report. There is a history of having charrettes at the City. One was held
for the Hill development. Many community architects presented schemes for small shops that slowly fell by the wayside
and suddenly they got a big box. In this case, he thought it important that Council members and staff are part of this. It
should not be an effort of just professionals, but a community effort of three or four sessions possibly over several weeks.
The public should be allowed to participate by either seeing it on TV or coming to the sessions. Nothing should be
private. Financial issues should be addressed by the group in terms of the budget. There is another report on the cost and
two reports on what the program should be. One is the Doyle Report and the SOM version. Friends ask that Council
consider this for the community at large.
John Kennedv. 1119 Hinman Ave., Friends of the Civic Center, stated they want to establish a positive working
relationship with staff and Council to look realistically at the options and costs associated with staying in the building.
There is a lot of talent in Evanston: architects, designers, engineers, developers. They have spoken to many of them about
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participating in a charrette and all have agreed. Such a group, with key staff, could think through the core issues and a
workable plan for renovation. The goal would be to produce two scenarios, possibly three or four with different costs,
ranging from the minimal work needed to a move out and gut rehab of the building. The objective of this proposal is to
provide City Council with the options needed to plan the best path forward that all can agree upon and afford. This is
predicated on the desire or necessity to stay in the building. The charrette would look critically at the proposals on space
planning, especially since many believe the City would require less space. Since finances are always a problem, made
larger by fire and police pensions, the group could also look at creative avenues for funding this renovation. All live here
and have something to contribute. To go forward and look realistically at the options, Council wants the community
behind them. The past reliance on outside experts has netted residents nothing to date except a bill for nearly $200,000. It
behooves them to organize a forum, such as a charrette, that allows a consensus to develop around an array of options.
For example, is it realistic to renovate while staying in the building? Are there options to turn 2100 Ridge into a "green
building"? Which organizations might want to rent space here to offset costs? Are there grants available to help augment
the cost of renovation? These questions should be considered. It is this group of amateurs who found an inexpensive
solution to replace obsolete air conditioning units. They do not promise miracles, but offer time and expertise from
people that many know and trust. This is a resource Council should consider an asset to work with rather than a group of
rebellious citizens who aren't privy to inside information. Despite what Council believes to be the final vote on this
matter, the fact is there are not a lot of options to make a move. It is their belief to make any move, would in the end, cost
Evanston taxpayers more than staying right here despite the existence of the almighty TIF. If they are to get the charrette
up and running before summer vacations, they need to start as soon as possible. They ask for a response from Council no
later than two weeks from this day. Friends will organize it, pay for it and conduct the process. All they ask is for Council
to bless this effort and that staff participate in a creative and beneficial process. It is not for them, but for the community
as a whole. Council owes it to the 83% of residents who want (city government) to stay in this building. It is an
opportunity for Council members to acknowledge their concerns and look realistically at the options of staying.
Gladvs Brver, 550 Sheridan Sq., member of the Network for Evanston's Future, noted that Earth Day is over but Earth
Month continues. Sunday, April 29 from 1:45 to 5:00 p.m., the Network for Evanston's Future will hold its annual Earth
Month event at Beth Emet Synagogue on the southwest corner of Ridge/Dempster As a follow-up to the decision by the
City of Evanston to sign the Mayor's Agreement on the Kyoto Protocol, this year's Earth Forum is titled "Can Our
Grandkids Trust Us? Evanston and Global Warning." All City elected officials have signed on as co-sponsors and join
federal, state, county and MWRD elected officials along with more than 50 businesses, congregations and individuals.
The main speaker will be the Mayor of Madison, WI telling what they have done to make their city more environmentally
sustainable. City Manager Julia Carroll will give a report on how far Evanston has come on sustainability. There will be
breakout sessions on topics such as energy conservation, public transportation funding, global warming, the North Shore
Channel, and best practices for congregations, green businesses and green buildings, plus much more. Special sessions
will be held for children over nine years of age. The forum is free.
Junad Rizki. 2784 Sheridan Rd., said it appeared that every politician is green now; recalled last year some Council
members changed their vote on injecting all elm trees and only half were injected. It cost almost the same to inject half
the trees as it would have cost to inject all. He found that not sustainable; noted 200 trees were lost that were probably not
injected. He noted that 1 to I1/z-inch trees are not impressive when 28-inch diameter trees are lost. Downtown trees are
not maintained. Last year Council spent a lot of time on bees and, rather than supporting bees and putting more beehives
here, there was no interest in this. Most of the world was laughing about it. He did not care if the City remained at 2100
Ridge, but was disturbed by a plan to build condominiums and take away the trees and green space. He did not think that
was a strong commitment to the environment. Recently no one seems concerned about eliminating composting
operations. A community gardener, he would not care that he has to buy compost shipped in from hundreds of miles
away, which is not sustainable. Now the City will take its leaves and ship them someplace else. He asked if they needed
to hire an employee to tell them about sustainability. Next week when the politicians meet on global warming, he was
sure they would not deal with real issues. The City points to the fact that it will have a fire station that is a LEEDS
building, when every fire station that has been turn down was not maintained like the Civic Center. He predicted the
sustainable employee would be a figurehead.
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hearing for Special Service Area No. 4
Public Hearing to consider the expansion and extension of Evanston Special Service Area No. 4 with the City of
Evanston. The hearing shall consider the levy for Evanston's Special Service Area No. 4 at the annual tax rate not to
exceed 0.1465% of the assessed value as equalized. The tax will be levied annually for a maximum of 12 years, 4 months
and 18 days. The expansion and extension area of Special Service Area No. 4 shall not include any property which is
classified as residential property by the Cook County Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance. The hearing is
held pursuant to Ordinance 15-0-07, publication in the Evanston Review newspaper not less than 15 days prior to the
public hearing, and notice by mail addressed to the person in whose name the general taxes for the last preceding year
were paid, such notice mailed not less than 10 days prior to the public hearing.
First Assistant Corporation Counsel Herb Hill explained that the hearing is being held pursuant to notice sent to property
owners in Special Service Area No. 4 and the starting point in the process to determine whether they will go forward with
it. With final adjournment of the public hearing that evening, a 60-day period will start in which objectors may file
objections with the City Clerk. If 5 1 % of both registered voters and property owner objectors is received by the City
Clerk within that period, Council is prohibited from proceeding with adoption of Special Service Area No.4.
If 51 % in both categories is not filed, on or about June 23, Council will receive an ordinance proposing adoption of
Special Service Area No. 4. Ordinance 15-0-07 was the result of further analysis by staff, review and recommendation by
the Economic Development Committee and sets forth significant changes to the existing SSA #4. It sets forth an
expanded geographical area, changes entities subject to the tax and specifically excludes all residential property from the
district. It proposed a taxing mechanism and the beginning of an agreement with EVMark, the implementing agent for the
extraordinary services to be performed in the district. If requested, staff is prepared to present tax information and the .
extraordinary services to be provided. Mr. Hill explained that a special service area is governed by state statute.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Les Shindelman, 1572 Maple Ave., condominium board member and member of the Downtown Residents Association
thanked Council on behalf of both for removing residential property from the district. They have requested two actions so
that residents have more "say" in how EVMark spends their money. Residential representation is needed on the EVMark
Board of Directors proportional to residential taxpayer funding, which is about a fourth of the budget, and appointment of
a resident to the executive board. It was hard to understand the EVMark operation. They want more transparency, to see
agendas, meeting minutes, budgets and annual reports.
Scott Steinman. 1030 Davis St., owner of Studio Media Recording Company, within the district since 1980. He did not
support renewing the district and preferred to receive the tax savings rather than the benefits provided. He thought 12
years was too long to have a district. Downtown has reached a critical mass as to how it has been promoted and the
development that has been completed. He saw no need to go forward with EVMark.
Jovice Elias. 1030 Davis St., co-owner of Studio Media, stated it was time to reign in the expansion downtown. Evanston
has a mall; was not sure what benefit EVMark has contributed or would contribute to their business. They operate a
recording studio where people come for a service, not to buy something at a store. Taxes are higher than ever. Twelve
years is too long to commit without re-evaluating the entire downtown situation. There are traffic and parking issues; a
need to rethink the kind of stores they want downtown. The endless condominium construction is out of control. She
suggested more friendly pedestrian walkways, bike paths and more green space.
Mike Purcell. 1575 Oak Ave., represents.a building in the district and does not understand what EVMark has done during
the past 12 years. He found the information on the hearing somewhat confusing; wanted to know what EVMark will be
doing during the next 12 years. Taxes have gone up significantly. His building is completely residential and rental with
no retail component. He understood it was for the greater good of the community and wanted a better understanding of
what EVMark will be doing. The building is commercial. (Alderman Rainey commented that there would be an impact
on tenants rent and should -be reconsidered.)
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Junad Rizki. 2784 Sheridan Rd., alleged that Council is doing backdoor funding because not all funding is from the
special assessment. About a quarter is from the City budget, so funds are coming from all taxpayers in Evanston. The
district should fund itself and not go to the taxpayers. It is misleading to taxpayers and was not in the budget this year.
TIFs are used for operational expenses. EVMark is an operational expense not an infrastructure improvement. By using
TIF funds they prolong the life of the TIFs. When taxpayers ask why are taxes so high, maybe TIFs could be closed down
faster, if the funds were not used for other things. Elected officials should shutdown the TIFs faster than they are to
benefit taxpayers. Maybe the school districts will wise up and complain.
Chris Mailine. 1027 Davis St., managing member of 1027 Davis LLC, owner of a retail building at that address and
president of Turin Bicycle Ltd., the sole tenant in that building since 1971. He serves on the EVMark board. EVMark's
services are valuable to him as a business owner and a small increment on his property taxes. The maintenance services
provided by EVMark means their sidewalk on Davis Street is clean and cleared of snow consistently in the winter
reducing the time staff would spend providing those services. EVMark raises the profile of downtown Evanston through
advertising and public relations campaigns so that customers and potential customers have a positive image that makes it
easier to attract them to their store. Over the past couple of years he has worked with City staff to develop a new bicycle
race in downtown Evanston this summer. The EVMark staff has provided invaluable support and encouragement to him,
a relative newcomer to the City. He learned about the people to work with, procedures to follow in his quest to bring this
vision to reality. EVMark is planning with the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, a campaign for 2008 to encourage more
people to shop downtown Evanston and travel by bicycle. Increasing the use of bicycles downtown will reduce the
pressure on parking facilities, traffic congestion, improve air quality and help the health and environment of citizens. It is
important that Special Service Area #4 be renewed because if EVMark could not provide these benefits, it would be
difficult to fulfill the resulting vacuum.
Howard Kain. 9545 Hamlin (Skokie), EVMark board member, founding member and managing director of First Bank &
Trust, 822 Church St.; was here for the birth of EVMark, saw what was there then and what is here now. He has watched
the rebirth of downtown Evanston with expansion of retail stores and condominiums. City staff (especially Judy Aiello)
have been critical to this growth, but he did not think it would have been as successful without the benefits that EVMark
and its staff brought to the equation. From Terry Jenkins to Diane Williams, EVMark and the City have benefited greatly.
Streets downtown are clean, flowers are tended. Sidewalks are washed and a vast number of retail stores are rented. None
of this comes easily. He recalled that former Alderman Newman called EVMark when constituents complained about
carryout food wrappers on the sidewalks or overflowing trash cans. EVMark always responded. On the marketing side,
all Evanstonians have benefited from the positive press that the rebirth of downtown has received. From the beginning, he
has supported EVMark and, because of its small size, it is able to accomplish what a larger organization could not. He
hoped that this renewal goes smoothly to benefit all Evanstonians.
Travis Marlatte,, 1122 Maple, owner of The Things We Love, 614 Davis St., was elected chair of the recently formed
Downtown Evanston Merchants Association and represents 35 of 80 eligible merchants. Those most active are smaller
independents because they feel left out of the mix and don't have the resources to storm ahead. He has been in business
almost two years and noticed no coordination of the merchants in the downtown. He became aware of EVMark and
wondered why that was not their focal point. He found EVMark seriously under funded and has limited time. Both are
needed to coordinate downtown businesses. Their association has achieved some coordinated effort but it was
accomplished by door-to-door campaigning and telephoning by a couple of staff on a part-time basis. He is concerned
about EVMark because it is labeled as a private organization and there is little visibility into its operations. As a renter,
he pays a portion of the property tax; thought he was part of that organization but doesn't see any of that which is an
issue, which makes it difficult to assess whether or not they are doing a good job. They may be doing the best job they
can, but he can not determine that. He supported the City sharing some of the burden that benefits downtown Evanston.
There is a mix among merchants. There are big box merchants that have the money to do what they want, whether they
agree with them or not. Some are basically destination shops and people go there, so they don't need to coordinate with
anybody else. There are smaller businesses that depend upon foot traffic. Keeping the downtown, clean, beautiful and
free of snow is the common element. He did not know what EVMark and the City do regarding street cleaning and snow
removal and the shared responsibility. He shovels the walk in front of his shore. EVMark is the downtown version of
business associations along Central, Dempster and Main streets. Attracting and retaining businesses takes time and
money. Marketing requires professional skills and more money is needed to do that.
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Diane Williams. 3035 Hartzell St., executive director of EVMark; thanked City staff and elected officials who have
helped with the Special Service Area #4 expansion process. EVMark's focus is the future. It represents a successful 20-
year public/private partnership, which continues to serve as a model for other communities and which EVMark remains
committed to for the future. EVMark is similar to other downtown organizations with its mission to market and manage
downtown maintenance issues. Its marketing brands downtown Evanston as vibrant and fun for consumers and investors.
EVMark is an atypical part-time operation and, likely, the situation was adequate in past years. Evanston's downtown is a
multi -faceted organism: a commerce center, a retail destination, an entertainment center and a residential neighborhood.
Downtown faces complex economic and social issues and has experienced unprecedented growth and prosperity. These
attributes, in and of themselves, necessitate full-time management. The EVMark board spent almost two years debating
the future to prepare for Special Service Area #4 renewal. The original proposal included downtown's growing equity
residential population. They objected strongly and were heard. What has emerged is an opportunity to forge a partnership
with important downtown stakeholders. She has met with representatives of downtown condominium associations and
will work with them. EVMark and residential owners recognize one important fact --they want the same things --a vibrant
and successful downtown. EVMark will continue to market space in downtown Evanston for the benefit of downtown
businesses. They plan to continue their partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Inventure to enhance the
downtown and community's economic viability. They intend to expand their relationship with Evanston's most important
institutions. With the City's help and sustainable funding, EVMark hopes to continue to provide value through additional
services. Examples include additional plantings, seasonal care, additional sidewalk cleaning, additional trash and litter
removal on weekends, additional pots, supplemental holiday decorations, additional trash receptacles, street furniture and
banners. There will be additional collateral materials downtown, advertising and image development with greater reach.
There will be additional events and downtown market data will be updated. EVMark hopes that all downtown
stakeholders will understand the value of these services and of a well managed organization. Downtowns reflect their
community and tell its story. Downtowns evolve over time and require attention and vigilance. Downtown Evanston
requires no less. For the upcoming 12 years, EVMark is committed to working with the City and all downtown .
stakeholders to ensure the future success of Evanston's truly great downtown.
Mayor Morton declared the public hearing adjourned at 10:29 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA (Any item marked with an Asterisk*)
Alderman Moran moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with these exceptions: bid for the 2007 Sewer
Maintenance Contract from Pipe -View LLC; contract for consulting services with Duncan Associates for a Revised
Downtown Plan and Downtown Form -Based Code Pilot Study; Ordinance 40-0-07 — Rename/Amend Title 4, Chapter 22
"Affordable Housing Demolition Tax & Affordable Housing Tax Fund" and Resolution 22-R-07 — Establishes
Guidelines for Management/Use of Funds from the Affordable Housing Fund. Seconded by Alderman Bernstein.
Roll call. Voting aye — Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl. Voting nay —
none. Motion carried (9-0).
ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES:
* Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 10, 2007. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS:
Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston payroll for the period April 19, 2007 and City of Evanston bills through
April 24, 2007, authorized and charged to the proper accounts:
City of Evanston payroll (through 04/19/07) $2,198,852.52
City of Evanston bills (through 04/24/07) $2,867,013.42
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
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* Approval of the lowest responsive and responsible bid from Super Trucking Construction (4503 U.S. Hwy. 12,
Richmond, IL) for granular materials for the Water & Sewer Division, in the amount of $61,964. Funding provided by
the Water and Sewer funds. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the lowest responsive and responsible bid for water distribution materials from East Jordan Iron Works
(310 Garnet Dr., New Lenox, IL) in the amount of $82,230; HD Supply Waterworks (29950 Skokie Hwy., Lake Bluff) in
the amount of $180,099.50; Mid -American Water (1125 N. Old Rand Rd., Wauconda) in the amount of $170,255.06;
Resource Utility Supply Co., (P.O. Box 40 Lamont, IL) in the amount of $38,660.98; and Water Products Co., (P.O. Box
50, Aurora) in the amount of $64,415.10. Funding provided by the Water Fund. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the proposal from Doyle & Associates (800 S. Wells St., Chicago) for Phase Three architectural services
for the filter maintenance shop and administrative office area at the Water Treatment Facility in an amount of $77,000.
Funding provided by the Water Depreciation, Improvement and Extension account. * APPROVED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the lowest responsive and responsible bid for the Evanston Water Utility Additions and Renovations
project with Scale Construction Inc. (2101 S. Carpenter St., Chicago) in the amount of $2,452,840. Funding provided by
the Water Depreciation, Improvement and Extension account. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION &
ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the lease purchase of two (2) riding mowers from the State of Illinois bid for the Parks/Forestry &
Recreation Department from Turf Professionals Equipment Company (3816 Carnation St., Franklin Park) in two annual
payments of $44,328.07 each for a total of $85,564.04. Funding provided by the General Fund. * APPROVED -
CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the purchase of a wheel loader vehicle for the Water & Sewer Division from McCann Industries (543 S.
Rohlwing Rd., Addison) in the amount of $132,510, plus $6,376.50 for a five-year warranty, totaling $138,886.50).
Funding provided by the 2007-08 Sewer Capital Outlay budget. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION &
ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the second year of a three-year contract with Central Parking Systems (CPS) Parking (1 N. LaSalle St.,
Chicago) for the not -to -exceed cost of $2,330,251 for the management and operation of the Sherman Plaza, Maple
Avenue and Church Street parking facilities. Funding provided by the Parking Fund. * APPROVED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 16-R-07 — Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Lease
Agreement Between the Citv And SnrintcorrInc.7 Consideration of proposed Resolution 16-R-071
which authorizes the City Manager to execute an amendment to the North Standpipe Lease Agreement
with Sprintcom, Inc. (400 Grand Ave., Elmhurst) to allow for the expansion of the wireless
telecommunication equipment that is located at the site. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 18-R-07 — Authorizes the Citv Manager to Sign FY 2007 America's Treasures Grant
Annlication — Consideration of proposed Resolution 18-R-07, which authorizes the City Manager to
sign the FY 2007 Save America's Treasures grant application to renovate the two fog signal buildings
at Grosse Point Lighthouse. The proposed grant application will be matched with CIP Funds.
APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 75-R-07 — Authorizes the Citv Manager to Sign a Lease for South Branch Library —
Consideration of proposed Resolution 75-R-07, which authorizes the City Manager to enter into a
lease for 943-949 Chicago Avenue to house the South Branch Library. Funding is provided by the
Library's operating budget. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
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* Ordinance 43-0-07 — Authorizes the Issuance of not -to -exceed $33.500.000 General Obligation
Bonds — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 43-0-07, which authorizes refunding the outstanding
General Obligation Corporate Bonds, Series 1997 and 1999, and financing the City's current Capital
Improvement Plan FY 2007-08 as described in Section 2 of this ordinance. * MARKED
INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Wollin moved to Suspend the Rules to adopt an ordinance at the same meeting at which it was introduced.
Seconded by Alderman Wynne. Motion carried unanimouslv.
Alderman Wollin moved approval of Ordinance 43-0-07. Seconded by Alderman Wynne.
Roll call. Voting aye — Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl. Voting nay —
none. Motion carried (9-0).
* Ordinance 38-0-07 — Amends Citv Code to Add a Loadine Zone — Oakton School Drivewav —
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 38-0-07, introduced April 10, 2007, which would amend
Section 10- I 1-7, Schedule VII(B) of the City Code to add a loading zone on Austin St. from a point 60
feet west to a point 160 feet east of the Oakton School driveway, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m , Monday
through Friday. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
AGENDA ADDENDUM
* Finance Den_ artment Contract for Underwriter Services — Approval of the contract for consulting
services with JP Morgan, Senior Underwriter (10 S. Dearborn St., Chicago) as underwriter for the
bond financing of the 2007-08 Capital Improvement Program and bond refunding opportunities, in an
amount not to exceed $160,000. Funding provided by bond proceeds. * APPROVED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:
* Resolution 19-R-07 — Reserves ($3.395.060) of Bond Volume Can for 2007 for Local Use —
Consideration of proposed Resolution 19-R-07, 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, 2007, the State of Illinois could use this bond volume cap throughout the state for
eligible purposes. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 20-R-07 — Cedine of ($3.000.000) of 2007 Bond Volume Can to the Illinois Finance
Authoritv — Consideration of proposed Resolution 20-R-07, which cedes a portion of the City's private
activity bond volume cap, or ($) to the Illinois Finance Authority to issue industrial revenue bonds for
the Ozinga Cement Manufacturer (formerly Builders Ready Mix). * APPROVED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 21-R-07 — Reauest to Grant a Municipal Exemption for Construction of the new Fire
Station at 2830 Central St. — Consideration of a request from the Facilities Management Division to
grant a municipal exemption under Section 6-7-4 of the Zoning Ordinance (Bla District).
APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 36-0-07 — Special Use and Mai or Variation Reauest for 1560 Oak Ave. — Consideration
of a Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation, introduced April 10, 2007, to grant a special use and
major variation for a cultural facility at 1560 Oak Ave. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
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* Ordinance 37-0-07 — Landmark Desienation - 1414 Davis St. — Consideration of a recommendation
from the Preservation Commission, introduced April 10, 2007, to designate 1414 Davis St. as an
Evanston Landmark. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
* Resolution 14-R-07 — Studio B 11 Lease Aereement between the Citv and Fihrmaker Debra
Tolchinskv — Consideration of proposed Resolution 14-R-07, which authorizes the City Manager to
execute a lease agreement between the City and filmmaker Debra Tolchinsky for Studio B 11 at the
Noyes Cultural Arts Center. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* FY 2007-08 Emereencv Shelter Grant Fundine — Approval of a recommendation that the City award
$86,930 in federal emergency shelter grant funds to five local agencies serving homeless people.
APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Proposed 2007-08 Cultural Fund Grant Program Awards — Approval of the proposed 2007-08
Cultural Fund Grant Program awards for a total of $40,000. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
APPOINTMENTS:
* Mayor Morton asked that the following appointments be confirmed:
Katy Bradford
2605 Prairie Ave.
For term ending April 30, 2010
Bruce Nelson
2632 Central Park Ave.
For term ending April 30, 2010
Joanne Zolomij
1021 Brown Ave.
For term ending April 30, 2010
Sarah H. Breen
811 Chicago Ave.
For term ending April 30, 2010
Arts Council
Housing Commission
Housing Commission
Housing & Community Development
Audrey Faye Henderson Housing & Community Development
714 Reba Pl.
For term ending April 30, 2010
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS:
Alderman Wollin moved approval of the lowest responsible and responsive bid from Pipe -View LLC (203 Farmwood
Lane, LaPorte, IN) for the 2007 Sewer Maintenance Contract in the amount of $183,510. 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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Alderman Wollin reported that the contract for consulting services for a Revised Downtown Plan/Form-Based Code Pilot
Study with Duncan Associates (117 N. Jefferson, Chicago) in the amount of $236,324, was referred to the P&D
Committee for discussion and if a contract is approved, would come back to the A&PW Committee.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:
Ordinance 40-0-07 — Rename and Amend Title 4. Chanter 22. "Affordable Housins Demolition Tax
& Affordable Housins Tax Fund" and Transferrins Balance of the Mavor's Special Housins Fund into
the newlv renamed Affordable Housins Fund — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 40-0-07, with a
recommendation from the Housing Commission to transfer the balance of the Mayor's Special
Housing Fund into a newly renamed Affordable Housing Fund.
Resolution 22-R-07 — Establishes Guidelines for Management and Use of Funds from the Affordable
Housine Fund — Consideration of proposed Resolution 22-R-07, which establishes guidelines for the
management and use of funds from the Affordable Housing Fund.
Alderman Tisdahl reported that these two items were held in committee.
Mayor Morton requested in the future that public hearings be placed closer to the top of the agenda.
CALL OF THE WARDS:
81h Ward. Alderman Rainey invited all to an 8`h Ward meeting on May 8 at 7:00 p.m., in the Levy Center. Evanston
Police Department and Chicago Police Department officers will educate residents on how to tell who is a gang member,
if someone deals drugs and what gang graffiti looks like.
151 Ward. Alderman Wollin expressed appreciation to Mary Helt Gavin, who received the Studs Terkel Award for her
contributions to the community. Volunteer Recognition Day at Northwestern University honored five high school
students, five Northwestern students and five City volunteers, and included a memorial to Alice Kreiman who
volunteered for so many organizations.
Alderman Wollin made a reference to the Economic Development Committee to look at redevelopment of Fountain
Square-
2 "d Ward. Alderman Jean -Baptiste called on all residents affected by increased property re- assessments to appeal by the
May 4`h deadline.
51h Ward. Alderman Holmes reported attending the 20 anniversary of Pastor Webb at Friendship Church last Friday. On
Sunday, new Pastor Christopher Murray was installed at the Springfield Baptist Church. On Sunday morning the 113`h
anniversary of the Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church was celebrated.
Alderman Holmes announced that Saturday, May 5 was the Kiwanis Pancake Day at Family Focus.
6th Ward. Alderman Moran acknowledged the many residents and business people in the Central Street area who had
participated in the visioning meetings held recently. He thanked the Lakota Group and City staff for their efforts. It was
timely and he looked forward to Plan Commission dealing with it expeditiously and the plan coming to Council.
At 10:50 p.m. Alderman Bernstein moved that Council convene into a Special Executive Session to discuss matters of
real estate and litigation pursuant to 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/2 ( c) (5), (6) and (11) as follows:
2. All meetings of public bodies shall be public meetings except for the following:
(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.
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(6) The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body.
(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a
court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for
the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
Seconded by Alderman Holmes.
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, Mayor Morton asked for a motion to adjourn and the
Council so moved at 11:04 p.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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