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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The Town meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. followed immediately by the
City Council meeting
CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUMMARY
(I) Annual Town Meeting
(II) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Burrus
Alderman Burrus was absent.
(III) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
April is National Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Month
Evanston’s 911 Communication Center Week – April 14-20, 2013
(IV) City Manager Public Announcements
(V) Communications: City Clerk
(VI) Citizen Comment
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council
agenda, a period for citizen comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular
Council meeting. Those wishing to speak should sign their name, address and the agenda item or
topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer speakers,
fifteen minutes shall be provided for Citizen Comment. If there are more than five speakers, a
period of forty-five minutes shall be provided for all comment, and no individual shall speak longer
than three minutes. The Mayor will allocate time among the speakers to ensure that Citizen
Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall commence
forty-five minutes after the beginning of Citizen Comment. Aldermen do not respond during
Citizen Comment. Citizen Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil
manner. Citizen comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind.
Speakers spoke in favor of co-op apartment rentals being included in
landlord tenant ordinance
Speaker spoke about Davis Street Improvement Project regarding parking
Speakers spoke in favor of the bike path and bike corral
Speaker spoke about water/sewer work and bike path
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Speaker spoke about ADA entrance at Fleetwood Jourdain Center
Speaker spoke about Evanston Township and trees
(VII) Special Orders of Business
(VIII) Call of the Wards
(Aldermen shall be called upon by the Mayor to announce or provide information
about any Ward or City matter which an Alderman desires to bring before the
Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)}
8th Ward Alderman Rainey referred to Law Department that Co-op
apartments be included under landlord tenant ordinance and have multi-unit
inspections
4th Ward Alderman Wilson reminded residents of Police Beat meeting on
April 17 at 7 pm at the Main Library
5th Ward Alderman Holmes reminded residents of the 5th Ward meeting on
April 18 at 7 pm and of the Police Beat meeting on April 24 at 7 pm , both at
Fleetwood Jourdain Center.
(IX) Executive Session
(X) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Approval of Contract with Water Resources Inc. for Automatic Meter
Information System (RFP 13-04)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement for the Automatic Meter Information System with Water Resources
Inc. (390 Sadler Ave., Elgin, IL) in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,277,317.
Funding is provided over two years by the Water Fund, Capital Improvement
Account (733101), with a FY 2013 budget allocation of $1,800,000 and a FY
2014 budget allocation of $600,000.
For Action
APPROVED BY VOTE 8-0
(SP2) Approval of 2013 Special Event Halloween Hustle 6K Run/Walk
Staff recommends City Council consideration of the proposed Halloween Hustle
Special Event. On March 18 the City Council approved the 2013 calendar of
special events with the exception of the Halloween Hustle 6K Run/Walk along the
Lakefront. Alderman Wynne requested more time for Council to consider this
specific event.
For Action
APPROVED BY VOTE 8-0
(SP3) Resolution 18-R-13: Bike Corral Agreement with Evanston Athletic Club
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Staff recommends approval of Resolution 18-R-13 authorizing the City Manager
to sign the Bike Corral Parking Agreement with the Evanston Athletic Club (EAC)
(1723 Benson Avenue, Evanston, IL) by which the City will install a bike corral by
removing two metered parking spaces every year from April through November
for the next 5 years. EAC will pay the City $2,000 every year for the term of the
contract.
For Action
RESOLUTION 18-R-13 WAS AMENDED TO REMOVE $2000 ANNUAL FEE.
APPROVED BY VOTE 8-0
(SP4) Approval of Davis Street Improvement Project
Staff recommends approval of the Davis Street Improvement Project. The
proposed improvement plan for Davis Street from Asbury Avenue to Hinman
Avenue encompasses street resurfacing, streetscape and protected bike path.
For Action
APPROVED BY VOTE 8-0, WITH EXCEPTION OF FURNITURE AND
LIGHTING AND PARKING PLAN FOR 500 BLOCK OF DAVIS
APPOINTMENTS
(SP5) Board and Commission Appointments
Recommend approval for the following appointments
For appointment to:
Public Safety Civil Service Commission Douglas Whitmore
For reappointment to:
Zoning Board of Appeals Beth McLennan
APPROVED BY VOTE 8-0
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH APRIL 2013
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Wed, April 17 6 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Mon, April 22 5:45 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council
Tues, April 23 7:30 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Wed, April 24 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, April 24 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Friday, April 26 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
Mon, May 6 6 pm Rules Committee
Mon, May 6 7:30 pm Human Services Committee
Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil.
Questions can be directed to the City Manager’s Office at 847-866-2936. The City is committed to
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ensuring accessibility for all citizens. If an accommodation is needed to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Manager’s Office 48 hours in advance so that arrangements can be made for the
accommodation if possible.