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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, July 15, 2013
The City Council meeting convenes at 7:00 p.m.
Action Summary
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Tendam
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
Recognition of Life Guards David Altman, Jack Killheffer, and Tudor Byas
2013 Preservation and Design Awards
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Citizens Greener Evanston Wind Energy Update
(IV) Communications: City Clerk
(V) 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.
6 Residents spoke against (SP1) Ordinance 76-O-13 Assault Weapon Ban
30 Residents spoke in favor of (SP1) Ordinance 76-O-13 Assault Weapon Ban
6 Residents spoke against the sale of the Harley Clark Mansion
(VI) Special Orders of Business
(VII) 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)}
City Council Agenda July 15, 2013 Page 2 of 3
7/17/2013 1:39 PM
5TH W ard Alderman has a Town hall Meeting at Fleetwood-Jourdain on July 17,
2013
(VIII) Executive Session
(IX) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Ordinance 76-O-13 Assault Weapon Ban
Staff submits for consideration Ordinance 76-O-13, with revisions, following the
extensive comments received from Council and residents at the July 8, 2013
meeting, and responsive to further comments received since the meeting.
For Action
APPROVED BY COUNCIL 9-0
(SP2) Discussion of Snow Emergency Parking Regulation Fee Increase
Staff recommends City Council consider an increase of fines for snow related
parking emergencies. Staff will give a PowerPoint presentation for discussion.
For Discussion
COUNCIL COMMENTED AND PROVIDED STAFF WITH DIRECTION
(SP3) Resolution 42-R-13 Arrington Foundation Lagoon Gift Agreement
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
Agreement with the Arrington Foundation to accept a donation in the amount of
$500,000 for the renovation of the lagoon in Dawes Park.
For Action
APPROVED BY COUNCIL 9-0
(SP4) Comprehensive Non-Union Compensation Study
Staff recommends acceptance of the recommendations of Evergreen Solutions,
LLC, the company which conducted a comprehensive compensation study for all
non-union positions within the City of Evanston. City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz
intends to implement Phases 1, 2, and 3 in 2013 at an estimated annual cost of
$59,307. The recommended changes will not exceed the current budget
allocation for wages.
Accept and Place on File
APPROVED BY COUNCIL 9-0; WITH REFRERALL TO ADMINISTRATION AND
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTTEE
(SP4) Hotel-Motel Tax Ordinance and Collection
Staff recommends City Council receive a report regarding the City’s Hotel-Motel
Tax, and provide direction if necessary.
For Discussion
APPROVED BY COUNCIL 9-0
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7/17/2013 1:39 PM
(SP6) Approval of Contract with Duncan Solutions for the Parking Meters and
Multi-Space Pay Stations (RFP 12-147)
Staff recommends approval of a unit price contract for the purchase and
installation of parking meters and multi-space pay station technology with
Duncan Solutions (633 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1600 Milwau kee, WI). The
recommended configuration results in an estimated cost of $1,094,260. Funding
for the project will be provided by the Parking Fund capital improvement account
(701515.65515).
For Action
APPROVED BY COUNCIL 9-0
(SP7) Approval of Contract Extension with Professional Account Management,
LLC for the City’s Parking Ticket Management and Payment Processing
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into
a contract extension with Professional Account Management, LLC (a division of
Duncan Solutions, Inc.) (633 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1600, Milwaukee, WI)
for the outsourced portion of the City’s parking ticket management and payment
processing functions. Funding is provided by 2013 Administrative Services
Account 1910.62449 with a budget of $415,600.
For Action
APPROVED BY COUNCIL 9-0
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JULY 2013
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Tues, July16 7:30 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Wed, July 17 6 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Mon, July 22 5:45 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
Tues, July 23 6 pm Special City Council Meeting: Exec Session
Wed, July 24 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, July 24 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Thurs, July 25 5:30 pm Emergency Telephone Board
Friday, July 26 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
Mon, July 29 6:30 pm Special Council meeting: Strategic Planning
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