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Home My WebLink About09.10.12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, September 10, 2012 Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 5:45 p.m. Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 7:15 pm City Council meeting convenes immediately after the conclusion of the P&D Committee meeting ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Fiske (II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations No Text On Board – Pledge Day, September 19, 2012 (III) City Manager Public Announcements Paint Evanston Purple, September 29, 2012 Citizen Budget Outreach, September 15 and September 19, 2012 “Roadmap for the Arts” Public Meetings (IV) Communications: City Clerk (V) Citizen Comment Mother of young resident who was handcuffed pointed to institutional racism of city, requested all city records of the event and history of complaints Father of young resident shared academic, extracurricular and community involvement of his son Two residents stated racial profiling is a problem within the City of Evanston Two residents stated the City Council was racist in its handling of Kendall comments Resident requested formal apology from the City regarding handling of youth that was handcuffed Two residents requested Revolution Spin’s business license be revoked Owner of Revolution Spin explained measures that were being City Council Agenda September 10, 2012 Page 2 of 8 9/12/2012 2:18 PM considered to reduce noise Resident read letter written by her sister on experience of police intimidation in Evanston Resident alarmed by leftover sand by sandbla sting and handicap entrance to service center (VI) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey (VII) Report of the Standing Committees Administration & Public Works - Alderman Grover Planning & Development - Alderman Fiske Human Services - Alderman Holmes (VIII) Call of the Wards Ald. Fiske thanked City staff for spending time at a community meeting Ald. Braithwaite thanked the Council and community members who supported him in time of mourning. Thanked residents who spoke on racial profiling and the Greenwell family who underwent the ordeal. Next ward meeting is this Thursday at the Joseph Hill education center Ald. Wynne thanked staff and council for support over Main and Chicago TIF, shared a new business opening See Jane Sparkle, and also remembered Albe Lauterbach who was active in supporting liberal causes Ald. Holmes reminded residents of the 9/11 Memorial being held at Fireman’s Park Ald. Tendam cautioned residents to lock their cars and garage doors due to recent break-ins and wishes Jewish residents a Happy New Year Ald. Grover thanked Peaceable Cities, Officer Loyce Spells, Bishop Mooney and Rabbi Brant Rosen, and congratulates the Rabbi on his new book “Wrestling in the Daylight.” Ald. Rainey reminded all residents of the Levy Center 10-year anniversary this Saturday at 1:00 pm. Clerk Greene announced applications for early voting are available October 22 – November 3 and Petitions for office are available beginning September 25 and due December 15-24. (IX) Executive Session (X) Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 13, 2012 APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (M2) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of August 16, 2012 APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA City Council Agenda September 10, 2012 Page 3 of 8 9/12/2012 2:18 PM ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 08/12/12 $2,759,689.16 City of Evanston Payroll through 08/26/12 $2,688,033.29 APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2012 through 09/11/12 $5,446,750.40 City of Evanston Credit Card Activity ending July 31, 2012 $ 139,368.03 APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A3.1) Approval of Sole Source Purchase of Tallmadge Street Light Poles from Graybar Electric For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A3.2) Approval of Contract for Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC (Bid 12-152) For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A3.3) Approval of 2012 Structure Lining Contract for 50 Brick Sewer Manholes with National Power Rodding Corporation (Bid 12-157) For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A3.4) Approval of Contract with G.A. Johnson & Son, LLC for the Evanston Water Utility Security Door Replacement (Bid 12-159) For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A3.5) Approval of Contract Extension with Connelly’s Academy Agreement for Martial Arts Instruction For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A3.6) Approval of the Single Source Purchase from Total Parking Solutions (TPS) of Four CALE Compact Pay and Display Parking Terminals For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A3.7) Approval of the Contract Award to A. Lamp Concrete Contractors for the Additional MFT Street Resurfacing Contract (Bid 12-167) For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA City Council Agenda September 10, 2012 Page 4 of 8 9/12/2012 2:18 PM (A3.8) Approval of Central Street Emergency Water Main Replacement Contract Award to Glenbrook Excavating & Contracting Inc. For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A4) Approval of Change Order # 1 to the Church Street Improvement Contract Central Street Streetscape, Lincolnwood Drive to Ewing Avenue For Action APPROVED AS AMENDED 8-1 (A5) Approval of January 1, 2012 Police and Firefighter Pension Actuarial Report For Action MOVED TO SEPTEMBER 18TH MEETING (A6) Approval of Contract Agreement with International Association of Firefighters Local 742 For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A7) Approval of Contract Agreement with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A8) Resolution 64-R-12 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Wilmette to Grant an Easement on Isabella Street For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A9) Resolution 65-R-12 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with Erie Family Health Center for Office Space in the Civic Center For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A10) Ordinance 76-O-12; Amending the Evanston City Code Title 4, Chapter 6, Relating to the Plumbing Code For Introduction MOVED TO SEPTEMBER 24TH MEETING The Compensation Committee recommends adoption of the following five Ordinances (A11 to A15) setting salary compensation for Evanston’s elected officials. (A11) Ordinance 87-O-12: Setting Compensation for Members of the Evanston City Council For Introduction City Council Agenda September 10, 2012 Page 5 of 8 9/12/2012 2:18 PM APPROVED ON VOTE 7-2 (A12) Ordinance 88-O-12: Setting Compensation for the Evanston City Clerk For Introduction APPROVED ON VOTE 9-0 (A13) Ordinance 89-O-12: Setting Compensation for the Mayor For Introduction APPROVED ON VOTE 9-0 (A14) Ordinance 90-O-12: Setting Compensation for the Township Assessor For Introduction APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A15) Ordinance 91-O-12: Setting Compensation for the Township Supervisor Ordinance 87-O-12 sets compensation for the Township Supervisor with an annual raise of 2% for the 4 years beginning May 1, 2013 through May 1, 2016. For Introduction APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA The following four agenda items (A16 to A19) pertain to the implementation of Emerson Square, a component of the City’s $18.15 million Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (“NSP2”) grant, awarded by HUD. Resolution 63-R-12, Plat of Subdivision for 1600 Foster Street, follows as an action item (P3) on the Planning and Development Committee agenda. (A16) Ordinance 92-O-12; Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate a Sale Contract for Lots 1 and 2, Real Property Located at 1600 Foster Street For Introduction APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A17) Ordinance 93-O-12; Authorizing the Sale of Lots 1 and 2, Real Property Located at 1600 Foster Street For Introduction APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A18) Ordinance 97-O-12; Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate a Sale Contract for Lots 3, 4 and 5 and Outlots A and B, Real Property Located at 1600 Foster Avenue For Introduction APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (A19) Ordinance 98-O-12; Authorizing the Sale Contract for Lots 3, 4 and 5, and Outlots A and B, Real Property Located at 1600 Foster Avenue For Introduction APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA City Council Agenda September 10, 2012 Page 6 of 8 9/12/2012 2:18 PM (A20) Ordinance 58-O-12: Regarding Designation of Chicago/Main Tax Increment Financing District For Action REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED ON VOTE 7-2 (A21) Ordinance 78-O-12 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA City Council Agenda September 10, 2012 Page 7 of 8 9/12/2012 2:18 PM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (P1) Resolution 67-R-12, Designating that Portion of Mulford Street West of Dodge Avenue in James Park with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Lionel & Irma Carter Drive” For Action APPROVED ON VOTE 9-0 (P2) Approval of Substantial Amendment to the 2012 Action Plan, HOME Program For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (P3) Resolution 63-R-12, Plat of Subdivision for 1600 Foster Street For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (P4) Ordinance 94-O-12, Amending the Special Use for a Convenience Store at 555 Howard Street in the B3 District For Introduction RULES SUSPENDED FOR INTRODUCTION AND ACTION, APPROVED ON VOTE 9-0 (P5) Ordinance 96-O-12, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development Located at 1211 Chicago Avenue (Trader Joe’s), For Introduction APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE (H1) Approval of Township of Evanston August 2012 Bills For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (H2) Ordinance 28-O-12, Enacting a New Chapter 17 of Title 9 of the Evanston City Code, Prohibiting Unauthorized Operation of CB Radio Equipment For Action APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (O1) Resolution 66-R-12 Construction Loan Agreement with Nomad Dreams, LLC to Assist in the Expansion of Heartwood Center for Body Mind Spirit For Action APPROVED ON VOTE 9-0 City Council Agenda September 10, 2012 Page 8 of 8 9/12/2012 2:18 PM MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2012 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings: Tues, Sept 11 7:00 PM Housing & Community Dev Act Committee Wed, Sept 12 6:00 PM Transportation/Parking Committee Wed, Sept 12 7:00 PM Housing & Community Dev Act Committee Tues, Sept 18 7:00 PM City Council Meeting - Goal Setting Wed, Sept 19 6:00 PM MWEBE Committee Wed, Sept 19 7:00 PM Citizen Budget Input Session Thurs, Sept 20 7:00 PM Housing Commission Mon, Sept 24 5:45 PM A&PW; P&D; City Council Thurs, Sept 27 7:00 PM Housing & Community Dev Act Committee Order and agenda items are subject to change. 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