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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, December 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
Mayor Tisdahl expresses confidence in Northwestern University Wildcats
performance in the TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl Game
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Shop Evanston for the Holidays Announcement
Police Department Promotions:
Commander Aretha Hartley promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief
Sergeant Angela Hearts-Glass promoted to the rank of Commander
Officer Jason Garner promoted to the rank of Sergeant
Introduction of City Engineer Homayoon Pirooz
Holiday Trash Collection Schedule
Nicor Gas Community Challenge
(IV) Communications: City Clerk
Petitions for office have been extended from December 17 to December 26
a. Must be inside the office by 5:00
All members of committees must take online open meetings training course
(V) Citizen Comment
Four residents spoke in support of assistance to Curt’s Café
Owner of Curt’s Café spoke about impacts made thus far, has become a
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community center, society will have to pay for youth one way or another
Business owner requested façade grant
Two residents allege discrimination towards minorities by City Council, wants to
protect trees at Kendall development
Resident wants employees identified in insurance audit to be terminated
Founder of Entrepreneur Endeavors requests funding
o Student of Entrepreneur Endeavors spoke on importance of having mentor
o Two staff of Entrepreneur Endeavors spoke in support of organization
Resident clarifies that she was not confused in November 26 Council Meeting
Citizen Comment. Requests minutes reflect she was not confused.
Resident spoke in support of Chicken and Waffles
(VI) Special Order of Business: 2013 Street Resurfacing and Water Main Replacement
Program
(VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(VIII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Grover
Planning & Development - Alderman Fiske
Human Services - Alderman Holmes
(IX) Call of the Wards
Ald. Fiske Thanks to residents who attended last 1 st Ward Meeting, Mourns
passing of Mark Turette Evanston Historic Society
Ald. Braithwaite Sends support to Caroline Murray and families that have been
affected by recent string of shootings
o Thursday will be second ward meeting
Ald. Wynne Condolences go to Murray family. Congratulates Choir group and
whishes happy holidays to all
Ald. Holmes monthly prayer vigil and December 15th gun buyback
Ald. Tendam lighting of menorah tonight
Ald. Grover lauded recent efforts around the Ladd Arboretum
Ald. Rainey made reference to Law Department regarding how she played role in
starting Veolia lawsuit.
(X) Executive Session
(XI) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Approval of 2013 Street Resurfacing and Water Main Replacement Program
For Action
APPROVED ON VOTE 9-0
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CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 26, 2012
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 11/18/12 $ 2,633,746.32
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2012 12/11/12 $21,684,470.03
Credit Card Activity Period End October 31, 2012 $ 122,637.99
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA AS CORRECTED
(A3.1)Approval of Agreement with MWH Americas, Inc. for Water Distribution
Modeling Services (RFP 12-178)
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.2) Approval of Contract with Palatine Oil Company for Bulk Oil, Antifreeze and
Lubricants (Bid 12-176)
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.3) Approval of 2012 Final Vehicle Purchases from Currie Motors and Russo’s
Power Equipment
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.4) Approval of Contract Award for Licensing and Implementation Services to
New World Systems to Replace the City’s Financial, Human Resource and
Payroll System
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.5) Approval of Contract for Purchase of Insurance/Renewals–Property,
Excess Liability & Excess Worker’s Compensation for Fiscal Ye ar 2013
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.6) Approval of Contract with Action Printing for Printing Recreation & Arts
Activities Guide and Annual Camp Guide (Bid 12-181)
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For Action
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVED ON VOTE 9-0
(A3.7) Approval of Emergency Purchase of Sole Source Traffic Signal Control Box
from Brown Traffic Products, Inc.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.8) Approval of Sole Source Purchase of Security Cameras for the Evanston
Township High School Area
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A4) Approval of Change Order No. 3 with CDM Smith for Wholesale Water Sales
Engineering Services (RFP 11-41)
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A5) Approval of Contract Settlement – Illinois FOP Labor Council - Officers
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A6) Approval of Grant Agreement with Youth Organizations Umbrella (Y.O.U.)
to Provide Subcontract Services for Outreach Program
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A7) Resolution 84-R-12, Modified Purchasing Procedure for Chlorine System
Upgrade
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
Staff recommends City Council adoption of the following ordinances to designate the
proposed Chicago/Main TIF District as outlined in the state statute 65 ILCS 5/11 -74.4 –
Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act. A formal resolution will accompany the
Chicago/Main TIF District Implementation Plan at the January 14, 2013 meeting for
consideration by the City Council for adoption at that time.
(A8) 130-O-12 Approving the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Project for the Chicago/Main Redevelopment Project
Area(“TIF Plan”)
For Introduction
PASSES ON VOTE 4-1
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REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
PASSES ON VOTE 8-1
(A9) 131-O-12 Designating the Chicago/Main Redevelopment Project Area of the
City of Evanston a Redevelopment Project Area Pursuant to the Tax
Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act (“TIF District”)
For Introduction
PASSES ON VOTE 4-1
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
PASSES ON VOTE 8-1
(A10) 132-O-12 Adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the
Chicago/Main Redevelopment Project Area
For Introduction
PASSES ON VOTE 4-1
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
PASSES ON VOTE 8-1
(A11) Ordinance 139-O-12 Regarding Defacement or Removal of Public Art
For Introduction
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
BEING AMENDED TO ENCOMPASS ALL PUBLIC ART
APPROVED ON VOTE 9-0
Staff recommends review and adoption of the following ten (10) abatement resolutions
(A12.1 to A12.10) by the City Council. The Resolutions will abate (decrease) the
amount of the 2012 property tax levy needed to retire the outstanding general obligation
debt. Generally, abated debt amounts are funded through sources other than property
taxes such as TIF incremental revenue, water/sewer receipts, and parking garage
revenues.
(A12.1)Resolution 87-R-12 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A12.2)Resolution 88-R-12 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A12.3)Resolution 89-R-12 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A12.4)Resolution 90-R-12 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
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(A12.5)Resolution 91-R-12 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A12.6)Resolution 92-R-12 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A12.7)Resolution 93-R-12 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A12.8)Resolution 94-R-12 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A12.9)Resolution 95-R-12 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A12.10)Resolution 96-R-12 General Obligation Debt Property Tax Abatement
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A13) Ordinance 133-O-12: City of Evanston 2012 Tax Levy
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A14) Ordinance 134-O-12: 2012 Special Service Area #4 Tax Levy
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A15) Ordinance 135-O-12: 2012 Evanston Public Library Tax Levy
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A16) Ordinance 2T-O-12: 2012 Evanston Township Tax Levy
For Action
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVED ON VOTE 7-2
(A17) Ordinance 106-O-12, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 6, Illegally Parked or Abandoned Autos
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A18) Ordinance 127-O-12, Amending the Evanston City Code Title 7, Chapter 12,
City Waterworks System “Charges, Rates, Fees and Penalties”
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For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Approval of 2013 Open Communities Landlord Tenant Program Grant
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(P2) Ordinance 129-O-12 Amending the Zoning Ordinance – Banquet Halls as a
Special Use in the B, C, D, I, M, O1 and RP Districts
For Introduction
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVED ON VOTE AS AMENDED 9-0
(P3) Ordinance 95-O-12, Amending the Special Use for a Sheltered/Skilled Care
Home at 2520 Gross Point Road in the C2 Zoning District (Alden Estates)
For Action
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
MOVE THAT ORDINANCE BE RETURNED AND BIFURCATED INTO TWO
ORDINANCES AND RETURNED ON JANUARY 16
(P4) Ordinance 138-O-12, Granting a Special Use for an Automobile Service
Station and a Variance for 19’ Accessory Structure Canopy Height at 2400
Main St.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
HUMAN SERVICES
(H1) Approval of Township of Evanston Bills for November 2012
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of
November 2012 in the amount of $155,135.79
For Action
(H2) Approval of Township of Evanston Annual Financial Report
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the
Audit of the Township of Evanston financial statements for the fiscal year ending
March 31, 2012.
For Action
(H3) Approval of Contract with Novak Consulting Group for Management Audit
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of Evanston Township
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O1) Resolution 85-R-12 Curt’s Café Construction Loan and Job Training Grant
For Action
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVED ON VOTE 8-1
(O2) Approval of Financial Assistance through the Façade Improvement
Program for Bramer Animal Hospital (1021 Davis Street)
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(O3) Approval of Financial Assistance through the Façade Improvement
Program for Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles (2424 Dempster Street)
For Action
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVED ON VOTE 7-2
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH DECEMBER 2012
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
Wed, Dec 12 7 pm Northwestern University-City Committee
Mon, Dec 17 3:30 pm Human Services: Executive Session
Tues, Dec 18 7:30 pm Housing & Com Dev Act Committee
Wed, Dec 19 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, Dec 19 6 pm M/W/EBE Committee
Wed, Dec 19 Cancelled Economic Development Committee
Thurs, Dec 20 7 pm Housing & Homelessness Commission
Order and agenda items are subject to change.
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