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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.11.12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, June 11, 2012 Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 5:45 p.m. Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 7:15 p.m. City Council meeting convenes immediately after the conclusion of the P&D Committee meeting ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Wynne (II) Evanston Town Board Meeting (III) Mayor Public Announcements (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. (VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey City Council Agenda June 11, 2012 Page 2 of 8 6/7/2012 11:11 AM (VIII) Report of the Standing Committees Administration & Public Works - Alderman Burrus Planning & Development - Alderman Holmes Human Services - Alderman Tendam (IX) 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)} (X) Executive Session (XI) Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA (M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 21, 2012 (M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 29, 2012 ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 05/20/12 $2,704,051.33 (A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2012 through 06/12//12 $5,892,681.27 Credit Card Activity through April 30, 2012 $ 121,807.57 (A3) Approval of Contract Award to Jasco Electric Corporation for the 2012 Sherman Garage Light Pole Project, (Bid 12-129) Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Jasco Electric Corporation (2750 Barney Court, McHenry, IL) for the 2012 Sherman Plaza Garage Light Pole Project in the amount of $56,720. Funding for this project (Capital Improvement Project #416138) is provided by the Parking Fund, Account 7005.65515 with a budget of $800,000. For Action (A4) Approval of December 31, 2011 GASB 45 Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Report Staff recommends City Council accept and place the December 31, 2011 GASB 45 Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Report on file. As a part of the Annual Financial Report, the City is required to provide an evaluation of the total liability of all other post employment benefits (OPEB). For Action City Council Agenda June 11, 2012 Page 3 of 8 6/7/2012 11:11 AM (A5) Resolution 25-R-12 Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Minutes Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 25-R-12 authorizing the release of the closed session meeting minutes listed on Exhibit A and finding that a need still exists for confidentiality as to the minutes on Exhibit B. For Action (A6) Resolution 38-R-12 Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 1801-05 Church Street through Condemnation or Other Means Staff recommends the approval of Resolution 38-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the acquisition of the real property at 1801-05 Church Street through condemnation or other means. Staff recommends adoption of this resolution in order to provide the City with as many options to acquire the property, including eminent domain, as possible, and out of a desire to limit the City's liability for environmental remediation issues. For Action (A7) Resolution 44-R-12 Amending the FY2012 City of Evanston Budget Staff recommends approval of Resolution 44-R-12 – Authorization to amend the FY 2012 Budget. The proposed amendment would increase the FY 2012 Budget Appropriation by $8,763,000, from $250,096,993 to $258,859,993. For Action (A8) Resolution 45-R-12 Approving the Amended FY 2012 Capital Improvement Program Staff recommends approval of Resolution 45-R-12 amending the FY 2012 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The proposed resolution would increase the FY 2012 CIP by $4,613,000 from $36,783,358 to $41,396,358. For Action (A9) Resolution 47-R-12 Relating to Prevailing Wages for Public Works Projects Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 47-R-12 relating to the prevailing wage for public works projects in Cook County as established by the Department of Labor. For Action (A10) Resolution 49-R-12 Appointing a Delegate and an Alternate Delegate to the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC) Staff recommends appointing Assistant City Manager/Treasurer Martin Lyons as the City’s delegate to the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC), and Human Resources Division Manager Cheryl Chukwu as the alternate delegate. For Action City Council Agenda June 11, 2012 Page 4 of 8 6/7/2012 11:11 AM (A11) Resolution 12-R-12 Regarding Howard/Hartrey TIF Surplus Distribution Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution 12-R-12 declaring a surplus of $1.3M from the Howard/Hartrey Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District at the end of Fiscal Year 2011. This item was held in the Administration and Public Works Committee meeting on December 12, 2011. For Action (A12) Ordinance 58-O-12 for Designation of the Proposed Chicago/Main Tax Increment Financing District Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 58-O-12, which will initiate the public hearing process for designation of the proposed Chicago/Main Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. For Introduction (A13) Ordinance 65-O-12 Amending Portions of Title 3, “Hotel-Motel Tax” Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 65-O-12, amending Ordinance 28-O- 73, an ordinance establishing the Hotel Tax. This Ordinance was originally adopted with the provision that hotel taxes would be deposited into the City’s General Fund. In 2000-01 as part of the Annual Budget approval these funds were moved to the Economic Development Fund. This amendment will update the City Code to reflect current practice. For Introduction (A14) Ordinance 50-O-12 Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 11, Prohibited Parking to Add Lincoln Street, South Side, Sheridan Road East to Campus Drive The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City Council approve Ordinance 50-O-12 amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 11, Traffic Schedules, Section 8, Prohibited Parking at All Times, Schedule VIII(A) of the Evanston City Code, to add Lincoln Street, South Side, Sheridan Road east to Campus Drive. This ordinance was introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting. For Action (A15) Ordinance 51-O-12 Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 11, Prohibited Parking During Certain Hours on Davis Street The Transportation/Parking Committee and staff recommend that the City Council approve Ordinance 51-O-12 amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 11, Traffic Schedules, Section 9, Prohibited Parking during certain hours on Davis Street. This ordinance was introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting. For Action City Council Agenda June 11, 2012 Page 5 of 8 6/7/2012 11:11 AM (A16) Ordinance 45-O-12, Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property Staff recommends the City Council approve Ordinance 45-O-12 authorizing the City Manager to publicly offer for sale various vehicles and equipment owned by the City through public auction. The vehicles and equipment are either presently out of service or will be, and are assigned to various divisions/departments within the City of Evanston. This ordinance was introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting. For Action (A17) Ordinance 54-O-12 Authorizing the Lease Agreement with the League of Women Voters of Evanston Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 54-O-12 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a new three-year lease agreement with the League of Women Voters of Evanston for lease of Room 1030 in the Civic Center. This ordinance was introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting. For Action (A18) Ordinance 55-O-12 Approving a Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project for the Dempster/Dodge Redevelopment Area Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 55-O-12. This ordinance was introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting. For Action (A19) Ordinance 56-O-12 Designating the Dempster/Dodge Redevelopment Project Area (“TIF District”) of the City of Evanston a Redevelopment Project Area Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 56-O-12. This ordinance was introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting. For Action (A20) Ordinance 57-O-12 Adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the Dempster/Dodge Redevelopment Project Area Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 57-O-12. This ordinance was introduced at the May 29, 2012 City Council meeting. For Action PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (P1) Ordinance 60-O-12, Granting a Special Use for a Type II Restaurant at 1806 Church Street (“Blues”) Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 60- O-12 granting a special use permit for the operation of a Type II Restaurant (“Blues”) at 1806 Church Street. Suspension of the Rules is requested for Introduction and Action on June 11, 2012. For Introduction and Action City Council Agenda June 11, 2012 Page 6 of 8 6/7/2012 11:11 AM (P2) Ordinance 38-O-12 Amending Various Portions of the City Code Relating to Bed & Breakfast Establishments The Plan Commission recommends approval of Ordinance 38-O-12 amending the Zoning Ordinance to modify the regulations concerning bed and breakfast establishments. During its meeting of May 14, 2012, the Planning and Development Committee requested that staff further research and clarify certain issues. This ordinance was held in Committee on April 23, 2012 and May 14, 2012. For Introduction (P3) Ordinance 39-O-12 Amending Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Related to Home Occupations Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 39-O-12 as revised. Proposed Ordinance 39-O-12 amends the Zoning Ordinance to reflect the recommendations of the Plan Commission based on a referral of a previous draft of this proposed Ordinance by the P&D Committee during its February 13, 2012 meeting. This ordinance was introduced at the May 14, 2012 City Council meeting. For Action HUMAN SERVICES (H1) Approval of Township of Evanston May 2012 Payroll and Bills Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of May 2012 in the amount of $112,354.48. Funding is provided by the Township budget. For Action (H2) Resolution 39-R-12 Regarding the Noyes Cultural Arts Center Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 39-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to adjust tenant lease conditions at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center as of January 1, 2013, addressing funding of future Capital Projects at the Center and recognition of Noyes Tenants Association. For Action City Council Agenda June 11, 2012 Page 7 of 8 6/7/2012 11:11 AM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (O1) Approval for Financial Assistance through the Façade Improvement Program for Unicorn Café (1732 Sherman Avenue) The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval for financial assistance for façade improvements for Unicorn Cafe, located at 1732 Sherman Avenue on a 50/50 cost-sharing basis not to exceed $1,050. Funding will be provided by the Economic Development Fund’s Business District Improvement Account: 5300.65522. For Action (O2) Approval of Financial Assistance through the Façade Improvement Program for Koi Restaurant (624 Davis Street) The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval for financial assistance for façade improvements for KOI Restaurant, located at 624 Davis Street on a 50/50 cost-sharing basis not to exceed $1,975. Funding will be provided by the Washington-National Tax Increment Financing Fund – Other Charges Account: 5470.62605. For Action (O3) Resolution 48-R-12 Authorizing the Technology Innovation Center (TIC) 2012 Funding Request The Economic Development Committee and staff recommend approval of Resolution 48-R-12 authorizing the City Manager to execute the third Modification to the Funding Agreement with the Technology Innovation Center (“TIC”) and approval of a $25,000 grant to the TIC for assistance with staffing and programming costs for a three month period, April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. For Action APPOINTMENTS (APP1)For Appointment to: Arts Council Carole Bass Arts Council Dino Robinson Arts Council Jacqueline Williams Arts Council Cedric Young Board of Ethics Kelda Harris-Harty Housing Commission Suzanne Calder Housing Commission Sidney Caselberry City Council Agenda June 11, 2012 Page 8 of 8 6/7/2012 11:11 AM MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JUNE 2012 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings: Wednesday, June 13 7:00 pm Northwestern University/City Committee Monday, June 18 7:00 pm City Council Tuesday, June 19 7:30 pm Housing & Community Development Act Ctte Wednesday, June 20 6:00 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee Thursday, June 21 6:00 pm Housing Commission Monday, June 25 5:45 pm APW, P&D, City Council Wednesday, June 27 6:00 pm Transportation/Parking Committee Wednesday, June 27 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil. 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