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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 5:45 p.m.
Town meeting and City Council meeting will convene at 7:15 p.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Annual Town Meeting
(II) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Tendam
(III) Mayor Proclamations and Public Announcements
National Library Week, April 8-14
Youth Employment Month – April 2012
(IV) City Manager Public Announcements
(V) Communications: City Clerk
Request Approval for One Part-time Employee as a Second Deputy 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
(VIII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Burrus
Planning & Development - Alderman Holmes
Human Services - Alderman Grover
City Council Agenda April 10, 2012 Page 2 of 7
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(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 March 26, 2012
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 3/25/12 $2,467,405.58
(A2) City of Evanston Bills through 4/11/12 $3,953,332.17
City of Evanston Credit Cards through February 29, 2012 $ 113,427.29
(A3.1) Approval of Single Source Purchase of Surveillance Cameras from Current
Technologies for Installation at the Levy Senior Center
Staff recommends approval of the single source purchase of VoIP
surveillance/monitoring cameras, installation, and configuration for the Levy
Senior Center to Current Technologies (1423 Centre Downers Grove, IL) in the
total amount of $23,898.05. Funding will be provided by the Capital Improvement
Program.
For Action
(A3.2) Approval of Contract Award to Christy Webber and Company for Green Bay
Road Landscape Maintenance (Bid 12-124)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
the 2012 Green Bay Road landscape maintenance contract with the low bidder
Christy Webber and Company (2900 W. Ferdinand, Chicago, IL) in the amount of
$25,650.65. Funding is provided in the FY 2012 Budget, Account 3510.62195,
which has a total allocation of $120,000 for landscape maintenance services.
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Contract Award to Chicagoland Paving for 2012 Motor Fuel Tax
(MFT) Street Resurfacing Program (Bid 12-108)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2012 MFT Street Resurfacing Program with Chicagoland Paving
(225 Telser Road, Lake Zurich, IL) in the amount of $1,109,900. Funding will be
provided from the Motor Fuel Tax Funds. The budgeted amount is $1,400,000.
For Action
City Council Agenda April 10, 2012 Page 3 of 7
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(A3.4) Approval of Financial Support for ECMC
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to provide
$39,850 in financial assistance to Evanston Community Media Center (ECMC) to
cover five months’ rent expenses for the period of January 2012 – May 2012.
Funding will be provided by the City Manager’s Contingency Fund, Account
1525.68205 with a total budget of $258,200, in an amount not to exceed
$39,850. In exchange for rental assistance, the City will withhold $39,850 in PEG
fee revenues annually allocated to ECMC for City government access purposes.
For Action
(A3.5) Approval of 2012 Fleet Purchasing Plan and Green Initiative Update
Staff recommends City Council approval of the 2012 Fleet Purchasing Plan
which includes the 2012 Equipment Replacement Proposal in the amount of $2.4
million, the 2012 Additional Equipment Replacement Proposal in the amount of
$1.1 million and the 2013 Equipment Specification and Bid Plan. This item was
held in Committee on March 19, 2012.
For Action
(A3.6) Approval of the Purchase of Six (6) Replacement Dump Trucks for Various
Departments from Prairie Archway International Trucks
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase six (6) replacement dump
trucks for various Departments in the amount of $749,320 from Prairie Archway
International Trucks (401 S. Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL) in the amount of
$749,320. Funding will be provided by the Equipment Replacement Fund,
Automotive Equipment Account 601.65550, which has a FY 2012 adopted
budget of $2,400,000, of which $760,000 is allocated for these replacement
vehicles.
For Action
(A3.7) Approval of Purchase of Twelve (12) Replacement Vehicles for Various
Departments from Currie Motors
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase twelve (12) replacement
vehicles for various Departments in the amount of $638,008.68 from Currie
Motors (9423 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort, IL) in the amount of $638,008.68 for
these ¾ and 1-ton vehicles. Funding will be provided by the Equipment
Replacement Fund, Automotive Equipment Account 601.65550, which has a FY
2012 adopted budget of $2,400,000, of which $650,000 is allocated for these
replacement vehicles.
For Action
City Council Agenda April 10, 2012 Page 4 of 7
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(A3.8) Approval of Annual Harley Davidson Lease Agreement for the Evanston
Police Department (Bid 12-123)
Staff of the Fleet Services Division of Public Works and of the Evanston Police
Department recommend that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
a one (1) year lease agreement with Chicago Harley Davidson Inc. (2929 Patriot
Boulevard, Glenview, IL) in the amount of $24,780 for the period of June 1, 2012
to May 31, 2013 for seven (7) leased Harley Davidson motorcycles. Funding will
be provided by the Equipment Replacement Fund, Vehicle Lease Charges
Account 601.62402, which has a budgeted amount of $25,000.
For Action
(A4) Resolution 10-R-12 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Local
Agency Agreement for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program
Tree Replacement Project
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 10-R-12 authorizing the City Manager
to execute a Local Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program
(ITEP) Tree Replacement Project. Funding will be provided by the Federal ITEP
Program ($36,000) and the City’s Tree Planting Account 3525.65005 in the
amount of $9,000, for a total allocation of $45,000.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 23-R-12 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program Application for the Renovation of
the Ladd Arboretum Multiuse Trail
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 23-R-12 authorizing the City Manager
to certify and submit an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
application for the renovation of the Ladd Arboretum Multiuse Trail. Funding will
be provided by the ITEP in the amount of $580,000. Additional project funding of
$9,000 from the FY 2013 CIP, $13,000 from the FY 2014 CIP, and $123,000
from the FY 2015 CIP will be provided for a total project allocation of $725,000.
For Action
(A6) Resolution 30-R-11 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program Application for Davis Street
Protected Bike Lane and Davis Street Streetscape
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 30-R-12 authorizing the City Manager
to certify and submit an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
application for the Davis Street protected bike lane and the Davis Street
Streetscape. Funding will be provided by ITEP in the amount of $776,000 with
additional funding of $97,000 from the FY 2013 CIP and $97,000 from the FY
2014 CIP for a total project allocation of $970,000.
For Action
City Council Agenda April 10, 2012 Page 5 of 7
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(A7) Ordinance 37-O-12 Authorizing an Electricity Aggregation Program for the
City of Evanston
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 37-O-12 which authorizes
an electricity aggregation program for the City of Evanston. Suspension of the
Rules is requested for Introduction and Action at City Council meeting on April
10, 2012.
For Introduction and Action
(A8) Resolution 24-R-12 Approving a Plan of Operation and Governance for the
Electricity Aggregation Program
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 24-R-12 which approves
the Plan of Operation and Governance for the City of Evanston Electricity
Aggregation Program.
For Action
(A9) Ordinance 23-O-12 Increasing the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses to
Permit Issuance to Evanston Pub, Inc.
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends adoption of Ordinance 23-O-12
increasing the number of Class B liquor licenses from 16 to 17 to permit
issuance to Evanston Pub, Inc., d/b/a World of Beer, 1601 Sherman Avenue.
This item was introduced at the February 27, 2012 City Council meeting, and
was held at the March 19, 2012 Administration & Public Works and City Council
meetings.
For Action
(A10) Ordinance 32-O-12 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Assignment
of Real Estate Contract for the Purchase of Real Property at 1223-1225
Chicago Avenue, Evanston
Staff recommends that City Council approve Ordinance 32-O-12, authorizing the
City Manager to execute an assignment of a real estate contract for the purchase
of real property at 1223-1225 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. The acquisition of the
property at 1223-1225 Chicago Avenue is recommended to support the parking
needs at the new Trader Joe’s development at 1211 Chicago Avenue. This item
was introduced at the March 19, 2012 City Council meeting. Staff recommends
continuing this item until the April 23, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
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(A11) Ordinance 11-O-12 Amending Title 7, Chapter 15 “Board of Local
Improvements” to Enact a New Section for Alley Paving Improvements
Staff recommends the adoption of the proposed ordinance 11-O-12 by which the
City Council would amend Title 7, Chapter 15 of the City Code to enact a new
section for alley paving improvements. Staff presented several cost sharing
options to the Administrative and Public Works Committee on March 19, 2012
and the Committee selected the 50-50 funding split for the construction of both
alley types. This agenda item was introduced at the March 26, 2012 City Council
meeting.
For Action
(A12) Ordinance 24-O-12 for the Construction of a Local Improvement Known as
Evanston Special Assessment No. 1508
Staff recommends approval of proposed Ordinance 24-O-12 by which City
Council would authorize paving of the alley north of Brummel Street, East of
Richmond Avenue through the Special Assessment Process. Funding will be
provided from special assessment funds and from home owners to be collected
over a period of ten years. Funding for the City’s share ($159,368.33) will be
provided by the Special Assessment Fund 6365.65515, with a total budget of
$670,000. This agenda item was introduced at the March 26, 2012 City Council
meeting.
For Action
(A13) Ordinance 25-O-12 for the Construction of a Local Improvement Known as
Evanston Special Assessment No. 1509
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Ordinance 25-O-12 by which City
Council would authorize paving of the alley north of Brummel Street, East of
Hartrey Avenue through the Special Assessment Process. Funding for this work
will be from special assessment funds and from home owners to be collected
over a period of ten years. Funding for the City’s share ($181,196.61) will be
provided by the Special Assessment Fund 6365.65515, with a total budget of
$670,000. This agenda item was introduced at the March 26, 2012 City Council
meeting.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES
(H1) Township Payroll and Bills for March 2012
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of
March 2012 in the amount of $106,360.72. Funding provided by the Township
budget.
For Action
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(O1) Resolution 31-R-12 Supporting Cook County Class C Incentive for 1459-63
Elmwood
Economic Development Committee recommends City Council pass Resolution
31-R-12 and support the endorsement of the application of Ventura Realty, Ltd.,
to the Cook County Assessor for a Class C Status Designation for the
environmental remediation of the property located at 1459-63 Elmwood Avenue,
Evanston, Illinois.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Appointment to:
Human Relations Commission Sharon Bowie
Human Relations Commission Salina Greene
Human Relations Commission Stephanie Murray
Ladd Arboretum Committee Barbara DeCoster
Mental Health Board Jessica Wernick
(APP2) For Reappointment to:
Plan Commission Scott Peters
Preservation Commission Garry Shumaker
Preservation Commission Scott Utter
Public Art Committee Jenifer McCartney
Public Art Committee Amanda Wood
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH APRIL 2012
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
Wednesday, April 11 6 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Monday, April 16 6 pm Special Human Services Committee
Monday, April 16 7 pm City Council: Meeting
Tuesday, April 17 7:30 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Thursday, April 19 7 pm Housing Commission
Monday, April 23 5:45 pm Administration & Public Works Committee
Monday, April 23 7:15 pm Planning and Development/City Council
Wednesday, April 25 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wednesday, April 25 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
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