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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.09.12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, January 9, 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 Burrus (II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations NorthShore University Health System Donation to Evanston Farmers’ Market for LINK Program (III) City Manager Public Announcements (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. (VI) Special Orders of Business: Outreach for March 20, 2012 Ballot Initiatives (VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Wynne City Council Agenda January 9, 2012 Page 2 of 8 1/5/2012 6:27 PM (VIII) Report of the Standing Committees Administration & Public Works - Alderman Burrus Planning & Development - Alderman Holmes Human Services - Alderman Grover (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 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (SP1) Community Outreach for March 20, 2012 Ballot Initiatives Staff recommends that City Council review and adopt the proposed plan for resident education concerning the spring general election ballot initiatives regarding Community Choice Electricity Aggregation and Township Dissolution. For Action CONSENT AGENDA (M1) Approval of Revised Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 28, 2011 (M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 12, 2011 ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 12/04/11 $2,488,703.24 City of Evanston Payroll through 12/18/11 $2,483,492.13 (A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2011 through 1/10/12 $6,779,309.55 City of Evanston Bills FY2012 through 1/10/12 $ 42,948.59 Credit Card Activity – Period End November 30, 2011 $ 88,663.55 (A3.1) Approval of Renewal of Building Automation Service Agreement with Schneider Electric for 2012 Staff recommends approval of the service agreement with Schneider Electric, formerly ITG Solutions, (17475 Palmer Blvd, Homewood, IL) in the amount of $23,184 for FY 2012 to cover hardware, software and service visits at eight City facilities. Funding provided by the Facilities Management account 3806.62225. For Action City Council Agenda January 9, 2012 Page 3 of 8 1/5/2012 6:27 PM (A3.2) Approval of Amendment 3 to the Agreement with Twin Eagle Resources Management, LLC for the Purchase of Natural Gas for 16 City Owned Buildings Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendment 3 to the Agreement with Twin Eagle Resource Management, LLC (5120 Woodway, Suite 10010, Houston, TX) for the purchase of natural gas for 16 City owned buildings. The amended term of the agreement shall be effective September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. For Action (A4) Resolution 1-R-12, Amending the City of Evanston Budget Policy Staff recommends approval of Resolution 1-R-12 amending the City’s Budget Policy. The proposed resolution would increase the City’s tax-supported general obligation (GO) debt limit from $90,000,000 to $120,000,000. The tax-supported debt to Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) ratio in 2004-05 was 5.21%, compared to the proposed new debt limit ratio of 3.63% using the 2010-11 EAV. For Action (A5) Ordinance 113-O-11, Amending Portions of Title 10, Chapter 11, “Traffic Schedules,” Relating to Speed Limits on Oakton Street The 9th ward Alderman has requested the proposed ordinance 113-O-11 by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-2, Schedule 2 to establish a 20 mph speed limit on Oakton Street between Dodge Avenue and Ridge Avenue. This Ordinance was held in Committee on December 12, 2011. For Introduction (A6) Ordinance 2-O-12, Authorizing the Sale of Evanston Police Department K9 Program Dog Recommend adoption of Ordinance 2-O-12 to authorize the sale of a K-9 Program dog with the Evanston Police Department to Officer Schienbein. Chief Eddington recommends that the ordinance be introduced and adopted on January 9, 2011 due to the nature of the transaction. Suspension of Rules is requested for Introduction and Action on January 9, 2012. For Introduction and Action (A7) Ordinance 3-O-12, Amending Section 7-2-6 of the City Code to Enact Regulations for Moving Vehicles and Storage Containers on Public Ways Staff recommends adoption of proposed Ordinance 3-O-12 by which the City Council would amend section 7-2-6, “Occupation of Public Ways for Business Purposes” to “Occupation of Public Ways for Special Purposes,” and which establishes the process to reserve parking space in the right of way to load and unload moving vans and containers. For Introduction City Council Agenda January 9, 2012 Page 4 of 8 1/5/2012 6:27 PM (A8) Ordinance 4-O-12, Amending Portions of Title 10-12-2 to “Violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code” Relating to Seat Belt Use Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 4-O-12 amending Evanston City Code Title 10-12-2 making it a municipal violation for drivers and passengers to not use safety belts by making it unlawful for any person to violate 625 ILCS 5/12-603.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. For Introduction (A9) Ordinance 8-O-12, Adopting “The Evanston City Code, 2012” Staff recommends passage of Ordinance 8-O-12 adopting The Evanston City Code, 2012. Exhibit A includes the 2011 provisionally approved amendments and revisions to the Evanston City Code, which can be found at: http://www.cityofevanston.org/government/city-code/ For Introduction (A10) Ordinance 9-O-12, Amending Liquor License Classes H, N & O, Clarifying the Prohibition on Selling Single Containers of Beer Less than 40 Ounces in Volume Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 9- O-12, which prohibits licensees from bundling, taping, packaging together, or otherwise manipulating single containers of beer for resale as a set. For Introduction (A11) Ordinance 10-O-12, Amending Class S Liquor License Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 10- O-12, which permits the sale of wine, beer, and alcoholic liquor in the package store area of a combination restaurant/package store licensee. For Introduction (A12.1)Approval to Reimburse the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Fair Market Value of Property Located at 1817 Church Street Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to reimburse HUD $220,000 from the West Evanston TIF for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) investment in 1817 Church Street per HUD regulations. This agenda item was held in Committee on December 12, 2011. For Action (A12.2)Resolution 64-R-11, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a TIF Construction Loan Agreement for the Renovation of 1817 Church Street Staff requests adoption of Resolution 64-R-11, which authorizes the City Manager to lend $200,000 from the West Evanston Tax Increment Finance District fund to the Evanston North Shore Contractors Cooperative, LLC. for the renovation of the 1817 Church Street property. This Resolution was held in Committee on December 12, 2011. For Action City Council Agenda January 9, 2012 Page 5 of 8 1/5/2012 6:27 PM (A12.3)Ordinance 106-O-11, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Sale of 1817 Church Street Staff requests adoption of Ordinance 106-O-11, which authorizes the City Manager to negotiate the sale of City-owned real property located at 1817 Church Street in Evanston, Illinois. This ordinance was introduced at the November 28, 2011 City Council meeting and held at the December 12, 2011 City Council meeting. This ordinance requires a 2/3 majority for approval. For Action (A12.4)Ordinance 107-O-11, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Sale of 1817 Church Street Staff requests adoption of Ordinance 107-O-11, which authorizes the City Manager to execute a real estate contract for the sale of City-owned real property located at 1817 Church Street in Evanston, Illinois to Evanston North Shore Contractors Cooperative, LLC. This ordinance was introduced at the November 28, 2011 City Council meeting and held at the December 12, 2011 City Council meeting. This ordinance requires a 2/3 majority for approval. For Action (A13) Ordinance 104-O-11, Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Fleet Vehicles Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 104-O-11 authorizing the City Manager to sell various vehicles and equipment owned by the City through public auction. This Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting on December 12, 2011. For Action (A14) Ordinance 114-O-11, Amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 11, Traffic Schedules, Section 12: Schedule XII; Parking Meter Zones Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 114-O-11 amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 11, Traffic Schedules, Section 12: Schedule XII; Parking Meter Zones. These changes will impact all meter zones including 20 minute, 30 minute, 2 hour, 3 hour, 4 hour, 12 hour and 15 hour zones. It is recommended that the amendment take effect on February 1, 2012. This Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting on December 12, 2011. For Action (A15) Ordinance 115-O-11, Amending Title 10, Schedule XVII, of the Evanston City Code, “Parking Violation Penalties,” Section 10-11-17, Increasing the Penalty for Various Fines Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 115-O-11 amending Title 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 11, Traffic Schedules, Section 17: Schedule XVII; Parking Violation Fines. It is recommended that the changes in the initial fines take effect on April 1, 2012. This Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting on December 12, 2011. For Action City Council Agenda January 9, 2012 Page 6 of 8 1/5/2012 6:27 PM (A16) Ordinance 117-O-11, Amending Various Sections of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Evanston City Code Regulating False Alarm Systems Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 117-O-11 which would increase City of Evanston Police and Fire-related false alarm fees. This increase was included as a revenue enhancement item for the FY 2012 Budget and will take effect February 1, 2012. This Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting on December 12, 2011. For Action PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (P1) Ordinance 6-O-12, Granting a Special Use for a Child Daycare Center at 1629 Orrington Avenue Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 6- O-12 granting a special use permit for the operation of a Child Daycare Center by Bright Horizons Family Solutions at 1629 Orrington Avenue. For Introduction (P2) Ordinance 7-O-12, Amending Ordinance 77-O-11 1100 Clark Street/1719 Ridge Avenue Planned Development Focus Development has requested an amendment to the Planned Development approved by Ordinance 77-O-11 to allow for an extension of completion time from October 1, 2013 to October 1, 2014. Suspension of Rules is requested for Introduction and Action on January 9, 2012. For Introduction and Action HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE (H1) Approval of Township of Evanston December 2011 Bills Township Supervisor recommends approval of Township of Evanston expenditures for the month of December 2011 totaling $121,946.26. For Action (H2) Ordinance 81-O-11, Amending Title 9, Chapter 4, “Dogs, Cats, Animals and Fowl” to add a new Section, “Responsible Pet Ownership” The Human Services Committee recommends adoption of Ordinance 81-O-11, as amended, which includes a new section, “Responsible Pet Ownership” to address residents who repeatedly violate City ordinances regulating domestic animals. For Introduction City Council Agenda January 9, 2012 Page 7 of 8 1/5/2012 6:27 PM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (O1) Approval of the Chicago-Dempster Merchants Association’s Application for the Evanston Great Merchants Grant Program Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommend City Council approval of a Great Merchant Grant in the amount of $9,000 to the Chicago- Dempster Merchants Association for Fiscal Year 2012 projects. For Action (O2) Approval of the Dr. Hill Business Association’s Application for the Evanston Great Merchants Grant Program Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommend City Council approval of a Great Merchant Grant in the amount of $9,000 to the Dr. Hill Business Association for Fiscal Year 2012 projects. For Action (O3) Approval of the Evanston West Village Business Association’s Application for the Evanston Great Merchants Grant Program Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommend City Council approval of a Great Merchant Grant in the amount of $9,000 to the Evanston West Village Business Association (EWVBA) for Fiscal Year 2012 projects. For Action (O4) Approval of the Howard Street Businsess Association’s Application for the Evanston Great Merchants Grant Program Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommend City Council approval of a Great Merchant Grant in the amount of $7,000 to the Howard Street Business Association (HSBA) for Fiscal Year 2012 projects. For Action (O5) Approval of the Main Street Merchants Association’s Application for the Evanston Great Merchants Grant Program Staff and the Economic Development Committee recommend City Council approval of a Great Merchant Grant in the amount of $7,300 to the Main Street Merchants Association (MSMA) for Fiscal Year 2012 projects. For Action City Council Agenda January 9, 2012 Page 8 of 8 1/5/2012 6:27 PM APPOINTMENTS (APP1)For Reappointment to: Utilities Commission David Grumman MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JANUARY 2012 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings: Wednesday, January 11 6 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee Tuesday, January 17 7:30 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee Thursday, January 19 7 pm Housing Commission Monday, January 23 5:45 pm Administration & Public Works Committee Monday, January 23 7:15 pm Planning & Development Committee/City Council Tuesday, January 24 7 pm Human Relations Commission Wednesday, January 25 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee Wednesday, January 25 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee Thursday, January 26 5:30 pm Emergency Telephone System Board -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil. 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