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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, January 23, 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
(III) City Manager Public Announcements and Presentations
Recognition of Paul Schneider, City Engineer
(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 Order of Business: 2010 Census and Ward Populations
(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 January 23, 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
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) 2010 Census Data and Ward Populations
At the January 23, 2012 City Council meeting a presentation will be made
providing updated census populations for each ward and the timeframes
necessary should the City Council wish to pursue redistricting. Staff requests
that members of the City Council consider the data presented and provide
direction.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 9, 2012
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 01/01/12 $2,436,199.97
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2011 through 1/24/12 $2,283,860.79
City of Evanston Bills FY2012 through 1/25/12 $ 863,940.68
(A3.1) Approval of Contract Award to Manusos General Contracting, Inc. for the
Service Center Locker Room Renovation Project, Bid 12-57
Staff recommends approval of the base bid plus alternate 1 for the Service
Center Locker Room Renovation Project to Manusos General Contracting, Inc.
(91 Christopher Way, Fox Lake, IL) in the total amount of $311,630. Funding will
be provided by FY 2012 CIP Carryover of $7,500 from Account 415229 and from
FY 2012 CIP Account 415229 with a budgeted amount of $392,500.
For Action
City Council Agenda January 23, 2012 Page 3 of 7
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(A3.2) Approval of Contract Award to G.A. Johnson & Son for the Service Center
Parking Deck Repair Project, Bid 12-65
Staff recommends approval of the base bid plus alternates 1 and 3 for the
Service Center Parking Deck Repair Project to G.A. Johnson & Son (828 Foster
Street, Evanston, IL) in the total amount of $554,880. Funding will be provided by
FY 2012 CIP Account 415224 with a budget allocation of $700,000.
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Renewal of Elevator Service Agreement with OTIS Elevator
Corp. for the Civic Center, Service Center, Maple Ave. and Church Street
Self Parks
Staff recommends renewal of the service and maintenance agreement with OTIS
Elevator Corporation (949 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL) for the elevators at the
Service and Civic Centers, and Maple Avenue and Church Street parking
garages for a 1-year term at a cost of $67,398.12, which is a 3% increase from
last year. The proposed 1-year service agreement is effective January 1, 2012 to
December 31, 2012. Funding is provided by accounts for the various facilities.
For Action
(A3.4) Approval of Renewal of Elevator Service Agreement with ThyssenKrupp
Elevator Corp. for the Sherman Plaza Self Park
Staff recommends a one-year renewal of the service and maintenance
agreement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation (355 Eisenhower Lane
South, Lombard, IL) for the elevators at the Sherman Plaza parking garage at a
cost of $36,844.80, which is a 4% increase from last year’s fee. The proposed 1-
year service agreement is effective January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012.
Funding is provided by the 2012 Parking Fund Account #7036.62425
For Action
(A3.5) Approval of Renewal of Annual Azteca Cityworks Maintenance and Support
Agreement
Staff recommends approval to renew the annual sole source maintenance and
support agreement for the term February 21, 2012 through February 21, 2013
with Azteca Systems Inc. (11075 South State Street, Sandy, UT) for Cityworks
work order and service request management software in the amount of $22,405.
Funding is provided by specified accounts in Utilities Department, 311 and
Information Technology Divisions.
For Action
City Council Agenda January 23, 2012 Page 4 of 7
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(A3.6) Approval of Renewal of Annual Accela (PAL) Maintenance and Support
Agreement
Staff recommends approval to renew the annual sole source maintenance and
support agreement for the term March 15, 2012 through March 14, 2013 with
Accela Inc. (2633 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA) for the City's Accela
automation software system (PAL), in the amount of $130,951.34. Funding is
provided by the Computer Licensing and Support operating account in the
Information Technology Division, Account 1932.62340 with a 2012 budget of
$131,000.
For Action
(A3.7) Approval of Renewal of Annual Oracle (EnterpriseOne) Maintenance and
Support Agreement
Staff recommends approval to renew the annual sole source maintenance and
support agreement for the term March 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013 with
the Oracle Corporation (20 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA) for the City's J.D. Edwards
EnterpriseOne software in the amount of $145,024.00. Funding is provided by
the Computer Licensing and Support operating account in the Information
Technology Division, Account 1932.62340 with a 2012 budget of $145,000.
For Action
(A3.8) Approval of Single Source Street Sweeper Repairs
Staff recommends pre-approval of repair expenses associated with a bi-annual
inspection, overhaul, and required maintenance of Street Sweeper #661 in an
amount not to exceed $30,000 from Standard Equipment Company (2033 W.
Walnut Street, Chicago, IL). Standard is the authorized service provider for Elgin
Pelican products. Funding will be provided from the FY 2012 Budget, Fleet
Services “Material to Maintain Autos” Account 7710.65060.
For Action
(A3.9) Approval of Contract Award for 2012 Fuel Purchases
Staff recommends approval for the first seven (7) months of FY 2012 fuel
purchases in the amount of $555,000 from World Fuel Services Incorporated,
(3340 South Harlem Avenue, Riverside, IL). Funding will be provided from the
Fleet Services Major Maintenance Budget for Automotive Equipment Account
7710.65035.
For Action
(A3.10)Approval of Publication Agreement with Municode for “The Evanston City
Code, 2012”
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute an Agreement with Municode (PO Box 2235, Tallahassee, FL
32316), in the amount of $30,560, plus tax & shipping, for the publication of the
2012 City Code. Funding will be provided by General Legal Services, Account
1705.62130.
For Action
City Council Agenda January 23, 2012 Page 5 of 7
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(A4) Resolution 2-R-12 Regarding a Letter of Understanding between the City of
Evanston and the City Lit Theater, 727-729 Howard Street
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2-R-12, authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate and execute a Letter of Understanding between the
City of Evanston and City Lit Theater for the consideration of a lease-to-own
agreement at City-owned property at 727-729 Howard Street.
For Action
(A5) Ordinance 1-O-12 Amending the City Code to Establish a Three-Way Stop
at Church Street and Judson Avenue
Staff recommends the adoption of proposed ordinance 1-O-12 by which the City
Council would amend Section 10-11-5 (C), Schedule V (C) of the City Code to
establish a Three-Way Stop at Church Street and Judson Avenue.
For Introduction
(A6) 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, and introduced at
the City Council meeting on January 9, 2012.
For 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. This ordinance was introduced at the January
9, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(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. This ordinance was introduced at the January 9, 2012
City Council meeting.
For Action
City Council Agenda January 23, 2012 Page 6 of 7
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(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. This ordinance was introduced at the January 9, 2012 City Council
meeting. 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 Action
(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 of less than 40 ounces for resale
as a set. This ordinance was introduced with suggested amendments at the
January 9, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
(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. This ordinance was
introduced at the January 9, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 6-O-12, Granting a Special Use for a Child Daycare Center at
1629 Orrington Avenue
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 6-O-12 as proposed to be amended,
granting a special use permit for the operation of a Child Daycare Center at 1629
Orrington Avenue. The proposed amended Ordinance 6-O-12 reflects P&D
Committee direction to address two aspects of the application for special use by
Bright Horizons Childcare Centers LLC. This ordinance was introduced at the
January 9, 2012 City Council meeting, and will be considered again at the
Planning & Development Committee meeting January 23, 2012.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) 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. This
ordinance was introduced at the January 9, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
City Council Agenda January 23, 2012 Page 7 of 7
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APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Environment Board Jacob Croegaert
Landlord Licensing Committee Paul Arntson
Landlord Licensing Committee Albert Bowen
Landlord Licensing Committee Richard Buchanan
Landlord Licensing Committee Dana Carroll
Landlord Licensing Committee Jane Evans
Landlord Licensing Committee Barbara Janes
Landlord Licensing Committee Steven Monacelli
Landlord Licensing Committee Patricia Phillips
Landlord Licensing Committee Lisa Pildes
(APP2)Reappointment to:
Civil Service Commission John Paul Schmidt
Housing & Community Development Act Committee Michele Lacy
Preservation Commission Anne McGuire
Library Board Diane Allen
Preservation Commission Kris Hartzell
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JANUARY 2012
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
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
Monday, January 30 7 pm Informational Meeting Re: Ballot Initiatives
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