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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, October 11, 2010
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 5:30 p.m.
Planning & Development Committee convenes 15 minutes after the conclusion of A&PW.
City Council meeting convenes 15 minutes after the conclusion of Planning and
Development, but not earlier than 7:00 pm.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Alderman Wilson
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
Report of Mayor’s Budget Task Force
(III) City Manager Public Announcements and Presentations
Presentation by Technology Incubator Center
(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
(VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(VIII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Jean-Baptiste
Planning & Development - Alderman Rainey
Human Services - Alderman Fiske
(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
City Council Agenda October 11, 2010 Page 2 of 7
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Update on Lake Michigan Wind Turbine Project
Staff recommends the City Council: 1) receive this status report on the development
of an offshore wind energy facility in Lake Michigan off the northern shore of
Evanston; 2) accept the submittals of Off Grid Technologies, Inc. (OGT) and
Mercury Wind Energy (MWe) in response to the City’s Request for Information; 3)
direct the City Manager to convene a review committee of the submittals consisting
of two representatives each from the City’s Environment Board, Utilities
Commission and Citizens for a Greener Evanston; 4) direct the City Manager to
return with recommendations from the review committee for next steps on this
project at the City Council’s January 10, 2011 meeting.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of September 20, 2010
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 27, 2010
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 09/26/10 $2,188,499.87
(A2) City of Evanston Bills through 10/12/10 $3,439,130.44
City of Evanston Credit Card Bills through 08/31/10 $105,079.89
(A3.1) Approval of Contracts for Automotive & Truck Transmissions (Bid 11-34)
Staff recommends approval of the lowest responsive and responsible bidders (Bid 11-
34) for Automotive and Truck Transmissions to A&A Transmissions (1322-24 Dodge
Avenue, Evanston, IL) for sedans, vans and pick-up trucks in the amount of
$9,740.00 and to Authorized Transmissions (401 Terrace Drive, Mundelein, IL) for
medium and large trucks in the amount of $12,575.00. The contracts will be for the
period of October 15, 2010 to October 14, 2011. Funding provided by the Fleet
Services Fund for Major Maintenance, Material to Maintain Autos 7710.65060.
For Action
(A3.2) Approval of Second Year Renewal of Garda Armored Car Services Contract
Staff recommends Council approval of the second year of a two (2) year contract
with Garda Armored Car Services (2100 W. 21st Street, Broadview, IL) not to
exceed amount of $75,000 effective December 1, 2010 through November 30, 2010.
Funding provided by Finance/Revenue (Account 1910.62431) and Parking Fund
(Account 7005.62431).
For Action
City Council Agenda October 11, 2010 Page 3 of 7
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(A3.3) Approval of Free Holiday Parking in City’s Downtown Garages and Lot 60
Staff and the Transportation/Parking Committee recommend approval to provide
free holiday parking in the City’s three downtown self-park garages and Lot 60
located at 1234 Chicago Avenue on weekdays between 5 p.m. and 12 midnight and
all day on Saturday beginning Thursday, November 25, 2010 through Saturday,
January 1, 2011. Funding provided from the Parking Fund.
For Action
(A3.4) Approval of Yard Waste Collection and Disposal Contract
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign a
solid waste agreement with Groot Industries, Inc. (2500 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove
Village, IL) for the collection and disposal of yard waste at the rate of $3.35 per stop
per month for the first year of a five year contract commencing November 1, 2010,
for a total contract amount of $476,370. Funding for this project will be from the
Sanitation Yard Waste General Fund Account 2695. The account has a total of
$470,278 budgeted for FY2010/11. This item was held in Administration and Public
Works Committee on September 27, 2010.
For Action
(A3.5) Approval of the Single Source Purchase from Sprint/Nextel, Inc., of all City of
Evanston Cellular Device Services
Staff recommends City Council direct City Manager to negotiate and enter into
wireless service contract with Sprint/Nextel, Inc. (2001 Edmund Halley Drive,
Reston, VA) estimated not to exceed $130,000 annually. Wireless expenses are
charged to the appropriate budgeted Business Unit within the department. All
cellular charges will be charged to Object Code 64545 city-wide.
For Action
(A4) Approval of Amendment No. 2. for the Design of the Evanston/Wilmette Water
Distribution System Interconnection (RFQ 08-32)
Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 2 for the Design of the Evanston /
Wilmette Distribution System Interconnection (RFQ 08-32) with MWH Americas,
Inc. (380 Interlocken Crescent, Broomfield, CO). The amendment will reduce the
agreement amount by $13,000 and extend the project completion date to October
30, 2010. Funding for the design of this project is equally shared between Evanston
and Wilmette. The Evanston share is funded by the Water Fund (Account
733066.62140.)
For Action
City Council Agenda October 11, 2010 Page 4 of 7
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(A5) Ordinance 69-O-10 Amending the Evanston City Code Title 10, Chapter 11,
Schedule VIII (A) Relating to Parking Prohibited at All Times on Lincoln Street
Opposite the Entrance to City’s Water Plant
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 69-O-10 amending the
Evanston City Code, Title 10, Chapter 11, Schedule VIII (A) relating to parking
prohibited at all times. Approval of this ordinance will prohibit parking on the
south side of Lincoln Street opposite the entrance into the water treatment plant
parking lot. Staff is recommending the elimination of these four parking spaces to
facilitate deliveries to the water treatment plant.
For Introduction
(A6) Ordinance 72-O-10, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses from 23 to
24 (“Donatella Mediterranean Bistro,” 1512 Sherman Avenue)
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends passage of Ordinance 72-O-10, which
amends Section 3-5-6-(D) of the City Code to increase the number of Class D liquor
licenses from 23 to 24 to permit issuance to La Cucina Di Donatella Company,
d/b/a “Donatella Mediterranean Bistro,” 1512 Sherman Avenue.
For Introduction
(A7) Ordinance 74-O-10, Enacting a New Subsection 3-5-6-P of the City Code, “Craft
Distillery” Liquor Licenses
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 74-
O-10. On September 15, 2010, the Liquor Control Review Board convened a
hearing to consider creation of a new class of liquor license that would permit the
production, storage, and sale of liquor in craft distilleries. The text of this ordinance
is modeled on P.A. 096-1367, which created the Illinois craft distillery liquor license
class.
For Introduction
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(P1) Approval of Families in Transition (F.I.T.) Renewal Application
The Housing Commission and staff support approval of the renewal application for
a Families in Transition household for a second year with a not to exceed amount of
$6,251. Connections for the Homeless would like to renew a rental subsidy for the
second and final year for an applicant family through the Families in Transition
Program. Funding will be provided from the Affordable Housing Fund with an
account balance of approximately $418,000.
For Action
City Council Agenda October 11, 2010 Page 5 of 7
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(P2) Ordinance 71-O-10, Amending Various Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Relating
to the Creation of the “Micro-Distillery” Use
The Plan Commission and staff favorably recommend adoption of ordinance 71-O-
10, amending the zoning ordinance to add a specific use definition for micro-
distillery and adding micro-distillery as a special use for the Business (B1, B1a, B2
and B3) and Commercial (C1, C1a and C2) zoning districts. The goal of this text
amendment is to define a newly-emerging use that has not been previously
accommodated in the zoning code, and for which there are appropriate economic
development opportunities.
For Introduction
(P3) Ordinance 70-O-10 Requiring Notice to Affected Neighbors of Proposed Cellular
Antenna Installations
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 70-O-10. Ordinance 70-O-10 would
require the applicant to mail notices to property owners within 250’ of a proposed
new cellular pole or tower at least 10 days before the item is reviewed by staff at the
Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee prior to issuing a building permit.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES
(H1) Township of Evanston September Monthly Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of
September 2010 in the amount of $195,985.95.
For Action
OTHER COMMITTEES
(O1) Ordinance 57-O-10 Amending the Evanston City Code Title 7, Chapter 13, Relating
to the City Sewer System
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 57-O-10 amending the
Evanston City Code, Title 7, Chapter 13, relating to the City Sewer System.
Proposed Ordinance 57-O-10 will maintain the current sewer rate of $3.94 per bill
unit to all tax paying properties and effective January 1, 2011 establish a two-tiered
sewer rate for users of the system that are tax exempt properties. The proposed
ordinance was presented and discussed at the August 9, 2010 Administration and
Public Works Committee meeting, and Introduced at the September 27, 2010 City
Council meeting.
For Action
City Council Agenda October 11, 2010 Page 6 of 7
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(O2) Ordinance 63-O-10 Amending the Evanston City Code Title 7, Chapter 12, Relating
to the City Waterworks System
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 63-O-10 amending the
Evanston City Code, Title 7, Chapter 12, relating to the City Waterworks System.
Proposed Ordinance 63-O-10 would institute a ten percent (10%) water rate
increase. An average single family home that uses 106 billing units of water a year is
currently paying $147.92 in water bills annually and with the proposed 10% water
rate increase, their annual water bill will increase by $14.79 to $162.71. The
proposed ordinance was presented and discussed at the August 9, 2010
Administration and Public Works Committee meeting, and Introduced at the
September 27, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action
(O3) Approval of Funds for Dempster Dodge Business District from the Neighborhood
Business District Improvement Program
The Economic Development Committee recommends the approval of funding in the
amount of $9,000 to the Dempster Dodge Business District from the Neighborhood
Business District Improvement Program to support street beautification and
marketing. The goal is to address the activities needed to support the area, enhance
the physical look of the neighborhood and build relationships among the business
community. Funding provided by the Economic Development Fund: $9,000
(Account 5300.65522).
For Action
(O4) Approval of Façade Improvement Program
The Economic Development Committee recommends approval of the proposed
Façade Improvement Program for use in accepting and evaluating proposed façade
improvement projects for commercial properties seeking financial assistance from
the City of Evanston.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
For Appointment to:
Environment Board Ellen King
Housing Commission Cindy Reed
Preservation Commission Amy Riseborough
Preservation Commission Manuel Andres Lombana
Preservation Commission Jack Weiss
City Council Agenda October 11, 2010 Page 7 of 7
10/7/2010 10:22 AM
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH OCTOBER, 2010
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
Tuesday, October 12 7:00 pm Housing & Comm Dev Act Committee
Tuesday, October 19 7:00 pm Housing & Comm Dev Act Committee
Saturday, October 23 9:00 am Special City Council Meeting: Budget
Monday, October 25 5:30 pm
Administration & Public Works Committee
Planning & Development Committee
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 26 7:00 pm Housing & Comm Dev Act Committee
Wednesday, October 27 6:00 pm Parking/Transportation Committee
Wednesday, October 27 7:00 pm Joint Meeting of Parking/Transportation and
Economic Development Committees
Wednesday, October 27 8:00 pm Economic Development Committee
Thursday, October 28 8:00 am City-Chamber Committee
Thursday, October 28 5:30 pm Emergency Telephone System Board