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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 8, 2010
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 5:45 p.m.
Planning & Development (P&D) Committee has been cancelled for November 8, 2010
City Council meeting will convene no earlier than 7:15 p.m.
8:00 p.m. Presentation of Key to the City of Evanston to Dale T. Mortensen in Honor of his
2010 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Alderman Tendam
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
(III) Mayor Proclamations
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Day of Remembering Veterans
(IV) City Manager Public Announcements and Presentations
Fleetwood-Jourdain Bake Sale Donation for United Way
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Award
Veterans Day Ceremony
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Presentation
(V) Communications: City Clerk
(VI) Special Order of Business
(VII) 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.
(VIII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
City Council Agenda November 8, 2010 Page 2 of 7
11/4/2010 3:10 PM
(IX) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Jean-Baptiste
Planning & Development - Alderman Rainey
Human Services - Alderman Fiske
(X) 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)}
(XI) Executive Session
(XII) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Intergovernmental Relations Update
(SP2) Development Officer Activities Update
(SP3) Affordable Housing Update
(SP4) Proposal for FY2011 Capital Improvement Program: Presentation and Discussion
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of October 23, 2010
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 25, 2010
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 10/24/10 $2,261,674.63
(A2) City of Evanston Bills through 11/09/10 $2,945,173.32
(A3.1) Approval of Sole Source Purchase of DataPark System Upgrades to Separate the
Upper Deck of the City Owned Parking Garage at 1800 Maple Avenue
Staff and the Transportation/Parking Committee recommend approval of the sole
source purchase of DataPark Systems Upgrades through RevCon Technology
Group (11715 Cortland Court, Addison, IL) in the amount of $47,360 and $2,000 for
closed circuit television (CCTV). This purchase is necessary to provide a separate
upper deck parking area for the garage at 1800 Maple Avenue to provide reduced
parking costs to downtown employees. Funding provided by the Parking Fund.
For Action
City Council Agenda November 8, 2010 Page 3 of 7
11/4/2010 3:10 PM
(A3.2) Approval of Contracts for Snow Towing Operations
Staff recommends approval of award of contract(s) for the Snow Towing Services to
various companies in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (See attached list.) Funding
for snow towing contractors is provided by the Snow and Ice Control General Fund.
The estimated total for the 2010-2011 snow season is an amount not to exceed
$75,000 (Account #2680-62451).
For Action
(A4) Approval of Resolution 55-R-10 Authorizing the City Manager to sign an Extension
of the City’s Electricity Supply Agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 55-R-10 authorizing the City Manager to
sign an extension to the City’s electricity supply agreement with MidAmerican
Energy Company. Due to the volatile pricing of electricity, suppliers won’t hold
purchase prices for more than 24 hours without a considerable risk factor markup.
As such, the City will be obtaining the actual bundled purchase price for this six-
month extension period (December 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011) on November 8,
2010, the morning of the APW/Council meeting. The cost for electricity is billed to
the various accounts that support the buildings/facilities that are purchasing
electricity through this agreement.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 58-R-10 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Resolution of
Authorization for the Illinois Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC)
Grant Application for the Ecology Center Greenhouse Project
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 58-R-10, which authorizes the City
Manager to sign the Resolution of Authorization for the Illinois Park and
Recreational Facility Construction (PARC) grant application through the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The Evanston Ecology Center contains
an existing greenhouse structure, which is in a severely dilapidated condition and is
in danger of permanent closure due to structural concerns. Funding of $125,000 will
be provided by FY2011 Capital Improvement Program(CIP). The grant application
is due on November 29, 2010.
For Action
(A6) Approval of Agreement with Northwestern University Regarding the Sheridan
Road Traffic Signal at Northwestern University Entrance, South of Garrett Place
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Northwestern University for the design, construction and funding of
the proposed Sheridan Road traffic signal at the Northwestern University entrance
south of Garrett Place. All costs associated with the design and construction of the
proposed traffic signal will be reimbursed by Northwestern University.
For Action
City Council Agenda November 8, 2010 Page 4 of 7
11/4/2010 3:10 PM
(A7) Ordinance 36-O-10 to Establish a Sheridan Road Traffic Signal at Northwestern
University Entrance South of Garrett Place
Staff recommends adoption of proposed ordinance 36-O-10 by which the City
Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V (G) of the City Code to establish
a traffic signal at Sheridan Road and the Northwestern University entrance south of
Garrett Place. Funding for the project will be provided by Northwestern University
per the interagency agreement, also included on the City Council’s November 8,
2010 agenda.
For Introduction
(A8) Ordinance 80-O-10 Amending 3-2-17-2 “Tax Imposed (Motor Fuel Tax)”
Staff recommends adoption of proposed Ordinance 80-O-10, which increases the tax
imposed on the purchase of motor fuel from three cents ($.03) to four ($.04) cents per
gallon.
For Introduction
(A9) Ordinance 81-O-10 Amending 3-2-9-9-2 “Municipal Utility Tax”
Staff recommends adoption of proposed Ordinance 81-O-10, which increases the tax
imposed on electricity consumption to mirror the rates promulgated by the Illinois
Municipal Code (specifically 65 ILCS 8-11-2). The proposed average increase in
electricity utility rates for most residential and business customers is approximately
6.66%.
For Introduction
(A10) Ordinance 87-O-10 Amending Title 7, “Public Ways”, Chapter 2, Section 5 of the
City Code to Increase the Right-Of-Way Permit Fees
Staff recommends adoption of proposed Ordinance 87-O-10 by which the City
Council would amend Section 7-2-5-3 of the City Code to increase the fees for the
obstruction of the public Right-of-Way (ROW). The ROW obstruction permit fee
was last increased in February, 2007.
For Introduction
(A11) Ordinance 83-O-10 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Fleet Vehicles
Staff recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 83-O-10 which authorizes
that various vehicles and equipment owned by the City can be publicly offered for
sale through public auction with Obenauf Auction Service. The vehicles and
equipment are presently assigned to various divisions/departments within the City
of Evanston. This ordinance was introduced at the October 25, 2010 City Council
meeting.
For Action
City Council Agenda November 8, 2010 Page 5 of 7
11/4/2010 3:10 PM
(A12) Ordinance 84-O-10 Amending the City Code to Establish a Three-Way Stop at
Greenwood Street and Grey Avenue
Staff recommends the adoption of the proposed ordinance 84-O-10 by which the
City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V (C) of the City Code to
establish a Three-Way Stop at Greenwood Street and Grey Avenue. Funding would
be provided through the general fund budget 2635.65115, Traffic Control Supplies.
This ordinance was introduced at the October 25, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action
(A13) Ordinance 86-O-10 Amending Various Sections of Title 10, “Motor Vehicles and
Traffic”, Chapter 11, “Traffic Schedules”
Staff and the Transportation/Parking Committee recommend approval of
Ordinance 86-O-10 amending Title 10. “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” by adding to
Section 10: “Schedule VIII; Parking Prohibited at All Times,” (A), on Chicago
Avenue, east side from Howard to the CTA Tracks and removing from “Schedule
XII; “Parking Meter Zones,” (C), from the same location. This ordinance was
introduced at the October 25, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(P1) Ordinance 77-O-10, Amending Various Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Relating
to Religious Institutions in the Business, Commercial, and Downtown Zoning
Districts
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 77-O-10, a text
amendment to the zoning ordinance to change religious institutions from a
permitted use to a special use where it so appears in the Business, Commercial, and
Downtown zoning districts, and to remove religious institutions from the general
exemption from the re-evaluation of off-street parking requirements for changes of
use (Section 6-16-1-2) in those zoning districts. This ordinance was introduced at the
October 25, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action
(P2) Ordinance 78-O-10, a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow Animal
Hospitals as Special Uses in All Business and Commercial Districts
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 78-O-10, a text
amendment to the zoning code that allows animal hospitals to operate as a special
use in all Business and Commercial zoning districts. This ordinance was introduced
at the October 25, 2010 City Council meeting.
For Action
City Council Agenda November 8, 2010 Page 6 of 7
11/4/2010 3:10 PM
HUMAN SERVICES
(H1) Township of Evanston October Monthly Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of
October 2010 in the amount of $101,873.20.
For Action
(H2) Ordinance 51-O-10, Amending Title 9, Chapter 6 of the City Code to create the
Community Accountability Truancy Program
Staff submits for consideration Ordinance 51-O-10 which establishes a Community
Accountability Truancy Program. The program provides penalties for chronic
truancy and is intended to provide a more effective response to the needs of truants
and consequently improve the lives and productivity of youth, families and,
ultimately, the community.
For Introduction
(H3) Ordinance 85-O-10 amending Various Sections of Title 9, “Public Safety,” Chapter
4, “Dogs, Cats, Animals, and Fowl,” of the City Code
Staff submits for consideration Ordinance 85-O-10 amending various sections of
Title 9, “Public Safety,” Chapter 4, “Dogs, Cats, Animals, and Fowl,” of the City
Code. This ordinance further amends Ordinance 23-O-10, which placed a limit of
20 licensed coops in the City. At the October 25 City Council meeting, Ordinance
85-O-10 was referred back to Human Services Committee for further consideration
of a proposed amendment limiting the number of coops per ward, which was not
recommended by Human Services on November 3, 2010. Ordinance 85-O-10 now
includes language clarifying that only establishments that are licensed to slaughter
animals may do so.
For Introduction
OTHER COMMITTEES
(O1) Approval of 2011 Budget and Agreement with Downtown Evanston
Staff supports a unanimous recommendation to City Council from the Economic
Development Committee for approval of the request from Downtown Evanston
(formally EvMark) for $72,000 in annual budget assistance and $90,309 for the
City’s portion of the annual landscaping and maintenance services contract.
Funding for this agreement is provided from the Economic Development Fund and
from the Washington National TIF.
For Action
City Council Agenda November 8, 2010 Page 7 of 7
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(O2) Resolution 57-R-10 Recommending Class 6B Status for Ward Manufacturing
Company
The Economic Development Committee recommends City Council approval of a
resolution in support of Ward Manufacturing Company’s (“Ward”) efforts to
obtain Class 6b classification from the Cook County Assessor for an industrial
property located at 2222 Main Street. This resolution from the City of Evanston is a
required supplement in the Ward’s application to the Assessor. Class 6b is an
assessment classification that is designed to encourage industrial development
throughout Cook County. It offers reduced property tax assessment rates.
For Action
(O3) Approval of Recommendation for Tax Increment Financing for Ward
Manufacturing Company
The Economic Development Committee recommends City Council approval to
provide $700,000 in financial assistance to Ward Manufacturing Company
(“Ward”) in the form of tax increment financing (TIF) from the Southwest TIF. The
Southwest TIF, for fiscal year 2011, has an unbudgeted fund balance of
approximately $1.0 million. Ward Manufacturing Company, a 70-year old Evanston
manufacturing company, presently located at 2230 Main Street, is considering
expanding to the property immediately to the east of Ward’s existing facility at 2222
Main Street.
For Action
(O4) Ordinance 79-O-10, Amending Section 5-6-2 of the City Code to Add an Alderman
to the Housing Commission
On October 4, 2010, the Rules Committee voted to recommend that the City Council
add 1 aldermanic seat to the Housing Commission, increasing the total number of
seats from 9 to 10. It is necessary to amend Section 5-6-2 of the City Code in order
to implement this change. This ordinance was introduced at the October 25, 2010
City Council meeting.
For Action
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH NOVEMBER, 2010
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
Tuesday, November 9 7:00 pm Housing & Comm Dev Act Committee
Monday, November 15 7:00 pm Optional Special City Council Mtg: Budget
Wednesday, November 17 6:00 pm Parking/Transportation Committee
Wednesday, November 17 7:00 pm Optional Special City Council Mtg: Budget
Wednesday, November 17 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Thursday, November 18 8:00 am City-Chamber Committee
Monday, November 22 5:45 pm Administration& Public Works
Monday, November 22 7:15 pm Planning & Development
City Council