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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, June 14, 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 convenes 15 minutes after the conclusion of Planning and Development, but not
earlier than 7:00 pm
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Alderman Tendam
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
(III) Mayor Proclamations
(IV) City Manager Public Announcements and Presentations
Evanston Public Library Sidewalk Poetry Winners
Government Finance Officers Association Award for FY08/09 Consolidated Annual
Financial Report
Government Finance Officers Association Award for FY09/10 Budget
Update on ComEd Energy Challenge
(V) Communications: City 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 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)}
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(X) Executive Session
(XI) Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 24, 2010
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 05/23/10 $2,197,982.16
City of Evanston Payroll through 06/06/10 $2,283,071.95
(A2) City of Evanston Bills through 06/15/10 $3,193,976.01
(A3.1) ITEM WITHDRAWN FROM THE AGENDA
(A3.2) Approval of Contract Award for Emerson Street and Isabella Street Emergency
Resurfacing Program (ERP) Section (Bid 11-05)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a contract in response to Bid 11-05 to
award the Emerson Street & Isabella Street Emergency Resurfacing Program
(ERP) resurfacing project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder
Chicagoland Paving Contractors (225 Tesler Road, Lake Zurich, IL) in the amount
of $1,039,772.56. Funding for this work will be from the State approved Emergency
Resurfacing Program (ERP) Funds ($970,000), Sewer Fund $36,937 (7420.65515),
Water Fund $8652 (733806.65515) and Village of Wilmette Sewer Funds $24,184.
The construction funding agreement was approved at April 10 City Council meeting
and has been approved by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). IDOT
requests the contract award letter from the City prior to funding the project.
For Action
(A3.3) ITEM WITHDRAWN FROM THE AGENDA
(A3.4) Approval of Contract Award for 2010 50/50 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement
Program Project (Bid 11-15)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a contract in response to Bid 11-15 for
the 2010 50/50 Sidewalk & Curb Replacement Program to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, Schroeder & Schroeder Inc. (7307 Central Park Avenue, Skokie,
IL) in the amount of $144,037.50. Funding for this work is provided by CIP Funds
$100,000 (415864.65515) and private funds. Based on previous years the estimated
home owners share will be approximately $45,000. The 50/50 Sidewalk & Curb
Replacement Program provides for the replacement of sections of deteriorated
sidewalk as requested by property owners. The property owners pay 50% of the
cost.
For Action
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(A3.5) Approval of the Sole Source Purchase of Arbotect Fungicide for the Elm Tree
Injection Program for 2010
Staff recommends approval of the sole source purchase of 100 gallons of Arbotect
fungicide at $375.00 per gallon for a total purchase amount of $37,500.00 from
2010/11 General Fund account (3535.62496) budgeted at $45,000. In order to carry
out the Elm Tree Injection Program for 2010, Parks/Forestry staff plans to inject
approximately 175 public elms that were previously injected in 2007. The sole
source for this product is Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements of
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
For Action
(A3.6) Approval of Contract Renewal for CADS Software License and Service Agreement
with SunGard Public Sector
Staff recommends approval of the renewal of the annual sole source software license
and service agreement with SunGard Public Sector (1000 Business Center Drive,
Lake Mary, FL) for the Police Department’s CADS (Computer Aided Dispatch
System) software in the amount of $58,515.00. Funding is provided in the
Emergency Telephone System budget account (5150.62509) Service Agreements/
Contracts (Budgeted amount: $60,300).
For Action
(A4) Approval of Contract with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal
Employees (AFSCME), Council 31
Staff recommends approval to authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year
collective bargaining agreement with American Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council 31, effective March 1, 2010 through
February 29, 2012.
For Action
(A5) Sheridan Road Traffic Signal at Northwestern University Entrance, South of
Garrett Place
Staff recommends approval of authorization for the City Manager to negotiate an
agreement with Northwestern University for the design, construction and funding of
the traffic signal at the Northwestern University entrance south of Garrett Place
and Sheridan Road. This item was held in committee on May 24, 2010 pending
further public involvement at the June 1, 2010, 1st Ward Meeting.
For Action
(A6) Resolution 12-R-10 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Real Estate
Contract for the Purchase of Real Property Located at 1708-1710 Darrow Avenue in
Evanston, Illinois
Resolution 12-R-10 authorizes the City Manager to execute a real estate contract to
purchase 1708 and 1710 Darrow that includes two boarded up two-flat buildings
that are owned by First Bank and Trust. First Bank and Trust has provided an
appraisal that estimates the value of each property at $120,000. The bank has
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agreed to sell each property with a $10,000 discount for a total of $220,000. After
acquisition the buildings would be demolished in anticipation of future development
on the site, combined with adjoining land which fronts Church Street. The bank
acquired these properties through a deed in lieu of foreclosure from the current
owner, Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC), which acquired
them in late 2005 for $600,000.
For Action
(A7) Resolution 38-R-10 Relating to Prevailing Wages for Public Works Projects
Staff recommends approval of Prevailing Wage Resolution 38-R-10 which adopts
the wage rates for the City of Evanston as determined by the Illinois Department of
labor for Cook County as required by Illinois law.
For Action
(A8) Resolution 39-R-10 by which City Council Would Authorize the Transfer of
$650,000 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for General Maintenance of Streets
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 39-R-10 by which City Council would
authorize the transfer $650,000 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for general maintenance
of streets by City forces. The fund transfer was approved as part of 2010-11 budget.
For Action
(A9) Ordinance 34-O-10, Amending Title 3, Chapter 13 of the Evanston City Code,
“Peddlers and Solicitors,” Regarding Ticket Selling and Reselling
Staff recommends City Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 34-O-10 which
modifies the Code relating to Peddlers and Solicitors to prohibit unauthorized
ticket selling and reselling for Northwestern University events.
For Introduction
(A10) Ordinance 37-O-10 Amending Chapter 3, “Business Regulation,” Title 13,
“Peddlers and Solicitors” of the Evanston City Code
The Law Department recommends adoption of proposed Ordinance 37-O-10 which
amends the sections of the Code regulating peddlers and solicitors in Evanston. The
current Code regulating peddling and soliciting is out-of-date and does not
adequately regulate these activities to ensure that peddlers and solicitors are given
equal opportunity to engage in their business within the City. The proposed
ordinance provides a much more inclusive definition of a peddler and defines a
solicitor.
For Introduction
(A11) Ordinance 38-O-10, Decreasing the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses Due to a
Change in Ownership of Bar Louie
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends passage of Ordinance 38-O-10
amending Section 3-5-6-(B) of the City Code to decrease the number of Class B
liquor licenses from 16 to 15 due to a change in ownership of “Bar Louie,” 1520
Sherman Avenue.
For Introduction
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(A12) Ordinance 39-O-10, Increasing the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses to Permit
Issuance to Bar Louie
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends passage of Ordinance 39-O-10
amending Section 3-5-6-(B) of the City Code to increase the number of Class B
liquor licenses from 15 to 16 to permit issuance to BL Restaurant Operations,
LLC, new owner of “Bar Louie,” 1520 Sherman Avenue.
For Introduction
(A13) Ordinance 40-O-10, Decreasing the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses Due to a
Change in Permit for Golden Olympic Restaurant
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends passage of Ordinance 40-O-10
amending Section 3-5-6-(B) of the City Code to decrease the number of Class B
liquor licenses from 16 to 15 due to a change in permit for Golden Olympic
Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a “Golden Olympic Restaurant,” 1608 Chicago Avenue.
For Introduction
(A14) Ordinance 41-O-10, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses to Permit
Issuance to Golden Olympic Restaurant
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends passage of Ordinance 41-O-10
amending Section 3-5-6-(D) of the City Code to increase the number of Class D
liquor licenses from 21 to 22 to permit issuance to Golden Olympic Restaurant,
Inc., d/b/a “Golden Olympic Restaurant,” 1608 Chicago Avenue.
For Introduction
(A15) Ordinance 46-O-10, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses to Permit
Issuance to Bombay Indian Grill
The Local Liquor Commissioner recommends passage of Ordinance 41-O-10
amending Section 3-5-6-(D) of the City Code to increase the number of Class D
liquor licenses from 22 to 23 to permit issuance to Bombay Indian Grill in
Evanston, d/b/a “Bombay Indian Grill,” 1728 Sherman Avenue.
For Introduction
(A16) Ordinance 24-O-10, Amending Title 11, “Administrative Adjudication”
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 24-O-10 amending Title 11
of the City Code, “Administrative Adjudication” to reflect the change in the
department title from “Director” to “Manager.” Following the reorganization of
Administrative Adjudication and supervision of it now being effectuated by the
Legal Department, the Administrative Adjudication portion of the Code had to be
revised and updated accordingly.
For Action
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(P1) Approval of Sponsorship Agreement: Evanston Grand Prix / Sunday, July 18, 2010
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with the Evanston Grand Prix for sponsorship of its 2010 bicycle race in
the amount of $10,000.00. Funding will come from salary savings in the Economic
Development Fund. No General Fund monies will be used.
For Action
(P2) Ordinance 42-O-10: Amending the Zoning Map to Re-Zone 415 Sherman Avenue
from R4 General Residential and oH Hospital Overlay Districts to R5 General
Residential District
Staff and the Plan Commission recommend the adoption of Ordinance 42-O-10. As
the site is no longer required by St. Francis Hospital to meet its off street parking
requirement and is not itself improved with any hospital-related uses, its continued
inclusion within the oH Hospital overlay district is unnecessary. For development
purposes, the property would be better suited if it were included within the
surrounding R5 General Residential zoning district.
For Introduction
(P3) Ordinance 43-O-10 Amending the Special Use for a Convenience Store at 555
Howard Street in the B3 Business District
Staff and the Planning and Development Committee recommend the adoption of
ordinance 43-O-10 which amends the existing special use permit for the convenience
store at 555 Howard Street. The amendment extends the permitted operating hours
of the convenience store on Saturdays from 7am – 4pm to 7am – 7pm and allows
operation on Sundays from 7am – 7pm.
For Introduction
(P4) Ordinance 44-O-10 Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant at 1527 Chicago
Avenue in the D4 Downtown Transition Zoning District (“Giordano’s”)
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends the adoption of Ordinance 44-O-10. Ted
Mavrakis, property owner, is applying for a special use permit at 1527 Chicago
Avenue to operate a type 2 restaurant “Giordano’s”. The restaurant proposes to
move locations from its existing 500 Davis Street location to 1527 Chicago Avenue.
Staff recommends adoption with the additional condition that outdoor dining may
not continue past 9 p.m. Sunday - Thursday and may not continue past 11 p.m.
Friday and Saturday.
For Introduction
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(P5) Approval of Funding of Renewal for Second 2009 Families in Transition Case from
Connections for the Homeless
The Housing Commission and staff recommend approval of Families in Transition
Funds for renewal of 09-02 family sponsored by Connections for the Homeless. The
first year subsidy totaled $5,940. The maximum allocation for this year is $6,060.
For Action
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Township of Evanston May 2010 Monthly Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that the City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of May
2010 in the amount of $109,240.45.
For Action
(H2) Ordinance 12-O-10 Amending Subsection 10-4-18-1 of the City Code, “Standing or
Parked Idling Motor Vehicles”
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 12-O-10 which amends Subsection 10-4-18-1
of the City Code to provide increased regulation of standing or parked idling motor
vehicles. This amendatory ordinance was considered by the Human Services
Committee at its March, April and May meetings.
For Action
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(O1) Approval of Funding Recommendation by the Economic Development Committee
to Provide $65,563 in Annual Funding (FY 2010-11) for Chicago’s North Shore
Convention & Visitors Bureau (CNSC&VB)
Members of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) recommend approval of
an annual funding request in the amount of $65,563 for Chicago’s North Shore
Convention & Visitors Bureau (CNSC&VB). The funding request has been
included in the approved Economic Development Fund Budget for 2010-11.
Funding has been provided from the Economic Development Fund on an annual
basis since 2002.
For Action
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(O2) Approval of Funding Recommendation by the Economic Development Committee
for Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program to Six Organizations
Representing Business Districts and Associations
The Economic Development Committee is requesting approval to provide $50,000 to
be divided between six organizations representing business districts and
associations. Funding is provided by the Neighborhood Business District
Improvement Funds.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
For Appointment to:
Human Relations Commission Tonya Patterson
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JUNE 2010
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
Monday, June 28 5:30 pm
Administration & Public Works Committee
Planning & Development Committee
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 15 7:30 pm Housing & Comm Dev Act Committee
Monday, June 21 7:00 pm Special City Council Meeting – Budget
Wednesday, June 23 6:00 pm Parking/Transportation Committee
Wednesday, June 23 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Thursday, June 24 8:00 am City-Chamber Committee