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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, September 13, 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 Jean-Baptiste
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
United Way Award Presentation
Presentation by Northwestern University Associate Professor Joshua Rauh
Regarding Pension Funding
Oath of Office for Fire Chief Gregory Klaiber
(III) Mayor Proclamations
National Preparedness Month September 2010
World Car-Free Day – September 22, 2010
(IV) City Manager Public Announcements and Presentations
Refuse Bid Presentation
(V) Communications: City Clerk
(VI) Mayoral Appointments
(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) Special Order of Business
(IX) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
City Council Agenda September 13, 2010 Page 2 of 7
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(X) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Jean-Baptiste
Planning & Development - Alderman Rainey
Human Services - Alderman Fiske
(XI) 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)}
(XII) Executive Session
(XIII) Adjournment
APPOINTMENTS
For Appointments to:
Library Board Sharon Arceneaux
Library Board Mildred S. Harris
M/W/EBE Committee David LeRoy
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
City Council Discussion with Library Board of Trustees Regarding Library Services
and Funding Options
(SP1) Library Funding Information Questions and Answers
Staff report provided for consideration and discussion.
For Action
(SP2) Consideration of Ordinance 66-O-10 Amending Title 7, Chapter 14 of the City
Code Regarding the Library Budget
Mayor Tisdahl recommends approval of Ordinance 66-O-10 amending Title 7,
Chapter 14 of the City Code by adding subsection 7-14-4, “Library Budget.”
For Introduction
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 9, 2010
City Council Agenda September 13, 2010 Page 3 of 7
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ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 08/15/10 $2,387,300.80
City of Evanston Payroll through 08/29/10 $2,297,424.13
(A2) City of Evanston Bills through 09/14/10 $4,358,060.65
City of Evanston Credit Card Bills through 07/31/10 $ 105,210.42
(A3.1) Approval of Contract Award for Asphalt Crack Sealing Contract (Bid 11-31)
Staff recommends City Council approval of a contract in response to Bid 11-31 to
award the 2010 Asphalt Crack Sealing Program to lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, SKC Construction Inc., (P.O. Box 503, West Dundee, IL) in the
amount of $40,000, which is the budgeted amount for this project. Funding for this
work will be from General Fund Street Maintenance Account (2670.62509).
For Action
(A3.2) Approval of Single Source Purchase from IPS Group, Inc., of Forty-One (41) IPS
Single Space Parking Meters
Staff and the Transportation/Parking Committee recommend approval of the single
source purchase from IPS Group, Inc. (6195 Cornerstone Ct E., Suite 114, San
Diego, CA) of Forty-One (41) IPS Single Space Parking Meters for $20,295. Funding
provided by the Parking Fund (7015.62230).
For Action
(A3.3) Approval of Purchase of One Ambulance for the Fire & Life-Safety Department
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase one (1) ambulance
(Emergency Medical Technician - E.M.T. vehicle) for the Fire & Life-Safety
Department in the amount of $213,847.00 from Foster Coach Sales Incorporated
(1231 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL). Funding provided by Fleet Services Capital Outlay
Budget for Automotive Equipment (7720.65550) which has an approved budget of
$1,700,000.00 of which $260,000.00 was allocated for this replacement vehicle.
For Action
(A3.4) Approval of Contract Extension to Groot for Recycling Collection
Staff recommends City Council approval of an additional three (3) month contract
extension until December 1, 2010 for residential and condominium recycling
collection with Groot, Inc (2500 Landmeier Road Elk Grove Village, IL) at the rate
of $4.36 per residential unit, per month, and the collection of the condominiums at
$2.03 per unit. The extension is needed to allow for continued recycling collection
until the sanitation Request for Proposal can be evaluated and awarded.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 13, 2010 Page 4 of 7
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(A3.5) Approval of Contract Extension to Flood Brothers for Condo Garbage Collection
Staff recommends City Council approval of an additional three month contract
extension until December 1, 2010 for the collection and disposal of condominium
refuse with Flood Brothers Disposal & Recycling Services (17 W. 697 Butterfield
Rd. Oakbrook Terrace, IL) at the rate of $8.08 per unit per month. The extension is
needed to allow for continued condo garbage collection until the sanitation Request
for Proposal can be evaluated and awarded.
For Action
(A3.6) Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the High Lift Pumping Station Roof
Replacement Project (Bid 11-27)
Staff recommends City Council approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract
with G.E. Riddiford Company (2333 Hamilton Road, Arlington Heights, IL) for the
High Lift Pumping Station Roof Replacement (Bid #11-27) project in the amount of
$33,384.00. This would increase the contract amount from $76,378.00 to
$109,762.00.
For Action
(A4) Approval of Contract Settlement with the International Association of Fire Fighters
Local 742
Staff recommends approval to authorize the City Manager to execute a two-fiscal
year collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters
Local 742 effective March 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011. City Council
approval will ratify the tentative agreements executed throughout the negotiation
process.
For Action
(A5) Resolution 51-R-10 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Sublease Renewal
of Certain Property at Green Bay Road and Central Street with Mary Lou Smith
for Operation of Top of the Tracks, Inc. Coffee Shop
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 51-R-10 authorizing the City Manager to
enter into sublease renewal of property at 1826 Central Street from the Union
Pacific Railroad Company (UPRC) with Mary Lou Smith for Operation of Top of
the Tracks, Inc. Coffee Shop. The lease term will be for five years beginning
September 15, 2010 and ending September 14, 2015. A five percent increase in
monthly rent is built into the agreement.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 13, 2010 Page 5 of 7
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(A6) Resolution 53-R-10 Requesting Certification from Cook County Clerk in Order to
Amend Title 1, Chapter 13 of the City Code, “Municipal Elections”
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 53-R-10 asking that the
City Clerk obtain a certification from the Cook County Clerk’s Office certifying that
the Cook County Clerk’s Office is able to administer an election using a “ranked
ballot” in local City and Township elections. Only certain absentee voters are affected.
Upon receipt of that certification, the Council would then need to pass an ordinance
that allows for the use of ranked ballots.
For Action
(A7) Ordinance 52-O-10 Regarding Taxicab Regulation
Ordinance 52-O-10 amending sections of the City Code relating to Taxicab Service
Regulations is presented for Council consideration. The ordinance was discussed at
the July 26, 2010, Administration and Public Works committee meeting. This
ordinance was held in Committee on August 9, 2010.
For Introduction
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(P1) Approval of Request for an Extension of the Expiration Date of the Planned
Development at 631-749 Chicago Avenue
Staff recommends extending the expiration date of the 631-749 Chicago Avenue
planned development, granted by Council with Ordinance 103-O-08, by one year, to
December 8, 2011. The ordinance requires that a building permit be issued before
December 8, 2010. Due to complications enumerated in the applicant’s letter, the
project has not yet begun. The applicant states that they are now planning for a
construction start in 2011.
For Action
(P2) Approval of Allocation for Family Promise Chicago North Shore, Inc Program from
McKinney Emergency Shelter Grant
Staff recommends approval of $6,000 from the McKinney Emergency Shelter Grant
for Family Promise Chicago North Shore, Inc. Family Promise Chicago North
Shore, Inc. is a new homeless program to the Evanston area, and is the only agency
in the City of Evanston that serves homeless families. At the Planning and
Development Committee meeting on May 24, 2010, additional information on the
Family Promise hospitality center for homeless families was requested.
For Action
City Council Agenda September 13, 2010 Page 6 of 7
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(P3) Request to Approve Redevelopment Agreement for Neighborhood Stabilization
Program 2 and Program Update
Staff recommends approval of the attached redevelopment agreement between the
City and Brinshore Development, LLC for Phase One of the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program 2 (“NSP2”) grant. This agreement covers the acquisition and
rehabilitation of a minimum of 100 foreclosed or abandoned units of housing
(“Scattered Site Phase”) in Census Tracts 8092 and 8102.
For Action
(P4) Ordinance 68-O-10 Granting a Major Variation Relating to Building Height
to Permit Construction of a Multi-Family Residence Located at 910 Hinman Ave
Staff, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and the Site Plan and Appearance
Review Committee (SPAARC) recommend approval of a major variation on
building height for the purpose of building a five story, seven unit building at 910
Hinman Street in the R5 General Residential District. Staff and the SPAARC
committee recommend a variation of 54’8” as requested by the applicant. The ZBA
recommends a variation of 52.0’, based on the finding that the request of 54’8” was
not the minimum variation that would overcome the practical difficulty of the
sloped site. The R5 General Residential District allows a maximum building height
of 50.0 feet. As is customary, the ordinance reflects the ZBA’s favorable
recommendation.
For Introduction
HUMAN SERVICES
(H1) Township of Evanston Monthly Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends that City Council approve the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of August
2010 in the amount of $202,317.35.
For Action
(H2) Ordinance 51-O-10, Amending Title 9, Chapter 6 of the City Code to create the
Community Accountability Truancy Program
Staff and members of the Human Services Committee recommend approval of
Ordinance 51-O-10 amending Title 9 “Public Safety, Chapter 6 “Minors” by adding
Section 5 “Community Accountability Truancy Program.” The ordinance and the
intergovernmental agreement were reviewed and approved by Evanston/Skokie
School Districts 65 and 202.
For Introduction
City Council Agenda September 13, 2010 Page 7 of 7
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(H3) Ordinance 64-O-10 Amending Title 8 of the City Code to add Chapter 26, “Mobile
Food Vehicle Vendors”
The Human Services Committee recommends consideration of Ordinance 64-O-10
Amending Title 8 of the city Code to add Chapter 26, “Mobile Food Vehicle
Vendors.” This Ordinance was discussed at both the July 8 and the August 2, 2010,
Human Services Committee meetings, and referred to Council for consideration on
August 2. This ordinance was introduced at August 9, 2010, City Council meeting.
For Action
(H4) Ordinance 23-O-10 Amending Various Sections of Title 9, “Public Safety,” Chapter
4, “Dogs, Cats, Animals, and Fowl,” of the City Code
The Human Services Committee recommends consideration of Ordinance 23-O-10
Amending Various Sections of Title 9, “Public Safety,” Chapter 4, “Dogs, Cats,
Animals, and Fowl,” of the City Code. This issue was discussed at previous meetings
of the Human Services Committee. On August 2, 2010, Ordinance 23-O-10 was
referred to the City Council for consideration. This ordinance was introduced at
August 9, 2010, City Council meeting.
For Action
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 2010
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
Tuesday, September 14 7:00 pm Community Budget Workshop: Civic Center
Monday, September 20 6:00 pm Special City Council Meeting: Midyear Budget
Review and Goal Setting Workshop
Tuesday, September 21 7:30 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Wednesday, September 22 6:00 pm Parking/Transportation Committee
Wednesday, September 22 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Thursday, September 23 8:00 am City/Chamber Committee
Thursday, September 23 5:30 pm Emergency Telephone System Board
Monday, September 27 5:30 pm
Administration & Public Works Committee
Planning & Development Committee
City Council Meeting
Wednesday, September 29 7:00 pm Community Budget Workshop: Levy Center
Thursday, September 30 6:00 pm Special City Council Meeting: Executive Session