City Council Actions - February 14, 2011
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Monday, February 14, 2011
Administration & Public Works
(A3.1) Approval of 1-Year Contract Extension for Inspections and Repairs for Heavy Fire Apparatus Vehicles (RFP 10-78)
PASSES ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.2) Approval of Purchase of Insurance/Renewals– Property, Excess Liability & Excess Worker’s Compensation for Fiscal Year 2011
PASSES ON CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. commented on the need to develop protocols and guidelines regarding risk management in the future.
(A3.3) Approval of Agreement for Wholesale Water Sales Engineering Services
PASSES ON CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. questioned the need to renew the contract after one year. Staff responded that an engineering feasibility study is a necessary first step in order to continue to discuss the sale of water to neighboring municipalities in the future.
(A3.4) Approval of Contract for Supply of Aluminum Sulfate (Bid 11-47)
PASSES ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.5) Approval of Contract Award for the 1964 Filter Addition Rehabilitation Project (Bid 11-39)
PASSES ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.6) Approval of Pre-qualification of Contractors for Cured-In-Place Pipe Rehabilitation of Sewers Mains (RFQ 11-40)
PASSES ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.7) Approval of Contract for Comprehensive Parking Garage Repair Project
PASSES ON CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. inquired about the types of repairs recommended in the exploratory report. Staff responded that repairs included structural damage as well as plumbing and mechanical issues.
(A4) Resolution 8-R-11 Authorizing the Lease of 2022 Central Street, Evanston to Patio, Inc. d/b/a Perennials
PASSES ON CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. inquired about whether the monthly rent was comparable to similar properties and recommended that staff begin to think about the future use of the north branch library.
(A5) Resolution 10-R-11 Approving the General Obligation Debt Funded Capital Improvements Program
PASSES ON CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. discussed the projects included in the 1,000,000 reduction, including but not limited to reductions to the cities recreational facilities and the municipal service center.
(A6) Resolution 11-R-11 Authorizing an Increase to the FY2011 City of Evanston Budget to a New Total of $198,928,176
OFF CONSENT, PASSES 9-0
Ald. requested a staff memo about the availability of federal funding for the maintenance of public landmarks/historic buildings.
(A7) Approval of “Letter of Intent” to the Temperature Equipment Corporation for Main Library Cooling Chiller Replacement Project
PASSES ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A8) Ordinance 14-O-11, Increasing the Number of Class P Liquor Licenses to permit issuance to Few Spirits
FOR INTRODUCTION, SUSPENSION OF THE RULES ENACTED, PASSES 9-0
Planning and Development
(P1) Approval of Plat of Re-Subdivision for 2408 Orrington Avenue, Former Site of Kendall College
HELD AT COUNCIL LEVEL FOR 2/28/2011 MEETING
Ald. requested that staff provide information about how the proposed subdivision will impact the PUD. Ald. requested that staff provide details about the process and specifically opportunities for public input on the proposed changes.
(P2) Ordinance 11-O-11, accepting the Dedication of Public Alleys as a Product of Approval of a Plat of Subdivision for 2408 Orrington, the Former Site of Kendall College
OFF CONSENT, INTRODUCED
(P3) Approval of Plat of Subdivision for 12 Milburn Park
HELD IN COMMITTEE
(P4) Ordinance 16-O-11, Extending the Date by 90 Days that a Building Permit Must Be Obtained for 1200 Davis Street (Roycemore School)
INTRODUCED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(P5) Ordinance 17-O-11 Codifying and Amending Ordinance 14-O-09 “Green Building Ordinance”
OFF CONSENT, INTRODUCED WITH AMENDMENT
Ald. proposed an amendment to increase the size of the properties impacted by the ordinance to 20,000 square feet or above. Ald. requested that staff convene with the appropriate boards, committees and community groups to discuss the proposed changes.
(P6) Ordinance 07-O-11 Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant at 824 Clark Street in the D2 Downtown Retail Core Zoning District
OFF- CONSENT, PASSES 9-0 WITH CORRECTION
Human Services
(H1) Approval of Township of Evanston January 2011 Bills
PASSES ON CONSENT AGENDA
Other Committees
(O1) Resolution 9-R-11, Amending Certain Paragraphs of City Council Rule 2.1
PASSES ON CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comment:
Residents spoke in favor of having opportunities for public input on proposed changes to the green building ordinance.
Residents expressed concern over the additional 5 million dollars in debt added to the budget as an amendment.
Residents expressed the desire to work with city staff on economic development and the green building ordinance and that alternative codes should be considered.
Residents spoke against ad hoc decision-making on development projects and desire to move towards zone-based zoning.
Residents expressed concern that city employees that are initially funded by external sources are eventually funded by the city when the external source is no longer available.