City Council Actions - March 26, 2012
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, March 26, 2012
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 5:45 p.m.
Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 7:15 p.m.
City Council meeting convenes immediately after the conclusion of
the P&D Committee meeting
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Holmes
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Girl Scouts of the USA 100th Anniversary, March 2012
Affordable Housing Month, March 2012
National Public Health Week, April 2 – 8
Northern Suburbs Expungement Public Expo
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
• Kevin Brown announced Youth Summer Job Fair to be held on April 21st, 2012 from 8 am to 3 pm. The Mayor encourages local businesses to attend. Inquiries can be e-mailed to youth@cityofevanston.org.
• Interim Library Director Donna Dzeidzic’s was thanked for excellent service and this will be he last week.
(IV) Communications: City Clerk
(V) Citizen Comment
• Two residents opposed to Trader Joe’s deal
• Six residents wish to see 100% green energy source for electrical aggregation
• Two residents opposed to removal of trees at Kendall development
(VI) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(VII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Burrus
Planning & Development - Alderman Holmes
Human Services - Alderman Grover
(VIII) Call of the Wards
• Ald. Holmes congratulates new business at 1932 Maple Ave., SLK Studio beauty salon
• Ald. Tendam announced 6th ward meeting on Tuesday, April 17th, location TBD. Discussion will be sidewalk and street work for the summer, neighborhood watch group, and introducing the new Library Director Karen Lyons.
o Approached by resident on the topic of campaign reform and Super PACS. Ald. Tendam asked for the Council to support resolution that calls for constitutional amendment to prevent Super PACS. It was referred to the Rules Committee.
• Ald. Rainey reminds people that the next Council meeting will be Tuesday, April 10th, and that the Howard St. Business Association meeting will be April 12th.
• Ald. Burrus thanks Reba Place Church for hosting meeting and redesigning park.
• Ald. Fiske makes reference to Human Services Committee for report and update on farmers markets as well as report on tax revenue generated.
• Ald. Braithwaite thanks the Council for the Dempster-Dodge TIF, payday loan ordinance, and streetscape work proposed.
• Ald. Wynne thanks Evonda Thomas and Jonathan Webb for W.O.W. kickoff.
• Ald. Wilson congratulates Youth Job Center for completing work on their Technology Center.
(IX) Executive Session
(X) Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 19, 2012
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 03/11/12 $2,502,110.65
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2012 through 03/27/12 $1,123,694.48
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.1) Approval of Sole Source Purchase of Athletic Field Line Painter Machine
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.2) Approval of Lease/Purchase Contract Award to Reinders, Inc., for Two Riding Mowers
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.3) Approval of Contract Award to Behles + Behles for 2012 Parking Garage Roof Project (RFP 12-100)
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.4) Approval of Contract Award to Behles + Behles for Washroom Renovations at Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center (RFP 12-109)
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.5) Approval of Contract with CTR Systems, Inc., for 2012 CIPP Spot Lining (Bid 12-102)
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.6) Approval of Contract Award for Portable Motorola Radios to SAT Radio Communications, Ltd.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.7) Approval of Sole Source Street Light Power Center Purchase from Excel Ltd. Inc.
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A3.8) Approval of Contract Extension for Concrete (Bid 12-33)
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A4) Resolution 20-R-12 Authorizing Extension of a License to Comcast, Allowing Maintenance of a Building and Fence in the Public Right-of-Way Adjacent to 2101 Mulford Street and Park Land in James Park
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A5) Update on Community Choice Electricity Aggregation Referendum, RFP for Indicative Pricing and Qualifications and Next Steps
For Action
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVED ON VOTE 9-0
(A6) Approval of 2012 Special Events Calendar
For Action
APPROVED AS AMENDED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A7) Ordinance 11-O-12 Amending Title 7, Chapter 15 “Board of Local Improvements” to Enact a New Section for Alley Paving Improvements
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A8) Ordinance 24-O-12 for the Construction of a Local Improvement Known as Evanston Special Assessment No. 1508
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A9) Ordinance 25-O-12 for the Construction of a Local Improvement Known as Evanston Special Assessment No. 1509
For Introduction
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
Adoption of Ordinances to Initiate the Establishment of Dempster/Dodge Tax Increment Financing District
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 33-O-12 and Ordinance 34-O-12 which authorize the establishment of interested parties registries and will initiate the public hearing process for the designation of the Dempster/Dodge (a/k/a “Evanston Plaza”) Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. Suspension of the Council Rules is requested to allow Introduction and Action at the March 26, 2012 City Council meeting.
(A10) Ordinance 33-O-12 Authorizing the Establishment of Interested Parties Registries and Adopting Rules for Such Registries for Redevelopment Project Areas in the City of Evanston
Suspension of the Council Rules is requested.
For Introduction and Action
APPROVED ON VOTE TO SUSPEND RULES 9-0
APPROVED ON VOTE 9-0
(A11) Ordinance 34-O-12 Designating, Proposing Approval of a Redevelopment Plan and Project, Adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing, Convening a Joint Review Board, and Calling a Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Dempster / Dodge Redevelopment Area
Suspension of the Council Rules is requested.
For Introduction and Action
APPROVED ON VOTE TO SUSPEND RULES 9-0
APPROVED ON VOTE 9-0
(A12) Ordinance 29-O-12 Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses to Permit Issuance to Sankalp & Shanti LLC, d/b/a Mt. Everest Restaurant
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A13) Ordinance 30-O-12, Amending Liquor License Class AA to Permit the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(A14) Ordinance 31-O-12, Amending Liquor License Class AC to Permit Alcohol Consumption in All Viewing Auditoriums
For Action
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVED ON VOTE 7-2
(A15) Ordinance 32-O-12 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Assignment of Real Estate Contract for the Purchase of Real Property at 1223-1225 Chicago Avenue, Evanston
For Action
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
HELD UNTIL APRIL 10 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Resolution 22-R-12 Approving a Plat of Subdivision Yielding Two Lots 1422 Dodge
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
(P2) Ordinance 35-O-12 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Relating to the Creation of the “Payday Loan or Consumer Loan Establishment” as a Special Use
For Introduction and Action
APPROVED ON VOTE TO SUSPEND THE RULES 9-0
APPROVED ON VOTE 9-0
ALD. RAINEY REFERRED TO LAW DEPARTMENT FOR ANY ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS THAT COULD BE PLACED ON THIS C2 USE
APPROVED ON VOTE 9-0
RULES COMMITTEE
(O1) Resolution 19-R-12 Supporting the Northwest Municipal Conference 2012 Legislative Program
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT COMMITTEE
(O2) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report 2011
For Action
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
APPOINTMENTS
For Appointment to:
Arts Council Kurt Condra
Arts Council Nan Stein
Commission on Aging Dorothy Strong
Transportation/Parking Committee Hugh Bartling, Liaison from Environment Board
For Reappointment To:
Economic Development Committee Raymond Zenkich
Environment Board Paige Finnegan
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH APRIL 2012
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
Monday, April 2 6 pm Rules Committee
Monday, April 2 7:30 pm Human Services Committee
Tuesday, April 10 5:45 pm Administration & Public Works Committee
Tuesday, April 10 7:15 pm Planning and Development/City Council
Wednesday, April 11 6 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Monday, April 16 7 pm City Council: Meeting
Tuesday, April 17 7:30 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Thursday, April 19 7 pm Housing Commission
Monday, April 23 5:45 pm Administration & Public Works Committee
Monday, April 23 7:15 pm Planning and Development/City Council
Wednesday, April 25 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wednesday, April 25 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
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