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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.14.22 SpecialPage 1 MINUTES November 14, 2022 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, November 14th, 2022 Present:Councilmember Kelly Councilmember Burns Councilmember Harris Councilmember Sufferdin (virtual) Councilmember Wynne (virtual)Councilmember Revelle Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Reid Councilmember Geracaris (9) Absent:None Presiding:Mayor Daniel Biss Stephanie Mendoza City Clerk Page 2 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (II) MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Daniel Biss Watch AN1.Youth Recycling Wrap Competition AN2.Proclamation:Sigma Gamma Rho,Sorority Incorporated's Centennial 100 Years of Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service Day - November 12, 2022 (III) CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS City Manager Luke Stowe Watch (IV) COMMUNICATIONS: CITY CLERK City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza Watch (V) PUBLIC COMMENT Name Agenda Item Timothy Schoolmaster SP3 Watch Rodney Greene Human Resources Outsourcing,Racial Equity Audit,Pay Equity Gap, Racial Change Action Plan, H5 Watch Bennett Johnson P2, Race Issues in Evanston Watch Ray Friedman Budget Watch Jack Mortell SP3 Watch Betty Ester A7, H2 Watch Mike Vasilko Budget Watch Betsy Wilson City of Evanston “Black Employee Letter”Watch Aina Gutierrez E2 Watch Mary Rosinski E2, City Staff Race Issues, Budget, P2 Watch Heather Bublick E1 Watch Kevin Brown City of Evanston “Black Employee Letter”Watch Lesley Williams City of Evanston “Black Employee Letter”Watch Heather Sweeney City of Evanston “Black Employee Letter”Watch Marty Cless P2, E1 Watch Page 3 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (V) PUBLIC COMMENT Reverend Michael Nabors NAACP - City of Evanston “Black Employee Letter”Watch Trisha Connolly City of Evanston “Black Employee Letter”, Budget Watch Darlene Cannon City of Evanston “Black Employee Letter”, Budget Watch Eileen Hogan Heineman City of Evanston “Black Employee Letter”Watch Sarah Bogan H2 Watch Nic Davis City of Evanston “Black Employee Letter”Watch Cathleen McCann City of Evanston “Black Employee Letter”, Budget Watch Gail Schechter City of Evanston “Black Employee Letter”, HR Practices Watch Doreen Price HR Practices, Budget Watch (VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP1.Proposed 2023 Capital Improvement Program was discussed Staff is providing a proposed 2023 Capital Improvement Program for discussion. For Discussion Motion: Councilmember Reid Second: Councilmember Burns Watch Page 4 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP2.Ordinance 99-O-22, 2023 Budget Ordinance was tabled until November 21, 2022 Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 99-O-22,approving the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget of the City of Evanston in the amount of $400,269,519. Councilmember Reid moved to increase the motor fuel tax by 2¢ per gallon Councilmember Reid moved to make a substitute amendment to the increase the motor fuel tax by 1¢per gallon Motion Passed 7 - 2 Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle, Reid No Vote:Suffredin, Geracaris Absent:None Councilmember Reid moved to increase the wheel tax by $5 Motion Failed 6 - 3 Yes Vote:Nieuwsma,Burns,Reid No Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Suffredin, Revelle,Geracaris Absent:None Councilmember Kelly moved to increase the PPRT projection by $1,000,000 Councilmember Kelly withdrew her motion to increase the PPRT projection by $1,000,000 Motion: Councilmember Reid Second: Councilmember Nieuwsma Motion: Councilmember Reid Second: Councilmember Nieuwsma Motion: Councilmember Reid Second: Councilmember Harris Motion: Councilmember Reid Second: Councilmember Nieuwsma Motion: Councilmember Kelly Second: Councilmember Reid Watch Page 5 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP2.Councilmember Kelly moved to table this item until November 21, 2022 Special Council Meeting Motion Passed 9 - 0 Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris No Vote:None Absent:None For Introduction Item Tabled Until November 21, 2022 Motion: Councilmember Kelly Second: Councilmember Reid SP3.Ordinance 100-O-22, City of Evanston 2022 Tax Levy was tabled until November 21, 2022 Staff request introduction of Tax Levy Ordinance 100-O-22, which levies the annual property tax for General Operations, Human Services Fund,Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF),Police and Fire Pension Funds,and the Solid Waste Fund totaling $34,525,671 as extended (including 3%loss factor).This represents an increase of 0.8%over the 2021 levy of $34,243,983 as extended. Councilmember Reid moved to table items SP3,SP4,SP5, SP6,SP7,SP8,SP9,and SP10 until November 21,2022 Special Council Meeting Motion Passed 9 - 0 Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris No Vote:None Absent:None For Introduction Item Tabled Until November 21, 2022 Motion: Councilmember Reid Second: Councilmember Harris Watch SP4.Ordinance 101-O-22, General Assistance 2022 Tax Levy was tabled until November 21, 2022 Staff request introduction of Tax Levy Ordinance 101-O-22,which levies the annual property tax for General Assistance in the amount of $1,340,206 as extended (including 3%loss factor).This represents no increase over the 2021 levy. For Introduction Item Tabled Until November 21, 2022 Page 6 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP5.Ordinance 102-O-22, Evanston Library Fund 2022 Tax Levy was tabled until November 21, 2022 Here is the introduction of Tax Levy Ordinance 102-O-22,For Evanston Public Library.The Library Board is expected to formally vote on November 16 to increase the levy to $7,768,528 as extended.Per ordinance 102-O-22,the annual property tax for the Evanston Public Library in the amount of $7,768,528 will be extended for the tax year 2022 (including 3%loss factor).This represents 3.9% increase over the 2021 levy as extended. For Introduction Item Tabled Until November 21, 2022 SP6.Ordinance 103-O-22,Tax Levy Special Service Area #6 was tabled until November 21, 2022 Staff requests adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 103-O-22,which levies the annual property tax for Special Service Area #6 in the amount of $221,000 ($227,835 as extended including a loss factor of 3%).This represents no increase over the 2021 Levy as extended. For Introduction Item Tabled Until November 21, 2022 SP7.Ordinance 104-O-22,Tax Levy Special Service Area #7 was tabled until November 21, 2022 Staff requests adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 104-O-22,which levies the annual property tax for Special Service Area #7 in the amount of $142,000 ($146,392 as extended including loss factor of 3%).This represents no increase over the 2021 Levy of $146,392 as extended. For Introduction Item Tabled Until November 21, 2022 SP8.Ordinance 105-O-22,Tax Levy Special Service Area #8 was tabled until November 21, 2022 Staff requests adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 105-O-22,which levies the annual property tax for Special Service Area #8 in the amount of $60,200 ($62,006 as extended including loss factor of 3%).This represents no increase over the 2021 Levy of $60,200 ($62,006 as extended). For Introduction Item Tabled Until November 21, 2022 Page 7 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP9.Ordinance 106-O-22,Tax Levy Special Service Area #9 was tabled until November 21, 2022 Staff requests adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 106-O-22,which levies the annual property tax for Special Service Area #9 in the amount of $592,665 ($610,995 as extended including loss factor of 3%).This represents no increase over the 2021 Levy as extended. For Introduction Item Tabled Until November 21, 2022 SP10.Resolutions 90-R-22 through 105-R-22,Debt Service Property Tax Abatements was tabled until November 21, 2022 Staff recommends review and adoption of Resolutions 90-R-22 through 105-R-22 by the City Council,abating in the amount of $5,193,858 property taxes levied for the year 2022 to pay principal and interest on general obligation corporate purpose bonds. These resolutions can be introduced in one motion as stated above and approved through a single roll call vote. For Action Item Tabled Until November 21, 2022 CONSENT AGENDA Items A2,A11,A16,P2,H2,H4,R1 and R2 were removed from the Consent Agenda. For Action Items Approved 8 - 1 Yes Vote:Kelly, Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle, Reid, Geracaris No Vote:Harris Absent:None Motion: Councilmember Reid Second: Councilmember Nieuwsma Watch (VII) CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CM1.The Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of October 24, 2022 was approved Staff recommended approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of October 24, 2022. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 8 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A1.The City of Evanston Payroll,Bills List,and Credit Card Activity was approved Staff recommended that City Council approval of the City of Evanston Payroll for the period of October 10,2022,through October 23,2022,in the amount of $2,692,738.07.Bills List for November 15,2022,in the amount of $7,750,957.58 and credit card activity for the period ending September 26,2022 in the amount of $230,508.43 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A2.BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity was approved Staff recommended approving of the City of Evanston’s BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity for the period ending September 26, 2022, in the amount of $24,553.07. For Action Item Approved 8 - 0 - 1 Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle, Reid, Geracaris No Vote:None Absent:None Abstain:Suffredin Motion: Councilmember Kelly Second: Councilmember Nieuwsma Watch A3.The Purchase of a new 2024 Mack Truck for Workforce Development Program/Public Works Agency - Water Division was authorized Staff recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement for the purchase of a 2024 Mack Truck from Lindco Equipment Sales (2168 E 88th Drive,Merrillville,IN 46410)for $246,452 for use by the Public Works Agency -Water Bureau.This fleet will be a new addition for the Water Division to be used for the Workforce Development Program. Funding for the purchase of the dump truck will be through a transfer of $930,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARPA)funds for the Workforce Development/Water Line Replacement Program with an unencumbered balance of $639,986 to the Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 9 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A4.A Sole-Source Purchase from Kompan Inc.for Playground Equipment at Raymond Park was approved Staff recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for a sole-source purchase from Kompan Inc.(605 W.Howard Lane, Suite 101,Austin,TX 78753)for playground equipment at Raymond Park within the amount of $34,040.08.A solesource purchase requires 2/3 vote of the Councilmembers. Funding will be provided from public benefit proceeds from the 1500 Sherman Avenue Planned Unit Development (Accounts 415.40.4219.65515 –522012), which has a budget of $50,000, all of which is remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A5.2022-2023 Snow Tow Program Independent Contractors was authorized Staff recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute contract(s)for Snow Towing Services in an amount not to exceed 2023 proposed budget of $80,000. (Various towing companies – see attached list.) Funding for snow towing contractors is provided by the Snow and Ice Control General Fund Account #100.40.4550.62451.The estimated total for the 2022-2023 snow seasons is in an amount not to exceed 2023 proposed budget of $80,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A6.The FY 2023 Granular Materials Purchase Contract with G&M Trucking was authorized Staff recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year contract with G&M Trucking (8811 Kathy Lane,Des Plaines,IL 60016) for the purchase of Granular Materials in the amount of $50,000.This contract award is part of a bid led by the Municipal Partnering Initiative (MPI). Funding for this contract includes $25,000 from Water Fund (Account 510.40.4540.65055),which has a proposed 2023 budget of $150,000;and $25,000 from Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4530.65055)which has a proposed 2023 budget of $53,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 10 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A7.The Hiring a Contractual Employee to assist with the Reimaging Public Safety Committee was authorized Councilmember Burns recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to hire a Contractual Employee to assist the Reimaging Public Safety Committee. Funding for the position,estimated to cost $25,000 to $30,000,would be from ARPA, account 170.99.9964.62509. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A8.Change Order No.1 to the Agreement with Carollo Engineers,Inc.for Hydraulic Modeling Services (RFP 20-32) was authorized Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 to the agreement with Carollo Engineers,Inc.(8600 W.Bryn Mawr Avenue,Suite 900N,Chicago IL 60631)for Hydraulic Modeling Services (RFP 20-32)in the amount of $50,000.This will increase the overall contract amount from $150,000.00 to $200,000.00.This change order includes a time extension of 365 days,extending the contract completion date from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023. Funding is provided from the Water Fund (Account 510.40.4225.62185).Staff has recommended a FY 2023 budget of $130,000 with $50,000 earmarked for hydraulic modeling services. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A9.Change Order No.1 with SmithGroup,Inc.for the Evanston Shoreline Repairs (RFQ 21-45) was authorized Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 to the agreement with SmithGroup,Inc.(35 East Wacker, Suite 900,Chicago,IL 60601)for the Evanston Shoreline Repairs (RFQ 21-45)in the amount of $43,520.This change order will modify the contract amount from $333,000 to $376,520. Funding is provided from the Capital Improvement Fund 2020 Good Neighbor Funds (Account 415.40.4219.62145 -522006),which has an approved budget of $85,000 for this line item, all of which is remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 11 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A10.Contract Amendment No.4 with SAFEbuilt,Inc.,for Inspection and Plan Review Services was approved Staff recommended approval of Change Order No.4 to the contract with SAFEbuilt,LLC (3755 Precision Dr.,Ste.140,Loveland,CO 80538)for inspection and plan review services in the amount of $60,000.This will increase the overall contract price from $100,000.00 to $160,000.00.There is no time extension associated with this change order. Funding will be from 100.21.2126.61010 (Regular Pay)with an annual budget of $964,304.00 and a current unexpended balance of $346,659.47 due to staffing vacancies for plan review and inspections. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A11.Resolution 63-R-22,Recognizing the Public Benefit of the City Paying Private Sewer Repair Line Costs in Excess of $15,000 Per Repair For A Residential Property was approved as amended in AP & W At the request of several community members and based on comments made during the August 8,2022 and October 24, 2022 A&PW meetings,staff is presenting a revised Resolution 63-R-22,Recognizing the Public Benefit of the City Paying Private Sewer Repair Line Costs in Excess of $15,000 Per Repair For A Residential Property,for the A&PW Committee and City Council consideration. An unknown amount would need to be funded for the repair of private sewer repairs in excess of $15,000.Funding would come from the Sewer Fund account 515.40.4535.65515,which has a budget allocation of $75,000 to pay for emergency sewer repairs of the public sewer system. Councilmember Kelly called the question For Action Item Approved As Amended in AP & W Committee 5 - 4 Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Burns,Reid, Geracaris No Vote:Wynne, Nieuwsma,Suffredin, Revelle Absent:None Motion: Councilmember Kelly Second: Councilmember Harris Watch Page 12 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A12.Resolution 115-R-22,Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Nine Month Renewal Lease Agreement for Studio Space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center with Evanston Children’s Choir was approved Staff recommended approval of Resolution 115-R-22 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for a nine (9)-month renewal lease term with Evanston Children’s Choir. Revenues are deposited into the Noyes Cultural Arts Business Unit 100.30.3710.53565 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A13.Resolution 116-R-22,Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Twelve Month Lease Agreements for Studio Spaces at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center was approved Staff recommended that City Council approval of Resolution 116-R-22 authorizing the City Manager to enter into twenty-four (24)renewal agreements for twelve (12) month lease term for studio space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. Revenues are deposited into the Noyes Cultural Arts Business Unit 100.30.3710.53565. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 13 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A14.Resolution 117-R-22 Contract with Hoffman House Catering for Senior Meal Food Programs was approved Staff recommended that City Council adoption of Resolution 117-R-22 authorizing the City Manager to execute a new contract between the City of Evanston and Hoffman House Catering (1530 Hubbard Ave.,Batavia,IL)to provide a senior meal congregate program at the Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center for a period of October 1,2022 through September 30,2023 in the not–to-exceed amount of $5.51 per lunch meal.Total meal program contract value is projected at $40,473. This is a reimbursement meal program in which the total amount of reimbursement the City will receive and expenses is solely dependent upon the number of lunches served and varies depending on the levels of participation.The program will be reimbursed through a grant from Age Options,the regional coordinator of federal funds dispersed for programs in the Older Americans Act and donations received from attendees at the meal program.The City’s estimated reimbursement is calculated using the highest daily participation level stated in our application.Funding for this program is budgeted in the Fleetwood-Jourdain and Levy Center meal program expenditure accounts Meal program food expenditure budgeted amount to caterer Maximum grant reimbursement to revenue account From Age Options Fleetwood-Jourdain 100.30.3040.65025 $9,318 $10,195 Levy Senior Center 100.30.3055.65025 $19,818 $30,278 Total $29,136 $40,473 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 14 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A15.Resolution 118-R-22,Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in Mack v. City of Evanston, et al. was approved Staff recommended approval of Resolution 118-R-22,authorizing the City of Evanston to issue a settlement payment pursuant to a settlement agreement and release in Mack v. City of Evanston, et al. (Case no. 22- cv-2560). Funding will be provided from the Insurance Fund Settlement Costs -Liability (Account 605.99.7800.62260). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 15 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A16.Ordinance 122-O-22,Amending Section 10-11-5(C), Schedule V(C)of the Evanston City Code,“Three-Way Stops”(Three-Way Stops at Florence Avenue and Washington Street) Staff recommended that City Council adoption of Ordinance 122-O-22,Amending Section 10-11-5(C),Schedule V(C)of the Evanston City Code,“Three-Way Stops”(Three-Way Stops at Florence Avenue and Washington Street).This would amend the City Code to establish a 3-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Florence Avenue and Washington Street. Councilmember Geracaris requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the November 14,2022 City Council meeting. Funding will be through the General Fund-Traffic Control Supplies (100.40.4520.65115),with a FY 2022 budget of $58,000 and remaining balance of $5,346. Councilmember Geracaris moved to suspend the rules for introduction and action on this item Motion Passed 9 - 0 Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris No Vote:None Absent:None For Introduction and Action Item Passed 9 - 0 Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris No Vote:None Absent:None Motion: Councilmember Geracaris Second: Councilmember Nieuwsma Motion: Councilmember Geracaris Second: Councilmember Nieuwsma Watch Page 16 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A17.Ordinance 116-O-22,Amending City Code Section 8-4-11 to Revise Sanitation Service Charges was approved for introduction Staff recommended that City Council adoption of Ordinance 116-O-22,Amending City Code Section 8-4-11 to Revise Sanitation Service Charges. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction A18.Ordinance 121-O-22,Amending City Code Chapter 12,Sections 7-12-7-1 Rates Established and 7-12-17 Charges,Rates,Fees and Penalties was approved for introduction Staff recommended that City Council adoption of Ordinance 121-O-22,Amending City Code Chapter 12,Sections 7-12-7-1 Rates Established and 7-12-17 Charges, Rates,Fees and Penalties.The proposed ordinance would increase the water charges by 5%and modify how community members can qualify for the affordable water rate. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction A19.Ordinance 117-O-22,Amending City Code Chapter 13,Section 7-13-3 regarding the Affordable Sewer Rate Annual Payment was approved for introduction Staff recommended that City Council adoption of Ordinance 117-O-22,amending City Code Chapter 13,Section 7-13-3 regarding the Affordable Sewer Rate Annual Payment calculation for those payers residing in a rental property and do not pay the water and sewer utility bill but instead receive an annual payment from the City of Evanston. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction Page 17 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (IX) CONSENT AGENDA - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE P1.Ordinance 111-O-22,Granting a Special Use for a Planned Development with Site Development Allowances and a Special Use Permit for a Kennel Located at 2222-2310 Oakton Street in the I2 General Industrial District and the oRD Redevelopment Overlay District was approved for introduction The Land Use Commission recommended the adoption of Ordinance 111-O-22, which grants a Special Use for a Planned Development with Site Development Allowances and a Special Use Permit for a Kennel located at 2222-2310 Oakton Street in the I2 General Industrial District and the oRD Redevelopment Overlay District. The proposal includes the following Site Development Allowances: 1.16 parking spaces where 25 parking spaces are required for the Animal Shelter (kennel) use, and 2.One (1)short open loading berth that is not located within the rear yard and is substandard in length. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction Page 18 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (IX) CONSENT AGENDA - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE P2.Ordinance 119-O-22,Approving Zoning Relief for Underwriters Laboratories (UL)Signage at 1603 Orrington Avenue in the D3 District was approved for introduction and adoption The Land Use Commission recommended the adoption of Ordinance 119-O-22,Zoning Relief for Underwriters Laboratories (UL)Signage at 1603 Orrington Avenue in the D3 Downtown Retail Core District.The requested zoning relief meets the Standards for Approval for Major Variations to the Zoning Ordinance.Councilmember Nieuwsma requests suspension of the rules to allow for introduction and action on Ordinance 119-O-22 Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to suspend the rules for introduction and action on this item Motion Passed 9 - 0 Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris No Vote:None Absent:None For Introduction and Action Item Passed 8 - 1 Yes Vote:Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle, Reid, Geracaris No Vote:Kelly Absent:None Motion: Councilmember Nieuwsma Second: Councilmember Burns Motion: Councilmember Nieuwsma Second: Councilmember Reid Watch P3.Ordinance 113-O-22,Approving a Major Adjustment to the Planned Development at 1012-18 Church Street Previously Authorized by Ordinance 114-O-19 was approved for introduction Land Use Commission recommends approval of the requested Major Adjustment to the approved Planned Development at 1012-18 Church Street. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction Page 19 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (X) CONSENT AGENDA - HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE H1.Evanston Arts Council FY 2022/2023 Funding allocations was accepted and place on file The Evanston Arts Council recommends the City Council accept and place on file its FY 2022/2023 Funding allocations. NEA Operating Grant: 100.15.1580.55181 NEA Project Grant:100.15.1580.55182 General Fund: 100.15.1580.66040 For Action: Accept and Place on File Approved on Consent Agenda to Accept and Place on File H2.Resolution 68-R-22,Authorizing the City Manager to Execute An Agreement with LEAP Concerning the Reimagining Public Safety Committee and Low-Priority 911 Calls was approved Councilmember Burns recommended adoption of Resolution 68-R-22,Authorizing the City Manager to Execute An Agreement with LEAP Concerning the Reimagining Public Safety Committee and Low-Priority 911 Calls. This contract of $15,000 will be funded by ARPA funds (Account No. 170.99.9972.65515). Councilmember Kelly moved to table this item until November 28, 2022 Council Meeting Motion failed for a lack of a seconded For Action Item Passed 8 - 1 Yes Vote:Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris No Vote:Kelly Absent:None Motion: Councilmember Burns Second: Councilmember Nieuwsma Watch H3.Ordinance 87-O-22,Adding Subsection 9-1-4-2 “Miranda Warnings to Be Issued” was approved for introduction The Human Services Committee recommended adoption of Ordinance 87-O-22, Adding Subsection 9-1-4-2 “Miranda Warnings to Be Issued”. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction Page 20 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (X) CONSENT AGENDA - HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE H4.Ordinance 115-O-22,Amending Portions of Title 8,Chapter 6 “Food Service and Retail Food Store Sanitation”of the City Code was approved for introduction and adoption The Human Services Committee recommended adoption of Ordinance 115-O-22,amending Title 8,Chapter 6 “Food Service and Retail Food Store Sanitation”of the Evanston City Code. Councilmember Reid moved to suspend the rules for introduction and action on this item Motion Passed 9 - 0 Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris No Vote:None Absent:None For Introduction and Action Item Passed 9 - 0 Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris No Vote:None Absent:None Motion: Councilmember Reid Second: Councilmember Nieuwsma Motion: Councilmember Reid Second: Councilmember Nieuwsma Watch H5.Ordinance 118-O-22,Amending Portions of Title 9,Chapter 5,Section 11 “Public Nudity;Urinating or Defecating in Public”of the City Code was approved for introduction The Human Services Committee recommends adoption of Ordinance 118-O-22, Title 9, Chapter 5, Section 11 “Public Nudity; Urinating or Defecating in Public”. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction Page 21 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (XI) CONSENT AGENDA - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE E1.Soul & Smoke Request for Financial Assistance was approved The Economic Development Committee recommended that City Council approve Soul and Smoke's request for $650,000 in Tax Increment Financing to assist with their restaurant expansion at 1601 Payne. Five Fifths TIF Account #365.99.5900.65511 -BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS. Potential porting from West Evanston TIF while City awaits distribution of taxes from Cook County.Project funding will occur on a reimbursement basis and therefore,funds may disburse into the TIF account in time for project expenditures. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (XI) CONSENT AGENDA - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE E2.The Rebuilding Exchange Request for Financial Assistance was approved The Economic Development Committee approved a recommendation to City Council to provide $1.2 million to Rebuilding Exchange to assist with the cost of purchasing a warehouse located at 626 Hartrey Avenue that would serve as a building trades training center. Applicant is requesting funding from the American Rescue Plan Act Negative Economic Impacts G/L 170.99.9921.xxxxx.An estimated $5.9 million remains in this category. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 22 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (XII) CONSENT AGENDA - REPARATIONS COMMITTEE R1.$5,000,000 of ARPA Funding to support Reparations Economic Development Initiatives was tabled until December 12, 2022 The Reparations Committee recommends approval by the City Council of $5,000,000 ARPA funding allocation to support Reparations Economic Development Initiatives. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)funds,account 170.99.1700.55251. Councilmember Revelle moved to table this item until December 12, 2022 Motion Passed 5 - 4 Yes Vote:Kelly, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle No Vote:Harris,Burns,Reid, Geracaris Absent:None For Action Tabled Until December 12, 2022 Motion: Councilmember Burns Second: Councilmember Harris Motion: Councilmember Revelle Second: Councilmember Nieuwsma Watch Page 23 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (XII) CONSENT AGENDA - REPARATIONS COMMITTEE R2.Resolution 120-R-22,Directing the Chief Finance Officer to Deposit Revenues Generated from the Graduated Real Estate Transfer Tax from the Sale of Real Estate Valued Over $1.5 million to the Reparations Fund was approved The Reparations Committee recommends approval of Resolution 120-R-22,Directing the Chief Finance Officer to Deposit Revenues Generated from the Graduated Real Estate Transfer Tax from the Sale of Real Estate Valued Over $1.5 million to the Reparations Fund. Councilmember Suffredin moved to hold this item Councilmember Reid moved to overturn the hold on this item Motion Passed 6 - 3 Yes Vote:Wynne, Harris,Burns,Revelle, Reid, Geracaris No Vote:Kelly, Nieuwsma, Suffredin Absent:None For Action Item Passed 7 - 2 Yes Vote:Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris No Vote:Kelly, Suffredin Absent:None Motion: Councilmember Reid Second: Councilmember Nieuwsma Motion: Councilmember Suffredin Second: Councilmember Kelly Motion: Councilmember Reid Second: Councilmember Harris Watch (XIII) APPOINTMENTS AP1.Reappointment to Boards, Commissions and Committees was approved. City Council approval of the appointments of Samuel Jones and Kathleen Moss to the Citizen Police ReviewCommission,Jeff Joseph and Craig Likhite to the Liquor Control Review Board, and Ken Rolling to the Social Services Committee. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 24 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (XIV) CALL OF THE WARDS Ward 1:1st Ward Public Safety Meeting November 17 7:30 p.m. EPL Watch Ward 2:2nd Ward Meeting November 29 ETHS Watch Ward 3:No Report Ward 4:Coffee with Cheif Stewart November 17 9:00 a.m. Berry Pike Watch Ward 5:District 65 Town Hall December 6 Watch Ward 6:Chief Stewart Curt’s Cafe November 17 7:00 p.m.Watch Ward 7:Special Topic Meeting November 17 Watch Ward 8:Councilmember Reid moved to create a special order of business on the November 28, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting to transfer $2 million from the General Fund to the Reparations Fund Motion Passed 7 - 1 Yes Vote:Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris No Vote:Kelly Absent:Suffredin Motion: Councilmember Reid Second: Councilmember Harris Watch Ward 9:Redistricting Meeting November 22 Watch (XV) EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilmember Nieuwsma led City Council into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(a)to discuss agenda items regarding collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives.Litigation,when an action against,affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal,or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent,in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.The agenda items are permitted subjects to be considered in Executive Session and are enumerated exceptions under the Open Meetings Act,with the exceptions being 5 ILCS 120/2(a) (c)(2) and (c)11. Convene into Executive Session Tuesday, November 15 12:50 a.m. 8 - 0 Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris No Vote:None Absent:Suffredin Motion: Councilmember Nieuwsma Second: Councilmember Reid Watch Page 25 MINUTES November 14, 2022 (XVI) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Biss called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting,and by unanimous vote,the meeting was adjourned at 1:26 a.m. November 15.