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Stephanie Mendoza
City Clerk
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 22nd, 2021
Present:
Councilmember Kelly Councilmember Suffredin
Councilmember Braithwaite Councilmember Revelle
Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Reid
Councilmember Nieuwsma
Councilmember Burns (8)
Absent:
Councilmember Fleming (1)
Presiding: Mayor Daniel Biss
Mayor’s Public Announcements
Mayor Biss had no announcements Watch
City Manager’s Public Announcements
Interim City Manager Kelley Gandurski invited Public Works Director Dave Stoneback to talk
about Winter Preparedness Week
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City Clerk’s Communications
City Clerk had no announcements Watch
Public Comment
Ray Friedman
Watch
Aina Gutierrez Watch
Bettye Cohns Watch
Maricar Ramos Watch
Mary Rosinski Watch
Linda Del Bosque Watch
Mike Vasilko Watch
Bruce Enenbach Watch
Doreen Price Watch
Special Order of Business
SP1. Ordinance 98-O-21: 2022 Budget Ordinance
City Council adopted Ordinance 98-O-21, approving the 2022 Fiscal Year
Budget of the City of Evanston in the amount of $360,433,520.
Motion to amend the budget and increase the Capital Improvement
Project by $30,000.00
Failed 2-6
Yes vote: Burns, Reid
No vote: Kelly, Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle
Motion to call the question on Ordinance 98-O-21
Failed 2-6
Yes vote: Braithwaite, Wynne,
No vote: Kelly, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid
Motion to table Ordinance 98-O-21 until the December 6, 2021 City
Council meeting
Failed 4-5 on a tiebreaker vote by Mayor Biss
Yes vote: Kelly, Nieuwsma, Burns, Reid
No vote: Mayor Biss, Braithwaite, Wynne, Suffredin, Revelle,
Motion to allocate $777,075.00 from the Fund Balance to the Police
Pension Find and $528,35.00 from the Fund Balance to the Fire
Pension Fund
Failed 2-6
Yes vote: Kelly, Reid
No vote: Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin, Revelle
For Action
Passed 6-2
Yes vote: Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin, Revelle
No vote: Kelly, Reid
Motion:
Councilmember
Wynne
Second:
Councilmember
Reid
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Burns
Motion:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
Motion:
Councilmember
Kelly
Second:
Councilmember
Reid
Motion:
Councilmember
Kelly
Second:
Councilmember
Reid
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SP2. Ordinance 99-O-21: City Tax Levy
City Council adopted Tax Levy Ordinance 99-O-21, 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 $34,243,983 as extended (including 3% loss
factor). This represents an increase of 1.45% over the 2020 levy of
$33,753,648 as extended.
For Action
Pass 5-3
Yes vote: Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle
No vote: Kelly, Burns, Reid
Motion:
Councilmember
Suffredin
Second:
Councilmember
Revelle
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SP3. Ordinance 100-O-21 General Assistance Tax Levy
City Council adopted Tax Levy Ordinance 100-O-21, 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
2020 levy.
For Action
Passed 8-0
Yes vote: Kelly, Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid
No vote: None
Motion:
Councilmember
Suffredin
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Watch
SP4. Ordinance 101-O-21 Library Tax Levy
City Council adopted Ordinance 101-O-21, Evanston Library Fund 2021
Tax Levy. Per ordinance 101-O-21, the annual property tax for the
Evanston Public Library in the amount of $7,476,289 will be extended for
the tax year 2021 (including 3% loss factor). This represents no increase
over the 2020 levy as extended.
For Action
Passed 8-0
Yes vote: Kelly, Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid
No vote: None
Motion:
Councilmember
Suffredin
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
SP5. Ordinance 102-O-21 - Tax Levy Special Service Area #6
City Council adopted Tax Levy Ordinance 102-O-21, which levies the
Motion:
Councilmember
Suffredin
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 2020 Levy as extended.
For Action
Passed 8-0
Yes vote: Kelly, Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid
No vote: None
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
SP6. Ordinance 103-O-21 - Tax Levy Special Service Area #7
City Council adopted Tax Levy Ordinance 103-O-21, 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 an
increase of 0.8% over the 2020 Levy of $145,244 as extended.
For Action
Passed 8-0
Yes vote: Kelly, Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid
No vote: None
Motion:
Councilmember
Suffredin
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
SP7. Ordinance 104-O-21 - Tax Levy Special Service Area #8
City Council adopted Tax Levy Ordinance 104-O-21, 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 2020 Levy of $60,200 ($62,006 as extended).
For Action
Passed 8-0
Yes vote: Kelly, Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid
No vote: None
Motion:
Councilmember
Suffredin
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
SP8. Ordinance 105-O-21 - Tax Levy Special Service Area #9
City Council adopted Tax Levy Ordinance 105-O-21, 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 2020 Levy as extended.
Motion:
Councilmember
Suffredin
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
For Action
Passed 8-0
Yes vote: Kelly, Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid
No vote: None
Consent Agenda
CM1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
November 8, 2021
City Council adopted the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
November 8, 2021.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A1. Approval of BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity
City Council approved the City of Evanston’s BMO Harris Amazon Credit
Card Activity for the period ending September 26, 2021, in the amount of
$14,716.94.
For Action
Passed 8-0-1
Yes vote: Kelly, Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle, Reid
No vote: None
Abstention: Suffredin
Motion:
Councilmember
Burns
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Watch
A2. Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll, Bills List, and Credit
Card Activity
City Council approved the City of Evanston Payroll for the period of
October 25, 2021, through November 7, 2021, in the amount of
$2,779,272.20, Bills List for November 23, 2021, in the amount of
$3,144,238.84 and credit card activity for the period ending September 26,
2021, in the amount of $190,986.05.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A3. Approval of Contract Renewal with Connelly’s Academy Inc.
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one (1) year
professional services contract renewal with Connelly’s Academy Inc. (211
Golf Terrace, Wilmette, IL 60091), for martial arts instruction at the Levy
Senior Center. This is the first of two one-year optional renewals. This
contract period will run from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
Revenue from program registrations are deposited into the General Fund
Account, Levy Senior Center 100.30.3055.53565 and expenses for
instruction are paid from the Instructor Services account
100.30.3055.62505. Revenues are split 60% to the vendor and 40% to the
City.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A4. Approval of Evanston Cradle to Career Annual Payment
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the annual payment
of $50,000 partnership dues to support the ongoing efforts of Evanston
Cradle to Career located at 2010 Dewey, Evanston, Illinois 60201 and to
execute the partnership agreement. The funding for the annual support is
in account 100.30.3005.62647 which has a budget of $50,000 with a
balance of $50,000.
For Action
Passed 7-1
Yes vote: Kelly, Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle, Reid
No vote: Suffredin
Motion:
Councilmember
Burns
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
Watch
A5. Contracts for 2021-2022 Snow Tow Program
City Council authorized the Interim City Manager to execute the
contract(s) for Snow Towing Services in an amount not to exceed
$60,000. Funding for snow towing contractors is provided by the Snow
and Ice Control General Fund Account (100.40.4550.62451). A list of
various towing companies is attached.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A6. Contract Renewal with Open Studio Project for Art Program at
Robert Crown
City Council approved the agreement with Open Studio Project (903
Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60202) for the City of Evanston Robert Crown
Community Center Art Program – RFP # 19-46. This is the last of two (2)
optional one year renewals. The contract period will run from January 1,
2022 through December 31, 2022. Revenue from program registrations
are deposited into General Fund - Robert Crown Account
100.30.3030.53565 and instruction expenses are paid from Account
100.30.3030.62505. Compensation for the vendor is based on a 75/25
percentage split at the resident rate for revenues collected from program
registrations.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A7. Approval of Building Automation Service Renewal Agreement for
HVAC Systems at Police/Fire Headquarters for 2022-2024 with
Siemens Industry Inc.
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a multi-year, single-
source renewal agreement for the Building Automation System (BAS) with
Siemens Industry Inc. (585 Slawin Court Mount Prospect, IL 60656) in the
amount of $30,593.05 for FY2022, $31,510.84 for FY2023 and $32,456.17
for FY2024. The agreement will cover hardware, software, and service
visits for the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system in
the City of Evanston Police/Fire Headquarters. Funding will be from the
Facilities-Service Agreements and Contracts Fund (Account
100.19.1950.62509), with an estimated FY2022 budget of $221,000. The
cost is a 3% increase each for 2022, 2023, and 2024.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A8. Resolution 125-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate
and Execute a Twenty-Five Year Easement Agreement for certain
storm sewer infrastructure located along McDaniel Avenue between
Main and Dempster Streets and a 30-inch diameter relief sewer water
outfall into the North Shore Channel at Greenleaf Street in the City of
Evanston with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater
Chicago.
City Council approved Resolution 125-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager
to Negotiate and Execute a Twenty-Five Year Easement Agreement for
certain storm sewer infrastructure located along McDaniel Avenue
between Main and Dempster Streets and a 30-inch diameter relief sewer
water outfall into the North Shore Channel at Greenleaf Street in the City
of Evanston with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater
Chicago.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A9. Resolution 126-R-21, Adopting the Updated City of Evanston
Sexual Harassment Policy
City Council approved Resolution 126-R-21, adopting the updated City of
Evanston Sexual Harassment Policy.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A10 Resolution 127-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Submit
Grant Applications for Federal Funding through the Building
Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Programs
City Council adopted Resolution 127-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager
to Sign a Resolution of Authorization as part of a Building Resilient
Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and a Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (HMGP) application to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) for improvements along the lakefront at Sheridan Road
east of Calvary Cemetery. If the grant is received, the City will receive
$3,915,000 in grant funding, but will need to provide a 25% match of
$1,305,000, which will be in future general obligation bonds unless
another source of funding is identified.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A11. Resolution 128-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an
Application for Grant Funds from the Rebuild Downtowns & Main
Streets Capital Grant
City Council adopted Resolution 128-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager
to Submit an Application for Grant Funds from the Rebuild Downtowns &
Main Streets Capital Grant. If the grant is received, the City will receive
$1,760,000 in grant funding, but will need to provide a 20% match of
$440,000, which will be in future general obligation bonds unless another
source of funding is identified. Staff is recommending the use of the ARPA
economic development funding to provide the match, but this has not yet
been approved by City Council.
For Action
A12. Ordinance 122-O-21, Amending Various Sections of City Code
10- 11-12 “Parking Meter Zones”
City Council adopted Ordinance 122-O-21, amending various sections of
the City Code 10-11-12 “Parking Meter Zones,” reducing specific,
underutilized parking spaces that require $2.00 an hour to $0.50 with a
maximum time limit from 2 or 4 hours to 12 hours. In addition, staff
reviewed all paid City parking throughout the City with an effort to provide
an equal opportunity, where available. Paid parking revenue is deposited
into the Parking Fund - Parking System Management - Parking Meter
Revenue (Account 505.19.7005.53250 and 53251).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
P1. Ordinance 120-O-21, Granting a Special Use Permit for a
Convenience Store, Dempster Snack Shop, at 1806 Dempster Street
in the B1 Business District
City Council adopted Ordinance 120-O-21 granting a Convenience Store
in the B1 Business District. The applicant has complied with all zoning
requirements and meets all of the Standards for Special Use for this
district.
For Introduction
Passed 6-0
Yes vote: Kelly, Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle, Reid
No vote: None
Motion:
Councilmember
Revelle
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
Watch
P2. Ordinance 123-O-21, Granting A Major Adjustment to the Planned
Development Located at 1900 Sherman Avenue
City Council approved the following Major Adjustments to the Planned
Development at 1900 Sherman Avenue previously approved by ordinance
109-O-20, to construct a 16-story residential building in the C1a
Commercial Mixed-Use Zoning District: 1) a decrease in the number of
dwelling units from 168 to 152, 2) a decrease in the number of below
grade parking spaces from 37 to 25, and 3) a decrease in zoning height
from 172 ft. 8 in. to 168 ft. 4 in., subject to the following conditions: 1) That
12 additional parking spaces to be leased within 1,000 feet of the property
to offset the loss in underground parking, 2) parking for caregivers is paid
for, if requested, by the Housing Authority of Cook County, and 3) That the
other previously approved conditions within Ordinance 109-O-20 still
apply.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
ED1. Financial Wellness Professional Service Agreement Renewal
with First Northern Credit Union
City Council adopted to renew the professional services agreement with
First Northern Credit Union to deliver a financial wellness education
program for Evanston residents.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
APP1. Land Use Commission Membership
City Council accepted and placed on File this memorandum relating to the
appointment of the members of the newly formed Land Use Commission.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Approved on Consent Agenda
Call of the Wards
Ward 1: Expressed her condolences to the family of Councilmember Fleming and Luke
Stowe. There will be a 1st Ward conversation event on December, 10, at the
Evanston Made Exhibition beginning at 4:30 p.m. Thanked the residents who
participate at City Council meetings. Moving forward she wants to see a more
responsive attitude towards residents that are civically engaged.
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Ward 2: Shared his remarks related to the budget. Sent his best wishes to the family of
Councilmember Fleming and Luke Stowe.
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Ward 3: Expressed her condolences to the family of Councilmember Fleming and Luke
Stowe. Next office hours will be on Thursday, December 4, from 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.
at Brother’s K.
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Ward 4: Next office hours will be on December 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Brother’s
K. Expressed her condolences to the family of Councilmember Fleming and Luke
Stowe. Acknoeslged the tragedy that happened in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Next
Ward meeting will be on December 7, at the Robert Crown Center beginning at
7:00 p.m. The next office hours will be on Saturday, December 11, at Berry Pike
Cafe.
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Ward 5: Expressed his condolences to the families of Councilmember Fleming and Luke Watch
Stowe. Shared his remarks about supporting the city budget.
Ward 6: No Report Watch
Ward 7: Expressed her condolences to the family’s of Councilmember Fleming and Luke
Stowe
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Ward 8: Expressed his condolences to the families of Councilmember Fleming and Luke
Stowe. Explained his reasons for voting against the city budget. The next ward
meeting will be on Saturday, November 27 at 1:00 p.m. via Google Meet. He will
work on obtaining ample lighting at James Park, as well as a turning lane on
Howard St. leading towards California Ave. Commended Interim City Manager
Kelley Gandurski for the work she's done.
Watch
Ward 9: No Report Watch
Adjournment
Councilmember Nieuwsma led City Council into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(a)
to discuss agenda items regarding litigation and the establishment of reserves or settlements of
claims. The agenda items are permitted subject to be considered in Executive Session and are
an enumerated exception under the Open Meetings Act with the exception being 5 ILCS
120/2(a)(c)(11)(21). Councilmember Wynne seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and
by a vote of 7-0 City Council recessed into Executive Session.