HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.08.21REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 8th, 2021
Present:
Councilmember Kelly Councilmember Suffredin
(virtual)
Councilmember Braithwaite Councilmember Revelle
Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Reid (virtual)
Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Fleming
Councilmember Burns (9)
Absent:
Presiding: Mayor Daniel Biss
Stephanie Mendoza
City Clerk
Mayor ’s Public Announcements
Mayor Biss thanked both Firefighters Union Local 742 and FOP Patrol for entering a MOU
with the City of Evanston regarding a vaccine mandate.
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City Manager ’s Public Announcements
Interim City Manager Kelly Gandurski invited Toby Sachs to speak about the Community
Resiliency Through The Arts Program.
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City Clerk’s Communications
City Clerk Mendoza read into the record a letter from the 3rd Grade Two Way Immersion
Class of Washington Elementary
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Public Comment on Truth and Taxation for 2021 Tax Levy
Mike Vasilko Watch
Lori Keenan Watch
Mary Rosinski Watch
Truth in Taxation Hearing
Staff requests Council hold the Truth in Taxation public hearing for the
proposed 2021 Tax Levy, which supports the 2022 fiscal year budget
For Discussion
Watch
Public Comment
Vicky Pasenko Watch
Eric Paset Watch
Mike Vasilko Watch
Annie Coakley Watch
Bruce Enenbach Watch
Cecile McHugh Watch
Darlene Cannon Watch
Sue Loellbach Watch
Trisha A Connolly Watch
Doreen Price Watch
Angela Shaffer Watch
Elliot Zashin Watch
Special Order of Business
SP1.Ordinance 98-O-21: 2022 Budget Ordinance
City Council adopted for introduction 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 2022 Capital Improvement Plan to add $90,000
for consulting services towards the renovation of Independence Park
Passed 8-1
Yes vote:Kelly, Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns,Suffredin, Reid,
Revelle
No vote:Fleming
Motion to eliminate all positions from the 2022 budget
Failed 1-8
Yes vote:Kelly
No vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin,Reid, Revelle,
Fleming
For Introduction
Passed 5-4 as amended
Yes vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle
No vote:Kelly, Suffredin, Reid, Fleming
Motion:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
Motion:
Councilmember
Revelle
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
Motion:
Councilmember
Kelly
Second:
Councilmember
Reid
Watch
SP2.Ordinance 99-O-21: City Tax Levy
City Council adopted for introduction 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 Introduction
Passed 5-4
Yes vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle
No vote:Kelly, Suffredin, Reid, Fleming
Motion:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
Watch
SP3.Ordinance 100-O-21 General Assistance Tax Levy
City Council adopted for introduction 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 Introduction
Passed 5-4
Yes vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle
No vote:Kelly, Suffredin, Reid, Fleming
Motion:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
SP4.Ordinance 101-O-21 Library Tax Levy
City Council adopted for introduction 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 Introduction
Passed 5-4
Yes vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle
No vote:Kelly, Suffredin, Reid, Fleming
Motion:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
SP5.Ordinance 102-O-21, Levying Taxes for Special Service Area #6
for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022 and Ending December
31, 2022
City Council adopted for introduction Tax Levy Ordinance 102-O-21, 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 2020 Levy as extended.
For Introduction
Passed 5-4
Yes vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle
No vote:Kelly, Suffredin, Reid, Fleming
Motion:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
SP6.Ordinance 103-O-21 - Tax Levy Special Service Area #7
City Council adopted for introduction 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 Introduction
Passed 5-4
Yes vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle
No vote:Kelly, Suffredin, Reid, Fleming
Motion:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
SP7. Ordinance 104-O-21 - Tax Levy Special Service Area #8
City Council adopted for introduction 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 Introduction
Passed 5-4
Yes vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle
No vote:Kelly, Suffredin, Reid, Fleming
Motion:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
SP8.Ordinance 105-O-21 - Tax Levy Special Service Area #9
City Council adopted for introduction 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.
For Introduction
Passed 5-4
Yes vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle
No vote:Kelly, Suffredin, Reid, Fleming
Motion:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
SP9.Resolutions 94-R-21 through 109-R-21 - Debt Service Property
Tax Abatements
City Council adopted Resolutions 94-R-21 through 109-R-21 by the City
Council, abating in the amount of $4,623,491 property taxes levied for the
year 2021 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
Passed 5-4
Yes vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle
No vote:Kelly, Suffredin, Reid, Fleming
Motion:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
SP10.Allocation of ARPA Funds for Grant Management,Compliance,
Reporting
City Council approved $900,000 in ARPA funding for grant management,
compliance, and reporting. American Rescue Plan Act,
170.99.1700.55251.
For Action
Passed 7-2
Yes vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin Revelle, Reid
No vote:Kelly, Fleming
Motion:
Councilmember
Wynne
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Watch
Motion to suspend Rule 9.7 to allow for consideration agenda items
that didn’t go through the Referral Committee
Passed 8-0-1
Yes vote:Kelly,Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin Revelle, Reid,
Fleming
No vote:None
Abstention:Braithwaite
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
Consent Agenda
CM1.Approval of the Minutes of the Special City Council meeting of
October 18, 2021 and Approval of the MInutes of the Regular City
Council meeting of October 25, 2021
City Council approved the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of
10.18.2021 and the Regular City Council meeting of 10.25.2021.
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 August 26, 2021, in the amount of
$19,205.31.
For Action
Passed 8-0-1
Yes vote:Kelly,Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns,Revelle, Reid,
Fleming
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 11, 2021, through October 24, 2021, in the amount of
$2,806,037.52, Bills List for November 9, 2021, in the amount of
$3,337,437.23 and credit card activity for the period ending August 26,
2021, in the amount of $253,786.99.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A3.Approval of Parking Garage Rate Amendments
City Council approved amending the rates at the three City-owned parking
garages beginning January 1, 2022, eliminating free parking for the first
hour and on Sundays. All other hourly rates will remain the same and
continue to provide cheaper rates than on-street parking. In addition,
parking staff will dedicate appropriate Parking Funds toward Climate
Action Resilience Plan projects within the parking services assets. Parking
revenue is deposited in the Parking Fund - Church-ShermanMaple Garage
Motion:
Councilmember
Burns
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Watch
- Daily Tickets (505.19.7025(Church)/7036(Sherman 7037/(Maple).53500.
Motion to retain free parking on Sunday’s
Passed 9-0
Yes vote:Kelly,Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns,Suffredin,
Revelle, Reid, Fleming
No vote:None
Motion to make the first hour of parking in City garages $1 Monday -
Saturday
Passed 8-0
Yes vote:Kelly,Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns,Revelle, Reid,
Fleming
No vote:None
For Action
Passed 8-0 as amended
Yes vote:Kelly,Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns,,Revelle, Reid,
Fleming
No vote:None
Motion:
Councilmember
Nieuswma
Second:
Councilmember
Revelle
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
A4.Approval of Contracts with Alexander Chemical Corporation,
Polydyne Incorporated, Carus Corporation, and Univar Solutions
USA Incorporated for FY 2022 Water Treatment Chemicals (Bid 21-
32)
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute agreements with
Alexander Chemical Corporation (7593 S. First Road, LaPorte, IN 46350)
in the amount of $415,508.00, Polydyne Incorporated (One Chemical
Plant Road, Riceboro, GA 31323) in the amount of $81,200.00, Carus
Corporation (315 Fifth Street, Peru IL 61354) in the amount of
$202,675.20, and Univar Solutions USA Inc., (12720 E Hwy 92, trl: 427
Dover, FL 33527) in the amount of $153,750.00, for the period of January
1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 for the purchase of water treatment
chemicals (Bid 21-32), for a total amount of $853,133.20. Funding will be
provided by the Water Production Bureau Filtration Business Unit
(Accounts 510.40.4220.65015 & 510.40.4220.65030), which have a total
FY 2022 budget request of $854,000.00.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A5.Approval of Service Agreement for Upgrades to Five Elevators at
the Maple Avenue Garage with Otis Elevator Company
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a service agreement
for upgrades to the five elevators at Maple Avenue Garage with Otis
Elevator Company (949 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, Illinois) for $199,875.
The elevators’ current closed-loop door operators and existing elevator
drive are no longer in production and need to be upgraded to ensure safe
operations if something becomes inoperable in the future. Funding will be
from the Parking Fund - Other Improvements (Account 505.19.7005.65515
- 621018), using savings from the Maple Garage Security Camera Project
CIP Funds budgeted for $400,000 but came in $200,000 under budget.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A6.Approval of Building Automation Service Renewal Agreement for
HVAC Systems for 2022-2024 with Schneider Electric
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a three-year,
single-source renewal agreement for the existing Building Automation
System (BAS) with Schneider Electric (17475 Palmer Boulevard,
Homewood, IL 60430) in the amount of $39,006.00 for FY 2022,
$40,176.00 for FY 2023, and $41,382.00 for FY 2024. The agreement will
cover hardware, software, and service visits for Heating, Ventilation, and
Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in 16 City buildings and properties.
Funding will be from the Facilities-Service Agreements and Contracts
Fund (Account 100.19.1950.62509), with an estimated FY22 budget of
$221,000. The cost is a 3% increase each for 2022, 2023 and 2024.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A7.Approval of Elevator Service Agreement Renewal with Otis
Elevator Company for the Civic Center, Service Center, Maple Ave.,
and Church Street Parking Garages for 2022-2024
City Council authorized the Interim City Manager to renew the sole source
service and maintenance agreement with Otis Elevator Company (949
Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, Illinois) for two elevators at the Civic Center,
one freight elevator at the Service Center, five elevators at the Maple
Avenue Parking Garage and three elevators at the Church Street Parking
Garage for $60,000.00 for FY 2022, $60,000.00 for FY 2023 and
$60,000.00 for FY 2024. The proposed 3- year service agreement is
effective from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2024. Funding will be
from the following funds for FY22: Facilities - Elevator Contract Costs
(Account 100.19.1950.62425) for $4,1645 (budget of $23,165); Facilities -
Service Agreements (Account 100.19.1950.62509) for $74,845 (budget of
$221,000); Parking - Church Garage - Elevator Contract Costs (Account
505.19.1950.62425) for $16,365 (budget of $22,000) and Parking - Maple
Garage - Elevator Contract Costs (505.19.7037.62425) for $27,275
(budget of $40,000).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A8.Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Holabird and
Root for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Evanston
Animal Shelter Improvements (RFQ 20-53)
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
the contract with Holabird & Root (140 South Dearborn Street, Chicago,
Illinois 60603) in the amount of $626,300 to provide architectural and
engineering services for Evanston Animal Shelter Improvements (RFQ
20-53). This project will be funded from the Capital Improvement Program
2021 General Obligation Bonds (Account No.
415.40.4121.62145-620016). This project has an FY 2021 budget of
$700,000, all of which is remaining.
For Action
Passed 7-1
Yes vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns,, Revelle,Reid, Fleming
No vote:Kelly
Motion:
Councilmember
Burns
Second:
Councilmember
Nieuwsma
Watch
A9.Approval of Contract with Equipment Management Company for
the purchase of two sets of extrication equipment.
City Council authorized the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement
with Equipment Management Company (22824 West Winchester Dr.,
Channahon, IL 60410) to purchase two sets of Gensis eForce S44
Spreaders and related parts and accessories for a total of $43,384.00.
Funding is provided by the Fire Suppression business unit
(100.23.2315.65625) which has an approved FY2021 budget of $70,000
and a YTD balance of $64,239.42.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A10.Approval of Change Order No. 2 to the Contract with Central
Rug and Carpet Company for the Fire Station 4 Interior Renovations
Project
City Council authorized the Interim City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 2 to the contract with Central Rug and Carpet Company (3006 Central
Street, Evanston, Illinois, 60201) for the Fire Station 4 Interior Renovations
project. This change order will not increase the cost of the contract, but
does include a time extension of 13 calendar days. The time adjustment
extends the completion deadline from October 2, 2021, to November 8,
2021.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A11.Approval of a Contract with Water Resources Inc.for FY 2021 &
2022 Water Meter Purchases (Bid 21-33)
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Water Resources Inc. (390 Sadler Ave, Elgin IL. 60120) for the period of
November 8, 2021 to December 31, 2022 to provide water meters (Bid
21-33) in the not-to-exceed amount of $149,875.00. Funding will be
provided by the Water Fund. A detailed financial analysis is included in the
memo.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A12.Approval of a Contract with Bolder Contractors for the 30"
Transmission Main Construction
City Council authorized the Interim City Manager to execute a contract
with Bolder Contractors, Inc. (316 Cary Point Drive, Cary, IL 60013) for the
30" Transmission Main Construction in the amount of $9,686,118,
contingent upon receiving the appropriate loan funding from the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). It is anticipated that the IEPA will
provide loan funding from the State Revolving Fund in an amount up to
$10,250,000 for construction of this project. This amount includes a
contingency of up to 6% above the bid price for the project. With this
funding, all eligible construction costs will be funded by a loan repaid over
20 years at 1.1% interest. IEPA loan funding for this work will be routed
through the Water Fund, Capital Improvement (Account
513.71.7330.65515 - 417006), which has an FY 2022 budget allocation of
$1,100,000 for this project.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A13.Approval of a Contract with Alfred Benesch &Company for
Construction Engineering Services Associated with the 30-Inch
Transmission Main Rehabilitation Project (RFP 17-06)
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Alfred
Benesch & Company (205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2400, Chicago,
IL) for construction engineering services associated with the 30-Inch
Transmission Main Rehabilitation Project (RFP 17-06) in the amount of
$747,392, contingent upon receiving the appropriate loan funding from the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). It is anticipated that the
IEPA will provide loan funding from the State Revolving Fund for the
construction engineering services for this project. With this funding, all
eligible construction engineering costs will be funded by a loan repaid over
20 years at 1.1% interest. IEPA loan funding for this work will be routed
through the Water Fund, Capital Improvement (Account
513.71.7330.62145 – 417006), which has an FY 2021 budget allocation of
$100,000 and an FY 2022 budget allocation of $700,000 for this project.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A14.Approval of Contract with Benchmark Construction Co., Inc. for
Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation - Greenleaf Street (Bid 21-35)
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Benchmark Construction Co., Inc. (2260 Southwind Blvd., Bartlett, IL
60103) for the Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation – Greenleaf Street
(Bid 21-35) in the amount of $1,188,060, contingent upon receiving the
appropriate loan funding from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
(IEPA). It is anticipated that the IEPA will provide loan funding from the
State Revolving Fund in an amount up to $1,223,702 for construction of
this project. This amount includes a contingency of up to 3% above the bid
price for the project. With this funding, all eligible construction costs will be
funded by a loan repaid over 20 years at 1.11% interest. IEPA loan funding
for this work will be routed through the Sewer Fund, Capital Improvement
(Account 515.40.4535.65515 - 421009), which has an FY 2021 budget
allocation of $2,000,000 for this project.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A15.Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Wiss,
Janney, Elstner, Associates, Inc. for Parking Garage Structural
Assessment (RFP 20-19)
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
the contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner, Associates, Inc. (330 Pfingsten
Road, Northbrook, IL 60062) for the Parking Garage Structural
Assessment (RFP 20-19) in the amount of $115,600. In accordance with
Resolution 77-R-21 adopted by the City Council on 08/09/21, funding for
this project is provided from the American Rescue Plan Act (Account
505.19.7005.62145 - 620010) in the amount of $107,600, which will be
funneled through the Parking Fund. In 2023, $8,000 will need to be
budgeted from 2023 General Obligation Bonds (415.40.4123.62145 -
620010) unless another source of funding is identified.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A16.Approval of increase in P.O. 2021-336 by $25,000 for Tennis
program at Chandler-Newberger Community Center
City Council authorized the City Manager to approve the increase in PO
2021-336 by $25,000 for tennis programming at Chandler-Newberger
Community Center with Sports For Life, LLC. Expenses will be charged to
(Instructor Services) 100.30.3035.62505 which has a 2021 budget
expense line of $131,900. This line item is underfunded and offset by
revenues in 100.30.3035.53565 which has an annual budget of $525,000
with a current balance of $763,702.73 being generated year to date. The
additional revenue will offset these additional expenses.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A17.Resolution 114-R-21, Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Local
Public Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation for Federal Participation for the Green Bay Road
Corridor Improvement Project Phase II Engineering
City Council adopted Resolution 114-R-21, Authorizing the Mayor to sign a
Local Public Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation for federal participation for the Green Bay Road Corridor
Improvement Project Phase II Engineering. The Agreement establishes
the maximum grant funding of the engineering cost, not to exceed
$286,120, and commits Evanston to fund $203,860 of the engineering
cost.Funding for this project will be from the Capital Improvement Fund
2021 General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4121.62145-419025) in
the amount of $203,860 and from the Surface Transportation Grant (STP)
in the amount of $286,120 (Account 415.40.4219.62145-419025).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A18.Resolution 115-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a
Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement with
Kimley-Horn for the Green Bay Road Corridor Improvement Project
Phase II Engineering
City Council adopted Resolution 115-R-21, authorizing the City Manager
to Sign a Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement with
Kimley-Horn (4201 Winfield Road, Warrenville, IL 60055) for the Green
Bay Corridor Improvement Project. This contract is in the amount of
$489,980. Funding for this project will be from the Capital Improvement
Fund 2021 General Obligation Bonds (Account
415.40.4121.62145-419025) in the amount of $203,860 and from the
Surface Transportation Grant (STP) in the amount of $286,120 (Account
415.40.4219.62145-419025).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A19.Resolution 121-R-21, 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
City Council adopted Resolution 121-R-21 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
A20.Resolution 119-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into
Twelve Month Lease Agreements for Studio Spaces at the Noyes
Cultural Arts Center
City Council adopted Resolution 119-R-21 authorizing the City Manager to
enter into twenty-four (24) renewal agreements for twelve (12) month
lease term for the artist leases for studios at the Noyes Cultural Arts
Center (NCAC). Revenues are deposited into the Noyes Cultural Arts
Business Unit 100.30.3710.53565.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A21.Resolution 122-R-21 – Authorizing the City Manager to Execute
an Amendment to the Grant Agreement Dated April 16, 2021 between
Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, Evanston
Animal Shelter Association (“EASA”) and the City of Evanston.
City Council adopted Resolution 122-R-21, authorizing the City Manager
to execute an amendment to the grant agreement dated April 16, 2021
between Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control,
Evanston Animal Shelter Association and the City of Evanston.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A22.Ordinance 121-O-21, Amending City Code Section 10-4-1
“Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places” and
10-4-2 “Obstructing Traffic”
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance 121-O-21, amending
City Code Sections 10-4-1 “Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in
Specified Places” and 10-4-2 “Obstructing Traffic.” This Ordinance will
bring all safety-related parking restrictions and traffic obstruction fines that
may potentially impact pedestrians equal to other fines implemented by
the City, such as blocking of bicycle lanes and street sweeping. Revenue
is deposited in General Fund - Parking Enforcement and Tickets (Account
100.19.1932.52505).
For Introduction
Failed 3-5
Yes vote:Kelly,Burns, Reid,
No vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Revelle, Fleming
Motion:
Councilmember
Burns
Second:
Councilmember
Reid
Watch
A23.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 Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
A24.Ordinance 95-O-21 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Motion:Watch
Sale Contract for City Owned Real Property Located at 2022-2026
Central Street
City Council adopted ordinance 95-O-21 Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute a Sale Contract for City Owned Property.
For Action
Passed 7-1
Yes vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle,Reid, Fleming
No vote:Kelly
Councilmember
Burns
Second:
Councilmember
Revelle
A25.Ordinance 108-O-21, Sale of Surplus Property Fleet/Equipment
Vehicles Owned by the City of Evanston
City Council adopted Ordinance 108-O-21, directing the City Manager to
offer the sale of vehicles/equipment owned by the City through public
auction through GovDeals, an online auction system utilized by
government agencies, or any other subsequent America’s Online Auction.
These vehicles have been determined to be surplus due to new vehicle
replacements being placed into service or vehicles that had to be taken
out of service for safety reasons with the intention of eventual
replacement.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A26.Ordinance 114-O-21, Amending City Code Section 7-12-17 to
Increase Water Charges and Establish an Affordable Rate
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 114-O-21,
Amending City Code Section 7-12-17 to Increase Water Charges and
Establish an Affordable Water Rate. The proposed ordinance would
increase the water charges by 9.53% and establish an affordable water
rate of $1.99 per billing unit.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A27.Ordinance 113-O-21, Amending City Code Section 7-13-3 to
Decrease Sewer User Rates
City Council adopted Ordinance 113-O-21, amending City Code Section
7-13-3 to reduce the sewer user rate by 5.0%, from $3.24 to $3.08 per
billing unit (100 cubic feet of water consumed). The proposed ordinance
would also establish an affordable sewer rate of $1.94 per billing unit for
community members who qualify for the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
P1.Ordinance 116-O-21, Amending the City of Evanston’s Leaf
Blower Policy to Remove Leaf Blowers from 9-5-20, “Noises
Prohibited” and to add the Leaf Blower Policy to Title 8, “Health and
Sanitation”
City Council adopted Ordinance 116-O-21, Amending the City of
Evanston’s Leaf Blower Policy to Remove Leaf Blowers from 9-5-20,
“Noises Prohibited” and to add the Leaf Blower Policy to Title 8, “Health
and Sanitation”. This ordinance amends the times and days when leaf
blowers are permitted to be used in Evanston, modifies the penalty for
violating the new rules, and calls for a transition from the use of
gas-powered leaf blowers to the exclusive use of electric leaf blowers
effective April 1, 2023.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
P2.Ordinance 111-O-21, Extending the Time for the Applicant to
Obtain a Building Permit to Construct the Planned Development at
1900 Sherman Street Previously Authorized by Ordinance 109-O-20
Staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance 111-O-21 to extend the time
to obtain a building permit for the construction of the Planned
Development at 1900 Sherman Avenue, originally approved in November
of 2020. The Ordinance grants a twelve-month extension to obtain building
permits for construction of the building on the property.
For Action
Passed 7-1
Yes vote:Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle,Reid, Fleming
No vote:Kelly
Motion:
Councilmember
Revelle
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
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HS1.Ordinance 118-O-21, Amending the City Ordinance to Update
the Undertakers Municipal Code and Authorize the City Clerk To
Issue Death Certificates
City Council approved for introduction Ordinance 118-O-21, amending the
Municipal Code to authorize the City Clerk to issue death certificates and
update the Undertakers municipal code for City Council adoption.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
HS2.Contract Renewal for AMITA (Presence) Behavioral Health for
Critical Health Services
City Council authorized the City Manager to renew the Service Provider
Agreement between AMITA Behavioral Health (Presence Health) and the
City of Evanston for the provision of 24-hour crisis line access, mental
health crisis intervention and various community outreach and education
services at a cost of $143,333.00. The Agreement is dated January 1,
2022 to December 31, 2022. Funding is provided by the Human Services
Fund Community Outreach Program line item (Account
176.24.2445.62491).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
HS3.Resolution 123-R-21, Professional Services Agreement with
James B. Moran Center for 2021 Certificate of Rehabilitation Program
City Council adopted Resolution 123-R-21 authorizing the Interim City
Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Evanston and the
James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy (1900A Dempster Street
Evanston IL Evanston, IL 60201) to provide legal services for not less than
15 Evanston residents to secure Certificates of Rehabilitation,
expungement and criminal records sealing in an amount not to exceed
$30,000. Health and Human Services, Youth and Young Adult
Engagement Division (Account 176.24.3215.62490).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
HS4.Approval of 2021 Funding Recommendations by the Social
Services Committee for Case Management and Safety Net Services
City Council approved funding totaling $842,770 to 14 non-profit agencies
to provide Case Management and Safety Net social services to Evanston
residents. Allocations range from $22,500 to $150,000 for 6 Case
Management and 10 Safety Net programs/services. The total available
funding for public services is $1,171,682 $283,576 in 2021 CDBG
Entitlement to be used for public services, account number
215.21.5240.56001 $763,373 from the Human Services Fund (MHB)
budgeted in 2021, account number 176.24.4651.65546 $124,733 in 2020
CDBG Entitlement reallocated for social services funding as allowed under
the CARES Act to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus,
account number 215.21.5240.56001 Each agency has a separate account
number for each grant to identify and disburse funds. The remaining
$178,912, will be allocated at a later date for support services.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
HS5.Acquisition of the Public Art Donation Sculpture "Ice Cream
Throne"
City Council approved the proposed donation of the sculpture titled "Ice
Cream Throne".
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
ED1.Resolution 117-R-21 Main Street and Howard Street Retail and
Food Establishment Infrastructure Construction / Pandemic Grant
Program
City Council approved resolution 117-R-21 authorizing the City Manager to
administer the Howard and Main Street grant agreement to assist Retail
and Food Establishments impacted by pandemic / infrastructure
construction related revenue losses Economic Development Accounts
including 100.15.5300.65522, 62663, 62664, and 62659 (summarized in
detail in the table in the memo summary).
For Action
Passed 8-0
Yes vote:Kelly, Braithwaite, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns,Revelle, Reid,
Fleming
No vote:None
Motion:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
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ED2.Resolution 124-R-21 The Aux Cook County Special Assessment
Class 7c Incentive Request
City Council approved Resolution 124-R-21 supporting a Special
Assessment Class 7c Incentive.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
ED3.Request for Funding for Eco & the Flamingo Through the
Storefront Modernization Grant and the Entrepreneurship Support
Grant
City Council approved financial assistance on a 50/50 cost-sharing basis
through the Storefront Modernization Program to Eco & The Flamingo at
1551 Sherman Ave, in an amount not to exceed $3,350 and through the
Entrepreneurship Support Program in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
For FY 2021, the Business District Improvements account (GL #
100.15.5300.65522) was allocated $150,000. To date, there is a remaining
balance of $75,628.32. The Entrepreneurship Support account (GL #
100.15.5300.62664) was allocated $50,000 and has a remaining balance
of $32,982.66.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
ED4.Request for Funding for 800 Greenwood LLC Through the
Storefront Modernization Grant
Economic Development Committee supports a recommendation to the
City Council approved financial assistance on a 50/50 cost-sharing basis
through the Storefront Modernization Program to 800 Greenwood LLC at
800 Greenwood Street, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for the
installation of new doors and exterior painting and repair. For FY 2021, the
Business District Improvements account (GL # 100.15.5300.65522) was
allocated $150,000. To date, there is a remaining balance of $75,628.32.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
ED5.Request for Funding for Oceanique Through Storefront
Modernization Grant
City Council approved financial assistance on a 50/50 costsharing basis
through the Storefront Modernization Program to Oceanique at 505 Main
Street, in an amount not to exceed $2,920 for the installation of a new
awning. For FY 2021, the Business District Improvements account (GL #
100.15.5300.65522) was allocated $150,000. To date, there is a remaining
balance of $75,628.32.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
AP1.Approval of Boards, Commissions, and Committee
Appointments
City Council approved appointments to the Preservation Commission,
Commission on Aging, and Environment Board.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Call of the Wards
Ward 1:Planning & Development Housing Sub-Committee meeting on Wednesday,
November 10, beginning at 6 p.m. in Room G300 at the Morton Civic Center
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Ward 2:Shared his condolences to the family of Gwen Edmonds. Recognized Dave Davis
and his family. The location for the November 11th ward meeting will be at the
Robert Crown Center.
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Ward 3:Thanked residents who attended office hours. Next office hours will be on
December 2, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Brothers K. Residents can email or text her
to set up a time to meet.
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Ward 4:Office hours on November 13, from 10 am to 12 pm at Reprised Roasters.Watch
Ward 5:Meeting on November 17, at Double Clutch Brewery, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Parking Division Manager Mike Rivera will be there to discuss matters related to
parking. There will be a business community meeting on November 10th beginning
at 10:30 a.m. at Gibbs Morrison Center. There will be a meeting with Hill Arts on
November 17, beginning at 3 p.m. at Double Clutch Brewery.
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Ward 6:No Report Watch
Ward 7:Joint 6th and 7th ward virtual meeting on November 11, beginning at 7 p.m. to Watch
discuss the budget. There will be an in-person meeting on November 13, from 10
am to 12 pm at the Chandler Newberger Center to discuss the summer concerts
that occurred at Canal Shores and for residents to discuss their concerns.
Ward 8:Virtual ward meeting on Saturday, November 17 to discuss the budget.Watch
Ward 9:Ward meeting on Wednesday, November 17. Acknowledged the passing of Joyce
Thomas.
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Adjournment
Mayor Biss adjourned the Evanston City Council meeting