HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.28.22Page 1 MINUTES November 28, 2022
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 28th, 2022
Present:Councilmember Kelly Councilmember Burns
Councilmember Harris Councilmember Sufferdin (virtual)
Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Revelle
Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Reid
Councilmember Geracaris
(9)
Absent:None
Presiding:Mayor Daniel Biss
Stephanie Mendoza
City Clerk
Page 2 MINUTES November 28, 2022
(II) MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Daniel Biss Watch
AN1.Proclamation: Morris "Dino" Robinson Day is November 28, 2022
(III) CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Luke Stowe Watch
(IV) COMMUNICATIONS: CITY CLERK
Deputy City Clerk Omar Sheikh Watch
(V) PUBLIC COMMENT
Name Agenda Item
Timothy Schoolmaster SP2 Watch
Jack Mortell SP2 Watch
Marry & Larry Gavin AN1 Watch
Dave Ellis SP2 Watch
Jeff Cohen SP2 Watch
Darlene Cannon SP2 Watch
Trisha Connolly SP2 Watch
Cecilia Hanghar SP2 Watch
Dan Philipatis SP2 Watch
Ray Friedman Public Comment, Budget Watch
Cindy Castro S1 Watch
Allie Harned S1 Watch
Jackson Paller SP2 Watch
Tina Paden Reparations, Budget Watch
Mike Vasilko SP2, Climate Action Watch
Kathy Hayes AN1, A4 Watch
Patti Capouch S1 Watch
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(V) PUBLIC COMMENT
Mary Rosinski SP2 Budget Watch
Chip Ratliff Shorefront Watch
Billy Lynch Retro wages for firefighters Watch
Doreen Price SP1 Watch
(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP1.Ordinance 99-O-22, 2023 Budget Ordinance
Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance 99-O-22,approving
the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget of the City of Evanston in the
amount of $390,574,677.
Councilmember Kelly moved to amend the ordinance to
change the police pension payment to $13,295,485 and the
fire pension payment to $11,793,978
Motion Passed 8 - 1
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:Suffredin
Absent:None
Item Passed 8 - 1 As Amended for Introduction
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:Suffredin
Absent:None
For Introduction
Approved for Introduction as Amended
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Geracaris
Motion:
Councilmember
Kelly
Second:
Councilmember
Reid
Watch
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
Items SP2,SP3,SP4,SP5,SP6,SP7,and SP8 were approved for
introduction
Councilmember Nieuwsma moved these items for introduction
Items Passed 8 - 1 for Introduction
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,
Geracaris
No Vote:Suffredin
Absent:None
Motion:
Councilmember
Nieuwsma
Second:
Councilmember
Harris
Watch
(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP2.Ordinance 100-O-22,City of Evanston 2022 Tax Levy was approved for
introduction
Staff requested the introduction of Tax Levy Ordinance 100-O-22,which levies the
annual property tax for General Operations,the 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.
For Introduction
Approved for Introduction
SP3.Ordinance 101-O-22,General Assistance 2022 Tax Levy was approved for
introduction
Staff requested the 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 the 3%loss factor).This represents no increase over the
2021 levy.
For Introduction
Approved for Introduction
SP4.Ordinance 102-O-22,Evanston Library Fund 2022 Tax Levy was approved for
introduction
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
Approved for Introduction
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(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP5.Ordinance 103-O-22,Tax Levy Special Service Area #6 was approved for
introduction
Staff requested 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
Approved for Introduction
SP6.Ordinance 104-O-22,Tax Levy Special Service Area #7 was approved for
introduction
Staff requested 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
Approved for Introduction
SP7.Ordinance 105-O-22,Tax Levy Special Service Area #8 was approved for
introduction
Staff requested 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
Approved for Introduction
SP8.Ordinance 106-O-22,Tax Levy Special Service Area #9 was approved for
introduction
Staff requested 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
Approved for Introduction
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(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP9.Ordinance 110-O-22,Amending Title 9,Chapter 5 of the
City Code -Evanston Police Department Response was
tabled until December 12, 2022
Councilmember Reid requested adoption of Ordinance
110-O-22,Amending Title 9,Chapter 5 "General Offenses"of
the City Code.
Councilmember Reid moved for suspension of the rules to
allow for both introduction and action
Motion Failed 8 - 1
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,
Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:Revelle
Absent:None
Councilmember Wynne moved to table this item until
December 12, 2022
Motion passed 9 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,
Suffredin, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:None
For Introduction
Tabled until December 12, 2022
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Kelly
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Kelly
Motion:
Councilmember
Wynne
Second:
Councilmember
Reid
Watch
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(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP10.Resolution 125-R-22, Directing the Chief Finance Officer to
Transfer $2 Million from the General Fund to the
Reparations Fund was tabled until December 12, 2022
Councilmember Reid recommended adoption of Resolution
125-R-22,directing the Chief Finance Officer to transfer $2
Million from the General Fund to the Reparations Fund
Councilmember Burns moved to table this item until
December 12, 2022
Motion passed 9 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,
Suffredin, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:None
For Action
Tabled until December 12, 2022
Motion:
Councilmember
Burns
Second:
Councilmember
Reid
Motion:
Councilmember
Burns
Second:
Councilmember
Harris
Watch
CONSENT AGENDA
Items A4, A5, R1, R2, and S1 were removed from the Consent Agenda
For Action
Items Approved 9 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Suffredin,
Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:None
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Harris
Watch
(VII) CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CM1.The Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of November 14,2022,and
the Special City Council meetings of November 4,2022,and November 7,
2022 were approved
Staff recommended approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting
of November 14,2022,and the Special City Council meetings of November 4,
2022, and November 7, 2022
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(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 24,2022,through November 6,2022,in the amount of
$2,859,810.69 and Bills List for November 29,2022,in the amount of
$3,628,196.62
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A2.Authorization to enter into a contract with SP+Municipal Services for the
Management and Operation of Three Self-Park Facilities (RFP 22-57)was
approved
Staff requested City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a one-year
contract (with two 1-year options)with SP+Municipal Services (“SP+”)(200 E
Randolph St Suite 5475,Chicago,IL 60601)for the management and operation of
three city-owned parking garages in the amount of $578,506.SP+has requested
a full waiver from the M/W/EBE participation goal.
Funding for this contract will be split from the three garage funds in the FY 2023
Parking Fund: $170,534 for Church Street Garage (505.19.7025.62400), $215,356
for Sherman Garage
(505.19.7036.62400), $192,616 for Maple Garage (505.19.7037.62400).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A3.The Purchase of a Ford F550 Hook-Lift Truck for the Public Works Agency
for FY 2023 was approved
Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to approve the
purchase of a Ford Model F550 extended cab Hook-Lift truck for use in the Public
Works Agency/Recycling and Environmental Maintenance Division from LINDCO
Equipment Sales (2168 East 88th Dr.,Merrillville,IN.46410)through a Sourcewell
contract for $216,072.00.This would replace vehicle 737,an aging 1999
International 7400LP.The vehicle being replaced has been subjected to the
harshest conditions and wearing operations. It is anticipated to require increased
repair/maintenance costs since the vehicle is approaching the end of its useful life.
Facilities &Fleet Management (FFM)has been working with Sutton Ford since
August of 2021 trying to assemble a quote.Sutton has not been able to provide
pricing,and FFM has had to engage another vendor.The window for this
particular purchase Form LindcoUSA is incredibly small due to Ford chassis
availability and order banks.The chassis order bank closes on December 2,2022,
for 2023 equipment builds.
Funding for the purchase will be from the FY 2023 Equipment Replacement Fund
(Account 601.19.7780.65550)with an estimated FY 2023 budget of $2,000,000 -
contingent on approval from the City Council for FY 2023.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A4.Resolution 119-R-22,Authorizing City Staff to Issue A
Memorandum to Evanston Police Department Traffic
Enforcement with a Notification Regarding Incoming
Delivery Trucks to Evanston Lumber
Councilmember Nieuswma recommended adoption of
Resolution 119-R-22,Authorizing City Staff to Issue A
Memorandum to Evanston Police Department Traffic
Enforcement with a Notification Regarding Incoming Delivery
Trucks to Evanston Lumber
For Action
Item Failed 2 - 7
Yes Vote:Wynne, Nieuwsma
No Vote:Kelly, Harris,Burns,Revelle, Suffredin,Reid,
Geracaris
Absent:None
Motion:
Councilmember
Nieuwsma
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
Watch
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A5.Ordinance 108-O-22,Amending City Code Section 10-11-13
- Schedule XIII
Councilmember Reid requested adoption of Ordinance
108-O-22,Amending City Code Section 10-11-13 -Schedule
XIII.This ordinance would prohibit trucks on certain streets in
the 8th ward.
Councilmember Reid moved to table this item until July 24,
2023
Motion passed 9 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,
Suffredin, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:None
For Introduction
Tabled until July 24, 2023
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Geracaris
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Burns
Watch
A6.Ordinance 123-O-22,Amending Title 10,Chapter 6 “Towing and
Impoundment of Vehicles”to allow for the disposal of abandoned or
unclaimed vehicles was approved for introduction
Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance 123-O-22,Amending Title 10,Chapter
6 “Towing and Impoundment of Vehicles”to allow for the disposal of abandoned or
unclaimed vehicles
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction
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(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 adopted
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 Action
Adopted on on Consent Agenda
(IX) CONSENT AGENDA - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
P2.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 adopted
Land Use Commission recommended approval of the requested Major Adjustment
to the approved Planned Development at 1012-18 Church Street.
For Action
Adopted on on Consent Agenda
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(XII) CONSENT AGENDA - RULES COMMITTEE
R1.Resolution 85-R-22,Amending City Council Rule 9.7 was
tabled until December 12, 2022
The Rules Committee recommended the City Council adopt
Resolution 85-R-22,Amending City Council Rule 9.7.This
resolution would add a cosponsor mechanism to the referral
process.
Councilmember Reid moved to table this item until
December 12, 2022
Motion passed 8 - 1
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,
Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:Revelle,
Absent:None
For Action
Tabled until December 12, 2022
Motion:
Councilmember
Geracaris
Second:
Councilmember
Nieuwsma
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Harris
Watch
R2.Resolution 86-R-22, Amending City Council Rule 9.10.3
was tabled until December 12, 2022
The Rules Committee recommended the City Council adopt
Resolution 86-R-22,Amending City Council Rule 9.10.3.This
resolution establishes the procedure for Councilmembers to
cosponsor a referral.
Councilmember Reid moved to table this item until
December 12, 2022
Motion passed 8 - 1
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,
Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:Revelle,
Absent:None
For Action
Tabled until December 12, 2022
Motion:
Councilmember
Geracaris
Second:
Councilmember
Nieuwsma
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Harris
Watch
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(XI) CONSENT AGENDA - HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
H1.Ordinance 87-O-22,Adding Subsection 9-1-4-2 “Miranda Warnings to Be
Issued” was adopted
The Human Services Committee recommended adoption of Ordinance 87-O-22,
Adding Subsection 9-1-4-2 “Miranda Warnings to Be Issued”
For Action
Adopted on on Consent Agenda
H2.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
adopted
The Human Services Committee recommended adoption of Ordinance 118-O-22,
Title 9, Chapter 5, Section 11 “Public Nudity; Urinating or Defecating in Public”
For Action
Adopted on on Consent Agenda
(XII) CONSENT AGENDA - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
S1.Approval of Mental Health Service Provider(s)to Enable
Residents in Holistic Case Management Services to
Rapidly Access Needed Services was referred back to the
Social Service Committee
The Social Service Committee recommended City Council
approve the initial budget of $150,000 for individual/family
counseling,the initial budget of $200,000 for group counseling
services,and formation of service agreements with the
following providers:Skylight Counseling Center,Metropolitan
Family Services, and The Josselyn Center.
Funding is from the Human Services Fund,account:
176.21.4651.XXXXX;object codes will be assigned for each
provider.
Councilmember Reid moved to refer this back to the Social
Service Committee
Motion passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,,
Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin
For Action
Referred back to the Social Service Committee
Motion:
Councilmember
Revelle
Second:
Councilmember
Reid
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Geracaris
Watch
Page 14 MINUTES November 28, 2022
(XII) CONSENT AGENDA - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
S2.$190,000 of CARES Act (CDBG-CV)Funds to Support Ongoing Needs for
Food,Health,and Safety Protocols to Prevent,Prepare for,and Respond to
COVID-19 was approved
The Social Services Committee recommended approval of $190,000 in CARES
Act (CDBG-CV)funds to provide food for homeless and foodinsecure people,and
cleaning supplies and air filtration equipment for the cold-weather congregate
shelter and day shelter.
$190,000 of CDBG-CV CARES Act Fund 215.21.5226.62970 which has an
unallocated balance of approximately $340,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
S3.$60,400 of CDBG-CV CARES Act Funds for Health Staff Responding to the
COVID-19 Pandemic was approved
The Social Services Committee and staff recommend approval of $60,400 of
CDBG-CV funding for health staff to continue to respond to COVID-19-related
needs which are eligible expenses under the CARES Act and prevent,prepare for,
and respond to the pandemic.
$60,400 in CDBG-CV Funds,account:215.21.5226.XXXXX which has an
unallocated balance of approximately $340,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(XIII) APPOINTMENTS
AP1.Reappointment to Boards, Commissions, and Committees was approved
The Mayor recommended City Council approval of the reappointments of Kemone
Hendricks and Michael Mclean to the M/W/EBE DevelopmentCommittee,and
Beth Bodan to the Preservation Commission.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(XIV) CALL OF THE WARDS
Ward 1:No Report
Ward 2:Meeting with departments throughout the City;
2nd Ward Meeting Nov 29th 7:00 pm at ETHS
Watch
Ward 3:3rd Ward Office Hours Dec 1st 7:30 a.m to 10:00 a.m. at Brothers K Watch
Ward 4:4th Ward Meeting Dec 6th at Robert Crown;
Office Hours Sunday Dec 11th 2 - 4 p.m.at Evanston Made Pop-up
Watch
Ward 5:5th Ward Meeting Dec 1st;5th Ward Campus Meeting Dec 6th 6:00 p.m.at
Fleetwood-Jourdain;additional funding for Shorefront;Staff support for
Councilmembers
Watch
Ward 6:Absent
Ward 7:Dec 15th Special Topics Meeting Watch
Ward 8:8th Ward Meeting Dec 1st Watch
Ward 9:9th Ward Meeting Dec 9th 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (virtual)Watch
(XV) EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Nieuwsma led City Council into Executive Session
pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(a)to discuss agenda items regarding
personnel,collective bargaining,and litigation.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)(1), (c)(2), and (c)11.
Convene into Executive Session 9:28 p.m.
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,
Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin
Motion:
Councilmember
Nieuwsma
Second:
Councilmember
Wynne
Watch
(XVI) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Biss called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting,and by unanimous vote,the
meeting was adjourned at 11:27 p.m.