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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 Page 3 MINUTES November 28, 2022 (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 Page 4 MINUTES November 28, 2022 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 Page 5 MINUTES November 28, 2022 (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 Page 6 MINUTES November 28, 2022 (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 Page 7 MINUTES November 28, 2022 (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 Page 8 MINUTES November 28, 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 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 Page 9 MINUTES November 28, 2022 (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 Page 10 MINUTES November 28, 2022 (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 Page 11 MINUTES November 28, 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 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 Page 12 MINUTES November 28, 2022 (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 Page 13 MINUTES November 28, 2022 (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 Page 15 MINUTES November 28, 2022 (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.