HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.12.22Page 1 MINUTES December 12, 2022
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, December 12th, 2022
Present:Councilmember Kelly (virtual)Councilmember Burns
Councilmember Harris Councilmember Revelle
Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Reid
Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Geracaris
(8)
Absent:Councilmember Sufferdin
Presiding:Mayor Daniel Biss
Stephanie Mendoza
City Clerk
Page 2 MINUTES December 12, 2022
(II) MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Daniel Biss None
(III) CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Luke Stowe None
(IV) COMMUNICATIONS: CITY CLERK
City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza
(V) PUBLIC COMMENT
Name Agenda Item
John Lineberger E1
Chip Ratliff Shorefront
Michael Neighbors E2, Shorefront
Dino Robinson Shorefront
Ray Friedman Budget
Laurice Bell Shorefront
Tina Paden Reparations, Small Landlords
Priscilla Giles Reparations
Carlis Sutton Reparations, Small Landlords
Mike Vasilko A14, Budget, E1
Lindsay Bosch Shorefront
Janet Alexander Davis Shorefront
Arthur Ward Reparations
Rose Cannon Reparations
Kevin Brown Reparations
Mary Rosinski Budget; SP1
Robin Rue Simmons Shorefront, Reparations
Dylan Smith Worxbee (Virtual Executive Assistant Services)
Annette Logan Shorefront
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(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP1.5th Ward School/Community Center Update
An update on the 5th Ward School/Community Center will be provided.
Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second:Councilmember Reid
For Discussion
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
Items SP2, SP4, SP5, SP6, SP7, SP8, SP9, and SP10 were adopted
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Councilmember Reid moved these items for adoption
Items Adopted 8 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin
(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP2.Resolutions 90-R-22 through 105-R-22,Debt Service Property Tax Abatements were
approved
Staff recommended review and adoption of Resolutions 90-R-22 through 105-R-22 by the
City Council,abating in the amount of $5,193,858 property taxes levied for the year 2022 to
pay principal and interest on general obligation corporate purpose bonds.
These resolutions can be introduced in one motion as stated above and approved
through a single roll call vote.
For Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
Page 4 MINUTES December 12, 2022
(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP3.Ordinance 99-O-22, 2023 Budget Ordinance was adopted as amended
Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance 99-O-22,approving the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget
of the City of Evanston in the amount of $395,069,008.
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Burns
Councilmember Burns moved to amend increasing the amount of 2023 real estate tax
being transferred into the Reparations Funds by $2 million
Motion:Councilmember Burns
Second:Councilmember Reid
Motion Approved 8 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin
Councilmember Burns moved to amend allocating $68,042 in a separate line from the
General Reserve Fund to fund Worxbee for Virtual Executive Assistant Services
Motion:Councilmember Burns
Second:Councilmember Harris
Motion Approved 7 - 1
Yes Vote:Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:Kelly
Absent:Suffredin
Councilmember Burns moved to amend allocating $70,000 out of the General Reserve
Fund to Shorefront Legacy
Motion:Councilmember Burns
Second:Councilmember Harris
Motion Approved 8 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin
For Action
Item Passed as Amended 8 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin
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(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP4.Ordinance 100-O-22, City of Evanston 2022 Tax Levy was adopted
Staff requests 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 Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
SP5.Ordinance 101-O-22, General Assistance 2022 Tax Levy was adopted
Staff requests 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 Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
SP6.Ordinance 102-O-22, Evanston Library Fund 2022 Tax Levy was adopted
Here is the introduction of Tax Levy Ordinance 102-O-22,For Evanston Public Library.The
Library Board was 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 Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
SP7.Ordinance 103-O-22, Tax Levy Special Service Area #6 was adopted
Staff requests adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 103-O-22,which levies the annual property
tax for Special Service Area #6 in the amount of $221,000 ($227,835 as extended including
a loss factor of 3%). This represents no increase over the 2021 Levy as extended.
For Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
SP8.Ordinance 104-O-22, Tax Levy Special Service Area #7 was adopted
Staff requests adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 104-O-22,which levies the annual property
tax for Special Service Area #7 in the amount of $142,000 ($146,392 as extended including
loss factor of 3%). This represents no increase over the 2021 Levy of $146,392 as extended.
For Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
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(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP9.Ordinance 105-O-22, Tax Levy Special Service Area #8 was adopted
Staff requests adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 105-O-22,which levies the annual property
tax for Special Service Area #8 in the amount of $60,200 ($62,006 as extended including
loss factor of 3%).This represents no increase over the 2021 Levy of $60,200 ($62,006 as
extended).
For Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
SP10.Ordinance 106-O-22, Tax Levy Special Service Area #9 was adopted
Staff requests adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 106-O-22,which levies the annual property
tax for Special Service Area #9 in the amount of $592,665 ($610,995 as extended including
loss factor of 3%). This represents no increase over the 2021 Levy as extended.
For Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
SP11.Ordinance 110-O-22,Amending Title 9,Chapter 5 of the City Code -Evanston Police
Department Response was tabled until January 23, 2023
Staff requests that this item be tabled to the January 23,2023 City Council meeting in order
to allow further discussion between the Councilmember and Police Department to clarify the
language of the proposed ordinance and assure that it is in compliance with the State Code.
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Burns
Councilmember Reid moved to table this item until January 23, 2023
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Wynne
Motion Approved 6 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin
For Introduction
Tabled until January 23, 2023
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(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP12.Resolution 125-R-22,Directing the Chief Finance Officer to Transfer $2 Million from
the General Fund to the Reparations Fund failed for a lack of a motion
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.
For Action
Failed - No Motion Made
CONSENT AGENDA
Items A7, R1, R2, and RE1 were removed from the Consent Agenda
Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second:Councilmember Wynne
For Action
Items Approved 8 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin
(VII) CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CM1.Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of November 28,2022 and the Special
City Council meeting of November 21, 2022 were approved
Staff recommended the approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
November 28, 2022, and the Special City Council meeting of November 21, 2022
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A1.City of Evanston Payroll, Bills List, and Credit Card Activity were approved
Staff recommended City Council approval of the City of Evanston Payroll for the period of
November 7,2022,through November 20,2022,in the amount of $2,947,295.74.Bills List
for December 13,2022,in the amount of $21,813,890.77,and credit card activity for the
period ending October 26, 2022, in the amount of $270,981.67.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A2.BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity was approved
Staff recommended approval of the City of Evanston’s BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card
Activity for the period ending October 26, 2022, in the amount of $13,640.24.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A3.Evanston Cradle to Career Annual Payment was approved
Staff recommended City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the annual payment
of $50,000 to support the ongoing efforts of Evanston Cradle to Career located at 2010
Dewey, Evanston, Illinois 60201.
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
Approved on Consent Agenda
A4.Purchase of a Stationary Vehicle Lift was approved
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to purchase one Omega
Vega heavy duty stationary vehicle lift from Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp.,(P.O.Box
972,Yorktown Heights,NY 10598),through a Sourcewell contract in the amount of
$182,310.61.
Funding for this equipment will be from the FY 2023 Equipment Replacement Fund (Account
600.19.7780.65550)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
A5.Purchase for one Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper for the Public Works Agency for FY
2023 was approved
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase
agreement with Standard Equipment Company (625 South Illinois Rt.83,Elmhurst,IL
60126), for one (1) Elgin Pelican street sweeper in the amount of $295,604.65.
Funding for the vehicle will be from the FY 2023 Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4530.65550)
with an estimated FY 2023 budget of $445,700 –contingent on approval from the City
Council for FY 2023.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A6.FY 2023 Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County Refuse Disposal Fees were
approved
Staff recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to approve the 2023 refuse
disposal fees to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)in the
not-to-exceed amount of $780,000 for operations and maintenance of the Agency.
Funding will be provided by the Solid Waste Fund (Account 520.40.4310.62405),which has
a budget of $6,447,136 for FY 2023.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A7.Purchase of Insurance/Renewals –Property,Excess Liability &Excess Worker ’s
Compensation for Fiscal Year 2023 were approved
City staff recommended approval to purchase the outlined insurance policies for Fiscal Year
2023 at a total cost of $1,375,386.This includes a quote of $1,183,266 towards General
Liability Insurance package as outlined in the Gallagher proposal page 36.This also
includes a quote of $192,120 from The Owens Group towards Crime and Excess worker ’s
Compensation insurance.The policies will renew all insurance coverage for the period of
December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2023.
Insurance Fund: 605.99.7800.62615 - $1,183,266 and
Workers Comp 605.99.7800.66044 - $192,120
Motion:Councilmember Kelly
Second:Councilmember Harris
Councilmember Nieuwsma recused himself for a perceived conflict of interest
For Action
Item Approved 6 - 0 - 1
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne,Burns,Revelle, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin, Reid
Abstain:Nieuwsma
Page 10 MINUTES December 12, 2022
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A8.Purchase of Mobi-Mats for Evanston Beaches was approved
Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a sole source
purchase of 1,014 feet of Mobi-Mat accessibility mats from Deschamps Mats Systems,Inc.
(218 Little Falls Rd,#12,Cedar Grove,NJ 07009)in the amount of $49,988.06.Sole Source
Purchase requires two-thirds (⅔) votes of all Councilmembers holding office
Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Fund 2022 General Obligation
Bonds,Parks Contingency (Account 415.40.4122.65515 -522016).This line item has an FY
2022 budget of $100,000, all of which is remaining.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A9.A One-Year Contract Extension with Phoenix Security was approved
Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Fourth
Addendum and one-year extension of the Service Agreement with Phoenix Security for
security services at the Morton Civic Center,Robert Crown Community Center,and the
City-Owned Parking Garages.The addendum provides a one-year extension at a price not
to exceed $300,000 per year.
Funding will be from the City Manager’s Office Service Agreements Fund (Account
100.15.1505.62509)with a FY23 budget $210,000,and the Parking Fund -Contract
Svcs/Parking Garage Church/Sherman/Maple (Accounts 505.19.7036/7037.62400),with
FY23 budgets of $600,000 and $300,000 respectively.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A10.Change Order No.2 to the Agreement with CDM Smith Inc.for Lead Service Line
Replacement Plan and Pilot Implementation (RFP 21-29) was approved
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order
No.2 to the agreement with CDM Smith Inc.(125 South Wacker,Suite 700,Chicago,IL
60606)for Lead Service Line Replacement Plan and Pilot Implementation (RFP 21-29)in
the amount of $219,780.00.This will increase the overall contract amount from
$1,189,807.00 to $1,409,587.00.
Funding is provided from the Fund Water Fund (Account No.
513.71.7330.62145 –421031),which has an approved FY 2022 budget of 3,460,000.00,a
YTD balance of 2,198,210.26,and a proposed FY 2023 budget of $300,000 assigned to this
project.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A11.Resolution 123-R-22,Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Illinois
Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce Intergovernmental Agreement
was approved
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 123-R-22,Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute the Illinois Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce
Intergovernmental Agreement.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A12.Resolution 124-R-22,Authorizing Construction on Illinois State Highways for the
Years 2023 and 2024 was approved
Staff recommended City Council adopt Resolution 124-R-22,Authorizing Construction on
Illinois State Highways for the Years 2023 and 2024.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A13.Resolution 126-R-22 Professional Services Agreement with James B.Moran Center
for 2023 Certificate of Rehabilitation Program was approved
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 126-R-22 authorizing the 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 60201)to provide legal
services for not less than 20 Evanston residents to secure Certificates of Rehabilitation,
expungement and criminal records sealing in an amount not to exceed $40,000.
Funding for this agreement is budgeted in Health and Human Services,Youth and Young
Adult Engagement Division (Account 176.24.3215.62509)which has a FY 2022 budget of
$85,000 and a YTD balance of $55,000 prior to this agreement.Costs amount to
approximately $2,000 per participant.
The City of Evanston shall be financially responsible for the furtherance of the program.The
James B.Moran Center would be responsible for handling the payment of direct and indirect
costs for not less than 20 (@ $2,000 each);which include legal services,filing fees,
supportive materials,transportation fees and assistance with child care on days that such
assistance would be necessary.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A14.Resolution 127-R-22,Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for
the Green Infrastructure Partnership Program was approved
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 127-R-22,Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for the Green Infrastructure Partnership Program.
Adoption of this resolution will allow Evanston to receive $322,500.00 in funding from
MWRDGC and commits Evanston for matching funds in the amount of $107,500.00 for the
green infrastructure associated with the Main Street Improvements Project.Matching funds
will be provided from the Chicago Main TIF.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A15.Resolution 128-R-22,Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Professional
Services Agreement with the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois and the
City of Evanston for the University to Conduct and Oversee the Racial Equity
Diversity and Inclusion Committee was approved
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 128-R-22 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a service agreement with the University of Illinois System (400 S.Peoria
Street,Ste.400,M/C107,Chicago,IL 60607)for the services of Dr.Kathleen Yang-Clayton
to continue the third year training and policy implementation of the Racial Equity Diversity
and Inclusion (REDI) Committee in the amount of $50,000.00.
Funding for this project comes from the City Manager ’s Office Service Agreements account
(Account # 100.15.1505.62509) with an FY23 budget of $210,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A16.Ordinance 134-O-22,Vacating the North-South Alley East of Central Park Avenue and
South of Grant Street was approved for introduction
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 134-O-
22,Vacating the North-South Alley East of Central Park Avenue and South of Grant Street
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction
Page 13 MINUTES December 12, 2022
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A17.Ordinance 129-O-22,Selling a Vacated Portion of Public Land East of Central Park
Avenue,South of Grant Street,to an Abutting Owner at 2229 Central Park Avenue was
approved for introduction
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 129-O-22,Selling a Vacated Portion
of Public Land East of Central Park Avenue,South of Grant Street,to an Abutting Owner at
2229 Central Park Avenue.Requires two-thirds (2/3)vote of the Council members
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction
A18.Ordinance 131-O-22,Selling a Vacated Portion of Public Land East of Central Park
Avenue,South of Grant Street,to an Abutting Owner at 2235 Central Park Avenue was
approved for introduction
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 131-O-22,Selling a Vacated Portion
of Public Land East of Central Park Avenue,South of Grant Street,to an Abutting Owner at
2235 Central Park Avenue.Requires two-thirds (2/3)vote of the Council members
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction
A19.Ordinance 132-O-22,Selling a Vacated Portion of Public Land East of Central Park
Avenue,South of Grant Street,to an Abutting Owner at 2245 Central Park Avenue was
approved for introduction
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 132-O-22,Selling a Vacated Portion
of Public Land East of Central Park Avenue,South of Grant Street,to an Abutting Owner at
2245 Central Park Avenue.Requires two-thirds (2/3)vote of the Council members
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction
A20.Ordinance 133-O-22,Selling a Vacated Portion of Public Land East of Central Park
Avenue,South of Grant Street,to an Abutting Owner at 2944 Grant Street was
approved for introduction
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 133-O-22,Selling a Vacated Portion
of Public Land East of Central Park Avenue,South of Grant Street,to an Abutting Owner at
2944 Grant Street.Requires twothirds (2/3) vote of the Council members
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A21.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 adopted
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 Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(IX) CONSENT AGENDA - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
P1.Ordinance 125-O-22,Major Zoning Relief to Eliminate an Existing Condition for
Termination of Use upon Change in Ownership at 3101 Central Street,Lakeside Auto
Repair was approved for introduction
The Land Use Commission and staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance 125-O-22,Major
zoning relief to eliminate an existing condition that requires termination of the legally
nonconforming use,Automobile Repair and Auto Body Repair,upon termination of the
current ownership.The proposed modification to eliminate the termination of use condition
from existing Major Variation Ordinance
105-O-19 meets the Standards for Approval for Major Variations.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction
P2.Ordinance 126-O-22 approving Major Variations pursuant to City Code Section
6-3-8-10 (D)for the property located at 1453 Maple Avenue was approved for
introduction
The Community Development Department recommended adoption of Ordinance 126-O-22
to grant the following Major Variations from the Evanston Zoning Ordinance to allow adaptive
use to multi-family residential in the R6 General Residential District.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction
P3.Ordinance 128-O-22 Granting a Special Use Permit for a Convenience Store at 321
Howard Street in the B3 Business District was approved for introduction
The Land Use Commission recommended the adoption of Ordinance 128-O-22 granting a
Special Use Permit for a Convenience Store at 321 Howard Street in the B3 Business
District.The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the
Standards for Special Use for this district.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction
Page 15 MINUTES December 12, 2022
(XII) CONSENT AGENDA - RULES COMMITTEE
R1.Resolution 85-R-22, Amending City Council Rule 9.7 was approved as amended
The Rules Committee recommended the City Council adopt Resolution 85-R-22,Amending
City Council Rule 9.7.This resolution would add a co-sponsor mechanism to the referral
process.
Motion:Councilmember Geracaris
Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Councilmember Reid moved to table this item until February 13, 2023
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:None
Motion failed for a lack of a second
Councilmember Reid moved amend the language to a referral that has two co-refers
would be required to appear on a committee agenda within three months of the
referral
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Harris
Councilmember Reid withdrew his motion
Councilmember Burns moves to replace all instances of the word co-sponsor with the
word co-referrer
Motion:Councilmember Burns
Second:Councilmember Wynne
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin
For Action
Item Passed as Amended 8 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin
Page 16 MINUTES December 12, 2022
(XII) CONSENT AGENDA - RULES COMMITTEE
R2.Resolution 86-R-22, Amending City Council Rule 9.10.3 was approved as amended
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
co-sponsor a referral.
Motion:Councilmember Geracaris
Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Councilmember Reid moved to table this item until February 13, 2023
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:None
Motion failed for a lack of a second
Councilmember Reid moved amend the language to a referral that has two co-refers
would be required to appear on a committee agenda within three months of the
referral
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Harris
Councilmember Reid withdrew his motion
Councilmember Burns moves to replace all instances of the word co-sponsor with the
word co-referrer
Motion:Councilmember Burns
Second:Councilmember Wynne
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin
For Action
Item Passed as Amended 8 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin
Page 17 MINUTES December 12, 2022
(XI) CONSENT AGENDA - HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
HC1.$50,000 to Community Partners for Affordable Housing for the Administration of the
Inclusionary Housing Waitlist in 2023 was approved
The Housing and Community Development Committee and staff recommend approval of
$50,000 for Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH)to administer Evanston’s
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO)centralized waitlist for January 1 -December 31,
2023.
The funding source is the City’s Affordable Housing Fund,250.21.5465.65496,which has an
unallocated balance of approximately $2.2 million.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
HC2.Renewal Contract for Landlord-Tenant Services with Metropolitan Tenants
Organization and Lawyers'Committee for Better Housing for January 1,2023 -
December 31, 2023 was approved
The Housing and Community Development Committee (HCDC)and staff recommend
approval of a not-to-exceed $66,735 renewal contract with Metropolitan Tenants
Organization (MTO)and Lawyers’Committee for Better Housing (LCBH)for landlord-tenant
services.
The funding source is the City’s Affordable Housing Fund,250.21.5465.65497,which has
unallocated cash balance of approximately $2.2 million.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(XII) CONSENT AGENDA - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
S1.An Amended Recommendation of Mental Health Service Provider(s)to Enable
Residents in Holistic Case Management Services to Rapidly Access Needed Services
was approved
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,The Josselyn Center,and Impact
Behavioral Health Partners.
Funding is from the Human Services Fund,account:176.21.4651.XXXXX;object codes will
be assigned for each provider.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Page 18 MINUTES December 12, 2022
(XIII) CONSENT AGENDA - REPARATIONS COMMITTEE
RE1.$5,000,000 of ARPA Funding to support Reparations Economic Development
Initiatives was referred back to the Reparations Committee
The Reparations Committee recommended approval by the City Council of $5,000,000
ARPA funding allocation to support Reparations Economic Development Initiatives.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, account 170.99.1700.55251.
Councilmember Burns moved to referred this item back to the Reparations Committee
Motion:Councilmember Burns
Second:Councilmember Reid
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 Reparations Committee
(XIV) CONSENT AGENDA - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
E1.Bookends & Beginnings Request for Financial Assistance was approved
The Economic Development Committee recommended City Council approval of financial
assistance to Bookends &Beginnings totaling $82,642 to help offset the cost of leasehold
improvements at its newly leased location at 1620 Orrington Avenue.
Economic Development Fund Accounts:100.15.5300.62659 -Economic Development
Partnership Contributions ($22,980),100.15.5300.62663 -Workforce Development
($15,000) and 100.15.5300.65522 - Business District Improvements ($44,662.06)
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
E2.C &W Market and Ice Cream Parlor,LLC Request for Financial Assistance was
approved
The Economic Development Committee recommended City Council approval of C &W
Market and Ice Cream Parlor,Inc.'s (C&W)request for $560,000 to assist with the cost of
acquiring and renovating 1901 Church Street.
West Evanston TIF Account #335.99.5870.62490 Other Program Costs
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Page 19 MINUTES December 12, 2022
(XIV) CALL OF THE WARDS
Ward 1:No Report
Ward 2:Gave appreciation for collaborative meetings with councilmembers;
December 27 2nd Ward Meeting Virtual;
January 24 2nd Ward Meeting Virtual
Sign up for parking notifications
Ward 3:Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
Ward 4:
January 14 Office Hours 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Capitol;
January 12 4th Ward Meeting 7:00 p.m. at Robert Crown;
Happy New Year & Happy Holidays!
Ward 5:Grateful for the support on the three amendments
Ward 6:Absent
Ward 7:December 15 Special Topics Meeting: Event Management 7:00 p.m. Virtual
Ward 8:January 26 8th Ward Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Ward 9:Sign up for the 9th Ward Newsletter;
Moving off of Twitter to Mastodon
(XV) EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Nieuwsma led City Council into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS
120/2(a)to discuss agenda items regarding collective bargaining,the purchase or lease of real
property for the use of the public body 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),(c)(5), and (c)11.
Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second:Councilmember Wynne
Convene into Executive Session 9:25 p.m.
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin
(XVI) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Biss called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting,and by unanimous vote,the
meeting was adjourned at 10:29 p.m.