HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 09, 2023Page 1 MINUTES January 9, 2023
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, January 9th, 2023
Present:Councilmember Kelly Councilmember Burns
Councilmember Harris
Councilmember Wynne (virtual)Councilmember Revelle
Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Reid
Councilmember Geracaris
(9)
Absent:None
Presiding:Mayor Daniel Biss
Stephanie Mendoza
City Clerk
Councilmember Suffredin
Page 2 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(II) MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Daniel Biss
(III) CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Luke Stowe
(IV) COMMUNICATIONS: CITY CLERK
City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza None
(V) PUBLIC COMMENT
Name Agenda Item
Ellen King H1
Aina Gutierrez A4
Eric Paset H1
Susanne Ali H1
Katherine Gotsick H1
Darlene Cannon “Black employees”
Kelsey Bednar H1
Lesley Williams H2
(VII) 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
Page 3 MINUTES January 9, 2023
CONSENT AGENDA
Items A2,A4,A6,A11,A12,A13,A14,A15,A16,A17,H1,and H2 were removed from the
Consent Agenda
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Harris
For Action
Items Approved 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
(VII) CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CM1.The Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of December 12,2022 and the
Special City Council meeting of December 10, 2022 was
Staff recommended the approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
December 12, 2022 and the Special City Council meeting of December 10, 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 was approved
Staff recommended City Council approval of the City of Evanston Payroll for the period of
November 21,2022,through December 04,2022,in the amount of $2,856,636.75 and
December 05,2022,through December 18,2022,in the amount of $3,546,917.60.Bills
List for January 10,2023,FY 2022,in the amount of $3,787,892.31,and Bills List
January 10,2023,FY 2023 in the amount of $1,388,300.46,and credit card activity for
the period ending November 26, 2022, in the amount of $259,069.60.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Page 4 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(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 November 26, 2022, in the amount of $9,061.79.
Motion:Councilmember Kelly
Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma
For Action
Item Approved 7 - 0 - 1
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Abstain: Suffredin
Absent: Burns
A3.Contract With Bodala,LLC,DBA Central Rug and Carpet for Interior Renovations at
Lovelace Park Field House (Bid 22-67) was approved
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Bodala,LLC,DBA Central Rug and Carpet (3006 Central Street,Evanston,Illinois
60201)for the Interior Renovations at Lovelace Park Field House in the amount of
$221,905.00.
Funding will be provided through the Capital Improvement Program’s 2022 General
Obligation Bond Fund (Account 415.40.4122.65515 -622005)which has an available
budget of $300,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Page 5 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A4.Contract Award to Wreckon Specs,LLC for Property Demolition Services was was
referred back to the Administration & Public Works Committee
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
with Wreckon Specs LLC (2115 Wesley Avenue,Evanston,IL 60201)in the amount of
$214,500 for Demolition or Deconstruction Services of the Emerson/Jackson Site (Bid
No. 22-63).
West Evanston Tax Increment Financing (TIF)335.99.5870.65515 (Other Improvements).
The subject property is within the Five Fifths TIF.Staff recommends porting funds from
the West Evanston TIF to the Five Fifths TIF.Staff recommends porting the funds back to
the West Evanston TIF when increment is collected into the Five Fifths TIF in 2023.
Motion:Councilmember Kelly
Second:Councilmember Harris
Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to refer this item back to the Administration &
Public Works Committee
Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second:Councilmember Revelle
Motion Passed 9 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: None
For Action
Referred Back to the Administration & Public Works Committee
A5.Contract Award with Stantec Consulting Services Inc.for the Standpipe Water
Quality Study (RFP 22-60) was approved
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
with Stantec Consulting Services Inc.(350 North Orleans Street,Suite 1301 Chicago,IL
60654)for the Standpipe Water Quality Study (RFP 22-60)in the amount of $129,590.00.
Stantec is proposing MWEBE Utilization of 20.5% instead of the 25% goal.
Funding for this project is from the Water Fund (Account 513.71.7330.65515 -722004),
which has a proposed FY 2023 budget of $150,000, all of which is remaining.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A6.Contract Award with Teska Associates,Inc.for the Study and Designation of
Howard Street Special Service Area (RFP 22-65) was approved
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
with Teska Associates,Inc.(627 Grove Street #2,Evanston,IL 60201)to provide Special
Service Area designation services for Howard Street in the amount of $37,120.
Funding is provided by the Howard Ridge TIF Account #330.99.5860.62185 Consulting
Services. The current balance in the TIF is $2.6 million.
Motion:Councilmember Kelly
Second:Councilmember Harris
For Action
Item passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
A7.A One-Year Contract with G &L Contractors for FY 2023 Debris Hauling was
approved
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1)year
contract for debris hauling with G &L Contractors (7401 N St.Louis Ave.,Skokie,IL)in
the amount of $80,000.This contract award is part of a bid led by the Municipal
Partnering Initiative (MPI).
Funding for this contract is provided by two (2)separate funds:$40,000 from the Water
Fund (Account No.510.40.4540.62415),which has an FY 2023 budget of $45,000,and
$40,000 from the Sewer Fund (Account No.515.40.4530.62415),which has an FY 2022
budget of $45,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Page 7 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A8.Approval of Pre-Qualification of Contractors for Cured-In-Place Pipe Sewer
Rehabilitation – 2023 to 2025 (RFQ 22-61) was approved
Staff recommended that City Council approve the following seven contractors as
pre-qualified to perform Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP)rehabilitation in the City’s sewer
system for a three-year period (2023,2024,and 2025):Benchmark Construction Co.,Inc.
(2260 Southwind Boulevard, Bartlett, IL 60103); Hoerr Construction, Inc. (1416 County
Road 200N,PO Box 65,Goodfield,IL 61742);Inliner Solutions,LLC (5301 W 66th Street,
Bedford Park,IL 60638);Insituform Technologies,USA,Inc.(580 Goddard Avenue,
Chesterfield,MO 63005);National Power Rodding Corp.(2500 W Arthington Street,
Chicago,IL 60612);SAK Construction,LLC (864 Hoff Road,O’Fallon,MO 63366);Visu
Sewer, Inc. (W230N4855 Betker Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072).
No funding is required at this time.Bids for specific CIPP sewer rehabilitation contracts
will only be opened from the list of pre-qualified contractors.When these projects are
awarded, they will be funded from the Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4535.62461).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A9.Contract Renewal 1 of 2 with Sports for Life,for instruction of tennis and pickle ball
classes and camps. (RFP 19- 23) was approved
Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
renewal with Sports for Life (424 Ashland Place,HighlandPark,IL 60035)for the
instruction of tennis and pickleball classes and camps for both youth and adults.The
agreement period will run from January 1,2023,through December 31,2023,and will be
the first of two optional one-year renewal terms.
Revenue from program registrations is deposited into the General Fund Account,
Chandler-Newberger Center Business Unit 100.30.3035.53565,and instructional
expenses are paid from Chandler-Newberger Business Unit 100.30.3035.62505,which
has a $215,000 budgeted allocation. Revenues are split 70% to the vendor and 30% to
the City.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Page 8 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A10.Contract Renewal 2 of 2 with Connelly’s Academy Inc.was for Martial Arts
Instruction at the Levy Senior Center. (RFP 18-42) was approved
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1)year
professional services contract renewal with Connelly’s Academy Inc.(211 Golf Terrace,
Wilmette,IL 60091),for martial arts instruction at the Levy Senior Center.This is the
second renewal of the two one-year optional renewals.This agreement renewal period
will run from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Revenue from program registrations are deposited into the General Fund Account,Levy
Senior Center 100.30.3055.53565 and expenses for instruction are paid from the
Instructor Services account 100.30.3055.62505.Revenues are split 60%to the vendor
and 40% to the City.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A11.Approval of Change Order No.4 with Bolder Contractor Inc.for the 30-Inch
Transmission Main Project Construction (Bid 21-36) was approved
Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order
No.4 to the contract with Bolder Contractors,Inc.(316 Cary Point Drive,Cary,IL 60013)
for the 30-Inch Transmission Main Project Construction (Bid 21-36)in the amount of
$166,430. This will increase the total contract amount from $11,897,432 to $12,063,862.
The City has a loan agreement in place with the IEPA for funding from the State
Revolving Fund in the amount of $10,141,285 for the engineering and construction of this
project.Staff will seek a Loan Amendment to increase the loan amount to cover all
eligible costs if the construction cost exceeds the loan amount.The loan is currently set to
be repaid over 20 years at 1.1%interest.IEPA loan funding for this work is being routed
through the Water Fund, Capital Improvement (Account 513.71.7330.65515-417006).
Motion:Councilmember Kelly
Second:Councilmember Harris
For Action
Item passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
Page 9 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A12.Resolution 5-R-23 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the
Purchase of Real Property at 729-39 Howard Street was approved
Councilmember Reid recommended adoption of Resolution 5-R-23,Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of Real Property Located at 729-739
Howard Street $950,000.
Howard Ridge Tax Increment Finance (TIF)account #330.99.5860.65507.Approximately
$1,584,867 remains in the TIF for economic development purposes.
Motion:Councilmember Kelly
Second:Councilmember Harris
For Action
Item Passed 7 - 2
Yes Vote:Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:Kelly, Suffredin
Absent:None
Page 10 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A13.Ordinance 5-O-23,Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(D)to Increase the Number of
Class D Liquor Licenses from Sixty Seven to Sixty Eight for Hokkaido Ramen
Evanston, Inc. d/b/a Hokkaido Ramen, 812 Church Street, #18 was adopted
The Liquor Control Review Board recommended City Council approval of Ordinance
5-O-23,amending City Code Section 3-4-6(D)to increase the number of Class D liquor
licenses from sixty seven to sixty eight.Councilmember Kelly recommended a
suspension of the City Council rules for introduction and action at the January 9,2023
City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to suspend the City Council rules for
introduction and action
Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second:Councilmember Wynne
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
Councilmember Reid moved for introduction and action
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Harris
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
For Introduction and Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
Page 11 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A14.Ordinance 6-O-23,Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(D)to Increase the Number of
Class D Liquor Licenses from Sixty Eight to Sixty Nine for STFTFR,LLC d/b/a
Fonda, 1735 Benson Avenue was adopted
The Liquor Control Review Board recommended City Council approval of Ordinance
6-O-23,amending City Code Section 3-4-6(D)to increase the number of Class D liquor
licenses from sixty eight to sixty nine.Councilmember Kelly recommended a suspension
of the City Council rules for introduction and action at the January 9,2023 City Council
Meeting.
Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to suspend the City Council rules for
introduction and action
Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second:Councilmember Wynne
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
Councilmember Reid moved for introduction and action
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Harris
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
For Introduction and Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
Page 12 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A15.Ordinance 7-O-23,Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(C-1)to Increase the Number
of Class C-1 Liquor Licenses from Zero to One for Hilton Management,LLC d/b/a
Hotel Orrington, 1710 Orrington Avenue was adopted
The Liquor Control Review Board recommended City Council approval of Ordinance
7-O-23,amending City Code Section 3-4-6(C-1)to increase the number of Class C-1
liquor licenses from zero to one.Councilmember Kelly recommended a suspension of the
City Council rules for introduction and action at the January 9, 2023 City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to suspend the City Council rules for
introduction and action
Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second:Councilmember Wynne
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
Councilmember Reid moved for introduction and action
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Harris
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
For Introduction and Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
Page 13 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A16.Ordinance 8-O-23,Amending Section 3-4-6 of the City Code,"Classification and
New Fees," to Add Subsection (F-3), "Retailer Liquor License" was adopted
The Liquor Control Review Board recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance
8-O-23,Amending Section 3-4-6 of the City Code,"Classification and New Fees,"to Add
Subsection (F-3),"Retailer Liquor License."Councilmember Kelly requested suspension
of the rules for introduction and action at the January 9, 2023 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to suspend the City Council rules for
introduction and action
Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second:Councilmember Wynne
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
Councilmember Reid moved for introduction and action
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Harris
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
For Introduction and Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
Page 14 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A17.Ordinance 10-O-23,Authorizing the City to Borrow Funds from the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency Public Water Supply Loan Program was adopted
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 10-O-23 authorizing the City to
borrow funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)Public Water
Supply Loan Program for the 30-inch Transmission Main Rehabilitation.City Manager
Stowe recommended a suspension of the City Council rules for introduction and action at
the January 9, 2023, City Council meeting.
This ordinance authorizes the City to borrow up to $12,500,000.The debt service will be
provided from the Water Fund (Account 513.71.7330.65515).A copy of the 5-year water
fund analysis is attached, which includes this loan and the debt service for repayment.
Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to suspend the City Council rules for
introduction and action
Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second:Councilmember Wynne
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
Councilmember Reid moved for introduction and action
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Harris
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
For Introduction and Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Suffredin, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns
Page 15 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A18.Ordinance 134-O-22,Vacating the North-South Alley East of Central Park Avenue
and South of Grant Street was adopted
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 Action
Adopted on Consent Agenda
A19.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 adopted
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 Action
Adopted on Consent Agenda
A20.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 adopted
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 Action
Adopted on Consent Agenda
A21.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 adopted
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 Action
Adopted on Consent Agenda
Page 16 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A22.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
adopted
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 two-thirds (2/3)vote of the Council members.
For Action
Adopted 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 adopted
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 Action
Adopted on Consent Agenda
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 adopted
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 Action
Adopted on Consent Agenda
P3.Ordinance 128-O-22 Granting a Special Use Permit for a Convenience Store at 321
Howard Street in the B3 Business District was adopted
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 Action
Adopted on Consent Agenda
Page 17 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(X) CONSENT AGENDA - HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
H1.Ordinance 1-O-23,Amending the City Code and Creating Section 3-2-22 “Retail
Single Use Bag Tax” was referred back to the Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee recommended adoption of Ordinance 1-O-23,Amending
the City Code and Creating Section 3-2-22 “Retail Single Use Bag Tax.”
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Geracaris
Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to referred this item back to the Human Services
Committee
Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second:Councilmember Revelle
Motion Passed 8 - 1
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: Suffredin
Absent: None
For Introduction
Referred Back to the Human Services Committee
H2.Ordinance 2-O-23,Amending the City Code,“Creating Title 12 "Consumer
Protections"Chapter 1,Cashless Establishments Prohibited was approved for
introduction
The Human Services Committee requests City Council adoption of Ordinance 2-O-23,
Amending the City Code,“Creating Title 12 “Consumer Protections”Chapter 1,"Cashless
Establishments Prohibited."
Motion:Councilmember Reid
Second:Councilmember Revelle
For Introduction
Item Passed for Introduction 8 - 1
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: Suffredin
Absent: None
Page 18 MINUTES January 9, 2023
(XIII) CALL OF THE WARDS
Ward 1:No Report
Ward 2:2nd Ward Meeting January 24 (virtual)
Ward 3:No Report
Ward 4:4th Ward Meeting rescheduled to January 12 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Robert Crown;
No office hours due to Special City Council Meeting January 14
Ward 5:No Report
Ward 6:No Report
Ward 7:January 10 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Meeting Chandler Community Center:Reimagined
Independence Park
Ward 8:8th Ward Meeting January 26 6:00 p.m. (virtual)
Ward 9:No Report
(XIV) 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)(2),(c)(5), and (c)11.
Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second:Councilmember Harris
Convene into Executive Session 9:46 p.m.
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote:Kelly, Harris,Wynne, Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Suffredin
(XV) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Biss called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting,and by unanimous vote,the
meeting was adjourned at 12:18 a.m, Tuesday, January 10.