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Home My WebLink About02.28.22 ActionsCITY COUNCIL ACTIONS City Council Monday, February 28, 2022 Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, Room 2800 6:00 PM Absent: Motions resulting from City Council - Feb 28 2022 Item Item Description Motion Disposition AP1 Approval of Appointment of the 9th Ward Councilmember The Mayor recommends City Council approval of the appointment of Juan Geracaris as the new 9th Ward Councilmember. Item Approved 7-0-1 (Councilmember Braithwaite recused himself) SP1.ARPA Plan Update For Action: Accept and Place on File Item tabled until the March 14 meeting 8-0 (Councilmember Suffredin left the meeting) SP2.Resolution 18-R-22, Authorizing the City Manager to Proceed With PIRHL Development to Develop the South Boulevard Project Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 18-R-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Proceed With PIRHL Development to Develop the South Boulevard Project Item Approved 7-1 (Councilmember Kelly voted no, Councilmember Suffredin left the meeting) CM1.Approval of the Minutes of the Special City Council meeting of January 14, 2022 and the Regular City Council Meeting of January 24, 2022 Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of January 14, 2022 and the Regular City Council meeting of January 24, 2022. Item Approved on Consent Agenda A1.Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll, and Bills List Staff recommends City Council approval of the City of Evanston Payroll for the period of January 31, 2022,through February 13,2022,in the amount of $3,131,873.40,Bills List for March 1,2022,in the amount of $1,547,791.15. Item Approved on Consent Agenda A2.Purchase of Seven (7) Vehicles for the Police Department and Two (2) Vehicle for the Parking Division Staff recommends City Council approval for the purchase of eight (8)2022 Ford Hybrid Police Interceptor and one (1)2022 Ford Transit Connect Van for a total of $326,209 from Currie Commercial Center (10125 W.Laraway,Frankfort,IL 60423). Seven (7)vehicles will be used for the Police Department and two (2)vehicles will be used for the Administrative Services Department -Parking Division.All of the vehicles are crucial for safe, reliable and cost effective operations,and will be Item Approved on Consent Agenda repurposed and rotated to less strenuous operations to maximize the use. A3.Approval of Contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP for a Classification, Compensation, and Staffing Analysis (RFP 22-09) Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP (2500 Dallas Parkway,Suite 300,Plano,TX 75093)for the purpose of conducting a classification,compensation,and staffing analysis (RFP 22-09) in the amount of $145,300. Item Approved on Consent Agenda A4.Approval of the Renewal of the Axon Police Body Worn Camera Integration System Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year contract for an integrated police body worn,in-car and investigative interview room camera system and conductive electric weapons (CEW)with Axon Enterprise,Inc.,formerly known as Taser International (17800 N.8th Street,Scottsdale,AZ 85255).The total cost of the five-year agreement will be $2.5 million.The annual amount is $311,000 in 2022;$464,000 in 2023;$575,000 in 2024; $575,000 in 2025; and $575,000 in 2026. Item Approved 7-1 (Councilmember Reid voted no, Councilmember Suffredin left the meeting) A5.Capital Improvement Program Funding Amendment Request for Ladd Arboretum Canoe Launch Councilmember Revelle has made a referral to have the City Council approve an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvement Program to allocate $133,000 to proceed with consulting services and preparation of a Memorandum of Understanding related to the design of a new canoe launch at the Ladd Arboretum.This would allow the Evanston Environment Association to begin fund raising for the construction of the new canoe launch. Item Approved on Consent Agenda A6.Resolution 16-R-22, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Regional Transportation Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 16-R-22,authorizing the City Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)to Item Approved on Consent Agenda Authority to Fund Evanston’s Accessible Bus Stop Conversion Project fund Evanston’s Accessible Bus Stop Conversion Project. A7.Resolution 19-R-22, Terminating Limits on Third-Party Delivery Service Fees Councilmember Burns recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 19-R-22, terminating limits on third-party delivery service fees. Item Approved on Consent Agenda A8.Ordinance 13-O-22, Authorizing the Sale of Aging Surplus Fleet Vehicles and Equipment Owned by the City of Evanston (GovDeals.com and Americas Auto Auction) Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance 13-O-22,Authorizing the Sale of Aging Surplus Fleet Vehicles and Equipment Owned by the City of Evanston (GovDeals.com and Americas Auto Auction).This ordinance allows the City Manager to offer the sale of vehicles owned by the City through public online auction. Item Approved on Consent Agenda A9.Ordinance 14-O-22, Amending City Code 8-4-9-2 “Franchise” and Adding Title 8, Chapter 26 “Franchise Haulers” Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 14-O-22,Amending City Code 8-4-9-2 “Franchise”and Adding Title 8,Chapter 26 “Franchise Haulers”. Item Approved on Consent Agenda P1.Ordinance 15-O-22, Amending the Zoning Map to Rezone 1732-34, -40 Orrington Avenue from the D2 Downtown Retail Core District to the D3 Downtown Core Development District and Granting a Special Use for a New Ten-Story Mixed Use Planned Development at 1732-34, -40 Orrington Avenue The Land Use Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 15-O-22,which amends the Zoning Map from the D2 Downtown Retail Core District to the D3 Downtown Core Development District and also grants approval of a Special Use for a Planned Development for a new ten-story, mixed-use building,at the property located at 1732-34, -40 Orrington Avenue. The proposal includes the following Site Development Allowances: 1.a FAR of 7.0 where 4.5 is permitted and up to 8.0 can be requested; Item Approved on Consent Agenda 2.a ziggurat setback of 6.4 feet to 11 feet where a minimum of 40 feet is required at the building height of 32 feet along Orrington Avenue; 3.a height of 149.5 feet where 85 feet is allowed and up to 170 feet can be requested, and 4.35 on-site parking stalls where a minimum of 213 is required.