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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 08, 2023Page 1 MINUTES May 8,2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON,ILLINOIS LORRAINE H.MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C.LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday,May 8th,2023 Present:Councilmember Kelly Councilmember Suffredin (virtual) Councilmember Harris Councilmember Burns Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Revelle Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Reid Councilmember Geracaris (9) Absent:None Presiding:Mayor Daniel Biss Stephanie Mendoza City Clerk Page 2 MINUTES May 8,2023 (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 (V)PUBLIC COMMENT Name Agenda Item /Topic Name Agenda Item /Topic Suzanne Calder SP3 Ben Klitzkie HS5 Rodney Dawkins SP3 Paul Klitzkie HS3 Patti Capouch SP3 Catherine Buntin SP3 John Cleave SP3 James Gibbs SP3 Phyllis Nickel SP3 Bill Harturing SP3 Katie Eighan SP3 Mary Beth Schroeder SP3 Gene Combs SP3 Eric Paset SP3 Pastor Laura Harris-Ferree SP3 Jeremy Vannatta SP3 Bernadette Burke P3 Beth Adler SP3,SP2 Emma Greer SP3 Jo Kujawinski SP3 Denis Pierce SP3 Rose Shapiro SP3 Annette Rozier SP3 Susan Hammer SP3 Dan Cox SP3 Ann Weatherhead SP3 Joshua Hauser SP3 Meg Welch SP3 Mark Malchak P3 Toni Rey SP3 Paul Kalil SP3 Keith Banks SP3 Steve Hackney SP3 Mary Rosinski SP3 Rosalie Regal SP3 Tina Paden SP3 Elena Navas SP3 Austin Hall HS3 Page 3 MINUTES May 8,2023 (V)PUBLIC COMMENT Darlene Cannon A3,ED2 Trisha Connolly SP3 Written Received Public Comment (VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP1.Athenian Oaths of Citizenship and Oaths of Office to Councilmembers were administered Swearing in Ceremony of Councilmember Harris and Councilmember Geracaris SP2.Evanston Thrives Retail District Action Plan was accepted and placed on file Staff recommended the following: 1)City Council adopt and place on file the Evanston Thrives Report. 2)Allocate $3 Million of ARPA funds for initial implementation of the Evanston Thrives Report recommendations. 3)Authorize the City Manager to hire an additional employee in the Economic Development Division. Implementation of the Evanston Thrives Report recommendations will be from ARPA funds,account 170.99.1700.56501,in the amount of $3,000,000.The FY2023 funding of the additional employee in the Economic Development Division is available in the City Manager Office budget (account 100.15.1505.61010)due to three budgeted but currently vacant positions.This position will be shown as a new,additional position in the FY2024 budget. As of April 24,2023,there are $5,739,642 in unallocated ARPA funds.Several items on the May 8,2023,City Council agenda are proposed to be funded by ARPA funds.A table showing the potential projects to be funded with the unallocated ARPA funds is attached. This table also identifies the remaining three projects that received substantial support during the March 13,2023 discussion on the use of the remaining ARPA funds. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris For Action:Accept and Place on File Accepted and Placed on File 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Burns Page 4 MINUTES May 8,2023 (VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP3.Ordinance 14-O-23,Special Use for a Rooming House in the R6 District at 1566 Oak Avenue,the Margarita Inn was approved for introduction as amended The Land Use Commission made a neutral recommendation regarding the adoption of Ordinance 14-O-23,a Special Use for a Rooming House in the R6 General Residential District at 1566 Oak Avenue,commonly known as the Margarita Inn.With a tie vote (3-3),the Commission did not reach a consensus on whether the proposal meets the Standards for Approval for special uses. Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to amend the ordinance to include the conditions of special use that were previously recommended by the Land Use Commission,except condition number 17 Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Wynne Motion Passed 6 -2 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Kelly,Suffredin Absent:Burns Councilmember Kelly moved that this item be held Item cannot be held because it is a special order of business For Introduction Approved for Introduction 6 -2 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Kelly,Suffredin Absent:Burns CONSENT AGENDA Items A2,A7,A16,P1,P2,P3,HS2,HS3,HS4,HS5 and ED2 were removed from the Consent Agenda Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris For Action Items Approved 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Burns Page 5 MINUTES May 8,2023 (VII)CONSENT AGENDA -CITY COUNCIL MINUTES M1.Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 24,2023 were approved Staff recommended the approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of April 24,2023 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 April 10,2023,through April 23,2023,in the amount of $3,453,639.78 and the Bills List for May 09,2023,in the amount of $2,694,699.30 and credit card activity for the period ending March 26,2023,in the amount of $185,767.55. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda 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 March 26,2023,in the amount of $13,916.00 Motion:Councilmember Harris Second:Councilmember Wynne For Action Approved 7 -0 -1 for Action Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Abstain:Suffredin Absent:Burns Page 6 MINUTES May 8,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A3.Contract Award with Bolder Contractors,Inc.for 2023 Water Main Improvements and Street Resurfacing Project (Bid No.23-26)was approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Bolder Contractors,Inc.(316 Cary Point Drive,Cary,IL 60013)for the 2023 Water Main Improvements and Street Resurfacing Project (Bid No.23-26)in the amount of $6,551,795.40.A partial waiver of the City’s M/W/D/EBE program goal is being requested by the contractor. Funding is provided from the Water Fund in the amount of $5,149,380.30 and the West Evanston TIF in the amount of $1,402,415.10.A detailed funding analysis is included in the memo below. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A4.Contract Award with J.A.Johnson Paving Co.for the 2023 MFT Street Resurfacing Project (Bid 23-16)was approved Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with J.A.Johnson Paving Co.(1025 Addison Court,Arlington Heights,IL 60025)for the 2023 MFT Street Resurfacing Project (Bid No.23-16)in the amount of $1,214,412.The Contractor has requested a partial waiver of the City’s M/W/EBE program goal. Funding will be provided from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (Account 200.40.5100.65515 – 423002),which has an FY 2023 budget for this project of $1,209,000.Additional funding is available in the cash balance of the MFT Fund to cover the contract overage. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A5.Contract with Robert Kinnucan Tree Experts &Landscaping Company,Inc.for the Dutch Elm Tree Injection Program (Bid 23-15)was approved Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Robert Kinnucan Tree Experts &Landscaping Company,Inc.(28877 Nagel Court,Lake Bluff,IL,60044)for the Dutch Elm Tree Injection Program in the amount of $686,668.59. Robert Kinnucan Tree Experts &Landscaping is requesting a full waiver of the MWEBE goals. Funding is provided from the General Fund,Forestry Division Budget (Account 100.40.4320.62497),which has an FY 2023 budget allocation of $700,000,all of which is remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 7 MINUTES May 8,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A6.Contract with Suburban Tree Consortium for the Purchase of Trees and Planting Services for Spring 2023 was approved Staff recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Suburban Tree Consortium (STC)for the purchase and planting of 200 trees in the amount of $66,530.00 ($39,300.00 for tree purchase and $27,230.00 for planting services). Funding for this purchase is provided from the General Fund (Account 100.40.4320.65005),which has an approved FY2023 approved budget of $115,000.00 with $114.395.50 remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A7.Contract Award to C.H.Johnson Consulting,Inc.for an Independent Ryan Field Rebuild Economic Impact Study Consulting Services (Bid No.23-19)was approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with C.H.Johnson Consulting,Inc.(6 East Monroe Suite 500 Chicago,IL 60603)in the amount of $78,500 for the Ryan Field Rebuild Economic Impact Study . The fee,in an amount not to exceed $78,500,would be paid from the contingency account in the City Manager's budget,100.15.1525.68205,which has a budget allocation of $150,000 and a remaining budget of $141,200. Motion:Councilmember Harris Second:Councilmember Revelle For Action Approved 6 -2 for Action Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Kelly,Suffredin Absent:Burns Page 8 MINUTES May 8,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A8.Change Order No.1 to the agreement with GovHR USA for services related to investigating and implementing recommendations based on concerns raised by the Black Employee Action Group was approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 with GovHR USA (630 Dundee Road,Suite 225,Northbrook,IL 60062)for services related to investigating and implementing recommendations based on concerns raised by the Black Employee Action Group.This Change order will increase the contract amount to a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000. Funding will be provided by the general fund,City Manager's contingency account 100.15.1505.68205,which has a budget allocation of $250,000 and a remaining balance of $154,600. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A9.Change Order No.1 to the Agreement with WSP (formerly Wood Environmental & Infrastructure Solutions)for the City of Evanston Municipal Fleet Rightsizing & Electrification Plan (RFP 22-41)was approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 to the agreement with WSP (formerly Wood Environmental &Infrastructure Solutions)for the City of Evanston Municipal Fleet Rightsizing &Electrification Plan (RFP 22-41)to extend contract completion and delivery of the final deliverable for 150 days from February 1st,2023 until June 30th,2023.There is no change to the $126,000 contract amount. Funding is provided from the Capital Improvement Fund -2021 General Obligation Bonds for CARP Implementation in the amount of $80,000 and the Sustainability Fund in the amount of $46,000.There is no additional funding requested for Change Order No. 1. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 9 MINUTES May 8,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A10.Sole-Source Emergency Contract with STRUXC-MC,LLC for the Police/Fire Headquarters Elevator Shaft Walls Structural Repair was accepted and placed on file Staff recommended that the City Council accept and place on file this report of a sole-source emergency contract with STRUXC-MC,LLC (2300 W.Diversey Ave., Chicago,IL 60647)for the Police/FireHeadquarters Elevator Shaft Walls Structural Repair in the amount of $193,800. Funding for this contract will be from the Capital Improvement Fund 2023 General Obligation Bonds for Facilities Contingency.This line item has an FY 2023 budget of $600,000,of which $528,373 remains. For Action:Accept and Place on File Approved on Consent Agenda Accepted and Place on File A11.Resolution 33-R-23,Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Lease Renewal with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago at the East End of Twiggs Park was approved Staff recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 33-R-23,authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease renewal with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago at the east end of Twiggs Park. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A12.Resolution 34-R-23,Authorizing the City Clerk to Sign Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code for Street Patching,Pavement Markings,Crack Sealing &Pavement Rejuvenation of Various Evanston Streets in the Amount of $970,000 was approved Staff recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 34-R-23 Authorizing the City Clerk to Sign an Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code for street patching,pavement markings,crack sealing & pavement rejuvenation of various Evanston Streets in the amount of $970,000. Funding will be provided in the amount of $970,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund,which has a total FY 2023 budget of $4,141,600. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 10 MINUTES May 8,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A13.Resolution 35-R-23,Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Joint Funding Agreement for State-Let Construction Work for Federal Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation to Commit Matching Funds for the Main Street Improvements Project was approved Staff recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 35-R-23,Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Joint Funding Agreement for State-Let Construction Work for Federal Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation to Commit Matching Funds for the Main Street Improvements Project. Adoption of this resolution will allow Evanston to receive $2,000,000 in Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)funding and commits Evanston for matching funds in the amount of $4,783,700 for the project,which includes a grant from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD),Invest in Cook grant funds, funding from the Chicago-Main TIF and general obligation bonds.A detailed funding summary is provided below. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A14.Ordinance 42-O-23,Amending City Code Sections 3-4-6 and 7-10-3 to Allow Alcohol in Certain City Parks Pursuant to A One-Day Special Events Liquor License was approved for introduction The Liquor Control Review Board recommended City Council approval of Ordinance 42-O-23,amending City Code Sections 3-4-6 and 7-10-3 to allow alcohol in certain City parks pursuant to a one-day special events liquor license. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda For Introduction A15.Ordinance 43-O-23,Amending City Code Section 3-2-14-8 Concerning the Payment of Liquor Tax Penalties was approved for introduction The Liquor Control Review Board recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 43-O-23,amending City Code Section 3-2-14-8 concerning the payment of liquor tax penalties. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda For Introduction Page 11 MINUTES May 8,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A16.Ordinance 44-O-23,Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(D)to Increase the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses from Seventy to Seventy-One for Evanston Games & Cafe,Inc.d/b/a Bitter Blossom,1707 Maple Avenue was approved for introduction and action The Liquor Control Review Board recommended City Council approval of Ordinance 44-O-23,amending City Code Section 3-4-6(D)to increase the number of Class D liquor licenses from seventy to seventy-one.Councilmember Harris recommends suspending the City Council rules for introduction and action at the May 8,2023,City Council meeting. Councilmember Harris moved to suspend the rules for introduction and action Motion:Councilmember Harris Second:Councilmember Wynne Motion Passed 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Burns Motion:Councilmember Harris Second:Councilmember Wynne For Introduction and Action Approved for Introduction and Action 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Burns A17.Ordinance 45-O-23,Amending City Code Section 10-11-18 “Schedule XVIII; Residents Parking Only Districts”was approved for introduction Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance 45-O-23,Amending City Code Section 10-11-18 “Schedule XVIII;Residents Parking Only Districts.”Adoption of this ordinance would add the residences on the 1300 block of Jenks,between Asbury and the end of the public roadway to the West,as well as the residences on 2600-2700 blocks of Asbury,from Central to Isabella,to the residents parking only district 6. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda For Introduction Page 12 MINUTES May 8,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE P1.Ordinance 33-O-23,Special Use for an Apartment Hotel in the R6 District at 1555 Oak Avenue,the Museum Residences on Oak (formerly King Home)was approved for introduction as amended in committee The Land Use Commission recommended the adoption of Ordinance 33-O-23,a Special Use for an Apartment Hotel in the R6 General Residential District at 1555 Oak Avenue,commonly known as the Museum Residences on Oak (formerly King Home). The proposed special use meets the Standards for Approval for special uses. Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councilmember Wynne For Introduction Approved for Introduction as Amended in Committee 7 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin,Burns Page 13 MINUTES May 8,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE P2.Ordinance 46-O-23,Granting a Special Use for a Cannabis Dispensary and a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant in the B3 Business District at 100 Chicago Avenue was approved for introduction and action The Land Use Commission recommended the adoption of Ordinance 46-O-23,a Special Use for a Cannabis Dispensary and a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant in the B3 Business District at 100 Chicago Avenue.The proposed special uses meet the Standards for Approval for special uses.Councilmember Reid requested suspension of the rules for introduction and action on May 8,2023,to assist the applicant's timing for securing a finalized State cannabis dispensary license for the site. Councilmember Reid moved to suspend the rules for introduction and action Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma Motion Passed 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Burns Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris For Introduction and Action Approved for Introduction and Action 6 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Harris,Suffredin,Burns Page 14 MINUTES May 8,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE P3.Ordinance 48-O-23,Granting Major Variations for a K-8 Education Institution- Public on Property Located at 2000 Simpson Street in the OS Open Space District was approved for introduction as amended in committee and as amended in Council The Land Use Commission recommended approval with conditions of Ordinance 48-O-23 approving Major Variations from the Evanston Zoning Code to allow for the construction of a new K-8 Education Institution –Public on the property located at 2000 Simpson Street in the OS Open Space District. Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Reid moved to amend the ordinance regarding lane-by-lane language Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma Motion Passed 7 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin,Burns Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to amend the ordinance with the following language the school district shall explore leed gold certification or equivalent and integrate measures that meet or exceed the City of Evanston’s bird friendly requirements as feasible Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Wynne Motion Passed 7 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin,Burns For Introduction Approved for Introduction as Amended in Committee and in Council 7 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin,Burns Page 15 MINUTES May 8,2023 (X)CONSENT AGENDA -HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE HS1.Resolution 32-R-23,designating that portion of Main Street,Between Pitner Avenue and Grey Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign,“Geraldine Pace Way”was approved Staff and the Human Services Committee recommended the adoption of Resolution 32-R-23,designating that portion of Main Street,Between Pitner Avenue and Grey Avenue,with the Honorary Street Name Sign,“Geraldine Pace Way.” The approximate total cost to create three street name signs is $200.Funds for the honorary street name sign program are budgeted in the Public Works Agency,Public Service Bureau -Traffic Operations'materials fund (Account 100.40.4520.65115),which has a fiscal year 2023 budget of $58,000 and a year-to-date balance of $30,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda HS2.Ordinance 1-O-23,Amending the City Code and Creating Section 3-2-22 “Retail Single Use Bag Tax and Plastic Bag Ban”was approved for introduction The Human Services Committee recommended the adoption of Ordinance 1-O-23, Amending the City Code and Creating Section 3-2-22,“Retail Single Use Bag Tax and Plastic Bag Ban.” Motion:Councilmember Geracaris Second:Councilmember Reid For Introduction Approved for Introduction 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin Page 16 MINUTES May 8,2023 (X)CONSENT AGENDA -HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE HS3.Ordinance 24-O-23,Establishing Evanston's Fair Workweek Ordinance was approved for introduction as amended Councilmember Reid,Mayor Biss,the Human Services Committee,and staff recommended the adoption of Ordinance 24-O-23,Establishing Evanston's Fair Workweek Ordinance. Motion:Councilmember Geracaris Second:Councilmember Reid Coucilmember Reid moved to amend the ordinance with following language weather that would prevent business operations is an exemption Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Wynne Motion Passed 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin Councilmember Kelly moved to hold the item Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:None Motion failed for a lack of a second For Introduction Approved for Introduction as Amended 6 -2 Ayes:Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Kelly,Harris Absent:Suffredin Page 17 MINUTES May 8,2023 (X)CONSENT AGENDA -HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE HS4.Ordinance 27-O-23,Amending Portions of Title 7,Chapter 11,“City Beaches and Boat Ramps”of the City Code was approved for introduction and action Staff and the Human Services Committee recommended the adoption of Ordinance 27-O-23 amending portions of Title 7,Chapter 11,“City Beaches and Boat Ramps”of the City Code.City Manager Stowe recommended suspending the City Council rules for introduction and action at the May 8,2023,City Council meeting. Councilmember Geracaris moved to suspend the rules for introduction and action Motion:Councilmember Geracaris Second:Councilmember Reid Motion Passed 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin Motion:Councilmember Geracaris Second:Councilmember Harris For Introduction and Action Approved for Introduction and Action 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin Page 18 MINUTES May 8,2023 (X)CONSENT AGENDA -HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE HS5.Ordinance 47-O-23,Amending Title 8,Chapter 26 “Leaf Blowers”was approved for introduction and action Councilmember Revelle,staff,and the Human Services Committee recommended the adoption of Ordinance 47-O-23,Amending Title 8,Chapter 26,“Leaf Blowers” specifically the Permitted Hours of Leaf Blower Use.Councilmember Revelle recommended suspending the City Council rules for introduction and action at the May 8, 2023,City Council meeting. Councilmember Geracaris moved to suspend the rules for introduction and action Motion:Councilmember Geracaris Second:Councilmember Harris Motion Passed 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin Motion:Councilmember Geracaris Second:Councilmember Harris For Introduction and Action Approved for Introduction and Action 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin Page 19 MINUTES May 8,2023 (XI)CONSENT AGENDA -ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ED1.ASPIRE -Evanston Community Healthcare Workforce Development Program was approved The Workforce Development Division and the Economic Development Committee recommend the City Council approve a $200,000 allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)for the proposed ASPIREEvanston Community Healthcare Workforce Development Program.The funding would match a $200,000 investment proposed by both the Northshore University Health System and the Finnegan Foundation.The funding will assist in the continuance of the program for the next three years. Funding would be from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)funds,account 170.99.1700.55251.As of April 24,2023,there are $5,739,642 in unallocated ARPA funds.Several items on the May 8,2023,City Council agenda are proposed to be funded by ARPA funds.A table showing the potential projects to be funded with the unallocated ARPA funds is attached.This table also identifies the remaining three projects that received substantial support during the March 13,2023 discussion on the use of the remaining ARPA funds. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda ED2.Whole &Free Foods Request for an ARPA Allocation of $550,000 was removed from the agenda Whole and Free Food is seeking,with the recommendation of the Economic Development Committee,an ARPA allocation of $550,000 to assist with the cost of completing leasehold improvements for the Every Body Eats commercial/manufacturing kitchen at 626 Hartrey Avenue. Funding would be from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)funds,account 170.99.1700.55251.As of April 24,2023,there are $5,739,642 in unallocated ARPA funds.Several items on the May 8,2023,City Council agenda are proposed to be funded by ARPA funds.A table showing the potential projects to be funded with the unallocated ARPA funds is attached.This table also identifies the remaining three projects that received substantial support during the March 13,2023 discussion on the use of the remaining ARPA funds. For Action Removed from Agenda Page 20 MINUTES May 8,2023 (XII)CONSENT AGENDA -FINANCE &BUDGET COMMITTEE FB1.Ordinance 40-O-23 Authorizing the City of Evanston City Manager to Reduce the Total Fiscal Year 2022 Budget by $34,438,897 to a New Total of $325,994,623 was adopted Staff and the Finance and Budget Committee recommended the City Council adopt Ordinance 40-O-23,authorizing the City of Evanston City Manager to reduce the total Fiscal Year 2022 budget by $34,438,897 to a new total of $325,994,623. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (XIII)APPOINTMENTS AP1.Appointments to Boards,Commissions,and Committees was approved The Mayor recommended City Council approval of the appointments of the following members to the vacancies and terms of the Boards,Commissions,and Committees indicated below. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (XIV)CALL OF THE WARDS Ward 1:Advocated for these the highest standard of safety measures and and health measures for our residents at the Margarita Inn Ward 2:2nd Ward Meeting May 16 Robert Crown Room D 7:00 PM;Happy Mother’s Day! Ward 3:Condolences to the family of former 7th Ward Alderman Steve Engelman Ward 4:4th Ward Office hours May 13 Reprise Roasters;4th Ward Meeting June 6 Robert Crown Ward 5:No Report Ward 6:Absent Ward 7:Mentioned the recent passing of former 7th Ward Alderman Steve Engelman Ward 8:8th Ward Meeting May 25 Ward 9:No Report Page 21 MINUTES May 8,2023 (XV)EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilmember Nieuwsma led City Council into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(a)to discuss agenda items regarding personnel,the purchase or use of real property, 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(5)and (c)11. Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Harris Convene into Executive Session 10:51 p.m. Motion Passed 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes: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 12:14 a.m.Tuesday,May 9,2023.