HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.01.21AGENDA
Special City Council Meeting
Monday, November 1, 2021
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center
5:30 PM
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(I)ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBER FLEMING
(II)MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(III)CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
(IV)COMMUNICATIONS: CITY CLERK
(V)PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings.
As part of the Council agenda, a period for public comments shall be
offered at the commencement of each regular Council meeting. Public
comments will be noted in the City Council Minutes and become part of
the official record. Those wishing to speak should sign their name and
the agenda item or non-agenda topic to be addressed on a designated
participation sheet. If there are five or fewer speakers, fifteen minutes
shall be provided for Public Comment. If there are more than five
speakers, a period of forty-five minutes shall be provided for all
comment, and no individual shall speak longer than three minutes. The
Mayor will allocate time among the speakers to ensure that Public
Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City
Council shall commence forty-five minutes after the beginning of Public
Comment. Aldermen do not respond during Public Comment. Public
Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil manner.
Public comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in
mind.
(VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP1.FY 2022 Proposed Budget Discussion
a.FY 2022 Proposed Budget
Staff requests further discussion of the 2022 Proposed Budget, and
direction on items to include in the budget for adoption.
For Discussion
2022 Budget Discussion - Attachment - Pdf
6 - 10
b.FY 2022 Proposed Budget: Crossing Guards
Staff recommends the City Council discuss the City of Evanston’s
agreements to provide crossing guards near schools and its impact on
the City’s Budget.
For Discussion
Crossing Guards / 2022 Budget Discussion - Attachment - Pdf
11 - 13
c.FY 2022 Proposed Budget: Free Beaches
Staff seeks guidance on making all City of Evanston beaches free for
Evanston residents only. The decision will help staff finalize budget
recommendations. Revenues for Beaches are deposited into account
100.30.3080.53565
For Discussion
Discussion on Free Beaches - Attachment - Pdf
14 - 16
d.Consideration of Staff Requests for Additional Staffing Necessary
to Continue or Improve City Operations
Staff recommends that City Council discuss the positions suggested in
the 2022 budget that have not been previously allocated and provide
direction to staff on those positions.
For Discussion
Consideration of Staff Requests for Additional Staffing Necessary to
Continue or Improve City Operations - Attachment - Pdf
17 - 18
SP2.American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Discussion
a.Continued Discussion of ARPA Funds and Potential for Allocation
This memo provides updates on potential uses of the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) funding in the categories defined in the staff memo from the
October 4, 2021 City Council meeting. Staff recommends that members of City
Council review and discuss these proposed uses, and (1) provide direction to
staff specific of development funding pursue to whether on the
recommendations for consideration and (2) whether any such
recommendations should be reviewed first by the BCCs responsible for making
policy for similar Council and to recommendations City funding
projects/programs.
American Rescue Plan Act, 170.99.1700.55251.
For Discussion
Continued Discussion of ARPA Funds and Potential for Allocation -
Attachment - Pdf
19 - 266
b.ARPA: Approval of $575,000 in Funding to Sustain the Public
Health Response to COVID-19 in 2022
Staff recommends approval by the City Council of $575,000 in ARPA
funding to sustain the City’s Health and Human Services Department’s ability
to respond to the ongoing health impact of COVID-19 in 2022. American
Rescue Plan Act, 170.99.1700.55251.
For Action
Approval of $575,000 in ARPA Funding to Sustain the Public Health
Response to COVID-19 in 2022 - Attachment - Pdf
267 - 271
c.ARPA: Approval of $900,000 in Funding for Grant Management,
Compliance, and Reporting
Staff recommends approval by the City Council of $900,000 in ARPA
Funding for Grant Management, Compliance, and Reporting
American Rescue Plan Act, 170.99.1700.55251
For Action
Approval of $900,000 in ARPA Funding for Grant Management,
Compliance, and Reporting - Attachment - Pdf
272 - 274
d.Approval of $1 Million in ARPA Funding for the Aux
The Growing Season, Inc. is seeking City Council approval of a $1
million contribution from the City's allocation of American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) to assist in the cost of renovating 2223 Washington to serve
as home of The Aux - a hub dedicated to community wellness and racial
equity American Rescue Plan Act - Economic Development -
#170.99.1700.55251.
For Action
Approval of $1 Million in ARPA Funding for the Aux - Attachment - Pdf
275 - 289
e.Chicago and Avenue Orrington ARPA: in Approval Funding
Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project to Assist with Expanded
Outdoor Commerce
Staff is seeking City Council approval to reserve $440,000 from the
American Rescue Plan Act to serve as a 20% match requirement of the
State of Illinois Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant.
American Development - Economic Act Plan Rescue -
170.99.1700.55251.
For Action
ARPA funding for Orrington Avenue and Chicago Avenue Streetscape
Improvement Project to Assist with Expanded Outdoor Commerce -
Attachment - Pdf
290 - 312
f.Approval of $250,000 in ARPA Funding for Outdoor Dining,
Amending the Storefront Modernization Program
Council City Development Economic The Committee recommends
approve outdoor dining amendments to the Storefront Modernization
Program and commit funding from the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA). Staff recommends an allocation of $250,000.
American Rescue Plan Act - Economic Development -
#170.99.1700.55251
For Action
Amendment to the Entrepreneurship Emergency Assistance Grant
Program Guidelines - Pdf
313 - 346
(VII)CALL OF THE WARDS
(Aldermen shall be called upon by the Mayor to announce or provide
information about any Ward or City matter which an Alderman desires to
bring before the Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)}
(VIII)UPCOMING ALDERMANIC COMMITTEE MEETINGS
DATE TIME BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION
11/02/21 7:00 PM 4th Ward Meeting
11/03/21 6:30 PM Citizen Police Review Commission
11/04/21 9:00 AM Reparations Committee
11/04/21 7:00 PM 1st Ward Budget Meeting
11/08/21 4:30 PM Administration and Public Works
11/08/21 5:00 PM Planning and Development
Committee
11/08/21 5:30 PM City Council
(IX)ADJOURNMENT