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City Council
Monday, August 28, 2023
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, Room 2800
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(I)ROLL CALL - COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS
(II)MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
"Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County" 34th Anniversary
(III)CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
(IV)COMMUNICATIONS: CITY CLERK
Introduce Andy Vick Executive Director of Downtown Evanston
(V)PUBLIC COMMENT
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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
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their a on addressed be to topic non-agenda or item agenda the and name
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.
Councilmembers is Comment Comment. Public Public respond not do during
intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil manner. Any person who makes
such remarks, or who utters loud, threatening, personal or abusive language, or
engages otherwise or disrupts, which disturbs disorderly other any in conduct
impedes the orderly conduct of a meeting shall, at the discretion of the mayor or
presiding officer, be barred from further participation during that meeting. Public
comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind.
(VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP1.Plastic Bag Ordinance Enforcement
Staff seeks recommendation on the enforcement of the recently passed
bag ordinance.
For Action
Plastic Bag Ordinance Enforcement
19 - 20
(VII)CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
M1.Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
July 24, 2023
Staff recommends the approval of the Minutes of the Regular City
Council meeting of July 24, 2023
For Action
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of July 24,
2023
21 - 39
(VIII)CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A1.Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll, Bills List, and Credit Card
Activity
Staff recommends City Council approval of the City of Evanston Payroll
for the period of July 3, 2023, through July 16, 2023, in the amount of
$3,881,141.00, July 17, 2023, through July 30, 2023, in the amount of
3,778,242.21. of amount the in 2023, August for List Bills 29,
$13,233,641.51, and credit card activity for the period ending June 26,
2023, in the amount of $301,062.97
For Action
Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll, Bills List, and Credit Card
Activity
40 - 95
A2.Approval of BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity
Staff recommends approval of the City of Evanston’s BMO Harris
Amazon Credit Card Activity for the period ending June 26, 2023, in the
amount of $20,445.89.
For Action
Approval of BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity
96 - 99
A3.of Contract with Terra Engineering for Engineering Approval
Services for Transit Stop Improvements at CTA and Pace Routes
(RFQ 23-28)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with Terra Engineering, LTD (225 West Ohio Street,
4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654) to provide engineering services for transit
stop improvements at CTA and Pace bus routes in the amount of
$53,278.
This project will be funded from the Capital Improvement Fund 2023
General Obligation Bonds, line item for Bus Stop ADA Improvements
(Account 415.40.4123.62145 – 423008). This project has an FY 2023
budget of $75,000, all of which is remaining.
For Action
Approval of Contract with Terra Engineering for Engineering Services for
Transit Stop Improvements at CTA and Pace Routes
100 - 108
A4.Approval of Sole Source Renewal for Cisco SmartNet Support 2023
Staff recommends City Council approval for the sole source renewal of
Cisco SmartNet annual license and software support from CDW (120 S.
Riverside, This $68,962.37. amount the of 60606) IL Chicago, in
agreement provides support for the City’s essential enterprise computer
networking and information security systems. A sole-source purchase
requires a 2/3 vote of the Councilmembers.
Funding for the purchase will be from the IT Computer Software Fund
(Account 100.19.1932.62340), with a budget of $1,420,000.00 and a
YTD balance of $43,096.
For Action
Approval of Sole Source Renewal for Cisco SmartNet Support 2023
109 - 113
A5.Approval of Sole Source Purchase of Cisco CUCM and UCCX
Licenses 2023
Staff recommends City Council approval for the sole source purchase of
Cisco CUCM and UCCX licenses and software support from CDW (120
S. Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606) in the amount of $34,650.00. A sole-
source purchase requires a 2/3 vote of the Councilmembers.
Funding for the purchase will be from the IT Telecommunications Fund
(Account 100.19.1932.64505) with a FY 2023 budget of $340,000.00
and a YTD balance of $123,627.36.
For Action
Approval of Sole Source Purchase of Cisco CUCM and UCCX Licenses
2023
114 - 117
A6.Approval of Sole Source Purchase of Laserfiche Avante Software
and Process Automation Designer Training
Staff recommends City Council approval for the sole source purchase of
Laserfiche Avante software licensing and professional training from
MCCI (P.O. Box 790379, St. Louis, MO 63179) in the amount of
$60,412.50. purchase requires a 2/3 vote of the A sole-source
Councilmembers.
Funding for this purchase is provided by the General Fund, IT Computer
Software account (100.19.1932.62340) which has a FY 2023 budget of
$1,420,000.00 and a YTD balance of $43,096.
For Action
Approval of Sole Source Purchase of LaserFiche Avante Software and
Process Automation Designer Training
118 - 137
A7.Approval of a Single-Source Licensing and Support Renewal for
Microsoft SQL Server and Windows Server with Software
Assurance from Dell Technologies
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a single-source agreement with Dell Technologies (1 Dell Way,
Round for renewals and support for Rock, 78682) TX, licensing
Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server and Windows
Technologies Dell $34,201.74. for Software with Server Assurance
currently holds the State Contract for resale of Microsoft licenses. A
single-source purchase requires a 2/3 vote of the Councilmembers.
This expense will be charged to IT Account 100.19.1932.62340 (IT
Computer budgeted of amount 2023 a has which Software) FY
$1,420,000.00 and a year to date balance of $43,096.
For Action
Approval of a Single-Source Licensing and Support Renewal for
Microsoft SQL Server and Windows Server with Software Assurance
from Dell Technologies
138 - 141
A8.Approval of a Sole-Source Purchase with Spring City Electrical
Manufacturing for Tallmadge Street Light Poles and LED Luminaire
Fixtures
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute City Electrical with purchase sole-source a Spring
Manufacturing (One South Main Street, Spring City, PA, 19475) of 12
Tallmadge street light poles and LED luminaire fixtures under the
existing sole-source agreement for a total cost of $60,120.00. A sole-
source purchase requires a 2/3 vote of the Councilmembers.
Funding is provided from the Capital Improvement Fund 2023 General
Obligation amount in $60,120.00 (Account Bonds the of
415.40.4123.65515-423011), which has a FY 2023 budget of
$120,000.00, of which $98,316.00 is remaining.
For Action
Approval of a Sole-Source Purchase with Spring City Electrical
Manufacturing for Tallmadge Street Light Poles and LED Luminaire
Fixtures
142 - 144
A9.Approval of a Contract Award with Utility Transport Service, Inc for
Granular Materials (Bid No. 23-44)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with Utility Transport Services, Inc (2044 W 163rd St
Unit 2 Markham, IL 60428) to provide granular materials for an initial 16-
month period with a not-to-exceed price of $47,860.40. This contract
has two optional one-year extensions which may be awarded upon
approval by both parties.
Funding for this contract includes $25,000 from the Water Fund and
$22,860.40 from the Sewer Fund. Funding for future years will be
budgeted accordingly. A detailed financial analysis is included in the
attached memo.
For Action
Approval of a Contract Award with Utility Transport Service, Inc for
Granular Materials (Bid No. 23-44)
145 - 146
A10.Approval of a Contract Award with Utility Transport Service, Inc for
Debris Hauling (Bid No. 23-43)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with Utility Transport Services, Inc (2044 W 163rd St
Unit 2 Markham, IL 60428) to provide debris hauling services for an
initial 16-month period with a not-to-exceed price of $112,500. This
contract has two optional one-year extensions, which may be awarded
upon approval by both parties.
Fund, Water the from $45,000 includes contract this for Funding
$40,000 from the Sewer Fund, and $5,000 from the General Fund.
Funding detailed A accordingly. for be will years future budgeted
financial analysis is included in the attached memo.
For Action
Approval of a Contract Award with Utility Transport Service, Inc for
Debris Hauling (Bid No. 23-43)
147 - 148
A11.Approval of a Sole-Source Agreement with Water Resources, Inc.,
for the Purchase of Neptune 360 Software as a Service (SaaS)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a sole-source agreement with Water Resources Inc. (390
Sadler Ave., Elgin, IL) for the period of September 1, 2023, to August
31, 2026, to provide the Neptune 360 Software as a Service (SaaS) in
the not-to-exceed amount of $93,545.82. A sole-source purchase
requires a 2/3 vote of the Councilmembers.
Funding is provided by the Water Production Bureau Water Other
Operations Business Unit (Account 510.40.4225.62340), which has a
FY 2023 budget of $254,000 and a YTD balance of $142,044.00.
For Action
Approval of a Sole-Source Agreement with Water Resources, Inc., for
the Purchase of Neptune 360 Software as a Service (SaaS)
149 - 150
A12.Approval of a Purchase of one (1) Vermeer SC382 Stump Grinder
with Trailer, one (1) Vermeer BC1500 chipper, two (2) 2024 Ford
F550 Regular Cab, and one (1) 2024 Ford F750 Regular Cab for the
Forestry Division of the Public Work Agency
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter
into a purchase agreement with Vermeer Midwest (2801 Beverly Drive,
Aurora, IL 60502) in the amount of $46,949.00 for the purchase of one
(1) Vermeer SC382 Stump Grinder with trailer as a new addition to the
fleet inventory, a purchase agreement with Vermeer Midwest in the
amount of $75,749.00 for the purchase of one (1) Vermeer BC1500
chipper to replace existing chipper #829, a purchase agreement with
Lindco Equipment Sales (2168 East 88th Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410) in
the amount of $146,680.00 for the purchase of one (1) 2024 Ford F550
Regular Cab with Combination Dump Spreader body as a replacement
for existing vehicle #618, a purchase agreement with Lindco Equipment
Sales (2168 East 88th Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410) in the amount of
$144,880.00 for the purchase of one (1) 2024 Ford F550 Regular Cab
with Combination Dump Spreader body as a replacement for existing
vehicle #823, and a purchase agreement with Lindco Equipment Sales
in the amount of $136,243.00 for the purchase of one (1) 2023 Ford
F750 Regular Cab with Chip Box body as a replacement for existing
vehicle #818. All purchases are for the Forestry Division operations of
the Public Works Agency.
Funding for the purchase above will be from the FY2024 Automotive
Equipment Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550) in the amount of
$550,501, with an anticipated FY 2024 budget of at least $2,000,000.00.
For Action
Approval of a Purchase of Vehicles
151 - 183
A13.Approval of Change Order No. 2 to the Agreement with Civiltech
Engineering, Inc. for the Church Street Pedestrian and Bicycle
Improvements (RFQ 20-21)
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute Civiltech agreement the to with No. Order Change 2
Engineering, Inc. (Two Pierce Place, Suite 1400, Itasca, IL 60143) for
the Church Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements (RFQ 20-21) in
the amount of $58,687.48.
This change order was not budgeted; however, funding is available from
the General Fund reserve (Account 415.40.4219.62145 – 420004) in the
amount of $58,687.48.
For Action
Approval of Change Order No. 2 to the Agreement with Civiltech
Engineering, Inc. for the Church Street Pedestrian and Bicycle
Improvements (RFQ 20-21)
184 - 200
A14.Contract Bolder with the of 5 No. Order Change Approval to
Contractors, Inc. for the 30-inch Transmission Main Rehabilitation
Project (Bid 21-36)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 5 to the agreement with Bolder Contractors, Inc. (316
Cary Point Drive, Cary, IL 60013) for the 30-inch Transmission Main
Rehabilitation Project (Bid 21-36) in the amount of a credit of $3,426.97,
decreasing to the from value overall contract $12,063,862.00
12,060,435.03.
For Action
Approval of Change Order No. 5 to the Contract with Bolder
Contractors, Inc. for the 30-Inch Transmission Main Rehabilitation
Project (Bid 21-36)
201 - 205
A15.Approval of Purchase Order (P.O.) Increase for Chicago Union
Staff recommends City Council approval to increase P.O. #2023-114 by
$10,000, for a new total of $25,000, for Chicago Union.
Funding is provided from the Chandler-Newberger Business Unit
100.30.3035.62505, which has a $215,000 budgeted allocation.
deposited account, and the vendor are fees Registration into this
payments are paid from the same account. Additional revenue, due to
the success of the programs, will offset the additional expenses.
For Action
Approval of Purchase Order (P.O.) Increase for Chicago Union
206 - 218
A16.Approval of Purchase Order (P.O.) Increase for Evanston Soccer
Association
Staff recommends City Council approval to increase P.O. #2023-169 by
$15,000, for a new total of $39,000, for Evanston Soccer Association.
Funding is provided from Chandler-Newberger Business Unit
100.30.3035.62505, which has a $215,000 budget allocation.
Registration fees are deposited into this account, and the instructional
expenses are paid from the same account. Additional revenue, due to
the success of the program, will offset the additional expenses.
For Action
Approval of Purchase Order (P.O.) Increase for Evanston Soccer
Association
219 - 234
A17.Approval of Purchase Order (PO) Increase for Fambro Management
LLC dba Chess Scholars and Afternoon Enrichment Solutions
Staff recommends City Council approval to increase P.O. #2023-013 by
$24,000 and Scholars Chess LLC Management dba for Fambro
Afternoon Enrichment Solutions.
Funding is provided from Chandler-Newberger Center Business Unit
100.30.3035.53565, $215,000 which has a budgeted allocation.
Registration fees are deposited into this account, and the instructional
expenses are paid from the same account. Additional revenue, due to
the success of the program, will offset the additional expenses.
For Action
Approval of Purchase Order (PO) Increase for Fambro Management
LLC dba Chess Scholars and Afternoon Enrichment Solutions
235 - 245
A18.Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with CCC Holdings,
Inc. for the Animal Shelter Improvements
Staff recommends approval of Change Order 1 to contract for the
Evanston Animal Shelter Construction (Bid 22-70) with CCC Holdings,
Inc. (18660 Graphics Drive, Suite 200, Tinley Park, Illinois 60477). This
will increase the overall contract amount by $385,020.21, and the overall
contract price will increase from $6,849,308.75 to $7,234,328.96. This
change order will also include a time extension of 104 days, changing
the date of substantial completion from March 3, 2024, to June 15,
2024.
Funding will be provided by the Capital Improvement Fund (Account
415.40.4219.65515 - 620016) in the amount of $289,324.86 and from
the Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4535.65515 - 620016) in the amount
of $95,695.35. A detailed financial analysis is included in the attached
memo.
For Action
Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with CCC Holdings, Inc.
for the Animal Shelter Improvements
246 - 249
A19.Resolution 51-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the
Second Amendment to the Grant Agreement and Enter Into a
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Evanston and
the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control
51-R-23, Resolution approve City the recommends Staff Council
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the
Grant Agreement and Enter Into a Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Evanston and the Cook County Department of
Animal and Rabies Control.
For Action
Resolution 51-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the
Second Amendment to the Grant Agreement and Enter Into a
Memorandum of Understanding
250 - 264
A20.Resolution 47-R-23 Approving Extended Hours of Liquor Service
on September 23, 2023, September 30, 2023, October 28, 2023, and
November 18, 2023 for Levy Premium Food Service's One Day
Class Z-2 Liquor Licenses
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 47-R-23,
approving extended hours of liquor service on September 23, 2023,
September 30, 2023, October 28, 2023, and November 18, 2023 for
Levy Premium Food Service's One Day Class Z-2 Liquor Licenses
For Action
Resolution 47-R-23 Approving Extended Hours of Liquor Service for
Levy Premium Food Service's One Day Class Z-2 Liquor Licenses
265 - 278
A21.Resolution 50-R-23, Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all
Claims in Stephanie & Dan Weinbach v. City of Evanston
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 50-R-23, authorizing the City
of Evanston to issue a settlement payment pursuant to a settlement
agreement of City v. Weinbach & Stephanie in and Dan release
Evanston (Case no. 2022-L-2146).
Funding will be provided from the Insurance Fund Settlement Costs -
Liability (Account 605.99.7800.62260).
For Action
Resolution 50-R-23, Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all
Claims in Stephanie & Dan Weinbach v. City of Evanston
279 - 281
A22.Ordinance 65-O-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the
Sale of City-Owned Property at 1808 Hovland Court to Community
Partners for Affordable Housing
adoption of Ordinance 65-O-23, Staff recommends City Council
Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Sale of City-Owned
Property at 1808 Hovland Court to Community Partners for Affordable
Housing. the of vote two-thirds a requires ordinance This (2/3)
Councilmembers. Councilmember Burns recommends suspending the
City Council rules for introduction and action at the August 28, 2023 City
Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Ordinance 65-O-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Sale
of City-OwnedProperty at 1808 Hovland Court to Community Partners
for Affordable Housing
282 - 287
A23.Ordinance 72-O-23, Selling a Vacated Portion of Public Land East
of 2137 Crawford Avenue to an Abutting Owner at 3320 Hayes
Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 72-O-23, Selling
a Vacated Portion of Public Land East of 2137 Crawford Avenue, to an
Abutting Owner at 3320 Hayes Street. This ordinance requires a two-
thirds (2/3) vote of the Councilmembers.
For Introduction
Ordinance 72-O-23, Selling a Vacated Portion of Public Land East of
2137 Crawford Avenue to an Abutting Owner at 3320 Hayes Street
288 - 293
A24.Ordinance 76-O-23, Amending the City Code Section 10-11-5(D),
"Four-Way (Four-Way Stops at McDaniel Avenue and Stops"
Harrison Street)
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 76-O-23, Amending the City
Code at Stops Stops" 10-11-5(D), Section (Four-Way "Four-Way
McDaniel Avenue and Harrison Street) to establish a 4-way stop control
at the intersection of McDaniel Avenue & Harrison Street.
Councilmember Suffredin requests suspension of the rules for
Introduction and Action at the August 28, 2023, City Council meeting.
Funding will be through the General Fund-Traffic Control Supplies
(100.40.4520.65115), 2023 budget of $58,000 and a an with FY
remaining balance of $17,411.
For Introduction and Action
Ordinance 76-O-23, Amending the City Code Section 10-11-5(D), "Four-
Way Stops" (Four-Way Stops at McDaniel Avenue and Harrison Street)
294 - 297
A25.Special a the Establishment Proposing 78-O-23, Ordinance of
Service Area No. 10 in the City of Evanston, Illinois, and Providing
for a Public Hearing and Other Related Procedures
Staff recommends the City Council adoption of Ordinance 78-O-23
proposing the establishment of a Special Service Area (SSA #10) for
commercial properties located in the merchant district along Howard
Street. Councilmember Reid recommends suspending the City Council
rules for introduction and action at the August 28, 2023 City Council
meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Ordinance 78-O-23, Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service
Area No. 10 in the City of Evanston, Illinois and Providing for a Public
Hearing
298 - 344
A26.Ordinance 79-O-23 Amending City Code Section 10-11-12 “Parking
Meter Zones"
Councilmember Reid recommends the adoption of Ordinance 79-O-23,
amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12 Schedule XII (H) of the
Evanston city code (“Parking Meter Zones”) to add four recreation
center parking lots to the list of paid parking lots.
For Introduction
Ordinance 79-O-23 Amending City Code Section 10-11-12 “Parking
Meter Zones"
345 - 350
A27.Ordinance 70-O-23, Vacating the City-Owned Alley East of 2137
Crawford Avenue
Ordinance of 70-O-23, Council City recommends Staff adoption
Vacating the City-Owned Alley East of 2137 Crawford Avenue. This
ordinance requires a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Councilmembers.
For Action
Ordinance 70-O-23, Vacating the City-Owned Alley East of 2137
Crawford Avenue
351 - 359
A28.Ordinance 71-O-23, Selling a Vacated Portion of Public Land East
of 2137 Crawford Avenue to an Abutting Owner at 2137 Crawford
Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 71-O-23, Selling
a Vacated Portion of Public Land East of 2137 Crawford Avenue, to an
Abutting Owner at 2137 Crawford Avenue. This ordinance requires a
two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Councilmembers.
For Action
Ordinance 71-O-23, Selling a Vacated Portion of Public Land East of
2137 Crawford Avenue to an Abutting Owner at 2137 Crawford Avenue
360 - 367
A29.Ordinance 73-O-23 Amending City Code Section 10-11-18
"Residents Parking Only Districts"
Councilmember Revelle recommends the adoption of Ordinance 73-O-
23, amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 18 Schedule XVIII (G)
“Residents Parking Only Districts” to add the residences on 1900-2100
Central St, not including current or future properties designated as
Transit-Oriented to purchase residents as Developments, eligible
permits.
For Action
Ordinance 73-O-23 Amending City Code Section 10-11-18 "Residents
Parking Only Districts"
368 - 372
(IX)CONSENT AGENDA - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
PD1.Ordinance 15-O-23, Amending Title 7, Chapter 8 Concerning the
Protection of Trees on Private Property
The Environment Board and staff recommend City Council adoption of
Ordinance 15-O-23, Amending Title 7, Chapter 8, Concerning the
Protection of Private Trees.
For Introduction
Ordinance 15-O-23, Amending Title 7, Chapter 8 Concerning the
Protection of Trees on Private Property
373 - 425
PD2.Ordinance 75-O-23, Special Use for a Convenience Store, Dempster
Snack Shop, and a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Windy City
Flavors, in the B1 Business District at 1806-1808 Dempster Street
The Land Use Commission recommends the adoption of Ordinance 75-
O-23, a Special Use for a Convenience Store, Dempster Snack Shop,
and a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Windy City Flavors, in the
B1 Business District at 1806-1808 Dempster Street. The Convenience
Store (existing) incurred a variety of Health Department violations over
the past year. However, recent inspections have found compliance with
all City regulations; therefore, the proposed special uses meet the
Standards for Approval for special uses.
For Introduction
Ordinance 75-O-23, Special Use for a Convenience Store, Dempster
Snack Shop, and a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Windy City
Flavors, in the B1 Business District at 1806-1808 Dempster Street
426 - 437
(X)CONSENT AGENDA - HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
HCDC1.Approval to Expand the Small/Medium Landlord Financial
Assistance Program
Development Committee and staff & Housing The Community
recommend approval of the expansion of the Small/Medium Financial
Assistance Program geographic eligibility criteria to include five (5)
additional census tracts.
For Action
Approval to Expand the Small/Medium Landlord Financial Assistance
Program
438 - 441
(XI)CONSENT AGENDA - RULES COMMITTEE
R1.Ordinance 67-O-23, Amending Title 2, Chapter 20, "Finance and
Budget Committee"
The Rules Committee recommends approval of Ordinance 67-O-23,
Amending Title 2, Chapter 20, "Finance and Budget Committee" of the
Evanston City Code, to the City Council.
For Action
Ordinance 67-O-23, Amending Title 2, Chapter 20, "Finance and Budget
Committee"
442 - 446
(XII)CONSENT AGENDA - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
SS1.2023 Emergency Solutions Grant Recommendations
The Social Services Committee recommends approval of the 2023
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) allocations totaling $149,054:
the for (Connections social services two to $137,875 agencies
Homeless and the YWCA Evanston/North Shore) that provide housing
and services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness, grant for Evanston the City of and to $11,179
administration.
The funding source is the City’s 2023 Emergency Solutions Grant
entitlement allocation in the of $149,054 from the U.S. amount
Department of Housing & Urban Development, account
100.21.2128.XXXXX with individual account numbers for external
agencies funded and City administrative costs.
For Action
2023 Emergency Solutions Grant Recommendations
447 - 449
(XIII)CONSENT AGENDA - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
ED1.Approval of Funding for Chicago’s North Shore Convention and
Visitors Bureau FY 2024
The Economic Development Committee recommends the City Council
approve funding for Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors
Bureau (CVB) in the amount of $69,674 for a period commencing July
1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Economic Development Partnership Account # 100.15.5300.62659.
The City Council approved a total of $82,000 for 2023, of which $82,000
remains.
For Action
Approval of Funding for Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors
Bureau FY 2024
450 - 497
ED2.Recommendation to hire full-time Food Service Coordinator
Staff requests authorization to hire a new Food Service Coordinator to
implement a high market-driven food service program across the city at
specified Parks and Recreation facilities.
Funding is available in the current budget for the remainder of the
FY2023 year as several positions budgeted in the Department for the
FY2023 surplus. leaving recently, a filled been have year only
Permanent funding for the position will be requested in the FY2024
budget.
For Action
Recommendation to hire full-time Food Service Coordinator
498 - 502
(XIV)CALL OF THE WARDS
provide or announce to Mayor by upon called shall (Councilmembers the be
information about any Ward or City matter which a Councilmember desires to bring
before the Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)}
(XV)EXECUTIVE SESSION
(XVI)ADJOURNMENT
(XVII)UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
DATE TIME BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION
8/29/2023 5:00PM Special Finance & Budget Committee
8/30/2023 6:00PM Economic Development Committee
8/31/2023 1:30PM Participating Budgeting Committee
8/31/2023 6:00PM NU-City Committee
9/6/2023 6:30PM Citizen Police Review Commission
9/6/2023 7:00PM Special Land Use Commission
9/8/2023 7:15AM Utilities Commission