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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 24, 2023Page 1 MINUTES July 24,2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON,ILLINOIS LORRAINE H.MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C.LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday,July 24,2023 Present:Councilmember Kelly Councilmember Suffredin Councilmember Harris Councilmember Burns Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Reid Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Geracaris (8) Absent:Councilmember Revelle Mayor Daniel Biss Presiding:Councilmember Burns (Mayor Pro Tem) Staff Present:Luke Stowe,City Manager David Stoneback,Deputy City Manager Nicholas Cummings,Corporation Counsel Alison Leisiger,Policy Coordinator Darrell King,Water Production Bureau Chief Mellisa Klotz,Zoning Administrator Stephanie Mendoza City Clerk Page 2 MINUTES July 24,2023 (II)MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS &PROCLAMATIONS Councilmember Burns (Mayor Pro Tem) (III)CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS City Manager Luke Stowe (IV)COMMUNICATIONS:CITY CLERK City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza (V)PUBLIC COMMENT Name Agenda Item /Topic Jack Mortell FB2 Rodney Greene Toxic drinking water,A13 Dave Ellis FB2 Timothy Schoolmaster FB2 Ray Friedman Lakefront Investigation;Public Comment;Angry citizens Laurie McFarlane P1 Mary Rosinski Public Comment;Northwestern Mike Vasilko Northwestern -Corporation Counsel Yvi Russell P1 Written Received Public Comment CONSENT AGENDA Items A2,A12,A17,A22,P1,and FB1 were removed from the Consent Agenda Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Wynne For Action Items Approved 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Revelle Page 3 MINUTES July 24,2023 (VII)CONSENT AGENDA -CITY COUNCIL MINUTES M1.The Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 10,2023 were approved Staff recommended the approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of July 10,2023 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (VII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A1.The 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 June 19,2023,through July 2,2023,in the amount of $3,707,941.88 and the Bills List for July 25,2023,in the amount of $6,111,276.78. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A2.A Contract Award with CDM Smith Incorporated for FY 2023,2024,&2025 PFAS Treatment Technique Study Services was approved Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CDM Smith Incorporated (125 S.Wacker Drive,Suite 2510 Chicago,IL 60606)to provide PFAS treatment technique study services in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,572,410.00. Funding is provided by the Water Depreciation Improvement &Extension Fund Business Unit (Account 513.71.7330.62145),which has an approved FY 2023 budget amount of $500,000,all of which is remaining.Additional funding will need to be budgeted in FY 2024 and FY 2025. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma For Action Approved 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Revelle Page 4 MINUTES July 24,2023 (VII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A3.A Contract with Duke’s Root Control,Inc.for 2023 to 2025 Root Treatment (Bid No. 23-37)was approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Duke’s Root Control,Inc.(400 Airport Road,Suite E,Elgin,IL 60123)for 2023 to 2025 Root Treatment (Bid No.23-37)in the amount of $199,677.21. Funding for this project is from the Sewer Fund (Account No.515.40.4535.62461),which has an approved FY 2023 budget of $550,000,of which $498.903.60 is remaining.The 2022 root treatment work has a bid price of $65,699.58.Staff proposes to budget $70,000.00 for root treatment in this same account in future years. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A4.A One-Year Renewal of Milestone XProtect Premium Support 2023 was approved Staff recommended the City Manager authorize payment of $32,558.55 to Convergint Technologies,LLC (35257 Eagle Way,Chicago,IL 60678)to renew support for the City’s Milestone XProtect Corporate video management system (VMS).Three quotes were obtained,with Convergint Technologies,LLC prevailing with the lowest price. This expense will be charged to IT account 100.19.1932.62340 (IT Computer Software) which has a FY 2023 budgeted amount of $1,420,000.00 and a year-to-date balance of $533,175.73. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A5.A One-Year Renewal of the ArcGIS Software with Esri,Inc.-2023 was approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a sole source agreement for the annual support and licensing renewal of the Esri ArcGIS Desktop,Enterprise and Online software products with Esri,Inc.(380 New York Street, Redlands,CA 92373)for $33,861. The total cost of this renewal is $33,861.Funding in the amount of $24,819 will be charged to IT account 100.19.1932.62340 (IT Computer Software)which has a FY 2023 budgeted amount of $1,420,000.00 and a year-to-date balance of $533,175.73.The remaining balance of $9,042 will be split among the other five following GL Accounts; $5,437 to Public Works (Account 100.40.4400.62340),$1,614 to the City Manager ’s Office (100.15.1535.62490),$1,076 to Police (Account 100.22.2205.62490),$538 to Library (Account 185.48.4835.62340),and $377 to Fire (Account 100.23.2305.62335). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 5 MINUTES July 24,2023 (VII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A6.A Contract Award with Capitol Cement Co.,Inc.for the 2023 Special Assessment Alley Improvements (Bid No.23-27)was approved Staff recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Capitol Cement Co.,Inc.(6231 North Pulaski Road,Chicago,IL 60646) for the 2023 Special Assessment Alley Improvements (Bid No.23-27)in the amount of $676,377.00. Funding is provided from Special Assessment Fund (Account No.420.40.6000.65515 - 423001)in the amount of $676,377.00,which has an available 2023 budget of $750,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A7.A Contract with Water Resources Inc.for FY 2023 &2024 Water Meter Purchases (Bid 23-41)was approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Water Resources Inc.(390 Sadler Ave,Elgin IL.60120)for the period of FY 2023 &2024 to provide water meters (Bid 23-41)in the not-to-exceed amount of $333,289.00. Funding will be provided by the Water Billing Business Unit (Account 510.40.4208.65070),which has an approved FY 2023 budget of $205,000 and a YTD balance of $203,417.31.In addition,funding will be provided by the Water Other Operations Business Unit (Account 510.40.4225.65080),which has an approved FY 2023 budget of $30,000 and a YTD balance of $6,305.05. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A8.The Purchase Fuel from Al Warren Oil Company,Inc.for One Year was approved Staff recommended City Council approval of fuel purchases from July 6,2023,through July 5,2024,in the not to exceed the amount of $850,000 from Al Warren Oil Co.,Inc. (1646 Summer Street,Hammond,IN 46320).The vendor is the current Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC)Governing Board Bid winner for all grades and types of fuel that are utilized by City vehicles for this time period. Funding for this purchase will be from the Fleet Fund -Petroleum Products (Account 600.19.7710.65035)with a FY 2023 budget of $750,000 and a YTD balance of $307,339.Staff expects to go over the budgeted amount by $150,000 for 2023 and will need an expense increase for 2024. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 6 MINUTES July 24,2023 (VII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A9.The Purchase of one (1)2024 Ford F550 Extended Cab and one (1)2024 Ford F550 4x4 Utility Truck for the Recycling &Environmental Maintenance Division (REM) and Traffic Division of the Public Works Agency (PWA)was approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with Lindco Equipment Sales (2168 East 88th Drive,Merrillville,IN 46410)in the amount of $208,050.75 for the purchase of one (1)2024 Ford F550 Extended Cab as a replacement for existing vehicle #702 for Traffic operations and a purchase agreement with Runnion Equipment Company (6201 East Ave.,Hodgkins,IL 60525)in the amount of $179,294.00 for the purchase of one (1)2024 Ford F550 4x4 Utility Truck as a replacement for existing vehicle #158 for Recycling and Environmental Maintenance operations. Funding for two (2)2024 Ford F550 trucks will be from the FY2024 Automotive Equipment Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550)in the amount of $387,344.75,which is anticipated to have an FY 2024 budgeted amount of at least $2,000,000.00.This expenditure represents 10.34%of this budgeted amount. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A10.The Purchase and Installation of Eight (8)Universal Dual Car Charging Stations for City Vehicle Charging was approved Staff requested the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase and installation of Eight (8)dual car charging stations in the amount of $199,075.71 to Carbon Day EV Charging (763 Bunker Court,Riverwooods,IL 60015).This purchase is through Sourcewell joint purchasing contract #042221-CPI. Funding for this project will be from the Capital Improvement Fund,General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4123.65515 -Project No.123003)in the amount of $199,075.71, which has an FY 2023 budgeted amount of $100,000.00,all of which is remaining.The remainder of the cost of this project will be covered by the cost saving of projects that were not approved or available for a contract in 2023. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 7 MINUTES July 24,2023 (VII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A11.The Purchase one (1)2023 Braun Chief XL Type III Ambulance for the Evanston Fire Department was approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with North Central Emergency Vehicles (18448 County Rd 9,Lester Prairie, MN 55354)in the amount of $237,001.00 for the purchase of one (1)2023 Braun Chief Type III Ambulance for Evanston Fire Department operations. Staff is seeking direction from the City Council regarding funding for the 2023 Braun Chief Type III Ambulance on whether to use surplus 2023 General Funds or the FY 2024 Automotive Equipment Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550)in the amount of $237,001.00.The vehicle will be readily available in 2023,and with increased EFD staff, an additional ambulance is required as soon as possible.If payment cannot be made until 2024,the City may lose the opportunity for this available ambulance. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A12.A Contract Award to Arthur J.Gallagher &Co.for Insurance Broker Services (RFQ 25-35)was approved Staff recommended the City Council Award a Contract for Insurance Broker Services to Arthur J.Gallagher &Co.in the amount of $38,500.00 Insurance Fund,account 605.99.7800.62130 that has a budget allocation of $750,000 and a remaining balance of $522,855. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Wynne For Action Approved 7 -0 -1 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Burns,Suffredin,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Abstain:Nieuwsma Absent:Revelle Page 8 MINUTES July 24,2023 (VII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A13.The Annual Membership Dues to the Northwest Municipal Conference was approved Staff recommended City Council approve the City's annual membership dues for the 2023-2024 fiscal year to Northwest Municipal Conference (1600 East Golf Road,Ste. 0700,Des Plaines,IL 60016)in the amount of $25,528. Funding will be from the City Council business unit,Membership Dues -General Fund Line Item (Account 100.13.1300.62360),with a budget of $58,000 and a YTD balance of $57,800. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A14.The Facilities and Fleet Management Workforce Development Program was approved Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to proceed with the proposed Workforce Development Plan for Facilities and Fleet Management operational support. Funding source would be through the use of Excess General Fund balance.The estimated cost for this program in 2023 is $64,000,of which $32,000 will be charged against the Facilities (Account 100.19.1950.61010)and $32,000 will be charged against the Fleet Fund (Account 600.19.7710.61010).Funding for future years will increase and will need to be appropriately budgeted. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A15.Change Order No.1 to the Agreement with Capitol Cement Co.,Inc.for the 2023 Alley Improvements (Bid No.23-27)was approved Staff recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 to the agreement with Capitol Cement Co.,Inc.(6231 North Pulaski Road, Chicago,IL 60646)for the 2023 Alley Improvements (Bid No.23-27)in the amount of $464,953.00. Funding is provided from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Fund in the amount of $220,000.00 and the 2023 General Obligation (GO)Bond Fund in the amount of $244,953.00.A detailed funding analysis is included in the memo below. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 9 MINUTES July 24,2023 (VII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A16.Change Order No.2 to the Agreement with Bolder Contractors,Inc.for the 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 Change Order No.2 to the 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 $293,233.00. Funding is provided from the Water Fund (Account No.513.71.7330.65515 –423003)in the amount of $293,233.00.These improvements will be funded by the Water Fund, which has savings from the delay of other projects. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A17.Resolution 46-R-23,Authorizing the Creation of A Short-Term Task Force to Investigate and Report on the Economic Security of Local Families was approved Councilmember Reid requested the City Council adopt Resolution 46-R-23,creating a short-term task force to investigate and report on economic security proposals. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris For Action Approved 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Revelle A18.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 was approved for introduction Staff recommended City Council adoption of 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.This ordinance requires a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Councilmembers. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction Page 10 MINUTES July 24,2023 (VII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A19.Ordinance 70-O-23,Vacating the City-Owned Alley East of 2137 Crawford Avenue was approved for introduction Staff recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 70-O-23,Vacating the City-Owned Alley East of 2137 Crawford Avenue.This ordinance requires a two-thirds (2/3)vote of the Councilmembers. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction A20.Ordinance 71-O-23,Selling a Vacated Portion of Public Land East of 2137 Crawford Avenue to an Abutting Owner at 2137 Crawford Avenue was approved for introduction Staff recommend 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 Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction A21.Ordinance 73-O-23 Amending City Code Section 10-11-18 "Residents Parking Only Districts"was approved for introduction Councilmember Revelle recommended 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 Developments,as residents eligible to purchase permits. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction Page 11 MINUTES July 24,2023 (VII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A22.Ordinance 108-O-22,Amending City Code Section 10-11-13 -Schedule XIII was tabled until September 26,2023 Councilmember Reid requested the adoption of Ordinance 108-O-22,Amending City Code Section 10-11-13 -Schedule XIII.This ordinance would prohibit trucks on certain streets in the 8th ward. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Geracaris Councilmeber Reid moved to table this ordinance until September 26,2023 Motion Passed 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Revelle For Introduction Ordinance Tabled Until September 26,2023 A23.Ordinance 63-O-23,Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(P-2)to Allow the Limited Service of Wine and Craft Cocktails at Craft Breweries was adopted The Liquor Control Review Board recommended Adoption of Ordinance 63-O-23, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(P-2)to Allow the Limited Service of Wine and Craft Cocktails by Craft Breweries. For Action Adopted on Consent Agenda A24.Ordinance 64-O-23,Amending City Code Section 3-4-6(R-1)to Prohibit the Service of Alcohol in Glass or Plastic Containers was adopted The Liquor Control Review Board recommended City Council approval of Ordinance 64-O-23,amending City Code Section 3-4-6(R-1)to prohibit the service of alcohol in glass or plastic containers. For Action Adopted on Consent Agenda Page 12 MINUTES July 24,2023 (VII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A25.Ordinance 66-O-23 Amending City Code Section 10-11-12 "Parking Meter Zones" and Section 10-11-7 "Passenger Loading Zones,Public Carrier Stops and Stands" was adopted Councilmember Revelle recommended adoption of Ordinance 66-O-23,amending Title 10,Chapter 11,Section 12 Schedule XII (B)of the Evanston city code (“Parking Meter Zones”)to add metered spaces on the 1700 block of Central St.to the 4-hour max limit portion of the code,and Title 10,Chapter 11,Section 7 “Loading Zones”to create a new “Medical Loading Zone”at 1732 Central St.,between the hours of 7:00 am -5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. For Action Adopted on Consent Agenda (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE P1.Ordinances 68-O-23 and 69-O-23 Amending Title 6 of the City Code with an Omnibus Text Amendment Package to Provide Clarifications and Updates to the Zoning Ordinance was adopted as amended (68-O-23) The Land Use Commission recommended the adoption of Ordinances 68-O-23 and 69-O-23,an Omnibus Text Amendment Package to clarify and update regulations in the Zoning Code pertaining to signs,Transit Oriented Development (TOD)areas,unique adaptive uses,accessory structures,loading berths,patios and terraces,mixed-use markets,and adjustments to development plans.These text amendments were identified and referred by the Land Use Commission to address current zoning and land use issues that need clarification and updating immediately and that should not wait for the new Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan.The proposed Zoning Ordinance clarifications and updates meet the Standards for Approval for text amendments. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris Councilmember Wynne moved that the language of ‘shall’remain and not be changed in subsection 13,14,and 15 Motion:Councilmember Wynne Second:None Motion Failed for a Lack of a Second Councilmember Suffredin moved to remove sections related to Land Use Commission Process and Transit Oriented Development Boundaries Motion:Councilmember Suffredin Second:Councilmember Kelly No Vote Page 13 MINUTES July 24,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE P1. (cont.) Councilmember Reid moved to have remain the section related to Transit Oriented Development Boundaries Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:None Motion Failed for a Lack of a Second Councilmember Suffredin withdrew his motion to remove sections related to Land Use and Transit Oriented Development Boundaries Councilmember Suffredin moved to hold these ordinances until the August 28,2023 City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Suffredin Second:Councilmember Kelly No Vote Councilmeber Reid moved to override the hold of these ordinances Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma Motion Passed 6 -2 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Kelly,Suffredin Absent:Revelle Councilmember Reid moved to remove the section related to Land Use Commission Process Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:None Motion Failed for a Lack of a Second Councilmember Kelly moved to hold two sections:those related Land Use Commission and continuances and to expanding the Transit Oriented Development area to 1/2 mile Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councilmember Suffredin Motion Passed 7 -1 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Geracaris Nayes:Reid Absent:Revelle Page 14 MINUTES July 24,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE P1. (cont.) For Action Adopted as Amended 7 -1 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Suffredin Absent:Revelle CORRECTIONS: Councilmember Kelly moved to hold two sections:those related Land Use Commission and continuances and to expanding the Transit Oriented Development area to 1/2 mile Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councilmember Wynne No Vote Ordinances 68-O-23 and 69-O-23 Amending Title 6 of the City Code with an Omnibus Text Amendment Package to Provide Clarifications and Updates to the Zoning Ordinance Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councilmember Harris Adopted 6 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin,Revelle Ordinances 68-O-23 and 69-O-23 Amending Title 6 of the City Code with an Omnibus Text Amendment Package to Provide Clarifications and Updates to the Zoning Ordinance Motion:Councilmember Harris Second:Councilmember Wynne Page 15 MINUTES July 24,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE P1. (cont.) Councilmember Kelly moved to hold two sections:those related Land Use Commission and continuances and to expanding the Transit Oriented Development area to 1/2 mile Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councilmember Wynne Motion Passed 6 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin,Revelle For Action Adopted as Amended 6 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin,Revelle (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -RULES COMMITTEE R1.Resolution 4-R-23,Amending City Council Rule 1 to Add Rule 1.3,Adjournment was approved The Rules Committee recommended the adoption of Resolution 4-R-23,amending the City Council Rules to include Rule 1.3 Adjournment. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda R2.Ordinance 67-O-23,Amending Title 2,Chapter 20,"Finance and Budget Committee"was approved for introduction 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 Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction Page 16 MINUTES July 24,2023 (X)CONSENT AGENDA -FINANCE &BUDGET COMMITTEE FB1.Resolution 45-R-23,Adopting the Pension Funding Policy for Public Safety Pension Plans was approved The Finance and Budget Committee recommended that the City Council Pass Resolution 45-R-23,Adopting the Pension Funding Policy for Public Safety Pension Plans. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Reid moved that Resolution 45-R-23 be brought back as an Ordinance at the August 28,2023 Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember None Motion Failed for a Lack of a Second Councilmember Reid again moved that Resolution 45-R-23 be brought back as an Ordinance at the August 28,2023 Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember None Motion Failed for a Lack of a Second For Action Approved 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Revelle FB2.An Assumed Rate of Return on Investments for 2023 police and fire pension actuarial valuation reports was approved The Finance and Budget Committee recommended that the City Council approve an assumed rate of return of 6.5%for the 2023 police and fire pension actuarial valuation reports. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 17 MINUTES July 24,2023 (XI)APPOINTMENTS AP1.The Appointment to Board,Commission,and Committee was approved The Mayor recommended City Council approval of the appointment of Samuel Blazey to the Utilities Commission. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (XII)CALL OF THE WARDS Ward 1:NU City Committee Consent Decree Ward 2:Attended honorary street naming in 5th Ward;2nd Ward meeting August 13 Ward 3:No Report Ward 4:4th Ward meeting August 1 Robert Crown; Office Hours August 11 9 AM -11 AM Fountain Square Ward 5:No Report Ward 6:No Report Ward 7:Absent Ward 8:8th Ward meeting August 1 Levy Senior Center; Unhoused encampment under Howard viaduct Ward 9:August 21 9th Ward Rat Walk (Health Dept); 9th Ward meeting (hybrid)August 10 6:00 PM TBD location (XIII)EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilmember Nieuwsma led City Council into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(a)to discuss agenda items regarding personnel,collective bargaining,purchase or use of real property,litigation,establishment of reserves or settlements of claims,and minutes 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)2,(c)5,(c)11,(c)12 and (c)21. Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Harris Convene into Executive Session 7:08 p.m. Motion Passed 6 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Suffredin,Revelle Page 18 MINUTES July 24,2023 (XIV)ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Burns (Mayor Pro Tem)called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting,and by unanimous vote,the meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.