HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 26, 2023Page 1 ACTIONS September 26,2023
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
City Council
Monday,September 26,2023
Lorraine H.Morton Civic Center,James C.Lytle City Council Chambers,Room 2800
5:45 PM
Absent:None
Motions resulting from City Council -Sep 26 2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
M1.Approval of the Minutes of the Regular
City Council Meeting of September 11,
2023
Staff recommended the approval of the Minutes of the
Regular City Council meeting of September 11,2023
For Action Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of September 11,2023
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
A1.City of Evanston Payroll,Bills List,and
Credit Card Activity
Staff recommended City Council approval of the City
of Evanston Payroll for the period August 28,2023,
through September 10,2023,in the amount of
$3,223,645.10.Bills List for September 27,2023,in
the amount of $5,137,289.69 and credit card activity
for the period ending July 26,2023,in the amount of
$237,377.31.
Approved
for Action
8 -0 -1
Ayes:Kelly,Harris,
Wynne,Burns,
Suffredin,Revelle,
Reid,Geracaris
Nayes:None
Abstain:Nieuwsma
Page 2 ACTIONS September 26,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A2.BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity Staff recommended approval of the City of Evanston’s
BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity for the
period ending July 26,2023,in the amount of
$16,473.80.
Approved
for Action
8 -0 -1
Ayes:Kelly,Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Burns,Revelle,
Reid,Geracaris
Nayes:None
Abstain:Suffredin
A3.A Single-Source Annual Renewal of the
Motorola Advanced Plus Maintenance and
Upgrade Package
Staff recommended that City Council authorize the
City Manager to renew the sole-source service
agreement with Motorola Solutions,Inc.(500 West
Monroe,Chicago,IL 60661)for the Police
Department’s MCC7500 radio consoles,Gateways,IP
Logger,and AIS Server.The Agreement is effective
from October 1,2023,through September 30,2024,
at a total cost of $75,876.A sole-source purchase
requires a 2/3 vote of the Councilmembers.
Funding will be provided by the Emergency
Telephone System Account 205.22.5150.62509
(Service Agreements &Contracts)with an FY22
budget of $335,000 and a YTD balance of
$113,048.82.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
Page 3 ACTIONS September 26,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A4.A Contract Award with Pipe View America
for 2023 Light Sewer Cleaning,24-inch
Diameter and Smaller (Bid No.23-46)
Staff recommended that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement with Pipe
View America (13190 Farm to Market Rd 730 S,Azle,
TX 76020)for 2023 Light Sewer Cleaning,24-inch
Diameter and Smaller (Bid No.23-46)in the amount
of $94,513.20.A full waiver of the City’s M/W/D/EBE
program goal is being requested by the contractor.
Funding is provided from the Sewer Fund (Account
No.515.40.4530.62461),which has an approved FY
2023 budget of $550,000.00,of which $433,186.00 is
remaining.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
A5.A Contract with Christopher B.Burke
Engineering,Ltd.for 2024 Alley Survey
Services
Staff recommended that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement with
Christopher B.Burke Engineering,Ltd.(820 Davis
Street,Suite 520,Evanston,IL 60201)for 2024 Alley
Survey Services in the amount of $32,880.00.
Funding is provided from the 2023 General Obligation
Bonds Fund (Account 415.40.4123.62145 –424001).
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
A6.Reimbursement to Gre-Gogo Orrington
Owner,LLC,for Electrical Conduit
Replacement in the Sidewalk on
Orrington Avenue North of Davis Street
Staff recommended that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to pay Gre-Gogo Orrington Owner,LLC
(1603 Orrington Avenue,Evanston,IL)$30,305.00 to
reimburse them for the replacement of an electrical
conduit in the sidewalk being replaced on Orrington
Avenue North of Davis Street.
Funding will be provided from the General Fund
reserves (415.40.4219.65515 -423018).There is no
other budget identified for this project.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
Page 4 ACTIONS September 26,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A7.The Purchase of one (1)Peterbilt 548
Dump Body Truck and two (2)
Harley-Davidson Motorcycles for the
Streets Division of the Public Works
Agency and the Traffic Division of the
Evanston Police Department,respectively
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the
City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with
Peterbilt of Wisconsin,Inc.dba JX Truck Center
(42400 Hwy 41,Wadsworth,IL 60083)in the amount
of $333,646.19 for the purchase of one (1)Peterbilt
548 Dump Body Truck as a replacement for existing
vehicle #615 and a purchase agreement with Lake
Shore Harley-Davidson (14000 Rockland Road,
Libertyville,IL 60048)in the amount of $76,149.12 for
the purchase of two (2)2023 Harley-Davidson
Motorcycles as a replacement for existing
motorcycles #M1 and #M2.The Peterbilt Dump Truck
purchase is for the Street Division operations of the
Public Works Agency,and the two (2)
Harley-Davidson motorcycles purchases are for the
Traffic Division operations of the Evanston Police
Department.
Funding for the purchase above will be from the
FY2024 Automotive Equipment Fund (Account
601.19.7780.65550)in the amount of $409,783.31
with an anticipated FY 2024 budget of at least
$2,000,000.00.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
Page 5 ACTIONS September 26,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A8.The Repair of the Evanston Fire
Department Reserve Ladder Truck #327R
Staff requested the City Council authorize the City
Manager to approve automotive work in the amount of
$26,641.43 to MacQueen Emergency (1401 North
Farnsworth Avenue,Aurora,IL 60505)for the repair
and maintenance of Ladder Truck #327R.
Funding for this repair will be from the Fleet Services
Fund,Materials to Maintain Autos Account
(600.19.7710.655060)in the amount of $26,641.43,
which has a FY 2023 budgeted amount of
$1,155,2520.00 with an unencumbered balance of
$202,278.81.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
A9.A Proposed Wage Increase for Non-Union
Employees
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the
City Manager to provide an 8%wage increase for
non-union employees effective October 9,2023,and
additional funding of $50,000 to address specific
compression issues.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
A10.A Change Order No.2 to the Agreement
with Chicagoland Paving Contractors Inc.
for Tennis Court Resurfacing Project (Bid
No.22-49)
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute Change Order No.2 to the
agreement with Chicagoland Paving Contractors Inc.
(225 Telser Road,Lake Zurich,IL 60047)for the
Tennis Court Resurfacing Project (Bid No.22-49)in
the amount of $175,000.00.
Funding will be provided from the Capital
Improvement Fund 2023 General Obligation Bonds
(Account 415.40.4123.65515 –523007)from the Line
Item for James Park -Pathway Reconstruction.This
project has an FY 2023 budget of $300,000.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
Page 6 ACTIONS September 26,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A11.Resolution 54-R-23,Authorizing the
Settlement and Release of all Claims in
Trevor Hempfling v.City of Evanston
Staff recommended approval of Resolution 54-R-23,
authorizing the City of Evanston to issue a settlement
payment pursuant to a settlement agreement and
release in Trevor Hempfling v.City of Evanston (Case
no.2021 L 5034).
Funding will be provided from the Insurance Fund
Settlement Costs -Liability (Account
605.99.7800.62260).
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
A12.Ordinance 81-O-23 Authorizing the Sale
Of City-Owned Real Property at 1808
Hovland Court,Evanston,Illinois
Staff recommended City Council adoption of
Ordinance 81-O-23,Authorizing the Sale of
City-Owned Property at 1808 Hovland Court to
Community Partners for Affordable Housing.
Councilmember Burns recommended suspending the
City Council rules for introduction and action at the
September 26,2023,City Council meeting.
Approved
for Introduction
and Adoption
9 -0
A13.Ordinance 90-O-23,Amending the City
Code Section 10-11-5(C),Schedule V(C)of
the Evanston City Code,"Three-Way
Stops"(Three-Way Stops at Grant Street
and Cowper Avenue)
Staff recommended the adoption of Ordinance
90-O-23,Amending the City Code Section 10-11-5(C),
Schedule V(C)of the Evanston City Code,
"Three-Way Stops"(Three-Way Stops at Grant Street
and Cowper Avenue).Councilmember Suffredin
requested suspension of the rules for Introduction and
Action at the September 26,2023,City Council
meeting.
Funding will be through the General Fund-Traffic
Control Supplies (100.40.4520.65115),with an FY
2023 budget of $58,000 and a remaining balance of
$5,467.
Approved
for Introduction
and Adoption
9 -0
Page 7 ACTIONS September 26,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A14.Ordinance 91-O-23,Amending City Code
Section 3-4-6(C)to Increase the Number
of Class C Liquor Licenses from 22 to 23
for Egg Harbor Cafe,1701 Maple Avenue
The Liquor Control Review Board recommended City
Council approval of Ordinance 91-O-23,amending
City Code Section 3-4-6(C)to increase the number of
Class C liquor licenses from 22 to 23 for Egg Harbor
Cafe.Councilmember Harris requested suspension of
the rules for Introduction and Action at the September
26,2023,City Council meeting
Approved
for Introduction
and Adoption
9 -0
A15.Ordinance 92-O-23,Amending City Code
Section 3-4-6(D)to Increase the Number
of Class D Liquor Licenses from 71 to 72
for The Fat Shallot,2902 Central Street
The Liquor Control Review Board recommended City
Council approval of Ordinance 92-O-23,amending
City Code Section 3-4-6(D)to increase the number of
Class D liquor licenses from 71 to 72 for The Fat
Shallot,located at 2902 Central Street.
Councilmember Suffredin requested suspension of
the rules for Introduction and Action at the September
26,2023,City Council meeting.
Approved
for Introduction
and Adoption
9 -0
A16.Ordinance 93-O-23,Amending City Code
Section 3-4-6(D)to Increase the Number
of Class D Liquor Licenses from 72 to 73
for Reza's Restaurant,1557-59 Sherman
Avenue
The Liquor Control Review Board recommended City
Council approval of Ordinance 93-O-23,amending
City Code Section 3-4-6(D)to increase the number of
Class D liquor licenses in the City from 72 to 73 for
Reza's Restaurant,located at 1557-59 Sherman
Avenue.Councilmember Nieuwsma requested
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at
the September 26,2023,City Council meeting.
Approved
for Introduction
and Adoption
9 -0
Page 8 ACTIONS September 26,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A17.Ordinance 80-O-23,Amending Section
10-11-5(C),Schedule V(C)of the Evanston
City Code,“Three-Way Stops”(Three-Way
Stops at Wesley Avenue and Cleveland
Street)
Staff recommended the adoption of Ordinance
80-O-23,Amending Section 10-11-5(C),Schedule
V(C)of the Evanston City Code,“ThreeWay Stops”
(Three-Way Stops at Wesley Avenue and Cleveland
Street).This ordinance will establish a 3-way stop
control at the intersections of Wesley Avenue and
Cleveland Street.
Funding will be through the General Fund-Traffic
Control Supplies (100.40.4520.65115),with an FY
2023 budget of $58,000 and a remaining balance of
$9,295.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Adoption
9 -0
A18.Ordinance 108-O-22,Amending City Code
Section 10-11-13 -Schedule XIII
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.
Approved for
Introduction
9 -0
R1.Ordinance 56-O-23,Adding Title 1,
Chapter 13,Section 5,"Small Donor
Matching System for Fair Elections"
Councilmember Geracaris and the Rules Committee
recommended the adoption of Ordinance 56-O-23,
creating a Small Donor Matching Fund for Fair
Elections.
Approved
for Adoption
6 -2
Ayes:Kelly,Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Revelle,Geracaris
Nayes:Suffredin,
Reid
Absent:Burns
AP1.Appointments to Boards,Commissions,
and Committees
The Mayor recommended City Council approval of the
reappointments of John Hewko,Max Puchtel,and
Myrna Arevalo to the Land Use Commission.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0