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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 23, 2023Page 1 MINUTES October 23,2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON,ILLINOIS LORRAINE H.MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C.LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday,October 23,2023 Present:Councilmember Kelly Councilmember Suffredin (virtual) Councilmember Harris Councilmember Revelle Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Reid Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Geracaris Councilmember Burns (virtual)(9) Absent:None Presiding:Mayor Daniel Biss Staff Present: Ikenga Ogbo,Director Health and Human Services Lara Biggs,City Engineer Cara Pratt,Sustainability and Resilience Manager Hitesh Desai,CFO Edgar Cano,Director Public Works Clayton Black,Budget Manager Sat Nagar,Senior Project Manager Schenita Stewart,Police Chief Noel Rodriguez,Public Services Bureau Chief Darrell King,Water Production Bureau Chief Kristin Meyer,Community Health Specialist Stephanie Mendoza City Clerk Page 2 MINUTES October 23,2023 (II)PUBLIC HEARING:FY 2024 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF EVANSTON PH1.Public Hearing for 2024 Proposed Budget Staff recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the FY 2024 Proposed Budget for the City of Evanston. For Discussion Discussed PUBLIC COMMENT Name Agenda Item /Topic Name Agenda Item /Topic Len Lamkin Participatory Budgeting Julema Albelmos Escalona Participatory Budgeting Eric Passet Property taxes,rates Renne Marriott Stone Participatory Budgeting Ray Friedman Budget Rey Cattuy Participatory Budgeting John Kennedy Budget (debt limit)Alec Lloyd Participatory Budgeting Kayleigh Kavanagh Participatory Budgeting Darius Dubose Participatory Budgeting Mary Rosinski Budget Kim Holmes-Ross Participatory Budgeting Mike Vasilko Budget Rocio Mancera Participatory Budgeting Ray Juneja Participatory Budgeting Trisha Connolly Budget (III)MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS &PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Daniel Biss (IV)CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Ikenga Ogbo Director Health and Human Services (V)COMMUNICATIONS:CITY CLERK Clerk Stephanie Mendoza Page 3 MINUTES October 23,2023 (VI)PUBLIC COMMENT Name Agenda Item /Topic Name Agenda Item /Topic Len Lamkin Ryan Field Mike Vasilko Budget Don Zeigler HS1 David Lipschutz HS2 Lauren Peters HS1 David Spross HS1 Bruce Toblin HS1 Josh Sharp HS1 Deborah Geismar HS1 Rebecca Luzadder Young P1 Emma Daisy HS1 Yvi Russell Ryan Field Bonnie Wilson P1 Denise Luzadder Young P1 Karen Davis A22 Thad Parton HS2 (VII)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP1.Participatory Budgeting Results were approved Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute projects that were approved by the Participatory Budgeting Process Vote. Funding is $3,000,000.00 provided from the American Rescue Plan Act Funds (Account 170.99.1700.55251) Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris For Action Approved 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None CONSENT AGENDA Items A2,A11,A17,A18,A20,A22,HS1,HS2,and HS3 were removed from the Consent Agenda Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris For Action Items Approved 8 -0 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Kelly Page 4 MINUTES October 23,2023 (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 of September 25,2023,through October 8,2023,in the amount of $3,290,327.90.Bills List for October 24,2023,in the amount of $5,220,425.91,and credit card activity for the period ending August 26,2023,in the amount of $305,046.89. 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 August 26,2023,in the amount of $17,122.51. Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Harris For Action Approved 7 -0 -1 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Abstain:Suffredin Absent:Kelly A3.Change Order No.1 to Arts Council Contract with Chicago Public Art Group for the Remaining Funds from 2021-661 &Amendment #3 for the Noyes Center Sculpture was approved Staff recommended the City Council approve contract amendment #3 with the Chicago Public Art Group for the Noyes Center Sculpture for the remaining funding from Purchase Order 2021-661 in the amount of $19,760.00 and amendment #3 in the amount of $10,371.00 for a total of $30,131.00. Capital Improvement Project Fund 415.40.4122.65515 Project Number 122003. In 2022,$30,000 was budgeted for Public Art.The remaining amount will come from the 100.15.1580.66040 -GENERAL ADMINISTRATION &SUPPORT G/L Account. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 5 MINUTES October 23,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A4.Change Order No.3 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.3 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 $261,019.00 with a contract extension of 126 calendar days. Funding is provided from the Chicago Main TIF (Account No.345.99.340.65515 – 423003)in the amount of $261,019.00.This item has an approved FY 2023 budget of $190,000.00.This project exceeds the approved budget,but funding is available in the TIF to cover the remaining cost. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A5.Contract Award with Air Comfort LLC (Bid #23-36)for the Desiccant Dehumidification System Installation Services was approved Staff recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Air Comfort LLC (2550 Braga Drive,Broadview,IL 60155)to provide desiccant dehumidification system installation services in the not-to-exceed amount of $284,786.00 for the period of November 1,2023 to December 31,2024. Funding is provided by the Water Depreciation,Improvement &Extension Business Unit (account 513.71.7330.65515 -723007),which has an approved FY 2023 budget of $57,780,500 and a YTD balance of $48,273,430.62. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A6.Purchase Order Increase for We Got Game,LLC (RFP 19-25)was approved Staff recommended City Council approval to increase the Purchase Order for P.O.for We Got Game,LLC by $12,556,for a new total of $36,556. Expenses will be charged to Instructor Services,100.30.3030.62505,which has a YTD balance of $85,952.73.Revenues are split 70%to the vendor and 30%to the City.For 2023,the updated projection is $47,524.00 in revenues and $36,556.00 in expenses. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 6 MINUTES October 23,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A7.Purchase of one (1)108,000 lb.Capacity Equipment Lift System for Facilities & Fleet Management was approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with ARI Phoenix,Inc.(4119 Binion Way,Lebron,OH 45036)in the amount of $75,553.78 for the purchase of one (1)108,000 lbs.capacity mobile 6 column lift system as a replacement for the existing lift system. Funding will be from the Capital Improvement Fund 2023 General Obligation Bonds, line-item Facilities Contingency (Account 415.40.4123.65515-623016).This line item has an FY 2023 budget of $600,000,of which $160,319 remains. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A8.Emergency Replacement of Civic Center Boiler Building Staircases was approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an emergency agreement with Joseph of the North Shore Construction Co.(2122 Ashland Ave,Evanston,IL 60201)in the amount of $54,880.00 for the construction and replacement of two existing staircases located at 1223 Simpson Street (“Civic Center Boiler Building”). Funding for the purchase above will be from the Capital Improvement Fund 2023 General Obligation Bonds,line item Facilities Contingency (Account 415.40.4123.65515-623016).This line item has an FY 2023 budget of $600,000,of which $160,319 remains. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 7 MINUTES October 23,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A9.Purchase of one (1)Electric Forklift,one (1)Diesel powered Peterbilt Model 382 Truck,one (1)Gasoline Ford Transit 150 Cargo,and three (3)Gasoline Ford Expedition Max was approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with Equipment Depot of Illinois,Inc.(751 Express Dr.,Itasca,IL 60143)in the amount of $93,627.71 for the purchase of one (1)CAT 8,000 lb capacity 80 volt electric 4-wheel pneumatic tire forklift with 360-degree articulating forks and battery charging system as a replacement for existing forklift #746,and with Monroe Truck Equipment,Inc.(1051 W.7th St.,Monroe,WI 53566)in the amount of $153,865.00 for the purchase of one (1)diesel powered Peterbilt model 382 dual rear wheel drive truck as a replacement for existing vehicle #923,and with Currie Commercials Center (10125 west Laraway,Frankfort,IL 60423)in the amount of $229,675.60 the purchase of one (1) 2024 Ford Transit 150 Cargo Van and three (3)2024 Ford Expedition Max as a replacement for existing vehicles #25,#23,#56,and #307 respectively. Funding for the purchase above will be from the FY2024 Automotive Equipment Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550)in the amount of $477,168.31 with an anticipated FY 2024 budget of at least $2,000,000.00. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A10.Contract with Suburban Tree Consortium for the Purchase of Trees and Planting Services for Fall 2023 was approved Staff recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Suburban Tree Consortium (STC)for the purchase and planting of 210 trees in the amount of $76,646.25. Funding for this purchase is provided from the General Fund.The purchase of the 210 trees is $38,274.75 (Account (100.40.4320.62385),which has an approved FY 2023 budget of $125,000.00 with $103,067.50 remaining.The cost of planting is $38,371.50 (Account 100.40.4320.65005),which has an approved FY 2023 budget of $115,000 with $40,825.07 remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 8 MINUTES October 23,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A11.Resolution 73-R-23,Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Notifications of Grant Awards To Fund and Operate a Congregate Senior Meal Program at the Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center was approved Staff recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 73-R-23 authorizing the City Manager to sign a notification of grant awards to fund and operate a congregate senior meal program at the Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. Funding for this program is budgeted in various line items in the Fleetwood-Jourdain Business Unit 100.30.3040 and Levy Center Business Unit 100.30.3055.Overall budgeted expenses for the 2023-2024 program,including staff salaries,Social Security, Medicare,advertising,program supplies,and food costs,are projected at $73,599. Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Harris For Action Approved 9 -0 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Suffredin,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None A12.Resolution 76-R-23,Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with Stanley Consultants,Inc.for the Lincoln Street Bridge Phase I Engineering Study was approved Staff recommended approval of Resolution 76-R-23 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with Stanley Consultants,Inc.for the Lincoln Street Bridge Phase I Engineering Study. Funding will be from the federal STP-BR program in the amount of $548,972.The City will provide matching funds from the Capital Improvement Fund 2023 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $70,000 and from the General Fund reserves in the amount of $67,243. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 9 MINUTES October 23,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A13.Resolution 77-R-23,Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Local Agency Joint Funding Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Lincoln Street Bridge Phase I Engineering was approved Staff recommended approval of Resolution 77-R-23,Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Local Agency Joint Funding Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Lincoln Street Bridge Phase I Engineering. Funding for Phase I of this project will be from the federal Surface Transportation Program -Bridge Program in the amount of $548,972,with the City of Evanston providing the matching funds from Capital Improvement Fund 2023 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $70,000 and from the General Fund cash reserve in the amount of $67,243. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A14.Resolution 79-R-23,Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in Martinez v.City of Evanston,et al.,2019-L-008001 was approved Staff recommended approval of Resolution 79-R-23,authorizing the City of Evanston to issue a settlement payment pursuant to a settlement agreement and release in Martinez v.City of Evanston (Case no.2019-L-008001). Funding will be provided from the Insurance Fund Settlement Costs -Liability (Account 605.99.7800.62260). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A15.Ordinance 94-O-23,Authorizing the Sale of Aging Surplus Fleet Vehicles and Equipment Owned by the City of Evanston was approved for introduction Staff recommended the City Council adopt Ordinance 94-O-23,directing the City Manager to offer the sale of vehicles and equipment owned by the City through public auction through GovDeals,an online auction system utilized by government agencies,or any other subsequent America’s Online Auction.These vehicles may be considered surplus as a result of new vehicle replacements being placed into service or vehicles that had to be taken out of service for safety reasons with the intention of eventual replacement.Equipment being auctioned are components that are past their useful life and that the City does not need or utilize anymore. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction Page 10 MINUTES October 23,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A16.Ordinance 102-O-23,"Amending the City Code to Add Subsection 3-4-6(Z-6) Providing For A Series of One-Day Liquor Licenses"was approved for introduction The Liquor Control Review Board recommended City Council approval of Ordinance 102-O-23,amending the City Code to Add Section 3-4-6(Z-6)Providing For A Series of One-Day Liquor Licenses. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction A17.Ordinance 103-O-23,Amending Title 9,Chapter 2,Section 3 “Fees Changed”to Increase Ambulance Fees was approved for introduction Staff recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance 103-O-23,Amending Section 9-2-3 “Fees Changed.”The Ordinance would increase the ambulance fees from $1,500 to $2,000 for all types of transport and increase the mileage fee from $10 to $15. Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Harris Councilmember Reid moved to suspend the rules for introduction and action Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Burns Councilmember Reid withdrew his motion For Introduction Approved for Introduction 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Page 11 MINUTES October 23,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A18.Ordinance 105-O-23,Amending City Code Section 8-4-11 to Revise Sanitation Service Charges was held until the November 13,2023 Council Meeting Staff recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 105-O-23,Amending City Code Section 8-4-11 to Revise Sanitation Service Charges. Councilmember Reid moved to suspend the rules for introduction and action Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Burns Councilmember Reid withdrew his motion Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Reid moved to hold this ordinance until the November 13,2023 Council Meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Kelly For Introduction Held until November 13,2023 A19.Ordinance 96-O-23,Authorizing the Donation of a Van to Turning Point Health Care Center was adopted Staff recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance 96-O-23,Authorizing the Donation of a Van to Turning Point Health Care Center. For Action Adopted on Consent Agenda Page 12 MINUTES October 23,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A20.Ordinance 97-O-23,Amending City Code 7-12-17 “Charges,Rates,Fees and Penalties”was held until the November 13,2023 Council Meeting Staff recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 97-O-23,Amending City Code 7-12-17 “Charges,Rates,Fees and Penalties.”The proposed ordinance would increase the water charges by 17.5%,with the exception of the affordable rate. Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Reid moved to hold this ordinance until the November 13,2023 Council Meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Suffredin For Action Held until November 13,2023 A21.Ordinance 100-O-23,Amending Title 7,“Public Ways”of the City Code was adopted Staff recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance 100-O-23,amending Title 7, “Public Ways”of the City Code,amending the dates of winter moratorium for construction in the right-of-way,and the pavement resurfacing fees. For Action Adopted on Consent Agenda Page 13 MINUTES October 23,2023 (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A22.Ordinance 108-O-22,Amending City Code Section 10-11-13 -Schedule XIII was tabled until June 10,2024 Council Meeting 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 Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Reid Councilmember Reid moved to table this Ordinance until the June 10,2024 Council Meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Kelly Motion Passed 8 -1 Ayes:Kelly Harris,Wynne,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Nieuwsma For Action Tabled until June 10,2024 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE P1.Ordinance 99-O-23 Approving a Map Amendment and Special Use for a Planned Development at 504-514 South Boulevard was adopted The Community Development Department and Land Use Commission recommend approval of the proposed Planned Development and Map Amendment at 504-514 South Boulevard,subject to the following conditions: 1.The proposed development shall substantially comply with the documents and testimony on record. 2.The applicant shall agree to a Construction Management Plan (CMP)to include but not be limited to vibration and settlement monitoring and a community communications plan prior to issuance of the building permit. 3.The applicant agrees to comply with the City of Evanston Green Building Ordinance and will obtain a LEED Gold Certification Rating or equivalent (Net Zero Certification). 4.The applicant continues to work with City staff on design details for the north and east building elevations as well as explore the feasibility of reducing the proposed floor-to-floor heights. 5.The applicant agrees to comply with the General Conditions and Standards for Planned Developments within Code Section 6-8-1-10. For Action Adopted on Consent Agenda Page 14 MINUTES October 23,2023 (X)CONSENT AGENDA -HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE HS1.Ordinance 74-O-23,Amending Title 3,Chapter 14 to specifically ban the sale of only flavored e-cigarettes or products,including menthol but excluding all other flavored tobacco products was approved for introduction as amended The Human Services Committee recommended a ban on the sale of menthol products and a partial ban on flavored tobacco products within the City of Evanston,to include flavored e-cigarettes/vapes and conventional menthol cigarettes,and to allow for the sale of all other flavored tobacco products. In contrast with this partial ban,staff are recommending a comprehensive ban on the sale of all flavored tobacco products of any kind within the City of Evanston. Motion:Councilmember Revelle Second:Councilmember Reid Councilmember Revelle moved to amend the ordinance to the original proposed ordinance Motion:Councilmember Revelle Second:Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Revelle moved to amend section 13-14-1 of the ordinance by adding,“any tobacco product that contains a cooling or numbing sensation distinguishable by an ordinary consumer during the consumption of such tobacco products that imparts a cooling or numbing sensation this includes but is not limited to public statements that a product has a minty or cooling effect such as describing the product as chill,ice fresh,arctic,or frost” Motion:Councilmember Revelle Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma Motion Passed 5 -4 Ayes:Kelly,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Revelle,Geracaris Nayes:Harris,Burns,Suffredin,Reid For Introduction Approved for Introduction as Amended 6 -3 Ayes:Kelly,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Harris,Burns.Suffredin Page 15 MINUTES October 23,2023 (X)CONSENT AGENDA -HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE HS2.Ordinance 77-O-23,Amending Title 3 of the Evanston City Code to Add Chapter 35,"Minimum Wage"was held until the November 13,2023 City Council Meeting Councilmember Reid and the Human Services Committee recommend the adoption of an amended Ordinance 77-O-23,Amending Title 3 of the Evanston City Code to Add Chapter 35,"Minimum Wage,"to the City Council. Motion:Councilmember Revelle Second:Councilmember Reid Councilmember Reid moved to amend this ordinance to change tiers to 4 -99 employees and 100 or more employees Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Wynne Motion Passed 8 -1 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Suffredin Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to strike section 3-35-4 'Minimum Hourly Wage for Youth Employees’ Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Revelle Motion withdrawn Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to amend the motion to replace section 3-35-4 paragraph a and replace it with the County’s language Motion withdrawn Councilmember Suffredin move to hold this ordinance until November 6,2023 Council Meeting Motion:Councilmember Suffredin Second:Councilmember Kelly Page 16 MINUTES October 23,2023 (X)CONSENT AGENDA -HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE HS2. (cont.) Ordinance 77-O-23,Amending Title 3 of the Evanston City Code to Add Chapter 35,"Minimum Wage"was held until the November 13,2023 City Council Meeting Councilmember Reid moved to overturn the hold Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:None Motion failed for a lack of a second For Introduction Held until the November 13,2023 (X)CONSENT AGENDA -HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE HS3.Ordinance 98-O-23,Amending City Code Section 9-5-8,“Gambling”to Provide Exceptions to the Gambling Prohibition approved for introduction Councilmember Reid and the Human Services Committee recommend to the City Council the passage of Ordinance 98-O-23,Amending City Code Section 9-5-8, “Gambling”to Provide Exceptions to the Gambling Prohibition. Motion:Councilmember Revelle Second:Councilmember Reid For Introduction Approved for Introduction 8 -1 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Suffredin (XI)CONSENT AGENDA -FINANCE &BUDGET COMMITTEE FB1.Review of the FY 2022 Single Audit was accepted and placed on file Staff recommended that the City Council review the Single Audit Report for FY 2022 and approve and place it on file. For Action:Accept and Place on File Approved on Consent Agenda Accepted and Placed on File Page 17 MINUTES October 23,2023 (XII)CALL OF THE WARDS Ward 1:Tax Exempt Property Discussion October 25 7:00 PM Civic Center 1st Ward meeting October 26 7:00 PM Ward 2:Wished Councilmember Reid a happy birthday 2nd Ward meeting October 24 6:30 PM Robert Crown Ward 3:Joint Budget meeting with Wards 3,4,and 9th November 7 7:00 PM Robert Crown 60 units of affordable housing approved Ward 4: 60 units of affordable housing approved CARP compliant Joint Budget meeting with Wards 3,4,and 9th November 7 7:00 PM Robert Crown Office Hours November 11 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Reprise Roasters Neighborhood discussion focused on Albany Care Ward 5:Joint Ward meeting with Ward 5 October 26 6:00 PM Robert Crown 60 units of affordable housing approved Participatory Budgeting Ward 6:Joint Budget meeting with Ward 7 November 1 6:00 PM Chandler-Newberger Ward 7:Joint Budget meeting with Ward 7 November 1 6:00 PM Chandler-Newberger Ward 8:Virtual Open Office October 24 1:00 PM; Joint Ward meeting with Ward 5 October 26 6:00 PM Robert Crown Ward 9:Spanish Language Town Hall October 26 Civic Center; Joint Budget meeting with Wards 3,4,and 9th November 7 7:00 PM Robert Crown Office Hours November 10 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Reprise Roasters (XIII)EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilmember Nieuwsma led City Council into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(a)to discuss agenda items regarding workers compensation and minutes review. These 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)12,and (c)21. Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Harris Convene into Executive Session 10:07 p.m. Motion Passed 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Suffredin,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None (XIV)ADJOURNMENT Mayor Biss called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting,and by unanimous vote,the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.