HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 13, 2023AGENDA
City Council
Monday, November 13, 2023
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, Room 2800
5:00 PM
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(I)ROLL CALL - COUNCILMEMBER GERACARIS
(II)MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Restorative Justice Week - November 19-25, 2023
(III)CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
(IV)COMMUNICATIONS: CITY CLERK
(V)PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the
Council agenda, a period for public comments shall be offered at the commencement
of each regular Council meeting. Public comments will be noted in the City Council
Minutes and become part of the official record. Those wishing to speak should sign their
name and the agenda item or non-agenda topic to be addressed on a designated
participation sheet. If there are five or fewer speakers, fifteen minutes shall be provided
for Public Comment. If there are more than five speakers, a period of forty-five minutes
shall be provided for all comment, and no individual shall speak longer than three
minutes. The Mayor will allocate time among the speakers to ensure that Public
Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall
commence forty-five minutes after the beginning of Public Comment. Councilmembers
do not respond during Public Comment. Public Comment is 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 in any other disorderly
conduct which disrupts, disturbs or otherwise 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)PUBLIC HEARING
PH1.Public Hearing for Howard Street Proposed Special Service Area
#10
The City Council will hold a public hearing for the designation of the
proposed Special Service Area for Howard Street (SSA) #10.
For Action
Public Hearing for Howard Street Proposed Special Service Area #10
12 - 97
(VII)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP1.Section Code City 3-2-17-1 110-O-23, Ordinance Amending
Increasing the Tax Rate for Certain Amusement Events in the City
Mayor Biss recommends the adoption of Ordinance 110-O-23, Amending
City Code Section 3-2-17-1, and Increasing the Tax Rate for Certain
Amusement Events in the City.
For Action
Ordinance 110-O-23, Amending City Code Section 3-2-17-1 Increasing
the Tax Rate for Certain Amusement Events in the City
98 - 102
SP2.Section Code 3-2-14-3 Amending Ordinance 109-O-23, City
Increasing the Liquor Tax for Certain Amusement and Athletic
Events in the City
Ordinance of 109-O-23, the recommends Biss Mayor introduction
Amending City Code Section 3-2-14-3 to Increase the Liquor Tax Rate
for Certain Amusement and Athletic Events in the City.
For Action
Ordinance 109-O-23, Amending City Code Section 3-2-14-3 Increasing
the Liquor Tax for Certain Amusement and Athletic Events in the City
103 - 105
SP3.Ordinance 107-O-23, Amending Section 6-15-7-2 of the City Code
“Permitted Uses” in the U2 University Athletic Facilities District
107-O-23 ordinance recommends denial Use Land of Commission
Amending Section 6-15-7-2 of the City Code “Permitted Uses” in the U2
University Athletic Facilities District.
For Action
Ordinance 107-O-23, Amending Section 6-15-7-2 of the City Code
“Permitted Uses” in the U2 University Athletic Facilities District
106 - 199
SP4.Planned a for Special a Granting 108-O-23, Ordinance Use
Development for a Stadium on Property Located at 1501 Central
Street in the U2 University Athletic Facilities District
Commission conditions with approval recommends Use Land of
ordinance 108-O-23 granting a Special Use for a Planned Development
for a Stadium on Property Located at 1501 Central Street in the U2
University Athletic Facilities District.
For Action
Ordinance 108-O-23, Granting a Special Use for a Planned
Development for a Stadium on Property Located at 1501 Central Street
in the U2 University Athletic Facilities District
200 - 268
SP5.Resolution 87-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the
Memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern University
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 87-R-23 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern
University.
For Action
Resolution 87-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the
Memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern University -
Attachment - Pdf
269 - 284
SP6.Update on Proposed 2024 CIP
Staff will present a final Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
with revised priorities for discussion.
For Discussion
Update on Proposed 2024 CIP
285 - 293
SP7.Ordinance 82-O-23 2024 Budget Ordinance
Staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance 82-O-23, approving the
2024 Fiscal Year Budget of the City of Evanston in the amount of
$449,008,728.
For Introduction
Ordinance 82-O-23 2024 Budget Ordinance
294 - 297
SP8.Ordinance 83-O-23: City of Evanston 2023 Tax Levy
Staff request the introduction of Tax Levy Ordinance 83-O-23, which
levies the annual property tax for General Operations, the Human
Services Fund, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), Police and Fire
Pension Funds, and the Solid Waste Fund totaling $38,644,641 as
extended (including 3% loss factor). This represents an increase of 11.9%
over the 2022 levy of $34,525,671 as extended.
For Introduction
Ordinance 83-O-23: City of Evanston 2023 Tax Levy
298 - 310
SP9.Ordinance 84-O-23: General Assistance 2023 Tax Levy
Staff requests the introduction of Tax Levy Ordinance 84-O-23, which
levies the annual property tax for General Assistance in the amount of
$1,082,474 as extended (including a 3% loss factor). This represents a
decrease of 19.2% over the 2022 levy.
For Introduction
Ordinance 84-O-23: General Assistance 2023 Tax Levy
311 - 315
SP10.Ordinance 85-O-23: Evanston Library Fund 2023 Tax Levy
Staff request the introduction of Tax Levy Ordinance 85-O-23 for the
Evanston Public Library. The Library Board is expected to formally vote
on November 15 to increase the levy to $8,467,695 as extended. Per
ordinance 85-O-23, the annual property tax for the Evanston Public
Library in the amount of $8,467,695 will be extended for the tax year
2023 (including a 3% loss factor). This represents a 9.00% increase over
the 2022 levy as extended.
For Introduction
Ordinance 85-O-23: Evanston Library Fund 2023 Tax Levy
316 - 321
SP11.Ordinance 86-O-23: Special Service Area #6 Tax Levy
Staff requests the adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 86-O-23, which levies
the annual property tax for Special Service Area #6 in the amount of
$221,000 ($227,835 as extended, including a loss factor of 3%). This
represents no increase over the 2022 Levy as extended.
For Introduction
Ordinance 86-O-23: Special Service Area #6 Tax Levy
322 - 325
SP12.Ordinance 87-O-23: Special Service Area #7 Tax Levy
Staff requests the adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 87-O-23, which levies
the annual property tax for Special Service Area #7 in the amount of
$142,000 ($146,392 as extended, including a loss factor of 3%). This
represents no increase over the 2022 Levy of $146,392 as extended.
For Introduction
Ordinance 87-O-23: Special Service Area #7 Tax Levy
326 - 329
SP13.Ordinance 88-O-23:Special Service #8 Levy
Staff requests the adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 88-O-23, which levies
the annual property tax for Special Service Area #8 in the amount of
$60,200 ($62,062 as extended, including a loss factor of 3%). This
represents no increase over the 2022 Levy of $60,200 ($62,062 as
extended).
For Introduction
Ordinance 88-O-23:Special Service #8 Levy
330 - 333
SP14.Ordinance 89-O-23: Special Service Area #9 Levy
Staff requests the adoption of Tax Levy Ordinance 89-O-23, which levies
the annual property tax for Special Service Area #9 in the amount of
$592,665 ($610,995 as extended, including a loss factor of 3%). This
represents no increase over the 2022 Levy as extended.
For Introduction
Ordinance 89-O-23: Special Service Area #9 Levy
334 - 337
(VIII)CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
M1.Approval of the Minutes of the Special City Council meeting of
October 7, 2023, Regular City Council meeting of October 9, 2023,
Special City Council meeting of October 16, 2023, and Regular City
Council meeting of October 23, 2023
Staff recommends the approval of the Minutes of the Special City Council
meeting of October 7, 2023, the Regular City Council meeting of October
9, 2023, the Special City Council meeting of October 16, 2023, and the
Regular City Council meeting of October 23, 2023.
For Action
Approval of the Minutes of the Special City Council meeting of October
7, 2023, Regular City Council meeting of October 9, 2023, Special City
Council meeting of October 16, 2023 and Regular City Council meeting
of October 23, 2023
338 - 371
(IX)CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A1.Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll and Bills List.
Staff recommends City Council approval of the City of Evanston Payroll
for the period of October 9, 2023, through October 22, 2023, in the
amount of $3,430,311.78. Bills List for November 14, 2023, in the amount
of $5,522,383.96.
For Action
Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll, and Bills List
372 - 404
A2.2023-2024 Snow Tow Program Independent Contractors
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute contract(s) for Snow Towing Services in an amount not to exceed
the 2024 proposed budget of $80,000. (Various towing companies – see
attached list.)
Funding for snow towing contractors is provided by the Snow and Ice
Control General Fund Account #100.40.4550.62451. The estimated total
for the 2023-2024 snow seasons is in an amount not to exceed the 2024
proposed budget of $80,000. For FY 2023, $73,520 is still available for
any snow emergencies and events.
For Action
2023-2024 Snow Tow Program Independent Contractors
405 - 422
A3.Resolution 81-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a
Nine-Month Renewal Lease Agreement for Studio Space at the
Noyes Cultural Arts Center with Evanston Children’s Choir
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 81-R-23 authorizing the City
Manager to enter into an agreement for a nine-month renewal lease term
with Evanston Children’s Choir.
Revenues are deposited into the Noyes Cultural Arts Business Unit
100.30.3710.53565
For Action
Resolution 81-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Nine-
Month Renewal Lease Agreement for Studio Space at the Noyes
Cultural Arts Center with Evanston Children's Choir
423 - 453
A4.Resolution 82-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into
Twelve Month Lease Agreements for Studio Spaces at the Noyes
Cultural Arts Center
82-R-23 Resolution approval Council City recommends Staff of
authorizing the City Manager to enter into twenty-three (23) renewal
agreements for twelve (12) month lease terms for studio space at the
Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
Revenues are deposited into the Noyes Cultural Arts Business Unit
100.30.3710.53565.
For Action
Resolution 82-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Twelve
Month Lease Agreements for Studio Spaces at the Noyes Cultural Arts
Center
454 - 483
A5.Resolution 83-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Skokie Park District for
Shared Use of Certain Grounds
Staff recommends the adoption of Resolution 83-R-23, Authorizing the
City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the
Skokie Park District for Shared Use of Certain Grounds.
For Action
Resolution 83-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Skokie Park District for Shared
Use of Certain Grounds
484 - 485
A6.Resolution 84-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Skokie Park District for a
Reciprocal Fee Agreement for Resident and Non-Resident Access
to Certain Grounds and Facilities
Staff recommends the adoption of Resolution 84-R-23, Authorizing the
City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the
Skokie Park District for a Reciprocal Fee Agreement for Resident and
Non-Resident Access to Certain Grounds and Facilities.
For Action
Resolution 84-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Skokie Park District for a
Reciprocal Fee Agreement
486 - 495
A7.Ordinance 104-O-23, Amending Title 9, Chapter 10 “Regulating the
Installation and Use of Alarm Systems”
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 104-O-23,
amending Section 9-10 “Regulating the Installation and Use of Alarm
Systems,” to change the renewal to occur annually on the date of
registration. Councilmember Harris recommends suspending the City
Council rules for introduction and action at the November 13, 2023, City
Council meeting.
For Introduction and Action
Ordinance 104-O-23, Amending Title 9, Chapter 10 “Regulating the
Installation and Use of Alarm Systems”
496 - 517
A8.Ordinance 112-O-23, Authorizing the City to Borrow Funds from the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Public Water Supply Loan
Program
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 112-O-23,
authorizing the City to borrow funds from the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency (IEPA) Public Water Supply Loan Program (PWSLP).
This loan will fund the Water Plant Electrical System Reliability Project.
City Manager Stowe recommends suspending the City Council rules for
introduction and action at the November 13, 2023, City Council meeting.
This ordinance authorizes the City to borrow up to $18,900,000.00 from
the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) State Revolving Fund
(SRF) Public Water Supply Loan Program (PWSLP). The debt service
will be paid from the Water Fund. Our wholesale water customers will
fund most, if not all, of the debt service once the project is completed.
For Introduction and Action
Ordinance 112-O-23, Authorizing the City to Borrow Funds from the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Public Water Supply Loan
Program
518 - 526
A9.Ordinance 94-O-23, Authorizing the Sale of Aging Surplus Fleet
Vehicles and Equipment Owned by the City of Evanston
Staff recommends 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 subsequent other agencies, government by utilized or any
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 Action
Ordinance 94-O-23, Authorizing the Sale of Aging Surplus Fleet
Vehicles and Equipment Owned by the City of Evanston
527 - 532
A10.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"
The Liquor Control Review Board recommends the adoption of Ordinance
102-O-23, add subsection 3-4-6(Z-6), Code City the amending to
providing for a series of one-day liquor licenses.
For Action
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"
533 - 536
A11.Ordinance 103-O-23, Amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Section 3 “Fees
Changed” to Increase Ambulance Fees
Staff recommends 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.
For Action
Ordinance 103-O-23, Amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Section 3 “Fees
Changed” to Increase Ambulance Fees
537 - 544
A12.Ordinance 105-O-23, Amending City Code Section 8-4-11 to Revise
Sanitation Service Charges
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 105-O-23,
Amending City Code Section 8-4-11 to Revise Sanitation Service
Charges.
For Introduction
Ordinance 105-O-23, Amending City Code Section 8-4-11 to Revise
Sanitation Service Charges
545 - 554
(X)CONSENT AGENDA - HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
HS1.Ordinance 77-O-23, Amending Title 3 of the Evanston City Code to
Add Chapter 35, "Minimum Wage"
Staff recommends the City Council hold Ordinance 77-O-23 until the
December have City meeting. Council 2023, 11, Councilmembers
indicated that they intend to recommend additional amendments so staff
recommends holding this item to a meeting where the agenda will allow
for the time needed to address the topic appropriately.
For Introduction
Ordinance 77-O-23, Amending Title 3 of the Evanston City Code to Add
Chapter 35, "Minimum Wage"
555 - 566
(XI)APPOINTMENTS
AP1.Approval of Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and
Committees
The Mayor recommends City Council approval of the appointment of
Parielle Davis to the Equity and Empowerment Commission.
For Action
Approval of Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
567
(XII)CALL OF THE WARDS
(Councilmembers shall be called upon by the Mayor to announce or provide information
about any Ward or City matter which a Councilmember desires to bring before the
Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)}
(XIII)EXECUTIVE SESSION
(XIV)ADJOURNMENT
(XV)UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
DATE TIME BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION
11/14/2023 5:00PM Finance & Budget Committee
11/14/2023 7:00PM Housing & Community Development Committee
11/14/2023 7:00PM Preservation Commission
11/15/2023 5:30PM Animal Welfare Board
11/15/2023 6:00PM Participatory Budgeting Leadership Committee
11/16/2023 6:00PM Parks & Recreation Board
11/16/2023 6:30PM Equity & Empowerment Commission
11/21/2023 6:30PM Evanston Arts Council
11/22/2023 7:00PM Land Use Commission