HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 13, 2023Page 1 ACTIONS November 13,2023
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
City Council
Monday,November 13,2023
Lorraine H.Morton Civic Center,James C.Lytle City Council Chambers,Room 2800
5:00 PM
Absent:None
Motions resulting from City Council -Nov 13 2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
PH1.Public Hearing for Howard Street
Proposed Special Service Area
#10
The City Council held a public hearing for the
designation of the proposed Special Service Area for
Howard Street (SSA)#10.
Discussed
SP1.Ordinance 110-O-23,Amending City Code
Section 3-2-17-1 Increasing the Tax Rate
for Certain Amusement Events in the City
Mayor Biss recommended 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.
Approved for
Adoption as
Amended
8 -0
Ayes:Kelly,Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Burns,Suffredin,
Revelle,Reid
Nayes:None
Absent:Geracaris
Page 2 ACTIONS November 13,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP2.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
Mayor Biss recommended the introduction of
Ordinance 109-O-23,Amending City Code Section
3-2-14-3 to Increase the Liquor Tax Rate for Certain
Amusement and Athletic Events in the City.
Approved for
Adoption
8 -0
Ayes:Kelly,Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Burns,Suffredin,
Revelle,Reid
Nayes:None
Absent:Geracaris
SP3.Ordinance 107-O-23,Amending Section
6-15-7-2 of the City Code “Permitted Uses”
in the U2 University Athletic Facilities
District
Land Use Commission recommended denial of
ordinance 107-O-23 Amending Section 6-15-7-2 of
the City Code “Permitted Uses”in the U2
University Athletic Facilities District.
Tabled until
November 20,2023
6 -2
Ayes:Kelly,Wynne,
Nieuwsma,Burns,
Suffredin,Revelle
Nayes:Harris,Reid
Absent:Geracaris
Page 3 ACTIONS November 13,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP4.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
Land Use Commission recommended approval with
conditions 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.
Tabled until
November 20,2023
6 -2
Ayes:Kelly,Wynne,
Nieuwsma,Burns,
Suffredin,Revelle
Nayes:Harris,Reid
Absent:Geracaris
SP5.Resolution 87-R-23,Authorizing the City
Manager to Sign the Memorandum of
Understanding with Northwestern
University
Staff recommended approval of Resolution 87-R-23
authorizing the City Manager to execute a
memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern
University.
Tabled until
November 20,2023
6 -2
Ayes:Kelly,Wynne,
Nieuwsma,Burns,
Suffredin,Revelle
Nayes:Harris,Reid
Absent:Geracaris
SP6.Update on Proposed 2024 CIP Staff presented a final Proposed Capital
Improvement Program (CIP)with revised priorities for
discussion.
Discussed
SP7.Ordinance 82-O-23 2024 Budget Ordinance Staff recommended 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.
Approved for
Introduction
as Amended
9 -0
Page 4 ACTIONS November 13,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP8.Ordinance 83-O-23:City of Evanston 2023
Tax Levy
Staff requested 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.
Approved for
Introduction
5 -4
Ayes:Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Suffredin,Revelle
Nayes:Kelly,
Burns,Reid,
Geracaris
SP9.Ordinance 84-O-23:General Assistance
2023 Tax Levy
Staff requested 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.
Approved for
Introduction
5 -4
Ayes:Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Suffredin,Revelle
Nayes:Kelly,
Burns,Reid,
Geracaris
SP10.Ordinance 85-O-23:Evanston Library Fund
2023 Tax Levy
Staff requested 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.
Approved for
Introduction
5 -4
Ayes:Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Suffredin,Revelle
Nayes:Kelly,
Burns,Reid,
Geracaris
Page 5 ACTIONS November 13,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP11.Ordinance 86-O-23:Special Service Area
#6 Tax Levy
Staff requested 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.
Approved for
Introduction
5 -4
Ayes:Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Suffredin,Revelle
Nayes:Kelly,
Burns,Reid,
Geracaris
SP12.Ordinance 87-O-23:Special Service Area
#7 Tax Levy
Staff requested 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.
Approved for
Introduction
5 -4
Ayes:Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Suffredin,Revelle
Nayes:Kelly,
Burns,Reid,
Geracaris
SP13.Ordinance 88-O-23:Special Service #8
Levy
Staff requested 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).
Approved for
Introduction
5 -4
Ayes:Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Suffredin,Revelle
Nayes:Kelly,
Burns,Reid,
Geracaris
Page 6 ACTIONS November 13,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP14.Ordinance 89-O-23:Special Service Area
#9 Levy
Staff requested 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.
Approved for
Introduction
5 -4
Ayes:Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Suffredin,Revelle
Nayes:Kelly,
Burns,Reid,
Geracaris
M1.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 recommended 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.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
A1.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.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
Page 7 ACTIONS November 13,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A2.2023-2024 Snow Tow Program
Independent Contractors
Staff recommended 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.
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.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
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 recommended 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.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
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
Staff recommended City Council approval of
Resolution 82-R-23 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.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
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 recommended 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.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
Page 8 ACTIONS November 13,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
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 recommended 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.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0
A7.Ordinance 104-O-23,Amending Title 9,
Chapter 10 “Regulating the Installation
and Use of Alarm Systems”
Staff recommended 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.
Approved for
Introduction and
Adoption
9 -0
A8.Ordinance 112-O-23,Authorizing the City
to Borrow Funds from the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency Public
Water Supply Loan Program
Staff recommended 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.
Approved for
Introduction and
Adoption
9 -0
Page 9 ACTIONS November 13,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A9.Ordinance 94-O-23,Authorizing the Sale of
Aging Surplus Fleet Vehicles and
Equipment Owned by the City of Evanston
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.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Adoption
9 -0
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 recommended the
adoption of 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.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Adoption
9 -0
A11.Ordinance 103-O-23,Amending Title 9,
Chapter 2,Section 3 “Fees Changed”to
Increase Ambulance Fees
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.
Approved for
Adoption
8 -0
Ayes:Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Burns,Suffredin,
Revelle,Reid,
Geracaris
Nayes:None
Absent:Kelly
Page 10 ACTIONS November 13,2023
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A12.Ordinance 105-O-23,Amending City Code
Section 8-4-11 to Revise Sanitation Service
Charges
Staff recommended City Council adoption of
Ordinance 105-O-23,Amending City Code Section
8-4-11 to Revise Sanitation Service Charges.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Introduction
9 -0
HS1.Ordinance 77-O-23,Amending Title 3 of
the Evanston City Code to Add Chapter 35,
"Minimum Wage"
Staff recommended the City Council hold Ordinance
77-O-23 until the December 11,2023,City Council
meeting.Councilmembers have 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.
Tabled until
December 11,2023
8 -0
Ayes:Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Suffredin,Revelle,
Geracaris
Nayes:Burns,Reid
Absent:Kelly
AP1.Approval of Appointments to Boards,
Commissions,and Committees
The Mayor recommended City Council approval of
the appointment of Parielle Davis to the Equity and
Empowerment Commission.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
9 -0