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Home My WebLink AboutNovember 13, 2023Page 1 MINUTES November 13,2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON,ILLINOIS LORRAINE H.MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C.LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday,November 13,2023 Present:Councilmember Kelly Councilmember Suffredin Councilmember Harris Councilmember Revelle Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Reid Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Geracaris Councilmember Burns (virtual)(9) Absent:None Presiding:Mayor Daniel Biss Staff Present: Paul Zalmezak,Economic Development Manager Katie Bowden,Economic Development Coordinator Lara Biggs,City Engineer Hitesh Desai,Chief Financial Officer Clayton Black,Budget Manager Paul Polep,Fire Chief Stephanie Mendoza City Clerk Page 2 MINUTES November 13,2023 (II)MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS &PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Daniel Biss Restorative Justice Week -November 19 -25,2023 (III)CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS City Manager Luke Stowe (IV)COMMUNICATIONS:CITY CLERK Clerk Stephanie Mendoza (V)PUBLIC COMMENT Name Agenda Item /Topic Name Agenda Item /Topic Mike Vasilko Budget Neil Gambow SP3,SP4,SP5 Joe Hill SP3,SP4,SP5 Meredith DeCarlo SP3,SP4,SP5 Peter Kelly Budget Lawrence H Jones SP3,SP4,SP5 Susan Kelly SP3,SP4,SP5 Mary Rosinski SP3,SP4,SP5 Brian Carey SP3,SP4,SP5 Linda Damashek SP3,SP4,SP5 Kelly Marcelle SP3,SP4,SP5 John Kennedy Budget Ken Proskie SP3,SP4,SP5 Renata Seidel SP3,SP4,SP5 David DeCarlo SP3,SP4,SP5 Andy Berman SP3,SP4,SP5 Jeff Smith SP3,SP4,SP5 Sergio Hernandez SP3,SP4,SP5 Peggy Baxter SP3,SP4,SP5 Meg Welch Budget Carl Bova SP3,SP4,SP5 Delores Holmes SP3,SP4,SP5 Yvi Russell SP3,SP4,SP5 Timothy Guimond SP3,SP4,SP5 Robert Sokal SP3,SP4,SP5 Christine Froula SP3,SP4,SP5 Fiona McCarthy SP3,SP4,SP5 Jim Signorelli SP3,SP4,SP5 Sheila Sullivan SP3,SP4,SP5 Betty Ester Budget Anthony Kaufman SP3,SP4,SP5 Page 3 MINUTES November 13,2023 (VI)PUBLIC HEARING PH1.A Public Hearing for Howard Street Proposed Special Service Area #10 was held The City Council held a public hearing for the designation of the proposed Special Service Area for Howard Street (SSA)#10. For Discussion Discussed PUBLIC COMMENT Name Claudia (VII)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP1.Ordinance 110-O-23,Amending City Code Section 3-2-17-1 Increasing the Tax Rate for Certain Amusement Events in the City was adopted as amended 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. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Revelle Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to amend this ordinance (B)A tax of seven percent (7%)on the admission fee or charge is imposed upon every amusement patron for the privilege of admission to any amusement in the City with a capacity over of one thousand five hundred one (1,501)up to 5,000 audience members. (C)A tax of nine percent (9%)on the admission fee or charge is imposed upon every amusement patron for the privilege of admission to any amusement in the City with a capacity over of five thousand one (5,001)or more audience members. Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Reid Motion Passed 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid Nayes:Geracaris For Action Approved for Adoption as Amended 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Geracaris Page 4 MINUTES November 13,2023 (VII)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 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 was adopted 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. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris For Action 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 was tabled until November 20,2023 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. Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to table this ordinance until November 20,2023 Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Revelle Motion Passed 6 -2 Ayes:Kelly,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle Nayes:Harris,Reid Absent:Geracaris For Action Tabled Until November 20,2023 Page 5 MINUTES November 13,2023 (VII)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 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 was tabled until November 20,2023 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. Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to table this ordinance until November 20,2023 Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Revelle Motion Passed 6 -2 Ayes:Kelly,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle Nayes:Harris,Reid Absent:Geracaris For Action Tabled Until November 20,2023 SP5.Resolution 87-R-23,Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern University was tabled until November 20,2023 Staff recommended approval of Resolution 87-R-23 authorizing the City Manager to execute a memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern University. Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to table this ordinance until November 20,2023 Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Revelle Motion Passed 6 -2 Ayes:Kelly,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle Nayes:Harris,Reid Absent:Geracaris For Action Tabled Until November 20,2023 Page 6 MINUTES November 13,2023 (VII)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP6.An Update on Proposed 2024 CIP was discussed Staff presented a final Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP)with revised priorities for discussion. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Revelle For Discussion Discussed SP7.Ordinance 82-O-23 2024 Budget Ordinance was approved for introduction as amended 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. Motion:Councilmember Revelle Second:Councilmember Reid Councilmember Kelly moved to remove the City Council Administrator and Worxbee positions from the budget Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councilmember Revelle Councilmember Reid moved to reduce the aggregate expenditure on the Worxbee contract and the City Council Administrator by $70,000 Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Geracaris Motion Passed 8 -1 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Suffredin Councilmeber Reid moved to create a Special Order of Business on the November 27,2023 City Council agenda to increase the Motor Fuel Tax by 3¢per gallon Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:None Motion failed for a lack of a second Page 7 MINUTES November 13,2023 (VII)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP7. (cont.) Ordinance 82-O-23 2024 Budget Ordinance was approved for introduction as amended Councilmeber Reid moved to create a Special Order of Business on the November 27,2023 City Council agenda to create an assessment for Fire services specifically for non-property tax paying entities who use Fire services more than 200 times per year Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Kelly Councilmember Kelly withdrew second Councilmeber Reid moved to create a Special Order of Business on the November 27,2023 City Council agenda to discuss an assessment for Fire service fees Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Revelle Motion Passed 6 -2 -1 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid Nayes:Kelly,Nieuwsma Abstain:Geracaris Councilmeber Reid moved to create a Special Order of Business on the November 27,2023 City Council agenda to discuss increasing residential parking fee,creating of food delivery tax,creating a fleet tax,increasing long-term care facility licensing fee,increasing motor fuel tax by 1¢ Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Revelle Motion Passed 7 -2 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Kelly,Suffredin Page 8 MINUTES November 13,2023 (VII)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP7. (cont.) Ordinance 82-O-23 2024 Budget Ordinance was approved for introduction as amended Councilmember Reid moved to amend the budget consistent with changes made to the CIP Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None For Introduction Approved for Introduction as Amended 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None SP8.Ordinance 83-O-23:City of Evanston 2023 Tax Levy was approved for approved for introduction 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. Councilmeber Reid moved to table this ordinance until November 27,2023 Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:None Motion failed for a lack of a second For Introduction Approved for Introduction 5 -4 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Suffredin,Revelle Nayes:Kelly,Burns,Reid,Geracaris Page 9 MINUTES November 13,2023 (VII)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP9.Ordinance 84-O-23:General Assistance 2023 Tax Levy was approved for introduction 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. Councilmeber Reid moved to table this ordinance until November 27,2023 Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:None Motion failed for a lack of a second For Introduction 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 was approved for introduction 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. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Wynne For Introduction Approved for Introduction 5 -4 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Suffredin,Revelle Nayes:Kelly,Burns,Reid,Geracaris Page 10 MINUTES November 13,2023 (VII)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP11.Ordinance 86-O-23:Special Service Area #6 Tax Levy was approved for introduction 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. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Wynne For Introduction Approved for Introduction 5 -4 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Suffredin,Revelle Nayes:Kelly,Burns,Reid,Geracaris SP12.Ordinance 86-O-23:Special Service Area #6 Tax Levy was approved for introduction 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. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Wynne For Introduction 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 was approved for introduction 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). Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Wynne For Introduction Approved for Introduction 5 -4 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Suffredin,Revelle Nayes:Kelly,Burns,Reid,Geracaris Page 11 MINUTES November 13,2023 (VII)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP14.Ordinance 89-O-23:Special Service Area #9 Levy was approved for introduction 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. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Wynne For Introduction Approved for Introduction 5 -4 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Suffredin,Revelle Nayes:Kelly,Burns,Reid,Geracaris CONSENT AGENDA Items A7,A8,A11,and HS1 were removed from the Consent Agenda Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris For Action Items Approved 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None (VIII)CONSENT AGENDA -CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 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 were approved 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. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 12 MINUTES November 13,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A1.The City of Evanston Payroll and Bills List was approved Staff recommended 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 Approved on Consent Agenda A2.2023-2024 Snow Tow Program Independent Contractors was approved 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.(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 Approved on Consent Agenda 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 was approved 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 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 13 MINUTES November 13,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 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 was approved 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. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda 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 was approved 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. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda 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 was approved 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. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 14 MINUTES November 13,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A7.Ordinance 104-O-23,Amending Title 9,Chapter 10 “Regulating the Installation and Use of Alarm Systems”was approved for introduction and adopted 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. Councilmember Wynne moved to suspend the rules for introduction and action Motion:Councilmember Wynne Second:Councilmember Harris Motion Passed 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Harris For Introduction and Action Approved for Introduction as Adoption 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Page 15 MINUTES November 13,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A8.Ordinance 112-O-23,Authorizing the City to Borrow Funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Public Water Supply Loan Program was approved for introduction and adopted 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. Councilmember Wynne moved to suspend the rules for introduction and action Motion:Councilmember Wynne Second:Councilmember Harris Motion Passed 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Harris For Introduction and Action Approved for Introduction as Adoption 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None A9.Ordinance 94-O-23,Authorizing the Sale of Aging Surplus Fleet Vehicles and Equipment Owned by the City of Evanston was adopted 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 Action Adopted on Consent Agenda Page 16 MINUTES November 13,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 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"was adopted 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. For Action Adopted on Consent Agenda A11.Ordinance 103-O-23,Amending Title 9,Chapter 2,Section 3 “Fees Changed”to Increase Ambulance Fees was adopted 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 Wynne For Action Adopted 8 -0 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Absent:Kelly A12.Ordinance 105-O-23,Amending City Code Section 8-4-11 to Revise Sanitation Service Charges was approved for introduction Staff recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 105-O-23,Amending City Code Section 8-4-11 to Revise Sanitation Service Charges. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction Page 17 MINUTES November 13,2023 (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"was tabled until December 11,2023 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. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to table this ordinance until December 11,2023 Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Wynne Motion Passed 6 -2 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Suffredin,Revelle,Geracaris Nayes:Burns,Reid Absent:Kelly For Introduction Tabled Until December 11,2023 (XI)APPOINTMENTS AP1.Appointments to Boards,Commissions,and Committees were approved The Mayor recommended City Council approval of the appointment of Parielle Davis to the Equity and Empowerment Commission. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (XII)CALL OF THE WARDS Ward 1:Absent Ward 2:No Report Ward 3:No Report Ward 4:No Report Ward 5:Ryan Field concerns Ward 6:No Report Ward 7:Ryan Field concerns Page 18 MINUTES November 13,2023 (XII)CALL OF THE WARDS Ward 8:HS1 8th Ward meeting November 29 Ward 9:No Report (XIV)ADJOURNMENT Mayor Biss called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting,and by unanimous vote,the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.