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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 27, 2023Page 1 MINUTES November 27,2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON,ILLINOIS LORRAINE H.MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C.LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday,November 27,2023 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: Hitesh Desai,Chief Financial Officer Clayton Black,Budget Manager Paul Paul,Fire Chief Lukasz Tarara,Facilities Management Supervisor Michael Rivera,Interim Admin Services Director Ikenga Ogbo,Director Health and Human Services Stephanie Mendoza City Clerk Page 2 MINUTES November 27,2023 (II)MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS &PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Daniel Biss (III)CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS City Manager Luke Stowe Welcome Yolande Wilburn as Executive Director of EPL Retirement of David Stoneback (IV)COMMUNICATIONS:CITY CLERK Clerk Stephanie Mendoza (V)PUBLIC COMMENT Name Agenda Item /Topic Name Agenda Item /Topic Eric Paset Budget Mike Vasilko Budget;Ryan Field Clyde McLemore HS1 David Karr HS1 Don Zeigler HS1 David Spross HS1 Lauren Peters HS1 Christopher Hudgins HS1 Ray Friedman Ryan Field Mary Rosinski Ryan Field;Budget Kristina Hamilton HS1 Rima Khoury HS1 Michael Kroll Purple Line Jeff Boarini Budget John Kennedy Budget Trisha Connolly Budget James Froberg Ryan Field;Budget Josh Sharp HS1;Budget Dr.Emmitt T.Williams,III HS1 Donovan Griffith HS1 Written Received Public Comment (VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP1.Discussion of Councilmember Reid's Revenue Generating Recommendations was discussed Councilmember Reid requested discussion of implementing five revenue generating ideas Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma Page 3 MINUTES November 27,2023 (VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP1. 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Discussion of Councilmember Reid's Revenue Generating Recommendations was discussed Councilmember Reid moved to create a special order of business on for the first regular City Council meeting of March 2024 to include a discussion of the fleet fee Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Revelle Motion Passed 6 -2 -1 Ayes:Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Kelly,Harris Abstain:Suffredin Councilmember Reid moved to create a special order of business on for the first regular City Council meeting of March 2024 to include a discussion of the third party delivery service fee Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:None Motion Failed for a Lack of a Second Councilmember Reid moved to create a special order of business on the December 11,2023 Regular City Council meeting agenda for a 1¢increase in the motor fuel tax for introduction Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris Motion Passed 6 -3 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid Nayes:Kelly,Suffredin,Geracaris For Discussion Discussed SP2.Fire Service/Utility Fee to Non-Property Tax-Paying Owners in Evanston was discussed Councilmember Reid requested a discussion of implementing a Fire Service/Utility Fee for non-property tax-paying owners in the City of Evanston. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris Page 4 MINUTES November 27,2023 (VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP2. (cont.) Fire Service/Utility Fee to Non-Property Tax-Paying Owners in Evanston was discussed Councilmember Reid moved to include an agenda item in August 2024 for an ordinance for introduction implementing a fire service/utility fee Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:None Motion Failed for a Lack of a Second Councilmember Reid moved to table this item until August 2024 Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:None Motion Failed for a Lack of a Second For Discussion Discussed SP3.Ordinance 82-O-23 2024 Budget Ordinance was tabled until December 11,2023 Staff recommended the adoption of Ordinance 82-O-23,approving the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget of the City of Evanston in the amount of $433,466,120. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Kelly moved to amend this ordinance by removing the City Council Administrator position Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councilmember Suffredin Motion Failed 2 -7 Ayes:Kelly,Suffredin Nayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Councilmember Reid moved to amend this ordinance by using the unallocated $1.5 million from the Good Neighbor Fund to offset an increase in property taxes Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Geracaris Motion Passed 6 -3 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Burns,Suffredin,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Wynne,Nieuwsma,Revelle Page 5 MINUTES November 27,2023 (VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP3. (cont.) Ordinance 82-O-23 2024 Budget Ordinance was tabled until December 11,2023 Councilmember Geracaris moved to amend this ordinance to include a $5 million placeholder for permit fee revenue and use $392,000 towards covering the property tax levy shortfall Motion:Councilmember Geracaris Second:Councilmember Reid Councilmember Geracaris withdrew his motion Councilmember Reid moved to table this ordinance until the December 11,2023 Regular City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris Motion Passed 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None For Action Tabled until December 11,2023 SP4.Ordinance 83-O-23:City of Evanston 2023 Tax Levy was tabled until December 11,2023 Staff requested the adoption 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 $36,734,736 as extended (including 3%loss factor).This represents an increase of 6.4%over the 2022 levy of $34,525,671 as extended. Councilmember Reid moved to table this ordinance until the December 11,2023 Regular City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris Motion Passed 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None For Action Tabled until December 11,2023 Page 6 MINUTES November 27,2023 (VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP5.Ordinance 84-O-23:General Assistance 2023 Tax Levy was tabled until December 11,2023 Staff requested the adoption 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. Councilmember Reid moved to table this ordinance until the December 11,2023 Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris Motion Passed 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None For Action Tabled until December 11,2023 SP6.Ordinance 85-O-23:Evanston Library Fund 2023 Tax Levy was approved for adoption Staff requested the adoption 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 Action Approved for Action 8 -1 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Geracaris Nayes:Reid Page 7 MINUTES November 27,2023 (VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP7.Ordinance 86-O-23:Special Service Area #6 Tax Levy was tabled until December 11,2023 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. Councilmember Reid moved to table this ordinance until the December 11,2023 Regular City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris Motion Passed 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None For Action Tabled until December 11,2023 SP8.Ordinance 87-O-23:Special Service Area #7 Tax Levy was tabled until December 11,2023 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. Councilmember Reid moved to table this ordinance until the December 11,2023 Regular City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris Motion Passed 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None For Action Tabled until December 11,2023 Page 8 MINUTES November 27,2023 (VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP9.Ordinance 88-O-23:Special Service #8 Levy was tabled until December 11,2023 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). Councilmember Reid moved to table this ordinance until the December 11,2023 Regular City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris Motion Passed 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None For Action Tabled until December 11,2023 SP10.Ordinance 89-O-23:Special Service Area #9 Levy was tabled until December 11,2023 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. Councilmember Reid moved to table this ordinance until the December 11,2023 Regular City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris Motion Passed 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None For Action Tabled until December 11,2023 Page 9 MINUTES November 27,2023 (VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP11.Resolutions 55-R-23 through 70-R-23:Debt Service Property Tax Abatements was tabled until December 11,2023 Staff recommended review and adoption of Resolutions 55-R-23 through 70-R-23 by the City Council,abating in the amount of $4,973,404 property taxes levied for the year 2023 to pay principal and interest on general obligation corporate purpose bonds. Note:Council may approve Resolutions 55-R-23 through 70-R-23 in one motion. Councilmember Reid moved to table these resolutions until the December 11,2023 Regular City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris Motion Passed 9 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None For Action Tabled until December 11,2023 CONSENT AGENDA Items A2,A6,A8,A14,A15 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 30,2023,the Special City Council meeting of November 6,2023,and the Regular City Council meeting of November 13,2023 were approved Staff recommended the approval of the Minutes of the Special City Council meeting of October 30,2023,the Special City Council meeting of November 6,2023,and the Regular City Council meeting of November 13,2023. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 10 MINUTES November 27,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A1.The 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 October 23,2023,through November 5,2023,in the amount of $5,149,257.26.Bills List for November 28,2023,in the amount of $6,419,110.92,and credit card activity for the period ending September 26,2023,in the amount of $241,418.24. 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 September 26,2023,in the amount of $12,854.05. Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Reid For Action Approved for Action 8 -0 -1 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Abstain:Suffredin A3.Purchase of twelve (12)pieces of Fleet Equipment for use in Various City operations were approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement for the following pieces of equipment: 1.New Vehicle #721 -a Refuse Truck with R.N.O.W.,Inc.(8636R West National Avenue,West Allis,WI 53227)in the amount of $361,734.00; 2.New Vehicle #909 -a Crane Truck with Sutton Ford (21315 Central Ave, Matteson,IL 60443)in the amount of $53,583.00 for the chassis and with Monroe (1051 W 7th St,Monroe,WI 53566)in the amount of $107,552.00 for the body; 3.New Vehicle #957 -a Vactor Sewer Cleaning Truck with Standard Equipment (625 S.Illinois Rt.83,Elmhurst,IL 60126)in the amount of $464,053.92; 4.New Vehicle #922 -a Dual Rear Wheel Dump Truck with Peterbilt of Wisconsin, Inc.dba JX Truck Center (42400 Hwy 41,Wadsworth,IL 60083)in the amount of $294,445.66; 5.New Vehicle #946 -a Nissan Ariya SUV with The Autobarn Nissan of Evanston (2201 Autobarn Place,Evanston,IL 60202)in the amount of $49,463.26; 6.New Vehicle #403 -a Nissan Ariya SUV with the Autobarn Nissan of Evanston (2201 Autobarn Place,Evanston,IL 60202)in the amount of $49,463.26; 7.New Vehicle #619 -a Ford F350 Regular Cab Pickup Truck with Lindco Equipment Sales (2168 East 88th Drive,Merrillville,IN 46410)in the amount of $87,657; Page 11 MINUTES November 27,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A3. (cont.) Purchase of twelve (12)pieces of Fleet Equipment for use in Various City operations were approved 8.New Vehicle #707 -a Ford F350 Regular Cab Pickup Truck with Lindco Equipment Sales (2168 East 88th Drive,Merrillville,IN 46410)in the amount of $ 87,657; 9.New Vehicle #813 -a Forestry Bucket Truck with Runnion Equipment Company (6201 East Ave,Hodgkins,IL 60625)in the amount of $215,520.00; 10.New Vehicle #260 -a Ford Explorer Interceptor SUV with Sutton Ford,Inc.(21315 Central Avenue,Matteson,IL 60443)in the amount of $44,133; 11.New Vehicle #276 -a Ford Explorer Interceptor SUV with Sutton Ford,Inc.(21315 Central Avenue,Matteson,IL 60443)in the amount of $44,289.00 and; 12.New Vehicle #661 -a Ford Explorer Interceptor SUV with Sutton Ford,Inc.(21315 Central Avenue,Matteson,IL 60443)in the amount of $44,289.00. Funding for the purchase of new vehicle #721 will be from the FY2024 Solid Waste Fund,automotive equipment account (520.40.4310.65550)in the amount of $361,734.00 with an anticipated FY 2024 budget of at least $725,000.00. Funding for the purchase of new vehicles #909 and #957 will be from the FY2024 Sewer Fund,automotive equipment account (515.40.4530.65550)in the amount of $679,573.92 with an anticipated FY 2024 budget of at least $830,000.00. Funding for the purchase of new vehicles #922 and #946 will be from the 2024 Water Fund,water capital outlay,automotive equipment account (510.40.4230.65550)in the amount of $343,908.92 with an anticipated FY 2024 budget of at least $850,500.00. Funding for the purchase of new vehicles #403,#619,#707,and #813 will be from the FY2024 Automotive Equipment Fund,automotive equipment account (601.19.7780.65550)in the amount of $336,963.52 with an anticipated FY 2024 budget of at least $2,000,000.00. Funding for the purchase of new vehicles #260,#276,and #661 will be from the FY2023 Automotive Equipment Fund,automotive equipment account (601.19.7780.65550)in the amount of $132,711.00 with a FY 2023 budget of $2,700,000.00 of which $231,900.33 remains. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 12 MINUTES November 27,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A4.Contracts with Alexander Chemical Corporation,Polydyne Incorporated,Pencco Incorporated,and Carus Corporation for FY 2024 Water Treatment Chemicals (Bid 23-50)were approved Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Alexander Chemical Corporation (7593 S.First Road,LaPorte,IN 46350)in the amount of $493,126.75,Polydyne Incorporated (One Chemical Plant Road,Riceboro,GA 31323) in the amount of $42,000.00,Pencco Incorporated (831 Bartlett Road,Sealy,Texas 77474)in the amount of $129,750.00,and Carus Corporation (315 Fifth Street,Peru IL 61354)in the amount of $296,800.00,for the period of January 1,2024,to December 31, 2024,for the purchase of water treatment chemicals (Bid 23-50),for a total amount of $961,676.75. Funding will be provided by the Water Production Bureau Filtration Business Unit (Accounts 510.40.4220.65015 &510.40.4220.65030),which has a total FY 2024 budget request of $962,000.00. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A5.Annual Lease Payment to Motorola Solutions,Inc.for Starcom21 Radio System was approved Staff recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to remit payment of $238,609.00 for the sole source lease with Motorola Solutions,Inc.(500 West Monroe Chicago IL 60661)of the Police Department’s Starcom21 800MHz radio system.The lease payment is the 4th of 7 scheduled payments as agreed upon in the attached action report for the November 25,2019,regular meeting of the City Council.A sole-source purchase requires a 2/3 vote of the Councilmembers. Funding will be provided by the Emergency Telephone System Account 205.22.5150.65515 (Other Improvements)with a FY23 budget of $450,000 and a YTD balance of $204,415.79.The remaining $34,191.21 will be provided by the E-911 current fund balance,which has a YTD balance of $1,626,420. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 13 MINUTES November 27,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A6.Purchasing Insurance/Renewals –Property,Excess Liability &Excess Worker ’s Compensation for Fiscal Year 2024 was approved City Staff recommended approval to purchase the outlined insurance policies for Fiscal Year 2024 at a total cost of $1,593,283.This includes a quote of $1,347,640 towards the General Liability Insurance package and $245,643 towards Crime and Excess Worker ’s Compensation Insurance as outlined in the Gallagher proposal on page 43.The policies will renew all insurance coverage for a period of December 31,2023,to December 31, 2024. Insurance Fund:605.99.7800.62615 -$1,347,640 and Workers Comp 605.99.7800.66044 -$245,643 Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Harris For Action Approved for Action 8 -0 -1 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:None Abstain:Nieuwsma A7.Change Order No.3 to the Agreement with CDM Smith Inc.for Lead Service Line Replacement Plan and Pilot Implementation (RFP 21-29)was approved Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.3 to the agreement with CDM Smith Inc.(125 South Wacker,Suite 700, Chicago,IL 60606)for Lead Service Line Replacement Plan and Pilot Implementation (RFP 21-29)in the amount of $158,088.00.This will increase the overall contract amount from $1,409,587.00 to $1,567,675.00.This change order also includes a time extension of 452 days,extending the completion date from December 4,2023,to February 28, 2025. Funding is provided from the Fund Water Fund (Account No. 513.71.7330.62145 –421031),which has a proposed FY2024 budget of $300,000 assigned to this project. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 14 MINUTES November 27,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A8.Resolution 75-R-23,Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Easement Agreement with Northwestern University was approved Staff recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 75-R-23 authorizing the City Manager to execute an easement agreement with Northwestern University.The easement would allow Northwestern University (NU)to install conduits for fiber optic communication cables to serve NU properties.The easement would be granted for a 20-year period. No City funding is required for this proposed utility.Northwestern University will fund the project and be assessed a one-time easement fee of $372,013.48.These funds will be deposited to the Capital Improvement Fund (Account 415.40.4105.52175). Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Reid For Action Approved for Action 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid Nayes:None Absent:Geracaris A9.Resolution 85-R-23 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Evanston and City of Evanston Patrol Officers, Telecommunicators,and Service and Detention Desk Officers was approved Staff recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 85-R-23,authorizing the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding between the City of Evanston,the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)and City of Evanston Patrol Officers, Telecommunicators,and Service and Detention Desk Officers. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A10.Resolution 86-R-23 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Evanston and the Evanston Police Sergeants Association Affiliated with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council was approved Staff recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 86-R-23,authorizing the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding between the City of Evanston and the Evanston Police Sergeants Association affiliated with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 15 MINUTES November 27,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A11.Resolution 88-R-23,Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims with Sumit Construction was approved Staff recommended approval of Resolution 88-R-23,authorizing the City of Evanston to issue a settlement payment pursuant to a settlement agreement and release in a dispute with Sumit Construction. Funding will be provided from the Non-bond Capital -Other Improvements (Account 415.40.4219.65515 -421021) For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A12.Resolution 89-R-23,Authorizing the City Manager To Execute Construction Easement Purchases for the Green Bay Road Corridor Improvement Project was approved Staff recommended adoption of Resolution 89-R-23,Authorizing the City Manager To Execute Construction Easement Purchases for the Green Bay Road Corridor Improvement Project. The City intends to purchase temporary construction easements from the adjacent property owners at the intersection of Green Bay Road &Central Street as follows:from Central-Green Bay,L.L.C.c/o Mr.Michael V.Barry (P.O.Box 2664,Edwards,CO 81632-2664)in the amount of $15,500;from Union Pacific Railroad Company (1400 Douglas Street,Stop 1690,Omaha,NE 68179)in the amount of $34,000;from Chicago Title Land Trust Company (10 South LaSalle Street,Suite 2750,Chicago,IL 60603)in the amount of $11,500;and from Central-Broadway,L.L.C.c/o Mr.Michael V.Barry (500 Timber Springs Rd.,Edwards,CO 81632)in the amount of $12,500.These easements will allow the correction of sidewalk ADA issues at the intersection. Funding for this easement purchase will be from the Capital Improvement Fund 2023 General Obligation Bonds (415.40.4123.62145-419025)line item for ADA Improvements. This item has an FY 2023 budget of $300,000,of which $216,993 remains.The total amount of funding is estimated to be $80,000,including the easement recording fees. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A13.Ordinance 113-O-23,Codifying the City's Paid Leave Policies for City Employees was approved for introduction Staff recommended the introduction of Ordinance 113-O-23,Codifying the City's Paid Leave Policies for City Employees. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction Page 16 MINUTES November 27,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -ADMINISTRATION &PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A14.Ordinance 97-O-23,Amending City Code 7-12-17 “Charges,Rates,Fees and Penalties”was adopted 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 Harris Councimember Reid moved to table this ordinance until the December 11,2023 Regular City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:None Motion Failed for a Lack of a Second For Action Approved for Adoption 7 -2 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Geracaris Nayes:Kelly,Reid A15.Ordinance 105-O-23,Amending City Code Section 8-4-11 to Revise Sanitation Service Charges was adopted Staff recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 105-O-23,Amending City Code Section 8-4-11 to Revise Sanitation Service Charges. Councimember Reid moved to table this ordinance until the December 11,2023 Regular City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:None Motion Failed for a Lack of a Second Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Wyne For Action Approved for Adoption 8 -1 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid,Geracaris Nayes:Kelly Page 17 MINUTES November 27,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE HS1.Ordinance 74-O-23 Amending Title 3,Chapter 14 to ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products was adopted Staff recommended the adoption of Ordinance 74-O-23 Amending Title 3,Chapter 14 to ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products,including menthol. Motion:Councilmember Revelle Second:Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Reid move to table this ordinance until the December 11,2023 Regular City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Suffredin Motion Failed 2 -7 Ayes:Suffredin,Reid Nayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Geracaris Councilmember Kelly move to table this ordinance until the December 11,2023 Regular City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councilmember Reid Motion Failed 3 -6 Ayes:Kelly,Suffredin,Reid Nayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Geracaris Councilmember Reid move to amend this ordinance by banning all tobacco products Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember None Motion Failed For a Lack of a Second For Action Approved for Adoption 6 -3 Ayes:Kelly,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Geracaris Nayes:Harris,Suffredin,Reid Page 18 MINUTES November 27,2023 (IX)CONSENT AGENDA -HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE HS2.Ordinance 98-O-23,Amending City Code Section 9-5-8,“Gambling”to Provide Exceptions to the Gambling Prohibition was adopted Councilmember Reid and the Human Services Committee recommend to the City Council the adoption of Ordinance 98-O-23,Amending City Code Section 9-5-8, “Gambling”to Provide Exceptions to the Gambling Prohibition. For Action Adopted on Consent Agenda (X)CONSENT AGENDA -ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ED1.Contract with All Together Studio for Evanston Thrives Implementation of Placemaking Kits Coordination and Procurement was approved The Economic Development Committee recommended that the City Council approve a sole-source contract with All Together Studio,located at 2625 Park Place,Evanston,IL 60201,to coordinate the logistics and 580 -583 management of the Evanston Thrives Placemaking Kits (aka Placemaking Infrastructure).All Together Studio is a woman-owned Evanston-based enterprise.A sole-source purchase requires a 2/3 vote of the Councilmembers. The fee,in an amount not to exceed $41,280,will be paid from the ARPA-Economic Development Account,GL #,to be determined.The City Council allocated $3 million to this account,all of which remains. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda ED2.Contract with All Together Studio for Evanston Thrives Implementation of Communication and Marketing Plan Consulting Services was approved The Economic Development Committee recommended that the City Council approve a sole-source contract with All Together Studio,located at 2625 Park Place,Evanston,IL 60201,to complete and help implement a digital marketing and public realm marketing plan.All Together Studio is a woman-owned Evanston-based enterprise.A sole-source purchase requires a 2/3 vote of the Councilmembers. The fee,in an amount not to exceed $78,200,will be paid from the ARPAEconomic Development Account,GL #,to be determined.The City Council allocated $3 million to this account,all of which remains. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Page 19 MINUTES November 27,2023 (XI)CONSENT AGENDA -FINANCE &BUDGET COMMITTEE FB1.Transfer to Insurance Fund and Fleet Fund was approved The Finance and Budget Committee and Staff recommend transfers of $1.9 million to the Fleet Fund and $3 million to the Insurance Fund from the General Fund. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (XII)APPOINTMENTS AP1.Appointments to Boards,Commissions,and Committees was approved The Mayor recommended City Council approval of the appointments of Cheryl Judice to the Economic Development Committee,Surinder Martignetti to the Evanston Arts Council,Andrew Futerman,Elisa Neal,Jexa Edinberg,and Kayleigh Kavanagh to the Environment Board,and the reappointments of Derik Ohanian to the Social Service Committee and Melissa Molitor to the Evanston Arts Council. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (XII)CALL OF THE WARDS Ward 1:No Report Ward 2:No Report Ward 3:Office Hours December 7 7:30 -9:30 Brothers K Ward 4: Margarita Inn Adivsory Committee November 28 7:00 PM 4th Ward Meeting December 5 Robert Crown Office Hours December 9 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Holiday Market Ward 5:Thoughts on flavored tobacco ban Ward 6:No Report Ward 7:No Report Ward 8:8th Ward Meeting November 30 6:00 PM Robert Crown Thoughts on flavored tobacco ban Ward 9:No Report (XV)ADJOURNMENT Mayor Biss called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting,and by unanimous vote,the meeting was adjourned at 10:11 p.m.