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Home My WebLink AboutNovember 20, 2023Page 1 MINUTES November 20,2023 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON,ILLINOIS LORRAINE H.MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C.LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday,November 20,2023 Present:Councilmember Kelly Councilmember Burns Councilmember Harris Councilmember Suffredin Councilmember Wynne Councilmember Revelle Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Reid (8) Absent:Councilmember Geracaris Presiding:Mayor Daniel Biss Staff Present: Others Present: Derke Price,Special Counsel Ancel Glink (virtual) Stephanie Mendoza City Clerk Page 2 MINUTES November 20,2023 (II)PUBLIC COMMENT Name Name Name Name Michael Vasilko Leslie McMillan James Froberg John Shapiro Joe Hill Mary Rosinski David Cook Jeff Boarini Brian Regan Fiona McCarthy Judy Berg Meredith DeCarlo Dana Hoffman Stefano Mereu John Austin Maria Topper Bruce Enenbach Andy Berman Deborah Morrin Shayna Atkins Robert Orenstein Ray Friedman Aina Gutierrez Linda Damashek Peter Kelly Darlene Cannon James Hebson Christine Froula Adam Goldsmith Trisha Connolly Kathy Lifton Jeff Smith David DeCarlo Andrea Smeeton Neil Gambow Sebastian Nalls Ken Proskie Carl Bova Yvi Russell Robert Sokol Raju Ghate Elizabeth Arsenault Lawrence Jones Noreen Edwards Amy Sauvola Nevin Zimmermann Jeff Masters Earl Weingarden Carl Hopman Charlie Stone Written Received Public Comment (III)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP1.Ordinance 107-O-23,Amending Section 6-15-7-2 of the City Code “Permitted Uses” in the U2 University Athletic Facilities District was approved as amended 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. Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:None Motion withdrawn Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma Page 3 MINUTES November 20,2023 (III)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP1. (cont.) Ordinance 107-O-23,Amending Section 6-15-7-2 of the City Code “Permitted Uses” in the U2 University Athletic Facilities District was approved as amended Councilmember Revelle moved to amend this ordinance by deleting provision 9 ‘Vehicles may only idle and approve designated areas on private property’ Motion:Councilmember Revelle Second:Councilmember Wynne Motion Passed 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid Nayes:None Absent:Geracaris Councilmember Revelle moved to amend this ordinance by adding this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy issued by the City of Evanston for the development plan outlined Ordinance 108-O-23 Motion:Councilmember Revelle Second:Councilmember Wynne Motion withdrawn Councilmember Revelle moved to amend this ordinance by adding “SECTION 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage except that all new contemplated uses proposed shall not commence until the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)issued by the City of Evanston for the development plan outlined in Ordinance 108-O-23.” Motion:Councilmember Revelle Second:Councilmember Wynne Motion Passed 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid Nayes:None Absent:Geracaris Councilmember Revelle moved to amend this ordinance by replacing text,outdoor plazas shall not be rented to organizations not affiliated with the University or City Motion:Councilmember Revelle Second:Councilmember Wynne Motion Passed 7 -1 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle Nayes:Reid Absent:Geracaris Page 4 MINUTES November 20,2023 (III)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP1. (cont.) Ordinance 107-O-23,Amending Section 6-15-7-2 of the City Code “Permitted Uses” in the U2 University Athletic Facilities District was approved as amended Councilmember Revelle moved to amend this ordinance by adding ‘Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to bind the City in any manner or impose any constraints on the City with respect to future changes to the zoning of the U2 District’ Motion:Councilmember Revelle Second:Councilmember Wynne Motion Failed 5 -4 Ayes:Kelly,Wynne,Suffredin,Revelle Nayes:Harris,Nieuwsma,Burns,Reid Tie Breaker:Biss (Nay) Absent:Geracaris Councilmember Revelle move to amend this ordinance by adding “Provisions of this of the amendment approved by ordinance 107-O-23 expire no later than the earliest to occur of the following dates as applicable number one December 31, 2039 if Ryan Field is rebuilt;December 31,2034 if Ryan Field is not rebuilt;or immediately upon the sale or other transfer of any portion of the property of the U2 District this text amendment shall not create a precedent for future uses in the U2 district” Motion:Councilmember Revelle Second:Councilmember Wynne Motion Failed 5 -4 Ayes:Kelly,Wynne,Suffredin,Revelle Nayes:Harris,Nieuwsma,Burns,Reid Tie Breaker:Biss (Nay) Absent:Geracaris For Action Approved for Adoption as Amended 5 -4 Ayes:Harris,Nieuwsma,Burns,Reid Tie Breaker:Biss (Aye) Nayes:Kelly,Wynne,Suffredin,Revelle Absent:Geracaris Page 5 MINUTES November 20,2023 (III)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP2.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. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to amend this ordinance with the updated package of community benefits Motion:Councilmember Nieuwsma Second:Councilmember Reid Councilmember Kelly moved to amend this ordinance by striking,“as a whole from the Approval Ordinances,to foster a broader relationship and strengthen a deeper connection between Northwestern and the entire Evanston community,and to help provide more opportunities for additional future collaboration and partnership between the Northwestern and the Evanston community as a whole,and assuming the passage of the Approval Ordinances,Northwestern retains its original rights therein,a new Ryan Field is rebuilt,and a legal and regulatory environment that is substantially similar as existed as of the Effective Date,” Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:None Motion Failed for a Lack of a Second Councilmember Kelly moved to amend this ordinance by striking,“For the avoidance of doubt,none of the above eighteen (18)public benefits shall be binding,enforceable or paid unless the Approval Ordinances are passed, Northwestern retains its original rights therein,a new Ryan Field is rebuilt,and the legal and regulatory environment is substantially similar as existed as of the Effective Date” Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councimember Suffredin Page 6 MINUTES November 20,2023 (III)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP2. (cont.) 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 Reid moved a substitute motion to amend this ordnance by replacing “(which may include Affordable Housing)”with ‘which shall include Affordable Housing’ Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councimember Revelle Motion Passed 8 -0 Ayes:Kelly,Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Suffredin,Revelle,Reid Nayes:None Absent:Geracaris For Action Approved for Adoption as Amended 6 -2 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid Nayes:Kelly,Suffredin Absent:Geracaris SP3.Resolution 87-R-23,Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern University was approved as amended Staff recommended approval of Resolution 87-R-23 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern University. Motion:Councilmember Reid Second:Councilmember Burns Councilmember Kelly moved to amend this resolution with “Northwestern shall indemnify defend and hold harmless the City,its agents,officers,and employees against all liabilities,losses,judgments,costs settlements,and expenses including attorney's fees for claims against the City arising out of are related to this memorandum of understanding.The City's passage of this approval ordinance or the ordinances or University's use of the redeveloped Ryan Field for events ticketed for a minimum of 10,000 individuals except to the extent that any of the same shall be directly caused by the City's willful misconduct or gross negligence” Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councilmember Revelle Motion Failed 2 -6 Ayes:Kelly,Suffredin Nayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid Absent:Geracaris Page 7 MINUTES November 20,2023 (III)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP3. (cont.) Resolution 87-R-23,Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern University was approved as amended Councilmember Kelly moved to table this resolution until the December 11,2023 City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councilmember Suffredin Motion withdrawn Councilmember Kelly moved to amend this resolution by striking the language without unreasonable restraints imposed by the city beyond those contained in the approval ordinances provided that the amusement of liquor tax rates in effect as of the effective date shall not be deemed unreasonable restraints Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councilmember Suffredin Motion Failed 2 -6 Ayes:Kelly,Suffredin Nayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid Absent:Geracaris Councilmember Kelly moved to table this resolution until the December 11,2023 City Council meeting Motion:Councilmember Kelly Second:Councilmember Suffredin Motion Failed 4 -5 Ayes:Kelly,Wynne,Suffredin,Revelle Nayes:Harris,Nieuwsma,Burns,Reid Tie Breaker:Biss (Nay) Absent:Geracaris Councilmember Burns moved to amend this resolution with ‘Whereas,the City is relying on Northwestern entering into and complying with this Memorandum as a condition of approving that certain Ordinance 107-O-23 and ensuring compliance with the standards of Section 6-3-4-5 of the Evanston City Code.’ Motion:Councilmember Burns Second:Councilmember Reid Motion Passed 6 -2 Ayes:Harris,Wynne,Nieuwsma,Burns,Revelle,Reid Nayes:Kelly,Suffredin Absent:Geracaris Page 8 MINUTES November 20,2023 (III)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS SP3. (cont.) Resolution 87-R-23,Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern University was approved as amended For Action Approved for Action as Amended 5 -4 Ayes:Harris,Nieuwsma,Burns,Reid Nayes:Kelly,Wynne,Suffredin,Revelle Tie Breaker:Biss (Aye) Absent:Geracaris (IV)CALL OF THE WARDS Ward 1:No Report Ward 2:Happy Holidays! Ward 3:No Report Ward 4:No Report Ward 5:Thanked City Staff for their participation,NU and the City evolve and change Ward 6:No Report Ward 7:Wheelchair Accessibility meeting November 28 6:00 PM Ecology Center Ward 8:Aporia -hard decisions and engagement Ward 9:Absent (V)ADJOURNMENT Mayor Biss called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting,and by unanimous vote,the meeting was adjourned at approximately 12:30 a.m.November 21,2023.