HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.13.22 AmendedPage 1 MINUTES June 13, 2022
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(AMENDED)
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, June 13th, 2022
Present:Councilmember Braithwaite Councilmember Revelle
Councilmember Nieuwsma Councilmember Reid
Councilmember Burns Councilmember Geracaris (virtual)
Councilmember Suffredin (vitural)
(7)
Absent:Councilmember Kelly
Councilmember Wynne
Presiding:Mayor Daniel Biss
Stephanie Mendoza
City ClerK
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Mayor ’s Public Announcements & Proclamations
Mayor Daniel Biss:Watch
City Manager ’s Public Announcements
Interim City Manager Kelley A. Gandurski:
Presentation: Fourth of July Association
Watch
Watch
City Clerk’s Communications
City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza:Watch
Public Comment
Janine Hill Watch
Doreen Price Watch
Suzanne Calder Watch
Special Orders of Business
SP1.
Proposed Amendment to the Rules and Organization of the
Evanston City Council of the City of Evanston, Rules 5.4.1 and 10.7
Pertaining to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing was approved.
Councilmember Reid moved to amend the proposal
Motion failed 1 - 6
Yes Vote:Reid
No Vote:Braithwaite, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin,Revelle,Geracaris
Absent:Kelly, Wynne
For Action
Item Approved 6 - 1
Yes Vote:Braithwaite, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin,Revelle,Geracaris
No Vote:Reid
Absent:Kelly, Wynne
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Burns
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Burns
Watch
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Consent Agenda
Items A2, A6, A8, A9, P1, P3, H1, and HC1 were removed from the
Consent Agenda
Yes Vote:Braithwaite, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin,Revelle, Reid,
________Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Kelly, Wynne
Motion:
Councilmember
Nieuwsma
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Watch
CM1.
Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of May 23, 2022 were
approved.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A1.
The City of Evanston Payroll for the period of May 9, 2022, through May
22, 2022, in the amount of $2,852,071.11. Bills List for June 14, 2022, in
the amount of $8,219,238.08, and credit card activity for the period
ending April 26, 2022, in the amount of $222,338.77 was approved.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A2.
The City of Evanston’s BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity for the
period ending April 26, 2022, in the amount of $10,844.89 was
approved.
For Action
Item Approved 6 - 1 - 0
Yes Vote:Braithwaite, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle,Reid,Geracaris
No Vote:None
Abstain:Suffredin
Absent:Kelly, Wynne
Motion:
Councilmember
Nieuwsma
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Watch
A3.
Sole-Source Contract with Garland/DBS for Additional Civic Center
Gutter and Downspout System Repairs was approved.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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A4.
Sole Source Contract with Health Endeavors, S.C for Fire Department
Annual Physical Fitness Testing and Medical Examinations was
approved.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A5.
Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with LS Contracting Group, Inc. for
Parking Garage Structural Repairs (Bid 22-14) was approved.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A6.
Change Order No. 2 to the Contract with AECOM for the Civic Center
and Police/Fire Headquarters Relocation Feasibility Study (RFP No.
21-27) was approved.
For Action
Item Approved 6 - 1
Yes Vote:Braithwaite, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle,Reid,Geracaris
No Vote:Suffredin
Absent:Kelly, Wynne
Motion:
Councilmember
Nieuwsma
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Watch
A7.
Resolution 41-R-22, Authorizing the City Clerk to Sign an Illinois
Department of Transportation Resolution for Improvement under
the Illinois Highway Code for Improvements to Poplar Avenue from
Colfax Street to Livingston Street was approved.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A8.
Ordinance 16-O-22, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 16,
Schedule XVI(A) "Schedule XVI; Designation of Truck Routes and
Bicycle Routes" was defeated in committee.
For Action
Defeated in Committee
A9.
Ordinance 30-O-22, Amending City Code Sections 10-1-3 “Definitions”
and Section 10-4 “Stopping, Standing or Parking” Creating a
“Commercial Vehicle Permit Pilot Program” was held in committee.
For Introduction
Held in Committee
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P1.
Ordinance 34-0-22, Amending Title 4, Chapter 14, "Design and
Project Review (DAPR)" of the City Code" was approved for
introduction.
For Introduction
Approved for Introduction 5 - 2
Yes Vote:Nieuwsma, Burns, Sufferdin, Revelle, Geracaris
No Vote:Braithwaite, Reid
Absent:Kelly, Wynne
Motion:
Councilmember
Burns
Second:
Councilmember
Suffredin
Watch
P2.
Ordinance 52-O-22, Amending City Code Title 6, “Zoning” to Remove
References to the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals and
to Include Reference to the Land Use Commission was approved for
introduction.
For Introduction
Approved for Introduction on Consent Agenda
P3.
Ordinance 53-O-22, Amending City Code Title 6 to Add “Billboards”
as a Special Use was held in committee.
For Introduction
Held in Committee
R1.
Ordinance 21-O-22 Amending Title 2 Chapter 18 of City Code
Concerning the Economic Development Committee was approved for
introduction.
For Introduction
Adopted for Introduction on Consent Agenda
H1.
Resolution 38-R-22 Designating that Portion of Simpson St Between
Darrow Ave and Dewey Ave with the Honorary Street Name Sign,
“JoAnn Avery Way” was approved.
For Action
Item Approved 7 - 0
Yes Vote:Braithwaite, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin,Revelle, Reid,
________Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Kelly, Wynne
Motion:
Councilmember
Reid
Second:
Councilmember
Nieuwsma
Watch
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HC1.
$3,000,000 of ARPA Funding for the McGaw YMCA Men's Residence
Renovation was approved.
For Action
Item Approved 6 - 1
Yes Vote:Braithwaite, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle,Reid, Geracaris
No Vote:Suffredin
Absent:Kelly, Wynne
Motion:
Councilmember
Revelle
Second:
Councilmember
Braithwaite
Watch
AP1.
Appointment to Boards, Commissions and Committees was approved.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Call of the Wards
Ward 1:Absent
Ward 2:No Report
Ward 3:Absent
Ward 4:4th Ward meeting on July 5th at Robert Crown 7:00 p.m.Watch
Ward 5:5th Ward meeting June 30th at 7:00 p.m Watch
Ward 6:No Report
Ward 7:Expressed appreciation on the retirements of Jerry Herst and Julie Dorfman Watch
Ward 8:8th Ward meeting June 30th at 6:00 p.m. at the Mulford viiaduct Watch
Ward 9:9th Ward meeting June 16 at 7:00 p.m. (Virtual)Watch
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Executive Session
Councilmember Nieuwsma led City Council into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(a) to
discuss agenda items regarding personnel, litigation, and purchase or lease of real property. The
agenda items are permitted subjects to be considered in Executive Session and are enumerated
exceptions under the Open Meetings Act with the exceptions being 5 ILCS 120/2(a) (c)(1), (c)(5),
(c)(11), and (c)(12).
Convene into Executive Session at 10:06 p.m.
Yes Vote:Braithwaite, Nieuwsma, Burns, Suffredin,Revelle, Reid,
________Geracaris
No Vote:None
Absent:Kelly, Wynne
Motion:
Councilmember
Nieuwsma
Second:
Councilmember
Reid
Watch
Adjournment
Mayor Biss called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the
meeting was adjourned at 11:41 p.m.