Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City ... - City of Evanston

Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Omar Sheikh, Deputy City Clerk
Subject: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of February
13, 2023
Date: February 27, 2023
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of February
13, 2023
Council Action:
For Action
Summary:
The Minutes of the Regular City Council of February 13, 2023 are attached for review and
approval by the City Council
Attachments:
City Council Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2023

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, February 13th, 2023
Present: 	Councilmember Kelly 	Councilmember Burns
Councilmember Harris 	Councilmember Revelle
Councilmember Wynne 	Councilmember Reid
Councilmember Nieuwsma 	Councilmember Geracaris
(8)
Absent: 	Councilmember Suffredin
Presiding: 	Mayor Daniel Biss
Stephanie Mendoza
City Clerk
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(II) MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Daniel Biss
Evanston Own It Annual Donation
(III) CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Luke Stowe
I Love my Librarian Award
(IV) COMMUNICATIONS: CITY CLERK
City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza
(V) PUBLIC COMMENT
Name 	Agenda Item / Topic
John Cleave 	SP1
Gene Combs 	SP1
Donna Pugh 	N/A
Trisha Connolly 	SP2, A3
Lynn Lampkin 	Northwestern University
Neil Gambo 	ED2
Paul Kalil 	SP1
Mary Rosinski 	Northwestern University, A3
Don Ziegler 	SP3
C Louise Brown 	SP3
Pastor Monté Dillard 	SP1
Sue Loellbach 	SP1
Gail Schechter 	SP1
William Brown 	SP2
Charles Smith 	SP2
Sharon Feigon 	SP2
Aaron Cohen 	A3
Ben Gasbarra 	SP2
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(V) PUBLIC COMMENT
Kevin Dahlgren 	SP1
Cindy Castro 	SP1
Patrick Donnelly 	SP2
Jennifer Crosby 	SP1
Delores Holmes 	SP1
Jennifer Shadur 	SP2
Cecile McHugh 	SP1
Yvi Russell 	A3
Doreen Price 	Inclusion
Trish Stieglitz 	SP2
Written Received Public Comment
(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP1. 	Ordinance 4-O-23, Amending Portions of Title 5, Chapter 2, "Lodging
Establishments" of the City Code was approved for introduction
Approve Ordinance 4-O-23, Amending Portions of Title 5, Chapter 2, "Lodging
Establishments" of the City Code. “Lodging Establishments” of the City Code.
Motion: Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second: Councilmember Wynne
For Introduction
Approved for Introduction 7 - 1
Yes Vote: Harris, Wynne, Burns, Nieuwsma, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: Kelly
Absent: Suffredin
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(VI) SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP2. 	Discussion Regarding the Use of 2603 Sheridan Road, Commonly Known As
Harley Clarke Mansion
Staff asked the City Council to discuss and give direction regarding the use of 2603
Sheridan Road, commonly known as Harley Clarke Mansion.
Motion: Councilmember Reid
Second: Councilmember Harris
For Discussion
SP3. 	Ordinance 13-O-23, Amending Portions of Title 9, Chapter 5, “General Offenses” of
the City Code was adopted
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 13-O-23, Amending Title 9,
Chapter 5 "General Offenses" of the City Code, as amended during the January 23,
2023, City Council meeting.
Motion: Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second: Councilmember Reid
Councilmember Reid moved to amend the the item by adding the phrase loitering
Councilmember Reid withdrew his motion
For Action
Item Adopted 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Suffredin
CONSENT AGENDA
Items A1, A3, A24, SS1, and ED1 were removed from the Consent Agenda
Motion: Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second: Councilmember Harris
For Action
Items Approved 7 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns, Suffredin
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(VII) CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CM1. 	The Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of January 23, 2023 and the
Special City Council meeting of January 14, 2023 were approved
Staff recommended the approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
January 23, 2023 and the Special City Council meeting of January 14, 2023
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A1. 	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
January 2, 2023, through January 15, 2023, in the amount of $3,060,616.03 and January
16, 2023, through January 29, 2023, in the amount of $3,180,747.97 and the Bills List for
February 14, 2023, FY 2022, in the amount of $1,700,143.19, and the Bills List February
14, 2023, FY 2023 in the amount of $3,985,290.29 and credit card activity for the period
ending December 26, 2022, in the amount of $256,244.56.
Motion: Councilmember Harris
Second: Councilmember Reid
For Action
Item Approved 7 - 0 - 1
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Abstain: Nieuwsma
Absent: Burns, Suffredin
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 December 26, 2022, in the amount of $9,443.28.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A3. 	Contract with Hunden Strategic Partners to Provide an Independent Ryan Field
Rebuild Economic Impact Study was held in Administration and Public Works
Committee
Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Hunden Strategic Partners to complete a Ryan Field Rebuild Economic Impact Study.
Hunden will seek a full waiver of the MWEBE participation goal requirement. Awarding a
contract without a formal bidding process requires a 2/3 vote of the Councilmembers.
The fee, in an amount not to exceed $98,000, would be paid from a contingency account
in the City Manager's budget, 100.15.1525.68205, which has a budget allocation of
$150,000, all of which is remaining.
For Action
Held in Administration & Public Works Committee
A4. 	Contract Award to Wreckcon Specs, LLC for Property Demolition Services was
approved
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
with Wreckcon Specs LLC (2115 Wesley Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201) in the amount of
$207,000 for Demolition or Deconstruction Services of the Emerson/Jackson Site (Bid
No. 22-63)
West Evanston Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 335.99.5870.65515 (Other Improvements).
The subject property is within the Five-Fifths TIF. Staff recommended porting funds from
the West Evanston TIF to the Five-Fifths TIF. Staff recommended porting the funds back
to the West Evanston TIF when the increment is collected into the Five-Fifths TIF in 2023
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A5. 	Sole Source Agreement with Kathryn Dolan for Gymnastic Instruction at the
Chandler-Newberger Center was approved
Staff recommended that the City Manager be authorized to execute a sole source
agreement with Kathryn Dolan (4816 N Avers Avenue, Apt. 3E Chicago, IL 60625 ) for
the City of Evanston Gymnastics Program run by the Chandler-Newberger Community
Center. The agreement term is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Requires
two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Council members.
Revenue from program registrations is deposited into the General Fund Account,
Chandler-Newberger Center Business Unit 100.30.3035.53565. Instructional expenses
are paid from Chandler-Newberger Business Unit 100.30.3035.62505. For 2023, the staff
is projecting $160,000 in revenues and approximately $105,000 in expenses.
Compensation for the vendor is based on the following percentages of resident rate
revenues collected from program registrations:
Program 	% of Revenue
to Vendor
% of Revenue
to City
Classes and Camps 	60% 	40%
Open Gyms, Recitals, Private Lessons,
Birthday Parties
70% 	30%
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A6. 	Sole Source Agreement with Carl Rosenthal for Fitness Class Instruction at the
Levy Senior Center was approved
Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a sole source
agreement with Carl Rosenthal (1326 Gordon Terr, Deerfield, IL 60115) for fitness class
instruction at the Levy Senior Center. The agreement term is January 1, 2023, through
December 31, 2023. Requires two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Council members
.
Revenue from program registrations is deposited into the General Fund Account, Levy
Senior Center Business Unit 100.30.3055.53565, and instructional expenses are paid
from Levy Senior Center Business Unit 100.30.3055.62505 which has a $154,000
budgeted allocation. Compensation for the vendor is based on the following amount of
revenue collected:
Program(s) 	Vendor Revenue 	City
Revenue
Fitness Classes 	70%
30%
For 2023, with increased class fees, the staff is projecting $45,000 in revenues and
approximately $32,000 in expenses. For 2022, revenue for Carl’s classes was
approximately $43,000, and expenses were approximately $30,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A7. 	Sole Source Contract with Marla Lampert for Fitness Instruction at the Levy Senior
Center was approved
Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a sole source
agreement with Marla Lampert (6431 N Kimball, Lincolnwood, IL 60712) for fitness class
instruction at the Levy Senior Center. The agreement term is January 1, 2023, through
December 31, 2023.
Requires two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Council members.
Revenue from program registrations is deposited into the General Fund Account, Levy
Senior Center Business Unit 100.30.3055.53565, and instructional expenses are paid
from Levy Senior Center Business Unit 100.30.3055.62505 which has a $154,000
budgeted allocation. Compensation for the vendor is based on the following amount of
revenue collected:
Program(s) 	Vendor Revenue 	City
Revenue
Fitness Classes 	60%
40%
For 2023, with increased class fees, the staff is projecting $40,000 in revenues and
approximately $25,000 in expenses. For 2022, revenue for Marla’s classes was
approximately $38,000, and expenses were approximately $23,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A8. 	Three-Year Contract with G & L Contractors for the Purchase of Granular Materials
was approved
Staff recommended the City Council rescind its prior action of November 14, 2022,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2023 Granular Materials
Purchase to G&M Trucking and, instead, authorize the City Manager to execute a
three-year contract with G & L Contractors (7401 North St. Louis Ave., Skokie, IL 60076)
for the purchase of granular material in the amount of $150,000.
Funding for FY 2023 includes $25,000 from Water Fund (Account 510.40.4540.65055),
which has a 2023 budget of $150,000, and $25,000 from Sewer Fund (Account
515.40.4530.65055), which has a 2023 budget of $53,000. Funding for the subsequent
years will have to be budgeted, as is typically done annually, with an estimated amount of
$50,000 per year.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A9. 	Contract Award with Garland/DBS for 2023 Water Plant Roof Improvements was
approved
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
with Garland/DBS (3800 East 91st Street, Cleveland, OH 44105) for 2023 Water Plant
Roof Improvements in the amount of $997,205.00.
Funding is provided from the Water Fund (Account 513.71.7330.65515- 723008), which
has an approved FY 2023 budget of $1,000,000, all of which is remaining.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A10. 	Single Source Purchase of Beyond Trust Privileged Remote Access and Password
Safe was approved
Staff recommended City Council approval for the single source purchase of Beyond Trust
Privileged Remote Access and Password Safe from SHI International Corp (located at
290 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873) in the amount of $130,489.84. This
purchase is a three year agreement covering the period of 2023-02 through 2026-01 with
a Year 1 (FY 2023) expense of $130,489.84, Year 2 (FY 2024) expense of $90,163.02,
and Year 3 (FY 2025) expense of $90,163.02. The total cost of the three year
commitment is $310,815.88. This single source purchase is making use of the State of
Illinois Beyond Trust/SHI purchasing contract #CMT2592800.
This expense will be charged to IT account 100.19.1932.62340 (IT Computer Software)
which has a FY 2023 budgeted amount of $1,420,000.00 and a year-to-date balance of
$0.00.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A11. 	Sole Source Purchase of Dell Data Domain DD6400 Backup Appliance was
approved
Staff recommended City Council approval for the sole source purchase of a Dell
PowerProtect Data Domain DD6400 backup appliance from Dell Technologies (1 Dell
Way, Round Rock, TX 78682) in the amount of $58,367.45. This sole source purchase is
through the MHEC master purchasing agreement using Contract Code C000000979569
and customer agreement #MHEC-04152022. A sole-source purchase requires 2/3 vote of
the Councilmembers.
This expense will be charged to IT account 100.19.1932.62340 (IT Computer Software)
which has a FY 2023 budgeted amount of $1,420,000.00 and a year-to-date balance of
$1,420,000.00.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A12. 	Sole-Source Contract with Data Transfer Solutions, LLC for the FY 2023 VueWorks
Asset Management System Annual Maintenance and Hosting Services was
approved
Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a sole-source
agreement with Data Transfer Solutions, LLC (3680 Avalon Park Blvd. E, Suite 200,
Orlando FL. 32828) for the period of February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024, to provide
annual maintenance and hosting services in the not-to-exceed amount of $32,000.00. A
solesource purchase requires 2/3 vote of the Councilmembers.
Funding is provided by the Water Production Bureau, Water Other Operations Business
Unit (Account 510.40.4225.62340), which has an approved FY 2023 Budget of $254,000
and a YTD balance of $251,280.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A13. 	Contract Award with Ozinga Ready Mix for Purchase of Concrete was approved
Staff recommended City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year
contract with Ozinga Ready Mix (2525 Oakton Street, Evanston, IL 60202) for the
purchase of redi-mix concrete in the amount of $80,000.
Funding for this purchase will be provided by three separate accounts as follows: General
Fund (Account 100.40.4510.65055) in the amount of $17,000, with an available FY23
budget of $62,000; Water Fund (Account 510.40.4540.65051) in the amount of $50,000,
with an available FY23 budget of $60,000; Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4530.65051) in
the amount of $13,000, with an available FY23 budget of $18,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A14. 	Sole Source Purchase of Beachfront Radio Equipment from Chicago
Communication LLC was approved
Staff recommended approval of the Sole Source purchase of Beachfront Radio
Equipment from Chicago Communication, LLC (200 Spangler Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126)
for $39,487.67. The Sole Source purchase is needed for compatibility with the current
emergency communications infrastructure. A Sole Source purchase requires a 2/3 vote of
the Councilmembers.
Emergency Telephone (911) System Fund account 205.22.5150.65515 which has
$450,000 budgeted for FY2023 and $445,768 remaining YTD.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A15. 	Change Order No. 1 for the Purchase of Vehicle #449, 2023 Microbird DS Series
Bus, for Parks & Recreation Department was approved
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign Change Order
No. 1, pertaining to the purchase of a 2021 Microbird DS Series Bus for use by the Parks
& Recreation Department from Central State Bus Sales, Inc. (30 Baseline Road, Oswego,
IL 60543). Central State Bus Sales has informed the City of a cost increase for the
purchase of the 2023 Microbird DS Series Bus. The new cost will be $112,650.00, or a
$26,850 increase from the original approved quote.
The change order will be funded from the 2023 Equipment Replacement Fund (Account
601.19.7780.65550) with an estimated FY 2023 budget of $2,700,000 and an
unencumbered balance of $2,168,002.49. Please note the initial approval was to be
funded out of the same FY22 account, and the money held for this original purchase
remains in the fund balance.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A16. 	Resolution 12-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Evanston Environmental Association was approved
Staff recommended the City Council adopt Resolution 12-R-23, Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Evanston Environmental
Association.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A17. 	Contract Award with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. for the Ladd Arboretum
Canoe Launch Project (RFP No. 22-42) was approved
Staff recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. (820 Davis Street, Suite 520, Evanston,
Illinois 60201) for engineering services for the Ladd Arboretum Canoe Launch Project
(RFP No. 22-42) in the amount of $125,498.
Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Program 2021 General Obligation
Bonds in the amount of $62,749, and from a private donation from the Evanston
Environmental Association in the amount of $62,749. A detailed financial analysis is
included in the attached memo.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A18. 	Resolution 10-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Notifications of Grant
Awards To Fund and Operate a Congregate Senior Meal Program at the Levy
Senior Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center was approved
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 10-R-23 authorizing the City
Manager to sign a notification of grant awards to fund and operate a congregate senior
meal program at the Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.
Funding for this program is budgeted in various line items in the Fleetwood-Jourdain
Business Unit 100.30.3040 and Levy Center Business Unit 100.30.3055. Overall
budgeted expenses for the 2022- 2023 program, including staff salaries, Social Security,
Medicare, advertising, program supplies, and food costs, are projected at $87,696.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A19. 	Resolution 13-R-23 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Memoranda of
Understanding Between the City of Evanston, the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police,
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 13-R-23, authorizing the City
Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding between the City of Evanston, the
Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, and the Evanston Police Sergeants Association affiliated
with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A20. 	Resolution 15-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract With
NIPSTA and Appoint the Director of Public Works and Public Services Bureau Chief
to serve as the City’s Delegate and Alternate Delegate, Respectively, on the NIPSTA
Board of Directors was approved
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 15-R-23, Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute a Contract With NIPSTA and Appoint the Director of Public Works
and Public Services Bureau Chief to serve as the City’s Delegate and Alternate Delegate,
respectively, on the NIPSTA Board of Directors.
The annual membership fee is $5,000, which will be provided by the General Fund,
Public Works Agency Administration (Account 100.40.4105.62295), with a 2023 budget of
$10,000, all of which remains.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A21. 	Resolution 16-R-23, Approving the Release of Closed Session Minutes was
approved
Staff recommended City Council adopt Resolution 16-R-23, releasing the closed session
minutes listed on Exhibit A to the Resolution.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A22. 	Resolution 17-R-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application for
Grant Funds from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning for the Church
Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project was approved
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 17-R-23, Authorizing the City
Manager to Submit an Application for Grant Funds from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency
for Planning for the Church Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) grant application would fund up
to 80 percent of eligible construction costs. The total estimated project cost, including
construction and construction engineering services, is $5,800,000. The total grant
funding, if awarded, would be $4,640,000, and the City’s share would be $1,160,000. This
matching funding will need to be budgeted in the FY 2025 and FY 2026 Capital
Improvements Fund or other grant funding sources.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
A23. 	Ordinance 12-O-23, Amending City Code Section 10-11-10, “Schedule X- Limited
Parking” was approved for introduction
Councilmember Kelly and staff recommend the City Council adopt Ordinance 12-O-23,
Amending City Code Section 10-11-10,“Schedule X- Limited Parking”. This ordinance
would add the four residences in the 1500 block of Forest Avenue to Residential Parking
District B.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A24. 	Ordinance 16-O-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents Related to
Funding of the 1909 Intake Replacement Project from the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency Public Water Supply Loan Program was adopted
Staff recommended City Council adoption of 16-O-23, Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Documents Related to Funding of the 1909 Intake Replacement Project from the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Public Water Supply Loan Program
(PWSLP). City Manager requests suspension of the City Council Rule to allow
introduction and action on this ordinance.
Funding for the 1909 Intake Replacement Project from the IEPA PWSLP was authorized
as Ordinance 70-O-22 by City Council on July 11, 2022. The debt service will be paid
from the Water Fund.
Councilmember Harris moved to suspend the City Council rules for introduction
and action
Motion: Councilmember Harris
Second: Councilmember Wynne
Motion Passed 7 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns, Suffredin
Councilmember Harris moved for introduction and action
Motion: Councilmember Harris
Second: Councilmember Wynne
Motion Passed 7 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns, Suffredin
For Introduction and Action
Item Adopted 7 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Burns, Suffredin
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(VIII) CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A25. 	Ordinance 17-O-23, Amending City Code 7-11-6, “Regulations on City Beaches” to
prohibit tampering with life rings was approved for introduction
Staff recommended the City Council adoption of Ordinance 17-O-23, Amending City
Code 7-11-6, “Regulations on City Beaches,” to prohibit tampering with Life Rings.
Funding for life rings was from the General Fund – Beaches/Safety Equipment
(100.30.3080.65090) at a cost of $1,252.86
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda for Introduction
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(IX) CONSENT AGENDA - SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
SS1. 	FY2023 Public Services Funding Allocations, including Case Management, Safety
Net, and Support Services was tabled until March 13, 2023
The Social Services Committee recommended that the City Council approve the FY2023
funding allocations for Case Management, Safety Net, and Support Services for
Evanston residents with the greatest needs and barriers to accessing services.
The total estimated available funding for public services in FY 2023 is
$983,873. Funding is provided from:
● $247,500 in estimated 2023 CDBG Entitlement, account number
215.21.5240.56001
● $736,373 from the Human Services Fund budgeted in 2023,
account number 176.24.4651.65546
Motion: Councilmember Reid
Second: Councilmember Harris
Councilmember Nieuwsma moved to refer this item back to Social Services
Committee
Motion: Councilmember Nieuwsma
Second: Councilmember Revelle
Motion Failed 4 - 5
Yes Vote: Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Revelle
No Vote: Kelly, Burns, Reid, Geracaris, Biss
Absent: Suffredin
Councilmember Reid moved to table this item until March 13, 2023 City Council
Meeting
Motion: Councilmember Reid
Second: Councilmember Revelle
Motion Passed 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Suffredin
For Action
Tabled until March 13, 2023
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(X) CONSENT AGENDA - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
ED1. 	Contract with Glantz Design to provide website development and logo design
services for the Legacy Business Program (RFP 22-59) was approved
The Economic Development Committee recommended the City Council authorize the City
Manager to execute an agreement with Glantz Design, (1881 Oak Ave Suite 300,
Evanston, IL 60201), to provide website development and logo design services for the
Legacy Business Program in the amount of $47,300.
Funding is provided by the Legacy Business Program (Account 100.15.5300.62658),
which has an approved FY 2023 budget of $100,000.00, all of which is remaining.
Motion: Councilmember Harris
Second: Councilmember Nieuwsma
For Action
Item Approved 8 - 0
Yes Vote: Kelly, Harris, Wynne, Nieuwsma, Burns, Revelle, Reid, Geracaris
No Vote: None
Absent: Suffredin
ED2. 	Allocation of ARPA funds for the eMerge Workforce Initiative was approved
Staff recommended the City Council approve $58,100 from the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) for the proposed Mather’s eMerge program. This funding will match an
investment proposed by Mather, Evanston.
Staff recommended an allocation of $58,100 through the ARPA category defined by the
U.S. Treasury in the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF) Final Rule for
eligibility, and reporting is Negative Economic Impacts 2.7 Job Training Assistance
(Sectoral job-training).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
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(XI) APPOINTMENTS
AP1. 	Appointments and Reappointment to Boards, Commissions, and Committees was
approved
The Mayor recommended City Council approval of the appointments and reappointment
of the following members to the vacancies on Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Murphy Donald Monroe, Katie Fasullo, Mark Karlin and Cherie Lockett to the Commission
on Aging & Disabilities; Hilda Morales and Molly Malone to Equity & Empowerment
Commission; Arikpo Dada to the Library Board; Rachel Williams to the M/W/EBE
Committee; Bradley Gottloeb to the Public Safety CivilService Commission; and
reappointment of Terry Soto to the Library Board.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(XII) CALL OF THE WARDS
Ward 1: 1st and 4th Meeting February 15 7:00 p.m.(virtual/in-person) Civic Center Parasol Room
1st Ward Meeting February 16
Ward 2: Redistrict Meeting; 2nd Ward Meeting February 28 (virtural)
Ward 3: Office Hours February 16 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Brothers K
Ward 4: No Report
Ward 5: No Report
Ward 6: Absent
Ward 7: February 15 Special Topic Meeting (virtual)
Ward 8: 8th Ward Meeting February 23 6:00 p.m.
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 10:15 p.m.
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