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38-R-18
A RESOLUTION
Amending the Purpose and Composition of the Membership of the
Transportation/Parking Committee
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston currently has a Transportation/Parking
Committee which was established pursuant to Resolution 42-R-97 and subsequently
amended by Resolution 13-R-15;
WHEREAS, the Transportation/Parking Committee studies the
intermediate and long term parking needs of the City and provides recommendations to
the City Council regarding parking problems;
WHEREAS, Resolution 13-R-15 provided nine (9) members of the
Transportation/Parking Committee are appointed by the Mayor: four (4) members are
from the City Council, two (2) members are Evanston business owners or residents, one
(1) member is an Evanston resident with multi -modal transportation experience, one (1)
member is appointed by the Plan Commission from among its members, and one (1)
member appointed by the Environment Board among its members. The Executive
Director of the Chamber of Commerce shall participate as a non -voting ex officio
member of the Transportation/Parking Committee;
WHEREAS, in May 2018, the Transportation/Parking Committee directed
staff to draft this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to amend the composition of the
Transportation/Parking Committee to decrease the number of Mayor -appointed
Transportation/Parking Committee members from nine (9) to seven (7); to decrease the
membership quotient for members from the City Council from four (4) to three (3); to
eliminate the Executive Director of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce as a non-
voting ex officio member of the Transportation/Parking Committee; to eliminate one (1)
member who is an Evanston resident with multi -modal transportation experience; to
update the purpose of the committee to cover various modes of transportation which
would be able to be met by using the Committee's experience as a whole to fit any
needs; and to consider users of all ages and abilities, including children, youth, families,
older adults, individuals with disabilities, Mobility Assistance Device users, and the
City's Complete Streets policy when making recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: Section 1 of Resolution 13-R-15 is amended to provide that
seven (7) members of the Transportation/Parking Committee are appointed by the
Mayor: three (3) members are from the City Council, two (2) members are Evanston
business owners or residents, one (1) member is appointed by the Plan Commission
from among its members, and one (1) member appointed by the Environment Board
among its members.
That the Committee shall study the intermediate and long term parking and multi -
modal needs of the City, including but not limited to, bicycle, transit, and walking with
consideration of environmental issues and shall provide to the City Council, and other
relevant committees, recommendations to resolve parking and mobility challenges. The
Committee endeavors to cover various modes of transportation which would be able to
be met by using the Committee's experience as a whole to fit any needs. The
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Committee will consider users of all ages and abilities, including children, youth,
families, older adults, individuals with disabilities, Mobility Assistance Device users, and
the City's Complete Streets policy when making recommendations.
SECTION 2: Resolution 38-R-18 shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
Devon Reid, City Clerk
Adopted: a6 , 2018
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Stephen . Ha e ay9
Approved as to form:
Michelle L. Masoncup, Interim
Corporation Counsel
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