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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 16th, 2020
Devon Reid
City Clerk
Present:
Absent: Alderman Braithwaite (1)
Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty
Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle
Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson Alderman Fleming
Alderman Rue Simmons Alderman Suffredin
(8)
Mayor’s Public Announcements
City Manager’s Public Announcements
City Clerk’s Communications
Public Comment
Motion to suspend the rules and allow the meeting to be held virtually
Passed 7-0
Motion: Ald.
Wilson
Second: Ald.
Rue Simmons
Mayor Hagerty Announcements:
●Thanked all those who submitted their petition to run for office in the 2021 Municipal
Election
●COVID-19 Update
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City Manager Erika Storlie had no announcements Watch
Deputy Clerk Gomez shared information for individuals interested in submitting petitions to
run for office in 2021.
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Mike Vasilko Shared his remarks related to the proposed city budget. Stated that a
few of his concerns have not been addressed by city staff. Believes
there needs to be a staff reduction across the board.
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Jamie Collier Commended the City Council for addressing the unfunded fire and
police pensions. Asked the City Council to consider lowering the
pension contributions by $600,000.
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Ray Friedman Thanked Alds. Braithwaite, Rue Simmons and Suffredin for hosting a
joint ward meeting and the staff who were there to answer questions.
Suggested to have all ward meetings recorded for those that can’t
attend. Inquired about the cost savings from closing the Civic Center
temporarily and when can residents expect for the building to reopen.
Inquired about the proposed increase in property and the cost of
maintenance of the new Robert Crown Center.
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Special Order of Business
Call of the Wards
Adjournment
SP1. 2021 Budget Discussion
Staff recommends discussion of the 2021 Proposed Budget
For Discussion
Motion: Ald.
Rainey
Second: Ald.
Rue Simmons
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Ward
1:
No Report Watch
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2:
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3:
Made a referral to have the Preservation Commission update their rules to allow
administrative work to be handled by staff in order to avoid any delays in
construction work. Made a referral to staff to develop a report that lists the impact
leaf blowers have on noise pollution and air quality.
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4:
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5:
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6:
Joint 2nd, 5th and 6th Ward meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 7 p.m. Watch
Ward
7:
Thanked Ald. Wynne for the referral related to leaf blowers and reassured her that
the Environment Board is discussing a plan to phase out leaf blowers.
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Ward
8:
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9:
Thanked residents who participated in the ward meeting on Saturday. Expressed
her condolences to the family and residents in the Cleaveland block who recently
lost someone to COVID-19. There will be a safety session meeting on
Wednesday, October 18 at 5:30 p.m.
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Mayor Hagerty called for a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. Ald. Rainey made the
motion; Ald. Wilson seconded. A roll call vote was taken and by unanimous vote the meeting
was adjourned.