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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, May 19, 2014
7:00 p.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Roll Call: Alderman Wilson Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
A quorum was present
PRESIDING: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Tisdahl, Monday
May 19, 2014 at 7:07 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations:
Mayor Tisdahl announced National Public Works Week, May 18-24 and Snow
Appreciation. The Mayor called upon Suzette Robinson, Director of Public Works and the
Public Works Department for a great job on the snow removal this past winter.
City Manager Public Announcements
Suzette Robinson, Director of Public Works presented Snow Appreciation for 2013-14.
Evanston broke the record for snowiest winter with 90.9 inches. Director Robinson
thanked Health, Administrative Services, Public Works, Police, Parks and Forestry,
Streets and Sanitation, Fleet, and Utilities for all of their hard work. She also thanked the
citizens for their patience and support. Director Robinson gave a special thanks to Jim
Maiworm for all of his hard work and dedication.
City of Evanston Fleet Division of the Public Works department was awarded 100 Best
Fleets Honorable Mention by 2014 Governing Magazine.
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The City of Evanston has been awarded Tree City USA for 30th consecutive year. The
Goal is to raise $25,000 by the end of 2014. A link will be posted on the Forestry
department web page to make direct donations. Director Robinson gave a special thanks
to Paul D'Agostino. Paul presented Mayor Tisdahl with 30th year Growth award.
Bike Plan Update: Director Robinson gave a brief report in regards to plans for making
Evanston Bike friendly. She also stated that there will be an additional survey available
for 2014 and she will report back to City Council in July 2014. Survey can be completed
at www.citvofevanston.ora/bikeabilitv .
Communications: City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk Blackman had no communication
Citizen Comment
The followinq people spoke on item SP1
Mike Vasilko, 2728 Reese does not support proposed item
Priscilla Giles, 1829 Ashland supported the proposed item
The following people spoke on SP2
Mike Vasilko, 2728 Reese supported proposed item
Elehnor Revelle, 2815 Lakeside Court was in favor of Evanston Livability Plan
Steve Perkins, 1127 Hull Terrance supported Evanston Climate and Livability Plan
Tracy Hubbard, 1700 Oakton supports the Evanston Climate and Livability Plan
The followinq people spoke on SP3
Mike Vasilko, 2728 Reese strongly supports the removal of disposable plastic shopping
bags
Betty Ester, 2631 Church does not support this issue
Pricilla Giles, 1829 Ashland does not support this issue
The followinq person spoke on SP6
Nick Long, 3110 Thayer strongly supports grants for Lovelace Park
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) "Cradle to Career" Initiatives
Staff recommends that the City Council consider joining the Cradle to Career
initiative.
For Action
Joe McRae, Director of Parks and Recreation introduced Seth Green, Marybeth
Schroeder and Pastor Mark Green representatives from Cradle to Career. The
presentation focused on making a difference in the community's children and
youth. Cradle to Career vision is that by the age of 23, all Evanston young adults
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will be leading productive lives. The Council voted 9-0 to refer to Human Services
Committee.
(SP2) Evanston Climate Action Plan (ECAP) Update and Evanston Livabilitv Plan
The Environment Board, Utilities Commission and staff recommend adoption of
the Evanston Livability Plan and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal of 20% by
2016. Staff will give an update on the 2008 Evanston Climate Action Plan
(ECAP) and recommendations for new goal and initiatives through 2016.
For Action
Catherine Hurley, Sustainable Programs Coordinator, presented Evanston
Climate Action Plan Update and Evanston Livability Plan. ECAP reduced
emissions by 13% in 2012; the Electricity aggregation programs, community
engagement, and infrastructure for green transportation were in key our success.
Evanston is recognized as National Leader in sustainability with a 4-Star Rating
in March 2014.
Evanston Livability plan for May 2014 is to have 20% reduction by 2016. The key
strategies are residential green power, business green power, building retrofits,
transportation change, and commitment by City of Evanston and other major
institutions.
City Council approved 9-0
(SP3) Disposable Plastic Shoppinci Baca Issues
It is recommended that City Council consider information regarding efforts to
reduce the environmental impacts of plastic shopping bags in Evanston and
provide direction on next steps.
For Discussion
Catherine Hurley, Sustainable Programs Coordinator, summarized the history of
Evanston's legislative on disposable bags. The City of Chicago approved their
Ordinance on April 30, 2014 and is implemented into two phases. There will be a
Community meeting to seek feedback on, June 5, 2014 at the Evanston Ecology
Center at 7:00 p.m.
(SP4) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Facilities Improvements for 2014 to 2017
Staff will give a presentation regarding the 2014 CIP project list, schedule and
proposed facilities improvement plans for 2015 to 2017.
For Discussion
Postponed to future date
(SP5) First Quarter Financial Report for FY2014
Staff recommends City Council accept and place the First Quarter Financial
Report for FY 2014 on file.
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For Action: Accept and Place on File
City Manager Bobkiewicz briefly summarized that the City of Evanston is over in
revenue and under in expenses. Alderman Holmes motioned to accept the report
and it was seconded by Aldeman Tenedam.
City Council approved 9-0
(SP6) Approval of Lovelace Park — US Soccer Foundation Grant, Letter of Interest
Staff recommends City Council authorize the submission of a Letter of Interest
(LOI) to the US Soccer Foundation requesting a grant for renovations to the
Lovelace Park soccer field.
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned to approve funding for Lovelace Park and it was
seconded by Alderman Braithwaite.
City Council approved 9-0
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APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Appointment to:
Board of Animal Control
Jill Cabot
Board of Animal Control
Meredith Rives
Board of Animal Control
Diane Valletta
M/W/EBE Dev. Committee
Paul Mark Wallace
For Action
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval
Alderman Holmes.
City Council approved 9-0
Call of the Wards:
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of appointments and it was seconded by
4t" Ward — Alderman Wilson had no report
5t" Ward — Alderman Holmes reminded the Council to pick up and review
Inequality for all film for the discussion on Cradle to Career.
6t" Ward — Alderman Tendam had no report
7th Ward — Alderman Grover had no report
8t" Ward — Alderman Rainey expressed concerns over getting notices and
invitations in a timely manner. Also, traffic concerns on Ridge due to
Northwestern University buses and respectfully requested the City manager and
Mayor to look into this concerns
9th Ward — Alderman Burrus thanked the Council for the reconsidering the plastic
bag ban
1st Ward — Alderman Fiske had no report
2"d Ward — Braithwaite had no report
Alderman Holmes motioned to adjourn and with a unanimous voice vote the
Regular meeting of the City of Evanston ended at 10:01 p.m.
Submitted by
Leticia A. Blackman
Deputy City Clerk
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