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October 12012
CITY OF EVANSTON. ILLINOIS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, October 1, 2012
6 p.m.
Council Chambers
Lorrair:e H. Morton Civic Center
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL
Roll Call: Alderman Wilson
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Absent:
Alderman Fiske
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Special Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:07 p-n. She
then read a statement prepared concerning the Citizen Comments. Alderman Fiske
arrived after the calling of the Roll (6:09 pm).
Citizen Comment:
Junad Riske, 2734 Sherman stated his concerns for the item SP2. He believes, this is just
another reaction to a problem that was not well thought out, and there is no real benefit
for this action.
Padma Rao, 2246 Sherman Ave-lue spoke on items SP2, SP3, Civil Rights violations,
and the Kendall trees and proposed alleyway.
BK Rao, 2246 Sherman Avenue spoke on Civil Rights abuse by the Council and Kendall
trees and the safety of children in the Kendall area.
Special Orders of Business
(SP1)Ordinance 105-0-12. Increasing the number of Class T Liguor Licenses Permitting
Issuance to Smvlie Bros. Restaurant and Brewerv. 1615 Oak Ave.
Staff recommends acoption of Ordinance 105-0-12. This ordinance was introduced at
the September 24, 2012, City Council meeting.
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For Action
Alderman Wilson motioned for adoption and it was seconded by Alderman Grover. The
Roll Call vote was taken with a 9-0 vote for adoption. The motion passed.
(SP2)ODtions to Encouraae Police Officers and Firefiahters to live in Evanston,
Alderman Holmes referenced.
For Discussion
It was stated the item was presented years earlier and it as not a new item. Mr. Godwin
Chen presented his requested research report on other municipalities who have dealt
with this type of concern. He stated there were small variations in each municipality, but
they had to be full-time with a few other stipulations.
The Aldermen agreed it was a good thing to have this discussion to encourage those who
were employees of the City and the school districts to live in the community. Some of the
ways to encourage were:
1) Would be to offer incentives to get the employees to live in Evanston.
2) Take a survey of all concerned.
3) Make sure to make the same offers to all City employees.
(SP3)Status of Police Complaint Investigations Given Exoedited Greenwell Investiaation
Update from Chief Eddington.
For Discussion
Chief Eddington stated that all other investigations have been placed on hold until the
Greenwell investigation is completed. This will involve a consumption of time and it will
cause some delay in its completion.
Motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Grover & seconded by Alderman Tendam. The
Special City Council Meeting ended at 6:45pm.
Submitted by:
Hon. Rodney Greene, CIVIC
City Clerk