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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
7:00 p.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) City Council Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Miller
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
(IV) Communications: City Clerk
(V) Citizen Comment
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council
agenda, a period for citizen comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular
Council meeting. Those wishing to speak should sign their name, address and the agenda item
or topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer speakers,
fifteen minutes shall be provided for Citizen Comment. If there are more than five speakers, a
period of forty-five minutes shall be provided for all comment, and no individual shall speak longer
than three minutes. The Mayor will allocate time among the speakers to ensure that Citizen
Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall commence
forty-five minutes after the beginning of Citizen Comment. Aldermen do not respond during
Citizen Comment. Citizen Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil
manner. Citizen comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind.
Five residents spoke about Robert Crown Center.
Two residents spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion.
One resident spoke about nuisance properties and fines.
(VI) Special Orders of Business
(VII) Call of the Wards
(Aldermen shall be called upon by the Mayor to announce or provide information
about any Ward or City matter which an Alderman desires to bring before the
Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)}
City Council Agenda January 19, 2016 Page 2 of 2
(VIII) Executive Session
(IX) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Nuisance Premises and Rental Registration
Staff recommends to City Council proposed revisions to the nuisance premises
regulations and amendments to implement rental registration. These
recommendations are outlined for discussion for the January 19th City Council
meeting, with introduction of ordinances scheduled for February 8, 2016.
For Discussion
Council directed staff to provide revision to ordinance.
(SP2) Robert Crown Center Fund Raising Feasibility Study
Staff recommends the City Council review the Feasibility Report (Phase I of Fund
Raising Project) from CCS. At the June 15, 2015 City Council meeting, the
Council approved a total contract of $477,500. This report recommends the City
and Library proceed with a f und raising campaign for the Robert Crown
Community Center.
For Discussion
Council directed staff to proceed with a fundraising campaign.
(APP1)For Reappointment
Public Safety Civil Service Commission Dina Berne
For Action
Approved 7-0.
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JANUARY 2016
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Wed, Jan 20 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Mon, Jan 25 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
Wed, Jan 27 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, Jan 27 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Order and agenda items are subject to change.
Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil.
Questions can be directed to the City Manager’s Office at 847-866-2936. The City is committed to
ensuring accessibility for all citizens. If an accommodation is needed to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Manager’s Office 48 hours in advance so that arrangem ents can be made for the
accommodation if possible.