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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, June 20, 2016
7:00 p.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Tendam
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
(IV) Communications: City Clerk
(V) Public Comment
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council
agenda, a period for public comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular
Council meeting. Those wishing to speak should sign their name and the agenda item or non-
agenda topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer
speakers, fifteen minutes shall be provided for Public 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
Public Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall
commence forty-five minutes after the beginning of Public Comment. Aldermen do not respond
during Public Comment. Public Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil
manner. Public comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind.
(VI) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(VII) Special Orders of Business
(VIII) 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)}
(IX) Executive Session
(X) Adjournment
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CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting June 13, 2016
For Action
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Rental Registration Program
Staff will update the City Council on the progress of the rental registration
program, which was established by the City of Evanston to record the contact
information for properties in case of violation and emergency and provide for
inspections of properties by Property Maintenance Staff.
For Discussion
(SP2) Ordinance 71-O-16, Amendments to Landlord Tenant Ordinance
The Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance Subcommittee and City staff recommend
City Council adoption of Ordinance 71-O-16, amending City Code Title 5,
Chapter 3 Landlord Tenant Regulations to add Tenant and Landlord obligations
for criminal activity at residential rental properties. This Ordinance is devoted to
setting community expectations and standards for any criminal activity that
occurs at residential rental property.
For Introduction
(SP3) Ordinance 75-O-16, Amendments to Nuisance Premise Ordinance
The Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance Subcommittee and City staff recommend
City Council adoption of Ordinance 75-O-16, amending City Code Section 9-5-4
to revise the nuisance premise action procedure and process. This Ordinance
sets forth a specific process to address and abate the nuisance with cooperative
and uncooperative property owners.
For Introduction
(SP4) Age Friendly Action Plan
The Age-Friendly Task Force and staff recommend that City Council adopt the
Age-Friendly Evanston Action Plan to serve as the next steps for making
Evanston more inclusive and user-friendly for older residents and residents of all
ages.
For Discussion
(SP5) Benchmarking Ordinance Update
Staff will update the City Council on the progress of the Utilities Commission in
developing a draft energy and water benchmarking ordinance and the public
engagement process used to craft the ordinance.
For Discussion
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(SP6) First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2016
Staff recommends City Council accept and place the First Quarter Financial
Report for FY 2016 on file.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
(SP7) Intergovernmental Personal Benefits Cooperative Report
Staff will update the City Council on its involvement with the Intergovernmental
Personal Benefits Cooperative (IBPC). The City of Evanston has been in the
IPBC since December 1, 2009. The IPBC is a group of nearly 100 local entities
(nearly all municipalities, but a few special districts), that buy health, life, and
dental benefits together. For the past three years, the City has experienced a net
decrease in health benefit costs, thanks in part to the City’s membership in IPBC.
For Discussion
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JULY 15, 2016
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Wed, June 22 6:00 PM Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, June 22 7:00 PM Economic Development Committee
Mon, June 27 6:00 PM A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
Wed, July 6 6:00 PM Human Services Committee
Thurs, July 7 7:00 PM Housing and Homelessness
Commission/ Commission on Aging
Mon, July 11 6:00 PM A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
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