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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
Roll Call: Alderman Miller Alderman Tendam
Alderman Briathwaite Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Holmes
Absent: Alderman Wynne
Presiding: Mayor Pro Tem Judy Fiske
Mayor Pro Tem Fiske called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:02pm.
Mayor Public Announcements:
Mayor Pro Tem Fiske had no public announcements.
City Manager Public Announcements:
Assistant City Manager Marty Lyons had no public announcements
Communications:
Deputy City Clerk Leticia A. Blackman had no communications
Citizen Comment:
Junad Rizki – Expressed his concerns regarding the Robert Crown Community Center
renovation.
Ruth Hudson – Supports the Robert Crown renovation
Barbara Janes – Believes the Harley Clark Mansion should remain under the public
control for access to all residents.
City Council Agenda January 19, 2016 Page 2 of 3
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
Matthew Devine – Supports the Robert Crown Center renovation and asked their
organization (Evanston Youth Hockey Organization) to still have access to the ice rink
during renovation period to effectively run their hockey program.
Daniel Garrison – requested that a larger range of fines be implemented for nuisance
violations.
Patrick Donnelly – Updated the council regarding the 501 status for the Harley Clarke
Mansion and looks forward to working with the City in the near future.
Michael Tannen – Supports the Robert Crown Center renovation and looks forward to
the Library and City of Evanston working together on this project.
Sam Huzar – Supports the Robert Crown Center renovation project.
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 19 th City Council
meeting, with introduction of ordinances scheduled for February 8, 2016.
For Discussion
Grant Farrar, Corporation Counsel, presented a revision to the nuisance
premises ordinance. The ordinance will focus on crime prevention and
neighborhood integrity.
(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 fund raising campaign for the Robert Crown
Community Center.
For Discussion
Travis Carley, Corporate Vice President, CCS, gave the council a brief summary
of the results of the “Campaign Planning Study” for the Robert Crown Community
Center renovation project. The results were based on one on one interviews and
an online survey.
(APP1)For Reappointment
Public Safety Civil Service Commission Dina Berne
For Action
Approved 6-0
City Council Agenda January 19, 2016 Page 3 of 3
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
The Mayor Pro Tem called for a motion to adjourn, it was moved and seconded
and with unanimous Voice Vote the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Submitted By,
Leticia A. Blackman
Leticia A. Blackman
Deputy City Clerk