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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, June 15, 2015
7:00 p.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) City Council Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Fiske
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
National Preservation Month Proclamation and Awards
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Police Department Promotions and Oath of Office; Introduction of New
Manager
Sergeant Joseph Bush
Commander Brian Henry
Deputy Chief James Pickett
Damir Latinovic, Planning & Zoning Administrator
Walk Friendly Communities Gold Level Award
United Way North-Northwest Top Municipal Campaign Silver Award
National League of Cities Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals for Active Kids at
Play
National League of Cities Bronze Medal for My Plate, Your Place
Bike Commuter Challenge
(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.
City Council Agenda June 15, 2015 Page 2 of 3
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
Two residents spoke in favor of Agenda Item SP2 – Fundraising Consultant for
Robert Crown Center.
Two residents spoke about the wording of the bicycle-related questions on the Age
Friendly Evanston Survey.
One resident spoke against Agenda Item SP2 – Fundraising Consultant for Robert
Crown.
One resident spoke about Harley Clarke.
(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)}
No reports.
(IX) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) City Wide Youth Services Overview
Staff and community partners will give a presentation about summer youth
activities. Presentation will include updates from the City’s Recreation Division
and Youth and Young Adult program staff, the YMCA, the Youth Job Center,
Y.O.U., the Moran Center and the Evanston Public Library.
For Discussion
Postponed
(SP2) Approval of Recommendation for Fundraising Consulting Services for
Robert Crown Community Center (RFP 15-24)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
consulting services agreement for fundraising at the Robert Crown Community
Center with Community Counselling Services Co., LLC (155 North Wacker, Suite
1790, Chicago, IL) at a total cost of $477,500. Funding is provided by the FY
2015 CIP (Project 415555) with a budget of $873,000.
For Action
Approved 8-0
(SP3) Approval of Parks and Facilities 2016-2018 Proposed Capital Improvement
Plan
City Council Agenda June 15, 2015 Page 3 of 3
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
Staff recommends City Council approval of the proposed Parks and Facilities
2016-2018 Capital Improvement Plan. The plan identifies the capital
improvement projects for park renovations and facilities upgrades throughout the
City with priority rankings.
For Action
Postponed
(SP4) 2014-15 End of Season Snow Report
Staff will present the 2014-15 end of season snow report.
For Discussion
(SP5) Economic Development Update
Staff will provide a summary and overview of economic development activities to
date at the June 15, 2015 City Council meeting. For reference the Economic
Development Update that was approved by City Council at its March 23, 2015
meeting is included in the packet.
For Discussion
Postponed
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Reappointment to:
Library Board Benjamin Schapiro
Library Board Sandra Smith
Library Board Michael Tannen
For Action
Approved 8-0
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JUNE 2015
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Tues, June 16 7 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Wed, June 17 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Mon, June 22 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
Wed, June 24 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, June 24 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Fri, June 26 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
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 arrangements can be made for the
accommodation if possible.