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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, October 19, 2015
7:00 p.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) City Council Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Braithwaite
(II) Dedication of the Joan Barr-Smith Aldermanic Library
(Reception immediately following the dedication ceremony.)
(III) Mayor Public Announcements
(IV) City Manager Public Announcements
Promotion of Brian Scott, Deputy Fire Chief
ComEd Smart Meter Roll Out
(V) Communications: City Clerk
(VI) 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 Penny Park
Two residents spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion
Two residents spoke about Downtown Performing Arts Center
One resident spoke about finances and parks and recreation
City Council Agenda October 19, 2015 Page 2 of 3
One resident spoke about parks and Harley Clarke Mansion
(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)}
6th Ward Alderman announced a 6th Ward meeting on October 22, 2015 at 7:00
p.m. in the Community Meeting Room at Three Crowns Park, located at 2323
McDaniel Ave.
(IX) Executive Session
(X) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Downtown Performing Arts Center Update
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
For Action: Receive and File Report
Acceptance of report, 9-0.
(SP2) Penny Park Recommendations from the Park and Recreation Board
The Park and Recreation Board and City staff recommend that City Council
provide direction and approve the following recommendations. 1) Terminate the
contract with Leathers and Associates Inc. with paym ent for work completed. 2)
Issue a Request for Proposal for the renovation/rehabilitation of Penny Park,
which should include options for both a Community Build and a traditional
Contractor Build with wood. 3) If necessary, facilitate any public design process
through the Park and Recreation Board with public involvement.
For Action
Passed 9-0.
(SP3) Wholesale Water Sales Update
Staff will provide an update to City Council about wholesale water sales to
neighboring communities.
For Discussion
(SP4) Fountain Square Renovation Project
Staff recommends City Council approve a proposed scope of work for the
Fountain Square Renovation Project and authorize staff to proceed with the
project through preparation and release of an RFP for consulting design services.
For Action
Passed 9-0.
City Council Agenda October 19, 2015 Page 3 of 3
(SP5) FY2016 Proposed Budget Presentation
Staff will provide a presentation regarding the FY2016 Proposed Budget. No
formal action will be taken regarding the FY201 6 Budget. Budget documents are
available here: http://www.cityofevanston.org/city-budget/
For Discussion
Council commented and provided staff with direction
(SP6) Approval of Appointment
For appointment to:
M/W/EBE Development Committee Jessica Oldani
For Action
Passed 9-0.
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH OCTOBER 2015
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Tues, Oct 20 7 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Committee
Wed, Oct 21 5:30 pm City-School Liaison Committee
Wed, Oct 21 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Fri, Oct 23 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
Sat, Oct 24 9 am Special City Council: Budget, Truth in Taxation
Mon, Oct 26 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
Wed, Oct 28 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, Oct 28 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 arrangements can be made for the
accommodation if possible.