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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, May 19, 2014
7:00 p.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) City Council Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Wilson
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
National Public Works Week, May 18-24 and Snow Appreciation
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Governing Magazine 2014 Award: Honorable Mention in The 100 Best Fleets
in North America
Tree City USA Award
I Evanston Trees II Fundraising
Bike plan update
(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.
One resident spoke in support of SP-2 Evanston Climate Action Plan and SP3 Disposable
Plastic Shopping Bags, and against SP-1 Cradle to Career Initiatives
One resident thanked the snow plow drivers and spoke against SP-3 Disposable Plastic
Shopping Bags
One resident spoke in support of SP-2 Evanston Climate Action Plan and Livability Plan.
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Two residents spoke in support of the Livability Plan.
One resident spoke in support of SP-6 Lovelace Park Grant.
One resident spoke about snow removal, plastic bags, and Cradle to Career Initiatives
(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)}
The 5th Ward Alderman reminded the Council to pick up and review the
Inequality for All film in light of the Cradle to Career discussion. It’s available
on the library and on Netflix.
The 8th Ward Alderman expressed concern about the timeliness of
announcements and invitations for Council Members, and traffic backups on
Ridge Avenue due to Northwestern University buses.
The 9th Ward Alderman thanked the Council for bringing back the plastic bag
issue.
(IX) Adjournment
Adjourned 9-0 at 10:01
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) “Cradle to Career” Initiatives
Staff recommends that the City Council consider joining the Cradle to Career
initiative.
For Discussion
Referred to Human Services Committee
(SP2) Evanston Climate Action Plan (ECAP) Update and Evanston Livability Plan
The Environment Board, Utilities Commission and staff recommend adoption of
the Evanston Livability Plan and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal of 20% by
2016. Staff will give an update on the 2008 Evanston Climate Action Plan
(ECAP) and recommendations for new goal and initiatives through 2016.
For Action
Approved 9-0
(SP3) Disposable Plastic Shopping Bag Issues
It is recommended that City Council consider information regarding efforts to
reduce the environmental impacts of plastic shopping bags in Evanston and
provide direction on next steps.
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For Discussion
(SP4) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Facilities Improvements for 2014 to 2017
Staff will give a presentation regarding the 2014 CIP project list, schedule and
proposed facilities improvement plans for 2015 to 2017.
For Discussion
Postponed to a future date
(SP5) First Quarter Financial Report for FY2014
Staff recommends City Council accept and place the First Quarter Financial
Report for FY 2014 on file.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Approved 9-0
(SP6) Approval of Lovelace Park – US Soccer Foundation Grant, Letter of Interest
Staff recommends City Council authorize the submission of a Letter of Interest
(LOI) to the US Soccer Foundation requesting a grant for renovations to the
Lovelace Park soccer field.
For Action
Approved 9-0
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Appointment to:
Board of Animal Control Jill Cabot
Board of Animal Control Meredith Rives
Board of Animal Control Diane Valletta
M/W/EBE Dev. Committee Paul Mark Wallace
For Action
Approved 9-0
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH MAY 2014
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Tues, May 20 7:30 pm Housing & Community Development Act Ctte
Wed, May 21 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Thurs, May 22 5:30 pm Emergency Telephone
Tues, May 27 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council
Wed, May 28 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, May 28 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Order and agenda items are subject to change.
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