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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 17, 2014
7:00 p.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) City Council Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Braithwaite
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Perennials Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Child Care Center of Evanston Celebrates 70th Anniversary
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Paint Evanston Plows Awards
Evanston Entrepreneurship Week, November 17 – 23
“Mini Abe” Lincoln Visit to Evanston, November 29, 2014
(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 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.
One resident spoke about the budget and the increase in water rates.
Library Board President Michael Tannen spoke about the library budget.
One resident spoke in opposition to the proposed redesign of Penney Park.
Gina Speckman of the North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau introduced the
Illinois Office of Tourism’s “Mini Abe” tourism campaign, which is coming to
Evanston next week.
City Council Agenda November 17, 2014 Page 2 of 3
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
Two residents spoke against the proposed elimination of the vital records office in
the 2015 proposed budget.
(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 announced a 5th ward meeting at Fleetwood-Jourdain
Community Center on Thursday.
The 8th ward alderman thanked those who attended and participated in the recent
street sign ceremony for Hecky Powell.
(VII) Executive Session
(IX) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Snow Awareness Week 2014
The City Manager’s Office and Public Works Department have developed plans
for a weeklong Snow Awareness campaign to take place from November 17-21.
For Discussion
(SP2) Implementation Plan and Related Issues for Ordinance 66-O-14, Enacting a
Regulation on Disposable Plastic Shopping Bags
Staff will provide a presentation and seek input on key elements of the
implementation plan.
For Discussion
(SP3) Resolution 87-R-14 Accepting Participation in the Divvy Bike Share
Expansion and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate an
Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Chicago to Implement the
Program
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 87-R-14 accepting
participation in the Divvy Bike Share Program and authorizing the City Manager
to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with City of Chicago to implement
the program. Staff also seeks feedback on the proposed sponsorship approach
and process for finalizing the Divvy station locations. A cost match in the amount
of $80,000 to match funding provided by the State of Illinois Department of
Transportation is budgeted for FY 2015 in the Parking Fund Account BU:
505.19.7005.62603.
For Action
Approved 7-1
(SP4) FY2014 3rd Quarter Budget Report
City Council Agenda November 17, 2014 Page 3 of 3
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
Staff recommends City Council accept and place the Third Quarter Financial
Report for FY 2014 on file.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Approved 7-0
(SP5) FY2015 Budget Presentation
Staff recommends that the City Council consider suggested revisions to the
Proposed 2015 Budget. No final action will be taken regarding the FY2015
Proposed Budget. This is a continuation of the Council budget discussion begun
on October 20, 2014. Budget documents are available here:
http://www.cityofevanston.org/city-budget/
For Discussion
(SP6) For Appointment to:
Environment Board Marcus Banks
Ladd Arboretum Committee Antonia Stoimenova
Preservation Commission Julie Hacker
Preservation Commission Timothy Schmitt
For Action
Approved 8-0
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH NOVEMBER 2014
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Tues, Nov 18 7:30 pm Housing & Community Dev Act Ctte
Wed, Nov 19 6 pm Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, Nov 19 6:30 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
Wed, Nov 19 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee
Fri, Nov 21 7 am Housing & Homelessness Commission
Mon, Nov 24 6 pm A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
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.