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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.18.12 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER 2100 RIDGE AVENUE, EVANSTON 60201 COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, June 18, 2012 7:00 p.m. ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Wilson (II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations Roger Carlson Bookman’s Alley Certificate (III) City Manager Presentations and Announcements Tree City USA Award CTA Work and Construction Project Updates Summer Events (IV) 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. (V) Special Orders of Business: (SP1) Hispanic Outreach Report (SP2) 2012 Safety Goal Update (SP3) Climate Action Plan Update (VI) Report of the Standing Committees Planning & Development - Alderman Holmes (VII) Appointments (VIII) Adjournment City Council Agenda June 18, 2012 Page 2 of 3 6/14/2012 11:33 AM SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (SP1) Hispanic Outreach Report: Evanston en Español Accept the report for an expanded plan for Hispanic outreach as a collaborative effort between the Evanston Public Library and the Citizen Engagement Division. For Action (SP2) 2012 Safety Goal Update Staff recommends City Council accept the Pedestrian Safety Report and authorize staff to proceed with the report’s recommendations in the attached presentation. For Action (SP3) Evanston Climate Action Plan Update and 2012 Implementation Plan Staff recommends acceptance of the 2011 Evanston Climate Action Plan (ECAP) Update and approval of the 2012 ECAP Implementation Strategy. For Action PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (P1) Ordinance 38-O-12 Amending Various Portions of the City Code Relating to Bed & Breakfast Establishments During its meeting of June 11, 2012, the Planning and Development Committee recommended three amendments to Ordinance 38-O-12 and moved for Introduction at City Council. City Council held the ordinance at their June 11, 2012 until the next City Council meeting of June 18, 2012. For Introduction APPOINTMENTS (APP1)For Appointment to: Arts Council Rebeca Mendoza Board of Ethics Bonnie Lockhart Housing Commission Sandra Hill Compensation Committee Matt Barton Compensation Committee Suzanne Calder Compensation Committee Mildred Harris Compensation Committee Tim Pareti Compensation Committee Al Telser Compensation Committee Kelvin Walsh City Council Agenda June 18, 2012 Page 3 of 3 6/14/2012 11:33 AM MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JUNE 2012 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings: Tuesday, June 19 7:30 pm Housing & Community Development Act Ctte Wednesday, June 20 6:00 pm M/W/EBE Advisory Committee Thursday, June 21 6:00 pm Housing Commission Monday, June 25 5:45 pm APW, P&D, City Council Wednesday, June 27 6:00 pm Transportation/Parking Committee Wednesday, June 27 7:30 pm Economic Development Committee 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.