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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.18.18 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, June 18, 2018 6:00 P.M. ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Fleming (II) Mayor Public Announcements (III) City Manager Public Announcements (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. Public comments will be noted in the City Council Minutes and become part of the official record. Those wishing to speak should sign their name and the agenda item or non- agenda 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. Speakers may not give their time to other speakers. 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. (VI) Agenda Items AGENDA (1.1) Payroll – May 14, 2018 through May 27, 2018 $2,858,136.78 (1.2) Bills List – June 19, 2018 $4,759,641.95 BMO Credit Card Activity – Period Ending April 26, 2018 $ 238,004.34 For Action City Council Agenda June 18, 2018 Page 2 of 3 (1.3) Amazon BMO Credit Card Activity –Ending April 26, 2018 $ 13,821.85 For Action (2) 2019 Budget Update – Projections, Survey Results, Next Steps Staff requests direction from City Council regarding fund balance goals for the 2019 Budget. In addition, staff recommends Council accept and file the 2019 Priority-Based Budget Survey results, and direct staff to move forward with next steps as presented. For Action: Request Direction (3) Resolution 43-R-18, Authorizing the City Manager to Meet with the Evanston Lighthouse Dunes Organization to Negotiate on the Costs Associated with the Restoration of the Dunes and Gardens and Demolition of the Harley Clarke Mansion and Coach House Alderman Rainey requests consideration of Resolution 43-R-18 authorizing the City Manager to meet with the Evanston Lighthouse Dunes organization to negotiate an agreement on the costs associated with the restoration of the Dunes and Gardens and demolition of the Harley Clarke Mansion and Coach House. This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to meet with members of the Evanston Lighthouse Dunes to discuss the City’s acceptance of its financial support for the immediate restoration of the dunes to its natural state, the removal of the house and coach house, and the restoration of key elements of Jens Jensen's historic 1920's garden and integrate them into the natural landscape while clearing and expanding the parkland and beach. For Action (4) Resolution 41-R-18, Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in Crnokovic, et al. v. City of Evanston, et al. Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 41-R-18 authorizing the City of Evanston (“City”) to issue a settlement payment pursuant to a settlement agreement and release of all claims in Carla Crnkovic & John Kopinski v. City of Evanston, et al. (Case No.14-L-004325). Funds for the settlement will be from the Insurance Fund (Settlement Costs – Liability). For Action (5) Appointments Housing and Homelessness Commission: Lawrence Donoghue Lawrence Donoghue is a 32-year resident of Evanston and is an active board member of Connections for the Homeless. He has held a number of leadership positions within the organization, including board president, and formerly chaired the organization’s strategic planning task force. Previously, Lawrence worked for the federal Office of Economic Opportunity as a grant administrator. He has an MBA in finance and accounting from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Illinois. City Council Agenda June 18, 2018 Page 3 of 3 Housing and Homelessness Commission: Mark Kruse Mark Kruse is Vice President for Development at the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation, where he works to develop affordable housing in Chicago. Mark has over 30 years of experience in community and economic development, having previously held positions at Harris Trust and Savings Bank and the City of Chicago’s Department of Economic Development. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Actors Gymnasium. He has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Housing and Homelessness Commission: Renee Phillips Renee Phillips works as a housing case manager with the Center of Concern and as a case manager with Family Promise Chicago North Shore. In her roles, she assists families with rental and utility assistance, homelessness prevention, financial management, and other resources. She is the co-administrator of “Back on Your Feet,” a group that assists anyone in need, and is involved in outreach ministry through her church. For Action (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)} (VIII) Executive Session (IX) Adjournment MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH JUNE 2018 Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings 6/19/2018 7:00 PM Housing & Community Development Act - CANCELED 6/20/2018 6:30 PM M/W/EBE Development 6/25/2018 6:00 PM Administration & Public Works, Planning & Development, City Council 6/27/2018 6:00 PM Transportation & Parking Committee 6/27/2018 7:00 PM Economic Development Committee 6/28/2018 6:30 PM Equity & Empowerment Commission 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.