City Council Actions - 10/17/11

Posted on Monday Oct 17, 2011

(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Braithwaite

• All Aldermen present

(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
End Polio: Rotary World Polio Day

(III) City Manager Presentations and Announcements

Donation to Evanston Police Department of a T-3 Vehicle by David Cherry
Tree Donation Program
Day in the Life of Evanston: A Photo Story, October 22, 2011

(IV) Citizen Comment

• Three citizens appeared in support of charging for plastic bags
• Citizen opposed to increased taxes, fees, and debt
• Citizen takes issue with City’s budget process

(V) Special Orders of Business

(SP1) 2nd Quarter 311 Report Presentation
Staff recommends that City Council review the 2nd Quarter 311 Report.
FOR DISCUSSION

(SP2) License Plate Recognition Proposal Presentation
FOR DISCUSSION

(SP3) Robert Crown Request For Proposal

PASSES ON VOTE 9-0

(SP4) Public Works Projects

(SP4.1) 2012 Water Main Replacement & Street Resurfacing Program
MOVED TO A&PW 10/24/11

(SP4.2) Potential Bus Shelter Locations – Citywide Creative Outdoor Advertising of America (COA), Inc.

FOR DISCUSSION – APPROVAL GRANTED TO MOVE FORWARD

(SP4.3) TIGER III Grant Application: Church Street from Lawler St. (Skokie) to Chicago Ave. (Evanston) and Dodge Avenue from Dempster St. to Lyons St.
MOVED TO SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 10/24/11

(SP5) Disposable Bag Presentation
DISCUSSION POSTPONED

(VI) Executive Session

(VII) Adjournment