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 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 6/14/2012 11:33 AM City Council Agenda June 18, 2012 Page 3 of 3 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. 6/14/2012 11:33 AM For City Council meeting of June 18, 2012 Item SP1 Business of the City by Motion: Hispanic Outreach Update For Action Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Karen Danczak-Lyons, Director, Library Services Adelita Hernandez, Citizen Engagement Coordinator Subject: Evanston en Español Date: June 13, 2012 Recommended Action: Accept the report for an expanded plan for Hispanic outreach as a collaborative effort between the Evanston Public Library and the Citizen Engagement Division. Summary: The City of Evanston has a growing Hispanic population that we hope to engage and inform through expanded outreach strategies including: Evanston Public Library Initiatives As a gateway to knowledge and an important third place in our community (after home and work or school), the Evanston Public Library views community building and engagement as central to our mission. We provide access to information both in print and online through our databases written and presented in Spanish. In consultation with our librarians, our Latin@ Outreach Library Assistant plans and provides a variety of creative and engaging programs for our Spanish speaking patrons of all ages. Attendance at programs continues to grow and our circulation of Spanish language materials has increased. The Evanston Public Library takes great pride in our Latino outreach and will continue to provide thought provoking and informative programs. Citizen Engagement Division Initiatives • Incorporate Google Translate tool into the City of Evanston website • Maintain a Spanish language page with information on city services, events and other general information at www.cityofevanston.org/espanol • Utilize Twitter as a tool to communicate with the Spanish speaking population via www.twitter.com/EvanstonEspanol • Support community events which aim to support and serve this demographic • Continue Partnership the Mexican Consulate and like entities to bring services to Evanston residents For City Council meeting of June 18, 2012 Item SP2 Business of the City by Motion: 2012 Safety Goal Update For Action Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Richard Eddington, Chief of Police Suzette Robinson, Director of Public Works Sat Nagar, P.E., Senior Engineer, Engineering Division Rajeev Dahal, Senior Traffic Engineer Sgt. Patrick Moran, Traffic Sergeant Subject: 2012 Safety Goal Update Date: June 13, 2012 Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council accept the Pedestrian Safety Report and authorize staff to proceed with the report’s recommendations in the attached presentation. Funding Source: Not applicable at this time. If recommendations result in the need for additional funding, approval will be sought at a future City Council meeting. Summary: The City Council adopted “improving safety” as one of its goals for 2012. The Evanston Police Department and the Public Works Department have prepared the attached presentations to provide the City Council an update on safety. Attachments: Public Works Pedestrian Safety Presentation Evanston Police Department Presentation Designated School Route Maps City of Evanston Pedestrian Safety Presentation to: Evanston City Council Monday, June 18, 2012 Public Works Department On-street Accident History This table excludes private property and alleys 1 On-Street Accident History This table excludes private property and alleys Some Reasons for the Reductions • Traffic Signals Upgrade & Coordination (36 in the last 5 years, 16 in process – state & federally funded) • Traffic Measures (signs, markings, speed humps etc.) • Major Roadway Resurfacing (better friction and drainage) • Maintenance (earlier de-icing, better plowing and pot-hole repairs) • Right-of-Way Permits (stricter traffic control and pavement restoration) • Enforcement • Cell phone ban 2 Pedestrian Accidents 2009 Location Map Pedestrian Accidents 2010 Location Map 3 Pedestrian Accidents 2011 Location Map Pedestrian Accidents – 2 or More 4 Uncontrolled Signed Crossings (No Traffic Signals or No all-way Stop signs) Designations/Categories • Designated school crossings: Elementary/Middle Schools – 9 High School – 8 • Senior Crossings - 3 • Park Crossings – 11 • Special Request Crossings – 3 • Other Crossings - 19 Uncontrolled Designated School Crossings Advance School Crossing High-visibility Markings At Intersection Crossing Side of Street - State Law In-Street - State Law 5 Uncontrolled Designated School Crossings Improvement options: LED Blinker School Crossing Sign • Solar Powered • Pushbutton activated Special Pavement Markings • Special pedestrian crossing pattern • Special sidewalk markings at approach to crossing Uncontrolled Senior Crossings Existing Treatment • Advance Pedestrian Crossing Signs • At Intersection sign/senior citizen/arrow • State Law sign (side of street) • State Law sign (in street) • High visibility reflective markings • Sidewalk Bump-outs Improvement Option: • Complete sidewalk bump-outs 6 Uncontrolled Park Crossings Existing Treatment • Advance Pedestrian Crossing Signs • At Intersection sign/arrow • State Law sign (side of street) • Crossing Flags • High visibility reflective markings • Sidewalk Bump-outs Improvement Options: • Place flags at all crossings • Complete sidewalk bump-outs in conjunction with street resurfacing projects Special Request Crossings Existing Treatment • Advance Pedestrian Crossing Signs • At Intersection sign/arrow
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