City of Evanston Human Services Committee met Sept. 2
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
(I) CALL TO ORDER/DECLARATION OF A QUORUM: COUNCILMEMBER BURNS
(II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
HS1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 2025.
(III) PRESENTATIONS
HS2. The Oasis Project Presentation, by Margaret Storey
A new community day program for young adults with disabilities
(IV) PUBLIC COMMENT
Those wishing to make public comments at the Human Services Committee meetings may submit written comments in advance or sign up to provide public comment by phone or video during the meeting by completing the City Clerk’s Office’s online form at https://www.cityofevanston.org/government/city-clerk/publiccomment-sign-up or by calling/texting 847-448-4311. Community members may watch the Human Services meeting online at www.cityofevanston.org/channel16 or on Cable Channel 16.
(V) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
HS3. Ordinance 15-O-25, Amendment to City Code Title 9, Chapter 4 Regarding Animal Impoundments
The Animal Welfare Board recommends adoption of Ordinance 15-O25, which amends Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Evanston City Code to update procedures related to the impoundment of stray and feral animals.
Ordinance 15-O-25, Amendment to City Code Title 9, Chapter 4 Regarding Animal Impoundments
HS4. Resolution 62-R-25, Calling Upon the United States Congress and the Illinois General Assembly to Enact Legislation Prohibiting Law Enforcement Officers from Concealing Their Identities
Staff recommends passage of Resolution 62-R-25, calling upon the United States Congress and the Illinois General Assembly to Enact Legislation Prohibiting Law Enforcement Officers from Concealing Their Identities
Resolution 62-R-25, Calling upon the United States Congress and the Illinois General Assembly to Enact Legislation Prohibiting Law Enforcement Officer
HS5. Ordinance 49-O-25, Dempster Beach Launch Facility – Life Jacket Requirement
Staff requests that the Human Service Committee recommend to the City Council the adoption of Ordinance 49-O-25 amending city code section 7-11-7 titled “Regulations of City Boat Ramps, Boating Activities”, requiring all users of the Dempster St. Boat Launch Facility to wear a USCG-approved life jacket.
Ordinance 49-O-25, Dempster Beach Launch Facility – Life Jacket Requirement
HS6. Ordinance 55-O-25, An Ordinance Increasing Penalties for Impersonation of Law Enforcement Officers Staff recommends passage of Ordinance 55-O-25, An Ordinance
Increasing Penalties for Impersonation of Law Enforcement Officers.
Ordinance 55-O-25, An Ordinance Increasing Penalties for Impersonation of Law Enforcement Officers
HS7. Resolution 67-R-25 Approval of an Honorary Street Name Sign Designation Staff requests that the Human Services Committee recommend to the City Council the adoption of Resolution 67-R-25, designating that portion of Oakton Street between Asbury Avenue and Wesley
Avenue with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “James (Jim) McHolland Way”.
Funds for the honorary street name sign program are budgeted in the Public Works Agency, Public Service Bureau – Traffic Operations’ materials fund (Account 100.40.4520.65115), which has a fiscal year budget of $68,000 and a year-to-date balance of $57,672.99. The approximate cost to create the street name signs is $200.
Resolution 67-R-25 Approval of an Honorary Street Name Sign Designation
HS8. Variation Request for Ordinance 15-O-23 Protection of Trees on Private Property
Staff requests that the Human Services Committee determine the approval or denial of a request for variation for the removal of a privately owned tree at 3439 Park Place, Evanston.
Variation Request for Ordinance 15-O-23 Protection of Trees on Private Property
HS9. Resolution 60-R-25 Approval of an Honorary Street Name Sign Designation
Staff requests that the Human Services Committee recommend to the City Council the adoption of Resolution 60-R-25, designating that portion of Harvard Terrace between Barton Avenue and Ridge Avenue as the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Patricia A. Vance Way”.
Funds for the honorary street name sign program are budgeted in the Public Works Agency, Public Service Bureau – Traffic Operations’ materials fund (Account 100.40.4520.65115), which has a fiscal year budget of $68,000 and a year-to-date balance of $57,431. The approximate cost to create the street name signs is $200.
Resolution 60-R-25 Approval of an Honorary Street Name Sign Designation
(VI) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
(VII) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
HS10. Review of Evanston Police Complaints and Comments Report Staff recommends the Human Service Committee accept and place on file the Evanston Police Complaints and Comments Report.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Review of Evanston Police Complaints and Comments Report
(VIII) ADJOURNMENT
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