City of Evanston Human Services Committee met May 1.

By Lhalie Castillo

May 8, 2017

Here is the agenda provided by the Committee:

I. Call to Order / Declaration of Quorum

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2017

Citizen Comments

III. Items for Consideration

(HH1) Resolution 39-R-17 Designating that Portion of Sherman Avenue Between Greenleaf Street and Lee Street with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Donald Baker Way” The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Board recommend approval of naming the portion of Sherman Ave between Greenleaf St and Lee St with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Donald Baker Way”.

For Action

(HH2) Ordinance 39-O-17 Amending City Code Title 8, Chapter 5, Sections 1,3, and 4, “Weeds” The Evanston Environment Board recommends adoption of Ordinance 39-O-17, Amending City Code Title 8, Chapter 5, Sections 1, 3, and 4, “Weeds.”

For Action

(HH3) Bee Keeping Application and Opposition

Staff recommends approval of application for a bee keeping license. The adjacent neighbor is in opposition. The opposition is due to concerns for a non-adjacent property to the applicant.

For Action

(HH4) Update on Municipal Prosecution Ordinance Violation Statistics & Arrests (2015 through April 12, 2017) & General Expungement Information

The Law Department recommends this Committee’s acceptance of an update on municipal prosecution ordinance violation statistics and arrests.

For Action

(HH5) Review of Police Complaints

Staff recommends approval of the Review of Police Complaints

For Action

(HH6) Community Feedback for Proposed of “Citizen Complaint Working Group

Staff recommends the Committee receive the following recommendations developed by community members regarding the creation of a Citizen Complaint Working Group following several community meetings.

For Action

IV. Items For Discussion

(HH7) Banning the Use of Coal Tar sealants

The Evanston Environment Board recommends that the City of Evanston ban use of coal tar pavement sealers.

(HH8) Composting and Landscaping for Rodent Control Guidelines In July, 2016 the Human Services Committee asked the Evanston Environment Board

(EEB) to develop recommendations and guidelines for

1. “rodent-resistant composting practices and containers”

2. “plantings and fixtures” in homeowners’ yards as they relate to rat control measures.

(HH9) Police Department Update

V. Items For Communication

(HH10) Evanston Police Department Cannabis Citation Report 1st Quarter 2017

Vi. Executive Session