HomeMy WebLinkAbout073-R-19 Amending City Council Rule 6, “Citizen Participation,” by Regulating Signs in the Council Chambers by Members of the Public7/10/2019
7/1/2019
73-R-19
A RESOLUTION
Amending City Council Rule 6, "Citizen Participation," by Regulating
Signs in the Council Chambers by Members of the Public
WHEREAS, the City Council amends the City Council Rules and
Organization of the City Council of the City of Evanston ("City Council Rules") from time
to time; and
WHEREAS, the business of the City is to be conducted in an orderly and
efficient manner to facilitate sound City Council and public deliberation and decision
making; and
WHEREAS, the Rules Committee of the City Council requested at its June
3, 2019 meeting, that the City Council Rules should be amended to address the size of
signs and location,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1. Rule 6 "Citizen Participation" of the City Council Rules is
hereby amended to add a new subsection 6.10 to read as follows:
6.10 Persons attending the meeting may hold a sign that is no greater than 8 % X
11" in size. Signs that are larger than the stated size will not be permitted. The sign
may not block the view of other members of the public and cannot be affixed to
anything within the Council Chambers, including but not limited to the walls, windows,
podium, or other glass.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution 73-R-19 shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
73-R-19
Attest•
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Devon Reid, City Clerk
Adopted: 1 5th
, 2019
Stephen�-I. Hag rty, or
Approved as to form:
Michelle L. Masoncup, C rporation
Counsel