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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.21.20 ​REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, September 21st, 2020 Devon Reid City Clerk Present: Absent: Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Rainey Alderman Wynne Alderman Fleming Alderman Wilson Alderman Suffredin Alderman Rue Simmons (9) Mayor’s Public Announcements City Manager’s Public Announcements City Clerk’s Communications Special Order of Business Motion to suspend the rules and allow the meeting to be held virtually Passed 7-0 ​Ald. Rainey and Fleming were absent for the vote Motion:​ Ald. Wilson Second:​ Ald. Wynne Mayor Hagerty had no announcements. Watch City Manager had no announcements Watch City Clerk provided information for November 3, 2020 Election and 2021 Municipal Election. Clerk Reid read public comments submitted by residents for the record. Watch SP1. ​Review of Responses to Request for Proposal (RFP) 19-29 for the Harley Clarke Mansion and Coach House Staff recommends City Council review the responses to Request for Proposal (RFP) 19-29 for the Harley Clarke Mansion and Coach House. For Discussion Direction was provided to staff Watch Public Comment Jennifer Shader Provided City Council with an offer by Freinds of Harley Clarke to preserve the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Lisa DiChiera Thanked City Council for issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Harley Clarke mansion. Is pleased to see all Request for Proposals (RFP) are committed to reinvesting in the property and public use. Watch Christopher Kruger Believes virtual Zoom meetings comport with every aspect of due process granted to residents. Supports the Evanston Community Lakehouse and Gardens Request for Proposal (RFP). Wants the people of Evanston to be entrusted to preserve the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Nick Patera Gave his perspective on the use of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Alley Harned Encouraged City Council to focus on equity and inclusion in order for all residents to enjoy the Harley Clarke mansion. Supports the Evanston Community Lakehouse and Gardens Request for Proposal (RFP). Watch Benett Johnson Wants to make sure the African-American community has access to the lakefront. Suggested to have the best parts of each RFP to be considered. Watch Dwayne Mguwen Voiced his support for the Evanston Conservancy Request for Proposal (RFP). Watch Mary Rosinski She suggested having city staff combine the best ideas from all the Request for Proposals (RFP). Watch Carlis Sutton Supports the Evanston Community Lakehouse and Gardens Request for Proposal (RFP). The proposal addresses the concerns he has about the accessibility and sustainability of the Harley Clarke mansion. Watch Patrick Donnelly Stated that his group is a not-for-profit and therefore any revenue generated would be filtered back to the community and the Harley Clarke mansion. He believes the mansion can generate the revenue needed to be sustainable. Watch Carolyn Murray Hopes the Harley Clarke mansion represents the inclusion of all residents of Evanston. Watch Tina Vanderwarker Spoke in support of the Evanston Conservancy Request for Proposals (RFP). Watch Call of the Wards Adjournment Ward 1: Thanked the Evanston Police Department for their sensitive response to situations in the 1st Ward over the weekend. Watch Ward 2: Thanked all the presenters for sharing their proposals for the Harley Clarke mansion. Expressed his condolences to the Munoz family. The Weaver family expressed their gratitude for all the love and support they have received from everyone in the community. Watch Ward 3: No Report Watch Ward 4: Thanked all the presenters for sharing their proposals for the Harley Clarke mansion. Expressed his condolences to the Munoz family. Watch Ward 5: Expressed her condolences to the Munoz family. National Night Out has been rescheduled to October 6 p.m. at Twiggs Park. More information to be shared regarding the candlelight vigil for victims lost to violent crimes. In celebration of the environmental justice ordinance, there will be a tour of the north shore channel on October 11, 2020. Made a referral to Zoning and Equity and Empowerment Commission for a review of the zoning policy with the intention of racial equity and eliminating the zoning that sustains segregation. Watch Ward 6: No Report Watch Ward 7: Ward meeting on September 22, 2020 at 7 p.m. Watch Ward 8: Expressed her condolences to the Munoz family. Thanked everyone who participated in the Bike on Ridge event. Watch Ward 9: Expressed her condolences to the Munoz family. Would like to discuss at the City-School Liaison meeting more about making sure students are adequately cared for and have the necessary services provided to them. Thanked everyone who participated in the Bike on Ridge event. Watch Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned.