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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.02.20 AGENDA Special City Council Friday, October 2, 2020 Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, Virtual 8:45 AM As the result of an executive order issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker suspending in-person attendance requirements for public meetings, City Council members and City staff will be participating in this meeting remotely. Due to public health concerns, residents will not be able to provide public comment in-person at the meeting. Those wishing to make public comments at the City Council 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 www.cityofevanston.org/government/city- clerk/public-comment-sign-up or by calling/texting 847-448-4311. Community members may watch the City Council meeting online at www.cityofevanston.org/channel16 or on Cable Channel 16 (I) ROLL CALL: BEGIN WITH ALDERMAN RUE SIMMONS (II) MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS (III) COMMUNICATIONS: CITY CLERK Page 1 of 2 (IV) PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council agenda, a period for public comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular Council meeting. Public comments will be noted in the City Council Minutes and become par t of the official record. Those wishing to speak should sign their name and the agenda item or non-agenda topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer speakers, fifteen minutes shall be provided for Public 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 Public Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall commence forty-five minutes after the beginning of Public Comment. Aldermen do not respond during Public Comment. Public Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil manner. Public comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind. (V) EXECUTIVE SESSION ES1. Personnel (VI) CALL OF THE WARDS (Aldermen shall be called upon by the Mayor to announce or provide information about any Ward or City matter which an Alderman desires to bring before the Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)} (VII) ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 2