HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.20.21AGENDA
Special City Council Meeting
Monday, September 20, 2021
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, Room 2800
5:30 PM
Community members may watch the City Council meeting online at
www.cityofevanston.org/channel16 or on Cable Channel 16
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(I)ROLL CALL - COUNCILMEMBER WYNNE
(II)MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
(III)CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
C1.Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program Eligibility Application
(IV)COMMUNICATIONS: CITY CLERK
(V)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 part 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, all for be shall provided forty-five of period a minutes
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.
(VI)SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
SP1.Resolution 89-R-21, Authorizing the Appointment of An Interim City
Manager for the City of Evanston
Resolution 89-R-21, of adoption City recommends Staff Council
authorizing the appointment of an Interim City Manager for the City of
Evanston.
For Action
Resolution 89-R-21, Authorizing the Appointment of An Interim City
Manager for the City of Evanston - Attachment - Pdf
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SP2.Continued Discussion of ARPA Funds and Potential for Allocation
Staff recommends members of City Council continue to discuss the
most-recently Act Plan allocations American proposed Rescue of
(“ARPA”) funds, current recommendations for allocations and provide
direction on processes and continued allocation of funding. American
Rescue Plan Act, 170.99.1700.55251
For Discussion
Continued Discussion of ARPA Funds and Potential for Allocation -
Attachment - Pdf
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SP3.Affordable Housing Activities and Progress in 2021
This memorandum updates the City Council on the projects and
activities that have been undertaken since the Affordable Housing
Update on January 19, 2021, to address the City Council goal of
expanding affordable housing options in Evanston, as well as actions
taken to address needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff requests
that it be accepted and placed on file.
For Action: Accept and Place on File
Affordable Housing Activities and Progress in 2021 - Attachment - Pdf
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SP4.2021 Emergency Solutions Grant Recommendation
Social Services Committee recommends approval by a 5-0 vote the
2021 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) allocations totaling $156,606:
$144,861 to two social services agencies (Connections for the
Homeless and the YWCA Evanston/North Shore) that provide housing
and services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness, grant Evanston of City for to $11,745 the and
administration.
Funding source is the City’s 2021 Emergency Solutions Grant
entitlement allocation in the amount of $156,606 from the U.S.
Department of Housing & Urban Development; account
250.21.2128.56001 with individual account numbers for external
agencies funded and City administrative costs.
For Action
2021 Emergency Solutions Grant Recommendation - Attachment - Pdf
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SP5.McGaw YMCA Men's Residence Renovation Plan Presentation
the renovate to plan its Men’s will YMCA McGaw The present
Residence, a single room occupancy facility, on floors 3 - 5 of the
McGaw YMCA building at 1000 Grove Street in Evanston. Discussion
by, and feedback from Councilmembers is requested on this plan.
For Discussion
McGaw YMCA Men's Residence Renovation Plan Presentation -
Attachment - Pdf
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SP6.Metropolitan Tenants Organization/Lawyers Committee for Better
Housing Landlord Tenant Assistance Program
Tenant Landlord the provides information memorandum This on
Services program for which the City contracts with the Metropolitan
Tenants Organization and Lawyers Committee for Better Housing, and
how inquiries from Evanston residents and landlords are handled via
311 in response to a referral from Councilmember Burns.
For Discussion
Metropolitan Tenants Organization/Lawyers Committee for Better
Housing Landlord Tenant Assistance Program - Attachment - Pdf
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(VII)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)}
(VIII)ADJOURNMENT
(IX)EXECUTIVE SESSION
(X)UPCOMING ALDERMANIC COMMITTEE MEETINGS
.DATE TIME BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION
9/21/21 7:00 PM Housing & Community Development Act
Committee
9/22/21 2:30 PM Design and Project Review Committee
9/22/21 7:00 PM Plan Commission – Canceled
9/22/21 7:30 PM Economic Development Committee – Virtual
9/27/21 4:30 PM Administration & Public Works Committee
9/27/21 5:00 PM Planning & Development Committee
9/27/21 5:30 PM City Council Meeting
9/29/21 2:30 PM Design and Project Review Committee
9/29/21 5:00 PM City School Liaison Committee