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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, May 21, 2018
6:00 PM
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Rue Simmons
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
National Public Works Week, May 20-26
National Gun Violence Awareness Day, June 2
National Historic Preservation Month, May
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
100 Best Government Fleet Operations Award
Cradle to Career Update
(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, a period of forty-five minutes shall be provided for all comment, and no individual shall
speak longer than three minutes. Speakers may not give their time to other speakers. 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.
City Council Agenda May 21, 2018 Page 2 of 3
(VI) Special Orders of Business
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Public Benefits and Impact Fees from Planned Developments
Staff requests City Council direction, which could come in the form of a referral
to the Plan Commission if a Text Amendment is recommended or a
recommendation for no further action.
For Discussion
(SP2) Implementation of West Evanston Form-Based Code and Impact on
Potential New Development
Staff seeks City Council direction on making zoning changes to the West
Evanston Overlay district in order to preserve community-driven desires for
urban form while encouraging the sustainable redevelopment of underutilized
or vacant properties.
For Discussion
(SP3) 2018 Capital Improvement Program
Staff will present City Council with the proposed 2018 Capital Improvement
Program and seek feedback via discussion on how much to issue in General
Obligation Bonds for 2018.
For Discussion
(SP4) Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library Project
Update
Staff will present City Council with an update on the Robert Crown Community
Center, Ice Complex and Library project. Topics covered will include project
costs, bond issue, construction timeline, economic benefit plan, guaranteed
maximum price proposal and turf field options.
For Discussion
(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) Executive Session
(IX) Adjournment
City Council Agenda May 21, 2018 Page 3 of 3
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH MAY 2018
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
5/23/2018 6:00 PM Transportation and Parking Committee
5/23/2018 7:30 PM Economic Development Committee
5/24/2018 3:00 PM Priority-Based Budgeting Open House
5/24/2018 6:30 PM Equity & Empowerment Commission
5/25/2018 8:00 AM Alternatives to Arrest Committee
5/29/2018 6:00 PM Administration & Public Works, Planning & Development, City Council
Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil.
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ensuring accessibility for all citizens. If an accommodation is needed to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Manager’s Office 48 hours in advance so that arrangements can be made for the
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