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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, April 15, 2019
6:00 p.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Fleming
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
National Community Development Week, April 22-26
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 125th Anniversary
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
(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. 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 as a forum for residents to share their
perspective in a respectful and civil manner. Public comments are requested to be made with
these guidelines in mind.
City Council Agenda April 15, 2019 Page 2 of 3
(VI) Special Orders of Business
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Request for Proposal 19-29, Sale or Long-Term Lease of Harley Clarke
Mansion and Coach House, 2603 Sheridan Road
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager approve the Request
for Proposal 19-29 for the Sale or Long-Term Lease of 2603 Sheridan Road,
commonly known as the Harley Clarke Mansion and Coach House. The
Request for Proposal will commence May 16, 2019, and will be open for nine-
months with a deadline for proposal submissions by 2:00 p.m. on February 28,
2020.
For Action
(SP2)Resolution 39-R-19, Temporary Traffic Signal at Central Street & Bryant
Avenue During Central Street Bridge Construction
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 39-R-19 authorizing the installation
and removal of a temporary traffic signal at Central Street & Bryant Avenue to
accommodate safe pedestrian crossings at this intersection during the
construction project to replace the Central Street Bridge.
For Action
(SP3) City Council Goals
Staff requests that at the April 15, 2019 meeting, City Council discuss
implementation of 2019-2020 City Council goals, specifically the following
topics: “Enhance Community Development and Job Creation Citywide” and
“Ensure Equity in All Operations.” Staff will present information on both goals
mentioned. In addition, staff will present an Open Data Report. The report will
detail the City’s newly formed Data Governance team, how it is aligning data
development with the City’s goals and industry standards, and providing a
“What Works Cities” Assessment.
For Action
(SP4) Resolution 40-R-19, Amending City Council Rule 6, “Citizen Participation,”
By Providing Guidelines for Public Comment at Standing Committees of
the City Council
Rules Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 40-
R-19, amending City Council Rule 6, “Citizen Participation,” by providing
guidelines for Public Comment at Standing Committees of the City Council.
Planning & Development Committee will allow 45 minutes for public comment,
and all other standing committees will allow 20 minutes for public comment.
For Action
City Council Agenda April 15, 2019 Page 3 of 3
(SP5) Resolution 41-R-19, Amending City Council Rule 9.6, “Committees” to
Amend the Start Time for the Planning & Development Committee
Rules Committee and staff recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 41-
R-19, amending City Council Rule 9.6, “Committees,” to amend the start time for
the Planning & Development Committee from 7:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
For Action
(SP6) Resolution 43-R-19, Amending City Council Rule 6, “Citizen Participation,”
By Providing Guidelines of Decorum During City Council and Standing
Committee Meetings
City Manager recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 43-R-19,
amending City Council Rule 6, “Citizen Participation,” providing guidelines of
decorum during City Council, standing committee and Ward meetings. It is
important to consider these recommended revisions immediately, but the City
Manager requests further discussion of additional, extensive revisions of the
City Rules pertaining to decorum.
For Action
(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
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH APRIL 2019
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
4/17/2019 6:30 PM M/W/EBE Committee
4/18/2019 6:00 PM Equity & Empowerment Commission
4/22/2019 4:15 PM Ethics Subcommittee - Rules Committee
4/22/2019 6:00 PM Administration & Public Works, Planning & Development, City Council
4/23/2019 7:00 PM Housing & Community Development Act
4/24/2019 6:00 PM Transportation & Parking Committee
4/24/2019 7:30 PM Economic Development Committee
4/29/2019 6:00 PM Special City Council
Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil.
Questions can be directed to the City Manager’s Office at 847-866-2936. The City is committed to
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
accommodation if possible.