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Rules and Organization of the City Council
Dec 22, 2012
This document, titled "Rules and Organization of the City Council of the City of Evanston," dated December 12, 2022, establishes the procedural rules and governance structure for Evanston's nine-member City Council and Mayor. The comprehensive rulebook defines key terms such as quorum (six members), Mayor pro tem, Acting Mayor, and Temporary Chair, and outlines procedures for meetings, debates, voting, appointments, conflict of interest, and committee operations. Notable policy areas covered include provisions for resident participation, closed sessions, media access, compensation committee governance, and a technology allowance for Council members.
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The City of Evanston's 2025 Alley and Sidewalk Improvements project, beginning July 1, 2025, will span five months and include storm sewer installation and pavement work in three alleys, pedestrian crossing enhancements at four locations with solar-powered LED signs and ADA ramps, and sidewalk gap infill projects on Lee Street, Greenwood Street, and at the Dempster Street Beach Office. Additional improvements include downtown sidewalk replacement with brick banding on Benson and Clark Streets, traffic calming measures via speed humps and alley bumps, a picnic pad at Greenwood Park, and ADA-compliant sidewalks at transit stops on Lake and Ridge Avenues.