Jason Hergert

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and the approval of the minutes from the February 17th, 2026 meeting. The Council approved a comprehensive list of bills for payment covering various vendors and payroll expenses for the period of February 18, 2026, to March 03, 2026. The Revenue and Expenditure Report for January 2026 was also approved. Key actions included making appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Board. A public hearing was held to receive comment regarding an application for a Restaurant Liquor License for Food Almighty, Inc., which the Council subsequently approved. Another public hearing addressed a Franchise Ordinance grant for Visionary Communications, LLC to operate a telecommunications system. Under the consent agenda, approval was granted for a Street Closure Permit for the Evanston Car Show on July 25th, 2026. Ordinance 26-01, amending provisions of Chapter 24 of the City Code related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), including definitions and standards, was passed on Third and Final Reading. Ordinance 26-02, granting a franchise to Visionary Communications, LLC, was advanced to its Second Reading, with findings and key terms of the franchise agreement detailed.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of the agenda. Key actions included the approval of minutes from the February 3rd and February 10th meetings, and the approval of a list of bills spanning from February 4, 2026, to February 17, 2026. The Council also approved the Revenue and Expenditure Report for December 2025. Council members provided comments regarding snow removal and local business support. A reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission was confirmed. The Consent Agenda included the approval of a Limited Malt Beverage Permit for the upcoming Celtic Festival. Major legislative actions involved the second reading and passage of Ordinance 26-01, which amends zoning provisions related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), detailing requirements for their size, location, and ownership. The Council also passed Ordinance 26-02 on first reading concerning a franchise agreement with Visionary Communications, LLC. Furthermore, the governing body adopted Resolution 26-05, officially designating banks as depositories for City funds for the 2026 calendar year, and adopted Resolution 26-06, authorizing a SCADA Service Agreement Renewal with WETCO, Inc. for wastewater and water treatment plant maintenance.

The City Council agenda for the meeting includes several key items. The agenda lists several appointments to a Board, followed by two public hearings: one soliciting comment on a Restaurant Liquor License application for Food Almighty, Inc., and another concerning a Franchise Ordinance for Visionary Communications, LLC to construct and operate a Telecommunication System. Action items include the motion to approve the liquor license. The Consent Agenda addresses a Street Closure Permit request for the Evanston Car Show in July 2026. Unfinished Business involves the third and final reading of Ordinance 26-01 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and the second reading of Ordinance 26-02 granting the Visionary Communications franchise. New Business includes Resolutions authorizing an Agreement with Forsgren Associates, Inc. for the 2026 Pedestrian Sidewalk Improvement Project and supporting an AARP Community Challenge Grant application for decorative bicycle racks.

The agenda for the City Council meeting includes handling administrative items such as approving the agenda, approving bills, and reviewing the Revenue and Expenditure Report for December 2025. Key discussion items include a public hearing for an appointment to the Board, consideration of a Limited Malt Beverage Permit for the Celtic Festival, the second reading of Ordinance 26-01 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units zoning amendments, and several motions under New Business, such as issuing a Notice to Sell Property, accepting Financial Disclosure Statements, designating depository banks (Resolution 26-05), and authorizing a SCADA Service Agreement Renewal with WETCO, Inc. (Resolution 26-06). The first reading of Ordinance 26-02 concerning a telecommunications franchise for Visionary Communications, LLC is also scheduled.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and the minutes from previous meetings held on January 20th, 2026, and January 27th, 2026. The Council approved a comprehensive list of bills for payment covering the period from January 21, 2026, to February 03, 2026, and also approved the Revenue and Expenditure Report for November 2025. Key actions included confirming several board appointments, such as reappointments to the Emergency Services Joint Powers Board and Tree Board, and a new appointment to the Evanston Housing Authority. Furthermore, Resolution 26-04 was adopted, authorizing the execution of an agreement with Sunrise Engineering, LLC for the E-Hill Water Tank #2 Roof Replacement Project. Ordinance 26-01, relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and amending Chapter 24 of the City Code, was passed on First Reading, with subsequent amendments to size limitations, residency requirements, and owner occupancy rules for ADUs being passed unanimously. Departmental reports included an update on water levels. Public comments touched upon legislative bills, noise/nuisances, parking downtown, and ADUs.