City of Waukegan City Council met July 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Aug 15, 2023

City of Waukegan City Council met July 17.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Opening Items

A. Roll Call

B. Invocation by Apostle Mark McCorley (House of Prayer)/ Pledge of Allegiance

C. Mayor's Comments

2. Resolutions/Proclamations/Presentations/Appointments

A. Resolution 23-R-210 - “Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Living Waters Cathedral”

3. Audience Time

A. Audience Time

4. Consent Agenda (Items under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and/or non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. If any one board member wishes to have a separate vote on any item, it will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately)

A. Motion to approve the Regular Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes from Monday, June 20, 2023.

B. Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from Monday, June 20, 2023.

C. Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from Monday, July 03, 2023.

D. Motion to approve vendor payments dated July 17, 2023 in the amount of $3,548,763.88.

E. Motion to approve Regular Payroll dated July 14, 2023 in the total amount of $1,934,171.38.

F. Motion to approve Misc. Payroll (PD HBB & CT Cashout, EO & CS, Final Payouts) dated July 14, 2023 in the total amount of $27,010.40

5. Reports and Communication

A. LOC to Old National Bank for Yeoman Creek $10,531.00

6. Old Business

A. Copy of A Resolution Approving an Agreement with The Arena Strategic Communications, LLC for Professional Communications Consulting Services in the amount of $108,000. This matter was originally voted on at the June 20, 2023 meeting and subject to a successful Motion to Reconsider at the July 3, 2023 meeting.

7. New Business

A. Resolution approving and authorizing the proper City Officials to purchase four V-Box Spreaders from Bonnell Industries per Sec. 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) through Sourcewell for a not to exceed amount of $116,576.00. This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 17, 2023.

B. Resolution approving and authorizing the proper City Officials to approve a resolution for change order #4 with AirCon Refrigeration & Heating for an amount of $8,250.00. This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 17, 2023.

C. Resolution Approving the Procurement and Installation of a Salt Storage Dome from Greenfield Contractors LLC through Sourcewell in the not-to-exceed amount of $117,118.25. This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 17, 2023.

D. Resolutions to Authorize the Appropriation of MFT Funds for the Installation of a Concrete Slab for the Salt Storage Dome and Approve the Proposal by D'Land Construction per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver) for an amount not to exceed $110,838.00. This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 17, 2023.

E. Resolution approving and authorizing the proper City Officials to approve a resolution amending the previous resolution for design engineering services for Robinson Engineering as well as Change Order #2 for a not to exceed amount of $102,500.00. This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 17, 2023.

F. Resolution approving and authorizing the proper City Officials to approve a resolution for Robinson Engineering to perform Lead Service Line Replacement Inventory per Sec. 2-458(i)(4)(Professional Services) for a not to exceed amount of $100,000.00. This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 17, 2023.

G. Resolution approving and authorizing the proper City Officials to approve a resolution for Change Order #1 with the Antmound Foundation per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver) for the Youth Fire Hydrant Restoration Program for $70,000.00. This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 17, 2023.

H. Resolution approving and authorizing the proper City Officials to approve a resolution approving a LPA Joint Funding Agreement for construction work for a federally funded project to resurface Glen Flora Ave. and Sheridan Rd. with the City's share being $176,960.00. This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 17, 2023.

I. Motion to authorize the proper City Officials to approve a resolution approving the use of MFT Funds for payment of the construction portion of the Resurfacing on Glen Flora Ave. and Sheridan Rd. to Illinois Department of Transportation in the amount of $160,860.00. This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 17, 2023.

J. Motion to authorize the proper City Officials to approve a resolution approving a LPA Engineering Agreement for inspections with Robinson Engineering per Sec. 2-458(i)(4)(Professional Services) for a not to exceed amount of $138,712.00. This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 17, 2023.

K. Motion to Approve an Application by Aaron Park to Participate in the City's Adopt-a-Road Program. This matters was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 17, 2023.

L. Resolution Approving a Grant of Easements to Permit Encroachments on City Property by Existing Structure at 325 Washington Street. This matter was presented before the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on July 17, 2023

M. Resolution to approve the 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and to authorize submittal to the United State Department of Housing and Urban Development. This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on July 3, 2023.

N. Resolution waiving competitive bidding per Sec.2-458(i)(1)(Sole Source) and approving an agreement with Stryker for Stretcher and Trolley Maintenance Service. This matter was presented to the Finance and Purchasing Committee on July 17, 2023.

O. Resolution approving a Tower and Ground Spaced Lease between K2 Towers III, LLC and The City of Waukegan. This matter was presented to the Finance & Purchasing Committee on July 17, 2023.

P. Resolution approving a Plan and Participant Consulting and Investment Advisory agreement between Retirement Plan Advisors and the City of Waukegan. This matter was presented to the Finance and Purchasing Committee on July 17, 2023.

Q. Resolution approving the City of Waukegan's amended Credit Card & Store Credit Policy. This matter was presented to the Finance and Purchasing Committee on July 17, 2023.

R. Ordinance increasing the number of Class A - Tavern Liquor license by one Bertrand Lounge INC. D/B/A/ Bertrand Lounge -2616 Washington Street. This matter was presented to the Finance & Purchasing Committe on July 17, 2023.

S. Resolution Adopting IML Civility Pledge. This item was presented before the Code Revisions, Appeals, and Negotiations Committee on July 17, 2023.

T. Resolution authorizing CBA with PBLC. This item was presented before the Code Revisions, Appeals, and Negotiations Committee on July 17, 2023.

U. Resolution Approving Agreement with Hera Property Registry LLC and Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman PLLC for vacant and foreclosed property registry and enforcement. This item was presented before the Code Revisions, Appeals, and Negotiations Committee on July 17, 2023.

V. Ordinance Amending Article III Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Residency Requirement for Employees

8. Special Order of Business

A. Hearing on Appeal of Denial of Special Event Permit requested by Petitioner Margaret Carrasco/Fiestas Patrias Parade & Celebration.

9. Ordinances

10. Closing Items

A. Alderperson Time

11. Adjournment

A. Motion to Adjourn

12. Committee Times

A. 5:00 PM Public Works & Infrastructure Committee

B. 5:30 PM Finance & Purchasing Committee

C. 6:00 PM Code Revisions, Appeals, & Negotiations CommitteeCity of Progress