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City of Waukegan City Council met July 15

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Opening Items

A. Roll Call

B. Invocation by Pastor Linda Ervin (Christian Faith Fellowship) / Pledge of Allegiance

C. Mayor's Comments

2. Resolutions/Proclamations/Presentations/Appointments

A. PROCLAMATION: "Celebrating Marcelino Diaz for his 100th Birthday"

B. Motion to Approve Alderman Felix's Draft and Sponsorship of a Resolution for Ceasefire Awareness and Advocacy in the City of Waukegan, Illinois

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 Meeting Minutes from Monday, July 01, 2024.

B. Ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2750 - A Conditional Use Permit for a banquet hall in the B2 Community Shopping District, located at 1824 Audrey Nixon Blvd. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee July 1, 2024.]

C. Ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #V-1-24. the Vacation of the 500 block of South Thaxter Avenue for the amount of $30,367. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee July 1, 2024.].

D. Ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2753 - A Conditional Use Permit for a garage to repair and service trucks and trailers in the B3 General Commercial District, located at 525 S Thaxter Avenue. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee July 1, 2024.]

E. Ordinance approving Variances and granting a Conditional Use Permit for an auto body repair shop in the B3 General Commercial District, located at 3005 Central Avenue (Zoning Calendars #2756, 2757, 2758). [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee July 1, 2024.]

F. Motion to approve vendor payments dated July 15, 2024 in the amount of $1,827,773.23.

G. Motion to approve and ratify Regular Payroll dated July 12, 2024 in the total amount of $2,074,386.10.

H. Motion to approve and ratify Misc. Payroll (PD HBB & CT, EO & CS, Final Payouts and VEBA Cashout) dated July 12, 2024 in the total amount of $23,155.50.

5. Reports and Communication

6. Old Business

7. New Business

A. Ordinance creating a Class F-1 Package Beer, Wine & Gasoline Sales Liquor license for Waukegan Bay located at 2930 Belvidere Road. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee July 1, 2024.]

B. Resolution approving the 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan

C. Resolution approving the 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

D. Ordinance approving to dispose of various surplus vehicles and equipment through Obenauf Auction Services, Inc. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 15, 2024.]

E. Resolution approving change order #1 with Ciorba for construction engineering services for the repairs and replacements of three culverts for a not to exceed amount of $51,070.50. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 15, 2024.]

F. Resolution approving engineering services from Bleck Engineering Company, Inc. per Sec. 2-458(i)(4)(Professional Services) for a not to exceed amount of $75,000.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 15, 2024.]

G. Resolution approving the repaving of three streets by Peter Baker & Son Co. for a not to exceed amount of $159,978.25 per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver). [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July15, 2024.]

H. Resolution approving a Professional Service Agreement with Water Treatment Specialist, LLC per Sec. 2-458(i)(4)(Professional Services) for operational support services for the Water Department for a not to exceed amount of $85,000.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 15, 2024.]

I. Resolution approving the re-award of the 2023-2025 Sludge Dewatering contract to P&H Senesac for a not to exceed amount of $167,950.00 for FY24-25. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 15, 2024.]

J. Resolution approving the cleaning and repairs for the intakes at the Water Plant from Lindahl Marine Contractors, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $87,750.00 per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver). [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 15, 2024.]

K. A Resolution Approving a Traffic Calming Policy for the City of Waukegan [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 15, 2024.]This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

L. Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lake County Sheriff, concerning the Tactical Response Team. [This matter was presented to the Finance & Purchasing Committee on July 15, 2024.]

M. Resolution approving change order #1 with Wiss, Janney, Elstener Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the Waukegan Municipal Garage Project for a not to exceed amount of $22,500.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 15, 2024.]

N. A Resolution approving a settlement and release of all claims for Water Department Employee Compensation Claim Number 210513W002 in an amount not to exceed $300,000. [This matter was presented to the Finance & Purchasing Committee on July 15, 2024.]

O. Resolution approving an LPA Joint Funding Agreement for construction work for a federally funded project to resurface North Avenue. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 15, 2024.]

P. Resolution approving a construction inspection agreement with Baxter & Woodman per Sec. 2-458(i)(4)(Professional Services) for a not to exceed amount of $48,945.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 15, 2024.]

Q. A Resolution authorizing a lease of MSA Gas Detection equipment from Air One Equipment, Inc. [This matter was presented to the Finance & Purchasing Committee on July 15, 2024.]

R. A Resolution approving the procurement of scheduling and payroll software from TimeClock Plus, LLC. in an amount not to exceed $47,925.33. [This matter was presented to the Finance & Purchasing Committee on July 15, 2024.]

8. Ordinances

9. Closing Items

A. Alderperson Time

10. Adjournment

A. Motion to Adjourn

11. Committee Times

A. 5:00 PM - Public Works & Infrastructure Committee

B. 5:30 PM - Finance & Purchasing Committee

C. 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole

D. 7:00 PM - Regular City Council Meeting

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