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City of Waukegan City Council will meet April 21

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Opening Items

A. Roll Call

B. Invocation by Pastor Robert Marshall (Jesus Name Church Waukegan, IL. 60085)/ Pledge of Allegiance

C. Mayor's Comments

2. Resolutions/Proclamations/Presentations/Appointments

A. City of Waukegan CDBG Department National Community Development Week - April 21 - 25, 2025

B. Apraxia Awareness Day in Waukegan – May 14, 2025

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, April 07, 2025

B. Motion to approve minutes of March 3, 2025 Committee of the Whole Closed Executive Session

C. Ordinance granting a Variance from the residential driveway requirements to permit the replacement of a second driveway at 919 Commonwealth Avenue (Zoning Calendar #2775). [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on April 7, 2025.]

D. Ordinance granting an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit to extend the hours of business for the banquet hall at 701 Pine Street (Zoning Calendar # 2776). [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on April 7, 2025.]

E. Ordinance granting a Variance from the front and interior side yard setback requirements adjacent to R3 General Residential District in the B2 Community Shopping District to permit the reconstruction of a nonconforming building at 506 10th Street (Zoning Calendar #2777). [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on April 7, 2025.]

F. Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit for age-restricted multi-unit residential above the ground floor at 3670 Casimir Pulaski Drive (Zoning Calendar #2778). [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on April 7, 2025.]

G. Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Electro-Matic Ventures, Inc., for the design, manufacture, and installation of the Waukegan Identity Letters in the amount of $115,600. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on April 7, 2025.]

H. Motion to grant permission for the American Legion Homer Dahringer Post 281 to conduct the annual distribution of Poppies for the month of May 2025

I. Motion to approve vendor payments dated April 21, 2025 totaling in the amount of $2,554,404.48.

J. Motion to approve and ratify Regular Payroll dated April 18, 2025, in the total amount of $2,039,721.92.

K. Motion to approve and ratify Misc. Payroll (PD HBB & CT Cashout and EO & CS) dated April 18, 2025, in the total amount of $51,387.26.

5. Reports and Communication

6. Old Business

A. Resolution Re-approving a Restated Professional Services Agreement with SB Friedman Development Advisors, LLC for Development Advisory Services related to Parking Lot B, 131 N. County Street in the amount of $29,500. [This matter was heard by the Community Development Committee on April 21, 2025.]

7. New Business

A. Ordinance approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation and maintenance of an outdoor storage area as an accessory use at 1445 11th Street (Zoning Calendar 2781). [This matter was heard by the Community Development Committee on April 21, 2025.]

B. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Deigan Group for Environmental Services on the Washington and Sheridan Superblock in the Amount of $217,000. [This matter was heard by the Community Development Committee on April 21, 2025.]

C. Ordinance Amending Division 2 of Article II of Chapter 18 of the Waukegan Code of Ordinances Regarding Address Numbering for Principal Structures [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025]

D. Resolution approving engineering services from Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. per Sec. 2-458(i)(4)(Professional Services) for the FY2026 Road Program for a not to exceed amount of $203,275.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

E. Resolution approving engineering services from Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. per Sec. 2-458(i)(4)(Professional Services) for the FY2026 Sidewalk Program for a not to exceed amount of $142,855.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

F. Resolution approving retroactive approval of the emergency water valve repairs by Dahme Mechanical for a not to exceed amount of $44,888.00 per Sec. 2-458(i)(2(Bona Fide Emergency). [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

G. Resolution approving the rebuild of a 2010 Elgin Pelican Sweeper by Standard Equipment per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver) for a not to exceed amount of $60,051.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

H. Resolution approving the purchase of an Elgin Pelican Sweeper from Key Equipment & Supply Co. for a not to exceed amount of $185,000.00 per Sec. 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) through Sourcewell. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

I. Resolution approving the purchase of a bucket truck from Altec for a not to exceed amount of $233,596.00 per Sec. 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) through Sourcewell. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

J. Resolution approving retroactive approval of the emergency shoring repairs for Greenwood Bridge by Campanella & Sons per Sec. 2-458(i)(2)(Bona Fide Emergency) for a not to exceed $29,232.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

K. Resolution approving an amendment for Change Order #1 with Robinson Engineering for LSLR Inventory for a not to exceed amount of $150,000.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

L. Resolution approving the award of the Phase I Engineering Services and Utility Upgrades for the Washington Street Corridor to Patrick Engineering Inc. (RINA Consulting), the lowest responsible bidder, for a not to exceed amount of $1,279,793.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

M. Resolution approving design and construction engineering services from Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. for the repairs to the Waukegan Municipal Parking Garage per Sec. 2-458(i)(4)(Professional Services) in a not to exceed amount of $126,500.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

N. Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Waukegan and IDOT to appropriate $553,300.00 for resurfacing of South Sheridan Road between Washington Street and South Terminus. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

O. Resolution approving an LPA Engineering Agreement for Phase III Engineering Services for Sheridan Rd. resurfacing per Sec. 2-458(i)(Professional Services) for a not to exceed amount of $49,000.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

P. Resolution approving the award of the FY26 IEPA SRF-Funded LSLR to Five Star Energy Services, LLC. for a not to exceed amount of $3,869,170.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

Q. Resolution approving LSLR Inspections with Robinson Engineering per Sec. 2-458(i)(4)(Professional Services) for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

R. Resolution approving the award of the 2025 Water Plant Chemicals to multiple vendors for an anticipated amount of $330,000.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

S. Resolution approving the award of the 2025-2027 Water Meter bid the Badger Meter for the highlighted pricing on the bid tab. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

T. Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code fully funding the Phase III Construction Engineering in the amount of $49,000.00 being reimbursed through the STP Program at project closeout. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on April 21, 2025.]

U. Resolution approving a professional services agreement per Sec. 2-458(i)(4)(Professional Services) with Robert Half for Temporary Staffing for Accounting Services in the City of Waukegan's Finance Department for an amount not to exceed $80,000.00. [This Matter was presented at the April 21, 2025 Finance and Purchasing Committee.]

V. Resolution approving the procurement of VMWare Licensing and Support from CDWG LLC per Section 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) for an amount not to exceed $326,400.00.00. [This Matter was presented at the April 21, 2025 Finance and Purchasing Committee.]

W. Resolution approving the procurement of Cascade Air Bottle Filling Station from MacQueen Equipment, LLC. per Section 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) for use by the Waukegan Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $57,920.00. [This Matter was presented at the April 21, 2025 Finance and Purchasing Committee.]

X. An Ordinance approving the disposal of a surplus Fire Engine owned by the City of Waukegan and a Bill of Sale. [This Matter was presented at the April 21, 2025 Finance and Purchasing Committee.]

Y. A Resolution approving the procurement of SCBA Bottles per Sec. 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) from Air One Equipment, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $143,500.00. [This Matter was presented at the April 21, 2025 Finance and Purchasing Committee.]

Z. Resolution Approving and Authorizing Intergovernmental Agreements for Operation of a Joint Emergency Telephone and Dispatch System with the Village of Winthrop Harbor, the City of Park City, and the Village of Tower Lakes. [This Matter was presented at the April 21, 2025 Finance and Purchasing Committee.]

AA. An Ordinance authorizing expenditures for the First Quarter of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. [This Matter was presented at the April 21, 2025 Finance and Purchasing Committee.]

BB. Ordinance adopting an Amendment to the Annual Budget and a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2024 and ending April 30, 2025 [This Matter was presented at the April 21, 2025 Finance and Purchasing Committee.]

CC. A Resolution to Authorize a Contract with CForce Construction, Inc. to Demolish a Damaged Structure at 2334 Corona Road in the amount of $33,000.00 [This Matter was presented at the April 21, 2025 Finance and Purchasing Committee.]

DD. Motion regarding Changes to the City's Towing Policy [Sponsor: Ald. Felix; this Matter was presented at the April 21, 2025 Finance and Purchasing Committee.]

8. Ordinances

9. Closing Items

A. Alderperson Time

10. Adjournment

A. Motion to Adjourn

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