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City of Waukegan City Council met Sept. 15

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Opening Items

A. Roll Call

B. Invocation by Fr. Thomas Alatzakis - St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church - 1400 N. O'Plaine Rd, Waukegan, IL 60048 / Pledge of Allegiance

C. Mayor's Comments

2. Resolutions/Proclamations/Presentations/Appointments

A. Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month in Waukegan - September 15 - October 15

B. Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2025 “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home”

C. Presentation: Rebuild Waukegan Washington Street Update

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 Tuesday, September 02, 2025

B. Motion to approve vendor payments dated September 15, 2025 in the total amount of $1,999,217.21.

C. Motion to approve and ratify Regular Payroll dated September 5, 2025, in the total amount of $2,145,148.80.

D. Motion to approve and ratify Misc. Payroll (PD HBB & CT Cashout, Retro, & Final Payout) dated September 5, 2025, in the total amount of $46,912.65.

E. Ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (Zoning Calendar #2791). [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on September 2, 2025.]

F. Resolution amending the Fee and Fine Schedule of City Code in conjunction with amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on September 2, 2025.]

G. A resolution approving a settlement and release of all claims for Police Department Workers Compensation claim number 240129W013 / 24 WC 03041 / 003123.022B for the amount not to exceed $204,974.00. [This matter was presented to the Government Operations & Oversight Committee on September 2, 2025.]

H. A resolution approving a settlement and release of all claims for Police Department Workers Compensation claim number 240731W008 / 24 WC 23172 / 003123.0093 for the amount not to exceed $59,591.29. [This matter was presented to the Government Operations & Oversight Committee on September 2, 2025.]

I. Resolution approving the purchase of a 2025 Peterbilt 548 Dump Truck from JX Truck Center for a not to exceed amount of $174,526.14 per Sec. 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) through Sourcewell. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on September 15, 2025.]

J. Resolution approving the purchase of a 110 Gallon Airless Striper Truck from M-B Companies Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $242,885.05 per Sec. 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) through Sourcewell. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on September 15, 2025.]

K. Resolution approving the purchase of a 2025 Ford Transit Cargo Van from Kunes Auto Group for a not to exceed amount of $50,710.95 per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver). [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on September 15, 2025.]

L. Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Sections 3-14, 3-40, & 3-79 in the City of Waukegan Code of Ordinances, adding the Finance Department as the administrative agency in lieu of the Office of the City Clerk [This matter was presented to the Finance & Purchasing Committee on September 15, 2025].

5. Reports and Communication

6. Old Business

7. New Business

A. Ordinance continuing the 1% Grocery Tax at the municipal level. [This matter was presented to the Finance and Purchasing Committee on August 18, 2025]

B. Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Waukegan, Illinois, to create a new class G liquor license [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on September 02, 2025]

C. An Ordinance increasing the number of Class A Tavern Liquor License and video gaming license by one for Dejavu Bar & Grill - 17 N Genesee St. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on September 02, 2025]

D. Ordinance creating a Class C-1 Retail package sales & Gasoline liquor license for 3201 Waukegan Gas LLC located at 3201 Lewis Ave [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on September 02, 2025]

E. Ordinance creating a Class C-1 Retail package sales & Gasoline liquor license for WASHINGTON & LEWIS BP located at 1900 WASHINGTON ST [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on September 02, 2025]

8. Ordinances

9. Closing Items

A. Alderperson Time

10. Adjournment

A. Motion to Adjourn

11. Committee Times

A. 5:30 PM - Public Works & Infrastructure Committee Meeting

B. 6:00 PM - Finance & Purchasing Committee Meeting

C. 6:30 PM - Public Safety Committee Meeting

D. 7:00 PM - Regular City Council Meeting

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