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Page 1 ACTIONS February 9, 2026
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
City Council
Monday, February 9, 2026
Lorraine H. Morton City Hall, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, 909 Davis Street
6:00 PM
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
CM1. Bicycle Access Voucher Pilot Report Review for reference for future transportation policy
and programs. Northwestern Good Neighbor Fund,
Sustainability Fund
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Discussion
SP1. City Council Goals Staff recommend adoption of City Council Goals
summaries.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
Page 2 ACTIONS February 9, 2026
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
M1. Approval of the minutes of the regular
Council meeting of January 26, 2026 Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
9-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Iles, Nieuwsma,
Burns, Rodgers,
Suffredin, Davis,
Geracaris
Nayes:
A1. Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll
and Bills List
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the
City of Evanston’s payroll amounts for the pay period
from January 12, 2026, to January 25, 2026, in the
amount of $4,259,155.63. Additionally, the Bills List
dated February 10, 2026, includes FY25
expenditures totaling $1,840,920.76 and FY26
expenditures totaling $3,698,627.16.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A2. Approval of Agreement with Schneider
Electric Buildings America Inc. for Building
Automation System (BAS) Upgrades at
Various City Facilities
Staff requests the City Council authorize the City
Manager to enter into an agreement with Schneider
Electric Buildings America Inc., (P.O. Box 841868,
Dallas, TX 75284-1868) to upgrade the existing
Building Automation System (BAS) programming at
various City facilities to the latest version in addition
to upgrading the system hardware at
Fleetwood-Jourdain, Service Center and the Clark
Street Beach building in the amount of $194,100.00.
Funding for this purchase will be provided from the
Capital Improvement Project Fund (Account
415.40.4124.65515, Project 624008). The project
was identified and budgeted in FY 2025 through
project bond funding; however, unforeseen delays
prevented the project from advancing as scheduled.
The total amount budgeted in FY 2025 was
$250,000, all of which remains available. Staff is
therefore proposing to carry forward the previously
authorized bond funds into FY 2026 to support
completion of the project initiated in 2025.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A3. Approval of Contract with Inliner
Solutions, LLC. for the 2026 CIPP Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract A (Bid No. 25-64)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement with Inliner
Solutions, LLC. (5031 W. 66th St, Bedford Park, IL
60638) for the 2026 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation
Contract A (Bid No. 25-64) in the amount of
$1,930,182.00. Funding for this project is from the
Sewer Fund (Account No.
515.40.4535.65515-426152), which has an approved
FY 2026 budget of $6,080,000, of which $3,750,000
is set aside for this project, and all of which is
remaining.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A4. Approval of Contract Award with Ozinga
for Single-Source Purchase of Concrete
Materials
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a one-year single-source
contract with Ozinga Ready Mix (2525 Oakton Street,
Evanston, IL 60202) for the purchase of concrete
materials in the amount of $80,000. A single-source
purchase requires a 2/3 vote by the City Council.
Funding for this purchase includes $25,000 from the
General Fund, $45,000 from the Water Fund, and
$10,000 from the Sewer Fund. A detailed financial
analysis is included in the attached memo.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A5. Approval of a Single Source Purchase of a
Mobile POD Camera Trailer
Staff recommends City Council approval of the
purchase of a Mobile POD Camera Trailer System
from Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA),
2222 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61104, in the total
amount of $54,412.97. A single-source purchase
requires a two-thirds vote of the City Council.
The total cost of the trailer camera is $54,412.97,
which exceeds the $40,000 Illinois Attorney
General’s Organized Retail Crime Grant. After
applying the grant, the City’s remaining cost would be
$14,412.97, to be funded from Account
100.22.2260.65085 (Police – Office of Administration
– Minor Tools and Equipment). This account has
sufficient funds available in the 2026 budget, with a
current balance of $100,000.00.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A6. Resolution 10-R-26, Authorizing the City
Manager to Submit a Grant Application for
Federal Funding through the Better
Utilizing Investments to Leverage
Development Grant Program
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt
Resolution 10-R-26, Authorizing the City Manager to
Submit a Grant Application for Federal Funding
through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage
Development Grant Program.
The City is applying for a federal grant that would
fund 100 percent of the Phase I and II project costs.
There is no required local match.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
9-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Iles, Nieuwsma,
Burns, Rodgers,
Suffredin, Davis,
Geracaris
Nayes:
A7. Resolution 13-R-26, Approving the City of
Evanston's Class Z City Entity Liquor
License Application for the Noyes Cultural
Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Resolution 13-R-26, which approves the City of
Evanston's Class Z liquor license application for the
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, located at 927 Noyes
Street.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A8. Resolution 14-R-26, Approving the City of
Evanston's Class Z City Entity Liquor
License Application for the Evanston
Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick
Boulevard
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Resolution 14-R-26, which approves the City of
Evanston's Class Z liquor license application for the
Evanston Ecology Center, located at 2024
McCormick Boulevard.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A9. Resolution 15-R-26, Approving Santa
Eulalia, LLC's Class C Restaurant Liquor
License Application for Gigio's Pizzeria,
1001 Davis Street
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Resolution 15-R-26, which approves Santa Eulalia
LLC's Class C liquor license application for Gigio's
Pizzeria, located at 1001 Davis Street.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A10. Resolution 16-R-26, Approving Trisina
Cuisine Group, LLC's Class C Restaurant
Liquor License Application for Tian Bistro,
810 Grove Street
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Resolution 16-R-26, which approves Trisina Cuisine
Group, LLC's Class C liquor license application for
Tian Bistro, located at 810 Grove Street.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A11. Resolution 17-R-26, Approving Northlight
Theatre's Class E-2 (Event Venue -
Medium) Liquor License Application for
Northlight Theatre, 1012 Church Street
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Resolution 17-R-26, which approves Northlight
Theatre's Class E-2 liquor license application for
Northlight Theatre, located at 1012 Church Street.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A12. Resolution 18-R-26, Approving Saint Errant
Brewing, LLC's Class I (Craft Beer/Wine -
On-Site Production) Liquor License
Application for Saint Errant Brewing, 2000
Dempster Street
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Resolution 18-R-26, which approves Saint Errant
Brewing, LLC's Class I liquor license application for
Saint Errant Brewing, located at 2000 Dempster
Street.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A13. Resolution 19-R-26, Authorizing the City
not to Enforce the City’s Responsible
Bidder Ordinance for the 2026 Annual Lead
Service Line Replacement Bid
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Resolution 19-R-26, Authorizing the City not to
Enforce the City’s Responsible Bidder Ordinance for
the 2026 Annual Lead Service Line Replacement
Bid. The 2026 Annual Lead Service Line
Replacement Project is budgeted at $13,223,000. A
portion of this project is to be funded through the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) State
Revolving Fund (SRF) Public Water Supply Loan
Program (PWSLP), which, if approved would result in
approximately a 4.5 million dollar loan, of which the
first 2.435 million dollars would be provided as
principal forgiveness (i.e. a grant) and the remaining
balance as a 30-year loan at 0% interest from the
IEPA.
This item will not be
considered on the
February 9, 2026,
Council Agenda
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A14. Ordinance 1-O-26, Amending Title 1,
Chapter 17, “Contracts with the City”
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt
Ordinance 1-O-26, Amending Title 1, Chapter 17,
“Contracts with the City.”
Approved for
Introduction and
Action
9-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Iles, Nieuwsma,
Burns, Rodgers,
Suffredin, Davis,
Geracaris
Nayes:
A15. Ordinance 17-O-26, Authorizing the City
Manager to Sell CityOwned Property at
2120 and 2122 Darrow Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 17-O-26
authorizing the City Manager to sell City-owned
properties at 2120 and 2122 Darrow Avenue to
Evanston Township High School (ETHS) for the
Geometry in Construction Program, academic years
2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Introduction and
Action
9-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Iles, Nieuwsma,
Burns, Rodgers,
Suffredin, Davis,
Geracaris
Nayes:
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A16. Ordinance 6-O-26 Amending City Code
Section 10-11-18 "Residents Parking Only
Districts"
Staff recommends that City Council approve
amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 18 Schedule
XVII (F)(1) “Residents Parking Only Districts” to add
residences near the Central St. Metra and Ryan Field
to District 6 and declare them eligible to purchase
permits. The item was brought to the Parking staff by
Councilmember Davis via the Referral Committee.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A17. Ordinance 7-O-26 Amending City Code
Section 10-11-10 “Limited Parking” and
Section 10-11-18 "Residents Parking Only
Districts"
Staff recommends that City Council approve
amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10 Schedule
X(F)5 and Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 18 Schedule
XVIII(G)(1) “Residents Parking Only Districts” to
remove Residential Parking District E and include it
in Residential Parking District 7. The item was
brought to the Parking staff by Councilmember Davis.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
P1. Resolution 20-R-26 Approving a Plat of
Subdivision for 1805 Church Street, 1708
Darrow Avenue, 1710 Darrow Avenue,
1811- 1815 Church Street
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 20-R-26
approving a Plat of Subdivision for 1805 Church
Street, 1708 Darrow Avenue, 1710 Darrow Avenue,
1811-1815 Church Street.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Introduction
P2. Ordinance 14-O-26 Granting a Special Use
for a Domestic Animal Daycare Center and
Kennel located at 1710 Maple Avenue in
the RP Research Park District
The Community Development Department
recommends approval of a Special Use for a
Domestic Animal Daycare Center and Kennel for
Dogtopia at 1710 Maple Avenue in the RP Research
Park District.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Introduction
HCDC1. Approval of Ordinance 2-O-26 to amend
Title 5, Chapter 9, of the City Code,
"Vacation Rentals"
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2-O-26,
amending Title 5, Chapter 9, Vacation Rentals, of the
City Code.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
Tabled as Amended
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
EDC1. Approval of Retail Pop Up / Incubator
Strategy and Implementation Plan
The Economic Development Committee
recommends that the City Council approve up to
$100,000 to fund the creation of a retail incubator
and/or pop-up program. Business District
Improvements G/L 100.15.5300.65522. The 2026
budget for this account is $178,000. To date, no
funds have been expended.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action as Amended
9-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Iles, Nieuwsma,
Burns, Rodgers,
Suffredin, Davis,
Geracaris
Nayes:
FB1. Resolution 11-R-26 Expressing Official
Intent Regarding Expenditures from the
Funds of the City of Evanston, Cook
County, Illinois, to be reimbursed from
Proceeds of Obligations to be Issued by
the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois
Staff recommends the adoption of Resolution
11-R-26, Expressing Official Intent Regarding
Expenditures from the Funds of the City of Evanston,
Cook County, Illinois, to be Reimbursed from
Proceeds of Obligations to be Issued by the City of
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
FB2. Resolution 12-R-26, Adopting an Updated
Pension Funding Policy for Public Safety
Pension Plans
Staff recommends approving Resolution 12-R-26,
adopting an updated Pension Funding Policy for
Public Safety Pension Plans that clarifies the amount
and use of Personal Property Replacement Tax
(PPRT) revenues for public safety pensions.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
HS1. Ordinance 09-O-26 Amending City Code
Title 8, Chapter 18, Section 5, “Prohibition
of Smoking”
Staff recommends that the Human Services
Committee approve Ordinance 09-O-26, Amending
City Code Title 8, Chapter 18, Section 5, “Prohibition
of Smoking” to add public parks to the list of
prohibited locations.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Introduction
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
HS2. Ordinance 11-O-26, Amending Title 9,
Chapter 4, Section 7 “Restraint of Animals
Required” to the City Code
Staff recommends that the Human Services
Committee approve Ordinance 11-O-26 amending
Title 9, Chapter 4, Section 7, “Restraint of Animals
Required," and forward the ordinance to the City
Council for approval.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Introduction as
Amended
9-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Iles, Nieuwsma,
Burns, Rodgers,
Suffredin, Davis,
Geracaris
Nayes:
HS3. Ordinance 12-O-26 Amending City Code
Title 7, Chapter 10, Section 13,
“Regulations of Dog Park”
Staff recommends that the Human Services
Committee approve the proposed Ordinance 12-O-26
to Title 7, Chapter 10, Section 13, “Regulations of
Dog Park," and forward the Ordinance to the City
Council for approval.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Introduction
HS4. Ordinance 16-O-26, Amending Title 8,
Chapter 6, Sections 6 & 7 “Terms of
Licenses; Renewal” and “License and
Other Fees
Staff recommends that the Human Services
Committee approve Ordinance 16-O-26 amending
Title 8, Chapter 6, Sections 6 and 7, “ Terms of
Licenses, Renewal “and “License and Other Fees,"
and forward the Ordinance to City Council for
approval.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Introduction