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Home My WebLink AboutActions 06.22.2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS City Council Monday, June 22, 2026 Lorraine H. Morton City Hall, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, 909 Davis Street 5:15 PM Absent: Motions resulting from City Council - Jun 22 2026 Item Item Description Motion Disposition A1. Virtual Participation Approval of virtual participation for Councilmember Davis. Motion Passed – 7-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns Absent Suffredin For Davis Absent Rodgers For Geracaris For A1. Approval of Consent Approval of the consent agenda, except for items A3, A5, A7, PD1, and AP1. Approval of Consent Agenda – 9-0 Page 1 of 8 Agenda Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A1. Resolution 128- R-26, Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll, Bills List, and Credit Card Approval of Resolution 128-R-26, the City of Evanston’s payroll amounts for the pay period from May 18, 2026, to May 31, 2026, for $4,228,128.89. Additionally, the Bills List dated June 23, 2026, totals $7,572,500.16, and the credit card activity for the period ending April 26, 2026, totals $217,190.28. Approved on Consent Agenda – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A3. Resolution 129- R-26, Approval of BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity Approval of Resolution 129-R-26, the City of Evanston's BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity, totaling $24,450.80 for the period ending April 26, 2026. Motion Passed – 8-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin Abstained Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A2. Resolution 117-Approval of Resolution 117-R-26, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Approved on Consent Page 2 of 8 R-26, Approval of Contract Award with ALFA Chicago, Inc. for Crown Interior Storage project (Bid 26- 27) agreement with ALFA Chicago, Inc. (4100 W. Belmont Ave., Ste 5, Chicago, IL 60641) for the Crown Interior Storage project (Bid 26-27) in the amount of $299,000.00 Agenda – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A4. Resolution 123- R-26, Acknowledgme nt of Contract with ComEd to Relocate Overhead Utilities at Fitzsimons Park Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 123-R-26, acknowledging the City Manager’s execution of an agreement with ComEd (5190 Church Street, Skokie, IL 60077) to relocate electrical services atFitzsimons Park in the amount of $83,278.68. Approved on Consent Agenda – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A5. Resolution 125- R-26, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Zenith Construction and Engineering Services LLC for the 2026 Approval of Resolution 125-R-26, Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Zenith Construction and Engineering Services LLC (2608 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL 60612) for the 2026 Alley and Pedestrian Crossing Improvements (Bid No. 26-32) in the amount of $2,090,595.28. Motion Passed as Amended – 8-1 Kelly Against Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Page 3 of 8 Alley and Pedestrian Crossing Improvements (Bid No. 26-32) Geracaris For A5. Resolution 125- R-26, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Zenith Construction and Engineering Services LLC for the 2026 Alley and Pedestrian Crossing Improvements (Bid No. 26-32) Motion to suspend Council Rule VI.H.2.b, which provides that if a substantive amendment amends an item for final action and has not been posted on the agenda at least 48 hours in advance of the Council meeting at which it is to be considered, the Council may not vote on it until the following meeting. Motion carried by a two-thirds vote of Councilmembers present. {Council Rule VI.D.6.d} Motion to Suspend the Rules Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A6. Resolution 126- R-26, Approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Teska Associates for the Mason Park Expansion and Church/Dodge Transportation Improvement Approval of Resolution 126-R-26 authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Teska Associates, Inc. (627 Grove Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201) for Mason Park Expansion and Church/Dodge Transportation Improvement Project (RFQ No. 22-40) in the amount of $300,614. Approved on Consent Agenda – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For Page 4 of 8 Project (RFQ No. 22-40) A7. Resolution 127- R-26, Authorizing the Settlement and Release of All Claims in Edgar Pal v. City of Evanston, 2021-CH-03744 Approval of Resolution 127-R-26, authorizing the City of Evanston to issue a settlement payment pursuant to a settlement agreement and release in Edgar Pal v. City of Evanston (Case No. 2021-CH-03744) Motion Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A8. Resolution 131- R-26, Approval of the World Cup Watch Party Event Approval of Resolution 131-R-26, approving the World Cup Soccer Tournament Watch Party event upon compliance with all requirements as set forth by the Special Events Policy & Guidelines. Approved on Consent Agenda – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For PD1 . Ordinance 36- O-26 Approving Major Variations for 1103-1105 Emerson Street in the R6 General Residential District The Land Use Commission recommends adoption of Ordinance 36-O-26, Approving Major Variations for 1103-1105 Emerson Street in the R6 General Residential District. Page 5 of 8 PD1 . Ordinance 36- O-26 Approving Major Variations for 1103-1105 Emerson Street in the R6 General Residential District Motion to Amend Motion to amend to include a Good Neighbor Agreement, direction to work with City staff to finalize exterior building materials and colors, and replacement of the building elevations. The applicant shall be required to implement the following items and submit documentation to City staff before building permit issuance or prior to Final Certificate of Occupancy (FCO), as noted below: Prior to building permit issuance: 1. Pre-Construction Condition Survey. The Church will photograph and document the conditions of the Church structure and property. The Church is encouraged to consult a structural engineer or architect to help determine what areas of the structure and property should be the focus of the photographic survey. 2. Property Manager Engineering Assistance. PM Properties will provide access to its civil engineers to assist with the Pre-Construction Condition Survey and to help identify areas of focus and potential concerns prior to the commencement of construction. 3. Vibration Monitoring During Construction. PM Properties agrees to implement vibration monitoring during construction activities — particularly during demolition, excavation, and foundation work — to help identify and address any construction- related impacts to adjacent properties. 4. Rodent Abatement. The City of Evanston requires professional rodent abatement prior to demolition of the existing structures. PM Properties agrees to ongoing rodent abatement throughout construction. The Church acknowledges that rodent movement will occur due to the movement of dirt during construction and is encouraged to take proactive steps within its own ordinary rodent abatement program. 5. Insurance Review. PM Properties agrees to provide a copy of pertinent construction insurance policies for review by the Church to further clarify insurance coverage details. 6. Stormwater Plan. PM Properties agrees to provide a clear and concise stormwater drainage plan to the Church explaining how stormwater will not be directed toward or impact the Church property. 7. 24-Hour Contact. A 24-hour emergency contact will be listed on the construction fence throughout construction. Prior to Final Certificate of Occupancy (FCO): 8. Completion of the rooftop deck. Motion to Amend Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For AP1 Resolution 124-The Mayor recommends that the City Council approve the appointments of Sharef Page 6 of 8 . R-26, Appointing Board, Commission, and Committee Members Al Najjar, Gustav Granchalek, Liz Kenney, and Shawn Iles to three-year terms on the Library Board. AP1 . Resolution 124- R-26, Appointing Board, Commission, and Committee Members Motion to hold until next meeting Motion to Hold Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For AP1 . Resolution 124- R-26, Appointing Board, Commission, and Committee Members Motion to overturn the hold Motion Failed – 3-5 Kelly Against Harris For Iles Abstained Nieuwsma For Burns Against Suffredin Against Davis Against Rodgers Against Geracaris For A1. Executive Session Motion for City Council to convene into Executive Session, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c), to discuss agenda items regarding the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body, litigation, and workers' compensation. These agenda items are permitted subjects to be considered in Executive Session and are enumerated exceptions under the Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6), (c)(11), and (c)(12). Motion Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Page 7 of 8 Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For Page 8 of 8