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Home My WebLink AboutActions 06.08.2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS City Council Monday, June 8, 2026 Lorraine H. Morton City Hall, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, 909 Davis Street 5:30 PM Absent: Motions resulting from City Council - Jun 08 2026 Item Item Description Motion Disposition A1. Approval of virtual participation for Councilmembers Davis and Burns. Motion to approve virtual participation for Councilmembers Davis and Burns under the Open Meetings Act allowable provision. Motion Passed – 7-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns Absent Suffredin For Davis Absent Rodgers For Geracaris For SP1. Property Tax Relief Using Emergency Assistance. Councilmember Burns recommends a proposal to expand the City’s existing Emergency Assistance program to include property tax relief for Evanston Page 1 of 11 residents with demonstrated financial hardship. SP1. Property Tax Relief Using Emergency Assistance. Motion to refer to the Housing and Community Development Committee. Motion to Refer Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A1. Consent Agenda Approval of the consent agenda minus items A2, A7, A8, HS2, HS3, R1, R2, FB1. Motion Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For M1. Approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 11, 2026 and May 26, 2026. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Approved on Consent Agenda – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Page 2 of 11 Rodgers For Geracaris For A1. Resolution 121-R-26, Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll, and Bills List Approval of Resolution 121-R-26, the City of Evanston’s payroll amounts for the pay period from May 4, 2026, to May 17, 2026, for $3,904,612.99. Additionally, the Bills List dated June 9, 2026, totals $8,263,403.93. Approved on Consent Agenda – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A2. Resolution 106-R-26, Approval of Contract Award with ALFA Chicago, Inc. for Levy Kitchen Remodel (Bid 26-29) Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 106-R-26, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with ALFA Chicago, Inc. (4100 W. Belmont Ave, Suite 5, Chicago, IL 60641) for the Levy Kitchen Remodel in the amount of $269,800.00. Motion Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A3. Resolution 116-R-26, Approval for Engineering Services for the Service Center Electrical, HVAC Improvements (RFQ 25-65) with Enercon Ltd. dba Grumman/Butkus Associates Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution 116-R-26, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreement with Enercon Ltd. Dba Grumman/Butkus Associates (820 Davis St, Suite 300, Evanston, IL 60201) for the Service Center HVAC, Electrical Improvements (RFQ 25- 65) in the amount of $319,085.00. Approved on Consent Agenda – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Page 3 of 11 Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A4. Resolution 118-R-26, Approval of an Agreement with Hoerr Construction, Inc. for 2026 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract B (Bid No. 26-25) Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 118-R-26, Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hoerr Construction, Inc. (1416 Country Road 200N, PO Box 65, Goodfield, IL 61742) for 2026 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Contract B (Bid No. 26-25) in the amount of $781,113.00. 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 119-R-26, Approving the Evanston Arts Council FY 2026 Cultural Fund Grant Recommendations Approval of Resolution 119-R-26, Approving the Evanston Arts Council FY 2026 Cultural Fund Grant Recommendations Approved on Consent Agenda – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A6. Resolution 120-R-26, Approval of Single- Source One-Year Renewal of Box Cloud Storage Platform Subscription from Carahsoft Technology Group Q2 2026 Staff recommends that the City Council authorize a $27,757.83 one-year subscription renewal for the Box cloud storage platform from Carahsoft Technology Group (11493 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190).A single-source purchase requires a two-thirds vote of the City Council. Approved on Consent Agenda – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Page 4 of 11 Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A7. Ordinance 46-O-26 Amending Section 10- 11-5(D), Schedule V(D) of the Evanston City Code, “Four-Way Stops” (Four-Way Stops at Eastwood Avenue and Chancellor Street) Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 46-O- 26, Amending Section 10-11-5(D), Schedule V(D) of the Evanston City Code, “Four-Way Stops” (Four-Way Stops at Eastwood Avenue and Chancellor Street). This ordinance would establish a 4-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Eastwood Avenue and Chancellor Street. Councilmember Davis requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the June 08, 2026, City Council meeting. Motion Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A8. Ordinance 48-O-26, Amending Title 10, Chapter 6, Section 1, “Towing and Impoundment of Vehicles – Definitions” and Title 10, Chapter 6, Section 2, “Towing and Impoundment of Vehicles – Authority to Remove Vehicles (Tow)” Introduction of Ordinance 48-O-26, “Amending Title 10, Chapter 6, Section 1, “Towing and Impoundment of Vehicles – Definitions” and Title 10, Chapter 6, Section 2, “Towing and Impoundment of Vehicles – Authority to Remove Vehicles (Tow)” Motion Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For PD1. Resolution 20-R-26 Approving a Plat of Subdivision for 1805 Church Street, 1708 Darrow Avenue, 1710 Darrow Avenue, 1811-1815 Church Street 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. Motion Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Page 5 of 11 Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For HS1. Resolution 103-R-26, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with General Medical Devices, Inc. for the Purchase of Thirty (30) Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for the Evanston Police Department Motion to adopt Resolution 103-R-26, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with General Medical Devices, Inc. (348 W. Colfax Street, Palatine, IL, 60067) for the purchase of thirty (30) Stryker LIFEPAK CR2 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for $53,970.00. Motion Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For HS2. Ordinance 34-O-26, Adding Title 3 Chapter 36 to City Code Concerning the Regulation of Electronic Product Promotion Sweepstakes Kiosks Councilmember Burns recommends Ordinance 34-O-26, Amending Title 3, Chapter 36 to City Code, Allowing the Regulation of Electronic Product Promotion Sweepstakes Kiosks. If approved, this item will be forwarded to the City Council for approval. HS2. Ordinance 34-O-26, Adding Title 3 Chapter 36 to City Code Concerning the Regulation of Electronic Product Promotion Sweepstakes Kiosks Motion to table until the first regular City Council meeting of July 2026. Motion to Table Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For HS3. Ordinance 47-O-26, Enacting a New Staff recommends that the Human Services Page 6 of 11 Subsection 9-5-8-10 of the Evanston City Code, "Prohibiting Electronic Product Promotion Sweepstakes Kiosks” Committee consider the Prohibition of Sweepstakes operations in Evanston. If approved, this item will be advanced to the City Council for consideration. HS3. Ordinance 47-O-26, Enacting a New Subsection 9-5-8-10 of the Evanston City Code, "Prohibiting Electronic Product Promotion Sweepstakes Kiosks” Move to table until the first regular City Council meeting in July 2026. Motion to Table Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For R1. Resolution 105-R-26, “Rules and Organization of the Evanston City Council” Approval of Resolution 105-R-26, “Rules and Organization of the Evanston City Council.” Motion Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For R1. Resolution 105-R-26, “Rules and Organization of the Evanston City Council” Substitute amendment Suffredin seconds Amendment to Rules II. C. 2 Acting Mayor Election. If a vacancy occurs in the office of the Mayor and there remains an unexpired portion of the term, the office shall be – 4-5 Kelly For Harris Against Iles Against Nieuwsma Against Burns Against Page 7 of 11 filled in accordance with state law and pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/5-2-12(g) 9 and 65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-50. Where state law requires the City Council to elect an acting mayor, it shall elect one of its members, by a simple majority of members holding office if a Special Election can be held according to State Law or a two-thirds vote of the members of Council then holding office if no Special Election can be held. The acting mayor shall perform the duties and possess all the rights and powers of the Mayor until a successor to fill the vacancy has been elected and has qualified. Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris Against R1. Resolution 105-R-26, “Rules and Organization of the Evanston City Council” Amend City Council Rules as follows (paragraph II-C-2 on page 197-198 of 276 in 6/8/2026 council packet): Amend City Code as follows (paragraph 1-6-9-A on page 237 of 276 in 6/8/2026 council packet: If a vacancy occurs in the office of Mayor and there remains an unexpired portion of the term, the office shall be filled in accordance with state law and pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/5-2-12(g) and 65 ILCS 5/3.1-10- 50. of at least one (1) year, the vacancy shall be filled by a special election which shall be held within six (6) months after the vacancy occurs.Where state law requires the City Council to elect an Acting Mayor, it shall elect one (1) of its members, by a two-thirds simple majority vote of the members of Council then holding office, Acting Mayor who shall perform the duties and possess all the rights and powers of the Mayor until a successor to fill the vacancy has been elected and has qualified. Motion Passed – 5-4 Kelly Against Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin Against Davis Against Rodgers Against Geracaris For R1. Resolution 105-R-26, “Rules and Organization of the Evanston City Council” Motion to adopt as amended Motion Passed as Amended – 5-4 Kelly Against Harris For Page 8 of 11 Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin Against Davis Against Rodgers Against Geracaris For R2. Ordinance 45-O-26, "Amending Title 1, Chapter 5, 'City Council' and Title 1, Chapter 6, 'Mayor" Introduction of Ordinance 45-O-26, "Amending Title 1, Chapter 5, 'City Council' and Title 1, Chapter 6, 'Mayor." Motion Passed – 5-4 Kelly Against Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin Against Davis Against Rodgers Against Geracaris For R2. Ordinance 45-O-26, "Amending Title 1, Chapter 5, 'City Council' and Title 1, Chapter 6, 'Mayor" Motion to adopt amended ordinance Motion Passed as Amended – 5-4 Kelly Against Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin Against Davis Against Rodgers Against Geracaris For HCDC1. Ordinance 19-O-26, Creating Title 5, Chapter 3, Section 13, "Preventing Algorithmic Rent Fixing in the Rental Housing Market" Introduction of Ordinance 19-O-26, Creating Title 5, Chapter 3, Section 13, "Preventing Algorithmic Rent Fixing in the Rental Housing Market." Motion Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Page 9 of 11 Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For FB1. Resolution 113-R-26 Approval of Finance & Budget Committee Recommendations for Evanston Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts For Action. – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For FB1. Resolution 113-R-26 Approval of Finance & Budget Committee Recommendations for Evanston Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts Motion to amend this item to keep TIF #8 open until at least 2030, at which time premature termination prior to its natural expiration date in 2037 may be considered. – 3-6 Kelly Against Harris Against Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin Against Davis Against Rodgers Against Geracaris Against FB1. Resolution 113-R-26 Approval of Finance & Budget Committee Recommendations for Evanston Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts Substitution amendment to not vote on any additional TIF expenditures for the Chicago Main TIF until a vote on premature termination is completed and input has been received from District 65 and 202. – 2-7 Kelly For Harris Against Iles Against Page 10 of 11 Nieuwsma Against Burns Against Suffredin Against Davis For Rodgers Against Geracaris Against FB1. Resolution 113-R-26 Approval of Finance & Budget Committee Recommendations for Evanston Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts Motion to refer first to City-School Liaison Committee, then Finance & Budget Committee Motion to Refer Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For A1. Motion for City Council to convene into Executive Session to discuss agenda items regarding litigation and union negotiations. Motion for City Council to convene into Executive Session, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2, to discuss agenda items regarding litigation and union negotiations. These agenda items are permitted subjects to be considered in executive session and are enumerated exceptions under the Open Meetings Act. Those exceptions are 5 ILCS 120/2C sections 2 and 11. Motion Passed – 9-0 Kelly For Harris For Iles For Nieuwsma For Burns For Suffredin For Davis For Rodgers For Geracaris For Page 11 of 11