Evanston committee approves settlement resolution in Quinn and Coquefere case, 3–1

The Administration and Public Works Committee of the City of Evanston voted 3–1 to adopt Resolution 105‑R‑25, authorizing the settlement and release of all claims in Alexis Quinn and Carrie Coquefere v. City of Evanston. Council member Newsom moved the resolution and Council member Harris seconded; the roll-call votes recorded Newsom and Harris as “Aye,” Council member Ailes as “Aye,” and Council member Suffreddin as “No.” The motion passed 3–1.

The committee also approved the consent agenda, items A1 through A10, on a 4–0 roll-call vote after a request to remove item A11 from the consent calendar. Earlier in the meeting the committee approved the minutes of the Administration and Public Works Committee meeting of October 27 by voice vote. No members of the public signed up to speak during the public-comment period.

The resolution text as presented authorized the settlement and a release of claims brought by plaintiffs Alexis Quinn and Carrie Coquefere against the city. The meeting transcript did not specify the dollar amount of the settlement or other financial terms; those details were not provided during the committee meeting and are therefore not specified in this report.

The meeting was opened by the committee chair, who noted a remote attendee on Zoom and asked the member to announce herself for virtual participation. With no further business the committee adjourned; the chair noted the City Council will meet at 05:30.

Votes at a glance: Resolution 105‑R‑25 — mover: Council member Newsom; second: Council member Harris; vote: Yes — Newsom, Harris, Ailes; No — Suffreddin; outcome: adopted (3–1). Consent agenda A1–A10 — outcome: adopted (4–0).