City of Highland Park City Council met May 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Call to Order:
At 7:47 pm, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call:
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Smith, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Neukirch, Community Development Director Fontane, Public Works Director Kanapareddy, Finance Director Logan, Fire Chief Pease, Assistant City Manager Sabo, Police Chief Shafer, Deputy City Clerk Knaus
Also Present: Corporation Counsel Elrod, Assistant Corporation Counsel Passman
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on April 24, 2017
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on April 24, 2017, as amended. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted As Amended [Unanimous]
Mover: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Seconder: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Smith, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Report of the Mayor:
There was none.
Business from the Public:
There was none.
Scheduled Business:
There was none.
Other Business:
There was none.
Business from the Council:
There was none.
Other Business from City Staff:
There was none.
Adjournment Sine Die:
Councilman Blumberg moved to adjourn sine die. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. On a voice vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
The City Council adjourned sine die at 7:49 pm.
During Recess: Swearing-in of Councilman Kaufman, Councilman Knobel, Councilwoman Stone, Councilman Stolberg
Call to Order:
At 7:57 pm, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call:
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Neukirch, Community Development Director Fontane, Public Works Director Kanapareddy, Finance Director Logan, Fire Chief Pease, Assistant City Manager Sabo, Police Chief Shafer, Deputy City Clerk Knaus
Also Present: Corporation Counsel Elrod, Assistant Corporation Counsel Passman
Approval of Warrant List:
1. Approval of Warrant List From April 13, 2017 to April 27, 2017
Councilman Kaufman moved to approve the warrant list. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
Seconder: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Report of Mayor:
A. Appointments
1. Appointment of Vice Chair and to Fill a Vacancy on the Human Relations Commission
Mayor Rotering made the following appoints with the consent of the Council
Cheryl Levi, Vice Chair
Human Relations Commission
May 8, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Hamsa Swaminathan
Human Relations Commission
May 8, 2017 - December 31, 2020
B. Proclamations
1. National Safe Boating Week, May 20 - 26, 2017
Mayor Rotering provided information on National Boat Safety Week that runs from May 20 - May 26, 2017.
C. Other business
1. Highland Park Fire Department Partners with Illinois Fire Safety Alliance to Provide Home Smoke Alarm Installations
Mayor Rotering and Fire Chief Pease shared information about a grant from the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance that will allow the Highland Park Fire Department supply and install fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in resident's homes.
2. Highland Park Career Exploration Program
Mayor Rotering shared how the City of Highland Park partnered with Highland Park High School and Highland Park Chamber of Commerce to establish the Highland Park Career Exploration Program in 2015. She provided information on the program and recognized the exceptional business leaders and students for participating in the program.
3. Ravinia Festival 2017 Season Introduction
Welz Kaufman, President and Chief Executive Officer for Ravinia Festival, provided information on the upcoming Ravinia Festival season.
4. Legislative Decisions in Springfield and Washington
Mayor Rotering discussed how the decisions in Springfield and Washington have a major impact on the financial health and stability of the community. She sought the community's assistance with voicing opposition to Senate Bill 2199.
Business from the Public (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda):
There was none.
Scheduled Business
Items for Omnibus Vote Consideration:
Councilwoman Stone commented on item 4; a Resolution Recognizing International Compost Awareness Week from May 7-13, 2017. She provided information on the City's
seasonal composting program and how the program works. She informed residents that an informational flyer will be delivered to all Lakeshore Recycling Systems refuse bins.
Mayor Rotering and Councilman Knobel discussed item 3; an Ordinance Amending Chapter 33 of the "Highland Park Code of 1968" As Amended Pertaining to the Human Relations Commission. They discussed the collaboration of memberships between sister governments.
Councilman Blumberg moved to approve items 1-10 by omnibus vote consideration. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
Seconder: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Administration:
1. Adoption of an Ordinance (O49-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Highland Park and Highland Park Motorcars Inc.”.
2. Adoption of an Ordinance (O50-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Highland Park, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2017 and Ending December 31, 2017”.
3. Adoption of an Ordinance (O51-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 33 of the "Highland Park Code of 1968", As Amended, pertaining to the Human Relations Commission”.
4. Adoption of a Resolution (R77-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Recognizing International Compost Awareness Week May 7-13, 2017”.
Public Works:
5. Adoption of a Resolution (R78-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving Change Order No. 6 to the Automated Meter Reading Infrastructure and Meter Replacement Project Contract with Water Resources Inc., of Elgin, Illinois and Contingent upon IEPA Approval”.
6. Adoption of a Resolution (R79-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving Change Order No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement for Construction Engineering Services with Strand Associates Inc. of Joliet, Illinois in Conjunction with the Automated Meter Reading Infrastructure and Meter Replacement Project and Contingent upon IEPA Approval”.
7. Adoption of a Resolution (R80-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the Ravine Drive and Hawthorne Lane Water Main Project Contract to Lenny Hoffman Excavating Inc. of Wilmette, Illinois”.
Community Development:
8. Adoption of an Ordinance (O52-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Rezoning the Property Located at 1130 Central Avenue From R1 to PA Public Activity District”.
9. Consideration of a Request for a Compere Referral to the Zoning Board of Appeals, for the Consideration of a Variation Request to Height, Pursuant to Section 150.703 of the Zoning Code, for 735 Baldwin Road, within the R4 Zoning District
Public Safety:
10. Adoption of a Resolution (R81-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Highland Park and the Ravinia Festival Association”.
Other Business:
(the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)
Community Development:
11. Adoption of an Ordinance (O53-2017) titled, “Consideration of an Ordinance Granting Approval of a Zoning Variation Request to Waive the “Contiguous Ownership Rule”, Sections 150.104(A) and 150.710(A), and Section 150.402 of the Zoning Code, for 676 Ridge Road, located within the R4 zoning district.”
Councilman Stolberg moved to approve item 11. Councilman Blumberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
Seconder: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
12. Adoption of an Ordinance (O54-2017) titled, “An Ordinance Amending a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development Located at 1849 Green Bay Road”.
Community Development Director Fontane provided information on the amendment to a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development located at 1849 Green Bay Road.
Councilman Blumberg and Community Development Director Fontane discussed the effects that the amendment would have on the property.
Councilman Blumberg moved to approve item 12. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
Seconder: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Business from the Council:
A. Housing Commission
Councilman Holleman presented a report on the Housing Commission.
B. Highland Park Sister Cities Foundation
Councilman Holleman presented a report on the Highland Park Sister Cities Foundation.
C. Zoning Board of Appeals
Councilwoman Stone presented a report on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). She discussed how the ZBA handles applications for variations to the City’s Code, heritage tree removals, variations regarding fences and applications for modifications in the steep slope area of the ravines and bluffs as well as issues referred by the City Council. She provided information on the number of projects the ZBA has considered between 2016 and 2017. She shared information on the Student Liaison participation in cases that was new this year. She voiced concerns the ZBA faced when a resident requested a variation to locate solar panels on the appropriate part of their property in order to obtain the most sunlight. She discussed the review of the City Zoning Code regarding hardships and it was stated that not having solar panels was not considered a hardship. She requested review of the code due to the obstacle in place currently for installing renewable energy sources.
Mayor Rotering welcomed back elected members of the Council, Councilmen Stone, Kaufman and Knobel and welcomed new member Councilman Stolberg.
Business from City Staff:
There was none
Adjournment:
Councilwoman Stone moved to adjourn. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. On a voice vote, Mayor Nancy Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
The City Council adjourned its meeting at 8:40 pm.
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