City of Highland Park City Council met Jan. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:30 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, Fire Chief Amidei, Community Development Director Fontane, Police Chief Jogmen, Public Works Director Kanapareddy, Finance Director Logan, Assistant City Manager Sabo, Deputy City Clerk Palbitska
ALSO PRESENT: Corporation Counsel Elrod
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on December 9, 2019
Councilman Blumberg moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on December 9, 2019. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. Upon a voice 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
APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST
1. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from November 27, 2019 to January 02, 2020 and Payroll through January 3, 2020.
Councilman Kaufman moved to approve the Warrant List. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg,
Knobel, Holleman
REPORT OF MAYOR
A. Appointments
1. Appointment of 2020 Council Liaisons
Mayor Rotering explained that the City has a Council Liaison program whereby Council members and herself serve as liaisons to the City's sister cities, councils of government and local not for profit entities, in addition to City commissions, boards and advisory groups. She recommended the following Council Liaison appointments:
Business & Economic Development Advisory Group
Councilman Knobel
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Mayor Rotering
Community Partners for Affordable Housing
Councilwoman Stone
Cultural arts Advisory Group
Councilman Blumberg
Green Alliance
Councilwoman Stone
Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park
Mayor Rotering
Highland Park Community Foundation
Councilman Knobel
Central Business District Property Owners Association
Councilman Knobel
Historic Preservation Commission
Councilwoman Stone
Housing Commission
Councilman Holleman
Human Relations Advisory Group
Councilman Knobel
Library Board of Trustees
Councilman Kaufman
Liquor Control Commission
Mayor Rotering
Councilman Holleman
Councilman Kaufman
Northwest Municipal Conference Legislative Committee
Mayor Rotering
Park District of Highland Park Board of Commissions
Councilman Blumberg
Plan & Design Commission
Councilman Stolberg
Ravinia Business District Advisory Group
Councilman Kaufman
Councilman Knobel
North Shore School District #112
Councilman Knobel
Township High School District #113 including Highland Park High School Advisory Group and Wolters Field Advisory Group
Councilman Stolberg
Sister Cities Foundation
Councilman Kaufman
Sustainability Advisory Group
Councilwoman Stone
Transportation Advisory Group
Councilman Kaufman
Zoning Board of Appeals
Councilman Holleman
The City Council was in consensus with Mayor Rotering's recommendation.
2. Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Plan & Design Commission - Karen Moore
Mayor Rotering recommended the appointment of Karen Moore to fill a vacancy on the Plan & Design Commission.
The City Council was in consensus with Mayor Rotering's recommendation.
3. Re-appointment on the Housing Commission - Joseph C. Adler
Mayor Rotering recommended the reappointment of Joe Adler to the Housing Commission.
The City Council was in consensus with Mayor Rotering's recommendation.
4. Appointment to Fill Two Vacancies on the Housing Commission - Andres Tapia and David Paushter
Mayor Rotering recommended the appointment of Andres Tapia and David Paushter to fill a vacancy on the Housing Commission.
The City Council was in consensus with Mayor Rotering's recommendation.
5. Class of 2021 Student Advisory Group, Board & Commission Representative
Appointments
Mayor Rotering explained that the City offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in government and to develop leadership skills, while the community benefits from the unique perspective each student provides. She congratulated and welcomed the following high school juniors who will serve on the City's various advisory groups, boards and commissions.
Business and Economic Development Advisory Group
Max Laky
Emma Perper
Lindsey Winters
Cultural Arts Advisory Group
Ryan Hecht
Selene Malench
Emily Schwartz
Kayla Beck
Historic Preservation Commission
Kevin Beck
Housing Commission
Jordana Hozman
Human Relations Advisory Group
Bilaal Ansari
Isabella Cashman
Lily Fleishman
Library Board of Trustees
Alexander Bush
Kyle Slavin
Plan & Design Commission
Marissa Galvan
Sister Cities Foundation
Maddie Legator
Lucy Melinger
Allie Paige
Sustainability Advisory Group
Eric Anderson
Noah Fahn
Transportation Advisory Group
Aaron Bach
Zoning Board of Appeals
Eden Macknin
6. Recognition of 2019 Outgoing Advisory Group, Board & Commission Members
Mayor Rotering recognized the following outgoing members of the City's advisory groups, boards and commissions.
Business & Economic Development Advisory Board
Amy Amdur
Rhonda Kaplan Katz
Cultural Arts Advisory Group
Jeffrey Arena
Laura Kramer
Abby Neumann
Catherine Ricciardelli
Historic Preservation Commission
Nancy Becker
Sherri Bernstein
Kathleen Illes
Housing Commission
Denise Arnold
Laura Saret
Joint Plan Commission
Jeanni McCormick
David Putlak
Library Board of Trustees
Laura Knapp
Plan & Design Commission
Michael Leaf
Janet Pearlstein
Sustainability Advisory Group
Samuel Cardick
Transportation Advisory Group
Rick Heineman
Peggy Laemle
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mark Bina
David Fettner
B. Proclamations
There were none.
C. Other business
There was none.
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
Mayor Rotering removed items 9 & 10 from omnibus vote consideration.
Councilman Kaufman moved to approve items 1-8 and 11-13 by omnibus vote consideration. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
1.Adoption of an Ordinance (O01-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Ripple Public Relations, LLC, for the Performance of Marketing and Event Services for the Ravinia District SSA 17 for the Period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022”.
2.Adoption of a Resolution (R1-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Bensidoun USA Inc., for the Operation of a Food Truck Market in the Ravinia Business District”.
3.Adoption of an Ordinance (O02-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Waiving Enforcement of Specified Sections of Chapter 118 of “The Highland Park Code of 1968," As Amended, for the Bensidoun Food Truck Market”.
4.Adoption of a Resolution (R2-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Amending the Annual Fee Resolution Regarding "PC" Parking Keycards”.
5.Adoption of an Ordinance (O03-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Waiving Enforcement of Section 33.001(B) of "The Highland Park Code of 1968," As Amended, Concerning the Chairman of the Plan and Design Commission”.
6.Appointment to the Plan & Design Commission - Ernie Reinstein
Public Works
7.Adoption of a Resolution (R3-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of a Purchase of Services Agreement with Pace to Provide Local Bus and Ravinia Park and Ride Service for Calendar Year 2020”.
8.Adoption of a Resolution (R4-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving Utility Easement to Commonwealth Edison at 1814 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL”.
Public Safety
11.Adoption of a Resolution (R5-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Change Order to the Agreement with Interdev, LLC of Alpharetta, Georgia, for Information Technology Services”.
12.Adoption of an Ordinance (O04-2020) 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, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020 for Purchasing and Outfitting of Police Vehicles”.
13.Adoption of a Resolution (R6-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Four Police Department Vehicles”.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
9. Adoption of a Resolution (R7-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Ratifying a Minor Amendment to the 1850 - 1870 Green Bay Road Planned Development”.
Councilman Blumberg recused himself from discussion because his wife is the President of the Highland Park Community Nursery School and Day Care Center.
Councilman Blumberg exited the meeting at 7:42 PM.
Councilman Knobel moved to approve a Resolution Ratifying a Minor Amendment to the 1850-1870 Green Bay Road Planned Development. Councilman Holleman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Alyssa Knobel, Councilman
SECONDER: Michelle Holleman, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Knobel, Holleman
RECUSED: Councilman Blumberg
10. Adoption of a Resolution (R8-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Development Agreement for 1850 - 1870 Green Bay Road”.
Councilman Kaufman asked for clarification as to why there was an extension for the fee-in lieu payment to three installments and why the timing of the payments is different than the ordinance provides.
Community Development Director Fontane noted that the applicant could discuss the payment trifurcation request but initially the payment was approved for bifurcation.
Corporation Counsel Elrod pointed out that this request was discussed with the City Council prior to the approval of the development but it had not made it into the document. He stated that staff waited until there were other matters that would be part of an amendment to incorporate this provision.
Councilman Holleman stated that the request was already agreed to previously. Corporation Counsel Elrod confirmed.
Councilman Kaufman asked for more clarification to understand the previous discussions that had taken place.
Corporation Counsel Elrod explained that the request was due to cost over runs and there were several ways in which the City was able to find a path to help the resolve those issues prior to the sale so there would not be a reduction in purchase price.
City Manager Neukirch added that while it does require special approval by the City Council to allow for the trifurcation, other municipal regulations were reviewed and have payment plans for all development of this nature.
Councilman Kaufman stated that he understands what has been said and will vote to approve the amendment but the ordinance states two payments and that was where the confusion was coming from.
Councilman Knobel moved to approve a Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Development Agreement for 1850-1870 Green Bay Road. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Alyssa Knobel, Councilman
SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Knobel, Holleman
RECUSED: Councilman Blumberg
Councilman Blumberg entered the meeting at 7:49 PM.
OTHER BUSINESS (the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)
There was none.
BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL
There was none.
BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF
1. Year 2020 Major Projects
City Manager Neukirch provided highlights of the City's 2020 work plan and major projects.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Kaufman moved to adjourn. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. On a voice vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
The City Council adjourned its meeting at 8:00 PM.
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