City of Highland Park City Council met April 6.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
At 4:33 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, Assistant Director Cardiff, Computer Services Manager O'Connell, Human Resources Manager Taub, Deputy City Clerk Palbitska
ALSO PRESENT: Corporation Counsel Elrod
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve the Regular City Council meeting minutes of February 24, 2020, as amended; the Regular City Council meeting minutes of March 9, 2020; and the Emergency Special meeting minutes of the City Council from March 14, 2020. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motioned passed unanimously.
1.Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on February 24, 2020
RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
2.Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on March 9, 2020
3.Approval of the Minutes of the City Council Emergency Special Meeting Held on March 14, 2020
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST
1.Warrant List and Wire Transfers from February 29, 2020 to March 27, 2020.
Councilman Blumberg moved to approve the Warrant List. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
REPORT OF MAYOR
A. COVID-19 Updates
Mayor Rotering noted that the past few weeks have been trying and the weeks and months ahead are filled with uncertainty. She stated that everyone is working to adjust to the new normal as the message of staying home is sinking in and the community continues to see stories about how everyone is stepping up to help each other and lift spirits.
She explained that information and guidance from federal, state and county agencies on the COVID-19 outbreak have been evolving rapidly and that the health, safety and well-being of residents and staff as well as the continuation of vital City services are a primary concern. She stated that the City will continue to be a reliable source of information and essential services during this unprecedented time.
She thanked everyone who is staying home and helping to flatten the curve. She reminded everyone that social gatherings are in violation of Governor Pritzker's Order to Stay at Home. She noted that groups gathering illegally or trespassing on closed property will be warned and fined.
She thanked the health care workers, first responders and other essential workers for putting their lives on the line to help strangers. She noted that each one of them are heroes among the community. She thanked the City Council, who has been working to make difficult decisions, answering resident questions and amplifying important messages. She thanked City Manager Neukirch and staff for seeking every opportunity to make a difference for residents and businesses. She thanked all of the City's community partners for their leadership, assistance and dedication.
B. NorthShore University Health System/Highland Park Hospital - President & CEO Gabrielle Cummings
Gabrielle Cummings, President and CEO of NorthShore University Health System/Highland Park Hospital, provided an update of items related to COVID-19, operations throughout the NorthShore University Health System and Highland Park Hospital, specifically.
C. City Manager's Report
City Manager Neukirch presented an overview of the City's response and actions taken to combat COVID-19.
D. Adoption of a Resolution (R51-2020) titled, “A Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Rule Concerning Public Comments During Virtual Meetings of the City Council and Other City Boards, Commissions and Committees”.
Mayor Rotering removed item one from omnibus vote consideration in order to have it approved under the Mayor's Report to assist in setting forth a supplemental rule concerning public comments.
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve a Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Rule Concerning Public Comments during Virtual Meetings of the City Council and other City Boards, Commissions and Committees. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda)
City Manager Neukirch read the following reports that were communicated for the City Council meeting.
Paul Frank, Lake County Board Member/Forest Preserve District Commission 11th District, thanked the City's leadership and strong partnership during this crisis. He noted his support for the consideration and hopefully approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City, the Park District of Highland Park and the Forest Preserve District of Lake County.
B. Ven, Citizen, asked why landscapers were considered essential workers and how an individual can report the real time use of a gas powered leaf blower, with the understanding that they are banned for use in Highland Park.
Mayor Rotering noted the direction that has been provided by the Governor's Office is that landscaping is considered an essential business and there may be modifications made to that statement in the future. She noted that the City of Highland Park's ban in gas powered leaf blowers starts May 15th.
City Manager Neukirch noted that no other comments from the public have been received thus far.
SCHEDULED BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
Councilman Blumberg requested to remove item 9 from omnibus vote consideration.
Councilman Stolberg moved to approve items 2-8, 10-13 by omnibus vote consideration. Councilman Knobel seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Alyssa Knobel, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Administration
2.Adoption of a Resolution (R52-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving Pandemic-Related Relief Under Leases of Various City Properties”.
Public Works
3.Adoption of a Resolution (R53-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Emergency Evacuation Services between North Shore School District 112 and the City of Highland Park”.
4.Adoption of a Resolution (R54-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a First Amendment To An Intergovernmental Agreement with the Lake County Forest Preserve District and the Park District of Highland Park”.
5.Adoption of a Resolution (R55-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the 2020 Motor Fuel Tax Resurfacing and Concrete Repair Program Contract to Schroeder and Schroeder Inc. of Skokie, Illinois”.
6.Adoption of a Resolution (R56-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the Ivy Lane Improvements Project Contract to Lenny Hoffman Excavating Inc. of Wilmette, Illinois”.
7.Adoption of a Resolution (R57-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the Ryders Lane Improvements Project Contract to Berger Excavating Contractors Inc. of Wauconda, Illinois”.
8.Adoption of a Resolution (R58-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution for Improvement of Streets and Highways by a Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code to Establish a 2020 Estimate of Expenditure Covered Under the Motor Fuel Tax Program in the Amount of $1,125,600”.
10.Adoption of a Resolution (R59-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the 2020 Asphalt Patching Program Contract to Chicagoland Paving Contractors Inc. of Lake Zurich, Illinois”.
Community Development
11.Adoption of a Resolution (R60-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Ratifying the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Albion at Renaissance Place, LLC”.
Public Safety
12.Adoption of a Resolution (R61-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving the Vision Zero Traffic Safety Framework”.
13.Adoption of an Ordinance (O41-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Declaring Certain Property Owned by the City of Highland Park to be Surplus”.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
9. Adoption of a Resolution (R62-2020 titled, “A Resolution Approving a Bill of Sale between Highland Park Community Nursery School and Day Care Center and the City of Highland Park for Acceptance of Public Infrastructure Improvements”.
Councilman Blumberg recused himself due to his wife being the President of the Board of Directors of the Highland Park Community Nursery School and Day Care Center.
Councilman Blumberg left the virtual meeting at 5:09PM.
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve a Resolution Approving a Bill of Sale between Highland Park Community Nursery School and Day Care Center and the City of Highland Park for the Acceptance of Public Infrastructure Improvements. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Blumberg returned to the virtual meeting at 5:10PM.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Knobel, Holleman
RECUSED: Councilman Blumberg
OTHER BUSINESS (the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)
Administration
14. Consideration of an Extension of the Emergency Declaration Entered by Mayor Rotering on March 14, 2020
The Council, Corporation Counsel Elrod and City Manager Neukirch discussed the extension of the Emergency Declaration that was entered into by Mayor Rotering on March 14, 2020.
The Council was in agreement that the extension of the Emergency Declaration should be consistent with the Order that was entered into by Governor Pritzker and if there was a need to change the date of the extension, a special meeting of the City Council could be scheduled.
Councilman Blumberg moved to Extend the Emergency Declaration Entered by Mayor Rotering on March 14, 2020 to April 30, 2020. Councilman Knobel seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motioned passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Alyssa Knobel, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL
Councilman Stolberg wished everyone a happy and healthy holiday week. He noted the importance of continuing to practice social distancing and the Stay at Home order.
BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilwoman Stone moved to adjourn. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. On a voice vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
The City Council adjourned its meeting at 5:27 PM.
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