Lake County Gazette

City of Highland Park City Council met April 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

At 5:31 PM, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call:

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Tapia, Stolberg, Stone, Blumberg, Holleman, Lidawer

ABSENT: None

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Neukirch, Community Development Director Fontane, Assistant City Manager Jason, Police Chief Jogmen, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Kanapareddy, Finance Director Logan, Fire Chief Schrage, Community Development Deputy Director Later, Communications Manager Civitello, Human Resources Manager Taub, 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 March 14, 2022

Councilmember Stone moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on March 14, 2022, as amended. Councilmember Holleman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilmember SECONDER: Michelle Holleman, Councilmember AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Tapia, Stolberg, Stone, Blumberg, Holleman, Lidawer

APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST

1. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from March 04, 2022 to March 31, 2022.

Councilmember Tapia moved to approve the Warrant List. Councilmember Lidawer seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Andrés Tapia, Councilmember SECONDER: Annette Lidawer, Councilmember AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Tapia, Stolberg, Stone, Blumberg, Holleman, Lidawer

REPORT OF MAYOR

A. Proclamations

1. In Support of Monarch Butterflies

Mayor Rotering noted that in Highland Park, we are proud of our strong commitment to sustainability and understanding as leaders, we have an obligation to stewardship of our natural resources. She explained that the

City was being recognizing as a Monarch Way Station, which is indicative of our longstanding investment into creating natural habitat for pollinators. She read the proclamation into the record. She thanked Assistant City

Manager/Public Works Director Kanapareddy, City Forester Ben Miller, the Department of Public Works and numerous parties, agencies, and volunteers for all of the their work to remove invasive species and restore the landscape with the vibrant native plantings that serve as pollinator habitat. She introduced Candice Dalrymple, a representative of Habitat Highland Park.

Ms. Dalrymple shared a few words about Habitat Highland Park's work efforts.

B. Other business

1. GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY2020

Mayor Rotering stated that the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the City with the Certificate of

Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City's fiscal year 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the most recently audited report. She explained that this is the 37th consecutive year the City has received this award. She noted that attaining this achievement is a significant accomplishment, as it is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. She explained that the designation indicates that the City has met nationally recognized standards for effective annual financial reporting. She congratulated and thanked City Manager Neukirch, Finance Director Logan, department directors, the City Finance department, and all City employees for their continued hard work maintaining the City's high standard of financial excellence and their commitment to providing transparent and accessible information to the community.

BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL

A. Highland Park Public Library - Executive Director Heidi Smith Councilmember Stone noted that she is the Council liaison to the Highland Park Public Library and introduced Executive Director Heidi Smith.

Executive Director Smith provided information on the Highland Park Public Library and future planning.

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda)

City Manager Neukirch noted that City Hall was open to the public and individuals from the public can send public comments to the City via email to be read into the record. She indicated that there was an individual in the Council Chambers but they did not wish to address the Council. She asked the virtual participants to raise their hand if they wished to speak. After a brief moment, she indicated that there were no comments from the public.

SCHEDULED BUSINESS

ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION

Councilmember Stone moved to approve items 1-20 by omnibus vote consideration. Councilmember Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilmember SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilmember AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Tapia, Stolberg, Stone, Blumberg, Holleman, Lidawer

Administration

1.Adoption of a Resolution (R43-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Appointing Erin K. Jason as an Alternate Director to the SWALCO Board of Directors”.

2.Adoption of an Ordinance (O32-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Affirming the Renewal of the City of Highland Park Special Service Area Number 19 for a Three-Year Term”.

Finance

3.Adoption of an Ordinance (O33-2022) 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, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 for Revenue and Expenditures Which Were Budgeted in 2021, Not Realized in 2021, and Expected to be Realized in 2022”.

Public Works

4.Adoption of a Resolution (R44-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution for Improvement of Streets and Highways by a Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code to Establish a 2022 Estimate of Expenditure Covered Under the Motor Fuel Tax Program in the Amount of $1,160,200”.

5.Adoption of a Resolution (R45-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution for Improvement of Streets and Highways by a Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code to Establish a 2022 Estimate of Expenditure Covered Under the Rebuild Illinois Funds in the Amount of $653,800”.

6.Adoption of a Resolution (R46-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the Motor Fuel Tax & Rebuild Illinois Resurfacing and Concrete Sidewalk Repair Contract Bid to J.A. Johnson Paving Company of Arlington Heights, Illinois”.

7.Adoption of a Resolution (R47-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Acknowledging the IDOT Selection of Lake County Grading Company, LLC, Pursuant to the Approved Agreement between the City and IDOT for the Clavey Road Improvements Project- Construction Contract #2”.

8.Adoption of a Resolution (R48-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Addendum #3 to the Phase II Final Engineering Design Services Agreement for Clavey Road Improvements Project with Ciorba Group, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois”.

9.Adoption of a Resolution (R49-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the Half Day Road Improvements Project Contract to DiMeo Brothers' Inc., of Elk Grove Village, Illinois”.

10.Adoption of an Ordinance (O34-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City’s Purchasing Manual and Approving the Renewal of an Agreement with Avista Technologies, Inc., of San Marcos, California, for the Purchase of the Proprietary Water Plant Membrane Cleaning Agent”.

11.Adoption of a Resolution (R50-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the 2022 Water Treatment Chemical Purchase Contract to Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls of Downers Grove, Illinois”.

12.Adoption of a Resolution (R51-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Local Agency Agreement Amendment #1 for Phase II Final Engineering Design Services with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Central Avenue Bridge Replacement Project”.

13.Adoption of a Resolution (R52-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Phase II Final Engineering Design Services Agreement Amendment #1 with Ciorba Group, Inc., for Federal Grant Participation for the Central Avenue Bridge Replacement Project”.

14.Adoption of an Ordinance (O35-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending Section 72.020 Of “The Highland Park Code Of 1968,” As Amended, Regarding Overnight Parking in the Second Street/Central South Lot (1750 Second Street)”.

15.Adoption of a Resolution (R53-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the 2022 Unit Price Pavement Marking Contract to Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois”.

16.Adoption of a Resolution (R54-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the 2019 Unit Price Concrete Materials Purchase Contract with Menoni & Mocogni, Inc. of Highland Park, Illinois”.

Community Development

17.Adoption of an Ordinance (O36-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development and Granting a Special Use Permit for a Personal Training Use (515 – 555 Roger Williams Avenue)”.

18.Adoption of an Ordinance (O37-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Granting a Variance from Section 150.2025(B) of the Zoning Code (2099 Skokie Valley Road)”.

Public Safety

19.Adoption of an Ordinance (O38-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City’s Purchasing Manual and Approving the One-Year Renewal of Agreement for the Provision of Commercial and Residential Plan Review and Inspection Services”.

20.Adoption of a Resolution (R55-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving the Renewal of an Agreement with Lund Industries, Inc., of Northbrook, Illinois, for Emergency Police Vehicle Outfitting Services”.

BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF

A. COVID-19

City Manager Neukirch provided a brief COVID-19 update.

B. City Manager's Report – 2022 Major Projects Q1 Update

City Manager Neukirch introduced the City's 2022 Major Projects. She reviewed and provided information on the first quarter of the Major Projects.

ADJOURNMENT

Councilmember Stone moved to adjourn. Councilmember Holleman seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.

The City Council adjourned its meeting at 5:53 PM.

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