City Council

City Council Meeting City Hall 1707 St Johns Avenue, Highland Park, Il 60035 February 23, 2026 7:30 PM Agenda Individuals with questions or feedback about an agenda item can address the City in the following ways: 1. Emails with Unlimited Information. Individuals may email the City an unlimited number of words at cityhp@cityhpil.com. Emails will be forwarded to the City Council if requested. All emails received will be acknowledged. 2. Telephone. Individuals with no access to email may leave a message with the City Manager’s Office at 847.926.1000. 3. Live Comments. Individuals are able to address the Council during the City Council meeting. Questions/comments should be limited to three minutes or less. Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings are broadcast live on the City’s Facebook page and on the City’s website. Meetings can be watched after the meeting from a video link on the City’s website. The City encourages individuals to sign-up for its enews for important information from the City. To sign-up for the enews, visit www.cityhpil.com. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Approval of Minutes A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council Held on February 9, 2026 V. Approval of Warrant List A. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from January 31, 2026 to February 12, 2026. VI. Report of Mayor A. Other Business • Recognition of the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City’s 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial  Report VII. Business from the Council A. Councilmember Reports: Cultural Arts Advisory Group, Councilmember Ross; and Housing Commission Report, Councilmember Tapia. VIII. Business from City Staff IX. Business from the Public (Individuals wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda) X. Omnibus Finance (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1020) 1. A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City’s Purchasing Manual and Approving the Purchase of Adobe Software from CDW Government LLC of Vernon Hills, Illinois 2. A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City’s Purchasing Manual and Approving the Purchase of Internet Services from Comcast Business Communications, LLC of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Public Works (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0807) 3. A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City’s Purchasing Manual and Approving an Agreement with Infrastructure Management Systems, of Largo, Florida, for Pavement Analysis Services 4. A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City’s Purchasing Manual and Approving an Agreement with Ferguson Waterworks, of Chicago, Illinois, for Neptune 360 Software Services Community Development (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0867) 5. An Ordinance Amending Chapters 93, 170, and 174 of "The Highland Park Code of 1968," as Amended, Regarding the City's Building Regulations Public Safety (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1084) 6. A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Three Police Vehicles from Highland Park Ford Lincoln Superstore of Highland Park, Illinois 7. A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of Education of North Shore School District No. 112 for School Resource Officer Services XI. Items Removed From Omnibus Vote Consideration XII. Other Business  A. A Resolution Approving a Plat of Subdivision (734 Central Avenue) B. An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development (734 Central Avenue) C. A Resolution Approving a Development Agreement (734 Central Avenue) XIII. Closed Session XIV. Adjournment