City Council

City Council Meeting Regular Rescheduled City Hall 1707 St Johns Avenue, Highland Park, Il 60035 May 27, 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 May 11, 2026 B. Approval of the Minutes of the Closed Session of the Regular Meeting of the City Council Held on May 11, 2026 V. Approval of Warrant List A. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from May 01, 2026 to May 15, 2026. VI. Report of Mayor  A. Proclamations • Recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month • Recognizing June as Immigrant Heritage Month B. Other Business • Cancer Survivor Beauty & Support Day on June 2, 2026 • June is Gun Violence Awareness Month #Wear Orange • Recognizing Responsibility in Firearms Legislation (RIFL) Act VII. Business from the Council VIII. Business from City Staff A. Overview of Leaf Blower Regulations IX. Business from the Public (Individuals wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda) X. Omnibus Administration (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1004) 1. A Resolution in Support of The Responsibility in Firearm Legislation (RIFL) Act (HB 3320/SB 2279) 2. A Resolution entering into an Exterior Improvement Grant for Magic Vision LLC (d/b/a Highland Bar & Kitchen) 3. A Resolution entering into an Exterior Improvement Grant for Twinkle Twinkle Little North LLC (d/b/a Twinkle Twinkle Little One) 4. A Resolution entering into an Exterior Improvement Grant for Taylor Reese, LTD (d/b/a Taylor Reese Salon) 5. A Resolution entering into an Exterior Improvement Grant for Legend of Time Inc. (d/b/a Legend of Time) Public Works (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0807) 6. A Resolution Approving Award of the First Street Parking Garage Repair Project Contract to Golf Acquisition Group, LLC., of Hammond, Indiana 7. A Resolution Approving the Award of the Lead Service Line Replacement Project (Phase II) Contract to Trine Construction Corporation of St. Charles, Illinois 8. A Resolution Approving a Local Public Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Sheridan Road Sidewalk Project 9. A Resolution Approving the Award of the Hydrant Flushing Contract to M.E.  Simpson Company, Inc. of Valparaiso, Indiana XI. Items Removed From Omnibus Vote Consideration XII. Other Business Administration (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1004) A. A Resolution Ratifying a Minor Amendment to Planned Development for 418 Sheridan Road (Ravinia Festival Association). B. A Resolution Approving a Special License Agreement with Ravinia Festival Association Public Works (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0807) C. An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the Acquisition of Temporary Construction Easements Through Condemnation for the Judson Avenue Bridge Project Community Development (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0807) D. Consideration of a Special Use Permit in the Nature of a Preliminary and Final Planned Development with Modifications from City Code; and a Plat of Re- Subdivision, with Variances from City Code (147 Central Ave.) XIII. Closed Session XIV. Adjournment