The City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers 6:30 pm CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Schoenheider called the meeting to order at 6:35pm, and Deputy City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Honorable Mayor Schoenheider Alderman Waldeck, Alderman Beidler, Alderman Pandaleon, Alderman Newman, Alderman Reisenberg, Alderman Adelman and Alderman Moreno. Absent: Alderman Tack. Also present were: Robert Kiely, City Manager; Victor Filippini, City Attorney; Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development; Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director ;Susan Banks, Communications Manager; Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works; Sally Swarthout, Director of Parks & Recreation; Mike Strong, Assistant to the City Manager and Anne Whipple. There were approximately 50 present in the audience. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- was recited by all in attendance. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR A. Resolution of Appreciation for Employee Kenneth Wagner Mayor Schoenheider read the Resolution and presented it to Mr. Wagner, photos were taken. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Alderman Beidler. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. B. North Shore Garden Club 100 th Anniversary Proclamation This item was moved up from the Omnibus agenda. Mayor Schoenheider read the Proclamation and presented it to the North Shore Garden Club members in attendance, photos were taken. COUNCIL ACTION: No action required by the City Council. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A. CROYA- Tara Tuohy, Scholarship Winner - Spirit of CROYA Margot Martino Essay Contest City Manager Robert Kiley Jr. stated that one of the great attributes of the City is CROYA (Committee Representing Our Young Adults).He introduced Todd Nahigian, CROYA Director, who gave a brief overview of highlights at CROYA over the last year. Mr. Nahigian then introduced Tara Tuohy, who read her winning essay to the City Council. Photos were taken. B. Lake Forest Preservation Foundation Annual Awards -Art Miller, President, Lake Forest Preservation Foundation Mr. Miller reviewed the award categories: Restoration- Restoration is undertaken to accurately depict a property as it appeared at a particular period of time in its history, by means of the removal of features from other periods in its history and reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period. Rehabilitation- Rehabilitation acknowledges the need to alter or add to an historic property to meet continuing or changing uses while retaining the property s historic character. Preservation - Preservation focuses on the maintenance and repair of existing historic materials and retention of a property s form as it has evolved over time. This is the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity and materials of an historic property. Mr. Miller reported on each the architects behind the Awards. A number of the Award-winning architects and landscape architects were in the audience and recognized. Name Year(s) of Award Melichar Architects 2016, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2007, 2007, 2004, 1998 The Poulton Group 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2012, 2006, 2005 John Krasnodebski, Landmark Development 2014, 2012, 2012, 2010, 2004 Ruggles Architects 2013, 2005, 1999 David Woodhouse 2007, 2004, 1997 Witmer Associates 2006, 2004, 2000 Thomas N. Rajkovich 2016, 2004 Michael E. Breseman 2015, 2006 Rugo/Ruff 2013, 2013 Paul Janicki 1996, 1994 OKW 2016 Eifler & Associates 2015 Stuart Cohen 2014 Summit Custom Design 2013 Harold Lutz & Associates 2013 Northworks Architects 2013 Liederbach & Graham 2012
Michael Molinaro 2010 Raymond A. Shlaustas 2010 Kettelkamp & Kettelkamp 2010 Dan Sutherland 2000 Landscape Architects and the year that they have won an award. Name Year(s) of Award Craig Bergmann Landscape 2016, 2016, 2012, 2012, 2007 P. Clifford Miller Landscape (now with 2016, 2004 Mariani) Scott Byron & Co 2004, 2001 Stephen Stimson Associates 2016 Rocco Fiorre & Sons Landscape 2010 Heynssens & Grassman 2004 Don Fiore 2002 The City Council thanked Art Miller and the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation for all their dedication and work. City Manager, Robert Kiely stated that on behalf of the Staff, he applauded the architects and landscape architects who are so easy to work with and they are experts in their trades. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Alderman Waldeck gave an update for the Public Works Committee that addressed the national issue of lead in the water. Ms. Waldeck explained that the lead, if any, comes from private service lines. The City has composed a list of approximately 300 homes who may have private sewer lines from the 1950 s that might contain lead, and the letter asks the homeowner to contact the Public Works Department. Alderman Pandaleon remarked how great the clean viaduct bridges look on Westliegh Road, and that now the architectural detail can be seen. Alderman Adelman reported the Legal Committee recently met, and that legal costs are approximately 20% under budget. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Dan Seabalt, 560 Ivy Court, Lake Forest, offered his opinion to the Council on item # 8 on the Omnibus agenda. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of the June 6, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Consideration and Approval of the Prevailing Wage Resolution
3. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 32, 34, 91, 97, 110, and 112 of the City Code, as Recommended by City Staff. (Final Approval) 4. Approval of Benefit Consulting Services to be provided in Fiscal Year 2017 by Wright Benefit Strategies 5. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 6. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Building Review Board. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 7. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of Approval of the Updated City of Lake Forest Official Zoning Map. (First Reading, and if desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 8. Consideration of Resolutions Relating to an Amendment to the Bannockburn-Lake Forest Jurisdictional Boundary Agreement and a Sales Tax Sharing Agreement with the Village of Bannockburn. (Approve by Motion) COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the eight (8) Omnibus items. Mayor Schoenheider asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately. The City Council had discussion on item #4, related to gray list and item # 8 related to Bannockburn items. After a great deal of discussion and additional input from Mr. Seabalt, City Manager Robert Kiely, explained that the approval was tied to Marianos and Mariano s getting required approvals. Tonight is a ratification of what the Council had already approved. The property is in unincorporated Lake County, and the County has already approved what will go on the site. Neither Lake Forest nor Bannockburn have a choice. After discussion, all items remained on the Omnibus and the Mayor asked for a motion to approve the eight Omnibus items as presented. Alderman Pandaleon made a motion to approve the eight Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Moreno. The following voted Yea : Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler, Pandaleon, Newman, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted Nay : None. 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried. Information such as Purpose and Action Requested, Background/Discussion, Budget/Fiscal Impact, Recommended Action and a Staff Contact as it relates to the Omnibus items can be found on the agenda. ORDINANCES ORDINANCES AFFECTING CODE AMENDMENTS
NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of Award of a Contract for Professional Services to Conduct a Community-Wide Survey by National Research Center, Inc. Jim Lockefeer, Management Intern, reported that approximately every five years, the City conducts a community-wide survey to gain insight on a wide variety of issues and services it provides. The survey typically is held prior to a Strategic Planning Session held by the Mayor and the City Council, also about every five years. Results from the surveys help determine topics for discussion at the Strategic Planning Sessions. Mr. Lockefeer stated that staff issued a Request for Proposals in March, 2016. DePaul University s Chaddick institute, which conducted the City s four previous surveys, is no longer doing this type of work. The City received proposals from National Research Center and NIU s Center for Governmental Studies. Mr. Lockefeer noted the experience and methodology for both proposals. Mr. Lockefeer stated that staff is recommending approval of a proposal submitted by National Research Center as the most qualified candidate. Based upon the company s experience, staff believes NRC will work best with staff to develop and to structure a customized survey for the residents of Lake Forest. The Survey will be administered by mail with an online response option and promoted in the media, Dialogue and social media, while adding the benefit of benchmarking. Consolidated Timeline: November 9, 2016 Survey packet will be mailed to residents and made available online. January, 2017 NRC will present a complete report to the City Council. The City Council had discussion on the type of questions, the form of response (electronic), the number of responses and the possibility of moving up the timeline. Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to make a comment. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, grant approval of the proposal from National Research Center to conduct a community-wide survey in November, 2016 or sooner at the direction of the City Council, at a cost not to exceed $31,460 Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to grant approval of the proposal from National Research Center to conduct a community-wide survey in November, 2016 or sooner at the direction of the City Council, at a cost not to exceed $31,460, seconded by Alderman Beidler. The following voted Yea : Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler, Pandaleon, Newman, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted Nay : None. 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business. Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Moreno. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 6:52 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Margaret Boyer Deputy City Clerk A video of the City Council meeting is available for viewing at the Lake Forest Library and on file in the Clerk s office at City Hall. You can also view it on the website by visiting www.cityoflakeforest.com. Click on I Want To, then click on View, then choose Archived Meetings Videos.