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CITY COUNCIL 2014/01/06 MinutesThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL Proceedings of the January 6, 2014 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Acting Mayor Novit called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and Deputy City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Alderman Novit, Alderman Waldeck, Alderman Moore, Alderman Pandaleon, Alderman Tack, and Alderman Adelman. Absent: Honorable Mayor Schoenheider, Alderman Reisenberg and Alderman Palmer Also present were: Robert Kiely, City Manager; Vic Filippini, City Attorney; Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development; Susan Banks, Communications Manager, Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works, Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works, Karl Walldorf, Deputy Chief of Police. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (6), The City Council will be discussing the consideration for the sale or lease of property owned by the Public Body. Alderman Pandaleon made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session, Seconded by Alderman Moore. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Novit, Waldeck, Moore, Pandaleon, Tack, and Adelman. The following voted “Nay”: None. 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried. Adjournment into executive session at 7:02p.m. The City Council reconvened into regular session at 7:33p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. There were approximately 20 present in the audience. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS Comments by Mayor A. Appointment by Mayor CROYA NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Proceedings of the January 6, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting Vanessa Nowlin Appoint 4 Alderman Moore made a motion to approve the Mayor’s Appointment, seconded by Alderman Tack. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Comments by City Manager Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works, spoke regarding refuse pick-up schedule during the severe weather and what residents can expect. He also reported on how much salt has been used to date, and the snow removal process. A. 2014 Community Goals City Manager Robert Kiely spoke to the Council regarding 2014 Community Goals. He said each year staff brings forward community goals at the beginning of the year and work to identify those that are felt to be critical. “Purposeful Community Engagement”- Staff feels that these forums were generally successful in engaging residents. These forums will continue in 2014; however instead of focus specific to projects, they will relate to the Strategic Plan. The Lake Forest Collaborative for Environmental Leadership (LFCEL) has received a grant to use in 2014 for ravine restoration, which involves work continuing at Forest Park, native plantings, and water conservation. He also spoke about housing diversity, and continuing conversations with the community as to what housing is lacking and what would be required to achieve those needs. Leverage Service Delivery Collaborations- City Manager Robert Kiely stated that for the last 5-20 years The City of Lake Forest has been in partnerships with other communities. At the January 21 meeting, the City Council will see a Resolution for a collaboration on Central Dispatching. Currently, The City of Lake Forest is part of 4 studies including IT services, Inspections services, Cable, and Lead services. Redevelop Laurel Avenue Site- City Manager Robert Kiely said that this goal was felt to be critical; and that the sale falls under fiscal stewardship, with the sale and impact on Central Business District related to economic vitality. He stated that The City of Lake Forest had 11 responses to the RFP and they were being narrowed to manageable number. The Property and Public Lands Committee will hold interviews in 2014. PPL and City Staff are able to balance both market force and what people will buy. Proceedings of the January 6, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting Financial Acumen (Thoughtful Financial Planning)- City Manager Kiely said that the City will continue to maintain the very strong condition we are in by thoughtful long range planning, and that decisions made today influence those 3-5years down the road. Strategic Plan (implementation) - Quite a bit has already been accomplished and a more information will follow at the March Budget meeting. Hospital Expansion- the Plan Commission will ask for an approval at the January 21 City Council meeting. Enhancement of Community Assets- He said that we need to invest in infrastructure and assets; examples are Forest Park and Restoration on CBD Train Station and the Bike Path. EAB removal and replanting of trees- We are planning to “Re-Green” the City of Lake Forest, and the City and residents need to be thoughtful of where and when we replant. Create a “Place to Be”- He said that this too comes back to the Strategic Plan, the fact that Lake Forest is a residential Community, and that staff continues to look at the 4 Cornerstones (Family, Tradition, Education, and Philanthropy) to see if they can enhance any of those to make Lake Forest an even more pleasant place to live. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS None OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of the December 2, 2013 City Council minutes. 2. Check Register 3. Ratification of naming rights pursuant to the Gorton Restated Agreement 4. Request for City Council to Waive the Bidding Process to Purchase Replacement Water Plant Membrane Filters Proceedings of the January 6, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting 5. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Building Review Board. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the five (5) Omnibus items as presented. Alderman Pandaleon made a motion to approve by Omnibus vote designation items as noted, seconded by Alderman Waldeck. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Novit, Waldeck, Moore, Pandaleon, Tack, and Adelman. The following voted “Nay”: None. 6 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 NEW BUSINESS ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION ADJOURNMENT There being no further business. Alderman Tack made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Tack. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:00 pm 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.