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CITY COUNCIL 2015/06/01 MinutesThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL Proceedings of the Monday, June 1, 2015 City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Schoenheider called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm, and Deputy City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Honorable Mayor Schoenheider, Alderman Waldeck, Alderman Newman, Alderman Tack, Alderman Reisenberg, Alderman Moreno and Alderman Adelman. Absent: Alderman Beidler Also present were: Bob Kiely, City Manager, Victor Filippini, City Attorney; Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development; Susan Banks, Communications Manager; Sally Swarthout, Director of Parks & Recreation, James Held, Police Chief; and Anne Whipple. There were approximately 70 present in the audience. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR A. Resolution of Appreciation for Employee Sandy Ragsdale Mayor Schoenheider read the Resolution. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution Alderman Moreno made a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Alderman Waldeck. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. B. 2015-2016 Board and Commission Appointments/Reappointments ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Richard Plonsker Reappoint 2 PLAN COMMISSION NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Rosemary Kehr Appoint 2 Michael Freeman Appoint 4 Proceedings of the June 1, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting Lloyd Culbertson Reappoint 4 Guy Berg Reappoint 2 CROYA NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Jennifer Riley Appoint 4 Jennifer Durburg Appoint 1 Alana Hender Reappoint 3 Rebecca Quackenbush Reappoint LB YOUTH MEMBERS ON CROYA BOARD NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Joey Franklin Appoint-CROYA Chairman n/a Sophie Marasco Appoint- CROYA Service Leadership-Chairwoman n/a Lane Mankoff Appoint- CROYA Foundation Liaison n/a BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Greg Nikitas Appoint n/a Matt Davis Reappoint and Appoint as Chair n/a BOARD OF TRUSTEES FIREFIGHTERS PENSION FUND NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD James Carey Appoint n/a BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICE PENSION FUND NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Collen Chandler Appoint n/a COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayors Appointments and Reappointments Alderman Pandaleon made a motion to approve the Appointments and Reappointments, seconded by Alderman Reisenberg. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. C. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Members of Boards and Commissions as follows: Parks & Recreation Board: Chairman, Steve Hill Proceedings of the June 1, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting CROYA: Susan Beshilas and Vanessa Knowlin Board of Trustees Police Pension Fund: Thompson Ford Board Fire and Police Commissioners: Phil Foss Plan Commission: John Anderson and James Carris COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolutions Alderman Moreno made a motion to approve the Resolutions, seconded by Alderman Pandaleon. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER A. Community Spotlight Entrepreneurship in the Community -Susan Kelsey, Economic Development Coordinator Ms. Kelsey introduced three new businesses to the community: Justin Walker of PST, Eli Turnbough of Eli Turnbough Memorial Services and Steve Whittington of Life Working. Each gave a brief overview of their services and how the Business Accelerator has effectively grown their new businesses. Robert Lemke of Lake Forest College gave an overview of how Entrepreneurship is offered at the College. Michael Edgar of Lake County Tech Club gave an overview of the greater Waukegan Development Coalition and how the regional partnership works. Joe DeRosa, Laura Briggs, and Jim Juliano of Lake Forest High School gave an overview of TED-X and reported that the TED ED Club will be launching in September. Elizabeth Brandel, Chairman of the Lake Forest High School Foundation, reported on Pitch Night and stated that the idea of continued growth comes through the willingness and passion of the students. Ms. Kelsey reported that the Business Accelerator’s membership includes creating 87 businesses, 95 jobs, 26 new mentors and there have been 185 internships/practicums through the Lake Forest College Accelerator program. Ms. Kelsey also invited residents to the newly renamed Open Air Market (Farmers Market) beginning on Saturday, June 20. B. Consideration of Acceptance of Gift of Forest Park Demonstration Project Work and Acceptance of Forest Park Site Improvement Work. City Manager, Robert Kiely, Jr., stated that On May 12, 2012 the City Council approved a Master Plan for improving and upgrading Forest Park as prepared by the Forest Park Project Corporation. Mr. Kiely introduced Peter Cherry, who gave a financial overview and update of all the phases of work done at the Park. Cliff Miller reported on the rehabilitation of the infrastructure of the park and how the needs were addressed, the preservation, storm water and the enhancements that were attained. Mr. Miller stated that for the first time the “Forest” in “Lake Forest” is expanding instead of contracting. Ralph Gesualdo, President of the Forest Park Board, thanked the mayor, city council, and staff, and invited the community to the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the dedication of the newly rehabilitated Forest Park on Sunday, June 14, from 3-5 PM. Proceedings of the June 1, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Resolution authorizing acceptance of Forest Park Demonstration Project Work. Mayor Schoenheider read a surprise Proclamation for the Forest Park Board, thanking the Forest Park Board who has volunteered tirelessly over the past seven years conceptualizing, leading community efforts in support of, and fundraising for this rehabilitation project. The Proclamation also thanked the esteemed residents and volunteers of the Forest Park Project Board, the many donors to the project and the Executive Board members. Mayor Schoenheider then Proclaimed Sunday, June 14, 2015 Forest Park Day and encouraged all residents to join in the Ribbon cutting ceremony COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 1. Request Approval of Design Services for a Replacement Membrane System at the Water Treatment Plant Chairman of the Public Works Committee Catherine Waldeck reported that the Public Works Committee and staff are requesting City Council approval of Phase II Engineering: Procurement and Piloting design services for future purchase of a replacement membrane system, based on equipment and services provided by Evoqua, GE Water and Process Technologies, and Pall Corporation, for installation at the water treatment plant. Ms. Waldeck stated that the Public Works Committee has done and will continue its due diligence in researching other options, Chairman Waldeck reported that at the May 18, meeting, the Public Works Committee was presented the findings and recommendations for the alternate neighboring water supply and private/public partnership options. Ms. Waldeck reported that after reviewing the findings, the Public Works Committee made a recommendation to move forward with the first stage of the proposed Phase II Engineering, which is for procurement and piloting design services. This will maintain the overall project timeline for replacement of the existing membrane system. Chairman Waldeck reported that while the second Committee recommendation calls for continual study of alternatives from neighboring water supplies for peak shaving occurrences and private public partnerships and for further discussion and input by City Council. Ms. Waldeck stated that further discussion by City Council on Alternative No. 3 and 5 will be proposed on August 3, 2015 in a workshop format to develop input towards bid alternatives that will impact membrane system design capacity (Option No. 3-A or 3-C) and possibly the future administrative approach of the water system. Staff anticipates the Phase II Membrane Replacement System design will be completed by the fall, 2015. After placing the project out to bid, staff will request City Council award of bid and Phase II Final Design by the end of January. This step will allow for additional design and pilot validation prior to construction of improvements in FY2018. The City Council had discussion relating to Phase I, selling algae that the plant generates, and public-private partnerships. Proceedings of the June 1, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting Mayor Schoenheider asked if there is anyone from the Public who would like to comment on the matter. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: The Public Works Committee and staff requests that City Council approve a Phase II Replacement Membrane System Design to Strand Associates in the amount not to exceed $107,500. Additionally, staff is requesting $5,000 contingency for any unforeseen professional service requests to study Alternate No. 3 and 5. Alderman Adelman made a motion to approve a Phase II Replacement Membrane System Design to Strand Associates in the amount not to exceed $107,500. Additionally, staff is requesting $5,000 contingency for any unforeseen professional service requests to study Alternate No. 3 and 5, seconded by Alderman Tack. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Waldeck, Newman, Pandaleon, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of the May 18, 2015 City Council meeting Minutes 2. Check Register for Period April 25- May 22, 2015 3. Consideration and Approval of the Prevailing Wage Resolution COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the three (3) Omnibus items as presented. Mayor Schoenheider asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take separately. Seeing no request, he asked for a motion to approve the three Omnibus items. Alderman Moreno made a motion to approve the Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Tack. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Waldeck, Newman, Pandaleon, Tack, 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 NEW BUSINESS Proceedings of the June 1, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION Alderman Reisenberg, Chairman of the PPL Committee, reminded residents that there will be a special meeting of the Plan Commission on June 10, 2015. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business. Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Waldeck. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:18 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.