CITY COUNCIL 2015/07/20 MinutesThe City of Lake Forest
CITY COUNCIL
Proceedings of the Monday, July 20, 2015
City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Schoenheider called the meeting to order at
pm, 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 Tack, Alderman Reisenberg, Alderman Moreno and
Alderman Adelman.
Absent:
Also present were: Robert Kiely, City Manager; Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director; Victor Filippini,
City Attorney; Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development; Susan Banks,
Communication Director; Sally Swarthout, Director of Parks & Recreation, Michael Thomas,
Director of Public Works; James Held, Chief of Police; Kevin Issel, Deputy Chief of Police; Mike
Strong, Assistant to the City Manager; Matt Havlik, Management Intern; Jim Lockefeer,
Management Intern and Anne Whipple.
There were approximately 25 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. Swear in Firefighter Paramedic- Richard Brija
Mayor Schoenheider and Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Issel
Mayor Schoenheider introduced Deputy Chief Issel who presented Richard Brija to be sworn in by
the Mayor.
B. 2015-2016 Board and Commission Appointments/Reappointments
SENIOR RESOURCE COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Mary Jo Davis Appoint LB
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayors appointment
Alderman Beidler made a motion to approve the Mayors appointment, seconded by Alderman
Moreno. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A. Consideration of supporting the Mayor’s Endorsement of Lake County’s Letter to the Illinois
Tollway Board Directors in Support of the Route 53 Extension Project
City Manager Robert Kiely introduced Mike Rummel, Lake County Board Representative who gave
a brief history of Lake Forest’s relationship with the Route 53 Extension. Mr. Rummel introduced
Aaron Lawlor, Chairman Lake County Board and Barry Burton, Lake County Administrator. Mr.
Lawlor updated the City Council on the Feasibility Analysis, Funding Recommendations that
included State and Tollway System commitments.
Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment on
the topic. Dan Seabald of 560 Ivy Ct, Lake Forest offered his opinion to the Council.
Mary Matthews of 1111 S Waukegan Road, Lake Forest offered her opinion to the Council.
Seeing no one else from the public, Mayor Schoenheider asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of endorsing Lake County’s letter to be sent to the Illinois Tollway
Board Directors reaffirming The City of Lake Forest’s commitment to the advancing of the Route
53 Extension Project.
Alderman Reisenberg made a motion granting approval of endorsing Lake County’s letter to be
sent to the Illinois Tollway Board Directors reaffirming The City of Lake Forest’s commitment to
the advancing of the Route 53 Extension Project, seconded by Alderman Pandaleon. Motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
B. Presentation of the Commonwealth Edison Annual Report
-Jim Dudek, External Affairs Director
City Manager Robert Kiely introduced External Affairs Director, Jim Dudek who gave an update to
the City Council on the annual reliability report, which included system improvements, planned
work and overall reliability. Mr. Dudek then introduced Mike McMahan, Mark Falcone and
Rommel Noguera. Mike McMahan reported on the ComEd Smart Meter Installation schedule. Mr.
McMahan also gave a demonstration using actual smart meters and reported on the radio
frequency that is associated with smart meters.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A. GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY13 CAFR
Finance Committee Chairman, Alderman Pandaleon reported that the City recently received
notification that it has once again been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its FY14 comprehensive annual
financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of
governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment is a significant
accomplishment by a government and its management. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional
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association serving 17,500 government finance professionals in the United States and Canada.
The City has received this prestigious award for the 36th consecutive year.
An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement is presented by the GFOA to the individual
designated as instrumental in their government unit’s achievement of the Certificate, Diane Hall,
Assistant Finance Director, who serves as the primary liaison to the City’s independent audit firm,
coordinating the annual audit process and preparation of the City’s CAFR. Finance Committee
Chairman, Alderman Pandaleon then presented the award.
B. ***PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY’S ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE***
Open Public Hearing
Mayor Schoenheider
Close Public Hearing
Mayor Schoenheider opened the Public Hearing at 9:00 pm; the Mayor asked if there was anyone
who wanted to address the Council, seeing none, he closed the Public Hearing at 9:01pm
1. Consideration of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for FY2016 and Approval of Rollovers
(Final Reading – Public Hearing Required)
Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb stated that this is a request approving the final reading of the
ordinance and the rollovers. Ms. Holleb stated that this is a driven by State statue and is a legal
mechanism holding staff to budgeted amounts.
Mayor Schoenheider asked if there any questions from the Council or if there was anyone from
the public wanting to comment, seeing none he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Conduct a public hearing on the City’s FY16 Annual Appropriations Ordinance.
Upon closing the public hearing, approval of the final reading of the ordinance and the rollovers.
A copy of the ordinance is available for review by the public in the City Clerk’s office.
Alderman Pandaleon made a motion to approve the final reading of the ordinance and the
rollovers, seconded by Alderman Reisenberg. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Waldeck,
Beidler, Pandaleon, Newman, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”:
None. 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried.
PERSONNEL, COMPENSATION and ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
A. Report and Recommendation from the Personnel, Compensation and
Administration Committee on the employment agreement with the City
Manager
Mayor Schoenheider asked the City Council if there were questions or comments, seeing none he
asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Agreement with the City Manager
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Alderman Moreno made a motion to approve the agreement with the City Manager, seconded by
Alderman Beidler. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler, Pandaleon, Newman,
Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion
carried.
Mayor Schoenheider thanked City Manager Robert Kiely for his great work and leadership in the
community.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of the June 29, 2015 Special City Council meeting Minutes
2. Approval of the July 6, 2015 City Council meeting Minutes
3. Award of Contract with Advanced Telecommunications of Illinois, Inc. to Purchase a
ShoreTel Telephone System and Implementation Services as Budgeted in FY16 Capital
Plan
4. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of the
Tentative Plat for the Westleigh Farm Planned Preservation Subdivision Proposed for the
Southwest Corner of Route 60 and Ridge Road. (If desired by the Council, Approve a
Motion Granting Approval of the Tentative Plat of Subdivision.)
5. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Building Review
Board. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
6. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals in Support of an
Ordinance Granting a Zoning Variance. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council,
Final Approval)
7. Award of Bid for the Replacement of a Turf Sprayer for Deerpath Golf Course Included in
the F.Y. 2016 Capital Equipment Budget
8. Consideration of a recommendation from the City’s Owner’s Representative, Jacob &
Hefner Associates, to enter into a Contract for Demolition of Buildings and Excavation of
Impacted Soils from the Former Municipal Services Site Located at Western and Laurel
Avenues. (Approval of a Motion)
9. Ratification of City Manager’s Authorization to Waive the Bidding Process and Purchase
a Replacement Diesel Engine for Refuse Truck # 188
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the nine (9) Omnibus items as presented.
Mayor Schoenheider asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take
it separately. After discussion and with the following; (i) correcting a scriveners error in the 7/6/15
City Council minutes item #2 and (ii) modifying the action relating to item#4, the Westleigh farms
Planned Preservation Subdivision, to include an additional condition that the request must also
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receive a Special Use permit under the provisions of the Historic residential and Open Space
Preservation District, the Mayor asked for a motion to approve the nine Omnibus items.
Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to approve the Omnibus items as amended, seconded by
Alderman Newman. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler, Pandaleon, Newman,
Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8 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
A. Consideration of an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015 (First
Reading)
Finance Director, Elizabeth Holleb reported that this is first reading of the ordinance authorizing issuance of
2015 general obligation bonds. Ms. Holleb reported that the City’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
anticipates the issuance of bonds in Fiscal Year 2016 of approximately $4.8 million to fund capital
improvements in the City. The remaining bond proceeds will be used to support Tax Increment Financing
(TIF)-eligible improvements in the recently approved TIF district for redevelopment of the Laurel and
Western Avenue property. The TIF bond proceeds associated with this issue will reimburse costs associated
with property acquisition, site preparation, environmental mitigation and public works improvements, as
well as fund capitalized interest on the bonds.
The bond issue is currently estimated at $10,000,000 but is subject to change based on bids received to
ensure bank-qualified status of the issue. A rating review is scheduled to be conducted by Moody’s with
Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb on July 16. The interest rate on the bond issue will be determined at the
online bid auction scheduled for August 3. Debt service on the bond issue is scheduled through December
2035 and will be paid from the City’s property tax levy for debt and TIF increment.
The City Council had a discussion on the Bidding process.
Mayor Schoenheider asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of first reading of the bond ordinance (page 160). An online bid will occur on
Monday, August 3. At the August 3 City Council meeting, a final bond ordinance will be presented for
Council consideration for second reading and granting final approval.
Alderman Reisenberg made a motion for Approval of first reading of the bond ordinance, seconded by
Alderman Newman. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler, Pandaleon, Newman,
Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion
carried.
B. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending The City of Lake Forest Liquor Code, Section
111.037, Number of Licenses. (Waive first reading and if desired by the City Council, grant final
approval.)
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Deputy City Clerk, Margaret Boyer reported that the Ordinance before the Council is to
accommodate a request from Elawa Farms for a liquor license.
Mayor Schoenheider asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION : Waive first reading and grant final approval of an ordinance amending
section 111.037 of the City Code increasing the number of liquor licenses by one and if desired
by the City Council, grant final approval.
Alderman Moreno made a motion to waive first reading and grant final approval of an ordinance
amending section 111.037 of the City Code increasing the number of liquor licenses by one,
seconded by Alderman Newman. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler,
Pandaleon, Newman, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8
Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried.
ORDINANCES AFFECTING CODE AMENDMENTS .
In 2013 the City entered into an agreement with American Legal Publishing to review, edit and
compile current Ordinances. A draft copy of the Code and a list of questions were returned to the
City in early March 2014. At that time Staff had an opportunity to review sections. As a result,
Staff made two types of recommended changes, minor and substantive. Minor changes were
submitted when the Code was approved by Council in January, 2015. Staff is now bringing
recommended substantive changes that reflect the actions of the City.
A. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Section 110.215 of the City Code, Landscape and
Lawn Care Professionals as Recommended by City Staff. (First and Final Approval)
Matt Havlik, Management Intern reported that Staff requests approval of an amendment to the
City Code pertaining to landscape license year period. Mr. Havlik reported that the amendment
would change landscape license year from March 1 through February 29 to January 1 through
December 31.
After a brief discussion with the Council , Mayor Schoenheider asked for motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of recommended changes to City Code relating to landscape
licensing year by waiving first reading and granting final approval of the attached Ordinance.
Alderman Moreno made a motion to waive first reading and grant approval of recommended
changes to City Code relating to landscape licensing year by waiving first reading and granting final
approval of the attached Ordinance, seconded by Alderman Newman. The following voted “Yea”:
Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler, Pandaleon, Newman, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The
following voted “Nay”: None. 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
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None
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business. Alderman Pandaleon made a motion to adjourn, seconded by
Alderman Reisenberg. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Margaret Boyer
Deputy City Clerk
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