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CITY COUNCIL 2016/08/01 MinutesThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL Proceedings of the Monday, August 1, 2016 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 Tack, Alderman Reisenberg, Alderman Adelman and Alderman Moreno. Absent: None. 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; Karl Walldorf, Chief of Police; Rob Copeland, Deputy Chief of Police; Mike Strong, Assistant to the City Manager and Anne Whipple. There were approximately 20 present in the audience. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- was recited by all in attendance. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR Mayor Schoenheider stated that it was an honor to have hosted the six-day Western Amateur Golf Event at the Knollwood Club. Mayor Schoenheider stated that Wednesday is Lake Forest Day, and invited all to come out and celebrate what makes the City of Lake Forest so special. Mayor Schoenheider gave an update on the Smart Meter program from ComEd to include conversations with State Representative’s, Scott Druy and Julie Morrison to begin to work on a plan for a permanent opt-out program. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER A. Vote By Mail Campaign -Lake County Clerk, Carla Wyckoff City Manager Robert Kiely Jr. introduced Carla Wyckoff, Lake County Clerk. Ms. Wyckoff reported on Lake County’s “Vote by Mail” campaign. B. Information on Bicycle Regulations in Lake Forest -Chief of Police, Karl Walldorf Proceedings of the Monday, August 1, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting City Manager Robert Kiely Jr. introduced Police Chief Karl Walldorf. Chief Walldorf provided an update on current bicycle regulations and the low level of incidents. After discussion with the City Council, Chief Karl Walldorf stated that the Traffic Safety Committee will look into solutions that include the removal of “legacy” signage, new signage, education and the possibility of bike lanes. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LAKE FOREST COLLABORATIVE FOR ENVIROMENTAL LEADERSHIP 1. Consideration of a Resolution Directing the Plan Commission to Review, Evaluate and Make Recommendations on the Draft Sustainability Plan and Incorporation of the Plan into the Lake Forest Comprehensive Plan. (Approve by Motion) Alderman Jack Reisenberg reported the following: • The City’s Strategic Plan directed the development of a Sustainability Plan to establish a vision and goals to assure that future decisions are considered in the context of protecting and preserving natural resources and our unique environment for future generations. • The Lake Forest Collaborative for Environmental Leadership, with representatives from the City, the School Districts, Lake Forest College and Lake Forest Open Lands Association took on the task of drafting the plan. • The Collaborative engaged the public in the process of drafting the Plan by conducting a survey and holding Community Engagement Forums. Alderman Reisenberg stated that he attended the Forums and has worked closely with Curt Volkman who is leading the efforts of the Collaborative. • The draft Plan that is before the Council is not for review or approval, but for direction on next steps. • To provide for the opportunity for more public exposure and discussion of the draft Plan, we are recommending that the Council direct the Plan Commission to conduct a public hearing on the Plan and to consider whether the vision and goals presented in the draft Plan should be incorporated into the City’s Comprehensive Plan. • It is important to note that the Collaborative not only developed a vision and goals around sustainability, but also took the next step of considering how the vision and goals could be achieved. The appendices provided to the Council include recommendations for implementation. • Implementation would occur over time and could require changes in operations, Code amendments or consideration during the City’s budget process depending on the recommendation. The recommended actions will be considered and acted on individually, after adoption of the overall Plan. Proceedings of the Monday, August 1, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting • A Resolution is included in the Council’s packet which will move community consideration of the Sustainability Plan forward. Alderman Reisenberg asked the Council to join him in supporting the Resolution. The City Council and City Manager had discussion on benchmarking, goals and successes, next steps and other initiatives. Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone who wanted to comment. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve a motion in support of a Resolution directing the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing to consider the Sustainability Plan as an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Alderman Reisenberg made a motion approving a motion in support of a Resolution directing the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing to consider the Sustainability Plan as an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, seconded by Alderman Beidler. The following voted “Yay”: Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler, Pandaleon, Newman, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8 Yay’s, 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 July 18, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of Check Register for period June 25- July 22,2016 3. Award of a Twelve (12) Month Contract with Call One for Telecommunication Services 4. Consideration of a Resolution supporting the continued Federal funding of the Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) 5. Approval of the Intergovernmental Program Agreement between the City of Lake Forest and the Lake Bluff Park District 6. Approval of an Agreement to Provide Engineering Services for the Winwood Lane Sanitary Sewer Design 7. Consideration of Approvals Regarding the Metra/UP North Commuter Station Renovation Project COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the seven (7) Omnibus items Proceedings of the Monday, August 1, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting 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 #6 and item #7. Mayor Schoenheider asked for a motion to approve the seven Omnibus items as presented. Alderman Adelman made a motion to approve the seven Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Reisenberg. The following voted “Yay”: Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler, Pandaleon, Newman, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8 Yay’s, 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 1. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter (“Officers and Employees”) of the City Code Eliminating the Residency Requirement for City Clerk (Waiver of First Reading and Final Approval). City Attorney, Victor Filippini reported that the Ordinance for Council consideration would eliminate the residency requirement for the office of City Clerk by amending Section 31.070 of the City Code for The City of Lake Forest. Additionally, if the ordinance is approved, then the City Manager will formally resign his position as City Clerk and the Council will be asked to appoint Deputy Clerk Boyer as Clerk at the Council’s first meeting in September. COUNCIL ACTION: Waive first reading and grant final approval of an Ordinance that amends Section 31.070 of the City Code to eliminate the residency requirement for the Office of City Clerk. Alderman Moreno made a motion to waive first reading and grant final approval of an Ordinance that amends Section 31.070 of the City Code to eliminate the residency requirement for the Office of City Clerk, seconded by Alderman Reisenberg. The following voted “Yay”: Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler, Pandaleon, Newman, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8 Yay’s, 0 Nays, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION Proceedings of the Monday, August 1, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting Residents were reminded that the City Hall parking lot will be closed beginning Monday August 8 through Friday, September 2. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business. Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Adelman. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 7:50 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.