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CC_2022_01_18_MINUTESThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings of the Tuesday, January 18, 2022 City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers REMOTE ACCESS MEETING CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon called the meeting to order at 7:23pm, and the City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon, Alderman Morris, Alderman Karras, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Notz, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Buschmann and Alderman Weber. Absent: none CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR Mayor Pandaleon made the following statement as required by the Open Meetings Act. In accordance with state statute, Mayor Pandaleon has made a determination that it was not practical or prudent to schedule an in-person City Council meeting because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why this January 18, 2022, City Council meeting is being held remotely. A. 2022-2023 Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointment’s HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Geoffrey Hanson APPOINT 2 COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayor’s 2022-2023 Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointment’s. Alderman Rummel made a motion to approve the Mayor's Appointments and Reappointments, seconded by Alderman Notz. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried. Mayor Pandaleon made a brief statement on a current state statute that is impacting the City regarding public comments. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER A. Community Spotlight Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - Thomas McAfee, Senior Vice President, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare & Proceedings of the Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting President, North and Northwest Regions, and - Seamus Collins, Vice President of Operations, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital City Manager, Jason Wicha, introduced Tom McAfee, Senior Vice President of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Seamus Collins, Vice President of Operations, to provide an update on the current state of the hospital, and a look forward into future initiatives. Mr. McAfee began the presentation by providing an update regarding COVID-19 and its impact on the hospital. He provided an in-depth analysis of the COVID-19 cases and compared the success that Lake Forest Hospital has had, with lower COVID-19 admissions, and overall treatment for COVID-19 patients. Mr. McAfee also presented new technological advances that have provided the opportunity to deploy new skills an expertise at the hospital. Additionally, Mr. McAfee presented on the Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Campus Master Plan, the completion of elements of the plan, and shared a timeline including future elements of the master plan. Mr. Collins provided detailed background regarding the phased deployment of the master plan including the organization of the campus, additional structured parking, and hospital expansion on the central campus. The City Council asked clarifying questions including hospital utilization and capacity limits, and education regarding COVID-19. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Members of the public can provide public comment by calling into the following number during the meeting: 847-810-3643 Rommy Lopat offered feedback to the City Council regarding the following: • Protection for residents testifying at public hearings. • Provide support to commissioners regarding OMA rules. • City Code language regarding removal of City officers. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 1. Deerpath Streetscape Overview - Jim Lockefeer, Assistant to the Direct of Public Works Assistant to the Director of Public Works, Jim Lockefeer, provided a brief presentation regarding the Deerpath Streetscape project. He began the presentation by stating the timeline of the project, including the Beautification Committee discussion regarding the project, Public Works Committee discussion, and the transition to the design and construction of the project. Mr. Lockefeer further explained the transition to the next phase of the project, and grant funds that will be included in the completion of the project. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of December 6, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of November 27 – December 31, 2021 Proceedings of the Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting 3. Award of Bid for a Three-Year Elevator Maintenance Agreement to American Hoist & Manlift in the Amount of $38,880 4. Approval of Construction Assistance Services for both the Illinois and Woodland Pedestrian Bridge Replacements to Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $39,880 5. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award the Deerpath Streetscape Phase II Project Design Proposal to Thomas Engineering Group in the Amount of $372,758 plus 10% Contingency in the Amount $37,275 for a Total of $410,033 and the Advancement of Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Project Funding in the Amount of $55,000 COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the five (5) Omnibus items as presented Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. Alderman Karras made a motion to approve the five (5) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Rummel. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 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 OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of a loan agreement between The City of Lake Forest and The American Legion McKinlock Post 264, in the Amount of $37,500.00. Superintendent of Recreation, Joe Mobile, provided a brief overview of the project, stating the key changes in the construction plan, including changes to the new entrances. Mr. Mobile further explained the loan agreement with the American Legion, and the repayment period of the loan. Mr. Mobile summarized the next steps for the American legion, which include signing with Timeless Creations and launching a fundraising campaign to pay the loan amount back to the City. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a loan agreement between The City of Lake Forest and The American Legion McKinlock Post 264, in the Amount of $37,500.00. Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the loan agreement between The City of Lake Forest and The American Legion McKinlock Post 264, in the Amount of $37,500.00, seconded by Alderman Notz. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Proceedings of the Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Notz made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Goshgarian. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:28 pm. Respectfully Submitted Margaret Boyer, 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. 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