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CC_2022_10_17_MINUTESThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings of the Monday, October 17, 2022 City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers 220 E Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Pandaleon called the meeting to order at 7:25p.m, and Deputy City Clerk Joyce Reda called the roll of Council members. Present: Alderman Morris, Alderman Novit, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Buschmann, and Weber. Absent: Alderman Notz CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR A. ICMA Community Sustainability Program Excellence Award -Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works and Dana Olson, Communications Manager Mayor Pandaleon recognized the Community Sustainability Excellence award given to the City from the International City/County Manager's Association (ICMA) for the Rethink Recycling Campaign. Mayor Pandaleon acknowledged the importance of financial support from the Lake Forest Garden Club through generous donations. Photos were taken with those engaged in the project and Public Works Superintendent Dan Martin provided the Council with an overview of the project. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of October 3, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Acknowledgement of Receipt of the fiscal year 2022 Treasurer's Report Proceedings of the Monday, October 1 7, 2022 City Council Meeting 3. Award of Contract with Advanced Tree Care for an amount not to exceed $52,000 to extend MPI Tree Pruning services for tree pruning in fiscal year 2023. 4. Approval to purchase nine 420-dass Sailboats from Simmons Boatworks in amount not to exceed $60,000. 5. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Building Review Board (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval). 6. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval). COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the six (6) 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 Morris a motion to approve the six (6) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. The following voted "Aye": Alderman Morris, Novit, Rummel, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted "Nay": None. 7-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 1. Consideration of a Settlement Agreement in the matter of 361 Westminster, LLC and the 705 North McKinley Development, LLC v. City of Lake Forest and Various Other Parties. (Approval by motion). Mayor Pandaleon stated it is time for the City Council to take a leadership role by approving the settlement agreement. Mayor Pandaleon introduced Kurt Ashprooth, City Attorney, who stated the litigation will be stayed until December 5, to allow the city to hear the revised plan at the Planning and HPC Commission. The City Council had lengthy discussion with City staff in regards to the specifics on the cash lieu of affordable housing in accordance with City code. Mayor Pandaleon asked if anyone from the public would like to make a comment. The following persons made comments: Susan Athenson, President of the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation offered her opinion to the City Council in opposition of the settlement agreement, noting drawbacks in compromise. JeffTorosian offered opinion to the City Council in opposition of the settlement agreement, noting drawbacks in compromise. Rommy Lopat offered her opinion to the City Council in opposition of the settlement agreement, noting drawbacks in compromise. Proceedings of the Monday, October 17, 2022 City Council Meeting Todd Curry offered his opinion to the City Council in support of the settlement agreement, noting possible improvements in public notification and to not bypass the Planning and HPC Committees. Art Miller offered his opinion to the City Council in opposition of the settlement agreement, noting geographical challenges that could arise. Sally Downey offered her opinion to the City Council in opposition of the settlement agreement, noting an emphasis on development through city code and guidelines. Reed Dailey offered his opinion to the City Council in opposition of the settlement agreement, noting inconveniences to surrounding properties. Mayor Pandaleon asked City Council members for final comment. COUNCIL ACTION: If desired by the Council, approve the Settlement Agreement as presented in the Council packet by Motion. Alderman Goshgarian made a motion to approve the Settlement Agreement as presented in the Council packet by motion, seconded by Alderman Rummel. The following voted "Aye": Alderman Morris, Novit, Rummel, Preschlack, Goshgarian, and Weber. Thefollowing voted "Nay": Alderman Buschmann. 6-Ayes, 1 Nays, motion carried. 2. Approval of Amendment to the Contract for Architecture and Engineering Services for Synthetic Turf Field at Deerpath Community Park with Hitchcock Design Group, to Include Additional Design Services in the Amount of $85,200 Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry, gave an overview of the amendment to the contract for architecture and engineering services, outlining an updated plan on size and cost. The City Council had discussion on the additional building and boardwalk that is included in the funding proposed. City Manager Jason Wicha proposed that the storage facility, or additional building, is critical for the project in order to adequately maintain the fields. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of an Amendment to the Contract for Architecture and Engineering Services for New Synthetic Turf Field at Deerpath Community Park with Hitchcock Design Group, to Include Additional Design Services in the Amount of $85,200. Alderman Novit made a motion of Approval of an Amendment to the Contract for Architecture and Engineering Services for New Synthetic Turf Field at Deerpath Community Park with Hitchcock Design Group, to Include Additional Design Services in the Amount of $85,200, seconded by Alderman Weber. The following voted "Aye": Alderman Morris, Novit, Rummel, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted "Nay": None. 7-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT Proceedings of the Monday, October 1 7, 2022 City Council Meeting There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Rummel made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Buschmann. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 9:28 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Joyce Reda, Deputy City Clerk -4 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.cit o lake orest.com. Click on I Want To, then click on View, then choose Archived Meetings Videos.