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CC_2022_08_01_MINUTESThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings of the Special, Monday, August 1, 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 5:30p.m, and the Deputy City Clerk Joyce Reda called the roll of Council members Present: Alderman Morris, Alderman Novit, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Notz, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Buschmann. Absent: Alderman Weber Alderman Rummel made a motion to adjourn into executive session pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c), 11 The City Council will be discussing pending litigation, seconded by Alderman Goshgarian. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Novit, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 7-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c), 11 The City Council will be discussing pending litigation Adjournment into Executive Session at 5:31p.m. Reconvene into Regular Session at 6:12 p.m. Note: the City Council recessed until 6:30 pm CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon reconvened the meeting to order at 6:30pm, and the Deputy City Clerk Joyce Reda called the roll of Council members. Present: Alderman Morris, Alderman Novit, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Notz, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Buschmann. Absent: Alderman Weber CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR A. Deputy City Clerk Administers the Oath of Office to: Second Ward Alderman-Elect - - Edward U. Notz, Jr. Deputy City Clerk Joyce Reda administered the Oath of Office to Alderman Elect Notz. B. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Employee Matthew W. Wert Mayor Pandaleon read the resolution of appreciation and photos were taken. Proceedings of the SPECIAL, Monday, August 1, 2022 City Council Meeting COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution Appreciation for Retiring Employee Matthew W. Wert Alderman Preschlack made a motion to Approve the Resolution Appreciation for Retiring Employee Matthew W. Wert, seconded by Alderman Goshgarian. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. C. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for The Lake Forest Shop Mayor Pandaleon read the resolution of appreciation and photos were taken. Ellen Stirling offered thanks to the City Council. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution Appreciation for the Lake Forest Shop Alderman Goshgarian made a motion to Approve the Resolution Appreciation for the Lake Forest Shop, seconded by Alderman Notz. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. D. Approval of Reimbursement to the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation (FLFPR) in an amount not to exceed $240,000 associated with the Cancellation of July 4, 2022, Festival and Fireworks and An Additional Contribution of $60,000 to Support Future 2022 Community Events Mayor Pandaleon reported that as directed by the City Council on its July 18 meeting, that the City Council approve the payment of up to $300,000 to the FLFPR, and approval of the procedures for issuing such payment. The payment is made to offset costs incurred as a result of the July 4 Festival and Fireworks being cancelled due to the tragic events in Highland Park on the morning of July 4, 2022, as well as a $60,000 contribution related to anticipated profits of the July 4 Festival typically used to support other community events. The following offered Public Comment: Paul Hamann provided comments to the City Council in opposition to reimbursing the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of Reimbursement to the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation (FLFPR) in an amount not to exceed $240,000 associated with the Cancellation of July 4, 2022, Festival and Fireworks and An Additional Contribution of $60,000 to Support Future 2022 Community Events Alderman Preschlack made a motion of Approval of Reimbursement to the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation (FLFPR) in an amount not to exceed $240,000 associated with the Cancellation of July 4, 2022, Festival and Fireworks and An Additional Contribution of $60,000 to Support Future 2022 Community Events, seconded by Alderman Morris. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Novit, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 7-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER A. Community Spotlight - Lake Forest Academy -John Marlatt and Board of Trustees Chair -Chris Tennyson - Head of School City Manager Jason Wicha introduced Board of Trustees Chair, John Marlett. Mr. Marlett introduced the new Head of School, Chris Tennyson. Mr. Tennyson stated that he is the 31st Head of School. There are 435 students at Lake Forest Academy, of the 435, 22%-26% are international students and 77 students come from Proceedings of the SPECIAL, Monday, August 1, 2022 City Council Meeting Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Lake Forest Academy’s mission is to cultivate in its students, excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility. Mr. Tennyson went on to say that Lake Forest Academy’s uniqueness in its smaller size gives their students an individualized experience. In addition, he stated that the value they place on the students being good community partners will hopefully make them agents of change in the world. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL The following offered Public Comment: Marta (last name unknown) offered comments noting the flood on July 23, 2022 City Manager Jason Wicha stated that City staff are working with impacted residents to help file insurance claims with our insurance provider IRMA. He also noted that the City is working with State and County officials to see if any funding will be available under disaster relief. Mayor Pandaleon made a statement regarding the large amount of rain that fell on July 23, 2022, noting that most storm systems throughout the state cannot handle a rain of that magnitude. The Mayor reported that the City is investing in its storm water infrastructure. Over the last 5 years the City has invested 22.8 million in storm water capital projects and 2.3 million is planned to be invested next year. The Mayor sympathized with residents who were affected by this event. COMMITTEE REPORTS ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of July 18, 2022, City Council First Session Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of July 18, 2022, City Council Second Session Meeting Minutes 3. Resolution of Appreciation for Mike Strong, Assistant City Manager 4. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of July 1 – July 22, 2002 5. Consideration of a Request to Waive the Fidelity Bond Requirement in Connection with Holding a Raffle in the City of Lake Forest for the Spirit of 67 Foundation (Approval by Motion) 6. Approval of Amendment to the City’s FY23 Pay Plan 7. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest City Code Regarding the Class C-1 and C-3 Liquor Licenses (First reading and if appropriate final approval) 8. Approval of the Thermoplastic Lane Marking Bid to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the Amount of $85,000 9. Ratify the Inter-Governmental Agreement Between The City of Lake Forest and the Illinois Department of Transportation and Approve Payment to Metra for the City’s Costs Related to Metra Railway Crossing Improvements at Everett Road and Old Mill Road as Estimated at $148,480.30. Additionally, Approval of a Contingency of the Remaining Budgeted Amount of $26,519.70 for any Additional City Costs Related to Contract Overages or Other Direct Expenses Proceedings of the SPECIAL, Monday, August 1, 2022 City Council Meeting 10. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Building Review Board in Support of Modifications to Previously Approved Model Homes for the Amberley Woods Courtyard Homes Development. (Waive First Reading and Grant Final Approval of an Ordinance) COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the ten (10) 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 Rummel a motion to approve the ten (10) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Novit, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, and Buschmann. 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 NEW BUSINESS ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Alderman Goshgarian offered a thank you to his colleagues on City Council for recognizing the tragic events that happened on the 4th of July and the impact it had on the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Preschlack made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Rummel. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 7:31 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Joyce Reda, 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.