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CC_2024_06_03_MINUTESThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings of the Monday, June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting – City Council Chambers 220 E Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045 City Clerk Margaret Boyer asked the Council for a motion to appointment Alderman Goshgarian as Mayor ProTem for the meeting. Alderman Notz made a motion to appointment Alderman Goshgarian as Mayor ProTem for the meeting, seconded by Alderman Weber. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor Pro Tem Goshgarian called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m., and City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Mayor Pro Tem Goshgarian, Alderman Novit, Alderman Clemens, Alderman Notz, Alderman Powers, Alderman LeVert, Alderman Weber, and Alderman Walther. Absent: Honorable Mayor Tack. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR Mayor Pro Tem Goshgarian congratulated the Lake Forest High School Lacrosse Team on winning the State Championship and congratulated all those who are graduating this year. He encouraged all to attend the Meet the Fleet event on June 7. Mayor Pro Tem Goshgarian commented on the amount of recent rainfall that Lake Forest has experienced. He noted that via the community survey stormwater management ranks highest among residents. He reviewed recent stormwater and ravine projects. A. Lake Forest Preservation Foundation Annual Preservation Awards - Marcy Kerr, Executive Director Mayor Pro Tem Goshgarian introduced Marcy Kerr, Executive Director of the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation. Ms. Kerr reported that the Foundation has been in existence since 1991. Ms. Kerr highlighted the award categories to include Preservation: Maintaining the historical integrity and character of a structure or landscape through conservation, maintenance and repair. Heritage: The Heritage Award is for an older historic building that has changed character over its long history, such as the 1887 Presbyterian Church. Rehabilitation: Continuing the use of a historic structure through repair, alterations and additions while protecting its historical, cultural and architectural character. Includes adaptive reuse. Restoration: Recovering, revealing or representing the state of a historic structure or landscape as it appeared at a particular time in history. Reconstruction: Recreating the form, features and details of a historic structure or landscape through new construction. Infill: Building new construction that demonstrates exemplary contextual compatibility in an established neighborhood. Photos of the award winners were shared. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER A. Community Spotlight - Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Proceedings of the Monday, June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting o Seamus Collins, President, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Jeffrey Kopin, MD, Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital City Manager Wicha introduced Seamus Collins, President, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Jeffrey Kopin, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. Mr. Collins shared the rankings that the quality of care at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest has, recognized as #10 in Illinois and #10 in Chicago 3 Nationally Ranked Specialties: #34 Neurology and Neurosurgery #43 Geriatrics #49 Pulmonology and Lung Surgery. Mr. Collins went on to say the expansion project is well-underway and ahead of schedule in execution, now due to open the two new pavilions in 2026. He went on to explain the details of the expansion: over 100 additional beds, Four inpatient floors, two in each of the new pavilions, total 96 inpatient beds plus 18 bed observation unit. He offered the same for the Emergency Department all while delivering on a promise of emphasize on highest quality of care and excellent while never losing sight to be a stellar community hospital. Dr Kopin spoke to the professionals that make NMLFH their home to include incredible talent working at the leading-edge of their fields while being compassionate, patient-centered physicians. The City Council had discussion on the continued excellence in community hospital care in a state of the art facility. City Manager Wicha gave an update on the potential Police Station. He reported that since April, the City has begun conducting its due diligence on the property at 1925 Field Court, which includes conducting a whole building and site assessment, a space needs analysis, and a Phase 1 environmental site assessment. He went on to say that the Workshop on July 1, City Council will review the initial reports. And depending on results, will be discussed at the City Council Meeting on July 15, City Council will decide whether to proceed with acquiring the property at 1925 Field Court for a new police station. City Manager Wicha gave an additional update on the Strategic Plan, noting that the Ad-Hoc Working Group is using the feedback gathered through various engagement opportunities to refine the Strategic Plan focus areas and objectives and those are going to be shared soon with the community for feedback, and the draft is expected to be seen at the Councils August 5 meeting with final approve in September. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL Diane thanked the City Staff for the recent Lake Forest 101 course, and the fire and Police academies. COMMITTEE REPORTS ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of the May 20, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of April 27 – May 24, 2024 3. Approval to extend the City’s Office Supplies Contract with Warehouse Direct through May 31, 2025 as determined by the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative of the Northwest Municipal Conference. 4. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement to Eco Clean Maintenance to Provide Janitorial Services at City Facilities in the Amount of $665,562 5. Award of a Three-Year Contract to Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Inc., for the Crack Sealing Project and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement Proceedings of the Monday, June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 per Year 6. Approval of Amendments to the February 5, 2024 Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution Appropriating $266,487 in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds and $752,516 in Rebuild Illinois (RBI) Funds to be used for the 2024 Annual Pavement Resurfacing Program 7. Approval of a Resolution adopting the North Branch Chicago River & Lake Michigan Watershed-Based Plans 8. Award of Proposal to Alpha Paintworks, Inc. for Fire Hydrant Painting Services Contract included in the FY2025-2027 Operating Capital Budget for the sum of $55,800. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the eight (8) omnibus items as presented Alderman Novit made a motion to approve the eight (8) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Walther. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, Goshgarian, LeVert, Weber, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried. Information such as Purpose and Action Requested, Background/Discussion, Budget/Fiscal Impact, Council Action and a Staff Contact as it relates to the Omnibus items can be found on the agenda. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Pro Tem Goshgarian asked for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Powers made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Notz. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 7:26 p.m. 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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