HomeMy WebLinkAbout03_27_06_ccCITY COUNCIL March 27, 2006
ROLL CALL - PRESENT:
Alderman Tisdahl Alderman Wollin
Alderman Rainey Alderman Wynne
Alderman Hansen Alderman Bernstein
A Quorum was present. Alderman Holmes
NOT PRESENT AT
ROLL CALL: Alderman Moran, Jean-Baptiste
PRESIDING: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton
The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Morton on Monday, March 27,
2006, at 9:15 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
David Jennings reminded everyone that the street cleaning and yard waste collection season will begin Monday, April 3,
2006. He said that details were published in the Spring Highlights newsletter and is available on the City’s website.
Library Director Neal Ney introduced Mary Beth Schroeder, president of the Library Board of Trustees. Ms. Schroeder
reported that since 1998, the Childcare Network of Evanston has offered awards annually to people who have made
significant differences in early childhood education in the community. The public library’s Rick Kinnebrew, who is the
outreach librarian, was one of the three recipients for 2005. The group cited his work with early childhood throughout
Evanston. Ms. Schroeder pointed out that since the library’s Bookmobile was discontinued, they were able to hire an
outreach librarian. His monthly activities have included presenting story time at various early childhood facilities and day
care homes, staffing the lending library at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and participating at the Northwestern
University Child & Family Resource Fair.
Parks/Forestry & Recreation Director Doug Gaynor stated he would begin the evening’s festivities by introducing Rob
Lloyd, manager of the Robert Crown Community Center and the first African-American in the country to become
certified in ice arena management, operations and programming. Mr. Lloyd noted that Sanders Hicks, a former Evanston
Fire Chief, is the founder and coach of the Evanston Speed Skating Club that he started in 1965.
Mr. Hicks spoke of Evanston’s World Champion Speed Skater, Shani Davis, who started skating at the Robert Crown
Center at age six. By the time he won his first championship in the Amateur Skating Union ten years ago, he has won all
divisions--up to senior. Shani’s focus turned to international competition four years ago at the Junior World
Championships in Italy. He won a gold medal in the 1500-meter competition there. Fast forward to February 2006, the
Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy, where he won a Gold Medal in the 1000-meter race and a Silver Medal for the
1500-meter race. Mr. Hicks reported that Shani’s latest achievement was winning his second World Allround Speed
Skating Championship in Calgary, Alberta two weeks ago.
Mr. Davis was happy to see that people in the community were excited about his achievements and his visit to Evanston.
He brought his gold and silver medals from the 2006 Olympic Winter Games so that people could see them up close.
Noting the young members of the Evanston Speed Skating Club in the audience, he commented on their dedication to the
sport. Skating season is over, but Shani pointed out that the children come to practice regularly as though it was the
beginning of skating season. He acknowledged the efforts of Sanders Hicks in starting the club and 17 years later a club
member became an Olympic champion. Mr. Davis urged the community to “keep on supporting the Robert Crown Center
because there’s always a diamond in the rough somewhere.”
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Proclamation: April 2006, Shani Davis Month
Mayor Morton remarked that Shani Davis had achieved all that he did because he strived to “be the best.” She pointed
out that the Robert Crown Center had spawned him and read the inscription of a plaque from the City:
“The City of Evanston, Illinois congratulates Shani Davis on winning the gold and silver Olympic
Speedskating medals and thanks him for bringing honor and recognition to the Evanston Speedskating Club and the Robert
Crown Center in the City of Evanston.”
Mayor Morton introduced Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, who was pleased to be part of the celebration. Cong.
Schakowsky congratulated Mr. Hicks on seeing the fruits of his work and the children of the Evanston Speedskating
Club, who are inspired by Shani Davis. She was proud that he had trained in Evanston with Mr. Hicks at the Robert
Crown Center and of his achievements.
Mayor Morton read the proclamation from the Office of the Mayor and below is the portion that proclaims April 2006,
Shani Davis Month:
WHEREAS, Shani Davis, by receiving the Olympic Gold and Silver Medals, has brought honor to the United States, the City
of Evanston, and the Speed Skating Club at Robert Crown for his many medals received from 1993 to the present:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lorraine H. Morton, Mayor of the City of Evanston, Illinois, do hereby proclaim April 2006, as
“SHANI DAVIS MONTH” in the City of Evanston in recognition of Shani Davis worldwide achievement as an Olympic Speed Skating
Gold Medal winner.
CITIZEN COMMENT:
Sue Canter, 3151 Harrison St., chair of the Evanston Mental Health Board, spoke on behalf of the board and thanked
Council and staff for the addition of Goal #13 to the Strategic Plan. This goal involves health care and human services
and they feel it rounds out the plan to encompass the needs of all Evanston citizens. She stated that the Mental Health
Board is available to assist in future development and implementation of the plan as appropriate.
Jane Grover, 2703 Prairie Ave., expressed the Mental Health Board’s gratification that the writers of the Strategic Plan
heeded their contributions. She, too, offered the board’s help with the plan’s implementation.
Junad Rizki, 2767 Ridge Ave., thought that the Strategic Plan document was extremely weak and noted it ignored the
built environment in Evanston. He thought that some members of the City Council wanted to continue over building the
neighborhoods here with the false impression that economic development would solve the tax problem. He noted that the
City did not finish the elm tree injection program as approved last April and, according to his computation, more than
500 significant trees still needed injecting. He reiterated that development was ignored in the Strategic Plan and a
haphazard approach to development would continue here. Mr. Rizki pointed out that the police awards presented that
evening were nice, but don’t tell the story of how much crime goes on in Evanston. He indicated that the plan did not
mention crime. He opined that plans that are based on politics and denial of all the facts will fail.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
* Resolution 21-R-06 – Strategic Plan for City of Evanston – Consideration of Resolution 21-R-06,
which provides a Strategic Plan, including a Vision and Mission Statement, Values, Goals and
Objectives for the City of Evanston.
Alderman Jean-Baptiste expressed his thanks to the City’s consultant, Rob Oberwise of Executive Partners, for his
leadership and skill in working with Council to mesh their views into a workable plan. He also noted Mr. Oberwise’s
assistance in presenting the plan to the public and get their engagement in the process.
Alderman Jean-Baptiste moved acceptance of Resolution 21-R-06, the Strategic Plan. Seconded by Alderman Moran.
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Alderman Hansen asked to amend Goal #2: “Create policies and programs that result in a well maintained, diverse
housing stock” by adding the words “throughout the City of Evanston.” Her concern was that the diverse housing stock
not be limited to certain areas of Evanston, but be available throughout the community.
Voice vote on the amendment. Motion carried, no nays.
Voice vote on Resolution 21-R-06. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA (Any item marked with an Asterisk*)
Alderman Moran moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with these exceptions: Resolution 19-R-06 – Y.O.U.
Grant Authorization; Planned Development for 1708-1710 Darrow Ave./1805 Church St.; Ordinance 47-O-06 – Special
Use and Major Variation for 2819 Central St.; Ordinance 139-O-05 – Add Chapter 22, in Title 4 of City Code –
“Affordable Housing Demolition Tax;” Request for $25,000 in Mayor’s Special Housing Funds for HODC’s Housing
Counseling Program and Ordinance 50-O-06 – Amend Section 7-2-6(D) – Sidewalk Cafés. Seconded by Alderman
Rainey. Roll call. Voting aye –Moran, Tisdahl, Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean-Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes.
Voting nay – none. Motion carried (9-0).
ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES:
* Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 13, 2006 and the Special City Council Meeting of
March 18, 2006. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS:
*Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston payroll for the period through March 23, 2006 and City of Evanston
bills for the period ending March 30, 2006, authorized and charged to the proper accounts:
City of Evanston payroll (through 03/23/06) $2,179,990.67
City of Evanston bills (through 03/30/06) $3,164,962.02
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of cooperative maintenance agreement with Evmark for downtown maintenance including funding a portion
of a private contractor to provide enhanced maintenance and landscaping at a cost of $70,250. Funding is provided by the
Downtown TIF and Washington National TIF accounts and the General Fund. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of contract for Nagle Hartray Danker Kagan McKay Penney Architects Ltd. (30 W Monroe St, Chicago) in
the amount of $230,198 for design development and preparation of construction documents, bidding and negotiating
construction contracts and construction oversight for the Main Library remodeling project. Funding provided by the
Capital Improvement Program, grant from the Illinois State Library and private fundraising. * APPROVED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of purchase of one (1) 2006 John Deere 644-J wheel loader using the federal Government Services
Administration bid contract from West Side Tractor Sales Co., (1560 N Old Rand Rd, Wauconda) in the amount of
$225,123.75. Funding provided by the Fleet Services account. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND
ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the lowest responsive and responsible bid from Super Trucking (4501 U.S. Hwy. 12, Richmond, Ill.) in the
amount of $110,550 for the furnishing and delivery of sand/stone and debris hauling services. Funding provided by the
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Water, Sewer & Street division accounts. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the lowest responsive and responsible bid from Clauss Brothers Inc. (360 W Schaumburg Rd,
Streamwood, Ill.) in the amount of $633,805 for the Mason Park Phase II Renovation Project. Funding provided by an
IDNR/OSLAD grant, Capital Improvement Program and CDBG funds. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the lowest responsive and responsible bid from Bolder Contractors (440 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield) in the
amount of $3,866,850 for the 2006 Water Main Improvement Contract A. Funding provided by Capital Improvement
Program, Sewer and Water funds. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of Change Order #1 for changes made to Rescue Fire Truck #345 for the Fire Department to Marion Body
Works, Inc., (P.O. Box 500, Marion, WI) in the amount of $11,110, increasing the contract from $438,409 to $449,519.
Funding provided by Fleet Services account. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 16-R-06 – Appoint a Director and an Alternate to SWANCC Board – Consideration of
proposed Resolution16-R-06, which appoints Alderman Edmund B. Moran, Jr., as the City’s Director
on the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) Board of Directors and Julia A.
Carroll, City Manager, as its Alternate Director. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 20-R-06 – Authorizes the City Manager to Sign FY 2006 Save America’s Treasures
Grant Application – Consideration of proposed Resolution 20-R-06, authorizes the City Manager to
sign a fiscal year 2006 grant application for a Save America’s Treasure’s Grant for renovations to the
two fog signal buildings at Grosse Point Lighthouse. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 31-O-06 – Special Assessment No. 1484 – Alley Paving – Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 31-O-06, by which City Council would authorize the paving of the alley north of Colfax
St., east of Pioneer Rd. * MARKED INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 33-O-06 – Special Assessment No.1481 – Alley Paving - Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 33-O-06, by which City Council would authorize the paving of the alley north of Jenks St.,
east of Broadway Ave. * MARKED INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 34-O-06 – Special Assessment No.1485 – Alley Paving - Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 34-O-06, by which City Council would authorize the paving of the alley north of Monroe
St., east of Ridge Ave. * MARKED INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 35-O-06 – Special Assessment No.1486 – Alley Paving - Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 35-O-06, by which City Council would authorize the paving of the alley north of Dempster
St., east of Fowler Ave. * MARKED INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 41-O-06 – Amend Title 10 City Code to Establish a Loading Zone at 1815 Brown Ave –
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 41-O-06, introduced March 13, 2006,which amends Section 10-
11-7, Schedule VII(B) of the City Code to establish a Loading Zone at 1815 Brown Ave. for the
disabled. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 42-O-06 – Amend Title 10 City Code to Establish a Four-Way Stop at Clinton Pl and
Orrington Ave – Consideration of proposed Ordinance 42-O-06, introduced March 13, 2006, which
amends Section 10-11-5, Schedule V(D) of the City Code to establish a four-way stop at Clinton Pl.
and Orrington Ave. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 43-O-06 – Amend City Code to Increase the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses –
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Consideration of proposed Ordinance 43-O-06, introduced March 13, 2006, which amends Section 3-
5-6(C) of the City Code to increase the number of Class C liquor licenses from 21 to 22 due to the
addition of Trattoria D.O.C., dba Trattoria D.O.C., 706 Main St. * ADOPTED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 44-O-06 – Amend City Code to Increase the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses –
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 44-O-06, introduced March 13, 2006, which amends Section 3-
5-6(B) of the City Code to increase the number of Class B liquor licenses from 13 to 14 due to the
addition of YJK Corp., dba Kansaku Restaurant, 1514 Sherman Ave. * ADOPTED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 49-O-06 – Declares City Property as Surplus – Consideration of proposed Ordinance 49-
O-06, which declares various items of City property as surplus so that the vehicles and equipment may
be offered publicly for sale at the June 3, 2006 Lake County, Ill. Municipal Auction. * MARKED
INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:
* Ordinance 38-O-06 – Planned Development - Church Street Village LLC, 1613 Church St. –
Consideration of a recommendation from the Plan Commission to approve a planned development for
Church Street Village LLC for map amendment and a planned development. The map amendment
includes a change from I2 General Industrial District, to R5 General Residential District. The planned
development includes 41 single-family attached dwelling units, approximately 84 off-street parking
spaces and setbacks. * MARKED INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 32-O-06 – Amend City Code to Create Chapter 23 in Title 4 “Energy Code” and Adopt
the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code – Consideration of the staff recommendation,
introduced February 27, 2006, to create a new Chapter 23 in Title 4 “Energy Code” and to adopt the
2003 International Energy Conservation Code by reference. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 45-O-06 – Special Use for Religious Institution at 303 Dodge Ave. – Consideration of the
ZBA recommendation, introduced March 13, 2006, to approve a Special Use for a new three-story
religious institution and private school for the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation (JRC). *
ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
* Ordinance 15-O-06 – Amends Title 7 of City Code – Regarding Public Parks – Consideration of
proposed Ordinance 15-O-06, which amends Section 7-10-1 of the City Code, “Designation of Public
Parks and Section 7-10-8, “Permits.” * MARKED INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
OTHER COMMITTEES
* Ordinance 48-O-06 – Amends Title 2, Chapter 14 – Energy Commission – Consideration of
Ordinance 48-O-06, which would amend Title 2, Chapter 14, Section 2 to reduce the number of
commission members from eleven to seven. * MARKED INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Morton asked that the following appointment be introduced:
Carl M. LaMell Mental Health Board
830 Milburn St.
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* INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Morton asked that the following reappointment be confirmed:
Joan Hickman Commission on Aging
1614A Main St.
For term ending March 30, 2009
* APPROVED – CONSENT AGENDA
REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS:
Resolution 19-R-06 – Youth Organization Umbrella Grant Authorization – Consideration of proposed
Resolution 19-R-06, which authorizes the City Manager to accept a grant from the Illinois Department
of Human Services for funds for the Youth Organization Umbrella (Y.O.U.).
Alderman Jean-Baptiste moved approval of Resolution 19-R-06. Seconded by Alderman Bernstein.
Alderman Jean-Baptiste reported the committee wanted clarification from the Police Chief that this grant will assist
young people in modifying their behavior and have some relationship to the criminal justice system.
Chief Kaminski reported it is a Title 2 grant and that provides counseling services to young people and their families that
have been referred to Y.O.U. by the Juvenile Court System. Some of the services included are anger management and
family therapy. The Police Department plays a supportive role in this grant and makes referrals for young people to
Y.O.U. to get services from a local agency.
Voice vote on Resolution 19-R-06. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:
Planned Development for 1708-1710 Darrow Ave./1805 Church St. – Consideration of a
recommendation from the Plan Commission to deny a planned development for the Housing
Opportunity Development Corporation. The planned development includes a 4-story multifamily
residential building with 27 affordable-housing units and 30 off-street parking spaces.
Alderman Rainey reported that this item and others that are off the agenda this evening are held in committee and would
be dealt with at a special meeting to be held Tuesday, April 4, 2006, 7:30 p.m. in Room 2200.
Ordinance 47-O-06 – Special Use and Major Variation – Harris Bank, 2819 Central St. –
Consideration of a recommendation to approve a special use for a drive-through facility for a proposed
financial institution (Harris Bank).
Alderman Rainey asked that Ordinance 47-O-06 be marked introduced.
Alderman Rainey moved to Suspend the Rules to adopt an ordinance at the same meeting in which it was introduced.
Seconded by Alderman Moran.
Voice vote. Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Rainey moved approval of Ordinance 47-O-06. Seconded by Alderman Moran.
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Roll call. Voting aye –Moran, Tisdahl, Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean-Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes. Voting nay –
none. Motion carried (9-0).
Ordinance 139-O-05 – Amends the Affordable Housing Demolition Tax Ordinance – Consideration of
substitute Ordinance 139-O-05, introduced December 12, 2005, which would add Chapter 22 in Title 4
of the City Code, “Affordable Housing Demolition Tax Ordinance” and repeal Ordinance 117-O-05.
Alderman Rainey reported that this item was held in committee and will be handled at the April 4, 2006 special meeting.
Request for $25,000 in Mayor’s Special Housing Funds for Housing Opportunity Development
Corporation’s Housing Counseling Program – Consideration of the Housing Commission
recommendation to approve the request by the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation for
$25,000 in Mayor’s Special Housing Funds to support their Housing Counseling Program.
Alderman Rainey reported that this item was held in committee.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ordinance 50-O-06 – Amends Title 7 of City Code – Pertaining to Sidewalk Cafes – Consideration of
proposed Ordinance 50-O-06, which amends Section 7-2-6(D) of the City Code, “Sidewalk Café
Permits.”
Alderman Bernstein asked that Ordinance 50-O-06 be marked introduced.
Alderman Bernstein moved to Suspend the Rules to adopt an ordinance at the same meeting in which it was introduced.
Seconded by Alderman Moran.
Voice vote. Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Bernstein moved approval of Ordinance 47-O-06. Seconded by Alderman Moran.
Roll call. Voting aye –Moran, Tisdahl, Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean-Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes. Voting nay –
none. Motion carried (9-0).
CALL OF THE WARDS:
6th Ward. Alderman Moran said it was nice to meet Shani Davis and share in the reflected glory of his achievements.
He thanked everyone who helped prepare the Strategic Plan. He thanked City Manager Julia Carroll for having the
foresight to invite Council to the table to develop the plan. Alderman Moran noted there is much work to do in terms of
implementation of the plan and acknowledged that having a plan is a big first step. He also thanked Rob Oberwise and
his associates at Executive Partners for helping them through the process.
7th Ward. Alderman Tisdahl announced there would be a 7th Ward meeting at the Ecology Center on Wednesday,
March 29, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. She reported that Judy Aiello and Jim Wolinski would attend to discuss development of the
former movie theater on Central St. and other development around town.
8th Ward. Alderman Rainey drew attention how often Howard St. was mentioned when the bravery awards were
presented that evening. There are still issues (safety) there and she urged Council not to forget the needs of the 8th Ward.
She announced a meeting the next evening (March 28) for people who live on Callan Ave., where a variety of issues
would be discussed.
Alderman Rainey thanked the people in the neighborhoods who take an active interest in development of their area. She
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noted that these residents alert Council to issues they may not know about if they don’t live in that neighborhood. These
neighbors are an asset to the community and she encouraged their continued activism.
9th Ward. Alderman Hansen reported on the successful 9th Ward Town Hall meeting. Assistant City Manager Judy
Aiello and Diane Williams, of Evmark, spoke about economic development in downtown Evanston. She noted that some
community members outside of the 9th Ward had attended.
1st Ward. Alderman Wollin pointed out that they need to consider the situation in neighborhoods when construction
happens. How it will impact neighbors, merchants, the downtown area and traffic. She has had constituents complain
about the dust created by construction.
She thanked the City’s police for being so involved in the community and for so caring because it makes a big difference.
2nd Ward. Alderman Jean-Baptiste made a reference to the Plan Commission to look into rezoning the Cahill-National
Awards properties from industrial to local residential. It is expected that they will move in that direction in the context of
the general planning that will be done in the whole TIF district.
He, too, acknowledged the neighbors throughout Evanston who put in their passion and time for the betterment of
everyone. Alderman Jean-Baptiste encouraged the neighbors who had been concerned about the Hines project, to keep up
their involvement.
Alderman Jean-Baptiste spoke of the Evanston Youth Initiative, an effort that has existed since Robert Gresham was
killed at The Keg about a year ago. He reported that the group would hold its founding on April 8, 2006, 2:00 p.m., at the
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. There will be a number of workshops on topics such as parenting, accountability
of educational institutions to youth, police/community relationship, youth and support services.
He called on all of the neighborhood groups in his ward to continue to be engaged and he was proud of their work.
3rd Ward. Alderman Wynne pointed out that the Chicago Avenue Corridor Study was undertaken with the active
participation of 30-40 neighbors over a period of four years. She felt the resources brought by the community on both
sides of Chicago Ave. (3rd and 4th wards) made that study significantly better.
She passed along a constituent’s compliment to Judy Aiello on the 9th Ward meeting presentation at which her
knowledge of economic development in downtown Evanston was impressive.
Alderman Wynne reported on a Planning Division meeting where the concrete wall along Chicago Avenue was
discussed. She noted that the wall was installed in 1904 and the question was how would they fit that into the streetscape
plan? The City’s consultant came up with an interesting way of screening the wall to make it look greener.
She congratulated Natalie White, who is the manager of the Starbucks on Dempster St., and has been a critical change
agent in terms of organizing, being a presence, calling the police and working with the Dempster Street Merchants.
4th Ward. Alderman Bernstein said he observed Shani Davis interacting with the children (Evanston Speedskating Club)
who idolize him and thought he was a quality person.
He thanked all of Evanston’s police officers and their families, noting that they do an incredible job day in and day out.
He encouraged everyone to join the Citizens’ Police Academy and said participating is a wonderful experience.
Alderman Bernstein congratulated the citizens of Evanston and noted the community’s uniqueness. The people here are
engaged and involved at wonderful levels. He pointed out that Tina Dace, a 4th warder, was seven months pregnant when
she administered CPR to the man on Howard St. and saved his life.
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He reported a Civic Center Committee meeting would be held Thursday, March 30, 7:30 p.m.
5th Ward. Alderman Holmes offered her congratulations to Evanston’s finest and the citizens who have assisted them
for all of the work they do for the community.
She reported that at the 5th Ward’s March meeting, Judy Aiello and Dennis Marino were there and it was a lively session
that will continue at the April 20, 2006 meeting.
Alderman Holmes noted that the West End Block Club, which was recognized with a police award, has been around for
many years. She acknowledged Shore School’s partnership with the block club and thanked them.
At 10:30 p.m., Alderman Rainey moved that Council convene into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing matters
related to collective bargaining pursuant to 5 Illinois Compiled Statues 1202 (c ) (2). Seconded by Alderman Tisdahl.
2. All meetings of public bodies shall be public meetings except for the following:
(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations
concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
Roll call. Voting aye – Moran, Tisdahl, Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean-Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes. Voting nay –
none. Motion carried (9-0).
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Morton asked for a motion to adjourn and the
Council so moved at 10:40 p.m.
Mayre Press,
Deputy City Clerk
A videotape recording of this meeting has been made part of the permanent record and is available in the City Clerk’s office.