HomeMy WebLinkAbout11_13_06_ccCITY COUNCIL November 13, 2006
ROLL CALL – PRESENT:
Alderman Jean-Baptiste Alderman Moran
Alderman Wynne Alderman Tisdahl
Alderman Bernstein Alderman Rainey
Alderman Holmes Alderman Hansen
A Quorum was present. Alderman Wollin
PRESIDING: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton
The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Morton on Monday, November
13, 2006, at 9:33 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Public Works Director David Jennings announced that due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, Thursday’s refuse, recycling
and yard waste collection would be done on Saturday. He reported that yard waste collection would continue through
November 30 and yard waste drop off ends December 10, 2006.
Mr. Jennings announced a community snow meeting would be held Thursday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber to talk about snow parking regulations. Awards for the First Annual Painting Evanston Plows will be presented.
Presentation – Studs Terkel Award
Mayor Morton announced Susan Manning had received the Studs Terkel Award from the Illinois Humanities Council.
This award is given to individuals who have fostered activity related to the humanities that have enriched community life.
Because Ms. Manning was in the hospital, Judy Kemp accepted the award on her behalf. Cheryl Odom from the Illinois
Humanities Council also was present.
Mayor Morton congratulated City Manager Julia Carroll for becoming a Credentialed Manager with the International
City/County Management Association (ICMA) through education and experience in professional local government
management, adherence to high standards of integrity and commitment to lifelong learning and professional
development.
Mayor Morton proclaimed November
Homelessness Awareness Month
Mayor Morton proclaimed
November 28, 2006
American Association of University Women’s Day
The City of Evanston was recognized with a plaque
from the National League of Cities
for 35 years of membership and dedicated service
COMMUNICATIONS: None
CITIZEN COMMENT:
Gerald M. Gordon, 1228 Lake St., commented on the 2006 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, noting the General
Fund unreserved fund balance increased by $3.6 million to $18.4 million. The Council’s fund balance policy requires an
unreserved fund balance of $7.1 million. The unreserved fund balance as of February 28, 2006, exceeded the required
fund balance by $11.3 million and was 2.6 times larger than was required. He urged that this excessive unreserved fund
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balance be returned to taxpayers by re-allocation to reduce or eliminate tax increases. Re-allocation of fund balances used
to be a regular part of the budget process several years ago. The Water Fund balance increased by $3.4 million to $54.7
million even after net transfers out of $2.4 million. He saw room to increase transfers from the Water Fund to the General
Fund to further alleviate the need to increase taxes. The Sewer Fund balance increased by $3.4 million to $84.6 million.
He suggested some of these funds also be transferred to the General Fund or be used to reduce sewer charges. He asked
what does the October Interim Financial Report indicate about FY 2006. What is the City’s job vacancy experience
during this current year? Each vacant budgeted Full Time Employee (FTE), including all fringe costs, takes on average,
about $80,000 per year from the taxpayer and produces $80,000 unexpected revenue (unspent allocated expenditures)
that goes directly to the fund balance, which is already too large. The budget is always predicated on budgeted FTE’s
whether they are full or empty. Each unfilled FTE produces an unnecessary tax increase of $80,000. Budget Memo #25,
February 1, 2006, showed that as of March 1, 2005, there were 31 positions vacant. Nine of those vacancies were unfilled
all of FY2006 and cost the taxpayers about $720,000. Those funds went directly into the General Fund balance. There is
an opportunity to reduce budgeted FTE’s by attrition. A 2-3% reduction of budgeted FTE’s by attrition could save
enough budgeted expenditures to eliminate most of the anticipated FY2008 shortfall. He urged Council to look carefully
at re-allocating fund balances and entire staffing levels before increasing taxes or fees.
Sue Carlson, 2679 Stewart Ave., an affordable housing advocate, worked actively to pass the referendum to increase the
real estate transfer tax for affordable housing. She was keenly disappointed that the referendum failed but credited
Evanston voters with a remarkable sense of selflessness and generosity as nearly 50% voted “yes,” despite the
referendum’s flaws and the current tenuous real estate market. Advocates heard repeatedly “how would this money be
used?” She advised that, with the right preparation, Council could take steps for a successful referendum in two years.
Alderman Wollin has talked about a trust fund. She suggested that the name Affordable Housing Tax Fund be eliminated
and instead be called Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which suggests that it will be well designed and managed. A trust
fund can be designed to accept property and other resources from public and private sources, which gives it a big
advantage over a tax fund. She pointed out Council had already taken the first step by providing for ongoing sources of
revenue for affordable housing through the Demolition Tax, the Inclusionary Housing ordinance and, potentially, through
the Real Estate Transfer Tax. A second step would be to assign the Housing Commission to develop guidelines for this
trust fund by determining priorities for use of its funds, establishing policies for disbursement and developing processes
for accountability to the public and elected officials. She urged that Evanston join the other 300 communities that have
determined that a trust fund is a versatile and reliable vehicle to help advance their affordable housing goals.
Ted Zalesiak, 2253 Sheridan Rd., commended Council for declaring November Homelessness month. When he came to
here a year ago he was impressed by how beautiful Evanston ‘s residential and commercial areas are but felt a spot with
its homelessness and the panhandling that goes on in front of downtown businesses such as CVS on Sherman and Buffalo
Joe’s on Clark, both popular with students. It is frustrating to go into these establishments with somebody standing in
front asking for money. He normally refuses; sometimes is treated quite rudely by these individuals or deterred from
entering. While homelessness and panhandling cannot be eliminated, he urged that there be some type of restriction on
panhandling in front of commercial businesses. He understood that free speech is involved in asking strangers for money,
but felt it causes a significant economic downturn for businesses. He suggested a 20-foot restriction in front of all
commercial establishments in downtown Evanston. He felt it was a smudge on an otherwise wonderful community.
Frances Seidman, 600-E South Blvd., spoke about affordable housing. She thought the transfer tax referendum did well
considering that it was a “pig in a poke.” There was no plan or vision, just the prospect of an increased tax. In this
month’s Sentinel there was an article about affordable housing. It mentioned the 800 pound black gorilla in the room,
Darrow Corners. She agreed with most of the article but disagreed with the conclusion that the project was rejected
because it would house black families. She lived through the redevelopment of Hyde Park. There was a saying that it was
the black and white united together against the poor. She thought that happened at Darrow Corners. The people who
testified on that proposal all had one thing in common -- they were fixed on the money to be made in that part of town.
Now we have had multiple meetings and consultants, which apparently we can afford as we face a budget that is a major
disaster and will develop every inch of the West Side TIF. There was not one word about affordable housing in that area
or maybe a few acres set aside for the Lighthouse Land Trust, which is a good idea. At the P&D Committee they still
don’t have a plan for affordable housing. There is staff that presumably could provide some leadership and good people
with expertise in various areas. Will this require that they hire more consultants to tell them how to do this? Do they need
another task force to put their eggs in one basket and not look at the range of possibilities for affordable housing? It
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seems the more upscale they build, the poorer the community is. It does not seem like much of a sacrifice to make room
for people with low to moderate incomes that need nice places to live. She stated the City needs a plan to catch the
imagination of the community; something interesting that involves non-profit agencies such as HODC and others so they
can have something special. If they could do that, they might get a nice article in the Chicago Tribune.
CONSENT AGENDA (Any item marked with an Asterisk*)
Alderman Moran moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with these exceptions: purchase of three Digital
Surveillance System Cameras; proposal to eliminate Night Sweeping/Cleaning on most residential streets; Plat of
Resubdivision – 1037-1041 Florence Ave. and Ordinance 87-O-06 – Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment – Solar Panels.
Seconded by Alderman Rainey.
Roll call. Voting aye – Jean-Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl, Rainey, Hansen, Wollin. Voting nay –
none. Motion carried (9-0).
ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES:
* Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 23, 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 November 2, 2006 and City of Evanston
bills for the period ending November 14, 2006, authorized and charged to the proper accounts:
City of Evanston payroll (through 11/02/06) $2,201,515.87
City of Evanston bills (through 11/14/06) $3,417,700.16
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of authorization for the City Manager to execute a contract with CaremarkPCS Health, LP (2211 Sanders Rd,
NBT9, Northbrook) and WellNet HealthCare (4733 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD) to provide pharmacy benefit
management services for PPO participants in the City’s health insurance program for the period December 1, 2006-
November 30, 2007. The projected annual cost for the contract is $23,040 and the projected annual costs of pharmacy
claim usage is $815,106. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of a professional services contract with the Lakota Group (70 W Erie St, Chicago) for urban design and
planning services for the Central Street Streetscape in an amount not-to-exceed $128,498. Funding provided by the
Capital Improvement Project ($28,498) and the Economic Development Fund ($100,000). * APPROVED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the purchase of 331 trees from the Suburban Tree Consortium (STC-West Central Municipal Conference,
1127 S Manheim Rd, Westchester, IL) in the amount of $67,320. Approval of an additional purchase for the contractual
planting of 100 of the trees through STC, in the amount of $8,700. The total expenditure for the purchase of the trees and
the contract for planting is $76,020. Funding is provided by General Fund. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the purchase of up to 3,780 tons of salt for FY 2006-2007
snow season from North American Salt Company (9200 S Ewing St, Chicago) in the amount of $149,990.40. Funding
provided by the Snow and Ice Control Fund. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the purchase of Cisco products from Netrix LLC (2801
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Lakeside Dr, Bannockburn, IL) in the amount of $80,197.65 for the Information Technology Division. Funded by
Information Technology Replacement ($58,514.65), Water Fund Capital Outlay ($18,269.30) and the balance from
Water Div. Security Improvements ($3,413.50). * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of Change Order No. 1 with Gewalt Hamilton Associates (850 Forest Edge Dr, Vernon Hills, IL) for
additional engineering observation services on the 2006 water main, sewer and street improvement project, in the amount
of $36,500, increasing the contract amount from $240,257.76 to $276,757.76. Funded by the Water Depreciation,
Improvement & Extension Account. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 64-R-06 – Commercial Card Agreement – LaSalle Bank – Consideration of proposed
Resolution 64-R-06, which authorizes the City Manager to sign a continuing agreement with LaSalle
Bank National Association for commercial card services. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 106-O-06 – Sale of City Surplus Property – Fleet Vehicles – Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 106-O-06, which authorizes the sale of City surplus fleet vehicles at the Obenauf Auction
Service Municipal Equipment Auction on December 2, 2006 at the Lake County Fairgrounds,
Grayslake, IL. * MARKED INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
Ordinance 109-O-06 – Increase in Class C Liquor Licenses – Quince Restaurant, 1625 Hinman –
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 109-O-06, which amends Section 3-5-6(C ) of the City Code to
increase the number of Class C liquor licenses from 24 to 25 due to the addition of Evanston Home,
dba Quince Restaurant, 1625 Hinman Ave. * MARKED INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Holmes moved to Suspend the Rules to adopt an ordinance at the same meeting at which it was introduced.
Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Holmes moved approval of Ordinance 109-O-06. Seconded by Alderman Moran.
Roll call. Voting aye – Jean-Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl, Rainey, Hansen, Wollin. Voting nay –
none. Motion carried (9-0).
* Ordinance 110-O-06 – 2006 City of Evanston Tax Levy – Consideration of proposed ordinance 110-
O-06, which legally imposes the City of Evanston property tax levy for the General Fund and the
Police and Fire pension funds in the amount of $25,483,673 for FY 2006-07. A public hearing will be
held on this tax levy at the Council meeting of November 27, 2006. * MARKED INTRODUCED –
CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 111-O-06 – 2006 Evanston Township Tax Levy – Consideration of proposed Ordinance
111-O-06, which legally imposes the City of Evanston property tax levy for Evanston Township in the
amount of $1,359,134 for FY 2006-07. A public hearing will be held on this tax levy at the Council
meeting of November 27, 2006. * MARKED INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 112-O-06 – 2006 Special Service Area #4 Tax Levy – Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 112-O-06, which legally imposes the City of Evanston property tax levy for Special Service
Area #4 in the amount of $255,000 for FY 2006-07. A public hearing will be held on this tax levy at
the Council meeting of November 27, 2006. * MARKED INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:
* Ordinance 114-O-06 – Planned Development & Map Amendment – 2424 Oakton St. –
Consideration of a recommendation from the Plan Commission to approve a planned development for
a proposed mixed-use project to include office, commercial and retail uses. The proposed amendment
will rezone portions of the property from the I2 General Industrial District to the C1 Commercial
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District. * MARKED INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Jean-Baptiste reported this ordinance would be returned to the committee in order to address concerns about
franchisees.
* Ordinance 108-O-06 – Special Use Type 2 Restaurant – Linz & Vail, 2012 Central – Consideration
of a recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals to approve a special use for a Type 2
restaurant, Linz & Vail, at 2012 Central St. * MARKED INTRODUCED – CONSENT AGENDA
* Resolution 60-R-06 – Updated Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan –
Consideration of proposed Resolution 60-R-06, the Housing Commission’s recommendation for
review and approval of the update of the City’s Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation
Assistance Plan, adopted January 1993, to comply with HUD requirements. * APPROVED -
CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
OTHER COMMITTEES:
* Resolution 63-R-06 – Authorizes the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Retail Space
Lease in the Sherman Avenue Self Park with Sherman Plaza Partners LLC – Consideration of
proposed Resolution 63-R-06, which authorizes the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
retail space lease in the Sherman Avenue Self Park with Sherman Plaza Partners LLC for a change in
the legal description of the retail space. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL
CALL (9-0)
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Morton asked that the following appointments be introduced:
Yvonne Smith Arts Council
3038 Hartzell St.
Susan Cherco Commission on Aging
2404 Prospect Ave.
Gloria Combs Commission on Aging
1930 Ridge Ave.
Carny Diane Etkin Commission on Aging
114 Kedzie St.
Franklin H. Streitfeld Commission on Aging
1616 Hinman Ave.
William Gallagher Environment Board
721 Dobson St.
Eli A. Port Environment Board
1564 Ashland Ave.
Michael S. Marcus Housing Commission
1123 Hull Tr.
William Logan, Jr. Human Relations Commission
1031 McDaniel Ave.
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Donald L. Opitz Ladd Arboretum Committee
134 Clyde Ave.
Jill E. Bagajski Public Art Committee
400 Ridge Ave.
Jacqueline S. Henderson Public Art Committee
1406 Oak Ave.
Daniel Rodriguez Public Art Committee
807 Church St.
Richard Zeid Public Art Committee
321 Custer Ave.
Mayor Morton asked that the following reappointments be confirmed:
Nicole S. Pakkala Board of Ethics
735 Central St.
Term ending November 15, 2009
Susan Munro Housing Commission
1316 Maple Ave.
Term ending November 15, 2009
Jonell Nimock M/W/EBE Development Committee
1029 Wesley Ave.
Term ending November 15, 2008
* APPROVED – CONSENT AGENDA
REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS:
Alderman Holmes moved approval of the purchase for three Digital Surveillance System Cameras from Public Safety
Communications (450 W Taft Dr., South Holland, IL) two for the Police Department, one for Evanston Township High
School in the amount of $73,500 and an additional $18,000 for a three-year extended service warranty, totaling $91,500.
Funding provided by the Capital Improvement Program ($61,000) and ETHS ($30,500). Seconded by Alderman Rainey.
Alderman Jean-Baptiste stated that not enough has been invested in crime prevention with jailing of more people in the
community. Enforcement activities by the Police Department have not resulted in a drop in crime here. A number of
youth continue to go astray. Those who return from incarceration are not helped to re-direct their lives away from a life
of crime. He did not suggest the Council was responsible for this. Many are fighting for stable communities. All are
parents who try to raise good kids. He suggested no matter how much technology, crime still exists in communities. He
asked them to focus on prevention and not put money into cameras, which move crime one location to another. Alderman
Rainey stated that no one thinks that cameras are the solution to crime in the community. They are one of many tools. A
solution to crime would be if people who live here respected one another and their property; noted the cameras are of no
use unless they are monitored. The camera at Howard/Custer has been very helpful. In addition to catching people, it is a
preventative tool by giving people pause. With so many eyes on the street the cameras help. She urged support.
Roll call. Voting aye – Wynne, Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl, Rainey, Hansen, Wollin. Voting nay – Jean-Baptiste, Bernstein.
Motion carried (7-2).
Alderman Holmes reported that the Streets & Sanitation Division presentation to eliminate night sweeping on most
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residential streets and cleaning during daytime hours only was excellent. The matter was held in committee.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:
Plat of Resubdivision – 1037-1041 Florence Ave. – Proposed plat of resubdivision into two lots for an
existing single-family residence and a two-family residential building.
Alderman Jean-Baptiste reported this item was held in committee. The Law Department was asked to mediate between
the property owner and the neighbor.
Ordinance 87-O-06 – Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment – Solar Panels – Consideration of
Ordinance 87-O-06, a Plan Commission recommendation, introduced August 14, 2006, to amend
Chapter 4 “General Provisions,” Chapter 18 “Definitions,” 6-4-6-3 and the creation of Section 6-4-6-8
to address the location size and appearance of solar collectors.
Alderman Jean-Baptiste reported that Ordinance 87-O-06 was held and the Community Development Director was asked
to convene a meeting of the Subcommittee on Zoning of the Plan Commission, Energy Commission, Environment Board
and Preservation Commission to help make a decision. The committee supports the use of solar panels.
HUMAN SERVICES:
Alderman Tisdahl announced a Human Services Committee meeting on Monday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. to be held in
the Council Chamber.
CALL OF THE WARDS:
2nd Ward. Alderman Jean-Baptiste supported the proposal from Sue Carlson to persevere in efforts to get the affordable
housing policy in a shape that the community can support. He thought the referendum failed because they did not have
enough time to educate the community about it. He hoped to put the referendum back on the ballot in the future. He
supports the Housing Commission setting up guidelines for the use of trust funds for affordable housing. He said there
are many in the community that have perspectives on this.
He reminded listeners that at the Human Services Committee meeting on Monday November 20 youth in the community
will be discussed. Services providers will explain what they do and will be engaged in discussion as to whether they
deliver what they say they are. Council will look critically at funding given by CDBG and to the Mental Health Board.
3rd Ward. Alderman Wynne congratulated Susan Manning, who has done a lot for the community. She recognized
Junior Wildkit Football, a program similar to FAMM. It is 12 weeks of dedication by at least 15 coaches giving 20 hours
a week of volunteer service. The goal is character building. She said it is a terrific program.
4th Ward. Alderman Bernstein asked the City Manager to respond to Gerald Gordon’s letter with copies to the Council.
He attended the Bo Price celebration at Fleetwood-Jourdain.
Alderman Bernstein invited all to the Citizens Police Academy graduation Thursday November 16 at the Ecology Center
5th Ward. Alderman Holmes said that coach Craig Thompson came up with the idea of Junior Wildkit Football. Her
grandson attended and she hoped it would continue.
She and Alderman Tisdahl attended the Homelessness Month kickoff on Friday. She hoped Council could find ways to
support Connections for the Homeless, which is leading that charge.
Alderman Holmes reported that Mayor Morton and she were present on October 29 for the dedication of the Battered
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Woman’s Shelter to Mary Lou Sain, which was wonderful and she offered congratulations.
She invited all to a 5th Ward meeting on Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.
6th Ward. Alderman Moran was disappointed the referendum did not pass but was encouraged because close to 50% of
voters said “yes” to an increase for affordable housing. It says to him that people care and are willing to dip into their
pockets to help out. He agreed that the run-up on the referendum was short and many people spent a lot of time
advocating and educating. He thought when they come up with guidelines for a trust fund, they will cross the goal line.
During the A&PW Committee meeting there seemed to be consensus to not have night street sweeping when the new
plan is adopted. Both Alderman Tisdahl and he are delighted because those trucks come through the 6th and 7th wards and
wake people up.
7th Ward. Alderman Tisdahl reported that the NU/Ohio State football game was difficult for portions of the 7th Ward.
There was a great deal of drinking, some of it starting at 7:00 a.m. Neighbors were threatened physically, garbage strewn
all over, more police presence was needed and may need sanitation to clean up after games. She recommended Council
look at taxing tickets more heavily so costs are covered. This kind of behavior cannot be tolerated anywhere in Evanston.
She hoped they look at requiring Port-a- Potty fixtures for all tailgating parties.
8th Ward. Alderman Rainey commented that the monthly report on the real estate state tax showed $100,000 over the
average monthly amount to be collected. If they had the additional $1 per $1,000 for affordable housing, they would have
generated $665,580 in 10 months. During this month alone, they would have generated $118,969. She urged them to
keep their eyes on the prize. She did not think the design of this program should rest with the Housing Commission;
rather they should draw upon all parts of the community. She hoped the Council would consider a Blue Ribbon
Committee at the next Rules Committee meeting and suggested that each Council member submit several names.
Alderman Rainey noted the city’s Financial Report for 2006 is on the website and encouraged people to read it.
9th Ward. Alderman Hansen was asked by a resident if anyone could voluntarily give money to the City. She responded
with “yes” and the resident suggested that those who support affordable housing voluntarily give funds. She invited
anyone who wants to contribute toward affordable housing to do so.
1st Ward. Alderman Wollin said there would be meeting on November 30 at the Civic Center in Room 2200 for
neighbors of the Mather to talk about the beginning of the demolition which will start immediately after the New Year.
She congratulated Alderman Rainey on the groundbreaking for the Bristol development, which was well attended in spite
of bad weather.
Alderman Wollin reported attending a fundraiser yesterday for the Center for Independent’s Futures for over 300 at
Prairie Moon for people who need help to live independently. Next Sunday from 3-5 p.m. there will be a reception for
those people who plan to buy into the Sienna project.
City Manager Carroll noted that Alderman Jean-Baptiste recommended referring guidelines for spending affordable
housing money to the Housing Commission. Alderman Rainey recommended this matter be taken to the Rules
Committee. That will be on the agenda of the December 4 Rules Committee meeting.
Mayor Morton asked for a list of all funds that go for housing for the December 4 Rules Committee meeting.
At 10:40 p.m., Alderman Bernstein moved that Council convene into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing
matters related to real estate, litigation and closed session minutes pursuant to 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/2 (c ) (5),
(11) and (21). Seconded by Alderman Hansen.
2. All meetings of public bodies shall be public meetings except for the following:
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(5) The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose
of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.
(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before
a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis
for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
(21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body
of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section2.06.
Roll call. Voting aye – Jean-Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl, Rainey, Hansen, Wollin. 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 11:18 p.m.
Mary P. Morris,
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.