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CITY COUNCIL
ROLL CALL — PRESENT:
A Quorum was present.
ABSENT:
PRESIDING:
Alderman Wollin
Alderman Jean -Baptiste
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Bernstein
Mayor Lorraine H. Morton
Mayor Pro Tem Moran
May 27, 2008
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Moran
Alderman Tisdahl
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Hansen
Deputy City Clerk Mayre Press announced that in the absence of Mayor Morton, nominations for the election of a Mayor
Pro Tem are in order and that, in accordance with Council Rule 14.7, Alderman Moran is next on the list of aldermen, by
seniority, who have not served as Mayor Pro Tem.
Alderman Rainey nominated Alderman Moran and moved that nominations be closed and that Alderman Moran be
elected Mayor Pro Tem. Seconded by Alderman Tisdahl.
Roll call. Voting aye — Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl, Rainey, Hansen. Voting nay —
none. Motion carried. (9-0).
The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Moran on Tuesday,
May 27, 2008, at 9:07 p.m. in the Council Chamber. ,
MAYORAL/CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
COMMUNICATIONS: None
CITIZEN COMMENT:
Mike Vasilko. 2728 Reese Ave., 18-year resident, had questions about change orders related to the construction of Fire
Station #5. The three change orders on that evening's agenda totaled more than $100,000 and he wondered if there was a
way for the City to recoup money. He also wanted to know more about the shortfall of funds for Fire & Police pensions.
Alderman Moran reported that a Blue Ribbon Committee had been appointed comprised of eight citizens who would
study the situation and report back to Council.
Junad Rizki. 2767 Ridge Ave., wanted to discuss several issues he has with the Fire Department's inspection programs
and whether they serve the interest of citizens. He had requested information about the Dawes House inspection through
FOIA and has received no information to date. When does the Fire Department go into a property and do a code analysis
of the building, isn't that the responsible of the owner to hire a licensed professional? He suggested that the Fire Chief
had acted like a consultant for Northwestern. He had a problem with off -duty uniformed officers working at (non -City)
events, creating liabilities for which there are no rules or policies.
Years ago Mr. Rizki came across a fire inspector at Orrington School who was inspecting the building. It is a well-known
fact that the City has no authority in public schools. He wanted to know where these reports have gone; said taxpayers
have paid for those reports and he'd like to know what the Fire Department is finding in the public schools.
Lastly, during the budget hearing it was suggested that a new life/safety inspector be hired for complex projects. He had
sent Council an email on this, indicating it was not a good use of taxpayers' money. He thought that a professional
consultant could do this work and that the City did not need to add new positions during a budget crisis.
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CONSENT AGENDA (Any item marked with an Asterisk*) I
Alderman Moran moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with these exceptions: Contract to Replace Fire/Police
Radio Antenna Tower; Ordinance 48-0-08 — Text Amendment— B 1 District Special Uses; Ordinance 62-0-08 — Amends
Existing Planned Development — 1603/1629 Orrington Avenue; Resolution 27-R-08 — Agreement between 1603
Orrington Joint Venture and City of Evanston Regarding Orrington Avenue Parking Ramp; and Ordinance 50-0-08 —
Amends Various Sections of Title 9, Chapter 4 — "Dogs, Cats, Animals and Fowl." Seconded by Alderman Rainey.
Roll call. Voting aye — Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl, Rainey, Hansen. Voting nay —
none. Motion carried (9-0).
ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES:
* Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 7, 2008, and the Regular City Council Meeting of
May 12, 2008. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS:
* Approval, as recommended, City of Evanston payroll for the period May 15, 2008 and City of Evanston bills through
May 28, 2008, as authorized and charged to the proper accounts:
City of Evanston payroll (through 05/15/08) $2,298,477.72
City of Evanston bills (through 05/28/08) $3,375,463.83
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of a sole -source software purchase from Sungard Public Safety that will enable Fire Department
emergency vehicles to communicate with the 9-1-1 Center via the vehicle computers. The cost of this purchase is
$83,046.94. Funded by the Emergency Telephone System budget. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION &
ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of a contract for the Evanston Water Utility SCADA Study to CDM (125 S. Wacker Dr.,
Chicago) in the amount of $136,790. Funded by operating funds in the Water Depreciation, Improvement and Extension
(DIE) account. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval to enact the fourth optional year of the contract (Bid #05-30) with Total Building Service, Inc.
(340 Bennett Rd., Elk Grove Village) for an additional year of janitorial services at Police and Fire Headquarters, Police
Outpost, Civic Center and Library in the annual amount of $228,027.48. Funded by the operating budgets of each
division.* APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of the lowest responsible and responsive bid (09-05) for the Torgerson Park Renovations Project
to Pedersen Construction, Inc. (936 Holmes Ave., Deerfield) in the amount of $206,750. Funded by the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP). * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of the lowest responsible and responsive bid (09-12) from Landscape Concepts Management,
Inc. (31735 Alleghany Rd., Grayslake, IL) for the 2008 Dutch Elm Disease Control Program in the amount of $476,307.
Funded by the General Fund ($248,300) and Reserve funds fromprevious years ($354,185). * APPROVED -CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0).
* Recommend approval of the lowest responsible and responsive bid (09-13) to purchase two multi -purpose tractors and
attachments for the Parks/Forestry & Recreation Department and Streets & Sanitation Division from Town & Country
Power, Inc. (1080 E. Park Ave., Libertyville) in the amount of $49,162. Funded by the FY 08-09 Fleet Services Capital
Outlay Budget. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
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* Recommend approval of the lowest responsible and responsive bid (09-14) to Open Kitchens, Inc. (1161 W. 21 st St.,
Chicago) in an amount not -to -exceed $73,000 for the 2008 Summer Food Service Program. Funded by reimbursement
revenue and program expenditures in Recreation Outreach Business. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION &
ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of Change Order No. 1(RFP 07-35) with RJN Group (200 W. Front St., Wheaton) for the 2007
Water Main Engineering Services contract. This increases the contract amount by $23,747.70, from $248,628.90 to
$272,376.60. Water Depreciation, Improvement and Extension (DIE) account. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of Change Order No. 2 to construction contract with Central Lakes Construction (749 Pinecrest
Dr., Prospect Heights, IL) for additional work performed at Fire Station #5 (2830 Central St.). This will increase the
contract by $52,845, from $4,647,153 to $4,699,998. Funded by the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). * APPROVED
-CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of Change Order No. 3 to CATH Associates (2401 Main St., Evanston) for additional services at
Fire Station #5. This will increase the contract amount by $19,360, from $216,714.93 to $236,074.93. Funded by the
Capital Improvement Program (CIP). * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of Change Order No. 3 with Motorola, Inc. (1309 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg) for the
Fire/Police Radio System Upgrade that was implemented in February 2008. It also includes the reinstallation of the base
station radio and antenna for Fire Station #5 for a total cost of $81,992. Funded by the Emergency Telephone System
budget ($65,969) and Fire Station #5 funding from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). * APPROVED -CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of a contract between the Evanston Police Sergeants and the City of Evanston as presented in the
Memo of Understanding dated May 8, 2008 for the period commencing March 1, 2008 through February 28, 2011.
APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Recommend approval of an agreement between Evanston Firefighters Association and City of Evanston as presented in
the Memo of Understanding dated May 12, 2008, which addressed Article XI, Section 11.2 Group Hospital Surgical —
Major Medical Insurance, Subsection D. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 39-R-08 —Lease of Civic Center Snace (Room 1030) — League of Women Voters of
Evanston - Consideration of proposed Resolution 39-R-08, which authorizes the Interim City Manager
to extend the lease with the League of Women Voters of Evanston for Room 1030 of the Civic Center
from June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009, with a rent increase from $193 per month to $197.
APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 40-R-08 — Authorizes the Interim Citv Manager to Execute a Settlement Agreement with
ADT Security Services. Inc. — Consideration of proposed Resolution 40-R-08, which authorizes the
Interim City Manager to execute a settlement agreement between ADT and the City of Evanston for
Bid (08-21) for installation of a new fire alarm system at Robert Crown Center in the amount of
$51,206. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Resolution 42-R-08 — Authorizes the Interim Citv Manager to Execute an Easement Agreement with
Northern Illinois Gas Coma_ anv - Consideration of proposed Resolution 42-R-08, which authorizes the
Interim City Manager to execute an easement agreement with Northern Illinois Gas Company
(NICOR) for the installation of natural gas regulating and monitoring facilities with the City of
Evanston's property known as Fireman's Park. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION &
ROLL CALL (9-0)
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* Ordinance 70-0-08 — Four-Wav StoD at McDaniel Ave./Simpson St. - Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 70-0-08, which amends Section 10-11-5, Schedule V(D) of the City Code to establish a
four-way stop sign at the intersection of McDaniel Ave. and Simpson St. * MARKED INTRODUCED
— CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 71-0-08 — Four-Wav StoD at Weslev Ave./Noves St. Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 71-0-08, which amends Section 10-11-5, Schedule V(D) of the City Code to establish a
four-way stop sign at the intersection of Wesley Ave./Noyes St. * MARKED INTRODUCED —
CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 72-0-08 — Increase in the Number of Class D Liauor Licenses — Rubv of Siam —
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 72-0-08, which amends Section 3-5-6(D) of the City Code to
increase the number of Class D liquor licenses from 21 to 22 due to the new ownership of Ruby of
Siam, 1125 Emerson St. * MARKED INTRODUCED — CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 73-0-08 — Decrease in the Number of Class Y Liauor Licenses — Winestvles —
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 73-0-08, which amends Section 3-5-6 (Y) of the City Code to
decrease the number of Class Y liquor licenses from 1 to 0 due to the change in ownership of
Winestyles, 1741 Sherman Ave. * MARKED INTRODUCED — CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 74-0-08 — Increase in the Number of Class R Liauor Licenses — Tavlor Street —
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 74-0-08, which amends Section 3-5-6(R) of the City Code to
increase the number of Class R liquor licenses from 1 to 2 due to the opening of Harlow, LLC, dba
Taylor Street, 2916 Central St. * MARKED INTRODUCED — CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 75-0-08 — Increase in the Number of Class Y Liauor Licenses — Winestvles —
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 75-0-08, which amends Section 3-5-6(Y) of the City Code to
increase the number of Y liquor licenses from 0 to 1 due to new ownership of Winestyles, 1741
Sherman Ave. * MARKED INTRODUCED — CONSENT AGENDA
* Ordinance 63-0-08 — Sale of Surolus Propertv — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 63-0-08,
introduced May 12, 2008, which declares various equipment and vehicles as surplus property to be
sold at public auction at the Lake County Department of Transportation municipal public auction on
June 7, 2008, in Libertyville. * ADOPTED — CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 64-0-08 — Decrease Number of Class D Liauor Licenses — Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 64-0-08, introduced May 12, 2008, which amends Section 3-5-6(D) of the City Code to
decrease the number of Class D Liquor Licenses from 23 to 22 due to the closing of Tacos del Lago
(822 Clark St.). * ADOPTED — CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 67-0-08 — Decrease Number of Class D Liauor Licenses — Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 67-0-08, introduced May 12, 2008, which amends Section 3-5-6(D) of the City Code to
decrease the number of Class D Liquor Licenses from 22 to 21 due to the license expiration of Ruby of
Siam (1125 Emerson St.) * ADOPTED — CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
* Reauest from Housine Opportunity Development Comoration (HODC) for Affordable Housins
Funds for Home Ownership Education — HODC requests $17,000 in funding for five three-part
counseling workshops in Evanston and individual counseling to approximately 50 Evanston clients.
APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
* Anvroval of the Pilot Program Permittine "Now We Are Cookin"' to Participate at the Farmers'
Market — Recommend approval the pilot program "Now We Are Cookin"' to provide food
demonstrations at the Farmers' Market. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL
CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 56-0-08 — Amends Title 3, Chapter 16 of the Citv Code "Cigarettes and Tobacco
Products" by Addine Section 3-16-13, "Sale of lmproperly Packaged Tobacco Products Prohibited —
Consideration of proposed Ordinance56-0-08, introduced May 12, 2008, which amends Title 3,
Chapter 16 of the City Code "Cigarettes and Tobacco Products" by adding Section 3-16-13, "Sale of
Improperly Packaged Tobacco Products Prohibited," including the sale of individual cigarettes known
as "loosies." * ADOPTED — CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
OTHER COMMITTEES
* Approval of HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2007-
08 — Consideration of a recommendation from the CDBG Committee to approve the Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which describes the accomplishments made by
the City of Evanston to achieve the goals of the 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan using CDBG, HOME
and ESG funds from HUD. * APPROVED -CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Ordinance 68-0-08 — Amends Title 9, Chapter 10 of the Citv Code, "Emergencv Services and
Disaster Asencies" — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 68-0-08, introduced May 12, 2008, which
would amend the City Code by enacting a new Title 9, Chapter 10, "Office of Emergency
Preparedness." * ADOPTED — CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0).
REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS:
Approval of a contract with T. Steele Construction (8300 42nd Street W., Rock Island, IL) in the amount of S 170,335 for
the purchase and installation of a 140-foot radio antenna tower for Fire/Police radio. Funded by the Emergency
Telephone System budget.
Alderman Hansen reported this item was held in committee.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Ordinance 48-0-08 — Text Amendment: B 1 District Special Uses Update — Consideration of the Plan
Cominission recommendation, introduced May 12, 2008, to approve the Text Amendment to the B 1
District Special Use category to add "Single -Family Detached" as a special use in the Zoning
Ordinance.
Alderman Holmes moved approval of Ordinance 48-0-08. The motion was seconded.
Alderman Moran had a problem with staffs recommendation not to take too a broad an approach in relation to B1
districts.
Roll call. Voting aye — Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Tisdahl, Hansen. Voting nay— Moran, Rainey.
Motion carried. (7-2).
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Ordinance 62-0-08 — Amends Existing Planned Development at 1603/1629 Orrington Avenue in the
D3 Downtown Core Development District— Consideration of a staffrecommendation, introduced May
12, 2008, to grant an amendment to the existing Planned Development at 1603 and 1629 Orrington
Ave.
Alderman Holmes moved approval of Ordinance 62-0-08. Seconded by Alderman Wynne.
Alderman Moran noted he has opposed this project consistently.
Roll call. Voting aye — Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Tisdahl, Rainey. Voting nay —Moran, Hansen.
Motion carried. (7-2).
Resolution 27-R-08 — Agreement between 1603 Orrington Joint Venture of Lowe Enterprises and
Golub & Companv and the Citv of Evanston regarding the Orrington Avenue Parking Ramp —
Consideration of a staff recommendation to authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a
Redevelopment Agreement with the 1603 Partnership to provide partial funding for relocation of the
access ramp at 1603 Orrington Avenue.
Alderman Holmes moved approval of Resolution 27-R-08. Seconded by Alderman Wynne.
Alderman Moran reiterated his objection to the use of more than a million dollars in City funds for this project.
Alderman Bernstein pointed out that the funds would come from.the Washington National TIF. He stated that use of
those funds would enhance the project and get the City some much needed retail in the downtown.
Alderman Rainey supported this now because the City's amount to subsidize this has been almost cut in half. In addition
to TIF funds, some money will come from rebated sales tax and she could support giving back what had been generated.
Roll call. Voting aye — Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Tisdahl, Rainey. Voting nay —Moran, Hansen.
Motion carried. (7-2).
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ordinance 50-0-08 — Amends Various Sections of Title 9. Chanter 4 of the Citv Code, "Dogs, Cats,
Animals, and Fowl" — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 50-0-08, introduced May 12, 2008,
which requires a pen or structure to have a concrete bottom, requires an insurance policy to be separate
from homeowners, dangerous dogs to be spayed/neutered and micro -chipped at the owner's expense
and limit the time to 10 (ten) days to file a written request for appeal. State law has changed that if an
animal is not current on rabies shots, it now requires a mandatory 10 (ten) day impoundment at a
licensed veterinarian.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste moved approval of Ordinance 50-0-08. Seconded by Alderman Wynne.
Alderman Moran said that in reading the packet materials, he found no definition of "dangerous dogs." Staff Attorney
Ken Cox explained that the new ordinance did not contain a definition of dangerous dogs because the definitions portion
of the ordinance was not being amended.
Alderman TisdabI asked for a definition of "dangerous dogs."
Mr. Cox read the definition from the City Code, 9-4-17: DANGEROUS DOGS: (A) As used in this Section "dangerous
dogs" shall mean and include:
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1. Any dog with a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack unprovoked, to cause injury or to
otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or domestic animals; or
2. Any dog which attacks a human being or domestic animal without provocation; or
3. Any dog which, without provocation, in a vicious or terrorizing manner approaches any person in an apparent
attitude of attack, whether or not the attack is consummated or capable of being consummated.
4. Any dog owned or harbored primarily or in part for the purpose of dog fighting or any dog trained for dog
fighting.
5. Any dog which has been trained as an attack dog, except such dogs which may be used by the Evanston
Police Department or at its direction.
6. No dog shall be deemed dangerous solely on the grounds that it bites, attacks or menaces a trespasser on the
property of its owner or harms or menaces anyone who has tormented or abused it.
Roll call. Voting aye — Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Tisdahl, Rainey, Hansen. Voting nay —Moran.
Motion carried. (8-1).
CALL OF THE WARDS:
1St Ward. Alderman Wollin thanked everyone who helped to make yesterday's Memorial Day service so rewarding,
especially the veterans. She thanked Pinel Andrews for completing the construction of Fountain Square and noted that the
fountains were bubbling.
She congratulated Northwestern's Women's LaCrosse team for its fourth national victory.
Alderman Wollin noted that Mayor Morton would be presented an honorary degree, a doctorate in law, at Northwestern's
graduation ceremony on June 20, 2008 and congratulated the Mayor.
Alderman Wollin thanked Jim Wolinski for his leadership in Community Development and Max Rubin for his many roles
at the City. She stated that both have contributed selflessly to the development of this city.
2"d Ward. Alderman Jean -Baptiste thanked Jim Wolinski and noted that whenever he called on a particular issue, Jim
was always courteous and willing to help. Alderman Jean -Baptiste appreciated that spirit.
He thanked Max Rubin for all he had done and wondered what would happen to the City's radio program. Alderman
Jean -Baptiste wished him well in whatever he does.
3rd Ward. Alderman Wynne remarked on her rookie status on the P&D Committee 11 years ago and how much Jim
Wolinski had helped her absorb everything there was to learn. She noted he was always professional and appreciated his
guidance during her Chicago Avenue travails. She wished him well.
Alderman Wynne commented that Max Rubin was a "glue" person at the City and speculated the building would fall
apart when he walks out of it. She thanked him for all he's done. Invoking her Navy roots, she said "Bravo Zulu" to Max.
41" Ward. Alderman Bernstein stated that Jim Wolinski would be missed and pointed out that he fulfilled his duties as
Community Development Director with panache.
Alderman Bernstein shared that Max Rubin had saved his life by urging him to be tested for prostate cancer. He stated
that they had gone to grade school together and Alderman Bernstein could not conceive of the City of Evanston without
Max. He thanked both men on behalf of the 4d' Ward.
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6th Ward. Alderman Moran noted that Jim Wolinski had been head of Community Development for 14 years and had
walked into the vortex of the redevelopment in downtown Evanston. Alderman Moran said that Mr. Wolinski had helped
City Council deal with an amazing range of issues that dealt with quality of life in Evanston.
He remarked that he thought of Max as the "go to guy." Whenever something needed to be done, Max got it done.
Alderman Moran said that Mr. Rubin was always available and one of the hardest -working guys he'd ever seen. He
thanked him for his contributions to Evanston.
Alderman Moran reported the passing of Lillian Rose King, who had lived in Evanston for 40 years.
5th Ward. Alderman Holmes also appreciated the work on Fountain Square and noticed the bubbles in the fountain. She
commended staff for their work to make it so beautiful and ready for Memorial Day.
She stated that Jim and Max had made their mark at the City and they would be remembered for what they had done here.
Alderman Holmes thanked Jim Wolinski for guiding her through the past few months on P&D.
7th Ward. Alderman Tisdahl thanked Jim Wolinski for all she had learned serving with him on Planning & Development.
She spoke of his quiet, calm demeanor, even when committee discussions got heated, and that everyone listened to him.
Alderman Tisdahl felt relief about potential disasters because "Evanston's got Max" and found it unnerving that he would
be gone. She thanked Mr. Rubin for all he had done and noted that the community was lucky to have had them both.
She pointed out the remarkable difference in Fountain Square between this year and a year ago and congratulated staff on
their achievement.
Alderman Tisdahl moved to make a reference to the Plan Commission to reauire a Special Use Zonine Permit for events
held by Northwestern Universitv that are not universitv-related. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Motion carried, no nays.
Alderman Tisdahl made a reference to the Rules Committee that it discuss what constitutes a non-profit. She reported that
there was a movement in Massachusetts to tax any not -for -profit endowment that is more than $1 billion. She felt the City
needed to let state legislators know that some portion of any tax on endowments should come back to the local
community.
8th Ward. Alderman Rainey commented on her personal relationship with Jim Wolinski, as she lived across the street
from where he grew up and knew his parents. She stated her appreciation for his work.
Alderman Rainey noted that Max Rubin and she went way back, working together on the original 9-1-1 Committee. She
attributed much of the work on 9-1-1 to Mr. Rubin, stating that he led the effort.
She spoke of the wonderful collaboration among staff like Jim and Max, citizens and the Council; she wished them well.
91h Ward. Alderman Hansen also attended the Memorial Day ceremony and was glad to see so many people turn out. She
thanked staff and Pinel Andrews for their work on Fountain Square.
Alderman Hansen thought Jim Wolinski had one of the toughest jobs staffing the P&D Committee and noted his good
example for absorbing the criticism that came before the committee. She appreciated his help when she chaired P&D.
Alderman Hansen missed Max Rubin on A&PW and noted his knowledge of the City. She wished him well.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste wanted to acknowledge the fact that the City is in good hands with Dennis Marino and Rolanda
Russell stepping up to assume new duties.
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At 10:08 p.rrL Alderman Bernstein moved to convene into Executive Session to discuss matters related to personnel,
litigation and closed session minutes pursuant to S Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/2 ( c) (1), (11) and (21) as follows:
2. All meetings of public bodies shalt be public meetings except for the following:
(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body,
or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of .he public body or
against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
(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.
Seconded by Alderman Jean -Baptiste.
Roll call. Voting aye— Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl, Rainey, Hansen. Voting nay —
none. Motion carried. (9-0).
There being no further business to come before the Council, Alderman Bernstein 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.
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