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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1990-09-10-19901 I 1 CITY COUNCIL September 10, 1990 Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting. Current members are as follows: Administration Planning & & Public Works Human Services Development Alderman Collens Alderman Wold Alderman Paden Alderman Esch Alderman Rainey Alderman Juliar Alderman Feldman Alderman Lanyon Alderman Washington Alderman Wollin Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Horton Alderman Brady Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Korshak Alderman Nelson Ttie OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, September 10, 1990, at 9:10 pm. ROLL CALL -'PRESENT: A quorum being present. ABSENT: None PRESIDING: MAYOR ANNOUNCEMENTS: Alderman Wollin Alderman Collens Alderman Rainey Alderman Lanyon Alderman Feldman Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Juliar Alderman Paden Mayor Joan W. Barr Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Brady Alderman Esch Alderman Korshak Alderman Morton Alderman Washington Alderman Wold Alderman Nelson Mayor Joan W. Barr announced the order of the business for the evening would be first Citizen Comment, then the report from the Budget Policy Committee concerning the proposed Tuition Tax Ordinance and then Council would continue with its regular agenda. CITIZEN COMMENT: Steve Collins, 227 Richmond, co -president of the Evanston Neighborhood Conference (ENC) said that his organization had worked hard for the last one or'two years to convince Northwestern University to be a good neighbor and pay for the services it received, services which were provided by taxpaying residents; he said that ENiC regretted that Northwestern had such an unyieiding stance; said the group wanted to see Northwestern University pay its fair share as did the 3,000 other Evanston residents who had signed fair share petitions; said Northwestern University succeeded in shifting its proper responsibility to its students; wondered why NU could not be a partner with the City as other public and private institutions who have built both research parks and provided payments in lieu of taxes to their host communities; said the University was doing a disservice to the students by forcing Evanston to tax them and wondered how Northwestern could lay the cost on students. -2- September 10, 1990 Arnold R. Weber, President of Northwestern University, stated his opposition to the tuition tax; reminded Council of the resolution passed in,1983 that asked Northwestern University to enhance its stewardship role by furthering economic development in the City; said,the University had responded generously and enthusiastically to the resolution by spending 25 million dollars to further economic development; said that their economic development efforts had not yet reaped much gain for the University; suggested that Northwestern was the source of substantial revenue for the City in the special taxes and fees they paid and the land they had returned to the tax rolls; questioned a tax targeted at students; said that 50% of the students were on financial aid, coming from homes with an income under $30,000 a year; said the tuition tax was destructive to the community and to business; said that Evanston and the University had been bound together by a special relationship for the last century and a half; urged Council to reject the tuition tax. Clint Moore, 600 Haven, student body president at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary said the ENC may have had lengthy discussions with Northwestern University, but never held any discussion with Seabury-Western; said the tune was the same whether it was a flat tax or a percentage tax; accused the City of taxing its most valuable resource - education; said the issue was not one of dollars and cents, it was how one can tax education without weakening education; accused the City of just wanting to make a buck. Michael Phillips, an Evanston small businessman, said that a Chamber of Commerce flyer had asked businessmen to come and voice their opposition to the tuition tax; said that he understood the City's need to raise revenue; pointed out that the flyer said that the tuition tax would be an unprecedented embarrassment for the City; however said he felt that what was most embarrassing is that a major institution which gets Police and Fire protection gratis feels that they don't have to pay for it; said that Evanston has great pride about its diversity but that diversity is disappearing because the tax burden is forcing people to move; said that he had seen lots of "for sale" signs go up in his neighborhood after the tax bills came out; because the University is not willing to pay its fair share, students are stuck paying the bill; students are only temporary residents and when they the leave, the problems of the permanent residents continue; if the institutions of higher learning would do their fair share this tuition tax would not even be on the Council agenda. John F. Norwood, 1403 Fowler, spoke in opposition to the tuition tax; urged the Council to make a concerted effort to meet with the Board of Trustees to pursue the concept of a payment in lieu of taxes; said it was not fair to tax students to put pressure on the University; said some things must change to allow the City to prosper in a time of recession and shrinking national commerce; if this ordinance is to pass tonight and taxpayers money will be spent defending this case; and in the end taxpayers will still be the losers; urged Council to display ethical and moral leadership to encourage the Board to assume the fiduciary.responsibility they owe to the community; said he found it ironic that on the same agenda was a docket item guaranteeing a loan to the Northwestern/Evanston Research Park; questioned how the city could guarantee a loan for three hundred thousand dollars when the parents were footing the bill for tuition. Alderman Drummer moved 'to extend Citizen Comment to allow the last two speakers on the sign-up sheet to speak. Seconded by Alderman Morton. Motion carried. No nays. Bob Guritz, 836 Judson Avenue, spoke in opposition to the tuition tax; said that it would not hold up on legal grounds because the City was taxing the occupation of being a student; said that this ordinance will buy the City five years of litigation and they (the City) would lose; said it was not right nor fair 'O.hat the City was taxing the wrong people; said there was no proof that Northwestern University is a net consumer of services. Jim Matykiewicz, 602 Lake Street, spoke against the tuition tax saying that Evanston taxes and Evanston Township Taxes were 44% greater than Skokie's; accused the City Council of spending too much money; urged the City Council to review the budget and cut it; said if Northwestern University were a Forest Preserve, there would not be one less Policeman or Firefighter; urged the Council to go to the state to have the Northwestern University charter changed; questioned whether churches pay their fair share. -3- n September 10, 1990 1472, Docket 167-6B-90: Ordinance 65-0-90 - of proposed Ordinance 65-0-90, introduced the City Council would authorize a .5% tax college or university for courses offered Tuition Tax - Consideration on June 25, 1990, by which on tuition paid to any at locations within Evanston. Alderman Collens announced that proposed Ordinance 65-0-90, introduced on June 25, had been revised since the original Ordinance had been introduced. She moved to remove the consideration of proposed Ordinance 65-0-90 from the table. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion carried. No nays. At this time Alderman Collens yielded the floor to Alderman Korshak, but reserved the right to speak to the issue. Alderman Korshak moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 65-0-90 as revised. Seconded by Alderman Brady.. Discussion: Alderman Korshak said that the tax on tuition, which amounts to five dollars per month on an almost $14,000 a year tuition, is hardly an insuperable burden on the student when last year's tuition raise was $730.00. He reported that the chief legal counsel for the University had told him that they were sure the City would come back with larger tuition tax increases every year. Alderman Korshak said he would be happy to assure the University that the City would raise the tuition tax by no more than 1/10 of the amount that tuition was raised each year. He pointed out that any kind of increase could be completely,wiped out by reducing tuition. He suggested that if the University had good reasons for raising tuition, then people should recognize that the City has very good reasons for seeking funds when the City faces a 2.5 million dollar shortfall and when the City has taxed themselves into notoriety. Elderly people on fixed incomes are being forced to leave this community and the only thing we are asking Northwestern for is a basic principle - a fair share. He pointed out that he was double graduate of Northwestern University and that when one goes to a University, one is taught more than what it in the basic formal curriculum. One learns to be a responsible ,citizen in the society in which ones lives. In a democratic society, each citizen should bear a fair share of the burden of providing services that all enjoy. What is being projected by the University now is that some people pay their fair share, and others can become free loaders and it is better to tie in with the free loaders than those who expect one to meet one's obligations. Alderman Davis explained that she reluctantly had come to support the Ordinance because of the failure of the City and the University -to agree on what is an. equitable sharing of the cost of providing public services between the tax paying citizens and the city's largest institution. She reiterated her strong educational background and her deep commitment to education. She pointed out that she had been a strong supporter of the Research Park and a strong defender of the cooperative efforts of the City and the University to make the Park a success. She said'that the investments made by the City and the University in the Research Park are investments in their joint and separate futures and will reap long-term returns. Before this can be realized however, the City will have many budgets to balance and the cost of services are being borne inequitably by the property tax paying residents. According to a previous assessor, Evanston property owners pay 25% more in property tax because of the tax-exempt status of the university. She also pointed out that, while the presence of the University provides cultural enrichment for Evanston, it is a mutual enrichment, as students enjoy the City's cultural and recreational advantages. Local residents who volunteer their time and effort to the community do it because they want to participate, not because they expect a reduction in their property taxes. She reminded those present that the University charges fees for non -educational services, such as parking fees, to cover the cost of administering those services and these fees do not undermine education. She said that the University pays for all of the services it receives, except for the Police and Fire protection that the City provides. She also pointed out that the idea of tax- exempt academic institution making a contribution to help defray the costs of providing municipal services was not a new nor unique concept. She listed a number of prestigious private and public academic institutions which do make payments -in -lieu -of -taxes. She said that the University's refusal to negotiate a payment -in -lieu -of -taxes forced her to take the position she has, but she will continue to press for a dialogue on this issue. She said she would vote to repeal the tuition tax the day such an agreement was made. -4- September 10, 1990 Alderman Rainey strongly supported Alderman Davis's remarks and reiterated her support of the tuition tax. She addressed Mayor Barr and asked that she have the. courage not to veto the tuition tax ordinance. Alderman Rainey asked the Mayor to recognize the will of the majority of the Council. Alderman Juliar stated his opposition to the tuition tax. He pointed out that what Alderman Davis had said illustrated the frustration that many people have with Northwestern. However, he said that it did not justify the Council, as a legislative body, making a bad law. He said that the City could make no logical jump between its frustration with Northwestern University and taxing a unique body of people within our community. He suggested that Council should not be seduced into making bad law. Alderman Rudy said that the First Ward was unanimously opposed to the tuition tax. In his view, it is a tax against education. He expressed his concern about the impact it.would have on the students, on financial aid and on those who attend the smaller, and sometimes.struggling educational institutions in Evanston. He also expressed his concern that the passage of the ordinance would result in protracted litigation which would ultimately not prevail in the courts. He said that the City should be adding money to education, not subtracting. He also voiced his concern about a threatened boycott of Evanston businesses by students. Alderman Nelson said that when he was first elected, he strongly favored a payment -in -lieu -of -taxes by Northwestern University. Ile pointed out that a tuition tax was not a new idea, and much of what is being said tonight has been said before. He reminded the Council that a resolution had been passed in 1983 that stated the City would not bring up a tuition tax again if Northwestern University helped with economic development in the City. He said that the discussion on the tuition tax had focused on Northwestern University and not on the smaller schools in Evanston. Ile discussed the various formulas which had been suggested to calculate what might be an appropriate contribution by Northwestern. Ile suggested that the presence of the University does not add to the cost of local government. He discussed the perception that the presence of the University skews the amount of land off the tax rolls, and pointed out that Skokie has more land off the tax rolls, while having lower taxes. Ile suggested that the University was a nicer anchor to have in a City than a tax-exempt Fort Sheridan or bankrupt Wisconsin Steel. Alderman Nelson pointed out that until 1983 he shared Alderman Davis's feeling that the University did not exemplify its stewardship role as the town's richest citizen; but after the passage of the 1983 resolution and negotiations with the University, which were able to achieve some success in involving the University in economic development, millions of dollars have been brought into the community. The success was the result of person -to -person negotiating. Since 1983, the University has put $500,000 into new small businesses in the incubator in the Research Park, and over 400 jobs have been created. Alderman Nelson itemized the amount of money the University had spent on the Research Park and various other, economic development ventures. He urged that the Council not hold the students hostage to a tuition tax which, he said, was bad public policy. He proposed that the City Council recommit itself to the 1983 resolution and' the progress made in the last seven years in economic development. Ile urged that the City re-establish a formal dialogue with the University. Ile suggested that the City work within the context of the rules which the City was given by the state legislature and concentrate on negotiating things like parking enforcement procedures, tuition tax credits for residents, discounted service contracts in fields like medicine and law; temporary vehicle stickers for students and pursue expanding the line of credit with the University. Ile suggested the City join Northwestern University on the bandwagon and recognize that biotechnical research is the wave of the future and presents economic opportunities. He said that the City should urge the University to continue divestiture of its commercial properties and homes for Northwestern University executives that are currently off the tax roles. He also strongly urged the City to become involved in dialogue with the University and urged the Council not to embarrass the community with the passage of the tuition tax and to not refute the cooperation in economic development that has taken place over the last seven years. 1 G' -5- S eptember 10, 1990 Alderman Morton thanked Alderman Nelson for his scholarship and his research on the historical aspects of the City's relationship with the University. She expressed her deep dismay that the Council was discussing what to do to students coming into the community for an education. She compared the tuition tax to the poll tax in the south and detailed the effect it had there and the fight that was necessary to get rid of it. She said that her father would be proud to know that she was so opposed to the tax that she resented even the discussion of the topic. She said that she never wanted her grandchildren to think that she endorsed it in any way. She urged those who were reluctant supporters of the tuition tax to vote against it. She strongly urged the Mayor to veto it and reported that she had received many telephone calls opposing the tax. She expressed serious concerns about the litigation that it would generate and promised that she would not vote to spend any money to defend the City's position. She closed with a quote from Lady MacBeth. Alderman Brady said that she did not question either Alderman Morton's nor Alderman Nelson's sincerity, and hoped they would not question hers. She said she was sorry that Arnold Weber had not stayed for the discussion: She reported that she would gladly vote against the tuition tax if President Weber had offered "X"' dollars for the new library, a purple fire engine every three years or other things that Alderman Nelson had mentioned. She pointed out'that her five children were grown and gone, and she now lived in a large empty house. She was contributing property taxes to the City and not getting much in return. She pointed out that Evanston residents paid all the same taxes and fees as the University and paid property taxes as well. She emphasized that she is a strong supporter of the Research Park and other City/University joint economic development ventures, but pointed out that the University and City were in these joint ventures for the benefits each would reap. She said that she would not have voted for this ordinance in 1983, but economic times are different and the City needs sources of revenue (even after the City cuts the budget significantly). This is not a tax on education, but a tax on privilege. This vote is a question of economics. She joined other members of the Council in urging the Mayor not to veto the tax, and asked her to let the courts decide its legality. Alderman Paden called the question. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Roll call. Voting aye - Warshaw, Paden, Korshak, Washington. Voting nay - Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Rudy, Juliar, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Wold, Nelson. (4-14) Motion failed. Alderman Feldman reported that he had recently encountered a constituent who asked if there was any way to elicit a contribution from the University other than a tuition tax. He said that he had to explain that this was not the beginning of a .process, but the result of a long tedious effort that was culminating tonight. He also reported that his attempts to establish some kind of dialogue and acceptance of responsibility by the University were repeatedly rebuffed. The Univesity's response tohis inquiries was that "if we give you something, what will you want next?" The Human Services Committee frequently hears requests for funds to satisfy the human needs of the community. We (the City) talk about human needs and they (the University) talks about a buck. Our problems are all those problems of urban America. The University should go out into the community and tell us what is needed and what the problems are - after all they are a community of scholars. That is the type of partnership we are looking for. It doesn't always have to be money. If there had been years of that kind of initiative, this night would never have occurred. But instead, there have been years of arrogance and ignoring the needs of the community. The benefits we get from the University are derived from its presence in Evanston, n"-t by the direct contributions it makes to support any programs or of building of infrastructure or building of a new library. Alderman Feldman pointed out that thousands of senior citizens are paying fortunes in taxes to support an education structure but get nothing out of it other than a good feeling that they are supporting the community. He accused the University of being unenlightened and insensitive. He questioned where was the Council's fury when the University raised tuition by $1,200? A huge raise in tuition did more to limit access to education than any $15 tax. He said that the University hasn't budged an inch. The City may not have done all it could, but where was the initiative on the other side. He said that the University needed the City's partnership in the Research Park as much as the City needed theirs. Through the Research Park, the University has already reaped the benefits of being number one in the country in artificial intelligence. He said that we come here tonight frustrated. Our votes were on sale all summer, but there were no takers. There was no grace on the other side. -6- September 10, 1990 Alderman Drummer said that he, too, is opposed to the tuition tax and that he had not yet heard anything this evening to change his mind. He said that the reason he opposed the tax has to do with education and the actual cost of providing that education. He related the experiences his family had had visiting his daughter at Western Illinois University in Macomb and compared it'to parents visiting students at Northwestern University. He suggested that Northwestern University would walk away from this evening scot free, but that passage of the tuition tax would be a burden on. students and parents. He said that he wasn't defending Northwestern University, he was defending Evanston. He expressed his strong opposition to supporting anything that looks like a restriction on quality education. He spoke of his dream that Evanston students might travel in a great educational circle beginning at the fine Evanston elementary schools, then attending Evanston Township High School, then attending Northwestern University and finally coming to work in the Research Park. He said that the tuition tax will set back the cause of education in this City, and that with this tax, the Council will have failed in its mission to go after Northwestern University. Alderman Collens said that she shared the frustration expressed this evening. She acknowledged that Northwestern University was stubborn, rich, a difficult neighbor, self-serving, selfish and arrogant, and worst of all, tax-exempt. She said that it was hard for all of us to live with that and hard to not resent it and be angry about it. However, she said that the tuition tax was not a punishment to fit all of those crimes. It -punishes the citizens of Evanston who were looking forward to a productive partnership, and who would have to foot a bill of hundreds of thousands of dollars to litigate this ordinance. She speculated that the City would not be successful with the litigation and that it would seriously damage the City's relationship with the University. She asked that anyone who reluctantly supported this tax, to vote against it. - Roll call on proposed Ordinance 65-0-90. Voting aye - Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Paden, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Washington. Voting nay - Wollin, Collens, Rudy, Juliar, Drummer, Morton, Wold, Nelson. Motion carried. (10-8). Mayor Barr announced her intention to veto this legislation. She said that Evanston had always taken pride in its educational excellence and that she did not believe that Evanston should be the first City in the United States to tax students for getting an education. She stated that she shared with her fellow citizens the deep frustration with the stubborness of Northwestern University in refusing.to provide contributions -in -lieu -of -taxes. However, she said that she did not feel that frustration made it right to adopt bad public policy. Each of us has to do the right thing as we see it. She said that, in accordance with Council rules, she would submit her veto message at the next City Council meeting. Alderman Rainey said that she hoped the will of the majority would be expressed on November 6. She expressed her surprise that a candidate for higher office would thwart the will of the majority. She made a Reference to the Rules Committee to consider putting the question of a tuition tax as a referendum question on the April ballot. Mayor Barr said that it was so referred. She reiterated that each person had to do the right thing as they see it. In response to a question from Alderman Rainey, she explained the method by which the Council could override a Mayor's veto. At this time Council took a 15-minute recess and Aldermen Korshak and Paden left the meeting. MINUTES: Alderman Feldman moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 27, 1990, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Nelson.'Motion carried. No nays. CATIMIL City Clerk Davis announced that she had received one letter opposing the tuition tax and one letter favoring the tuition tax. In response to question from Alderman Rainey, she said that the letter in opposition to the tuition tax was from theAssoeiation of American Universities and the letter favoring the tax was,from an Evanston resident. 1 1 11 -7- September 10, 1990 /96 Alderman Nelson referred these communications to the Budget Policy Committee. City Clerk Davis reported that she had received a letter opposing the use of animals in research experiments at Northwestern University. Alderman Nelson referred this letter to the Police Services Committee. Mayor Barr announced that there would be a CLOSED SESSION at the end of the meeting to deal with pending litigation, land acquisition and personnel. CONSENT AGENDA: (Any Docket Item Marked with an Asterisk) Alderman Nelson moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with the following exceptions: Docket 225-8B-90: Ordinance 89-0-90; Docket 181-7B-90: Ordinance 68-0-90; Docket 183-7B-90: Ordinance 72-0-90; Docket 184-7B-90: Ordinance 75-0-90. Seconded by Alderman Rudy. Roll call. Voting aye - Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (16-0) ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: Bills and Payroll Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending September 5, 1990; for the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending August 26, 1990; for City Council payroll for August 1990; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills $2,437,903.97 City of Evanston payroll 1,188,907.56 City Council payroll 5,400.00 "APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) PURCHASES: Approval of the low bid from Lynam Construction Corporation for the addition to Chandler Center and deduction of Alternates #1, #2 and #4 for a total cost of $36,908.00. ' BID SUMMARY: Bidder Lynam Construction Corp. Bellwood, IL H.Ray Anderson & Assoc. Chicago, IL Edwin Anderson Const. Co. Chicago, IL R.J. Haack Builders, Inc. Arlington Heights, IL Base Bid Alt 1 $40,333.00 $ 825 53,723.00 1,400 54,574.00 1,566 55,500.00 1,200 M.G. Midwest Corp. 99,450.00 1,050 Chicago, IL APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. Alt 2 $1,800 1,600 1,054 1,500 1,750 (16-0) Alt 3 Alt 4 $1,200 $ 800 1,250 600 1,506 -0- 1,500 700 2,450 950 W Approval of the proposal from Distinctive Copiers for a copier for the ',iealth Department for an estimated cost of $28,435.00. (Non -Bid Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote). BID SUMMARY: Copier Monthly. Est. Monthly Installation Trade-in Est.Total Lease Pavmt Maintenance 60-mo. Cost Toshiba 9230 $ 241.11 $ 222.50 $ 625.00 -0- $28,435.00 Xerox 5052 350.10 275.00 -0- -0- 37,500.00 APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). 7 Jq 1n 5-� September 10, 1990 Approval of the proposal Water and Parks Departments $114,931.72. BID SUMMARY: from Northwest Ford Truck Center for Truck Chassis for and a Pick -Up Truck for Forestry for a total cost of - Bidder Total Cost Northwest Ford Truck Center $ 114,931.72 Franklin Park, I1 Freeway Ford Truck Sales 118,004.88 Lyons, IL APPROVED. - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. '(16-0). Approval of the proposal from Roger L. Brown Sales Agency, Inc. for a Traffic Signal Controller (for Davis Street and Ridge Avenue) at a total cost of $6,800.00 (Sole Source Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote). APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). W Approval of the proposal from Multistate Asbestos Removal, Inc. for a Change Order on Asbestos Abatement Services at Fleetwood/Jourdain Center for a total cost of $6,750.00 (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote). tAPPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). Approval of the propsal from Motorola, Inc. for Police Radios at a total cost of $7,203.40. (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote). =APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). Docket 220-8B-90: Loan Guarantee Agreement with First National Bank of Chicago - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a loan guarantee agreement with the First National Bank of Chicago in the amount of $150,000. This guarantee would apply to a portion of a loan to be issued to Research Park, Inc., which would be responsible for repayment. Alderman Collens moved Council approval of the recommendation. Seconded by Alderman Juliar. Alderman Rainey moved to amend the recommendation to include the provision that it be a 50-50 split between the City and the University for every dollar in default. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Vote on the amendment. Motion carried. No nays. Vote on the main motion. Motion carried. No nays. Docket 246-9A-90: Public Hearing on Revenue Bonds for Belmont Steel - Consideration of a recommendation from the City Manager to publish a Notice for a Public Hearing to be held on Monday, September 24, 1990 at 9:00 P.M. on the proposal to issue Revenue Bonds in the amount of not more than $5.5 million for Belmont Steel to be utilized for the acquisition and renovation of the site at 2424 Oakton Street. 2 APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) Docket 222-8B-90: Resolution 45-R-90 - Lease of Parking Spaces to Lock -Up Development Corporation - Consideration of proposed Resolution 45-R-90, by which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to enter into a 2-year lease with the Lock -Up Development Corporation for seven parking spaces in the Sherman Avenue Parking Garage. = ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND POLL CALL.'(16-0) Docket 237-9A-90: Resolution 50-R-90 - Easement Agreement - 611 South Boulevard - Consideration of proposed Resolution 50-R-90,.,by which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to enter into an easement agreement with Reba Place Church for the purpose of installing a step and plant material at 611 South Boulevard. w ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) -9- September 10, 1990 l / 1 Docket 238-9A-90: Ordinance 98-0-90 - Sale of Series 1990 General Obligation Bonds - Consideration of.proposed Ordinance 98-0-90, by which the City Council would authorize the sale of Series 1990 General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $15,570,000. w MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA w Docket 239-9A-90: Ordinance 107-0-90 - .Special Service District #4 - Additional Levy - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 107-0-90, by which the City Council would impose a supplemental tax levy for Special Service District #4 in the amount of $100,000 for 1990. w MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA w Docket 240-9A-90: Ordinance 109-0-90 - Prohibiting Use of Loudspeakers at Block Parties - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 109-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 9-5-23 of the Code of the City of Evanston to prohibit the use of loudspeakers at neighborhood block parties. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA Docket 241-9A-90: Ordinance 110-0-90 - Lakefront Parking, Revisions - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 110-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-9, Schedule IX, of the Code of the City of Evanston to prohibit parking on the east side of Sheridan Road between Church Street and a point 1,200,feet north -thereof between 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. from April 1 through October 31.= MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA Docket 225-8B-90: Ordinance 89-0-90 - Class J Liquor License - 2922 Central Street - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 89-0-90, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the City of Evanston to authorize the issuance of a Class J Liquor License to Food for Thought, 2922 Central Street. Alderman Collens moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 89-0-90. Seconded by Alderman Julian. Roll call. Voting aye - Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Julian, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson. Voting nay - Rudy. Motion carried. (15-1) Docket 226-8B-90: Ordinance 97-0-90 - Decrease in Class B Liquor Licenses - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 97-0-90, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the City of Evanston to reduce the number of Class B Liquor Licenses by one since Chicago's Evanston, Inc., Ltd., 1727 Benson Avenue, has gone out of business.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) Docket 227-8B-90: Ordinance 99-0-90 - 3-Way Stop a Wesley/Monroe - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 99-0-90, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V, of the Code of the City of Evanston to change the intersection of Wesley Avenue and Monroe Street from a two-way stop to a three-way stop. ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) Docket 228-88-90: Ordinance 100-0-90 - Stop Sign - Grove/Judson - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 100-0-90, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V, of the Code of the City of Evanston to change the yield sign for eastbound Grove Street at Judson Avenue to a stop sign. w ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) Docket 229-8B-90: Ordinance 101-0-90 - One -Way Alley - Church/Asbury - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 101-0-90, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-4, Schedule IV(B), of the Code of the City of Evanston to convert the alley south of Church Street and east of Asbury Avenue from two-way operation to one-way northbound.= ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) �q1 -10- September 10, 1990 Docket 230-8B-90: Ordinance 102-0-90 - Sale of Surplus Vehicles Consideration of proposed Ordinance 102-0-90, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would authorize the sale by auction of twenty-two.vehicles in conjunction with the Northwest Municipal Conference."' ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) w Docket 231-8B-90: Ordinance 103-0-90 - 3-Way Stop -- Florence/Lake Consideration of proposed Ordinance 103-0-90, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V, of the Code of the City of Evanston to change the intersection of Florence Avenue and Lake Street from a one-way stop to a three-way stop. � ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) Docket 232-8B-90: Ordinance 104-0-90 - Add Yield Sign at Ashland/Noyes - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 104-0-90, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V(A), of the Code ofthe City of Evanston to place a stop sign on southbound Ashland Avenue at Noyes Street. ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) Docket 252-10B-89: Resolution 62-R-89 - Acquisition of 1122 Emerson Street - Consideration of proposed Resolution 62-R-89, by which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to negotiate the purchase of the property at 1122 Emerson Street. At the October 23, 1989 meeting, this docket item was held in committee. At the request of two Aldermen at the November 6, 1989 meeting, this docket item was held over to the next meeting. At the November 20. 1989 meeting, this docket item was tabled. Alderman Collens announced that the Committee would be bringing a request for an "L" Liquor License to the Council at the next meeting. PLANNING ANT) DEVULQPENT QOHHITTEE: Docket 242-9A-90: Ordinance 106-0-90 - Mortgage Credit Certification Program - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 106-0-90, by which the City Council would allow the City's 1987 remaining private activity bond authority in the amount of $5,527,950 to be utilized for a Mortgage Credit Certification Program; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary agreement with George K. Baum & Company to act as administrator of the program. MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA Docket 243-9A-90: Ordinance 108-0-90 - ZBA 90-31-V(R) - Variations for 3142 Central Street - Consideration of the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation that the City Council grant the application of The Evergreen Hardwoods Profit -Sharing Plan, as beneficiary under the First Illinois Bank of Evanston Trust #R-1722, for variations from the lot area, conversion, and non -conforming building regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to permit conversion of the first floor office into a dwelling unit on the property at 3142 Central Street.I�MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA Docket 181-7B-90: Ordinance 68-0-90 - Adoption of the 1990 B.O.C.A. Property Maintenance Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 68-0-90, by which the City Council wouldadopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators Property Maintenance Code. This item was held in CcfrAittee. Docket 183-7B-90: Ordinance 72-0-90 - Adoption of the 1990 National Fire Prevention Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 72-0-90, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National Fire Prevention Code. This item was held in Committee. Docket 184-7B-90: Ordinance 75-0-90 - Adoption of the 1989 One and Two -Family Dwelling Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 75-0-90, by which the City Council would adopt the 1989 Council of American Building Officials One and Two -Family Dwelling Code. This item was held in Committee. 1 1 1 -11- September 10, 1990 Docket 185-7B-90: Ordinance 76-0-90 - Adoption of the 1990 B.O.C.A. National Mechanical Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 76-0-90, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National Mechanical Code. This_ item_ was held in Committee. ^� Docket 186-7B-90: Ordinance 77-0-90 - Adoption of the 1990 B.O.C.A. National Building Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 77-0-90, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National Building Code. This item was held in Committee. Docket 188-7B-90: Ordinance 79-0-90 - Adoption of the 1990 B.O.C.A. National Electrical Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 79-0-90, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National Electrical Code. This item was held in Committee. Docket 189-7B-90: Ordinance 80-0-90 - Adoption of the 1990 B.O.C.A. National Plumbing Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 80-0-90, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National Plumbing Code. This item was held in Committee. Docket 117-5A-90: Ordinance 112-0-89 - Art in the Construction of Public Buildings - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 112-0-89, by which the City Council would authorize the allocation of certain funds for art in the construction of public buildings and proposed guidelines for administering the Public Art Program. This docket item was held in committee. Alderman Morton reported that the Committee had heard extensive citizen comment from citizens who are dissatisfied with the Burglary Prevention Ordinance. She said that the Planning & Development Committee had referred the Ordinance back to the Residential Crime Prevention Committee to consider recommendations to correct the problems within the Ordinance. W111WIAL10fif.... * Docket 244-9A-90: Township Bills for August - Consideration of a recomendation that the City Council approve payment of Township bills for the month of August 1990 in the amount of $134,084.02. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) City Manager Joel M. Asprooth called Council's attention to the memorandum he had sent to them recently about preliminary census data. He said that the preliminary data shows that Evanston was slightly down in population to 73,023. He reported that staff was currently conducting a review. As rules stand, the City can respond only if they feel that the housing unit count. The City believes it can go back to the Census Bureau showing a higher housing unit count, and thereby, hopefully, trigger a review as a result. tie said the City is also keeping the Congressmen's office informed. City Manager Asprooth also referred Council's attention to his memorandum regarding the sale of air rights to the owner of the residential units at Church and Chicago. He said that the sale has not ye::,closed because of complications at the buyer's end and was not expected to close until September 18. APEOUTXENTS : Mayor Barr asked for'confirmation of Francine Markwell, 2647 Poplar Avenue, for reappointment to the Arts Council, term to expire August 18, 1993. Alderman Rudy moved Council approval of the reappointment. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Motion carried. No nays. -12- Septeler 10, 1990 Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Laurel Burrows, 1621 Simpson Street for appointment to the Arts Council, term to expire August 18, 1993. Alderman Drummer moved Council approval of the reappointment. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Nancy H. Segal, 404 Greenwood Street for appointment to the Civil Service Commission, term to expire September 1, 199 2. Alderman Drummer moved Council approval of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No Nays. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Jane Chapman, 215 Lake Street, for appointment to the Arts Council. CALL OF THE WARDS: Alderman Rudy said that he was glad to see that Alderman Korshak was back and said that he was sure he would be back to full strength shortly. Alderman Collens reminded the Council about the Budget Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 12, at 8:'00 P.M. She said that at this meeting they will assign small groups to hear comments and make decisions about non -essential priorities. Alderman Rainey called Council's attention to the major problem the south end of Evanston was having with collection of yard wastes, recycling and garbage. She reported that the problems were with missed pick-ups and improper pick-ups that left alleys in great disarray. She said that it was her understanding that hec ward was not the only one having this type of problem with the Sanitation Department. Alderman Warshaw agreed with Alderman Rainey and said that she had never received As many calls about missed pick-ups as she -had recently. <<,voebed that eF ai±e� l,ad L**it T� 33a�s�st Wed -,—,.A^ . She reported that her alley had been missed both last Wednesday and today. There being no further business, Alderman Collens moved the Council go into CLOSED SESSION to consider pending litigation, land acquisition and personnel. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Roll call. Voting aye - Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Julian, Drummer, Davis., Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (16-0) The Council so recessed at 11:50 P.M. and adjourned from CLOSED SESSION at 12:13 A.M. KIRSTEN F. DAVIS CITY CLERK 1 1 1