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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1990-09-24-19901 CITY COUNCIL September 24, 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 Juliac Alderman Feldman Alderman Lanyon Alderman Washington Alderman Wollin Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Morton Alderman Brady Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Korshak Alderman Nelson The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, September 24, 1990, at 9:12 pm. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Alderman Lanyon Alderman Esch Alderman Feldman Alderman Korshak Alderman Warshaw Alderman Morton Alderman Rudy Alderman Washington Alderman Juliar Alderman Wold Alderman Paden Alderman Nelson Alderman Drummer Alderman Wollin Alderman Davis Alderman Collens Alderman Brady Alderman Rainey A quorum being present. ABSENT: None PRESIDING: Mayor Joan W. Barr CITIZEN COMMENT: Clint Moore III, 600 Haven Street, student body president at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary expressed the hope that the Mayor's veto of the proposed tuition tax would not be overridden; said that no matter how it was characterized, it was still a tax on education which would make Evanston unique in the nation; requested that if resolution 55-R-90 was adopted, if it would be expanded to include all schools which had been included in the proposed tuition tax ordinance; indicated that he understood that the main problem rests with Northwestern University, but Council had also put the tuition tax at the door of Garrett, Seabury-Western and Kendall. Joseph Kent, 1507 Emerson Street, expressed his deep disappointment with Alderman Morton's position on the tuition tax;'said that he felt she didn't show the leadership that the 5th ward expected; questioned Alderman Drummer's stand on the tuition tax; urged both Aldermen to vote to override the Mayor's veto of the tuition tax. 1T �v -2- September 24, 1990 Rita Reingruber, spoke on parking needs as they pertain to her automobile; asked to be allowed to read an article she wrote about her problems with her.car and with Chrysler Corporation. Mayor Barr said that the article was too long to read, but that she would distribute it to Council. MINUTES: Alderman Warshaw requested that on page 12 of the meeting of September 10, 1990, under Call of the Wards, the last sentence in her statement be corrected to read as follows: "She reported that her alley had been missed both last Wednesday and today." Alderman Nelson moved that with this correction, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 10, 1990, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Rudy. Notion carried. No nays. COMMUNICATIONS: City Clerk Kirsten F. Davis announced the receipt of a communication from the Illinois Department of Revenue reporting that the Sales Tax for Evanston for the month of July, 1990, has been reported and collected as follows: Net Municipal Retailers', Use & Service Occupation Tax Collected Net Municipal Sales Tax L $ 409,431.03 409,431.03 Alderman Nelson referred this communication to the Finance Director. Clerk Davis announced receipt of a communication from the Illinois Department of Revenue reporting that the Auto Rental Tax for Evanston for the month of July, 1990, has been reported and collected as follows: Auto Rental Tax Collected $ 1,713.69 Less 1.6% administration fee 27.41 Amount to be remitted $ 1,686.28 Alderman Nelson referred this communication to the Finance Director. 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 Narked with an Asterisk=) Alderman Nelson moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Roll call. Voting aye - Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Norton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey. Voting nay - none. Notion carried. (18-0) Mayor Barr called on Alderman Korshak. Alderman Korshak moved that the Council override the Mayor's veto of Ordinance 65-0-90. He also requested that the Mayor read her veto message into the record. Mayor Barr read the following veto message: "Vetoing a measure which has been debated at length and in detail by the City Council is not a step to be taken lightly. I have given the matter carezul and earnest thought, and can only conclude that the tuition tax ordinance is unjust, unwise and contrary to the public interest. There is no one in Evanston more frustrated than I with the attitude taken by Northwestern University toward its citizenship within our community. While I welcome the partnership which we have established with the University on the Research Park, I do not believe that that project, in which both partners invest and from which both will benefit, is a substitute for the basic contributions which all citizens have a duty to provide. Stripped of all rhetoric, the tuition tax is a way of striking back at Northwestern. L� -1 -3- September 24, 1990 aoy However, Northwestern would not be paying the tax from its revenues or from its endowment. The students would be paying the tax, and like it or not, that means we would be taxing them for getting an education. Education is a value and a goal held dear to most Evanstonians, and indeed, to most Americans. I strongly believe that it is unjust to tax those students for doing something that we say that we encourage. Legal necessities dictate that the tax be levied not just on Northwestern students, but on other institutions of higher learning with whom we have no quarrel at all. This strikes me as the height of injudstice. Evanston's budget problems are profound. The taxes our citizens pay are staggering. The $538,000 to be realized by this tax would make virtually no impact on the tax bills of our citizens. It is a very small portion of our own budget, which in turn is less than one fourth of the citizens tax bill. Prior to actually collecting any tuition tax, we would have to spend several years and many thousands of dollars in legal fees. This, I believe, is an unwise use of public funds. The responsibilities of the office to which the people of this City elected me leave me no other choice. Therefore, by means of this message and in accordance with our rules, I hereby veto Ordinance 65-0-90, The Tuition Tax Ordinance." Alderman Warshaw seconded Alderman Korshak's motion to override the Mayor's veto. Alderman Korshak stated he did not question the Mayor's authority to veto the ordinance, but questioned her judgment. He said that no matter what payment, if any, the City ever got from the University that cost would also be passed along to students. He said that the most onerous tax is tuition itself. lie pointed out that everyone knew that Northwestern University would not permit the tax to be collected but would go to court to fight it, one of the rare times it would do something for its students. He expressed his disappointment that Northwestern has never suggested how we could get funds in another fashion. He commented that he had been characterized by the Chicago Tribune as a demagogue but that characterization did not really fit him. He said that he would have understood the Mayor's veto more if it had been accompanied by an offer of money from Northwestern. He suggested that the Mayor had a chance all summer to seek conciliation with Northwestern University. He also conceded that there were not enough votes to override the veto, but said he hoped that the time will come when the Council rearranges its priorities to put people ahead of a large, wealthy university. Alderman Warshaw said that she was deeply saddened by the manner in which the veto was handled. She said she felt it showed a lack of leadership because if the Mayor had not immediately announced the veto, she would have had an opportunity to spend the next two weeks negotiating a payment -in -lieu -of -taxes. Instead, she announced her veto, laid her cards on the table and walked away from the game. Now our citizens are going to pay for that. Roll call vote to override the veto. Voting aye - Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Paden, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Washington, Rainey. Voting nay - Rudy, Juliar, Drummer, Morton, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens. Motion failed. (10-8) (Requires 2/3's majority or 12 votes to pass) At this time Mayor Barr left the meeting due to illness. Alderman Collens nominated Alderman Davis to serve as Mayor pro tem, as she was next on the list of Aldermen by seniority who had not yet served as Mayor pro tem. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays. PRESIDING: Mayor pro tem Beth Boosalis Davis. Docket 247-9B-90: Resolution 55-R-90 - Delegation of Aldermen to Meet with Northwestern - Consideration of proposed Resolution 55-R-90, by which the City Council would establish a delegation of three.Aldermen to meet with Northwestern University. Alderman Feldman moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 55-R-90. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. 91 ads -4- September 24, 1990 Alderman Feldman explained that a lot of energy, money and strong feelings have been generated among the city, community and nniversity. It's been going on for years and it's about time it ends. Toward that end, he suggested passage of this Resolution. It is a signal to the community and to the University that we are not ceasing our efforts to include Northwestern in this community in a much more responsible and significant way. Discussion among Aldermen Rudy, Feldman, Brady and Juliar concerning the following: questioning the process that brought forth this resolution; suggesting that the process may be usurping the powers of the Mayor and the Rules Committee; suggesting that his reservations with the process may force him to vote against the resolution; acknowledging that there was an awareness that there was a divided Council and strong feelings among the members of the Council; much thought went into selecting the delegation members; those promoting the resolution did not want the issue of who was to serve on the delegation to threaten its passage; members of the delegation were put in as part of the equation to prove that Council was serious about accommodation with Northwestern; clarifying that the resolution provides for a delegation not a committee; this is not a town/gown committee, but a delegation that has one short-lived purpose; stating that this is indeed a committee and that the Resolution should go to the Rules Committee. Alderman Juliar moved a substitute motion to refer this docket item to the Rules Committee. Seconded by Alderman Rudy. Roll Call. Voting aye - Rudy, Juliar, Drummer, Morton, Wold, Nelson. Voting nay - Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Paden, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Washington, Wollin, Collens, Rainey. Motion failed. (6-12) Alderman Rainey expressed concern that the Mayor did not spend an additional ten minutes with the Council and suggested that she had thrown down the gauntlet by leaving. She questioned whether her departure from Council indicates that she did not support the resolution and urged her to communicate with Council immediately if she feels otherwise. Alderman Wold stated that the Mayor was ill and did not walk away because she did not want to hear something. The Mayor has proven that by staying through other difficult Council debates. Alderman Wold said that she found it offensive for someone to suggest that the Mayor didn't stay because she didn't want to hear something. She repeated that the Mayor was ill and running a temperature. She said that any group which wanted to negotiate with Northwestern should feel free to do so. However, she wanted it understood that there should be no implication that this had not been done before, because Aldermen have done it, the Mayor has done it and her seatmate (Alderman Nelson) has spent many hours negotiating with Northwestern. She questioned the perception that this _would be a short-term committee and said that it was her understanding that the group was picked because it is expected that they will be around a long time. She expressed reservations about the process and reiterated that she wanted it on record that this was not the first attempt to negotiate with Northwestern. Alderman Collens too expressed concern about the process and said that she felt the resolution did not provide for a short-term process. Alderman Collens moved to amend Section 3 of the resolution to say that the delegation should report in three months to the Council, and then the Council, based on that report, can decide whether to continue that delegation's mission or change to some other form. She - said that the goal of the resolution is an important and appropriate one, but she expressed concern about establishing a long-term committee in the guise of a temporary delegation. Seconded by Alderman Juliar. 'Alderman Morton agreed that there should be communication between the City and the University but suggested the communication should be with all tax exempt institutions of higher learning. She said she had considered suggesting to the Mayor that, in the future, she appoint a committee to talk to the various institutions. She said that just because a committee is appointed doesn't mean the university has to meet with them. She said she hoped there would be groundwork done in advance by the Mayor. She said this resolution is an unusual parliamentary procedure and takes away some powers of the Mayor. She also stated that she had 9T -5- September 24, 1990 some problems with the language of the resolution. Alderman Feldman said he thought it important that the Council not put an end date .on the resolution and that it is important that significant numbers on the Council support the resolution. He pointed out that implied in the resolution is the ability of Council to end, change or stop the delegation at any time. He emphasized that the delegation should have a fair chance at establishing a dialogue with the University. He expressed surprise that the resolution had not been received with more enthusiasim by the Council. He pointed out that in her veto message, the Mayor said that we have reason to talk to Northwestern University. He urged Council to put the question of process aside and give the resolution enthusiastic support. Alderman Collens withdrew her amendment. She said that she had no quarrel with the intent of the resolution and if dissatisfied with the delegation's report in three months, she would deal with her reservations then. Alderman Morton said that if the language were changed in some places, she could support the resolution because she felt that dialogue was always good. However, she still felt there was no way to eliminate the question of process with this. She said she would like to submit suggestions for changes but before she did that, she asked Alderman Feldman to explain why the particular people were chosen to be the delegates. In reply to Alderman Morton's question, Alderman Feldman said that after discussion with colleagues, those three people were chosen because they were thought to possess the commitment, seriousness and talent to deal with this issue. However, he said they were not the only Council members to possess those attributes. Alderman Nelson enumerated other qualities which might be helpful to the delegation, but expressed reservations with the process. He said that what the delegation was trying to do was what he had tried to do eight years ago. However, they are now a new team and he wished them well and hoped that they would do as well as he had done (as he had tried to document the last meeting). He pointed out that this is a complex issue. He stated that all he had tried to do in the past was to reach a rapprochement with the University and other institutions in the City. He said that if we were to go through a dollars and cents analysis of the University's contribution to the City, the City would come out on the plus side. However, he felt that it did not foreclose the possibility of seeking more from Northwestern. He said he hoped the mission would be addressed with serious commitment, talent and would have success. He said he felt Alderman Collens had a good point, the efforts of the delegation needed'eritical analysis. He said that we have created such bad press and ill will; suggested that we have a lot of damage control to attend to. In an exchange between Alderman Drummer and Alderman Feldman, it was clarified that negotiations with other institutions of higher learning would not be formally included in the Resolution, however, if at any time the Council felt that such a dialogue should take place, that could be done. Alderman Drummer stated that he also had trouble with the process involved in this Resolution. He also suggested that the Council had not given the Mayor direction to go and negotiate with the University. He stated that there was a need for more than serious commitment and talent, that people needed to understand the dynamics of the people around them. Alderman Rudy once again expressed his reservation about the process, but clarified that he was not rejecting the idea of who was to be in the delegation. Alderman Brady said that she felt this resolution should deal only with Northwestern University and that our main mission was to obtain a contribution -in -lieu -of -taxes from that University. She said she was not interested in obtaining that from other tax exempt institutions of higher learning in the City. A07 -6- September 24, 1990 Alderman Morton moved to amend the resolution in the following manner: in the second and third WHEREAS paragraphs, substituting the words "tax exempt institutions of higher learning" for Northwestern University in those paragraphs. In the fourth WHEREAS paragraph, inserting a period after the word "citizens" and deleting "as well as indicating to the community the high degree of civic and social responsibility of Northwestern University" in the fifth WHEREAS paragraph; once again substituting "tax exempt institutions of higher learning" for Northwestern University; deleting the sixth WHEREAS paragraph in its entirety; in Section 1: substituting "tax exempt institutions of higher learning" for Northwestern University; in Section 2 indicating that the Mayor should appoint the delegation. Alderman Morton said that it would be understood that the delegation should include the Aldermen enumerated in the original Section 2 and additional members if the Mayor so chose. Seconded by Alderman Rudy. Mayor pro tem Davis ruled that this was a substitute motion. Roll call on the substitute motion. Voting aye - Rudy, Julian, Drummer, Morton, Wold, Nelson. Voting nay - Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Paden, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Washington, Wollin, Collens, Rainey. Motion failed. (6-12) Alderman Juliar commented that he supported Alderman Morton's motion. He said his thought was to leave the composition undesignated and allow the Rules Committee to appoint the delegates with the concurrence of the Mayor. He said that he thought this was an abdication of authority that he finds offensive, however he will not move to change it and just see what happens. Roll call on Resolution 55-R-90. Voting aye - Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey. Voting nay - Rudy, Juliar, Morton. Motion carried. (15-3) At this time Alderman Korshak left the meeting. AOINISTRATTON AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: Bills and Payroll Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending September 19, 1990; for the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending September 9, 1990; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills $1,426,298.07 City of Evanston payroll 1,139,599.05 APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL,. (18-0) 1 Alderman Collens, Chairman of the Administration & Public Works Committee, reported that there was a leftover bill that needed Council approval. She moved Council approval of the payment of $1,498.98 to Demco Educational Corporation for purchase of tables and chairs for the Library. She reported that the expenditure would be paid for out of the State Per -Capita Grant for the Library. Seconded by Alderman Juliar. Roll call. Voting aye - Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Davis, Brady, Esch, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey. No nays. (Aldermen Drummer, Morton and Washington temporarily absent) Motion carried. (14-0) PURCHASES: Approval of the bid from North Shore Work Clothing for AFSCME employees at cost of $16,566.25 for the year. BID SUMMARY: Bidder North Shore Uniform Evanston, IL Atlas Uniform Co. Chicago, IL Uniform f.; the City's annual requirement of the unit prices bid for a total estimated Total Estimated Cost $ 16,566.25 19,471.50 J&D Uniforms, Inc. 21,593.55 Chicago, IL APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) �J 1 V -7- September 24, 1990 azo $ Approval of the proposal from CH2M Hill for a Water Inventory Management System for a total cost of- $45,000. (Non -Bid Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote).* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) Approval of the bid from National Power Rodding for TV Sewer Inspection of approximately 25,168 feet of combined sewer for a total cost of $23,909.60.� APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL,. (18-0) Approval of the low bid from L. Page Corporation for Tuckpointing the Water Pumping station for a total cost of $13,750.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost L. Page Corporation $ 13,750.00 Bellwood, IL George Court Co. 23,222.00 Chicago, IL G.O.B. Construction, Inc. 23,850.00 Chicago, IL M.G. Midwest Corp. 27,350.00 Chicago, IL R. Rudnick & Co. 32,825.00 Wheeling, IL APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL,. (18-0) Approval of the proposal from Karrison, Bryne, Jansey & Trimarco, Ltd for Special assessment Warrant Fund Rebate Services for a fee of $6,800. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Cost Karrison, Bryne, Jansey & Trimarco, Ltd. $ 6,800 Friedman, Eisenstein, Raemer & Schwartz 18,000 Veatch, Rich & Nadler Chtd. Actual time incurred at their standard billing rates. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) Approval of the purchase of Police and Fire Pension Services from William M. Mercer Incorporated for a total cost of $8,000.= APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) Approval of the proposal from J.A. Johnson Paving Co. for Drain Tiles for the Compost Site for a total cost of $14,200.00. (Non -Bid Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote). APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL.. (18-0) w Docket 248-9B-90: Resolution 51-R-90 - Transfer vZ Funds from Parking System to General Fund - Consideration of proposed Resolution 51-R-90, by which the City Council would authorize the transfer of $73,709.06 from the Parking System Fund to the'General Fund to be utilized to help pay liability insurance settlement costs. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL.. (18-0) Docket 249-9B-90: Resolution 52-R-90 - Transfer of Funds from Water Fund to General Fund - Consideration of proposed Resolution 52-R-90, by which the City Council would authorize the transfer of $266,290.94 from the Water Fund to the General Fund to be utilized to help pay liability insurance settlement costs.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL,. (18-0) �� 4;�aS -8- September 24, 1990 Docket 251-9B-90: Ordinance 56-R-90 - Reserved Parking for Wheelchair -Bound - 1916 Grey Avenue - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 56-R-90, by which the Ciy Council would authorize the City Manager to issue a permit for parking at 1916 Grey Avenue to Pauline L. Williams under the City's program to provide parking for the wheelchair -bound." ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) * Docket 245-9A-90: Ordinance 105-0-90 _' Class L Liquor Licenses -Theaters - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 105-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the City of Evanston to add a new Section (L), authorizing the sale of beer and wine for consumption on the premises where served, limited to patrons of a theater presenting live stage performances.* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA Docket 252-9B-90: Ordinance 112-0-90 - Class M Liquor Licenses -Theaters - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 112-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the City of Evanston to add a new Section (M), authorizing the sale of alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises where served, limited to patrons of a theater presenting live stage performances.* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 253-9B-90: Ordinance 113-0-90 - Loading Zone - Mulford/Dodge - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 113-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-7 of the Code of the City of Evanston to designate loading zones at the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation at 303 Dodge Avenue.'' MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 238-9A-90: Ordinance 98-0-90 - Sale of Series 1990 General Obligation Bonds - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 98-0-90, introduced on September 10, 1990, by which the City Council would authorize the sale of Series 1990 General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $15,570,000. Alderman Collens moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 98-0-90, as amended in committee to show First Chicago Capitol as the purchaser at a rate of 7.12366%. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Roll call. Voting aye - Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Davis, Brady, Esch, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey. Voting nay - none. (Aldermen Drummer, Morton and Washington were temporarily absent) Motion carried. (14-0) Docket 250-9B-90: Resolution 53-R-90 - Sale of Series 1990 Corporate Purpose Bonds - Consideration of proposed Resolution 53-R-90, by which the City Council would confirm the sale of not to exceed $15,570,000 in Series 1990 Corporate Purpose Bonds. Alderman Collens moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 53-R-90. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion carried. No nays. * Docket 239-9A-90: Ordinance 107-0-90 - Special Service District #4 - Additional Levy - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 107-0-90, introduced on September 10, 1990, by which the City Council would impose a supplemental tax levy for,Special Service District #4 in the amount of $100,000 for 1990. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Alderman Rudy announced he had abstained from this vote due to a possible conflict of interest. * Docket 240-9A-90: Ordinance 109-0-90 - Prohibiting Use of Loudspeakers at Block Parties - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 109-0-90, introduced on September 10, 1990, 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. ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) .2 /0 -9- September 24, 1990 * Docket 241-9A-90: Ordinance 110-0-90 - Lakefront Parking Revisions - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 110-0-90, introduced on September 10, 1990, 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.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) Docket 252-1OB-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 meetinK. this docket item was tabled. Docket 254-9B-90: Plat of Consolidation - 1930-34 Sherman Avenue Consideration of a request from Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc. for approval of a Plat of Consolidation for the property at 1930-34 Sherman Avenue. The Consolidation is requested by the applicant to permit construction of a building addition. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) * Docket 255-9B-90: Plat of Consolidation - 1826-30 Darrow Avenue Consideration of a request from Roger Parris for approval of a Plat of Consolidation for the property at 1826-30 Darrow Avenue. At the applicant's request, the City Council had granted permission for the issuance of a foundation permit prior to Council approval of the Plat of Consolidation at its meeting of August 13, 1990. The consolidation is requested by the applicant to permit the construction of six townhouses.* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) =Docket 256-9B-90: Ordinance 83-0-90 - ZAC 90-2 Zoning Amendments re Doctors' Offices in Local Hospitals - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 83-0-90, by which the City Council, in accordance with the recommendation of the Zoning Amendment Committee, would amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance to add a definition of Hospital -Based Specialists, add Hospital -Based Specialists to the list of permitted uses, and establish the number of Hospital -Based Specialists permitted in local hospitals.* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA *Docket 257-9B-90: Ordinance 111-0-90 - ZAC 90-1, Evanston Hospital Petition for Text Amendment - Consideration of the Zoning Amendment Committee's recommendation that the City Council grant the petition of Evanston Hsopital to incorporate amendments into the text of the Zoning Ordinance.* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA Docket 258-9B-90: ZBA 90-8V(R) - Variations for 2962-66 Central Street - Consideration of an application by the Mobil Oil Corporation for variations from the accessory structure height and non -conforming building structure and use regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to permit construction of two canopies, installation of new gas pumps, expansion of the size of two existing pump islands, installation of a new pump island, and construction of a storage shed and trash enclosure. There is no recommendation in this case because four concurring votes could not be obtained since a vacancy exists on the Board and the newest Board member was seated after the case began hearing, thereby making him ineligible to participate in this case. The property is zoned B1 Business District. Alderman Morton announced Docket 258-9B-90 had been tabled in committee. ZZ e -10- September 24, 1990 Docket 242-9A-90: Ordinance 106-0-90 - Mortgage Credit Certification Program - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 106-0-90, introduced on September 10, 1990, 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. � ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) = Docket 243-9A-90: Ordinance 108-0-90 - ZBA 90-31-V(R) - Variations for 3142 Central Street - Consideration of of proposed Ordinance 108-0-90, introduced on September 10, 1990, by which the City Council, in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation, would 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.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) 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, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators Propertv Maintenance Code. This item was held for 30-days for citizen comment. Docket 183-7B-90: Ordinance 72-0-90 - Adoption of the 1990 National Fire Prevention Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 72-0-90, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National Fire Prevention Code. This item was held for 30-days for citizen comment.' 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, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would adopt the 1989 Council of American Building Officials One and _ Two -Family Dwelling Code, This item was held for 30-days for citizen comment. 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, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National Mechanical Code. This item was held for 30-days for citizen comment. 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, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code,Adminis.tratoes;_National Building. Code. y -� ,r`: This item was held for 30-days s for citizen tomment. , 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, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National_ Electrical Colo. This item was held for 30-days for citizen commer 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, introduced on August 27, 1990, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National Plumbing Code. This item was held for 30-days for citizen comment,' - 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. iZ -11- Div September 24, 1990 DY4111:4"MEOW;] i J * Docket 259-9B-90 - Amendment to 1988 A 1989 CDBG Programs - Consideration of proposed Resolution 54-R-90, by which the City Council would cancel the Emerson Street Bridge Fence Project and amend the 1988 and 1989 Community Development Block Grant Programs to authorize the reallocation of $15,000 from the Emerson project to the 1989 McDaniel Avenue paving project.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL.. (18-0) 96 w; rX . . Assistant City Manager Judith A. Aiello announced that on Friday, September 28, 1990, 25 municipal officials from Japan would be visiting the City between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. She invited all Aldermen who might be available that day to join the Mayor and staff in greeting those officials. She called Council's attention to the memorandum on budget priorities that had been placed on their desks that evening. She informed the Council that additional information would be sent in Council packets this week. She also called Council's attention to a memorandum on the census and said that the City believed that there had been an undercount of dwelling units and was asking the Census Bureau to reconsider their count. off IJ01Y 1 1 On behalf of Mayor Barr, Mayor pro tem Davis asked for confirmation of the appointment of Jane Chapman, 215 Lake Street, for appointment to the Arts Council, term to expire August 18, 1993. Alderman Feldman moved Council confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Rudy. Motion carried. No nays. On behalf of Mayor Barr, Mayor pro tem Davis introduced the name of J. Robert Barr, 1144 Asbury Avenue, for reappointment to the Civil Service Commission. X 6' On behalf of the City Council, Alderman Warshaw, conveyed deepest sympathies to State Representative Woods Bowman on the death of his father. Alderman Warshaw made a reference to the Rules Committee to consider making a recommendation that Council pass a resolution supporting the referendum on single member districts for the County Board. She also asked that the Rules Committee consider some procedure to handle items that have been sitting on the agenda for a long time. She suggested that they be deleted until shortly before they are to be considered, or perhaps placed at the end of the agenda so the Council does not think there should be action on those items. Alderman Lanyon wished the new delegation success in their negotiations with Northwestern. There being no further business, Alderman Warshaw moved the Council go into CLOSED SESSION to consider pending litigation, land acquisition and personnel. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Roll call. Voting aye - Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey. Voting nay - none. (Alderman Drummer was Temporarily absent) Motion carried. (16-0) The Council so recessed at 10:30 P.M. and a3journed from CLOSED SESSION at 10:40 P.M. KIRSTEN F. DAVIS CITY CLERK W Ll 1 LJ 99