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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1990-10-22-1990a�5 1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL October 22, 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 Morton Alderman Brady Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Korshak Alderman Nelson The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, October 22, 1990, at 9:14 pm. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Alderman Juliar Alderman Paden Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Brady Alderman Esch Alderman Morton Alderman Washington Alderman Wold A quorum being present. ABSENT: Alderman Korshak TARDY: Alderman Paden PRESIDING: Mayor Joan W. Barr CITIZEN COMMENT: None MINUTES: Alderman Nelson Alderman Wollin Alderman Collens Alderman Rainey Alderman Lanyon Alderman Feldman Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Feldman moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 8, 1990, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion carried, no nays. XON141VI Kirsten F. Davis, City Clerk, reported that she had received a letter protesting the use of animals for research at Northwestern University. Alderman Nelson referred this communication to the Police Services Committee. dab -2- October 22, 1990 Kirsten F. Davis announced that a U.S. Supreme Court order handed down that afternoon had suspended all in -person absentee voting in her office. The court is expected to make a further ruling on Friday, October 26. In response to questions from Aldermen, she explained that absentee ballots already cast would be counted and that, if permitted, she would have in -person absentee voting in her office on Saturday. 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 272-1OB-90: Zoning Fee Waiver Request; Energy Alternatives Task Force Consultant Services; Fascia Repair to Fleetwood/Jourdain Center; Docket 273-10B-90: Public Parking in the Chicago/Hain Business District; Docket 279-10B-90: Ordinance 21-0-90. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Roll call. Voting aye - Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw; Rudy. Voting nay - none. Notion carried. (17-0) UONING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: * Docket 272-1OB-90: Zoning Fee Waiver Request for 2526 Ridgeway. Avenue - Consideration of a request from the Romanian Folk Art Museum for a waiver of zoning fees applicable to an application for special use for the property at 2526 Ridgeway Avenue. The property is zoned R1 Single -Family residence District. This docket item was held in committee. Docket 260-10A-90: Ordinance 114-0-90 - ZBA 90-26-SU(R) - Special Use for 1939 Central Street - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 114-0-90, introduced on October 8, 1990, by which the City Council essentially in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation, would &cant the application of George holly and Michael Molly, as beneficiaries under the First Illinois Bank of Wilmette Trust #TWB 0683, and Alex Glukhovsky and Alina Glukhovsky (franchisee) for a special use to permit establishment of a Type 2 restaurant on the property at 1939 Central Street. The property is zoned B2, Business District. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL. CALL.(17-0) 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 yielded the floor to Alderman Nelson. Alderman Nelson explained be introduced to the that an ordinance granting variations to this property will Council at the next meeting. He said that at that time, the committee will request that it be made a special order of business. An earlier memorandum sent to the Council had detailed the exceptions oc conditions to the variations proposed, which have been further modified through discussion between the petitioner and the neighbors. A *beam copy of the ordinance will incorporate all of those provisions. Alderman Nelson said that the committee would be asking for suspension of the rules in order to introduce and pass this ordinance at the next meeting. 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 Administrators National Building Code. 96 ,e -3- October 22, 1990 Alderman Morton moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 77-0-90. Seconded by Alderman Rudy. Alderman Rainey requested that a member of the committee explain why it was recommending an amendment which would allow work from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday. Alderman Brady explained that the construction season was short and if the city wanted, to promote development we should not limit it even further. She also explained that sometimes work begun earlier in the week cannot be completed by Friday, and it would be better to finish on Saturday, rather than stopping work over the weekend. Saturdays are sometimes the only day that people can be available to monitor work being done on their homes. .She also said that on large projects, union contracts usually mean time and a half and most developers do not, like to incur the extra cost of Saturday work unless it is really necessary. Approval from the City Manager is still required in some cases. Alderman Paden related an incident that had happened in her neighborhood the previous Saturday when work had gone ahead on a project near her home. With help from the City Manager, it was ultimately shut down. She questioned whether work should be allowed on Saturday because there was no one from the City available to check whether work is being done according to code. Alderman Rudy suggested that this amendment be separated from the rest of the ordinance. He clarified that the City does not supervise projects, but inspects them and if a contractor has hidden something, the city can order it opened up again in order to inspect it. City Manager Asprooth said that Saturday enforcement of city codes was not usually necessary and that the case in Alderman Paden's neighborhood was an unusual_ case. He said that, if necessary, the Police Department could shut down a job on a Saturday. He also pointed out that'if something is done contrary to plans, the city can force a correction. Roll call. Voting aye - Juliar, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Horton, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Warshaw, Rudy. Voting nay - Paden, Esch, Washington, Feldman. Motion carried. (13-4) 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 Code. Alderman Horton moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 79-0-90. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Alderman Rudy moved to amend the ordinance to delete paragraph 477-3A, which deletes Articles 331, 336 and 338 of the Electrical Code. Discussion. Alderman Rudy explained that an Underwriter Laboratories' representative had appeared before the committee at the last meeting. He explained that the type of wiring covered in those Articles was safe, if installed according to the National Electrical Code. Electrical engineers have no concerns about.the safety of this kind of wiring and there is a cost savings.. Requiring the installation of electric wiring in conduit costs more. He suggested that there is no reason why we should not adopt the code as presented. Alderman Brady pointed out that we have a conflict among experts. Staff and Electrical Commission have urged us to delete these three provisions and only to allow electric wiring to be installed in metal conduit. She requested that this item remain on the tickler agenda until hears from the National Electrical Code organization. The P16L;v �LieI opMe� r Corn M ;1hee Alderman Warshaw expressed concern that by being cost conscious we might be jeopardizing the safety of electrical installations in the City. City Manager Asprooth clarified that the recommendation to delete the provisions regardingn non-metal wiring came from the Electrical Commission, not staff. Alderman Rudy pointed out that the Commission is composed largely of electrical contractors. Alderman Esch said that she had recently seen a house that was being rehabilitated with non-metal wiring and expressed concern as to how safe that wiring would be. Roll call vote on Alderman Rudy's amendment. Voting aye -- Juliar, Paden, Wold, Nelson, Lanyon, Rudy. Voting nay - Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Feldman, Warshaw. Motion failed. (6-11) • .O -4- October 22, 1990 Roll call vote on the Ordinance. Voting aye - Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy. Motion carried. (17-0) 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. Alderman Morton moved to remove this docket item from the agenda. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No Nays. ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: Bills and Payroll Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending October 17, 1990;Joe'the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending October 7, 1990; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills $1,834,910.69 City of Evanston payroll 1,157,096.16 APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) PURCHASES Approval of the low bid from R.F. Idriss Landscaping for Playground Safety Modifications for a total cost of $33,990.00. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Base Bid Alternates Total Cost R.F. Idriss Landscaping $ 18,205.00 $ 15,785.00 $ 33,990.00 Evanston, IL Turf Care Landscaping 21,022.56 13,524.00 34,546.56 Evanston, IL APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) 1 Approval of the low bid from Akzo Salt Co. for Road Salt at the unit price of $25.23 per ton with estimated usage by the city through April 1, 1991 of 3,000 tons for a total estimated cost of $72,690.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Unit Price Akzo Salt Co. $ 25.23 Clarks Summit, PA Domtar Salt Co. 25.33 Chicago, IL Morton Salt Co. 29.83 Chicago, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Alderman Collens mc.tied Council approval of the proposal for consulting services for preliminary feasibility study for the City of Evanston regarding municipalization of electrical services by the team of Duncan & Allen: Courtney & Associates; and Dittmer, Brosch & Associates for a fee not to exceed $30,000 including all expenses. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Roll call. Voting aye -- Juliac, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy. Voting nay - Nelson. Motion carried. (16-1) L6 -5- October 22, 1990 1 1 Alderman Collens moved Council approval of the second low bid from Mr. Build for Fascia Repair at Fleetwood/Jourdain Center at a total cost of $8,684.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Air Seal of Chicagoland $ 8,325.00 Des Plaines, IL Me. Build 8,684.00 Evanston, IL Starline Builders, Inc. 16,876.00 Chicago, IL Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Alderman Collens explained that the committee was recommending that the contract be awarded to Mr. Build, an Evanston contractor who has done good work for the city in the past. Alderman Rudy questioned what the policy was regarding the'use of Evanston contractors. City Manager Asprooth recalled that a Reference had been made to the Administration & Public Works Committee a number of years ago and the committee had come to no conclusion, but had decided to look at each case on an.individual basis. Roll call. Voting aye - Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (17-0) Approval of an extended coverage maintenance proposal from Otis Elevator for Church Street Self Park at an annual cost of $10,548.00. (Sole -Source Purchase requires 2/3 Majority Vote)' APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Approval of the low bid from Wood Electrical Construction Inc. for Replacement of Traffic Signal Cable at Davis Street and Ridge Avenue at a total cost of $5,770.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Wood Electrical Construction, Inc. $ 5,770.00 Wheeling, I1 Hecker and Company, Inc. 9,800.00 Chicago, IL APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Approval of the low bid from Wood Electrical Construction, Inc. for Traffic Signal Mast Arm Repair at Central Street and Crawford Avenue at a total cost*of $6,898.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Wood Electrical Construction, Inc. Wheeling, IL Total Cost $ 6,898.00 Hecker and Company, Inc. 12,700.00 Chicago, IL APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Docket 273-1OB-90: Public Parking in the Chicago/Main Business District - Consideration of a recommendation to increase the rent paid to the owners of Parking Lot #15 in order to continue the use of this Lot for public parking. This item was held in committee. Docket 274-1OB-90: Resolution'64-R-90 - Reserved Parking for Wheelchair -Bound - 1906 Greenleaf Street Consideration of proposed Resolution 64-R-90, by which the City Council would authorize the creation of a reserved parking space at 1906 Greenleaf Street for George James under the city's program to provide parking for the wheelchair -bound. ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL.(17-0) 001 00 -6- October 22, 1990 Docket 268-10A-90: Ordinance 116-0-90 - Traffic Signal - Oak/Emerson - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 116-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V(G), of the Code of the City of Evanston to add a traffic signal at the intersection of Oak Avenue and Emerson Street. Alderman Collens explained that the Administration & Public Works Committee was recommending that this docket item be tabled in committee so that the 5th and 2nd ward Aldermen and city staff could get together with the community and bring back a more acceptable program. Alderman Collens moved to remove this docket item from the agenda. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Motion carried. No nays. * Docket 275-1OB-90: Ordinance 117-0-90 - Alley Vacation - Darrow/Davis - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 117-0-90, by which the City Council would vacate a portion of the dedicated, unopened alley located at the Chicago & North Western Transportation Company's abandoned right-of-way north of Davis Street and east of Darrow Avenue in consideration of the sum of $1,000. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. Docket 276-1OB-90: Ordinance 118-0-90 - Vacation of Jackson Avenue Consideration of proposed Ordinance 118-0-90, by which the City Council would vacate a portion of the dedicated right-of-way of Jackson Avenue from Simpson Street to Green Bay Road in consideration of the sum of $12,876.* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 277-1OB-90: Ordinance 119-0-90 Taxicab Fare Increase - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 119-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-19-6-3(A)(1) of the Code of the City of Evanston to increase the Taxicab rates and charges to $1.20 for the first one -quarter mile or fraction thereof; $.60 for each additional half mile; $1.00 for the second and additional passengec;.and $.25 for each half minute of waiting time. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. Docket 278-1OB-90: Ordinance 120-0-90 '- Sale of Surplus Property Consideration of proposed Ordinance 120-0-•90, by which the City Council would authorize the sale of five vehicles in conjunction with the Northwest Municipal Conference auction to be held on October 27, 1990.* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. Alderman Collens moved to amend page two of the ordinance to correct the date to Saturday, October 27, 1990 and to show the location as the Evanston Municipal Service Center at 2020 Asbury, Evanston, Illinois. Alderman Wold moved to further amend the ordinance on the first page to show the date as October 27, 1990. Seconded by Alderman Rudy. Vote on the amendment. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Collens moved to Suspend the Rules in order to adopt Ordinance 120-0-90 that evening. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Collens moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 120-0-90 as amended. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Roll call. Voting aye - Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (17-0) ' * Docket 279-1OB-90: Ordinance 121-0-90 - Parking Restrici-ions Under Viaducts - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 121-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-4-1, Subsection (A) of the Code of the City of Evanston to eliminate the general prohibition of parking under viaducts. This docket item was held in committee. * Docket 280-1OB-90: Ordinance 122-0-90 - 4-Way Stop -- Brown/Washington - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 122-0-90, by which the City Council would amend section 10-11-5, Schedule V, of they Code of the City of Evanston to change the intersection of Brown Avenue and Washington Street from a two-way stop to a four-way stop.* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. a oZ3/ -7- October 22, 1990 1 Docket 281-10B-90: Ordinance 123-0-90 - Expansion of ROPD #4 - 1400 Hartrey - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 123-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-18, Schedule XVIII (D), of the Code of the City of Evanston to include the 1400 block of Hartrey Avenue in Residents Only Parking District #4. w MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. Alderman Collens moved that Council Suspend the Rules in order to consider an item not on the agenda, Ordinance 124-0-90. Seconded by Alderman Wold. Motion carried. No nays. Docket 282-10B-•90: Ordinance 124-0-90 Parking Prohibition -- Pitner and Greenleaf - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 124-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-8-, Schedule VIII(A), of the Code of the City of Evanston to prohbit parking on both sides of Greenleaf Street from Pitner Avenue to a point 100 feet south thereof, and both sides of Pitner Avenue from Greenleaf Street to a point 100 feet south thereof. Alderman Collens introduced proposed Ordinance 124-0-90. Marked introduced. 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 reported that the Administration & Public Works Committee had had an extended discussion about once -a -week refuse collection. The committee had agreed to give the rest of the Council the benefit of their minutes and an opportunity to to ask questions. The committee has also requested further information on the program. She said that they hoped to bring a recommendation to the next Council meeting. Alderman Collens also reported that the committee had had an extensive discussion of the Senior Citizens Subsidized Taxi Program and said that the committee would need help from the rest of Council in resolving issues related to the program. Alderman Collens pointed out the information that had been placed on the Aldermen's desks concerning the Enhanced 911 Referendum. She said that a number of Aldermen had reported receiving inquiries from citizens concerning that referendum on the November 6 ballot. She said the information was provided so that Aldermen could thoroughly answer citizens questions on the Enhanced 911 Referendum. Mayor Barr called Council's attention to a letter in tonight's packet to her from Arnold R. Weber, President of Northwestern University. The University has offered to provide certain services to the city which they have not previously provided. President Weber has agreed to continue talks with the delegation from the Council as the Council explores with the University the potential role they will play in Evanston. Weber's letter offered the following: Provision of up to 100 parking spaces for commuters in the Ashland Avenue parking lot on the west side of Dyche Stadium; Setting aside five full tuition scholarships, based on ability and financial need, for graduates of Evanston Township High School; Provision.of dental services in the City's dental clinic through the Northwestern Dental School (with the possible additional of legal services through the Law. School); Sale of the University -owned house at 2437 Sheridan Road, thereby returning it to the tax rolls. Mayor Barr commented that several of the items will require further discussion and definition, but represent the kind of steps that the University is willing to take to enhance their relationship with the City. 901 PP. 6�32 -8- October 22, 1990 Discussion: It was clarified for Alderman Drummer that the University has offered five full -tuition scholarships per year for ETHS students. Alderman Feldman asked that the letter be referred to the special delegation to use as -part of its discussion with the University. Mayor Barr clarified that she had discussed these provisions outlined in the letter with the delegation and it will form the basis of further talks between the delegation and the University. Alderman Wold requested that the provision regarding the full tuition scholarships be clarified to read that they be awarded to ETHS students who reside within the City of Evanston. She also said that it was her understanding that a letter had gone from the delegation to President Weber and requested that the City Council receive all correspondence between the delegation and the University. Alderman Paden requested that the provision of dental and legal services be quantified. Mayor Barr said there was nothing specific at this time, but it was her understanding that the proposal was to use dental students to replace the dental clinic now funded by tax dollars. The concept of providing legal services is more nebulous and the idea that is being proposed is to perhaps replace some of the purchased human services related to the Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation or toand the Community Defender's Office. Mayor Barr said that she was pleased that the City had come to the point where we have an offer from Northwestern University. However she recognized the fact that further discussions are needed and that the delegation will have a lot to discuss, but she said that she felt that significant progress had been made in receiving an offer for some kind of consideration from Northwestern University, Alderman Rainey said that the offer did not excite her a great deal because she felt that actually only one provision would relieve the taxpayer of any burden. She questioned why the University was selling the house and Mayor Barr clarified that a former president had been housed in it and the University no longer needed to house him or his family. Alderman Rainey requested a legal opinion on the first item, the provision of 100 parking spaces a Dyche Stadium. Alderman Warshaw commented that the legal clinic run by Northwestern was fantastic. However, she felt strongly that if students were to function up here, the University also should provide the support of law professors with the students. Alderman Drummer commented that some of the offers need further ironing out but said that he was"excited about the five tuition scholarships being offered each year. lie said he felt it was a significant advancement in relationships between the City and the University. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Joel M. Asprooth offered his congratulations to colleague Heidi Vorhees who was recently hired as City Manager of Wilmette. He said that she joined a growing number of distinguished women who are city managers in Illinois. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of the reappointments of Barry Isaacson, 3428 Park Place, and Stacy Sochacki, 229 Main Street, to the Commission on Aging, terms to expire September 15, 1993. Alderman Drummer moved Council approval of these reappointments. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of the appointment of Cindy Levitt, 2527 Lawndale Ave., to the Human Relations Commission term to expire August 19, 1993. Alderman. Feldman moved confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Jonathan K. Baum, 855 Hinman Avenue, #402, for - appointment to the Human Relations Commission. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Consider W. Ross, 307 Davis Street, for appointment to the Research Park Board. 101 sn October 22, 1990 CALL OF THE WARDS: Alderman Warshaw called the Aldermen's attention to the packets of information that had been placed on their desks that evening concerning the proposed Constitutional amendment. She explained that it had been sponsored by Senator Dawn Clark Netsch and Senator Aldo DeAngelis and it had been approved unanimously in the State Senate. She said that it was the last technical amendment that was part of a reform package which will clean up tax sales in Illinois. It affects non -farm land and buildings containing over seven units. She said it does not affect single family properties. This amendment will help prevent neighborhood deterioration and will benefit all. Alderman Feldman thanked the City Manager and staff for participating in a community meeting held at Reba Place last week. He said that members of the Planning Department, Police Department, Property Standards and the City Manager were there. He said that it demonstrated a commitment to maintaining the neighborhoods and providing services to the community. Alderman Morton thanked the City Manager's staff, the Administration & Public Works Committee, the 2nd Ward Alderman and the Mayor for attending a community meeting at Ebenezer Church regarding the proposed stop light at Oak and Emerson Street. She said that it was a productive meeting and the result, once the task is completed, will be well worth it. Alderman Paden asked the City Manager to provide dates that the Aldermen will acquire the list of lawsuits that she had requested as well as the amount of legal fees that have been expended in various categories over the last four years. She also asked for a memo from First Assistant Corporation Counsel Hill about -a hiring one or one and half attorneys to cover some of these fees. Alderman Rudy thanked Mayor Barr for her efforts with Northwestern University and for what appears to be a change in our relationship with the University. He said we seem to be moving in the right direction. He reminded everyone of the City/Chamber meeting at 7:30 A.M. on Thursday morning, October 25 when the Chamber will present their study on taxes. CITY MANAGER SEARCH: Mayor Barr reported on the Rules Committee meeting which was held to discuss the manner in a search for a new city manager should proceed. She said that the committee felt strongly that there should be representatives of both the majority and minority factions of the Council, and felt strongly that everyone should feel fully represented. She said that the committee had voted to expand by three members to assure that. She asked for Suspension of the Rules in order to consider an item not on the agenda. Alderman Nelson moved to Suspend the Rules to allow discussion of procedures for setting up a search for a new City Manager. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Nelson nominated Aldermen Collens, Morton, Davis, Wold and Korshak (members of the Rules Committee) and Aldermen Rainey, Paden and Warshaw, with Alderman Feldman serving as an alternate for Alderman Korshak, to serve as the City Manager's Search Committee. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Alderman Brady moved to amend the motion Lu add a representative from the 1st Ward. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Alderman Juliar supported Alderman Brady's motion and nominated Alderman Rudy to be an addition to the Search Committee. Alderman Brady accepted the amendment. Discussion among Alderman Brady, Mayor Barr, Aldermen Washington, Wold, Drummer and Davis concerning the use of substitutes for members of the committee. During the discussion it was clarified that Alderman Feldman had been chosen as a substitute for Alderman Korshak because there were so few men on the committee. Alderman Feldman reported on a conversation that he had had with Alderman Korshak, who said he might miss a lot of meetings. Alderman Feldman said he that felts that Alderman Korshak's place on the committee should be filled by a representative of the 4th Ward. Alderman Feldman moved a substitute motion that the committee should be designated as Alderman Nelson moved, but that Alderman Esch should be designated as the alternate for Alderman Korshak and that the committee should be chaired by the Mayor. Vote on the substitute motion. Motion carried..No nays. Vol -10- October 22, 1990 Mayor Barr explained that it was the intent of the Search Committee to utilize a search firm and that requests for proposals (RFPs) had been sent to nine firms. The firms had been asked to respond by November 2, 1990. She asked if anyone else had suggestions for additional firms. Alderman Collens moved Council approval of the recommendation from the Rules Committee to use a search firm in the search for a new city manager. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr explained that the next meeting of the Search Committee had been scheduled for 7:30 A.M. October 25, but said that she felt that the meeting should be canceled until November 8 when there would be RFP's from the search firms to consider. It was the consensus of the Council to postpone the meeting until November 8. Alderman Nelson moved the Council go into CLOSED SESSION to consider pending litigation, land acquisition and personnel. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Roll call. Voting aye - Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy. Motion carried. (17-0) The Council so recessed at 10:40 P.M. and reconvened into OPEN SESSION at 11:40 P.M. Alderman Collens moved that Bruce Zimmerman be named Acting City Manager from November lb, 1990 until March 3, 1991 and that Judith A. Aiello be named Acting City Manager beginning March 4, 1991. Motion carried. No nays. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Barr called for a motion to adjourn. The Council so moved and adjourned at 11:42 P.M. KIRSTEN F. DAVIS CITY CLERK 1 ;1 1 go l