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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1990-11-19-19902#5 CITY COUNCIL 1 November 19, 1990 Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting. Current members are as follows: Administration & Public Works Alderman Wold Alderman Paden Alderman Esch Alderman .Rainey Alderman Juliar Alderman Collens Human Services Alderman Lanyon Alderman Washington Alderman Wollin Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Feldman Planning & Development Alderman Brady Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Korshak Alderman Nelson Alderman Morton The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, November 19, 1990, at 9:14 pm. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: 1 A quorum being present. Alderman Davis Alderman Brady Alderman Esch Alderman Morton Alderman Washington Alderman Wold Alderman Wollin ABSENT: Aldermen Davis, Drummer, Korshak PRESIDING: Mayor Joan W. Barr Alderman Collens Alderman Rainey Alderman Lanyon Alderman Feldman Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Juliar Alderman Paden Mayor Barr welcomed Bruce Zimmerman to his first Council meeting since his appointment as Acting City Manager. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS: Acting City Manager Bruce Zimmerman announced that the Civic Center would be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday and said that there would be no refuse collection on Thursday and Friday, the 22 and 23ed of November. In response to questions from Aldermen, he clarified that Thursday would be a parking holiday but Friday would not. There will be no yard waste pick-up on November 22 and 23ed. The Thursday recycling pick-up will be picked up on Wednesday, November 21 and the Friday recycling pick-up will take place as regularly scheduled. 1 7 b -2- November 19, 1990 CITIZEN COMMENT: Gary Johnson, 628 Central Street, talked about parking problems on -Milburn between Sheridan Road and Orrington Avenue; displayed a graphic to illustrate his concerns; said that he didn't believe there should be parking on the south side of Hilburn when ample parking was available one block further north on the south side of Central Street, and on Orrington Avenue north of Central Street; said parking on the south side of Milburn was creating a safety hazard for the convenience of . institutions near there; pointed out that the additional parking is creating a safety problem, especially for children playing in the park; he pointed out that two-way traffic is unable to pass on the street with both sides parked. Nancy Kotler, 624 Central Street, said that a letter had been placed on the desks of the Aldermen that evening to document the property damage that had occurred since two-sided parking had'been instituted on Milburn; pointed out that this was only a 24-ft wide street; said that two-sided parking was creating problems that require further action by the Council; suggested that there was insufficient room for the garbage trucks and emergency vehicles to safely pass through the street; quoted from the Comprehensive Plan for parking; said it was the duty of the Council to minimize spillover of parking into residential neighborhoods; said the neighbors were anxious to retain the residential quality of the neighborhood. Margarita Matlis, 625 Milburn Street, supported the two previous speakers; said this is the third time they have met with their elected officials; expressed frustration with the lack of response from their Ward Aldermen; said that students from Northwestern and Kendall race around Long Field showing off their cars; displayed a graphic that illustrated the problem that is created when two large vehicles (such as vans) are parked across from each other; pointed out that since two-sided parking has been in effect, there have been four instances of property damage to cars parked there; questioned how much evidence the Ward Aldermen could collect driving through the area in small cars. Paula Kiefer, 2505 Orrington Avenue, said that since August neighbors have had numerous meetings, signed petitions, written letters and called the city to try and solve this problem; said that the south side of Hilburn should be a restricted no parking area; displayed letters from residents who opposed the two-sided parking on Milburn Street, but who could not attend the Council meeting. Chris Preston, 635 Milburn Street, said that the new parking on the south side of Milburn has currently created 25 spaces, but those will be cut back to 20 when adjustments are made by the ordinance up before the Council this evening;.suggested that the Council weigh the gain of 20 parking spaces versus the safety problem that extra parking is creating; expressed concern as to whether emergency vehicles could get up the street; requested that an Alderman make a motion to remove parking on the south side of the street. George Lukidis, 2500 Sheridan Road, spoke against parking on the south side of Milburn; read a portion of a letter from another neighbor who could not attend but who also opposed parking; expressed great concern for pedestrians in the area; emphasized the street is safer with parking only on the one side. Jim Kiefer, 2505 Orrington Avenue, said that he was fed up with the attitude of some elected officials; urged them to remember their dreams and promises to represent people; asked the elected officials to represent the voters and rectify the parking system. Steve Lissner, 1155 Hartrey Avenue, President of Valley Scrap, complained about the way he had been treated by some members of the city staff; suggested that Valley Scrap have been improperly denied a return on their investment because of the way the Public Works Department had initially estimated the amount of recyclables to be collected; made several charges against the Public Works Department; requested that Council extend their contract for four years. Alderman Warshaw requested that Steve Lissner put his comments in writing to be shared with the Aldermen. Mayor Barr asked him to bring a copy of his remarks to the City Manager's office the next day so it could be sent out in the next packet. -3- November 19, 1990 Q 2�q MINUTES: Alderman Feldman moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 5, 1990, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion 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 September, 1990, has been reported and collected as follows: Net Municipal Retailers', Use $ 360,993.41 Service Occupation Tax Collected 0.00 Net Municipal Sales Tax 360,993.41 Alderman Nelson referred this communication to the Finance Director. City 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 September, 1990, has been reported and collected as follows: , Auto Rental Tax Collected $ 1,199.33 Less 1.6% administration fee 19.18 Amount to be remitted $ 1,180.15 Alderman Nelson referred this communication to the Finance Director. City C1erk.Davis announced that she had received a communication from the Illinois Department of Corrections containing the report of their recent inspection of the Evanston Municipal Lockup facility. A copy of that report is available for public review in the City Clerk's office. Alderman Nelson asked that this communication be placed on record. City Clerk Davis reported that she had received one letter protesting the use.of animals in research experiments at Northwestern University . Alderman Nelson referred this communication 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 298-11B-90, Snow Program Operational Issues and Docket 310-11B-90, Youth Job Center Loan Forgiveness. Seconded by Alderman Wold. Roll call. Voting aye - Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (15-0). Docket 296-11B-90: Resolution 76-R-90 - Report of Canvassing Board on Results of E-911 Referendum - Consideration of proposed Resolution 76-R-90, proclaiming the results of the Referendum voted on at the November 6, 1990 General Election. *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND RGLL CALL. (15-0) Docket 297-11B-90: Resolution 77-R-90 - Report of Canvassing Board on Results of the Advisory Referendum - Consideration of proposed Resolution 77-R-90, proclaiming the results of the Local Advisory Referendum voted on at the November 6, 1990 General Election.=APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL,. (15-00) e� jCG� y v -4- November 19, 1990 ADMINISTRATION AND PUBIC WORKS COMMITTEE: Bills and Payroll Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending November 14, 1990; for the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending Noember 4, 1990; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills $2,665,145.32 ■ City of Evanston payroll 1,149,533.13 APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0) PURCHASES Approval of the low bid from Nature's Perspective Landscaping for Fiscal Year 1991-92 Parking Lot Landscape Maintenance for a total cost of $19,475.00. BID ANALYSIS: Bidder Total Cost Nature's Perspective $ -19,475.00 Evanston, IL Jean's Greens 22,330.00 Evanston, IL APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0) Approval of the bid from -Peak Technologies, Inc. for a Bar Code Printer and Scanners for Water Bills for a total cost of $17,223.00 = APPROVED = CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL .CALL. (15-0) Approval of the purchase of a Disk Drive for Main Computer from Wang Laboratories, Inc. for a total cost of $12,990.60 (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote) *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0) Approval of the second low bid for Greenleaf Street Outlet Sewer Replacement from Vincent DiVito, Inc. for a total cost of $78,285.00. BID ANALYSIS: Bidder Total Cost Dominic Fiordirosa Construction Co. $ 62,500.00 Villa Park, IL Vincent DiVito, Inc. 78,285.00 Glen Ellyn, IL LoVerde Construction Co. 83,827.00 Wheeling, IL Mosele and Associates, Inc. 126,750.00 Northfield, IL George Kennedy Construction 143,570.00 Waukegan, IL APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0) Approval of the proposal from Fortified Systems and•Services for installation of Anti -Graffiti System at Sherman Avenue Parking Garage for a total cost of $19,325.00 (Non -Bid Item, requires a 2/3 Majority vote) = APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0) Docket 285-11A-90: Once -A -Week Refuse Collection - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve the change in collection of refuse to once -a -week rather than the current practice of twice -a -week beginning in March 1991, and begin collection of recyclables with City forces beginning in July 1991. This docket item was held in committee. . �✓ -5- November 19, 1990 Docket 298-11B-90: Snow Program Operational Issues - Consideration of a recommendation to modify some provisions of the.City's plan for clearing streets of snow and ice during a snow route parking ban and a snow emergency. The major change being considered is a plan to relocate cars during a snow emergency to streets already cleared of snow, rather than following the past practice of towing all cars to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District lot on Main Street. . Alderman Wold, Chairman of the Administration & Public Works Committee, reported that the committee had discussed the changes in snow operations and expressed some concern whether the proposed program would run smoothly on the street. She said that the committee hoped that there would be extensive training of staff before the program is implemented. The committee had also suggested that money be allocated to send out a general mailing to all households concerning the new program. Alderman Wold moved Council approval of the Snow Program recommendations. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Discussion: Alderman Rainey suggested that there would be a problem translating theory into reality. She said that a person would not know in which direction his automobile had been relocated and could be wandering in an eight -block area looking for it. She also pointed out that calls concerning relocated cars would overwhelm the Police Department switchboard. She questioned whether it was wise to allow citizens to reclaim their cars without paying their fine and tow fees. She urged Council to stick with the previous plan or to hold this docket item over for further study. Alderman Collens disagreed with Alderman Rainey's assessment and suggested that the new plan was a more efficient use of tow trucks and other man power. She said that the purpose of this plan was to facilitate cleaning the streets and not to generate revenue. She also pointed out that the proposed program would cost less. She suggested that the proposed plan be given a trial. Alderman Warshaw asked whether the committee had considered breaking the city down .into different areas and relocating cars to off-street parking in the local area. She suggested that it would be difficult for a computer to keep up with all the relocations. Alderman Wold said that she understood that off-street parking sites were not available around the city. She suggested that it was inefficient for owners of towed automobiles to have to go first to the Police Department to pay their fines and then to go to McCormick and Main to retrieve their cars. She said it would be necessary to educate the public and the staff concerning this proposed program. Alderman Feldman said that he had a horrible vision of having an automobile relocated and then a new snow occurring and the relocated car being .parked on the wrong side of the street during the next snow parking ban. lie worried that towed cars would take up "cleaned spaces for citizens living on the cleaned block. He pointed out that under the old system, at least people would know where to go to retrieve their car. Alderman Brady suggested that the proposed plan should be given a chance. She said that knowing that your car was someplace in the neighborhood would be comforting. She suggested that Evanston citizens have demonstrated that they are flexible and if this plan doesn't work well, it can be modified again. She felt that it was worthwhile to try something that would save money and time. Alderman Rainey pointed out that part of the reason the previous system was being changed was in response to problems encountered during last year's February snow. The problem is that people don't understand the current plan. She expressed concern that people whose cars had been relocated to clean streets might not want to move them. Alderman Morton and Acting City Manager Zimmerman discussed whether a street was considered plowed when one or two sides had been plowed and also discussed how a tow truck is able to park a car. Alderman Morton expressed concern about cars being relocated ana not being parked close to the curb on narrow streets and also expressed concern about city liability for the relocated cars. Alderman Nelson said that he felt both Aldermen Rainey and Brady had made good points. He moved that the old system of snow relocation remain in place south of Dempster and that the proposed new plan be implemented north of Dempster Street. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Alderman Feldman supported Alderman Nelson's proposal. Alderman Lanyon suggested that staff look at existing parking at recreation centers, look at cluster parking or at relocating automobiles no further than one block away from where they had been parked. Alderman Collens suggested that several proposals had been made that needed further review. She moved to hold the docket item over until the next meetinr,. Seconded by Alderman Rudy. -6- November 19, 1990 * Docket 299-11B-90: Resolution 68-R-90 - Tax Abatement of Series 1980 Corporate Purpose Bonds - Consideration of proposed Resolution 68-R-90, by which the City Council would abate a portion of the 1990 tax levy required for the $7,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1980, which were issued to help finance a number of capital improvements, including various North Evanston Street paving projects and the Southwest Sewer and Street paving projects.The amount of the required levy is $400,050 and $15,304 is available from alternate revenue resources for partial abatement. The $15,304 is derived from principal and interest payments by' private assessees in various special assessment projects. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0). Docket 300-11B-90: Resolution 69-R-90 - Tax Abatement of Series 1981-A Corporate Purpose Bonds - Consideration of proposed Resolution 69-R-90, by which the City Council would abate a portion of the 1990 tax levy required for the $10,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1981-A, which were issued to help finance a number of capital improvements, including the Southwest Sewer and Street Paving projects and the amount of the required levy is $1,407,700 and $359,046 is available from alternate revenue resources for partial abatement. The $359,046 is comprised of $85,600 derived from principal and interest payments by private assessees in the Southwest Evanston project, and $273,446 to be derived from additional sewer service fees related to the Southwest -project. The 1990 levy will be further abated in the amount of $346,900 to cover the portion of the Series 1981-A Bonds that were defeased (refunded) by the issuance of Series 1986 Bonds. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0). * Docket 301-11B-90: Resolution 70-R-90 - Tax Abatement of Series 1981-B Corporate Purpose Bonds - Consideration of proposed Resolution 70-R-90, by which the City Council would abate a portion of the 1990 tax levy required for the $5,100,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1981-B, which were issued to help finance a number of capital improvements, including various North Evanston Street paving projects and the Southwest Street paving projects. The amount of the required levy is $609,500, an $149,051 is available from alternate revenue resources for partial abatement. The $149,051 is derived from principal and interest payments by private assessees on special assessment projects. The 1990 levy will be further abated in the amount of $166,500 to cover the portion of the Series 1981-B Bonds that were defeased by issuance of Series 1986 Bonds. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0). * Docket 302-11B-90: Resolution 71-R-90 - Tax Abatement of Series 1982 Corporate Purpose Bonds Consideration of proposed Resolution 71-R-90, by which the City Council would abate a portion of the 1990 tax levy required for the $6,500,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1982, which were issued to finance the Phase II Street Light Program. The amount of the required levy is $813,437.50, and this amount will be paid from the proceeds of the Series 1983 General Obligation Bonds which were previously sold to advance refund the 1982 issue. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0). * Docket 303-11B-90: Resolution 72-R-90 - Tax Abatement of Series 1983 Corporate Purpose Bonds - Consideration of proposed Resolution 72-R-90, by which the City Council would abate a portion of the 1990 tax levy required for the $11,825,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1983. The amount of the required levy is $1,198,688. $458,842 of this amount will be paid from the Debt -Service Fund fund balance in accordance with the approved 1990-91 Budget.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL., (15-0). e -7- November 19, 1990 2- 1 Docket 304-11B-90: Resolution 73-R-90 - Tax Abatement of Series 1986 Corporate Purpose Bonds -. Consideration of proposed Resolution 73-R-90,. by which the City Council would abate a portion of the 1990 tax levy required for the $9,160,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1986, which were issued to help finance a number of capital improvements, including street paving projects; to provide $1,000,000 for the Downtown II T.I.F. project; and to defease $5,125,000 of Series 1981-A and Series 1981-B General Obligation Bonds. This Resolution abates $180,220 of the 1990 total levy of $924,487.50. $46,147.50 of the abatement is derived from principal and interest payments by private assessees on street paving projects, and $134,072.50 from tax increment revenues in the Downtown II project.'* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0). Docket 305-11B-90: Resolution 74-R-90 - Tax Abatement of Series 1987 Corporate Purpose Bonds - Consideration of proposed Resolution 74-R-90, by which the City Council would abate a portion of the 1990 tax levy required for the $10,030,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1987, which were issued to cover costs connected with the new downtown parking garage and $97,638 from 'principal and interest payments by private special assessment assessees.= ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0). Docket 306-11B-90: Resolution 75-R-90 - Tax Abatement of Series 1990 Corporate Purpose Bonds' - Consideration of proposed Resolution 75-R-90, by which the City Council would abate a portion of the 1990 tax levy required for the $15,155,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1990. These Bonds were issued to help finance a number of capital improvements and to provide the necessary funds to call Series 1983 General Obligation Bonds for retirement on January 1, 1994. The Resolution abates $1,127,661.26 of the 1990 total levy of $1,301,845. Funds for the abatement are derived from real estate transfer taxes of $194,149.80 allocated to the payment of the Southwest TIF portion of the Series 1990 debt; $147,385.42 in Sewer Fund Revenues allocated to retire the 1990 portion of the Series 1990 debt recorded in the Sewer Fund; $20,096 from payments by private assessees covering special assessment street paving projects; $68,553.42 from accrued interest paid in advance at the closing date of the bonds; and $697,476.62 derived from interest earnings of the Series 1983 escrow refunding account.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION'AND ROLL CALL. (15-0). Docket 307-11B-90: Resolution 65-R-90 - Lease of Office Space - Congressman Yates - Consideration of proposed Resolution 76-R-90, by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to execute a one-year renewal of the lease with Congressman Yates for office accomodations in the Civic Center.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0). Docket 308-11B-90: Resolution 66-R-90 - Lease of Office Space - Township - Consideration of proposed Resolution 77-R-90, by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to execute a one-year renewal of the lease with Evanston Township for office accomodations in the Civic Center.= ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0). Docket 309-11A-90: Ordinance 130-0-90 - Sale of Surplus Library Computer Equipment - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 130-0-90, by which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to sell surplus Library computer equipment to the highest bidder. = MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. Docket 286-IIA-90: Ordinance 126-0-90 - Senior Citizen Taxicab/handicapped Subsidized Coupon Program - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 126-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-19-6-3 (A) of the Code of the city of Evanston to increase the Senior Citizen Taxicab Coupon Rate from $2.25 to $2.75. The participant would pay $1.75 per coupon. This docket item was held in committee. -8- November 19, 1990 Docket 287-11A-90: Ordinance 127-0-90 - Amending the City Code relating to Snow Regulations - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 127-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Sections 10-4-12 and 10-11-17(C) of the Code of the City of Evanston to clarify the definitions and parking restrictions under a Snow Route Parking Ban and a Snow Emergency. The Charge for Towing Section is also amended to relate to the current contract price for towing rather than a fixed amount covered under the existing code. �"ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0). Docket 288-11A-90: Ordinance 128-0-90 - Traffic Safety Improvements Milburn/Orrington - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 128-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Sections 10"-11-5, 10-11-8, and 10-11-10 of the Code of the City of Evanston to make various traffic safety and parking changes in the Milburn Street/Orrington Avenue Area. The changes include a 4-way stop at.Milburn and Orrington, several changes to on -street parking areas, and the addition of two blocks of Orrington Avenue to Residential Parking District "A ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0). Docket 289-11A-90: Ordinance 129-0-90 - Loading Zone - Simpson/Jackson - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 129-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-7, Schedule VII(B), of the Code of the City of Evanston to establish a loading zone on the north side of Simpson Street, east of Jackson Avenue.= ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0). Docket 279-10B-90: Ordinance 121-0-90 - Parking Restrictions 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. = ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0). 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. 1.989 meeting, this docket item was tabled. Docket 293-1OB-90: Ordinance 125-0-90 - ZBA 90-8-V(R) -- Variations for 2962-66 Central Street - Consideration of a recommendation from the Planning &. Development Committee that the City Council grant the 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. This item was held in committee. HUMAN SERVICES CUKMITTEE: Alderman Lanyon, Chairman of the Human Services Committee reported that the committee had accepted the recommendations of the Unified Budgeting Panel for funding human services. Docket 310-11B-90: Youth Job Center Loan Forgiveness - Consideration of a proposal to forgive the remaining amount due to the City of a 1987 loan to the Youth Job Center. The amount to be forgiven $4,580, will help offset a corresponding reduction in their allocation of City purchased service dollars in fiscal year 1991-92. -9- November 19, 1990 z53 Alderman Lanyon moved Council approval of the recommendation. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Alderman Lanyon reported that the forgiveness of this'loaa was part of a Unified Budgeting recommendation. Next year more of their funding will be targeted at children ages zero to three, therefore their support for the Youth Job Center will be reduced. The forgiveness of the loan is an attempt to cushion the effect of the rcommended reduction in funds for the next year. Notion carried. OTHER -COMMITTEES: Docket 311-11B-90: Approval of Township Bills for October 1990 - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve payment of Township bills for the month of October 1990 in the amount of $71,861.62. APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0) Docket 312-11B-90: Request for Reallocation of 1990-91 CDBG Funds - Consideration of a recommendation that the CityCouncil approve of the request ofEarn and Learn to expend up to $1,000.of their 1990-91 CDBG grant toward the lease of a vehicle for up to three weeks for the transportation needs of the Program. w APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None APPOINTMENTS:_ Mayor Barr introduced the name of Bruce T. Hopple, 2345 Ashland Avenue, for reappointment to the Board of Ethics. Mayor Barr introduced the names of Grace E. Halperin, 734 Noyes Street and Marguerite Nose, 1900 Sherman Avenue, for appointment to the Commission on Aging. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Abel L. Smith, 1464 Asbury Avenue, for appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 'CALL OF THE WARDS: Alderman Warshaw offered good wishes to Alderman Korshak and Max Davis, husband of Alderman Davis. Alderman Rainey reported that she had spoken to Alderman Korshak that evening and said that he sounded terrific. Alderman Rainey asked Mayor Barr for direction regarding appointments to the 911 Board. Mayor Barr explained that the statutes concerning this board were narrowly drawn and that members of the board have to be "users", which is defined as operators of the system. This will not allow members of the public at large to serve on the board. She said that members of the Police Services Committee would be eligible, -however. It was her understanding that the police chief, the fire chief and the Emergency Services Coordinator would be members of the board, and possibly the Chair and a member of the Police Services Committee. Alderman Rainey asked whether Council Would be approving the recommendations of the board. First Assistant Corporation Counsel Hill explained that it was his understanding that the board was the final authority on matters before them, but said that he would check the statutes. Mayor Barr promised that she would supply a complete analysis of this committee to the Council. Alderman Collens announced that the Budget Policy Committee would not meet on November 28, but would hold their regularly scheduled meeting in December. _,. Alderman Wollin said that, in the absence of the Chair of the Township Committee, she wanted to report that a supplemental list of Township bills, which had been sent to the committee in the mail, would be considered at their next regularly scheduled meeting on December 5. Alderman Nelson observed that we have now moved from "A" to "Z" in our city administration. _ _ 10 November 19, 1990 Alderman Wold announced that there would be no Rules Committee meeting nor Police Services Committee meeting in December. Alderman Wold called the Council's attention to the Sewer System Facilities Plan report which had been placed on their desks that evening. She also noted that an excellent executive summary had been had been distributed with the plan.. She reported that the Flood and Pollution Control Commission Public Hearing scheduled for November 27 had been rescheduled for December 6., at 7:30 p.m.. She encouraged all the Aldermen, to attend. The public is also encouraged to come and ask questions. Staff will respond to the technical questions and the Committee will answer the non -technical questions. She said the Committee hoped that the Council would adopt the plan at th December 10 meeting. She clarified that the Commission is not addressing how to finance the plan at this point and by adopting the plan the Council is not committing to following the plan no matter what the financing is. The Commission wants to be sure that the Council supports the plan before going any further. They will begin to address financing at their meeting on January 16. Alderman Morton asked Acting City Manager Zimmerman for a report on the status of fire stations and the status of plans to build a fire station in the Fifth Ward. Alderman Esch reported that on November 11, all of the Veterans Groups in Evanston held a memorial service. She pointed out that it was held on'the actual day, not the designated Monday holiday. She commented that the meaning of those holidays memorializing various personages or events seems to have been lost by making them three day weekends. She shared with the Council a number of statistics concerning veterans, including that one-third of the homeless ace veterans. She questioned why Evanston had the distinction of being one of the only communities in Illinois to not have a place where veterans could meet. She recognized that the problem was largely one of zoning, but she encouraged Council to consider the problem and to come up with a considerate answer. Alderman Brady said that the library competition packet was wonderful and our city has never looked so grand. It is exciting to see the final product. She said that she is sure that it will generate excellent competitors. Alderman Paden thanked the Wild Bunch for the excellent Thanksgiving dinner that they had held for senior citizens this past weekend. She said that it was the 13th year that they had held the event. She reported that about 200 seniors had had a joyous time and that it would be the only Thanksgiving dinner that many of them would have. Alderman Paden also reported that she had been receiving applications from people who were interested in the city manager position and wondered what the correct procedure was to deal with them. Mayor Barr suggested that they be given to Judy Witt, Director of Personnel, the staff person to the committee. Mayor Barr wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and hoped that they would all have a restful day with their family. Alderman Feldman moved that the Council recess into CLOSED SESSION to consider pending litigation, land acquisition and personnel. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. The Council so recessed at 10:34 p.m. and adjourned from Closed Session at 10:53 p.m. KIRSTEN F. DAVIS CITY CLERK 1