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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1990-12-10-19906 - W-A E, 'i�ll 1 I , 1 CITY COUNCIL December 10, 1990 Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting. Current members are as follows: Administration Planning & &. Public Works Human Services Development Alderman Wold Alderman Paden Alderman Esch Alderman Rainey Alderman Juliar Alderman Collens Alderman Lanyon Alderman Washington Alderman Wollin Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Feldman Alderman Brady Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Korshak Alderman Nelson Alderman Morton The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, December 10, 1990, at 9:16 pm. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Alderman Korshak Alderman Morton Alderman Washington Alderman Wold Alderman Nelson Alderman Wollin Alderman Rainey Alderman Lanyon A quorum being present. ABSENT: Aldermen Collens and Davis PRESIDING: Mayor Joan W. Barr MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Alderman Feldman Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Juliar Alderman Paden Alderman Drummer Alderman Brady Alderman Esch Mayor Joan W. Barr announced that at the recent opening of Mindscape Gallery at their new location she was presented with a handblown glass goblet. The goblet was presented to the City as a commemoration of the opening and a thank you for all the help that the City had given the gallery during relocation to their new space. She commented that it was nice to hear that side of the City's economic development efforts. Mayor Barr also displayed a plaque which had been presented to her at the recent National League of Cities meeting in Houston, Texas. The plaque was given to the City of Evanston in recognition of its innovative Families in Transition Program. The award is the James C. Howland Urban Enrichment Award. In addition to the plaque, the City also received a check for $1,000 to the Evanston Housing Mortgage Corporation Alderman Wold commented that the credit for this award should be shared with the Township. She reminded the Council that it was the Township which gave money to the Housing Commission to develop the Families in Transition Program. Mayor Barr agreed that that information should be on any press release the City puts out. -2- December 10, 1990 CITIZEN COMMENT: Norman Raedle, 2533 Central Park Avenue, spoke about the variations requested by the Mobil station on Central Street and Central Park Avenue, which were on this evening's agenda. He said that a number of issues had been resolved between the neighbors and Mobil Oil Corporation, but that one remained to be settled - the configuration of the pump islands. He said that the proposed configuration of six pumps on the Central Park side of the station would have a substantial impact on the neighborhood and questioned why it had been changed from the initially proposed configuration. He questioned the work done by the Criezis Architects and said that their letter was flawed because it was based on erroneous information. He also questioned the staff memo. Margot Gilboy, 2537 Central Park Avenue,,said that the Mobil station expected to have an additional 162 cars a day with the new configuration and there is already congestion at the alley end of the station. Tanker trucks going in generate fumes and noise. She said that this was not the appropriate location for that type of station and suggested that the City and the oil company could be more creative about the placement of the pump islands. She suggested that they go back to the original plan which had four pumps at each of two islands. Charles Wagner, Mobil Oil Corporation, said the plans to renovate had begun last May. He pointed out that the oil company had already made substantial modifications to the plan as a compromise with the neighbors. He pointed out that there would be no change in operation, that it would still be a gas and repair station where one could buy snacks. He asked the Council to approve the plan as submitted. Steve Lissner, 1155 Hartrey Avenue, said that he hoped all the Aldermen had received the documents he had submitted concerning recycling and asked if the Aldermen had any questions. Mayor Barr said that there did not appear to be any questions at the moment, but that perhaps questions would arise when the item was discussed later in the evening. MINUTES: Alderman Nelson moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 19, 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 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. City Clerk Davis reported that she had received a letter from a resident supporting the anti -tuition tax legislation. Alderman Nelson referred this communication to the Northwestern University Special Liaison Committee. City Clerk Davis announced that she had received a petition that day to place a referendum on the ballot at the April election on whether or not to reduce the size of the Council by half. 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: under Purchases - Demolition of 1028 Emerson Street; Docket 313-12A-90 the.1991-92 Motor Fuel Tax Street Improvement Program; Docket 315-12A-90: Resolution 82-R-90; Docket 316-12A-90: Resolution 83-R-90. Seconded by Alderman Wold. Roll Call. Voting aye - Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Brady, Esch. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (16-0). -3- December 10, 1990 I al a5 Bills and Payroll Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending December 5, 1990; for the City of Evanston payrolls for the periods ending November 18 and December 2, 1990; for City Council payroll for the month of November 1990;. and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills $7,665,593.00 City of Evanston payroll(11/18/90) 1,214,884.97 City of Evanston payroll(12/2/90) 1,145,560.51 City Council payroll 5,400.00 APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) PURCHASES Alderman Wold moved Council approval of the low bid from U.S. Dismantlement Corporation for Demoliton of 1028 Emerson Street at a total cost of $13,980.00. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost U.S. Dismantlement Corp. $ 13,980.00 Chicago, IL Robinette Demolition 14,950.00 Oak Brook Terrace, IL K & B Wrecking, Ltd. 16,500.00 Bedford Park, IL Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Roll call. Voting aye - Korshak, Morton, Washington, Mold, Nelson, Wollin, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Drummer, Brady, Esch. Voting nay - Paden. Motion carried. (15-1) Approval of the bid from Breuer Metal Craftsmen, Inc. for Louvers for Church/Chicago .Self -Park for a total cost of $42,320. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Breuer Metal Craftsmen, Inc. $ 42,320.00 Beaver Dam, WI • APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). • Approval of the proposal from Dover Elevator Company for Controls for the Civic Center South Elevator at a total cost of $7,600. (Sole Source Item - Requires 2/3 Majority Vote). * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL., (16-0). * Approval of the low bid from Skokie Plumbing for Police Department Cell Block Plumbi.ng Fixtures at a total cost of $15,864.00 BID SUMMARY: -Bidder Total Cost Skokie Plumbing $ 15,864.00 Skokie, IL National Plumbing 16,790.40 Chicago, IL Algor Plumbing 17,764.48 Cicero, IL Cooper Plumbing 18,028.80 Skokie, IL APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). J229- asp -4- December 10, 1990 * Approval'of the low bid from Monroe Truck and Equipment for Truck Bodies for the Parks and Water Departments at a total cost of $16,379.00. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Monroe Truck & equipment $ 16,379.00 Monroe, WI General Body Company 18,224.00 Chicago, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). * Approval of the proposal from Insituform Midwest, Inc. for Lining of the Sewers on Grey Avenue and Dewey Avenue at a total cost of $136,170.00. (Non -bid Item - Requires 2/3 Majority Vote). * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). * Approval of the proposal from Lockheed Information Management Services to perform a Parking Management and Operation Study for a fee of $30,000. BID SUMMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Laz Parking Ltd. $ 28,900.00 Lockheed Information Management Services Company 30,000.00 Chance Management Advisors , 67,050.00 * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). * Approval of the proposal from Friedman, Eisenstein,,Raemer & Schwartz to perform the 1990/91 Audit of the City of Evanston for a fee of $35,490.00. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). * Approval of a contract with Land Design Collaborative to provide consulting services for the Green Bay Road Corridor at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). 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. Alderman Wold moved Council approval of .the following issues: 1. Beginning March, 1991 the City will collect refuse one day a week and all item collections (refuse, recyclables and yard wastes) will be on the same day of the week. 2. The City will not renew the contract for recyclables collection in July, 1991 and will begin using City crews for this service. Plastics collections may be added at this time to the collection program. 3. The City will provide 90-gallon roll -out carts (65-gallon will also be available upon request) to all customers (1-4 family residential customers). 4. City staff will negotiate with Zarn and Otto and report to City Council on January 14, 1991 for award of a contract for purchase of the needed roll -out carts and tipper mechanisms. The financial plan (municipal lease or General Obligation Bonds) will also be presented at that meeting for approval. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Discussion: Alderman Morton expressed reservations about the cost of the City providing the refuse containers to citizens, rather than requiring them to purchase the large containers or allowing them to use their existing garbage cans. -5- December 10, 1990 Alderman Wold explained that when the City goes to once -a -week refuse collection, it will be necessary to use the large containers. She pointed out that they are on wheels, of uniform size, have a large capacity, have attached lids and are sturdy enough to withstand a great deal of wear and tear. Alderman Wold also pointed out that there is no guarantee homeowners will purchase a sufficient number of garbage cans to meet their needs and may just put out plastic bags which can be torn apart by rodents or other animals and litter the alleys. Alderman Rainey further clarified that the City is expecting citizens to continue paying their property taxes, but at the same time, is reducing the refuse collection to once -a -week. For that, the City should not impose upon them the price of the container. The City is reducing the number of garbage pickups to reduce costs and if they were to add on the price of the containers on the homeowners it would be a slap in the face. Alderman Morton continued to express reservations about the cost and raised a number of questions about the operational aspects of the program. Alderman Wold responded to those questions and clarified how the program would work. In response to several questions from Alderman Washington, Acting City Manager Bruce Zimmerman explained that the proposed program would not require the purchase of new sanitation trucks, only the purchase -of new equipment to attach to the back of the trucks which will mechanically lift and tip the large containers into the trucks. He further clarified that there would be no reduction in workforce,'because some of the refuse collection workers will be transferred to the recycling pick-up program when the City takes over that program. Alderman Warshaw questioned whether the City had given the pilot refuse collection program a long enough trial before embarking on the new program citywide and commented that the cans appear to her to be too large and unaesthetic. Alderman Wold explained that the committee felt that providing the large containers was important because they had had attached lids and enough capacity that homeowners would not have to put additional refuse in plastic bags that could be torn apart by animals. Alderman Drummer spoke in behalf of the program and pointed out that similar programs for waste collection and recycling have been successful in many north shore communities. Acting City Manager Zimmerman said the City had received mostly positive responses from the people in the pilot program. Alderman Brady commented on the meeting that had been held by the Administration & ,Public Works Committee in mid -November where detailed answers were given to many of the questions raised concerning the proposed program. She pointed out that different refuse cans with different colored tops could be made available for the disabled. Homeowners will also be able to purchase additional cans for yard waste. rAlderman Washington expressed her concern that squirrels could eat.through the plastic cans. Vote on the motion to go to once -a -week refuse collection. Motion carried. 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 moved Council approval of the recommendation. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Alderman Wold reported that the Committee was also recommending that the price of the ticket for a snow emergency tow be raised to $75, which would cover both the ticket and the tow. Aldermen Morton, Wold, Mayor Barr and Acting City Manager Zimmerman discussed several operation issues of the program, many of them detailed in a December 3 memorandum. Alderman Paden requested that an evaluation be sent to the Administration & Public Works Committee after the first snow emergency this winter. Aldermen Drummer and Wold discussed the committee recommendation to charge $75 for the ticket rather than to separate the charges for a snow tow into a $25 ticket and a $50 tow charge. Alderman Wold pointed out that this program would save citizens who are towed a little money because they would not have to pay a storage fee. Alderman Drummer pointed out that it's less expensive to tow cars around a corner. The savings in tow fees ought to be passed along to the taxpayers. M -6- December 10, 1990 Alderman Rainey said she had been assured by the Director of Public Works that 95% of the cars relocated during a snow emergency will be placed back -on the same block from which they came. Only 5% of the people will have to walk a block to find their cars. She said that her concern about this program was that the City would be unable to collect the towing charges since the cars were not relocated to a separate lot. She said that she felt the only way to recoup that charge is to make the charge for being illegally parked during a snow emergency a $75 ticket. She said that those who park legally during a snow emergency should not have to bear the burden of those who do not. Alderman Lanyon said that the December 3 memo had addressed most of his concerns and pointed out that by making the charge for being illegally parked during a snow emergency a $75 ticket, it would reimburse the City for the costs. Alderman Warshaw said that she was afraid that if the City reduces the price of the ticket it would run a deficit, because there will be no towing fees collected and not everyone pays their tickets. She advised that the City keep track of the cost of the program and if the City is making money, then fees can be reduced. Alderman Korshak called for the question. Seconded by Alderman Paden. Notion carried. No nays. Vote on the snow program operational issues. Motion carried. Alderman Morton reiterated Alderman Paden's request for an evaluation of the program after the first snowfall and suggested that perhaps the program could be changed if it did not appear to be workable. Acting City Manager Zimmerman replied that the committee had been promised a report in May after the snow season and that he would - not recommend changing the program in the middle of the winter. Mayor Barr requested that an evaluation be given to Council after the first snowfall, even though the program would remain in place. Docket 313-12A-90: 1991-92 Motor Fuel Tax Street Improvement Program - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council give preliminary approval for the 1991-92 Street Improvement Program through the use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds. The Program consists of base repair and -resurfacing on fifteen segments of streets and the upgrading of two signalized intersections at an estimated cost of $1,360,000. Alderman Wold moved Council approval of the recommendation with one amendment which was to remove the purchase of a new stop light for the Asbury and Church intersection from the program. She said the committee requested that the need be further evaluated to see whether it was necessary or if the money could be better used elsewhere. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion carried. No nays. * Docket 314-12A-90: Resolution 78-R-90. - Lease of Space to State Representative -Elect Schakowsky - Consideration of proposed Resolution 78-R-90, by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to execute a one-year lease for Civic Center office space for State Representative -Elect Schakowsky. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) Docket 315-12A-90: Resolution 82-R-90 - Acquisition of 1028 Emerson Street - Consideration of proposed Resolution 82-R-90, by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to negotiate the acquisition of the property at 1028 Emerson Street. Alderman Wold moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 82-R-90. Seconded by Alderman Juliar. Motion carried. Docket 316-12A-90: Resolution 83-R-90 - Northwestern University Collegiate Cycling Race - Consideration of proposed Resolution 83-R-90, by which the City Council would confirm that the City assumes responsibility for the closure of Sheridan Road for the Northwestern University Collegiate Cycling Race to be held on April 20, 1991. This docket item was held in committee. * Docket 317-12A-90: Resolution 84-R-90 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Easement Agreement - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to obtain easements from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The three easements are across M.W.R.D.G.C. property at:- (1) Jackson Avenue at Colfax; (2) East of Asbury Avenue at Lincoln Street; and (3) Central Street east of Bryant Avenue, and are for the purpose of constructing outlet sewers for drainage area S03. This work is part of the City's Long -Range Sewer Plan.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) -7- December 10, 1990 1 1 Docket 318-12A-90: Ordinance 131-0-90 - Class C Liquor License - B.J.'s Cgoote Grill - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 131-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the City of s= Evanston to increase the number of Class C Liquor Licenses by one in order to issue a Class C License to B.J.'s Coyote Grill, 817 University Place. * BARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. ?9 1:.1.)Alderman Wold moved suspension of the Council rules in order to adopt Ordinance 131-0-90 that evening. Seconded by Adlerman Drummer. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Wold moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 131-0-90. Seconded by {,Alderman Drummer. Roll call. Voting aye - Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Brady, Esch. Voting nay - Rudy. Notion carried. (15-1) * Docket 319-12A-90: Ordinance 133-0-90 - Establish Emergency Telephone System Board - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 133-0-90, by which the City Council would establish an Emergency Telephone System Board to implement the Enhanced 911 System. The Board will consist of seven members, including one non-public agency representative. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 320-12A-90: Ordinance 134-0-90 - Hours for Parking in Residents Only Parking District #6 - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 134-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-18, Schedule XVIII(F), to change.the effective hours of Residential Parking District #6 from "8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M." to "7:OO A.M. to 9:00 A.M." * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 286-11A-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. * Docket 309-11A-90: Ordinance 130-0-90 - Sale of Surplus Library. Computer Equipment - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 130-0-90, introduced on November 19, by which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to sell surplus Library computer equipment to the highest bidder. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) 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 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 proposed Ordinance 125-0=90, introduced on November 5, 1990, by which the City Council, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning & Development Committee, would 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. Oil �z6 -21 -8- December 10, 1990 Alderman Brady reviewed the history of Council consideration of this ordinance.:., She reported that an amendment to change the pump configuration had been offered in committee, but had lost 4-2. Alderman Brady moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 125-0-90. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Discussion: Alderman Wold complimented her seatmate, Alderman Nelson, and the Mobil Oil Corporation for their discussions with the neighbors, which they had entered,:into in the spirit of compromise. Alderman Wold moved to amend the ordinance on page two under Condition One to read: "The gasoline pumping facility shall be limited to a configuration that would allow, n more than four motor vehicles to be served at any one time on the west side, or Central Park side, of the station." -Seconded by Alderman Rudy. Alderman Wold commented that the neighbors knew that there was a service station there when they purchased their homes, but felt that the current changes proposed are attempts to put -an imprint of a larger station on a small property. She also expressed concern about the impact of additional traffic on the children who walk past there to go to Willard School. Alderman Nelson said he felt negotiations had made good progress in that the station had agreed to cut its hours and to improve the design and landscaping of the facility. The problem is how to place pumps on a small site and with the ingress and egress of traffic to the station. He suggested that the configuration of six and two pumps proposed by the Mobil Oil Corporation would be safer and urged Council to vote against the amendment. Vote on the amendment. Roll call. Voting aye - Morton, Washington, Wold, Wollin, Rainey, Feldman, Rudy, Juliar, Drummer. Voting nay - Korshak, Nelson, Lanyon, Warshaw, Paden, Brady, Esch. Motion carried. (9-7) Vote on the amended Ordinance 125-0-90. Roll call. Voting aye - Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Brady. Voting nay - Korshak, Esch. Motion carried. (14-2) OTHER COMMITTEES: Docket 321-12A-90: Selection of Executive Search Firm - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve a contract with an' executive search firm for purposes of assisting the City Council in the selection of the next City Manager. 'APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION ANJ ROLL CALL. (16-0) Docket 325-12A-90: Long -Range Sewer System Facilities Plan Concept - Consideration of a recommendation from the Flood & Pollution Control Commission to adopt the Long -Range Sewer System Facilities Plan Concept as prepared by Harz Environmental Services, Inc. to provide a solution to the problem of basement back-ups and to reduce the incidence of street flooding. A financing plan for this Program will be prepared for City Council consideration in January 1991. *!� ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA'MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) * Docket 326-12A-90: 1991 City Council Meeting Schedule - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve of the 1991 City Council Meeting Schedule. '* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL..(16-0) Docket 327-12A-90: Approval of Township Bills for November 1990 - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve payment of Township Bills for the month of November 1990 in the amount of $86,704.40'.* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (].6-0 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None APPOINTMENTS: Alderman Warshaw requested that the attendance of board members who are being reappointed be included in the information given to Aldermen. Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Bruce T. Hopple, 2345 Ashland Avenue, for reappointment to the Board of Ethics, term to expire April 15, 1993. Alderman Drummer moved Council confirmation of this reappointment. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays. 601 a63. -9- December 10, 1990 "`'-Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Grace E. Halperin, 734 Noyes Street, for .appointment -to the Commission on Aging, term to expire September 15, 1993. Alderman Drummer moved Council confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays. °Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Marguerite Mose, 1900 Sherman Avenue, for -appointment to the Commission on Aging, term to expire September 15, 1993. Alderman Drummer moved Council confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Brady. ` Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Abel L. Smith, 1464 Asbury Avenue, for 'appointment.to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire May 15, 1995. Alderman Drummer moved Council confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays. :Mayor Barr introduced the name of David Haworth, 2414 Hartzell Street, for reappointment to the Cable Commission. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Lloyd W. Shepard, 150 Barton Place for appointment to the Human Relations Commission. Mayor Barr introduced the names of Lyle Foster, 837 Grey Avenue and Laurie B. Marston, 2709 Gross Point Road, for reappointment to the Plan Commission. Mayor Barr introduced the names of Hal B. Davis, 2335 Central Park Avenue and David Galloway, 237 Greeleaf Street for reappointment to the Preservation Commission. Mayor Barr announced that she was appointing the following persons to sit on the new 911 Emergency Telephone System Board: Police Chief Ernest Jacobi, Fire Chief Raymond Brooks, Police Commander Vern Larson, Director of Building Operations and Emergency Service and Disaster Agency Coordinator Max Rubin, Chairman Margaret Wold of the Police Services Committee and member Alderman Ann Rainey of the Administration & Public Works Committee. She said that she was accepting applications for citizen "members of the board and hoped to appoint the citizen -member at the next -Council meeting. . Alderman Paden congratulated Jan Schakowsky on her induction as state representative that evening. She wished her good luck and stated that she hoped it would be a .positive experience for Ms. Schakowsky and that she would remember Evanston favorably during her term. Alderman Paden also congratulated the City of Evanston for receiving the James C. `,--Howland Award at the National League of Cities Conference for the F.I.T. Program and thanked Aldermen Brady and Warshaw for putting it together. She said that the NLC Conference was excellent and those Aldermen who attended brought back a number of ideas, which she hoped could be implemented in Evanston. ,She renewed her request for information about adding one or two attorneys and ``paralegals to city staff in order to reduce the amount of money spent on outside counsel. She felt that much of the work in the Law Department was simple paper work and could be handled in-house, which would save money. "Alderman Paden said that she had also previously requested information on reducing the number of city employees in order to meet the budget, which she was asking for again. Alderman Paden wished happy birthday to all those with November and December birthdays. Alderman Paden stated that she was upset with the City regarding the case the City had against her and her husband in Appellate Court. She alleged, that, prior to attending the National League of Cities Conference in Texas last week, a Northwestern University student had told her that a City attorney had told her (the student) that the reason Alderman Paden was in court all the time was because she (Alderman Paden) was having problems with her tenants. Alderman Paden said that that implied that her buildings were "falling down." She claimed that the City was harrassing her tenants and said she would be requesting a restraining order to prevent this. She reported that after returning from the National League of Cities Conference, she had received telephone calls from tenants who claimed that the student and a friend were coming around to inspect the buildings, asking about problems with the buildings and alleging that they were told to do so by the City. She said that she would seek a restraining order .against the City to prevent them from allegedly harrassing her tenants and would go to a lower court to prevent the student and her friend from trespassing on her property. She alleged that the City was using students to circumvent the courts. Zil -10- December 10, 1990 Alderman Drummer congratulated the Housing Commission for bringing back the J3afkft C. Howland Award to the City and congratulated them for having the courage to be creative. He said that he had hoped to introduce the new Township Director Veranda Jolliff- at this meeting, but she was unable to attend. He extended an official welcome f&-he-ry �._ Alderman Brady reported that Alderman Davis's husband Max'was recovering nicely and that Alderman Davis hoped to be at the next Council meeting. Alderman Brady also reported that Alderman Davis had been elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors. She pointed out that only 20 municipal official are chosen by Mayors and Council members from throughout the United States to serve o this board. Alderman Davis has chaired the National League of Cities Human Development -Committee and served on several task forces. Alderman Brady said that we in Evanston are very proud of Alderman Davis and are delighted that she will be able to more ably help us in Evanston with this new appointment. Alderman Esch said that she wanted to address the imminent departure of her zeatfnate. She commented that it looks as though it should be an interesting spring. Alderman Korshak called Council's attention to a Health Department memorandum . responding to family planning program questions which contained the following extract ..."they will continue.to increase the number of sexually active teens in the Family Planning Clinic." He observed that it seemed to him that there were enough sexually active teens, but perhaps a program for sexually active senior citizens might be in order. -A-;, Alderman Morton congratulated Alderman Warshaw and Alderman Brady for their part in bringing the James C. Howland Award to Evanston. She said that the award had received a great deal of publicity in National League of Cities publications, so many people thoughout the United States knew that Evanston was getting this award. She reported that she had attended a meeting where Mayor Barr spoke. Alderman -Norton said that the Mayor did a wonderful .job and she felt very proud of her. Alderman Morton urged the rest of the Council to read the reports prepared by the attendees of the NLC Conference, because the suggestions that they would be passing along might be useful in Evanston. She said that she found the seminar on "How to Organize Council.Meetings"--of particular interest and recommended that the Rules Committee take a look at the suggestions that were made in'the seminar. She also reported that a seminar on "How to Get the Most From Your Police Department" included a suggestion that small, visible Police Outposts be set up in various parts of the City. She said that she would discuss the concept with the Police Chief and the Acting City Manager. Alderman Wold announced that there would be a Flood & Pollution Control Commission meeting at 7:45 P.M. on Wednesday, January 16. She said that at that meeting the commission would begin to discuss how to finance the sewer facilities plan that had been adopted this evening. Alderman Wollin announced that on Monday, December 17 the Aldermanic Liaisons would meet with the Recreation Board, the Levy Center Advisory Board and the Commission on Aging to discuss possible sites for a new Levy Center. She invited all those interested to attend. Alderman Wollin congratulated Alderman Davis on her election to the National League of Cities.Board. She said that it was a wonderful reflection on the work that Alderman Davis has done for the League and on the City of Evanston. Another good reflection on the City was the Urban Enrichment Award that the City received for its F.I.T. Program. Alderman Wollin said that she had spent an interesting four days in Houston at the NLC Conference. It is very stimulating to be surrounded by many people who care and who are committed to public service. The officials she met there are not in government for the money, but are trying to make the communities in which they live better place She reported that she had attended the Urban Cities Caucus meeting, primarily to make contact with representatives of eastern university cities, and ended up being nominated an officer of the Caucus. She said that she particularly enjoyed meeting the representatives from New Haven and Cambridge, cities which had recently reached agreements with Yale and Harvard. She said that she looked forward to sharing their insights and experiences. Alderman Wollin said that the conference was a growth experience and that it was a way to learn of programs which had been successful in other communities. Information gathered there will be shared with the Council. ZIT -11- December 10, 1990 a3derman Lanyon expressed concern that he was.still seeing a lot of yard waste bags in t*,. alleys.- He reported that the Director of Public Works had assured him that the City ';—Will continue to pick up yard waste bags if called. He suggested that this fact be "s publicized. Alderman Lanyon also reported that he had been pleased to serve on the Mayor's Task- lk Forte on Substance Abuse and called the Council's attention to the committee report which had been included in this week's packet. He urged Council members to read the report in its entirety, but failing that, strongly urged them to read the executive ".:•::,summary that had been prepared for their convenience. Alderman Feldman reminded Council that last Friday, they had received requests for some suggestions that they might have for items that could be presented to the - University.by the Northwestern University Negotiating Delegation. He urged the Aldermen to give the suggestions to Alderman Wollin or himself. K -..Alderman Warshaw said that she had also found the National League of Cities Conference stimulating and reported that she had 6gught home stacks of literature on a number of issues including recycling, electeicalAproblems, the renegotiation of contracts, which she had given to the Acting City Manager. i-She wished happy holidays and Happy New Year to everyone. Mayor Barr wished everyone a Merry Christmas, happy holidays and a Happy New Year. Alderman Warshaw moved that the Council recess into CLOSED SESSION to consider pending litigation, land acquisition and personnel. Seconded by Alderman -Rudy. Roll call. _;7Votiag aye - Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Rainey, Lanyon, !_.,-,,".-Feldman, Warhsaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Brady, Esch. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (16-0) 1�.ITheoCouncil so recessed at 10:59 P.M. and adjourned from Closed Session at 11:15 P.K. KIRSTEN F. 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