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CITY COUNCIL
January 8, 1990
Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting.
Current members are as follows:
Administration Planning &.
&,Public Works Human Services Development
Alderman Paden
Alderman Esch
Alderman Juliar
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Collens
Alderman Wold
Alderman Washington
Alderman Wollin
Alderman Davis
Alderman Drummer
Alderman Feldman
Alderman Lanyon
Alderman Warshaw
Alderman Rudy
Alderman Nelson
Alderman Korshak
Alderman Morton
Alderman Brady
OFVI-GIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, January 8, 1990,
at 9:13 P.M.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Alderman Feldman
Alderman Warshaw
Alderman Rudy
Alderman Juliar
Alderman Paden
Alderman Drummer
Alderman Davis
Alderman Brady
Alderman Esch
A quorum being present.
ABSENT: None
Alderman Korshak.
Alderman Morton
Alderman Washington
Alderman Wold
Alderman Nelson
Alderman Wollin
Alderman Collens
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Lanyon
City Glerk Kirsten F. Davis announced that, in the absence of Mayor Barr,
nond istions for the election of a Mayor pro tem were in order and that in
accordance with Council Rule 15.7 Aldermen Korshak is next on the list of Alderman
by seniority who had not served as Mayor pro tem. Alderman Nelson nominated
Alderman Korshak. Seconded by Alderman Rudy. Motion carried.
PRESIDING: Mayor pro tem Jack Korshak
Joyce Hutchinson, 596 Sheridan Square, questioned the testimony given by Evanston
public officials at last Wednesday's CTA Hearing in Evanston; questioned why they
congratulated the CTA for its commitment to public transportation at the very time
whea-It was conducting a scare campaign to raise fares; suggested that none of the
othdi Lyon -Evanston public officials testifying were willing to sacrifice one bus or
one station, nor were they willing to negotiate, compromise or cooperate with the
CTA on anything; questioned the Council's commitment to public transportation in
light of CTA service cuts in the last number of years (which she claimed had gone
unprotested by Evanston officials); suggested that cutting Saturday service back to
every 30 minutes would further erode the already terrible service, which is
provided by drivers who do not speak English nor know Evanston bus routes; said
that there were thousands who needed the service; said that if it was not the will
of the Council to cut Saturday service by one-third, then she hoped the City would
find some way of expressing that will to the CTA.
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Art Newman, 1738 Chicago Avenue, expressed concern that the Evanston Hospital issue
was being discussed in Closed Session; said he felt that too many issues were being
discussed by Council in Closed Session; suggested that, under the Open Meetings
Act, it was not an appropriate discussion in Closed Session; questioned why no
Closed Session minutes had ever been reported out by the Council; suggested that,
as an example, all the discussions concerning our negotiation with the Woman's Club
should be public information once the acquisition is settled; questioned whether
minutes of Closed Sessions actually existed; suggested that once any Closed Session
issue has been settled, the discussions concerning it should be released to the
public.
Alderman Feldman requested that the Rules Committee deal with the question of
releasing Closed Session minutes. Alderman Davis said that the Rules Committee
was even now discussing that issue.
MINUTES:
Alderman Feldman moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18,
1989, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved
without reading. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion carried. No nays.
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 October, 1989, has been reported and collected as follows:
Net Municipal Retailers', Use & $ 399,587.61
Service Occupation Tax Collected
Less 1.6% for administration 6,393.40
Net Municipal Sales Tax 393,194.21
Interest Income earned for October 1989 2,668.17
Amount to be Remitted $ 395,862.38
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
October, 1989, has been reported and collected as follows:
Auto Rental Tax Collected $ 2,284.52
Less 1.6% administration fee 36.55
Amount to be remitted $ 2,247.97
Alderman Nelson moved that these communications be referred to the Finance
Director. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw
Mayor pro tem Korshak announced there would be a CLOSED SESSION dealing 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
316-12B-89, Mayor's Special Parking Committee Report; Docket 9-1A-90: Ordinance
3-0-90; Docket 10-1A-90: Ordinance 4-0-90; and Docket ll-IA-90: Ordinance 5-0-90.
Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Roll call. Voting aye - Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy,
Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold,
Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (18-0)
Docket 1-lA-90: Proposed 1990-91 Budget - Consider of the Proposed
Budget for the City of Evanston for the fiscal year 1990-91. A copy of
the City Manager's recommended Budget was distributed on December 29,
1989. Budget review sessions have been scheduled for January 13, 20,
27, 1990 at 9:00 a.m. and a Public Hearing on the Budget is scheduled
for February 5, 1990 at 7:30 pm.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
* Docket 323-12B-89: Ordinance 136-0-89 - Clarification of Powers
and Duties of the Commission on Aging - Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 136-0-89, by which the City Council would amend Section 2-4-5
of the Code of the City of Evanston to clarify the powers and duties of
the Evanston Commission on Aging. x ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
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* Docket 2-lA-90: Families in Transition Program - Fisher Memorial
Church - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Fisher
Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in conjunction with the Families in
Transition (F.I.T.) Program with the expenditure of a maximum of
$10,000 over a 24-month period. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 3-lA-90: Families in Transition Program - Fisher Memorial
Church - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Fisher
Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in --conjunction with the Families in
Transition (F.I.T.Y Program with the expenditure of a maximum of
$12,400 over a 24-month period. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND
ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 4-1A-90: Families in Transition Program - Friendship
Baptist Church - Consideration of a recommendation that the City
Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an•agreement with
Friendship Baptist Church in conjunction with the Families in
Transition (F.I.T.) Program with the expenditure of a maximum of
$10,000 over a 24-month period. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND
ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 5-lA-90: ZBA 89-7-V(R) - Variation for 3101-05 Central
Street - Consideration of the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation
that the City Council deny the application of Vartkes Yegiyayan and
Marie Yegiyayan for variations from the use, rear yard, and off-street
parking regulations of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to aisle and
module width to permit construction of an addition to the building on
the premises which is occupied by a public garage, including body
repair and painting, on the property at 3101 Central Street. The
property is zoned R5 General Residence District. *APPROVED ZBA
RECOMMENDATION TO DENY APPLICATION - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL
CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 6-lA-90: Ordinance 146-0-89 - ZAC 89-2 - Rezoning of
Parcels within the Research Park - Consideration of the Zoning
Amendment Committee's recommendation that the City Council rezone from
C2 Commercial or M3 Restricted Manufacturing to B4 Business District
those properties located within the Research Park, depicted on the map
attached to the Zoning Amendment Committee Report. * MARKED INTRODUCED
- CONSENT AGENDA
Docket 320-12B-89: Ordinance 147-0-89 - ZBA 89-30-SU(R) - Special
Use for 2520 Gross Point Road - Consideration of the Zoning Board of
Appeals' recommendation that the City Council grant the application of
F. Quentin Brown and Ross S. Brown, contract purchasers, for a special
use to permit construction of a ninety-nine bed sheltered care home on
the property at 2520 Gross Point Road. The property is zoned B1
Business District. At the December 18, 1989 meeting, this item was held
in Committee.
* Docket 321-12B-89: Ordinance 148-0-89 - ZBA 89-35-SU(R) -
Special Use for 2516-22 Green Bay Road - Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 148-0-89, introduced December 18, 1989, that the City Council
grant the application of the 2516 Green Bay Road Limited Partnership,
as beneficiary, under the Harris Bank of Wilmette, Trust #L-3580 and
Illinois Franchise Associates, for a special use to permit
establishment of a Type 2 restaurant, without a drive-in facility, on
the property at 2516-22 Green Bay Road. The property is zoned C2
Commercial District. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL
CALL. (18-0)
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Bills and Payroll
* Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending January
4, 1990; for the City of Evanston payroll for the periods ending December 17, 1989
and December 31, 1989; for City Council payroll for the moth of December 1989; and -
that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as'
follows:
City of Evanston bills
City of Evanston payroll (12/17/89)
City of Evanston payroll (12/31/89)
City Council payroll
$3,422,692.73
1,065,079.05
1,066,263.67
5,400.00
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. MOTION CARRIED. (18-0)
PURCHASES:
* Approval of the low bid from Advance Mechanical Contractors for the Intake
Turndown for a cost of $61,209 and the bid from Lightning Mixing Equipment Co. for
the Flash Mix Equipment for a cost of $33,800.
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Intake Turndown
Advance Mechanical Contractors $ 61,209.00
Racine, WI
Mosele & Associates, Inc. 104,000.00
Northfield, IL
Kovilic Construction Co., Inc. 105,770.00
Chicago, IL
Lightning Mixing Equipment Co. No Bid
Itasca, IL
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
Flash Mix Equipment
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
$ 33,800.00
* Approval of the proposal from Duncan Industries for Parking Meter Vaults for a
total cost of $9,535.00 (Non -bid item, requires 2/3 majority vote). * APPROVED
CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Approval of the proposal from Duncan Industries for Parking Meter Mechanisms for
a total cost of $39,885.00 (Non -bid item, requires a 2/3 majority vote) * APPROVED
- CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Approval of the utilization of the State Contract to purchase 16 Police vehicles
for Fiscal Year 1990-91 from Miles Chevrolet, Inc. for a total cost of
$214,360.00. (Non -bid item, requires a 2/3 majority vote). *APPROVED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
Docket 7-lA-90: Commonwealth Edison Task Force Preliminary Study -
Consideration of a request from the Commonwealth Edison Task Force for
funds to do a preliminary study of the municipalization process for
electrical service for the City.
Alderman Paden moved Council approval of the request. Seconded by Alderman Drummer.
Roll call. Voting aye - Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis,
Brady, Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey,
Lanyon. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (18-0)
Docket 314-12B-89: 1990 Parkway Tree Planting 50/50 Cost -Sharing
Program - Consideration.of a recommendation that a citizen
participation fee of $75 per tree be established for the 1990-91 fiscal
year.
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Alderman Paden reported that the Committee had opposed the recommendation by a vote
of 5-1 and she moved that the item be removed from the agenda. Seconded by
Alderman Drummer. Discussion: Alderman Rudy questioned why the Committee was
,opposed to the program. Alderman Wold explained that the Committee was afraid that
people would opt not to plant trees if they had to pay for half of the cost.
Alderman Collens said that she felt it was too early in the budget process to
eliminate consideration of any fees. It was clarified for Alderman Warshaw that
the existing program would continue if this was not passed. City Manager Asprooth
said that consideration of this issue could not be left until the end of February
because lead time was needed for the tree planting program. Voice vote on the
motion. Notion carried. No nays.
Docket 316-12B-89: Mayor's Special Parking Committee Report -
Consideration of the Report of the Mayor's Special Committee on Parking
Needs. At the December 18, 1989 meeting, this item was held in
Committee.
* Docket 8-1A-90: Resolution 2-R-90 - Indemnification Agreement for
Work within State Highway Rights -of -Way. - Consideration of proposed
Resolution 2-R-90, by which the City Council would authorize the
implementation of an indemnification agreement with the State of
Illinois, in lieu of insurance and surety bonds otherwise required, for
the City to do work within the State Highway rights -of -way in the City
of Evanston. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
Docket 9-lA-90: Ordinance 3-0-90 - Sale of Certain Real Estate -
100-122 Chicago Avenue - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 3-0-90,
by which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to enter
into a contract for the sale of certain City -owned real estate commonly
known as 100-122 Chicago Avenue, for the purpose of constructing a
strip commercial shopping center. A two-thirds majority of the elected
Aldermen (12 votes) is necessary for adoption of this Ordinance. This
item was held in Committee.
Docket 10-1A-90: Ordinance 4-0-90 - Amending Recycling Service
Charges - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 4-0-90, by which the -
City Council would amend Section 8-5-13 of the Code of the City of
Evanston by raising the Recycling Service Charge from $3.00 to $3.30
per dwelling unit and extending the Service to condominiums,
cooperative apartments, and townhouses or rowhouses currently provided
trash collection service under private contract. This item was held in
Committee.
Docket 11-1A-90: Ordinance 5-0-90 - Increase in Parking Tax -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 5-0-90, by which the City Council
would amend Section 3-2-15-2(a) to increase the Parking Tax from five
cents to ten cents for each motor vehicle parked on a parking lot,
area, or garage for each twenty-four hour period or fraction thereof.
The Tax for weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual parking is also
increased to fifty cents, two dollars, six dollars, and twenty-four
dollars respectively. This item was held in Committee.
* Docket 318-12B-89: Ordinance 145-0-89 - Reduction in Class C
Liquor Licenses - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 145-0-89, by
which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the
City of Evanston to reduce the number of Class C Liquor Licenses now in
effect to seventeen due to the closing of the Corinthinian Columns
restaurant at 828 Noyes Street. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND
ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 322-12B-89: Ordinance 149-0-89 - 4-Way Stop - Ewing &
Payne - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 149-0-89, by which the
City Council would amend section 10-11-5, Schedule V(D), of the Code of
the City of Evanston to change the Ewing Avenue/Payne Street
intersection from a two-way stop to a four-way stop. * ADOPTED -
CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
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Docket 246-1OB-89: Commonwealth Edison Task Force Consultant
Services - Consideration of a request from the Commonwealth Edison
Task Force that the City Council authorize the engagement of the
services of a consultant for the purpose of examining legal rights and
responsibilities of granting a franchise agreement and creating a model
agreement.
Alderman Paden moved to remove this item from the agenda. Seconded by Alderman
Juliar. Motion carried. No nays.
Docket 251-1OB-89: Resolution 61-R-89 - Acquisition of 1120 Emerson
Street - Consideration of proposed Resolution 61-R-89, by which the
City Council would authorize the City Manager to negotiate the purchase
of the property at 1120 Emerson Street. A copy of proposed Resolution
61-R-89 and a descriptive memorandum were transmitted for the October
23, 1989 meeting. At the request of two Aldermen at the October 23,
1989 meeting, this Resolution was held over to the next meeting. At
the November 6, 1989 meeting, this docket item was tabled for two
weeks. At the November 20, 1989 meeting, this docket item was tabled.
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. A copy of proposed Resolution
62-R-89 and a descriptive memorandum were transmitted for the October
23, 1989 meeting. 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 292-11B-89: Resolution 80-R-89 - Revenue Transfer to Tax
Increment Finance Fund - Consideration of proposed Resolution
80-R-89, by which the City Council would authorize the transfer of
$1,375,000 from the Parking System Fund to the Tax Increment financing -
District Capital Improvement Downtown II Fund.
Alderman Paden reported that.this Resolution had received a 3-3 vote in the
Administration & Public Works Committee and therefore came out with no
recommendation. Alderman Nelson moved to table this docket item. Seconded by
Alderman Rainey. Motion carried. No nays.
Docket 306-12A-89: Ordinance 142-0-89 - Class B Liquor License - Two
Humbertos Restaurant - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 142-0-89, by
which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the
City of Evanston to permit the issuance of a Class B Liquor License to,
Two Humbertos, Inc. 618 Church Street.
Alderman Paden moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 142-0-89. Seconded by
Alderman Nelson. Roll call. Voting aye - Feldman, Warshaw, Juliar, Paden, Drummer,',
Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens,
Rainey, Lanyon. Voting nay - Rudy. Motion carried. (17-1)
Docket 165-6B-89: Resolution 40-R-89 - Public Easement - Emerson/Maple
- Consideration of proposed Resolution 40-R-89, by which the City
Council would create a public easement north of University Place west
of Maple Avenue. No action
Docket 169-6B-89: Ordinance 83-0-89 - Alley Vacation - Emerson/Maple -`
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 83-0-89, by which the City Council -
would vacate the alley north of University Place, south of Emerson
Street, west of Maple Avenue. This item was tabled at the August 14„
1989 meetine.
Docket 241-12A-88: Ordinance 95-0-88 - Parking Restrictions on Maple`,
between Emerson and University - Consideration of proposed Ordinance
95-0-88, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-8,
Schedule VIII, and Section 10-11-12, Schedule %II, of the Code of the
City of Evanston to prohibit parking on Maple Avenue between Emerson
Street and University Place. At the February 27, 1989 meeting, this
docket item was referred to the Mayor's Special Parking Committee. No
action.
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* Docket 12-lA-90: Resolution 1-R-90 - 1983-89 CDBG Program
Amendment - Consideration of proposed.Resolution 1-R-90, by which the
City Council would amend the 1983-89 Community Development Block Grant
Programs and authorize the reallocation of $92,433 from those Programs
to the 1990-91 CDBG Program Year. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION"_
AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 13-1A-90: Resolution 3-R-90 - Residential Anti -Displacement
& Relocation Assistance Plan - Consideration of proposed Resolution
3-R-90, by which the City Council would establish a Residential
Anti -Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for households that
may be affected by Community Development Block Grant Program
activities.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
*Docket 14-1A-90: Resolution 4-R-90 - Approval of 1990-91 CDBG
Program Final Statement - Consideration of proposed Resolution
4-R-90, by which the City Council would approve the 1990-91 Community
Development Block Grant Program Application to the U.S. Department of
Housing &,Urban Development. For adoption at the next meeting.
* Docket 15-lA-90: Approval of Monthly Township Bills -
Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve payment
of Township bills for the month of December 1989 in the amount of
$67,242.71. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 16-1A-90: Processing of Township Medical Pa my ents -
Consideration of a recommendation that the firm of Deloitte & Touche be
engaged to process Township medical payments for the period ending
December 31, 1989. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL.,
(18-0)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Alderman Collens announced that the Mayor's Special Committee on the Main Library
Project will be holding a Community Forum in the Council Chambers on February 1 at
7:30 pm. She said that the Committee would.welcome comments from the Evanston
community on what they would like to see in their new library. The Committee is
interested in knowing how those who use the library would like to see it shape up.
The input will help the Committee determine, how they can best frame the design
competition and adjust the program statement to best fit the dreams and aspirations
of the Evanston community.
Alderman Juliar reminded the Council that the Community Development budget would be
up for final adoption at the next meeting and asked the Aldermen to review the it
carefully and asked the Aldermen to bring the budget with them to the next meeting.
On behalf of Mayor Barr, Mayor pro tem Korshak asked for confirmation of Nark
Dziatkiewicz, 1116 Monroe Street, Narlo McAllister, 1864 Sherman Avenue and Ruth S.
Smalley, 1501 Oak Avenue for reappointment to the Cable Communications Commission,
terms'to expire December 20, 1992. Alderman Juliar moved Council approval of these
reappointments. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Notion carried. No nays.
Mayor pro tem Korshak asked for confirmation of Donald S. Berry, 2520 Park Place,
for appointment to the Commission on Aging, term to expire September 15, 1992.
Alderman Nelson moved Council approval of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman
Feldman. Notion carried. No nays.
Mayor pro tem Korshak asked for confirmation of Albert Belmonte, 1032 Wesley
Avenue, for reappointment to the Plan Commission, term to expire December 31,
1992. Alderman Juliar moved Council approval of this appointment. Seconded by
Alderman Warshaw. Notion carried. No nays.
Mayor pro tem Korshak asked for confirmation of Anne McGuire, 1949 McDaniel Avenue,
for reappointment to the Preservation Commission, term to expire December 31,
1992. Alderman Rudy moved Council approval of this reappointment. Seconded by
Alderman Drummer. Motion carried. No nays.
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Mayor pro 'tem Korshak asked for confirmation of Polly
Avenue and David Van Zanten, 2214 Forestview Road for
Preservation Commission, terms to expire December 31,
Council approval of these appointments. Seconded by
carried. No nays.
Hawkins Crocker, 1828 Asbury
appointment to the
1992. Alderman Wold moved
Alderman Feldman. Notion
Mayor pro tem Korshak introduced the name of James E. Johnson, 1614 Pitner Ave.,
for appointment to the Electrical Commission.
Mayor pro tem Korshak introduced the name of Nicki Pearson, 1111 Judson Avenue, for
appointment to the Mental Health Board.
Mayor pro tem Korshak introduced the name of Alex Darragh, 2907 Hartzell Street,
for appointment to the Plan Commission.
Mayor pro tem Korshak introduced the names of Irving Finston, 1804 Keeney Street,-.
and Margaret Hallen, 1030 Monroe Street, for appointment to the Playground and
Recreation Board.
City Manager Joel M. Asprooth reminded Council and those watching about the
Christmas tree recycling program. He said that trees should be placed on parkways
where workers from the Forestry Department can pick them up and chip them. The
chips will be available for citizens to pick up at,the recyling center to use as Y
mulch.
City Manager Asprooth reminded Council that the first Budget Review session would
take place at 9:00 am, the following Saturday pursuant to the Call of the Mayor.
City Manager Asprooth reported that that morning in Circuit Court, Judge Robert
Skladowski had heard arguments in the State of Illinois vs. Woodstock Associates, a
case involving the Saratoga and Albany House in Evanston and two nursing homes in'
Niles held by the same owner and all in receivership. He briefly reviewed the
status of those facilities and reported that the Judge had ordered one of the
facilities in Niles closed and had ordered that 96 developmentally disabled people
from that facility be moved to the Saratoga in Evanston. Present at the hearing
were City attorneys, the Director of Public Health, a Division Chief in the Health
Department, the Director of Health and Human Services and a community
representative who is a nursing home advocate, three state agencies represented by
the Illinois Attorney General, the receiver, a hopeful purchaser, the mortgagee in
possession and the former owner. He said that the City was the only objector to
move. He reported that the Saratoga has had a history of deficiencies over the
last decade under a variety of owners and has been under a variety of imposed plans
of correction. For the last two and one half years the Public Health Director has
had to impose a freeze on new admissions because of the home's failure to provide
proper staffing and equipment. He further reported that beginning next Monday, the
Saratoga would be getting an additional 96 developmentally disabled patients.
TheJudge has ordered the home and the mortgagee to make the necessary funds
available to provide the equipment and the staffing that the City determines is
required to serve the existing clientele as well as those to be moved there. City
Manager Asprooth reported that the following day the attorneys for the City and the
staff would walk through the home with the receiver to identify all that would be
needed to properly serve this population. He said he would keep the Council
advised of the issues and, as necessary, will consult with them with respect to the
possibility of further litigation.
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In response to question from Alderman Jack Korshak concerning a possible stay of "
the Judge's order, City Manager Asprooth replied that the City attorneys were
prepared to discuss the matter with the Council in closed session, since this was a
matter of pending litigation. Alderman Nelson questioned whether the agencies that
argued in favor of this move, including the Village of Niles, could be required to
assume some of the cost of the move. He also suggested that perhaps the Village of
Miles should provide us with a pro -rated portion of the tax revenues associated
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with this facility.
Alderman Feldman expressed deep concern about the impact that the move would -have
on the patients. He expressed great annoyance that the State had not directed its
agencies to intercede.on behalf of the City in this action. He expressed
considerable doubt about the Saratoga's ability to handle so many new placements
and urged the City to vigorously oppose the move.
Alderman Wold pointed out that this large number of additional placements would
further strain the already generous human services provided by the City of
Evanston. She also pointed out that for years the City has tried to get
surrounding communities to assume their share of the cost of housing people with
special needs, but any help is slow in coming. She reported to the Council that
about half of the people coming to a soup kitchen where she had served last week
were from the Saratoga. She expressed grave concern that that situation would
worsen with the new placements. She urged the City to do all it could do to see
that the people from the Niles facility were housed well and in some place other
than Evanston.
CALL OF THE WARDS:
Alderman Rudy pointed out that the Mayor's Committee on Parking Needs had met on
January 4 and would not be meeting on January 11.
Alderman Paden wished everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year and said
she hoped for a united City Council.
Alderman Drummer expressed his great pleasure at working with the Sister City
Committee during the recent Soviet visit. He congratulated the City Manager's
office, the City Clerk's office as well as the Sister City Committee for all the
work they had done in behalf of the visit. He said it was a real "can do" effort
with everyone pitching in and doing his or her part.
Alderman Morton reminded the Council that three years ago the Museum Guild from the
Museum at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center had requested that the City donate the name
> plate from the Butler Building to the Museum when the Butler Building was torn
down. She said that she hoped that the request would not be overlooked when
various meetings were held to discuss the fate of that building and its artifacts.
City Manager Asprooth replied that the City would be happy to give them that stone
unless the Council directed him to do otherwise.
Alderman Washington wished happy new year to all Council members, and on behalf of
Alderman Paden, wished Aldermen Drummer and Juliar happy birthday. She thanked the
Sth Ward residents for turning out this evening and told them to keep the faith.
.Alderman Rainey questioned the City Manager's quick response to Alderman Morton
concerning the name plate on the Butler Building. City Manager Asprooth clarified
any that artifacts of any historical significance are generally given to the
Historical Society but that this request would be honored. Alderman Morton
clarified her request. Alderman Feldman questioned who was negotiating or
investigating about a memorial related to the Butler Building. Alderman Nelson
clarified that he, Alderman Drummer, representatives of the Shaw Company and
representatives from the community had discussed the building. He felt Alderman
.Morton's request was reasonable and since it was the first request, it will be
honored. Alderman Feldman expressed concern about the composition of the
Committee, saying that no one favoring the retention of the Butler Building had
been on the Committee. Alderman Paden asked that she be considered as a member of
the Committee since she was someone who was in favor of the retention of the Butler
Building. Alderman Washington said that she was not aware that a committee had
- been formed but that if any decision should be made, it should be made by the whole
Council. Alderman Korshak said all these concerns would be conveyed to the Mayor.
Alderman Rudy moved to convene into a CLOSED SESSION to discuss pending litigation,
land acquisition and personnel. Seconded'by Alderman Juliar. Roll Call: Voting aye
- Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak,
Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon-. Voting nay -
none. Motion carried,. No nays.
The Council so recessed at 10:15 pm and reconvened in OPEN SESSION at 11:54 pm.
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Alderman Collens moved Council approval of the following relocation expenditures
for Numms Print Shop at 1033-1035 University Place: 1)$180,204 in eligible
relocation expenditures, which include $114,350. in total business improvements;
2)a machinery and equipment loan in the amount of $134,312; 3)approval of direct
payment to contractors/vendors; 4)and approval of the payment of one -month security
deposit which will be deducted from Rumor Print Shop's first year rental
differential payment, for a total relocation expenditure in the amount of
$314,516. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Notion carried.
There being no further business Mayor Pro Tem Korshak asked for a motion to
adjourn. The Council so moved and the meeting adjourned at 11:56 pm.
KIRSTEN F. DAVIS
CITY CLERK
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