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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES-1991-05-20-19911 1 Ll CITY COUNCIL May 20, 1991 Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting. Current members are as follows: Administration Planning & & Public Works Human Services Development Alderman Nelson Alderman Rainey Alderman Paden Alderman Esch Alderman Wollin Alderman Newman Alderman Davis Alderman Drummer Alderman Feldman Alderman Washington Alderman Moran Alderman Fiske Alderman Brady Alderman Warshaw Alderman Lanyon Alderman Engelman Alderman Heydemann Alderman Kent The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, May 20, 1991, at 9:10 P.M. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Alderman Davis Alderman Brady Alderman Esch Alderman Heydemann Alderman Washington Alderman Kent Alderman Moran Alderman Nelson Alderman Wollin A quorum being present. ABSENT: None TARDY: None PRESIDING: Mayor Joan W. Barr ANNOUNCEMENTS: Alderman Engelman Alderman Rainey Alderman Lanyon Alderman Feldman Alderman Warshaw Alderman Fiske Alderman Newman Alderman Paden Alderman Drummer Acting City Manager Judith Aiello announced there would be a Cable Communications Public Hearing on Community TV, Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. Acting Manager Aiello said that garbage normally collected on Monday would be picked up on Tuesday and Tuesday pickups would be collected on Wednesday due to the Memorial Day observance on Monday. She also announced that Monday would be a parking holiday. CITIZEN COMMENT: None MINUTES: Alderman Nelson moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 22, 1991, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Wollin. Alderman Warshaw asked that a correction be made on page one, the last line to read "Washington arrived" instead of "Warshaw arrived." With this correction, motion carried. No nays. Uz / x5`� -2- May 20, 1991 COMMUNICATIONS: Deputy City Clerk Mary Morris announced the receipt of a communication from the Illinois Department of Revenue reporting that the Sales Tax for Evanston for the month of March, 1991, has been reported and collected as follows: Net Municipal Retailers', Use & $ 322,728.24 Service Occupation Tax Collected 0.00 Net Municipal Sales Tax 322,728.24 Alderman Nelson referred this communication to the Finance Director. Deputy Clerk Morris reported that 37 letters had been -received protesting the use of animals in research experiments at Northwestern University. Alderman Nelson referred those communications to the Police Services Committee. Mayor Barr announced there would be a CLOSED SESSION on pending litigation, land acquisition and personnel that evening. CONSENT AGENDA: (Any Docket Item Marked with an Asterisk*) Alderman Nelson moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with the following exceptions: Hinman Avenue Tot Lot Redevelopment; under Purchases - Vehicles; Docket 73-3A-91: Resolution 27-R-91; Docket 139-5B-91: Resolution 51-R-91; Docket 145-5B-91: Ordinance 51-0-91; Docket 149-5B-91 and Docket 137-5A-91. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Roll Call. Voting aye - Aldermen Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann, Washington, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (18-0) ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTELL Bills and Payroll * Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending May 15, 1991; for the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending May 5, 1991; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills City of Evanston payroll $3,145,734.57 1,180,980.34 *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) PURCHASES Alderman Nelson moved Council approval of the second low bid from Turf Care Landscaping for the Hinman Tot Lot Redevelopment for a total cost of $19,753.75. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Base Bid Alternates Total Cost St. John's Construction $15,254.00 $ 3,177.00 $18,431.00 Oak Brook, IL Turf Care Landscaping 16,835.75 2,918.00 19,753.75 Evanston, IL R. F. Idriss Landscaping 21,334.50 2,536.00 23,870.50 Evanston, IL Seconded by Alderman Davis. Roll call. Voting aye - Aldermen Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann, Washington, Kent, Moran, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer. Voting nay - Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. (17-1). * Approval of the proposal from Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. for 480-Volt Switchgear for the Water Plant for a total cost of $24,986.00. Bidder Total Cost Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. $24,986.00 Elmhurst, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0). 19F -3- May 20, 1991 f;�b I 1 1 * Approval of the proposal from Shore Galleries for Police Pistols for a total cost of $7,500.00 (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote). * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0). * Approval of the low bid from G. M. Wrecking for Demolition of 615 Church Street for a total cost of $8,300.00. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost G.M. Wrecking $ 8,300.00 Thornton, IL K & B Wrecking, Ltd. 8,400.00 Bedford Park, IL American Demolition Corp. 9,350.00 Bloomingdale, IL Henneghan Wrecking & Excavating Co. 15,670.00 Chicago, IL Robinette Demolition 15,900.00 Villa Park, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0). * Approval of the low bid from National Wrecking Co. for Demolition of Green Bay Road Viaduct for a total cost of $8,800.00. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost National Wrecking Co. $ 8,800.00 Chicago, IL U.S. Dismantlement Corp. 21,000.00 Chicago, IL G. M. Wrecking Co., Inc. 28,300.00 Thornton, IL Brandenburg Industrial Service Co. 32,750.00 Chicago, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0). * Approval of the low bid from COMARK, Inc. for Personal Computers for the City Manager's Office for a total cost of $13,038.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost COMARK, Inc. $ 13,038.00 Glendale Heights, IL Elek-Tek, Inc. 14,076.00 Skokie, IL Crest Computer Supply 14,079.00 Skokie, IL IBM (State Contract) 15,264.00 Rolling Meadows, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0). * Approval of the bid from Fencemasters, Inc., for Softball Diamond Backstop and Fencing Repairs at Leahy and Mason Parks for a total cost of $7,960.00. Bidder Base Bid Alternate Total Cost Fencemasters, Inc. $ 10,608.00 $ 3,357.00 $ 13,965.00 Blue Island, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0). VEZ 1�1 -4- May 20, 1991 * Approval of the proposal from Lund Industries for Ten Light Bars for the Police Department for a total cost of $15,095.00. (Non -Bid Item Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote) * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0). The purchase of eight Staff Vehicles was vetoed in Committee. * Approval of the low bid from LoVerde Construction, at the unit prices bid, for Green Bay Road Watermain and Sewer Replacement program for a total estimated cost of 1ssR_R6R_nn BID SUMMARY: Bidder LoVerde Construciton' Wheeling, IL Vincent DiVito, Inc. Glen Ellyn, IL George W. Kennedy Construction Waukegan, IL Total Estimated Cost $ 538;868.00 553,102.00 551,716.00 Mosele & Associates 701,661.00 Northfield, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0). * Approval of the proposal from Jones and Henry Engineers, Inc. for a Phase I study to develop the information required to implement a Stormwater Contribution Charge for $12,000.00. (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote).* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0). * Approval of the proposal from LPS Pavement Company for Concrete Pavers for Maple Avenue Improvement Project for a totalicost of $29,106.60. (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote).* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0). * Approval of the proposal from B. H. Shur & Company for a Southwest Area Land Survey for a total cost of $7,800.00. (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote). * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (!18-0). F,1 * Approval of the proposal from Harza Environmental Services, Inc. for Phase II Design Services for the City's Long Range Sewer Program at a cost of $930.000.00. (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote).* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. * Docket 138-SB-91: CBD Parking Studv Update - Consideration of a proposal to update the 1985 Central Business District Parking Study. The plan also includes evaluation of some of the outlying business districts and incorporates the use of City staff to complete the project. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) Docket 73-3A-91: Resolution 27-R-91 - Ecologv Center Parking Lot Lease - Consideration of proposed Resolution 27-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to enter into a lease with the Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church for twenty-nine spaces in the Ecology Center Parking Lot. Alderman Nelson moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 27-R-91. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Motion carried. No nays. Docket 139-5B-91: Resolution 51-R-91 - Legislative. Reapportionment - Consideration of proposed Resolution 51-R-91, by which the City Council would urge the Illinois General Assembly to keep the City of Evanston in one Legislative and Senate District. 1 CU -5- May 20, 1991 /a� Alderman Nelson moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 51-R-91. Seconded by Alderman Heydemann. Discussion; Alderman Newman commended Alderman Washington for bringing the Resolution to Council. He said it was extremely important to the voters that we be in one district. He referred to one proposal to take three precincts in the 8th Ward and put them in another district; he cited the fact that Wilmette has 6 precincts in our district and it is to the voters disadvantage. He also expressed appreciation for the efforts made by Mayor Barr. Voice vote on Resolution 51-R-91. Motion carried. * Docket 140-5B-91: Resolution 52-R-91 - S.W.A.N.C.C. Balefill Consideration of proposed Resolution 52-R-91, by which the City Council would urge the City's Congressional Representatives to support the Balefill as proposed by the Solid waste Agency of Northern Cook County. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) * Docket 141-5B-91: Ordinance 40-0-91 - Dedication of Parking. Lot #36 - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 40-0-91, by which the City Council would dedicate a portion of Parking Lot #36 at Mulford Street and Dodge Avenue to the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation for street purposes so that the right-of-way of Mulford Street will be uniform throughout its length. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 142-5B-91: Ordinance 52-0-91 - Greenwood Street Dedication - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 52-0-91, by which the City Council would dedicate certain land, owned by School District #65 along Greenwood Street near McDaniel Avenue, to allow for the improvement of the intersection as part of the McDaniel Avenue improvement. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 146-5B-91: Ordinance 53-0-91 - R.E.P.D. - Emerson/East Railroad - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 53-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-10, Schedule X(C), of the Code of the City of Evanston to establish a Residential Exemption Parking District "H" on Emerson Street between Ridge and Maple Avenues and on East Railroad south of Emerson Street.* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 147-5B-91: Ordinance 56-0-91 - Decrease in Class C Liquor Licenses - -Consideration of proposed Ordinance 56-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the City of Evanston to decrease the number of Class C Liquor Licenses by one, due to the change in ownership of America's Best Pizza, Inc., d/b/a/ Giordana's Restaurant, 500 Davis Street. Alderman Nelson moved to suspend the rules in order to adopt proposed Ordinances 56-0-91 and 57-0-91 that evening in order that Giordana's could continue in business. Seconded by Alderman Washington. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Nelson moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 56-0-91. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Roll call on Ordinance 56-0-91. Voting aye - Aldermen Davis, .Brady, Esch, Heydemann, Washington, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (18-0) * Docket 148-5B-91: Ordinance 57-0-91 - Increase in Class C Liquor Licenses - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 57-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the City of Evanston to increase the number of Class C Liquor Licenses by one to be issued to Mount Prospect Venture, Inc., d/b/a/ Giordana's Restaurant, 500 Davis Street. Alderman Nelson moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 57-0-91. Seconded by Alderman Lanyon. Roll call on Ordinance 57-0-91. Voting aye - Aldermen Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann, Washington, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (18-0) 98Z -6- May 20 y 1991 * Docket 78-3A-91: Ordinance 29-0-91 - No Turn on Red - Main/Chicago - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 29-0-91, introduced on May 6, 1991, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-2, Schedule III(D), of the Code of the City of Evanston to establish a "No Turn on Red" restriction at the Main Street and Chicago Avenue intersection. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) * Docket 126-5A-91: Ordinance 45-0-91 - S.A. #1394 - Paving of Bryant Avenue at Chancellor - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 45-0-91, introduced on May 6, 1991, by which the City Council would authorize the paving of Bryant Avenue north of Chancellor Street, known as Special Assessment #1394.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) * Docket 127-5A-91: Ordinance 47-0-91 Parking Restrictions - Dempster/Asbury. - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 47-0-91, introduced on May 6, 1991, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-8, Schedule VIII(A), of the Code of the City of Evanston to prohibit parking on Dempster Street between Asbury Avenue and the first alley west.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) * Docket 128-5A-91: Ordinance 48-0-91 - Adjustments to Various No Parking Zones - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 48-0-91, introduced on May 6, 1991, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-9, Schedule IX, of the Code of the City of Evanston to change parking prohbitions which were established to facilitate refuse collection, yard waste collection, and recycling. These changes are to make the posted restrictions agree with the current collection schedules at three locations. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) * Docket 129-5A-91: Ordinance 49-0-91 - Parking Restrictions Lincoln west of Ashland - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 49-0-91, introduced on May 6, 1991, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-9, Schedule IX(CC) of the Code of the City of Evanston to prohibit parking on the north side of Lincoln Street from Ashland Avenue to a point 200-feet west between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) Docket 21-lA-91: Ordinance 7-0-91 - Increase in Parking Ticket Fine for Snow Violations - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 7-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-17(C) of the Code of the City of Evanston to increase the fine for parking on designated snow routes during a snow emergency from $25 to $75. No action: 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. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Docket 131-5A-91: Plat of Consolidation for 2222 Oakton Street Consideration of a City request that the City Council approve'a Plat of Consolidation at 2222 Oakton Street. The Plat of Consolidation is in its proper form, and final approval is recommended. This item was held over by staff request. 9N -7- May 20, 1991 * Docket 143-5B-91: Tent Permit for Evanston Hospital - Consideration of a request from The Evanston Hospital Association for permission to erect a tent for a Symposium to be held on Friday, May 24, 1991. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) * Docket 144-5B-91: Ordinance 50-0-91 - Site Plan and Appearance Review - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 50-0-91, by which the City Council would amend the Site Plan Ordinance to include non -binding appearance review within the current site plan review process. * MARKED INTRODUCED -- CONSENT AGENDA. Docket 145-5B-91: Ordinance 51-0-91 - ZAC 91-2 - Amendment to definition of Building Height - Consideration of the Zoning Amendment Committee's recommendation that the City Council amend the definition of "building, height of," as contained in the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendment would limit the use of the exemption, which allows floors dedicated to 75% or more of required parking, from the calculation of building height. Alderman Brady said this is an amendment to the definition of building height and is recommended by the Zoning Amendment Committee. She said the proposed Ordinance should be referred to the Economic Development Committee for consideration because the argument seems to be economic development abutting residential districts. She said the Committee concurred that regardless of what occurs with this recommendation, it would not affect the building at 1000 Central Street as Mr. Wilson has already pulled his foundation permit and therefore would be excluded from consideration. She said the Committee felt it would be better to review this recommendation as the new zoning ordinance is reviewed. This recommendation is covered under Chapter 15 which means it would be up for discussion on August 15. Alderman Brady moved to delete proposed Ordinance 51-0-91 from the agenda. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion carried. No nays. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Docket 149-5B-91: Grant Application for Federal Community Coalitions to Plan for Change Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve City membership in the Evanston Coalition for Youth and Their Families, and approve submittal of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Health 6 Human Services' Community Coalitions to Plan for Change Program. Alderman Davis moved Council approval of the City of Evanston's membership'in the Evanston Coalition For Youth and Their Families and approval of the ° application for a grant to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' Community Coalitions to Plan for Change Program. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Discussion: Alderman Davis explained that the action tonight would let the grant proceed on its way for possible approval and if not approved, it would be withdrawn. It is a planning grant to develop a coalition for Evanston youth and their families. It will facilitate a.consensus building process to address at risk youth and their families. Alderman Davis said that there has been a need for this kind of collaboration by numerous community groups concerned with youth for some time. The Human Services Committee unanimously recommends approval of this docket. Alderman Newman questioned whether the cost to the City in the first year of $25,000 is in money or in -kind services. Alderman Davis replied that it is for in -kind services and it is not just the City but by all members of the coalition and the city will not have greater participation in kind than any other group. She indicated it would be $30,000 in the second year. Alderman Newman noted how much Evanston budgeted on youth advocacy programs in prior budget years and asked what was being spent this fiscal year. M pi -8- May 20, 1991 Acting Manager Aiello explained that there was a change this past year in which some youth services were moved to the Youth Bureau at the Police Department. She said the budget would need to be examined for an answer." Alderman Newman indicated he was not going to vote to approve the grant application because the City problems with spending. He said that for every dollar spent, the City becomes less competitive. He asked why it takes so long to get sidewalks fixed and .stated that services are not be delivered properly. He wants Director of Health and Human Services Terry to come up with spending cuts and to act upon some of Alderman Nelson's recommendations to cut the budget. He concluded by saying that the taxpayers of Evanston sent a message to the Council by cutting it in half. Alderman Davis explained that this is a local match in -kind and that this grant will involve staff time and occupancy. It is a planning grant, not a new program or agency. Its purpose is to plan and to facilitate communication in more effective ways among a proliferation of groups concerned with at -risk youth. Alderman Davis said that it is an attempt by many agencies and groups to address high -risk youth in a less confused and overlapping manner. If it works -- because of who it brings together, the school districts, social services agencies, churches and community groups, it should result in more effective use of staff time. She said a shared vision is needed and recognizes that it is ambitious, but it needs to be done. Alderman Rainey agreed that it is ambitious and challenged the City Manager to watch staff time going into this project. She said it would become the hottest game in town with people spending lots of time in meetings. Alderman Rainey asked for an accounting of use of staff time. Rainey agreed with Alderman Newman that staff should be looking for ways to save money. Alderman Drummer said he hoped that citizens are not willing to take an uncompassionate view of youth. He believes the grant will help groups work toward common goals and address citywide problems. He says the City has to look at youth advocacy as a citywide problem. He emphasized that he does not want Director Terry cutting services, but rather he wants him to advocate and lobby to help youth. Alderman Moran spoke in support of the grant application. He pointed out that the grant application permits $100,000 from the federal government to go into planning efforts. The grant gives us the opportunity of not taxing Evanston taxpayers. He thinks that Evanstonians care about our youth. It is not taxing taxpayers to develop a consortium. He noted the hottest game in town was the indictment of 39 people for selling drugs to youth last week. He hopes everybody becomes concerned with this issue,and said that sidewalks are important too. Alderman Newman stated that youth are important and that the City is already spending a lot on these programs. He said he is concerned about the seniors at Levy Center, that taxes are too high in this City and that he is going to vote against any proposal to expand hunan services. Alderman Feldman said he would be reassured if Alderman Newman had said that in addition to his refusal to approve new initiatives in Human Services, that the same caveat would apply to other -programs. He agrees that we are torn and conflicted about goals we are trying to achieve. He said we need crack free sidewalks and if you asked citizens what they would want before crackfree sidewalks - it would be safe sidewalks. That's what we're aiming for. He said that he was disturbed by the statement that everything we do that another community does not do makes us uncompetitive. He said that this community has other values. That is clear. The fact that there is one community that does not do something does not restrict this community if we think it important to create the kind of society we value. He supports the program yet has many reservations about it. He said the value of it lies in the possibility of bringing together social services agencies not able to work together before. Alderman Feldman said the problem we are dealing with is youth at risk and that shared information is needed to coordinate services. He is certain that without the grant the City won't start on the yellow brick road for those young people who need it. He told a story of a District 65 Board member who is frightened by the number of dismissals or suspensions occuring in the elementary schools, going as low as the third grade. He said that it may be beyond us, but we have to try. We must be as prudent as possible, use expertise and judgement to learn from each attempt. He said that all levels of urban society are trying to deal with this problem; it is an attempt in the right direction. He said he will support the request and asked that staff time be controlled and used efficently. Alderman Lanyon called for the question. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Motion carried. LU -9- May 20, 1991 /32 OTHER COMMITTEES: * Docket 134-5A-91: Ordinance 46-0-91 - Sale of Vacant Land at 2300 Main Street - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 46-0-91, by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to negotiate the sale of vacant land at 2300 Main Street, and give notice of intent to sell the aforementioned real estate.* �•Voli— ed - CONSENT AGENDA, Docket 24-lA-91: Resolution 10-R-91 - Development Agreement with MAP Investments for Redevelopment of the Southwest Area - Consideration of proposed Resolution 10-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with MAP Investments for the redevelopment of the Southwest Area. At the January 28, 1991 Council meeting, this docket item was tabled. Docket 16-lA-91: Resolution 12-R-91 - Covenants with the Evanston Center for Industry - Consideration of proposed Resolution 12-R-91, by which the City Council would approve covenants for the Evanston Center for Industry. At the January 28, 1991 Council meeting, this docket item was tabled. * Docket 150-5B-91: 1990-91 CDBG Grantee Performance Report - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager to submit the 1990-91 Community Development Block Grant Program Grantee Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Housing A Urban Development. x APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0) Docket 137-5A-91: Annual Township Audit - Consideration of recommendations by the Township Committee to : a) not pursue the engagement of Friedman, Eisenstein, Raemer and Schwartz to conduct the annual Township audit; and b) issue Requests for Proposal to accounting firms to conduct a standard annual audit of the Township for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 1991. Alderman Drummer asked, Council to concur with the Township Committee's recommendation for Requests for Proposals to accounting firms to conduct an annual audit of the Township. Seconded by Alderman Washington. Discussion: Alderman Rainey suggested that this item be returned to -the Comittee for a final recommendation. She said there are many variables and with more information the committee could come up with a more concrete recommendation. At the request of Alderman Rainey and Alderman Warshaw, this Docket item will be held over until the next meeting. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Katie Maahs Bally, 2648 Asbury Avenue, for appointment to the Ladd Arboretum Committee. Alderman Fiske said that in Evanston we can fill the gap with both crack -free sidewalks and children. Alderman Newman made a Reference to the Township Committee that the Township consider becoming a receiving station of the state and moved that a report be prepared as to the impact of such a change. Seconded'by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Newman also made a Reference to the Rules Committee to not spentmuch time on the Reference regarding material placed on the table at Council meetings. Alderman Paden complimented Police Chief Jacobi, his officers, and undercover Police on the recent drug sting saying they did a very good job. She also thanked citizens who supported it by going to court to reduce crime and drugs. Alderman Paden made a Reference to Human Services. She asked that Human Relations investigate why the numbers of code violations are 90% minorities. Alderman Drummer reminded Council of the schedule for selecting a new Township Supervisor and Township Assessor. Interviews will be conducted on May 28, and 29 and the 30th if necessary. He said there are three candidates for Assessor and four applicants for the Supervisors position. OW /53 _10_ nay 20, 1991 Alderman Davis thanked Acting City Manager Aiello for the fine job she has done in keeping the ship of state going. Alderman Brady concurred with Alderman Davis' remarks. Alderman Esch reported that people in her ward are concerned about Commonwealth EdiSOY) relocating a substation near them. She offered congratulations to Acting Manager Aiello and to Bruce Zimmerman. Alderman Heydemann reported that she had attended a workshop on Human Relations in the Community recently and found it helpful in dealing with multi -cultural relations. Conducted by B'nai B'rith, other workshops will be held on Saturday June 8 from 8 AM to 1 PM in Norris Center and on Sunday June 23 from 1 PM to 6 PM at Robert Crown Center. She urged Council members to attend. Alderman Kent complimented Chief Jacobi on the recent drug bust and said he hopes that this is the beginning of the establihsment of better rapport between the Police and the community. He thanked Zeltee Edwards for his help with other volunteers in filling six dumpsters with trash in the 6th,7th, and 8th precincts of the 5th Ward. Alderman Moran expressed his thanks to staff for helping him make the transition to the Council, for the tour of the facilities and expressed amazement at the number of facilities. Alderman Nelson added his thanks to Acting Manager Aiello and Bruce Zimmerman. He congratulated the ETHS Girls Track Team for their recent first place win at the state track meet. Alderman Rainey thanked Acting Manager Aiello and Bruce Zimmerman for their efforts. She said she had read the Police report summer plans and was pleased. Alderman Lanyon announced there would be a City/Chamber meeting on Thursday, at 7:30 a.m. He said it would be a discussion of the new.zoning ordinance. He made a -Reference to the Rules committee on the evaluation process. Alderman Feldman expressed appreciation to Acting Manager Aiello and to Bruce Zimmerman for their competence, professionalism and hard work. He noted Council didn't miss a beat doing City business during their watch. Alderman Warshaw thanked Acting Manager Aiello and Bruce Zimmerman for their work. She also expressed thanks to Chief Jacobi and his staff. Acting Manager Aiello thanked all for their vote of confidence and staff for their help. MAYOR ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Barr extended a warm welcome to new City Manager Anderson who will arrive in Evanston the weekend of June 1 and start work June 3. Alderman Feldman moved the Council recess into CLOSED SESSION. Seconded by Alderman Wollin. Roll call. Voting aye - Aldermen Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann, Washington, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Fiske, Paden, Drummer. Voting nay - Alderman Newman. Motion carried. (17-1) The Council so recessed at 10:15 P.M. The Council adjourned from CLOSED SESSION at 11:26 P.M. MARY P. MORRIS DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1 1 1 69Z