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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1991-06-24-19911' 1 1 CITY COUNCIL June 24, 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 Davis Alderman Brady Alderman Rainey Alderman Drummer Alderman Warshaw Alderman Paden Alderman Feldman Alderman Lanyon Alderman Esch Alderman Washington Alderman Engelman Alderman Wollin Alderman Moran Alderman Heydemann Alderman Newman Alderman Fiske Alderman Kent The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, June 24, 1991, at 9:08 P.M. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Alderman Washington Alderman Kent Alderman Moran Alderman Nelson Alderman Engelman Alderman Rainey Alderman Lanyon Alderman Feldman A quorum being present. ABSENT: Alderman Wollin TARDY: None PRESIDING: Mayor Joan W. Barr CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS: Alderman Warshaw Alderman Fiske Alderman Newman Alderman Paden Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Brady Alderman Esch Alderman Heydemann City Manager Eric A. Anderson announced that the recycling, yard waste and refuse pickup scheduled for Thursday, July 4 would be picked up on Wednesday, July 3. The regular collections schedule will resume on Friday, July S. PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL PRESERVATION AWARDS: Mayor Barr called on David Galloway, Chairman of the Preservation Commission who explained that the awards were sponsored jointly by the Preservation Commission and the Evanston Preservation League. The Preservation Commission is a group of 11 volunteers, appointed by the Mayor, who are charged with administering the Evanston Preservation Ordinance, one of the most respected Preservation Ordinances in the nation. He pointed out that Evanston has a national and an international reputation for having some of the finest structures in the country and it is appropriate to recognize the efforts of homeowners, architects and contractors in preserving that heritage. Mayor Barr thanked all those who were being recognized that evening for the contribution they had made to the quality of life in Evanston. She reiterated that the City is recognized for the quality of its buildings and it will be interesting for all to see the efforts that have been made to preserve the integrity and beauty of various structures. 99Z �. r -2- June 24, 1991 For Restoration - 711 Madison Street, accepting the award were owners Doug and Mary Sue Mohnke accompanied by their contractor,.Chris Ray; 1622 Ridge Avenue, accepting this award were owners James and Margee Wydra; 2423 Harrison Street, accepting the award was owner Jean Knecht accompanied by her contractor, Al Hatcher; 1041 Ridge Avenue, accepting this award were Kim and Gail Koehn. In the Rehabilitation category - 2682 Prairie Avenue, accepting the award was owner Nancy Ethiel accompanied by Howard Hartenstein, architect and contractor; 2500 McDaniel Avenue, accepting the award on behalf of the owners was Stephen Knutson, architect, accompanied by Barbara Rosborough, landscape architect and Peter Wyler, contractor; 2.236 Orrington Avenue, accepting the award were Nick Bothfeld and Elizabeth Brown; 1140 Lake Shore Boulevard, accepting this award were Michael and Helga Conrad accompanied by their architect George Gellis. In the Maintenance category - 1312 Church Street, accepting the award were owners Donald and Maureen Sippel. In the Adaptive Reuse category, 1840 Oak Avenue, accepting this award were John Driscoll from Charles H. Shaw Co., and Walter Eckenhoff, architect; and the project judged most exceptional in restoration, rehabilitation and maintenance which received the Margery P. Perking Award was the "The Evanston" an apartment building at 936-940 Hinman Avenue. Accepting the award on behalf of the owners were Alan Kral of Continental Bank and Lita Roberson of Cyrus Realtors. Preservation League President Phil Scott congratulated the winners and said that he was pleased to be part of preservation in Evanston. He pointed out that we are stewards of the three-dimensional part of the past and pointed out that the built environment is an intellectual product that shapes how people live. It is a way to reach back and touch those who have gone before us. He encouraged people to not take these structures for granted and be ever mindful of the need to preserve this part of our past. CITIZEN COMMENT: None MINUTES: Alderman Feldman moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 10, 1991, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. City Clerk Kirsten F. Davis reported a correction to the minutes on page 3, Docket 152-61-91. The docket item should read - "CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (17-0) (Alderman Moran abstained on this docket due to a possible conflict of interest.)" With this correction, Motion carried. No nays. COMMUNICATIONS: City Clerk Davis reported that she had received a communication from the Illinois Commerce Commission that there would be a hearing on the proposed revisions to the Northern Illinois Gas Company's standard rider for gas service pipe. The hearing will be held on June 28 at 1:30 P.M. in the Commission's offices at 100 West Randoph Street, Chicago. Alderman Nelson referred this communication to the Administration & Public Works Committee. City Clerk Davis announced that the Illinois Commerce Commission would be holding hearings on Commonwealth Edison's proposal to establish Rider 15 and Rider 28, a local government compliance clause. The hearings will be held at 1:30 P.M. on July 30 in the Commission Offices at 100 West Randoph Street, Chicago. Alderman Nelson referred these communication to the Commonwealth Edison Task Force. 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 April, 1991, has been reported and collected as follows: Auto Rental Tax Collected $ 1,373.46 Less 1.6% administration fee 21.97 Amount to be remitted $ 1,351.49 H 999 1116 n6a June 24, 1991 City Clerk Davis announced the receipt of a communication from the Illinois Department of Revenue reporting that the Sales Tax for Evanston for the month of April, 1991, has been reported and collected as follows: Net Municipal Retailers', Use & $ 385,054.90 Service Occupation Tax Collected .0.00 Net Municipal Sales Tax 385,054.90 Alderman Nelson referred these communications to the Finance Director, City Clerk Davis reported that 7 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: Docket 173-6B-91: Ordinance 58-0-91; Docket 21-lA-91: Ordinance 7-0-91; Docket 167-6A-91: Ordinance 54-0-91; Docket 168-6A-91: Ordinance 55-0-91; Docket 160-6A-91: Ordinance 60-0-91; Docket 162-6A-91: Ordinance 62-0-91; Docket 165-6A-91: Ordinance 65-0-91. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Roll call. Voting aye - Washington, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann. Voting nay - None. Motion carried. (17-0). PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Docket 153-6A-91: Request from Housing Options for the Mentally Ill (HOME) for Township funding - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve the request of the Housing Commission for funding in the amount of $100,000 in Township Funds as a portion of the cost of acquisition of a building at 2120 Jackson Avenue to be used as Housing Options for the Mentally Ill (HOME). Alderman Brady announced that this docket item had been referred back to the Housing Commission for further study. She reported that the committee had passed another motion to ask the Housing Commission to study, in some depth, the impact of displacement as it may affect proposals for affordable housing as they come to the City in the future. * Docket 173-6B-91: Ordinance 58-0-91 - ZBA 91-2-V&SU(R) - Variation and Special Use - 322 Sherman And 355 Ridge - Consideration of the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation that the City Council grant the application of The Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc., a not -for -profit corporation, d/b/a/ St. Francis Hospital, to permit: (1) a special hospital use for expansion of the hospital campus; (2) a special hospital use for construction of a proposed child care institution and accessory play lots, on the premises; and (3) variations from the rear yard, side yard, and yard obstruction regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to permit construction of a proposed child care institution with- out supplying the required 25-foot rear yard and 25-foot south side yard setbacks, and installation of a proposed pre-school play lot to serve said child care institution in the required south side yard on the property at 322 Sherman Avenue. The property is zoned R6 General Residence District. Alderman Brady announced that this docket item was held in committee for further study. N7-4- June 24, 1991 Docket 174-6B-91: Ordinance 59-0-1 - ZBA 91-6-V&SU(R) - Variation and Special Use - 1555 Oak Avenue - Consideration of the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation that the City Council grant the application of The Presbyterian Home.for a variation from the yard obstruction regulations of the Zoning Ordinance, and for a special use to permit construction of a canopy over the driveway on the property at 1555 Oak Avenue. The property is zoned R7 General Residence District. * BARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. AWNISTRATION AND PUBLIC WOQKS CONNITTEE:. Bills and Payroll * Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending June 19, 1991; for the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending June 16; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills $4,015,074.99 City of Evanston payroll 1,217,624.03 *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) PURCHASES * Approval of the low bid from J.A. Johnson Paving for Davis Street Paving at the unit prices bid for a total estimated cost of $80,702.25. BID SUMMARY: Bidder J.A. Johnson Paving Arlington Heights, IL Total Estimated Cost $ 80,702.25 Artley Paving 87,404.15 Wheeling, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). * Approval of the low bid from Frabimor Equipment & Controls Co., for Butterfly Valves for the Water Department for a total cost of $12,286.64. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Frabimor Equipment (Dezurik valves) $ 12,286.64 Elk Grove Village, IL Henry Pratt Co. (Pratt Valves) 13,442.00 Aurora, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). * Approval of the low bid from G. V. Zintel Associates, Inc., for Dehumidification Equipment for the Water Plant at a total cost of $31,440.00. BID SUMMARY: Bidder G. V. Zintel Associates, Inc. (Cargocaire Chicago, IL Dehumidifier) Valtrex Co. (Bry-Air Dehumidifier) Broadview, IL Somerset Technologies, Inc. (Kathabar Chicago, IL Dehumidifier) * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. Total Cost $ 31,440.00 32,750.00 50,000.00 (17-0). * Approval of an agreement with International Salvage & Recycling for marketing and processing of residential recyclable materials collected from one -to -four family residential units by Active Service beginning July 8, 1991 through November 29, 1991 at terms outlined in the contract. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). 199 L -5- June 24, 1991 * Approval of the proposal from Ten& & Associates, Inc., to provide complete construction engineering services for Green Bay Road at a total cost of $96,072.00. APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0),. * Approval of the proposal from PAR Group for Fire Chief Recuitment Services for $13,000 plus expenses not to exceed $4,500. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). * Docket 175-6B-91: Howard Street Lights - Consideration of a recommendation to replace Tallmadge street lights on Howard street with davit -arm lights.* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). * Docket 176-6B-91: Parking Lot #64 Rate Decrease - Consideration of a proposal to decrease the rate in Parking Lot #64 (Dyche Stadium) from $22 per month to $12 per month. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL" CALL. (17-0). * Docket 177-6B-91: Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual World's Largest Garage Sale - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve the request from the Chamber of Commerce to conduct the Twentieth Annual World's Largest Garage Sale in the Sherman Avenue Garage on July 26, 27, and 28, 1991. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL., (17-0). * Docket 178-6B-91: Chamber of Commerce Central Street Sidewalk Sale - Consideration of a request from the Chamber of Commerce to conduct the Central Street Sidewalk Sale on public rights -of -way on June 28, 29 and 30, 1991.* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). * Docket 179-6B-91: Resolution S7-R-91 - M.F.T. Street Maintenance - Consideration of proposed Resolution 57-R-91, by which the City Council would appropriate the sum of $500,000 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the prupose of maintaining streets and highways under the City's jurisdiction and applicable provisions of the Illinois Highway Code during the period January 1 through December 31, 1991. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). * Docket 180-6B-91: Resolution 58-R-91 - League of Women Voters Office Lease Renewal - Consideration of proposed.Resolution 58-R-91, by which the City Council would renew the League of Women Voters' lease of office space in the Civic Center for one year. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). * Docket 181-6B-91: Resolution 59-R-91 - Handicapped Parking Space - 1201 Hull Terrace - Consideration of proposed Resolution 59-R-91, by which the City Council would establish a Reserved Parking Space for the Hanidcapped at 1201 Hull Terrace and authorize the City Manager to issue a permit for this space. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). 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. Alderman Nelson moved introduction of proposed Ordinance 7-0-91 as amended by committee to increase the fine for parking on designated snow routes during a snow emergency to $75, payable in the first ten days; and to provide for an increase in fine to $100, if paid between the loth and 30th day and a further increase in fine to $150, if paid after the 30th day following the issue of the citation. Marked Introduced. Docket 167-6A-91: Ordinance 54-0-91 - Vacating the Public Alley - University/Emerson/Oak/Railroad - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 54-0-91, by which the City Council would vacate the public alley north of University Place, south of Emerson Street, west of Oak Avenue and east of East Railroad Avenue. 09Z -6- June 24, 1991 Alderman Nelson announced there would be a majority and minority report on Ordinances 54-0-91 and 55-0-91 and he would give the minority report. He moved introduction of both ordinances. Alderman Rainey raised a Point of Order, pointing out that Ordinance 55-0-91 had been held in committee by a vote of the committee and Ordinance 54-0-91 had been defeated in committee by a vote of 4-1. Mayor Barr pointed out that Council rules permit minority and majority reports be given and that someone should speak for the majority. The majority report should not prevent the minority from introducing an ordinance if they think it appropriate. Alderman Rainey asked for a citing of that rule and stated that she was a member of the Rules Committee when that rule was revised. She said that the intent of the rule was to allow the Aldermen holding the minority position to explain his or her vote. She asked that this matter be referred to the Rules Committee for clarification. Alderman Brady said she was sorry this matter had come up relative to this issue. She said she could not believe that a committee had the power to withhold an ordinance from coming to the Council floor. It is not appropriate to deny the entire Council an opportunity to vote on an item. Alderman Newman pointed out that holding matters in committee was something that was done in many legislative bodies and indicated that Supreme Court nominations can be bottled up in the Judiciary Committee of the Senate and legislation can be held up in the House Rules Committee in Springfield. Mayor Barr and Alderman Rainey engaged in a discussion concerning the introduction of matters defeated or held in- committee. Mayor Barr ruled that in the case of any motion defeated in committee, any member of the City Council may bring it to the Council floor. If an item is held by a vote of the committee, that item cannot be brought to the Council floor. Alderman Newman moved to overrule the ruling of the Chair. Seconded by Alderman Paden. Roll call. Voting aye - Washington, Kent, Rainey, Feldman, Warshaw, Newman, Paden, Esch. Voting nay - Moran, Nelson, Engelman, Lanyon, Fiske, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Heydemann. Motion failed (8-9). Alderman Nelson moved to introduce proposed Ordinance 54-0-91. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Motion carried. Alderman Rainey moved to Suspend the Rules in order to vote on the adoption of Ordinance 54-0-91 that evening. Seconded by Alderman Kent. Motion failed. Alderman Feldman moved to table proposed Ordinance 54-0-91. Seconded by Alderman Paden. Alderman Rainey argued against tabling the ordinance, saying that it should not have been introduced, but as long as it was it should be voted up or down and laid to rest. Alderman Drummer said he did not feel this motion should be tabled because he felt this issue had been held up much too long. He said he wanted to hear the majority of the committee members explain why they were holding it. Alderman Rainey raised a Point of Order that a motion to table was not debatable. Mayor Barr agreed, but said she had allowed Alderman Rainey to speak on one side of the issue and therefore felt that an opposing view should also be heard. Vote on the motion to table. Motion carried. Docket 168-6A-91: Ordinance 55-0-91 - Vacating the Public Alley - University/Emerson/Maple/Oak - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 55-0-91, by which the City Council would vacate the public alley north of University Place, south of Emerson Street, west of Maple Avenue, and east of Oak Avenue. This docket item was held in Committee. Docket 182-6B-91: Ordinance 67-0-91 - Green Bay Road Jurisdictional Transfer - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 67-0-91, by which the City Council would authorize the assumption of jurisdiction and maintenance over the improved Green Bay Road from Emerson Street to Livingston Street, and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA I 1 L 699 /Sv -7- June 24, 1991 1 Alderman Nelson moved to Suspend the Rules in order to adopt proposed Ordinance 67-0-91 that evening. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Nelson moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 67-0-91. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Roll call. Voting aye - Washington, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann. Voting nay - None. Motion carried. (17-0). * Docket 183-68-91: Ordinance 69-0-91 - Milburn Street Parking Restrictions - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 69-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-9, Schedule IX(Q), of the Code of the City of Evanston to'prohibit overnight parking on Milburn Street between Sheridan Road and the dead end east. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 184-6B-91: Ordinance 70-0-91 - No Left Turn -Milburn/Sheridan - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 70-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-3, Schedule III(A), to prohibit northbound left turns from Sheridan Road to ` Milburn Street between 4:00 P.M.and 6:00 P.M. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 185-6B-91: Ordinance 71-0-91 - No Parking - Bryant/Leonard - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 71-0-91, 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 the west side of Bryant Avenue from Leonard Place to the first alley north. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 186-6B-91: Ordinance 72-0-91 - R.E.P.D. "A" Boundary Change - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 72-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-10, Schedule X, of the Code of the City of Evanston to expand Residential Exemption Parking District"'A" to include portions of Central Street, Milburn Street, and Sherman Avenue. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 187-6B-91: Ordinance 73-0-91 - R.E.P.D. "E" Boundary. Change - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 73-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Sections 10-11-8, and 10-11-10 to expand Residential Exemption Parking District "E" to include portions of Lincoln Street and Brown Avenue, and to restrict parking on the east side of Brown Avenue between Lincoln and Colfax Streets. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. Docket 160-6A-91: Ordinance 60-0-91 - Decrease in Class C Liquor Licenses - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 60-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 6-5-1 of the Code of the City of Evanston to decrease the number of Class C Liquor Licenses by one due to the closing of Campus Inn, Inc., 1850 Sherman Avenue. Alderman Nelson moved to hold this docket item. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. At the request of two Aldermen this docket item will be held until the next meeting. Docket 165-6A-91: Ordinance 65-0-91 - Increase -in Class C Liquor Licenses - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 65-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 6-5-1 of the Code of the City of Evanston to increase the number of Class C Liquor Licenses by one in order to issue a Class C License to Albert, Inc., 1850 Sherman Avenue. Alderman Nelson moved to hold this docket item until the next meeting. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. At the request of two Aldermen this docket item will be held until the next meeting. V99 -8- June 24, 1991 * Docket 166-6A-91: Ordinance 66-0-91 - Removal of Stop Signs-Normandy/Lawndale - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 66-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10=11-5, Schedule V(C), of the Code of the City of Evanston to remove a 3-Way Stop at Normandy Place and Lawndale Avenue. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). OTHER COMMITTEES: * Docket 170-6A-91: Ordinance 74-0-91 - Township Budget for Fiscal Year 1991-92 - Consideration of the Annual Budget for the Town of the City of Evanston for the Fiscal Year April 1, 1991 through March 31, 1992, introduced on June 10, 1991.* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). Mayor Barr introduced the names of Jane Colleton, 1724 Wesley Avenue and Samuel Favors, 1501 Maple Avenue for reappointment to the Housing and Community Development Act Committee. . Mayor Barr asked for Council confirmation of the members of the Public Arts Committee. Alderman Feldman moved Council approval of: James C. Gamble, Land Design Collaborative, 1563 Sherman Avenue, term to expire July 1, 1993; Raymond J. Green, 828 Custer Avenue, term to expire July 1, 1993; Beth Hart, 2311 Lawndale Avenue, term to expire July 1, 1993; Ronald Isaacson, 2401 Jackson Avenue, term to expire July 1, 1994; Indira Johnson, 1632 Wesley Avenue, term to expire July 1, 1994; David Mickenberg, Mary and Leigh Block Gallery, 1967 Sheridan Road, term to expire July 1, 1994; Fred Nagelbach, 2748 Ewing Avenue, term to expire July 1, 1992; Michael Phillips, 1407 Greenleaf Street, term to expire July 1, 1992 and Gail Struve, 1210 Forest Avenue, term to expire July 1, 1992. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays Mayor Barr announced that Ronald Isaacson would be Chairman of the Public Art Committee. Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of John 0. Wyandt, 2429 Lawndale Avenue, for appointment to the Recreation Board. Alderman Nelson so moved. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Alderman Newman expressed opposition to this appointment, not because of the individual, but the process. He pointed out that Mr. Wyandt had recently served a three year term on the Zoning Commission and was now being appointed to a five-year term on the Recreation Board. He said there are many people interested in Recreation in Evanston and it is one of the most important City functions, touching almost every area of the City. He objected to the concentration of board members in the 6th, 8th and 9th wards. He said there were no representatives from the 1st, 3rd and 7th wards, three wards that contained many parks and other recreational facilities. He objected to the appointment because he felt the Mayor was drawing from too small a pool and suggested that the appointment be advertised in the newspaper to give more citizens a chance to apply. He suggested that appointment to the Recreation Board had to be more than just knowing the Mayor. Alderman Washington moved to hold this appointment until the next Council meeting. Seconded by Alderman Paden. At the request of two Aldermen, the vote on this appointment will be held until the next meeting. Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Walter B. Clarkson, for appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term ending May 15, 1991, Alderman Fiske moved Council confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Newman. Motion carried. No Nays. ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION: Docket 252-10B-89: Resolution 62-R-89 - Acquisition of 1122 Emerson Street - Consideration of proposed Resolution 62-R-89, by which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to negotiate the purchase of the property at 1122 Emerson Street. At the October 23, 1989 meeting, this docket item was held in committee. At the request of two Aldermen at the November 6, 1989 meeting, this docket item was held over to the next meeting. At the November 20, 1989 meeting, this docket item was tabled. -9- June 24, 1991 f 52- 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. CALL OF THE WARDS: Alderman Newman announced that he had met with the business people on Noyes Street and they were in the process of forming a Noyes Street Business Persons Association. He said he had asked the 5th Ward Aldermen to join him in these efforts. He reported that the 1st Ward had held a meeting at the Reynolds House to discuss various lakefront problems with the City Manager, Police Chief and Traffic Engineer. Alderman Newman raised questions about the March 7, 1991 Resolution regarding the Levy Center. He suggested that the resolution did not preclude discussion of maintaining the Levy Center at its present site. He asked whether negotiations had taken place and who had been involved, and said that he hoped whoever was involved was committed to keeping the Levy Center at its present location. If no negotiations had taken place, he wondered why money had been spent to explore other sites. He said that people in his ward were strongly in favor of keeping it at its present site and thought that the City had planned to negotiate that with the developer. If negotiations do take place, he asked that the City Council be consulted as to which Aldermen and staff would be involved in the negotiatios. Alderman Paden congratulated the Unity Scholarship winners. She said that $70,000 had been awarded to recent Evanston Township High School graduates and also to students who were currently in college, so they could continue their college education. .She said that these awards had been given for several years and had been founded and developed by Health Director Louise Brown and Yvonne Davis. Alderman Drummer invited Council members to come to the reception for new Township Supervisor Betty Payne and new Township Assessor Steven Bernstein on Friday, June 28 from 2-4:00 P.M. in the Parasol Room at the Civic Center. He thanked City Council for consideration of the Township Budget. He pointed out that this was the second year in a row that the Township had brought a reduced budget to Council. Last year the Township abated $500,000 of the tax levy and this year it eliminated a $400,000 budget reserve. The number of staff in the Township office has been reduced and the number of clients being served has been reduced from 300 persons to 250 persons. This year the goal of the Township is to reduce the number of clients to 200. He noted that the committee looked forward to working with the new Supervisor. Mayor Barr thanked Alderman Drummer and the Township Committee for all the work they had done on the budget. Alderman Davis said that, as present Chair of the Human Services Committee, she would like to clarify the March resolution and set the record straight. She said that the resolution directed the City to ask for an extension of time to keep the Levy Center at its present location until 1995. It also directed the City to use the time extension to re-examine the suitability of all potential sites, with special attention to the availability of parking. Included in that examination were to be those sites which might present themselves during this extended time period. Those directions to the City did not preclude further discussion of the present site or other sites in the Research Park, but the positive direction was to re-examine all potential sites. Alderman Brady made a Reference to the Rules Committee to examine section 9.9 of Council rules for clarification and intent. Z9Z -10- June 24, 1991 Alderman Esch reported that the 4th Ward meeting on June 18 was well attended and that she was pleased City Manager Eric Anderson, Director of Public Works David Barber, Superintendent of Water and Sewers, Richard Figurelli and Police Chief Ernest Jacobi were there to discuss a number of issues. Alderman Esch made a Reference to the Police Services Committee to examine the use of alcohol in the Parks. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Esch joined Alderman Paden in congratulating the students who received scholarship awards at the Unity Scholarship event. Mayor Barr added her congratulations to the Unity Scholarhhip winners and said that she regretted missing the event, because she was out of town. Alderwoman Heydemann agreed with Alderman Esch that the 4th Ward meeting was a success and expressed gratitude to the professional staff for their presence and their presentations. She congratulated the staff and volunteers who were responsible for the Fleetwood-Jourdain production of "Steal Away" which she had attended on Alderman Moran's recommendation. She also reported she had attended the Farmer's Market on Saturday and the Custer Street Fair on Sunday and all three events were only possible because of dedication of both staff and volunteers. She said she felt all three events could have only happened in Evanston and that made her very grateful to be able to live here. Alderman Kent reported that the Emerson Street Neighbors Coalition is sponsoring a cleanup this coming Saturday, June 29 of Precinct 3. On July 13, Citizens for Community Improvement will sponsor a cleanup of Precincts 4 and 8. He joined the other Aldermen in congratulating the students who had received scholarships at the Unity Scholarship event. He noted that this was the 6th year for the scholarship awards. Alderman Kent made a Reference to the Planning & Development Committee to open a discussion and develop a procedure for approving a policy of no change of use and development of Ingraham Park in perpetuity. Alderman Moran reported that Director of Public Works Barber and the Public Works group had recently made a presentation to residents of the 6th Ward, at the Presbyterian Home, related to the sewer revitalization program which the City is now committed to. He congratulated.them for doing a fine job and said that they had a large attendance. He thanked the staff for being good representatives of the City and giving the citizens so much information about the project. Alderman Rainey commented that David Barber and Richard Figurelli had made an excellent presentation to residents of the 8th Ward as well and thanked them. Alderman Rainey asked that, in addition to the Reference made by Alderman Brady to the Rules Committee, the Legal Department review City Council rules, to determine whether it is written policy or simply tradition that allows Council members to introduce matters that have been defeated in committee at the same time they are defeated. Alderman Warshaw reported that she had attended the Custer Street Fair and that it had been great. She said she had also heard that the Fountain Square Arts Festival was a also a great event. She asked that efforts be made to not schedule those events on the same weekend in the future. Alderman Warshaw reported that block parties had started and that she and' Alderman Feldman would be attending those in their Ward. Alderman Warshaw thanked staff for coming to a meeting at Dawes School and explaining the new City sewer rehabilitation plan to residents of the 9th Ward. Alderman Warshaw noted that she had had a request in for about a year and a half concerning residential parking along the "L" and Chicago and Northwestern tracks. She reported that it had become increasingly difficult for residents who live near an "L" or a Northwestern train stop to park near their homes. She wondered whether it was possible to structure a district which would be limited to Evanstonians only. She said her neighbors were infuriated with the people from other suburbs who were parking and glutting the streets. Alderman Nelson moved to recess into CLOSED SESSION. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Roll call. Voting aye - Washington, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann. Voting nay - None. Motion carried. (17-0). 1 1 19Z -11- June 24, 1991 The Council so recessed at 10:24 P.M. and reconvened in OPEN SESSION at 11:42 P.M. Docket 162-6A-91: Ordinance 62-0-91 - Increase in Class D Liquor Licenses - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 62-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 6-5-1 of the Code of the City of Evanston to increase the number of Class D Liquor Licenses by one in order to issue a Class D License to Pasta Perfection, Inc., 815 Chicago Avenue. Alderman Nelson moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 62-0-91. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Mayor Barr called the Council's attention to the memorandum on:their desks which provided additional information on the applicant and the legal opinion from the Law Department regarding the standards. Alderman Rainey said she did not want to discuss the merits of this case because it was sensitive, but in the future when issues like this come up, she would like to be able to stand up and freely discusss these issues without constraint. She stated that having a liquor license is a privilege and not a constitutional right. She reiterated that she would not discuss the case out of deference for the Mayor one last time, but she felt that the seriousness of the charges against the applicant had been underplayed. She expressed her concern about the extent of the City's investigations and said that she felt that, because of some her previous concerns, the City had extended their investigations. She pointed out that the City now contacts the local Police Department in the applicants community to check on them. Mayor Barr pointed out that nearly every year since she became Mayor, the City has tightened its liquor license investigation procedures. She also noted that Evanston does significantly more than other communities do to investigate liquor license applicants. Alderman Newman said that the City Council should have received more information than it did in the memos. It would have been helpful if the Aldermen had gotten the same background information as the Mayor had. Alderman Drummer said he was a lot less concerned about these issues and pointed out that everyone has "skeletons," especially from when they are 17 or 18. He said that opportunities should be afforded people wherever possible, and the Council should not deny someone an opportunity to run a business when he has proved to be a responsible citizen for the last ten years. Alderman Washington agreed with Alderman Rainey. She said that she wanted to make sure that the Council had their facts straight because she didn't think that an African -American could "have come through here and done something when he was 17 and be forgiven for it." She asked that Council remember that. Alderman Feldman called for the question. Seconded by Alderman Engelman. Motion carried. No nays. Roll call on Ordinance 62-0-91. Voting aye - Washington, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann. Voting nay - None. Motion carried. (17-0). There being no further business, the Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn. The Council so moved and adjourned at 11:47 P.M. KIRSTEN F. DAVIS CITY CLERK V9Z 1 I Ll 899