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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1991-01-28-19911 I CITY COUNCIL January 28, 1991 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 Rainey Alderman Juliar Alderman Collens Alderman Wold Alderman.Washington Alderman Wollin Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Feldman Alderman Lanyon Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Korshak Alderman Nelson Alderman Morton Alderman Brady The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, January 28, 1991, at 9:15 P.M. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Alderman Collens Alderman Rainey Alderman Lanyon Alderman Feldman Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Juliar Alderman Paden. A quorum being present. ABSENT: Aldermen Morton and Washington PRESIDING: Mayor Joan W. Barr CITIZEN COMMENT: Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Brady Alderman Esch Alderman Korshak Alderman Wold Alderman Nelson Alderman Wollin Martha McDonald, 703 Reba Place, urged the Council not to change the amount of money budgeted for the Reba Park renovation; spoke of the necessity of rehabbing the park to attract desirable people; pointed out that the park was located in a troubled area and that the neighbors had been working with the Police Department to rid the park of undesirable elements; pointed out that a nice park attracts nice people and said that if parents with children are attracted to the park, it will make it less of a focus of crime. Allan Howe, a member of the Reba Place Fellowship, speaking in behalf of Reba Place Church, pointed out that Reba Park should be the focus of the community in that area; said that it is not drawing a cross-section of those who live in that community because of its deteriorated state; strongly supported maintaining the funds budgeted for rehabilitating the park; said that if Reba Park continued to be blighted, other things in the community would not work well. CL M -2- January 28, 1991 Bettv Korshak, immediate past -president of the North Shore YWCA, supported the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies to fund a YW teen program; explained that the Y has given 75 girls 1,220 hours of service in the past year, as well as providing a leadership camp for 30 girls; said that she anticipated that the YWCA will end up serving more than the 125 girls budgeted for this year; said that 66% of the girls being served this year come from low or moderate income families; pointed out that the program had gotten letters of support from the Illinois Shore Girl Scout Council, Hispanic Girl Scout Project, District 65's Earn and Learn Program and the Youth Advocacy Program; said that due to a money crunch, if the YWCA loses a teen director, the program will have to be abandoned. Melody O'Leary, 1506 St. Mark's Court, supported expanding the Recycling Center; urged Council to consider expanding the number of items picked up by the Curbside Recycling Program to include high-grade paper, aluminum foil, magazines, plastic bottles and paperboard such as cereal boxes and other grocery items made of similar material; suggested that there is only six more years of landfill space left in our area; urged the Council to reduce the amount of garbage being sent to the landfill; suggested that recyclables are a revenue stream to the City; told the Council of a program at Dewey School where children bring their plastic bottles to recycle; urged the Aldermen to approve the proposed expansion of the recycling facility. Phil Scott, a member of the Preservation League, spoke about retaining the Preservation Coordinator as a full-time position; pointed out that the Planning & Development Committee had gotten information on the revenue stream associated with this position; said that he was astonished when he came to Evanston to see the abundance of historic buildings that we have here; suggested there are still buildings which should be designated landmarks; said that if historic houses were redwoods, people would do anything to protect them and a full-time Preservation Coordinator is the best way to protect our historic homes; pointed out that the former Coordinator held a Master's Degree in Historic Preservation; asked for a show of hands by members of the audience who were here to support his position. Approximately a dozen. members of the audience raised their hands. MINUTES: Alderman Feldman moved the minutes of the Special Budget Meeting of January 12 and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 14, 1991, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr announced that there would be a CLOSED SESSION at the end of the meeting to deal with pending litigation, land acquisition and personnel. CONSENT AGENDA: (Any Docket Item Marked with an Asterisk*) Alderman Nelson moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with the following exceptions: Under Purchases - Engineering Services for the Water Plant Improvements; Docket 37-1B-91: Ordinance 10-0-91; Docket 38-lB-91: Ordinance 11-0-91; Docket 39-1B-91: Ordinance 12-0-91; and Docket 23-lA-91: Ordinance 9-0-91; Seconded By Alderman Warshaw. Roll Call. noting aye - Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Wold, Nelson, Wollin. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (16-0). Docket 1-lA-91: Proposed 1991-92 Budget - Consideration of the proposed budget for the City of Evanston for the fiscal year 1991-92. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Mayor Barr announced that the Committee Chair, Alderman Washington, was ill. Temporary Chair Lanyon reported that the Committee had no report for the Council. LZ a1 1 1 1 -3- January 28, 1991 * Docket 67-3B-90: Ordinance 26-0-90 - ZBA 89-32-V(R) - Variation for 400-14 Davis Street - Consideration of the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation that the City Council not concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation that the City Council grant the application of The Georgian for a variation from the use regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to permit establishment of a parking lot for 16 motor vehicles on the property at 400-14 Davis Street, and recommends, instead, that the City Council grant the applicant's more limited revised proposal to retain the parking lot located on only the southwesterly portion of the subject property. The property is zoned. R1 Single -Family Residence District. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 5-lA-91: Ordinance 2-0-91 - ZBA 90-41-V&SU(R) - Variation and Special Use for 1316 Oakton Street, - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 2-0-91, introduced on January 14, 1991, by which the City Council, in accordance with the Zoning Board of'Appeals' recommendation, would grant the application of the ABT Corporation, owner, and Alan J. Goldberg and Carolyn Goldberg, contract purchasers, for variation from the off-street parking regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to permit conversion of the existing building and possible expansion within said building to provide dwelling units and/or business spaces, and for a special use to permit dwelling units below the second floor on the property at 1316 Oakton Street. The property is zoned B1 Business and R1 Single -Family Residence Districts. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). Docket 6-lA-91: Ordinance 3-0-91 - ZBA 90-24-V&SU(R) - Variation and Special Use of 1919-25 Dempster Street - Consideration of the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation that the City Council grant the application of McDonald's Corporation for a special use and a variation from the yard obstruction regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to permit construction of a fenced play area in conjunction with the existing Type 2 Restaurant on the property at 1919-25 Dempster Street. The property is zoned M3 Manufacturing District. No Action. * Docket 7-lA-91: Ordinance 4-0-91 - ZBA 90-49-V&SU(R) - Variation and Special Use for 2126-28 Ashland Avenue - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 4-0-91, introduced on January 14, 1991, by which the City Council, in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation, would grant the application of.the Evanston Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Inc. for a special use and a variation from the off-street parking regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to permit construction of a church with 24 off-street parking spaces on the property at 2126-28 Ashland Avenue. The property is zoned Cl Commercial District.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). Bills and Pavroll * Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending January 23, 1991; for the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending January 13, 1991; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills $1,787,381.78 City of Evanston payroll 1,232,564.20 *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) Z5 M -4- January 28, 1991 PURCHASES * Approval of the low bid from American Abatement Services for Asbestos Abatement at the Civic Center Boiler Room, Fire Station #1 and the Police Department basement for a total cost of $44,690.00. BID SUMMARY: Bidder American Abatement Services Chicago, IL Vickery & Associates, Inc. Schaumburg, IL Universal Asbestos Removal Bridgeview, IL Gardean Environmental Co. Bensenville, IL Specialty Systems of IL South Holland, IL Safe Environment Corp. Brookfield, IL Burdco Environmental Inc. Hillside, IL J.F. Walton & Co., Inc. Chicago, IL North American Asbestos Chicago, IL Civic Cntr. Fire Sta.#1 Police Bsmt. Total Cost $23,300.00 11,790.00 9,600.00 $44,690.00 18,775.00 15,640.00 12,495.00 21,255.00 15,285.00 11,550.00 23,817.00 17,854.00 14,553.00 18,447.00 19,050.00 21,275.00 22,310.00 25,445.00 24,000.00 24,243.00 21,980.00 19,221.00 27,000.00 29,766.00 EHC Incorporated 33,350.00 26,450.00 Elgin, IL Asbestos Control, Inc. 29,768.00 31,355.00 Arlington Heights, IL *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) 17,560.00 21,597.00 22,000.00 26,567.00 26,853.00 31,945.00 46,910.00 48,090.00 56,224.00 58,772.00 61,850.00 66,263.00 73,000.00 80,576.00 86,653.00 93,068.00 * Approval of the low bid from Campus Painters for Painting of Sailboat Storage Racks for a total cost of $8,454.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Campus Painters $ 8,454.00 Evanston, IL Argo Painting 14,270.00 Evanston, IL *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) j * Approval of the renewal of the Recyclables Collection Contract for four -months at $2.25 per unit served per month; renewal of the Refuse Collection Contract for all of Fiscal Year 1991-92 at a cost of $5.32 per unit per month; and the purchase of 1,400 outside recyclable storage. containers at a lump sum cost of $26,500. *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) * Approval of the bid from Hanson Roofing for Evanston Arts Center Coach House Tile Roof Repairs only at a total cost of $6,750.00 (Bid for additional work not accepted.) Bidder Total Cost ° Hanson Roofing $ 12,300.00 Evanston, IL *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) 1 1 1 19 a9 1 1 1 -5- January 28, 1991 Approval of the low bid from Dial One Aleyden for Civic Center Fluid Cooler System Repairs at a total cost of $55,225.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Dial One Aleyden Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Des Plaines, IL Douglass & Co. Skokie, IL North Town Refrigeration Corp. Chicago, IL *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) Total Cost $55,225.00 55,460.00 61,280.00 * Approval of the low proposal from Elliot Dudnik & Associates for Architectural Services for the Noyes Cultural Arts Center Window Replacement at a total cost of $6, 400•. 00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Elliot Dudnik & Associates $ 6,400.00 Evanston, IL O'Neil Design, Inc. 8,150.00 Chicago, IL Carow Architects 8,500.00 Chicago, IL Frye, Gillian & Molinaro 9,500.00 Chicago, IL Yas-Fischel Partnership 14,790.00 Evanston, IL McBride & Kelley 15,000.00 Chicago, IL *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) Alderman Paden moved Council approval of the proposal from the engineering firm of Alvord, Burdick & Howson to provide design engineering services for replacement of deteriorated low lift piping and rehabilitation of one -of -the garage floors at the Water Plant at's fee not to exceed $49,000; and to provide engineering services during construction not to exceed $27,000. Seconded by Alderman Collens. .In response to a question from Alderman Rudy concerning what preliminary work the engineering firm had done at the Water Department, Acting Manager Zimmerman explained that Alvord, Burdick and Howson had done work for the City for many years and had been involved in the construction of the low lift pumping line. The work they had performed at no cost to the City was an assessment of the piping and condition of the floor, a system they were familiar with from a design standpoint, as well as having been involved in the installation of the system. Alderman Rudy expressed serious reservations that the City was entering into a contract of this scale without having.had the work bid out. Roll Call. Voting aye - Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Wold, Nelson, Wollin. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (16-0). * Docket 32-lB-91: Change in Neighborhood Clean-up Program - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council amend the previous Neighborhood Clean -Up Program included in the Sanitation Department's budget. The cost savings of this recommendation is already included in the proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 1991-92. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). 7V5 '30 -6- - January 28, 1991 Docket 33-lB-91: Expansion of Recycling Center - Consideration of a recommendation to proceed to develop a materials recovery facility in cooperation with the Private Industry Council at the existing Drop -Off Center at 2222 Oakton Street. The plan includes a fast track proposal to allow for opening of the new facility in July 1991. Alderman Paden moved Council adoption of the recommendation. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Discussion: In response to several concerns raised by Aldermen Warshaw and Feldman, Acting Manager Zimmerman assured them that money had been allocated for a wall and landscape improvements along Oakton Street to screen the Recycling Center and make that approach to the City more attractive. In response to a question from Alderman Brady, Public Works Director Barber said the Center would take care of plastics and corrugated cardboard as well. He clarified that currently there is no market for chipboard. Alderman Rainey commented that the Director of Public Works had assured the Administration & Public Works Committee that $50,000 had been allocated to screen the center. Roll Call. Voting aye - Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Wold, Nelson, Wollin. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (16-0). Docket 316-12A-90: Resolution 83-R-90 - Northwestern University Collegiate Cycling Race - Consideration of proposed Resolution 83-R-90, by which the City Council would confirm that the City assumes responsibility for the closure of Sheridan Road for the Northwestern University Collegiate Cycling Race to be held on April 13, 1991. Alderman Paden reported that the Committee had moved to amend the Resolution to include a recommendation to the Police Chief to not use on -duty Police officers. Alderman Collens (on behalf of Alderman Rainey who had laryngitis) moved to amend the Resolution to "direct the Police Chief that no on -duty Police officers be used for this race." Seconded by Alderman Lance. Alderman Collens (for Alderman 'Rainey said that it was her intent that no on -duty Police officer be used for this race because it is an inter -collegiate race sponsored by private funds. Alderman Juliar said that he agreed with the Committee position to use off -duty Policemen, however, he did not want to substitute his judgement for that of the Police Chief and recommended against the amendment. Roll call. Voting aye - Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Paden, Brady, Korshak, Wollin. Voting nay - Juliar, Drummer, Davis, Esch, Wold, Nelson. (10-6). Motion carried. Alderman Wold clarified that the date of the race had been changed from April 20 to April 13 and flyers had gone out to the community to that effect. Alderman Brady expressed concern that Sheridan Road would be closed from 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. Traffic Engineer Jennings clarified that there would be three separate races during that time and the road would be open between races. Alderman Paden moved Council adoption of amended Resolution 83-R-90. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Motion carried. No nab * Docket 34-lB-91: Resolution 13-R-91 - Designating Signatories for Securities Held by The Federal_Re.serve Bank of Chicago - Consideration of proposed Resolution 13-R-90, by which the City Council would designate signatories authorized to direct the release from custody securities pledged to the City and held in safekeeping by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). * Docket 35-1B-91: Resolution 14-R-91 - Acquisition of 615 Church Street - Consideration of proposed Resolution 14-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to execute a contract to purchase the property at 615 Church Street.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). * Docket 36-lB-91: Resolution 15-R-91 - Reserved Parking for Wheelchair -bound - 1104 Foster Street - Consideration of proposed Resolution 15-R-91, by which the City Coucil would authorize the creation of a reserved parking space at 1104 Foster Street under the City°s program to provide parking for the wheelchair -bound.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). S9 3' -7- January 28, 1991 Docket 21-1A-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. This docket item was held in committee. * Docket 286-11A-90: Ordinance 126-0-90 - Senior Citizen Taxicab/Handicapped Subsidized Coupon Program- - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 126-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-19-6-3(A) of the Code of the City of Evanston to increase the Senior Citizen Taxicab Coupon Rate from $2.25 to $2.75. The participant would pay $1.75 per coupon. Alderman Paden reported that this docket was being held in Committee for additional information and an Ordinance based on a suggestion from Alderman Collens, which was approved by the Committee, to charge citizens $1.75 for the coupons and provide a $1.00 subsidy by the City.of Evanston and a 50f subsidy by the Township. A new ordinance is being prepared that reflects Alderman Collens suggestion. Alderman Paden moved to refer the question of the Township providing a 500 subsidy for each taxi coupon to the Township Committee. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Motion carried. No nays. * Docket 37-1B-91: Ordinance 10-0-91 - Loading Zone - 1506 Sherman Avenue - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 10-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-7, Schedule VII(B), of the Code of the City of Evanston to establish a loading zone at 1506 Sherman Avenue. This docket item was held in committee. * Docket 38-lB-91: Ordinance 11-0-91 - Parking Restrictions - Maple/Main - . Consideration of proposed Ordinance 11-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-8, Schedule VIII(A), of the Code of the City of Evanston to permit parking on the west side of Maple Avenue from Lee Street to a point 225 feet north of Main Street. This docket item was held in committee. Docket'39-1B-91: Ordinance 12-0-91 - Truck Restrictions on Asbury Consideration of proposed Ordinance 12-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Sections 10-11-13 and 10-11-14 of the Code of the City of Evanston to change Asbury Avenue between Oakton Street and Emerson Street from a weight -limited street to a truck -restricted street. This docket item was held in committee. * Docket 19-lA-91: Ordinance 5-0-91 - Tenure of Seasonal Employees - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 5-0-91, by which the City Council off\ would amend Section 2-3-5(F) of the Code of the City of Evanston to increase the number of working days for seasonal employees from 180 days to 240 days in any calendar year. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0). Docket 23-lA-91: Ordinance 9-0-91 - Expansion of ROPD #6 - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 9-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-18, Schedule XVIII(F), of the Code of the City of Evanston to add portions of Chancellor Street, Eastwood Avenue, Jenks Street, and Livingston Street to Residents Only Parking District #6. Alderman Paden announced that the Committee had amended the Ordinance to change the portion included in the district on the west side of Eastwood, Central Street to Jenks to read - Lincoln Street to Jenks. Alderman Paden moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 9-0-91 as amended. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Roll Call. Voting aye - Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy,- Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Each, Rorshak, Wold, Wollin. Voting nay - Nelson. (15-1). Motion carried. 99 3"� -8- January 28, 1991 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. OTHER COMMITTEES: Docket 24-1A-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. Alderman Nelson moved to table proposed Resolution 10-R-91. Seconded by Alderman Wold. Motion carried. No nays. 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. Alderman Nelson moved to table proposed Resolution 12-R-91. Seconded by Alderman Wold. Motion carried. No nays. Docket 30-1A-91: Resolution 6-R-91 - Approval of 1991-92 Community Development Block Grant Program Final Statement - Consideration of proposed Resolution 6-R-91, by which the City Council would approve the 1991-92 Community Development Block Grant Program Application to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Alderman Juliar, Chair of the Housing & Community Development Act Committee, moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 6-R-91. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Alderman Collens moved to take $3871 allocated to the "Alert newsletter" and divide that allocation between the Community Defender's office ($1936) and the Battered Women's Shelter ($1935). She reminded Council they had previously voted not to fund the Alert newsletter. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Collens commented that while she was very sympathetic to the need to revitalize Reba Park, she said there are problems with other parks in the City which need work. Those other parks don't have any other sources of revenue to draw from. She said that, drawing from Budget Memo #11, the Ridgeville Park District tax rate is only 12 cents per $100 assessed valuation, and if that were raised to between 13 and 14 cents per $160 assessed valuation, it would raise an additional $37,000. Alderman Collens moved to transfer $29,000 out of the proposed $51.640 allocated to revitalize Reba Park and to divide it among the following projects: $9.000 for Fleetwood/Jourdain Parking Lot Improvements; $10.000 to upgrade the locker room at Fleetwood/Jourdain Center; and $10.000 to restore Fitzsimmons Park. She said she would like our federal grant resources used as widely as possible and suggested that we should use other sources of revenue that are available. She said that her motion would allow four parks to be done instead of just one. Seconded by Alderman Wold. Discussion: Alderman Feldman said that revitalizaton of Reba Park is essential to the neighborhood. He pointed out that it met all the requirements for CDBG funding and also pointed out that the Committee had determined an appropriate funding level. He conceded that other parks in the City needed work, but suggested that City taxes could be used for them, not just CDBG funds. He reminded Council that the City had submitted an application for a federal grant of $150,000 to do various improvements at Fleetwood/Jourdain Center. He stressed that Reba Park could bring the neighborhood together if the right atmosphere is created by rehabilitation. He said that Reba Park deserves the full amount of the CDBG funds currently allocated to it. 1 99 1-53 -9- ~- January 28, 1991 Alderman Esch discussed the history of south Evanston parks and the reasons why the Ridgeville Park District was created. She suggested that taking away CDBG funds was not fair to the residents of Ridgeville, who had contributed tax money to help fund Community Development Block Grants. She pointed out that a lot of young families had come to the Park District Board to tell them they wanted to use the park, but can't until it is upgraded. Alderman Drummer agreed with the two previous speakers and urged Council to not support the amendment. He said that, as much as the Fleetwood/Jourdain Center could use the money for the two projects proposed, these dollars were better spent to revitalize Reba Park for the whole City to use. Alderman Wold pointed out that CDBG funds were not for the whole City, only target areas. She said that the amendment didn't.take away all the funding for rehabilitation, only a part of it. She said that the only question is, who will pay a portion of the rehabilitation. Alderman Brady recalled that the City had funded rehabilitation at other parks in the Ridgeville area. CDBG Coordinator, Chris Yonker, recalled that the Elks Tot Lot had received $48,000 in funding and the Reba Park had received $10,000 in funding 5 or 6 years before. In response to a question from Alderman Brady, Acting Manager Zimmerman said that the residents of the Ridgeville Park District pay an additional tax rate to support parks in that area. Alderman Warshaw said that she had been a strong supporter of abolishing the Park District in 1967, but realized that it turned out to be a more complex issue than she had anticipated. She pointed out that residents of Ridgeville pay taxes to support all the parks in Evanston and pay an additional tax to support the parks in the Ridgeville Park District area. .She also pointed out that it was one of the most moderate income areas of the.City. Alderman Feldman commented that the parks in the area operated by and for Ridgeville do not cost other City taxpayers anything. Taxes paid by residents in Ridgeville do not provide any more recreational facilities than exist in the rest of the City. He urged the Council to not punish them twice. Alderman Juliar recalled that there were two referenda in 1967 to dissolve park districts. The one to abolish the Southeast Park District was successful. He pointed out that the opportunity still exists for residents of Ridgeville to vote to abolish that park district. Alderman Collens reminded Council that a Lighthouse Park District also existed which was responsible for other small parks, but was not eligible for CDBG funds. In response to a question.from Alderman Davis, Alderman Esch said that Ridgeville taxes were used mainly for programs. She said that Ridgeville provides recreational services at a lower cost than the Recreation Department. Alderman Korshak called for the question. Seconded by Alderman Wold. Motion carried. No nays. Vote on Alderman Collens amendment. Motion failed. Alderman Collens moved to remove $30,000 from the Evanston Community Development Corporation (ECDC) budget that had been allocated for.moving expenses and that those funds be allocated as follows: $10.000 to the Downtown Facade Program; $10.000 to the Curb & Sidewalk Replacement Program: and $10.000 to the Rehabilitation and Construction Fund. Seconded by Alderman Rainey Discussion among Aldermen Drummer, Collens and Juliar concerning the intent or need for ECDC to move and whether this motion was a direction from the City that ECDC not move. Alderman Brady suggested that the Council needed to make the decision on this building a top priority. She said that money to move could be found if and when needed. Vote on Alderman Collens motion. Motion carried. Alderman Collens moved that if there is now a procedure in place or a guideline for withholding the mailing of any checks until reports are received. then that volicv be carried out for those agencies who'are behind in submitting reports: and. if no such policy is in place, then the CDBG Committee develop such a policy. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. 89 -10- January 28, 1991 Discussion: Alderman Drummer said that the committee agreed with Alderman Collens that certain things need to be done in a very timely manner. He reminded her that a thorough review of ECDC had been done recently and the committee was waiting for the ECDC Board to approve recommendations that had been made. He said they expected to get more timeliness from ECDC and other agencies. Alderman Juliar clarified for Alderman Feldman, that no sanctions were currently in place that would allow the withholding of checks, however, it could be written into a cottract. Alderman Wold said that most agencies funded by the Human Services Committee require in their contracts that a report is submitted before a check is released. Alderman Warshaw pointed out that the City of Chicago requires a report be submitted before any funds are released. Alderman Drummer expressed reservations whether it would be possible to enforce this requirement in all cases. Alderman Wold said that the process is a simple one - you do not let the funds go before a report is received. Alderman Collens pointed out that a report could be "no activity" in a particular quarter. She said that the City has to report to HUD and the agencies have to report to the City. Acting Manager Zimmerman advised the Council that CDBG staff had told him that Purchase of Service Agreements include a provision that the City withhold checks if the agencies don't submit monthly reports. He also informed the Council that the City can include a provision in the agreements that quarterly reports must be provided before checks are released. Alderman Feldman suggested that the sense of the motion is not to tie the hands of the agency, but that significant efforts should be undertaken to assure that the required reports come in.. Vote on Alderman Collens amendment. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Davis expressed concern that the Main Street Viaduct Painting Project was not assigned the priority for CD funds that she felt it should have been and expressed concern that it had changed from "necessary" to "desirable" in the Capital Improvements Program. She said that the viaduct was in a critical commercial area which was also a CD target area. Alderman Davis pointed out that there had been substantial private investment in the area recently, and that this viaduct is an important part of retaining the aesthetics and infrastructure of the area. She asked the committee for their thoughts on this and suggested that perhaps the Capital Improvements Program could be amended to include this. Alderman Juliar explained that the CD Committee was in favor of doing both this project and the Emerson Street Viaduct Project, but that funds were severely restricted. Alderman Davis suggested that perhaps the cost of the project could be split between the Capital Improvement Program and CDBG funding. She also reminded the Council that the City had a application pending for Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program (UPARR) money. She pointed out that if a UPAAR.grant was given to the City, that would free up certain CD funds, which the Committee would have available to reallocate. Alderman Feldman agreed that an accomodation needed to be reached on this and that it was difficult to expect full funding of this size project in a single year. However, he emphasized that a specific decision needed to be made soon with regard to this project or it would never get done. Alderman Drummer pointed out the difficulties that the Committee had had in reaching funding decisions. He expressed his strong feelings that the railroads were responsible for the maintenance of these structures and the City should not have to bear the full responsibility. He urged Council to direct the City Manager's office to pressure the railroads to help fund the rehabilitation of these viaducts. Alderman Warshaw suggested that if money was spent initially to block the pigeon holes under the viaducts, then perhaps painting would not be required as often. 1 1 1 L5 -11- January 28, 1991 Alderman Esch questioned whether this project was eliminated when the Council voted to make a matching grant of $84,000 to the Evanston Community Golf Course. Alderman Collens said that it would be difficult to identify anything that was not funded in order to enable a matching grant to be given to the Peter Jans Community Golf Course. She said that the golf course is no more a private golf course than Reba Park is a private park. Alderman Rudy announced that he would be voting on all portions of this Resolution except the part relating to the Evanston Day Nursery because his wife is on the Board of the Evanston Day Nursery. Vote on Resolution 6-R-91. Motion carried. Alderman Davis moved that when the City receives the UPARR grant (which will free up some CDBG money), that the Council designate this viaduct project as a top priority for the committee to consider when it reappropriates CDBG funds which have become available; and also when the Capital Improvements Program next comes up for review, that this project become part of that priority -setting process. Seconded by Alderman Brady-. Discussion: Alderman Drummer expressed reservations about making motions on assumptions. He also said that there has been talk of using the UPARR money for other projects as well. Alderman Rudy commented that we have a series of bridges in Evanston that are in bad shape. Some are even shored up. He said that METRA funds seem to be going to upgrade stations and no money is being spent to rehabilitate these bridges. He suggested that we needed to lobby Washington for funds to improve these viaducts. Alderman Nelson reminded the Council of the Green Bay Corrider Beautification Project and suggested that a Board or Commission consider drawing up a similar plan for viaducts that would take a look at various funding sources, both public and private, to raise the money needed for the rehabilitation of these viaducts. Alderman Davis commented that her motion does not -tie anyone's hands or preclude the use of the money made available by the UPARR grant to fund other projects, but she just wanted the viaduct project listed as a priority item. Alderman Drummer said that he felt it was"unfair to other groups and proposals for Council to give direction to the committee. He said he felt it gave that project " an unfair advantage. Vote on Alderman Davis' motion. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Dr. Harriet Gillette, 422 Davis Street, for appointment to the Commission on Aging, term to expire September 15, 1993. Alderman Feldman moved Council confirmation of .this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Dorothy Floyd, 1224 Dewey Avenue, for appointment to the Housing Commission, term to expire July 7, 1993. Alderman Feldman moved Council confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Kevin Rielley, 2121 Pioneer Road, for appointment to the Plan Commission, term to expire December 31, 1993. Alderman Feldman moved Council confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Derek L. Cottier, 1111 Maple avenue, for appointment to the Preservation Commission, term to expire December 30, 1993. Alderman Feldman moved Council confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Charles E. Seiler, 2124 Maple Avenue, for appointment to the 911-Emergency Telephone System Board, term to expire January 30, 1993. Alderman Feldman moved Council confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays. Es 3\q -12- January 28, 1991 Alderman Paden said that on behalf of the City Council, she wished a speedy recovery to Township Assessor Stephen Engelman following his recent heart attack and sent best wishes to he and his family. Alderman Drummer said he would abide by the Council's decision, but he felt the Council was being irresponsible because nowhere in any its motions did it spell out the responsibility that the railroads have for viaducts. He strongly urged that the City try to get money from the railroads to repair these bridges. He said that we shouldn't spend the taxpayers money to fix these viaducts which could better be used for other projects. Alderman Brady requested a Budget Memorandum on the $5 fee on Building Permits recommended by the Preservation Commission. She sought clarification whether the $5 fee would only apply to Building Permits that had to be reviewed for historic preservation purposes, or whether the recommendation included a $5 fee on all Building Permits. Alderman Nelson said he would consider among possible funding sources to rehabilitate the viaducts, METRA, the RTA, the CTA, the State of Illinois and anyone who has money - except the Evanston taxpayer. Alderman Wollin announced that the Human Services Committee would hold a public hearing on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council chamber on the proposed site for a new Levy Center. She invited everyone to attend and give their input. Alderman Warshaw called Council's attention to Budget Memorandum #22 regarding the extension of the State of Illinois Surcharge. She requested that staff calculate what amount of the tax levy that could be reduced if the Surcharge is extended. Acting Manager Zimmerman said that it is anticipated that if the Surcharge is extended for the remaining eight months, it would generate approximately 1.4 million dollars in additional revenue. Alderman Rudy announced that the Mayor's Special Committee on Parking would meet on Wednesday, February 13, not Tuesday, February 12. Mayor Barr reminded the Council and the public that there would be a Public Hearing on the 1991-92 City of Evanston budget on Monday, February 4 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. Alderman Feldman moved.that the Council recess into CLOSED SESSION to consider pending litigation, land acquisition and personnel. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Roll Call. Voting aye - Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Wold, Nelson, Wollin. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (16-0). The Council so recessed at 11:03 P.M. and reconvened into public session at 12:05 A.M. Alderman Wold moved that Council hold a special meeting on Monday, February 4, following the Public Hearing on the budget, to consider Resolutions authorizing the acquisition and/or condemnation of 906-908 Church Street and 910-926 Church Street. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays. There being no further business the Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn. The Council so moved and adjourned at 12:07 A.M. KIRSTEN F. DAVIS CITY CLERK 69