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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1991-02-25-1991�d 1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL February 25, 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 Each. 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, February 25, 1991, at 8:40 P.M. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Juliar Alderman Paden Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Brady Alderman Esch Alderman Korshak A quorum being present. ABSENT: None PRESIDING: Mayor Joan W. Barr Alderman Morton Alderman Washington Alderman Wold Alderman Nelson Alderman Wollin Alderman Collens Alderman Rainey Alderman Lanyon Alderman Feldman Mayor Barr asked for a motion to go into CLOSED SESSION to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. Alderman Rainey moved the previous roll call and Council recessed into CLOSED SESSION at 8:41 P.M. At 9:53 P.M. the Council reconvened into OPEN SESSION and took a five-minute recess. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Acting City Manager Bruce Zimmerman reminded the Council that once -a -week refuse collection will begin on Monday, March 4 and called their attention to the brochure which had been placed on their desks that evening. He said that beginning next week the City will be distributing the roll -out containers to all households. CITIZEN COMMENT: Dennis Newton, 2116 Central Park Avenue, President of the Recreation Board, discussed City Budget deliberations relative to the Recreation Board; pointed out that the Recreation budget represents 8% of the General Fund, but that only 1/3 of it is derived by City support - the rest is fee based; if one deducts the fee based programs, then the Recreation budget represents only 3.2% of the City's General Fund; he also reminded the Council that the Recreation Board had reduced City support by 5.3%; he suggested that there were limits to the kind of cuts that could be made in a budget without cuts in programs. -811 -2- . February 25, 1991 Dick Stillerman, 2330 Park Place, accused the Council of letting citizens' demands for no tax increases fall on deaf ears; accused the Council of neglecting work on the budget; said that there have been only minor changes in the budget that the City Manager submitted to Council; suggested there was more fat in this budget than a Sumo wrestler had; discussed ways to reduce the budget; asked the Council to establish a better prioritization process; suggested certain steps the City could take to reduce staffing; discussed Research Park expenditures; suggested that the City Council was merely a rubber stamp for the manager; reminded the Aldermen that their positions would be remembered by the voters in April. MINUTES: Alderman Nelson moved that the minutes of the Special Meeting of February 4, 1991 and the Regular Meeting of February 11, 1991, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Motion carried. No nays. City Clerk Kirsten F. Davis reported that two letters protesting abuse of animals in research experimentation at Northwestern University had been received. City Clerk Davis said she had received a letter from the Southeast Evanston Association urging that the Preservation Coordinator be retained as a full-time position. 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 December, 1990, has been reported and collected as follows: Net Municipal Retailers', Use & Service Occupation Tax Collected Net Municipal Sales Tax $ 373,951.64 0.00 373,951.64 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 December, 1990, has been reported and collected as follows: Auto Rental Tax Collected Less 1.6% administration fee Amount to be remitted Alderman Nelson moved the first two communications Services Committee; the third one acknowledged as referred to the Finance Director. $ 2,670.47 42.72 $ 2,627.75 be referred to the Police accepted and the two tax reports CONSENT AGENDA: (Any Docket Item Marked with an Asterisk*) Alderman Nelson moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with the following exceptions: Under Purchases - Parking Garage Management Services; Docket 256-2C-91: Resolution 21-R-91; Docket 37-lB-91: Ordinance 10-0-91; Docket 286-11A-90:. Ordinance'126-0-90; Docket 47-2B-91: Ordinance 18-0-91 and Docket 52-2B-91: Ordinance 13-0-91. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Roll call. Voting aye - Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman. Motion carried. (17-0) (Alderman Drummer temporarily out of the chamber.) HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: * Docket 53-2C-91: Application for Homeless Assistance Act Funds - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council authorize the Acting City Manager to apply to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development for $40,000 in McKinney Homeless Assistance Act Funds. *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) 1 1 LIT S Z -3- February 25, 1991 Bills and Pavroll * Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending February 20, 1991; for the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending February 10, 1991; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills $1,745,373.19 City of Evanston payroll 1,140,974.48 *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) PURCHASES * Approval of the proposal from Teng & Associates, Inc. for Green Bay. Road Design Engineering Services fora total cost of $65,840.00 (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote) *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) n * Approval of the proposal from Soil and Material Consultants, Inc. for Material Inspection and Testing Services for an estimated cost of $18,792.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Estimated Cost Soil and Material Consultants $ 18,792.00 Arlington Heights, IL Testing Services Corporation 23,062.00 Wheaton, IL *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the proposal from Paratech, Inc. for an Air Bag Rescue System for the Fire Department at a total cost of $5,700.00 (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote) *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the low bid from U.S. Tennis Court Construction for Basketball Court Repairs at Lovelace, Porter, Eggleston, McCulloch, Crown and Baker Parks for a total cost of $13,620.00. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Base Bid Alternate Bid Total Cost U.S. Tennis Court Const. $11,820.00 $1,800.00 $ 13,620.00 Woodridge, IL Olson Recreational Surfaces 20,825.00 3,375.00 24,200.00 Mundelein, IL *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the proposal from Management Cornerstones for Arts Council Long -Range Planning Consultant Services for a total cost of $8,000.00 BID SUMMARY: Proposer Total Cost Management Cornerstones $ 8,000.00 Chicago, IL Leslie S. Block & Associates 8,000.00 Skokie, IL Cheryl L. Yuen 7,985.00 LaGrange Park, IL ArtsMarket Consulting 7,965.00 Marion, MA 091 -4- February 25, 1991 *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the proposal from Bell and Gustus/Bernd, Wallace Lighting Associates, Inc. for Tallmadge Street Light Fixtures for a total cost of $5,200.00. *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Parking Garage Management Services. This item was held in Committee. * Docket 54-2C-91: Request for endorsement of Cable Legislation Letter to Congress - Consideration of a request that the City Council endorse a letter to Congress regarding cable television reregulation citing problems faced by local cable franchising authorities under current law. *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Docket 55-2C-91: Resolution 18-R-91 - Lease of 1817 Church Street -. Consideration of proposed Resolution 18-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the building management contract and lease of 1817 Church Street to the Evanston Community Development Corporation. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0): Docket 56-2C-91: Resolution 21-R-91 - Dyche Stadium Parking Lot Lease - Consideration of proposed Resolution 21-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease with Northwestern University for a portion of the Dyche Stadium parking lot to be operated as a City Parking Lot. Alderman Paden moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 21-R-91. Seconded by Alderman Lanyon. Discussion: Alderman Rainey stated that she had several questions about the lease and that she objected to it being placed on their desks that evening. In response to several questions from Alderman Rainey, Aldermen Nelson, Collens and Wollin clarified that the need for the permit parking arose when a Residential Only Parking District was created near the Central Street Chicago and Northwestern Station to reduce the impact of commuter parking on the neighborhood. Displaced commuters and business people had nowhere to park so it was necessary for the City to find an alternative solution. The part of the Dyche Stadium Lot set aside for permit parking is for the exclusive use of permit holders between 5:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.,. and, if spaces are available, patrons of the Evanston Theatres attending early matinees are free to park there. It was further clarified that the revenue generated by this permit parking will go to the General Fund, not the Parking Fund. Vote on Resolution 21-R-91. Motion carried. No nays. 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. This docket item was held in committee. * Docket 37-1B-91: Ordinance 1D-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 39-lB-91: Ordinance 12-0-91 - Truck Restrictions on Asbury - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 12-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Sections 10-11113 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 57-2C-91: Ordinance 19-0-91 - Special Assessment Rebate Consideration of proposed Ordinance 19-0-91, by which the City Council would declare a rebate from the surplus of the Public Benefits Fund to the owners of record of properties assessed for local improvements made by Special Assessment. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. 611 -5- February 25, 1991 * Docket 58-2C-91: Ordinance 21-0-91 - 4-Wav Stop - Maple Avenue and Lee Street - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 21-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V(D), of the Code of the City of Evanston to change the intersection of Maple Avenue and Lee Street from a Two -Way Stop to a Four -Way Stop. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. Docket 286-11A-90: Ordinance 126-0-90 - Senior Citizen Taxicab/Handicapped Subsidized Coupon Program - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 126-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-19-6-3(A) of the Code of the City of Evanston to increase the Senior Citizen Taxicab Coupon Rate from $2.25 to $3.50. The participant would pay $2.00 per coupon. Alderman Paden moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 126-0-90. Seconded by Alderman Juliar. Discussion: Aldermen Wollin and Brady both expressed reservations in using Township funds in this manner and suggested that it was an inappropriate use of Township money. Both also suggested that this appropriation might more appropriately go through the Unified Budgeting process. Alderman Drummer supported the use of Township funds to subsidize seniors and said that he felt that it was an appropriate use of Township monies since the Township funds programs other than General Assistance. Alderman Rainey said she found it interesting that there is $16,000 in the Township budget available to give away at the end of the budget year. She suggested that an inflated budget is presented to the Town Board of Trustees, with line items that are never expended. Alderman Drummer clarified that the reason this money is available is that money had been placed in the budget for a space needs assessment but, for a variety of reasons, they were unable to do that this budget year. He also pointed out that•the Town Board of Trustees had approved the budget. Alderman Rainey agreed that the Township Trustees had approved an inflated budget. Alderman Morton further clarified that the money came from unexpended funds. She spoke in favor of using the money to help seniors to reduce their costs of transportation. She commented that seniors on fixed incomes were having a difficult time and that she was happy that the City is able to do something for them. Roll call. Voting aye - Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis.. Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman. Voting nay - Brady, Nelson, Wollin. Motion carried. (15-3). * Docket 44-2B-91: Ordinance 15-0-91 - Once -A -Week Refuse Collection & Yard Waste Containers - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 15-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Sections 8-5-3, 8-5-6, and 8-5-9 of the Code of the City of Evanston relating to once -a -week refuse collection and yard waste containers for one to four -unit residential properties served by City crews. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). * Docket 45-2B-91: Ordinance 16-0-91 - No Parking, - 2511 Orrington Avenue = Consideration of proposed Ordinance 16-0-91, by which the City Council would amend'Section 10-11-8, Schedule VIII(A), of the Code of the City of Evanston to provide a short No Parking Zone at 2511 Orrington Avenue for a person with limited mobility.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). * Docket 46-2B-91: Ordinance 17-0-91 - Parking in Research Park - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 17-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-9 of the Code of the City of Evanston to prohibit parking on Oak Avenue and University Place in the Research Park. This Ordinance also amends Section 10-11-12 to add thirty-five parking meters in Lots #20 and #63 within the Research Park. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). ZZZ -6- February 25, 1991 Docket'47-2B-91: Ordinance 18-0-91 - Commuter Parking at Dyche Stadium - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 18-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Sections 10-11-11 and 10-11-17 of the Code of the City of Evanston to allow commuter parking at Dyche Stadium. Alderman Paden moved Coucil adoption of proposed Ordinance 18-0-91. Seconded by Alderman Juliar. Roll call. Voting aye - Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman. Voting nay - None. Motion carried. (18-0). Docket 252-1OB-89: Resolution 62-R-89 - Acquisition of 1122 Emerson Street - Consideration of proposed Resolution 62-R-89, by which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to negotiate the purchase of the property at 1122 Emerson Street. At the October 23, 1989 meeting, this docket item was held in committee. At the request of two Aldermen at the November 6, 1989 meeting, this docket item was held over to the next meeting. At the November 20, 1989 meeting, this docket item was tabled. * Docket 6-1A-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. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. Docket 50-2B-91: Ordinance 13-0-91 - ZBA 90-57-V&SU(R) - Variation and Special Use for 1600 Ridge Avenue - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 13-0-91, introduced on February 11, 1991, by which the City Council, essentially in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation, would grant the application of the Board of Pensions of the United Methodist Church, Inc., as beneficiary under the Northwest Bank of Chicago Trust #20-085660-8, for a variation to permit release from condition 4 of Ordinance 17-0-57, to permit two driveways on Davis Street, and for a special use to permit construction of a two-story mechanical room portico and covered walkway for the present headquarters building on the property at 1600 Ridge Avenue. The property is zoned R1 Single -Family and R5 General Residence District. Alderman Warshaw moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 13-0-01, as amended by the Committee to change the language to read: "one driveway with two curb cuts on Davis Street" anywhere it currently says two driveways on Davis Street. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Roll call. Voting aye - Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman. Voting nay - None. Motion carried. (18-0). * Docket 51-2B-91: Ordinance 14-0-91 - ZBA 90-54-V&SU(R) - Variations and Special Use for 1744 Darrow Avenue, - Consideration of of proposed Ordinance 14-0-91, introduced on February 11, 1991, by which the City Council, essentially in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation, would grant the application of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church for variations from the front yard, rear yard, floor area ratio, and non -conforming building regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to permit construction of an addition to the existing church, and for a special use for expansion of the church on the property at 1744 Darrow Avenue. The property is zoned R5 General Residence District. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL.. (17-0). 1 1 1 191 -7- February 25, 1991 OTHER COMMITTEES: 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 59-2C-91: Financial Statements Consideration of the Unaudited Financial Statements for the 9-month period ending November 30, 1990. * ACCEPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) 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 60-2C-91: 1990-91 Earn and Learn Program Funds - Consideration of a recommendation for a change in the use of 1990-91 Earn and Learn Program Funds by which the City'Council would authorize the use of 1990-91 Community Development Block Grant Funds for a van lease, as needed, and to pay student wages. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Docket 61-2C-91: Resolution 20-R-91 - Affirmative Action Plan for the 1991-92 CDBG Program - Consideration of proposed Resolution 20-R-91, by which the City Council would adopt the Affirmative Action Plan for the 1991-92 Community Development Block Grant Program. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). * Docket 62-2C-91: Library Design Competition - Consideration of recommendations from the Mayor's Special Committee on the Main Library Project concerning designation of the Special Committee juror for the library design competition and announcement of the winning design. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Docket 1-1A-91: Proposed 1991-92 Budget - Consideration of the proposed budget for the City of Evanston for the fiscal year 1991-92. Alderman Rudy moved that Council reinstate $16,880 in the budget in order to provide for a full-time Preservation Coordinator. Seconded by Alderman Paden. Discussion: Alderman Rudy commented that the community appreciates and values preservation in Evanston as it affects our unique architectural heritage and the economic value within that architecture. He said that it is a good program for a small amount of money. He expressed concern that Evanston would lose its Certified Local Government status if the position were cut to half-time, and thus be at risk of losing funds for the rehabilitation of the South Boulevard E1 Station. Alderman Feldman expressed strong support for the motion and said that Evanston was fortunate to have so many structures that warranted preserving. He said that in a world concerned with preserving our natural resources, we have to look at all the things that contribute to the beauty of our lives and that form a record of our heritage. We need to do all that we can to be sure that our stewardship of this resource is effective. Alderman Brady said that she supported the retention of this as a full-time position because the staff person functions as a member of the Planning Department. That would allow that staff person to help out with special planning projects as well as performing the unique preservation function. Alderman Collens expressed her ambivalence about this position and also expressed concern about the amount of staff time spent on things that are not central to the preservation program. She said that she would be making a reference to the Planning & Development Committee to discuss with the Preservation Commission the role of associates. She expressed her concern about the large number of associates. Ki 5% -8- February 25, 1991 Alderman Morton supported retaining a full-time preservation coordinator. In response to several questions from Alderman Morton, Acting Manager Zimmerman clarified that the salary for the full-time position would be $28,000 and will require a Bachelor's degree in Preservation or Planning with some previous experience. Vote on the motion. Motion carried. Alderman Lanyon moved to restore $32,139.00 in the budget to provide for two full-time Police Officers to staff the D.A.R.E. Program. Seconded by Alderman Paden. Alderman Lanyon reminded the Council of the young man from Haven School who spoke at the public hearing on the budget, whom, he felt, had given a very fitting testimonial to the need for this program. He reminded the Council that one of the benefits of this program to young people is respect for law officers and the ability to look up to Police officials. The D.A.R.E. Program has been proven nationally and is endorsed by the school districts. He said that in order to continue the program effectively, and to expand it to the non-public schools, two officers'are needed. We owe it to our children to provide the defense against becomming subjected to drug abuse. Alderman Warshaw spoke against additional funding for the program because the state had initially funded it then withdrew funding and left the municipalities holding the ball. She said that the City can't continue to fund everything that someone else starts as a good idea. She said that she had hoped that the schools would fund the program. In response to a question from Alderman Davis, Alderman Lanyon clarified that District 65 pays for the curriculum materials used. He also clarified that other municipalities were stepping in and funding the program in their communities now that the state funds have been withdrawn. In response to a question from Alderman Morton, he explained that District 65 strongly endorsed the continuation of the program and in order to adequately serve all the schools, two officers are necessary. Alderman Morton said that she understands that the D.A.R.E. Program is an excellent program but reminded the Council that they had eliminated another excellent program - the Police Liaison Officer in the middle schools. She suggested that perhaps additional thought could be given to that program. Alderman Wold reminded the Council that District 65 employs a retired Police officer who gives drug awareness and safety programs in the elementary schools. She said that it is not as though the schools have no drug education programs. Alderman Paden supported the restoration of the funding. She pointed out that drugs are becoming more prevalent throughout the country. She pointed out that students need to recognize early how deadly drugs are. Alderman Collens opposed the restoration'of funding for the D.A.R.E. Program, saying that it is an educational program that should be funded by the school districts. She said that in addition to the program mentioned by Alderman Wold, the school districts are trying to reach children concerning drugs with other programs. She said that she did not think the City needed to expend these funds, even though we all agree on the goals to accomplish. She suggested that the schools will pick up the slack if we don't fund it and she suggested that taxpayers should not have to pay for educational programs out of every budget. Alderman Esch said that she supported the D.A.R.E. program because it is the only program that reaches 6th grade children. She said she also likes the program because it deals with the hazards of drug abuse as well as building self esteem and involving parents. She pointed out that since we spent the initial start-up funds for the program barely a year ago, it is foolhardy to stop the program now - it is not a good economy. Alderman Lanyon reminded Alderman Collens that the City will continue its support of the program, even without the additional funding - but for only one officer. He suggested that if it is our intent to not support the program, then we should eliminate that officer as well. However, to serve all the students in Evanston, we need two officers. He pointed out that the program is targeted at the 5th and 6th grades only. The schools are providing drug education in other grades. This is a nationally designed program with the intent of involving the local Police to make �9" connection between the educational and law enforcement communities. 1 1 1 -9- February 25, 1991 Alderman Drummer strongly supported the program and pointed out that it is a very popular program throughout the suburbs. He said that he was very aware of the problems that we face in dealing with our youth. D.A.R.E. has been influential in helping us to solve some of these problems. He said that it was important to hit the drug problem with everything we have got. The D.A.R.E. program has taken the place of "Just say no." He pointed out that Officer McNeal at Haven had established a real rapport with children and this is now what Officer Friendly does - talk to youth about drug prevention. Alderman Wollin reminded the Council that former City Manager Asprooth had warned the City/School Liaison Committee that state funding might be disappearing and the Committee'had talked about the possibility of other drug prevention programs.in the schools. She pointed out that the problem with the D.A.R.E. Program is that it is a copyrighted program that cannot be modified or shortened. It has a curriculum impact on all science teachers in the middle schools. She suggested that there are other good programs around and other options. We can't pick up every program the state dumps on us. She pointed out that both Superinterndents had urged the Council to look at other drug prevention programs. She suggested that the City should give more credit to the drug prevention programs that are already in place in both school districts. Vote to restore $32,139 to the budget. Roll call Voting aye - Rudy, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Lanyon. Voting nay - Warshaw, Juliar, Brady, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Feldman. (9-9) Mayor Barr voted aye. (10-9) Motion carried Alderman Collens moved to add additional funds to the revenue side of the budget in the amount of $13,100. for net parking revenue from permit parking at Dyche Stadium. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Collens moved to add in 138,400. on the revenue side of the budget for the funds due the City from the Special Assessment Rebate. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Rainey explained that she would be voting no on the budget because of the salary and benefits packages we had negotiated with the employees. Acting Manager Zimmerman called Council's attention to Budget Memo #42 concerning the Starlight Concerts. He said that the Fourth of July Association was willing to provide $5,000 to provide half the funding for the concerts and asked whether the Council wished to match their grant out of savings generated by the low bid for the printing of Arts &. Recreation magazine. Alderman Wold moved to provide $5,000 in matching funds for the Starlight Concerts. Seconded by Alderman Davis. Motion carried. Alderman Drummer moved Council adoption of the proposed 1991-92 budget as amended. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Roll call. Voting aye - Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Korshak, Morton, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Lanyon, Feldman. Voting nay - Paden, Esch, Washington, Rainey. Motion carried. (14-4) Resolution 24-R-91: Stating the Intent of the City Council to abate a portion of the 1991 General Fund Property Tax Levy with state income tax surcharge revenues if received for the months of July 1991 through February 1992. Alderman Rainey moved Suspension of the Rules to permit a vote on the adoption of proposed Resolution 24-R-91, not on the agenda this evening.'Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Rainey moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 24-R-91. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of the name of Girard Avenue, for appointment to the Commission 15, 1994. Alderman Drummer moved confirmation of Alderman Collens. Motion carried. No nays. Harry E. Mickelsen, Jr., 2739 on Aging, term to expire September this appointment. Seconded by 9zi -10- February 25, 1991 Mayor Barr asked for the confirmation of the name of Daniel F. Wegner, 2439 Central Street, for appointment to the Ladd Arboretum Committee, term to expire February 1, 1994. Alderman Drummed moved Council confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Judith Herbert, 640 Michigan Avenue, for appointment to the Commission on Aging. Alderman Drummer called Council's attention to the brochure put out by Evanston Township High School and Northwestern University concerning the $70,000 per year Scholarship Endowment that the University was making available to ETHS students. He said that he was pleased to have introduced the idea to President Weber.' He expressed his appreciation to Mr. Weber and the University for setting up the program. Alderman Esch said she was disappointed with the budget that had just been passed because she felt that it did not address the needs of the Police and Fire Pension Funds. She said that she hoped the City would not wait until the year 2019 to fulfill its obligations. Alderman Korshak thanked the people who had worked on the budget through the Chamber or other independent citizens organizations and thanked them for bringing an awareness to Council of certain public sentiment concerning the expenditure of funds. He suggested that it may appear to some in the community that the Council neither listens to citizens nor welcomes their input. He said it appears that way to him too sometimes. He pointed out that he will soon be elevated to the rank of ordinary citizen and acknowledged that he may have more in common with those groups than he will with the Council that succeeds this one. He said he found it exciting when any citizens shared in the deliberative process and provided viewpoints that may not be present on the Council. He said that while it may be painful for us, it is better for us. Alderman Collens made a Reference to the Planning & Development Committee to consider with the Preservation Commission the role of associates and the staff allocation thereto. Alderman Collens congratulated and thanked the Public Works Department for having contributed a $163,345.00 in operational savings. She said that it represented a lot of good work. She thanked Bruce Zimmerman for yoemanlike service and an outstanding job as Acting City Manager. She said congratulations and thank you. Mayor Barr said that Alderman Collens comments were indicative of the feeling of the entire Council. She said that they all appreciated everything that he had done for them by stepping into such a difficult role. However everyone was glad that he would still be here. Alderman Rainey echoed Alderman Collens expressions of appreciation. There being no further business, the Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn. The Council so moved and adjourned at 11:13 P.R. KIRSTEN F. DAVIS CITY CLERK 1 1 991