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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1991-03-25-1991J '�l CITY COUNCIL March 25, 1991 Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting. Current members are as follows: Administration Planning & & Public Works Human Services Development Alderman Esch Alderman Rainey Alderman Juliar Alderman Collens Alderman Wold Alderman Paden Alderman Wollin Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Feldman Alderman Lanyon Alderman Washington Alderman Rudy Alderman Korshak Alderman Nelson Alderman Morton Alderman Brady Alderman Warshaw The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, March 25, 1991, at 9:08 P.M. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Alderman Paden Alderman Wollin Alderman Drummer Alderman Collens Alderman Davis Alderman Rainey Alderman Brady Alderman Lanyon Alderman Morton Alderman Feldman Alderman Washington Alderman Warshaw Alderman Wold Alderman Rudy Alderman Nelson Alderman Juliar A quorum being present. ABSENT: Alderman Korshak TARDY: Alderman Esch City Clerk Kirsten F. Davis announced that, in the absence of Mayor Barr, nominations for the election of a Mayor pro tem were in order and that, in accordance with Council Rule 15.7 Alderman Drummer is next on the list of Aldermen by seniority who have not served as Mayor pro tem. Alderman Collens moved that Alderman Drummer be elected Mayor pro tem. Seconded by Alderman Morton. Motion carried. No nays. PRESIDING: Mayor pro tem Drummer MAYOR PRO TEM ANNOUNCEMENT: On March 10, 1991, an incident occurred which has resulted in a complaint alleging the use of excessive force against unnamed Officers of the Evanston Police Department. The incident involved Officers responding to a disturbance at Foster Street and Wesley Avenue. Four individuals were arrested and treated for injuries. Two Police Officers were also treated for injuries as a result of their efforts to .restore the peace. An investigation of the incident was initiated immediately and is currently underway. The City believes that this is a serious matter, and the investigation will be conducted in accordance with established procedures, as set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and the Police Officers Bill of Rights, as defined by State Statute. These procedures are designed to protect the rights of the citizens and the rights of the Police Officers, and to ensure a comprehensive and professional investigation of citizen complaints. -2- March 25, 19910 The City of Evanston Police Department is a well -respected and professional organization. The Department is nationally recognized for our Police and Community Partnership. This Partnership is a two-way relationship based upon equality, trust, and respect of the Officers and the community. This incident does not detract from the dedication of our Officers. We have made great strides in working with the community to enhance public awareness and participation in Police Department activities. The Police Department and many other City Departments have been working with the Emerson Neighborhood Coalition to address issues in that neighborhood, and I want to assure the community that we will continue to do so. The investigation of this incident will be conducted by the Internal Investigations Division of the Police Department and will involve Police Command Staff, the City Manager's Office, and the City Council's Police Services Committee. The City encourages any citizen who has information regarding the matter to contact the Police Chief or the City Manager's Office. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Acting Manager Judith A: Aiello announced that there will be no refuse pickup this Friday because of the Good Friday holiday. Those areas normally scheduled for Friday will be picked up on Saturday, March 30. She reminded everyone that yard waste pick up will begin April 1. CITIZEN COMMENT: Sidney Zwick, 1720 Washington, questioned why the City was leasing space for judging the library competition. Alderman Collens clarified that the space was being leased at no cost to the City. Mr. Zwick questioned the calculation of parking fine revenue projected for the 1991-1992 Budget; questioned whether high parking fines were a service to the City's residents; questioned why infrastructure improvements continued to be made on Maple Avenue in the Research Park area; questioned whether it was wise to use eminent domain to acquire land owned by a viable business in the Southwest Industrial district; questioned whether the most recent water rate increase was really necessary, and characterized it as a method to get additional dollars from Northwestern University. Linda Buch, 1112 Hull Terrace, Evanston Property Owners Association, expressed her continued opposition to the Burglary Prevention Ordinance; alleged that compliance with the ordinance would cost citizens $5.6 million dollars; suggested that the EOPA had not gotten a fair hearing and questioned the process of amending the ordinance. Bennett Johnson, 708 Washington St., President of the Evanston branch of the NAACP, questioned why the Zoning Hearing on the special use for 2041-49 Brown Avenue had not allowed a discussion of the church's impact on parking in the area; urged Council to hold adoption of the special use until the parking issue is resolved. Mr. Johnson made reference to the police issue discussed by Mayor pro tem Drummer at the beginning of the meeting, and said that he felt that there were problems with police procedures and services. He said that he had asked for the involvement of a Congressional Representative to hold hearings on the Police services and other problems. Reta Reingruber, 126 Clyde Avenue complained about problems she had had with her Chrysler automobile, alleging that it had certain defects, and asked that the City investigate Chrysler Motors and their local dealerships. Alderman Wold asked that Ms. Reingruber give her paperwork to the City Manager's office and suggested that they could refer her to the appropriate legal services agency and human services agencies. MINUTES: Alderman Feldman moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 11, 1991, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No nays. -3- COMMUNICATIONS: March 25, 1991 City Clerk Kirsten F. Davis reported that she had received three letters protesting the use of animals in research experimentation at Northwestern University. 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 $ 453,463.56 0.00 453,463.56 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 January, 1991, has been reported and collected as follows: Auto Rental Tax Collected $ 1,463.24 Less 1.6% administration fee 23.41 Amount to be remitted $ 1,439.83 City Clerk Davis announced that the Illinois Commerce Commission was holding a hearing on the Proposal to establish Rider 22, Demand Side Management Capability Building Clause in the Commission offices, 100 West Randolph Street, 9th Floor, on March 27, 1991 at 1:30 P.M. Alderman Nelson referred the letters protesting animal research to the Police Services Committee and the tax reports to the Director of Finance. Mayor pro tem Drummer announced there would be a CLOSED SESSION to discuss pending litigation, land acquisition and personnel matters. CONSENT AGENDA: (Any Docket Item Marked with an Asterisk*) Alderman Nelson moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with the following exceptions: Docket 85-3B-91: Ordinance 32-0-91; Docket 66-3A-91: Ordinance 25-0 91; under Purchases: Typewriter Maintenance Contract and Research Park Sewer and Water Main Improvements; Docket 86-3B-91: Modifications to 1991-96 Capital Improvements Program; Docket 76-3A-91: Ordinance 26-0-91; Docket 77-3A-91: Ordinance 27-0-91; Docket 78-3A-91: Ordinance 29-0-91; and Docket 91-3B-91: Resolution 29-R-91. Seconded by Alderman Wold. Roll Call. Voting aye: Aldermen Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold,,Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar. Voting nay - none. (17-0). Motion carried. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: * Docket 81-3B-91: Families in Transition Program - Fisher Memorial Church - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council authorize the Acting City Manager to enter into an agreement with Fisher Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in conjunction with the Families in Transition Program with the expenditure of a maximum of $12,500 over a 24-month period. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Docket 82-3B-91: Families in Transition Program - Friendship Baptist Church - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council authorize the Acting City Manager to enter into an agreement with Friendship Baptist Church in conjunction with the Families in Transition Program with the expenditure of a maximum of $12,500 over a 24-month period. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Docket 83-3B-91: Ordinance 112-0-89 - Art in the Construction of Public Buildings. - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 112-0-89, by which the City Council would authorize_ the allocation of certain funds for art in the construction of public buildings and the creation of a Public Art Committee for administering the Public Art Program. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA -4- March 25, 1991 * Docket 84-3B-91: Ordinance 28-0-91 - Housing Commission Membership - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 28-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Chapter 6, Section 5-6-2, by reducing the number of members constituting the Housing Commission from twelve to nine.* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA Docket 85-3B-91: Ordinance 32-0-91 - Amendment to Burglary. Prevention Ordinance - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 32-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Sections S-7-2, 5-7-5, 5-7-6-2 and 5-7-7 of Title 5, Chapter 7, of the Code of the City of Evanston pertaining to the Burglary Prevention Ordinance. This docket item was held in Committee. * Docket 65-3A-91: Ordinance 24-0-91 - ZBA 90-58-SU(R) - Special Hospital Use - 355 Ridge Avenue - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 24-0-91, introduced on March 11, 1991, by which the City Council, in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation that the City Council would grant the application of The Sisters of St. Francis Hospital, Inc., dbs St. Francis Hospital, for a special hospital use to permit construction of a one-story addition to be used as a magnetic resonance imaging suite on the property at 355 Ridge Avenue. The property is zoned R6 General Residence District. ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0), Docket 66-3A-91: Ordinance 25-0-91 - ZBA 90-48-V&SU(R) - Special Use for 2041-49 Brown Avenue - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 25-0-91, introduced on March 11, 1991, by which the City Council, in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation, would grant the application of the Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church, contract purchaser, for a special use to permit construction of a church on the property at 2041-49 Brown Avenue. The property is zoned R5 General Residence District. Alderman Rudy moved Council -adoption of proposed Ordinance 25-0-91. Seconded by Alderman Morton. Alderman Rudy explained that this Ordinance was only granting the special use to this property. The church will still have to meet all other requirements of the zoning ordinance before construction can begin. Alderman Rainey said that, in the past, when all the pieces are not in place, ordinances have been held. She requested that this ordinance be held. Seconded by Alderman Esch. At the request of two Aldermen, this ordinance will be held until the next meetinp,. 14INISTRATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITS E; Bills and Payroll * Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending March 20, 1991; for two bills carried over from the last Council Meeting: Scientific Supply Co. - $165.00 and Kale Uniforms - $6,746.25; for the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending March 10, 1991; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills (1990) $1,030,867.55 City of Evanston bills (1991) 1,331,470.47 City of Evanston bills (carried over) 6,911.25 City.of Evanston payroll 1,174,088.28 *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL,. (17-0) -5- March 25, 1991 PURCHASES Alderman Esch moved Council approval of the proposal from Regal Business Machines for Typewriter Maintenance at a total annual cost of $7,155.00. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Alderman Rudy expressed his opposition to non -bid contracts and said that he felt that it was inappropriate that this contract was let without a bidding process. He said that he knew of a number of Evanston businesses that would liked to have had the opportunity to bid on this contract. Roll Call. Voting aye - Aldermen Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Juliar. Voting nay - Rudy. Motion carried. (16-1). Alderman Esch moved Council approval of the low bid from LoVerde Construction for Research Park Sewer and Watermain Improvements for a total cost of $244,434.00. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost LoVerde Construction $244,434.00 Wheeling, IL Vincent DiVito Construction 298,878.00 Glen Ellyn, IL Seconded by Alderman Wold. Roll call. Voting aye - Aldermen Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar. Voting nay - Paden. Motion carried. (16-1) Approval of the purchase of Spring Plant Materials from each of the nurseries listed below for a total cost of $43,983.50. BID SUMMARY: Bidder No. of Trees Total Cost Berthold Nursery 149 $ 21,311.00 Elk Grove Village, IL Shemin Nursery 92 12,869.50 Addison, IL Kaknes Landscape Supply 65 7,613.00 Naperville, IL Gilbert Zurich 14 2,190.00 Antioch, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the low bid from Kara Systems for Surveying.Equipment for the Engineering Department for a total cost of $10,475.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Kara Systems $10,475.00 Countryside, IL Lewis & Lewis Enterprises 11,130.00 Ventura, CA Engineers & Surveyors Service Co. 11,895.00 Arlington Heights, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) -6- March 25, 1991 * Approval of the following bids for Phase I of the Long -Range Sewer Improvement Plan: 1) The low bid from Lo Verde Construction for work in Basin S03 for a total cost of $2,688,688.00; and 2) the low bid from McNally Construction & Tunneling for the work in Basins S06 & S13 for a total cost of $13,873,811.37, contingent upon loan approval from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for a total cost of $16,562,499.37. BID SUMMARY: Basin S03 Bidder Total Cost LoVerde Construction Co. $2,688,688.00 Wheeling, IL DiPaolo Company 2,763,508.40 Glenview, IL J. Congdon Sewer Service 3,169,554.00 Addison, IL Abbott Constractors 3,211,413.50 Northbrook, IL Vincent DiVito, Inc. 3,555,595.00 Glen Ellyn, IL Basins S06 & S13 Bidder Total Cost McNally Construction & Tunneling $13,873,811.37 Westlake, OH J. F. Shea Co., Inc. 16,537,894.00 Chicago, IL Michels Pipe Line Construction/Abbott Contractors 17,196,827.50 Northbrook, IL Kiewit Western Co. 19,182,810.50 Elk Grove Village, IL Kenny Construction 23,451,133.30 Wheeling, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the low bid from Lo Verde Construction for Main Street Sewer Replacement for a total cost of $323,129.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder LoVerde Construction Wheeling, IL Total Cost $323,129.00 Vincent DiVito Construction 484,678.00 Glen Ellyn, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the low bid from Vincent DiVito Construction, Inc. for 1991 Sewer Maintenance Program for a total cost of $109,165.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Vincent DiVito Construction $109,165.00 Glen Ellyn, I1 1 1 1 George Kennedy Construction, Inc. 112,832.00 Waukegan, IL LoVerde Construction 126,515.00 Wheeling, IL 1 1 -7- March 25, 1991 * Approval of the low bid from Corrigan and Freres Electric for Parking System Lighting Renovation for a total cost of $19,880.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Corrigan and Freres Electric $19,880.00 Evanston, IL Hyre Electric Company 41,834.00 Chicago, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the low bid from Elek Tek Computer Services for Recreation Department Personal Computers for a total cost of $11,223.60. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Elek Tek, Inc. $11,223.60 Skokie, IL Crest Computer Supply 11,838.00 Skokie, I1 CompuAction, Inc. 12,510.00 Chicago, IL Business Suppliers 12,957.00 Crestwood, IL i Custom Data Base Solutions 13,634.83 Evanston, IL Computer Hardware Maintenance, Inc. 16,047.00 Villa Park, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the proposal from Professional Services Industries, Inc. (PSI) for a Roofing Consultant for the Robert Crown Center Flat Roof Replacement at a base cost of $5,000.00 plus estimated daily monitoring fees of $6,400.00 for a total estimated cost of $11,400.00. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Base Fee Professional Service Ind $5,000.00 McHenry, IL Illinois Roofing Consult. 2,795.00* McHenry, IL Industrial Roofing Serv. Gurnee, IL RRK Associates Wheeling, IL 8,700.00* 4,800.00* Monitoring Fee Est. Total Cost $320 per day $11,400.00 320 per day 11,945.00* 200 per day 15,450.00* 400 per day 15,550.00* McBride & Kelley 6,500.00* 360 per day 16,450.00* Chicago, IL * The proposal from PSI was the only one to include an infrared survey of the roof and asbestos sampling in the base fee. The estimated cost of the infrared survey is $2,000.00; the estimated cost of asbestos sampling is $750.00. The additional $2,750.00 has been included in the estimated total costs of the other four proposals to reflect what their actual costs would be if they had included the asbestos sammpling and the infrared roof survey as part of their base bids. Estimated monitoring fees are based on twenty days of monitoring at the proposed daily rates. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) -8- March 25, 1991 * Approval of the proposal from Water Products Company for furnishing and delivery of the City's required Water Meters and Parts for the coming fiscal year at the unit prices proposed for a total estimated cost of $40,910.00 (Sole -Source Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote). Item Estimated Quantity Unit Price Total Cost 5/8 in. Disc Meters 500 $ 68.82 $34,410.00 Replacement of 1-in. or larger meters 2,500.00 Miscellaneous Parts 4.000.00 TOTAL $40,910.00 * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the proposal from Physio Control Corporation for Life Pak Ambulance Equipment at a total cost of $9,624.00 (Non -Bid Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote).* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the following recycling vehicle purchases and trade-ins as follows: 1) Four International 4600 4X2 Truck Bodies from Freund International; 2) Four Accurate Recycling Truck Bodies from the Cumberland Service Center, Inc. 3) The trade-in of five Refuse Vehicles from the existing fleet to Cumberland Service Center for a net cost, including trade-ins of $151,209.32. BID SUMMARY: Bidders Total Cost Truck Chassis: Freund International $98,889.32 Mundelein', IL Pollard Motor Co. .99,379.20 Melrose Park, IL City International Trucks 111,072.00 Chicago, IL Truck Bodies: Cumberland Service Center 77,320.00 Arlington Heights, IL Kann Manufacturing Corporation 81,824.00 Guttenberg, IA R. G. Smith Equipment Co. 84,840.00 Des Plaines, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the low bid from Illinois Truck and Equipment Company for a Heavy Duty Truck Lift for a total cost of $69,906.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Illinois Truck and Equipment $69,906.00 Rosemont, IL (Advance Lift) One -on -One Distributing, Inc. 87,290.00 Bloomington, IN (Omer Lift) * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of a Change Order for Underground Tank Removal to SET, Inc. for $17,691.24. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of a Change Order for Recycling Center Engineering Services to Patrick Engineering for $7,300. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) '-9- March 25, 1991 * Approval of a proposal for Engineering Services during the construction of Phase I of the Long -Range Sewer Improvement Plan to Harza Environmental Services, Inc., for an estimated cost of $1,250.000.00 * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Docket 86-3B-91: Modifications to 1991-96 Capital Improvement Program - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council modify the Capital Improvement Program. Alderman Esch explained that the modifications involve bird -proofing of the viaducts at South Boulevard and Main Street. She moved approval of the modifications. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Discussion: In response to a question from Alderman'Morton, Alderman Esch clarified that staff was asked to produce estimates on the other viaducts that were having pigeon problems. She further explained that the committee looked at the amount of money involved in bird -proofing those two viaducts and recognized that the birds are a health and welfare nuisance throughout the City and the committee wanted to address the problem on a city-wide basis. However, she said she was not sure that sufficient funds are currently available to deal with the remaining viaducts in the City. Alderman Warshaw thanked the committee for their stand and said that she felt that all viaducts needed bird -proofing. She pointed out that in addition to providing a healthier environment, it may also save money in the long run because it would cut down on staff time to clean under the viaducts. Alderman Collens clarified that the committee is making no commitment for the rest of the funding until estimates,are received for the remaining viaducts. Roll call. Voting aye: Aldermen Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wbld, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar. Voting nay - none. (17-0). Motion carried. Docket 73-3A-91: Resolution 27-R-91 - Ecology Center Parking Lot Lease - Consideration of proposed Resolution 27-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to enter into a lease with the Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church for twenty-nine spaces in the Ecology Center Parking Lot. This item was held in Committee. * Docket 87-3B-91: Resolution 28-R-91 - Lease of Parking Space to Peer Services, Inc. - Consideration of proposed Resolution 28-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to enter into a Lease with Peer Services, Inc. for one parking space in the Sherman Avenue Parking Garage for the two-year period beginning April 1, 1991. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). * Docket 88-3B-91: Resolution 30-R-91 - License Agreement for Library Competition Site - Consideration of proposed Resolution 30-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to execute a license agreement with Joseph Freed & Associates for the use of space to conduct the Library Competition at Main Street Commons. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0). N Docket 89-3B-91: Resolution 31-R-91 - Emergency Telephone Systems - Consideration of proposed Resolution 31-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the Emergency Telephone Systems Board to enter into a contract with Illinois Bell to provide Enhanced 911 Service. Alderman Esch moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 31-R-91. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Motion carried. No nays. * Docket 90-3B-91: Ordinance 35-0-91 - Disposition of Liquor License Fees - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 35-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-7 of the Code of the City of Evanston pertaining to the disposition of Liquor License Fees. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA -10- March 25, 1991 * Docket 75-3A-91: Ordinance 23-0-91 - Gross Point Road Improvement - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 23-0-91, introduced on March 11, 1991, by which the City Council would authorize the assumption of jurisdiction and maintenance of Gross Point Road from the east edge of the pavement of Crawford Avenue to the easterly City limits. * 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. This docket item was held in committee. * Docket 37-lB-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. Alderman Esch moved that this docket item be removed from the agenda. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Motion carried. No nays. * 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 10-11-13 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. Alderman Esch introduced proposed Ordinance 12-0-91. Marked Introduced. Docket 76-3A-91: Ordinance 26-0-91 - Class B Liquor License - Orphan's Inc. - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 26-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the City of Evanston to allow the issuance of a Class B Liquor License to Orphans of Evanston, Inc., 818-822 Clark Street. Alderman Esch moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 26-0-91. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Roll Call. Voting aye: Aldermen Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Juliar. Voting nay - Alderman Rudy. Motion carried. (16-1) Docket 77-3A-91: Ordinance 27-0-91 - Class L Liquor License - Northlight Theater - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 27-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the City of Evanston to allow the issuance of a Class L Liquor License to the Northlight Theater, 817 Chicago Avenue. Alderman Esch moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 27-0-91. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Roll Call. Voting aye: Aldermen Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Juliar. Voting nay - Alderman Rudy. Motion carried. (16-1) * Docket 78-3A-91: Ordinance 29-0-91 - No Turn on Red - Main/Chicago - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 29-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-2, Schedule III(D), of the Code of the City of Evanston to establish a "No Turn on Red" restriction at the Main Street and Chicago Avenue intersection. This docket item was held in committee. 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. %6 -11- March 25, 1991 OTHER COMMITTEES: Docket 91-3B-91: Resolution 29-R-91 - Amend City Council Rules Consideration of proposed Resolution 29-R-91, by which the City Council would amend the Rules and Organization of the City Council of the City of Evanston regarding the appointment of the City Manager. Alderman Morton, Chair of the Rules Committee, moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 29-R-91. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Alderman Collens moved to amend the Resolution to remove the word "elected" from before "City. Council" where it appears in the Resolution. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Motion carried. No nays. Vote on amended Resolution 29-R-91. Motion carried. No nays. 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. At the January 28, 1991 Council meeting, this docket item was tabled. Docket 16-lA-91: Resolution 12-R-91 - Covenants with the Evanston Center for Industry - Consideration of proposed Resolution 12-R-91, by which the City Council would approve covenants for the Evanston Center for Industry. At the January 28, 1991 Council meeting, this docket item was tabled. * Docket 92-3B-91: Ordinance 33-0-91 - Sewer User Charges and Use Provisions Consideration of proposed Ordinance 33-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Chapter 7, Title 13, of the Code of the City of Evanston to add a system of Sewer User Charges and Sewer Use Regulations required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as part of the loan package for Long -Range Sewer Improvement financing. No rate changes would occur in fiscal year 1991-92 under this Ordinance. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 93-3B-91: Ordinance 36-0-91 - Borrowing from the Water Pollution Control Fund - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 36-0-91, by which the City Council would borrow approximately $19,653,000 from the Water Pollution control Revolving Loan Fund to pay the costs of the improvements listed as Phase I of the Long -Range Sewer Plan. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 94-3B-91: Downtown Storefront Improvements - Consideration of a recommendation to establish neighborhood facade rebate ceilings for the Downtown Storefront Improvement Program. APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Mayor pro tem Drummer asked for a motion to hold a CLOSED SESSION dealing with personnel at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 6. Alderman Rainey so moved. Seconded by Alderman Wold. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Feldman moved to hold a Special City Council Meeting on Monday, April 15, to present the winning design for the new library to the Council. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Alderman Rudy requested that the meeting time be changed to 8:15 P.M. because of the Annual Youth Organization (YOU) dinner to celebrate their 20th year was being held that evening and people would like to attend. Alderman Feldman agreed to change the call for the Special Meeting to 8:15 P.M. Motion carried. No nays. On behalf of Mayor Barr, Mayor pro tem Drummer asked Council confirmation of the appointment of James A. Kepler, 649 Hinman Avenue, to the Housing Commission, for the term ending July 7, 1994. Alderman Washington moved Council confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Motion carried. No nays. 891 /Z7 -12- March 25, 1991 , On behalf of Mayor Barr, Mayor pro tem Drummer asked Council confirmation of the reappointment of Irving F. Miller, 2600 Orrington Avenue, to the Environmental Control Board, for the term ending March 1, 1995. Alderman Collens moved Council confirmation of this reappointment. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Motion carried. No nays. On behalf of Mayor Barr, Mayor pro tern Drummer asked Council confirmation of James M. Knox, 1305 Lincoln Street, to the Evanston Preservation Commission, for the term ending December 30, 1994. Alderman Feldman moved Council confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor pro tem Drummer introduced the name of Sheila Davis, 2307 Prospect Avenue, for reappointment to the Ladd Arboretum Committee. Mayor pro tern Drummer introduced the name of Sue Payne, 1240 Oak Avenue, for appointment to the Housing Commission. Mayor pro tem Drummer asked for a motion to confirm the election of the new Rules Committee which had taken place in CLOSED SESSION. Alderman Morton, Chair of the Rules Committee moved appointment of Aldermen Brady, Nelson, Wollin, Warshaw and Drummer as the new Rules Committee. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Motion carried. No nays. sa Alderman Paden made a reference to the Ethics Committee to investigate the City Clerk, whom, she alleged had urged people who were registering to vote to support her opponent. She alleged she had two witnesses to that effect. She also alleged that City employees had been.stealing her election signs which, she claimed, were on private property. She alleged that 45 to 50 election signs had been removed from lawns of private homes. She asked the Traffic Engineering Department to.return her election signs. She also asked for a status report on the attorneys' fees report which she had requested some time ago. She also asked for a memorandum about whom else she could complain to about the City Clerk's alleged actions. Alderman Brady urged everyone to vote on Tuesday. Alderman Esch expressed serious concern over the City's response to lakefront emergencies, relative to the equipment used and the way it is used. She said that it was her understanding that there were no ropes or lifejackets in the City's emergency vehicles, which she found incredible. She recalled a drowning incident about ten years before and said that that question had come before the Safety Committee at that time. In view of the drowning last week, she requested that a great deal more information be provided on that, saying that such information was necessary to better address the City's responsibilities as a lakeside community. Alderman Washington displayed her name badge with all the pins she had collected at the National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C. Alderman Washington questioned why Alderman Rainey had not approached her about having a problem with a church in her ward. She requested that an Alderman consult with her if he or she has a problem with an issue in her ward. Alderman Wold reminded all candidates that campaign signs are not to be placed on parkways, trees, lightpoles or other public places. Alderman Wollin commended the Recreation Department and Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, Don Wirth, for submitting a successful grant to the U.S. Park Service in the amount of $115,000.00 which will allow the City to reallocate some of its Community Development Block Grant monies for other capital improvement projects. Alderman Collens made a reference to the new Rules Committee "to consider a policy of limiting the use of the table inside the entrance to the Council Chamber to official City publications and the use of the press." She requested that the committee consider the matter and come back to the Council with a recommendation. ,LST I -13- March 25, 1991 Alderman Rainey asked the Acting City Manager to make arrangements to bring to an end the battle between the Evanston Property Owner's Association (EPOA) and the City Council over the Burglary Prevention Ordinance. She said that she would like to not have a member of the EPOA call her next week with a request to exempt their owner -occupied property from the ordinance or ask questions about the specifics of the ordinance. Alderman Rainey responded to Alderman Washington's Call of the Wards statement and took issue with her perceptions. She clarified that her problem was not with a specific church in the 5th Ward, but the process involved in granting it a special use. She also clarified that as a member of the Administration & Public Works Committee, she was involved with the approval of a lease for parking in the Ecology Center Parking Lot and it concerned her that the special use might be granted before the required parking had been approved. She further clarified that she was in error when she thought the special use was up for introduction this evening, and realized at the last minute that it was slated for adoption. When she realized the docket -item was up for adoption, she moved to hold it over. Alderman Feldman gave credit to a citizen, who six months ago, started the movement to bird -proof the City's viaducts, which was approved this evening. He reported that the citizen had said that if Evanston couldn't do it, it couldn't be done anyplace. Alderman Feldman said that charges had been made this evening by Alderman Paden that her campaign signs had been removed. He requested that Alderman Paden submit the names of the individuals, the locations and number of signs removed to the City Manager for further investigation. City Clerk Davis raised a point of Personal Privilege and said that she would be happy to respond to Alderman Paden's charges at an Ethics Board Hearing at the earliest possible date. She categorically denied the charges and also challenged Alderman Paden to produce the alleged witnesses to confront her. Alderman Nelson moved that Council go into CLOSED SESSION. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Roll Call. Voting aye: Aldermen Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar. Voting nay - none. (17-0). Motion carried. The Council so recessed at 10:22 P.M. and adjourned from CLOSED SESSION at 11:18 P.M. KIRSTEN F. DAVIS CITY CLERK 09I - 1 1 1 691