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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1991-04-09-19913 1 1 CITY COUNCIL 4-ov E V,ivf -Z 42010111 O CO. April 9, 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 Warshaw Alderman Korshak Alderman Nelson Alderman Horton Alderman Brady The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Tuesday, April 9, 1991, at 9:05 P.H. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Alderman Esch Alderman Korshak Alderman Horton Alderman Washington Alderman Wold Alderman Nelson Alderman Wollin Alderman Collens Alderman Rainey A quorum being present. ABSENT: None TARDY: None PRESIDING: Mayor Joan W. Barr Alderman Lanyon Alderman Feldman Alderman Warshaw Alderman Juliar Alderman Paden Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Brady Mayor -Barr said that this was the most difficult Council meeting she ever had to call to order, one in which the Council will memorialize its friend and colleague John Rudy. She observed that he was respected and loved throughout the community and would be missed by all. She said that she had asked several people who knew Alderman Rudy well to share their feelings about him. Don Baker, Executive Director of the Youth Organization Umbrella (YOU) recalled Alderman Rudy's memorial service where his many friends had recounted his many accomplishments and contributions to the community. Hr. Baker said that the thing that came through most was not that he was an extraordinary man, but an exceptional one. Who, when he was part of a room, quietly made people feel like they were with a friend, made them feel like they could think and explore ideas, that they could laugh and have fun together, and that they could grow. He brought out the best in those whose lives he touched. Wherever he was, he made it "a better group to be a part of." Kr. Baker said that was a challenge for all of us to live up to. M.- -2- April 9, 1991 Barry Lundberg, Co-chairman of the City/Chamber Liaison Committee with Alderman Rudy, talked about the work Alderman Rudy had done to improve City/Chamber relations and the goals they shared as design professionals. He said that he respected Alderman Rudy's understanding of the culture, history and especially the architecture of the City of Evanston and how that understanding carried over into his work on the Council. He saluted Alderman Rudy for his tireless and patient efforts in trying to bring together city policy and business needs of the community. Alex Sproul, a member of the Mayor's Special Parking Committee, recalled his work with Alderman Rudy on the committee and how it typified Alderman Rudy's approach to public service. He said that Alderman Rudy was a citizen -representative in the best sense of the word, and exemplified what is special about this City. Alderman Nelson read a brief biography and recalled an illustrative story about Alderman Rudy told at his memorial service. He said that Alderman Rudy was the model of the expression "the promise of a good life is not realized until you live it." He said that two of Alderman Rudy's most remarkable attributes were attention to detail and civility. He said that John Rudy was the Council role model for civility and that he functioned for others. He contributed to the life of the community and was a devoted family man. He read the final verse of the last hymn sung at the memorial service and recalled that Alderman Drummer had said "for those of us lucky enough to cross over the River Jordan, John will be there to greet us." He was a gentleman and a gentle man. The Council stood and Alderman Juliar read and moved Council adoption of Resolution 35-R-91, on the death of John T. Rudy, Jr. Seconded by Alderman Drummer and adopted by the City Council by observing a moment of silence. The City Council recessed at 9:27 P.M. in order to hold the Annual Town Meeting and reconvened as the City Council at 10:02 P.M. MAYOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Barr announced that she had received a letter from Eric Anderson accepting the position of City Manager. She said that his appointment and compensation package would be confirmed at an OPEN SESSION vote this evening. She pointed out that he has great skills in financial management, comes from a town that has very stable tax rates and is also a university community. She said that he combines great experience with sensitivity. She announced that he will assume his new position on June 3 and urged everyone to join her in making him feel welcome. CITIZEN COMMENT: Linda Buch, 1112 Hull Terrace, reviewed the history of the Burglary Prevention Ordinance; urged Council to look again at the whole ordinance; alleged that the ordinance was the result of a "complicated process" that she said produced high taxes, high user fees and legislation that is not serving Evanston's interests. She shared photographs and samples with the Council which she said illustrated her point; suggested that the Housing & Property Services Department was not willing to issue waivers for the ordinance; requested that the Council issue a technical manual and an administrative manual; suggested that the appeals process will be inundated; demanded a cost/benefit analysis of the program; suggested that an educational program be undertaken concerning the ordinance; asked the Council to debate the issue and not send it back to committee. Ann Graff, 1038 Asbury Avenue, representative of the Residential Crime Prevention Committee (RCPC), said that the committee, composed of a group of citizens who undertook the charge to try to protect citizens against the high burglary rate. had She pointed out that she had recently seen figures that the burglary rate has dropped since the ordinance became effective in 1988. She said that she was also on the Ad Hoc committee, directed by the Planning & Development Committee, which had been convened to correct technical problems that had surfaced since the adoption of the ordinance. The committee had received input from the Planning & Development Committee, the staff, citizens and aldermen, all of which resulted in the ordinance amendments before the Council this evening. She said that RCPC is pleased that the tenants, who have no control over their physical environment where they rent, will continue to be protected. LST -3- April 9, 1991 Sidney Zwick, 1710 Washington Street, castigated the Council for not allowing the Aldermen -elect to participate in the selection of the City Manager; raised several questions about the process, including a request to let citizens know the guidelines used to select the City Manager; suggested that the process was secretive and that citizens demand more openness. Sharon Eager, 333 Barton Street, said that as owner of a two -flat she objected to listening to "big brother" so that others could get fair and just treatment; suggested that it (the Burglary Prevention Ordinance) "seemed to discriminate and take away some of our rights;" said that owners of owner -occupied two -flats should be allowed to provide burglary protection as they see fit; said that if the City proposed a series of upgrades and allowed people to have their choice, -they would not be so irate; said that "wording changes on how people own their property was not the City's business." e Bennett Johnson, 708 Washington, President of the Evanston Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement for Colored People (NAACP), associated himself and the NAACP with Mr. Zwick's statement concerning the hiring of the new City Manager; suggested that the NAACP should have been involved in the selection process; questioned the ethics of having the lameduck Council members vote on the appointment; suggested that the City Council acted in a highly questionable manner and strenuously objected to the process. Mr. Johnson also addressed Docket 66-3A-91 and renewed his urging that the City Council not approve the special use until the parking component was in place. MINUTES: Alderman Nelson moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 25, 1991, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Nelson moved that the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 1, 1991, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Dummer. Motion carried. No nays. COMMUNICATIONS: City Clerk Kirsten F. Davis reported that she had received two letters protesting the use of animals in research experimentation at Northwestern University. Alderman Nelson referred the letters to the Police Services Committee. Mayor Barr 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: Two purchases, Ten Lightbars for Police Cars and eight staff cars; Docket 78-3A-91: Ordinance 29-0-91 and Docket 105-4B-91, appointment of City Manager. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Roll call. Voting aye - Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Juliar, Paden,.Drummer, Davis, Brady. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (17-0). * Docket 95-4B-91: Resolution 34-R-91 - Report of Canvassing Board on the April 2, 1991 Consolidated Election - Consideration of proposed Resolution 34-R-91, proclaiming the results of the April 2, 1991 Consolidated Election and declaring the respective officers elected. *ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE• Bills and Payroll . * Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending April 3, 1991; for the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending March 24, 1991; and City Council payroll for the month of March 1991; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills $1,411,127.39 City of Evanston payroll 1,187,430.60 City Council payroll 5,400.00 *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) 061 -4- April 9, 1991 PURCHASES * Approval of the second low bid from Porter Athletic Equipment Co. for the Robert Crown Center Gymnasium Divider Curtain at a total cost of $8,300.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Larson Equipment & Furniture Co. $5,400.00 Palatine, IL Porter Athletic Equipment Co. 8,300.00 Schiller Park, IL Lowery McDonnell Co. 9,275.00 Lincolnwood, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the low bid from E & H Utility.Sales, Inc. for Fire Hydrants for the Water Department at a total cost of $20,270.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost E & H Utility $ 20,270.00 Carol Stream, IL Water Products 20,801.25 Aurora, IL Ziebell Water Service 21,481.75 Elk Grove Village, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the low bid from Artley Paving and Constracting Co. for the 1991 Catch Basin Replacement Program at a total cost of $88,190.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Estimated Cost Artley Paving and Contracting $ 88,190.00 Wheeling, IL , Dominick Fiodirosa Construction Co. 90,500.00 Bloomingdale, IL Vincent DiVito Construction .95,025.00 Glen Ellyn, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) 1 1 * Approval of the low bid from Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. at the unit prices bid for the 1991 50/50 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program at a total estimated cost of $111,450.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Schroeder and Schroeder Des Plaines, IL Sidewalks Curb Type B Unit Est. Unit Est. Price Total Price Total $2.32 $92,800 $8.95 $17,900 N & C Concrete, Inc. 2.40 96,000 8.50 17,000 Chicago, IL Trialta Construction 2.45 98,000 9.95 19,900 Villa Park, IL Globe Construction 2.72 108,800 9.50 19,000 Addison, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) 681 Combination Total lype B 6.12 Program Cost Unit Est. Price Total $10.00 $750.00 $111,450.00 10.00 750.00 113,750.00 10.50 787.50 118,687.50 10.50 787.50 128,587.50 Ord -5- April 9, 1991 1 1 * Approval of the low bid from J. A. Johnson Paving Co. for Parking Lot Resurfacing at a total estimated cost of $36,574.80. BID SUMMARY: Bidder J. A. Johnson Paving Co. Arlington Heights, IL Abbey Paving & Sealcoating Hillside, IL James D. Fiala Paving Co. Hodgkins, IL Total Estimated Cost $ 36,574.80 37,231.18 43,905.75 Artley Paving & Contracting Corp. 45,849.90 Wheeling, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Tnc., * Approval of the low bid from Visu Sewer CleanAand Seal for Sewer Pipeline Cleaning ,.firat a total cost of $82,942.50. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Visu Sewer Clean & Seal Menomonee Falls, WI Total Cost $ 82,942.90 National Power Rodding Corp. 103,598.50 Chicago, IL Video & Seaking, Inc. 154,557.50 Wauconda, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the low bid from Pro Star, Inc,. for Chandler Center Racquetball Court Repair at a total cost of $27,500.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Pro Star, Inc. $ 27,500.00 Milwaukee, WI Alpha Floors, Inc. 30,890.00 Elk Grove Village, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of a Change Order for Engineering Services for Design of Phase I Sewer Improvements to Har#zo-Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of $42,000.00.* APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of sole source purchase of Portable Radios and Accessories for the Police Department at a total cost of $16,230.80 (Sole Source Purchase Requires 2/3 Majority Vote to approve) Item Cost Each No.Purchased Total Cost Motorola Saber Radio 6-port Multi -charger $1,333.00 653.00 10 2 $13,330.00 1,306.00 Batteries 28.45 24 682.00 Service/maintenance for radios/chargers 912.00 Total Purchase $16,230.80 * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Z61 0 -6- April 9, 1991 * Approval of sole source purchase of six ALERTS Mobile In -Car Computers for the Police Department at a total cost of $32,340. (Sole Source Purchase Requires 2/3 Majority Vote to Approve) Item Cost Each No. Purchased Total Cost ALERTS Terminal Hookup $ 4,493 6 $26,958.00 Subscription cost $ 40X12 mo. 6 2,880.00 Service Maintenance $ 16X12 mo. 6 1,152.00 Installation $ 225 6 1,350.00 Total Cost $32,340.00 * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of sole source purchase of Portable Radios and Accessories for the Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) at a total cost of $6,140. (Sole Source Purchase Requires 2/3 Majority Vote to Approve) Item Cost Each No. Purchased Total Cost Spectra 128 Radio UHF with desk set $1,479.00 1 $1,479.00 Maxtrac 100 Radio HF with desk set 1,019.00 1 1,019.00 Maxtrac 300 Radio VHF with desk set 1,064.00 3 3,192.00 Service/Maintenance for radios and power supplies 450.00 Total Cost $6,140.00 * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of a renewal contract for maintenance of two elevators in the Sherman Avenue Parking Garage at a monthly cost of $595.58 and $7,146.96 annually with the Commercial Elevator Company of Chicago. (Non -Bid Item Requires 2/3 Majority Vote to Approve). * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of a Change Order to Driscoll Electric Co. on Water Plant Contract A-91 for Switchgear Replacement at a total.cost of $7.724.00 (Non -Bid Item Requires 2/3 Majority Vote to Approve) * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) The purchase of 10 Light Bars for Police cars was voted down in committee. * Approval of the following: 1) Two truck bodies from Monroe Truck Equipment for a total cost of $18,326 ($6,439.00 - for Forestry, $11,887.00 - for Streets) and_.2) Two truck chassis from Freund International at a total cost of $79,644.72 ($44,017.39 - Forestry, $35,627.33 - Streets) (Bid item - This is a net price including trade-ins of $2,5Q0 and $11,500, respectively for a total net cost of $97,970.72. BID SUMMARY: BIDDER Total Cost Freund International $ 79,644.72 Mundelein, IL Northwest Ford Truck Center 82,800.00 Franklin Park, IL Pollard Motor Co. 94,570.59 Melrose Park, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) The purchase of 8 staff cars was voted down in committee. * Approval of the low bid from Case Power and Equipment Co. for Three Wheel Loaders for the Streets Department at a total cost of $278,446.42, BID SUMMARY: Bidder Annual Lease Payment Case Power and Equipment $ 69,611.61 Wheeling, IL Total Cost $278,446.42 1 1 1 Steve's Equipment Service 71,436.24 West Chicago, IL 161 APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) 285,744.96 -7- April 9, 1991 i * Docket 96-4B-91: 1991 Alley Resurfacing Program - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve the 1991 Alley Resurfacing Program included in the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program, which encompasses four alleys for a total of 0.46 miles. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) 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. No Action. * Docket 97-4B-91: Ordinance 31-0-91' - J.U.L.I.E. Agreement Consideration of proposed Ordinance 31-0-91, by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to execute a membership agreement with the Joint Utility Location Information for Excavators to comply with the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act of January 1991. *MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket-98-4B-91: Ordinance 38-0-91 -, S.W.A.N.C.C. Board Membership - Consideration of .proposed Ordinance 38-0-91, by which the City Council would designate Alderman Ann Rainey to serve as a Director of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, and Acting City Manager Judith Aiello to serve as an alternate Director on the Agency's Board of Directors. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Docket 99-4B-91: Ordinance 39-0-91 - Decrease in Class B Liquor Licenses - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 39-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the City of Evanston to decrease the number of Class C Liquor Licenses by one due to the closing of E1 Inca Peruvian Restaurant. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 90-3B-91: Ordinance 35-0-91 - Disposition of Liquor License Fees - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 35-0-91, introduced on March 25, 1991, 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. *ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL,. (17-0) 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. No action. * Docket 39-lB-91: Ordinance 12-0-91 - Truck Restrictions on Asbury - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 12-0-91, introduced on March 25, 1991, 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. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Docket 78-3A-91: Ordinance 29-0-91 - No Turn on Red - MainlChicago - 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., b61 -8- April 9, 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. Alderman Rainey explained that the Emergency Telephone Systems Board had placed an item on the Administration & Public Works Committee agenda this evening which was a proposal for the addition of one communications officer to the staff. She said that the committee had approved the proposal unanimously. Alderman Collens moved to suspend the rules to consider an item not on the agenda. Seconded by Alderman Wold. Motion carried. No nays. Docket 106-AB-91: Communications Officer Addition - Consideration of the recommendation that City Council approve the hiring of one Communications Officer in the Communications Division of the Police Department for $37,791.00 which will include all uniforms, medical insurance, life insurance, pension and FICA contributions. The officer will be funded solely by the surcharge on telephone bills. Alderman Rainey moved Council approval of the recommendation. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Motion carried. No nays. In response to a question from Alderman Lanyon, Alderman Rainey clarified that this did not require a budget amendment because the Emergency Telephone System Board had a separate budget funded out of the surcharge. * Docket 100-4B-91: Municipal Use Zoning Exemption for the Recycling Center at 2222 Oakton Street - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council exempt the proposed Recycling Center at 2222 Oakton Street from compliance with the yard obstruction, front yard, and rear yard regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Docket 85-3B-91: Ordinance 32-0-91 - Amendment to Burzlary Prevention Ordinance - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 32-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Sections 5-7-2, 5-7-5, 5-7-6-2, and 5-7-7 of the Burglary Prevention Ordinance. MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 101-4B-91: Ordinance 37-0-91 - ZBA 90-62-V&SU(R) - Variation and Special Use - 1700 Payne Street - Consideration of the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation that the City Council grant the application of The Prayer Garden Ministries for a variation from the conditions imposed under Ordinance 81-0-85, and a special use to permit retention of the existing building on the premises and conversion and use of said building for a child care institution on the property at 1700 Payne Street. * MARKED INTRODUCED -- CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 83-3B-91: Ordinance 112-0-89 - Art in the Construction of Public Buildings - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 112-0-89, introduced on March 25, 1991, 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. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) 1 1 1 861 -9- April 9, 1991 * Docket 84-3B-91: Ordinance 28-0-91 - Housing Commission Membership - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 28-0-91, introduced on March 25; 1991, 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.* 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 Warshaw moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 25-0-91. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Alderman Warshaw clarified that the special use would not take effect until parking was provided. In response to a question from Alderman Rainey, Alderman Lanyon said discussion of permission to use the Ecology Center Parking Lot for church parking would occur at the regular Water Reclaimation District Board meeting on April 18 or May 2. He also promised he would use his good offices to see that the appropriate people were notified that it was on the agenda. Alderman Morton said that both 5th Ward Aldermen are in favor of this special use and reaffirmed that the special use would not be effective until the parking issue is•resolved. She commented that a number of 5th Ward residents were disturbed that this had been held up and said that she was aware that contacts had been made with the Water Reclaimation District. She urged Council to pass this ordinance. Alderman Washington commented she had passed the lot this evening and saw abandoned cars on it. She said only a few people were protesting this special use and urged Council to approve the ordinance to allow the church to build. Alderman Brady urged Alderman Lanyon to notify all new and old 5th Ward Aldermen.when the parking issue would be considered by the Water Reclaimation District Board. Roll call. Voting aye - Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (17-0). HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Docket 102-4B-91: Resolution 33-R-91 - Agreement with the Joseph & Sarah Levy Foundation - Consideration of proposed Resolution 33-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Joseph and Sarah Levy Foundation which will provide a $25,000 annual subsidy to the City for the Director's.position at the Levy Senior Citizens Center. Alderman Wollin moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 33-R-91. She explained that this Resolution required several staff adjustments but would be budget neutral. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Alderman Brady said that since this Resolution would be adopted by a voice vote, she requested that the minutes reflect that she had voted against it. She said she felt this was poor policy, that the City was being dictated to and she did not favor this Resolution. Motion carried. 961 -10- April 9, 1991 OTHER COMMITTEES: Docket 24-lA-91: Resolution 10-R-91 - Development Agreement with HAP 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 L 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. No Action. * Docket 103-4B-91: Township Annual Audit - Consideration of a proposal to engage the firm of Friedman, Eisenstein, Raemer & Schwartz to conduct the annual audit of Evanston Township for the year ending March 31, 1991. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Docket 104-4B-91: Township Monthly Bills - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve Township bills for the month of March 1991 in the amount of $135,895.28. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Docket 105-4B-91: Appointment of City Manager - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council confirm the appointment of a new City Manager and approve the compensation package. Alderman Korshak moved Council approval to engage Eric Anderson as the new City Manager together with the compensation package previously reviewed and approved by the City Council. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Barr asked Council confirmation of Sheila Davis, 2307 Prospect Avenue, for reappointment to the Ladd Arboretum Committee, for term ending March 15, 1994. Alderman Drummer moved Council confirmation of this reappointment. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr asked Council confirmation of Sue Payne, 1240 Oak Avenue, for appointment to the Housing Commission, for term ending July 7, 1994. Mayor Barr pointed out that Ms. Payne is a tenant. Alderman Drummer moved Council confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Araceli Jordan-Dillion, 1604 Dobson Street, for appointment to the Arts Council. Alderman Lanyon requested that the Police Department provide the Council with burglary statistics referred to by a speaker during Citizen Comment. He also asked what the next course of action would be relative to the recently passed referendum to lower the size of the City Council. Mayor Barr replied that the new Rules Committee, the Mayor and the City Manager would work together to get a new system in place by 1993. Alderman Morton said the Rules Committee already had a reference on its agenda with regard to streamlining the Council. She also said that she thought the 1 Ii 1 Committee had two or three other references left from the previous 96Jules ommi ttee . I1 -11- April 9, 1991 Alderman Collens said that she understood that the Human Services Committee had decided that the cigarette vending machine issue will be dealt with by requests for changes and voluntary compliance by those who have machines. She said that while she agreed with that philosophy, she would also like the City Council to concur in asking that the machine in the Civic Center 2nd Floor Lunch room be eliminated or put in some non-public place that is not accessible to young people. She suggested moving the machine to either the Parasol Room or to the Service Center and asked that the Human Services Committee direct their attention to that. Alderman Collens announced that the City had received 378 entries in the Library Design Competition. She said that the Library Design Competition jury is having an extraordinary time of it and assured the Council that it will be as excited about the new library as those on the jury who have had the opportunity to review all the designs. Alderman Wollin announced that the City/School Liaison Committee would be meeting at 7:30 P.K. on April 17 in the District 65 Board Room. Alderman Nelson called Council attention to the Rules Committee meeting at 9:15 P.H. on April 15 to review committee assignments. Alderman Wold announced there would be a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, April 29 to be further informed about the rate structure for the new sewer charges. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 P.M. Alderman Brady said that the first discussion between the Zoning Commission and the City Council about the comprehensive revisions to the Zoning Ordinance had also been scheduled that evening. Mayor Barr suggested that this conflict be worked out off the Council floor. In response to a question from Alderman Washington as to why the 5th Ward was not represented on the Rules Committee, leaving four wards unrepresented. Mayor Barr explained that only five out of eighteen aldermen sit on the Rules Committee. She pointed out that the election had taken place at the March 11 City Council meeting. Alderman Morton reminded City Council to be vigilant in passing along to city staff anything having to do with garbage collection. She said that she had noticed several of the expensive new refuse cans turned over in alleys. She also expressed concern about the mechanics of emptying the refuse cans into the trucks. She said that the cans were hitting a bar on the refuse truck and she was concerned that this might damage the cans and shorten their useful lives. Alderman Morton said that since this is one of her last meetings, she wanted City Council members to know how well Library Director Wright is respected throughout this state and how he is'honored throughout the nation. She said she was not aware of this until she was selected to be one of 27 representatives from Illinois for the White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services. In the course of her duties she has now attended four preparatory meetings and said that she was pleasantly surprised to find out how respected and revered Mr. Wright is in library circles. She said she wanted the City Council to know that Evanston has a real jewel in Mr. Wright and how fortunate we are to have a leader in that area. The State of Illinois is a leader in library services throughout the country and behind that Illinois leadership is Don Wright. She said she is proud to know that we have this great man among us. Alderman Feldman moved that Council go into CLOSED SESSION. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Roll call. Voting aye - Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (17-0) The Council so recessed at 11:00 P.M. and adjourned from CLOSED SESSION at 12:38 A.M. KIRSTEN F. DAVIS CITY CLERK 1 1 1 MT