HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1993-03-22-1993ffY COUNCEL
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Mauch 22, IM
Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting. Current members are as follows:
Administration
& Public Works
Alderman Newman
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Nelson
Alderman Paden
Alderman Wollin
Alderman Esch
Human Services
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Drummer
Alderman Davis
Alderman Feldman
Alderman Moran
Alderman Washington
Planning &
Develonment
Alderman Kent
Alderman Warshaw
Alderman Brady
Alderman Lanyon
Alderman Heydemann
Alderman Engelman
The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, March 22, 1993 at 9:22 P.M. in the City Council
ber.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT:
Alderman Warshaw
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Newman
Alderman Paden
Alderman Drummer
Alderman Davis
Alderman Brady
Alderman Esch
A Quorum being present.
ABSENT: Alderman Washington
TARDY: None
Alderman Heydemann
Alderman Kent
Alderman Moran
Alderman Nelson
Alderman Wollin
Alderman Engelman
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Lanyon
Alderman Feldman
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 Heydemann was next on the list
of aldermen by seniority who have not served as Mayor pro tem. Alderman Davis nominated Alderman
Heydemann. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays.
PRESIDING: Mayor pro tem Heydemann
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
On behalf of Mayor Barr, Mayor pro tem Heydemann announced that there will be a Special Meeting of the City
Council on Monday, March 29, 1993, to consider revised documents for the redevelopment of the Bell and Howell
property. A copy of the documents will be transmitted to Council before the meeting.
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CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Manager Anderson announced that Alderman Washington was not present this evening because she had suffered
an asthma attack.
CITIZEN COMMENT:
Annie Austin. 2216 Washington Street, representing Southwest Neighbors Together, thanked the Council for its past
support of issues she has brought before it. She presented Council with a list expectations which the neighbors had
drawn up relative to the redevelopment of Main Street Commons. The list addressed changes the neighbors wished
to see in the project. (A copy of the list is available in the City Clerk's office.)
Bennett J. Johnson. 708 Washington Street, also representing Southwest Neighbors Together, supported Ms.
Austin's comments and urged Council to work with the neighbors to address the issues they raised relative to the
redevelopment of Main Street Commons. He felt it appropriate for the Council to prioritize the citizens' concerns.
Lam R. (Mickev IIII Alexander. 2114 Darrow Avenue, discussed his work with senior citizens and an event he
was proposing to hold in Primm Towers on March 25. He read a poem which he had written about senior citizens
in 1976, and read a statement on racial harmony which he had written for a conference at the First Congregational
Church.
Alderman Feldman moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 8, 1993, as submitted in writing to
members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No
nays.
COMMUNICATIONS:
City Clerk Kirsten F. Davis announced that she had received a communication from the Illinois Department of
Transportation transmitting their audit Motor Fuel Tax Funds used by the City of Evanston in 1991. A copy is
available for review in her office.
City Clerk Davis also announced that citizens would be able to vote absentee in person in her office beginning on
Monday, March 29. Hours will be 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday and on two Saturdays, April
3rd and April 17 from 9:00 A.M. until noon. The Civic Center will be closed for the Easter holiday on Saturday,
April 10, so there will be no absentee voting that day.
CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor pro tem Heydemann announced that there would be a Closed Session to deal with pending litigation and land
acquisition following the Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA: (Any Docket Item Marked with an Asterisk*) Alderman Nelson moved Council approval
of the Consent Agenda with the following exceptions: Docket 78-3B-93: Energy Alternatives Task Force Multi -Year
Work Plan; Docket 54-3A-93: Ordinance 36-0-93 - Residency Requirements; Docket 81-3B-93: Ordinance 40-0-93
- No Turn on Red - Chicago/Davis and Docket 71-3A-93: Ordinance 21-0-93 - Property Services Board. Seconded
by Alderman Feldman. Roll call. Voting aye - Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch,
Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman. Voting nay - none. Motion
carried. (17-0)
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March 22, 1993
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
TEE:
* Docket 73-3B-93: Reauest for Tent Permit - Pone John XXIII School -
Consideration of a request from Pope John XXIII School, 1120 Washington
Street, for permission to erect a tent for a fund-raising event to be held on May
15, 1992. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL
CALL (17-0)
Docket 74-3A-93: Ordinance 43-0-93 - Comnrehensive Amendment to the
Zonine Ordinance - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 43-0-93 (formerly 88-
0-91), by which the City Council would adopt a comprehensive amendment to
the City of Evanston Zoning Ordinance. A copy of proposed Ordinance 88-0-91
and a descriptive memorandum were transmitted for the August 12, 1991
meeting. At the August 12, 1991 meeting, this matter was held in committee.
A revised Public Hearing draft was transmitted and discussed at Special City
Council meetings on February 27, March 10, March 13, and March 15, 1993.
No action.
* Docket 75-3B-93: Ordinance 38-0-93 - Zonine Board of Anneals 92-41-V(R)
- Variation for 635 Chicano Avenue - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 38-
0-93, by which the City Council, in accordance with the Zoning Board of
Appeals' recommendation, would grant the application of Lake South Point
Properties, general partnership as beneficiaries under the American National
Bank & Trust Company of Chicago Trust #59155, and the Bond Drug Company
of Illinois, prospective tenant, for variation from the use, off-street parking, and
off-street loading -berth regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to permit installation
of a drive-thru window to serve a proposed Walgreen's pharmacy, a reduction
in the number of off-street parking spaces serving the shopping center from 93
spaces to 87 spaces, and a reduction in the number of off-street loading berths
serving the shopping center from two spaces to one space, on the property at
635 Chicago Avenue. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Kent noted that Ordinance 38-0-93 had been amended in committee. A clean copy of the Ordinance will
be available for the next meeting.
ADWHNISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMTTTEE:
Alderman Newman moved to Suspend Council Rules to consider an item not on the agenda. Seconded by Alderman
Nelson. Motion carried. No nays.
Docket 84-3B-93: Ordinance 47-0-93 - Authorization to Borrow from the
I.E.P.A. for Phase III of the Lone -Ranee Sewer Plan - Consideration of
proposed Ordinance 47-0-93, by which the City Council would authorize the
City Manager to execute a Loan Agreement(s) with the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency (IEPA) for Phase III of the Long -Range Sewer Plan. Funds,
if available, would reduce the City's need for G.O. Bond financing and would
save the City Debt Service Funds as the IEPA loan repayment rate is currently
3.36 %.
Alderman Newman introduced proposed Ordinance 47-0-93. Marked Introduced.
Alderman Newman moved Suspension of the Rules to hermit a vote on the adoption of Droposed Ordinance
47-0-93. introduced this evening. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No nays.
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Alderman Newman moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 47-0-93, introduced this evening. Seconded
by Alderman Nelson. Roll call. Voting aye - Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch,
Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman. Voting nay - none. Motion
carried. (17-01
BH,LS AND PAYROLL:
* Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the periods ending March 17, 1993 (Fiscal year 1992-
93) and March 18, 1993 (Fiscal year 1993-94); for City of Evanston payroll for the period ending March 7, 1993;
for City Council payroll for the month of February 1993; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the
proper accounts, summarized as follows:
City of Evanston bills (FY 1992-93) $ 1,512,871.07
City of Evanston bills (FY 1993-94) 3,206,288.15
City of Evanston payroll 1,196,035.72
* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-01
PURCHASES:
* Approval of the low bid from Turf Care Landscaping for Parks Playground Safety Modifications at a total cost
of $31,525.
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Total Cost
Turf Care Landscaping $ 31,525.00
Evanston, IL
R. F. Idriss, Inc. 32,203.75
Evanston, IL
Pinel Andrews Construction Corp. 35,079.00
Evanston, IL
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-01
* Approval of renewal of various lines of insurance coverage for the City of Evanston
for the 1993-94 fiscal year at a cost of $88,694.30. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL
CALL. 17-0
* Approval of renewal of Excess Workers' Compensation coverage through Midwest Employers Casualty Company
at a cost of $75,708 for fiscal year 1993-94. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL.
17-0
Alderman Newman moved to Suspend Council Rules to consider an item not on the agenda. Seconded by Alderman
Lanyon. Motion carried. No nays.
Alderman Newman reported that this purchase was endorsed by the Library Finance Committee and moved Council
approval of recommendation by U.S. Equities for Caisson Testing Services for the Evanston Public Library by STS
Consultants, Inc. at an estimated cost of $29,498. Seconded by Alderman Nelson.
Alderman Rainey explained that this purchase is being recommended so existing caissons from the old library can
be tested to determine if they can be reused in the building of the new library.
Roll call. Voting aye - Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann, Kent,
Moran, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (17-0)
March 22, 1993
* Docket 76-3B-93: Temnorary Event - Custer's Last Stand - Consideration of
a request from the Custer Street Fair Organization for permission to hold their
Twenty -First Annual Custer's Last Stand on June 19 and 20, 1993._
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. 17-0
* Docket 77-3B-93: Temnorary Event - St. James Armenian Church Fair -
Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve the use of
public right-of-way for the St. James Armenian Church Fair on Sunday, August
19, 1993 and the closure of Clark Street from Benson Avenue to Sherman
Avenue from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION AND ROLL CALL. 17-0
Docket 78-3B-93: Enerev Alternatives Task Force Multi -Year Work Plan -
Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve of a Multi -
Year Work Plan for the Energy Alternatives Task Force.
Alderman Newman reported that the Committee approved the concept of creating an Energy Commission to consist
of ten to fourteen members and directed staff to prepare the appropriate resolution or ordinance. He said that the
Committee had not discussed the work plan proposed by the Task Force, but are scheduled to do so at their next
meeting.
* Docket 79-3B-93: Resolution 43-R-93 - Reserved Parkine for Disabled - 1121
McDaniel - Consideration of proposed Resolution 43-R-93, by which the City
Council would establish a reserved parking space for the disabled at 1121
. McDaniel Avenue. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL
CALL. (17-0)
Docket 54-3A-93: Ordinance 36-0-93 - Residencv Reauirements - Consideration
of proposed Ordinance 36-0-93, by which the City Council would amend Title
2, Chapter 3, of the Code of the City of Evanston to require that newly -hired,
sworn Police and Fire personnel reside in the City of Evanston within one year
of the date of hire.
Alderman Newman reported that the Committee received a very detailed memorandum from staff and held a
thorough discussion on this matter. He said that Committee members expressed no interest in continuing to pursue
this, but were interested in exploring the possibility of providing a program of incentives related to housing which
might encourage more police officers and fire fighters to reside in the City. Staff will come back with
recommendations for such a program at a future meeting. Alderman Newman moved to take this item off the
agenda. Alderman Warshaw raised a Point of Order and asked whether the Committee had voted to remove this
docket from the agenda. Alderman Newman said that he did not recall a formal vote, but there was Committee
consensus to not pursue it further. However, at Alderman Warshaw's request, he agreed to take it back to
Committee for a formal vote at their next meeting.
* Docket 80-3B-93: Ordinance 44-0-93 - Definition of Lowest Bidder -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 44-0-93, by which the City Council would
amend Section 1-17-1 of the Code of the City of Evanston by defining lowest
bidder for the purchase of goods and services. * MARKED INTRODUCED -
CONSENT AGENDA
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Docket 81-3B-93: Ordinance 40-0-93 - No Turn on Red - Chicago/Davis -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 40-0-93, by which the City Council would
amend Section 10-11-3, Schedule III, of the Code of the City of Evanston to
prohibit right- turns on red at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Davis
Street.
Alderman Newman introduced proposed Ordinance 40-0-93. Marked Introduced. He reported that the Committee
had amended the Ordinance to restrict the No Turn on Red from 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. A clean copy of the
Ordinance will be available at the next meeting.
* Docket 82-3B-93: Ordinance 41-0-93 - Exnansion of Parking District 'A' -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 41-0-93, by which the City Council would
amend Section 10-11-10, Schedule X, of the Code of the City of Evanston, to
include Sherman Avenue between Noyes and Foster Streets in Residential
Parking District 'A'. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA
* Docket 83-3B-93: Ordinance 45-0-93 - Parking Restrictions - Pitner -
Washington/Cleveland - - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 45-0-93, by
which the City Council would amend Sections 10-11-8 and 10-11-9 of the Code
of the City of Evanston to prohibit parking on Pitner Avenue between
Washington and Cleveland Streets. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT
AGENDA
* Docket 52-3A-93: Ordinance 29-0-93 - Soecial Assessment #1398 - Paving
of Allev - Church/Leland - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 29-0-93,
introduced on March 8, 1993, by which the City Council would authorize the
paving of the alley north of Church Street and east of Leland Avenue under
Special Assessment #1398. The Board of Local Improvements recommends
proceeding with this project. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
* Docket 53-3A-93: Ordinance 35-0-93 - Sale of Surolus Prooerty -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 35-0-93, introduced on March 8, 1993, by
which the City Council would authorize the sale of surplus property.
* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-01
HUMAN SERVICES COM[MJ TEE:
Alderman Fiske reported that the Human Services Committee had discussed the possible transfer of Emergency
Assistance Services to the Township. The Committee also received a report on inter -generational programs from
the Commission on Aging, which included a report on their forum on inter -generational matters. He said that the
Committee was looking forward to hearing further from the Commission on Aging on their plans to expand the
establishment of means to enhance those (inter -generational) experiences.
OTHER CO1VIIbIPITEES:
* Docket 67-3A-93: Ordinance 17-0-93 - Farmers's Market Commission -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 17-0-93, introduced on March 8, 1993, by
which the City Council would eliminate the Farmer's Market Commission and
assign its duties and responsibilities to the Human Services Committee.
* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
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* Docket 68-3A-93: Ordinance 18-0-93 - Housine Commission - Consideration
of proposed Ordinance 18-0-93, introduced on March 8, 1993, by which the City
Council would eliminate the Aldermanic membership to the Housing
Commission. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL
CALL. (17-01
* Docket 69-3A-93: Ordinance 19-0-93 - Mental Health Board - Consideration
of proposed Ordinance 19-0-93, introduced on March 8, 1993, by which the City
Council would eliminate the Aldermanic membership to the Mental Health Board.
* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
* Docket 70-3A-93: Ordinance 20-0-93 - Zonine Amendment Committee -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 20-0-93, introduced on March 8, 1993, by
which the City Council would assign the duties and responsibilities of the Zoning
Amendment Committee to the Plan Commission. * ADOPTED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-01
Docket 71-3A-93: Ordinance 21-0-93 - Prooerty Services Board - Consideration
of proposed Ordinance 21-0-93, introduced on March 8, 1993, by which the City
Council would create a Property Services Board to consist of the Building Code
of Appeals Board, the Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
License Examiners, the Burglary Prevention Board of Appeals, and the Housing
Code Compliance Review Board; and that the Board shall consist of seven
members to be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.
Alderman Brady moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 21-0-93. Seconded by Alderman Wollin.
Alderman Brady reported that the Law Department had recommended a technical amendment to the Ordinance so
it would conform to the Evanston City Code, and moved to amend the Ordinance to substitute a new Section D on
Page 2. Seconded by Alderman Engelman.
Vote on the amendment - motion carried. No nays.
Vote on amended Ordinance 21-0-93: voting aye - Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady,
Esch, Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman. Voting nay - none.
Motion carried. (17-0)
APPOINTMENTS: None
CALL OF THE WARDS:
Alderman Fiske thanked the Southeast Evanston Neighbors and the Southwest Neighbors for sponsoring a forum
for a candidates running for alderman in the First Ward. He felt that the ward was well served by that event. He
also congratulated the Northwestern Women's Basketball team for making it to the NCAA Women's Tournament.
Alderman Newman thanked staff for getting the 'No Riding on Sidewalk" signs up downtown. He said that he had
received several comments on them and that he looked forward to some additional signs that will be placed on the
sidewalks.
Alderman Newman made a reference to the Recreation Board to expand the membership of that Board from five
members to nine members. He said that their recommendation would also need to be brought to Council. Seconded
by Alderman Rainey. Motion carried. No nays.
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Alderman Heydemann thanked staff for attending the meeting held at the Robert Crown Center regarding Sam's
Warehouse. She felt that the materials were very well prepared, that the people were very knowledgeable and she
was grateful to them for spending the extra time. She also thanked staff for the work they have done with the
merchants along Main Street to attempt to minimize the effects the sewer reconstruction will have on business in
that area.
Alderman Moran announced that there will be a Leadership Council breakfast on April 2, at the Omni-Orrington
Hotel for the local Boy Scout Council. It will be hosted by Mayor Barr and Channel 5 Sportscaster Mark Giangreco
will be the featured guest. He encouraged everyone to attend.
He congratulated the Esande Dance Troop for putting on another great show this past weekend and said that it is
exciting to see our young people do such a good job.
Alderman Wollin noted that the Rules Committee is scheduled to meet on April 6, which is Passover, and they are
working to reschedule that meeting.
She announced that the last Police Services Committee meeting will be held on April 1 and reminded the aldermen
that there are still some agenda items pending. She urged all members to attend.
Alderman Wollin called Council's attention to the Police Department Annual Report. She said that it is a wonderful
summary, contains a great deal of statistical compilation and gives people the ability to compare this year's statistics
with those of previous years. She thanked the members of the department who had worked to put the report
together.
Alderman Wollin reminded members of the Council to return their City Manager evaluation forms to her by
Tuesday, March 23, so they can be duplicated on Wednesday.
Alderman Feldman said that he was pleased to report a real success story. For many years parents of children
attending Washington School who live south of Main Street had wanted a flashing sign on Main Street to alert
motorists that this was a school zone. It had been determined by the Traffic Engineering Department that such a
program was needed City-wide, but would cost about $10,000, and there was no money available to do it. So the
Traffic Engineering staff devised and built a school crossing sign with a strobe light for approximately $250. It is
wheeled out by Washington School staff when the children are coming and going. The crossing guard there has
said that it has made a dramatic impact in reducing speeds on that stretch when children are present. Neighbors,
parents, and the PTA are all very pleased with this new sign. Alderman Feldman thanked Traffic Engineer, David
Jennings, and his staff for their extra effort and creativity. He felt it was a good example of a conscientious staff
who went out of their way to address a problem.
Alderman Warshaw reported that she and Assistant to the City Manager, Vince Adamus, had attended a meeting
with twenty-five representatives from the China Township Enterprises Delegation that morning. She said that it was
very interesting and they represented a large group of manufacturers and farm exporters in China who are interested
in a relationship with Evanston. She said that she found out that Evanston is very small compared with this group
whose companies represent about 25 % of the exports from China, employ about 10 million workers and produce
1600 billion Yen worth of goods and commodities.
Alderman Brady called Council's attention to the agenda placed on their desks for the Budget Policy meeting
scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 24. It will preceding the Economic Development Committee
meeting at 7:45 P.M. She urged all to attend.
Alderman Engelman moved that Council recess into Closed Session to consider pending litigation and land
acquisition. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Roll call. Voting aye - Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden,
Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman.
Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (17-0)
The Council so recessed at 10:08 P.M. and adjourned from Closed Session at 11:50 P.M.
KIRSTEN F. DAVIS
CITY CLERK