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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1993-05-24-1993CITY COUNCIL. I�2-- May 24, 1"3 1 1 1 Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting. Current members are as follows: the City Council Chamber. Alderman -der Alderman Drummer Alderman Guthrie Plannine and Development Alderman Engelman Alderman Heydemann Alderman Kent Alderman New Administration and Public Works Alderman Heydemann Alderman Engelman Alderman Kent Alderman Holsman Alderman Moran Alderman Feldman Human Services Alderman Feldman Alderman Drummer Alderman Moran Alderman Guthrie Alderman Holsman The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, May 24, 1993 at 9:07 P.M. in the City Council Chamber. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: A Quorum being present. ABSENT: None Alderman Drummer Alderman Guthrie Alderman Heydemann Alderman Kent Alderman Moran Alderman Engelman Alderman Holsman Alderman Feldman Alderman Newman PRESIDING: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton An audio tape recording of this meeting has been made part of the permanent record and is available in the City Clerk's office. j15� 2 May 24, 1993 RECOGNITION OF EVANSTON CITY YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT: Mayor Morton welcomed all participants in the Evanston City Youth and Government sponsored by the McGaw YMCA. She administered the oath of office to the following elected officials: Stacey Scott -Reid, 229 Elmwood Avenue, Mayor; Megan Ledvina, 939 Forest Avenue, City Clerk; Michelle Plonus, 2525 Orrington Avenue, First Ward Alderman; Elizabeth Branning, 2725 Hurd Avenue; Second Ward Alderman; Jeremy Peters, 630 Michigan Avenue, Third Ward Alderman; Marc Whitman, 1114 Colfax Street, Fourth Ward Alderman; Xavier Williams, 2327 Church Street, Fifth Ward Alderman; Gretchen Burns, 2241 Wesley Avenue, Sixth Ward Alderman; Charna Epstein, 805 Clinton Place, Seventh Ward Alderman; Tom Burke, 1115 Colfax Street, Eighth Ward Alderman and Nathan Friedl, 1313 Cleveland Street, Ninth Ward Alderman. Mayor Morton also administered the oath of office to the following appointed officials: Sandy Dinkel, 9347 Springfield Avenue, City Manager; David Bild, 1404 Lincoln Street, Corporation Counsel; Jessica Putnick, 3542 Golf Road, Police Chief; Matt Medintz, 1115 Grant Street, Fire Chief, Nicole Nechtow, 1612 Lincoln Street, Executive Director, Arts Council and Kristen Howard, 2123 Keeney Street, Director, Health and Human Services. Mayor Morton introduced members of the Press Corps: Ben Alberts, 741 Judson Avenue, Tracy Dardick, 2331 Orrington Avenue, Jennifer Muslin, 730 Michigan Avenue, Kristen North, 9234 Lawndale Avenue and Jon Seyfhed, 2108 McDaniel Avenue. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Morton announced there would be a CLOSED SESSION to discuss litigation matters. Mayor Morton stated that at the May 10 meeting a listing of Aldermanic appointments to committees, boards and commissions was presented and asked for confirmation of those appointments. The Aldermanic Committee Assignments for 1993-95 are as follows: City -Chamber Liaison Committee: Holsman, Chair and Newman; City - School Liaison Committee: Newman, Chair and Guthrie; Commonwealth Edison Negotiations Team: Engelman, Feldman, Heydemann, Moran; Economic Development Committee: Engelman, Chair and Drummer, Feldman, Heydemann, Moran; Flood and Pollution Control Commission: Kent, Chair and Holsman; Housing and Community Development Committee: Drummer, Chair and Heydemann, Kent, Moran; Housing Mortgage Corporation: Holsman; Library Finance Committee: Feldman Chair and Engelman, Guthrie, Kent; Lighthouse Landing Complex: Engelman; Parking Committee: Guthrie,Chair and Newman; 911 Emergency System Board: Moran, Chair and Feldman; Sister City Committee: Kent; TOPCORP Board: Drummer. The Rules Committee is comprised of the Mayor and aldermen from the even numbered wards: 2,4,6 and 8. In two years, the Rules Committee will change to aldermen from the odd numbered wards: 1,3,5,7 and 9. Alderman Drummer moved Council confirmation of the above adermanic committee appointments. Seconded by Alderman Engelman. Motion carried. Alderman Drummer moved to suspend the rules to consider an item not on the Council agenda concerning Council Rule 5.6.3. Seconded by Alderman Engelman. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Drummer moved that Rule 5.6.3 which states "committees consisting of Aldermen and citizens which report to Standing Committees shall have a citizen chair elected by the members of the committee," be changed to grant the Mayor authority to appoint the chairmen of those committees, specifically: the Library Finance Committee, the Flood & Pollution Control Commission, and the Parking Committee. Seconded by Alderman Guthrie. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Feldman clarified that the motion would include language "with advise and consent of Council". Alderman Drummer said that was the intent. Before starting Citizen Comment, Mayor Morton explained that according to Council rules, aldermen do not respond to citizen comments. The Mayor has the prerogative to respond. She didn't want the audience to think because there was no response that there was tacit agreement or approval to what speakers said. She indicated remarks that ask for a response will receive one from the Mayor's office. 1 1 j3� May 24, 1993 CITIZEN COMMENT: Tom Roonev, 1729 Harrison Street, spoke of his experience and that of students in the City Youth and Government Program as a veteran of 11 years and a teacher at ETHS; said this experience is one students will never forget; not only memorable it is formative and means a lot to young people. This experience provides learning skills that last a lifetime. Alderman Newman moved ;to extend Citizen Comment by an extra 15 minutes, if necessary, because of the importance of the John Buck_ project and its impact on the community. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Motion carried. No nays. Pennv Miller, 1310 Hinman Avenue, opposed the Buck Company's request for limiting real estate taxes to 12 % of its gross revenues and opposed establishment of a TIF for the project pointing out that existing apartment building owners pays approximately 30 % of revenues in real estate taxes; felt she is being asked to subsidize her competition; stated a TIF for a large residential development such as 1660 Chicago Avenue amounts to a rent subsidy for affluent people and if granted gives Buck an unfair advantage over small apartment building owners. She suggested that shares in a limited partnership be offered to raise the $6.5 million needed to attract a big lender. This would enable developers to have their "seed money", the City to stay out of the residential high-rise business and the schools would be able to count on taxes that would otherwise be tied up for twenty years in TIF bonds. Linda Buch, 1112 Hull Terrace, spoke on behalf of the Evanston Property Owner's Association. She pointed out the Buck proposal calls for zoning variances and finanical subsidies that affect Evanston's overall tax base, cash flow for the City and School Districts for years to come. It sets a precedent regarding height and density of buildings in Evanston; establishes another TIF and sets a precedent for subsidizing owners of rental housing. She questioned the project's effect on taxes and the appearance of Evanston. She noted there are many unanswered questions about the Buck proposal and offered to have the Evanston Property Owners Association sponsor a meeting with representatives speaking for and against the proposal before Council votes on this precedent -setting case. She suggested voting on the proposal be delayed long enough to provide a public question and answer forum with adequate public notice at reasonable hours. Mary Singh. 1711 Hinman Avenue, read a statement by three resident architects who could not attend that evening. David Sanders, 3rd Ward, with Southeast Evanston Association; Robert Fugman, 6th Ward and Paul Janecke, 3rd Ward, President of the Preservation League of Evanston who posed three questions about the Buck proposal: (1) What happens to the Phase II site while Phase I is under construction and while phase H awaits further development? (2) Does the developer plan on demolishing the two limestone commercial buildings with viable storefronts on Church Street? If so, why? On the Phase I plan, the site plan shows first floor space on the Chicago Avenue side, in the tower portion, to be "building storage." (3) Why isn't this valuable space being used for retail? This would be compatible with the surrounding area. The developer should be lauded for spelling out his intent to use brick and limestone or other quality materials on the bottom four stories; Ms. Singh noted there is no mention or committment concerning materials and fenestration on upper floors, which will have the most visual impact on the City. She asked that these questions be considered as Council considers this planned development. Then Ms. Singh made her own comments. She asked Council to put a dollar value on all parts of any deal made. Council needs to know and to be able to explain to clients (citizens) the dollar value of the increase in height and density and F.A.R. (number of dwelling units) - also the exemption from the zoning requirements: 6-12-8-6(h) in the old zoning ordinance - which says the applicant demonstrates adequate financial resources to assure completion of the planned development in a timely way. When you let somebody off the hook on a requirement that has a monetary value, you can put a monetary value on that. Those are considerations you are giving to the developer. Having ascertained those values, how much its worth to be able to put in 304 units instead of 200, a 50% increase, a F.A.R. of 7.9, a 60% increase, that's over the base zoning, instead of 5, a height of 221 feet instead of 170 by right, a 30 % increase. When you know the value of what you are giving, then you have some idea of what you can ask for in return. Public benefits is what it is called in zoning. X�( 4 May 24, 1993 Annie Austin. 2216 Washington Street, urged Council to maintain flexibility to welcome public comment, where people feel comfortable to come and address urgent community matters even if it is not an agenda item. Sidnev Zwick. 1720 Washington Street, acting Chairman of the Southwest Neighbors Together organization expressed concern about the growing bond indebtedness of the City, underfunding of pension funds and legacy of debt being left to our children. Zwick urged Council to vote against the John Buck project because Washington National is wealthy enough to underwrite the project itself (it owns the NBD bank building); He questioned whether Evanston is dealing with a reputable developer. He suggested that once this high-rise project is approved, other similar projects will surely follow. ' Ed Pabst, 425 Grove Street, stated his was opposition to a T.I.F. for the Washington National site. He noted that the John Buck Company proposal presents a historic moment for Evanston and questioned whether the City wants to embark on a program of building high-rise residential buildings. He pointed out that here there are no residential buildings higher than 85 feet. The persuasiveness of prior high rise as a precedent for more high rises is dramatically illustrated by the proposal Council is considering. The transcript of the proceedings before the ZBA is full of references by the developer that the height of the towers can be justified by their proximity to the N13D bank building. Obviously the NBD bank building was a precedent. The ZBA board members also refer to the height of the NBD bank building in granting the planned development and particularly the height. So precedent is being used and will be used again. If this proposal is approved, would it not set a precedent for the area immediately south of this development? He wondered why under the new proposal it is .8 parking spaces instead of one parking space for one dwelling unit. At all meetings he has attended it has been one parking space for one residential unit. He concluded by saying he won't be here to see high rise apartments buildings, but you people, his junior by 20 years, if this goes through, will see more high rise buildings to the detriment of the quality of life in Evanston. Monte Viner, 522 Church Street, addessed Council on behalf of fellow condominium owners, and related they had seen some metamorphosis in the plan over the last year and it appears that in Phase II, the green space that exists on that comer seems to be on its way out. He stated the 522 Church condominium had not opposed the development - not even opposed the height increment. Their feeling is that they live there and their building is in the footprint of that green space. The additional height will not exacerbate the canyon effect that will be created anyway if the building is built. It is important to the 24 families living at 522 Church - who moved to Evanston, the City of trees to maintain the integrity of the small park on the comer. Mort Denlow. 2206 Orrington Avenue, urged Council to oppose the $6.5 million subsidy to the Washington National site for construction of an apartment building. He opposes subsidizing businesses who move out of Evanston. That's unsound public policy. Subsidizing this project sets a bad and expensive precedent. This project cannot be looked at in a vacuum. It must be looked at for its impact on businesses that stay. The subsidy is unfair to apartment owners, who have testified, who have put money into buildings and who have paid taxes all these years. Council needs to think what could be done with $6.5 million dollars throughout our City. He believes the market will make this go or not, based on economics. All the City is doing is making is easier for Washington National to make its profit. Bob Costello. 2135 Sherman Avenue, encouraged Council to vote against Tax Increment Financing for the Buck project. He wants to see them build this project, but not support it with public money for two reasons: the opportunity costs of giving up the increase in the tax base during the period it takes to pay off the principal and interest on the TIF bonds; if it is true that this project would be done without the subsidy, but the subsidy is granted, then the community sacrifices the incremental increase in the tax base. The benefit of the increased tax base will not flow through to the taxing bodies until after the TIF bonds have been paid off. If this project is economically feasible, it will go ahead without public subsidy. If it is not economically feasible, then taxpayer's money should not be risked issuing TIF bonds. This risk is the second reason not to vote for the TIF. In Washington National's 1991 annual report, the company carried this property on their books at a value of $4 million. Washington National will not walk away from this investment. They need to put to put the investment capital into this project to make it work. 5 May 24, 1993 Alderman Heydemann moved to extend Citizen Comment time so that all who wished to speak could. Seconded by Alderman Engelman. Motion carried. No nays.. David Revnolds. 204 Davis Street, operator of the Homestead, directed his comments to reduction of parking in the proposed development from that required in the zoning ordinance to 80% of that requirement. To his knowledge, information available does not support the idea that a building of this nature built in a downtown area requires less parking than'if the same building were built in a residential area. He said the Homestead has operated on Hinman Avenue for sixty five years. He stated they were not afraid of competition from Buck - but are concerned that they are being put at a disadvantage in their expenses. If Council votes to in effect cap the taxes for Buck at 12% of revenue, by offering them a fund from which they may borrow and not pay back, they are giving Buck a real financial advantage. It is not fair to those who have paid property taxes and provided jobs in this community for a long time. If the Buck project does poorly, there is ample time for the Cook County Assessor to lower the assessed value so taxes can be reduced. He considers this property to be probably the single most valuable piece of residential property on the North Shore. He doesn't think it is necessary to entice a developer with diminuation of zoning covenants or with taxpayer money to see this project through. Jim Nash, Farnsworth -Hill in Evanston, said his firm represents quite a few building owners in Evanston. Opposed a City subsidy of this project because it will give Buck an unfair edge over other building owners in Evanston and suggested that there are a few unanswered questions on the effect of this building on the infrastructure in terms of parking, sewage and density on Chicago Avenue and other side streets. Urged Council not to pass this project as it stands. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS: Assistant City Manager Judy Aiello announced that this is the last week to buy beach tokens at the pre -season prices of $15 per token; as of June 1, tokens go up to $17. If four tokens are purchased before June 1, the City will give one free token. She announced that Monday is Memorial Day and a parking holiday. Refuse pick up will be one day later due to the holiday. Regular Monday pick up will be Tuesday and on down the line for the rest of the week. MINUTES: Alderman Engelman moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 10, 1993, as submitted in writing to members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Heydemann. Motion carried. No nays. CONSENT AGENDA: (Any Docket Item Marked with an Asterisk*) Alderman Drummer moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with the following exceptions: Docket 129-5B-93: Resolution 72-R-93 - Redevelopment of Washington National Site. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Roll call. Voting aye - Drummer, Guthrie, Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Engelman, Holsman, Feldman, Newman. Voting nay - none. Motion carried (9-0) ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: BELLS AND PAYROLL * Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending May 19, 1993; for City of Evanston payroll for the period ending May 6, 1993; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills $ 5,674,888.97 City of Evanston payroll 1,190,205.22 APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-01 6 May 24, 1993 PURCHASES: * Approval of the low bid from National Guardian Security Services for a Fire Alarm System for the Service Center at a total cost of $50,052.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder « Total Cost National Guardian Security Services $50,052.00 Chicago, IL RESCO 54,950.00 Lombard, IL Benson Electric 59,450.00 Norridge, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-01 * Approval of the low bid from G&M Cement Construction, for the 1993 Combined Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Program at the unit prices bid, for a total estimated cost of $98,493.85. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Estimated Cost G&M Cement Construction $ 98,493.85 Addison, IL Globe Construction 104,814.70 Addison, IL Schroeder & Schroeder 129,551.76 Skokie, IL J&J Newell Concrete Contractor 130, 884.00 Calumet City, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) * Approval of the low bid from Glenbrook Excavating & Concrete, Inc., for Water Main Improvements at the unit prices bid, for a total estimated cost of $612,737.50 1 1 7 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Estimated Cost Glenbrook Excavating & Concrete $ 612,737.50 Prairieview, II. LoVerde Construction Co. 644,444.00 Wheeling, IL George W. Kennedy Construction 737,835.00 Waukegan, IL Lenny Hoffman Excavating, Inc. 715,153.20 Wilmette, IL Vincent DiVito, Inc. 776,556.70 Glen Ellyn, IL - Mosele & Associates, Inc. 803,411.00 Ingleside, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-01 May 24, 1993 * Approval of the low bid from Stepp Equipment Co., for Recycling Collection Truck at a total cost of $37,852.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Stepp Equipment Co. $ 37,852.00 Summit, IL Midwest Contractors Equipment, Inc. 42,216.00 Roselle, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) * Approval of the following low bids for purchase of hardware and software for the Water Department SCADA System: (1) the low bid from Comark for purchase of four personal computers at a total cost of $18,908.00 and (2) the low bid from Iconics for purchase of Genesis software at a toal cost of $11,180, plus purchase of a one year software upgrade package for $1,118 for a total cost of $12,198.00. The total of both purchases is $31,206.00. BID SUMMARIES: PERSONAL COMPUTERS: Bidder Total Cost Comark $18,908.00 Bloomingdale, IL FLC Instruments, Inc. 21,350.00 Sugar Grove, IL I May 24, 1993 GENESIS SOFTWARE: Bidder Total Cost Iconics $11,180.00 Villa Park, IL FLC Instruments, Inc. 12,180.00 Sugar Grove, IL Bristol Babcock 13,180.00 Watertown, CT * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) * Approval of the low bid from Warning Lites Industries for Barricades at a total cost of $6,599.80. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Warning Lites Industries $ 6,599.80 Addison, IL Municipal Marking Distributors 7,028.25 Dundee, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-01 * Approval of the purchase of Design and Redevelopment Services for Oldberg Park to be provided for by Northwestern University for $1.00 per year. * APPROVED- CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. ( * Approval of the purchase of maintenance services for Oldberg Park to be provided for by Northwrn University at a cost of $1.00 per year. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) * Approval of Change Order No. 7 for the Transportation Center at a cost of $187,262.98 for reinstallation of a heat tape system mounted on the Third Rail for deicing purposes in the winter. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) * Docket 114-5B-93: Special Event - Fountain Square Arts Festival - Consideration of a request from the Evanston Chamber of Commerce for permission to hold their annual Fountain Square Arts Festival on June 26-27, 1993. The request includes a request for permission to close Church Street between Benson and Orrington Avenues and Sherman Avenue between Clark and Davis Streets. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) * Docket 115-SB-93: Special Event - World's Largest Garage Sale - Consideration of the request of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce for permission to conduct their Twenty -Second Annual World's Largest Garage Sale in the Sherman Avenue Garage on July 30, 31 and August 1, 1993. The event will require closure of the Garage from Thursday evening until Monday morning. The Chamber is also requesting the closure of Sherman Avenue between Church and Davis Streets on Saturday and Sunday, which is new to the event. The proposal from the Chamber for the event this year includes the 9 May 24, 1993 addition of a $1.00 admission fee of which 10% of the proceeds would be returned to the City and used by the Chamber for promotion of marketing and tourism. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) * Docket 116-SB-93: Resolution 65-R-93 - Motor Fuel Tax Traffic Si¢nal Installations - Consideration of proposed Resolution 65-R-93, by which the City Council would appropriate $125,000 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for modernization of traffic signals at the intersections of Lincolnwood Drive and Central Street and Sheridan Road and South Boulevard; and installation of new traffic signals at Sheridan Road and Lincoln Street. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) (Alderman Drummer noted Northwestern University is paying $40,000 of this cost for the intersection of Sheridan and Chicago Avenue.) * Docket 117-5B-93: Resolution 66-R-93 - Motor Fuel Tax Contract Street Maintenance - Consideration of proposed Resolution 66-R-93, by which the City Council would appropriate $200,000 for removal and replacement of deteriorated surface material on seven segments of City streets. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) * Docket 118-5B-93: Resolution 73-R-93 - Reserved Snace for Handicaoned - 2562 Prairie Avenue - Consideration of proposed Resolution 73-R-93, by which the City Council would authorize the establishment of a reserved parking space for a disabled resident at 2562 Prairie Avenue. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) * Docket 119-513-93: Ordinance 60-0-93 - Dedication of Land - McDaniel/Greenwood - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 60-0-93, by which the City Council would allow the dedication of a portion of McDaniel Avenue between Greenwood and Dempster Streets as a City right-of-way. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 120-5B-93: Ordinance 61-0-93 - Removal of Two Parkins Soaces - Chicago Avenue - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 61-0-93, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-8, Schedule XIII(A), to prohibit parking within fifty feet of the entrance to Parking Lot !#60, 1234 Chicago Avenue. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA ) * Docket 121-5B-93: Ordinance 62-0-93 - Traffic Controls at Lawndale/Hartzell. Benson/Clark, and Davis/McDaniel - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 62-0-93, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedules V(B) and V(D), to establish 4-way Stops at the intersections of Lawndale Avenue/Hartzell Street and Benson Avenue/Clark Street, and a 2- Way Stop at Davis Street and McDaniel Avenue. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA 1 �A� 10 May 24, 1993 * Docket 122-5B-93: Ordinance 63-0-93 - Establishine Residents Only Parkin-, District - 2200 Cleveland - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 63-0-93, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-8, Schedule XVIII, to create a residents only parking district on Cleveland Street between Pitner and Hartrey Avenues and on Hartrey Avenue south of Cleveland Street. Also included in this Ordinance is a revision to Section 10-11-8, Schedule VIII(A), to prohibit parking on the south side of the 2200 block of Cleveland Street. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA 1 Docket 80-3B-93: Ordinance 39-0-93 - Definition of Lowest Bidder. - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 39-0-93, introduced on March 22, 1993, 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. At the April 26. 1993 meeting, this matter was tabled to the Mav 24. 1993 meeting. Alderman Feldman reported that the Administration and Public Works Committee covered Consent Agenda items, and had some discussion on the snow removal program. The committee received the quarterly Sanitation Department report and the Police residency incentives which were not discussed. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: * Docket 123-SB-93: Township Monthlv Bills - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve Township bills, medical payments, and payroll in the amount of $143,586.99 for the month of April 1993. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) Alderman Drummer reported the new Human Services Committee had met last Monday for the first time. They intend to familiarize the new committee with the Township. The Township Supervisor and Executive Director will provide an orientation session for this purpose. He pointed out that the Public Health Department is going through a process with the State of Illinois to reevaluate and assess community health needs. He hoped aldermen had a schedule of those Task Force meetings and stated that Louise Brown, Director of Public Health, has asked that aldermen help identify citizens in wards who would participate. Alderman Drummer also urged aldermen to participate in the Task Force meetings. He pointed out the importance of this process - that without it, the City cannot obtain state grants which total almost $250,000 to this community_ PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Alderman Engelman reported that at the last meeting of the Planning and Development Committee, the committee had a communication from the Zoning Board of Appeals. He stated that a question has been raised as to whether he has a conflict of interest on proposed Ordinance 59-0-93, because his law firm represents one of the banks in Evanston which owns or is supposed to own a significant amount of stock in Washington National, who has an interest in the 1660 Chicago Avenue property. He asked for a legal opinion as to whether or not that constitutes a conflict of interest. He reported that staff has not yet obtained an opinion on the matter and related the steps staff has taken to determine his status. Since there is no opinion at this time, he asked that he be recognized for purposes of holding the matter until a legal opinion is available. Since he is the only person speaking for the 7th Ward, it is not inappropriate to ask that this matter be held over. He deferred to the last Chairman of the Planning and Development, Alderman Kent, to move approval of proposed Ordinance 59-0-93 for discussion purposes only. Alderman Kent moved approval of Docket 104-4B-93: Ordinance 59-0-93 for discussion purposes only. Seconded by Alderman Guthrie. J 1 11 May 24, 1993 Alderman Newman expressed concern as to the form of the motion and raised questions about the parking provisions for Phase I and H. He proposed that the part of ordinance relative to parking be sent back to the P&D Committee on June 7th to bring back to the Council meeting on June 14 in order to have some discussion of whether that condition (parking) is actually going to be included. Neighbors ought to be able to address this issue because it has great effect upon the Ward. Before holding it over, he moved that this item be sent back to P&D for discussion. Alderman Engelman recalled discussions at P&D meetings, and clarified that the ordinance was amended to go to .8 residential and all the required commercial. He thought that under this revised proposal there would be more parking spaces and asked whether the motion was to send them both back? Alderman Newman agreed that the motion was to send both parking items back to the P&D committee for further discussion. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Engelman moved the balance of the ordinance be held over. Seconded by Alderman Heydemann. Motion carried. No nays. At the request of two aldermen this item will be held over until the nexting meeting. Docket 104-4B-93: Ordinance 59-0-93 - ZBA 92-38-PD & V(R) - Planned Development and Variation - 1660 Chicago Avenue - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 59-0-93, introduced on April 26, 1993, by which the City Council, essentially in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendations would: 1. grant a planned development for proposed Phase I with allowances for floor area ratio, building height and number of dwelling units, to permit construction of a 221-foot high tower, a maximum of 304 dwelling units, an accessory parking structure, and an adjacent commercial structure not to exceed five stories, with a total commercial gross floor area, including square footage within the tower and garage of 70,000 square feet; 2. deny variations for proposed Phase I from the building height and relative dwelling unit density, which would have permitted a tower 295 feet in height and a relative dwelling unit density of 60.32 %; 3. grant a planned development for Phase H, Alternative A, with allowances from the floor area ratio and number of dwelling units to permit construction of a second tower with a height of 110.5 feet, a maximum of 200 additional dwelling units, 20,000 square feet of gross commercial floor area, accessory off-street parking, and a maximum floor area ratio for this Phase together with proposed Phase 1 of 7.9; 4. deny the planned development and variation for Phase R, Alternative B, for allowances for floor area ratio and number of dwelling units, and a variation from building height to permit construction of 30 open, off-street parking spaces and a building 215 feet in height, which may contain a maximum of 200 additional dwelling units or a maximum of 220,000 square feet of gross commercial floor area or a combination of dwelling units and gross commercial floor area within said maximum amounts; and 5. deny a planned development for proposed Phase II, Alternative C, for allowances from the floor area ratio and number of dwelling 12 units to permit construction of a 60-foot high building which may contain accessory off-street parking and a maximum of 200 dwelling units and 20,000 square feet of gross commercial floor area, all on the property at 1660 Chicago Avenue. The property is located in a B4 Business District. At the request of the developer, this matter will be held for the Mav 24. 1993 meeting. OTHER COMMITTEES: Docket 129-5B-93: Resolution 72-R-93 - Redevelopment of Washington National Site - Consideration of proposed Resolution 72-R-93, by which the City Council would conceptually approve of the City's financial participation in the redevelopment of the Washington National Site as recommended by the Economic Development Committee on May 6, 1993. May 24, 1993 Alderman Drummer moved approval of Resolution of 72-R-93. Seconded by Alderman Heydemann. Alderman Engelman moved this item be held over. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. At the request of two aldemen, this docket item will be held over. Docket 124-5A-93: Citv Council Meetings of the Whole - Consideration of a recommendation that all major issues of significance to the entire City be considered by the City Council, convening as a Committee of the Whole, rather than by a Standing Committee. Alderman Drummer moved that this docket item be sent back to Rules Committee for clarification and discussion. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Motion carried. No nays. * Docket 125-5A-93: Starting Times for Citv Council and Administration and Public Works Meetings - Consideration of a recommendation that City Council meetings begin at 8:30 P.M. with the Administration and Public Works Committee generally meeting at 7:00 P.M. before the Council meeting. The Rules Committee also recommends that the fifteen -minute period for citizen comment be scheduled to begin at 8:35 P.M. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) * Docket 126-5A-93: Resolution 67-R-93 - Amending Council Rule 6.2 - Citizen Participation - Consideration of proposed Resolution 67-R-93, by which the City Council would amend Rule 6.2 to indicate that speakers addressing items appearing on the Council Agenda will be given priority during the Citizen Comment portion of the Agenda. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-01 * Docket 127-5A-93: Resolution 68-R-93 - Deleting City Council Rule 10.2 - Conduct of Members - Consideration of proposed Resolution 68-R-93, by which the City Council would delete Council Rule 10.2, which requires Aldermen to inform the Mayor before leaving a Council meeting when business is being transacted. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) 1 13 * Docket 128-5A-93: Resolution 69-R-93 - Amending Council Rule 19.2 Consent Agenda - Consideration of proposed Resolution 69-R-93, by which the City Council would amend Council Rule 19.2 to replace the term "Omnibus Agenda" with the term"Consent Agenda." * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) AGENDA ADDENDUM: * Docket 129-5B-93: 1992-93 Community Development Block Grant Grantee, Performance Report - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager to submit the 1992-93 Community Development Block Grant Program Grantee Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) CALLS THE WARDS: May 24, 1993 Aldernsm Newman made a reference to the Planning and Development Committee to consider the effect of subdivii-sm of 202 Greenwood on the historical district in that lakefront area, specifically to look at the preservation aspects-M made another reference to the Administration and Public Works Committee, to coven to consider and get a rat on the water contract negotiations with Skokie. He complimented Acting Chief Kaminiski on steps he took towforce the bicycle ordinance in the downtown area. He said there is no issue on which he has received more c mplaints. He noted that during the first week, the Police Department wrote 18 warnings. Various senior citizen6tildings have been notified about this. Newman thanked Acting Chief Kaminski, the Police Department and the,fty Manager's office for their very good work on this. Alders. Drummer recalled Mayor Morton's inaugural address in which she stated her intention to ask the CD Coma iNee to develop an alley program. He asked the City Manager's office to develop such a program using CD funds,ad to identify other funding sources so that paving alleys throughout the City can be addressed. He said that it" quality of life issue here and has been requested by many citizens. Drummer thought that if this program is doamented, a value could be put on the action to enhance property values, the City could begin to keep alleys cleanerand down the line much maintenance will not have to be performed in those alleys. He hoped something would& -ready by fall and the CD Committee can begin to address this critical need. Alderma Newman asked Alderman Drummer if he was asking the program be developed for outside the CD areas. Alderaw Drummer responded that he was asking that other sources of funds be developed other than CD funds so thys throughout the City can be addressed. Aldersm Heydemann announced that ETHS will hold a budget preview at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center on Wedgy, June 19 at 7:30 P.M. with school board members and administrators to discuss the 1993-94 tentative budgetni other budget issues. She invited all to attend. She congratulated the ETHS Girls Track Team for coming in 2nd*the State. She thanked Carol Moschandreas of the Center for Public Ministry and other organizations for spons &g the Walk for the Homeless and Hungry last Saturday morning. She expressed enjoyment in participating and pl& in living in a community in which the walk took place. Aldenrt Kent reported that Family Focus had another successful annual friendship circle and noted Alderman Moras there. He stated that Family Focus has asked to be placed on the next Council agenda because they wish to malt presentation. He as&the Administration and Public Works Committee, regarding the Sanitation quarterly report, page 4, under PIC eq&yment summary, which indicates four individuals have been removed from General Assistance and four from Mare as a result of the program whether it referred to Evanston GA or state assistance. He asked for inform on when they began the program, when they will end the program and if clients will receive any social serviams they continue on their upward climb. �As 14 May 24, 1993 Alderman Drummer suggested that Alderman Kent contact Mr. Combs at the Township for answers to his questions. Alderman Moran expressed appreciation to Northwestern University and the Evanston Chamber of Commerce for hosting the reception earlier in the day for the Mayor and City Council. He found it interesting and hoped it was a sign of better relations to come. Alderman Engelman congratulated 7th Ward resident Evan Jacover for winning the Super Quest contest which permits him to spend the summer working on a extremely powerful computer. Said it was the second year is a row that a resident of his ward had won and that it was either the water or representation on City Council, but probably more likely, it was because both of these students had Mayor Morton as their principal at Haven Middle School. He echoed Alderman Moran's gratitude to the Chamber and to Northwestern University for the reception and pointed out that tonight there were two other contributions made by NU to the City - redevelopment and maintenance of Oldberg Park and a contribution toward the traffic control device at Lincoln and Sheridan Road. He hoped it was the beginning of a long series of cooperative efforts by Northwestern to the City instead of problems experienced in the past. Alderman Holsman commended Acting Police Chief Kaminski and his staff for the swift apprehension of the hooligans caught in Chicago near Touhy Avenue a few weeks ago. A fine job. Alderman Feldman added his thanks to the Evanston Police Department and Foot Patrolman Frank Conklin for their speedy and effective response to 9th Ward citizens' concerns and complaints. Many people were astonished at the sensitivity and eagerness with which the Police dealt with the issue. Alderman Heydemann added that it is the fourth year that ETHS has won Super Quest. Each team has four members, including the stellar performers from the 7th Ward. Alderman Morton thanked the aldermen for a lovely evening, their first together. Things went well and she was proud of it. Alderman Feldman moved that Council recess into CLOSED SESSION. Seconded by Alderman Heydeman. Voting aye - Drummer, Guthrie, Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Engelman, Holsman, Feldman, Newman. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (9-0) The Council so recessed at 10:45 P.M. and adjourned at 11:10 P.M. from CLOSED SESSION. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, MARY P. MORRIS DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1