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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1994-02-14-1994rY COUN(H. I February 14, 1994 OF EV jVr U� 0 0'``� CO. Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting. Current members are as follows: Administration and Public Works Alderman Newman Alderman Heydemann Alderman Engelman Alderman Drummer Alderman Kent Alderman Holsman Alderman Guthrie Alderman Moran Alderman Feldman Plannine and Development Alderman Newman Alderman Engelman Alderman Heydemann Alderman Kent Human Services Alderman Guthrie Alderman Holsman Alderman Feldman Alderman Moran Alderman Drummer The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, February 14, 1994, at 8:35 P.M. in the City Council Chamber. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Alderman Feldman Alderman Newman Alderman Drummer Alderman Guthrie Alderman Heydemann A Quorum being present. ABSENT: None TARDY: None PRESIDING: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton Alderman Kent Alderman Moran Alderman Engelman Alderman Holsman A video tape recording of this meeting has been made part of the permanent record and is available in the City Clerk's office. + � 2 February 14, 1994 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE CITIZEN COMMENT: Edward Noonan. 1224 Hinman Avenue, an architect and owner of a landmark house for thirty years, opposed the new Preservation Ordinance, saying that it was not needed, was unenforceable and it would cost us more and more. He questioned some of the provisions of the ordinance, particularly #4 on Page 23, dealing with rhythm of solids and voids and asked what it meant. He felt that since Evanston's historic houses were built at different times and in different styles, that there is no one standard that can be used to judge them. He felt that adopting it would cost the City more because it would require a great deal more staff to enforce. He thought the ordinance was wrong for Evanston and felt that there was a great deal of neighborhood pressure on people to maintain the appropriate appearance of their (landmark) houses. Derek Cottier. I III Maple Avenue, Chair of the Preservation Commission, explained the Commission's role in enforcing the ordinance and educating the community about preservation; said that 95 % of the landmark owners would not be affected by changes to the ordinance; discussed the preservation review process and said that the Commission was sensitive to costs; noted that the Zoning Ordinance also helps preserve neighborhoods; thanked Brad White, the consultant who developed the new ordinance, Carlos Ruiz, Preservation Coordinator and Carol Qualkinbush, former Chair of the Preservation Commission, for all the work they did on the ordinance. Mary McWilliams. 1606 Wesley Avenue, an associate member of the Preservation Commission, spoke in favor of the new Preservation Ordinance and in favor of binding review, saying that it will help protect the right of all Evanstonians to enjoy one of the things that brought most of them here in the first place: the varied and wonderful streetscapes. She felt that, although few significant houses have been demolished, the issue is one of the cumulative effect of unregulated change. She explained that the purpose of the new ordinance is to provide a more effective means to help owners of historic buildings find design solutions that both meet their needs and preserve the unique character of their old buildings. Bonnie Wilson. 1246 Hinman Avenue, spoke for the board of the Southeast Evanston Association, in favor of the new preservation ordinance. She noted that within the Lakeshore Historic District there are 256 national registered landmark homes, of these, and 215 are local landmarks, 109 are contributing landmarks and 147 are historically or architecturally significant landmarks. She felt that all those homes should be held to the high standards that are in keeping with the Lakeshore District and the character of their neighborhood. As a realtor, she emphasized the importance of preserving the historic character of homes in order to preserve and enhance their value, and cited an example of how an inappropriate addition to a home had significantly detracted from its appearance. She stressed the value of a strong preservation ordinance to the community and to home values. Jim McWilliams. 1606 Wesley Avenue, a former member and Chair of the Preservation Commission, cited several points on the importance of preservation; said preservation is a cost-effective city service because of the contribution of free time and energy of the 11 Preservation Commission members; pointed out that the new ordinance integrates preservation better with the City's new zoning ordinance; standards have been raised and better wording reduces ambiguities. Judv Fiske. 2319 Sherman Avenue, a realtor and past president of the Preservation League, emphasized the importance of historic houses in marketing the community and in attracting people to the City to participate in house walks and similar activities; noted that Evanston's streetscape was unmatched anywhere on the North Shore for its variety and quality of landmark houses. No matter what type of home people are looking for, they are impressed by the architectural richness of Evanston and, no matter what they buy, the architectural quality is part of their decision to buy. What this ordinance does is support and encourage property owners to improve their property sympathetically, which will benefit the community. Preserving the architectural heritage of Evanston is what makes it a special place to live and attracts people who will continue to make it a viable community. 0 February 14, 1994 Nancv Waener. 3313 Grant Street, Statewide Programs Director of the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois, said that she chose to live in Evanston because of the rich collection of historic resources; noted that few communities across the state can match Evanston in the quantity and quality of historic architecture, or claim the public support for preservation; observed that historic areas can lose their character through insensitive alterations and inappropriate infill; said that the proposed ordinance will protect Evanston's landmarks and its sense of place and provide property owners with expert recommendations from Preservation Commission members. She hoped that the ordinance would become a model for communities across Illinois and urged Council to adopt it. Ann C. Diener. 1034 Sheridan Road, life-long Evanston resident and landmark home owner, noted that Evanston has been seeking a niche to boast about for a long time and felt that its unique architectural collection was something special it should tout as a tourist attraction. The City should capitalize on this and the ordinance will help stabilize the treasures here. It will give the City a hook to hang its boasting on. George J. Cvrus. 3200 Park Place, a realtor and life-long resident said that as a citizen and realtor, he appreciated the special ambience created by the architectural landmarks, but felt that the new ordinance would be a detriment,. not a benefit to the community. He felt that binding review as it related to demolition of structures, might serve to take a person's assets without compensating them for it and would act against the greater good of the community. He thought that it would result in cases going to the Circuit Court. He stated that if binding review is left in the ordinance, then the City needs to find a way to compensate owners who can't realize the full value of their property. He used the demolition of the University Club as an example to illustrate his point. He thought the present ordinance had worked well without binding review. Roger Fisher., 720 Noyes Street, resident of Rookwood Gardens - a landmark building, spoke in support of the ordinance and said that he could support an even stronger ordinance. He said that we should think not as individuals, but as a rising tide that raises all boats. What we would lose in maneuverability with our property, we gain in protection. He noted that the counsel of preservation commission members has helped protect landmark owners from scam artists. He noted that several houses have been built in the Lake Shore Historic District that are not compatible with the neighborhood and felt that they detracted from the overall streetscape. The new ordinance would help prevent further erosion. He urged using the ordinance to oppose the development of a group of townhomes on the 800 block of Hinman. He noted that during his years as a real estate broker, he had received much good advice from Commission members and felt any advice they would give in the future couldn't help be anything but benign. Michael Anderson. , 2233 Orrington Avenue, owner of a landmark structure said that if this ordinance had been in place seven years ago when he bought his house from Northwestern University, he would not have purchased it because of all the restrictions this would have put on rehabilitating it. He felt that the stronger zoning laws that Evanston has in place were enough to protect the community. Brad White. 2314 Harrison Street, consultant who developed the ordinance, reviewed several elements in the ordinance and how they would work; discussed the philosophy behind the ordinance. He explained that . the ordinance puts together preservation and planning to protect neighborhoods. He noted that the intent of the ordinance is not to freeze properties in time, but to give clear guidelines and standards for change. He felt that the binding review given the Commission protects both public and private interests and noted that it did not provide for review of interior work. He noted that the ordinance provided only for review of work that required building permits, excepting doors and windows; pointed out that provisions to appeal decisions of the commission of the ordinance are included. He reminded Council that the Preservation Commission has only advisory review on subdivisions, and final authority rests with Council. He felt that the ordinance would allow the community to be proactive, not reactive, and allows Council to act before there is a crisis and a landmark is torn down. George Loughlin. 2519 Orrington Avenue, owner of a landmark property, said that he was impressed by the comments of those who spoke in favor of the ordinance, but said that he felt the community had gotten this far without binding review and would continue to protect its architectural heritage without it. He said that the sky was not falling. L, � 4 February 14,1994 Lam Casazza. 214 Greenwood, a 13 year Evanston resident who has owned two landmark homes, said that among the things that attract people to Evanston is that it has architecturally and historically significant homes. This ordinance will go a long way to protect that attribute because it provides clear, nationally accepted guidelines for landmark designation; provides clear standards for review of proposed alterations, demolition, subdivisions and consolidations - all of which can affect neighborhoods and the character of the community. It also provides for explicit, prompt deadlines regarding certificates of appropriateness and for the appeals process, which he felt protected everyone's interests. He also noted the ordinance provides for an economic hardship process and a special merit provision. He felt that the ordinance is effective, enlightened legislation and urged its adoption. Paul Janicki. 1422 Judson Avenue, landmark home owner, architect and President of the Preservation League, said that the League leant its strong support for the ordinance and supported the binding review provision. He stated that that there were several badly integrated new houses along Sheridan Road in southeast Evanston that were built in the last fifteen years, and provided examples. He questioned whether it was right to tear down a historic house and subdivide the property to maximize profits. He urged passsage of the ordinance. Marty Rubin, 2700 Grant Street, landmark home owner, said that he was not a member of any preservation group, but felt that this was an important issue because his family moved here specifically because they fell in love with a historic house marketed as such by Cyrus Realty, who told them that the Preservation Commission would prevent anything from happening to landmark houses. He noted that Evanston has a reputation as a flexible . -. , 6 - 1*1ty that responds to all kinds of people and all kinds of housing. He asked Council how many complaints they had received about the Preservation Commission and their trampling on the rights of individuals. He did not feel that this ordinance would change them from dealing with people in a reasonable manner, and said that an ordinance without teeth is ineffective. He noted that the sky had fallen on the half a dozen structures that have been demolished and are gone forever. He noted that the community had been committed to preservation for many years and was sure that people would go out of their way to make the ordinance work smoothly. He felt that it was important to provide some sort of restraint, because not everyone responds to their neighbors' concerns and fears. He also felt the ordinance could be enforced with minimum intrusion into individual property rights and urged Council to adopt it. Mayor Morton noted that the Preservation Ordinance was marked for introduction, not adoption this evening. Alderman Newman reported that notices had gone out to all owners of landmark properties, telling them of this hearing and two workshops about the ordinance. There being no further comment, the hearing adjourned at 9:57 P.M. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS: City Manager Anderson asked Director of Public Works, David Barber, to present some awards that the City received. Mr. Barber said that at a recent meeting of the Consulting Engineers Council of Illinois in Springfield, the City was recognized for two projects, along with two consulting firms; the awards were the highest in each of their categories. The City, along with Patrick Engineering, received an Achievement Award for putting together the overall project at the Recycling Center. In the Environmental Category, the City and Ham Engineering received the Honor Award for Phase I of the Long Range Sewer Improvement Program. That project has also been placed in competition for the national Honor Award. Other phases of the sewer program are being put into consideration for future awards. City Manager Anderson congratulated Mr. Barber on the awards. He also thanked Mr. Barber and Director of Streets and Sanitation, Zeltee Edwards, for the extraordinary job they had done over the last week contending with difficult winter storms and a shortage of salt. Fi February 14, 1994 6q MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Morton presented a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association to Finance Director, Robert Shonk, for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending February 28, 1993. She said that the Certificate was the highest form of recognition for state and local governments. Hollv Lowell Bellew. 2658 Prairie Avenue, invited everyone to attend the Fund Raiser for Evanston Neighborhood Conference at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 27th at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theater. The play is 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone.' Sidnev Zwick. 1720 Washington Street, long-time Evanston resident, spoke as a private citizen, congratulated Robert Shonk on his award and complimented him for the past help Mr. Shonk had given him; supported the revisions to the Preservation Ordinance but cautioned the City about trampling on the property rights of individuals; related Galena's architectural heritage to Evanston's; questioned the financial reports on the Research: Park. Tax . Increment Finance (TIF) District prepared by staff for the Economic Development Committee meeting the previous week; discussed specific components of the report in detail and characterized it as inaccurate, misleading and dishonest; questioned the propriety of former Alderman Nelson posting flyers in the Research Park Incubator Building three years ago; read an excerpt from a progress report issued by the Research Park, which quoted from a speech given by Charles Shaw, developer of the Research Park, to a group of entrepreneurs which characterized the mission of the Research Park. In -response to a question from Mayor Morton, Mr. Zwick said that he did not attend the meeting where the Research Park financial report was discussed. City Manager Anderson raised a Point of Order. He said that accusations of dishonesty had been made against members of the City staff and felt he had to respond. He stated that the reports which were issued with respect to the Research Park were both accurate and appropriate, and although Mr. Zwick disagree with them - which is his right - those reports are accurate and were put together the way they should have been. Judith Herbert. 640 Michigan Avenue, representing the Commission on Aging, was pleased that the Housing and Community Development Act Committee had allocated $25,000 to the Commission to establish a home handyman program for older adults in Evanston. She said that the Commission is very grateful that the Committee voted their endorsement and also will be grateful to the mayor and Council when they vote to support this program. COMMUNICATIONS: Kirsten F. Davis, City Clerk, announced that the last day to register for the March 15 Primary Election was Tuesday, February 15. She also reminded those present that Tuesday the 15th was the deadline for purchase of vehicle stickers. The City Collector's office would be open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for sticker purchasers.... CONSENT AGENDA: (Any Docket Item Marked with an Asterisk*) Alderman Drummer moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda, with the following exceptions: Docket 22-2A- 94: Resolution 13-R-94 - Chandler Center Playground Development; Docket 23-2A-94: Resolution 15-R-94 - Lease of Spaces in Lot #1; Docket 36-2A-94: Resolution 14-R-94 - Amending 1994-95 CDBG Program and Docket 37- 2A-94 - Change in Council Meeting Date. Seconded by Alderman Moran. Roll call. Voting aye - Feldman, Newman, Drummer, Guthrie, Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Engelman and Holsman. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (9-0) 1 %lj �0 6 February 14, 1994 *MINUTES: * The minutes of special Council meetings of January 15, 22, and 31, 1994, and the regular meeting of January 24, 1994, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC WORKS CONEUIITTEE: BILLS AND PAYROLL * Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending February 15, 1994; for City of Evanston payroll for the period ending January 23, 1994; for City Council payroll for the month of January 1994; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills $ 3,139,020.39 City of Evanston payroll $ 1,250,018.04 City Council payroll 4,875.03 * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) PURCHASES: * Approval of the proposal from A.M. Kinney, Evanston, IL for Architectural Services for Fire Station Renovation for total fees of 7 % of project costs. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Approval of the low bid from Advanced Telecommunications, Inc., for the installation of a telephone system in the new Main Library at a total cost of $32,606.00. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Approval of the low bid from Communication Contractors, Inc. for the installation of a data and telephone cable in the new Main Library at a cost of $32,488.76. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Approval of additional Architectural Services to Nagle, Hartray & Associates, Ltd., for the new Main Library at a cost of $59,440. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Approval of the proposal from U.S. Equities for additional Construction Management Services for the new Main Library at a cost of $30,000. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Approval of Change Order #3 on the City's contract with W. E. O'Neil Construction for the new Main Library Project at a cost of $245,602. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Approval of the proposal from David Pfleger of Thornton Pfleger, Inc., to provide Management development to the City at an total annual cost of $11,520. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL, (9-) * Approval of the proposal from Pac Tel Teletrac for 25 Automatic Vehicle Location Units and Software for the Police Department at a cost of $14,955. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL 7 February 14, 1994 " I I * Approval of the proposal from Comark, Inc., for Personal Computers at a cost of $39,029. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Comark, Inc. $39,029.00 Bloomingdale, IL Affordable Computer Services 43,223.71 Chicago, IL Cedar Computer Center 44,736.00 Rolling Meadows, II, Nabih's Inc. 46,106.00 Evanston,19 Mola International 47,648.00 Evanston, EL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Approval of the proposal from Applied Management Corporation for Parking System Software and Equipment Upgrade at a cost of $12,255. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Approval of the low bids from Norit Americas, Inc., CYTEC Industries, Inc., L.C.I., Ltd., and Sweetwater Technologies for Water Treatment Chemicals at a total cost of $112,288.50. BID SUMMARY: CARBON -(Estimated Quantity - 32. Tons) Estimated Bidder Unit Price Total Cost Norit Americas, Inc. $650.00/T $20, 800.00 Jacksonville Beach, Fl Calgon Carbon Corp 718.00/T 22,976.00 Pittsburgh, PA ALUMINUM SULFATE - (Estimated Quantity - 335 Tons) Estimated Bidder Unit Price Total Cost CYTEC Industries, Inc. $120.50/T $40,006.00 West Patterson, NJ General Alum & Chem 123.25/T 41,288.75 Holland, OH General Chemical Corp 123.48/T 41,365.80 Parsippany, NJ 1 8 February 14, 1994 HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID - (Estimated Quantity - 285 Tons) Estimated Bidder Unit Price Total Cost L.C.I. Ltd. $137.30/T $39,130.50 Jacksonville Beach, FL Rowell Chemical Corp 143.45/T 40,883.25 Hinsdale, EL Kaiser Aluminum & Chem Corp. 155.20/T 44,232.00 Mulberry, FL Hydrite Chemical Corp 165.00/T 47,025.00 Milwaukee, WI Chemtech Industries, Inc. 169.60/T 48,336.00 St. Louis, MO LIQUID CATIONIC POLYMER - (Estimated Quantity - 20 Tons) Estimated Bidder Unit Price Total Cost Sweetwater Technologies $617.20/T $12,344.00 El Toro, CA Calgon Corporation 638.00/T 12,760.00 Pittsburgh, PA CYTEC Industries, Inc. 650.00/T 13,000.00 West Patterson, NJ * APPROVED - CONSENT AGF,.ND;A MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Approval of Change Order #3 for the City's contract with Kovilic Construction Company for the Main Street Sewer Project in the amount of $22,774.03. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL, * Approval of Change Order #4 on the City's contract with Kovilic Construction Company for Rehabilitation of the Combined Sewer on Main Street in the amount of $9,552.64. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Approval of Change Order #5 on the City's contract with Kovilic Construction Co. for the Main Street -Sewer Project resulting in a reduction of $89,670.82. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Docket 18-2A-94: Resolution 9-R-94 - Intergovernmental Agreement with C.T.A. - Consideration of proposed Resolution 9-R-94, by which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to extend an Agreement with the Chicago Transit Authority for the provision of security services for C.T.A. passengers, employees, and property in the City of Evanston through December 31,1994. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) 9 February 14, 1994 1 * Docket 19-2A-94: Resolution 10-R-94 - Kiwanis Mini -Marathon - Consideration of proposed Resolution 10-R-94, by which the City Council would accept responsibility for the use of Sheridan Road for the Kiwanis Club of Evanston and Evanston Hospital to hold their 13th Annual Mini -Marathon in Evanston on May 15, 1994. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) * Docket 20-2A-94: Resolution 11-R-94 - Windy City Snorts Fest - Consideration of proposed Resolution 11-R-94, by which the City Council would accept responsibility for the use of Sheridan Road for Windy City Sports Magazine's "Women's SportFest '94" (a multi -sport event which was held last year in Evanston) on September 25, 1994. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) * Docket 21-2A-94: Resolution 12-R-94 - UPARR Grant Avolication - - Consideration of proposed Resolution 12-R-94, by which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to apply for a $135,000 Urban Park and Recreation Recovery grant for improvements at the Fleetwood-Jourdam/Mason Park Complex. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-0) Docket 22-2A-94: Resolution 13-R-94 - Chandler Center Plaveround Development - Consideration of proposed Resolution 13-R-94, by which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Evanston Hospital Corporation for development of a playground in Chandler Park. This docket item was referred to the Human Services Committee. Docket 23-2A-94: Resolution 15-R-94 - Lease of Snaces in Lot #1 - Consideration of proposed Resolution 15-R-94, by which the City Council would authorize the City manager to lease twenty-eight spaces in Parking Lot #1, 514 South Boulevard, to Evanston Nissan for storage. This docket item was removed from the agenda. * Docket 24-2A-94: Ordinance 1-0-94 - Home Rule Natural Gas Tax - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 1-0-94, by which the City Council would impose a home rule tax of $.95 per therm on the purchasers of natural gas at retail. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 25-2A-94: Ordinance 5-0-94 - Special Service District #5 - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 5-0-94, by which the City Council would declare the City's intent to create Special Service District #5 and set March 28, 1994 as the date for a Public Hearing. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 26-2A-94: Ordinance 64)-94 - Loading Zones on Ashland - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 6-0-94, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-7, Schedule VII(B), of the Code of the City of Evanston to establish Loading Zones at 2143 and 2201 Ashland Avenue. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA 10 February 14,1994 * Docket 27-2A-94: Ordinance 7-0-94 - Telecommunications Utilitv Tax - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 7-0-94, by which the City Council would extend the 5 % Utility Tax on communications to interstate telephone calls. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 28-2A-94: Ordinance 840-94 - Evaansion of Residents Only Parking District #4 - Dodge Avenue - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 8-0-94, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-18, Schedule XVIII, of the Code of the City of Evanston to expand Residents Only Parking District #4 to include Dodge Avenue between Lake and Church Streets. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 29-2A-94: Ordinance 9-0-94 - Water Rate Increase - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 9-0-94, by which the City Council would increase the Water rates to Evanston water customers by 17 % for all bills issued after March.1, 1994. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 30-2A-94: Ordinance 10-0-94 - Sewer User Rate Increase - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 10-0-94, by which the City Council would increase the water rates to Evanston customers from the current $.90 per 100 cubic feet of water consumed to $1.20 per 100 cubic feet for all bills issued after March 1, 1994. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 31-2A-94: Ordkwwz 11-0-94 - Reoeal of Messaee Tax - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 11-0-94, by which the City Council would delete the 5 % Utility Tax on intrastate communications from Section 3-2-9-2 of the Code of the City of Evanston. The authority for the 5 % Utility Tax on intrastate communications is contained in proposed Ordinance 7-0-94. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 13-1B-94: Ordinance 4-0-94 - 3-Wav Ston - Colfax/McDaniel - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 4-0-94, introduced on January 24, 1994, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V(C), of the Evanston City Code to establish a 3-Way Stop at the intersection of Colfax Street and McDaniel Avenue. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (9-01 Alderman Kent complimented the Administration and Public Works Committee for the efficient way m which they dealt with a very long agenda. He noted that the Energy Commission would have a short presentation at the next committee meeting. HUMAN SERVICES C0Aft ITEE: * Docket 32-2A-94: Township Bills - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve Township bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of January 1994 in the amount of $113,162.37. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) Alderman Holsman reported that the Human Services Committee was continuing to work on the panhandling issue m downtown Evanston and the last meeting focused primarily on the library and the problems with the homeless there. 11 February 14, 1994 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CONEWME: Alderman Engelman reported that before the Public Hearing on the Preservation Ordinance this evening, notices were sent to every owner of a landmark structure, as well as every owner of a structure in a historic district which invited them to the public hearing and to two workshops this past Thursday and Saturday to go over the ordinance and take public comment at those sessions. * Docket 33-2A-94: Architectural Plan Review and Field Inspection Contract - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year contract with Criezis Architects for Plan Review and Field Inspections for Commercial, industrial, and Institutional Projects costing in excess of $1,000,000 in construction costs. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-01 * Docket 34-2A-94: Ordinance 12-0-94 - Evanston Preservation Ordinance, - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 12-0-94, by which the City Council would comprehensively amend Ordinance 23-0-75, the current Preservation Commission Ordinance. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA * Docket 35-2A-94: Ordinance 3-0-94 - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council deny the petition of Evanston Hospital Corporation to amend Section 6-15-1-1 of the Zoning Ordinance to list Child Day Care Centers as Permitted Uses in all 01 Office Districts and, instead, amend Section 6-15-2-3 of the Zoning Ordinance to list Child Day Care Centers as Special Uses in the 01 Office District. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Engelman noted that if this ordinance passes, Evanston Hospital will have to go back to ZBA to request a special use for their day care center. That request will have to come back to Council for approval. He said that it was the feeling of the Planning and Development Committee that they would like to expedite the process, so moved to Susoend the Rules in order tn Ari,_p_ t the ordinance this evening. Seconded by Alderman Moran. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Engelman moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 3-0-94. introduced this evening. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Alderman Engelman said that although everything Evanston Hospital does is of great interest to his ward, there did not seem to be very much sentiment against allowing them to have a day care center, but day care has to be done responsibly. There are four concerns that must be addressed when Council deals in day care in any area:_ health and safety, the character of the use in the area, traffic and congestion and the cumulative impact day care would have on the larger day care issues in the community. He noted that health and safety is addressed by licensing and felt that the other three could still be addressed and allow this as a permitted use in the 0-1 District, by making it a permitted use subject to certain conditions. He questioned whether it was appropriate to put preschool children in a downtown area, but noted that the 1000 Central Building is not in the downtown, but in a low -impact, buffer district or "hybrid" area. Drop-off of children is another question, but if the facility is in the same building or campus as those who use it, both concerns about parking and drop-off are addressed. He noted that the Zoning Ordinance allows Council to put conditions on permitted uses and moved to amend the ordinance to read: "Child, Dav Care Centers would be a Permitted Use in 0-1 Districts when operated by an emnlover in a building by the emplover on or adiacent to its campus when used predominately for emplovees of the emnlover and when 20 % of the slots are designated Title XX slots with 10 % for employees end 10 % for the community at large. w He noted that the 10 %/10 % requirement was higher than the 8 %/8 % City required of St. Francis Hospital, addresses the impact on the community and is an appropriate condition. Seconded by Alderman Moran. He felt that if the City encourages employers to be here, it should also encourage them to provide day care facilities for their employees. It12 February 14, 1994 Alderman Newman protested that he had received no information in his packet on this amendment and felt it was difficult to consider this without the text of the Zoning Ordinance in front of him. He opposed the amendment because he felt that an 0-1 District is transitional zone immediately adjacent to a residential area and felt that there were traffic and drop-off concerns. He felt it should remain as a special use, so that process would allow neighbors to express their concerns on each case and permit the City to put special conditions on the day care center that would be suitable for each particular area. He noted that day care centers in this district were not addressed in the new Zoning Ordinance. He was concerned that by allowing this facility as a permitted use, Council may not be able to put conditions on the use to require the Title XX slots for the community. He said that before this amendment is voted on, he wanted to see the amendment in writing and hear from the Legal Department whether Council could place conditions on a permitted use. He moved to hold this docket item over. Seconded bv, Alderman Holsman. In response to a question from Alderman Heydemann about whether there was a time element coming into play here, Alderman Engelman said that if it is approved as a special use it must be granted this evening to allow the hospital give the notice necessary to appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals in March to request the special use. He moved to over -ride the hold over to continue the discussion. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Alderman Newman withdrew his hold over motion to allow discussion, but asked to be recognized at.- . the end of the discussion to restate his motion at that time. Alderman Engelman a¢reed and withdrew his motion to over -ride. Alderman Feldman opposed the amendment because he felt it had to do with the sensitive issue of the Council's stewardship of young people and should be carefully thought out. He felt that the more flexibility and control the Council has, the better it can respond to specific situations to protect and enhance a day care setting. He felt that it was important for Council to have the ability to deal with conditions that are specific to numbers and to sites, access to parks and recreation, and exposure to traffic and curbs. He expressed concern about having many preschool children in the narrow sidewalk in front of the 1000 Central Street building. He felt it would be difficult to supervise them. He said that anything Council does that enhances its ability to control, influence and protect the rights and safety of those children is an advantage. He wasn't sure that the 75-25 allocation of Title 20 slots for children was the appropriate number and wanted to review that more carefully. He felt that a special use would be required to set the number at the level that was best for the community and allow it to be altered. He asked what benefit the Council would receive by abdicating its responsibility to control, modify and influence its ability to tailor conditions to the needs of the specific situation. Corporation Counsel Hill and Alderman Engelman discussed whether conditions could be imposed on a special use. Mr. Hill thought that the conditions mentioned were on the user and not on the use and felt that the requirement for the Title XX slots was not a land use issue. Alderman Engelman felt that the conditions he suggested were land use related, because they were: that the facility be run by an employer for its employees on its campus; that 20 % of the day care slots be designated Title XX slots - half for employees and half for the community at large. He felt that both conditions were land use related and would provide an incentive to address day care needs in the community. Mr. Hill thought the issue needed further analysis. Alderman Engelman noted that the Zoning Ordinance addressed the cumulative impact the use will have on the community. He said that it was not his intent to take any flexibility away from Council on this issue and the amendment did not get rid of day care as a special use in an 0-1 District. He felt that it was an incentive for large employers to provide day care for their employees. This amendment to allow day care centers as a permitted use would apply only to Evanston Hospital and perhaps the United Methodist Board of Pensions property. Both are on a campus, have parking and the ability to provide safe loading zones. He felt this amendment would be an incentive for the common good. Alderman Drummer ageed with the concerns of Corporation Counsel Hill about the Title XX requirement and cited the problems the City had when it created University Districts, thinking that zoning limited Northwestern University only to those districts. Having University Districts did not prevent Northwestern from purchasing property outside those districts and whatever was permitted by zoning on a property outside those districts, NU was permitted to do also. He noted that you can regulate the use, not the user. He felt that day care facilities should be a permitted use everywhere - particularly if an employer wants to provide it for its employees. He noted that schools were permitted in all areas and felt that day can facilites are an extension of schools. He did not believe the City should penalize anyone who wanted to open a day care center, because there is a real need in the community for them. He pointed out that there is a day care center on Dempster, which has a great deal of traffic, and had seen the day care cuter near his shop consistently move a large number of children in a very orderly fashion. He said that the 13 February 14, 1994 6, more day care that is provided by the private sector, the less government has to provide. He did not believe that it was fair to penalize someone who was trying to establish a much needed service. He also pointed out that the hospital had brought up the issue of the Title XX slots voluntarily a long time ago and did not believe it needed to be a condtion on the use, but if it iss placed as a condition, felt that it would be easy for the hospital to honor it. Alderman Holman agreed with many of the points made by Alderman Engelman, but did not feel that the condition concerning the Title XX slots was a land use issue. He favored retaining the special use provision because he felt that it would give Council more flexibility. Alderman Feldman did not believe state standards for day care to be punitive, nor did he believe that any action the City would take would be punative. He said that Council supported day care and felt it could be supportive by putting special conditions on specific cases and retaining its ability to protect children. He did not feel regulation was punitive and wanted to encourage businesses to establish day care centers that conformed to community standards, which he felt had been done with the new day care facility at St. Francis Hospital. Alderman Engelman said because of the Corporation Counsel's concerns about the requirement for the Title XX slots, he would withdraw his amendment and moved to refer it to the Plannine and Development Committee to consider whether thev wish to recommend a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance reeardine day care facilities. He wanted the ordinance to pass this evening, so the hospital would be able to proceed with the special use process. Alderman Kent noted that there are 600 children on a list for Title XX slots and asked that the City investigate how long some of them had been on the list. In response to a question from Alderman Drummer, Alderman Engelman explained that there are no conditions on the special use, but that conditions could be imposed as pad of the special use recommended by the ZBA. Alderman Drummer cautioned that the City has to be careful about imposing Title XX conditions on private day ^. providers because it is not their fault that there are so many children needing those slots, nor is it their responsibility to provide them for the City. However, he was sure that the hospital would voluntarily provide some of those slots. Vote to adopt Ordinance 3-0-94, voting aye - Feldman,_ Newman, Drummer, Guthrie, Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Engelman and Holsman: Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (9-0) Docket 1-1A-94: Proposed 1994-95 Budget - Consideration of the Proposed Budget for the City of Evanston for the Fiscal Year 1994-95. A copy of the City Manager's recommended Budget was distributed on December 30, 1993. Budget Review Sessions were scheduled for January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 1994. A Public Hearing on the Budget was scheduled for February 7, 1994, at 7:30 P.M. Alderman Engelman moved that Council consider adjustments to the proposed budget. Seconded by Alderman Guthrie. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Engelman said that it had been proposed that the school districts be exempted from utility taxes and some weeks ago the City had been presented with a demand from District 65 for a large sum of money for the use of an easement underneath their land for one of the City's sewer projects. He moved that before the issue of exempting the school districts from taxes is considered. the City Manager be directM to consult with the suverintendents of the two districts concerning_the waiving of all few between the bodies. whether taxes or charges for easements. He asked that the Manager report back to the Council at the next meeting before it addresses the issue of whether, or not to exempt them from taxes. Seconded by Alderman Newman. In response to a question from Alderman Drummer, Alderman Newman explained that the issue of the easement had been on the agenda at the last City/School Liaison Committee, but District 65 refused to discuss it because it felt that it was a matter between itself and the City and that District 202 was not involved. He noted, however, that there were informal discussions after the meeting. There is a question of how public funds should be spent and that was not resolved. He felt that the issue merited further discussion. He also noted that there may be an easement question to come up with District 202. He supported the idea of exempting the school districts from utility taxes �( 14 February 14, 1994 because they may be forced to raise property taxes further to pay those taxes, and he did not believe that the City should do anything indirectly or directly that may cause a further increase in property taxes. Alderman Engelman moved that ,Council convene as a Committee as a Whole. Seconded by Alderman Newman. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Feldman called Council's attention to a communication that he had placed on their desks that evening and read the memo, dated February 14, concerning South Evanston. The • memo contained the following three ieferences: p To Administration and Public Works: To examine the efficacy of the plan of our Police Department with respect to the safety and law enforcement needs of this neighborhood, and the examination of other cities' services under the jurisdiction of this committee, (i.e., street sweeping, garbage pick up.) Receive quarterly reports from the Police Department on progress and accomplishment of goals. To Planning and Development: To evaluate City response with respect to all property standards inspection and enforcement. Receive quarterly reports from Property Standards on progress and accomplishment of goals. To Human Services: To evaluate plans for increased recreational programs for the near term and the need and feasibility of a ty recreational center within or adjacent to this neighborhood. To consult with the Ridgeville Board to encourage and coordinate their involvement in responding to increased recreational needs. Receive quarterly reports from the Recreation Department on progress and accomplishment of goals. He noted that the references are contingent on staff making the appropriate recommendations and designing programs based on the recommendations coming out of the meetings of the City Manager, staff, Alderman Holsman and the neighbors. He clarified that he is making this reference because of recent events in South Evanston around the Custer/Callan area, but felt that similar events could happen in any adjacent area. He asked that the community response be centered in that area, but not restricted to it. City Manager Anderson pointed out that the City is attempting to build a partnership with the neighbors in that area, which depends on joint leadership and integration of the City's efforts with theirs. Two principles the City is operating upon is that it does not preempt the neighbors and take the process away from them, nor does it proceed in design or implementation of service integration without them. He pointed out that the neighbors bad not reached decisions on a number of things contained in the memo, including recreation. At this stage, the neighborhood organization has only indicated that access is needed to existing recreation programs - both to get people into the �.-..b.b...� and to gei them to the programs. He noted that the reference to property inspections was already being considered as.a budget item. He said that the response being developed for this community is within budget parameters, and, if that is not adequate, consideration can be given to using the Contingency Fund. He noted that there are only two weeks before the budget has to be adopted and urged Council not to use that deadline to establish the timelines for these decisions. Mr. Anderson observed that the process being used with this neighborhood -is an organic, interconnected process that is much less well-defined than the City's normal relationships with the neighborhoods. Alderman Feldman objected to the delay in the development of specific programs and expressed concern that recreational programs would not be in place for the summer. He saw no reason why the Human Service Committee and the Planning and Development Committee could not be involved in designing programs for the neighborhood and making sure that the resources were there to support them. He wanted Council members involved in program design, and did not feel that would preempt the neighbors. He wanted the neighbors to know that Council was concerned with their problems and committed to solving them. He said that his proposals were not in responA- to one event, but to a condition that would be with us for a very long time. Alderman Drummer thought that the CDBG Committee bad illustrated its concern for this community by allocating $100,000 (and $100,000 in the Capital Improvement Program) for renovating sidewalks in the Howard Street area, as well as allocating $50,000 for each of the last two years for the renovation of parks in that area. He noted that the issue of property inspection had already been addressed in budget discussions and reminded Council that they 15 February 14, 1994 �q would be dealing with reallocation of $350,000 in CDBG fiords for that area in the next docket item. He pointed out that would amount to nearly $600,000 that would be committed to the Custer/Callan area and felt that was a substantial commitment. He noted that the CDBG Committee had asked the City Manager's office for quarterly reports on progress in this area. He said that staff had already begun to address the issues raised by Alderman Feldman and felt that there would not be enough time to develop the kind of specific programs that he was looking for in the next two weeks, but noted that the money is right on time. In response to Alderman Newman's question about development of recreation programs, City Manager Anderson explained that the City has asked the neighbors what they need in recreational services for the community and they have created a committee to determine those needs. He said that the City is prepared to meet the needs that they have identified. He noted that at this time they have not asked for new programs, only access to existing programs, and they are still evaluating other alternatives. The question of a community center has been discussed, but no decision has been reached. He emphasized that the City is trying not to impose a cookie cutter answer on the community. He explained that the length of time between design and implementation of a program depends on the type of program. Alderman Newman said that he wasn't satisfied with that response because he felt there was a need for recreation programs, and while the neighbors needed to be involved, Council can't wait for a neighborhood group to get its act together for this year. What he wanted was for the City's recreation professionals to present five or six alternatives to the neighbors and let them chose among these alternatives. If they want something else, he would be open to change, but wanted recreation programs in place for that area this summer. Mr. Anderson said that his suggestions go directly counter to the kind of relationship that the City is trying to develop with the neighborhood. The City could certainly go in and propose solutions, but to impose solutions on the neighbors doesn't give them the kind of control they. really need to have over the programs - if it's going to be their program. Alderman Newman disagreed and thought that by giving the neighborhood six options, would not be imposing a solution. He said that he didn't want to wait a year to have recreation programs in place. He said that you can't do it all with police protection and housing inspections. He asked for a memo describinc the varvine decrees of nolice protection in this area coins back for a three veer period. He said he wanted to see whether it had become heavy in response to certain incidents, and then lightened up again. He thought that there may be a budget decision to be made regarding police activity in that area. Alderman Holsman thanked Alderman Feldman for writing the memo and for his support, and said that there was nothing in the memo that residents of the area would disagree with. He felt that efforts currently being made were not enough. He expressed concern about the police presence and related several incidents where residents had heard shots fired or had felt threatened by gangs of youths and had called him. He asked Council to support his request to immediately increase the police presence in the area. He stated that in the short term, he felt that the community needed access to existing recreation programs, but in the long run they should have a recreation center. He thought that a professional opinion is needed on what recreation is appro$�ae for that area and urged Council to approve a professional needs assessment study in the C1P. He said tha�t�e neighbors felt that they were not recreation professionals and did not know what programs would be appropri . Because of their busy lives, they_ . cannot devote 100 % of their time to recreation issues. He felt that giving them options would not be imposing programs on them. He asked the mayor and Council to support him in addressing both the short-term and the long- term needs in this community and the rest of Evanston. Alderman Heydemann said that one of the best things about the plan that the CDBG Committee examined and provided fluids for, was that it was based on building community leadership and allowing solutions to grow out of the people involved in the situation. She noted that it is a hard process, but unless communities have autonomy and have power, there are no long-term solutions. She noted that the police can't be ever-present, so a community must control themselves, must cooperate and work on many areas. If the City imposes its own timetable and solutions, it is being paternalistic. She recognized that it is difficult to change patterns and not to look to government for solutions. The Council is willing to make money available and demonstrated their commitment to this one section of the City, because they know that it is important to the entire City for conditions to improve in this neighborhood. She urged Council not to sabotage an embryonic process for an immediate short-term gain. She said that you don't have to be a professional to identify what would help your community. She cautioned Council to not undermine a process that has the potential for turning a neighborhood around. 550 16 February 14, 1994 Alderman Engelman expressed amazement at Alderman Feldman's memo, because he was under the impression that the City was already addressing the issues raised in that memo and noted that the City had made a commitment of funding to address the problems in that area. He noted that there are incidents that cause concern that happen all over Evanston. He referred to the shooting incident following the "Y' dance recently and. reported that he had gotten a lot of calls from worried First and Seventh Ward parents following that incident. He assured those parents that their concerns were being noted and the community was working to address them. He noted that both Alderman Kent and Alderman Drummer had worked very hard for years to address serious problems in their wards. He thought that Council was confirming its commitment to trying to solve the problems of the Eighth Ward by its reallocation of $350,000 in CDBG funds, despite the fact that Alderman Holsman is not on the CD Committee. He expressed surprise to learn that some aldermen thought that Council and staff were not taking this issue seriously, but felt that six hundred thousand dollars demonstrated a lot of commitment. He said that Alderman Feldman's references were well taken and should be followed up, because any program that is implemented should be evaluated. He did not believe that Council should throw money at people who did not know what they wanted. He said that if the residents indicate that the problem is not a lack of programs, but access to programs, don't design more programs they won't attend. Alderman Guthrie said that encouraging a neighborhood organization to develop plans and programs to assess needs is a first step and takess-a long time. As one of the founders of the Evanston Neighborhood Conference (ENC), she noted that one of ENC's goals was community organizing and stressed that community organizing takes a phenomenal amount of time because people are busy and committed to other things. She pointed out that Arts and Recreation Magazine lists hundreds of programs and Ridgeville Park District has many of its own programs. There are many from which to choose and she would like to see the City encourage people to participate in those that already exist. She felt that trying to develop programs in the next two weeks can't been done, and thought it especially difficult to develop programs to fill as yet umassessed needs. She noted that democracy can be very tedious. Alderman Drummer said that the Eighth Ward was the area that everyone was focusing on now, but there are other areas needing the same sort of attention. The Second and Fifth Wards have problems similar to those of the Eighth Ward. He said that there is not a bottomless pit of money and the Council has agreed to target $600,000 to that area, but he would not vote to give it one penny more. The money is not etched in stone and can be rearranged to support programs, such as recreation, when the need is determined. He did not understand why Alderman Feldman felt the Council had no commitment to this area. If aldermen feel that more money should be committed to that neighborhood, they will have to either raise taxes or cut out other programs already budgeted. Alderman Feldman said that all he was trying to do was to focus the Council's attention on a problem. He felt that the Council's commitment was not perceived by the residents of the area and did not feel it had been made. He felt that Council was asking the neighbors to do something that they were incapable of doing. He thought that what the City was asking the neighbors to do was not empowerment, but abdication, and said that people are waiting for Council to demonstrate its commitment. He told them that the neighbors were frightened to death for their safety, their neighborhood, their future and their property values. He did not believe that either throwing money or the. police at the problem is a solution, but felt that they were both part of the solution. He said that he wanted something to happen this summer. He pleaded with Council to do something, but admitted that he did not have the answers. He wanted the committees to get involved and to get staff to develop recommendations. He said that the neighbors had no idea of what the Council was doing and urged Council to let the neighbors know what was going on. He said that perhaps Council had to light a fire under the neighbors to get them moving. He said that Council didn't know diddley because it hadn't been involved. Alderman Kent felt that from his r:_.+rs-Lve the City was robbing Peter to pay Paul. He felt that the neighbors in the Eighth Ward were fighting a monster - the gang problem. He noted that things have escalated all over town - gangs are into drugs and turf. He felt that the Fitch Ward had come a long way, but was still experiencing the same problems being experienced by the Eighth Ward, as was every part of the community that was in the CDBG target area. He did not feel that Council should be committed to only one area of the City. He thought that it was best to work on short-term solutions, because sometimes they provide the answers for what will work long term. He talked about a number of shooting incidents in his ward and noted that he had never received a call , — He said that he had a problem with committing $350,000 to an area that is having a sefan oof problems o� way uld�ertira� 2loa��' `fie nv�rhe,• it�n cv-xc$►^n ed part'IfV 6, f t� f � f hf ldQ vrL u 1 17 February 14, 1994 as his ward was having before he was born. He felt that there were many other needs competing for that money. He emphasized that you have to constantly maintain police visibility, work with the neighbors, keep the pressure on and put away those who hurt the community. The community has to act or it dies. He noted that all nine members of the Council care what happens in all parts of the community, but they need help and ideas from members of the community. Alderman Newman said that no one is saying that nothing is being done, there are some things being done, but he just wanted to see some concrete responses, like the basketball program at Mason Park that was put together in response to a murder in the park. He disagreed with the City Manager's approach to the problem and said that people could play follow -the -leader here, but he wanted to see recreation programs this summer. He felt that the police resources should be analyzed and the needs of other parts of town assessed. He also noted that if an additional property inspector is added, it won't be just for this area, but for all over town. He said that if there is a long-term need for a police presence in that area, then it should be considered at budget time. Perhaps the long- term solution related to recreation can wait. He said that he would be happy to discuss adding other areas in need of additional police presence to the agenda. If the issue of police staffing levels is not addressed during the next two weeks, it can't be addressed for another year. Alderman Holsman said that he had been actively involved with the neighborhood group for over four years and they had been knocking on the doors of businesses and had worked to get neighbors involved. He noted that the neighbors worked to get grant money to provide supervision for kids in the parks, which was not provided by the City or Ridgeville. He supported Alderman Guthrie's suggestion of a needs assessment for recreation and said that was what he had been trying to push. Alderman Guthrie remembered all the years sitting in on City meetings and wondering why no one was really speaking to the issue and why there was more heat than light being shed on issues. She said that she could not conceive of anyone voting against Alderman Feldman's three references, but noted that Council had beat this issue into the ground for nearly an hour and had resorted to grandstanding and accusations, which she found to be tiresome. She asked that the references be directed to the appropriate committees and that Council move on with its business. She moved to adiourn out of the Committee of the Whole. Seconded by Alderman Hevdemann. Motion carried. Alderman Eneelman moved to hold further consideration of the budget. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. At the request of two aldermen. this item will be held until the next meeting. OTHER COMIVIITTEES: Docket 36-2A-94: Resolution 14-R-94 - Amendine 1994-95 CDBG Program - Consideration of proposed Resolution 14-R-94, by which the City Council would amend the 1994-95 Community Development Block Grant Program authorizing the reallocation of Multi-Family/Single-Family Revolving Loan Funds to various programs - Alderman Drummer moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 14-R-94. Seconded by Alderman Guthrie. In response to Alderman Drummer's question about how many neighbors had been involved in developing recommendations to deal with the problems in the Custer/Callan area, City Manager Anderson explained that there were a large number of neighbors involved in the beginning and they have split into subcommittees and an executive committee that meets on a regular basis to go over the work of the other committees. Alderman Holsman said that forty or fifty people have been meeting twice a month. Alderman Newman moved to hold over the docket itevn. Seconded by Alderman Eneelman. At the request of two alderman. this docket will be held over until the next meeting �j 18 February 14,1994 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Docket 37-2A-94: Change in Council Meeting Date - Consideration of a recommendation to change the first meeting in March from March 14 to March 21. " Alderman Drummer moved Council approval of the recommendation. Seconded by Alderman Moran. Alderman Newman asked that the Planning and Development Committee be scheduled to meet on March 14. Motion carried. No nays. REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OTHER COMMITTEES: Docket 14-1B-94: (hdinance 129-0-93 - Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Proiect - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 129-0- 93, introduced on January 24,1994, by which the City Council would adopt and approve a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment plan and Project for the Church/Chicago area. Docket 15-1B-94: Ordinance 130-0-93 - Tax Increment Financing Desienation of Redevelopment Proiect Area - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 130-0- 93, introduced on January 24, 1994, by which the City Council would designate the Church/Chicago Area, by legal description, as a Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area. Docket 16-1B-94: Ordinance 131-0-93 - Tax Increment Financing - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 131-0-93, introduced on January 24,1994, by which the City Council would specify the administration of incremental real estate taxes in the Church/Chicago Tax Increment Financing District consistent with State Statutes. Alderman Engelman referred Dockets 15-lB-94 and 16-1B-94 to the Economic Development Committee for further discussion with the school districts as to the question of establishing a base for the tax increment and allocation of that tax increment to the school districts. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Morton asked for Council confirmation of the following names for appointment to the Property Services Board for term ending March 1, 1997: Donald Jeffers, 2034 Hawthorne Lane, Junad Rim, 2784 Sheridan Road, Tom Rosengren, 1215 Greenleaf Street, Peter Eric Siegal, 1513 Crain Street, Alderman Drummer moved Council approval of these appointments. Seconded by Alderman Engelman. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Morton introduced the name of Ann Graff for appointment to the Property Services Board: 19 � j February 14,1994 3 " CALL OF THE WARDS: Alderman Kent discussed his continuing interest in having a mobile police command unit. He noted that when it had been proposed to the CDBG Committee, the proposal had been for a camper -style vehicle like the bookmobile. He asked whether a mid -sized school bus could be utilized in such a capacity and felt that utilizing that type of vehicle would probably bring down the cost considerably from the $160,000 the vehicle proposed to the CD Committee was projected to cost. Alderman Drummer congratulated Sam Hunter on his election as the new president of the Evanston branch of the NAACP. Alderman Holsman thanked the Evanston Property Owners Association for the forum they sponsored on the role of housing in neighborhoods. He reminded Council of the ENC fund raiser on February 27 at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theater and encouraged everyone to attend. He asked the City to evaluate its current plan for dealing with gangs and urged staff to try to come up with more innovative solutions for attacking this situation. He reported that he had received a number of telephone calls about shots fired- several times last week in the Custer/Callan neighborhood and stressed that there were still problems in that area that need to be addressed. Alderman Newman asked that there be some response by the elected officials of the City to the shooting incident of the eleven year old the previous week. He noted that there had been a lot of publicity about the incident and felt that there is a great deal of concern in the community. He thought that people were looking to the elected officials for public responses. He did not believe that the incident should be swept under the rug. Alderman Engelman noted that he had made a reference to the Human Relations Commission about six months before, asking them to develop programs to foster integrated housing patterns within the community. He asked for a report on their progress. He reported that the Economic Development Committee had an excellent meeting at the Research Park last week, but noted that the next meeting to discuss this issue, which had been announced for March 9, had been changed. The date will be announced. Alderman Engelman thanked Alderman Kent for his comments during Committee of the Whole, which he felt brought the Council back to reality. He agreed with Alderman Newman's comments about the shooting incident and agreed that Council must address that issue. He noted that Alderman Kent reminded them that things don't happen unless people get involved. He noted that the Police Chief had said that the City cannot address this issue (of gangs and violence) unless people get involved and repeated Chief Cooper's question: "Why was an eleven year old wandering around downtown Evanston at 11 o'clock at night?" Alderman Engelman said that parents are not taking responsibility for disciplining their children and are not looking after and caring for them. Any amount of money we throw at these issues is not going to be enough, its going to take people and the people who have to get started are the ones that are at home. Alderman Engelman called the Council's attention to the press table in the back of the room and asked whether there were any standards pertaining to was allowed to sit there. He noted that one individual who sat at the press table had also addressed the Council this evening and observed that one of his statements seemed to be more accurate than others. Alderman Drummer moved to adjourn into Closed Session into consider pending litigation and negotiations. Seconded by Alderman Holsman. Voting aye - Feldman, Newman, Drummer, Guthrie, Heydemaan, Kent, Moran, Engelman, and Holsman. Motion carried. (9-0) The Council recessed into Closed Session at 12:56 A.M. and reconvened in Open Session at 1:02 A.M. There being no more business to come before the Council, Mayor Morton asked for a motion to adjourn. The Council so moved and adjourned at 1:03 A.M. KIRSTEN F. DAVIS CITY CLERK 11 1