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(Published by the Authority of the City Council of the City of Chicago) COPY JOURNAL of the PROCEEDINGS ofthe CITY COUNCIL ofthe CITY of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Regular Ueeting^Thursday, October 22,1981 at 10:00 A.M. (Council Chamber—City Hall—Chicago, niinois) OFFICIAL RECORD. JANE M. BYRNE WALTER S. KOZUBOWSKI Mayor City Clerk October 22, 1981 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. 7475 Attendance at Meeting. Present—Honorable Jane M. Byrne, Mayor, and Aldermen Roti, Barnett Kenner, Evans, Bloom, Sawyer, Bertrand, Humes, Shaw, Vrdolyak, Huels, Majerczyk, Madrzyk, Burke, Brady, Barden, Streeter, Kellam, Sheahan, Kelley, Sherman, Stemberk, Lipinski, Shumpert Marzullo, Nardulli, Carothers, Davis, Hagopian, Gabinski, Mell, Frost Marcin, Farina, Casey, Cullerton, Laurino, Rittenberg, Pucinski, Natarus, Oberman, Clewis, Axelrod, Schulter, Volini, Orr, Stone. Absent—Aldermen Ray, Kuta, Merlo. Call to Order. On Thursday, October 22, 1981 at 10:00 A.M. (the day and hour appointed for the meeting) Honorable Jane M. Byrne, Mayor called the City Council to order. Walter S. Kozubowski, City Clerk, called the roll of members and it was found that there were present at the time: Aldermen Roti, Barnett, Kenner, Evans, Bloom, Sawyer, Bertrand, Humes, Shaw, Vrdolyak, Huels, Majerczyk, Madrzyk, Burke, Brady, Barden, Streeter, Kellam, Sheahan, Kelley, Sherman, Stemberk, Lipinski, Shumpert Marzullo, Nardulli, Carothers, Davis, Hagopian, Gabinski, Mell, Frost, Marcin, Farina, Casey, Cullerton, Laurino, Rittenberg, Pucinski, Natarus, Oberman, Clewis, Axelrod, Schulter, Volini, Orr, Stone—47. Quorum present. On motion of Aldermen Bertrand, Clewis, Hagopian, respectively, it was ordered noted in the Journal that Aldermen Ray and Merlo were absent due to being in the hospital and Alderman Kuta was absent due to illness. Invocation. Father Armand Gress, Pastor, St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, opened the meeting with prayer. Tribute to Late Thomas F. Fitzpatrick. Honorable Jane M. Byrne, Mayor, on behalf of herself and all the Members of the City Council presented the following proposed resolution: WHEREAS, Thomas F. Fitzpatrick departed this life on October 19, 1981; and WHEREAS, Thomas F. Fitzpatrick was Alderman from the 19th Ward on the South Side of Chicago from 1957 until his retirement in 1975, having been elected and re-elected five times; and WHEREAS, Thomas F. Fitzpatrick was the duly elected Democratic Ward Committeeman from the 19th Ward from 1960 to 1976; and WHEREAS, Thomas F. Fitzpatrick, as a lifelong resident of the South Side of Chicago, served his Ward and the people of the Ward with humor, devotion, dedication and complete loyalty, earning the admiration and respect of all the citizens of the 19th Ward; and WHEREAS, Thomas F. Fitzpatrick, during his tenure in the Chicago City Council, served as Chairman of the City Council Committee on Buildings and Zoning, and was a leader during one of the great periods in the history of Chicago; and WHEREAS, Thomas F. Fitzpatrick leaves behind him his wife, Charlotte, nine children and forty-three grandchildren, that are a credit to the City of Chicago and are a lasting memorial to Alderman Thomas F. Fitzpatrick; now, therefore. 7476 JOURNAL—CITY COUNCIL—CHICAGO October 22, 1981 Be It f^esolved. That tha Mayor of Chicago and tha Chicago City Council in meeting this 22nd day of October, 1981, offer their sympathy and prayers to his wife, Charlotte, their nine children and forty-three grandchildren; and Be It Further Resolvod, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to his wife and the family of Thomas F. Fitzpatrick. Alderman Sheahan moved to Suspend the Rules Temporarily to permit immediate consideration of and action upon the foregoing proposed rsaoiution. The motion Pre/ailed. On motion of Alderman Sheahan (seconded by Aldermen Natarus and Marcin tha foregoing proposed resolution was Adopted, unanimously, by a rising vote. Tribute to Late Thomas E. Townsend. Honorable Jana M. Byrne, Mayor, on behalf of herself and all the Members of the City Council presented the following proposed resolution: WHEREAS. The death of Thomas E. Townsend on Friday, October 2. 1981, saddened his many friends and tha admirers of his work in the field of education: and WHEREAS, Ha served as a teacher, counselor and vice principal at Mt. Carmel High School, No. 6410 South Dante Avenue, on tha South Side of Chicago for 25 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Townsend taught and helped more than 5,000 students to embark upon careers in higher education in various collages and universities; and WHEREAS. Because of his efforts he v/as referred to as "Mr, Mt, Carmel" by countless parents, students and alumnus of the school; and WHEREAS, This great educator himself attended Mt, Carmel High School and graduated second in his class as an outstanding student in 1946, then went on to DePaul University where he earned a Bachelor Degree with honors, finally capping his learning with a Master's Degree in Social Studies and Guidance/Counseling; and WHEREAS, Thomas E. Townsend served in the Illinois National Guard for 15 years and was retired as a Captain of that military unit; now, therefore. Be It Resoh/ad. That the Mayor and Members of the City Council of Chicago, in a meeting assembled this 22nd day of October, 1981, do hereby give expression both to our own and to tha community's regret at the passing of Thomas E. Townsend and extend to his family our heartfelt condolances. Alderman Vrdolyak moved to Suspend tfie Rules Temporarily to permit immediate consideration of and action upon the foregoing proposed resolution. The motion Prevailed. On motion of Alderman Vrdolyak the foregoing proposed resolution was Adopted, unanimously, by a rising vote. Tribute to Late Judge Benjamin Schwartz. Honorable Jane M. Byrne. Mayor, on behalf of herself and all the Members of the City Council presented the following proposed resolution: WHEREAS, Almighty God in His Infinite Mercy and Wisdom, called retired Judge Benjamin Schwartz to his eternal peace on Monday, October 19, 1981; and WHEREAS, Judge Schwartz retired as a judge of Cook County Circuit Court in 1975 after serving on the bench for 12 years; and WHEREAS, The career of Benjamin Schwartz is a success story that started on the Southwest Side I and moved through tha study uf law, election to the judiciary and onward to high regard as a "judge's I judge"; and I I October 22. 1981 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. 7477 WHEREAS, His long record of public service included the post of an assistant attorney general of tha^ State of Illinois for 24 years and: first assistant attorney general from 1959 to 1963; and WHEREAS, Despite his busy schedule, he found time to participate in community and religious activity, serving as president of the Benjamin Cardoza Lodge of B'nai B'rith and the Chicago Merchants Club and at director of the Chicago Boys Club. Old Town Branch; now, therefore. Be It Resolved, That we. the Mayor and Members of the City Council of theCity ofChicago, in a meeting assembled this 22nd day of October, 1981, do personally mourn the passing of Judge Benjamin Schwartz; we extend our heartfelt sympathy to his family and wa express appreciation that the City of Chicago has been enriched^by the dedicated, and inspirational presence, of Benjamin Schwartz whose memory- will remain with us always; and Be It Further AescVverf. That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Judge Benjamin Schwartz. Alderman Axelrod moved to Suspend the Rules Jemporarily to permit immediate consideration of and action upon the foregoing proposed resolution. The motion Prevailed. On motion of Aldermen Axelrod: (seconded by Alderman Natarus) the foregoing proposed resolution was^ Adopted., unanimously, by a risingavotft R EP 0 R T SAND CO M M U N I CAT I ONS FRO M CITY OF FIC ERS. /fe^errerf—PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO CREATE NEW CHAPTER 41.2 OF MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING ESTABLISHMENT OF BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS. Honorable JanO'M. Byrne, Mayor, submitted the following communication, which was together with the proposed ordinance transmitted therewith, fle^errod /o the Committee on Buildings arxf Zoning: OFFICE, OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO October 22, 1981. To the Honoratle. The City CoufKil af the City cf Chicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN—On the recommendation of the Mayor'sAdvisory Commission on Building Code Amendments. I transmit herewith an ordinanca enacting a new Chapter 41.2 of the Municipel Code,' establishing a Building Board of Appeals. Your favorable consideration-of this-ordinance will be< appreciated. Very truly yours. (Signed) JANE M. BYRNE, Ma/for. fle^errarf—PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 78 OF MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS. ^ - Honorable Jana M. Byrne. Mayor, submitted the following communication, which was, together with thai proposed ordinanca transmitted therewith^ Referred to the Committee on Buildings and Zoning: 7478 JOURNAL—CITY COUNCIL—CHICAGO October 22. 1981 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO October 22. 1981. To the Honoraiile. The City Council of tha City of Chicago: LADIES ANO GENTLEMEN- On ths recommendation of the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Building Coda Amendments, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending Chapter 78 of the Municipal Coda pertaining to minimum requirements for existing buildings. Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appredated. Very truly yours. (Signed) JANE M. BYRNE. Mayor. Referred~?H.Q?0%EU ORDINANCE TO CREATE NEW CHAPTER 7ai OF MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CREATION OF REHABILITATION. CODE Honorable Jane M. Byrne, Mayor, submitted the following communication, which, was, together with the proposed ordinance transmitted therewith. Referred to the Committee on Buildings and Zoning: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO October 22. 1981. To the Homrablei The City Council of the City af Chicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN—On the recommendation of theMayor's Advisory Commission on Building Code Amendments, I transmit herewith an ordinance creating a new Chapter 78.1 of the Municipal Code creating a Rehabilitation Code.

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