(Published by the Authority of the City Council of the City of Chicago) COPY JOURNAL of the PROCEEDINGS of the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Regular Meeting-Tuesday, January 12, 1993 at 10:00 A. M. (Council Chambers—City Hall—Chicago, Illinois) OFFICIAL RECORD. RICHARD M. DALEY WALTER S. KOZUBOWSKI Mayor City Clerk 1/12/93 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. 27613 Attendance At Meeting. Present -- The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, and Aldermen Haithcock, Tillman, Preckwinkle, Bloom, Steele, Beavers, Dixon, Shaw, Buchanan, Huels, Fary, Burke, Jones, Coleman, Streeter, Rugai, Troutman, Evans, Munoz, Miller, Medrano, Ocasio, Watson, E. Smith, Burrell, Bialczak, Suarez, Gabinski, Mell, Austin, Wojcik, Banks, Giles, Laurino, Doherty, Natarus, Eisendrath, Hansen, Levar, Shiller, Schulter, M. Smith, Moore, Stone. Absent -- Aldermen Mazola, Madrzyk, Murphy, Laski, Cullerton, O'Connor. Alderman Levar noted for the record that Alderman Cullerton was absent as a consequence of illness. Call To Order. On Tuesday, January 12, 1993 at 10:00 A.M., The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, called the City Council to order. The Honorable Walter S. Kozubowski, City Clerk, called the roll of members and it was found that there were present at that time: Aldermen Preckwinkle, Bloom, Steele, Beavers, Dixon, Shaw, Buchanan, Huels, Fary, Burke, Coleman, Rugai, Troutman, Evans, Miller, Medrano, E. Smith, Burrell, Bialczak, Suarez, Gabinski, Mell, Wojcik, Banks, Giles, Laurino, Doherty, Eisendrath, Hansen, Levar, Shiller, M. Smith, Moore, Stone -- 34. Quorum present. Invocation. Reverend Johnny L. Miller, Pastor of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, opened the meeting with prayer. 27614 JOURNAL-CITY COUNCIL-CHICAGO 1/12/93 REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS. Referred - APFOmTMENT OF MS. D. SHARON GRANT AS MEMBER OF CHICAGO BOARD OF EDUCATION. The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, submitted the following communication which was, at the request of two aldermen present (under the provisions of Council Rule 43) i?e/'erred to the Committee on Education: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO January 12,1993. To the Honorable. The City Council of the City of Chicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - I have appointed Ms. D. Sharon Grant as a member of the Chicago Board of Education for a term expiring May 15, 1995 to succeed Albert N. Logan, whose term has expired. Your favorable consideration of this appointment will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Signed) RICHARD M. DALEY, Mayor. Referred - APPOINTMENT OF MR. MILTON O. DAVIS AS COMMISSIONER OF CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY. The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, submitted the following communication which was, at the request of two aldermen present (under the 1/12/93 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. 27615 provisions of Council Rule 43) i?e/erre(i to the Committee on Housing and Real Estate: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO January 12,1993. To the Honorable, The City Council of the City of Chicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - I have reappointed Milton O. Davis as a Commissioner of the Chicago Housing Authority for a term expiring July 4, 1997. Your favorable consideration of this appointment will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Signed) RICHARD M. DALEY, Mayor. Referred- APPOINTMENT OF MESSRS. THOMAS E. GRAY AND SEYMOUR H. PERSKY AS MEMBERS OF COMMISSION ON CHICAGO LANDMARKS. The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, submitted the following communication which was, at the request of two aldermen present (under the provisions of Council Rule 43) Referred to the Committee on Historical Landmark Preservation: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO January 12,1993. To the Honorable, The City Council of the City of Chicago: 27616 JOURNAL-CITY COUNCIL-CHICAGO 1/12/93 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - I have appointed the following persons as members of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks for terms expiring March 11,1995: Thomas E. Gray, reappointed; and Seymour H. Persky, to succeed Amy Hecker, whose term has expired. Your favorable consideration of these appointments will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Signed) RICHARD M. DALEY, Mayor. Referred - APPOINTMENT OF MR. JOHN W. HIGGINS AS MEMBER OF PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION OF CHICAGO. The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, submitted the following communication which was, at the request of two aldermen present (under the provisionsof Council Rule 43) i?e/erred to the Committee on Finance: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO January 12,1993. To the Honorable, The City Council of the City of Chicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - I have reappointed John W. Higgins as a member of the Public Building Commission of Chicago, for a term expiring September 3,1997. 1/12/93 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. 27617 Your favorable consideration of this appointment will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Signed) RICHARD M. DALEY, Mayor. Referred - AMENDMENT OF YEAR XVEI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ORDINANCE BY REALLOCATION OF FUNDS ADMINISTERED BY MAYOR'S OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING. The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, submitted the following communication which was, together with the proposed ordinance transmitted therewith. Referred to the Committee on the Budget and Government Operations: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO January 12,1993. To the Honorable, The City Council of the City of Chicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - At the request of the Budget Director, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending the Community Development Block Grant Year XVIII ordinance by reallocating certain funds administered by the Mayor's Office of Employment and Training. Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Signed) RICHARD M. DALEY, Mayor. 27618 JOURNAL-CITY COUNCIL-CHICAGO 1/12/93 i?e/erred - AMENDMENT OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 38, SECTION 010 OF MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO BY ASSIGNING RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES USED BY DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION TO DEPARTMENT OF FLEET MANAGEMENT. The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, submitted the following communication which was, together with the proposed ordinance transmitted therewith, Referred to the Committee on the Budget and Government Operations: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO January 12,1993. To the Honorable, The City Council of the City of Chicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - I transmit herewith an ordinance amending Section 2-38-010 of the Municipal Code of Chicago to assign to the Department of Fleet Management responsibility for maintenance of vehicles used by the Department of Aviation. Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Signed) RICHARD M. DALEY, Mayor. Referred - AMENDMENT OF TITLE 13 OF MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO BY ADDITION OF NEW CHAPTER 11 TO SECURE CITY'S ENCLOSURE, DEMOLITION AND OTHER COSTS WITH REGARD TO LARGE COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS LEFT VACANT OR DERELICT. The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, submitted the following 1/12/93 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. 27619 communication which was, together with the proposed ordinance transmitted therewith, i?e/erred to the Committee on Buildings: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO January 12,1993. To the Honorable, The City Council of the City of Chicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - At the request of the Building Commissioner, I transmit herewith an ordinance adding a new Chapter 13- 11 to the Municipal Code of Chicago for the purpose of securing the City's enclosure, demolition and other costs when large commercial or residential buildings remain open or vacant or are sold to transferees who are unlikely to have the resources to maintain them. Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Signed) RICHARD M. DALEY, Mayor. Referred - AMENDMENT OF TITLE 9 OF MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO BY MODIFYING PARKING REGULATIONS FOR CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, submitted the following communication which was, together with the proposed ordinance transmitted therewith. Referred to the Committee on Traffic Control and Safety: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO January 12,1993. To the Honorable, The City Council of the City of Chicago: 27620 JOURNAL-CITY COUNCIL-CHICAGO 1/12/93 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - At the request of the Commissioner of Transportation, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending Title 9 of the Municipal Code of Chicago to modify parking regulations for the central business district. Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Signed) RICHARD M. DALEY, Mayor. Referred - AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTION OF LOAN AGREEMENT WITH PEOPLES HOUSING FOR REHABILITATION OF BUILDING AT 7616 NORTH MARSHFIELD AVENUE. The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, submitted the following communication which was, together with the proposed ordinance transmitted therewith, i?e/erre(i to the Committee on Finance: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO January 12,1993. To the Honorable, The City Council of the City of Chicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - At the request of the Commissioner of Housing, I transmit herewith an ordinance authorizing a loan for the rehabilitation of a building located at 7616 North Marshfield Avenue to create forty units of low-income rental housing. 1/12/93 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. 27621 Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Signed) RICHARD M. DALEY, Mayor. Referred - AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTION OF INDIVIDUAL PROJECT AGREEMENTS WITH ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR REHABILITATION OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES DURING CALENDAR YEAR 1993. The Honorable