(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—Wednesday, February 11, 1987 at 10:00 A.M. (Council Chamber—City HaJl—Chicago, Illinois) OFFICIAL RECORD. HAROLD WASHINGTON WALTER S. KOZUBOWSKI Mayor City Clerk k:) 2/11/87 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. 39361 Attendance at Meeting. Present - Honorable Harold Washington, Mayor, and Aldermen Roti, Rush, Tillman, Evans, Bloom, Sawyer, Beavers, Humes, Hutchinson, Vrdolyak, Huels, Majerczyk, Madrzyk, Burke, Carter, Lamgford, Streeter, Kellam, Sheahan, Kelley, Sherman, Garcia, Krystyniak, Henry, Soliz, Gutierrez, W. Davis, Smith, D. Davis, Hagopian, Santiago, Gabinski, Mell, Bitoy, Kotlarz, Banks, Giles, Cullerton, Laurino, O'Connor, Pucinski, Natarus, Oberman, Hansen, McLaughlin, Orbach, Schulter, Volini, Orr, Stone. Absent-None. Call to Order. On Wednesday, February 11, 1987 at 2:23 P.M., (the hour appointed for the meeting was 10:00 A.M.) Honorable Harold Washington, Mayor, called the City Council to order. The clerk called the roll of members and it was found that there were present at that time: Aldermen Roti, Rush, Tillman, Bloom, Sawyer, Beavers, Humes, Hutchinson, Huels, Burke, Carter, Langford, Streeter, Kellam, Kelley, Garcia, Gutierrez, W. Davis, D. Davis, Banks, Giles, Laurino, Natarus, Oberman, Volini, Orr, Stone - 27. Quorum present. TRIBUTE TO MR. BUDDY BLACK. Honorable Harold Washington, Mayor, on behalf of himself and all the members ofthe City Council, presented the following proposed resolution: WHEREAS, Buddy Black, 69, a longtime media veteran, died February 9, 1987 in Evanston Hospital afler a short illness on Monday; and WHEREAS, Mr. Black started working the mid-1940'3 as a disc jockey for radio station KCKN in Kansas City, Kansas and in 1963 he came to Chicago, where he worked for WGN Radio and Television; and WHEREAS, Mr. Black hosted such programs as "Chicago at Night", "Riverview Funtime", and "The Buddy Black Show"; and WHEREAS, Buddy Black founded WEBH-FM, which broadcast from the famous Edgewater Beach Hotel and Night Club on the far north side, and in 1970 he sold the station which is now known as WLAK; and WHEREAS, Buddy, noted for his dapper appearance, for the last 6 years had been a featured reporter on Channel 7 news, where he focused on issues of concern to senior citizens; and 39362 JOURNAL-CITY COUNCIL--CHICAGO 2/11/87 WHEREAS, Mr. Black is survived by his wife, Ellie; son. Chip; mother. Rose Swartz; and a brother, Bernard Swartz; and WHEREAS, Buddy Black was described by his peers as being a consummate professional who used his expertise to augment the warmth and style of each story he reported; now, therefore. Be It Resolved, That the Mayor and the members ofthe Chicago City Council, assembled here this llth day of February, 1987, do hereby recognize Buddy Black for all the numerous contributions he has given to the broadcasting industry, as well as citizens, young and old, in the City of Chicago; and Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Buddy Black. Alderman Bloom moved to Suspend the Rules Temporarily to permit immediate consideration ofand action upon the foregoing proposed resolution. The motion Prevailed. On motion of Alderman Bloom, seconded by Alderman Pucinski, the foregoing proposed resolution was Adopted, unanimously, by a rising vote. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS. SALE OF PARCEL 1-2 IN 63RD-DORCHESTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF GOD. Honorable Harold Washington, Mayor, submitted the following communication: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO February 11,1987. To the Honorable, The City Council ofthe City ofChicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - At the request ofthe Commissioner ofthe Department of Housing, I transmit herewith an ordinance approving the sale of land in the 63rd- Dorchester Redevelopment Project, Parcel 1-2 located at the northeast corner of South Kenwood Avenue and East 64th Street. Also enclosed are certified copies of a resolution adopted by the Department of Urban Renewal at an adjourned regular meeting held on January 27th, 1987, authorizing the Commissioner to request City Council approval of the ordinance referred to above. 2/11/87 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. 39363 Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Signed) HAROLD WASHINGTON, Mayor. Alderman Kelley moved to Suspend the Rules Temporarily to permit immediate consideration ofand action upon the said proposed ordinance. The motion Prevailed. On motion of Alderman Kelley, the said proposed ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows: Yeas - Aldermen Roti, Rush, Tillman, Evans, Bloom, Sawyer, Beavers, Humes, Hutchinson, Vrdolyak, Huels, Majerczyk, Madrzyk, Burke, Carter, Langford, Streeter, Kellam, Sheahan, Kelley, Sherman, Garcia, Krystyniak, Henry, Soliz, Gutierrez, W. Davis, Smith, D. Davis, Hagopian, Santiago, Gabinski, Mell, Bitoy, Kotlarz, Banks, Giles, Cullerton, Laurino, O'Connor, Pucinski, Natarus, Oberman, Hansen, McLaughlin, Orbach, Schulter, Volini, Orr, Stone - 50. Nays - None. Alderman Natarus moved to reconsider the foregoing vote. The motion was lost. The following is said ordinance as passed: WHEREAS, The Redevelopment Plan, as amended, for Project 63rd-Dorchester heretofore has been approved by the Department of Urban Renewal and by the City Council of the City of Chicago; and WHEREAS, Parcel 1-2 is located at the northeast corner of South Kenwood Avenue and East 64th Street and contains 71,842.5 square feet; and WHEREAS, The Department of Urban Renewal proposes to accept an offer to purchase said parcel of land, as identified by a plat of survey on file at the offices of the Department of Housing, and as set forth in Resolution No. 87- DUR-1, adopted by the Department of Urban Renewal on January 27, 1987, and, further, has submitted herewith the said proposed offer to the City Council ofthe City ofChicago for its approval; and WHEREAS, The Redeveloper has proposed to redevelop the property for the expansion of the church and off-street parking in accordance with the 63rd- Dorchester Redevelopment Plan, as amended; and WHEREAS, Section 26 of the Urban Renewal Consolidation Act of 1961 provides that the sale ofany real property by a Department of Urban Renewal, where required to be for a monetary consideration, except public sales as provided in Section 18, shall be subject to the approval ofthe governing body ofthe municipality in which the real property is located; and 39364 JOURNAL-CITY COUNCIL-CHICAGO 2/11/87 WHEREAS, The City Council has considered said resolution and the proposed sale of said parcel of land as provided therein, and it is the sense ofthe City Council that the sale is satisfactory and should be approved; now, therefore. Be It Ordained by the City Council ofthe City ofChicago: SECTION 1. The sale proposed by the Department of Urban Renewal of a certain parcel of land in Project 63rd-Dorchester is hereby approved as follows: Purchaser Parcel Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft. Price Total Price Apostolic Church 1-2 71,842.5 $0-75 $53,881.88 of God SECTION 2. The Mayor is authorized to execute, and the City Clerk to attest a deed of conveyance for the property described in Section 1, above. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. /?e/erred~ EXECUTION OF LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BREWER SEWING SUPPLIES. Honorable Harold Washington, Mayor, submitted the following communication, which was, together with the proposed ordinance transmitted therewith. Referred to the Committee on Finance: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO February 11,1987. To the Honorable, The City Council ofthe City ofChicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - At the request of the Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development, I transmit herewith an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner to enter into and execute on behalf of the City of Chicago a Loan and Security Agreement in the amount of $100,000, and a Redevelopment Agreement in the amount of $40,000, with Brewer Sewing Supplies to expand business and job opportunities through the acquisition of land and a building located at 3800 West 42nd Street, Chicago, Illinois 60632. Your favorable consideration ofthis ordinance would be appreciated. Sincerely, (Signed) HAROLD WASHINGTON, Mayor. 2/11/87 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. 39365 Referred-REQUEST FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LOAN TO MAYA ROMANOFF CORPORATION. Honorable Harold Washington, Mayor, submitted the following communication, which was, together with the proposed ordinance transmitted therewith, Referred to the Committee on Finance: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO February 11,1987. To the Honorable, The City Council ofthe City ofChicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - At the request of the Commissioner of Economic Development, I transmit herewith an ordinance which authorizes a Business Development Loan in the sum of $150,000.00 to the Maya Romanoff Corporation. Your favorable consideration ofthis ordinance will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Signed) HAROLD WASHINGTON, Mayor. fle/erred~ SUPPLEMENTAL BOND INDENTURE TO SUBSTITUTE LA SALLE NATIONAL BANK FOR COSMOPOLITAN BANK AS TRUSTEE FOR 811 WEST EVERGREEN PARTNERSHIP PROJECT INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS. Honorable Harold Washington, Mayor, submitted the following communication, which was, together with the proposed ordinance transmitted therewith, Referred to the Committee on Finance: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO February 11,1987. To the Honorable, The City Council ofthe City ofChicago: LADIES AND GENTLtMEN - At the request of the Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development, I transmit herewith an ordinance authorizing a supplemental bond indenture to substitute LaSalle National Bank for Cosmopolitan National Bank of 39366 JOURNAL-CITY COUNCIL-CHICAGO 2/11/87 Chicago as trustee for the $1,650,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds ofthe City ofChicago (811 West Evergreen Partnership Project). Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Signed) HAROLD WASHINGTON, Mayor. Referred-LIMITED AGENCY AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF ILLINOIS.