JOURNAL of the PROCEEDINGS ofthe CITY COUNCIL ofthe CITYof CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Regular Meeting—Thursday, May 27, 1982 at 2:00 P.M. (Council Chamber—City Hall—Chicago, Illinois) OFFICIAL RECORD. JANE M. BYRNE WALTER S. KOZUBOWSKI Mayor City Clerk May 27, 1982 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. 10753 Attendance at Meeting. Present—Honorable Jane M. Byrne, Mayor and Aldermen Roti, Barnett, Kenner, Evans, Bloom, Sawyer, Bertrand, Humes, Shaw, Vrdolyak, Huels, Majerczyk, Burke, Brady, Barden, Streeter, Kellam,.Sheahan, Kelley, Sherman, Stemberk, Lipinski, Shumpert, Marzullo, Nardulli, Ray, Carothers, Davis, Hagopian, Martinez, Gabinski, Mell, Frost, Marcin, Farina, Casey, Cullerton, Rittenberg, Pucinski, Natarus, Oberman, Merlo, Clewis, Axelrod, Schulter, Volini, Orr Stone. Absent—Aldermen Madrzyk, Laurino. Call to Order. On Thursday, May 27, 1982, at 2:00 P.M. (the day and hour appointed for the meeting) Honorable Jane M. Byrne, Mayor, called the City Council to order. Honorable Walter S. Kozubowski, City Clerk, called the roll of members and it was found that there were present at that time: Aldermen Roti, Barnett, Kenner, Evans, Bloom, Sawyer, Bertrand, Humes, Shaw, Vrdolyak, Huels, Majerczyk, Burke, Brady, Barden, Streeter, Kellam, Sheahan, Kelley, Sherman, Stemberk, Lipinski, Shumpert, Mar-zullo, Nardulli, Ray, Carothers, Davis, Hagopian, Martinez, Gabinski, Mell, Frost, Marcin, Farina, Casey, Cullerton, Rittenberg, Pucinski, Natarus, Oberman, Merlo, Clewis, Axelrod, Schulter, Volini, Orr Stone—48. Quorum present. On motion of Alderman Cullerton it was ordered noted in the Journal that Alderman Laurino was absent due to illness. Invocation. Alderman Eugene Ray, 27th Ward, opened the meeting with prayer. Observance of Memorial Day, May 31, 1982: Honorable Jane M. Byrne, Mayor, on behalf of herself and all the Members of the City Council presented the following proposed resolution: WHEREAS, Memorial Day is a day designated by the United States of America for honoring deceased members of the armed forces; and WHEREAS, This observance will be held in Chicago and throughout the United States on May 31, 1982; and WHEREAS, Memorial services under the auspices of American Legion Posts and other veterans organizations will be held in many locations throughout the City; and WHEREAS, An eternal flame and a bronze plaque are located on the Richard J. Daley Plaza symbolizing the City's and the nation's gratitude to the men and women who served in the country's armed forces during conflict on far removed battlegrounds in support, of democratic ideals; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that the sacrifices of these loyal Americans should never be minimized or forgotten; now, therefore, Be It Resolved. That the Mayor and the Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, in meeting this 27th day of May, 1932, do hereby join the entire nation in paying tribute to all who have made sacrifices for our freedom on this observance of Memorial Day. 10754 JOURNAL—CITY COUNCIL—CHICAGO May 27, 1982 Alderman Farina moved to Suspend the Rules Temporarily to permit immediate consideration of and action upon the foregoing proposed resolution. The motion Prevailed. On motion of Alderman Farina the foregoing proposed resolution was Adopted, unanimously. Tribute to Late Matthew J. Lamb. Honorable Jane M. Byrne, Mayor, on behalf of herself and all the Members of the City Council presented the following proposed resolution: WHEREAS, Ma tthewj. La m b, whodiedon May 17, ismourned by his family, hisassociates, many fri ends and the citizens of Chicago; and WHEREAS, Matthew J. Lamb was the founder of Blake-Lamb Funeral Homes, a florist and operator of an auto livery service as well as an outstanding civic leader; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lamb started in the livery service with his father in 1915, drove a horse and buggy, and built the service into Lamb Auto Livery, one of the older such services in Chicago; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lamb entered the funeral business 65 years ago, and founded the first funeral home bearing his name in 1922. Blake-Lamb Funeral Homes now operate ten Chicago area chapels and the firm is noted for its compassion for the widows of police officers and firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty, rendering funeral services free of charge; and WHEREAS, Matthew J. Lamb was a member of the Board of Funeral Directors Association of Greater Chicago; the Illinois Funeral Directors Association; and the Preferred Funeral Directors International; now, therefore. Be It Resolved, That the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, in meeting assembled this 27th day of May, 1982, do hereby express their sorrow at the passing of Matthew J. Lamb and extend our condolences to his family; and Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and forwarded to the family of Matthew J. Lamb. Alderman Burke moved to Suspend the Rules Temporarily to permit immediate consideration of and action upon the foregoing proposed resolution. The motion Prevailed. On motion of Alderman Burke (seconded by Alderman Natarus) the foregoing proposed resolution was Adopted, unanimously, by a rising vote. Tribute to Late Abraham W. Brussell. Honorable Jane M. Byrne, Mayor, on behalf of herself and all the Members of the City Council presented the following proposed resolution: WHEREAS, Abraham W. Brussell, former Cook County Circuit Court judge, was called to his eternal resting place on May 16, 1982; and WHEREAS, Mr. Brussell left the Circuit Court in 1975 after 15 years as a judge having served in the court's criminal law, special remedies and contested law motions division; and WHEREAS, Mr. Brussell was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and of the Harvard Law School. He began practicing law in Chicago in 1929, and from 1946 to 1955 he was a partner of Arthur Goldberg, former United States Supreme Court Justice and former United Nations ambassador; and May 27, 1982 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. 10755 WHEREAS, His most recent practice of law was with the firm of Epton, Mullin, Segal and Druth, Ltd. in Chicago, and he served as executive editor of the American Bar Association Judge's Journal and taught many judicial seminars across the U. S.; and WHEREAS, He was noted for his work as a lawyer in the labor movement and helped draft the documents that arranged the merger of the American Federation of Labor with the Congress of Industrial Organization into the present AFL-CIO; now, therefore. Be It Resolved, That the Mayor and the Members of the City Council of the Cityof Chicago, in meeting assembled this 27th day of May, 1982, do hereby express their sorrow at the passing of Abraham W, Brussell and extend their deep sympathy to his wife, Shirley, and other members of his family; and Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and forwarded to the family of Abraham W. Brussell. Alderman Natarus moved to Suspend the Rules Temporarily to permit immediate consideration of and action upon the foregoing proposed resolution. The motion Prevailed. On motion ofAlderman Natarus the foregoing proposed resolution was Adopted, unanimously, by a rising vote. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS. /^e/lsrrecr—MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF JOHN E. McHUGH AS A COMMISSIONER OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT. Honorable Jane M, Byrne, 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 Beautification and Recreation: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO May 27, 1982. To the Honorable. The City Council of the City of Chicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN—1 have appointed Mr, John E. McHugh as a Commissioner of the Chicago Park District to fill a vacancy for the unexpired term ending April 25, 1984. Your approval of this appointment is respectfully requested. Very truly yours, (Signed) JANE M. BYRNE, Mayor. Referred—MAYOH'S REAPPOINTMENT OF HENRY M. SOLTYSINSKI AS A MEMBER OF THE CHICAGO REGIONAL PORT DISTRICT. Honorable Jane M, Byrne, 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 Ports. Wharves and Bridges: 10756 JOURNAL—CITY COUNCIL—CHICAGO May 27, 1982 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO May 27, 1982. To the Honorable, The City Council of the City of Chicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN—I have reappointed Mr. Henry M. Soltysinski as a member of the Chicago Regional Port District for a term of five years ending June 1, 1987. Your approval of this reappointment is respectfully requested. Very truly yours, (Signed) JANE M. BYRNE, Mayor Referred—PHOPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 15.2 OF MUNICIPAL CODE BY IMPOSING FEE UPON INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND APPLICANTS. Honorable Jane M, Byrne, 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 May 27, 1982. To the Honorable, The City Council of the City of Chicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN—At the request of the Commissioner of Economic Development, 1 transmit herewith an ordinance amending Chapter 15.2 of the Municipal Code by imposing a fee upon industrial revenue bond applicants. Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Signed) JANE M. BYRNE, Mayor. Referred—PHOPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 15.2 BY MAKING TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS CONCERNING DEPT. OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Honorable Jane M, Byrne, 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 May 27, 1982. To the Honorable, The City Council of the City of Chicago: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN—At the request of the Commissioner of Economic Development, 1 transmit herewith an ordinance making technical amendments to Chapter 15.2 of the Municipal Code, concerning the Department of Economic Development.