City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday February 18, 2013 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, February 18, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT Charles Smyth, Alderman Ward 1 Robert E. Lewis, Alderman Ward 3 Brandon Bowersox-Johnson Ward 4 Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5 Heather Stevenson, Alderwoman Ward 6 Diane Marlin, Alderwoman Ward 7 Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE None ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2 Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk STAFF PRESENT Curt Borman; Russell Chism; Pat Connolly; William Gray; Kelly Mierkowski; Mike Monson; Robert Myers; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Carol Ammons; Bill Brown; Rev. Dr. Evelyn Burnett Underwood; Bishop King James Underwood; Members of the Media A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL There being a quorum, Mayor Prussing called the meeting of the Urbana City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve the minutes of February 4, 2013. Alderman Lewis seconded. The motion carried by voice vote. C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Alderman Smyth made a motion to address Unfinished Business at the end of all agenda items. Alderwoman Stevenson seconded. Motion carried by a voice vote. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Urbana City Council Minutes: February 18, 2013 Page 2 of 5 The following residents filled out a Petition and Communications card in support of the Dr. Ellis subdivision sewer concerns, but have no comments at this time: Rev. Dr. Evelyn Burnett Underwood; Bishop King James Underwood. Robin Arbiter of the Lierman Neighborhood Association Committee (LNAC) addressed the Council in support of the Mayor’s appointment nomination to Neighborhood Safety Task Force, James Moreland and Clyde Walker. Alderman Roberts made an observation about the sitting arrangement currently in place at the Council Chambers. Alderman Smyth commended the Lierman Neighborhood Association Committee for all of their hard work. This is a prime example of the benefits of a Neighborhood Association and what it brings to its neighborhood and the City Council. Alderman Bowersox-Johnson wanted to make everyone aware of a mailing that is circulating in regards to energy savings. Mike Monson, Chief of staff suggested that residents should go to the City’s web page and read the Municipal Electric Aggregation Program that is currently in place. He also announced that Homefield Energy will be available at the next Committee meeting for information and to answer questions. Mayor Prussing welcomed Council Candidates Carol Ammons and Bill Brown who were present for the Social Service Discussion. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Social Service Funding Allocation [12/3/12; 12/10/12; 1/7/13; 1/22/13; 2/11/13] Kelly H. Mierkowski, Grants Management Division Manager presented materials for discussion. Discussion followed. Action: No action taken on this item. Discussions will continue. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee Of The Whole a. Resolution No. 2013-02-003R: A Resolution Approving a Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation (Day Labor for Signage and Bike Racks for 2012 Safe Routes to School Project, Section Number 12-00517-01-ST) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve this Ordinance. Alderman Roberts seconded. Vote was as follows: Bowersox-Johnson – Aye Roberts – Aye Lewis – Aye Smyth - Aye Marlin – Aye Stevenson – Aye The motion carried by roll call vote (6-Aye:0-Nay). Action: This resolution was approved by a roll call. b. Resolution No. 2013-02-004R: A Resolution Approving a Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the Urbana City Council Minutes: February 18, 2013 Page 3 of 5 Illinois Department of Transportation (Pavement Markings for 2012 Safe Routes to School Project, Section Number 12- 00517-00-ST) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve this Ordinance. Alderman Roberts seconded. Vote was as follows: Bowersox-Johnson – Aye Roberts – Aye Lewis – Aye Smyth - Aye Marlin – Aye Stevenson – Aye The motion carried by roll call vote (6-Aye:0-Nay) Action: This resolution was approved by a roll call. c. Ordinance No. 2013-02-011: An Ordinance Approving an Agreement for Use of Right-Of-Way with Champaign Telephone Company, Inc. d/b/a SPOC, LLC (Green Street between Gregory Street and Lincoln Avenue; California Avenue between Vine Street and Urbana Avenue; Philo Road between Florida Avenue and Colorado Avenue; Elm Street between Race Street and Cedar Street; Cedar Street between Springfield Avenue and Elm Street; and Willow Road between the Right-Of-Way North of Airport Road and Beeson Drive) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve this Ordinance. Alderwoman Stevenson seconded. Vote was as follows: Bowersox-Johnson – Aye Roberts – Aye Lewis – Aye Smyth - Aye Marlin – Aye Stevenson – Aye The motion carried by roll call vote (6-Aye:0-Nay) Action: This Ordinance was approved by a roll call. d. Ordinance No. 2013-02-012: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for Casey’s Retail Company, Inc., d/b/a Casey’s General Store #3234, 2100 East University Avenue) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve this Ordinance. Alderwoman Stevenson seconded. Vote was as follows: Lewis - Aye Roberts – Aye Marlin – Aye Stevenson – Aye The motion carried by roll call vote (4-Aye:0-Nay) Action: This Ordinance was approved by a roll call. Alderman Bowersox-Johnson and Smyth recuse themselves due to conflict of interest. e. Ordinance No. 2013-02-013: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing Number of Class A Liquor Licenses for Cochran’s Office, Inc., d/b/a Tin Roof Tavern, 604 North Cunningham Avenue) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve this Ordinance. Alderwoman Stevenson seconded. Vote was as follows: Urbana City Council Minutes: February 18, 2013 Page 4 of 5 Lewis - Aye Roberts – Aye Marlin – Aye Stevenson – Aye The motion carried by roll call vote (4-Aye:0-Nay) Action: This Ordinance was approved by a roll call. Alderman Bowersox-Johnson and Smyth recuse themselves due to conflict of interest f. Ordinance No. 2013-02-014: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing Number of Class R-2 Liquor Licenses for Mas Amigos, Inc., d/b/a Mas Amigos Restaurant, 1106 West University Avenue) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve this Ordinance. Alderwoman Stevenson seconded. Vote was as follows: Lewis - Aye Roberts – Aye Marlin – Aye Stevenson – Aye The motion carried by roll call vote (4-Aye:0-Nay) Action: This Ordinance was approved by a roll call Alderman Bowersox-Johnson and Smyth recuse themselves due to conflict of interest. G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Mike Monson, Chief of Staff gave a progress update on the Landmark Hotel. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayoral Appointments 1. Mayoral Appointments: a. Neighborhood Safety Task Force – James Moreland and Clyde Walker Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve this Appointment. Alderman Roberts seconded. The motion carried by voice vote. Action: This appointment was approved by a voice vote. 2. Ordinance No. 2013-02-015: An Ordinance Approving a Final Subdivision Plat (North Lincoln Avenue Industrial Park Subdivision No. 5 – Plan Case No. 2204-S-13) Robert Myers, Planning Manager presented this ordinance for approval. Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve this Ordinance. Alderwoman Stevenson seconded. Vote was as follows: Bowersox-Johnson – Aye Roberts – Aye Urbana City Council Minutes: February 18, 2013 Page 5 of 5 Lewis – Aye Smyth - Aye Marlin – Aye Stevenson – Aye Prussing - Aye The motion carried by roll call vote (7-Aye:0-Nay) Action: This Ordinance was approved by a roll call. Mayor voted. J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ______________________________ Wendy M. Hundley Recording Secretary ______________________________ Phyllis D. Clark City Clerk *This meeting was taped. **This meeting was broadcast on cable television. Minutes Approved: March 4, 2013