City Council Regular Meeting

Minutes Approved: August 5, 2013 STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 2013 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, July 15, 2013 in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT Charlie Smyth, Alderman Ward 1 Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2 Carol C. Ammons, Alderwoman Ward 3 Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5 Michael P. Madigan, Alderwoman Ward 6 Diane W. Marlin, Alderwoman Ward 7 Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE None ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4 [Excused] STAFF PRESENT James Simon; Mike Monson; Patrick Connolly; William Gray; Elizabeth Tyler; Thomas Carrino; Robert Myers; Kelly H. Mierkowski; Scott Tess OTHERS PRESENT Carlos Donaldson; Brian Adams; Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood; Anne Tamulaitis; 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. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in observance of Independence Day recently passed. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING June 17, 2013 – Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held June 17, 2013. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. The motion carried by voice vote. C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. Urbana City Council Minutes: July 15, 2013 Page 2 of 9 D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Carlos Donaldson addressed the Council on the topic of non- reappointment, expressing words of appreciation for former City staff member, William DeJarnette. Brian Adams addressed the Council in support of the historic landmark designation for Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority House. The following people did not wish to speak, but completed public input cards expressing their names be entered into record indicating they are concerned about the resolution of the sewer problems of Dr. Ellis Subdivision: Bishop King James Underwood, and Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 2013-06-054: An Ordinance Designating a Historic Landmark (1404 South Lincoln Avenue, “Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority House” – Historic Preservation Case No. HP2013-L-01) Mayor Prussing acknowledged public input regarding this item. Colleen Ramais, attorney representing Anne Tamulaitis, a representative of the National Corporation of Zeta Tau Alpha, addressed the Council once again in opposition to the proposed historic landmark designation. Alderman Smyth moved to defer. Alderman Roberts seconded. Following brief debate, Alderman Smyth withdrew his motion. Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Debate ensued. Alderman Jakobsson moved to defer this item to August 5, 2013. Alderman Roberts seconded. The motion carried. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee Of The Whole a. Ordinance No. 2013-07-063: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance, FY 2013-14 (Move Parking Enforcement from Police Department to Finance Department) Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve. Alderman Smyth seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: Jakobsson Disposition: Ordinance No. 2013-07-063, “An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance, FY 2013-14 (Move Parking Enforcement from Police Department to Finance Urbana City Council Minutes: July 15, 2013 Page 3 of 9 Department)”, was approved by Council by roll call vote (5- aye:1-nay). b. Resolution No. 2013-07-036R: Resolution to Adopt a Sustainable Water Management Plan Alderman Roberts made a motion to adopt the resolution. Alderman Smyth seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None Disposition: Resolution No. 2013-07-036R, “Resolution to Adopt a Sustainable Water Management Plan”, was adopted by Council by roll call vote (6-aye:0-nay). c. Ordinance No. 2013-07-058: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance (Fire Thermal Cameras – FY 2012-13) Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None Disposition: Ordinance No. 2013-07-058, “An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance (Fire Thermal Cameras – FY 2012-13)”, was approved by Council by roll call vote (6-aye:0-nay). d. Resolution No. 2013-07-030R: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Champaign, the County of Champaign, and the Village of Rantoul Concerning the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (2013) Alderman Roberts made a motion to adopt the resolution. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None Disposition: Resolution No. 2013-07-030R, “A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Champaign, the County of Champaign, and the Village of Rantoul Concerning the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (2013)”, was adopted by Council by roll call vote (6-aye:0-nay). e. Resolution No. 2013-07-029R: Resolution for Improvement by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code (Airport Road East Reconstruction Project) Urbana City Council Minutes: July 15, 2013 Page 4 of 9 Alderman Roberts moved to adopt the resolution. Alderman Madigan seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None Disposition: Resolution No. 2013-07-029R, “Resolution for Improvement by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code (Airport Road East Reconstruction Project)”, was adopted by Council by roll call vote (6-aye:0-nay). f. Resolution No. 2013-07-031R: A Resolution Certifying a Community Housing Development Organization for the Urbana HOME Consortium for FY 2013-2014 (Habitat) Alderman Roberts moved to adopt the resolution. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None Disposition: Resolution No. 2013-07-031R, “A Resolution Certifying a Community Housing Development Organization for the Urbana HOME Consortium for FY 2013-2014 (Habitat)”, was adopted by Council by roll call vote. g. Resolution No. 2013-07-032R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Urbana HOME Consortium Community Housing Development Organization Agreement (Habitat CHDO Developer Affordable Homeownership Program 1007 N Berkley) Alderman Roberts made a motion to adopt the resolution. Alderman Smyth seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None Disposition: Resolution No. 2013-07-032R, “A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Urbana HOME Consortium Community Housing Development Organization Agreement (Habitat CHDO Developer Affordable Homeownership Program 1007 N Berkley)”, was adopted by Council by roll call vote (6-aye:0-nay). Urbana City Council Minutes: July 15, 2013 Page 5 of 9 h. Resolution No. 2013-07-033R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Urbana HOME Consortium Community Housing Development Organization Agreement (Habitat CHDO Operating July 2013) Alderman Roberts made a motion to adopt the resolution. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None Disposition: Resolution No. 2013-07-033R, “A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Urbana HOME Consortium Community Housing Development Organization Agreement (Habitat CHDO Operating July 2013)”, was adopted by Council by roll call vote (6-aye:0-nay). i. Ordinance No. 2013-07-060: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate (1007 North Berkley Avenue) Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Mayor Prussing Nay: None Disposition: Ordinance No. 2013-07-060, “An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate (1007 North Berkley Avenue)”, was approved by Council by roll call vote (7*-aye:0-nay). [*Requires Mayor vote.] j. Ordinance No. 2013-07-061: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate (810 East Park Street) Alderman Roberts moved to approve. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Mayor Prussing Nay: None Disposition: Ordinance No. 2013-07-061, “An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate (810 East Park Street)”, was approved by a roll call vote (7*-aye:0-nay). [*Requires Mayor vote.] k. Ordinance No. 2013-07-059: An Ordinance Approving a Minor Amendment to the City of Urbana and Urbana HOME Consortium FY 2011-2012 Annual Action Plan (Transitional Housing Rental Rehab) Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. The vote was as follows: Urbana City Council Minutes: July 15, 2013 Page 6 of 9 Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None Disposition: Ordinance No. 2013-07-059, “An Ordinance Approving a Minor Amendment to the City of Urbana and Urbana HOME Consortium FY 2011-2012 Annual Action Plan (Transitional Housing Rental Rehab)”, was approved by Council by roll call vote (6-aye:0-nay). l. Resolution No. 2013-07-034R: A Resolution Approving a Supportive Housing Program Subrecipient Agreement with the Center for Women in Transition (FY 2013-2014) Alderman Roberts made a motion to adopt the resolution. Alderman Smyth seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None Disposition: Resolution No. 2013-07-034R, “A Resolution Approving a Supportive Housing Program Subrecipient Agreement with the Center for Women in Transition (FY 2013- 2014)”, was adopted by Council by roll call vote (6-aye:0- nay) m. Resolution No. 2013-07-035R: A Resolution Approving a Supportive Housing Program Subrecipient Agreement with the Salvation Army (FY 2013-2014) Alderman Roberts made a motion to adopt the resolution. Alderman Smyth seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Jakobsson, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None Abstain: Ammons Disposition: Resolution No. 2013-07-035R, “A Resolution Approving a Supportive Housing Program Subrecipient Agreement with the Salvation Army (FY 2013-2014)”, was adopted by Council by roll call vote (5-aye:0-nay:1*- abstain). [Ammons abstained due to conflict of interest.] n. Ordinance No. 2013-07-064: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance, FY 2012-2013 (CDBG Funds, Community Development Services Fund) Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Madigan, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None Urbana City Council Minutes: July 15, 2013 Page 7 of 9 Disposition: Ordinance No. 2013-07-064, “An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance, FY 2012-2013 (CDBG Funds, Community Development Services Fund)”, was approved by Council by roll call vote (6-aye:0-nay). o. Ordinance No. 2013-07-062: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing Number of Class R-2-15 Liquor Licenses for Derrick Aikman d/b/a The Bread Company, 706 South Goodwin Avenue) Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve. Alderman Smyth seconded. Alderman Madigan recused himself from debate and voting on this item, due to a conflict of interest, and left his seat at 7:52 p.m. The vote on the motion was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None Disposition: Ordinance No. 2013-07-062, “An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing Number of Class R-2-15 Liquor Licenses for Derrick Aikman d/b/a The Bread Company, 706 South Goodwin Avenue)”, was approved by Council by roll call vote (5- aye:0-nay). Alderman Madigan returned to his seat at 7:53 p.m. With nothing further to report, the next meeting of the Committee Of The Whole is scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2013, due to the cancellation of the July 22, 2013 meeting. G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Alderman Roberts, who is Chair of Urbana’s Sister Cities Committee, informed Council, staff, and the viewing audience that a delegation of six (6) individuals, including Mayor Prussing, Alderwoman Marlin, Marya Ryan, John Marlin, Chris Stohr, and himself, will be traveling to China this Wednesday (July 17th). This is a reciprocating trip as a result of a visit last year from delegates of the Haizhu District area of Guangzhou, China who came to Urbana and, after visiting with City officials, gave an open invitation to visit their country. While in China, the Urbana delegation plans to invite them to participate in improving solid waste collection and composting in Zomba, Malawi with a $100,000 grant awarded to Urbana by Sister Cities International. City funds will not be used to sponsor this trip. Delegates from Urbana will travel at their own expense. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS There was none. Urbana City Council Minutes: July 15, 2013 Page 8 of 9 I. NEW BUSINESS Agenda items I.1 through I.3 were acted on in omnibus fashion. Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to approve the mayoral appointments, mayoral reappointments, and mayoral intergovernmental appointments. Alderman Roberts seconded. The motion carried by voice vote. Disposition: The appointments and reappointments of Tyler Fitch to Plan Commission Chair, Ryan Wolber to Sustainability Advisory Commission, Robin Douglas to Public Arts Commission, Susan Jones and Michele Guerra to Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission, Jerry Moreland to Community Development Commission, Daniel Larson and Aisha Lamb Sobh to Human Relations Commission, Brian Adams to MOR Development Review Board, Stephen Wald to Sustainability Advisory Commission, Ann Ha Ho to Urbana Free Library Board, William Gray as representative to GIS Policy Committee, and Charlie Smyth to the UC2B Technical Committee were approve by Council by voice vote. 1. Mayoral Appointments: All appointments approved in omnibus fashion with items #I.2 and #I.3. a. Plan Commission (Chair) – Tyler Fitch b. Sustainability Advisory Commission – Ryan Wolber c. Public Arts Commission – Robin Douglas 2. Mayoral Reappointments: All reappointments approved in omnibus fashion with items #I.1 and #I.3. a. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission – Susan Jones and Michele Guerra b. Community Development Commission – Jerry Moreland c. Human Relations Commission – Daniel Larson and Aisha Lamb Sobh d. MOR Development Review Board – Brian Adams e. Sustainability Advisory Commission – Stephen Wald f. Urbana Free Library Board – Ann Ha Ho 3. Mayoral Intergovernmental Appointments: Appointments approved in omnibus fashion with items #I.1 and #I.2. a. GIS Policy Committee Representative – William Gray b. UC2B Technical Committee – Charlie Smyth Urbana City Council Minutes: July 15, 2013 Page 9 of 9 4. Resolution No. 2013-07-037R: Resolution Directing the Hiring of Outside Counsel and to Authorize Outside Counsel to Petition to Intervene in Pending Litigation Based on the City’s resolution on resolutions, Alderman Smyth made a motion that the Council consider Resolution No. 2013-07- 037R, “Resolution Directing the Hiring of Outside Counsel and to Authorize Outside Counsel to Petition to Intervene in Pending Litigation.” Alderman Roberts seconded. Alderman Madigan recused himself from debate and voting, due to a conflict of interest. He left his seat at 8:01 p.m. The vote on the motion to consider was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None The motion to consider carried by roll call vote (5-aye:0-nay). [Note: This item was never presented in Council’s Committee forum and, although on tonight’s agenda as new business, required a motion and 2/3 vote to consider.] Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve. Alderman Roberts seconded. The vote was as follows: Aye: Ammons, Jakobsson, Marlin, Roberts, Smyth Nay: None Disposition: Resolution No. 2013-07-037R, “Resolution Directing the Hiring of Outside Counsel and to Authorize Outside Counsel to Petition to Intervene in Pending Litigation”, was approved by Council by roll call vote (5-aye:0-nay). J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. ______________________________ Deborah J. Roberts Recording Secretary ______________________________ Phyllis D. Clark City Clerk This meeting was taped. This meeting was broadcast on cable television.