City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · February 10, 2014
Minutes
CITY OF URBANA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Monday February 10, 2014 – 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 400 S. VINE STREET, URBANA, IL
The City Council Committee Of The Whole of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met
in regular session Monday February 10, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the
Urbana City Building.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Carol Ammons; Bill Brown; Eric
Jakobsson; Diane Marlin; Dennis Roberts; Laurel Lunt Prussing Phyllis D.
Clark
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE: None
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: Michael P. Madigan; Charles Smyth
STAFF PRESENT: Brad Bennett; Patrick Connolly; Jennifer Gonzalez; William
Gray; Kelly Mierkowski; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; James Simon;
Elizabeth Tyler
OTHERS PRESENT: Robin Arbiter; Bishop King James Underwood and Rev. Dr.
Evelyn B. Underwood; Members of the Media
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum present, Chair Ammons called the meeting of the Committee
Of The Whole to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT
Elizabeth Tyler, Community Development Director announced various
workshops that will give an update on the Bicycle Master plan and the
Urbana Park District Trail Master plan.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve minutes from meeting held on
January 27, 2014. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by
voice vote.
4. PUBLIC INPUT
Robin Arbiter from the Lierman Neighborhood Action Committee and
Alderwoman Marlin presented the (LNAC) annual report and
accomplishments.
Bishop King James Underwood and Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood did not wish
to speak but wanted their concerns enter into the records about the
sewer issues at the Dr. Ellis Subdivision.
5. Resolution No. 2014-02-006R: A Resolution Approving an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of Trustees of the
University of Illinois for Stormwater utility Services.
Brad Bennett, Assistant City Engineer presented Resolution No. 2014-02-
006R for approval.
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After presentation Alderman Roberts made a motion to send this item to
council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Brown seconded.
Motion carried by voice vote
6. Ordinance No. 2014-02-014: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget
Ordinance FY2013-2014 (Emergency Solutions Grant – ESG)
Kelly Mierkowski, Grants Management Division Manager presented
Ordinance No. 2014-02-014 for approval.
Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to send this item to council with
recommendation for approval. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion
carried by voice vote.
7. Ordinance No. 2014-02-015: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget
Ordinance FY2013-2014 (Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Affordable
Housing Program Grants – FHLBC/AHP)
Kelly Mierkowski, Grants Management Division Manager presented
Ordinance No. 2014-02-015 for approval.
Alderman Roberts made a motion to send this item to council with
recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion
carried by voice vote.
8. Ordinance No. 2014-02-016: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget
Ordinance FY 2013-2014 (HOME Program Funds)
Jennifer Gonzalez, Grant Coordinator II presented Ordinance No. 2014-
02-016 for approval.
After presentation Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to send this item to
council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Roberts seconded.
Motion carried by voice vote.
9. Resolution No. 2014-02-007R: A Resolution Certifying a Community
Housing Development Organization for the Urbana Home Consortium For FY
2013-2014 (February 2014 Habitat)
Jennifer Gonzalez, Grant Coordinator II presented Resolution No. 2014-
02-007R for approval.
After presentation Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to send this item
to council with recommendation for approval. Alderwoman Marlin
seconded. Motion carried by voice vote.
10. Resolution No. 2014-02-008R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Urbana Home Consortium Community Housing Development
Organization Agreement (Habitat CHDO Developer 1107 W. Hill and 1208 ½
W. Dublin)
Jennifer Gonzalez, Grant Coordinator II presented Resolution No. 2014-
02-008R for approval.
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to send this item to council with
recommendation for approval. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion
carried by voice vote.
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11. Resolution No. 2014-02-009R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency
Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement Between the City of
Urbana and Community Elements
Kelly Mierkowski, Grants Management Division Manager presented
Ordinance No. 2014-02-015 for approval.
Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to consider items 11-15 in omnibus
fashion. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote.
12. Resolution No. 2014-02-010R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency
Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement Between the City of
Urbana and Crisis Nursery
13. Resolution No. 2014-02-011R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency
Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement Between the City of
Urbana and Greater Community Aids Project
14. Resolution No. 2014-02-012R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency
Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement Between the City of
Urbana and the Center for Women in Transition
15. Resolution No. 2014-02-013R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency
Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement Between the City Of
Urbana and the Salvation Army
After discussion Alderman Roberts made a motion to send Resolutions No.
2014-02-009R; 2014-02-010R; 2014-02-011R; 2014-02-011R; 2014-02-012R
and 2014-02-13R to council with recommendation for approval.
Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by voice vote.
16. Ordinance No. 2014-02-017: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to
the City of Urbana (3001 East Anthony Drive / Randy Gustafson)
Elizabeth Tyler, Community Development Director presented the following
items for approval.
Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to vote in omnibus fashion for items
16-18. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote.
17. Ordinance No. 2014-02-018: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to
the City of Urbana (3009 East Anthony Drive / Warren and Mary Lowry)
18. Ordinance No. 2014-02-019: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to
the City of Urbana (3103 East Anthony Drive / Jerry and Cheryl Castle)
After presentation Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to send Ordinances
No. 2014-02-017; 2014-02-018; 2014-02-019 with recommendation for
approval. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote.
19. Resolution No. 2014-02-014R: A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of
an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Champaign County and the City of
Urbana Concerning Inspection of Certain Property and Foreclosure on a
Judgment Lien
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Elizabeth Tyler, Community Development Director presented Resolution
No. 2014-02-014R for approval.
After presentation Alderman Roberts made a motion to send Resolution
No. 2014-02-014R to council with recommendation for approval. Alderman
Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice vote.
20. Discussion
a. U of I Economic Development Study
Elizabeth Tyler, Community Development Director asked committee to have
this discussion item removed from the agenda.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chair
Ammons declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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Wendy M. Hundley
Recording Secretary
*This meeting was taped.
**This meeting was broadcast on cable television.
Minutes Approved: March 10, 2014
Agenda
CITY OF URBANA
COUNCIL’S COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
NOTICE OF MEETING
DATE: Monday, February 10, 2014
TIME: 7:00 P. M.
LOCATION: Urbana City Council Chambers
400 S. Vine Street, Urbana, IL
A G E N D A
Chair: Carol Ammons, Ward 3
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Additions to the Agenda and Staff Report
3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
a. January 27, 2014
4. Public Input
5. Resolution No. 2014-02-006R: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois for
Stormwater utility Services.
6. Ordinance No. 2014-02-014: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget
Ordinance FY2013-2014 (Emergency Solutions Grant – ESG)
7. Ordinance No. 2014-02-015: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance
FY2013-2014 (Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Affordable Housing Program
Grants – FHLBC/AHP)
8. Ordinance No. 2014-02-016: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance
FY 2013-2014 (HOME Program Funds)
9. Resolution No. 2014-02-007R: A Resolution Certifying a Community Housing
Development Organization for the Urbana Home Consortium For FY 2013-2014
(February 2014 Habitat)
10. Resolution No. 2014-02-008R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Urbana Home Consortium Community Housing Development
Organization Agreement (Habitat CHDO Developer 1107 W. Hill and 1208 ½ W.
Dublin)
11. Resolution No. 2014-02-009R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions
Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement Between the City of Urbana and Community
Elements
12. Resolution No. 2014-02-010: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions
Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement Between the City of Urbana and Crisis
Nursery
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13 Resolution No. 2014-02-011R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions
Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement Between the City of Urbana and Greater
Community Aids Project
14. Resolution No. 2014-02-012R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions
Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement Between the City of Urbana and the
Center for Women in Transition
15. Resolution No. 2014-02-013R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions
Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement Between the City Of Urbana and the
Salvation Army
16. Ordinance No. 2014-02-017: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the
City of Urbana (3001 East Anthony Drive / Randy Gustafson)
17. Ordinance No. 2014-02-018: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the
City of Urbana (3009 East Anthony Drive / Warren and Mary Lowry)
18. Ordinance No. 2014-02-019: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the
City of Urbana (3103 East Anthony Drive / Jerry and Cheryl Castle)
19. Resolution No. 2014-02-014R: A Resolution Authorizing The Execution of An
Intergovernmental Agreement Between Champaign County and the City of Urbana
Concerning Inspection of Certain Property and Foreclosure on a Judgment Lien
20. Discussion
a. U of I Economic Development Study
21. Adjournment
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