City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Monday, April 21, 2014 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, April 21, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT Charles Smyth, Alderman Ward 1 Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2 Carol Ammons, Alderwoman Ward 3 Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4 Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5 Michael P. Madigan, Alderman Ward 6 Diane Marlin, Alderwoman Ward 7 Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE None ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Tom Carrino; Patrick Connolly; Jeff Engstrom; William Gray; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Martell Miller; Bishop King James and Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood; 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 p.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to approve minutes from meeting held on April 07, 2014. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Urbana City Council Minutes: April 21, 2014 Page 2 of 6 C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Mayor Prussing explained that the electronic packet had The SIM Hackberry subject but it was not include on the paper copy agenda therefore no action can be taken on this item. Also there is a budget amendment that needs to be included. Alderman Smyth made a motion to add to printed agenda the following item: Request to Utilize City Funds for SIM Hackberry (Update) Recuperate Costs. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 1. CLOSED SESSION: PROPERTY ACQUISITION ISSUES, PURSUANT TO 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5) At 7:05 p.m. Alderman Smyth made a motion to go into Closed Session: Property Acquisition Issues, Pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (5). Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Vote was as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Mayor Prussing – Aye At 7:55 p.m. Alderman Smyth made a motion to resume into open session. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Vote was as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Mayor Prussing – Aye D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Martell Miller addressed the council regarding the Task Force Appointee- He is okay with the appointments but would like to have seen a black male on the Task Force. Bishop King James and Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood did not want to speak but are still concern about the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer situation. Mayor Prussing announced the second Bicycle Plan public meeting that will take place this Wednesday April 23, 2014 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Urbana Middle School. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee of the Whole a. Ordinance No. 2014-04-037: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the City Of Urbana (3005 East Anthony Drive / Mason Armstrong) Urbana City Council Minutes: April 21, 2014 Page 3 of 6 Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014- 04-037. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Vote was as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Nay Mayor Prussing - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-04-037 was approve by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 1-Nay) b. Resolution No. 2014-04-020R: A Resolution Approving the City of Urbana and Urbana Home Consortium Annual Action Plan For Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014- 04-020R. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Vote was as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Action: Resolution No. 2014-04-020R was approve by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) c. Resolution No. 2014-04-021R: A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Volume Cap in Connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, Single-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, and Related Matters (Private Bond Cap Allocation – Assist MCC Program, Series 2014) Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014- 04-021R. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Action: Resolution No. 2014-04-021R was approved by voice vote. d. Resolution No. 2014-04-022R: A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Volume Cap in Connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, Single-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, and Related Matters (Private Bond Cap Allocation – EIEDA, Series 2014) Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014- 04-021R. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Action: Resolution No. 2014-04-022R was approved by voice vote. e. Agreement between the City of Champaign as Lead Agency for METCAD and the City of Urbana Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Agreement between the City of Champaign as Lead Agency for METCAD and the City of Urbana City Council Minutes: April 21, 2014 Page 4 of 6 Urbana. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Vote was as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Action: Agreement between the City of Champaign as Lead Agency for METCAD and the City of Urbana was approve by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) f. An Amended Agreement Concerning the Provision and Administration of Metropolitan Computer-Aided Dispatch (METCAD) By and Between The City of Champaign, The City of Urbana, Champaign County, and The University of Illinois Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve An Amended Agreement Concerning the Provision and Administration of Metropolitan Computer-Aided Dispatch (METCAD) By and Between The City of Champaign, The City of Urbana, Champaign County, and The University of Illinois. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Vote was as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Action: An Amended Agreement Concerning the Provision and Administration of Metropolitan Computer-Aided Dispatch (METCAD) by and Between the City of Champaign, the City of Urbana, Champaign County, and the University of Illinois was approve by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0- Nay) g. Ordinance No. 2014-04-038: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing the number of Class R- 2 liquor licenses for Masijta Grill, Inc., 202 N. Race, Suite A.) Alderman Madigan recused himself from this item due to conflict of interest and relinquished the chair to Alderman Roberts. Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014- 04-038. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Vote was as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Recuse Action: Ordinance No. 2014-04-037 was approve by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay; 1-Recused) Urbana City Council Minutes: April 21, 2014 Page 5 of 6 G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Alderman Roberts presented the Urbana Sister Cities Committee Conference Report 2014. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Patrick Connolly, Police Chief presented items to council that was requested by Alderwoman Ammons. Brian Nightlinger, Fire Chief gave an update of recent funds awarded to the fire department by FEMA. Mayor Prussing wanted to clarify to the public that Tax Bills that are going out this do not have an increase on the contrary the Tax Levy is lower, if there is an increase it is due to Carle not paying for their property taxes and not an assessment/increase in taxes caused by The City. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayoral Appointments a. Urbana Traffic Stop Data Task Force - Shandra Summerville Mayor Prussing presented appointment for approval. Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve appointment. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 2. Ordinance No. 2014-04-039: An Ordinance Approving a Major Variance (To allow an increase of Floor Area Ratio to 0.47 in the City’s B-1, Neighborhood Business District, at 907 W. Fairview Ave / ZBA Case No. 2014-MAJ-01) Jeff Engstrom, Planner II presented Ordinance No. 2014-04-039 for approval. After presentation Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-04-039. Alderman Madigan seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Vote was as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Mayor Prussing - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-04-039 was approve by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) Alderman Smyth wanted to clarify that the (SIM Hackberry) will be at committee next week. Alderman Smyth requested to talk in committee in the next three weeks about two items (Ambulance increase and T3 Liquor License) that was deferred regarding the schedule of fees Mayor Prussing announced a Special Meeting in Closed Session that will take place tomorrow April 22, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. in the second Urbana City Council Minutes: April 21, 2014 Page 6 of 6 floor conference room of City Building regarding Collective Bargaining Issues. J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 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: May 5, 2014