City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Monday, May 5, 2014 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, May 5, 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 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 Carol Ammons, Alderwoman Ward 3 ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Elizabeth Beaty; Brad Bennett; Brandon Boys; Tom Carrino; Patrick Connolly; William Gray; Lisa Hatchadoorian; Rich Hentschel; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Carletta Donaldson; Peter Folk; Paul Mueth; Bishop King James; 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 7:47 p.m. [Start of meeting held at this time due to Cunningham Town Board meeting held prior.] B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to approve minutes from meeting held on April 21, 2014. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Urbana City Council Minutes: May 5, 2014 Page 2 of 7 C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Prussing read a Proclamation proclaiming May 5, 2014, as “National Bike to School Day”. Cynthia Hoyle received the Proclamation and also invited the council members to participate Wednesday May 7th at the Parent/children Bike to School Day event. Alderman Smyth announced a Bicycle Rodeo that will take place Saturday May 10, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Urbana Market at the Square. Alderwoman Marlin made a correction to agenda. Remove item (h) since it is not ready for discussion. Carletta Donaldson addressed the council with various concerns, also announced a Police Bike give away that will take place on Thursday May 8, 2014 at the Public Works Building from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Bishop King James Underwood did not want to speak but is still concerned about the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer situation. Paul Mueth addressed the council to express his concerns in various topics including opposition of the use of Tasers. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee of the Whole a. Ordinance No. 2014-04-040: An Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment Agreement with Cake Design Development LLC - Series 204 West Main (204 West Main Street – Matt Cho) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-04-040. 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: Ordinance No. 2014-04-040 was approve by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) b. Ordinance No. 2014-04-041: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance, FY 2013-14 (Redevelopment Agreement with Cake Design Development LLC – (Series 204 West Main) Urbana City Council Minutes: May 5, 2014 Page 3 of 7 Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-04-041. 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 Mayor Prussing - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-04-041 was approve by roll call vote (8-Ayes; 0-Nay) c. Ordinance No. 2014-04-042: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance, FY 2013-14 (Legacy Tree Program) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-04-042. 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 Mayor Prussing - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-04-042 was approve by roll call vote (8-Ayes; 0-Nay) d. Ordinance No. 2014-04-043: An Ordinance Approving An Agreement For Use of Right-Of-Way With Gargoyle Technologies, Inc., D/B/A VOLO Broadband” William Gray, Public Works Director and Brad Bennett, City Engineer gave an update as requested per council members. Peter Folk, with Gargoyle Technologies, Inc., D/B/A VOLO Broadband gave a power point presentation. After presentation Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-04-043. Alderman Smyth seconded. After presentation 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: Ordinance No. 2014-04-043 was approve by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) e. Resolution No. 2014-04-023R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Local Agency/State Agreement for Federal Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation (Windsor Road Reconstruction) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-04-023R. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Vote was as follows: Urbana City Council Minutes: May 5, 2014 Page 4 of 7 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: Resolution No. 2014-04-023R was approve by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) William Gray, Public Works Director announced an informational meeting for the Windsor road project that will take place at the Philo Road Church of Chris Thursday, May 15, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. f. Ordinance No. 2014-04-044: An Ordinance Approving, Authorizing Entering Into and Executing an Agreement Granting Indefeasible Right To Use Optical Fiber Assets (Authorizing the Entering Into and Execution of an Agreement with UC2B NFP Providing the City of Urbana the Indefeasible right to Use Certain Optical Fiber Assets.) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-04-044. 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: Ordinance No. 2014-04-044 was approve by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) g. Ordinance No. 2014-04-045: An Ordinance Approving, Authorizing Entering Into and Executing an Agreement To Maintain Certain Optical Fiber Assets (Authorizing the Entering Into and Execution of an Agreement with UC2B NFP Providing the City of Urbana the Indefeasible Right to Use Certain Optical Fiber Assets.) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-04-045. 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: Ordinance No. 2014-04-045 was approve by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) h. Ordinance No. 2014-04-046: An Ordinance Approving, Authorizing Entering Into and Executing A Third Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Providing For the Creation of the Urbana-Champaign Big Broadband Consortium (Authorizing Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement Providing for Continued Consortium Financial Support of UC2B NFP through October 2014.) Urbana City Council Minutes: May 5, 2014 Page 5 of 7 **This item was removed from agenda** i. Resolution No. 2014-04-024R: A Resolution Approving The Engagement Of Baker, Tilly, Virchow & Krause, LLP For Financial Auditing Services (Fiscal Years 2014 – 2018) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-04-024R. 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: Resolution No. 2014-04-024R was approve by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Tom Carrino, Economic Development Manager, presented the Economic Development Report. He highlighted the following items from the Economic Development Activities Report for April 2014. • Ribbon Cutting for Champaign Cycle and Caffe Bene • The Illiac a new free spring festival in Downtown Urbana will take place on May 10th. • The request for Qualifications commercial realty services for the 200 block of South Vine Street will close on May 5th. • Redevelopment project with Mass Transit District (MTD) details will be available in the coming weeks. • The April 10th Realtor Bus Tour was a success with over 40 participants. • Publicity for the new market season is well underway with many events to promote it. • Over 50 people attended a reception to celebrate and recognize the 2014 Urbana Arts Grants recipients. Over 45 people attended a dedication ceremony of a public arts sculpture by Illinois Artist Preston Jackson. Elizabeth Tyler, Community Development Director wanted to thanked Tom Carrino for the great reports over the years, since this is going to be his last report. Patrick Connolly, Police Chief handed some information that was requested by Ms. Ammons on April 28 regarding Tasers. William Gray, Public Works Director wanted to remind the public about the High Cross Road project that will affect the traffic on Washington Street, residents are encourage to use University Avenue. Alderman Smyth reminded everyone that May is *National Bike Month* many activities will take place in the Urbana area for a full schedule go to cubike.org. Urbana City Council Minutes: May 5, 2014 Page 6 of 7 Mike Monson, Chief Staff clarified some information regarding taxes that was requested by Alderman Jakobsson. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayoral Appointments a. Sustainability Advisory Board - Andrew Stumpf - Term ending June 30, 2017 b. Historic Preservation – Matthew Metcalf - Term ending June 30, 2016 Mayor Prussing presented both appointments for approval. Alderman Roberts made a motion to approved appointments as presented. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Action: Both appointments were approved by council with voice vote. 2. Ordinance No. 2014-03-024: An Ordinance Amending Chapter Fourteen of the Code of Ordinances, City of Urbana, Illinois Regarding the Schedule of Fees (July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015) Elizabeth Beaty, Finance Office Manager presented Ordinance No. 2014-03-024 for approval. Alderwoman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014- 03-024. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Vote was as follows: Bill Brown - Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Nay Charles Smyth - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-03-024 was approve by roll call vote (5-Ayes; 1-Nay) 3. Ordinance No. 2014-03-036: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Fourteen, Section 14-7, Regarding Schedule of Fees Subsection A – “Liquor Licenses” (July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015) Alderman Madigan recused himself from discussion from 8:49-8:50 p.m. due to conflict of interest. Elizabeth Beaty, Finance Office Manager presented Ordinance No. 2014-03-036 for approval. Alderwoman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014- 03-024. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Vote was as follows: Bill Brown - Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Recuse Charles Smyth - Aye Urbana City Council Minutes: May 5, 2014 Page 7 of 7 Action: Ordinance No. 2014-03-036 was approve by roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nays; 1-Recuse) 4. Public Arts Program Update Lisa Hatchadoorian, Public Arts Coordinator and Board member Patricia Sammann presented update. 5. Motion Approving the Public Arts Program Plan (FY 2014-2015) Lisa Hatchadoorian, Public Arts Coordinator and Board member Patricia Sammann presented Program Plan (FY 2014-2015) for approval. After presentation and debate Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve the Public Arts Program Plan (FY 2014-2015). Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 9:36 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 19, 2014