City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Monday, June 2, 2014 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, June 2, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT Charles Smyth, Alderman Ward 1 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 Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2 ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Carol Ammons, Alderwoman Ward 3 STAFF PRESENT Brad Bennett; Brandon Boys; Patrick Connolly; Jeff Engstrom; William Gray; Rich Hentschel; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; John Schneider; Craig Shonkwiler; James Simon; OTHERS PRESENT Robin Arbiter; Roger Meyer; Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood; Members of the Media. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS RECITED A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL There being a quorum, Mayor Prussing called the meeting of the Urbana City Council to order at 8:05 p.m. *Meeting started late due to Closed session and Town Board meetings held prior. Urbana City Council Minutes: June 2, 2014 Page 2 of 6 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve minutes from meeting held on May 19, 2014. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Bishop King James and Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood did not wish to speak but are still concerned about the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer Problems. Robin Arbiter, from the Lierman Neighborhood Action Committee (LNAC) addressed the council regarding the Lierman Neighborhood needs assessment and the future developments. Mayor Prussing read a proclamation: Donald R. Gerard Mayor of Champaign and Laurel L. Prussing Mayor of Urbana proclaim June 2014 as Respect and Celebrate Marriage Equality month in the Cities of Urbana and Champaign. **Alderman Jakobsson enter meeting via audio at 8:53 p.m.** E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee of the Whole a. Resolution No. 2014-05-029R: A Resolution Approving the 2014 Update of the Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Urbana Brad Bennett, Assistant City Engineer; Craig Shonkwiler, Assistant City Engineer presented staff report for Resolution No. 2014-05-029R with recommendation for approval. After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-05-029R. Alderman Roberts 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 - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Action: Resolution No. 2014-05-029R was approve by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay) b. Resolution No. 2014-05-030R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Local Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (Airport Road – Willow Road to Cunningham Avenue (US Route 45)) Urbana City Council Minutes: June 2, 2014 Page 3 of 6 Craig Shonkwiler, Assistant City Engineer presented staff report for Resolution No. 2014-05-030R with recommendation for approval. After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-05-030R. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Action: Resolution No. 2014-05-030R was approved by a voice vote. c. Resolution No. 2014-05-031R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Preliminary/Construction Engineering Services Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (Airport Road – Willow Road to Cunningham Avenue (US Route 45)) Craig Shonkwiler, Assistant City Engineer presented staff report for Resolution No. 2014-05-031R with recommendation for approval. After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-05-031R. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Action: Resolution No. 2014-05-031R was approved by a voice vote. d. Ordinance No. 2014-05-054: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance FY 2013-14 (Airport Road – Willow Road to Cunningham Avenue (US Route 45)) Craig Shonkwiler, Assistant City Engineer presented staff report for Ordinance No. 2014-05-054 with recommendation for approval. After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-05-054. Alderman Roberts 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 - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Mayor Prussing – Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-05-054 was approve by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) e. Resolution No. 2014-05-032R: A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement between the City and Common Ground Food Co-Op to Provide Bicycle Parking Spaces Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014- 05-032R. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by a voice vote. Action: Resolution No. 2014-05-032R was approved by a voice vote. Urbana City Council Minutes: June 2, 2014 Page 4 of 6 f. Ordinance No. 2014-05-055: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class R-1 liquor licenses for Don Juan Mexican Restaurant, LLC, 1106 W. University Avenue) Due to conflict of interest Alderman Madigan recuse himself from discussion from 9:00-9:01 p.m. Mayor Prussing presented Ordinance No. 2014-05-055 with recommendation for approval. After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-05-055. Alderman Roberts 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 Action: Ordinance No. 2014-05-055 was approve by roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nay; 1-Recuse) g. 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.)[sent from committee (04/28/14); (05/27/)Council (05/05/14)] James Simon, City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 2014-04- 046 with recommendation for approval. After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-04-046. Alderman Roberts 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 - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-04-046 was approve by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay) h. Motion to approve City Council Goals (2014-2015) Alderman Smyth made a correction to the year for Council Goals it should be (2014-2017) instead of (2014-2015). After discussion Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Motion to approve City Council Goals (2014-2017) to council with recommendation for approval with added corrections. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. Urbana City Council Minutes: June 2, 2014 Page 5 of 6 H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Rich Hentschel, Comptroller gave an update on some items that were questioned by council during the Budget Presentation. Mayor Prussing reported new updates regarding 911 charges. Brandon Boys, Redevelopment Specialist presented May 2014 Economic Development Report. Among the highlights included were Ribbon cuttings for the following: • Personify, Inc. • DITCHSTOCK • Adjacency • Pandamonium • Digital Equality Initiative Masijta Grill opened on May 15th; Uncle Martin’s Sports Bar opened on May 5th and on May 28th the CUMTD Board approved the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Urbana. The Marketing Coordinator attended a social media and tourism workshop on May 27th in Springfield. Public Arts Program held its first “Art at the Market” very successful event with over 400 participants. I. NEW BUSINESS ***At 9:43pm Alderman Jakobsson exited the meeting via audio*** 1. Ordinance No. 2014-06-056: An Ordinance Approving a Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plat (Country Side Second Subdivision – Plan Case 2233-S-14) Jeff Engstrom, Planner II presented Ordinance No. 2014-06-056 with recommendation for approval. Developer was available for questions. After presentation and question to developer Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve ordinance No. 2014-06-056. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried with a roll call. Votes were as follows: After approval Alderman Roberts made a motion to amend the following language to Resolution No. 2014-06-056: Add Legal papers concerning the restrictions of future responsibilities of property owners of the various lots in this sub-division be attached to their title paperwork informing them of their responsibility to the city to connect sewer lines and to expect sidewalk installation should the city eventually annex their property. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014-06-056 was approve by roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nay) 2. Resolution No. 2014-05-027R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Promotional and Marketing Agreement (Urbana Business Association, FY 2014-2015, FY 2015-2016, & FY 2016-2017) Urbana City Council Minutes: June 2, 2014 Page 6 of 6 Brandon Boys, Redevelopment Specialist; presented Resolution No. 2014-05-027R with recommendation for approval. UBA staff was available for questions. After presentation and questions to UBA staff Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to send Resolution No. 2014-05-029R back to committee. Alderman Madigan seconded. After further consideration and discussion Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve the agreement with rental space/parking and other language issues be repaired. Alderman Roberts seconded. Alderwoman Marlin withdrew her motion to send to committee. Alderman Madigan seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Action: Resolution No. 2014-05-027R was defer to next council meeting. 3. Resolution No. 2014-05-028R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Promotional and Marketing Agreement for Annual Urbana Sweetcorn Festival (Urbana Business Association, Calendar Year 2014) Brandon Boys, Redevelopment Specialist; presented Resolution No. 2014-05-028R with recommendation for approval. UBA staff was available for questions. Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-05-028R. Alderman Brown seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Action: Resolution No. 2014-05-028R was approve by a voice vote. J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 10:21 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: June 16, 2014