City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF URBANA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Monday, June 9, 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 June 9, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Carol Ammons; Bill Brown; Eric Jakobsson; Michael P. Madigan; Dennis Roberts; Charles Smyth; Laurel Lunt Prussing; Phyllis D. Clark ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE: None ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: Diane Marlin, Ward 7 STAFF PRESENT: Brad Bennett; Brandon Boys; Patrick Connolly; Jennifer Gonzalez; Rich Hentschel; Kelly Mierkowski; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; John Schneider; James Simon OTHERS PRESENT: Carletta Donaldson; Cynthia Green; Limor Stroud; Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn 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 Alderman Smyth added four liquor licenses for discussion at the end of agenda. Rich Hentschel, Comptroller presented correction to the final 2014-2015 annual budget. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve minutes from meeting held on May 27, 2014. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 4. PUBLIC INPUT The following residents addressed the committee to express their concerns regarding Barnes Mobile Home Park; Limor Stroud and Cynthia Green. Carletta Donaldson addressed the committee with various questions and concerns also asked for a moment of silence for the passing of a Public Works city employee “Johnny Wilson”. Bishop King James Underwood and Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood did not wish to speak but wanted their concerns enter into the records regarding the sewer issues at the Dr. Ellis Subdivision. City of Urbana Committee Of The Whole Minutes: June 9, 2014 Page 2 of 4 5. Presentation: Urbana Sister Cities Committee report (15mins) Alderman Roberts; Michael Kilcullen presented a proposal to committee regarding Thionville Lorraine, France. Thionville is seeking an American Cultural/education partnership. Representative Elise Poillot has already visited Urbana and Mr. Kilcullen has visited France. 6. 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) [sent from council 06/02/14] Brandon Boys, Redevelopment Specialist was available to clarify questions committee had during council meeting. **Resolution No. 2014-15-027R was defer from council meeting held on June 2, 2014 to the next council meeting that will take place June 16, 2014. **No action needed at this time** 7. Resolution No. 2014-06-033R: A Resolution Approving Modifications To The City Of Urbana And Urbana Home Consortium FY 2013-2014 Annual Action Plan (301 Thompson and Community Elements TBRA) Jennifer Gonzalez, Planner II presented Resolution No. 2014-06-033R with recommendation for approval. Sheila Dodd from Habitat for Humanities was available for questions. After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Resolution No. 2014-06-033R to council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 8. Discussion: Social Service Funding Allocations Alderman Jakobsson said that at this time he is still waiting on council members to submit their Social Service allocation recommendations. **No action taken at this time** 9. Resolution No. 2014-06-034R: A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement and the Existence and Formation of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (“ILEAS”) (Intergovernmental Agreement for Law Enforcement Mutual Aid) Patrick Connolly, Chief of Police presented Resolution No. 2014-06-034R for approval. After presentation Alderman Roberts made a motion to send this item to council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Madigan seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 10. Ordinance No. 2014-06-057: An Ordinance Of The City Of Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, Providing For The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014, Providing The Details Of Such Bonds And City of Urbana Committee Of The Whole Minutes: June 9, 2014 Page 3 of 4 For A Levy Of Taxes To Pay The Principal Of And Interest On Such Bonds, And Related Matters Rich Hentschel, Comptroller presented Ordinance No. 2014-06-057 with recommendation for approval. After debate Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Ordinance No. 2014- 06-057 to council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 11. Ordinance No. 2014-05-053: An Ordinance Approving the Champaign-Urbana Solid Waste Disposal System Annual Budget (FY 2014-2015) Brad Bennett, Assistant City Engineer presented Ordinance No. 2014-05- 053 with recommendation for approval. After presentation Alderman Madigan made a motion to send Ordinance No. 2014-05-053 to council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. **Alderman Madigan recused himself to due conflict of interest at 7:59pm** 12. Alderman Smyth presented four liquor licenses for discussion, Mayor Prussing available for questions. An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class R-2 liquor licenses for Blackhawk Restaurant Group, LLC, Series UCUrbana, d/b/a Emma’s Eatery, 114 Vine Street) An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class R-1 liquor licenses for Hot Spot Restaurant, LLC, 1809 S. Philo Road) An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class C liquor licenses for La Morenita Mexican Store, Inc., 607 N. Cunningham Avenue) An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class R-2 liquor licenses for The Dancing Dog Eatery & Juicery, LLC, 126 W. Main Street) **No action taken on this items** 13. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chair Ammons declared the meeting adjourned at 08:01 p.m. City of Urbana Committee Of The Whole Minutes: June 9, 2014 Page 4 of 4 ______________________________ Wendy M. Hundley Recording Secretary *This meeting was taped. **This meeting was broadcast on cable television. Minutes Approved: July 14, 2014