City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 7, 2014 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, July 7, 2014 in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT Charlie Smyth, Alderman Ward 1 Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2 Carol C. Ammons, Alderwoman Ward 3 Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5 Diane W. Marlin, Alderwoman Ward 7 Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE There were none. ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Michael P. Madigan, Alderman Ward 6, Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4 Mayor Laurel Lunt-Prussing STAFF PRESENT Patrick Connolly; William Gray; Maximillian Mahalek; Kelly Mierkowski; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; Elizabeth Tyler; James Simon OTHERS PRESENT Carletta Donaldson; Cynthia Green; 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 Pro-Tem Charlie Smyth called the meeting of the Urbana City Council to order at 7:23PM. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Urbana City Council Minutes: July 7, 2014 Page 2 of 4 Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to approve minutes from meeting held on June 16, 2014. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Bishop King James and Reverend Dr. Evelyn Underwood are still concerned about sewer problems in the Dr. Ellis Subdivision. Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood initially addressed the council about allocation of funding for a program to help young homeless people in the Champaign-Urbana area. She later addressed the council for clarification of information she read in the minutes of the June 24, 2014 Community Development Commission Meeting. Cynthia Green addressed the council with concerns regarding the instability of her residency at the Barnes Mobile Home Park. Carletta Donaldson addressed the council with a moment of silence and shared her point of view concerning the Barnes Mobile Home Park situation. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES There were none. G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 1. Barnes Mobile Home Park Update. Presented by Elizabeth Tyler, Community Development Director and Michael Monson, Chief of Staff, who have interviewed residents and found that 6 out of 9 households would like to move by fall. The average cost of moving has been determined to be about $3035.00 per household. There is a city team working with residents to address a variety of needs. Following the presentation there was a discussion concerning the original sales contract. Specifically, it was mentioned that the sales contract did not include financial assistance for relocation of residents, but did consist of: purchase of land and the demolition of homes remaining on the land after the deadline of April 15, 2015. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 2014-07-063: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance, FY 2014-2015 (Consolidated Social Service Urbana City Council Minutes: July 7, 2014 Page 3 of 4 Funding).Presented by Kelly Mierkowski; Grants Management Division Manager. Following a discussion, Alderwoman Ammons made a motion that Ordinance No. 2014-07-063 should be moved to Committee of the Whole. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Ordinance No. 2014-07-064: An ordinance Approving a Major Variance (To allow encroachment of a shade awning into a required front yard in the City’s B-2, Neighborhood Business-Arterial District, at 804 ½ Main Street / ZBA Case No. 2014-MAJ-02) Presented by Maximillian Mahalek, Planning Intern and Elizabeth Tyler, Community Development Director. After a discussion Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2014-07-063. Seconded by Alderwoman Ammons. Motion carried by roll call. Vote was as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Dennis Roberts – Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charlie Smyth – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2014 -07-064 was approved by roll call vote (5 –Ayes; 0 Nay) 2. Resolution No. 2014-07-036R: A Resolution Approving a Supportive Housing Program Subrecipient Agreement with Courage Connection (Formerly The Center For Women In Transition). Presented by Kelly Mierkowski; Grants Management Division Manager. After a discussion Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-07-36R. Seconded by Alderwoman Marlin. Motion was carried by voice vote. 3. Re-Appointment a. Zoning Board of Appeals – Joanne Chester Term to expire June 10, 2019- Appointed 05/07/2012 Mayor Pro-Tem Charlie Smyth presented re-appointment of Joanne Chester to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Alderwoman Marlin made a motion for approval. Seconded by Alderman Roberts. Motion was carried by voice vote. J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro-Tem Charlie Smyth declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30pm. Urbana City Council Minutes: July 7, 2014 Page 4 of 4 ______________________________ Bridgitte J. Butler Recording Secretary ______________________________ Phyllis D. Clark City Clerk This meeting was taped. This meeting was broadcast on cable television. Minutes Approved: