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 21, 2014 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, July 21, 2014 in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT Charlie Smyth, Alderman Ward 1 Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2 Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4 Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5 Diane W. Marlin, Alderwoman Ward 7 Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE Michael Madigan, Alderman Ward 6 ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Carol Ammons, Alderwoman, Ward 3 STAFF PRESENT Patrick Connolly; Kevin Garcia; William Gray; Rich Hentschel Michael Monson; Brian Nightlinger; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Carletta Donaldson; Bishop King and Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood; 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 7:02pm. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion made by Alderman Dennis Roberts to approve minutes from previous meeting of July 7, 2014. Seconded by Alderwoman Marlin. Motion carried by voice vote. Urbana City Council Minutes: July 21, 2014 Page 2 of 5 C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Carletta Donaldson addressed the council first with a moment of silence, and then shared her thoughts in opposition of Tasers. She also inquired about whether there has been any outcome of two litigations involving the City, and why unapproved meeting minutes are not released to the public. Bishop King Underwood and Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood did not wish to speak, but wanted it on record that they are still concerned about the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer problems. Council Member Input Carletta Donaldson’s questions were answered by Mayor Prussing and City Clerk, Phyllis Clark. Immediately following Public Input and Communications, a motion was made at 7:10pm by Alderman Charlie Smyth that the Urbana City Council go into Closed Session: For the purpose of pending litigation issues, pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 ( c ) (11). Seconded by Alderman Eric Jakobsson. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael Madigan - Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye At 7:58pm a motion was made by Alderman Charlie Smyth to return to open session. Seconded by Alderman Dennis Roberts. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael Madigan - Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee Of The Whole a. Resolution No. 2014-07-039R: Resolution Authorizing Sister Cities Arrangement between City of Urbana, Illinois and Thionville, France Pursuant to Sister Cities International Program. Motion made by Alderman Dennis Roberts to approve Resolution No. 2014-07-039R. Seconded by Alderman Charlie Smyth. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Urbana City Council Minutes: July 21, 2014 Page 3 of 5 Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael Madigan - Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye b. Resolution No. 2014-07-037R: A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application for the 2014 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant. Motion made by Alderman Dennis Roberts to approve Resolution 2014-07-037R. Seconded by Alderman Charlie Smyth. Motion carried by roll call. The votes were as follows: Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin -Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts- Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye c. Resolution No. 2014-07-038R: A Resolution Approving, Authorizing Entering Into, and Executing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Urbana and the County of Champaign Concerning Funding for Reconstruction of Philo Road (Joint Funding for Reconstruction of Philo Road south of Windsor Road to City Limits) Motion made by Alderman Dennis Roberts for approval of Resolution No. 2014-07-038R. Seconded by Alderwoman Diane Marlin. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts- Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye d. Ordinance No. 2014-07-065: An Ordinance Approving a First Amendment to an Agreement for Use of Right-Of-Way with Gargoyle between Water Street and Main Street) Motion made by Alderman Roberts for approval of Ordinance No. 2014-07-065. Seconded by Alderman Bill Brown. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Charlie Smyth - Aye e. Ordinance No. 2014-07-063: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance, FY 2014-2015 (Consolidated Social Service Funding) Motion made by Alderman Dennis Roberts for approval of Ordinance No. 2014-07-063. Seconded by Alderman Bill Brown. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts – Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charlie Smyth – Aye Michael Madigan – Nay Mayor Prussing – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Urbana City Council Minutes: July 21, 2014 Page 4 of 5 G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Comptroller Rick Hentschel addressed the City Council about a standard communication letter that he received from the new auditor. He was there to make sure the letter was distributed to City Council. I. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2014-07-066: To allow an encroachment of an air conditioning unit into a required side yard in the City’s R-1, Single- Family Residential District, at 211 West Vermont Avenue / ZBA Case No. 2014-MAJ-04 Presented by Kevin Garcia, Community Development, Planner II. Following presentation there was a discussion. It was suggested that the word landscaping be changed to screening. Motion made by Alderman Dennis Roberts to approve Ordinance No. 2014- 07-066. Seconded by Alderman Charlie Smyth. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts -Aye Michael Madigan – Nay Charlie Smyth- Aye 1. Mayoral Appointment a. Traffic Commission: Craig Shonkwiler (replacing Joe Smith, who is retiring) Motion made by Alderman Charlie Smyth to approve Mayoral Appointment of Craig Shonkwiler to Traffic Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2017. Seconded by Alderman Dennis Roberts. Motion carried by voice vote. 2. Mayoral Re-Appointments to Boards and Commissions a. Jeffrey Poss to Design Review Board. Term to Expire June 30, 2013. b. Jeffrey Poss to MOR Development Review Board. Term to expire June 30, 2017 c. Darrin Eastburn to Tree Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2017. Motion made by Alderwoman Marlin to approve Mayoral Re- Appointments of Jeffrey Poss and Darrin Eastburn. Seconded by Alderman Dennis Roberts. Motion carried by voice vote. J. ADJOURNMENT Urbana City Council Minutes: July 21, 2014 Page 5 of 5 There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 8:24pm. ______________________________ Bridgitte J. Butler Recording Secretary ______________________________ Phyllis D. Clark City Clerk This meeting was taped. This meeting was broadcast on cable television. Minutes Approved: AUGUST 4, 2014