City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF URBANA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Monday, September 22, 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 September 22, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Carol Ammons; Bill Brown; Eric Jakobsson; Michael P. Madigan; Charles Smyth; Laurel Lunt Prussing; Phyllis D. Clark ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE: None ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: Dennis Roberts; Diane Marlin STAFF PRESENT: Brandon Boys; Patrick Connolly; Kevin Garcia; William Gray; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; John Schneider; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT: Members of the Media 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL With a quorum present, Chair Smyth called the meeting of the Committee Of The Whole to order at 7:01 p.m. 2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT There Were None. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve minutes from meeting held on September 8, 2014. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by voice vote 4. PUBLIC INPUT There was none. 5. ITV-3 Update Report Brandon Bowersox-Johnson representing UC2B gave a brief update about the work that has taken place to better serve the community, UC2B became a Not-For-Profit in October of 2013; in May of 2014 enter into partnership with ITV-3 and from July to present it began servicing the communities of Champaign-Urbana. Mr. Levi Dinkla also gave a brief update as to where things are at this point and what the next step will be, both Mr. Bowersox-Johnson and Dinkla answered various question addressed by the committee regarding the broadband services that will be available in the Champaign-Urbana area. They also provided a website for anyone who is interested in signing up or wanting more information www.theperfectupgrade.com. City of Urbana Committee Of The Whole Minutes: September 22, 2014 Page 2 of 3 6. Building Safety Housing Report John Schneider, Community Development Building Safety Manager presented an update for the Building Safety violations in reference to Ordinance No. 2013-09-082 as directed by Council last year. Mr. Schneider reminded committee that the schedule of fees for 2014-2015 has already been approved at the same rate from last year. At this time Committee has given Community Development direction as to the next step in order for rental fees to remain as pass last year. 7. Enterprise Zone Presentation Brandon Boys, Economic Development Coordinator presented this item. Mr. Boys gave a background review as to the importance of this program. The Enterprise Zone is an important economic development tool for the City of Urbana. According to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) all of the existing Enterprise Zones will expire at the beginning of 2015 unless a new application is submitted. 8. Ordinance NO. 2014-09-090: An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Urbana, Illinois (Adjusting the boundaries of the Boneyard Creek Overlay District – Plan Case 2239-M-14) Kevin Garcia, Planner II presented Ordinance No. 2014-09-090 with recommendation for approval. After presentation and discussion Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to send Ordinance No. 2014-09-090 to council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 9. Resolution No. 2014-09-047R: A Resolution Approving an Agreement for Engineering Services with Hanson Professional Services Inc. (North Lincoln Avenue Improvements) William Gray, Public Works Director presented Resolution No. 2014-09- 047R with recommendation for approval. After presentation and debate Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to keep Resolution No. 2014-09-047R in committee for further clarification. Alderman Madigan seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 10. Resolution No. 2014-09-048R: Resolution Approving an Agreement for Reimbursable Utility Adjustment with Ameren Illinois Company, D/B/A Ameren Illinois (Olympian Drive Improvement at Duncan Road) William Gray, Public Works Director presented Resolution No. 2014-09- 048R with recommendation for approval. After presentation Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to send Resolution No. 2014-09-048R to council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 11. Resolution No. 2014-09-049R: A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with American Federation of State, County and City of Urbana Committee Of The Whole Minutes: September 22, 2014 Page 3 of 3 Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Council 31, LOCAL 1331 (Term of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2016) William Gray, Public Works Director commented on this Resolution as well as Mayor Prussing. This Resolution was discussed in closed session. Alderwoman Ammons made a motion to send Resolution No. 2014- 09-049R to council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 12. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chair Smyth declared the meeting adjourned at 08:56 p.m. ______________________________ Wendy M. Hundley Recording Secretary *This meeting was taped. **This meeting was broadcast on cable television. Minutes Approved: October 6, 2014