City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Monday, January 5, 2015 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, January 5, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT Charles Smyth, Alderman Ward 1 Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2 Carol Ammons, Alderwoman Ward 3 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 None ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Patrick Connolly; Kevin Garcia; William Gray; Sanford Hess; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Brian Adams; Carolyn Baxley; Frank Butterfield; Rich Cahill; Scott Dossett; Thomas Garza; Sam Johnson; Linda Lorenz; Fran De Mavis; Josh Markiewicz; Robert Nemeth; Alice Novak; Gina Pagliuso; Jenny Park; Prescott Paulin; Jan Puckett; Steve Scher; Bernadine Stake; Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood; Christopher Wilcock; 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 7:22 p.m. Urbana City Council Minutes: January 5, 2015 Page 2 of 5 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve minutes from meeting held on December 15, 2014. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Scott Dossett addressed the Council with an updated report for the 2014 Folk & Roots Festival as directed by the City of Urbana under a Matching Grant Program Agreement. Mr. Dossett gave an overview report of expenses and how the money was used. This grant helped to pay for various cost such as rental, performers’ payments and festival advertising. Gina Pagliuso, member of the Historic Preservation Commission but representing herself, addressed the Council in support of Ordinance No. 2015-01-001. Bishop King James and Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood did not wish to speak but wanted noted on record that they are still concerned about the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer Problems. The following residents addressed the Council in support of Ordinance No. 2015-01-001. Thomas Garza; Steve Scher; Carolyn Baxley; Rich Cahill; Jan Puckett; Fran De Maris; Brian Adams; Scott Dossett; Frank Butterfield; Bernadine Stake; Linda Lorenz; Christopher Wilcock and Robert Nemeth Frank Butterfield, Landmark Illinois - Springfield Office addressed the Council in favor of Ordinance No. 2015-01-001. Alice Novak, Historic Preservation Commission Chair was available for questions. The following residents addressed the Council against Ordinance No. 2015-01-001. Sam Johnson (BUDD Architects for Semper FI House); Prescott Paulin (Semper FI House, Inc. Project Leader); Josh Markiewicz, Coldwell Banker Devonshire on behalf of Semper FI; Jenny Park on behalf of ZTA. Mayor acknowledged 16 letters from local resident members of the American Legion Post 71 in support of the hiring practices at the Urbana Police Department as they relate to the recruiting of military veterans. Mayor Prussing also acknowledged a letter from a resident that writes every year stating “Do not allow Prizefighting in Urbana”. Urbana City Council Minutes: January 5, 2015 Page 3 of 5 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 Sanford Hess, IT Director presented a staff report regarding the role of the IT department. Mr. Hess also explained what the IT department does and how it is funded. The IT department maintains the Technology Infrastructure such as Desk Computers, Network, Servers (Power 7 a.k.a “AS/400), Mobile Technology, Phone System and Printers (not ink). As explained by Mr. Hess the City of Urbana does most of its programming needs in-house. In order to lighten up the work load of the most experience programmers Mr. Hess suggested hiring an intern programmer this coming summer. Elizabeth Tyler, Community Development Director on behalf of Brandon Boys, Ms. Tyler announced that on December 31 the Great Impasta Restaurant closed its doors after more than thirty years in business in Champaign-Urbana. Ms. Tyler reported the following updates on projects:  New construction near completion at the Gateway Shoppes  Work continues at the Campus Circle Apartments on University Avenue.  Renovation continues at the new catering kitchen for the Hendrick House at Killarney St.  Renovations underway for the relocation of the New Urbana True Tires.  Staff submitted application for the IHSA Basketball program to be held in the Champaign/Urbana area and an application for the new Urbana Enterprise Zone.  Mark your January calendars for the 1st Annual Market at the Square Community Supported Agriculture Fair (CSA) that will take place Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 3-6 p.m. at the Urbana Civic Center.  Staff is in the process of conducting a review of the Curbanas Pilot Program and plans to present results to council on February 2nd; survey is now available on the website.  UBA reported a very successful Holiday Market Season with more vendor participation and Holiday shoppers.  Ms. Tyler also announced various upcoming public hearings regarding the Grants Programs, these meetings will be held in different locations information will be available on the website. Urbana City Council Minutes: January 5, 2015 Page 4 of 5 I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 2015-01-001: An Ordinance Designating A Historic Landmark (1404 South Lincoln Avenue, “Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority House” Historic Preservation Case No. HP-2014-L-01) Kevin Garcia, Planner II presented staff report for this item. After public input, comments and discussion Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-01-001 as presented. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Michael P. Madigan – Nay Action: Ordinance No. 2015-01-001 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 1-Nay) 2. Resolution No. 2015-01-001R: A Resolution Ratifying Execution of an Amended Agreement Concerning the Provision and Administration of Metropolitan Computer-Aided Dispatch by and Between The City Of Champaign, The City Of Urbana, Champaign County, Champaign County Sheriff, The Board of Trustees of The University of Illinois and The Village of Rantoul James Simon, City Attorney presented Resolution No. 2015-01-001R. This agreement was previously approved by a motion vote at the April 21, 2014 meeting. The purpose for this Resolution is to:  Cure the action taken by motion at the April 21, 2014 City Council meeting.  Ratify the prior entering into and execution of the Amended METCAD Agreement.  Ratify any action or conduct undertaken by the Mayor and the City of Urbana in connection with and pursuant to the Amended METCAD Agreement. After clarification from Mr. Simon, City Attorney. Alderman Smyth made a motion to approved Resolution No. 2015-01-001R as presented. Alderwoman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Carol Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Eric Jakobsson - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Michael P. Madigan – Aye Action: Ordinance No. 2015-01-001R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) Urbana City Council Minutes: January 5, 2015 Page 5 of 5 J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 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: January 20, 2015