City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Monday, March 16, 2015 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, March 16, 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 Aaron Ammons, 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 Brandon Boys; Jeff Engstrom; William Gray; Christopher Marx; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; James Simon; Richard Surles; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Megan Gillette; AbdulHakeem Salaam; Bishop King James Underwood; Jonah Weisskept; 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 7:06 p.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve minutes from meeting held on February 23, 2015(Special) and March 02, 2015. Alderman Ammons seconded. Alderman Brown made a correction to Item (C) it should read Brandon Bowersox-Johnson instead of Brandon Boys. After correction Motion carried by voice vote. Urbana City Council Minutes: March 16, 2015 Page 2 of 5 C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Abdulhakeem Salaam addressed the council with a proposal for a day of dedication that he wants to call “Day of Gratitude”. Bishop King James Underwood did not choose to speak, but asked that his position be entered into the record regarding his concerns with the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer issues. The following residents did not address the council but wanted their position of favor enter into record regarding HG Dwell Development. Megan Gillette; Jonah Weisskopf. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee of the Whole: a. Ordinance No. 2015-03-023: An Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment Agreement with HG Dwell LLC (202 West Illinois Street) Alderman Ammons made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015- 03-023. Alderman Madigan seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts – Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-03-023 was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) b. Ordinance No. 2015-03-024: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance, FY2014-15 (Redevelopment Agreement with HG Dwell LLC) Alderman Ammons made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015- 03-024. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts – Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Mayor Prussing - Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-03-024 was approved by roll call vote (8-Ayes; 0-Nay) Urbana City Council Minutes: March 16, 2015 Page 3 of 5 c. Resolution No. 2015-03-011R: Resolution for Improvement by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code (MCORE Project — Green Street Improvements: Wright Street to Race Street (PEI)) Alderman Ammons made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015- 03-011R. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts – Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Disposition: Resolution No. 2015-03-011R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) d. Resolution No. 2015-03-012R: Resolution for Improvement by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code (MCORE Project — Green Street Improvements: Wright Street to Busey Avenue (PEII)) Alderman Ammons made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015- 03-012R. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts – Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Disposition: Resolution No. 2015-03-012R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) e. Ordinance No. 2015-03-025: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance FY2014-15 (MCORE Project – Green Street Improvements: Wright Street to Race Street (PEI)) Alderman Ammons made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015- 03-025. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts – Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Mayor Prussing - Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-03-025 was approved by roll call vote (8-Ayes; 0-Nay) f. Ordinance No. 2015-03-026: An Ordinance Approving a First Amendment to an Agreement for Use of Right-Of-Way with Campus Communications Group, Inc. Alderman Ammons made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015- 03-026. Alderman Robert seconded. Motion carried by roll Urbana City Council Minutes: March 16, 2015 Page 4 of 5 call vote. Votes were as follows: Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts – Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-03-026 was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) g. Ordinance No. 2015-03-027: An Ordinance Increasing Number of Class R-2 Liquor Licenses for Lord and Lacy’s Famous Kansas City Style BBQ d/b/a Lacy’s Famous Kansas City Style BBQ, 119 W. Main * Alderman Madigan recused himself from 7:30-7:31 p.m. due to conflict of interest as a liquor license holder. Alderman Ammons made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015- 03-026. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts – Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Michael Madigan – Recuse Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-03-027 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 1-Recuse; 0-Nay) G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Brandon Boys, Economic Development Manager presented the February Economic Development reports with highlights as follows: • The request for proposals for the redevelopment of 200 Vine was issued. • Action Jackson Comics held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. • Work is underway for the expansion of Heel-to-Toe which will be name Innovative Bracing. • Demolition work resumed at 202 W. Green. • Plans are under way for a new Asian Restaurant at Gregory Place. • Market at the Square will launch Farm Fresh and Fast, a new program intended to promote eating healthy and in-season. • The State of Illinois has announced the recipients of licenses for medical cannabis dispensaries and cultivation facilities. Mr. Boys also addressed questions and concerns that Alderwoman Marlin had. Urbana City Council Minutes: March 16, 2015 Page 5 of 5 I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 2015-03-028: An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Urbana, Illinois (Rezoning of a 7.38-Acre Parcel at 1505 East Florida Avenue from B-3, General Business to R-5, Medium High Density Multiple-Family Residential – Plan Case 2255-M-15 / the Pointe at U of I Rezoning) Kevin Garcia, Planner II presented Ordinance No. 2015-03-028 to council with recommendation for approval. After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-03-028 as presented. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts – Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-03-028 was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) 2. Ordinance No. 2015-03-029: An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Urbana, Illinois (Revising Article II, Article V, and Article VII to establish definitions, use provisions, and special use permissions for “Gaming Hall”/ Plan Commission Case No. 2250-T-15) Christopher Marx, Planner I presented Ordinance No. 2015-03-029 to council with recommendation for approval. After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Ordinance No. 2015-03-028 back to committee for further consideration. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 8:37 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: April 6, 2015