City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Monday, April 6, 2015 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, April 6, 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; William Gray; Christopher Marx; Mike Monson; Sylvia Morgan; Brian Nightlinger; Lorrie Pearson; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Tom Fiedler; Bishop King James Underwood; George Wissmiller; 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 7:24 p.m. **Started late due to a Town Board closed session meeting. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderman Ammons made a motion to approve minutes from the meeting held on March 16, 2015. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Urbana City Council Minutes: April 6, 2015 Page 2 of 5 C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS George Wissmiller addressed the council in opposition of Resolution No. 2015-03-013R. Tom Fiedler from Melody Gaming addressed the council to get some clarification on the language for Ordinance No. 2015-01-004 regarding video gambling and liquor licenses and fees. 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. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee of the Whole: a. Ordinance No. 2015-01-004: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapters 3 and 3.7(Establishing Class G [video gambling] liquor licenses and fees) Christopher Marx, Planner I and Elizabeth Tyler, Community Development Director, presented this item with recommendation for approval. Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015- 01-004. Alderman Roberts seconded. * Alderman Madigan recused himself from items (a, b) from 7:39-8:27 p.m. due to conflict of interest as a liquor license holder. After discussion Alderman Brown made a motion to add a friendly amendment to Ordinance No. 2015-01-004 and this should be added prior to section 4. The changes are as follows: “A public hearing before the city council shall be required before issuing a G-2 license, notice of which shall be mailed to surrounding property owners and residents within 500 feet of the establishment, at least 15 days, but no more than 30 days before the public hearing”. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. After all discussions and changes were completed a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-01-004 as amended was approved by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Urbana City Council Minutes: April 6, 2015 Page 3 of 5 Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts – Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Michael Madigan – Recuse Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-01-004 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays) b. 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 with recommendation for approval. Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015- 03-029 as presented. Alderman Smyth seconded. After discussion Alderman Smyth made a motion to add “Daycare Homes” to this Ordinance. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. After discussion and amendments Ordinance No. 2015-03-029 was approved by roll vote. Votes were as follows: Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts – Nay Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Michael Madigan – Recuse Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-03-029 was approved by roll call vote (5-Ayes; 1-Nay) c. Ordinance No. 2015-03-030: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance for FY2014/15 (JAG Grant) Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015- 03-030 as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Smyth seconded. No discussion. 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. 2015-03-030 was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) d. Resolution No. 2015-03-013R: Resolution to Authorize Execution of an Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding the Clinton Landfill Permit Application to Accept Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Agreement to Authorize the Hiring of Legal and Technical Consultants to Participate in Any Local Site Hearing Conducted by DeWitt County Board to Urbana City Council Minutes: April 6, 2015 Page 4 of 5 Consider Authorizing the Operation of a Chemical Waste Unit in DeWitt County.) Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015- 03-013R as forwarded from Committee. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. No discussion. 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. 2015-03-013R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 1. Mayor Prussing briefly described an update regarding the 911 funding system and what the committee members are proposing. She also went on to say that the committee pointed out that Champaign County has probably the best 911 service in the state. 2. Public Arts Annual Report presented by Pauline Tannos, Public Arts Coordinator. Ms. Tannos started by introducing the current members of The Public Arts Commission. Ms. Tannos presented the current Initiatives; an overview of the FY 2014-2015 Budget. She also announced a Boneyard event that will take place this Saturday from 10am-3pm. 3. Brandon Boys, Economic Development Manager presented the February Economic Development reports with highlights as follows: • Request for proposals were issued for North Crane Alley and 200 Vine • A building permit has been issued for the renovation of the new Strawberry Fields grocery store. • A permit will be issued for a new Korean BBQ restaurant called Bab+ • Urbana Celebrates the Boneyard! • The 2015 Realtor Bus Tour took place on April 2nd and it was another successful year with 25 participants. • 2015 Market at the Square season will begin on May 2 at 7am. A new initiative Called Read at the Market is being planned for this season in partnership with Urbana Free Library. Urbana City Council Minutes: April 6, 2015 Page 5 of 5 • The University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved the creation of a new public-private engineering-based medical school to be located in Champaign-Urbana. Council members questions followed. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayoral Staff Appointment: a. Community Developments Planning Manager – Lorrie Pearson Mayor Prussing presented staff appointment of Lorrie Pearson as the new Community Developments Planning Manager. No discussion. Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve appointment as presented. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by a voice vote. J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 8:44 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 20, 2015