City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Monday, June 1, 2015 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, June 1, 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 Elizabeth Beaty; Brad Bennett; Patrick Connolly; Phillip Edwards; William Gray; Chad Hensch; Maximillian Mahalek; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; Craig Shonkwiler; James Simon; Scott Tess OTHERS PRESENT Bishop King James Underwood; Members of the Media. PLEDGE OF ALLIANCE WAS RECITED A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL There being a quorum, Mayor Prussing called the meeting of the Urbana City Council to order at 7:12 p.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderman Ammons made a motion to approve minutes from the meetings held on May 18, 2015 (Regular); May 26, 2015 (Special). Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Urbana City Council Minutes: June 1, 2015 Page 2 of 6 C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Alderman Roberts made a motion to add the following items to the agenda. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 1. Kickapoo Rail Trail Presentation; Dan Olson, Champaign County Forest Preserve District Dan Olson Champaign County Forest Preserve Director introduced Mary Ellen Wuellner Champaign County Forest Preserve Deputy Director and Jonathan Hasselbring Planner. Mr. Olson presented an update regarding the Rail Trails projects, gave a background history of the process and hoping to see this board participate in the upcoming master planning. Dan Olson and Mary Ellen Wuellner addressed the council’s questions and concerns regarding this project and its funding sources. 2. Discussion: Budget Overview **Mayor Prussing relinquished the chair to Alderman Smyth from 7:40-8:06 pm to present the Budget Overview/Executive Department alongside Financial Director Elizabeth Hannan. Financial Director Elizabeth Hannan completed the presentation with power point while addressing the council’s questions and concerns. a. Executive Department Mayor Prussing presented the Executive Department’s annual budget and addressed council’s questions and concerns. b. Urbana Fire Department Fire Chief Brian Nightlinger, Fire Marshal Phil Edwards and Division Chief Chad Hensch presented the Fire Department Budget and addressed questions and concerns from the council. c. Public Works Public Works Director William Gray presented the Financial Budget for his department and discussion ensued. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Bishop King James Underwood did not choose to speak, but asked that his position be entered into the record regarding his concerns regarding the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer issues. Alderman Ammons wished Happy Birthday to our State Representative Carol Ammons and Previous City HR Manager Vacellia Clark. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. Urbana City Council Minutes: June 1, 2015 Page 3 of 6 F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee of the Whole: a. Ordinance No. 2015-04-040: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Fourteen, Section 14-7, Regarding Schedule of Fees Subsections B through P – “Licenses and Permits,” Excluding Liquor Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015- 04-040 as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Alderman Brown Made a motion to amend Ordinance No. 2015-04- 040 as follows: Do not increase the Civic Center fees. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion to amend Ordinance No. 2015-04-040 was carried by voice vote. After discussion a Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015- 04-040 as amended was approved 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 – Nay Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-04-040 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 1-Nay) b. Ordinance No. 2015-04-041: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Fourteen, Section 14-7, Regarding Schedule of Fees Subsection A – “Liquor Licenses” Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-04- 041 as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. *** Alderman Madigan recused himself 9:39-9:41 pm. from voting on items (b & c) due to conflict of interest as a liquor license holder. 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 – Recuse Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-04-041 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays) c. Ordinance No. 2015-05-050: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 22, Section 22-91(Tax on purchase of prepared food and certain alcoholic liquor / 2015) Urbana City Council Minutes: June 1, 2015 Page 4 of 6 Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-05- 050 as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Ammons seconded. After 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 – Recuse Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-05-050 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays) d. Ordinance No. 2015-06-054: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 22, Section 22-31 (Local Motor Fuel Tax / 2015) Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-06- 054 as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Roberts seconded. After 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 – Nay Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-06-054 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 1-Nay) e. Ordinance No. 2015-06-055: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 22, Section 22-45.1 (Municipal Gas Use Tax / 2015) Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-06- 055 as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Roberts seconded. After 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 – Nay Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-06-055 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 1-Nay) f. Ordinance No. 2015-06-056: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 22, Section 22-61 (Hotel/Motel Use Tax / 2015) Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-06- 056 as forwarded from Committee. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. After 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 – Nay Urbana City Council Minutes: June 1, 2015 Page 5 of 6 Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-06-056 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 1-Nay) g. Resolution No. 2015-05-026R: A Resolution Approving the Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Urbana Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015- 05-026R as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Ammons seconded. After 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. 2015-05-026R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Mayor Prussing gave an update regarding the 911 Bill that passed. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 2015-06-057: An Ordinance Approving a Major Variance (To allow an increase in the height of a monument sign to eight feet in the City’s CRE, Conservation-Recreation-Education District at 505 West Stoughton Street/ZBA Case No. 2015-MAJ-06) Planning Manager Lorrie Pearson and Maximillian Mahalek Planning Intern presented Ordinance No. 2015-06-057 to council with recommendation for approval Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-06- 057 as presented. Alderman Ammons seconded. After 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. 2015-06-057 was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) 2. Ordinance No.2015-06-058: An Ordinance Approving Major Variances (To allow a change in the required front yard setback from 15 feet to 5 feet at 202 W. University Avenue in the B-3, General Business zoning district. / Case No. ZBA-2015-MAJ-04) (To allow parking spaces in which exiting vehicles must back out onto a public street at 202 W. University Avenue in the B-3, General Business zoning district. / Case No. ZBA-2015-MAJ-05) Urbana City Council Minutes: June 1, 2015 Page 6 of 6 Planning Manager Lorrie Pearson and Planner I Christopher Marx presented Ordinance No. 2015-06-058 to council with recommendation for approval. **Applicant representing MALA LLC, Mr. Carl Muench was present to address questions and concerns from council. Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-06-058 as presented. Alderman Roberts seconded. After 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. 2015-06-058 was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 10:28 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: June 15, 2015