City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 3, 2015 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, August 3, 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 Patrick Connolly; Kevin Garcia; William Gray; Elizabeth Hannan; Maximillian Mahalek; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; Lorrie Pearson; James Simon; OTHERS PRESENT Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood; 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. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve minutes from the meeting held on July 20, 2015 and July 27, 2015 (Special). Alderman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Urbana City Council Minutes: August 3, 2015 Page 2 of 6 C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA 1. Summary and Update on the IDOT Traffic Stop Task Force – Peter Resnick Mr. Peter Resnick presented a short summary of the preliminary findings of the Urbana IDOT Traffic Stop Data Task Force. He presented the structure of the report; Statistical Analysis; Community Impact; Police Procedure and Public Engagement. Discussion ensued. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Bishop King James Underwood and Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood did not wish to speak, but asked that their position be entered into the record regarding their concerns for the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer issues. Environmental Sustainability Manager Scott Tess addressed the council to announce three awards received by the City of Urbana for sustainability work. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 2015-07-068: An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Annexation Agreement (3106 N. Cunningham Avenue / Green Vistas, LLC / DGS Properties, LLC / Stark Excavating, Inc.) Before presenting this item intern Maximillian Mahalek distributed a copy of an email received from representatives of Frasca Field regarding height restrictions. Planning intern Maximillian Mahalek presented Ordinance No. 2015- 07-068 to council with recommendation for approval. Discussion ensued. Owners were present to address council members’ questions and concerns. After presentation and discussion Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-07-068 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. 2015-07-068 was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee of the Whole: a. Ordinance No. 2015-07-081: An Ordinance Approving an Agreement for Use of Right-Of-Way with McVili Enterprises, LLC (214 West Main Street) Urbana City Council Minutes: August 3, 2015 Page 3 of 6 Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-07-081 as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Smyth seconded. Discussion ensued. After discussion Alderman Madigan recused himself from voting on this item due to conflict of interest as a liquor license holder. 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. 2015-07-081 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays) b. Resolution No. 2015-07-038R: A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Option for the Housing Authority of Champaign County to Lease or Purchase the Former Urbana Townhomes Site Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-07-038R as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Roberts 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. 2015-07-038R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) c. Resolution No. 2015-07-034R: A Resolution Authorizing Entering Into and Execution of a Link up Illinois “Double Value Coupon Program” Grant Agreement Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-07-034R as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Ammons 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. 2015-07-034R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) d. Resolution No. 2015-07-035R: A Resolution Approving an Economic Incentive Agreement with the East Urbana Development Corporation Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-07-035R as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Urbana City Council Minutes: August 3, 2015 Page 4 of 6 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: Resolution No. 2015-07-035R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) e. Resolution No. 2015-07-036R: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County Of Champaign for Animal Control Services Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-07-036R as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Ammons 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. 2015-07-036R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) f. Ordinance No. 2017-07-082: An Ordinance Revising the Fiscal Year 2015 – 2016 Annual Budget (Various Items) Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-07-082 as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Jakobsson 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 Mayor Prussing - Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-07-082 was approved by roll call vote (8-Ayes; 0-Nays) g. Resolution No. 2015-07-039R: A Resolution Authorizing Entering Into and Execution of Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant Agreement Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-07-039R as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Roberts 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 Urbana City Council Minutes: August 3, 2015 Page 5 of 6 Disposition: Resolution No. 2015-07-039R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) h. Ordinance No. 2015-07-083: An Ordinance to Authorize Execution of an Amendment to Contract for Real Estate Purchase (City’s Purchase of Barnes Mobile Home Park Property between City of Urbana and the Weisiger Family Trust) Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-07-083 as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Roberts seconded. Discussion ensued. 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 Mayor Prussing - Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-07-083 was approved by roll call vote (8-Ayes; 0-Nays) G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Alderman Smyth gave a brief update regarding iTV-3 and their progress. Alderman Roberts reported that delegates from Sister City International of Shang Haizhu District, China will be visiting September 1, 2015 and delegates from Theonville, France will be visiting from September 10- 13, 2015. Sister City International has a display at the Urbana Public Library in order to introduce what “Sister City” is. Alderman Ammons announced the ground breaking ceremony of Leek & Son Funeral Home this Friday, August 7 at 11am. Mr. Ammons also acknowledge the participation of Alderman Smyth; Alderwoman Marlin and Humans Relations Officer Alex Bautista at the Pathway to Apprenticeship at the Douglas Center Library, an event full of information and many possibilities for community involvement. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 2015-07-084: An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Urbana, Illinois (Omnibus Text Amendment – Plan Case No. 2254-T-15) Planner II Kevin Garcia presented Ordinance No. 2015-07-084 to council with recommendation for approval. Discussion ensued. Urbana City Council Minutes: August 3, 2015 Page 6 of 6 After discussion Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Ordinance No. 2015-07-084 back to committee for further review. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-07-084 was sent back to committee for further evaluation. 2. Mayoral Appointments to Boards and Commissions a. Tree Commission 1. W.L. Jackson Bird b. Plan Commission 1. Daniel Turner Mayor Prussing presented the appointment of W. L. Jackson Bird to Tree Commission and Daniel Turner to Plan Commission. No discussion. Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve appointments as presented. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Disposition: Appointments were approved as presented J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 9:31 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: August 17, 2015