City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF URBANA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – August 10, 2015 – 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 400 S. VINE STREET, URBANA, IL The City Council Committee of The Whole of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, August 10, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Aaron Ammons; Bill Brown; Eric Jakobsson; Michael P. Madigan; Diane Marlin; Dennis Roberts; Charles Smyth; Laurel Lunt Prussing; Phyllis Clark ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE: There were none ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: There were none STAFF PRESENT: Brandon Boys; Patrick Connolly; William Gray; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; Matthew Rejc; James Simon OTHERS PRESENT: Katie Adams; Lisa Benson; Rob Dalhaus III; Carletta Donaldson; Scott Dossett; Durl Kruse; Robin Mathis; Gina Pagliuso; Andrew Sheinman; Bishop King James Underwood and Reverend Dr. Evelyn Underwood; Members of the Media 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL There being a quorum, Chair Dennis Roberts called the meeting of the Committee of The Whole to order at 7:00 p.m., after which the City Clerk called the roll. 2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT 1. Mayor Prussing discussed a News-Gazette article homestead exemptions. Chief of Staff Mike Monson gave additional information regarding landlords receiving homestead exemptions. Discussion with the Committee ensued. City Attorney James Simon addressed the Committee’s questions. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 1.July 27, 2015 Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve the July 27, 2015 minutes. Alderman Ammons seconded. Alderman Brown corrected item 11 by removing the reference to the Housing Authority in the first paragraph of item 11. Being no other changes, the motion to approve the July 27, 2015 minutes was carried by voice vote. 4. PUBLIC INPUT 1. Urbana resident Andrew Scheinman addressed the Committee regarding recent events pertaining to the University of Illinois/Chancellor Wise. 2. Urbana resident Carletta Donaldson addressed the Committee regarding the new funeral home in Urbana, Leek & Sons Funeral Home. Ms. Donaldson also addressed the Committee with concerns regarding the City of Urbana Committee Of The Whole Minutes: August 10, 2015 Page 2 of 7 5-minute time allotment to speak given to each person that addresses the Committee and the Urbana City Council. 3. Urbana resident Gina Pagliuso addressed the Committee on the issues of brick pavers and the Citizens Police Review Board. 4. Chair Roberts acknowledged a card from Bishop King James and Reverend Dr. Evelyn Underwood, and further acknowledged that neither wanted to verbally express their concerns regarding Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer issues, but asked that these issues be mentioned. 5. Urbana resident Scott Dossett addressed the Committee on the issues of the Citizens Police Review Board and on pavers. 6. Katie Adams with the Crisis Nursery addressed the Committee discussing the services provided by Crisis Nursery and Crisis Nursery’s current marketing strategies. 7. Robin Mathis with The Salvation Army addressed the Committee discussing marketing strategies for service providers. 8. Lisa Benson, Chair of Continuum of Care addressed the Committee regarding Street Outreach. 9. Rob Dalhaus III with Community Elements – TIMES Center addressed the Committee discussing services provided by the TIMES center and the TIMES Center’s current marketing strategies. 10. Urbana resident Durl Kruse addressed the Committee in opposition to Ordinance No. 2015-01-006. 5. Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG): a.Resolution No. 2015-08-040R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions Grants Program Subrecipient Agreement with Community Elements (FY 2015-2016) - CD Community Development Associate Matthew Rejc gave a presentation on the Emergency Solutions Grant, covering Resolution Numbers 2015-08-040R, 2015-08-041R and 2015-08-042R. Discussion with the Committee ensued following Mr. Rejc’s presentation. Following discussion, there was additional public input by Katie Adams with Crisis Nursery, Robin Mathis with the Salvation Army and Lisa Benson, Chair of Continuum of Care (please see the Public Input section of these minutes). Discussion with the Committee and Ms. Benson ensued following public input. Following discussion, Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Resolution No. 2015-08-040R to Council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Being no further discussion, the motion send Resolution No. 2015-08-040R to Council with recommendation for approval was carried by voice vote. City of Urbana Committee Of The Whole Minutes: August 10, 2015 Page 3 of 7 b.Resolution No. 2015-08-041R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions Grants Program Subrecipient Agreement with Crisis Nursery (FY 2015-2016) – CD Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Resolution No. 2015-08-041R to Council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Being no discussion, the motion to send Resolution No. 2015-08-041R to Council with recommendation for approval was carried by voice vote. c.Resolution No. 2015-08-042R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions Grants Program Subrecipient Agreement with the Salvation Army (FY 2015-2016) – CD Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Resolution No. 2015-08-042R with recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Being no discussion, the motion to send Resolution No. 2015-08- 042R to Council with recommendation for approval was carried by voice vote. 6. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): a. Resolution No. 2015-08-043R: A Resolution Approving A City Of Urbana Community Development Block Grant Program Agreement (Champaign County Regional Planning Commission – Senior Services, Project No. 1516-Cssp-01) – CD Community Development Associate Matthew Rejc gave a presentation on the Community Development Block Grant, covering Resolution Numbers 2015-08-043R, 2015-08-044R, and 2015-08-045R. Discussion with the Committee ensued following Mr. Rejc’s presentation. Following discussion there was additional public input by Rob Dalhaus III with Community Elements – TIMES Center (please see the Public Input section of these minutes). Discussion with the Committee and Mr. Dalhaus ensued following Mr. Dalhaus’ presentation. Following discussion, Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Resolution No. 2015-08-043R to Council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Being no further discussion, the motion to send Resolution No. 2015-08-043R to Council with recommendation for approval was carried by voice vote. b. Resolution No. 2015-08-044R: A Resolution Approving a City of Urbana Community Development Block Grant Program Agreement (Champaign County Regional Planning Commission – Youth Assessment Center, Project No. 1516-Cssp-02) – CD Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Resolution No. 2015-08-044R with recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Being no discussion, the motion to send Resolution No. 2015-08- 044R to Council with recommendation for approval was carried by voice vote. City of Urbana Committee Of The Whole Minutes: August 10, 2015 Page 4 of 7 c. Resolution No. 2015-08-045R: A Resolution Approving a City of Urbana Community Development Block Grant Program Agreement (Persons Assuming Control of their Environment – Personal Assistance, Project No. 1516-Cssp- 03) – CD Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Resolution No. 2015-08-045R with recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Being no discussion, the motion to send Resolution No. 2015-08- 045R to Council with recommendation for approval was carried by voice vote. 7. Ordinance No. 2015-08-085: An Ordinance Authorizing the Dedication of Right-of-Way (1301 East Washington Street) - PW Public Works Director William Gray discussed that the City may sell the property located at 1301 East Washington Street, retaining a portion (.156 acre tract) for public right-of-way for possible future improvements. Discussion with the Committee ensued following Mr. Gray’s presentation. Following discussion, Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to send Ordinance No. 2015-08-085 to Council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Smyth seconded. Being no further discussion, the motion to send Ordinance No. 2015-08-085 to Council with recommendation for approval was carried by voice vote. 8. Ordinance No. 2015-07-079: An Ordinance Revising the Fiscal Year 2015 – 2016 Annual Budget (CU Folk & Roots Festival in Downtown Urbana) – CD Economic Development Manager Brandon Boys presented a brief history of the Festival, and discussed the purpose of Ordinance No. 2015-07-079 and the accompanying Resolution No. 2015-07-030R. Following Mr. Boys’ presentation, Scott Dossett and Frances Harris gave an oral and visual presentation of the Festival and its history. Discussion with the Committee ensued following Mr. Dossett’s and Ms. Harris’ presentation. Mr. Dossett and Ms. Harris addressed the Committee’s questions and concerns. Following discussion, Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Ordinance No. 2015-07-079 to Council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Being no further discussion, the motion to send Ordinance No. 2015-07-079 to Council with recommendation for approval was carried by voice vote. 9. Resolution No. 2015-07-030R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Promotional and Marketing Agreement for the 2015 Champaign-Urbana Folk & Roots Festival In Downtown Urbana - CD Economic Development Manager Brandon Boys clarified that the purpose of Resolution No. 2015-07-030R is to allow execution of the agreement, and City of Urbana Committee Of The Whole Minutes: August 10, 2015 Page 5 of 7 that Ordinance No. 2015-07-079 addresses the FY2015-2016 budget revision. Alderman Smyth then made a motion to send Resolution No. 2015-07-030R to Council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Being no discussion, the motion to send Resolution No. 2015-07-030R to Council with recommendation for approval was carried by voice vote. 10. Ordinance No. 2015-08-086: An Ordinance Approving an Assignment and Assumption of a Development Agreement by and between the City of Urbana, Illinois and Interchange Properties, LLC, in Connection with The Cunningham Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Project Area (Sale of O’Brien Auto Park) – CD Economic Development Manager Brandon Boys discussed the planned sale of the O’Brien Auto Park and the purpose of Ordinance No. 2015-08-086. Discussion with the Committee ensued following Mr. Boys’ presentation. Following Discussion, Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Ordinance No. 2015-08-086 to Council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Being no further discussion, the motion to send Ordinance No. 2015-08-086 to Council with recommendation for approval was carried by voice vote. 11. Ordinance No. 2015-08-088: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Liquor Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class B liquor licenses for La Morenita Mexican Store, Inc. 607 N. Cunningham Avenue) - MAYOR After Chair Roberts introduced Ordinance No. 2015-08-088, Alderman Madigan recused himself at 8:35 p.m. from participating in this item as the holder of a liquor license in the City of Urbana. Mayor Prussing presented Ordinance No. 2015-08-088 following Mr. Madigan’s recusal. Discussion ensued following Mayor Prussing’s presentation. Following discussion, Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to send Ordinance No. 2015-08-088 to Council with recommendation for approval. Alderman Smyth seconded. Being no further discussion, the motion to send Ordinance No. 2015-08-088 to Council with recommendation for approval was carried by voice vote. 12. Ordinance No. 2015-01-006: An Ordinance to Amend Urbana City Code Chapter 19, Article III, Division 1, Section 19-22(a) Concerning Qualifications for Service on City of Urbana Civilian Police Review Board (Civilian Police Review Board Qualifications)(C.O.W. 01/12/2015 and 07/27/15) – MAYOR Mayor Prussing gave an updated presentation, addressing questions that were previously asked during prior discussion regarding Ordinance No. 2015-01-006. Discussion with the Committee ensued following Mayor City of Urbana Committee Of The Whole Minutes: August 10, 2015 Page 6 of 7 Prussing’s presentation. Following discussion, there was additional public input by Urbana resident Durl Kruse (please see the Public Input section of these minutes). Discussion with the Committee ensued following public input. Chair Roberts relinquished the Chair to Alderman Brown from 8:51 p.m. to 8:52 p.m. to participate in the discussion. Alderman Smyth made a motion to send Ordinance No. 2015-01-006 to Council with a change to include that there is no prior Urbana residency required to serve and a change that up to one (1) individual may be a non-Urbana resident. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Discussion continued. Following discussion, the motion to send Ordinance No. 2015-01-006 to Council with Alderman Smyth’s recommended changes were carried by voice vote. 13. Proposal for City Use and Public Sale of Broadway Avenue Pavers - MAYOR Mayor Prussing gave an overview of the July 27, 2015 discussion on the City’s use and public sale of the Broadway Avenue brick pavers, and of the proposal she had Public Works Director William Gray draft. Following Mayor Prussing’s update, Public Works Director William Gray discussed the proposal, giving more detailed information. Discussion with mayor Prussing, the Committee, Mr. Gray and City Attorney James Simon ensued following Mr. Gray’s presentation. Chair Roberts relinquished the Chair to Alderman Brown from 9:35 to 9:40 to participate in the discussion. Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to replace the proposal with a request to the staff to draft two alternative resolutions, both holding 60,000 pavers for the city in reserve for future repair; one stating that PACA will receive 60,000 pavers in return for cleaning/palletizing 120,000 pavers, the second stating that PACA would receive 30,000 pavers for cleaning/palletizing 60,000 pavers. Discussion resumed after Alderman Jakobsson’s motion. Following discussion, Alderman Smyth seconded. Discussion then resumed. Alderman Madigan made a friendly amendment to the motion that the City will retain 60,000 pavers first, and PACA would receive the remaining pavers to eliminate setting an exact number PACA is to receive. Alderman Jakobsson accepted the friendly amendment, followed by additional discussion. Chair Roberts clarified the content of the motion directing City staff to prepare two alternative resolutions. Discussion continued. Staff was directed to return the resolutions the following Urbana City Council meeting. The motion directing City staff to prepare two alternative resolutions was then carried by voice vote. 14. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chair Dennis Roberts declared the meeting adjourned at 10:16 p.m. City of Urbana Committee Of The Whole Minutes: August 10, 2015 Page 7 of 7 _Vicky A. Osborn______ Recording Secretary *This meeting was taped. **This meeting was broadcast on cable television. Minutes Approved: _ AUGUST 24, 2015