City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 17, 2015 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, August 17, 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 Andy Charles; Kevin Garcia; William Gray; Christopher Marx; Kelly Mierkowski; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; Lorrie Pearson; Craig Shonkwiler; James Simon; Richard Surles; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Kurt Bialobreski; Tom Garza; Cindy Loos; Glen Stanko; Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood; Bishop King James Underwood; Howard Wakeland; 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 7:02 p.m. Urbana City Council Minutes: August 17, 2015 Page 2 of 8 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve minutes from the meeting held on August 3, 2015. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Alderwoman Marlin made a name correction to item (H) Reports of Officers from Alderman Ammons statement the funeral home’s name should be spell out “ Leek & Son” not “Leak & Son”, After corrections, motion carried by voice vote. C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA 1. MCORE Project Update from Hanson Professional Services Inc. Public Works Director William Gray introduced representatives from Hanson Professional Service Inc., Kurt Bialobreski and Cindy Loos. Mr. Bialobreski gave a verbal and visual presentation briefly outlining project goals, cost and benefits of the MCORE Project. Mr. Bialobreski and Ms. Loos also addressed councils’ questions and concerns. Mr. Bialobreski announced an open house to get feedback regarding the project. This meeting will take place Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center located at 601 South Lincoln Avenue – Urbana. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Tom Garza (PACA) addressed the council at Mayor Prussing request regarding Resolution No. 2015-08-046R. 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. Alderman Ammons acknowledge an event that took place regarding Black Lives Matter, and thanked everyone for their attendance. Alderman Ammons also announced a BBQ that will take place at 703. N. Matthews in order to ask questions and engage in discussion regarding the future of this property. Mayor Prussing Congratulated UPTV on its 20th year anniversary. Mayor Prussing also congratulated Jacob Bernard for being recognized on a national platform for a local sports production, “Illini Drive”, (Local Sport Production). E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee of the Whole: a. Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG): Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve the following items in omnibus fashion: Resolution No. 2015-08-40R; Urbana City Council Minutes: August 17, 2015 Page 3 of 8 Resolution No. 2015-08-041R and Resolution No. 2015-08- 042R. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 1. Resolution No. 2015-08-040R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions Grants Program Subrecipient Agreement with Community Elements (FY 2015-2016) 2. Resolution No. 2015-08-041R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions Grants Program Subrecipient Agreement with Crisis Nursery (FY 2015-2016) 3. Resolution No. 2015-08-042R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions Grants Program Subrecipient Agreement with the Salvation Army (FY 2015-2016) - CD Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve in omnibus fashion the following Items: Resolution No. 2015-08- 040R; Resolution No. 2015-08-041R and Resolution No. 2015-08-042R as presented. No discussion. 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: Resolutions No. 2015-08-040R; 2015-08-041R and 2015-08-042R were approved in omnibus fashion by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) b. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve the following items in omnibus fashion: Resolution No. 2015-08-043R; Resolution No. 2015-08-044R and Resolution No. 2015-08-045R. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 1. 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) 2. 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) 3. 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) Urbana City Council Minutes: August 17, 2015 Page 4 of 8 Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve the following items in omnibus fashion: Resolution No. 2015-08-043R; Resolution No. 2015-08-044R and Resolution No. 2015-08-045R. No discussion. 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: Resolutions No. 2015-08-043R; 2015-08- 044R and 2015-08-045R were approved in omnibus fashion by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) c. Ordinance No. 2015-08-085: An Ordinance Authorizing the Dedication of Right-of-Way (1301 East Washington Street) Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-08-085 as forwarded from Committee. No discussion. 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 – Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-08-085 was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) d. Ordinance No. 2015-07-079: An Ordinance Revising the Fiscal Year 2015 – 2016 Annual Budget (CU Folk & Roots Festival in Downtown Urbana) Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-07-079 as forwarded from Committee. No discussion. Alderman Ammons 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. 2015-07-079 was approved by roll call vote (8-Ayes; 0-Nays) e. 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 Urbana City Council Minutes: August 17, 2015 Page 5 of 8 Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-07-030R as forwarded from committee. No discussion. 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: Resolutions No. 2015-07-030R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) f. 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) Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-08-086 as forwarded from Committee. No discussion. 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: Ordinance No. 2015-08-086 was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) g. 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) Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-08-088 as forwarded from Committee. No discussion. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Before final vote at 8:46 p.m. Alderman Madigan recused himself from voting due to conflict of interest as a liquor license holder. Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Michael Madigan – Recuse Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-08-088 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays) Urbana City Council Minutes: August 17, 2015 Page 6 of 8 h. 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; 07/27/15; 08/10/15] Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-01-006 as forwarded from Committee. Discussion ensued. Alderman Smyth seconded. After discussion Alderman Ammons added a friendly amendment to delete residential reference from Ordinance No. 2015-01- 006. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. After friendly amendment the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-01-006 as amended was carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Aaron Ammons – Nay Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-01-006 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 1-Nay) i. Proposal for City Use and Public Sale of Broadway Avenue Pavers *1. Resolution No. 2015-08-046R: Resolution to Approve a Personal Property Sale Agreement Alternative 1 (Sale of Broadway Avenue Paver Bricks to the Preservation and Conservation Association of Champaign County (“PACA”) *2. Resolution No. 2015-08-046R: Resolution to Approve a Personal Property Sale Agreement Alternative 2 (Sale of Broadway Avenue Paver Bricks to the Preservation and Conservation Association of Champaign County (“Paca”) Mayor Prussing introduced Resolution No. 2015-08-046R. Following introduction Alderman Roberts read both options presented to council for consideration regarding the Sale of Broadway Avenue Pavers. Since no agreement had been reached, Alderman Madigan made a motion to lay them on the table. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. After voice vote City Clerk Phyllis Clark addressed the council to clarify that if the item was laid on the table it needed to be resolved before the end of tonight’s meeting. Discussion ensued. Not being able to achieve a compromise decision, Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to withdraw Resolution No. 2015-08-046R Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 as presented. Alderman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Disposition: Resolution No. 2015-08-046R was withdrawn by voice vote. Urbana City Council Minutes: August 17, 2015 Page 7 of 8 G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Alderman Smyth announced that the first live new customers of UC2B/iTV-3 will take place tomorrow. Mayor Prussing reported that Joe Hooker will be here on August 24, 2015 to give a briefing regarding the consent decree for the Clinton Landfill. Mayor Prussing gave a brief update regarding a meeting attended by herself and Chief of Staff Mike Monson with Supervisor of Homestead Exemptions Stan Jenkins. Community Development Director Elizabeth Tyler Presented the Economic Development activities report for July 2015. Some of the highlights included the following events: • Grand reopening of Strawberry Fields on July 9th. • Facade construction is underway at the AirUrbana Outdoor Market and the shipping containers for the market space have been delivered. • Leek and Sons Funeral Home submitted their construction plans for 1215 Bradley Ave. • The demolition of the former Hanford Inn is nearing completion. • New Murals on Glass will be installed at various locations. • Invited council to the Quarterly Business Development luncheon that will take place at the Civic Center tomorrow from 12-1:30 p.m. the topic for discussion will be Local Energy Efficiency. • The city was within the first 49 applicants for the Enterprise Zone which certification will be delayed due to pending issues in Springfield. Alderman Ammons acknowledge the participation of Community Development Manager Brandon and Farmers Market Director Natalie Kenny-Marquez for walking around at Hamilton on the Park passing out information about the Farmers Market and how to use Link/WIC benefits at the market. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 2015-08-089: An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City Of Urbana, Illinois (Rezoning Of 1.58 Acres of Parcels at 905, 907, And 909 West Hill Street And 707 North Lincoln Avenue from the R-2, Single-Family Residential District to the B-2, Neighborhood Business-Arterial District And 906, 908, and 910 West Church Street and 701, 705 North Lincoln Avenue from the B-2, Neighborhood Business-Arterial District to the B-3, General Business District. – Plan Case 2262-M-15 / Howard Wakeland) Urbana City Council Minutes: August 17, 2015 Page 8 of 8 Community Development Planner I Christopher Marx presented Ordinance No. 2015-08-089 to council with recommendation for approval. Community Development Planning Manager was available to address council questions. After presentation owner Howard Wakeland and Attorney Glen Stanko addressed the council questions and concerns regarding this request. Discussion ensued. After discussion Alderman Roberts made a motion to vote on Ordinance No. 2015-08-089 and change zoning only for 705 North Lincoln Avenue from the R-2, Single-Family Residential district to the B-2, Neighborhood Business-Arterial district. Alderman Smyth 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 10:09 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: September 8, 2015