City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Monday, September 21, 2015 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, September 21, 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 *Alderman Madigan joined the meeting at 7:02pm. STAFF PRESENT Brad Bennett; Patrick Connolly; Jeffrey Engstrom; Kevin Garcia; William Gray; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; Lorrie Pearson; Matthew Rejc; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Mother Mary Brooks; Steve Carter; Joe Hooker; David Noreen; Bill Spencer; Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood; Bishop King James Underwood; Odessa Vogel; 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 7:00 p.m. Urbana City Council Minutes: September 21, 2015 Page 2 of 7 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve minutes from meeting held on September 08, 2015. Alderman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Bill Spencer and David Noreen addressed the council in opposition of Resolution No. 2015-08-047R regarding the Clinton Landfill. 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 the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer issues. Spencer Haydary addressed the council and introduced himself as the new student liaison. Elderess Melinda Carr did not wish to speak but wanted noted on the records that she is concerned about the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer issues. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 2015-08-047R: A Resolution Approving a Consent Decree to Settle All Claims in a Citizens’ Complaint Filed with the Illinois Pollution Control Board by The City of Urbana and Other Units of Local Government Against Clinton Landfill, Inc. – [COW 08/24/15; CC 09/08/15] Joe Hooker addressed council and public’s concerns regarding the approval of Resolution No. 2015-08-047R. Discussion ensued. After discussion Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-08-047R 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: Resolution No. 2015-08-047R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee of the Whole: a. Resolution No. 2015-09-048R: A Resolution Authorizing the Entry into and Execution of an Agreement between the City of Urbana City Council Minutes: September 21, 2015 Page 3 of 7 Urbana, Illinois and the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois (Urbana Public Television) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-09-048R as forwarded from committee. No discussion. Alderman Roberts 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: Resolution No. 2015-09-048R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) b. 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) [CC 08/03/15; COW 08/24/15; 09/14/15] Community Development Planner II Kevin Garcia presented the revised changes made to this ordinance per council’s request. Discussion ensued after presentation. After presentation Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-07-084 as forwarded from committee. Discussion ensued. 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 – Nay Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-07-084 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 1-Nay) c. Ordinance No. 2015-09-099: An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Urbana, Illinois (Revising Article II and Article V to establish definitions and use provisions for “Microbrewery” – Plan Case No. 2254-T-15) **From 8:31-8:32p.m. Alderman Madigan recused himself from voting on this item due to conflict of interest as a liquor license holder in the City of Urbana. Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-09-099 as forwarded from committee. 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 – Recuse Urbana City Council Minutes: September 21, 2015 Page 4 of 7 Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-09-099 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay) d. Resolution No. 2015-09-049R: A Resolution Approving Property Tax Rebates for Certain Properties within the Beringer Commons Subdivision Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-09-049R as forwarded from committee. 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 Mayor Prussing - Aye Disposition: Resolution No. 2015-09-048R was approved by roll call vote (8-Ayes; 0-Nays) G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Community Development Director Elizabeth Tyler extended an invitation to an upcoming dedication to two new habitat homes this coming Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 6 p.m. and it will take place at 301 and 303 Thompson in Urbana. Public Works Director William Gray reported a very successful with Light the Night with Bike Lights give away that took place on September 9, 2015 at various locations; Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association awarded the City of Urbana with a sustainability award for sustainable water management plan; and Mr. Gray also reminded everyone about fall leaves collection first collection day will be 10/19/15; 11/02/15; 11/16/15 and 11/30/15 they do occurred on the same day as the U-Cycle day. Alderman Ammons addressed council with some safety concerns at the corner of Vine/Windsor Rd; Mr. Ammons also asked about the future of the Ash Trees. Alderman Ammons also gave some feedback regarding his visit to the IML (Illinois Municipal League) as it was his first visit very informative and also good to have had other colleagues there. Alderman Jakobsson addressed the council with regrets that he was not able to attend the IML conference but he was in Washington at a different conference lobbying for funding to be increase for the National Institute of Health (NIH). Urbana City Council Minutes: September 21, 2015 Page 5 of 7 I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG): a. Resolution No. 2015-09-050R: A Resolution Approving an Amendment to an Emergency Solutions Grants Program Subrecipient Agreement with Community Elements Community Development Associate Mathew Rejc gave an omnibus presentation regarding the amendments to the following items: Resolution No. 2015-09-050R; 2015-09-051R and Resolution No. 2015-09-052R. After presentation Alderman Roberts made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2015-09-050R as presented. Alderman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. No discussion. 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. 2015-09-050R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) b. Resolution No. 2015-09-051R: A Resolution Approving an Amendment to an Emergency Solutions Grants Program Subrecipient Agreement with Crisis Nursery Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-09-051R 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: Resolution No. 2015-09-051R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) c. Resolution No. 2015-09-052R: A Resolution Approving an Amendment to an Emergency Solutions Grants Program Subrecipient Agreement with the Salvation Army Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-09-052R 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 Urbana City Council Minutes: September 21, 2015 Page 6 of 7 Disposition: Resolution No. 2015-09-052R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nays) 2. Ordinance No. 2015-09-100: An Ordinance Amending the 2005 Comprehensive Plan of the City of Urbana, Illinois (Adoption of the Champaign County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan – Plan Case 2264-CP-15) Jeffrey Engstrom Planner II presented Ordinance No. 2015-09-100 to council with recommendation for approval. Assistant City Engineer Brad Bennett and Fire Chief Nightlinger were able to address council question and concerns. Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-09- 100 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. 2015-09-100 was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay) 3. Mayoral Re-Appointments a. Urbana Public Television Commission – term to expire June 30, 2018 1. Andrew Wadsworth 2. Peter Folk Mayor Prussing presented the Re-Appointments of Andrew Wadsworth and Peter Folk to the Urbana Public Television Commission with terms expiring on June 30, 2018. After presentation Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Re-Appointments as presented. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 4. Discussion a. Boneyard Creek Community Development Director Elizabeth Tyler addressed the council with information regarding the Zoning process and regulations. Ms. Tyler provided some clarification to some questions and concerns addressed by council about the Boneyard Creek and provided a copy of current zoning procedure. Discussion ensued. Alderman Roberts would like Urbana City Council Minutes: September 21, 2015 Page 7 of 7 to see a more transparent process when issuing building permits and more public participation at an early stage of any development projects. Discussion ensued. Alderman Smyth and Alderman Roberts will start a frame work of modifications to the current procedures towards creating a Boneyard Creek Commission, discuss with staff, and bring this back to council. J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 9:44 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: October 5, 2015