City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Monday, May 2, 2016 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, May 2, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT Charles Smyth, Alderman Ward 1 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 Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2 STAFF PRESENT Patrick Connolly; William Gray; Christopher Marx; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; Lorrie Pearson; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Rich Cahill; Robert DeAtley; Andrew Fell; Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood; Jeff Yockey; 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 7:09 p.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve minutes from the meetings held on April 4, 2016 and April 18, 2016. Alderman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. Urbana City Council Minutes: May 2, 2016 Page 2 of 6 C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Presentation - Community Elements Reentry Program Mr. Bruce Barnard a consultant representative from Community Elements Program, addressed the committee and presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the program and its success. Mr. Barnard also addressed questions from council members. 2. Windsor Road Update Public Works Director William Gray addressed the council and said that the city and the contractor are working together to resolve the pavement issues with Windsor road project. He stated that there was no further information available at that time. From 5:30-7pm City council members took a bus ride around town. Due to lack of proper notification, no questions or concerns could be addressed during the trip. During the meeting Mayor Prussing opened the floor for anyone who had any questions about the trip. Among the various concerns expressed were lighting issues along the Lincoln Ave., development projects in the Colorado/Philo Rd. area, concern with gaming parlor sites, road repairs, Lincoln Avenue updates and possible housing developments. Discussion ensued with Public Works Director William Gray and Community Development Director Elizabeth Tyler. Andrew Fell addressed council regarding Ordinance No. 2016-05-032. He asked that this item be postponed till next council meeting in order to address some revisions to the proposed variance project. Mr. Fell answered questions and concerns from the council members. Rich Cahill addressed the council to express his concerns regarding Ordinance No. 2016-05-032. Bishop King James 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. Mayor Prussing read three proclamations: • Proclaiming Bernadine Stake as an Urbana Treasure. • Proclaiming May 7, 2016 as Social Justice Day. • Proclaiming May 3, 2016 as Bike to Work Day • May 4, 2016 as Bike to School Day. Champaign County Bike Executive Director Jeff Yockey addressed the council and introduced this year' s campaign theme as "Youth Bicycle Education". He encouraged all participants to register at CUBike.org. Mayor Prussing announced that she received a call from the Associated Press regarding a study done by researches about the cost of hospitals. Of the 3,000 American hospitals surveyed, Carle Foundation Hospital ranked tenth in total profits and sixth in profit per patient. Total profit for 2015 was $164 million. Urbana City Council Minutes: May 2, 2016 Page 3 of 6 ranked tenth in total profits and sixth in profit per patient. Total profit for 2015 was $164 million . E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee Of The Whole a. Resolution No. 2016-04-024R: A Resolution Approving the City of Urbana and Champaign/Urbana/Champaign County Home Consortium FY 2016-2017 Annual Action Plan Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016- 04-024R 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 Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Disposition: Resolution No . 2016-04-024R was approved by roll call vote (6-Aye; 0-Nay) b. Resolution No. 2016-04-025R: A .Resolution to Approve an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement Tiger VI Grant Champaign-Urbana Multimodal Corridor Enhancement (Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement for MCORE project) Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016- 04-025R 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 Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-04-025R was approved by roll call vote (6-Aye; 0-Nay) c. Resolution No. 2016-04-026R: A Resolution to Approve a Letter of Understanding with .Illinois American Water to Install Water Main (Letter of Understanding Regarding Relocation of Illinois American Water Main In Green Street as During Construction of MCORE Project) Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016- 04-026R 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 Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Urbana City Council Minutes: May 2, 2016 Page 4 of 6 Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-04-026R was approved by roll call vote (6-Aye; 0-Nay) d. Ordinance No. 2016- 04-029: An Ordinance Amending Schedule K of Section 23-184 of the Urbana Local Traffic Code Prohibiting Parking during Certain Hours on Certain Streets (Division Avenue) Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 04-029 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 Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-04-029 was approved by roll call vote (6-Aye; 0-Nay) e. Ordinance No. 2016-04-030: An Ordinance Amending Schedule N of Section 23-193 of the Urbana Local Traffic Code Limiting Parking Time on Certain Streets or Public Parking Lots (400 Block of West Main Street) Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 04-030 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 Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-04-030 was approved by roll call vote (6-Aye; 0-Nay) G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Public Works Director William Gray announced a new pilot program of Bike Corrals and encouraged people to ride their bikes and use the bike corral that is located in front of Lacy' s on Main Street. Public Works Director William Gray and Assistant City Engineer Brad Bennett presented information regarding the history of the Brick Arch sewer system. Discussion ensued. Alderwoman Marlin made an announcement regarding the annual Southeast Urbana Neighborhood Association meeting (SUNA) that will take place this Thursday May 5th at 7pm. at the St. Lutheran church on Philo Road. Alderwoman Marlin also acknowledged that iTV3 has added the public access channel as stated in their contract. Ms. Marlin also recognized the Urbana City Council Minutes: May 2, 2016 Page 5 of 6 efforts of the Christie Clinic Marathon staff and volunteers. Lastly, the Savannah Green neighborhood was added to the Boneyard Creek clean-up day due to a neighborhood concern. Community Development Director Elizabeth Tyler reminded everyone about the first Farmers Market at the Square Day this coming Saturday. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 2016- 05-031: An Ordinance Approving a Major Variance (Allow an Increase in the Maximum Allowable Height for a Freestanding Monument Sign from 8 feet to 13 feet at 1106 West University Avenue in the B- 3, General Business District. I Case No. ZBA-2016-MAJ-05) Planner I Christopher Marx gave a PowerPoint presentation of Ordinance No. 2016-05-031 to council with recommendation for approval. The applicant was also available to answer any question and concerns. After the presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016-05-031 as presented. Alderman Madigan seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Aaron Ammons - Aye Diane Marlin - Aye Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-05-031 was approved by roll call vote (6-Aye; 0-Nay) 2. Ordinance No. 2016-05-032: An Ordinance Approving a Major Variance (Allow a Reduction in the Required Side Yard Setback from 7 feet to 5 feet at 708 West Green Street in the MOR, Mixed Office Residential District I ZBA Case 2016-MAJ-02) Mr. Andrew Fell addressed the council at an earlier time to postpone Ordinance No. 2016-05-032 to the next council meeting. 3. Mayoral Appointment a. Police Pension Fund Board 1. Todd Rent - term to expire May 31, 2018 Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve the appointment of Todd Rent to the Police Pension Fund Board. Alderman Roberts 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 9:25 p.m. Urbana City Council Minutes: May 2, 2016 Page 6 of 6 Wendy M. Hundley Wendy M. Hundley Recording Secretary *This meeting was taped. **This meeting was broadcast on cable television. May 16, 2016 MINUTES APPROVED: