City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 6, 2016 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT Charles Smyth, Alderman Ward 1 Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4 Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5 Michael P. Madigan, Alderman Ward 6 Diane Marlin, Ward 7 Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE Aaron Ammons, Alderman Ward 3 ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2 STAFF PRESENT Patrick Connolly; William Gray; Elizabeth Hannan; Kelly Mierkowski; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; Lorrie Pearson; Matthew Rejc; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler OTHERS PRESENT Elderess Melinda Carr; Keith Haza; Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood; Members of the Media THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS RECITED A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL There being a quorum, Mayor Prussing called the meeting of the Urbana City Council to order at 7:16 p.m. **Started late due to prior meeting**. Urbana City Council Minutes: September 6, 2016 Page 2 of 7 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve minutes from the meetings held on August 15, 2016 and August 22, 2016(Special). Alderman Brown seconded with corrections to August 15, 2016 as follows: Item l should have Mr. Madigan - recused and Ms. Marlin - Aye. After corrections, motion carried by voice vote. C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 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. Elderess Melinda Carr did not wish to speak, but asked that her concerns about the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer problems and historic impact be entered into the record. Keith Haza from Family Video addressed the council in favor of Ordinance No. 2016-09-079 and to answer any questions. Mayor Prussing read a proclamation declaring September 2016 as Monarch Butterfly month. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee Of The Whole a. Resolution No. 2016-08-053R: A Resolution Approving an Inter local Contract for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016- 08-053R 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. 2016-08-053R was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay). b. Ordinance No. 2016-08-073: An Ordinance Approving a Right- of-Way License Agreement with Windstream KDL, LLC Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 08-073 as forwarded from committee. No discussion. Alderman Urbana City Council Minutes: September 6, 2016 Page 3 of 7 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: Ordinance No. 2016-08-073 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay). c. Ordinance No. 2016-08-074: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance for FY 2016/17 (Rebudgets and Technical Corrections) Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 08-074 as forwarded from committee. No discussion. Alderman Brown 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 Mayor Prussing – Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-08-074 was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay). d. Ordinance No. 2016-08-076: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class BB liquor licenses for Pizza M, 208 W. Main Street, Urbana, IL) Alderman Madigan recused himself from items (d & e) due to conflict of interest as a liquor license holder in the City of Urbana. He relinquished the chair to Alderwoman Marlin. Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 08-076 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 Michael P. Madigan - Recused Charles Smyth - Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-08-076 was approved by roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nay). e. Ordinance No. 2016-08-077: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class R1 liquor licenses for A Plus Restaurant and Entertainment, LLC, d/b/a A Plus VIP Lounge, 214 W. Main Street, Urbana, IL) Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 08-077 as forwarded from committee. No discussion. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Urbana City Council Minutes: September 6, 2016 Page 4 of 7 Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Recused Charles Smyth - Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-08-077 was approved by roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nay). G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Community Development Elizabeth Tyler announced a Habitat Group celebration that will take place this coming Sunday September 11, 2016 at 3pm at 1212 Hill Street in Urbana. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 2016-09-079: An Ordinance Approving a Major Variance (To allow an encroachment of air conditioning units into a required front yard in the City’s B-3, General Business District, at 1901 South Philo Road / ZBA Case No. 2016-MAJ-09) Community Development Planning Manager Lorrie Pearson gave a PowerPoint presentation for Ordinance No. 2016-09-079 with recommendation for approval. The applicant was also available for questions. This change will allow a building split in order to accommodate Marco’s Pizza. Discussion ensued. After brief discussion with council Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016-09-079 as presented. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call. 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. 2016-09-079 was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay). 2. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program a. Resolution No. 2016-09-054R: A Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement with Crisis Nursery (FY 2016-2017) Community Development Grants Management Division Manager Kelly Mierkowski presented Resolution No. 2016-09-054R to council with recommendation for approval. No discussion. Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016- 09-054R as presented. 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 Urbana City Council Minutes: September 6, 2016 Page 5 of 7 Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-09-054R was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay). b. Resolution No. 2016-09-055R: Resolution Approving an Emergency Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement with Rosecrance Champaign-Urbana (aka Community Elements)(FY 2016-2017) Community Development Grants Management Division Manager Kelly Mierkowski presented Resolution No. 2016-09-055R to council with recommendation for approval. Discussion ensued. After discussion Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-09-055R as presented. 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 Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-09-055R was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay). 3. Supportive Housing Program (SHP) a. Resolution No. 2016-09-056R: A Resolution Approving a Supportive Housing Program Subrecipient Agreement with Courage Connection (FY 2016-2017) Community Development Grants Management Division Manager Kelly Mierkowski presented Resolution No. 2016-09-056R to council with recommendation for approval. No discussion. Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016- 09-056R as presented. 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. 2016-09-056R was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay). 4. Highland Green a. Resolution No. 2016-09-057R: A Resolution Approving a Subordination Agreement Between and Among JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., the City of Urbana, and Highland Green, LLC. Community Development Specialist Matt Rejc presented Resolution No. 2016-09-057R to council with recommendation for approval. No discussion. Urbana City Council Minutes: September 6, 2016 Page 6 of 7 Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-09-057R as presented. 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 Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-09-057R was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay). b. Resolution No. 2016-09-058R: A Resolution Approving a Subordination Agreement Between and Among IFF, the City of Urbana, and Highland Green, LLC. Community Development Specialist Matt Rejc presented Resolution No. 2016-09-058R to council with recommendation for approval. No discussion. Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-09-058R as presented. 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 Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-09-058R was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay). c. Resolution No. 2016-09-059R: A Resolution Approving a Consent to Licensing Agreement Between the City of Urbana and Crystal View Townhomes, L.P. Community Development Specialist Matt Rejc presented Resolution No. 2016-09-059R to council with recommendation for approval. No discussion. Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-09-059R as presented. 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. 2016-09-059R was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay). 5. Mayoral Appointments to Boards and Commissions a. Champaign County Housing Authority Board 1. Regina Parnell, MSW – term to expire July 31, 2021 Mayor Prussing presented the appointment of Regina Parnell to the Champaign County Housing Authority Board. Alderwoman Urbana City Council Minutes: September 6, 2016 Page 7 of 7 Marlin and Alderman Ammons acknowledged and thanked Ms. Janice Mitchell for her service in this board. After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve the appointment as presented. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Disposition: This appointment was approved by a unanimous voice vote. 6. Mayoral Reappointments to Boards and Commissions a. Community Development Commission – term to expire June 30, 2019 1. Jerry Moreland – appointed March 24, 2008 b. Firemen’s Pension Board – term to expire 2018 1. Elizabeth Hannan – appointed November 17, 2014 Mayor Prussing presented the appointment of Jerry Moreland to Community Development Commission and Elizabeth Hannan to Firemen’s Pension Board. Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve appointments as presented. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Disposition: These appointments were approved by a unanimous voice vote. J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 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 19, 2016