City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · April 6, 2020
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
DATE: Monday, April 6, 2020
TIME: 7:00pm
PLACE: Urbana City Council Chambers, 400 S. Vine St., Urbana, IL 61801
The City Council Committee of The Whole of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday,
April 6, 2020, at 7:00pm. *Due to the Coronavirus this meeting was held virtually via Zoom to maintain
social distancing as per Governor’s State Order, extended to April 30, 2020.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: None
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE: City Council Members (CM), Bill
Brown, Bill Colbrook, Shirese Hursey, Eric Jakobsson, Jared Miller, Dennis Roberts, Maryalice Wu; Diane
Wolfe Marlin, Mayor; Charles A. Smyth, City Clerk
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Jason Liggett, Carol Mitten, Lorrie Pearson, James Simon, Justin Swinford, Lily
Wilcock
OTHERS PRESENT: Ryan Clark, Lori Edwards, Christopher Hansen, Emily Vaias, and two other
unidentified members of the public joined the electronic meeting via Zoom
Chair: Maryalice Wu, Ward 1
Prior to starting the meeting Chair Wu read a statement about the structure of the meeting for everyone
attending via Zoom.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
With a quorum present, Chair Maryalice Wu called the meeting of the Committee of the Whole to
order at 7:00pm.
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
CM Dennis Roberts made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 16, 2020 meeting. CM
Shirese Hursey seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote.
3. Additions to the Agenda
There was none.
4. Presentations and Public Input
Mayor Marlin announced the first Urbana resident who passed due to Covid-19, extended
condolences to the family and encouraged everyone to stay home.
City Clerk Smyth read a public input submitted via email per Christopher Hansen. Mr. Hansen
expressed his disagreement about the process of electronic meetings and accessibility challenges.
5. Staff Report
City Administrator Carol Mitten addressed the committee and gave a summary about staffing
challenges, essential work, and policy procedures to accommodate the current circumstances. The
city continues to provide essential services while maintaining social distancing. The city currently has
50 employees working remotely from home.
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Ms. Mitten gave an update on infrastructure/construction projects, announcing the beginning of the
Dr. Ellis resurfacing sidewalk work starting April 13, 2020.
6. Ordinance No. 2020-03-014: An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to a Planned Unit
Development (1208 Bradley Avenue / Plan Case No. 2396-PUD-20) - {03/16/2020}– CD
the property use and ownership structure.
Planner Lilly Wilcock presented this ordinance. She said, on March 16, 2020, the Committee of the
Whole considered an amendment to the Melrose Apartments of Urbana Planned Unit Development
to remove a portion of land from the approved plans. This would allow an affordable housing
developer to build a by-right multi-family development. This agreement was a recommended
condition of the removal of the subject property from the approved Planned Unit Development
(PUD).
Ms. Wilcock and Community Development Director Lorrie Pearson addressed the concerns
expressed from the March 16th meeting about the ability to walk/bike to Federal or Kenyon Road
without using Lincoln Avenue, and bus pick-up/drop-off traffic on Lincoln Avenue. Discussion
followed.
After discussion, CM Brown made a motion to keep Ordinance No. 2020-03-014 in committee until
April 20, 2020. CM Roberts seconded. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
7. Adjournment
With no further business before the committee, Chair Wu adjourned the virtual meeting at 7:58pm.
Wendy M. Hundley
Deputy City Clerk
This meeting was video recorded and is viewable on-demand. HERE
Minutes approved: April 20, 2020
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MEETING
DATE: Monday, April 6, 2020
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: Urbana City Council Chambers, 400 S. Vine St., Urbana, IL 61801
AGENDA
Chair: Maryalice Wu, Ward 1
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
a. March 16, 2020
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Public Input and Presentations
5. Staff Report
6. Ordinance No. 2020-03-014: An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to a Planned Unit
Development (1208 Bradley Avenue / Plan Case No. 2396-PUD-20) - {03/16/2020}– CD
7. Adjournment
*Due to the Governor’s shelter in place order, the Urbana City Council Chambers will be not be open to
the public during this Committee Meeting. For those wishing to provide public input, please email your
statement to CityCouncil@urbanaillinois.us by 7:00 pm Monday evening April 6, 2020. Your statement
will be read into the record per council public input rules. Anyone can watch the meeting on streaming
services, UPTV, or attend virtually via Zoom. Additional instructions are attached.
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Public Input and Viewing for Urbana City Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings
Anyone can watch the meeting on streaming services, UPTV, or attend virtually via Zoom. The Zoom session
will be recorded as part of the record. We will not be monitoring or using the Chat window for meetings.
Additional Instructions may be provided by the Chair.
Providing Public Input
Providing Public Input by e-mail:
We ask that if you possibly can, submit your public comments by email by 7:00 pm to
citycouncil@urbanaillinois.us - These will be read per city council rules and time limits*. Email sent to this
account is transmitted to all council members, the mayor, city administrator, and city clerk. Email must
be received by the start of the meeting.
Providing Public Input from a computer browser or the Zoom app on a mobile device:
· The link to join by computer is listed on the agenda.
· You do not need to install software on a computer to use Zoom. You can click “Join from your
browser.” It appears Zoom prefers for users to download and install their meeting client software on
your computer. Choose the option you are comfortable with and note, these may be browser specific.
There is a Zoom app for smartphones.
· Make sure you have a microphone on your computer if you wish to speak. Please identify yourself
with first and last name in Zoom for the record.
· Please turn-off any sound from other sources such as UPTV or cable, as there will be a lag in the audio
if you are also watching the meeting. You should see the meeting video stream through Zoom, see the
staff presentation slides, and hear people talking.
· We will be muting participants except during public input, when they will be recognized to speak
after raising their hand (see the next bullet point). Video will remain off for all members of the
public, even while they are speaking.
· Per council rules you must identify yourself to provide public input with your first and last name*.
During Public Input, if you wish to speak, please “Raise your hand” using the option as shown
in the Participant window (if using the Phone App, this option is shown by touching your
name). When called on by the chair or host, you will be un-muted and you should state your
name for the record per city code*.
· You can find tutorials and help information here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-
How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
Providing Public Input by phone:
· Please turn-off the sound from watching the meeting on the TV or streaming service, as there will
be a lag in the audio. Join by calling the phone number shown in the agenda.
Persons with disabilities needing special services or accommodations for this meeting should contact the City of
Urbana's Americans with Disabilities Coordinator at 384-2466.
· Callers will then be asked to enter the Meeting ID number followed by the # key. The Meeting ID
number is listed on the agenda.
· All callers are muted by default.
· If you wish to speak, please “Raise your hand” by pressing *9 once - this toggles the
raise/lower hand option. When called on by the chair or host by your phone number, you will
be un-muted and you should state your name for the record per city code*. When you are done,
the host will “lower your hand” and mute you - there is no need to press any more buttons.
As a reminder, public input can be received and is encouraged before the meeting via email as listed above. The
video recording will be available on UPTV’s YouTube channel and via the Meetings Calendar on the city’s
website, usually by the following day at noon.
This is a work in progress, a learning situation for all involved, so we ask for your patience as we move
forward. We are unable to provide computer and technical assistance and will move forward during the
meeting as necessary. Thank you for your understanding in this difficult situation.
Two websites with some additional tips and tricks:
https://www.groovehq.com/blog/zoom-tips-and-tricks
https://www.colorado.edu/ocg/ocg-staff-resources/meeting-resources/zoom-meeting-tips-tricks
* Public Meetings - Ordinances No. 2011-05-033 & 2019-08-051, ILCS 120/2.06(g)
Persons with disabilities needing special services or accommodations for this meeting should contact the City of
Urbana's Americans with Disabilities Coordinator at 384-2466.
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