City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · June 15, 2020
Minutes
URBANA COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: Monday, June 15, 2020
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: *Held virtually due to Governor’s and Mayoral Emergency Declarations
The Committee of the Whole of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session on Monday,
June 15, 2020, at 7:00pm via Zoom.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: None
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA ZOOM: Maryalice Wu, Ward 1; Eric Jakobsson,
Ward 2; Shirese Hursey, Ward 3; Bill Brown, Ward 4; Dennis Roberts, Ward 5; Bill Colbrook,
Ward 6; Jared Miller, Ward 7; Diane Wolfe Marlin, Mayor; Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT VIA ZOOM: Steven Doggett; William Kolschowsky; Charles Lauss; Kay
Meharry; Carol Mitten; Lorrie Pearson; Dan Rothermel; Andrea Ruedi; James Simon;
OTHERS PRESENT ELECTRONICALLY: Commenting via Zoom: Allan Axelrod;
Christopher Hansen; Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood
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 9:54pm following a public hearing and regular meeting of Cunningham
Township, and a special City Council meeting.
2. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
CM Miller made a motion to approve minutes from the June 1, 2020 meeting. Motion
seconded by CM Brown and carried by roll call vote as follows:
Aye: Brown, Colbrook, Hursey, Jakobsson, Miller, Roberts, Wu
Nay: None
3. Additions to the Agenda
Mayor Marlin added Ordinance No. 2020-06-034: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City
Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class C liquor licenses for Mama
Tried LLC, dba The Rose Bowl Tavern, 106 N Race St., Urbana, IL). CM Roberts made a
motion to add Ordinance No. 2020-06-034 to the agenda. Motion seconded by CM Hursey
and carried by roll call vote as follows:
Aye: Brown, Colbrook, Hursey, Jakobsson, Miller, Roberts, Wu
Nay: None
4. Public Input and Presentations
a. Public Input
Public Input via Zoom: Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood expressed her concern about everything
that is going on and appreciates all of the support from various organizations. She said she
also wanted her concerns about the Dr. Ellis subdivision sewer problems entered into the
record.
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Christopher Hansen told committee the public is waiting for dialog from them concerning the
police reform or Civilian Police Review Board (CPRB) reform.
Public Input via Email: Allan Axelrod said council members should recommend charges against
Aleyah Lewis be dropped.
Aiden Watson-Morris said charges against Lewis should be dropped and reforms should be
made to the CPRB. Council should address the concerns of the community about the police
department.
b. Presentation – Deputy Fire Chief
Fire Chief Charles Lauss spoke about the position of Deputy Fire Chief. He said in the
absence of the Fire Chief this position would assume the chief’s duties. The Deputy Chief
would focus on day to day processes of the department, helping make day to day department
processes more efficient. He said a deputy chief would help develop strong leadership in the
department and build a succession plan, among other things. Chief Lauss said this position
will be in place on October 1, 2020. Chief Lauss responded to questions and concerns from
committee members.
At 10:25pm CM Wu announced the end time for the meeting would have to be extended to
finish all items on the agenda. CM Miller made a motion to extend the meeting another 30
minutes, to 11:00pm. Motion seconded by CM Brown.
CM Wu asked CM Jakobsson to take the chair at 10:26pm. She asked if there would be
enough time to take care of all items on the agenda. It was decided there would be enough
time. CM Jakobsson gave the chair back to CM Wu at 10:27.
The motion to extend the meeting 30 minutes was carried by roll call vote as follows:
Aye: Brown, Colbrook, Hursey, Jakobsson, Miller, Roberts, Wu
Nay: None
5. Staff Report
There was no staff report.
6. Resolution 2020-06-029R: A Resolution Approving the Capital Improvement Plan
City Administrator Carol Mitten presented this resolution. Management Analyst William
Kolschowsky was also present to respond to questions.
Ms. Mitten explained that the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) has the results from long-term
studies, is updated annually, and the 2020 CIP is organized by project, rather than by fund.
She said there is no way to pay for the facilities master plan without borrowing. Built in to the
projections in the CIP is a $10 million bond issuance in calendar year 2022, which is for
planning purposes only, and will depend on the financial position of the city at the time.
Ms. Mitten and Mr. Kolschowsky responded to questions and concerns from committee
members.
After discussion CM Miller moved to send Resolution No. 2020-06-029R to council with
recommendation for approval. Motion seconded by CM Roberts and carried by roll call vote
as follows:
Aye: Brown, Colbrook, Hursey, Jakobsson, Miller, Roberts, Wu
Nay: None
7. Resolution No. 2020-06-030R: A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement
with International Association of Fire Fighters, Local #1147 (Term of July, 2020 through
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June 30, 2022)
Finance Director Elizabeth Hannan presented this ordinance. She introduced Firefighter
Steven Doggett, who is president of the Firefighters Local #1147 and helped with this
contract. Ms. Hannan went over some of the details of the contract and discussion ensued.
CM Roberts moved to send Resolution No. 2020-06-030R to council with recommendation
for approval. Motion seconded by CM Hursey and carried by roll call vote as follows:
Aye: Brown, Colbrook, Hursey, Jakobsson, Miller, Roberts, Wu
Nay: None
8. Ordinance No. 2020-06-034: An Ordinance An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code
Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing Number of Class A Liquor Licenses for Mama Tried
LLC dba The Rose Bowl Tavern, 106 N Race St, Urbana, IL)
Mayor Marlin presented this ordinance. She reminded committee members about the change
the Rose Bowl made a few weeks before, changing their liquor license classification from
Class A to Class C, changing from a bar license to a package liquor license. In anticipation of
moving into Phase 4, they are changing their license back to a bar license.
CM Miller made a motion to send Ordinance No. 2020-06-034 to council with
recommendation for approval. Motion seconded by CM Jakobsson and carried by roll call
vote as follows:
Aye: Brown, Colbrook, Hursey, Jakobsson, Miller, Roberts, Wu
Nay: None
9. Adjournment
With no further business to come before the council, Chair Wu adjourned the meeting at
10:52pm.
Kay Meharry
Recording Secretary
Phyllis D. Clark
City Clerk
This meeting was video recorded and is viewable on-demand.
Minutes Approved: June 20, 2020
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MEETING
DATE: Monday, June 15, 2020
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: *to be held virtually via Zoom, 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. June 1, 2020
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Public Input and Presentations
5. Staff Report
6. Resolution No. 2020-06-029R: A Resolution Approving the Capital Improvement Plan - Exec
7. Resolution No. 2020-06-030R: A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with
International Association of Fire Fighters, Local #1147 (Term of July, 2020 through June 30, 2022) –
HR/FINANCE
8. Adjournment
*Due to the Governor and Mayoral Emergency Orders, the Urbana City Council Chambers will be not
be open to the public during this meeting. For those wishing to provide public input, please email your
statement to CityCouncil@urbanaillinois.us by the start time on the date of the meeting. Your statement
will be read into the record per council public input rules. Public input also may be provided via Zoom.
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* Public Meetings - Ordinances No. 2011-05-033 & 2019-08-051, ILCS 120/2.06(g)
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