City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · May 10, 2021
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF URBANA MEETING MINUTES
DATE: Monday, May 10, 2021
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: *Held virtually due to Governor’s and Mayoral Emergency Orders
The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, May 10, at 6:00
p.m. via Zoom.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Diane Wolfe Marlin, Mayor; Phyllis D.
Clark, City Clerk.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE: City Council Members,
Maryalice Wu, Christopher Evans, Shirese Hursey, Jaya Kolisetty, Chaundra Bishop, Grace
Wilken, James Quisenberry.
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Matt Bain, Sheila Dodd, Wendy Hundley, Stepheny McMahon, Carol
Mitten, Lorrie Pearson, Scott Tess, Kat Trotter, and Dave Wesner.
OTHERS PRESENT: Tom Frasca
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
With a quorum virtually present, Mayor Marlin called the virtual meeting of the City Council
to order at 6:00 PM.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING
Maryalice Wu moved to approve the minutes of the April 26, 2021 meeting, James
Quisenberry second. The minutes were approved by roll call vote as follows:
Voting Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilkens, and Quisenberry.
Voting Nay: None
C. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INPUT
1. Council Member Training Session – Community Development Department
Stephany McMahon presented an overview of how the Tax Increment Financing
district works. The TIF is actually a developmental tool that is used to improve
blighted areas. These areas must meet the guidelines in order for a TIF district can
be created. TIF is a joint effort by all taxing bodies affected by the blighted area. The
TIF is managed and administered by the Municipality. New Developments property
tax can be used as an incentive to help create a viable TIF district. Ms.
McMahon presented PowerPoint to describe and show what a successful TIF would
look like after 23 years.
2. Public Input
Public Input via Zoom. Tracy Chong: CPRB Taser review showed an officer
running down the street passing a child in a stroller with a gun in one hand and a
Taser in the other. This should not be allowed to happen. Minnie Pearson: Her
questions have already been answered no further comment needed. Alan Max
Axelrod: Want to correct a statement he had made earlier when he stated that
Arkansas and Alaska had higher cases of COVID then Illinois when he meant to say
that they had lower cases of COVID then Illinois. Sarah Nixon: would like to have
an update on the One Door Project and feels that this update is long overdue. It
appears that nothing is being done. Drake Mattier: echoes Sarah Nixon’s comments
and also expressed concern about defunding the police and working on new projects
to activate trust.
D. COUNCIL INPUT AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Grace Wilkens – Just want the public to know that she hear what they are saying and
take their input seriously. She did watch the CPRB meeting and was disturbed by it
and will be following up on it. She also wants those out there who are having
difficulty with their utilities that the Township has funds available to help those
needing assistance. Ms. Wilkins also need an update on the One Door Program, she
also expressed a concern about how UPD handle people in crisis.
Jaya Kolisetty - Advised that she too watched the CPRB meeting as well. She
thanked Kat Trotter for following up on a meeting about noise and litter that’s being
generated by contractors. She has also received contacts from her constituents about
contractors starting to work earlier than 7:00 am. Ms. Kolisetty raised questions
about funding for the One Door Project and just wants to let the citizens know that the
City has not provided any funds to this program yet.
Chaundra Bishop – She have concerns and questions about the CPRB meeting and
would like to have a discussion on this particular thing on an agenda in the near
future. She would also like to see what kind of support the City of Urbana will give to
a new program that is in the process of developing and what role will the City of
Urbana have in it.
Maryalice Wu - Thanks for bringing up the complaint about construction starting
earlier than 7:00 am. The ordinance states that construction cannot start prior to 7:00
am. When this happened in my neighborhood I called the City and they informed the
contractor of the ordinances guidelines and the contractor abided by what the
ordinance had set out for them without hesitation.
Mayor Marlin- The Mayor stated clearly that as it relates to the One Door Program,
no money has been distributed to the program by the City of Urbana.
E. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
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G. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee of the Whole – (Council Member Maryalice Wu)
1. CONSENT AGENDA
2. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Resolution No. 2021-05-020R: A Resolution Accepting a Grant from the
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois for Tree Planting.
On behalf of the Committee of the Whole CM Wu moved to approve Resolution
No. 2021-05-020R. CM Hursey seconded. Voting Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey,
Kolisetty, Bishop Wilkens, and Quisenberry. Voting Nay: None
DISPOSITION: Resolution No. 2021-05-020R: A Resolution Accepting a Grant
from the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois for Tree Planting was
passed by roll call vote with 7 Ayes and 0 Nays.
b. Resolution No. 2021-05-021R: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement for Animal Impoundment Services.
On behalf of the Committee of the Whole CM Wu moved to approve Resolution
No. 2021-05-021R. CM Quisenberry seconded. Voting Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey,
Kolisetty, Bishop Wilkens, and Quisenberry. Noting Nay: None
DISPOSITION: Resolution No. 2021-05-021R: A Resolution Approving an
Intergovernmental Agreement for Animal Impoundment Services was passed by
roll call vote with 7 Ayes and 0 Nays.
c. Ordinance No. 2021-05-015: An Ordinance Approving a Final Subdivision Plat
(South Ridge VIII Subdivision/Plan Case No. 2418-S-21)
On behalf of the Committee of the Whole CM Wu moved to approve Ordinance
No. 2021-05-015. CM Bishop seconded. Voting Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey,
Kolisetty, Bishop Wilkens, and Quisenberry. Noting Nay: None.
d. DISPOSITION: Ordinance No. 2021-05-015: An Ordinance Approving a Final
Subdivision Plat (South Ridge VIII Subdivision/Plan Case No. 2418-S-21) has
been adopted by roll call vote with 7 Ayes and 0 Nays.
e. Ordinance No. 2021-05-016: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code
Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing Number of Class R & T-1 Liquor License for
Sitara Indian Cuisine, Inc. dba Tres Nopales, 114 S. Race St. Urbana, IL)
On behalf of the Committee of the Whole CM Wu moved to approve Ordinance
No. 2021-05-016. CM Quisenberry seconded. Voting Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey,
Kolisetty, Bishop Wilkens, and Quisenberry. Noting Nay: None.
DISPOSITION: Ordinance No. 2021-05-016: An Ordinance Amending Urbana
City Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing Number of Class R & T-1 Liquor
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License for Sitara Indian Cuisine, Inc. dba Tres Nopales, 114 S. Race St. Urbana,
IL) has been adopted by roll call vote with 7 Ayes and 0 Nays.
f. Ordinance No. 2021-05-017: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code
Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing Number of Class R & T-2 Liquor License for
CBOCS West Inc. dba Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #129, 2101 N. Canyon
Rd., Urbana, IL)
On behalf of the Committee of the Whole CM Wu moved to approve Ordinance
No. 2021-05-017. CM Kolisetty seconded. Voting Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey,
Kolisetty, Bishop Wilkens, and Quisenberry. Noting Nay: None.
DISPOSITION: Ordinance No. 2021-05-017: An Ordinance Amending Urbana
City Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing Number of Class R & T-2 Liquor
License for CBOCS West Inc. dba Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #129, 2101
N. Canyon Rd., Urbana, IL) has been adopted by roll call vote with 7 Ayes and 0
Nays.
g. Resolution No. 2021-05-022R: A Resolution Approving a Redevelopment
Agreement with Frasca International, Inc. (906 Airport Road, Urbana, IL)
Mayor Marlin called for motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-05-022R: A
Resolution Approving a Redevelopment Agreement with Frasca International,
Inc. (906 Airport Road, Urbana, IL). CM Wu moved to approve Resolution
No.2021-05-022R, CM Quisenberry seconded. Following a brief discussion the
resolution passed by majority roll call vote. Voting Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey,
Kolisetty, Bishop, and Quisenberry. Voting Nay: Wilkens.
DISPOSITION: Resolution No. 2021-05-022R: A Resolution Approving a
Redevelopment Agreement with Frasca International, Inc. (906 Airport Road,
Urbana, IL) passed by roll call vote with 6 Ayes and 1 Nay.
H. Mayoral Appointment
a. Election of Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Marlin explained the role of the Mayor Pro Tem and what the Statutes say
about how the position works. She explained that according to the Statutes the
Council member with the most seniority on the Council will be the one who shall be
appointed to the position of Mayor Pro Tem. Therefore, Maryalice Wu is the
Councilman who has served for the longest time. The Mayor asked for a motion from
the floor for Mayor pro tem. CM Hursey presented the name of Maryalice Wu for
Mayor Pro Tem, CM Quisenberry seconded the motion.
Following a brief discussion Mary Alice Wu was voted in as Mayor Pro Tem. Voting
Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop Wilkens, and Quisenberry.
Noting Nay: None
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With there being no further business to come before this body Mayor Marlin declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:38 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Phyllis D. Clark
City Clerk
This meeting was video recorded and is viewable on demand.
Minutes Approved: May 24, 2021
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Agenda
URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: Monday, May 10, 2021
TIME: 6:00pm
PLACE: *to be held virtually via Zoom (400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801)
AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. April 26, 2021
C. *PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INPUT
1. Council Member Training Session – Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
2. Public Input
D. COUNCIL INPUT AND COMMUNICATIONS
E. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee Of the Whole - (Council Member Maryalice Wu)
1. CONSENT AGENDA
2. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Resolution No. 2021-05-020R: A Resolution Accepting a Grant from the Community
Foundation of East Central Illinois for Tree Planting - PW
b. Resolution No. 2021-05-021R: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement
for Animal Impoundment Services – Exec
c. Ordinance No. 2021-05-015: An Ordinance Approving a Final Subdivision Plat (South
Ridge VIII Subdivision / Plan Case No. 2418-S-21) – CD
d. Ordinance No. 2021-05-016: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three,
Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class R&T-1 liquor licenses for Sitara Indian Cuisine
Inc. dba Tres Nopales, 114 S Race St, Urbana, IL) - Mayor
e. Ordinance No. 2021-05-017: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three,
Section 3-43 (Increasing the number of Class R&T-2 liquor licenses for CBOCS West Inc
dba Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #129, 2101 N Kenyon Rd, Urbana, IL) - Mayor
H. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
I. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 2021-05-022R: A Resolution Approving a Redevelopment Agreement with
Frasca International, Inc. (906 Airport Road – Frasca International, Inc.) - CD
2. Mayoral Appointment
a. Election of Mayor Pro Tem
K. ADJOURNMENT
*Due to the Governor Pritzker and Mayoral Emergency Covid-19 Orders, the Urbana City Council Chambers
will be not be open to the public during this meeting. Council Members will meet remotely using Zoom Webinar.
You may watch the meeting on streaming services, or on Urbana Public Television, or attend via Zoom.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: May 10, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Cunningham Township Board / Urbana City Council
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PUBLIC INPUT
The City of Urbana welcomes Public Input during open meetings of the City Council, the City Council’s
Committee of the Whole, City Boards and Commissions, and other City-sponsored meetings. Our goal is to
foster respect for the meeting process, and respect for all people participating as members of the public body,
city staff, and the general public. The City is required to conduct all business during public meetings. The
presiding officer is responsible for conducting those meetings in an orderly and efficient manner.
Public Input will be taken in the following ways:
Zoom Webinar Participant
Click on the link listed in the agenda to join the Webinar. You must provide your name and email address in
order to join the Webinar. If you wish to speak during Public Input, “raise your hand” and wait to be called on
by the meeting host. You must state your first and last name for the meeting record. Participants will be
muted except when they are called on to speak; video will remain off for all members of the public when
speaking.
Telephone Participant
Call the phone number listed on the Agenda. Enter the Webinar ID followed by the # key. All callers are muted
by default. If you wish to speak, “raise your hand” by pressing *9 once. When you are called on by the host or
presiding officer, you will be un-muted. You must state your first name and last name for the meeting record.
Email Input
Public comments must be received prior to the closing of the meeting record (at the time of adjournment
unless otherwise noted) at the following: citycouncil@urbanaillinois.us. The subject line of the email must
include the words “PUBLIC INPUT” and the meeting date. Your email will be sent to all City Council members,
the Mayor, City Administrator, and City Clerk. Emailed public comments labeled as such will be incorporated
into the public meeting record, with personal identifying information redacted. Copies of emails will be posted
after the meeting minutes have been approved.
Written Input
Any member of the public may submit their comments addressed to the members of the public body in
writing. If a person wishes their written comments to be included in the record of Public Input for the meeting,
the writing should so state. Written comments must be received prior to the closing of the meeting record (at
the time of adjournment unless otherwise noted).
Verbal Input
Protocol for Public Input is one of respect for the process of addressing the business of the City. Obscene or
profane language, or other conduct that threatens to impede the orderly progress of the business conducted at
the meeting is unacceptable.
Public comment shall be limited to no more than four (4) minutes per person. The Public Input portion of the
meeting shall total no more than one (1) hour, unless otherwise shortened or extended by majority vote of
the public body members present. The presiding officer or the city clerk or their designee, shall monitor each
speaker's use of time and shall notify the speaker when the allotted time has expired. A person may
participate and provide Public Input once during a meeting and may not cede time to another person, or split
their time if Public Input is held at two (2) or more different times during a meeting. The presiding officer may
give priority to those persons who indicate they wish to speak on an agenda item upon which a vote will be
taken.
The presiding officer or public body members shall not enter into a dialogue with citizens. Questions from the
public body members shall be for clarification purposes only. Public Input shall not be used as a time for
problem solving or reacting to comments made but, rather, for hearing citizens for informational purposes
only.
In order to maintain the efficient and orderly conduct and progress of the public meeting, the presiding officer
of the meeting shall have the authority to raise a point of order and provide a verbal warning to a speaker who
engages in the conduct or behavior proscribed under “Verbal Input”. Any member of the public body
participating in the meeting may also raise a point of order with the presiding officer and request that they
provide a verbal warning to a speaker. If the speaker refuses to cease such conduct or behavior after being
warned by the presiding officer, the presiding officer shall have the authority to mute the speaker’s
microphone and/or video presence at the meeting. The presiding officer will inform the speaker that they
may send the remainder of their remarks via e-mail to the public body for inclusion in the meeting record.
Accommodation
If an accommodation is needed to participate in a City meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at least
48 hours in advance so that special arrangements can be made using one of the following methods:
• Phone: 217.384.2366
Email: CityClerk@urbanaillinois.us
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