City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · June 28, 2021
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF URBANA MEETING MINUTES
DATE: Monday, June 28, 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, June 28, at 7:26 p.m. via
Zoom.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Diane Wolfe Marlin, Mayor;
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE: City Council Members (CM) Chris
Evans, Grace Wilken, Chaundra Bishop, Shirese Hursey, Jaya Kolisetty, James Quisenberry, Maryalice Wu
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk
STAFF PRESENT: Jason Liggett, Carol Mitten, Darcy Sandefur, Dave Wesner, Chuck Lauss, Elizabeth
Hannan, Lorrie Pearson, Tim Cowan, Bryant Seraphin, Scott Tess, Shannon Beraneck, Theresa Hoffman,
Vince Gustafson
OTHERS PRESENT VIA ZOOM: Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood, Tracy Chong, Allan Max Axelrod,
Wayne Williams, Julie Watkins, Arthur Paganini, Eddie Pratt Jr., Ben Theobold, Cristopher Hanson, Bianca
Nehan, Sarah Nixon, Theresa Hoffman, Dean Hazen
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
7:26 PM
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
CM Wu moved to approve the minutes of the June 7th and June 14th meeting, 2021 meeting, CM Bishop
seconded. The minutes were approved as corrected by roll call vote as follows:
Voting Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
Nay: None
Correction to the spelling of the SWFT program.
C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None
D. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INPUT
Public Input
Rev Dr. Evelyn Underwood thanked the Mayor for seeing that she wished to speak and was happy to listen to
the meeting. Tracy Chong spoke in objection to the Hazen’s petition previously submitted to council and
expressed concerns about Urbana police. Allan Max Axelrod spoke in support of the SWFT program and
explained how the city could provide funding in a collaborative and wrap around way. Wayne Williams
wanted to thank Sanford Hess, Kim Hubbard, Vivian Pettrote, Nick Hanson, and building inspectors for
their support in his assessment work. Julie Watkins wanted to thank public for inputs and council for
listening, spoke in support of changing the appointment process. Objected to previous public input
condemning those who spoke against reappointing police leadership. Arthur Paganini spoke in support of
SWFT program. Eddie Pratt Jr. spoke in support of SWFT as a way to address community violence. Shared
a story of gun violence from his workplace. Brian Dunn spoke in support of the SWFT program and the
timing no being ideal to invest in the community. Expressed concerns about returning to in person
meetings and encouraged a hybrid model. Ben Theobold spoke in support in the SWFT program, also
explained that the IL rental assistance program has resumed office operations. Cristopher Hanson expressed
concerns about Dean Hazen’s letter and petition submitted in support of reappointing the police
leadership. Expressed that the petition contained fake names and profanity. Bianca Nehan spoke in support
of additional funding for the SWFT program. Sarah Nixon spoke in support of police reform and
conversations about problem solving. Theresa Hoffman wanted to thank council members for their attention
to public comment. Dean Hazen apologized for his petition containing profanity and his error in sending
the unfiltered version instead of the cleaned up saved version.
E. COUNCIL INPUT AND COMMUNICATIONS
CM Quisenberry thanked the public for their participation. Thanked the fire department for their
responsiveness and hard work. CM Bishop wanted to thank the public for participating. Condemned the
racist remarks submitted in regards to the police reappointment process. CM Wilken also thanked the
public for their input. Agreed that we need additional funding for programs to address needs within the
community. Is looking forward to working on community safety while upholding the values of the city.
Spoke in support of a hybrid meeting model. CM Evans thanked public for input and thanked public
for emails about appointment process and hopes to see it continue. Hopes to rewrite the appointment
process in the future. CM Kolisetty thanked public input and thanked the city staff for support in
navigating the appointment process and providing information to council. CM Hursey thanked public
for input. Condemned the racist remarks made previously in relation to police reform. CM Wu hopes
to move conversation of community safety forward.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayoral Staff Reappointments
Motion to approve Mayoral Staff Reappointments FY 22 by CM Wu and seconded by CM
Quisenberry.
Voting Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Quisenberry
Nay: Wilken
G. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee Of The Whole (Council Member Jaya Kolisetty)
1. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Resolution No. 2021-06-025R: A Resolution Approving a City of Urbana Community
Development Block Grant Program Agreement for RPC Senior Repair Program – CD
b. Resolution No. 2021-06-026R: A Resolution to Approve an Amendment to a Tornado Siren
Intergovernmental Agreement – Exec
CM Kolisetty motioned to approve both items on the consent agenda, seconded by CM
Quisenberry.
Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
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2. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Ordinance No. 2021-06-023: An Ordinance Amending the FY 21 Budget – Finance
Motioned by CM Kolisetty and seconded by CM Quisenberry.
Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
Nay: None
b. Ordinance No. 2021-06-024: An Ordinance Adopting the FY 22 Budget – Finance
Motioned to approve by CM Kolisetty, seconded by CM Hursey.
Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
Nay: None
c. Resolution No. 2021-06-024R: A Resolution Adopting the Capital Improvement Plan (2021) –
Exec/PW
Motioned to approve by CM Kolisetty, seconded by CM Wilken
Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
Nay: None
d. Ordinance No. 2021-06-025: An Ordinance Authorizing Sale of City-Owned Real Estate –
PW
a. 902 Eads Street
b. 1108 Eads Street
c. 909 North Lincoln Avenue
d. 911 North Lincoln Avenue
Motioned by CM Kolisetty, seconded by CM Wu,
Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
Nay: None
e. Resolution No. 2021-06-027R: A Resolution Adopting the Supplemental State Motor Fuel Tax
Resolution for Lincoln Avenue/Springfield Avenue Resurfacing Project – PW
Motioned by CM Quisenberry, seconded by CM Hursey.
Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
Nay: None
H. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
None
I. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Mayor Marlin announced the reopening of the city building July 6th
J. NEW BUSINESS
Board and Commission Appointments
Motion to approve appointments by CM Quisenberry, seconded by CM Bishop.
Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
Nay: None
Motion to approve reappointments by CM Hursey, seconded by CM Kolisetty.
Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
Nay: None
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With no further business to come before this body, Mayor Marlin declared this virtual meeting adjourned at
9:28 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
__Darcy Sandefur_________ Approved: 07/12/2021
Darcy Sandefer
Recording Secretary
This meeting was broadcast and recorded HERE.
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Agenda
URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: Monday, June 28, 2021
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PLACE: * to be held virtually via Zoom, 400 S Vine St, Urbana, IL 61801
AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
1. June 7, 2021 City Council Meeting and June 14, 2021 Public Hearing minutes
C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
D. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INPUT
E. COUNCIL INPUT AND COMMUNICATIONS
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Mayoral Staff Reappointments FY22, Effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
Executive Department
Carol Mitten - City Administrator
Carla Boyd - Human Rights and Equity Officer
Sanford Hess - Information Technology Manager
Andrea Ruedi – Senior Advisor for Integrated Strategy Development (limited term)
Community Development Services Department
Lorrie Pearson - Community Development Services Director
Human Resources & Finance Department
Elizabeth Hannan - Human Resources & Finance Director/CFO
Shaennon Clark - Deputy Finance Director
Fire Department
Charles Lauss - Fire Chief
Kent Demond Dade - Deputy Fire Chief
Kyle Hensch - Fire Division Chief
Clinton Weidert - Fire Division Chief
Michael Wallace - Fire Division Chief
Police Department
Bryant Seraphin - Police Chief
Richard Surles - Deputy Police Chief
Jason Norton - Police Lieutenant
Dave Smysor - Police Lieutenant
Matt Bain - Police Lieutenant
James Cory Koker - Police Lieutenant
Public Works
Vince Gustafson - Deputy Public Works Director for Operations
G. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee Of The Whole (Council Member Jaya Kolisetty)
1. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Resolution No. 2021-06-025R: A Resolution Approving a City of Urbana Community
Development Block Grant Program Agreement for RPC Senior Repair Program - CD
b. Resolution No. 2021-06-026R: A Resolution to Approve an Amendment to a Tornado
Siren Intergovernmental Agreement – Exec
2. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Ordinance No. 2021-06-023: An Ordinance Amending the FY 21 Budget - Finance
b. Ordinance No. 2021-06-024: An Ordinance Adopting the FY 22 Budget – Finance
c. Resolution No. 2021-06-024R: A Resolution Adopting the Capital Improvement Plan
(2021) – Exec/PW
d. Ordinance No. 2021-06-025: An Ordinance Authorizing Sale of City-Owned Real Estate
– PW
a. 902 Eads Street
b. 1108 Eads Street
c. 909 North Lincoln Avenue
d. 911 North Lincoln Avenue
e. Resolution No. 2021-06-027R: A Resolution Adopting the Supplemental State Motor
Fuel Tax Resolution for Lincoln Avenue/Springfield Avenue Resurfacing Project – PW
H. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
I. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Board and Commission Appointments
Appointments:
Laura O’Donnell – Historic Preservation Commission – term ending June 30, 2024
Elizabeth Asako Kinase-Leggett – Human Relations Commission – term ending June 30, 2024
Sara Bennett – The Urbana Free Library Board – term ending June 30, 2024
Reappointments:
Anne Heinze Silvas – Community Development Commission – term ending June 30, 2024
Patricia Jones – Community Development Commission – term ending June 30, 2024
Matt Cho – Design Review Board – term ending June 30, 2024
J. Scott Kunkel– Design Review Board – term ending June 30, 2024
David Hays – Historic Preservation Commssion – term ending June 30, 2024
Andrew Fell – Plan Commission – term ending June 30, 2024
Jonah Weisskopf – Plan Commission – term ending June 30, 2024
David Crow – Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals – term ending June 30, 2024
Charles Warmbrunn – Zoning Board of Appeals – term ending June 30, 2026
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: Jun 28, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Cunningham Township Board / Urbana City Council
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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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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