City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · August 16, 2021
Minutes
COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MINUTES
DATE: Monday, August 16, 2021
TIME: 7 : 0 0 pm
PLACE: 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801
The City Council Committee of The Whole of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday,
August 16, 2021, at 7:00pm.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Diane Wolfe Marlin, Mayor; Phyllis D. Clark, City
Clerk, CM Maryalice Wu, CM Christopher Evans, CM Shirese Hursey, CM Jaya Kolisetty, CM Grace
Wilken, CM James Quisenberry
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: CM Bishop
STAFF PRESENT: Jason Liggett, Darcy Sandefur, Dave Wesner, Carol Mitten, Tim Cowan, Lorrie
Pearson, Steffany McMan
OTHERS PRESENT:
Chair: James Quisenberry, Ward 7
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
With a quorum present, Chair Quisenberry called the meeting of the Committee of the Whole to order
at 7:00 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
CM Wu motioned to approve the minutes for the August 2nd, meeting as corrected. CM Hursey
seconded.
Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry
Nay: None
*CM Wu asked that future minutes include brief expansion of council discussion on agenda items.
3. Additions to the Agenda
None.
4. Public Input and Presentations
Public Input
Julie Watkins thanked city for including streaming information on the agenda. Tracy Chong expressed
concerns about the proposed changes for staff appointments. Carol Inskeep supports of Ordinance No.
2021-08-033R. Allan Mx Axelrod provided updates on the utility shut off and SWFT campaigns.
Encouraged council to consider an eviction diversion program. Matthew Murray spoke in support of
Ordinance No. 2021-08-036. Jeffrey Newton spoke in support of Cunnigham Township’s efforts to end
homelessness and their special use permit. Marilyn Hinsohn wanted the council to be aware of possible
safety concerns at 206 & 208 California. Lilyia Garcia spoke in support of the Cunningham Township
special use permit. Sarah Nixon spoke in opposition to the proposed staff appointment process
amendment.
5. Staff Report
Mayor Marlin provided an update on census data. There has been a 7% decrease in Urbana’s population.
Notified the council and public that the revised use of force policy will be available at the next meeting.
6. Resolution No. 2021-08-033R: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Project and Fiscal
Management of American Rescue Fund Plan Act (Champaign County Regional Planning Commission)
Presented by Carol Mitton the city administrator and representatives from RPC Kathy and Ashley. The
IGA will provide staff support for the City’s reporting requirements for ARP funds.
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Motion to send to the consent agenda with a recommendation for approval by CM Wu. Seconded by
CM Hursey. CM inquired about future council and public input on ARP funds spending. Carol Mitton
responded and explained there will be multiple opportunities in the future for public and council input
and this IGA serves to provide staff support for reporting purposes.
Vote as follows:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
7. Ordinance No. 2021-08-036: An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit (206 and 208 East
California Avenue / Plan Case 2427-SU-21 – Cunningham Township) – CD
Presented by planners Kat Trotter and Kevin Garcia and the representatives from Cunningham
Township, Supervisor Danielle Chenowyth.
Motion to send to regular agenda with no recommendation by CM Wilken. Seconded by CM Kolisetty.
Council discussed safety concerns brought up at public comment and the possible need for a future
fence along the property. Planner Kat Trotter and Community Development director Lorrie Pearson
were able to answer questions and will bring an amended ordinance to council.
Vote as follows:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
8. Ordinance No. 2021-08-037: An Ordinance Revising the FY2022 Annual Budget – HR/Finance
Presented by Liz Hannan the director of Finance and HR. Explained the timing error that this ordinance
remedies and corrects the salary line item that should have been allocated for apprentice tuition fees.
CM asked questions about the need for a super majority vote and specifics of costs of items listed.
Motion to send to the regular agenda with a recommendation for approval by CM Wu. Seconded by CM
Hursey. Vote as follows:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
9. CM Wu motioned to merge agenda items 9-12 together, seconded by CM Hursey.
Vote as follows:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry
10. Resolution No. 2021-08-034R: A Resolution Approving the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Agreement with the Illinois Department of Human Services – CD
Resolution No. 2021-08-035R: A Resolution Approving the ESG Subrecipient Agreement with
Cunningham Township – CD
Resolution No. 2021-08-036R: A Resolution Approving the Emergency Solutions Grant Under
CARES Act (ESG-CV2) agreement with the Illinois Department of Human Services – CD
Resolution No. 2021-08-037R: A Resolution Approving the ESG-CV2 Subrecipient Agreement with
Cunningham Township – CD
Presented by Braeden from community development. CM Wu asked questions about matching funds.
Motion to send to the omnibus collection to consent agenda with a recommendation for approval by
CM Kolisetty. Seconded by CM WIlken. Vote as follows:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
11. Ordinance No. 2021-08-038: An Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 2 (Administration), Sections
2-42 (Appointment), 2-43 (Term), 2-70 (Appointment), 2-99 (Civil Service System); Chapter 5 (Building,
Fire, and Flood Safety Codes), Section 5-12 (Appointment); and Chapter 25 (Vegetation), Section 25-48
(Appointment) – HR/Finance
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Presented by Liz Hannan the HR and Finance Director, Liz Borman the director of Human Resources,
and Michelle Brooks the Director of Employee Relations. CM asked questions about the recall and
disciplinary policies of appointed and civil service employees. Discussion ensued.
Motion to keep the ordinance in committee to allow staff time to include council input and revisions by
CM Wu. Seconded by CM Kolisetty. Vote as follows:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
12. Council Input and Communications (following public comment)
CM Wilken hoped for an update on hybrid or remote meetings. Asked if the use of force policy will be a
presentation? CM Wu mentioned neighborhood cleanups and asked for additional information. Mayor
Marlin explained that the use of force policy will be a presentation. CM Evans inquired about prior use of
force policy presentations. Mayor Marlin explained that this presentation is a revised version following
the inclusion of input from the public, police reform legislation, and community partners.
15. Adjournment
With no further business before the committee, Chair Quisenberry adjourned the meeting at 9:59 p.m.
Darcy Sandefur
Recording Secretary
This meeting was video recorded and is viewable on-demand HERE.
Minutes approved: 09/07/2021
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE MEETING
DATE: Monday, August 16, 2021
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801
NOTE: This meeting will be held in person in Council Chambers. Masking is required.
A G E N DA
Chair: James Quisenberry – Ward 7
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
a. August 2nd, 2021
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Public Input and Presentations
5. Staff Report
6. Resolution No. 2021-08-033R: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for
Project and Fiscal Management of American Rescue Fund Plan Act (Champaign County Regional
Planning Commission) – Executive
7. Ordinance No. 2021-08-036: An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit (206 and 208 East
California Avenue / Plan Case 2427-SU-21 – Cunningham Township) – CD
8. Ordinance No. 2021-08-037: An Ordinance Revising the FY2022 Annual Budget – HR/Finance
9. Resolution No. 2021-08-034R: A Resolution Approving the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Agreement with the Illinois Department of Human Services – CD
10. Resolution No. 2021-08-035R: A Resolution Approving the ESG Subrecipient Agreement with
Cunningham Township – CD
11. Resolution No. 2021-08-036R: A Resolution Approving the Emergency Solutions Grant Under
CARES Act (ESG-CV2) agreement with the Illinois Department of Human Services – CD
12. Resolution No. 2021-08-037R: A Resolution Approving the ESG-CV2 Subrecipient Agreement
with Cunningham Township – CD
13. Ordinance No. 2021-08-038: An Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 2 (Administration),
Sections 2-42 (Appointment), 2-43 (Term), 2-70 (Appointment), 2-99 (Civil Service System);
Chapter 5 (Building, Fire, and Flood Safety Codes), Section 5-12 (Appointment); and Chapter 25
(Vegetation), Section 25-48 (Appointment) – HR/Finance
14. Council Input and Communications
15. Adjournment
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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:
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
The Council’s complete rules regarding verbal input at public meetings may be found in the Urbana City
Code, Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-4. Persons wishing to speak should fill out a Comment Card including
their name and the topic to be discussed and provide the card to the City Clerk prior to the start of the
meeting.
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 five (5) minutes per person. The Public Input portion of
the meeting shall total no more than two (2) hours, 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. 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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Comcast Xfinity on channels 6 and 1096, i3 Broadband on channel 6, AT&T U-Verse on channel 99 and streamed
on the web (https://livestream.com/urbana).
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