City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · September 7, 2021
Minutes
COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MINUTES
DATE: Tuesday, September 7th, 2021
TIME: 7 : 0 0 pm
PLACE: *Virtually Via Zoom, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801
The City Council Committee of The Whole of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session virtually
via Zoom on Tuesday, September 7th, 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 VIRTUALLY PRESENT: CM Maryalice Wu, CM Christopher Evans, CM
Shirese Hursey, CM Jaya Kolisetty, CM Chaundra Bishop, CM Grace Wilken, CM James Quisenberry
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Jason Liggett, Darcy Sandefur, Dave Wesner, Carol Mitten, Elizabeth Borman, Sheila
Dodd, Michelle Brooks, Lorrie Pearson
OTHERS PRESENT:
Chair: Maryalice Wu, Ward 1
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
With a quorum present, Chair Wu called the meeting of the Committee of the Whole to order at 7:00
PM.
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
CM Kolisetty motioned to approve the minutes for the August 16th, meeting as written. CM Hursey
seconded.
Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Bishop, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry
Nay: None
3. Additions to the Agenda
None.
4. Public Input and Presentations
Public Input
Christopher Hanson commented on closed session, asked why closed session was done. Jaya Kolisetty read on
behalf of Patrick Kumutus spoke in opposition to the FOP contract. Chaundra Bishop read on behalf of Beth S.
spoke in opposition to Fop contract. Grace Wilken read on behalf of Logan Middleton spoke in opposition to
the FOP contract. Allan Max Axelrod spoke in opposition to the FOP contract. Lance Pittman spoke in
opposition to the FOP contract. Allison Casar spoke in opposition to the FOP contract. Chelsea Birchmire
spoke in opposition to the FOP.
5. Staff Report
Mayor Marlin there will be a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Westside park at 8:46 AM Saturday (9/11)
morning.
6. Resolution No. 2021-09-040R: A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with
Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #70 (Term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023) – HR/Finance
Ben Gehrt presented with Elizabeth Hannan, explained that we are regulated by the state labor and
relations act. Explained that municipalities are bound to binding impasse when negotiating contracts for
FOP and Fire. Section 8 mandates.
CM Hursey motion to send to city council with no recommendation to regular agenda. Second by CM
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Kolisetty.
Discussion: CM Evans asked clarification on motion. CM Quisenberry thanked those who worked on
explaining and the work gone into the presentation. CM Wilken expressed frustrations with working
within legal confines. Hopes to see more public input accounted for in next contract. CM Evans spoke
to the need for transparency to uphold integrity. CM Wu informed that the contract will be made public
tomorrow along with that video. CM Kolisetty expressed frustration with the process and the need for
increased transparency. CM Bishop explained that the reason for the length of the closed session was
due to the number of questions about the contract. Mayor Marlin informed the public that the reference
video is on the home page, municipal collective bargaining process. Thanked those for input and the
work being done to make changes.
Vote Aye: Wu, Hursey, Kolisetty, Quisenberry, Wilken
Nay: Bishop, Evans
7. Resolution No. 2021-09-038R: A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to a City of Urbana
Community Development Block Grant Program Agreement (Family Service of Champaign County
Project No. 2021-CSSP-01) – CD
Sheila Dodd presented, Family Services is requesting an extension of time to spend funds, due to staff
shortages they were not able to open on time. Just allows additional time to spend funds previously
allotted.
CM Wilken asked how community block grant program works and where the funds come from. Sheila
Dodd explained that the money comes to HUD based on population, then the city creates an action
plan based on needs outline by community, it’s a joint program with Township, open application
process, recommendations were made to council based on these apps funds were allocated.
Motion to approve to send to consent agenda by CM Hursey seconded by CM Kolisetty.
Vote: AYE: Wu, Quisenberry, Wilken, Evans, Hursey, Bishop, Kolisetty
Nay: None
8. Resolution No. 2021-09-039R: A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to a City of Urbana
Community Development Block Grant Program Agreement (Champaign County Health Care
Consumers COVID-19 Assistance) – CD
Sheila Dodd presented, CCHCC is asking for additional funds to finish out calendar year as program
ends in December 2021. This funding would come from COVID funds.
Motion to approve to consent agenda by CM Hursey. Seconded by CM Bishop.
Vote Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
Nay: None
9. 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
Presented by Liz Hannan memo included proposed amendments based on council inputs and also some
informational pieces in response to council questions.
Discussion, straw poll
-Vote on wording of Shall: 6 yes, 1 no.
-Vote on IT director being on appointment list: 4 yes, 3 no
-Vote on Special Advisor for executive branch being on appointment: 6 yes, 1 no
-Vote on bios for appointed staff with summaries to go before council and public 2 weeks before vote:
7 yes. 0 no.
-Vote on including wording but minus individually: 7 yes, 0 no.
-Vote on term of appointment as written: 3 yes, no 4
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-Vote on term of appointment amended to 2 years but not exceeding mayor term: 4 yes, 3 no
- Vote on item 6 language: 7 yes
10. Motion to extend meeting to 10:45 motion by Quisenberry, seconded by Hursey
Vote Aye: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Quisenberry
11. Council Input and Communications (following public comment)
CM Kolisetty expressed frustration with the process and brought up the need for the council to discuss
council priorities. Hopes to see future conversations about public safety. Wants the council to prioritize
conversations about council priorities based on community needs. CM Wu wanted to address concern
of public regarding the end of the eviction moratorium. The county has $8.8 million dollars for
households who have been impacted by COVID to retain their housing. There will be a future
presentation by RPC before city council. CM Wilken wanted to second some of CM Kolisettys
comments. Agrees that council priorities need to be outlined and discussed. Reminded that the power is
with the people of Urbana and encouraged public engagement with decision making. Mayor Marlin
wanted to follow up on CM Wu mention of RPC presentation. Presentation will be on September 27th.
15. Adjournment
With no further business before the committee, Chair Wu adjourned the meeting at 10:36 p.m.
Darcy Sandefur
Recording Secretary
This meeting was video recorded and is viewable on-demand HERE.
Minutes approved: 09/20/2021
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: *To be held virtually via Zoom, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801
A G E N DA
Chair: Maryalice Wu – Ward 1
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
a. August 16th, 2021
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Closed Session per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) – Collective Bargaining Negotiations
5. Public Input and Presentations
6. Staff Report
7. Resolution No. 2021-09-040R: A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with
Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #70 (Term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023) – HR/Finance
8. Resolution No. 2021-09-038R: A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to a City of Urbana
Community Development Block Grant Program Agreement (Family Service of Champaign
County Project No. 2021-CSSP-01) – CD
9. Resolution No. 2021-09-039R: A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to a City of Urbana
Community Development Block Grant Program Agreement (Champaign County Health Care
Consumers COVID-19 Assistance) – CD
10. 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
11. Council Input and Communications
12. Adjournment
* Pursuant to the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation and the Declaration of Emergency for the City of
Urbana, Illinois related to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with changes to the Open
Meetings Act (Public Act (P.A. 101-0640), it has been determined that an in-person public meeting is not
prudent or safe at this time. Members of the public body will attend remotely using Zoom
Webinar. Members of the public may attend via Zoom or view meetings remotely on Urbana Public
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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