City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · September 20, 2021
Minutes
COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MINUTES
DATE: Monday, September 20, 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,
September 20, 2021, at 7:00pm virtually via ZOOM.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Diane Wolfe Marlin, Mayor; Phyllis D. Clark, City
Clerk
ELECETED OFFICIALS VIRTUALLY PRESENT: CM Maryalice Wu, CM Christopher Evans, CM
Shirese Hursey, CM Jaya Kolisetty, CM Bishop, CM Grace Wilken, CM James Quisenberry
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Jason Liggett, Darcy Sandefur, Dave Wesner, Carol Mitten, Kat Trotter, Shannon
Beraneck, Vince Gustafson, Bryant Seraphin, Richard Surles
OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Murdock, Charles Davidson, Elizabeth Powers, Tracy Chong, Allan Max
Axelrod, Christopher Hansen, Eddie Pratt Jr., Sarah Nixon,
Chair: Chris Evans, Ward 2
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
With a quorum present, Chair Evans called the meeting of the Committee of the Whole to order at
7:00 PM.
*The previously scheduled public hearing has been canceled.
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
CM Hursey motioned to approve the minutes for the May 17th and September 7th meetings. CM Bishop
seconded.
CM Wilken asked for clarification about the dates of minutes and thanked staff for additional detail.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
3. Additions to the Agenda
Mayor Marlin requested proclamation for PRIDE week as 5 b. Items 8 and 9 pulled from agenda for
future meeting and will remain in committee.
4. Closed Session per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) – AFSCME Collective Bargaining Negotiations
Motion to enter closed session by CM Kolisetty and seconded by CM Bishop.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Evans, Kolisetty, Bishop, Hursey, Quisenberry, Wilken, Wu, Marlin.
NAY: None
Entered Closed Session at 7:07 PM
Motion to return from closed session by CM Wilken, seconded by CM Wu.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Quisenberry, Wilken, Bishop
NAY: None
Returned to open session at 8:09 PM
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5. Public Input and Presentations
*Chair Evans called for presentations to precede public input.
a. Gun Violence Investigation Tools – Police/Exec
Mayor Marlin described the current gun violence climate. Carol Mitten presented a powerpoint on gun
violence statistics in comparison to prior years. Chief Seraphin discussed the challenges police face in
solving these crimes. Carol Mitten explained an assessment of options to address this problem. Chief
Seraphin presented on automatic license plate readers and explained their function. Dan Murdock
explained an incident earlier this year during which FLOCK automatic license plate readers were used to
aide in a crime stoppage in Urbana. It was 14 minutes from the shooting to an arrest being made. Chief
Seraphin provided context on other municipalities locally who are also interested in implementing ALPR
technology. Dan Murdock explained the acquisition and storage of data practices. Chief Seraphin
explained pricing. Carol Mitten explained future opportunities for council input.
Questions and discussion ensued. CM Hursey asked if another community uses different software if
there would be possible complications. CM Kolisetty asked about restricted and audited access and what
protections could be put in place by our department. CM Wilken asked for clarification on protections
and protocols for access both internally and externally. CM Wu asked about ceiling for pricing. CM Wu
inquired how long this technology has been in use. CM Bishop asked what the process for camera
placement would be. CM Quisenberry asked about retention timeline of data.
b. PRIDE proclamation – Mayor Marlin
Joint proclamation with city of Champaign and county executive of Champaign County for PRIDE fest,
September 24th to 26th to be held in downtown Urbana.
c. Public Input
Charles Davidson spoke in support of efforts to address gun violence. Elizabeth Powers spoke in opposition
to Prairie Winds annexation for future meeting. Tracy Chong urged the council to further examine the
CPRB legal advice previously presented. Allan Max Axelrod spoke in opposition to license plate readers.
Christopher Hanson expressed concerns about license plate readers. Eddie Pratt Jr. spoke in opposition to
cameras and proposed alternatives for the council to consider investing in to address gun violence. Sarah
Nixon suggested the council consider alternatives to license plate cameras. Thanked police and fire for
their support of market at the square. CM Wilken read on behalf of Will and Olivia Grey spoke in opposition
to the prairie winds subdivision. CM Quisenberry read on behalf of Katie Muir urged council to go on ride-
alongs with local police. CM Hursey on behalf of Nick Powers spoke in opposition to prairie winds
annexation.
*CM Wu motioned to extend meeting to 11 PM. Seconded by CM Hursey.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry.
NAY: None
6. Staff Report
City Administrator Carol Mitton and Deputy Director of Public Works Vince Gustfason presented on
the changing costs of materials and the challenges faced by the City in the completion of projects.
7. Ordinance No. 2021-09-040: An Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 19 (Civilian Police Review
Board Ordinance – Conformance with FOP Contract) – Exec
Presented by Carol Mitten.
CM Wu asked how new state law interacts with CPRB changes.
Motion to forward to council with recommendation for approval for consent agenda by CM
Quisenberry. Seconded by CM Wilken.
CM Wilken hopes to have further discussions and opportunities to review in the future.
Vote by roll call:
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AYE: Evans, Hursey, Wu, Bishop, Wilken, Kolisetty, Quisenberry
NAY: None
8. Ordinance No. 2021-09-042: An Ordinance Amending Schedule N of Section 23-193 of the Urbana
Local Traffic Code Limiting Parking Times on Certain Streets or Public Parking Lots (Urbana Avenue
between Elm Street and Green Street) – PW
Presented by Shannon Beraneck from public works.
Motion by CM Wilken to approve and to consent agenda with recommendation for approval. Seconded
by CM Bishop.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Hursey, Kolisetty, Evans, Bishop, Quisenberry, Wilken
NAY: None
9. Ordinance No. 2021-09-043: An Ordinance Amending Schedule J of Section 23-183 of the Urbana
Local Traffic Code Prohibiting Parking at All Times on Certain Streets or Public Parking Lots (Urbana
Avenue Between Elm Street and Green Street; Clark Street Between Lincoln Avenue and Busey
Avenue) – PW
Presented by Shannon Beraneck from public works.
Motion by CM Wilken to send to consent agenda with recommendation for approval. Seconded by
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
10. Discussion – First Followers/CM Evans
Moved to next council meeting following presentations and public input given the time constraints.
11. Council Input and Communications
Due to time constraints council did not provide comment.
15. Adjournment
Due to time constraints, CM Bishop motioned to adjourn seconded by Chair Evans. Chair Evans
adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
Darcy Sandefur
Recording Secretary
This meeting was video recorded and is viewable on-demand HERE.
Minutes approved: 10/04/2021
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE MEETING
DATE: Monday, September 20, 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: Chris Evans – Ward 2
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
a. May 17th, 2021 and September 7th, 2021
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Closed Session per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) – AFSCME Collective Bargaining Negotiations
5. Public Input and Presentations
a. Gun Violence Investigation Tools – Police/Exec
6. Staff Report
7. Ordinance No. 2021-09-040: An Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 19 (Civilian Police
Review Board Ordinance – Conformance with FOP Contract) – Exec
8. Ordinance No. 2021-09-041: An Ordinance Approving a Fourth Amendment to an Annexation
Agreement (Hingtgen and Naugle Annexation / South Side of Colorado Avenue, Approximately
394 Feet East of Philo Road; Tatman-Horve LLC) – CD
9. Resolution No. 2021-09-041R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Community Partnership Agreement (Visit Champaign County 2021-2022) – CD
10. Ordinance No. 2021-09-042: An Ordinance Amending Schedule N of Section 23-193 of the
Urbana Local Traffic Code Limiting Parking Times on Certain Streets or Public Parking Lots
(Urbana Avenue between Elm Street and Green Street) – PW
11. Ordinance No. 2021-09-043: An Ordinance Amending Schedule J of Section 23-183 of the
Urbana Local Traffic Code Prohibiting Parking at All Times on Certain Streets or Public Parking
Lots (Urbana Avenue Between Elm Street and Green Street; Clark Street Between Lincoln
Avenue and Busey Avenue) – PW
12. Discussion – First Followers/CM Evans
13. Council Input and Communications
14. 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:
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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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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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