City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · September 27, 2021
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
DATE: Monday, September 27, 2021
TIME: 7 : 0 0 pm
PLACE: *Remotely Via Zoom, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801
The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session remotely via zoom Monday,
September 27, 2021, at 7:00pm.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Diane Wolfe Marlin, Mayor; Phyllis D. Clark, City
Clerk
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, Sheila Dodd, Carol Mitten, Demond
Dade, Chuck Lauss
OTHERS PRESENT: James Corbin, Josh Payne, James, Lisa Benson
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
With a quorum virtually present, Chair Mayor Marlin called the meeting of the Urbana City Council to
order at 7:00 PM.
2. Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes
CM Wu motioned to approve the minutes of the August 9th, 2021 and August 23rd, 2021 meetings.
Seconded by CM Kolisetty.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Hursey, Evans, Wilken, Bishop, Quisenberry, Kolisetty
NAY: None
3. Additions to the Agenda
None.
4. Public Input and Presentations
a. First Followers/CMS Evans and Wilken
James Corbin, Josh Payne, James Kilgore
James Corbin of First Followers presented on the gun violence epidemic. He provided stats
from the CDC on gun violence. Provided numbers from the Champaign County Sheriff’s
department on local gun violence. Showed the previous model of support versus the new all
in one center model.
*Motion to extend presentation 10 minutes by CM Quisenberry and seconded by CM
Hursey.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evan, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
Josh Payne of First Followers explained his role within the organization. Spoke to his first
hand experiences with gun violence and how the impacts are widely felt.
James Kilgore urged the community come together to form a continuum of care with
centralized services.
b. Emergency Rental Assistance – RPC
Lisa Benson from the Regional Planning Commission presented on the emergency rental
assistance program. Benson explained the eligibility requirements for services and explained
the application process. Provided stats on the program funding and households served.
*Motion to extend presentation by 10 minutes by CM Wu seconded by CM Hursey.
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Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry,
NAY: None
Provided local demographics of households served compared to national stats.
Questions and discussion ensued.
c. Affordable Housing / Year End CAPER Report – CD
Sheila Dodd of community development presented on the consolidated annual
performance evaluation report (CAPER) and local affordable housing. Explained the
different funding sources available to address issues identified in plan. Reviewed challenges
program faced. Highlighted some of the accomplishments of the plan. Explained the need
for affordable housing within the community. Previewed new programs offered. Questions
and discussion ensued.
d. Public Input
Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood asked what things the City and community are doing to help
people. Linda Turnbill addressed council about gun violence and urged council to seek
immediate and long term solutions. Frances Rudeberg expressed dissatisfaction with the FOP
contract clause prohibiting those with prior felony convictions from serving on the CPRB.
Tracy Chong expressed concerns about the CPRB review of a Taser incident. Allan Max
Axelrod urged council to consider other residents opinions on solutions to gun violence,
expressed frustration with Ameren and utility shutoffs. Reed N expressed disappointment
with City of Urbana’s denial of the women’s march permit being denied. Julie Watkins
spoke in support of those with previous felony convictions being allowed to serve on
CPRB. Sarah Nixon thanked first followers for their presentation, asked council to hear
about proposed wraparound family services center. Serenity Dodge spoke in support of
cameras. CM Maryaclie Wu read a letter on behalf of Audrey Ishi in support of ALPR. CM James
Quisenberry read a letter on behalf of Katie Muir spoke in support of using ARP funds to address
community needs.
5. Council Input and Communications (following public comment)
CM Wilken thanked presenters. Stressed importance of preventive as opposed to reactive response to
addressing community violence. Wants to see more communication between council, commissions, and
the public. Hopes to see safety is ensured for women’s march. CM Quisenberry thanked presenters.
Hopes to see neighborhoods not previously included in planning to be included. CM Hursey thanked
presenters. Knows how public feels living close to community violence. Spoke in support of ALPR as
an investigative tool. CM Kolisetty thanked presenters. Hopes to see prioritization of public safety needs
as it is a public health crisis. CM Evans notified administration that the NAACP hopes to have two town
hall meetings about ALPR. Mayor Marlin clarified that the city of Urbana supports the womens march
but unfortunately that the event was planned the same time as a football game and the city is not able to
control traffic to close streets to accommodate.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
7. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee Of The Whole (Council Member Christopher Evans – Ward 2)
1. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Ordinance No. 2021-09-040: An Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 19 (Civilian Police
Review Board Ordinance – Conformance with FOP Contract) – EXEC
b. 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
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c. 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 CM Chris Evans.
Motion to approve consent agenda by CM Evans Seconded by CM Bishop.
Vote as follows:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Bishop, Kolisetty, Quisenberry, Wilken
NAY: None
2. REGULAR AGENDA
8. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
None
9. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Carol Mitten wanted to call to attention the bio for the city engineer candidate who will be up for a
vote on October 11th. Mayor Marlin thanked the organizers of PRIDE, neighborhood cleanup, and
Pygmalion festival.
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Resolution No. 2021-09-042R: A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Staffing for
Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant – Fire
Presented by fire chief Chuck Lauss and deputy chief Demond Dade. First time the city of
Urbana has been able to receive a SAFER grant. Will be used to cover 100% of wages and
benefits for 6 firefighters for the next 3 years.
Motion by CM Wu to approve. Seconded by CM Quisenberry.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Quisenberry, Wilken, Bishop, Kolisetty, Hursey, Evans, Wu
NAY: None
12. ADOURNMENT
With no further business before the committee, Chair Mayor Marlin adjourned the meeting at 9:34
p.m.
Darcy Sandefur
Recording Secretary
This meeting was video recorded and is viewable on-demand HERE.
Minutes approved: 10/25/2021
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Agenda
URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: Monday, September 27, 2021
TIME: 7:00 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. August 9th, 2021
2. August 23rd, 2021
C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
D. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INPUT
1. First Followers/CMS Evans and Wilkens
2. Emergency Rental Assistance – RPC
3. Affordable Housing / Year End CAPER Report – CD
4. Public Input
E. COUNCIL INPUT AND COMMUNICATIONS
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee Of The Whole (Council Member Christopher Evans – Ward 2)
1. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Ordinance No. 2021-09-040: An Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 19 (Civilian
Police Review Board Ordinance – Conformance with FOP Contract) – EXEC
b. 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
c. 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
2. REGULAR AGENDA
H. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
I. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 2021-09-042R: A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Staffing for
Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant – Fire
K. 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 Television through 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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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.
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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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