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City Council Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Urbana, IL · December 13, 2021

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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DATE: Monday, December 13th, 2021 TIME: 7: 0 0 pm PLACE: *Virtually Via Zoom, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, December 13th, 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: STAFF PRESENT: Darcy Sandefur, Bourema Ouedraogo, Carol Mitten, Sheila Dodd, Elizabeth Hannan OTHERS PRESENT: Dr. Regina Parnell, First Followers; Karen Sims, CU TRI 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 7:26 PM. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING November 22nd, 2021 Minutes and City Council Goal Setting Session Minutes December 2nd – 3rd, 2021 Motion to approve by CM Quisenberry Seconded by CM Kolisetty. Vote by roll call: AYE: Wu, Quisenberry, Evans, Hursey, Bishop, Wilken, Kolisetty NAY: None 3. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA None. 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INPUT a. Empowering the Community to Combat Community Violence by First Followers – CMs Wilken and Bishop Presented by Dr. Regina Parnell of First Followers. Thanked council and mayor for allowing time for the presentation this evening. Acknowledged the work of the late Mrs. Mitchel. Shared a PowerPoint presentation on First Followers plan to address community violence and explaining trauma. Questions and discussion ensued. Page 1 of 4 b. Current State of Local Support for Survivors by CU Trauma and Resiliency Initiative (CU TRI) – CMs Wilken and Bishop Presented by Karen Sims of CU TRI. Presented a PowerPoint presentation on resources available to support survivors and community members impacted by community violence. Explained the structure and services of CU TRI. Questions and discussion ensued. c. Public Input: Mayor Marlin read the public input guidelines. Allan Max Axelrod provided an update on the utility shutoff moratorium campaign and urged Council to pass a resolution of support. Corey Mallory wanted to expand further upon First Followers presentation from earlier. James Tygar Corbin wanted to add more to the First Followers presentation and explained the impacts of trauma on individuals and how the program helps individuals address traumas. Sarah Nixon thanked council for this evenings organizational presentations. Spoke in support of CU TRI’s work within the community. Stressed the importance of utilizing resources to address community violence. Marlem Mitchel thanked council for space given to First Followers to talk about their programs. Wanted to provide additional information about First Followers organization. 5. COUNCIL INPUT AND COMMUNICATIONS CM Bishop wanted to convey gratitude to presenters and those who spoke about these issues this evening. Wants to see a supportive effort of these causes. CM Kolisetty thanked council members and presenters for having these important conversations. Wants to keep local voices and experts in mind. CM Wilken also thanked presenters. Hopes to support these types of organizations more to address community violence. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 7. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Committee Of The Whole (Council Member James Quisenberry – Ward 7) 1. CONSENT AGENDA a. Resolution No. 2021-12-047R: A Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code (State Motor Fuel Tax for West Windsor Road Resurfacing Project) – PW b. Resolution No. 2021-12-048R: A Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code (State Motor Fuel Tax for Philo Road, Colorado Avenue, and Anderson Street Resurfacing Project) – PW c. Resolution No. 2021-12-049R: A Resolution Approving a Funding Agreement CU at Home Winter Shelter - CD d. Ordinance No. 2021-12-049: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Maintaining the number of Class P liquor licenses for Zeyad Salem LLC d/b/a Black Fox, 602 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL) – Exec e. Ordinance No. 2021-12-050: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing the number of Class R&T liquor licenses for Sakura Japanese Cuisine Inc d/b/a Sakura Japanese Cuisine, 132 W Main St, Urbana, IL) – Exec Page 2 of 4 f. Ordinance No. 2021-12-051: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing the number of Class GC liquor licenses for WELOCAVORE.COM LLC d/b/a Homegrown, 2600 Stone Creek Blvd, Urbana, IL) – Exec g. Resolution No. 2021-12-050R: A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of an Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) Grant for Arts and Culture Program Operating Support – CD Presented by CM Quisenberry. Motion to approve consent agenda items by CM Quisenberry and seconded by CM Bishop. Vote by roll call: AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry NAY: None. 2. REGULAR AGENDA a. Ordinance No. 2021-11-048: An Ordinance Revising the FY 2022 Annual Budget (Budget Amendment #4) – HR/Finance Presented by Elizabeth Hannan the director of Finance and Human Resources. Motion to approve by CM Quisenberry Seconded by CM Wu. Questions and discussion ensued. Director of Community Development Sheila Dodd and City Administrator Carol Mitten helped answer questions. Vote by roll call: AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry, Marlin NAY: None b. Ordinance No. 2021-12-052: An Ordinance Levying Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2021 and Ending June 30, 2022 – HR/Finance Presented by Elizabeth Hannan the director of Finance and Human Resources. Motion to approve by CM Quisenberry Seconded by CM Bishop. Vote by roll call: AYE: Evans, Wu, Bishop, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry, Hursey NAY: None c. Ordinance No. 2021-12-053: An Ordinance Directing the Champaign County Clerk to Abate the Tax Levy for the General Corporate Fund for the Tax Year Beginning July 1, 2021 and Ending June 30, 2022 – HR/Finance Presented by Elizabeth Hannan the director of Finance and Human Resources. Motion to approve by CM Quisenberry seconded by CM Wu. Vote by roll call: AYE: Quisenberry, Wu, Wilken, Evans, Bishop, Hursey, Kolisetty NAY: None Page 3 of 4 d. Ordinance No. 2021-12-054: An Ordinance Directing the Champaign County Clerk to Abate a Portion of the 2021 Related General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014 – HR/Finance Presented by Elizabeth Hannan the director of Finance and Human Resources. Motion to approve by CM Quisenberry seconded by CM Bishop. Vote by roll call: AYE: Evans, Hursey, Quisenberry, Wu, Bishop, Wilken, Kolisetty NAY: None 9. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES None 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Carol Mitten provided a reminder that the Council Goal-Setting session to create action items will be held on December 15th, 2021. Asked Council to respond to scheduling poll to secure a date for a subsequent January Goal-Setting closing session with facilitator Kevin James. Announced Lt. Cory Koker and team will be at the December 20th COW meeting to present on the Crisis Co-Responder teams first few months of operation. Question ensued. Mayor Marlin provided an update on a bill working its way through the House of Representatives that would grant additional flexibility to municipalities for allocations of ARPA spending. 11. NEW BUSINESS None 12. ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Urbana City Council Chair Marlin adjourned this meeting at 9:38 P.M. Darcy Sandefur Minutes approved: 1/3/2022 Recording Secretary This meeting was video recorded and is viewable on-demand HERE. Page 4 of 4

Agenda

URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: Monday, December 13, 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. November 22nd, 2021 2. City Council Goal-Setting Session December 2nd – 3rd, 2021 C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA D. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INPUT 1. Empowering the Community to Combat Community Violence by First Followers – CMs Wilken and Bishop 2. Current State of Local Support for Survivors by CU Trauma and Resiliency Initiative (CU TRI) – CMs Wilken and Bishop 3. Public Input E. COUNCIL INPUT AND COMMUNICATIONS F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS G. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Committee Of The Whole (Council Member James Quisenberry – Ward 7) 1. CONSENT AGENDA a. Resolution No. 2021-12-047R: A Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code (State Motor Fuel Tax for West Windsor Road Resurfacing Project) – PW b. Resolution No. 2021-12-048R: A Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code (State Motor Fuel Tax for Philo Road, Colorado Avenue, and Anderson Street Resurfacing Project) – PW c. Resolution No. 2021-12-049R: A Resolution Approving a Funding Agreement CU at Home Winter Shelter - CD d. Ordinance No. 2021-12-049: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Maintaining the number of Class P liquor licenses for Zeyad Salem LLC d/b/a Black Fox, 602 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL) – Exec e. Ordinance No. 2021-12-050: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing the number of Class R&T liquor licenses for Sakura Japanese Cuisine Inc d/b/a Sakura Japanese Cuisine, 132 W Main St, Urbana, IL) – Exec f. Ordinance No. 2021-12-051: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing the number of Class GC liquor licenses for WELOCAVORE.COM LLC d/b/a Homegrown, 2600 Stone Creek Blvd, Urbana, IL) – Exec g. Resolution No. 2021-12-050R: A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of an Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) Grant for Arts and Culture Program Operating Support – CD 2. REGULAR AGENDA a. Ordinance No. 2021-11-048: An Ordinance Revising the FY 2022 Annual Budget (Budget Amendment #4) – HR/Finance b. Ordinance No. 2021-12-052: An Ordinance Levying Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2021 and Ending June 30, 2022 – HR/Finance c. Ordinance No. 2021-12-053: An Ordinance Directing the Champaign County Clerk to Abate the Tax Levy for the General Corporate Fund for the Tax Year Beginning July 1, 2021 and Ending June 30, 2022 – HR/Finance d. Ordinance No. 2021-12-054: An Ordinance Directing the Champaign County Clerk to Abate a Portion of the 2021 Related General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014 – HR/Finance H. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES I. REPORTS OF OFFICERS J. NEW BUSINESS 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). You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Dec 13, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: : Cunningham Township Board / Urbana City Council Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82013128085 Or one tap mobile: US: +13126266799,,82013128085# or +19292056099,,82013128085# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 820 1312 8085 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keaO8FXrqC 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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