City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · January 18, 2022
Minutes
COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MINUTES
DATE: Tuesday, January 18th , 2022
TIME: 7 : 0 0 pm
PLACE: *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 Tuesday,
January 18th, 2022 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 Chaundra Bishop, CM Grace Wilken, CM James Quisenberry
*DENOTES LATE ARRIVAL
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Darcy Sandefur, Carol Mitten, Bourema Ouedraogo, Dave Wesner, Sheila Dodd,
Sanford Hess, Chuck Lauss, Elizabeth Hannan, Demond Dade, Matt Bain, Alyana Robinson
OTHERS PRESENT: DARLENE KLOEPPEL
Chair: Shirese Hursey, Ward 3
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
With a quorum virtually present, Chair Hursey called the meeting of the Committee of the Whole to
order at 7:00 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
January 3rd, 2022
Motion to approve by CM Wu and seconded by CM Bishop.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
3. Additions to the Agenda
Mayor Marlin is removing item #12 from the agenda as it will be moved to the COW meeting on Feb
12th, 2022.
4. Public Input and Presentations
a. Public Input
Christopher Hanson asked that a video be played as part of his public input. Explained that the
video contained previous public input along with footage of a police call. Expressed concerns about
legality and transparency. Urged council to speak up. Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood was hoping to
speak at a later time. Sarah Nixon expressed concerns about Mayor Marlin’s response to her public
Page 1 of 4
input at the previous meeting. Provided a definition of gaslighting. Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood
urged council to look through a lens of equity for all goal setting and policy making. Asked when
further discussion about ARPA funds will be. Asked about when residents can provide input for
infrastructure funding.
5. Staff Report
Mayor Marlin wanted to let public know of public health updates at the county level. Provided an
update on Urbana City staff effected by COVID. Announced ARPA discussions beginning next week.
Provided clarification on how residents or council may recommend projects for the infrastructure
projects.
6. Resolution No. 2022-01-002R: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for
Animal Control Services – Exec/Police
Presented by Carol Mitten, Lt. Matt Bain, and County Executive Darlene Kloeppel. Mitten explained
that the position was vacated as of July of last year and provided the city with an opportunity to consider
alternatives. The county has provided animal control services at a larger scale and would provide double
the coverage for Urbana.
Questions and discussion ensued.
Motion to approve for the consent agenda by CM Wilken and seconded by CM Quisenberry.
Further discussion ensued.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Hursey, Bishop, Quisenberry, Kolisetty, Evans, Wilken
NAY: None
7. Ordinance No. 2022-01-002: An Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Estate (1501
East Mumford Drive) – Exec/Fire
Presented by Carol Mitten, Fire Chief Chuck Lauss, and Deputy Fire Chief Demond Dade. Previously
presented initially in a closed session in December. Ordinance authorizes the purchase of land to allow
for the construction of a fire station. Will allow for additional space and future flexibility.
Questions and discussion ensued.
Motion to approve for the consent agenda by CM Kolisrtty and seconded by CM Wu.
Additional discussion ensued.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wilken, Bishop, Kolisetty, Hursey, Evans, Wu
NAY: None
Abstention: CM James Quisenberry abstaining for his relationship with Sola Gratia and the Church.
8. Ordinance No. 2022-01-003: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance (Budget
Amendment #5 – Omnibus) – HR/Finance
Presented by Alyana Robinson of the Finance Department. Explained the proposed changes to the
budget including additional COVID PPE supplies, Fire Department overtime allowances, property
purchase for the Fire Station, intergovernmental agreement for animal control services with Champaign
County, additional salary for UPTV production team, additional funds for hiring examinations, and
funds to purchase additional network security measures.
Questions and discussion ensued.
Page 2 of 4
Motion to approve to regular agenda by CM Wu and seconded by CM Kolisetty.
Further discussion ensued.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Quisenberry, Wilken, Kolisetty, Bishop
NAY: None
9. Ordinance No. 2022-01-004: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate (704
North Broadway Avenue – Habitat for Humanity) – CD
Presented by Community Development Director Sheila Dodd.
*CM Bishop Motioned to combine items 10, 11, and 12 in omnibus. Seconded by CM
Quisenberry.
Further discussion ensued.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
Motion to approve combined items to send to consent agenda by CM Wu and seconded by CM Bishop.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolsietty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
10. Ordinance No. 2022-01-005: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate (1201
West Beslin Street – LaKendra O’Bannon) – CD
*combined and moved to consent agenda above
11. Ordinance No. 2022-01-006: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate (1407
Wiley Drive – First Followers) – CD
* combined and moved to consent agenda above
12. Ordinance No. 2022-01-007: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2018-12-082 Urbana City
Code Chapter 2, “Administration”, Article IV, “Boards and Commissions”, Division 4 – “Public
Arts Commission and Arts Program” (Adding a Youth Member to the Arts & Culture
Commission) – CD*
* Note: item moved to the COW meeting on February 7th, 2022
13. Resolution No. 2022-01-003R: A Resolution Adopting Mayor/ City Council Strategic Goals for
2022-2023 – Exec
Presented by Carol Mitten City Administrator. This is the work in progress outline from the previous
goal-setting session to formalize where council is with Strategic Goals.
Page 3 of 4
Questions ensued.
Motion to keeping in committee for further discussion by CM Wilken and seconded by CM Evans.
Discussion ensued.
Motion amended to approve for the consent agenda with omitting the action steps and strategic goals,
only the 4 strategic areas by end of March if possible for staff by CM Wilken and seconded by CM
Evans.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
14. Council Input and Communications
CM Evans wanted to address six concerns he has about the Alleyah Lewis arrest. Shared that he has
had constituent interest in ARPA conversations. CM Wu reminded of upcoming APRA discussions.
Thanked Urbana and Champaign Police Department for their work in addressing the homicide
investigation last week. Sent best wishes for staff out with COVID. CM Wilken urged public to adhere
to COVID guidelines and wants clarity on what current policy is. Expressed concerns about policing
and hopes to have input on future use of force policy. CM Quisenberry wanted to wish a speedy
recovery from COVID to staff. Mayor Marlin wanted to remind about upcoming ARPA presentation
next week and future public engagement will follow. Shared COVID protocols in place at the City of
Urbana. CM Bishop attended the MLK celebration and wanted to ensure we are approaching things in
our City with racial equity.
9. Adjournment
Chair Hursey adjourned the meeting at 9:19 PM.
Darcy Sandefur
Recording Secretary
This meeting was video recorded and is viewable on-demand HERE.
Minutes approved: 2/7/2022
Page 4 of 4
Agenda
URBANA CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, January 18th, 2022
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: Shirese Hursey – Ward 3
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
a. January 3rd, 2022
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Public Input and Presentations
a. Public Input
5. Staff Report
6. Resolution No. 2022-01-002R: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for
Animal Control Services – Exec/Police
7. Ordinance No. 2022-01-002: An Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Estate (1501
East Mumford Drive) – Exec/Fire
8. Ordinance No. 2022-01-003: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance (Budget
Amendment #5 – Omnibus) – HR/Finance
9. Ordinance No. 2022-01-004: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate (704
North Broadway Avenue – Habitat for Humanity) – CD
10. Ordinance No. 2022-01-005: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate (1201
West Beslin Street – LaKendra O’Bannon) – CD
11. Ordinance No. 2022-01-006: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate (1407
Wiley Drive – First Followers) – CD
12. Ordinance No. 2022-01-007: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2018-12-082 Urbana City
Code Chapter 2, “Administration”, Article IV, “Boards and Commissions”, Division 4 – “Public
Arts Commission and Arts Program” (Adding a Youth Member to the Arts & Culture
Commission) – CD
13. Resolution No. 2022-01-003R: A Resolution Adopting Mayor/ City Council Strategic Goals for
2022-2023 – Exec
14. Council Input and Communications
15. 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: Jan 18, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: City Council Meeting
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83494323975
Or one tap mobile:
US: +13126266799, 83494323975# or +19292056099, 83494323975#
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 +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or
+1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 834 9432 3975
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kezIMfLX76
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
Get email alerts for Urbana
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.