City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · January 24, 2022
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
DATE: Monday, January 24th, 2022
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, January 24th, 2022, 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: Darcy Sandefur, Bourema Ouedraogo, Carol Mitten, Dave Wesner, Sheila Dodd, Lily
Wilcock, Will Kolschowsky, Alyana Robinson, Elizabeth Hannan
OTHERS PRESENT: J.D. McClanahan and Ashlee McLaughlin of RPC
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 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
January 10th, 2022 and Council Goal-Setting Session January 6th, 2022
Motion to approve by CM Wu and seconded by CM Hursey.
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
3. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None
4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INPUT
1. Public Input
Aaron Abbott expressed concerns about violent crime within the community. Urged council to
respond to public input more. Asked mayor to move public input to the end of meetings. Allan
Max Axelrod stressed the importance of the utility shut off moratorium in relation to public health
and provided an update on the campaign. Provided suggestions for ARPA funding. Eddie Pratt Jr.
thanked council for allowing him to speak this evening. Urged council to work towards equity by
investing in community infrastructure with ARPA funds. Cale Beccue of the Public Works
department at the City of Urbana, thanked council for their help in passing a fair contract. Asked
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council to consider utilizing some ARPA funds for COVID compensation for employees. Brandi
McCoy asked council to consider utilizing ARPA funds to increase the enrollment of SWFT
program and in support of the utility shutoff moratorium. Spoke in opposition to moving the public
comment to the end of meetings. Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood thanked previous speakers for
mentioning the programs and opportunities they have. Expressed need for infrastructure
improvements in Dr. Ellis subdivision. Asked for help for the public to apply. Julie Watkins agrees
with previous speakers and shared support for SWFT and infrastructure improvements. Linda
Quan thanked city council and Urbana police for their understanding in relation to a new approach
to address community needs. Expressed concerns about Officer Koker and the Aliyah Lewis arrest.
2. American Rescue Plan Recovery Funds Allocation Process Presentation – Exec/CCRPC
Presented by William Kolschowsky of the Executive Department and J.D. McClanahan and Ashlee
McLaughlin of the Regional Plan Commission. Kolschowsky provided a history of the process up to
this point. Mayor Marlin explained the history of ARPA. Marlin shared suggested best practices for
application of funds and reviewed next steps. McLaughlin began the RPC presentation beginning
with a draft timeline of the ARPA management. There are 6 broad existing areas of focus. Reviewed
eligible uses of funds. McClanahan reviewed what plans and public input has been reviewed in the
process of identifying community needs. Presented the 6 identified priority areas and explained what
work is already being done in this area and how other municipalities are addressing this priority area
with their ARPA funds. McLaughlin provided a summary and outlined next steps. Questions and
discussion ensued.
Mayor Marlin asked for a straw poll for keeping all 6 of the identified priority areas and was met
with 3 hands raised. Mayor Marlin asked for a straw poll for keeping only the first 5 identified
priority areas and was met with 4 hands.
3. Financial Forecast Presentation – HR/Finance
Presented by Elizabeth Hannan the Finance and Human Resources director and Alyana Robinson of
the Finance Department. Hannan explains that this is the first step in the annual budget process by
evaluating the financial position of the city in order to better guide future budgetary decisions.
Reviewed steps already taken to improve financial health of the city fund balance. Robinson detailed
income sources and explained projected income rates. Explained what factors are considered when
determining financial health. Hannan outlined recommendations to secure continued financial
health. Questions and discussion ensued.
5. COUNCIL INPUT AND COMMUNICATIONS
CM Wilken wanted to reiterate thanks to staff for doing what it needs to do to keep financial health and
continuing to serve the people of Urbana. Urges public to apply for EQUAL grant and take COVID
precautionary measures. Asked for clarity on COVID policies. Mayor Marlin clarified that the City
building does have a mask mandate in the building and that they are following the CDC guidance. Urged
public to take precautions.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
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7. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee Of The Whole (Council Member Shirese Hursey – Ward 3)
1. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Resolution No. 2022-01-002R: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement
for Animal Control Services – Exec/Police
b. Ordinance No. 2022-01-002: An Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Estate
(1501 East Mumford Drive) – Exec/Fire
c. Ordinance No. 2022-01-004: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate
(704 North Broadway Avenue – Habitat for Humanity) – CD
d. Ordinance No. 2022-01-005: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate
(1201 West Beslin Street – LaKendra O’Bannon) – CD
e. Ordinance No. 2022-01-006: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Estate
(1407 Wiley Drive – First Followers) – CD
f. Resolution No. 2022-01-003R: A Resolution Adopting Mayor/ City Council Strategic
Goals for 2022-2023 – Exec
Motion to approve consent agenda items by CM Hursey and seconded by CM Bishop.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Quisenberry, Wilken, Bishop, Kolisetty, Hursey, Evans, Wu.
NAY: None
2. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Ordinance No. 2022-01-003: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance (Budget
Amendment #5 – Omnibus) – HR/Finance
Presented by CM Hursey.
Motion to approve by CM Hursey and seconded by CM Wu.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Quisenberry, Bishop, Wilken, Mayor Marlin
NAY: None
8. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
None.
9. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
None.
10. NEW BUSINESS
None.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Urbana City Council Chair Marlin adjourned this meeting at 9:36
P.M.
Darcy Sandefur
Recording Secretary
This meeting was video recorded and is viewable on-demand HERE.
Minutes approved: 2-14-2022
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Agenda
URBANA CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: Monday, January 24th, 2022
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. January 10th, 2022
2. Council Goal-Setting Session January 6th, 2022
C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
D. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INPUT
1. Public Input
2. American Rescue Plan Recovery Funds Allocation Process Presentation –
Exec/Regional Planning Commission
3. Financial Forecast Presentation – HR/Finance
E. COUNCIL INPUT AND COMMUNICATIONS
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee Of The Whole (Council Member Shirese Hursey – Ward 3)
1. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Resolution No. 2022-01-002R: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement for Animal Control Services – Exec/Police
b. Ordinance No. 2022-01-002: An Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Certain
Real Estate (1501 East Mumford Drive) – Exec/Fire
c. Ordinance No. 2022-01-004: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real
Estate (704 North Broadway Avenue – Habitat for Humanity) – CD
d. Ordinance No. 2022-01-005: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real
Estate (1201 West Beslin Street – LaKendra O’Bannon) – CD
e. Ordinance No. 2022-01-006: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real
Estate (1407 Wiley Drive – First Followers) – CD
f. Resolution No. 2022-01-003R: A Resolution Adopting Mayor/ City Council
Strategic Goals for 2022-2023 – Exec
2. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Ordinance No. 2022-01-003: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget
Ordinance (Budget Amendment #5 – Omnibus) – 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).
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When: Jan 24, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: City Council Meeting
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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.
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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