City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · March 21, 2022
Minutes
COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MINUTES
DATE: Monday, March 21st, 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 Monday,
March 21st, 2022, at 7:00pm virtually via ZOOM.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Diane Wolfe Marlin, Mayor;
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
*Denotes arrival after roll call
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk
STAFF PRESENT: Darcy Sandefur, Carol Mitten, Bourema Ouedraogo, Dave Wesner, Sheila Dodd, Tim
Cowan, Breaden Belcher,
OTHERS PRESENT: None;
Chair: Christopher Evans, Ward 2
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
With a quorum virtually present, Chair Evans called the meeting of the Committee of the Whole to
order at 7:00 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
a. March 7th, 2022
Presented by Chair Evans.
Motion to approve as corrected by CM Wilken and seconded by CM Wu.
Corrections were provided via email to council prior to meeting.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
3. Additions to the Agenda
None
4. Public Input and Presentations
a. ARPA Public Input
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Motion to amend public input guidelines to prioritize ARPA comments first by CM
Quisenberry and seconded by CM Kolisetty.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
No APRA Public Input, Chair proceeded to regular Public Input.
b. Public Input
Dennis Roberts shared thoughts from Urbana sister City Committee, read a prepared statement. Spoke
in support of promoting peace and the call by Sister Cities International Organization to continue
membership amidst the global situation. Brandi McCoy appreciated the continuation of discussion on
Council Goals. Thanked CM Wu for responding to questions asked about Policing in our community.
Asked for clarity on status of previously proposed CPRB policy changes. Spoke in support of Urbana
addressing food waste and plastic consumption. Allan Max Axelrod thanked CM Hursey for comments
last week. Urged other ward alderpersons to support Dr. Ellis Subdivision drainage. Spoke in support of
the match the mil campaign in support of workforce training programs. Shared a poem “Cause I aint got
a pencil”. Eddie Pratt Jr. spoke in support of match the mil campaign in support of workforce training
programs to address inequities. Discussed the various ways inequities have impacted the community and
how investing into workforce training can help the community forward. Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood
spoke in support of previous comments. Expressed disappointment about previous meeting presenting
annual action plan. Asked about reinstituting the community investment act.
5. Staff Report
a. FY 2022/2023 Annual Action Plan Staff Report - CD
Presented by Community Development Director Sheila Dodd and Breaden Belcher of
Community Development. Belcher shared a PowerPoint presentation updating the council on
the Annual Action Plan process. Plan will be submitted to HUD for review as part of continual
grant allocation to the City of Urbana. This plan outlines the activities in each program year and
how the projects relate to goals established in action plan. City anticipates receiving $675,000 in
grants. Plan will be brought before council for final approval in April. Belcher outlined the
eligible activities for CDBG funds and possibly planned projects. Draft plan is available on the
City website and also in print at the City Clerk’s office and Urbana Free Library for public
inspection. Questions and discussion ensued.
6. Resolution No. 2022-03-024R: A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Volume Cap in
Connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, Single-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, and
Related Matters (Private Bond Cap Allocation – Assist Programs, Series 2022) – CD
Presented by Sheila Dodd the Director of the Community Development Department. This item has
previously been presented in both Committee and Council. Questions and discussion ensued.
Motion to approve to regular agenda by CM Wu and seconded by CM Hursey.
Further discussion ensued.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Quisenberry
NAY: Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken
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7. Resolution No. 2022-03-027R: A Resolution Amending the 2021 Capital Improvement Plan for
Florida Avenue Federal RAISE Grant – PW
Presented by Public Works Director Tim Cowan. Shared screen with map indicating where this
improvement would take place. Explained that City was informed of this grant opportunity to fund
planned improvements. Inclusion in capital improvement plan strengthens the application for the grant.
Questions and discussion ensued.
Motion to approve to regular agenda by CM Wilken and seconded by CM Bishop.
Further discussion ensued.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
8. Council Input and Communications
CM Quisenberry thanked staff for allowing remote participation while traveling for business.
Expressed a shared understanding of CM Bishop for the funding breakdown. Expressed that ARPA
funds should be used to address longstanding infrastructure issues. Mayor Marlin addressed the Dr.
Ellis Subdivision drainage and sewage commentary. Council will be provided with additional
information soon. CM Wilken brought attention to the City’s EQL (Equity and Quality of Life)
program Inquired about the submission receipt. Asked about the timing of the upcoming ARPA
listening session. Asked about passing a resolution relating to calling for peace for Ukraine.
9. Discussion
a. Continuing Conversation on Council Goals – CMs Wilken and Kolisetty
City Administrator Carol Mitten described the latest version of the action steps and strategies
submitted to council. Council members asked for clarity on agreement procedures for approving goals.
Council members asked about inclusion of ARPA funded items in goals. Proposal to remove Park
District Wellness Center from goals. Point of order to refrain from motions or votes and sticking
within confines of discussion. Proposal to do straw polls. See packet attachment for Council Goals Continuing
Discussions for outline of Straw Polls below, final version will be brought at future meeting for final Council approval.
Area #1 Public Safety and Wellbeing:
1. Pursue Methods to Mitigate Community Violence:
a. “Remove specifically section and organizations, change to For Example: fund community
partners who address community violence” (AYE: 6 NAY: 0 via thumbs up)
b. “Remove specifically section” (AYE: 6 NAY: 0 via thumbs up)
c. adding “i” for outline format where the no specifically is (AYE: 5 NAY: 1 via thumbs up)
- Removal of “short term” and “long term” titles under action 1 and 2 in this area. (AYE: 4 NAY:
2 via thumbs up)
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2. Enhance and Expand Public Safety Resources
- For no change (AYE: 6 NAY: 0 via thumbs up)
3. Promote Community Well-Being
a. removing public health and replacing with “Fund and support community partners that promote
health and wellness”
- Approve A as corrected and with B and C unchanged. (AYE: 6 NAY: 0 via thumbs up)
Area #2 Housing
1. Support Housing Security and Equity
- For no change to A-D (AYE: 6 NAY: 0 via thumbs up)
2. Improve Housing Quality
- For no change (AYE: 6 NAY: 0 via thumbs up)
Area # 3 Infrastructure
1. Improve Quality of Current Infrastructure Assets
- For no change (AYE: 6 NAY: 0 via thumbs up)
2. Increase Investment in Infrastructure Equity
- For no change (AYE: 6 NAY: 0 via thumbs up)
3. Expand Green Infrastructure Within the Community
- For no change (AYE: 6 NAY: 0 via thumbs up)
Area #4 Economic Recovery/Development
1. Support Current Local Businesses
b. change to “survey local minority owned businesses to better understand their current
challenges.”
c. changing number to “at least 50 units”
- With changes to B and C and no changes to A, D, E, and F. (AYE: 6 NAY: 0 via thumbs up)
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2. Promote Workforce Development
- For no change (AYE: 5 NAY: 1 via thumbs up)
3. Recruit New Businesses and Industries
d. change to create an incentive package to attract grocery store and essential services to northwest
Urbana, and moving to B.
- Noted changes to D (AYE: 6 NAY: 0 via thumbs up)
Council Priorities Marked for ARPA Funding (as of 2.22.22)
- Council decided it was not needed to review via straw poll as it was reviewed above.
Adjournment
With no further business before the committee of the whole Chair Evans adjourned the meeting at
10:10 PM
Darcy Sandefur
Recording Secretary
This meeting was video recorded and is viewable on-demand HERE.
Minutes approved: 04/04/2022
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Agenda
URBANA CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING
DATE: Monday, March 21st, 2022
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: *To be held virtually via Zoom, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801
AGENDA
Chair: Christopher Evans – Ward 2
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
a. March 7th, 2022
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Public Input and Presentations
a. Public Input – ARPA Funding Priorities (30 minutes)**
b. Public Input
5. Staff Report
a. FY 2022/2023 Annual Action Plan Staff Report – CD
6. Resolution No. 2022-03-024R: A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Volume Cap in
Connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, Single-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, and
Related Matters (Private Bond Cap Allocation – Assist Programs, Series 2022) – CD
7. Resolution No. 2022-03-027R: A Resolution Amending the 2021 Capital Improvement Plan for
Florida Avenue Federal RAISE Grant – PW
8. Council Input and Communications
9. Discussion
a. Continuing Conversation on Council Goals
10. 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).
** Everyone who wishes to speak is also encouraged to complete a survey, available on our ARPA
website accessible via the following link: ccrpc.org/urbana-arpa
For tonight’s public input, we are interested in hearing more about:
● Which one of the following priorities is/are the most important? 1) Sustainable Infrastructure 2)
Human Rights and Social Services 3) Public Health and Safety 4) Adequate and Affordable
Housing 5) Economic Recovery and Development.
● What are the outcomes that you would like to see from the use of ARPA funds?
● Do you have specific ideas for funding projects or programs related to the priority areas?
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Mar 21, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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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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