City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · March 28, 2022
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
DATE: Monday, March 28, 2022
TIME: 7 p.m.
PLACE: *Virtually Via Zoom, 400 S. Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801
The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, March 28, 2022, at 7 p.m.
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 James Quisenberry*
*Denotes absent as of roll
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: CM Grace Wilken; Phyllis Clark, City Clerk;
STAFF PRESENT: Darcy Sandefur, Bourema Ouedraogo, Carol Mitten, Sheila Dodd, Dave Wesner,
Stepheny McMahon, Bryant Seraphin, Tim Cowan, Matt Bain, Rich Surles
OTHERS PRESENT:
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 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
March 14, 2022
Motion to approve by CM Wu and seconded by CM Bishop.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop
NAY: None
3. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INPUT
1. City of Urbana ARPA Response & Recovery Allocation Public Input
Mayor Marlin announced upcoming opportunities for the public to provide ARPA input.
Motion to amend public input guidelines to prioritize the first thirty minutes of public input for
ARPA by CM Kolisetty and seconded by CM Hursey.
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Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop
NAY: None
Tim Dittman a board member of Champaign County Crime stoppers, provided an explanation of
CC Crime Stoppers purpose and asked for City support. Steve Fay hopes to see ARPA funds
allocated to support the five outline goals to best serve the community. Spoke in favor of the
Urbana Park District Wellness Center. Brandi McCoy advocated for investing in workforce training
programs and community mental health services.
3. Public Input
Christopher Hansen expressed concerns about the police change to the review process for Taser
incidents. Asked Council to look into this. Expressed concerns about the police complaint forms
being unlawful.
5. COUNCIL INPUT AND COMMUNICATIONS
CM Hursey read a press release regarding the shooting on Lincoln Avenue in Urbana. CM
Quisenberry apologized to colleagues and public for not being on camera this evening because he is
taking the meeting from a work trip. CM Evans reminded council and public that one of the strategic
goals is economic recovery and development. One facet of that is to conduct a survey of needs with
minority businesses.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
7. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee Of The Whole (Council Member Christopher Evans – Ward 2)
1. CONSENT AGENDA
None.
2. REGULAR AGENDA
a. 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 CM Evans.
Motion to approve by CM Evans and seconded by CM Wu.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Quisenberry
NAY: Kolisetty, Bishop
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b. Resolution No. 2022-03-027R: A Resolution Amending the 2021 Capital Improvement
Plan for Florida Avenue Federal RAISE Grant – PW
Presented by CM Evans.
Motion to approve by CM Evans and seconded by CM Bishop.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Quisenberry
NAY: None
8. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
None.
9. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. Economic Development Report – CD
Stepheny McMahon the Economic Development Supervisor of the Community Development
Department presented. McMahon shared a PowerPoint presentation providing updates including
resolution on lot one for use by the Rose Bowl. Shared data on parking lot one’s visitation during the
last two years to examine the financial impact on the downtown area. In 2021 visitors to parking lot
one visited more frequently and for longer than in the previous year. Shared information on new
construction within Urbana in 2021. Questions and discussion ensued.
Carol Mitten shared that as of April 1st, the city will be closing submissions for the EQL project public
input. The first report to BPAC will be at the April meeting.
Mayor Marlin shared that the EQL grant is generating national attention. Reminder about return to in
person meetings as of April 4, 2022 and the return of in-person meeting rules. Shared that the ARPA
listening session will be on Tuesday April 5, 2022. Questions ensued.
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Mayoral Interim Staff Appointments
Presented by Mayor Marlin who read job descriptions and a brief background of the
appointees. Chief of Police Bryant Seraphin shared a few words regarding this transition
following his retirement. Discussion ensued.
i. Interim Chief of Police (effective April 2nd, 2022 through April 1st, 2024 or
until filled, whichever is sooner) – Richard Surles
Motion to approve by CM Wu and seconded by CM Kolisetty.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Quisenberry
NAY: None
ii. Interim Deputy Chief of Police (effective April 2nd, 2022 through April 1st,
2024 or until filled, whichever is sooner) – Matthew Bain
Motion to approve by CM Hursey and seconded by CM Wu.
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Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Quisenberry
NAY: None.
b. Mayoral Board and Commission Appointments
i. Urbana Arts & Culture Commission (term ending June 30th, 2025) – Marc-
Anthony Macon
ii. Historic Preservation Commission (term ending June 30th, 2025) – Andrew
Weiss
iii. Community Development Commission (term ending June 30th, 2025) –
Shawn Green
Motion to approve all three Commission appointments by CM Bishop and
seconded by CM Hursey.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Bishop, Quisenberry
NAY: None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Urbana City Council Chair Marlin adjourned this meeting at 8:10
p.m.
Darcy Sandefur
Recording Secretary
This meeting was video recorded and is viewable on-demand HERE.
Minutes approved: 4-11-2022
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Agenda
URBANA CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: Monday, March 28th, 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. March 14th, 2022
C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
D. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INPUT
1. Public Input – ARPA Funding Priorities (30 minutes)**
2. 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
2. REGULAR AGENDA
a. 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
b. Resolution No. 2022-03-027R: A Resolution Amending the 2021 Capital
Improvement Plan for Florida Avenue Federal RAISE Grant – PW
H. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
I. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
1. Economic Development Report – CD
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Mayoral Interim Staff Appointments
a. Interim Chief of Police (effective April 2nd, 2022 through April 1st,
2024 or until filled, whichever is sooner) – Richard Surles
b. Interim Deputy Chief of Police (effective April 2nd, 2022 through
April 1st, 2024 or until filled, whichever is sooner) – Matthew Bain
2. Mayoral Board and Commission Appointments
a. Urbana Arts & Culture Commission (term ending June 30th, 2025) –
Marc-Anthony Macon
b. Historic Preservation Commission (term ending June 30th, 2025) –
Andrew Weiss
c. Community Development Commission (term ending June 30th, 2025)
– Shawn Green
K. DISCUSSION
L. 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 28, 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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