City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · May 23, 2022
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
DATE: Monday, May 23, 2022
TIME: 7 p.m.
PLACE: 400 S. Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801
The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, May 23, 2022, at 7 p.m.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Diane Wolfe Marlin, Mayor; Phyllis Clark, City
Clerk; CM Maryalice Wu, CM Christopher Evans, CM Grace Wilken, CM Chaundra Bishop, CM Jaya
Kolisetty, CM James Quisenberry
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: CM Shirese Hursey
STAFF PRESENT: Bourema Ouedraogo,
OTHERS PRESENT: None
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
With a quorum 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
May 2, 2022 Special Meeting and May 9, 2022
Motion to approve by CM Wu and seconded by CM Wilken.
Voice vote:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
3. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor Marlin read a proclamation for the Historic Preservation Month recognizing the Urbana Historic
Preservation Commission and the importance of their contributions to the community.
There was no public input or other presentations.
5. COUNCIL INPUT AND COMMUNICATIONS
CM Wilken asked about an ARPA accelerated track update and hopes to have a logistics discussion on
the legality of hybrid meetings. The Contracts and Connections mixer will be on May 24, 2022 with
check in starting at 7:30 and an 8 o’clock start time at the Phillips recreation center. Mayor Marlin
shared that there will be an upcoming update on the ARPA accelerated track and that a memo is coming
out later regarding hybrid meetings.
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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
7. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee Of The Whole (Council Member Jaya Kolisetty – Ward 4)
1. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Resolution No. 2022-05-040R: A Resolution Authorizing Intervention in a Pending
Property Tax Assessment Appeal Before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (Family
Video Movie Club, 1901 South Philo Road) – Exec.
b. Resolution No. 2022-05-041R: A Resolution Authorizing Intervention in a Pending
Property Tax Assessment Appeal Before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (Walgreens,
302 East University Avenue) – Exec
c. Resolution No. 2022-05-042R: A Resolution Authorizing Intervention in a Pending
Property Tax Assessment Appeal Before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (Nabor
House Fraternity, 1002 South Lincoln Avenue) – Exec
Presented by CM Kolisetty. Motion to approve by CM Kolisetty and seconded by CM
Bishop.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
2. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Ordinance No. 2022-05-015: An Ordinance Amending the Urbana Zoning Ordinance (R-7,
University Residential Text Amendment / Plan Case 2438-T-22) –CD
Presented by CM Kolisetty. Motion to approve by CM Kolisetty and seconded by CM Wu. Item
was previously presented at Committee of the Whole and amends the Urbana Zoning Ordinance
regarding R-7 properties such as Greek houses. Discussion ensued.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Kolisetty, Evans, Quisenberry, Bishop, Wilken
NAY: None
b. Ordinance No. 2022-05-018: An Ordinance Amending the Urbana Zoning Ordinance (Solar
Energy System Text Amendment / Plan Case 2425-T-21 – CD
Presented by CM Kolisetty. Item creates code to regulate solar developments and to conform to the
County’s ordinance.
Motion to approve by CM Kolisetty and seconded by CM Bishop. Discussion ensued.
Voice vote:
AYE: Evans, Kolisetty, Wu, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
8. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
None.
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9. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Mayor Marlin provided COVID updates within the community and how it impacts the City.
Announced the start of interviewing agencies to assist in the recruitment and hiring process for the
vacant department head positions. Shared that the City is now able to apply for the second portion of
ARPA funds. Questions ensued.
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Ordinance No. 2022-05-019: An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 2020-12-069
Pertaining to Ratification of Emergency Order 20-12
Presented by Mayor Marlin. Item repeals previous emergency order passed during 2020 in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic that granted financial assistance in paying sanitary sewer
utility fees alongside City of Champaign. This emergency order is no longer needed because
another funding source has become available to assist residents with their fees. Questions and
discussion ensued.
Motion to approve by CM Wu and seconded by CM Quisenberry.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Quisenberry, Wu, Kolisetty, Bishop, Evans, Wilken
NAY: None
b. Ordinance No. 2022 -05-020: An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 2020-07-037
Pertaining to Ratification of Emergency Order 20-06
Presented by Mayor Marlin. Item repeals previous emergency order passed during 2020 in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic that temporarily waived use of public right of way and
parking to allow businesses to have additional flexibility with utilizing outdoor space.
Questions and discussion ensued.
Motion to approve by CM Bishop and seconded by CM Quisenberry. Questions and
discussion ensued.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Bishop, Quisenberry
NAY: Kolisetty, Wilken
c. Resolution No. 2022-05-043R: A Resolution Authorizing Intervention in a Pending
Property Tax Assessment Appeal Before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (Hampton
Inn, 1200 West University Avenue) – Exec
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Presented by Mayor Marlin. This item allows the City to pursue an appeal for the commercial
property value for the Hampton Inn. It should have been included with the other items
pertaining to commercial property tax appeals presented at Committee previously. Questions
and discussion ensued.
Motion to approve by CM Bishop and seconded by CM Kolisetty.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
11. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
a. Appointments
Civilian Police Review Board – terms ending June 30, 2025
- Peggy Patten
-Ashley Withers
Presented by Mayor Marlin. Mayor explained the application process and then read brief
biographies of the two appointments.
Motion to approve by CM Wu and seconded by CM Kolisetty. Discussion ensued.
Voice Vote:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
b. Reappointments
Arts & Culture Commission – terms ending June 30, 2025
-Barbara Hedlund
- Luis ‘Gonzalo’ Pinilla
Civil Service Commission – term ending June 30, 2025
-Traci E. Nally
Design Review Board – term ending June 30, 2025
-Adam Rusch
Firemen’s Pension Fund Board of Trustees – term ending June 30, 2025
-Elizabeth Hannan
Historic Preservation Commission – term ending June 30, 2025
-Alice Novak
Building Safety Code Board of Appeals – term ending June 30, 2025
-Gary Burgett
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Sustainability Advisory Commission – term ending June 30, 2025
-Tomas Delgado
-Jessica Lehmkuhl
The Urbana Free Library Board of Trustees – terms ending June 30, 2025
-Beth Shied
-Gloria Yen
-Urbana City Council Representative – Shirese E. Hursey
Presented by Mayor Marlin. These individuals have all previous served and wish to continue
to serve on their respective Boards and Commissions.
Motion to approve by CM Bishop and seconded by CM Quisenberry. Questions and
discussion ensued.
Vote by roll call:
AYE: Wu, Evans, Kolisetty, Bishop, Wilken, Quisenberry
NAY: None
12. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Urbana City Council Chair Marlin adjourned this meeting at
7:36 p.m.
Darcy Sandefur
Recording Secretary
This meeting was video recorded and is viewable on-demand HERE.
Minutes approved: 06-13-2022
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Agenda
URBANA CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: Monday, May 23, 2022
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: 400 S. Vine Street
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AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
1. May 2, 2022 [Special Meeting]
2. May 9, 2022
C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
D. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INPUT
F. COUNCIL INPUT AND COMMUNICATIONS
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee Of The Whole (Council Member Jaya Kolisetty )
a. CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution No. 2022-05-040R: A Resolution Authorizing Intervention in a Pending
Property Tax Assessment Appeal Before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (Family
Video Movie Club, 1901 South Philo Road) – Exec.
Resolution No. 2022-05-041R: A Resolution Authorizing Intervention in a Pending
Property Tax Assessment Appeal Before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (Walgreens,
302 East University Avenue) – Exec.
Resolution No. 2022-05-042R: A Resolution Authorizing Intervention in a Pending
Property Tax Assessment Appeal Before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (Nabor
House Fraternity, 1002 South Lincoln Avenue) – Exec.
b. REGULAR AGENDA
i. Ordinance No. 2022-05-015: An Ordinance Amending the Urbana Zoning
Ordinance (R-7, University Residential Text Amendment / Plan Case 2438-T-22) –
CD
ii. Ordinance No. 2022-05-018: An Ordinance Amending the Urbana Zoning
Ordinance (Solar Energy System Text Amendment / Plan Case 2425-T-21 – CD
I. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
J. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
K. NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 2022-05-019: An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 2020-12-069 Pertaining
to Ratification of Emergency Order 20-12
Ordinance No. 2022 -05-020: An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 2020-07-037 Pertaining
to Ratification of Emergency Order 20-06
Resolution No. 2022-05-043R: A Resolution Authorizing Intervention in a Pending Property
Tax Assessment Appeal Before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (Hampton Inn, 1200
West University Avenue) – Exec
L. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS and RE-APPOINTMENTS:
APPOINTMENTS:
Civilian Police Review Board – terms ending June 30, 2025
• Peggy Patten
• Ashley Withers
RE-APPOINTMENTS:
Arts & Culture Commission – terms ending June 30, 2025
• Barbara Hedlund
• Luis “Gonzalo’ Pinilla
Civil Service Commission – term ending June 30, 2025
• Traci E. Nally
Design Review Board – term ending June 30, 2025
• Adam Rusch
Firemen’s Pension Fund Board of Trustees – term ending June 30, 2025
• Elizabeth Hannan
Historic Preservation Commission – term ending June 30, 2025
• Alice Novak
Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals – term ending June 30, 2025
• Gary Burgett
Sustainability Advisory Commission – term ending June 30, 2025
• Tomas Delgado
• Jessica Lehmkuhl
The Urbana Free Library Board of Trustees – terms ending June 30, 2025
• Beth Shied
• Gloria Yen
• Urbana City Council Representative – Shirese E. Hursey
M. ADJOURNMENT
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:
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
The Council’s complete rules regarding verbal input at public meetings may be found in the
Urbana City Code, Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-4. Persons wishing to speak should fill out
a Comment Card including their name and the topic to be discussed and provide the card to
the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting.
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 five (5) minutes per person. The Public
Input portion of the meeting shall total no more than two (2) hours, 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. 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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