City Council Rescheduled Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Diane Wolfe Marlin, Mayor Charles A. Smyth, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 9, 2018 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, July 9, 2018 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT Maryalice Wu, Alderwoman Ward 1 Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2 Aaron Ammons, Alderman Ward 3 Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4 Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5 Dean Hazen, Alderman Ward 6 Jared Miller, Alderman Ward 7 ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE None ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Diane Wolfe Marlin, Mayor Charles A. Smyth, City Clerk STAFF PRESENT William Gray; Elizabeth Hannan; Elizabeth Horwitz; Wendy Hundley; James Cory Koker; Kelly Mierkowski; Carol Mitten; Sylvia Morgan; Lorrie Pearson; Todd Rent; John Schneider; James Simon OTHERS PRESENT Elderess Melinda Carr; Carol Osgood; Bishop King James Underwood; Rev.Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood; Members of the Media PLEDGE OF ALLIANCE WAS RECITED A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL There being a quorum present, Mayor Pro-tem Dennis Roberts called the meeting of the Urbana City Council to order at 8:05 p.m. following the Cunningham Town Board Meeting. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Page 1 of 6  Alderman Hazen made a motion to approve minutes from June 18, 2018. Alderman Roberts made a correction to the minutes on page 5 item G. Demassi should read “Domasi”. Alderwoman Wu seconded. After noted correction the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There was none. D. PUBLIC INPUT Elderess Melinda Carr did not wish to speak, but asked that her concerns about the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer problems, equity and historic impact be entered into the record. Bishop King James Underwood and Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood did not wish to speak, but asked that their position be entered into the record regarding the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer issues. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee Of The Whole ( City Council Member Dean Hazen) a. Social Services Funding Alderman Hazen introduced this item for discussion as forwarded from the committee. Grants Manager Kelly Mierkowski presented an updated spreadsheet with approved changes from the June 25 committee meeting. The following are the four changes made to the original allocations:  A reduction in funding for Champaign County Christian Health Center from $7,500.00 and $5,000.00  Pending contingency agreement with Champaign County Health Care Consumers with an appropriation of $13, 000.00 with an additional $8,000.00 if they provide services at an Urbana location for 2-3 hours a week.  CU Men’s Shelter will receive $ 12,000.00 with an additional $18,000.00 contingent on opening no later than October 1, 2018.  Family Service of Champaign County – Meals on Wheels staff is requesting an amendment of a 10% increase to allow a fee waiver for Urbana residents who qualify for the program. Township Supervisor Danielle Chynoweth addressed the council to ask for an increase in funding for the set aside for emergency shelter for women and Page 2 of 6  children in the amount of $20,000.00 versus the budgeted amount of $10,000. She proposed the board to allocate the $2,500.00 deducted from the Champaign County Health Consumer to be added to the recommended amount of $20,000 for the aside funding which will make the total $22,500.00 versus the proposed $20,000.00. Discussion followed with clarification from Ms. Mierkowski and Ms. Chynoweth about the different agencies and funding amounts. After discussion, Alderwoman Wu made a motion to approve all changes as forwarded from the June 25th committee of the whole meeting, except the set aside amount to keep at $12,500 versus the proposed $20,000. Alderman Hazen seconded. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. b. Mayoral Appointments to Boards and Commissions 1. Market at the Square Advisory Board – terms ending June 30, 2021 a. Diane Cain b. Hyde Taidghin O’Brien c. Sarah Simeziane Alderman Hazen made a motion to approve mayoral Appointments to boards and commissions as forwarded from Committee. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Economic Development Coordinator Elizabeth Horwitz presented the June Business and Development report as follows: Business Updates  Single Family Permits have tripled from last year according to data published from the News Gazette over the past three years due to  Five Points has two new restaurants, La Mixteca and LL Sushi.  Soccer Planet has new ownership and they have indicated that they will follow through on the previous plan for expansion of the business.  Think Urbana Marketing is in the process of wrapping up for last fiscal year and in the process of evaluating different strategies and make changes accordingly. Upcoming Events Ms. Horwitz also announced upcoming events: Page 3 of 6  • July 12, 3:00pm -5:00 pm Urbana Business Association Urbana Realtor Tour – Downtown Urbana • July 18, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Urbna Neighborhood Nights at various neighborhoods Alderwoman Wu asked about the current status of an agreement with the Stone Creek golf course that will expire this year. Ms. Horwitz said that at this time there ongoing conversations with the residents, however, any questions should be directed to the Atkins group. Public Works Director William Gray reported that an application submitted by Regional Planning Commission in collaboration with Urbana Park District and City of Urbana for the Kickapoo Rail Trail extension planning study was approved. The City will receive $100,000 in federal dollars for this project with a local match of $ 25,000. There will be an intergovernmental agreement forthcoming. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 2018-07-048: An Ordinance Approving Major Variances (603 East Oregon Street / ZBA Case No. 2018-MAJ-08, ZBA Case No. 2018-MAJ-09) Planner II Kevin Garcia presented Ordinance No. 2018-07-048 with the recommendation for approval. He said that Ms. Carol Osgood requested two Major Variances to allow for a second principal structure that encroaches into the side and rear yard setbacks on her property at 603 E. Oregon St. These modifications would allow her to add an apartment to the upper level of her existing detached garage. Mr. Garcia noted that the changes would not change the appearance of the home. Concerns addressed by the committee were as follows: Fire accessibility and were neighbors notified of the possible changes. Ms. Osgood was present and available to answer any questions. After discussion, Alderwoman wu made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2018-07-48. Alderman Hazen seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows: Ammons – Aye Miller – Aye Brown – Aye Roberts – Aye Hazen – Aye Wu – Aye Jakobsson – Aye Disposition: Ordinance No. 2018-07-048 was approved by a roll call vote of (7-Aye; 0-Nay). 2. Resolution No. 2018-07-027R: A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement With The Urbana Lodge #70 of The Fraternal Order of Police and of the Illinois Order of Police Labor Council (Term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020) Human Resources Director Todd presented Resolution No. 2018-07-027R with the recommendation for approval. This resolution will authorize the mayor to execute the Page 4 of 6  agreement. He also acknowledged the presence of sergeant James Cory Koker, current president for the Lodge # 70 of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The City’s collective bargaining team and Lodge #70 of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council have reached a tentative agreement for the contract term beginning July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020. This resolution approves the agreement and authorizes the mayor to execute the agreement. There being no questions, Alderman Miller made a motion approved Resolution No. 2018-07-027R. Alderman Hazen seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Ammons – Aye Miller – Aye Brown – Aye Roberts – Aye Hazen – Aye Wu – Aye Jakobsson – Aye Disposition: Resolution No. 2018-07-027R was approved by a roll call vote of (7-Aye; 0-Nay). 3. Resolution No. 2018-07-028R: Resolution Regarding the Release of Closed Sessions Minutes (For the period ending June 30, 2018) Mayor Pro-tem Roberts introduced Resolution No. 2018-07-028R to approve the release of closed session minutes from the period ending June 30, 2018. There being no further discussion. Alderwoman Wu made a motion to approved Resolution No. 2018-07-028R as presented. Alderman Brown seconded. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. 4. Mayoral Appointments to Boards and Commissions a. Community Development Commission – term ending June 30, 2021 1. Anne Heinze-Silvis b. UC2B Board of Directors voting member– term ending June 30, 2021 1. Jason Berg Mayor Pro-tem presented the mayoral appointments of Anne Heinze-Silvis to the Community Development Commission and said that she will be the chair of the same and Jason Berg for UC2B board of directors as a voting member. Both of the positions will end June 30, 2021. Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve appointments as presented. Alderman Brown seconded. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Page 5 of 6 J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro-tem Dennis Roberts declared the meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Wendy M. Hundley Recording Secretary Deputy City Clerk This meeting was video recorded on cable television, and website link for documents and video is: https://www.city.urbana.il.us/Scripts/CouncilVideo/Video.asp?v=/_Video/City_Council/2018/20 180709_Rescheduled_Meeting Minutes Approved: August 6, 2018 Page 6 of 6