Chambana Sun

Champaign City Council met October 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

There being a quorum present, Mayor Feinen called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. following the monthly Township meeting.

Roll-Call: Present: Clarissa Fourman, William Kyles, Vanna Pianfetti Greg Stock, Alicia Beck, Angie Brix Mayor Feinen

Absent: Tom Bruno, Matthew Gladney

Special Recognition:

Employee Introduction – City Manager David introduced Ashley Stickels, Administration Assistant, Community Relations Office.

Proclamation – Mayor Feinen read a proclamation noting October 2, 2017 through October 6, 2017 as Tutor Appreciation Week.

Minutes:

CM Stock, seconded by CM Beck, moved to approve the following minutes:

August 22, 2017 Regular Study Session

September 5, 2017 Regular Council Meeting

A voice vote was taken on approval of the minutes; all voted yes.

Correspondence: None

Public Hearings: None

Action On Council Bills

Ordinances And Resolutions:

CM Stock, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to consolidate CB-2017-191 and CB-2017- 192. A voice vote was taken on the motion to consolidate; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2017-191, “An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For Various Funds (Budget Amendment No. 2017/2018-3)”

$14,767,013 Increase in Expenditures

$8,893,110 Increase in Revenues

Total Increase Ending Fund Balances All Funds $17,868,493

Passed CB-2017-192, “An Ordinance Amending The Position Control Report And Salary Schedules Of The City Of Champaign For The Fiscal Year 2017-2018”

After a brief explanation of the Council Bills by Mayor Feinen, Council Members questioned the intent of extending the project coordinator position in Community Relations; extending the position prior to receipt of funding; whether a one year or three year grant is being sought; and whether the Maintenance Worker I position has been filled or remains open. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2017-193, “A Resolution Approving An Agreement For Temporary Employment Services (Finance Department – GovTempUSA, LLC)”

Agreement Amount Not To Exceed $43,680

CM Stock, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, Council Members questioned what projects would be deferred without temporary staffing. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2017-194, “An Ordinance Amending Section 37-359.6 Of Chapter 37 Of The Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, As Amended (Parking Requirements For Shopping Centers)”

CM Stock, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adopt the Ordinance. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes except CM Stock who had left the dais prior to the vote.

Passed CB-2017-195, “An Ordinance Amending Section 37-370 In Chapter 37 Of The Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, As Amended (Zoning – Article VII. – Parking, Loading And Access Drives - Division 6. – Access Drives, Section 37- 370. – Residential Driveways Design)”

CM Fourman, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adopt the Ordinance. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, Council Members questioned the maximum width requirement of 16 or 27 feet; and whether a zero lot line property, with one vehicle, would be able to expand their drive. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes, except CM Stock who was out for the vote.

Passed CB-2017-196, “An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Map Of The City Of Champaign To Rezone The Northern Portion Of The Property At 15161⁄2 N. Willis Avenue From SF2, Single Family And Two-Family Residence District To CG, General Commercial District”

CM Kyles, seconded by CM Fourman, moved to adopt the Ordinance. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, CM Stock returned to the dais. Council Members questioned whether the property involves becoming commercial, or a commercial owner wanting to acquire the property; and current regulations regarding dumpsters in the area. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2017-197, “A Resolution Approving An Intergovernmental Agreement Between The Urbana & Champaign Sanitary District, The City Of Champaign And City Of Urbana Respecting Sanitary Sewer Modeling”

CM Stock, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2017-198, “A Resolution Appointing Alexandra Harmon-Threatt, Mike Ingram, Melissa Keeble, Emily Rodriguez, And Demario Turner To The Citizens Review Subcommittee Of The Human Relations Commission In The City Of Champaign”

CM Stock, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, Mayor Feinen noted the presence of some of the appointees in the audience. The following members of the audience spoke regarding the review subcommittee moving forward: Bruce Brown, Champaign, and Alissia Young, Human Relations Commission. Council Members expressed thanks for all involved in developing and moving the subcommittee process forward; pleased with the nominees; thanks to the Police Department for their involvement; thanks to CM Kyles for continually working to move the process forward; and appreciation of those involved, those serving, and the many wanting to serve. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Audience Participation:

Terry Townsend, Champaign, addressed concern with the Housing Authority Commissioners not abiding by their meeting requirements, and the chairman not following by-laws and regulations in addressing the requirement. In addition, he addressed concern with the Housing Authority director search, noting the search is being done in secret without involving stakeholders. He requested the City demand involvement of stakeholders in the director search; demand stakeholders be provided an annual report; and noted the need for the Chicago Housing and Urban Development (HUD) office be investigated.

Council Amd Manager Comments: None

Vouchers:

CM Brix, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adopt Voucher No. 6 (vendor payments) in the amount of $4,071,456.83. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

Payroll:

CM Brix, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to approve the payroll dated September 22, 2017 in the amount of $1,853,819.16. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

Investments: None

Adjournment:

CM Stock, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adjourn to Post-Council Study Session to discuss Phone System Purchase; followed by adjournment. Mayor Feinen indicated the need for a short break prior to commencing the post session. A voice vote was taken on the motion to adjourn; all voted yes.

The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

http://documents.ci.champaign.il.us/v/0BxXlsxmGBHsebUdwUUdXTFoyc2M