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City of Urbana City Council met Sept. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m.

ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Diane Wolfe Marlin, Mayor; Phyllis Clark, City Clerk; CM Maryalice Wu, CM Christopher Evans, CM Shirese Hursey, CM Jaya Kolisetty, CM Grace Wilken, CM James Quisenberry

ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: CM Chaundra Bishop

STAFF PRESENT: Bourema Ouedraogo, Carol Mitten, Dave Wesner, Darcy Sandefur, John Zeman, Will Kolschowsky, Lilly Wilcock, Marcus Ricci, Scott Tess

OTHERS PRESENT: J.D. McLanahan & Ashlee McLaughlin, CCRPC;

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

With a quorum present, Mayor Marlin called this meeting of the Urbana City Council to order at 7 p.m. 2. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting

a. 08-22-2022 Public Hearing Minutes

Motion to approve by CM Wu and seconded by CM Hursey.

Voice vote:

AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry

NAY: None

3. Additions to the Agenda

None.

4. Presentations and Public Input

None.

5. Council Input and Communications

CM Wilken wanted a follow-up on the housing services available for the community. Wilken shared that they looking forward to the upcoming township presentation on housing options within the community. Asked the City staff to follow up on a resolution limiting police funding, exploring hybrid meetings, and possibly contracting with Buy Black Chambana. Mayor Marlin announced bike to work day would be Wednesday September 14, 2022. On Thursday, September 15, 2022 there will be a welcome week coffee in council chambers with the Mayor. The recruitment brochure for the Community Development Director and Police Chief has been published.

6. Unfinished Business

None.

7. Reports of Standing Committees

None.

8. Committee of the Whole (Council Members Shirese Hursey – Ward 3)

A. Consent Agenda

1. Resolution No. 2022-09-065R: Resolution of Support for an Application for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Funds (Bakers Lane Multi-Use Path) - PW

2. Resolution No. 2022-09-066R: Resolution of Support for an Application for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Funds (Florida Avenue Multi-Use Path - Lincoln to Race) - PW

Presented by CM Shirese Hursey.

Motion to approve consent agenda by CM Hursey and seconded by CM Wu.

Vote by roll call:

AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry

NAY: None

B. Regular Agenda

1. Resolution No. 2022-09-067R: Resolution of Support for an Application for Safe Streets for All Grant Program Funds (Champaign County Education, Encouragement, and Enforcement Campaign and Lincoln Avenue Project - Wascher to Killarney) - PW

Presented by CM Hursey. John Zeman the City Engineer presented follow-up information and responded to questions asked at the last meeting. Item lends Council support to a Safe Streets for All program grant application.

Questions and discussion ensued.

Motion to approve by CM Hursey and seconded by CM Kolisetty.

Vote by roll call:

AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry

NAY: None

2. Resolution No. 2022-09-068R: A Resolution Adopting the City of Urbana American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Concept Plan - Exec

Presented by CM Hursey. Will Kolschowsky of the executive department along with J.D. McLanahan and Ashlee McLaughlin of CCRPC were present with updates from last meeting and to answer questions. Item adopts the ARPA Concept Plan and officially launches the application window. Questions and discussion ensued. Please see attachment A handout for this item.

Straw Poll adopting language “if”. AYE: All. NAY: None.

Straw poll approving Option 1: AYE: All. NAY: None.

Straw poll for including question but not counting that question towards scoring. AYE: 5 NAY: None

Motion to approve by CM Hursey and seconded by CM Wu.

Vote by roll call:

AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry

NAY: None

9. Reports of Special Committees

None.

10. Reports of Officers

a. Illinois Bike Summit Strong Towns Guest Speaker - CD

Presented by Lilly Wilcock of the Planning Division. Wilcock announced that on October 11, 2022 there will be an Illinois Bike Summit Strong Towns event with key note speaker Chuck Marone. Marone will be speaking at 10 am at the Illinois Terminal, 2 pm with location to be determined, and 5:30 pm at the Illinois Terminal.

11. New Business

a. Ordinance No. 2022-09-036: An Ordinance Approving a Major Variance (Parking at 1009 Stoughton Street / Case No. ZBA-2022-MAJ-04) – CD

Presented by Marcus Ricci the Planner. Ricci shared a PowerPoint Presentation. Item requests the reduction of required parking for the construction of a multifamily unit at 1009 Stoughton Street. The previous multifamily unit at this address also had a variance allowing for less parking. Questions and discussion ensued.

Motion to return to Committee of the Whole by CM Wu and seconded by CM Hursey. Vote by roll call:

AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry

NAY: None

b. Resolution No. 2022-09-069R: A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Service Agreement with the Lowest Responsible Bidder for the Supply of Electricity for Residential and Small Commercial Retail Customers – PW

Presented by Scott Tess. Item authorizes the signing of a contract for a municipal electric aggregation for electrical supply. Tess provided a revised version of the previous Resolution with suggested edits from other municipalities who recently renegotiated, see attached. Notable changes include allowing the City Administrator to sign the agreement, and modifying the language from “lowest responsible bidder” so that the municipality may get the best deal based on the rapidly changing rates. Questions and discussion ensued.

Motion to approve as amended by CM Wu and seconded by CM Kolisetty.

Vote by roll call:

AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry

NAY: None

c. Resolution No. 2022-09-070R: A Resolution Approving a Professional Energy Consulting Services Agreement with Good Energy, L.P. – PW

Presented by Scott Tess. Item was presented with Resolution No. 2022-09-069R. Item authorizes contracting with Good Energy for professional energy consulting services.

Motion to approve by CM Wilken and seconded by CM Wu.

Vote by roll call:

AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry

NAY: None

12. Mayoral Appointments

1. Community Development Commission – term ending June 30, 2023

• DeShawn Williams

2. Urbana Free Library Board of Trustees – term ending June 30, 2024

• Daniel Urban

Presented by Mayor Marlin. Mayor Marlin read a brief bio and statement from both applicants.

Motion to approve by CM Quisenberry and seconded by CM Hursey.

Voice vote:

AYE: Quisenberry, Wu, Hursey, Evans, Wilken, Kolisetty.

NAY: None

13. Closed Session: Property Acquisition,, Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5)

Motion to enter closed session by CM Hursey and seconded by CM Wu.

Vote by roll call:

AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry

NAY: None

Entered closed session at 9:10 p.m.

Motion to return to open session by CM Quisenberry and seconded by CM Hursey. Vote by roll call:

AYE: Wu, Evans, Hursey, Kolisetty, Wilken, Quisenberry

NAY: None

Returned to open session at 9:54 p.m.

14. Adjournment

With no further business before the Urbana City Council Mayor Marlin adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m.

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