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City of Champaign City Council met May 20

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

There being a quorum present, Deputy Mayor Kyles called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL-CALL: Present: Michael Foellmer, William Kyles, Vanna Pianfetti, Robert Pollett, Kathy Shannon, Davion Williams, Shauna Clayborn

Absent: Matthew Gladney, Mayor Feinen

OTHERS PRESENT: Joan Walls, City Manager

Jennifer Bannon, Deputy City Attorney

Brittany Millington, Library Director

Katie Blakeman, President, Champaign Public Library

Board of Trustees

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

Deputy Mayor Kyles read a proclamation declaring the week of May 18, 2025-May 24, 2025 as National Public Works Week.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

April 22, 2025 Special Regular Meeting and Post Council Study Session

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Foellmer, moved to approve the minutes. A voice vote was taken, all voted yes.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Flier from the CU Muslim Action Committee

Petition in favor of a ceasefire resolution and divestment from Israel

Emails regarding City investments

Email regarding Mother’s Day

Emails regarding Council decision making

Email regarding running for public office

Email regarding public comment

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Foellmer, moved to place the correspondence on file. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

PUBLIC HEARINGS: None

ACTION ON COUNCIL BILLS

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

Passed CB-2025-068, “A Resolution Approving the Purchase of City Website Refresh Services (Information Technologies Department – Largefoot, L.L.C. d/b/a Juicebox Interactive)”

Amount: $85,335

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

Passed CB-2025-069, “An Ordinance Amending Sections 5-12, 5-16, 5-31.6 and 5-32 of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985 (Alcoholic Beverages – Application for License – Changes in Interest – Class F Farmer’ Market License – License Fees)”

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

Passed CB-2025-070, “A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Cost Share Agreement with CRDKT Properties, LLC (Planning and Development Department – 115 North Market Street)”

Amount: $76,059

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Foellmer, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Deputy Mayor Kyles, Council Members’ technical questions included alignment of the agreement with Council goals; CDAP vendors; and ADA accessibility issues. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2025-071, “An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Champaign to Rezone Real Property Located at 4302 and 4402 Nicklaus Drive from the CN, Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District to the CO, Commercial Office Zoning District (Planning and Development Department – 4302 and 4402 Nicklaus Drive)”

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

Passed CB-2025-072, “A Resolution Accepting a Bid and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Public Works Bathrooms and Office Renovation Project (Public Works Department – Mechanical Inc. dba Helm Service)”

Amount: $116,000

Workforce Diversity Incentive: $2,900

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

Passed CB-2025-073, “A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two Vehicles Utilizing the Illinois State Joint Purchasing Program and Declaring Two Vehicles as Surplus Property (Public Works Department – Landmark Ford, Inc.)”

Amount: $117,860

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

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: The following members of the audience commented regarding various community concerns:

• Joan Dixon, Champaign

• Laurie Reynolds, Champaign

• Cathy Emanual, Champaign

(Note: The live video stream, meeting recordings, and CGTV playback schedule are available on the City’s website at champaignil.gov/CGTV.)

COUNCIL AND MANAGER COMMENTS:

Council Member comments included appreciation to Public Works staff for their efforts with storm cleanup; interest in support and advocacy for aging care work; acknowledgment of Officer Oberheim’s service and sacrifice; and appreciation to police and fire for their continued service to the community.

VOUCHERS:

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Foellmer, moved to adopt the vendor payments dated April 26, 2025 through May 9, 2025, in the amount of $1,968,671.03. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

PAYROLL:

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Foellmer, moved to approve the payroll dated May 9, 2025, in the amount of $2,742,849.58. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

INVESTMENTS: None

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

Budget Memo 2025/26: Proposed Library Operating Fund Budget - [SS 2025-019]

Staff Presentation: Director Millington’s presentation included the following topics:

• Library Strategic Plan

• Statistics

• Programs and Services

• Property Tax Funding

• FY 2025/26 Proposed Library Budget

• Private Funding

• Restoration of Library Hours

(Note: Information on how to obtain Staff’s written report on this subject is provided below.)

Action Recommended: The Library Administration and Library Board of Trustees recommend approval of the Library’s FY 2025/26 proposed budget. Council will consider adoption of the Library’s proposed budget as presented in the City budget at the June 17, 2025 Regular Council Meeting. The Library’s proposed budget conforms to City financial policies. If Council desires more information on the proposed Library budget, questions should be directed to the Library Director, Brittany Millington.

Council Members’ Technical Questions: Council Members’ technical question included capacity of staff to sustain continued level of programming.

(Note: Information on how to view video and audio recordings of the full Council Meeting is provided below.)

Public Input: None

Council General Discussion: Council Members’ comments included appreciation to staff for the thoughtful work being done at both library branches; commitment to serve the community; addition of library hours; programming for young children and evening hours; review of strategic plan by outside group; and utilization of funding.

Poll: Deputy Mayor Kyles polled Alternative 1, directing staff to incorporate the

Library’s FY 2025/26 proposed budget as recommended by the Library Board of Trustees into the City’s budget to be approved on June 17, 2025. The result of the poll was 7 ayes and 0 nays.

COUNCIL AND MANAGER COMMENTS: None

ADJOURNMENT:

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Foellmer, moved to adjourn. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

The meeting adjourned at 8:02p.m.

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