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City of Champaign City Council met May 27

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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

ROLL-CALL: Present: Matthew Gladney, William Kyles, Bob Pollett, Kathy Shannon, Davion Williams, Shauna Clayborn, Michael Foellmer, Mayor Feinen

Absent: Vanna Pianfetti

OTHERS PRESENT: Joan Walls, City Manager

Jennifer Bannon, Deputy City Attorney

TJ Blakeman, Economic Development Manager

Daniel Saphiere, Associate Planner

Nathan Shoemaker, Community Property Management

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

Mayor Feinen, joined by Chief Tyler, issued oaths of office to the following: Justin Henson, Police Officer and Richard Longstreth, Police Officer.

Mayor Feinen, joined by community members, read a proclamation declaring June 6, 2025 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

May 6, 2025 Regular Council Meeting and Post Council Study Session

May 6, 2025 Community Civic Event Reception for Newly Elected Council Members

May 9, 2025 Community Civic Event Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference

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

CORRESPONDENCE:

Packet regarding Birth to Five Illinois

CM Foellmer, seconded by CM Gladney, 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-2025-074, “A Resolution Appointing A Council Member as Deputy Mayor.”

Mayor Feinen called Council Members to provide nominations for Deputy Mayor. CM Gladney nominated CM Kyles, and all other Council Members passed. A voice vote taken to confirm CM Kyles’ appointment as Deputy Mayor; all voted yes.

CM Foellmer, seconded by CM Gladney, 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-2025-075, “An Ordinance Approving an Agreement Between the City of Champaign, Illinois and the united Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters, Metal Trades Division, AFL-CIO Local Union #149 (FY 2025/2026 – FY 2027/2028)”

CM Foellmer, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt the Ordinance. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, CM Pollett consulted Attorney Bannon regarding a potential conflict of interest.

Council Members’ comments included appreciation for the speed and efficiency of the negotiation process. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2025-076, “A Resolution Approving a Fourth Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois Relative to Funding for Experience Champaign-Urbana, Champaign County Economic Development Corporation and 40 North/88 West Inc. (Planning and Development Department – University of Illinois)”

CM Foellmer, seconded by CM Gladney, 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-2025-077, “An Ordinance Adopting the Garden Hills Strategic Neighborhood Action Plan as an Element of the Champaign Tomorrow – Comprehensive Plan and Amending Section 26-1 of the Champaign Municipal Code (Planning and Development Department – Comprehensive Plan)”

CM Foellmer, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt the Ordinance. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, Council Members’ comment included appreciation to staff and the community for their hard work. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2025-078, “A Resolution Approving an Agreement for Private Security Services (Champaign Police Department – Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.)”

Not-To-Exceed: $65,529.60

CM Foellmer, seconded by CM Gladney, 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.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: None

COUNCIL AND MANAGER COMMENTS:

Council Members’ comments included appreciation for CM Kyles role as Deputy Mayor; congratulations to tonight’s high school graduates; and appreciation for the hard work of first responders.

City Manager Walls stated that the June 3 Regular Council Meeting would be cancelled, and a Special Regular Meeting and Post Council Study Session would take place on June 10, 2025.

VOUCHERS:

CM Foellmer, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt the vendor payments dated May 10, 2025 through May 16, 2025, in the amount of $940,080.95. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

PAYROLL: None

INVESTMENTS: None

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

Community Property Management Development Agreement - [SS 2025-020]

Staff Presentation: Manager Blakeman and Planner Saphiere’s presentation included the following topics:

• History

• Existing Conditions

• Proposal

• Redevelopment Challenges

• CPM Agreement Structure and Clauses

• Economic Development Manual Guidelines

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

Action Recommended: The administration recommends that Council direct staff to draft a TIF-based Development Agreement to facilitate redevelopment of the former C.S. Johnson factory site.

Council Members’ Technical Questions: Council Members’ technical question included clarification regarding deviations from the policy manual; the soil remediation process; inclusion of remediation cost within the project budget; and the market rate for the multi-family units being built.

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

Public Input: The following member of the audience spoke regarding the development agreement:

• Nathan Shoemaker, Mahomet

Council General Discussion: Council Members’ comments included appreciation to staff for their work on the presentation and project; appreciation to the developer for being willing to take on this project; and support for additional housing and accessibility to amenities for tenants.

Poll: Mayor Feinen polled Alternative 1, directing staff to draft a development agreement for Council consideration. The result of the poll was 8 ayes and 0 nays.

ADJOURNMENT:

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

The meeting adjourned at 7:53p.m.

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