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City Hall, Second Floor Rockford, IL 61104 Regular Meeting

Monday, January 23, 2017

I. CALL TO ORDER

The City Council Clerk called the meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. in the absence of Mayor Morrissey and recognized Alderman Thompson-Kelly. Alderman Thompson-Kelly moved to have Alderman Newburg serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the meeting, seconded by Alderman Beach. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent).

A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The invocation was given by Chaplain Jay Johnson of Freedom Baptist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Page Beatrice Medrano.

B. Roll Call

Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Tim Durkee City of Rockford Alderman Present Jamie Getchius City of Rockford Alderman Absent Thomas McNamara City of Rockford Alderman Present Kevin Frost City of Rockford Alderman Present Venita Hervey City of Rockford Alderman Present Pam Connell City of Rockford Alderman Present Ann Thompson-Kelly City of Rockford Alderman Present Jeanne Oddo City of Rockford Alderman Present Teena Newburg City of Rockford Alderman Present Franklin C. Beach City of Rockford Alderman Present Karen Elyea City of Rockford Alderman Present John C. Beck City of Rockford Alderman Present Linda McNeely City of Rockford Alderman Present Joseph Chiarelli City of Rockford Alderman Present

C. Acceptance of the Journal

Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on January 9, 2017. Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on January 9, 2017, seconded by Alderman Durkee. MOTION PREVAILED with a voice vote (Alderman Getchius was absent).

II. PUBLIC SPEAKERS

1. Prophet Yusef recited scripture and spoke about searching for a true friend.

2. John Brantley recited scripture and spoke regarding helping at-risk youth in our community.

3. Larry Robertson mentioned numerous improvements that have taken place throughout our community under Mayor Morrissey's direction and Mr. Robertson expressed his gratitude for those accomplishments.

4. Toby Haldeman spoke about how he was able to assist the police in stopping businesses involved in illegal practices in his neighborhood. Mr. Haldeman encouraged citizens to get involved in stopping crime in our community and he stated, “One person can do a lot.”

III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. Memorandum from Todd Cagnoni, Director of Community & Economic Development Department, regarding Development Agreement with Ethnic Heritage Museum for the Ethnic Heritage Museum Campus and acquisition of the Graham Ginestra House. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

2. Memorandum from Lafakeria Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney, regarding Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and the Rockford Housing Authority for the use of a residence located at 2221 N. Winnebago Street for a Resident Officer Program. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

3. Memorandum from Todd Cagnoni, Director of Community & Economic Development Department, regarding the Proposed Development Agreement with First Midwest Group (Machesney Investments, LLC) for the construction of a commercial / retail node including Davita Dialysis Medical Services Center at the northwest corner of West State Street and North Springfield Avenue. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

4. Memorandum from Marcy Leach, Engineering Operations Manager, regarding Complete Streets Policy Resolution of Support. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Memorandum from Alderman Beach and Alderman Chiarelli regarding the Massage Establishment License Requirements. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

2. Memorandum from Lafakeria Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney, regarding sale of four city-owned vacant lots located at 215 Irving Avenue, 306 N. Hinkley Avenue, 209 N. Independence Avenue and 2124 Andrews Street. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

3. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Zoning and Land Use Administrator, regarding Plat No. 12 of Wesley Willows Retirement Cottages Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee. 4. Memorandum from Angela Hammer, Assistant City Attorney, regarding review of Animal Control Services. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Memorandum from Joanne Lewis, Head Start Director, regarding Head Start Program Governance monthly review of documents. Referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting.

2. Memorandum from George Davis, Executive Director of Human Services Department, regarding Head Start Governance Orientation. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

3. Memorandum from Carrie Eklund, Finance Director, regarding the Parking System. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

4. Alderman McNamara read in a referral for a proposal to address the 2017 Budget deficit. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

D. Legislative Lobbying Committee

1. Memorandum from Carrie Eklund, Finance Director, regarding renewal of Lobbying Agreement with McGuireWoods Consulting. Referred to Legislative Lobbying Committee.

Items appearing on the City Council Standing Committee Agendas or as New Committee Reports below may receive a vote at committee and come before the first City Council meeting held after the committee meeting. Rule 11 can be suspended and final vote taken on said items at the City Council meeting (no rule suspension is necessary to take a vote on vouchers).

IV. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS - SUSPEND RULES

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. 2017-12-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) - 2017-2018 Contract for Service Agreement. The Interim Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Durkee read in the committee report and moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Beck. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The committee report was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 2] MOVER: Tim Durkee, Alderman SECONDER: John C. Beck, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, Chiarelli NAYS: Venita Hervey, Linda McNeely ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission’s approval for establishing a parking restriction of “No Parking Any Time” on one side of 28th Street from Harney Court north to the end of the road. Alderman Chiarelli read in the committee report and moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Hervey. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent).

Alderman Beach moved to send this item back to committee, seconded by Alderman Beck. MOTION PREVAILED with a voice vote. (Alderman Getchius was absent).

RESULT: REFERRED BACK TO COMMITTEE Next: 1/30/2017 5:30 PM

2. 2017-13-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic

Commission's approval for establishing a parking restriction of “No Parking Any Time Except for Paratransit” on the north side of Chestnut Street from 140’ west of Foster Avenue to 160’ west of Foster Avenue. The Interim Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance. Alderman Chiarelli read in the committee report and moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Hervey. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The committee report was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Chiarelli, Alderman SECONDER: Venita Hervey, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly,

Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

3. 2017-14-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval for establishing a parking restriction of “No Parking Any Time” on the east side of Leslie Avenue from Ashland Avenue to Fairview Avenue. The Interim Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance. Alderman Chiarelli read in the committee report and moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Hervey. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The committee report was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Chiarelli, Alderman SECONDER: Venita Hervey, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly,

Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

4. 2017-15-CR - Committee recommends amending the Traffic Commission's approval from a two-way stop to a four-way stop for traffic entering the intersection of Jordan Place and Larson Avenue, thus repealing the traffic control of Jordan Place yielding for Larson Avenue. The Interim Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance. Alderman Chiarelli read in the committee report and moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Hervey. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The committee report was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 1] MOVER: Joseph Chiarelli, Alderman SECONDER: Venita Hervey, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli NAYS: Teena Newburg ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

5. 2017-16-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval for establishing a parking restriction of “No Parking Any Time” on the east side of Schalck Drive from Halsted Road to 105’ north of Halsted Road. The Interim Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance. Alderman Chiarelli read in the committee report and moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Hervey. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The committee report was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Chiarelli, Alderman SECONDER: Venita Hervey, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

6. 2017-17-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval for repealing the parking restriction of “Commercial Loading Zone” on the north side of Broadway from Arbor Court to 50’ West of Arbor Court, thus restoring unrestricted parking. The Interim Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance. Alderman Chiarelli read in the committee report and moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Hervey. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The committee report was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Chiarelli, Alderman SECONDER: Venita Hervey, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

7. 2017-18-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's recommendation of "NO ACTION" be taken for additional street lights to be installed at 1708 Post Avenue. Alderman Chiarelli read in the committee report and moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Hervey. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The committee report was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 2] MOVER: Joseph Chiarelli, Alderman SECONDER: Venita Hervey, Alderman AYES: Durkee, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli NAYS: Thomas McNamara, Kevin Frost ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. 2017-19-CR - Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $8,828,517.93 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on January 17, 2017.

Alderman Beck read in the committee report and moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman McNeely. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The committee report was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John C. Beck, Alderman SECONDER: Linda McNeely, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

2. 2017-20-CR - Committee recommends approval of funding in the amount of $4,956 pursuant to the 1986 Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for Assessment Complaint Intervention. The Interim Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Beck read in the committee report and moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman McNeely. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The committee report was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John C. Beck, Alderman SECONDER: Linda McNeely, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

V. OFFICERS REPORTS

A. Alderman Frost

Alderman Frost announced there would be a Legislative Lobbying Committee meeting on Monday, January 30, 2017, and he stated Lobbyist, Michael Cassidy, from McGuireWoods will be present at the meeting.

B. Alderman Newburg

Alderman Newburg expressed her concern regarding another shooting in the Ninth Ward. Alderman Newburg stated the police need the public's help in stopping these criminals and urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers.

C. Alderman Oddo

Alderman Oddo mentioned there was a shooting in the Eighth Ward on Saturday. Alderman Oddo thanked Police Chief O'Shea, the City of Rockford Police Department and the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department for their hard work. Alderman Oddo pleaded with the public to work with the police in order to catch the criminals involved in this incident.

Police Chief O'Shea stated he has received numerous phone calls in the last week with information regarding recent crimes and the information received has helped the Police Department with several cases. He stated the public is stepping up and he truly appreciates their help. Chief O'Shea encouraged citizens with information regarding crimes to contact Crime Stoppers or they can contact him by phone or email.

D. Alderman Hervey

Alderman Hervey announced the Fifth Ward meeting will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at the Montague Branch Library and Deputy Chief Carla Redd will be speaking.

Alderman Hervey mentioned long time Fifth Ward resident, Robert "Bob" Anthony, passed away a few weeks ago. Alderman Hervey shared Bob Anthony helped her with the Fifth Ward meetings and she stated he was a kind, generous person and she plans to do something soon to honor him.

E. Alderman Elyea

Alderman Elyea announced the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the District 2 Police Station will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, and she encouraged citizens to attend and take a tour the building. Alderman Elyea expressed her excitement regarding the opening of District 2 Police Station and she stated this will be the proudest moment of her tenure as alderman of the Eleventh Ward.

Alderman Elyea shared she participated in the Women's March downtown on Saturday and she commented it was a great march and she believes it was the largest march ever held in Rockford, Illinois.

Alderman Elyea offered her condolences to the family of Frank Schier and stated she will miss him greatly. Alderman Elyea shared she worked for Mr. Schier when she first moved back to Rockford and he helped mold her into the person she is today.

F. Alderman McNeely

Alderman McNeely extended her thoughts and prayers to the families of Frank Schier and Bob Anthony.

Alderman McNeely commented she wasn't able to attend the Women's March in Rockford, Illinois, but she was pleased to hear that so many turned out for the march. Alderman McNeely shared she attended the march in downtown Chicago and she stated there was a massive turnout there.

Alderman McNeely thanked City Administrator Jim Ryan for his hard work and excellent service to the City of Rockford and she wished him and his family the very best in the future.

G. Alderman Thompson-Kelly

Alderman Thompson-Kelly reported on Friday, January 20, 2017, Pastor Flannigan from Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church held a walk carrying a casket and the theme of the walk was "Let's not bury our children, let's bury the crime." Alderman Thompson-Kelly commented it was a wonderful walk and she thanked the City of Rockford Police Department for their assistance during the walk and their efforts with the Neighborhood Watch Groups all over our community.

H. Alderman Beck

Alderman Beck announced the 31st Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition, which had to be postponed due to the warm weather, has been rescheduled and will take place this week. Alderman Beck stated the competition will begin on Wednesday and the judging will take place on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. He encouraged residents to drive through the park and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and vote for their favorite sculpture. Alderman Beck mentioned Alderman Beach was very instrumental in bringing this event to Rockford, Illinois.

VI. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS - VOTE.

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. 2017-9-R - Request by Zion Development Corporation for Forgiveness of Tax Increment Financing Loan on Property located at 528 7th Street. Alderman Durkee, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, moved the adoption of the resolution. The resolution was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 2] MOVER: Tim Durkee, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, Chiarelli NAYS: Pam Connell, Linda McNeely ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

B. Code and Regulation Committee

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. 2017-10-R - Change Order No. 2: City-Wide Street Repairs Group 5 awarded to T.C.I. Concrete for their bid of $1,190,487.14. Additional work was required at the locations listed in the memorandum for a cost of $190,000.00 and a new total of $1,380,487.14. The funding source is Sales Tax.

Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, moved the adoption of the resolution. The resolution was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 1] MOVER: John C. Beck, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, Chiarelli NAYS: Linda McNeely ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

VII. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES) - SUSPEND RULES

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. 2017-10-O - An ordinance approving the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) - 2017-2018 Contract for Service Agreement. Alderman Durkee introduced, read in the ordinance was moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Hervey. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The ordinance was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 3] MOVER: Tim Durkee, Alderman SECONDER: Venita Hervey, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Beach, Elyea, Beck, Chiarelli NAYS: Venita Hervey, Teena Newburg, Linda McNeely ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. An ordinance establishing a parking restriction of “No Parking Any Time” on one side of 28th Street from Harney Court north to the end of the road.

RESULT: HELD OUT Next: 2/6/2017 5:30 PM

2. 2017-11-O - An ordinance establishing a parking restriction of “No Parking Any Time Except for Paratransit” on the north side of Chestnut Street from 140’ west of Foster Avenue to 160’ west of Foster Avenue. Alderman Chiarelli introduced, read in the ordinance was moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Beach. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The ordinance was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Chiarelli, Alderman SECONDER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

3. 2017-12-O - An ordinance establishing a parking restriction of “No Parking Any Time” on the east side of Leslie Avenue from Ashland Avenue to Fairview Avenue. Alderman Chiarelli introduced, read in the ordinance was moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Beach. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The ordinance was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Chiarelli, Alderman SECONDER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

4. 2017-13-O - An ordinance establishing a four-way stop for traffic entering the intersection of Jordan Place and Larson Avenue, thus repealing the traffic control of Jordan Place yielding for Larson Avenue.

Alderman Chiarelli introduced, read in the ordinance was moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Beach. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The ordinance was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Chiarelli, Alderman SECONDER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

5. 2017-14-O - An ordinance establishing a parking restriction of “No Parking Any Time” on the east side of Schalck Drive from Halsted Road to 105’ north of Halsted Road. Alderman Chiarelli introduced, read in the ordinance was moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Beach. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The ordinance was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Chiarelli, Alderman SECONDER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

6. 2017-15-O - An ordinance repealing the parking restriction of “Commercial Loading Zone” on the north side of Broadway from Arbor Court to 50’ West of Arbor Court, thus restoring unrestricted parking. Alderman Chiarelli introduced, read in the ordinance was moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Beach. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The ordinance was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Chiarelli, Alderman SECONDER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. 2017-16-O - An ordinance approving funding in the amount of $4,956 pursuant to the 1986 Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for Assessment Complaint Intervention.

Alderman Beck introduced, read in the ordinance was moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman Hervey. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The ordinance was placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John C. Beck, Alderman SECONDER: Venita Hervey, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

VIII. CLOSED SESSION

Motion to Convene into Closed Session

Alderman Chiarelli made a Motion to Convene into Closed Session in order to discuss pending litigation matters, seconded by Alderman Beck. MOTION PREVAILED (Alderman Getchius was absent). The meeting convened into closed session at 6:36 p.m.

Alderman Newburg, serving as Mayor Pro Tem, called the meeting back into open session at 7:15 p.m. and the following aldermen were present: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Beck, McNeely and Beck (Aldermen Getchius and Elyea were absent).

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Chiarelli, Alderman SECONDER: John C. Beck, Alderman AYES: Durkee, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Connell, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo,

Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli ABSENT: Jamie Getchius

IX. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was closed at 7:16 p.m.