City of Rockford City Council met July 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by Judy Moe of Bahai Center and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor McNamara.
B. Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Tim Durkee | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Jonathan Logemann | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Chad Tuneberg | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Kevin Frost | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Venita Hervey | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Natavias Ervins | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Ann Thompson-Kelly | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Karen Hoffman | City of Rockford | Alderman | Late | 5:38 PM |
| Bill Rose | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Franklin C. Beach | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Tuffy Quinonez | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| John C. Beck | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Linda McNeely | City of Rockford | Alderman | Late | 5:39 PM |
| Joseph Chiarelli | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present |
1. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on June 17, 2019.
Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on June 17, 2019, seconded by Alderman Beck. MOTION PREVAILED with a voice vote (Aldermen Durkee, Logemann, Hervey and Ervins were absent).
2. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on June 24, 2019.
Alderman Beck moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on June 24, 2019, seconded by Alderman Frost. MOTION PREVAILED with a voice vote (Aldermen Durkee, Logemann, Hervey and Ervins were absent).
II. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing - Pre-Annexation of 4640 Charles Street
Mayor McNamara called upon Alderman Chiarelli to conduct the Public Hearing. Alderman Chiarelli called the Public Hearing to order at 5:39 p.m. pursuant to 65 Illinois Compiled Statues 5/11-15.1-3 for the Pre-Annexation Agreement for the property located at 4640 Charles Street.
Alderman Chiarelli asked for questions or comments from the council members and the general public with regard to the Pre-Annexation Agreement. Hearing none, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
The meeting returned to regular business at 5:41 p.m.
III. PROCLAMATIONS
There were no proclamations presented at this meeting.
IV. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Memorandum from Nicholas Meyer, Legal Director, regarding a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the Rockford Park District and the Rockford Police Department. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
2. Traffic Commission Agenda for the meeting to be held on July 10, 2019 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on July 22, 2019. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
3. Memorandum from Jeremy Carter, Traffic Engineer, regarding an Honorary Street Name Change - Ogilby Road (South Central Avenue to Clifton Avenue). Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Memorandum from Kerry Partridge, City Attorney, regarding a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement for an Electronic Citation Program between the City of Rockford and Winnebago County Circuit Clerk. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
2. Memorandum from Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director, regarding the 2019 Bond Authorizing Ordinance. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
3. Memorandum from Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director, regarding the updated 2019 Fee Schedule. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
4. Memorandum from George Davis, Human Services Director, regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement with Rockford Township for Emergency Rental Assistance Funding. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
5. Memorandum from Lisa Warren, Head Start Director, regarding an Early Head Start One-Time Supplemental Carryover request. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
V. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
1. Prophet Yusef of Rockford, Illinois recited scripture and spoke about D-Day and the forgotten heroes.
2. John Tac Brantley of Rockford, Illinois shared ways he is helping at-risk families in this community.
3. David Kelly was not present.
4. Dexter Vawters of Rockford, Illinois encouraged citizens to help others in this community that are in need.
VI. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2019-151-CR - Committee recommends approval of the proposed Development Agreement with the International Women's Baseball Center for the Establishment of Phase 1 of International Women's Baseball Center and Outdoor Museum at 1611-1711 Seminary Street adjacent to Beyer Stadium. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Rose, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
2. 2019-152-CR - Committee recommends approval of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with National Resource Network (NRN) for a Neighborhood Strategy Development and Community Engagement process. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Rose, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 1]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, Chiarelli
NAYS: Linda McNeely
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
3. 2019-153-CR - Committee recommends approval of the application to United States Department of Transportation for Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Rose, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2019-154-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission’s approval to establish handicapped parking restrictions on Bruce Street from 30 feet west of North Rockton Avenue to 60 feet west of North Rockton Avenue. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
2. 2019-155-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Annexation of 2115-2117 Angela Avenue. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 0]
AYES: Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
RECUSED: Chad Tuneberg
3. 2019-156-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' denial for a Variation to allow a business identification wall sign on a separate tenant space within the same building complex in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 6286 and 6290 East State Street (Thinh To & Tien Ngnyen/Bambu Che/Applicants).
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
4. Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' denial for a Special Use Permit for used car dealership in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 1621, 1627, 1629 Rural Street (Christopher Pumilia/Applicant).
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/15/2019 5:30 PM
5. 2019-157-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a:
a. Zoning Map Amendment from R-1, Single Family Residential Zoning District to C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District for the following parcels: 11-22-181-009, 11-22-181-011, 11-22-181- 012, 11-22-181-013, 11-22-181-015 and 11-22-181-016; and
b. Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for a medical clinic, parking and pharmacy drive-thru in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 1200 West State Street (Crusader Clinic/Applicant).
Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinances.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
6. 2019-158-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for body art services (tattoo parlor) in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 4415 Harrison Avenue (Ramin Ghanbari/Tall Tattoo/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 1]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
NAYS: Karen Hoffman
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
7. 2019-159-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Modification of Special Use Permit #016-96 for a temporary modular classroom on the north side of the school in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 4403 Highcrest Road (Corine Gendron/Holy Family School/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
8. 2019-160-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Text Amendment for Section 80-009-D. All properties in Commercial and Residential Districts with gravel driveways and/or gravel parking lots legally established shall conform to the regulations contained in Section 50-013-A. of this Ordinance by November 1, 2021. Nothing in this provision allows illegally established nonconforming parking lots and driveways to remain (City of Rockford/Applicant). The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
9. 2019-161-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a tavern and video gaming in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 226 South Main Street (Michael Minnihan/Minnihan’s Irish Pub/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
10. 2019-162-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board recommendation for:
a. Approval for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a tavern and restaurant with video gaming; and
b. Denial for the Sale of Packaged Liquor in conjunction with a tavern and restaurant with video gaming in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 2315 Harrison Avenue (Anthony Angileri/Tony’s Victory Tap, LLC dba Tony’s Victory Tap/Applicant).
Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 1]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
NAYS: Franklin C. Beach
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
11. Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a retail and grocery store in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 1006 Charles Street (Walid Jarwsh dba Midtown Wireless/Applicant). The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/15/2019 5:30 PM
12. 2019-163-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a restaurant, bar and video gaming in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 1025 5th Avenue (Gene Hayenga/Gene’s Place Inc. dba Gene’s Irish Pub/Applicant). The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 1]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
NAYS: Franklin C. Beach
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
13. 2019-164-CR - Committee recommends approval of the proposed amendments to the City of Rockford Tobacco Ordinance-Chapter 3, Article II. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
14. 2019-165-CR - Committee recommends approval of the proposed amendment to Section 16-127 of the City of Rockford Code Ordinances – Notice of Violation; Administrative Adjudication Procedure – Parking Tickets and City Declared Snow Emergencies. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2019-166-CR - Committee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $7,981,430.69 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee on June 24, 2019.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
2. 2019-167-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Unclaimed Property (Checks) Policy. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
3. 2019-168-CR - Committee recommends approval of the proposed amendments to the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Procurement Policy. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
VII. OFFICERS REPORTS A. Mayor McNamara
Mayor McNamara indicated the Casino RFP would be going out this week. He reminded the council members that they received an email directing them to read and sign a form regarding ethics on the PowerDMS System. He encouraged them to complete the form and if they have any questions to contact the Human Resource Director Shurice Hunter.
Mayor McNamara thanked the Rockford Area Convention and Visitor Bureau (RACVB) for the tremendous job they did organizing the Championship Celebration in honor of Fred VanVleet and also the Jurassic Park Watch Parties during the final games. Mayor McNamara shared that Fred VanVleet gave an incredible speech and spoke to the youth of this community. He encouraged any council member that was not present at the celebration to take the time to watch Fred VanVleet’s speech on social media.
B. Alderman Hoffman
Alderman Hoffman expressed her feelings regarding the celebration in honor of Fred VanVleet and the impact he has made on this community.
Alderman Hoffman thanked Police Chief O'Shea and Assistant Deputy Chief Dalke for quickly providing her with information about an incident that occurred in her neighborhood.
Alderman Hoffman thanked Mayor McNamara and George Gaulrapp from ComEd for keeping her informed during the recent electrical outage. She mentioned that she was able to pass along the updates to residents that were without power.
Mayor McNamara reported that as of this morning, there were still 600- 900 residents without power and he stated that most of those individuals should have power by 7:00 p.m. tonight. He indicated there are a few areas that require additional work but that power should be fully restored to all residents by tomorrow morning.
C. Alderman Beck
Alderman Beck announced the annual Patriotic Concert would take place on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Sinnissippi Music Shell beginning at 7:00 p.m. He mentioned the Rockford Concert Band would be performing a variety of patriotic music. Alderman Beck indicated in case of rain the concert would be moved to Harlem High School.
D. Alderman Rose
Alderman Rose mentioned that a young girl was hit by a car while she was riding her bicycle this week. He urged drivers to slow down in residential areas and be watchful for pedestrians and children playing.
VIII. APPOINTMENTS LAID OVER
1. Appointment of Jenna Ewing to the Community Action Agency Board to serve a three-year term. This appointment will fill the vacant Private Sector position. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/8/2019 5:35 PM
2. Appointment of Todd Burton to the Community Relations Commission for a three-year term. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after July 24, 2019.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/8/2019 5:35 PM
3. Appointment of Anqunette Parham to the Community Relations Commission for a three-year term. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after July 24, 2019.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/8/2019 5:35 PM
4. Appointment of Ricardo Montoya Picazo to the Community Relations Commission for a three-year term. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after July 24, 2019.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/8/2019 5:35 PM
5. Appointment of Jurea Crudup to the Community Relations Commission for a two-year term. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after July 24, 2019.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/8/2019 5:35 PM
6. Appointment of Victoria De La Rosa to the Community Relations Commission for a two-year term. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after July 24, 2019.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/8/2019 5:35 PM
7. Appointment of William Martin to the Community Relations Commission for a two-year term. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after July 24, 2019.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/8/2019 5:35 PM
8. Appointment of Charles Prorok to the Community Relations Commission for a two-year term. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after July 24, 2019.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/8/2019 5:35 PM
9. Appointment of Eric Brown to the Community Relations Commission for a one- year term. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after July 24, 2019.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/8/2019 5:35 PM
10. Appointment of Erin Hannigan to the Community Relations Commission for a one-year term. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after July 24, 2019.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/8/2019 5:35 PM
11. Appointment of Nikki Lynch to the Community Relations Commission for a one- year term. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after July 24, 2019.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/8/2019 5:35 PM
12. Appointment of Jay Ware to the Community Relations Commission for a one- year term. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after July 24, 2019.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/8/2019 5:35 PM
IX. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2019-141-R - Pre-Annexation of 4640 Charles Street pursuant to an Agreement to Annex to the City of Rockford in exchange for water connection.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
2. 2019-142-R - Solo Italiano
This event is scheduled for Sunday, July 21, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and will take place in Franchesco’s parking lot, 7128 Spring Creek Road
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
3. 2019-143-R - Festa Italiana
This event is scheduled for the following dates and times:
Friday, August 2nd - 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, August 3rd - Noon to Midnight
Sunday, August 4th - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The event will take place on the grounds of Boylan High School, 4000 St. Francis Drive
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
4. 2019-144-R - RAMP River Run
This event is scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 6 a.m. to Noon. The run will begin at 7:30 a.m. The run location is the City Market Pavilion, 202 Market Street at Water Street.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2019-145-R - Award of Bid: 134 North Main Street Asbestos Abatement (Roof) to Husar Abatement, LTD, of Franklin Park, Illinois in the amount of $69,000.00. The funding source is USEPA Cleanup Grant $55,200.00, CIP General Fund $13,800.00. (HELD OUT 6/10)
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
2. 2019-146-R - Award of Bid: City-Wide Street Repairs Group No. 2 - 2019 (Residential) to William Charles Construction, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $1,813,245.39. The funding source is Sales Tax.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
3. 2019-147-R - Award of Bid: City-Wide Street Repairs Group No. 3 - 2019 (Concrete) to T.C.I. Concrete, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $1,390,032.27. The funding source is Sales Tax.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
4. 2019-148-R - Rescind/Award of Bid: 2018 Demolition Group 4. Staff recommends rescinding the award to ARO Enterprises Inc., of Marengo, Illinois and awarding the demolition of 3104 10th Street, 522 14th Street, and 912 South 5th Street to N-TRAK Group, LLC, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $41,115.00, and Rodman Service's in the amount of $30,563.00 for the demolition of 3110 15th Street, 620 Trenton Street, and 412 North 3rd Street. The contract duration is 45 days. The funding source is Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Abandoned Property Program (APP) Round 3.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
5. 2019-149-R - Award of Non-Competitive Bid: Police Undercover Vehicles to Greater Rockford Auto Auction, of Rockford, Illinois for an amount not-to-exceed $100,000.00 per year. The contract duration is one (1) year, with four (4) one-year extensions. The funding source is Drug Asset Forfeiture Funds.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
X. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2019-140-O - An ordinance approving the Development Agreement with the International Women's Baseball Center for the Establishment of Phase 1 of International Women's Baseball Center and Outdoor Museum at 1611-1711 Seminary Street adjacent to Beyer Stadium.
Alderman Rose, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
2. 2019-141-O - An ordinance approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with National Resource Network (NRN) for a Neighborhood Strategy Development and Community Engagement process.
Alderman Rose, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 1]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, Chiarelli
NAYS: Linda McNeely
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
3. 2019-142-O - An ordinance approving the application to United States Department of Transportation for Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant.
Alderman Rose, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2019-143-O - An ordinance approving the establishment of handicapped parking restrictions on Bruce Street from 30 feet west of North Rockton Avenue to 60 feet west of North Rockton Avenue.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
2. 2019-144-O - An ordinance approving the Annexation of 2115-2117 Angela Avenue.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
3. 2019-145-O - An ordinance approving the Zoning Map Amendment from R-1, Single Family Residential Zoning District to C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District for the following parcels: 11-22-181-009, 11-22-181-011, 11-22-181-012, 11-22-181-013, 11-22-181-015 and 11- 22-181-016 and a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for a medical clinic, parking and pharmacy drive-thru in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 1200 West State Street (Crusader Clinic/Applicant).
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
4. 2019-146-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for body art services (tattoo parlor) in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 4415 Harrison Avenue (Ramin Ghanbari/Tall Tattoo/Applicant).
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
5. 2019-147-O - An ordinance approving a Modification of Special Use Permit #016-96 for a temporary modular classroom on the north side of the school in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 4403 Highcrest Road (Corine Gendron/Holy Family School/Applicant).
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
6. 2019-148-O - An ordinance approving a Text Amendment for Section 80- 009-D. All properties in Commercial and Residential Districts with gravel driveways and/or gravel parking lots legally established shall conform to the regulations contained in Section 50-013-A. of this Ordinance by November 1, 2021. Nothing in this provision allows illegally established nonconforming parking lots and driveways to remain (City of Rockford/Applicant).
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
7. 2019-149-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a tavern and video gaming in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 226 South Main Street (Michael Minnihan/Minnihan’s Irish Pub/Applicant).
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 1]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
NAYS: Franklin C. Beach
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
8. 2019-150-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a tavern and restaurant with video gaming in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 2315 Harrison Avenue (Anthony Angileri/Tony's Victory Tap, LLC dba Tony's Victory Tap/Applicant).
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 1]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
NAYS: Franklin C. Beach
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
9. An ordinance approving the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a retail and grocery store in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 1006 Charles Street (Walid Jarwsh dba Midtown Wireless/Applicant).
RESULT: HELD OUT Next: 7/15/2019 5:30 PM
10. 2019-151-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a restaurant, bar and video gaming in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 1025 5th Avenue (Gene Hayenga/Gene’s Place Inc. dba Gene’s Irish Pub/Applicant).
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 1]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
NAYS: Franklin C. Beach
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
11. 2019-152-O - An ordinance approving the amendments to the City of Rockford Tobacco Ordinance - Chapter 3, Article II.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
12. 2019-153-O - An ordinance approving the amendment to Section 16-127 of the City of Rockford Code Ordinances – Notice of Violation; Administrative Adjudication Procedure – Parking Tickets and City Declared Snow Emergencies.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2019-154-O - An ordinance approving the Unclaimed Property (Checks) Policy.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
2. 2019-155-O - An ordinance approving the amendments to the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Procurement Policy.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
XI. CLOSED SESSION
1. Motion to Convene into Closed Session in order to discuss Pending Litigation matters.
Alderman Chiarelli moved to convene into Closed Session in order to discuss pending litigation matters, seconded by Alderman Beck. MOTION PREVAILED with a roll call vote (Aldermen Durkee, Logemann, Hervey and Ervins were absent). The meeting convened into Closed Session at 6:19 p.m.
Mayor McNamara called the meeting back into Open Session at 6:32 p.m. and the following aldermen were present: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely and Chiarelli (Aldermen Logemann, Frost, Hervey and Ervins were absent).
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Venita Hervey, Natavias Ervins
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
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