City of Rockford City Council met Jan. 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by been Imam Mohamed Ahmed Elghobashy of Muslim Association of Greater Rockford 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 | Present | |
| Tony Gasparini | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Chad Tuneberg | City of Rockford | Alderman | Late | |
| 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 | Absent | |
| Karen Hoffman | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| 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 | Absent | |
| Linda McNeely | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Joseph Chiarelli | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present |
There were no proclamations presented at this meeting.
III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. Memorandum from Deb Dorsey, Housing and Program Manager, regarding the 2020-2024 Five Year Consolidated Plan, 2020 Annual Action Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Emergency Solutions Grants programs). Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Memorandum from Lafakeria Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the 3rd Quarter Report from July - September 2019 on Liquor License establishments with video gaming, subject to the 50% requirement. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
2. Traffic Commission Agenda for the meeting to be held on January 8, 2020 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on January 27, 2020. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
3. Memorandum from Nicholas Meyer, Legal Director, regarding an agreement with Winnebago County Homes Association for a ROCK House on Revell Avenue. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Memorandum from Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director, regarding a two percent (2%) General Wage Increase for Non-Represented Employees. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
1. Prophet Yusef of Rockford, Illinois recited scripture and shared his personal feelings regarding African American Pastors meeting with President Trump.
2. John Tac Brantley of Rockford, Illinois recited scripture and spoke about ways he is helping at-risk youth in this community.
3. Michael Hemerley of Rockford, Illinois spoke about addressing racism in schools and society. He encouraged citizens to start discussing the uncomfortable topic of racism openly and find ways to break the cycle and end racism.
V. ACCEPTANCE OF THE JOURNAL
1. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on December 16, 2019.
Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on December 16, 2019, seconded by Alderman Frost. MOTION PREVAILED with a voice vote (Aldermen Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck and McNeely were absent).
VI. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2020-1-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the:
a. Sale of Packaged Liquor in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store; and
b. Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 542 North Lyford Road (Sunny Elengical/Star Petroleum/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. Alderman Beach wanted his vote to reflect a "NO" for item a. and a "YES" for item b.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
2. 2020-2-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the:
a. Sale of Packaged Liquor in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store; and
b. Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 2975 North Perryville Road (Sunny Elengical/Crown Petroleum/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. Alderman Beach wanted his vote to reflect a "NO" for item a. and a "YES" for item b.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
3. 2020-3-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Sale of Packaged Liquor in conjunction with a grocery store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 4302 Sandy Hollow Road. 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: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
4. 2020-4-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for a Modification of the Existing Liquor License consisting of a restaurant with a drive-up window and a banquet facility to include video gaming terminals in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 7128 Spring Creek Road (Benny Salamone/Franchesco’s Ristorante/Applicants). 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: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
5. 2020-5-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Modification of Special Use#107-01 to allow three (3) business identification wall signs in a R-2, Two-Family Residential Zoning District at 2114 Kishwaukee Street (Eli Flintstone/Rockford Supportive Living Center/Applicants). 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: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
6. 2020-6-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for:
a. Special Use Permit to increase an electronic display sign square footage from 36 square feet to 55.82 square feet within the free- standing monument sign;
b. Variation to allow four (4) interchangeable wall mounted light pole style signs for the purpose of on-premise special event advertising and sponsor brand name recognition;
c. Variation to increase the maximum number of wall signs from two (2) to three (3) for the hotel; and
d. Variation to increase the maximum permitted square footage for a wall sign from 240 square feet to 289.26 square feet and in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 416 South Main Street (Phil Valenzo/Volkan Signs & Lighting Inc./Applicants).
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: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-7-CR - Vouchers in the amount of $16,534,749.72
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
2. 2020-8-CR - Committee recommends approval of the transfer of two (2) city-owned properties under the City's Mow to Own Program:
Property Addresses
1. 615 Furman Street
2. 1128 Blaisdell Street
The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinances.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
3. 2020-9-CR - Committee recommends approval of the revisions to the City of Rockford Rules and Regulations; Drug-Free Workplace Non- Represented, Equal Employment and Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Harassment, Social Media, and Victim's Economic Safety and Security Act Leave (VESSA). The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance. Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
4. 2020-10-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Amended and
Restated Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for Assessment Complaint Intervention between the City of Rockford, Rockford School District No. 205, County of Winnebago, Rock River Water Reclamation District and Rockford Park District. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
VII. OFFICERS REPORTS
A. Alderman Frost
Alderman Frost expressed his frustrations with the chaos that took place at the Sunnyside Dispensary and the lack of adequate parking spaces once the business started selling recreational marijuana on January 1, 2020. He stated some of the Sunnyside customers were disrespectful and rude to the owners, employees and patrons of neighboring businesses. He mentioned several nearby business owners informed him the chaos caused a major disruption that harmed their businesses. He thanked city staff and the Rockford Police Department for their efforts to try and resolve this situation.
Mayor McNamara replied and commented he was aware of the strong negative impact this situation has had on the other businesses in that area. He expressed his appreciation to the Police, Public Works and Legal Departments that have been working to resolve this matter.
B. Mayor McNamara
Mayor McNamara mentioned the tragic incident that took place at the Heritage Credit Union on Friday evening. He thanked Chief O'Shea, the Rockford Police Department and all the first responders who were involved in the incident and the many businesses that stepped in to support them. He also thanked the Public Works Department and Laura Maher for their diligent efforts. He extended his thoughts to the survivor and shared he hopes she is able to receive the services that she needs and that the community allows her personal space.
VIII. APPOINTMENTS LAID OVER
1. Appointment of Leslie West to the Airport Board to replace K. Edward Copeland whose term will expire in February 2020. Ms. West will serve a five-year term ending in January 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after January 15, 2020.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2020 5:35 PM
IX. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2020-1-R - Request to list for sale the City-owned property located at 134 North Main Street (PIN No. 11-23-307-008).
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-2-R - Award of Non-Competitive Contract: Firefighter Turnout Gear to Honeywell, of Dayton, Ohio for an estimated contract amount of $150,000. The contract duration is one-year with the option to extend annually an additional three (3) years. The funding source is Fire Department Operating Budget. Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
2. 2020-3-R - Award of RFP: Brownfields Environmental Assessment Work Fehr Graham & Associates, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $272,500. The funding source is Brownfields Assessment Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
3. 2020-4-R - Change Order No. 1: City-Wide Sidewalk & ADA Repairs Package #4 2019 to Stenstrom Excavation and Blacktop, of Rockford, Illinois.
Original Contract Amount $58,943.33
Current Proposed Change Order $27,302.83
Amended Contract Amount $86,246.16
The change order is needed to the addition of five (5) sidewalk repair locations and an unforeseen field identified storm sewer line repair. The added locations are listed in the memo. The funding source is Sales Tax. Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
4. 2020-5-R - Change Order No. 2: City-Wide Street Repairs Group No. 3 2019 to T.C.I. Concrete of Rockford, Illinois.
Original Contract Amount $1,390,032.27
Previously Approved Change Order $ 164,438.00
Current Proposed Change Order $ 274,330.33
Amended Contract Amount $1,801,800.60
Additional work was required at the locations listed in the memo. The following work included additional paving area, curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs, approach repairs, subgrade undercutting, and drainage repairs. The additional work will be completed in the spring of 2020. The funding source is Sales Tax.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
5. 2020-6-R - Approval of Sale of one (1) Used 2012 Ford Wheeled Coach Ambulance to the City of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $20,000.00.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
X. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2020-1-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Packaged Liquor in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 542 North Lyford Road (Sunny Elengical/Star Petroleum/Applicant). Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Quinonez, Chiarelli, McNamara
NAYS: Franklin C. Beach
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
2. 2020-2-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 542 North Lyford Road (Sunny Elengical/Star Petroleum/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: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
3. 2020-3-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Packaged Liquor in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 2975 North Perryville Road (Sunny Elengical/Crown Petroleum/Applicant). Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 1] AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Quinonez, Chiarelli, McNamara
NAYS: Franklin C. Beach
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
4. 2020-4-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 2975 North Perryville Road (Sunny Elengical/Crown Petroleum/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: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
5. 2020-5-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Packaged Liquor in conjunction with a grocery store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 4302 Sandy Hollow Road.
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
6. 2020-6-O - An ordinance approving a Modification of the Existing Liquor License consisting of a restaurant with a drive-up window and a banquet facility to include video gaming terminals in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 7128 Spring Creek Road (Benny Salamone/Franchesco’s Ristorante/Applicants).
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
7. 2020-7-O - An ordinance approving a Modification of Special Use#107-01 to allow three (3) business identification wall signs in a R-2, Two- Family Residential Zoning District at 2114 Kishwaukee Street (Eli Flintstone/Rockford Supportive Living Center/Applicants). Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
8. 2020-8-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to increase an electronic display sign square footage from 36 square feet to 55.82 square feet within the free-standing monument sign; a Variation to allow four (4) interchangeable wall mounted light pole style signs for the purpose of on- premise special event advertising and sponsor brand name recognition; a Variation to increase the maximum number of wall signs from two (2) to three (3) for the hotel; a Variation to increase the maximum permitted square footage for a wall sign from 240 square feet to 289.26 square feet and in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 416 South Main Street (Phil Valenzo/Volkan Signs & Lighting Inc./Applicants).
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-9-O - An ordinance approving the transfer of city-owned property located at 615 Furman Street (PIN: 11-15-379-005) to West Gateway Coalition under the City's Mow to Own Program. Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
2. 2020-10-O - An ordinance approving the transfer of city-owned property located at 1128 Blaisdell Street (PIN: 11-15-380-029) to Robert Esmond under the City's Mow to Own Program. Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
3. 2020-11-O - An ordinance approving the revisions to the City of Rockford
Rules and Regulations; Drug-Free Workplace Non-Represented, Equal Employment and Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Harassment, Social Media, and Victim's Economic Safety and Security Act Leave (VESSA). Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
4. 2020-12-O - An ordinance approving the Amended and Restated
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for Assessment Complaint Intervention between the City of Rockford, Rockford School District No. 205, County of Winnebago, Rock River Water Reclamation District and Rockford Park District.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
XI. CLOSED SESSION
1. Motion to Convene into Closed Session in order to discuss Labor Negotiation and
Pending Litigation matters.
Alderman Chiarelli moved to convene into Closed Session in order to discuss labor negotiation and pending litigation matters, seconded by Alderman Quinonez. MOTION PREVAILED with a roll call vote (Aldermen Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck and McNeely were absent). The meeting convened into Closed Session at 6:17 p.m.
Mayor McNamara called the meeting back into Open Session at 6:23 p.m. and the following aldermen were present: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez and Chiarelli (Aldermen Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck and McNeely were absent).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
XII. PUBLIC SPEAKER
1. Dr. Kris Tumilowicz of Rockford, Illinois indicated he is the President of Blackhawk Council, Boy Scouts of America which is located at 2820 McFarland Road. He expressed his frustrations about the lack of parking spaces at Sunnyside Dispensary located at 2696 McFarland Road and the negative impact and disruption to the neighboring businesses the Sunnyside patrons have caused since marijuana sales began on January 1, 2020. Dr. Tumilowicz shared his safety concerns about the dispensary patrons driving recklessly which creates hazardous situations for all customers in that area and the pedestrians. Dr. Tumilowicz requested zoning information and parking regulations regarding the dispensary and he asked for the City of Rockford's leadership to help rectify these safety concerns.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
1. Motion to Convene into Closed Session in order to discuss Labor Negotiation and Pending Litigation matters.
Alderman Chiarelli moved to convene into Closed Session in order to discuss labor negotiation and pending litigation matters, seconded by Alderman Durkee. MOTION PREVAILED with a roll call vote (Aldermen Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck and McNeely were absent). The meeting convened into Closed Session at 6:28 p.m.
Mayor McNamara called the meeting back into Open Session at 6:49 p.m. and the following aldermen were present: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez and Chiarelli (Aldermen Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck and McNeely were absent).
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Rose, Beach, Quinonez,Chiarelli
ABSENT: Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Beck, McNeely
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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