City of Rockford City Council met Feb. 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by Rev. William Martin of Providence Baptist 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 | Absent | |
| Chad Tuneberg | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Kevin Frost | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Venita Hervey | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Natavias Ervins | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Ann Thompson-Kelly | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Karen Hoffman | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| 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 | Present | |
| Joseph Chiarelli | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present |
1. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on January 21, 2020.
Alderman Tuneberg moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on January 21, 2020, seconded by Alderman Hervey. MOTION PREVAILED with a voice vote (Aldermen Gasparini and Thompson-Kelly were absent).
II. PROCLAMATIONS
1. Mayor McNamara presented a Proclamation proclaiming the week of February 2, 2020 to be "NATIONAL BURN AWARENESS WEEK" in Rockford, Illinois.
III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. Memorandum from Karl Franzen, Community and Economic Development Director, regarding the proposed 2020 Funding Agreement with Rockford Area Arts Council. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
2. Memorandum from Robert Wilhelmi, Brownfields Redevelopment Specialist, regarding the proposed Funding Agreement with Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
3. Memorandum from Lafakeria Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the renewal of a License Agreement between Zion Development Corporation and the City of Rockford for the use of 908 8th Avenue as a Strong House. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Memorandum from Lafakeria Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the approval of a resolution to intervene on the 2018 Property Tax Appeal Case for Rock River Tower, located at 913 N. Main Street (PIN: 11-23- 206-011). Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
2. Memorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events, regarding the upcoming special events which include the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Meltfest and Midsommar Festival. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
3. Memorandum from Lafakeria Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and the Board of Library Trustees of the City of Rockford ("Library") for cooperation on certain improvements for Lot 3 of the Rockford Public Library Planned Unit Development. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
4. Memorandum from Lafakeria Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the consideration of applications to modify existing liquor licenses to add one additional video gaming terminal. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Director of Public Works, regarding the City-State Agreement for US Business 20 (West State Street) from Meridian Road to Springfield Avenue. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
2. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Director of Public Works, regarding a City-State Agreement for US Business 20 (East State Street) from Buckley Drive to Shaw Road. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
3. Memorandum from Lafakeria Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the approval of an Agreement to Terminate Financial Assistance Award for Barber Colman from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA Investment No. 06-01-06093). Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
4. Alderman Beck opened a bid for the city-owned property located at 728 6th Street from Maria C. Hernandez. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
1. Prophet Yusef of Rockford, Illinois recited scripture and gave honor to the African American pilots who flew during the Korean War and Vietnam War.
2. John Tac Brantley of Rockford, Illinois recited scripture and stated he is taking students on a field trip to tour an underground railroad. He thanked the Rockford Public School District 205 for their assistance and helping to make the trip possible.
V. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2020-19-CR - Committee recommends approval of 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) 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 [11 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, Chiarelli
NAYS: Linda McNeely
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2020-20-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to establish a “No Parking Any Time” restriction on the west side of Sage Drive from Christy Circle to 150 feet to the north of Christy Circle. 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, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
2. 2020-21-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to repeal the “No Parking Any Time” except Paratransit restriction on the east side of Woodlawn Avenue from 75 feet south of Ashland Avenue to 95 feet south of Ashland 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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
3. 2020-22-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to establish a “Bus Parking Only” restriction on the south side of Harney Court from 325 feet west of Hawthorne Avenue to 195 feet west of Hawthorne 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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
4. Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to establish a 20 mph School Speed Limit restriction on Harney Court from Fairview Avenue to Hawthorne 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. Alderman Beach moved to lay this item over, seconded by Alderman Chiarelli.
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 2/18/2020 5:30 PM
5. 2020-23-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's recommendation for No Action on the request to establish traffic control at the intersection of Pioneer Drive and Winthrop Avenue.
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, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
6. 2020-24-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a:
a. Variation to reduce the required 20 feet front yard setback for a parking lot to 10.5 feet along Ware Avenue
b. Variation to reduce the required 20 feet wide frontage landscaping to 10.5 feet wide along Ware Avenue
c. Variation to reduce the required frontage landscaping units and shade trees
d. Variation to reduce the required shade trees from 31 to 14 and;
e. Variation to reduce the required interior landscaping in a C-2,
Limited Commercial Zoning District at 551, 501, and 455 Ware Avenue (ARC Design Resources Inc.,/Applicants). Subject to conditions and amended findings in fact. 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 [10 TO 2]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, Chiarelli
NAYS: Kevin Frost, Linda McNeely
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
7. 2020-25-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Modification of Special Use Permit#003-16 to allow for an asphalt/concrete batch plant in an I-2, General Industrial Zoning District at 349 Quaker Road (N-Trak Group LLC/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. Alderman Rose moved to amend the committee report to include the following additional language: As a condition of the special use permit, N-Trak shall provide all IEPA and Federal EPA inspection reports to the City of Rockford within 15 days of the release of each report.
Alderman Chiarelli seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a voice vote (Aldermen Gasparini and Thompson-Kelly were absent).
The committee report, as amended, was then placed up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [11 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, Chiarelli
NAYS: Linda McNeely
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
8. 2020-26-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development consisting of a community center, site, parking, and landscaping plans with deviations from the regulations in an R-1, Single- Family Residential and R-2, Two-Family Residential Zoning Districts at 615 and 625 Adams Street and 1347, 1357, and 13xx Rural Street (John Guth for Ken-Rock Community 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, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-27-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Vouchers in the amount of $6,696,035.87, as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on January 27, 2020.
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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
2. 2020-28-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Roadway Development Agreement between the City of Rockford and Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. for the property located at 4628 South Main Street and 3xx U.S. 20 Bypass Highway. 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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
VI. OFFICERS REPORTS
A. Mayor McNamara
Mayor McNamara mentioned there are several boards and commissions that would have vacancies in the next few months. He asked the council members to be thinking of individuals in their wards that they would like to refer to him for consideration. He informed the council members he would be emailing them more information regarding the vacancies.
Mayor McNamara announced the City of Rockford would be holding a Building a Safer Rockford meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the Burpee Museum of Natural History located at 737 N. Main Street. He indicated the public forum would cover public safety and take a look at the progress made in 2019 and ways the city plans to move forward in 2020.
B. Alderman McNeely
Alderman McNeely thanked Mayor McNamara for his transparency and for returning any political contributions he received from the casino owners and developers who made contributions to his campaign.
Mayor McNamara clarified he returned contributions received from the casino owners and developers beginning in January 2019.
C. Alderman Tuneberg
Alderman Tuneberg expressed his appreciation to Public Works Director Kyle Saunders and Mitch Leatherby for their assistance with several issues in the Third Ward.
D. Alderman Hervey
Alderman Hervey gave honor to Kobe Bryant for his commitment to community service and encouraging young athletes to focus on education as well as sports. She expressed her sentiments for Kobe Bryant and requested a Moment of Silence.
Mayor McNamara then conducted the Moment of Silence in honor of Kobe Bryant.
Alderman Hervey thanked Mayor McNamara for distributing the recycling guidelines. She stated it was her understanding that China was no longer accepting our recycled products and asked if the recycled items that are currently collected end up in the landfill.
Mayor McNamara indicated that China used to accept 100% of our recycling but now they have drastically lowered that amount to an estimated 20% or 30%. He stated recycled items are still being sent to recycling facilities but that the facilities have become more stringent on what items they would process. He explained what types of recyclable items are accepted and the importance of cleaning recyclable items prior to placing them in the recycling bin. He encouraged all citizens to clean recyclable items to ensure they can be processed and don't end up in the landfill.
E. Alderman Ervins
Alderman Ervins reported that Soar Assembly's Grand Opening Service was amazing. He mentioned the church is currently trying to update the facility and he solicited donations to help with remodeling costs.
F. Alderman Hoffman
Alderman Hoffman shared she has family that lives in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia and she explained ways that community is educating their residents and steps they are taking to improve their recycling program.
G. Alderman Rose
Alderman Rose announced the Women of Today's Manufacturing Annual Scholarship Dinner would be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at Franchesco's Ristorante.
Alderman Rose shared the Amanda Reed Foundation is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Forest Hills Country Club.
H. Alderman Chiarelli
Alderman Chiarelli indicated he has received numerous complaints of coyotes in the Fourteenth Ward and he voiced his concerns regarding these dangerous animals. He stated the city needs to take action to protect its citizens and their pets before a tragic incident occurs.
Mayor McNamara stated that Mike Dunn from R1 Planning Council has been working on a solution to this situation.
Alderman Durkee noted that the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources regulates how coyotes should be captured.
Alderman Chiarelli mentioned that he and Director Saunders have been working to find a vendor who captures these animals. He stated once the animals are captured they are killed but he reported the trappers for these dangerous animals are very expensive and residents are unable to afford their fees. He inquired if anyone else has received complaints of coyotes in their wards.
Mayor McNamara indicated he was informed coyotes have been seen in the Rockford Valley College area.
Alderman Hervey shared her experience with a groundhog and the destruction that it caused. She indicated the Department of Natural Resources made Winnebago County stop managing all wild animals and she voiced her concerns regarding this issue.
Director Saunders stated he received a list of licensed contractors who are able to trap these animals from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. He then explained the challenges involved with trapping coyotes in an urban environment and encouraged residents to stop feeding wild animals.
VII. APPOINTMENTS LAID OVER
1. Appointment of Jeremiah P. Griffin to the Community Action Agency Board to serve a three-year term and fill a vacant Client Sector Position. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after March 4, 2020.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 2/10/2020 5:45 PM
VIII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2020-20-R - Authorization to Adopt the Updated Winnebago County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Alderman Rose, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
B. Code and Regulation Committee
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-21-R - Award of Joint Purchasing Contract: One (1) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle to Currie Motors Fleet, of Forest Park, Illinois in the amount of $35,020.00. The funding source is Private Fundraising.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
2. 2020-22-R - Award of Joint Purchasing Contract: Five (5) Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedans to Roesch Ford Commercial Truck Center, of Bensenville, Illinois through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $18,853.00 each for a total cost of $94,265.00. The funding source is Capital Lease Fund.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
3. 2020-22-R - Award of Joint Purchasing Contract: Five (5) Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedans to Roesch Ford Commercial Truck Center, of Bensenville, Illinois through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $18,853.00 each for a total cost of $94,265.00. The funding source is Capital Lease Fund.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
4. 2020-24-R - Reject RFP/Solicit RFP: Property Inspection Services. The proposal received was higher than estimated amounts budgeted for this service. Staff recommends rejecting the proposal received and soliciting new proposals. The funding source is Construction Services Operating Budget.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
5. 2020-25-R - Award of RFP: Collection Services to Rockford Mercantile Agency, of Rockford, Illinois for a contract amount of 18% of collections. The contract duration is 1 year with 4 possible 1-year extensions. The funding source is Finance Department Operating Budget.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
6. 2020-26-R - Resolution for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code for Preliminary Engineering Services for 15th Avenue Bridge Replacement over the Rock River in the amount of $1,000,000.00. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax 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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
7. 2020-27-R - Award of RFP: 15th Avenue Bridge Replacement to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, of Rockford, Illinois for a contract amount of $586,410.07. The contract duration is 2020-2021. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax (MFT).
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
8. 2020-28-R - Award of Engineering Agreement: 9th Street Reconstruction to Hanson Professional Services Inc., of Rockford, Illinois for a contract amount of $170,267.00. 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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
IX. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2020-19-O - An ordinance approving the 2020-2024 Five Year Consolidated Plan, 2020 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).
Alderman Rose, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, Chiarelli
NAYS: Linda McNeely
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2020-20-O - An ordinance establishing a “No Parking Any Time” restriction on the west side of Sage Drive from Christy Circle to 150 feet to the north of Christy Circle.
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, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
2. 2020-21-O - An ordinance repealing the "No Parking Any Time" except Paratransit restriction on the east side of Woodlawn Avenue from 75 feet south of Ashland Avenue to 95 feet south of Ashland 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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
3. 2020-22-O - An ordinance establishing a "Bus Parking Only" restriction on the south side of Harney Court from 3245 feet west of Hawthorne Avenue to 195 feet west of Hawthorne 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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
4. An ordinance establishing a 20 mph School Speed Limit restriction on Harney Court from Fairview Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue.
RESULT: HELD OUT Next: 2/18/2020 5:30 PM
5. 2020-23-O - An ordinance approving a:
a. Variation to reduce the required 20 feet front yard setback for a parking lot to 10.5 feet along Ware Avenue
b. Variation to reduce the required 20 feet wide frontage landscaping to 10.5 feet wide along Ware Avenue
c. Variation to reduce the required frontage landscaping units and shade trees
d. Variation to reduce the required shade trees from 31 to 14 and;
e. Variation to reduce the required interior landscaping in a C-2,
Limited Commercial Zoning District at 551, 501, and 455 Ware Avenue (ARC Design Resources Inc.,/Applicants).
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, Chiarelli
NAYS: Linda McNeely
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
6. 2020-24-O - An ordinance approving a Modification of Special Use Permit#003-16 to allow for an asphalt/concrete batch plain in an I-2, General Industrial Zoning District at 349 Quaker Road (N-Trak Group LLC/Applicants).
Alderman Chiarelli, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance (amended to conform to 2020-25-CR) and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, Chiarelli
NAYS: Linda McNeely
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
7. 2020-25-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development consisting of a community center, site, parking, and landscaping plans with deviations from the regulations in an R-1, Single- Family Residential and R-2, Two- Family Residential Zoning Districts at 615 and 625 Adams Street and 1347, 1357, and 13xx Rural Street (John Guth for Ken-Rock Community 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, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-26-O - An ordinance approving the Roadway Development Agreement between the City of Rockford and Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. for the property located at 4628 Main Street and 3xx U.S. 20 Bypass Highway.
Alderman Beck, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCES LAID OVER A. Legislative and Lobbying Committee
1. 2020-27-O - An ordinance approving the renewal of the Professional Services Contract with McGuireWoods Consulting, LLC for the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) per month for 2020 Lobbying Services. (SUSPEND RULE 15)
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Legislative and Lobbying Committee, read in the ordinance and moved to suspend Rule 15. Alderman Hervey seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a voice vote of 11-1 (Alderman McNeely voted No). Alderman Frost then placed the ordinance up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, Chiarelli
NAYS: Linda McNeely
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
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 McNeely. MOTION PREVAILED with a roll call vote (Aldermen Gasparini and Thompson-Kelly were absent). The meeting convened into Closed Session at 6:54 p.m.
Mayor McNamara called the meeting back into Open Session at 7:33 p.m. and the following aldermen were present: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely and Chiarelli (Aldermen Gasparini, Thompson-Kelly and Beck were absent).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tony Gasparini, Ann Thompson-Kelly
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
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