City of Rockford City Council met March 16.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
The following represents, in general, the chronological order of proceedings at the City Council/Committee Meetings: Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Public Speaking and City Council/Committee Agendas.
Items appearing on the City Council Standing Committee Agendas for today's date may receive a vote at committee and come before the City Council meeting tonight held after the committee meeting. Final vote may be taken on said items at the City Council meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
C. Acceptance of the Journal
1. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on March 2, 2020.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda for the meeting to be held on March 17, 2020 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on March 23, 2020. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee. 2. Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board Agenda for the meeting to be held on
March 17, 2020 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on March 23, 2020. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee. 3. Memorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special
Events, regarding upcoming special events which include: Kentucky Derby Party, Miracle Mile Cruise and Car Show, Memorial Day Parade, Pride Kick-Off Party, Bite Nite, Swedish American State Street Mile and Head of the Rock Regatta. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
4. Memorandum from Lafakeria Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the Jurisdictional Boundary Line Agreement by and between the Village of Machesney Park and City of Rockford. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Memorandum from Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director, regarding the 2019 Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
2. Memorandum from Jennifer Cacciapaglia, Mayor's Office of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Prevention, regarding the acceptance of the ICJIA Violence Prevention and Street Intervention Program (VP-SIP) Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
3. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Public Works Director, regarding the consideration of a Marketing Agreement for Service Line Warranty Coverage with Utility Service Partners Inc. (USP). Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
4. Memorandum from Jeremy Carter, City Traffic Engineer, regarding an Application for Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant - Jefferson Street and Chestnut Street / Walnut Street / 1st Avenue. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
5. Memorandum from Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director, regarding a Line of Credit Extension with Associated Bank. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
6. Memorandum from Fire Chief Derek Bergsten regarding the approval of Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) Model Orientation Program. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
1. Prophet Yusef
2. Brendalyn Langdon
3. John Tac Brantley
V. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a convenience store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 2209 North Main Street (Mohammed Abdulrap/North Main Convenience Store Inc./Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
2. Committee recommends approval of the final plat of Love's Rockford Subdivision.
3. Committee recommends denial of the request for modification of an existing Liquor License to add one (1) additional video gaming terminal at Spinning Slots Inc. dba Spinning Slots – 1625 Sandy Hollow Road.
4. Committee recommends denial of the request for modification of an existing Liquor License to add one (1) additional video gaming terminal at Ross-Pearson Post No. 5149, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States-120906443 dba Ross Pearson VFW 5149 – 922 7th Street.
5. Committee recommends approval of the request for modification of an existing Liquor License to add one (1) additional video gaming terminal at Illinois Café & Service Company, LLC d/b/a Dotty’s – 318 North Alpine Road. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $4,882,888.77 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on March 9, 2020.
2. Committee recommends approval of the revisions to the Water Billing Ordinance. The changes do not affect the rates or how they are applied; they serve to memorialize current practices and provide sufficient clarity to staff and customers. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
3. Committee recommends approval of the amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the City of Rockford for Traffic Signal Maintenance on State Routes. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
4. Intergovernmental Agreement among the City of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, a municipality of the State of Illinois (the "City"), the Rockford Mass Transit District, Winnebago County, Illinois, a unit of local government of the State of Illinois (the "District"), and Rockford Bank & Trust, Co., (the "Bank") Rockford, Illinois, for the Guarantee of a $1,500,000.00 line of credit annually to fund district operations. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
VI. OFFICERS REPORTS
VII. APPOINTMENTS LAID OVER
1. Appointment of Jessica Wilson to the Rockford Housing Authority Board to serve a five-year term expiring March 2025. This appointment will replace Ken Oliver. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage on April 1, 2020.)
VIII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Authorization to allow the Zoning Officer to file Text Amendments for the following:
22-003 Floor Area Ratio for C-4 District
22-004 Density for C-4 District
40-002-F Outside Parking of Vehicles in Residential Districts
40-002-M M Solar Collectors (Freestanding, Transmission Lines, Abandonment)
51-010 Murals (Add as Special Use in C-2 and C-3)
71-003 Violation Penalties
Appendix A: Recommended Plant Species – Delete Ash Trees 2. Heritage Run
This event is scheduled for April 26, 2020 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. The run will start at Wyman Street between State Street and Elm Street and will end on Elm Street. 3. Rockford City Market
This event is scheduled for every Friday starting on May 15, 2020 and ending on September 25, 2020. The hours are as follows:
May 15th – Sept 4th 3:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sept 11th – Sept 25th 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Special Request for July 3rd 3:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Market will take place at the City Market Pavilion, which is located in the area of Water Street and Market Street. 4. North End City Market
This event is scheduled for every Saturday starting on May 16, 2020 and ending October 31, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The market will be located in Lot 33 at Myott Avenue and Toner Avenue.
5. RPS 2.05 Fun Run and IDOT Resolution
This event is scheduled for May 23, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The run begins and ends at North Water Street and East State Street.
6. Lifescape 4th of July Run
This event is scheduled for July 4, 2020 from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The run begins and ends on North Madison Street at Lower Jefferson Street, utilizing the Rock River Recreational Path.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Award of Bid: Police Vehicle Equipment and Installation for 29 police vehicles to Ultra Strobe Communications Inc., of Crystal Lake, Illinois for a contract amount of $219,150.00. The funding source is Capital Lease Funds.
2. Award of Bid: Water Quality Testing to PDC Laboratories Inc., of Peoria, Illinois for an estimated annual contract value of $50,000.00, based on unit pricing. The contract duration is through June 30, 2020 with two (2) one- year extensions. The funding source is Water Operating Budget.
3. Award of Bid: Riverside Tower Rehabilitation to Maxcor Inc., of New Lenox, Illinois in the amount of $999,440.00. The project will be completed by December 1, 2020. The funding source is Water Replacement Improvement Account (WRIA).
4. Change Order: Submersible Pump Services to Layne Christensen Water Resources
Original contract $475,000.00
Additional amount $300,000.00
Total amended contract $775,000.00
The funding source is Water Division Capital Budget.
5. Award of Joint Purchasing Contract: Furniture & Equipment for Police Department Shepherd Trail Facility for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000.00. The contract duration is through December 31, 2020. The funding source is Bond Proceeds.
6. Resolution for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code - Highcrest Road from Spring Creek Road to Alpine Road for preliminary engineering services for a report proposing the installation of off-street bicycle facilities in the amount of $200,000.00. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax Funds.
7. Resolution for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code - Parkview Avenue from University of Illinois Campus Extension to Anderson Gardens as well as a multi-use path between Parkview Drive and Highcrest Road for preliminary engineering services in the amount of $100,000.00. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax Funds.
8. Award of Engineering Agreement: Highcrest Road Multi-Use Path Phase 1 Design to Fehr Graham, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $123,050.00. Completion is scheduled for 2021. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax Funds.
9. Award of Engineering Agreement: Parkview Avenue Sidewalk Phase 1 Design to Fehr Graham, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $69,500.00. Completion is scheduled for 2021. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax Funds.
10. Award of Engineering Agreement: Charles Street Rehabilitation Phase 1 Engineering to Chastain & Associates, LLC, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $143,800.00. The contract duration is 2020 through 2021. The funding source is Sales Tax.
11. Resolution authorizing the Central Services Manager to execute a contract for Street Lighting and Well Pumping Electric Supply.
12. Approval of Acceptance of an Illinois Census 2020 Sub-Award Grant in the amount of $160,590.00. This grant will help educate and communicate the importance of the 2020 Census to Rockford-area residents.
13. Award of Bid: 2020 Demolition Package #12 to Northern Illinois Service Company, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $159,800.00. The contract duration is 45 days. The funding source is East State/Alpine TIF.
IX. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. An ordinance approving the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a convenience store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 2209 North Main Street (Mohammed Abdulrap/North Main Convenience Store Inc./Applicant).
2. An ordinance approving the request for modification of an existing Liquor License to add one (1) additional video gaming terminal at Illinois Café & Service Company, LLC d/b/a Dotty’s – 318 North Alpine Road.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. An ordinance approving the revisions to the Water Billing Ordinance. The changes do not affect the rates or how they are applied; they serve to memorialize current practices and provide sufficient clarity to staff and customers.
2. An ordinance approving the amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the City of Rockford for traffic signal maintenance on State routes.
3. An ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement among the City of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, a municipality of the State of Illinois (the "City"), the Rockford Mass Transit District, Winnebago County, Illinois, a unit of local government of the State of Illinois (the "District"), and Rockford Bank & Trust, Co., (the "Bank") Rockford, Illinois, for the Guarantee of a $1,500,000.00 line of credit annually to fund district operations.
X. CLOSED SESSION
1. Motion to Convene into Closed Session in order to discuss Pending Litigation matters.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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