City of Rockford City Council met Nov. 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:49 p.m. This meeting was held via teleconference.
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance took place during the Special Finance and Personnel Committee meeting which was held prior to this meeting.
B. Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived | Departed |
| Tim Durkee | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | ||
| Jonathan Logemann | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | ||
| 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 | Present | ||
| 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 | 7:19 PM | |
| Ginger Hanley | 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 Special City Council meeting held on September 28, 2020.
Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the
Special City Council meeting held on September 28, 2020, seconded by Alderman Hervey. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous roll call vote.
2. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on October 5, 2020.
Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on October 5, 2020, seconded by Alderman Rose. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous roll call vote.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
There were no proclamations presented that this meeting.
III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. Memorandum from Deb Dorsey, Housing and Program Manager, regarding the acceptance of additional allocation of Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) Grant Funding. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
2. Memorandum from Karl Franzen, Community and Economic Development Director, regarding an Economic Incentive Agreement with 2018DT Sandy Hollow LLC. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
3. Memorandum from Karl Franzen, Community and Economic Development Director, regarding a Tax Increment Finance Development Agreement for 227 N. Wyman. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Memorandum from Robert Wilhelmi, Brownfields Redevelopment Specialist, regarding proposed revisions to the City of Rockford's Solid Waste Ordinance and the addition of Nuisance Ordinances related to brownfields prevention. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
2. Memorandum from Lafakeria Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney, regarding proposed amendments to the City of Rockford Liquor Ordinance - Chapter 3, Articles I and III. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
3. Traffic Commission Agenda for the meeting to be held on November 12, 2020 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and
Regulation Committee meeting on November 23, 2020. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
4. Memorandum from Lafakeria Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the 2020-2021 Contract between the City of Rockford and the Winnebago County Health Department for a Tobacco Enforcement Program to
conduct compliance monitoring checks. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
5. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding Plat No. 3 of Perryville Promenade Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
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6. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding a PUD and Tentative Plat of OSF St. Anthony Subdivision.
Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
7. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding the Plat of W. A. Whitney Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Public Works Director, regarding a City-State-Railroad Agreement for the Auburn Street Corridor Study.
Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
2. Memorandum from Karl Franzen, Community and Economic Development Director, regarding the acceptance of the Local CURE's Economic Support Payments Grant Program. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
3. Legal Director Nicholas Meyer opened a bid to lease the city-owned property located at 7301 Auburn Street, Rockford, Illinois from Northern Illinois Services Co. in the amount of $10,000.00. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
The public speaking portion of the meeting took place during the Special Code and Regulation Committee meeting which was held prior to this meeting.
V. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2020-254-CR - Committee recommends approval of the request for permission to place for sale a city-owned parcel located at 410 North 4th Street (PIN No. 11-23-456-015) pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-1. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
2. 2020-255-CR - Committee recommends approval of the request to vacate a paper alley adjacent to 2605 9th Street to Capital Web Systems Inc. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
3. 2020-256-CR - Committee recommends approval of the request to vacate a portion of Harding Road (Dead End), adjacent to 1015 Harding Road to Prestige Leasing and Investments. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
4. 2020-257-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to repeal the 2-hour parking restriction on the west side of Court Street from Green Street to Cedar Street. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
5. 2020-258-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval for traffic on Clinton Street to be required to yield prior to entering the intersection of Brown Avenue. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
6. 2020-259-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to repeal the 20 mph School Zone Speed Limit on 11th Street from frontage 3020 11th Street to St. Edward’s School. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
7. 2020-260-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval for traffic on Rome Avenue to be required to stop prior to entering the intersection of Greenwood Avenue, thus repealing the existing 2-way yield on Greenwood Avenue at Rome Avenue. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
8. 2020-261-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to establish a “No Parking Any Time” restriction on the east side of East Gate Parkway from Broadway to Colorado Avenue. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
9. 2020-262-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for outdoor storage of U-Haul truck rentals in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 4850 North Main Street (Peter Nora/U-STOR-IT/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
10. 2020-263-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for an auto dealership in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 5643 East State Street (Kamal Abedrabbo/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
11. 2020-264-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval of a Modification of an existing Special Use Permit to increase the number of passenger vehicles for sale from the maximum allowed eight (8) to sixteen (16) in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2707 Auburn Street (John Powell/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
12. 2020-265-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru in conjunction with a restaurant in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3402 North Main Street (Steven Kolber for Patvak Investment WC/Dunkin Donuts/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
13. 2020-266-CR - 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-4, Urban Mixed Use Zoning District at 1006 Charles Street (Walid Jarwsh/Midtown 1 Stop Shop LLC, dba Midtown 1 Stop Shop/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
14. 2020-267-CR - 1201 Broadway
Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board recommends 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 1201 Broadway (Blackprint Enterprises, LLC dba Xsquisites Bar & Grill/Applicants) Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 2]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Rose, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
NAYS: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach
15. 2020-268-CR - 505-507 East State Street
Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board recommends approval for:
a. The Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a restaurant, and bar; and
b. The Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with an outdoor smoking area in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 505- 507 East State Street (Julie Kylesa Rankin dba J & K’s Lounge/Applicant)
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
16. 2020-269-CR - Request for Modification of an existing Liquor License to add one (1) additional Video Gaming Terminal at North Main Bar Inc., dba North Main Bar – 1428 North Main Street.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 4]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Rose, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
NAYS: Tim Durkee, Venita Hervey, Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-270-CR - Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $5,865,997.25 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on October 26, 2020.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
2. 2020-271-CR - Committee recommends approval of the proposed sale of city-owned property located at 1123 7th Street (PIN: 11-26-477-003) to Ricky L. Davis in the amount of $3,000.00. The buyer is planning on refurbishing the home and selling it. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 0]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSTAIN: Kevin Frost
3. 2020-272-CR - Committee recommends approval of an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Edward Rose and Associates, LLC for the placement of necessary equipment for the use of cameras at 5055 Linden Road - Beacon Hill. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report. Alderman Beach moved to amend the committee report to reflect the following language:
During the fourth year of the Agreement it shall be brought back before City Council for review.
Alderman Rose seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a roll call vote of 9 to 5 (Aldermen Durkee, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly and McNeely voted "No").
The committee report, as amended, was then placed up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8 TO 6]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Hanley, Chiarelli
NAYS: Durkee, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Quinonez, McNeely
4. 2020-273-CR - Committee recommends approval of an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Occidental Development, LLC for the necessary placement of equipment for cameras at 4801 Linden Road - Great Oaks. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report. Alderman Beach moved to amend the committee report to reflect the following language:
During the fourth year of the Agreement it shall be brought back before City Council for review.
Alderman Rose seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a roll call vote of 9 to 5 (Aldermen Durkee, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly and McNeely voted "No").
The committee report, as amended, was then placed up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8 TO 6]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Hanley, Chiarelli
NAYS: Durkee, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Quinonez, McNeely
5. 2020-274-CR - Committee recommends approval of the 2020 Proposed Property Tax Levy Ordinance prepared by the Finance Director and accepted in the amount of $55,568,892.00 for the levies in the Corporate, Police Protection, Police Pension, School Crossing Guards, Fire Protection, Fire Pension, Street and Bridge, Judgments, Tuberculosis Sanitarium, Public Library, Public Library Maintenance of Buildings, Illinois Municipal Retirement, Unemployment Compensation, Worker's Compensation, and Auditing Funds. The final City levy amount will be approximately $47,164,495.00. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
6. 2020-275-CR - Committee recommends approval of the 2021 Fee Schedule. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
7. 2020-276-CR - Approval of the 2020 Tax Levy for Street and Bridge Purposes from.06% of the value as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue of all taxable property in the City of Rockford to.10% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue of all taxable property in the City of Rockford.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
8. 2020-277-CR - Approval of the 2020 Property Tax Abatements. For 2020, the debt service levy is $12,170,578.00 and will be abated in its entirety.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
9. 2020-278-CR - An ordinance authorizing the City of Rockford, Winnebago and Ogle Counties, Illinois, to consent to certain modifications to the City's Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond, Series 2004 (Terrace Apartments Project) and execute certain Agreements, Certificates, Amendments and instruments required in connection therewith.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, Chiarelli
NAYS: Linda McNeely
VI. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2020-196-R - Committee recommends approval to apply for and accept 2021 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Funding in the Amount of $1,015,293.00.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2020-197-R - Committee recommends approval of the 2021 City Council and Committee Calendar.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-198-R - Committee recommends the Award of Bid: 607 Walnut Street Fire Clean-Up to Northern Illinois Service, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $231,825.00. The funding source is Sanitation Funds.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
2. 2020-199-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Well 13 and Well 31 HMO Room Buildout to Larson & Larson Builders Inc., of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $438,500.00. The project is estimated to be completed March 26, 2021. The funding source is Water Replacement Improvement Account (WRIA).
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
3. 2020-200-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: East State Street Water Main Relocation to N-TRAK Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $945,670.50. The project is estimated to be completed by May 28, 2021. The funding source is Water Replacement Improvement Account (WRIA).
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
4. 2020-201-R - Committee recommends approval of the Acceptance of Administration of Children and Families, Office of Head Start Supplemental COLA and Quality Improvement Grant Award.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
5. 2020-202-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Camera Expansion Program to Montel Technologies LLC, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $247,970.00. The funding source is Police Department Operating Budget.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 4]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, Chiarelli
NAYS: Tim Durkee, Venita Hervey, Ann Thompson-Kelly, Linda McNeely
6. 2020-203-R - Committee recommends approval of the proposed Resolution to Rebate Fifty Percent (50%) of Liquor License fee for bars and restaurants as a Business Assistance Program for those bars and restaurants with a liquor license for the sale of liquor by the drink including beer and wine by the drink.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
7. Committee recommends approval of the proposed Cannabis Fund Resolution - creating a Cannabis Fund utilizing the 3% local tax on cannabis sales for the purpose of funding programs for economic and business development; education; youth programming; job training; health; or other financial assistance to individuals, businesses, and communities within the City of Rockford that have been
disproportionately impacted by cannabis-related laws.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution. Alderman McNeely moved to lay this item over, seconded by Alderman Logemann. MOTION PREVAILED with a roll call vote of 12 to 2 (Aldermen Frost and Rose voted "No").
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 11/16/2020 5:30 PM
8. 2020-204-R - Committee recommends approval of the Agreement between the City of Rockford and Rosecrance for the Co-Responder Program.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
9. 2020-205-R - Award of Bid: Central Garage Main Drain
Replacement/Repair to Dale's Plumbing Inc., of Pecatonica, Illinois in the amount of $41,797.10. The funding source is the Property Fund Operating Budget.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee,read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
VII. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2020-225-O - An ordinance approving the request for permission to place for sale a city-owned parcel located at 410 North 4th Street.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
2. 2020-226-O - An ordinance approving the request to vacate a paper alley adjacent to 2605 9th Street to Capital Web Systems Inc.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
3. 2020-227-O - An ordinance approving the request to vacate a portion of Harding Road (Dead End), adjacent to 1015 Harding Road to Prestige Leasing and Investments.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
4. 2020-228-O - An ordinance approving to repeal the 2-hour parking restriction on the west side of Court Street from Green Street to Cedar Street.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
5. 2020-229-O - An ordinance approving for traffic on Clinton Street to be required to yield prior to entering the intersection of Brown Avenue.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
6. 2020-230-O - An ordinance approving to repeal the 20 mph School Zone Speed Limit on 11th Street from frontage/3020 11th Street to St. Edward’s School.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
7. 2020-231-O - An ordinance approving for traffic on Rome Avenue to be required to stop prior to entering the intersection of Greenwood Avenue, thus repealing the existing 2-way yield on Greenwood Avenue at Rome Avenue.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
8. 2020-232-O - An ordinance establishing a “No Parking Any Time” restriction on the east side of East Gate Parkway from Broadway to Colorado Avenue.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
9. 2020-233-O - An ordinance approving for a Special Use Permit for outdoor storage of U-Haul truck rentals in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 4850 North Main Street (Peter Nora/U-STOR-IT/Applicant).
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
10. 2020-234-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for an auto dealership in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 5643 East State Street (Kamal Abedrabbo/Applicant).
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
11. 2020-235-O - An ordinance approving a Modification of an existing Special Use Permit to increase the number of passenger vehicles for sale from the maximum allowed eight (8) to sixteen (16) in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2707 Auburn Street (John
Powell/Applicant).
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
12. 2020-236-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a drive thru in conjunction with a restaurant in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3402 North Main Street (Steven Kolber for Patvak Investment WC/Dunkin Donuts/Applicant).
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
13. 2020-237-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a convenience store in a C-4, Urban Mixed Use Zoning District at 1006 Charles Street (Walid Jarwsh/Midtown 1 Stop Shop LLC, dba Midtown 1 Stop Shop/Applicant).
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
14. 2020-238-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 1201 Broadway (Blackprint Enterprises, LLC dba Xsquisites Bar & Grill/Applicants).
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 2]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Rose, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
NAYS: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach
15. 2020-239-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a restaurant, and bar; and the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with an outdoor smoking area in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 505-507 East State Street (Julie Kylesa Rankin dba J & K’s Lounge/Applicant).
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
16. 2020-240-O - An ordinance approving the Modification of an existing Liquor License to add one (1) additional Video Gaming Terminal at North Main Bar Inc., dba North Main Bar – 1428 North Main Street.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 6]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Thompson-Kelly, Rose, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
NAYS: Durkee, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Beach
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-241-O - An ordinance approving the sale of city-owned property located at 1123 7th Street (PIN: 11-26-477-003) to Ricky L. Davis in the amount of $3,000.00.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 0]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSTAIN: Kevin Frost
2. 2020-242-O - An ordinance approving an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Edward Rose and Associates, LLC for the placement of necessary equipment for the use of cameras at 5055 Linden Rd. - Beacon Hill.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 5]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Hanley, Chiarelli
NAYS: Durkee, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Quinonez, McNeely
3. 2020-243-O - An ordinance approving an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Occidental Development, LLC for the necessary placement of equipment for cameras at 4801 Linden Rd. - Great Oaks.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 5]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Hanley, Chiarelli
NAYS: Durkee, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Quinonez, McNeely
4. 2020-244-O - An ordinance approving the 2020 Proposed Property Tax Levy Ordinance prepared by the Finance Director and accepted in the amount of $55,568,892.00 for the levies in the Corporate, Police Protection, Police Pension, School Crossing Guards, Fire Protection, Fire Pension, Street and Bridge, Judgments, Tuberculosis Sanitarium, Public Library, Public Library Maintenance of Buildings, Illinois Municipal Retirement, Unemployment Compensation, Worker's Compensation, and Auditing Funds. The final City levy amount will be approximately $47,164,495.00.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
5. 2020-245-O - An ordinance approving the 2021 Fee Schedule.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
6. 2020-246-O - An ordinance approving the 2020 Tax Levy for Street and Bridge Purposes from.06% of the value as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue of all taxable property in the City of Rockford to.10% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue of all taxable property in the City of Rockford.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
7. 2020-247-O - An ordinance approving the 2020 Property Tax Abatements. For 2020, the debt service levy is $12,170,578.00 and will be abated in its entirety.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
8. 2020-248-O - An ordinance authorizing the City of Rockford, Winnebago and Ogle Counties, Illinois, to consent to certain modifications to the City's Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond, Series 2004 (Terrace Apartments Project) and execute certain Agreements, Certificates, Amendments and instruments required in connection therewith.
(SUSPEND RULE 15)
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance. Alderman Durkee moved to suspend Rule 18, seconded by Alderman Hervey. MOTION PREVAILED with a roll call vote of 12 to 2 (Aldermen Thompson-Kelly and McNeely voted "No").
The item was then placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 2]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, Chiarelli
NAYS: Ann Thompson-Kelly, Linda McNeely
VIII. OFFICERS REPORTS
A. Alderman Ervins
Alderman Ervins reported the Harvest Festival at Soar Assembly was a great success. He shared approximately 350 children attended the event.
B. Alderman Thompson-Kelly
Alderman Thompson-Kelly encouraged all citizens to go vote in the election tomorrow. C. Alderman Hoffman
Alderman Hoffman thanked Tim from Top Notch Foods for donating 1,000 boxes of food to the Rockford Housing Authority residents.
D. Alderman Rose
Alderman Rose thanked those who participated in Trick or Treating on Halloween for taking extra precautions and adhering to the social distancing guidelines.
E. Alderman McNeely
Alderman McNeely reported the Thirteenth Ward had an event on Saturday where hundreds of bags of food were given away to people in need and donated to the Rock River Valley Pantry.
F. Alderman Chiarelli
Alderman Chiarelli thanked city staff for their work on the resolution to reduce the Liquor License fees. He stated it would be a great help to restaurants and bars during this difficult time.
Alderman Chiarelli thanked city staff for once again keeping the levy flat and he thanked the council members for voting to pass it.
G. Mayor McNamara
Mayor McNamara wished Alderman Chiarelli good luck in the election tomorrow. IX. CLOSED SESSION
1. Motion to Convene into Closed Session in order to discuss Labor Negotiation matters
Alderman Hervey moved to convene into Closed Session in order to discuss labor negotiation matters, seconded by Alderman Rose. MOTION PREVAILED with a roll call vote. The meeting convened into Closed Session at 7:19 p.m.
Mayor McNamara called the meeting back into Open Session at 7:41 p.m. and the following aldermen were present: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Hanley, McNeely and Chiarelli (Alderman Quinonez was absent).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
X. ADJOURNMENT
1. Motion to Adjourn
Alderman McNeely moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Durkee. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous roll call vote (Aldermen Quinonez was absent). The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tuffy Quinonez
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