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City of Rockford City of Council Met April 5.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

B. Roll Call

C. Acceptance of the Journal

1. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on March 8, 2021.

2. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on March 15, 2021.

II. PROCLAMATIONS

III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. Memorandum from Barb Chidley, Neighborhood Specialist, regarding the renewal of a Funding Agreement for Great Neighborhoods. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Memorandum from Megan McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the approval of an ordinance to prohibit the use of groundwater as a potable water supply at 3005 N. Rockton Avenue. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

2. Memorandum from Mike Hakanson, Land Transaction Officer, regarding the request for authorization to place for sale the city-owned parcel located at 17XX Blackhawk Road. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

3. Memorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events, regarding upcoming special events which include: Rockford City Market, North End Market, RPS 2.05 Fun Run, Girl Scouts Over the Edge Event, SwedishAmerican Health Systems State Street Mile and Head of the Rock Regatta. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

4. Traffic Commission Agenda for the meeting to be held on April 14, 2021 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on April 26, 2021. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Memorandum from Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director, regarding the approval of an ordinance for the IEPA Loan Lead Service Phase 3 Loan Agreement. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

2. Memorandum from John Pozzi, Police Business Manager, regarding the acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Grant Award to be used to assist with the completion of the indoor weapons firing range at the Police Department’s Shepherd Trail facility. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

3. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Public Works Director, regarding the acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Rebuild Illinois Capital Grant Program for Davis Park Improvements. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

4. Memorandum from Jeremy Carter, City Traffic Engineer, regarding an Application for Bloomberg Asphalt Art Initiative Grant. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

5. Memorandum from Angela Hammer, City Attorney, regarding an extension of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Rockford Public School District 205 for police services. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

6. Memorandum from Angela Hammer, City Attorney, regarding approval of the Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Plan for IAFF members. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS

V. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Planning and Development Committee

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to establish a 20 mph School Speed Limit on Clover Avenue from Montague Street to Lincoln Avenue. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

2. Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to establish a 20 mph School Speed Limit on Rose Avenue from Montague Street to Lincoln Avenue. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

3. Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's recommendation of “No Action” on the following items:

a. A request to establish traffic control at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Hudson Street;

b. A request to establish traffic control at the intersection of Trenton Avenue and Hudson Street;

c. A request to establish traffic control at the intersection of Newport Avenue and Hudson Street; and

d. A request to establish traffic control at the intersection of 20th Street and Reed Avenue.

4. Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for a shared parking lot for a multi-family complex and a single-family residence in an R-1, Single Family Residential and R-4, Multi-Family Zoning District at 1404 East State Street, 1416 East State Street, 119 Summit Street (Louis Bageanis/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

5. Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru in conjunction with a bank in a C-1, Limited Office Zoning District at 1825 North Perryville Road (First Midwest Group for 2018DT Rote, LLC/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

6. Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Modification of an Existing Liquor License to serve liquor Friday through Sunday until 2:00 a.m. from the current 1:00 a.m. and to allow outdoor seating area with liquor sales in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming terminals in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3725 East State Street (Nancy Macias/Tacos San Jose, Inc. dba Hacienda San Jose/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

7. Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for:

a. The Sale of Packaged Liquor in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store; and

b. The Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial District at 2837 11th Street (Yara 9, LLC dba Gas Mart). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinances.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $8,151,182.75 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on March 22, 2021.

2. Committee recommends approval of an ordinance authorizing the City of Rockford, Illinois to execute a Loan Agreement and Taxable General Obligation Promissory Note, Series 2018 Modification Agreement in the amount of $12,000,000 with Associated Bank. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

VI. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Kentucky Derby Party

This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Don Carter Lanes located at 4007 East State Street

2. Committee recommends approval of the Miracle Mile Rockford Cruise and Car Show

This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Don Carter Lanes located at 4007 East State Street

3. Committee recommends approval of the Memorial Day Parade and IDOT Resolution

This event is scheduled for Monday, May 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The parade will start on 7th Street at 5th Avenue ending at Memorial Hall on the Wyman Street side

4. Committee recommends approval of the Lifescape 4th of July 8k Walk and Run

This event is scheduled for Sunday, July 4th from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The run will begin and end on North Madison at Lower Jefferson Street, utilizing the Rock River Recreational Path

5. Committee recommends approval of the 4th of July Parade and Fireworks and IDOT Resolution

This event is scheduled for Sunday, July 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The parade will begin at 5:00 p.m. and the fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 7th Street and 5th Avenue, ending at Chestnut and Winnebago Street. The fireworks show will be launched from the Commonwealth Edison property, which is adjacent to Fordam Dam

6. Committee recommends approval of the Block 5-Trucks and Tunes 4th of July Celebration

This event is scheduled for Sunday, July 4th from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Corner of Walnut Street and North 2nd Street (Old City Body Lot)

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Demolition Group 17 to Northern Illinois Service Company, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $89,142.00 for the demolition of 719 3rd Avenue, 1427 8th Avenue, 2125 South 5th Street, 1516 17th Avenue, 222 Forest Avenue, 409 Reynolds Street, 1922 18th Avenue, 928 South 5th Street, 1020 41st Avenue, 1218 17th Avenue, and 3308 Auburn Street. The funding source is Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

2. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Asbestos Abatement Rockford Watch Factory and Roofing Materials (alternative bid) to Husar Abatement, LTD, of Franklin Park, Illinois in the amount of $77,000.00 for asbestos abatement of the interior of the Rockford Watch Factory and to Dynamic Contracting Services, of Geneva, Illinois for the abatement of asbestos containing roofing materials in the amount of $34,930.00. The funding source is United States Environmental Protection Agency Cleanup Grant.

3. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Christina Street Reconstruction Phase 2 to Northern Illinois Service Company, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $536,879.08. The project is estimated to be completed by July 30, 2021. The funding source is Sales Tax.

4. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Parkview Sidewalk Phase 2 Design to Fehr Graham, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $59,250.00. The contract is estimated to be completed in 2021. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax funds.

5. Committee recommends approval of the Supplemental Resolution for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code requires Council authorization for use of Motor Fuel Tax funds (MFT) for Design and Construction Engineering for Parkview Avenue Sidewalk Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) for an additional amount of $350,000.00 and total amended MFT authorization amount of $450,000.00.

6. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Seminary Street Bridge Replacement over Keith Creek to H.R. Green, Inc., of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $221,917.00. The contract duration is 2021 and 2022. The funding source is State DCEO Opportunity Zone Grant $44,383.40 (20% State) and $177,533.60 (80% Federal Surface Transportation - Bridge Replacement funds STP-BR).

7. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Auburn Street Corridor Study to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $149,922.00. The contract duration is 2021 and 2022. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax ($29,984.40) and Statewide Planning and Research Program (SPR) ($119,937.60).

8. Committee recommends approval of the Resolution for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code requires City Council authorization for use of Motor Fuel Tax funds for Auburn Street Corridor Study in the amount of $30,000.00.

9. Committee recommends approval of the Resolution to take bids for Water and Street Fleet Vehicles, funding source: Water and Street Operating Budgets.

VII. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)

A. Planning and Development Committee

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. An ordinance establishing a 20 mph School Speed Limit on Clover Avenue from Montague Street to Lincoln Avenue.

2. An ordinance establishing a 20 mph School Speed Limit on Rose Avenue from Montague Street to Lincoln Avenue.

3. An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for a shared parking lot for a multi-family complex and a single-family residence in an R-1, Single Family Residential and R-4, Multi-Family Zoning District at 1404 East State Street, 1416 East State Street, 119 Summit Street (Louis Bageanis/Applicant).

4. An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru in conjunction with a bank in a C-1, Limited Office Zoning District at 1825 North Perryville Road (First Midwest Group for 2018DT Rote, LLC/Applicant).

5. An ordinance approving for the Modification of an Existing Liquor License to serve liquor Friday through Sunday until 2:00 a.m. from the current 1:00 a.m. and to allow outdoor seating area with liquor sales in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming terminals in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3725 East State Street (Nancy Macias/Tacos San Jose, Inc. dba Hacienda San Jose/Applicant).

6. An ordinance approving the Sale of Packaged Liquor in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial District at 2837 11th Street (Yara 9, LLC dba Gas Mart).

7. An ordinance approving the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial District at 2837 11th Street (Yara 9, LLC dba Gas Mart).

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. An ordinance authorizing the City of Rockford, Illinois to execute a Loan Agreement and Taxable General Obligation Promissory Note, Series 2018 Modification Agreement in the amount of $12,000,000 with Associated Bank.

D. Legislative and Lobbying Committee

1. An ordinance approving the Contract for Lobbying Services for 2021 with Zephyr Government Strategies for the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) per month for a period of one (1) year. (SUSPEND RULE 15)

VIII. OFFICERS REPORTS

IX. ADJOURNMENT

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