Rockford Sun

City of Rockford City Council met Aug. 15.

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 City Council meeting held on May 16, 2022.

2. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on August 1, 2022.

II. PROCLAMATIONS

1. Proclamation proclaiming the month of August 2022 to be "Winnebago Buy Local Month" in Rockford, Illinois

III. PUBLIC HEARING

A. Public Hearing on the Annexation of 7xx Waveland Avenue.

IV. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Public Works Director, regarding an Application and Award Acceptance for the Bridge Improvement Program (BIP) Grant - 15th Avenue over Rock River Bridge. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

2. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Public Works Director, regarding a Recreational Lease Agreement between the City of Rockford and ComEd for use of the Fordham Property (PIN: 11-26-104-001). Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

3. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Public Works Director, regarding the approval of Application and Award Acceptance for the DCEO Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant Program for Davis Park Master Plan Phase I Implementation. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda for the meeting to be held on August 16, 2022 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on August 22, 2022. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

2. Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board Agenda for the meeting to be held on August 16, 2022 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on August 22, 2022. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

3. Memorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events, regarding an upcoming special event for The Park Fest. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

4. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding updates to the Annexation Policies. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

5. Memorandum from Nicholas Meyer, Legal Director, regarding Amendments to Sec. 17-1 (Weed Control) and 17-2 (Weed cutting; liens). Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Memorandum from Jennifer Jaeger, Community Services, regarding the acceptance of seven Grant Awards for the Continuum of Care. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

2. Memorandum from Jennifer Jaeger, Community Services, regarding the acceptance of the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) DHS Employment Barrier Reduction Pilot Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

3. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Public Works Director, regarding a City-State-Railroad Agreement for Railway-Highway Grade Crossing Improvements (Sandy Hollow Road and Illinois Railway). Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

4. Memorandum from Jeremy Carter, City Traffic Engineer, regarding an Application and Acceptance for Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant - Local Traffic Safety Action Plan. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

5. Memorandum from Lisa Warren, Head Start Director, regarding a Memorandum of Understanding as an addendum to the agreement between the City of Rockford and the Rockford Park District. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

6. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding a request for Resolution directing the Zoning Officer to accept Oxford House, Inc.’s zoning applications without requiring payment of the filing fees. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

V. PUBLIC SPEAKERS

1. Prophet Yusef

2. John Tac Brantley

3. Rev. Earl Dotson, Sr.

VI. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the proposed Development Agreement with South West Ideas for Today and Tomorrow (SWIFTT) for the rehabilitation and redevelopment of 1111 Avon Street. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Annexation of 7xx Waveland Avenue. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

The owner of the subject property has requested annexation to the City of Rockford. The parcel will be developed and allow for construction of a new church.

2. Committee recommends approval of the Annexation Agreement for 7xx Waveland Avenue. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

The annexation agreement shall run with the property.

3. Committee recommends approval of the proposed Amendments to the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances Chapter 105, Article II (Technical Codes), Division 12 (Elevator Safety Code). The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $8,121,037.51 as approved at the Finance and Personnel meeting on August 8, 2022.

2. Committee recommends approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement for Charles Street Reconstruction. This agreement is between the City of Rockford and Four Rivers Sanitation Authority, outlining project scope and each agency's responsibilities. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

3. Committee recommends approval of the Agreement between the City of Rockford and ComEd for Utility Relocation located at City Yards utilizing American Rescue Plan Funds. The proposed total of $90,652.58 includes relocating existing overhead electrical infrastructure to underground, removal of existing utility poles and lighting owned by ComEd and to modernize the on-site primary power feed to the facility by upgrading equipment and relocating to underground services. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

4. Committee recommends approval of the proposed sale of the city-owned property located at 1417 Mulberry Street (PIN: 11-22-109-032) to Kareem Bey for his bid of $1,000.00. Mr. Bey is an adjoining property owner.

The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORTS LAID OVER

A. Planning and Development Committee

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Committee recommends approval for the Amendments to the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, Article II (Noise), Article III (Nuisance Vehicles & Devices), Article IV (Impoundment of Nuisance Vehicles & Devices), and Section 19-3 (Offensive Use of Property). The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

VIII. OFFICERS REPORTS

IX. APPOINTMENTS LAID OVER

1. Reappointment of Brian Blakemore to the Building Board of Appeals for a five year term, expiring June 2027. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)

2. Reappointment of Jeffrey Bockhop to the Building Board of Appeals for a five year term, expiring June 2027. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)

3. Reappointment of Jennifer Spencer to the Building Board of Appeals for a five year term, expiring June 2027. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)

4. Reappointment of William Waldorf to the Building Board of Appeals for a five year term, expiring June 2027. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)

5. Appointment of Joe Scandroli, Jr. to the Building Board of Appeals for a five year term, expiring June 2027. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

6. Appointment of Norma Borrero to the Community Relations Commission for a term expiring June 2024. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

7. Appointment of Jeff Pettera to the Community Relations Commission for a term expiring May 2024. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

8. Reappointment of Todd Burton to the Community Relations Commission for a three-year term, expiring June 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)

9. Reappointment of Ricardo Montoya to the Community Relations Commission for a three-year term, expiring June 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)

10. Appointment of Tamir Bell to the Historical Preservation Commission for a three year term, expiring June 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

11. Appointment of Frank St. Angel to the Historical Preservation Commission for a three-year term, expiring June 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

12. Reappointment of Val Olafson to the Historical Preservation Commission for a three-year term, expiring July 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)

13. Reappointment of Jennifer Spencer to the Historical Preservation Commission for a three-year term, expiring July 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)

14. Reappointment of Janet Larsen to the Library Board for a three-year term, expiring June 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)

15. Reappointment of Paul Logli to the Library Board for a three-year term, expiring June 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)

16. Appointment of Jason Bottensek to the Mechanical Board for a term expiring June 2023. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

17. Reappointment of Scott Laue to the Police Pension Board for a two-year term, expiring June 2024. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)

18. Appointment of Anisha Grimmett to the Rockford Housing Authority for a five year term, expiring July 2027. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

19. Reappointment of Dock Ward to the Traffic Commission for a five-year term, expiring June 2027. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)

20. Reappointment of Tom Fabiano to the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term, expiring June 2027. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)

21. Appointment of Sam Castree to the Human Resources Appeals Board for a three year term expiring August 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after August 31, 2022.)

22. Appointment of Ginnie Weckerly to the Human Resources Appeals Board for a three-year term expiring August 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after August 31, 2022.)

23. Appointment of Rhashonda Williams to the Human Resources Appeals Board for a three-year term expiring August 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after August 31, 2022.)

X. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the proposed Davis Park Master Plan and Phase 1 Redevelopment Implementation.

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Screw City Beer Fest

This event is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th from Noon – 4 p.m. The event location will be 324 North Madison Street in the parking lot of the Riverview Ice House, and Trolley Car 36.

2. Committee recommends approval for Cycle on 2nd

This event is scheduled for Sunday, September 11th from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. (roads will close at 7 a.m.). The event location will be southbound on North 2nd Street from Auburn Street to Walnut Street.

3. A resolution supporting Prime Video’s League of Their Own Series (SUSPEND RULE 9)

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Demolition of 1406 School Street to DPI Construction, of Pecatonica, Illinois in the amount of $13,685.00. The funding source is Community Development Block Grant.

2. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Demolition of 2323 West State Street to N-TRAK Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $104,780.00. The funding source is Construction Services Operating Budget.

3. Award of Non-Competitive Contract: 280 SCBA Cylinders (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and related equipment to Air One Equipment of South Elgin, Illinois in the amount of $259,000. The funding source is the Fire Department Operating Budget.

4. Award of RFP: Head Start Transportation Services to First Student, of Naperville, Illinois for an amount not-to-exceed $1,224,369.50 for transporting 460 students, for 166 school days for school year and $2,691.36 for 32 field trips for a total of $1,227,060.80. The contract duration is one (1) year with 2 one-year extensions. The funding source is Federal Head Start Grant.

XI. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. An ordinance approving the Development Agreement with South West Ideas for Today and Tomorrow (SWIFTT) for the rehabilitation and redevelopment of 1111 Avon Street.

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. An ordinance approving the Annexation of 7xx Waveland Avenue.

2. An ordinance approving the Annexation Agreement for 7xx Waveland Avenue.

3. An ordinance approving the Amendments to the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 105, Article II (Technical Codes), Division 12 (Elevator Safety Code).

4. An ordinance approving the Amendments to the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, Article II (Noise), Article III (Nuisance Vehicles & Devices), Article IV (Impoundment of Nuisance Vehicles & Devices) and Section 19-3 (Offensive Use of Property).

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. An ordinance approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and Four Rivers Sanitation Authority for Charles Street Reconstruction. The agreement outlines the project scope and each agency's responsibilities.

2. An ordinance approving the Agreement between the City of Rockford and ComEd for Utility Relocation located at City Yards utilizing American Rescue Plan Funds. The proposed total of $90,652.58 includes relocating existing overhead electrical infrastructure to underground, removal of existing utility poles and lighting owned by ComEd and to modernize the on-site primary power feed to the facility by upgrading equipment and relocating to underground services.

3. An ordinance approving the proposed sale of city-owned property located at 1417 Mulberry Street (PIN: 11-22-109-032) to Kareem Bey for his bid of $1,000.00.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

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