Rockford Sun

City of Rockford City Council met Sept. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

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
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
Gabrielle Torina	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Aprel Prunty	City of Rockford	Alderman	Late	6:03 PM
Janessa Wilkins	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Karen Hoffman	City of Rockford	Alderman	Late	6:07 PM
Bill Rose	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Franklin C. Beach	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Tuffy Quinonez	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Gina Meeks	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Linda McNeely	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Mark Bonne	City of Rockford	Alderman	Absent

C. Acceptance of the Journal

1. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on May 31, 2022.

Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on May 31, 2022, seconded by

Alderman Torina. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Prunty, Hoffman and Bonne were absent).

2. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on June 21, 2022.

Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on June 21, 2022, seconded by Alderman Torina.

MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Prunty, Hoffman and Bonne were absent).

II. PROCLAMATIONS

There were no proclamations presented at this meeting.

III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. Memorandum from Jeremy Carter, Traffic and Development Engineer, regarding an application and acceptance for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Grant for Riverwalk Design Engineering.

Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

2. Memorandum from Jeremy Carter, Traffic and Development Engineer, regarding an application and acceptance for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Grant for Highcrest Road Multi-Use Path. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

3. Memorandum from Mitch Leatherby, Street and Transportation

Superintendent, regarding an application and acceptance of the Urban and Community Forestry Grant. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Memorandum from Megan McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the 2nd Quarter Report from April – June 2022 on Liquor License Establishments with Video Gaming, subject to the 50% requirement.

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 5798 Logistics Parkway. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

3. Memorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events, regarding upcoming special events which include: Tour de North End, Bourbon, Brisket and Blues, Rockford Public Library 150th

Anniversary Celebration, Festival of Lights and Stroll on State. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

4. Traffic Commission Agenda for the meeting to be held on September 14, 2022 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and

Regulation Committee meeting on September 26, 2022. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

5. Memorandum from Megan McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, regarding a request for Modification to Existing Liquor License for additional Video Gaming Terminal at 4412 Manchester Drive. Referred to Code and

Regulation Committee.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Public Works Director, regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Davis Junction for snowplowing services. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

2. Memorandum from Jamie Rott, Water Superintendent, regarding an Agreement between the City of Rockford and the Illinois Railway, LLC for a Railroad Pipe Crossing License to put a water main under an Illinois Railway track on 15th Avenue near the intersection of Kishwaukee Street. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

3. Memorandum from Angela Hammer, City Attorney, regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Exchange of Services with Rockford Public School District for Rockford Five-0 Program. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

4. Memorandum from John Wuich, Assistant City Attorney, regarding a Fine Reduction Request for 1803 S. 8th Street. Referred to Finance and

Personnel Committee.

5. Memorandum from John Wuich, Assistant City Attorney, regarding a Fine Reduction Request for 1726 15th Avenue. Referred to Finance and

Personnel Committee.

6. Alderman Frost opened a bid for the city-owned property located at 4XX Short Horsman Street from Seneca Meeks of Loves Park, Illinois in the

amount of $2,100.00. 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. 2022-196-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals approval for a Zoning Map Amendment from R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District to I-2, General Industrial Zoning District at 402-528 Martin Road, 3331 and 3333 Foley Street, 4xx-517 Barry Road, 4xx-440 Barry Road, 3213, 32xx and 3215 Blair Street, 3306 and 3312 Blair Street, 315 Kennon Road, and 3319 Lyle Street (Four Rivers Sanitation Authority/Applicants). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

2. 2022-197-CR - Committee recommends denial for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for a pet grooming facility, dog bar, new vehicle storage building, new parking lot, and a bar building in an R-3, Multi-Family Residential Zoning District at 6588 Spring Brook Road (William Caldwell/Applicant), thus reversing the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation of approval.

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

3. 2022-198-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals approval for:

a. A Special Use Permit for religious assembly and associated activities; and

b. A Variation to reduce the required front yard setback along Preston Street from twenty-five (25) feet to fifteen (15) feet; and

c. A Variation to reduce the required front yard setback along Waveland Avenue from twenty-five (25) feet to fifteen (15) feet in a R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 602 South Pierpont Avenue and 7xx Waveland Avenue.

Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

4. 2022-199-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board approval of a license for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class E) in conjunction with a restaurant, and outdoor seating area in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 5494 East State Street (Jose A. Chavez/Mexico Classico Grill, LLC dba Chavez Mexican Restaurant/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

5. 2022-200-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board approval of the continued operation under a Class A license for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a restaurant and outdoor seating area under new ownership pursuant to an 80% stock purchase in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 6860 Spring Creek Road (Laura Renner/Josef’s of Barbados/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

6. 2022-201-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board approval of a license for the Sale of Beer & Wine by the drink (Class NG-WB) in conjunction with a restaurant and an outdoor seating area in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 1710 Rural Street #3 (Stacey Knight/Kevin Knight/Feed the Pozitive, LLC dba Lydia’s Café/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

7. 2022-202-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board approval for:

a. The continued operation under a Class A license for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a bar, video gaming terminals, outdoor seating area; and

b. The continued Sale of Packaged Liquor under a Class PKG in conjunction with a bar, video gaming terminals and outdoor seating area pursuant to a 100% stock purchase in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2401 and 2402 Latham Street (Colleen Therese Kowalski/Latham Tap Inc. dba Latham Tap, Inc./Applicant).

Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinances.

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

8. 2022-203-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board approval for:

a. A license for the Sale of Tobacco Products with a gas station and convenience store; and

b. A license for the Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 320 North Mulford Road (Girishkumar B. Patel/Circle G LLC dba BP Gas Station/Applicant).

Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinances.

Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 1] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely NAYS: Franklin C. Beach ABSENT: Mark Bonne

9. 2022-204-CR - Committee recommends approval of the proposed Amendments to the City of Rockford Annexation Policy. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

10. 2022-205-CR - Committee recommends approval of the proposed Amendments to the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances Section 17-1 (Weed Control) and Section 17-2 (Weed Cutting; Liens). The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. 2022-206-CR - Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $6,985,596.25 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on August 22, 2022.

Alderman Frost, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

2. 2022-207-CR - Committee recommends approval of the First Addendum to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Lease of Fair Grounds Park Day Care Center between Head Start and the Rockford Park District. The addendum provides the City some protection of federal interests and gives the Park District the right to review and approve any major projects at the Pace Center at Fair Grounds. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Frost, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

3. 2022-208-CR - Committee recommends approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement: City-State Railroad Agreement for Railway - Highway Grade Crossing Improvements (Sandy Hollow Road and Illinois Railway Railroad Tracks). This Agreement outlines the funding of this estimated $533,264.22 project. The funding of the project shall be 90% Federal, 0% Railroad, and 10% City ($53,326.45). The City's portion will be paid for using Motor Fuel Tax funds. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Frost, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

VI. OFFICERS REPORTS

A. Alderman Rose

Alderman Rose informed Ninth Ward residents that on September 22, 2022 at Halsted Road Baptist Church at 6:00 p.m. Trajectory Energy would be presenting an energy opportunity for the Ninth Ward.

B. Alderman Torina

Alderman Torina reported she recently attended the Boomers at Booker meeting and she had a great time.

Alderman Torina announced the next Fifth Ward meeting was scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church located at 2209 Clifton Avenue.

C. Alderman Prunty

Alderman Prunty thanked city staff and the RACVB for the Forward for Fun Initiative funds. She reported they recently had a corn boil in the Jefferson Ridge Subdivision and she thanked Community Officer Matt Williams for boiling the corn. She stated everyone had a great time.

Alderman Prunty announced there would be a Forward for Fun Block Party at Ken-Rock Park on September 17, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Alderman Prunty announced there would be a Sixth Ward meeting on October 6, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Building located at 4525 Boeing Drive.

VII. APPOINTMENTS LAID OVER

1. Appointment of Sam Castree to the Human Resources Appeals Board for a three year term expiring August 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

Mayor McNamara read in the appointment and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: APPROVED [12 TO 1] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks NAYS: Linda McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

2. Appointment of Ginnie Weckerly to the Human Resources Appeals Board for a three-year term expiring August 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

Mayor McNamara read in the appointment and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: APPROVED [12 TO 1] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks NAYS: Linda McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

3. Appointment of Rhashonda Williams to the Human Resources Appeals Board for a three-year term expiring August 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

Mayor McNamara read in the appointment and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: APPROVED [12 TO 1] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks NAYS: Linda McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

VIII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. 2022-185-R - Committee recommends approval of the Grant Application Authorization and Award Acceptance - Bridge Investment Program (BIP) - 15th Avenue Bridge Reconstruction in the amount of $2,500,000.

Alderman Meeks, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the resolution and moved to amend the resolution to reflect the following:

The Committee recommends approval of the Grant Application

Authorization and Award Acceptance - Bridge Investment Program (BIP) - 15th Avenue Bridge Reconstruction in the amount of $10,030,000. The cost match for this application is 20% or $2,507,500 and the funding source is Motor Fuel Tax Funds.

Alderman Frost seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Alderman Bonne was absent).

The resolution, as amended, was then placed up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

2. 2022-186-R - Committee recommends approval of the Application and Award Acceptance for the DCEO Tourism Attractions & Festivals Grant Program: Davis Park Master Plan Phase 1 Implementation in the amount of $500,000.

Alderman Meeks, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

B. Code and Regulation Committee

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. 2022-187-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Colorado Avenue Drainage Ditch Repairs to DPI Construction, Inc., of Pecatonica, Illinois in the amount of $44,712.00. The project is estimated to be completed by September 16, 2022. The funding source is CIP General Fund.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

2. 2022-188-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Saratoga Storm Sewer Repair to Stenstrom Co., Ltd., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $30,753.35. The project is estimated to be completed by October 14, 2022. The funding source is CIP General Fund.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

3. 2022-189-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Central Garage Backup Generator to Miller Engineering Company, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $294,500.00. The funding source is American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds - Phase 1.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

4. 2022-190-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Website Design to CivicPlus, of Manhattan, Kansas for an initial implementation cost of $90,900.00 in year 1, and $27,200.00 annually starting in year 2. The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) additional one-year extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at renewal only. The funding source is Information Technology Fund Operating Budget.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 1] AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks NAYS: Jonathan Logemann ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

5. 2022-191-R - Committee recommends approval of the Supplement Resolution for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code for City Wide Asset Management Capital Planning. Council authorization is required for use of Motor Fuel Tax funds for an additional amount of $15,000.00 and a total amended amount of $315,000.00.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

6. 2022-192-R - Committee recommends approval and acceptance of Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) Department of Human Services (DHS) Employment Barrier Reduction Pilot Grant Award in the amount of $123,750.00 and does not require a cost match. The grant term is from signature date to June 30, 2023.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

7. 2022-193-R - Committee recommends approval of the Continuum of Care - Rosecrance Consolidated - This grant is from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $774,560.00. The grant does require a 25% cost match in the amount of $193,640.00. The funds will pay Rosecrance for approved client's housing and supportive services.

The City would retain $43,040.00 for administrative costs. The grant does not require the City to bear any additional costs. The grant term is from May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

8. 2022-194-R - Committee recommends approval of the Continuum of Care - Rosecrance 2003 - This grant is a renewal of an existing Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program in the amount of $145,219.00. The grant does require a 25% cost match in the amount of $36,304.75. The funds will pay Rosecrance for approved client's housing and supportive services. The City would retain $8,059.00 for administrative costs. The grant does not require the City to bear any additional costs. The grant term is from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

9. 2022-195-R - Committee recommends approval of the Continuum of Care - Shelter Care Ministry Consolidated Rapid Rehousing - This grant is from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $147,290.00. The grant does require a 25% cost match in the amount of $36,822.50. The funds will pay Shelter Care Ministries (SCM) for approved client's housing and supportive services. The City would retain $10,175.00 for administrative costs. The grant does not require the City to bear any additional costs. The grant term is from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

10. 2022-196-R - Committee recommends approval of the Continuum of Care - Shelter Care Ministry Consolidated Permanent Support Housing - This grant is from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $181,054.00. The grant does require a 25% cost match in the amount of $45,263.50. The funds will pay Shelter Care Ministries (SCM) for approved client's housing and supportive services. The City would retain $14,000.00 for administrative costs. The grant does not require the City to bear any additional costs. The grant term is from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

11. 2022-197-R - Committee recommends approval of the Continuum of Care - Carpenter's Place (CP) PH1 - This grant is from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $116,920.00.

The grant does require a 25% cost match in the amount of $29,230.00.

The funds will pay Carpenter's Place for approved client's housing and supportive services. The City would retain $6,735.00 for administrative costs. The grant does not require the City to bear any additional costs.

The grant term is from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

12. 2022-198-R - Committee recommends approval of the Continuum of Care - Carpenter's Place (CP) PH2 - This grant is from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $33,392.00.

The grant does require a 25% cost match in the amount of $8,348.00. The funds will pay Carpenter's Place for approved client's housing and supportive services. The City of Rockford would retain $2,171.00 for administrative costs. The grant does not require the City to bear any additional costs. The grant term is from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

13. 2022-199-R - Committee recommends approval of the Continuum of Care - Youth Rapid Rehousing grant is from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program - This grant is in the amount of $95,989.00. The grant does require a 25% cost match in the amount of $23,997.25. The funds will pay for approved client's deposit, rent, client's budget education, staff training, payroll, and administration. The City of Rockford would retain $8,197.00 for administrative costs. The grant does not require the City to bear any additional costs. The grant term is from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

14. 2022-200-R - Committee recommends denial of Oxford House, Inc.'s request to waive zoning application fees. Oxford House, Inc. has submitted zoning applications for the following properties:

3522 Applewood Lane

6274 Brigantine Lane

5383 Pepper Drive

1234 National Avenue

Each zoning application seeks a variance to approve a reasonable accommodation to allow more than six (6) unrelated individuals to reside in a R-1 zoning district.

Counsel for Oxford House, Inc. requests a waiver of the zoning application fees at these properties.

City Council, by adoption of a Resolution may waive the zoning application fee. The filing fee for each property is $444.40.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

15. 2022-201-R - Award of Bid: Charles Street Rehabilitation to William Charles Construction, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $5,537,238.84. The project is estimated to be completed by October 15, 2023. The funding source is 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

16. 2022-202-R - Award of Bid: City-Wide Sidewalk & ADA Repair 2022 Package 3 to Campos Construction, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $81,230.50. The project is estimated to be completed by October 31, 2022. The funding source is 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

17. 2022-203-R - Award of Bid: Demolition of Lorden Building at Davis Park to N-TRAK Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $1,144,400.00. The project is estimated to be completed by May of 2023. The funding source is Redevelopment Funds.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks ABSENT: Mark Bonne AWAY: Linda McNeely

IX. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)

A. Planning and Development Committee

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. 2022-170-O - An ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment from R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District to I-2, General Industrial Zoning District at 402-528 Martin Road, 3331 and 3333 Foley Street, 4xx 517 Barry Road, 4xx-440 Barry Road, 3213, 32xx and 3215 Blair Street, 3306 and 3312 Blair Street, 315 Kennon Road, and 3319 Lyle Street (Four Rivers Sanitation Authority/Applicants).

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

2. 2022-171-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for religious assembly and associated activities, a Variation to reduce the required front yard setback along Preston Street from twenty-five (25) feet to fifteen (15) feet and a Variation to reduce the required front yard setback along Waveland Avenue from twenty-five (25) feet to fifteen (15) feet in a R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 602 South Pierpont Avenue and 7xx Waveland Avenue.

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

3. 2022-172-O - An ordinance approving a license for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class E) in conjunction with a restaurant, and outdoor seating area in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 5494 East State Street (Jose A. Chavez/Mexico Classico Grill, LLC dba Chavez Mexican Restaurant/Applicant).

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

4. 2022-173-O - An ordinance approving the continued operation under a Class A license for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a restaurant and outdoor seating area under new ownership pursuant to an 80% stock purchase in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 6860 Spring Creek Road (Laura Renner/Josef’s of Barbados/Applicant).

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

5. 2022-174-O - An ordinance approving a license for the Sale of Beer & Wine by the drink (Class NG-WB) in conjunction with a restaurant and an outdoor seating area in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 1710 Rural Street #3 (Stacey Knight/Kevin Knight/Feed the Pozitive, LLC dba Lydia’s Café/Applicant).

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

6. 2022-175-O - An ordinance approving the continued operation under a Class A license for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a bar, video gaming terminals, outdoor seating area and the continued Sale of Packaged Liquor under a Class PKG in conjunction with a bar, video gaming terminals and outdoor seating area pursuant to a 100% stock purchase in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2401 and 2402 Latham Street (Colleen Therese Kowalski/Latham Tap Inc. dba Latham Tap, Inc./Applicant).

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

7. 2022-176-O - An ordinance approving a license for the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 320 North Mulford Road (Girishkumar B. Patel/Circle G LLC dba BP Gas Station/Applicant).

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

8. 2022-177-O - An ordinance approving a license for the Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 320 North Mulford Road (Girishkumar B. Patel/Circle G LLC dba BP Gas Station/Applicant).

Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 1] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely NAYS: Franklin C. Beach ABSENT: Mark Bonne

9. 2022-178-O - An ordinance approving the Amendments to the City of Rockford Annexation Policy.

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

10. 2022-179-O - An ordinance approving the Amendments to the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances Section 17-1 (Weed Control) and Section 17-2 (Weed Cutting; Liens).

Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. 2022-180-O - An ordinance approving the First Addendum to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Lease of Fair Grounds Park Day Care Center between Head Start and the Rockford Park District. The addendum provides the City some protection of federal interests and gives the Park District the right to review and approve any major projects at the Pace Center at Fair Grounds.

Alderman Frost, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

2. 2022-181-O - An ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement: City-State Railroad Agreement for Railway - Highway Grade Crossing Improvements (Sandy Hollow Road & Illinois Railway Railroad Tracks). This Agreement outlines the funding of this estimated $533,264.22 project. The funding of the project shall be 90% Federal, 0% Railroad, and 10% City ($53,326.45). The City's portion will be paid for using Motor Fuel Tax funds.

Alderman Frost, 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, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

X. ADJOURNMENT

1. Motion to Adjourn

Alderman McNeely moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Tuneberg. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Alderman Bonne was absent). The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, McNeely ABSENT: Mark Bonne

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