City of Rockford City Council met July 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m.
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by Chaplain Mark Miller and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor McNamara.
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 | Present | |
| Janessa Wilkins | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Karen Hoffman | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Bill Rose | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Franklin C. Beach | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Isidro Barrios | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Gina Meeks | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Jeffrey Bailey | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | 5:50 PM |
| Mark Bonne | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present |
C. Acceptance of the Journal
1. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on June 26, 2023.
Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on June 26, 2023, seconded by Alderman Torina. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Alderman Wilkins was absent).
II. PROCLAMATIONS
There were no proclamations presented at this meeting.
III. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO ALDERMAN BAILEY
Legal Director Nicholas Meyer administered the Oath of Office to Thirteenth Ward Alderman Bailey and then he congratulated him on his appointment.
Alderman Bailey thanked his family for their support and Mayor McNamara for the opportunity to serve the citizens of the Thirteenth Ward. Alderman Bailey then took his seat and joined the meeting.
IV. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Public Works Director, regarding an amendment to the 2023 Workforce Development Initiative Agreement by and between the City of Rockford and LT Construction. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Zoning Board of Appeals' Agenda for the meeting to be held on July 18, 2023 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on July 24, 2023. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
2. Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's Agenda for the meeting to be held on July 18, 2023 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on July 24, 2023. Referred to Code and Regulation.
3. Traffic Commission Agenda for the meeting to be held on July 12, 2023 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on July 24, 2023. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
4. Memorandum from Kelly Nokes, Engineering Operations Manager, regarding the request to waive the parking fee for the attendees of the Jehovah Witness Convention. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Memorandum from Lisa Warren, Head Start Director, regarding a Head Start low cost extension to expend funds for a playground. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
2. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Public Works Director, regarding an agreement with ComEd for Madison Street Improvements (ComEd Line Relocation). Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
3. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Public Works Director, regarding the approval of an application to the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the Public Works Agency accreditation process. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
V. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
1. Pastor William Martin spoke in favor of the Barber Colman Redevelopment Agreement and encouraged the council members to reestablish hope for the South Main corridor, the Fifth Ward and the west side of Rockford, Illinois by transforming 20 acres of blight into a new development.
2. Valerie Hanserd, Winnebago County Board Member, voiced her support for the redevelopment of the Barber Colman campus. She urged the council members to vote in favor of this project which she believed would help revitalize the Fifth Ward and bring more businesses to that area.
3. Paul Nolley, Director of Project First Rate, explained the purpose of Project Labor Agreements and he spoke about the benefits of PLAs and how they help protect both the developer and the labor work force.
4. Wally Haas, Executive Director of Transform Rockford, expressed his desire to see Rockfordians unite together, welcome development and build a better community for all residents.
5. Christina Valdez voiced her support for the Barber Colman Redevelopment project and she spoke against a Project Labor Agreement.
VI. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2023-129-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to establish a “No Parking Any Time” restriction on the east side of Indian Terrace from Dickerman Drive to 45 feet south of Dickerman Drive, thus repealing the “2-Hour Parking” and “Residential Permit Parking” restrictions on the east side of Indian Terrace from Dickerman Drive to 45 feet south of Dickerman Drive. 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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
a. Variation to increase the maximum allowed square footage of a free-standing sign from 64 square feet to 406 square feet;
b. Variation to increase the maximum allowable height of a free standing sign from 8 feet to 90 feet; and
c. Variation to allow a pylon free-standing sign when a landmark style free-standing sign with a 2-foot brick or stone base is required in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 8060, 8070 and 82xx East State Street (Andrew Smith for QuikTrip Corporation/Applicant).
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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 2]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee, Aprel Prunty ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 2]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee, Aprel Prunty ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 2]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee, Aprel Prunty ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 2]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee, Aprel Prunty ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
8. 2023-136-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Text Amendment of the City of Rockford Zoning Ordinance to Article 80-009-D. All properties in R-1, Single-Family Residential Districts with gravel driveways and/or gravel parking lots legally established shall conform to the regulations contained in Section 50-013-A of this Ordinance by November 1, 2024. All properties in any other Residential Districts (RE, R-1U, R-2, R-3, and R-4) and Commercial Districts with gravel driveways and/or gravel parking lots legally established shall conform to the regulations contained in Section 50-013-A of this Ordinance by November 1, 2023. Nothing in this provision allows illegally established nonconforming parking lots and driveways to remain (City of Rockford/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 [7 TO 6]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Hoffman, Barrios, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Frost, Torina, Prunty, Rose, Beach, Meeks ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
9. 2023-137-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Modification of an existing liquor license to change business hours from Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to midnight, Saturday 9 a.m. to midnight and Sunday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and to provide live music in conjunction with a restaurant, tavern and video gaming terminals in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 1025 5th Avenue (Andrew Vowels/Gene’s Place, Inc., dba Ernie’s Midtown Pub/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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
10. 2023-138-CR - Committee recommends sustaining Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for:
a. The Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a convenience store and gas station; and
b. The Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a convenience store and gas station in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3005 North Rockton Avenue (Jino John/Save Food Mart, Inc., dba Save Food Mart, 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.
Alderman Beach requested that his vote reflect a "No" for item b.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Hoffman, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Franklin C. Beach ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
11. 2023-139-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for:
a. The Sale of Liquor by the drink (Class NG-L) in conjunction with a craft brewery and pub; and
b. The Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a craft brewery and pub in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 125 North Madison Street (Alexander Blondin/Bent Oak Brewing, LLC dba Bent Oak Brewing/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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
12. 2023-140-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a grocery store in a C-4, Urban Mixed Use Zoning District at 325 West State Street (Rajesh & Ashay Patel/City Center Market, LLC dba City Center Market/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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2023-141-CR - Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $11,346,837.91 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on June 26, 2023.
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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORTS LAID OVER
A. Planning and Development Committee 1. 2023-148-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Redevelopment Agreement with J. Jeffers & Company LLC for the Barber Colman Campus. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance. Alderman Durkee, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage. Alderman Logemann moved to amend the committee report to add the following provision to Sec. XVII(D) of the proposed Redevelopment Agreement with J. Jeffers for the Barber Colman Campus: The developer will sign a Project Labor Agreement acceptable to the Northwestern Illinois Building Trades covering all construction to be performed on the project.
Alderman Bonne seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a roll call vote of 7 to 6 (Aldermen Durkee, Torina, Prunty, Rose, Meeks and Bailey voted "No" and Alderman Wilkins was absent).
Mayor McNamara indicated the committee report, as amended, would be held out because the developer has not agreed to the amendment to the contract.
| RESULT: HELD OUT Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
2. 2023-149-CR - Committee recommends approval of an ordinance terminating the South Main - Rock Street Redevelopment Plan and Project Area and the dissolution of the Special Tax Allocation Fund for the South Main - Rock Street Tax Increment Financing District. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
| RESULT: HELD OUT Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
3. 2023-150-CR - Committee recommends approval of an ordinance approving the Barber Colman Redevelopment Plan and Project Area. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
| RESULT: HELD OUT Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
4. 2023-151-CR - Committee recommends approval of an ordinance designating the Barber Colman Redevelopment Plan and Project Area.
The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
| RESULT: HELD OUT Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
5. 2023-152-CR - Committee recommends approval of an ordinance adopting the Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the Barber Colman Redevelopment Plan and Project Area. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
| RESULT: HELD OUT Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
B. Code and Regulation Committee
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
VIII. OFFICERS REPORTS
A. Mayor McNamara
Mayor McNamara congratulated Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Program Operations for the Health and Human Services Department, on his recent appointment to the Rockford Park District Board.
B. Alderman Prunty
Alderman Prunty expressed her appreciation to everyone that participated in the recent Sixth Ward meeting.
Alderman Prunty shared the House of God Church was currently holding their camp in the Sixth Ward.
Alderman Prunty announced Bookerfest would take place on July 15, 2023 at Booker Park.
Alderman Prunty announced State Representative Maurice West was hosting a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Alderman Prunty mentioned New Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church was planning a Back to School event on July 29, 2023.
Alderman Prunty shared St. Edward's Church would be holding their Summerfest on July 30, 2023.
Alderman Prunty announced the Eight Ward has a Multicultural Festival planned for September 9, 2023.
IX. APPOINTMENTS LAID OVER
1. Appointment of Mary Cacioppi to the Community Action Agency Board for a three-year term to fill the private sector vacancy. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)
Mayor McNamara read in the appointment and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
2. Appointment of Nastasia Brown to the Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment (RAVE) Board for a term expiring June 2025. This appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Martesha Brown. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)
| RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
3. Reappointment of Eric Brown to the Community Relations Commission for a term expiring August 2026. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)
| RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
4. Reappointment of Henrietta Dotson-Williams to the Library Board for a term expiring June 2026. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)
| RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
5. Reappointment of Brad Long to the Library Board for a term expiring June 2026. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)
| RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
6. Reappointment of Greg Harle to the Mechanical Board for a term expiring July 2028. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)
| RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
7. Reappointment of John Phelps to the Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment (RAVE) Board for a term expiring July 2028. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment is up for passage.)
| RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
X. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2023-149-R - Hard Rock Consent to Ground Lease Resolution authorizing the City to consent to: (i) the sale of the land located at 7801 East State Street and 273 South Lyford Road, Rockford, IL 61108, by 815 Entertainment, LLC to GLP Capital, L.P., a Pennsylvania limited partnership (“GLP”); and (ii) the lease of the land located at 7801 East State Street and 273 South Lyford Road, Rockford, IL 61108, by GLP to 815 ENT Lessee LLC, an Illinois limited liability company (“815 ENT Lessee”); and (iii) the assignment of all the ground lessee’s right, title and interest in and to the Ground Lease by 815 ENT Lessee to 815 Entertainment
Alderman Torina, 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, Torina, Prunty, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2023-150-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Police Vehicles Equipment and Installation to Ultra Strobe Communications, Inc., of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $261,292.00. The funding source is Capital Lease Fund/Police Department Capital Budget.
Alderman Frost, 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, Torina, Prunty, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
2. 2023-151-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchasing Contract: Printing Services to Balsley Printing of Rockton, Illinois, Meridian of Loves Park, Illinois and 11th Street Printing Services of Rockford, Illinois for an estimated amount of $40,000.00. The contract duration is two (2) years with three (3) possible one-year extension options. The funding sources are Department Operating Budgets.
Alderman Frost, 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, Torina, Prunty, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
XI. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2023-123-O - An ordinance approving the Redevelopment Agreement with J. Jeffers & Company LLC for the Barber Colman Campus.
| RESULT: HELD OUT Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
2. 2023-124-O - An ordinance terminating the South Main - Rock Street Redevelopment Plan and Project Area and the dissolution of the Special Tax Allocation Fund for the South Main - Rock Street Tax Increment Financing District.
| RESULT: HELD OUT Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
3. 2023-125-O - An ordinance approving the Barber Colman Redevelopment Plan and Project Area.
| RESULT: HELD OUT Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
4. 2023-126-O - An ordinance designating the Barber Colman Redevelopment Plan and Project Area.
| RESULT: HELD OUT Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
5. 2023-127-O - An ordinance adopting the Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the Barber Colman Redevelopment Plan and Project Area.
| RESULT: HELD OUT Next: 7/17/2023 5:45 PM |
1. 2023-111-O - An ordinance establishing a “No Parking Any Time” restriction on the east side of Indian Terrace from Dickerman Drive to 45 feet south of Dickerman Drive, thus repealing the “2-Hour Parking” and “Residential Permit Parking” restrictions on the east side of Indian Terrace from Dickerman Drive to 45 feet south of Dickerman Drive.
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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
2. 2023-112-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for the installation of a solar farm (freestanding solar panel racks and solar panels) in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 5305 35th Street (Forefront Power for Rockford School District 205/Applicants).
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 2]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee, Aprel Prunty ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
3. 2023-113-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for the installation of a solar farm (freestanding solar panel racks and solar panels) in an R-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 525 North Pierpont Avenue (Forefront Power for Rockford School District 205/Applicants).
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 2]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee, Aprel Prunty ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
4. 2023-114-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for the installation of a solar farm (freestanding solar panel racks and solar panels) in an RE, Rural Estate Zoning District at 4707 North Rockton
Avenue (Forefront Power for Rockford School District 205/Applicants).
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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
5. 2023-115-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for the installation of a solar farm (freestanding solar panel racks and solar panels) in an R-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 1800 Ogilby Road (Forefront Power for Rockford School District 205/Applicants).
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 2]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee, Aprel Prunty ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
6. 2023-116-O - An ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment from R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District to C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 4908 South Main Street (Attorney Jim Stevens for Flatirons Self Storage V DST Manager, LLC Trustee/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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
7. 2023-117-O - An ordinance approving a Text Amendment of the City of Rockford Zoning Ordinance to Article 80-009-D. All properties in R-1, Single-Family Residential Districts with gravel driveways and/or gravel parking lots legally established shall conform to the regulations contained in Section 50-013-A of this Ordinance by November 1, 2024. All properties in any other Residential Districts (RE, R-1U, R-2, R-3, and R
4) and Commercial Districts with gravel driveways and/or gravel parking lots legally established shall conform to the regulations contained in Section 50-013-A of this Ordinance by November 1, 2023. Nothing in this provision allows illegally established nonconforming parking lots and driveways to remain (City of Rockford/Applicant).
| RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 6]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Hoffman, Barrios, Bailey, Bonne, McNamara NAYS: Frost, Torina, Prunty, Rose, Beach, Meeks ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
8. 2023-118-O - An ordinance approving the Modification of an existing liquor license to change business hours from Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to midnight, Saturday 9 a.m. to midnight and Sunday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and to provide live music in conjunction with a restaurant, tavern and video gaming terminals in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 1025 5th Avenue (Andrew Vowels/Gene’s Place, Inc., dba Ernie’s Midtown Pub/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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
9. 2023-119-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Tobacco products in conjunction with a convenience store and gas station in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3005 North Rockton Avenue (Jino John/Save Food Mart, Inc., dba Save Food Mart, 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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
10. 2023-120-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a convenience store and gas station in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3005 North Rockton Avenue (Jino John/Save Food Mart, Inc., dba Save Food Mart, 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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
11. 2023-121-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the drink (Class NG-L) and the Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a craft brewery and pub in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 125 North Madison Street (Alexander Blondin/Bent Oak Brewing, LLC dba Bent Oak Brewing/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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
12. 2023-122-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a grocery store in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 325 West State Street (Rajesh & Ashay Patel/City Center Market, LLC dba City Center Market/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, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne NAYS: Jeffrey Bailey ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
XII. CLOSED SESSION
The meeting did not convene into Closed Session.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
1. Motion to Adjourn
Alderman Beach moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Durkee.
MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Alderman Wilkins was absent). The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Janessa Wilkins |
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