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City of Rockford City Council met Aug. 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER 

Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.

A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

The invocation was given by Judy Moe of Baha'i Center of Rockford 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	Late	5:41 PM
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	Present
Karen Hoffman	City of Rockford	Alderman	Late	5:41 PM
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
Mark Bonne	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present

II. PROCLAMATIONS 

1. Mayor McNamara presented a proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 6, 2024, to be "National Night Out" in the City of Rockford, Illinois.

III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 

A. Planning and Development Committee 

1. Memorandum from Sarah Leys, Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development, regarding an Agreement with Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity for 2024 Critical Home Repair Program. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

2. Memorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding the proposed 2024 Rockford REGROW Grant Program funded by the Cannabis Fund. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

3. Memorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding the proposed Solar Option and Lease on city-owned property located at 844 South Horace Avenue. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

4. Memorandum from Anqunette Parham, Health and Human Services Executive Director, regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford Head Start Program and Rockford Public School District 205 for operations relating to the 2024-2025 school year.

Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

1. Memorandum from Jeremy Carter, Traffic and Development Engineer, regarding a proposed Honorary Street Name Change on Foster Avenue to Izer Tilson Way. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

2. Traffic Commission’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on August 14, 2024 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on August 26, 2024. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

3. Memorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events, regarding upcoming special events for Cycle on 2nd and Stroll on State/Dasher Dash 5K. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

4. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding the Shady Lane Road Dedication Plat. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

5. Memorandum from Jacob Rubin, Assistant City Attorney, regarding a proposed text amendment to the City of Rockford Zoning Ordinance 80- 009-D for nonconforming gravel driveways and parking lots. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

6. Memorandum from Nicholas Meyer, Legal Director, regarding a Short Term Rental Ordinance. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee 

1. Memorandum from Mike Hakanson, Land Transaction Officer, regarding the proposed release of liens on certain Winnebago County Trustee parcels to facilitate the sale to private owners. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

2. Bid opening for the city-owned property (a vacant lot) located at 316 North Hinkley, Rockford, Illinois from Ronald Alfred Carter in the amount of $1,000.00. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

3. Memorandum from Timothy Hinkens, City Engineer/Interim Director of Public Works, regarding a hiring request for a Senior Engineering Technician. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

D. Legislative and Lobbying Committee 

1. Memorandum from Alderman Rose regarding a proposed Cease Fire Resolution. Referred to Legislative and Lobbying Committee.

IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS 

1. Denzil Wynter recited a passage of scripture and spoke about children becoming entrepreneurs and the importance of mentoring children to keep them on a good path.

2. Prophet Yusef quoted a passage of scripture and shared his ideas of ways to positively transform Rockford.

3. Stephanie Hicks of Care for Pets announced an upcoming Pet Vaccine Clinic that would take place in Winnebago County and she detailed the services that would be offered. She invited the aldermen to contact her if they were interested in hosting a pet clinic event in their wards.

4. John Tac Brantley encouraged all citizen to vote in the Presidential Election in November 2024 and he shared ways he was helping at-risk youth in the community.

5. Robert Pace spoke regarding the housing shortage in Rockford and he encouraged the council members to support the proposed housing development on Garrett Lane.

V. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS 

A. Planning and Development Committee 

1. 2024-168-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Amendment to the 2024 Workforce Development Initiative Agreement between the City of Rockford and LT Construction in the amount of $150,000.00. The added funding would allow for the estimated completion of up to an additional 12,000 square feet of sidewalk improvements. This additional request would bring the total workforce development program value to $675,000.00. The funding source is revenue replacement through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development 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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

1. 2024-169-CR - Committee recommends approval of the request for authorization to place for sale the city-owned parcel located at 721 South 3rd Street (vacant lot). 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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

2. 2024-170-CR - Committee recommends approval of the request for authorization to place for sale the city-owned parcel located at 821 Oakley Avenue (vacant lot). 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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

3. 2024-171-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to establish a “No Parking Any Time Except Paratransit” restriction on the south side of City View Court from 125 feet east of Eagle Drive to 155 feet east of Eagle 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, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

4. 2024-172-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's recommendation that No Action be taken on the request to establish a Mid-Block Pedestrian Crossing in the 400 block of Roxbury Road.

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 2]  AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach

5. 2024-173-CR - Committee recommends approval of the modifications to the City of Rockford Code Ordinances for Chapter 27 - Trees and Shrubs.

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

6. 2024-174-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Annexation of 30xx, 3030 and 3036 Searles Avenue. 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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

7. 2024-175-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a convenience store in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 1313 Broadway (Alwalid Muthanna/Bassam Muthanna/W & S Food & Liquor, Inc. dba W & S Food & Liquor/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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

8. 2024-176-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Sale of Beer and Wine by the drink (Class WB50) in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming terminals in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2019 South Main Street (Maria M. Gonzalez Urenda/Martin A. Jimenez Alvarez/El Ranchito Authentic Mexican Restaurant, LLC dba El Ranchito/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 [13 TO 1]  AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Franklin C. Beach

9. 2024-177-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Variation to increase the maximum impervious surface ratio from 0.40 (2,820.80 square feet) to 0.65 (4,606 square feet) in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 1719 Post Avenue (Attorney Jason Rock for Joshua Beitel/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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

10. 2024-178-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for six, two-family residential units in an R-3, Multi-Family Residential Zoning District at 6002 Phaeton Drive (Michael McNeely for Jazs Properties, Inc./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 [13 TO 1]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee

11. 2024-179-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Variation to increase the maximum permitted fence height from six (6) feet to eight (8) feet in the rear yard in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 3 Johns Woods Drive (Brad R. Larson/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 AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

12. 2024-180-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for the following Variations at 7801 East State Street (Modern Signs, Inc. for 815 Entertainment, LLC/Applicant):

a. Variation to increase the maximum square footage permitted for two (2), wall signs from 240 square feet to 305 square feet;

b. Variation to increase the maximum permitted height for directional signs from six (6) feet to nine (9) feet eight (8) inches;

c. Variation to increase the maximum permitted square footage for directional signs from ten (10) square feet to thirty-four (34) square feet; and

d. Variation to allow two (2) interchangeable wall cabinet signs in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District. 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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

13. 2024-181-CR - Committee recommends approval of a Variation to increase the maximum allowed square footage for accessory structures from 720 square feet to 988 square feet in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 1239 Harlem Boulevard (Michael Furstenaun for Daniel & Jennifer Schneider/Applicants), thus reversing the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation of denial. 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 [13 TO 1]  AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Aprel Prunty

C. Finance and Personnel Committee 

1. 2024-182-CR - Committee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $10,956,124.85 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on July 29, 2024.

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

2. 2024-183-CR - Committee recommends approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and Rockford Township for

Edgebrook Phase 4 Water Main Replacement. The preliminary construction cost estimate for the Township is $14,850.00. The preliminary construction cost for the City and Township to work together is $3,412,596.00. The final costs will be based on final quantities as detailed in the Agreement. The funding source is the Water Replacement Improvement Account (WRIA). 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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORTS LAID OVER 

A. Planning and Development Committee

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

1. 2024-184-CR - Committee recommends approval of a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development consisting of 240 apartment units, clubhouse and a 3-story assisted living/memory care facility consisting of 136 beds in a C-1, Limited Office Zoning District at 6654 Garrett Lane (Kjell Kaashagen for Rockford Senior Campus, LLC/Applicant), thus reversing the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation of denial. Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance. (LAID OVER JULY 22, 2024)

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 2]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee, Jeffrey Bailey

C. Finance and Personnel Committee 

VII. OFFICERS REPORTS 

A. Alderman Tuneberg 

Alderman Tuneberg voiced his concerns regarding excessive and disruptive noises coming from vehicles and motorcycles.

B. Alderman Rose 

Alderman Rose announced the Native American Awareness Committee was hosting the 26th Annual Honor of the Mounds on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Beattie Park. He mentioned the free event would include Native American drumming, dancing and food.

Alderman Rose announced Polish Fest would be held on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at noon at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church.

Alderman Rose shared the 3rd Annual Rockford Boxing Classic would take place on Saturday, August 10, 2024. He encouraged residents to attend the local family friendly events taking place this weekend.

Alderman Rose recognized John Groh, Kristen Paul and the staff at RACVB for their efforts with the art install on Huffman Boulevard. He mentioned the public art piece would be revealed on 815 Day.

C. Alderman Barrios 

Alderman Barrios thanked Mayor McNamara and the Public Works staff for coordinating the Workforce Agreement with LT Construction. He reported LT Construction had made significant sidewalk improvements in the 11th Ward and he expressed how pleased he was with the program and how well it was working.

D. Alderman Bonne 

Alderman Bonne provided an update of the improvements that had been made to the Versailles Apartments. He thanked Mayor McNamara, city staff and Prairie State Legal Services for their diligent efforts to improve the complex and the continued support they were providing to the tenants.

E. Alderman Meeks 

Alderman Meeks thanked Mayor McNamara for implementing the Forward for Fun Initiative Program. She spoke about the positive impact the events were making in the community and she encouraged the council members to utilize the funds for their wards.

F. Alderman Prunty 

Alderman Prunty invited residents to attend an Informational Session on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Horton Keyes Community Room. She stated there would be numerous city and county services present.

Alderman Prunty thanked City Administrator Todd Cagnoni, Interim Public Works Director Tim Hinkens and Pablo Solares for the sidewalk improvements on 11th Street. She stated the repairs look great.

G. Alderman Bailey 

Alderman Bailey mentioned he was working with the Principal at Lewis Lemon School and he was trying to recruit volunteers to assist the school staff and students. He directed anyone that would like to volunteer at the school to contact him.

H. Mayor McNamara 

Mayor McNamara reported the Public Works staff would be presenting their Mid-Year Update to the council members in the next few weeks.

Mayor McNamara announced tomorrow night was National Night Out from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Market Pavilion. He mentioned it was a free event that was open to the public and he urged residents to attend.

Mayor McNamara thanked Emily Schmidt and the city staff that organized the 7th Annual Summit. He mentioned the teachers’ training event was sold out and it would include national speakers addressing children impacted by trauma.

VIII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS 

A. Planning and Development Committee 

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

C. Finance and Personnel Committee 

1. 2024-180-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid:

Coronado Performing Arts Center Exterior Façade Improvements (Bid No. 524-PW-063) to Berglund Construction Company, of Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $2,395,000.00. The project is estimated to becompleted in 2025. The funding sources are DCEO TAP Grant, RIFTPI Grant, Friends of Coronado, and Redevelopment Fund.

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, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

2. 2024-181-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Fuel System Modernization (Bid No. 624-PW-064) to Stenstrom Petroleum Services Group, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $1,394,477.00. The project is estimated to be completed in 2025. The funding source is the Equipment 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 [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

3. 2024-182-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Public Works Materials (Bid No. 624-PW-072) to Northern Illinois Service, of Rockford, Illinois, Curran Contracting, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Rock Road Companies, of Janesville, Wisconsin, and N-TRAK Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the estimated annual amount of $200,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is through August 31, 2025. The funding sources are Various Departmental 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, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

4. 2024-183-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 3 - 2024 (Alleys) to N-TRAK Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $744,224.32. The contract duration is through October 24, 2024. The funding sources are 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax and Parking Fund.

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, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

5. 2024-184-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 4 - 2024 (Residential) to Rock Road Companies, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $1,358,633.17. The contract duration is through October 25, 2024. The funding source is the 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 [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

6. 2024-185-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Group 30 Demolition Package (Bid No. 624-CD-071) to N-TRAK Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $80,300.00. The properties included are 912 N. Day Avenue, 1026 16th Street, 1210 8th Street, and 2946 Kinsey Street. The funding source is the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

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, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

7. 2024-186-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: SCADA Consulting and Support Services (RFP No. 524-W-065) to Enhanced Networks, Inc., of Mundelein, Illinois and Concentric Integration, of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the estimated annual amount of $150,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible annual extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only. The funding source is the Water 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 [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

8. 2024-187-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchasing Agreement: Dell Servers and Storage to Dell, of Round Rock, Texas in the amount of $55,066.08. This is a one-time purchase. The funding source is the 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 [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

9. 2024-188-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Services: Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) / Emergency Response Plan (ERP) 5-Year Review and Revision to Engineering Enterprises, Inc., of Sugar Grove, Illinois in the amount of $49,574.00. The contract duration is through September 30, 2025. The funding source is the Water 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 [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

10. 2024-189-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Professional Services: Commercial Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Design and Bidding to Strand Associates, Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin in the amount of $128,000.00. The contract duration is through May 30, 2025. The funding source is the Water Replacement Improvement Account (WRIA).

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, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

11. 2024-190-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Architectural Services Agreement: Construction Period Services for Coronado Performing Arts Center Exterior Restoration to Wiss, Janney, Elster Associates, Inc. (WJE), of Northbrook, Illinois in the estimated total contract value of $130,000.00 (based on hourly rates). The contract duration is the 2024-2025 Construction Period. The funding source is the Redevelopment (Hotel/Motel Tax) Fund.

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, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

IX. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES 

A. Planning and Development Committee 

1. 2024-146-O - An ordinance approving an Amendment to the 2024 Workforce Development Initiative Agreement between the City of Rockford and LT Construction in the amount of $150,000.00. This additional amount would bring the total workforce development program value to $675,000.00. The funding source is revenue replacement through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds.

Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development 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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

1. 2024-147-O - An ordinance approving the request for authorization to place for sale the city-owned parcel located at 721 South 3rd Street (vacant lot).

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

2. 2024-148-O - An ordinance approving the request for authorization to place for sale the city-owned parcel located at 821 Oakley Avenue (vacant lot).

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

3. 2024-149-O - An ordinance establishing a “No Parking Any Time Except Paratransit” restriction on the south side of City View Court from 125 feet east of Eagle Drive to 155 feet east of Eagle 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, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

4. 2024-150-O - An ordinance approving the modifications to the City of Rockford Code Ordinances for Chapter 27 - Trees and Shrubs.

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

5. 2024-151-O - An ordinance approving the Annexation of 30xx, 3030 and 3036 Searles 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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

6. 2024-152-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a convenience store in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 1313 Broadway (Alwalid Muthanna/Bassam Muthanna/W & S Food & Liquor, Inc. dba W & S Food & Liquor/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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

7. 2024-153-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Beer and Wine by the drink (Class WB50) in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming terminals in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2019 South Main Street (Maria M. Gonzalez Urenda/Martin A. Jimenez Alvarez/El Ranchito Authentic Mexican Restaurant, LLC dba El Ranchito/Applicants).

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

RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 1]  AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Franklin C. Beach

8. 2024-154-O - An ordinance approving a Variation to increase the maximum impervious surface ratio from 0.40 (2,820.80 square feet) to 0.65 (4,606 square feet) in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 1719 Post Avenue (Attorney Jason Rock for Joshua Beitel/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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

9. 2024-155-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for six, two-family residential units in an R-3, Multi Family Residential Zoning District at 6002 Phaeton Drive (Michael McNeely for Jazs Properties, 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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

10. 2024-156-O - An ordinance approving a Variation to increase the maximum permitted fence height from six (6) feet to eight (8) feet in the rear yard in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 3 Johns Woods Drive (Brad R. Larson/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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

11. 2024-157-O - An ordinance approving a Variation to increase the maximum square footage permitted for two (2), wall signs from 240 square feet to 305 square feet; a Variation to increase the maximum permitted height for directional signs from six (6) feet to nine (9) feet eight (8) inches; a Variation to increase the maximum permitted square footage for directional signs from ten (10) square feet to thirty-four (34) square feet; and a Variation to allow two (2) interchangeable wall cabinet signs in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 7801 East State Street (Modern Signs, Inc. for 815 Entertainment, LLC/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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

12. 2024-158-O - An ordinance approving a Variation to increase the maximum allowed square footage for accessory structures from 720 square feet to 988 square feet in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 1239 Harlem Boulevard (Michael Furstenaun for Daniel & Jennifer Schneider/Applicants).

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

RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 1]  AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Aprel Prunty

13. 2024-159-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development consisting of 240 apartment units, clubhouse and a 3- story assisted living/memory care facility consisting of 136 beds in a C-1, Limited Office Zoning District at 6654 Garrett Lane (Kjell Kaashagen for Rockford Senior Campus, LLC/Applicant). (APPROVAL REQUIRES 10 VOTES)

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

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 2]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee, Jeffrey Bailey

C. Finance and Personnel Committee 

1. 2024-160-O - An ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and Rockford Township for Edgebrook Phase 4 Water Main Replacement. The preliminary construction cost estimate for the Township is $14,850.00. The preliminary construction cost for the City and Township to work together is $3,412,596.00. The final costs will be based on final quantities as detailed in the Agreement. The funding source is the Water Replacement Improvement Account.

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

X. ADJOURNMENT 

1. Motion to Adjourn 

Alderman Rose moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Torina.

MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne

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