Rockford Sun

City of Rockford City Council met Oct. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER 

Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.

A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

The invocation was given by Ann Rundall 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	Absent
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

C. Acceptance of the Journal 

1. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on September 3, 2024. 

Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on September 3, 2024, seconded by Alderman Wilkins. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Durkee and Hoffman were absent).

2. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on September 16, 2024. 

Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on September 16, 2024, seconded by Alderman Wilkins. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Durkee and Hoffman were absent).

3. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on September 23, 2024. 

Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on September 23, 2024, seconded by Alderman Tuneberg. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Durkee and Hoffman were absent).

II. PROCLAMATIONS 

1. Mayor McNamara presented a Proclamation declaring the week of October 6 - 12, 2024 to be "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Rockford, Illinois.

2. Mayor McNamara presented a Proclamation declaring the month of October 2024 to be "National Bullying Prevention Month" in the City of Rockford, Illinois.

3. Mayor McNamara presented a Proclamation declaring October 7, 2024 to be "LED Light Day" in the City of Rockford, Illinois.

III. PUBLIC HEARING 

A. Public Hearing for the Annexation Agreement 4427 Auburn Street 

Mayor McNamara called upon Alderman Torina to conduct the Public Hearing. Alderman Torina called the Public Hearing to order at 5:50 p.m. pursuant to 65 Illinois Compiled Statues 5/7-1-1, 7-1-8 and 5/11-15.1-3 for the Annexation Agreement for the property located at 4427 Auburn Street.

Alderman Torina indicated a notice of this hearing was given by publication in the Rockford Register Star on September 12, 2024. That notice informed citizens of Rockford that the Rockford City Council would hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers on the 2nd floor, at Rockford City Hall, located at 425 E. State Street, Rockford, Illinois for the consideration of a proposed Annexation Agreement for 4427 Auburn Street.

Alderman Torina asked for questions or comments from the council members and the general public with regard to the Annexation Agreement. Hearing none, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

The meeting returned to regular business at 5:53 p.m.

IV. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 

A. Planning and Development Committee 

1. Memorandum from Timothy Hinkens, Interim Public Works Director, regarding the approval of the grant application, reimbursement authorization and acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Grant for Rockford Products. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

1. Traffic Commission’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on October 9, 2024 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on October 28, 2024. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

2. Zoning Board of Appeals’ Agenda for the meeting to be held on October 16, 2024 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on October 28, 2024. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

3. Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on October 16, 2024 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on October 28, 2024. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

4. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding Plat No. 6 of Sandy Hollow Industrial Park Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee 

1. Bid opening for the city-owned property (a vacant lot) located at 721 South Third Street, from Steven Sockwell in the amount of $1,001.00. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

2. Bid opening for the city-owned property (a vacant lot) located at 821 Oakley Avenue, from Charles Richardson in the amount of $1,200.00. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

3. Memorandum from Robert Wilhelmi, Brownfields Redevelopment Specialist, regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) for Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

4. Memorandum from Robert Wilhelmi, Brownfields Redevelopment Specialist, regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement with Four Rivers Sanitation Authority (FRSA) for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

5. Memorandum from Robert Wilhelmi, Brownfields Redevelopment Specialist, regarding the approval and acceptance of an application and award for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

6. Memorandum from Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Operations for Health and Human Services, regarding the approval and acceptance of applications and five grant awards for the Continuum of Care (COC) PY24. The grants include: Planning Grant, Rosecrance Consolidated Grant, Rosecrance 2003 Grant, Youth Rapid Rehousing + Expansion and City of Rockford Coordinated Entry. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

7. Memorandum from Police Lieutenant Duane Johnson regarding the approval and acceptance of the application and award for the Bureau of Justice Assistance - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

8. Memorandum from Mike Hakanson, Land Transaction Officer, regarding the proposed partial release of liens on certain privately owned parcels to facilitate the completion of the Rockford Complete Streets Revitalization Project. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

9. 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.

10. Memorandum from Police Chief Carla Redd regarding retention bonuses for sworn officers of the Police Department from the 2024 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Recruitment and Retention Grant Program. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

11. Memorandum from Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Operations for Health and Human Services, regarding the approval of a Lease agreement with Omni Rockford, LLC. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

12. Memorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding the proposed utilization of 3% Cannabis Recreation Tax of $250,000 to assist poverty reduction and childhood education through the Health and Human Service Department in conjunction with review and recommendations by ad-hoc working group. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

V. PUBLIC SPEAKERS 

1. Prophet Yusef recited a passage of scripture and spoke about the 22 Hispanics that were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for their service in the Vietnam War.

2. Cypress Wolf voiced his personal thoughts regarding the war in Palestine and his objection to the funding that was sent to Israel.

3. John Tac Brantley shared a passage of scripture and spoke about the one year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.

4. Joan Sage provided an update and information of several Comcast programs available to the public and upcoming community events that Comcast was sponsoring.

VI. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS 

A. Planning and Development Committee 

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

1. 2024-221-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to establish a “No Parking Any Time” restriction on the south side of Sawyer Road from 385 feet west of 20th Street to 370 feet west of 20th Street. 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

2. 2024-222-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic

Commission's approval to establish a “No Parking Any Time” restriction on the north side of 18th Avenue from 8th Street to 200 feet west of 8th Street, thus repealing the existing “2-Hour Parking” restriction on the north side of 18th Avenue from 8th Street to 200 feet west of 8th Street.

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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

3. 2024-223-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to establish a “Handicapped Parking” restriction on the south side of Elm Street from 95 feet west of Church Street to 115 feet west of Church Street, thus repealing the existing “30 Minute Parking” restriction on the south Side of Elm Street from 95 feet west of Church Street to 115 feet west of Church Street. 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

4. 2024-224-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's recommendation of "No Action" on the following items:

a. A request to establish all-way stop control at the intersection of 6th Avenue and 8th Street, thus repealing the existing traffic control of 8th Street stopping for 6th Avenue;

b. A request to establish all-way stop control at the intersection of Alder Avenue and Raven Street, thus repealing the existing traffic control of Raven Street stopping for Alder Avenue;

c. A request to establish one-way stop control at the intersection of Columbia Parkway and Wendy Lane; and

d. A request for additional street lighting at 813 Corbin Street.

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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

5. 2024-225-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a drive-through pick-up window in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 6075 East Riverside Boulevard (Jeffrey Linkenheld for Gerlando Galluzzo/Macalube 2 LLC/Applicant). Subject to amended 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

6. 2024-226-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval of the Modification of Special Use Permit #050-90 for the overnight storage of customer vehicles, the elimination of required landscaping, outdoor storage of a shipping container, and to allow the business to operate in a C-1, Limited Office Zoning District and R-2, Two-Family Residential Zoning District at 1275 North Main Street (Tom Yankaitis/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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

7. 2024-227-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Text Amendment for Article: 80-009-D Miscellaneous Nonconforming Uses. Nothing in this provision allows illegally established nonconforming parking lots and driveways to remain (City of Rockford/Applicant). 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 [12 TO 1]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Gina Meeks ABSENT: Tim Durkee

8. 2024-228-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Sale of Beer and Wine by the Drink Class NG-WB in conjunction with a restaurant in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 6150 East State Street (Brandon Wilhelm/Todd Van Nipsen/Michael Lentini/WLV Hot Chicken, LLC dba Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken Wings/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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

9. 2024-229-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Modification of an existing Liquor License for a 20% stock transfer in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 4343 East State Street (Scott Charles Gesner/Rockford Parlors dba Miss Jill’s/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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

10. 2024-230-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Modification of an existing Liquor License for a 20% stock transfer in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3951 and 3957 West Riverside Boulevard (Scott Charles Gesner/Rockford Parlors dba Miss Jill’s/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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

11. 2024-231-CR - Committee recommends approval of Plat No. 3 of Puri Palta Subdivision.

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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

12. 2024-232-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Annexation of 4427 Auburn Street. 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

13. 2024-233-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Annexation Agreement for 4427 Auburn Street. 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

14. 2024-234-CR - Committee recommends approval of the proposed extension and modification of the Downtown Social District. 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 [12 TO 1]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Franklin C. Beach ABSENT: Tim Durkee

C. Finance and Personnel Committee 

1. 2024-235-CR - Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $16,761,411.35 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on September 23, 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

VII. OFFICERS REPORTS 

A. Mayor McNamara 

Mayor McNamara distributed a memorandum regarding the appointment of Keyana Coleman to the Rockford Housing Authority Board for a term ending March 2025. The memorandum indicated that pursuant to Rule 18, the appointment would lay over for 30 days.

B. Alderman Rose 

Alderman Rose announced the North End Square Neighborhood Association (NESNA) meeting would take place on October 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Third Presbyterian Church. He encouraged the Ninth Ward residents to attend.

Alderman Rose announced a film screening for Where Olive Trees Weep was scheduled for October 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Nordlof Center.

C. Alderman Prunty 

Alderman Prunty reported a Sixth Ward meeting was held on October 3, 2024 and she expressed her appreciation to the city staff members and faith based leaders that participated in the meeting.

D. Alderman Bonne 

Alderman Bonne spoke about the passing of Kathleen Kline, her kindness and her service to this community. He requested a Moment of Silence in Kathleen's honor.

Mayor McNamara conducted the Moment of Silence and shared that Kathleen was one of Rockford's biggest cheerleaders.

Alderman Tuneberg shared that Kathy Kline was a wonderful person that would truly be missed.

E. Alderman Hoffman 

Alderman Hoffman thanked Mayor McNamara for his efforts to find additional funding for the Human Services Department.

Alderman Hoffman invited residents to the Rolling Green meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

F. Alderman Bailey 

Alderman Bailey expressed his personal feelings and commitment to saving the children in this community. He encouraged all residents to support and invest their time in children and young adults.

G. Alderman Tuneberg 

Alderman Tuneberg announced the YMCA Retired Men's Club was hosting a Pancake Breakfast tomorrow morning from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. He encouraged everyone to attend the breakfast.

H. Alderman Meeks 

Alderman Meeks thanked Mayor McNamara for his speech and the proclamation he presented at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk this past Saturday. She also thanked Alderman Wilkins for attending the event.

Alderman Meeks invited residents to the Twelfth Ward meeting on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home located at 4301 North Main Street.

Alderman Meeks expressed her personal feelings regarding the importance using the Gaming Tax Revenue and the Budget Surplus to invest in individuals and businesses in this community. She stated the city has a responsibility to allocate the funds in ways that would build stronger families, safer neighborhoods and thriving businesses which would ultimately help better our community.

I. Alderman Wilkins 

Alderman Wilkins announced the Northwest Community Center was celebrating their 75th Anniversary and was holding a Pancakes and Pianos event on October 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Northern Illinois Conference Center located at 8500 East State Street.

VIII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS 

A. Planning and Development Committee 

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

C. Finance and Personnel Committee 

1. 2024-226-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: Pothole Patch Truck from Bergkamp Inc., of Salina, Kansas in the amount of $268,391. This is a single purchase item. The funding sources are Capital Lease Funds / Street Division 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

2. 2024-227-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Vacant and Foreclosing Property Registry (RFP No. 424-CD-057) to OpportunitySpace Inc. dba Tolemi, of Boston, Massachusetts in the annual amount of $15,000. The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible one-year extension options. The funding source is the Construction Services 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

3. 2024-228-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Bulk Lubricants (Bid No. 724-PW-081) to RILCO Lubricants & Services, of Rock Island, Illinois in the estimated annual amount of $40,000 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible one-year extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only. 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

4. 2024-229-R - Committee recommends approval of the following Gaming Tax Revenue recommendations:

a. Rockford University Rockford Promise: Expanding the program to offer Rockford University as an option for Rockford Promise graduates - $600,000

b. High Risk Neighborhood Economic Development - $150,000

c. Hard Rock Casino Foundation: As agreed upon in the Host Community Agreement, establish and fund a foundation annually matching casino contribution up to $250,000

d. RAVE/Redevelopment Fund: To assist in marketing to balance the effects of the casino and its stage bookings on City-supported facilities managed by RAVE through updated IGA - $100,000

e. Police and Fire Building Funds: Regular capital investment in Police and Fire facilities, currently funded through the general fund and often on an emergency basis - $1,000,000

f. Pension Fund Contributions: Providing an additional annual contribution towards the unfunded liabilities in each fund, not to replace the minimum actuarially required contribution - $2,000,000 ($1 million per fund)

g. Support Arts and Culture - $250,000

h. International Women’s Baseball Museum Beyer - $300,000

i. Balance for future budget allocation, tied to economic development and redevelopment projects - $850,000 including $500,000 annually for two years as a long term loan to Rockford Community Investment Fund for additional small business development loans for residential rehabilitation for the expansion of housing in low to moderate income neighborhoods

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

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

5. 2024-230-R - Committee recommends approval of the Information Technology Managed Services / Insourcing recommendation to bring contracted positions in-house for an estimated cost of $1,800,000 (equal to the cost of outsourcing). The cost is all inclusive of all benefits including IMRF contributions, health insurance, unemployment, workers' compensation, life insurance and parking. 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee

6. 2024-231-R - Committee recommends approval of the 2023 Budget Surplus Plan. (LAID OVER SEPTEMBER 16, 2024)

a. Close two negative TIF balances - Garrison ($450,216) and Hope 6 ($831,148) - (Total Amount $1,281,364)

b. Risk Management Fund - $2 million

c. CIP Ward Funds one-time additional $250,000 for public infrastructure - (Total Amount $3.5 million)

d. Alpine Road Resurfacing: Highcrest Road to Spring Creek Road - $1.5 million

e. Mulford Road Resurfacing: Fincham Drive to Guilford Road AND Gale Lane to Churchview Road - $4.5 million

f. Spring Creek Resurfacing: Welsh Road to Mulford Road - $3 million

g. Riverside Boulevard Resurfacing: Rockton Street to Latham Street AND Central Avenue to Packard Street - $3 million

h. Infrastructure at South Main Street and Bypass 20 - $2.5 million

i. Stabilization of the city-owned Chick Hotel Building - $550,000

j. Façade Repairs at city-owned Coronado Theater - supplemented by grant funds - $1 million

k. Pedestrian improvements at PCI facility on Linden Road - $50,000

l. Discovery Museum - $100,000

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

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

IX. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES 

A. Planning and Development Committee 

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

1. 2024-194-O - An ordinance establishing a “No Parking Any Time” restriction on the south side of Sawyer Road from 385 feet west of 20th Street to 370 feet west of 20th Street.

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

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee AWAY: Jeffrey Bailey

2. 2024-195-O - An ordinance establishing a “No Parking Any Time” restriction on the north side of 18th Avenue from 8th Street to 200 feet west of 8th Street, thus repealing the existing “2-Hour Parking” restriction on the north side of 18th Avenue from 8th Street to 200 feet west of 8th Street.

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

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee AWAY: Jeffrey Bailey

3. 2024-196-O - An ordinance establishing a “Handicapped Parking” restriction on the south side of Elm Street from 95 feet west of Church Street to 115 feet west of Church Street, thus repealing the existing “30 Minute Parking” restriction on the south Side of Elm Street from 95 feet west of Church Street to 115 feet west of Church Street.

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

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee AWAY: Jeffrey Bailey

4. 2024-197-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a drive through pick-up window in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 6075 East Riverside Boulevard (Jeffrey Linkenheld for Gerlando Galluzzo/Macalube 2 LLC/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 0]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee AWAY: Jeffrey Bailey

5. 2024-198-O - An ordinance approving a Modification of Special Use Permit #050-90 for the overnight storage of customer vehicles, the elimination of required landscaping, outdoor storage of a shipping container, and to allow the business to operate in a C-1, Limited Office Zoning District and R-2, Two-Family Residential Zoning District at 1275 North Main Street (Tom Yankaitis/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 0]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee AWAY: Jeffrey Bailey

6. 2024-199-O - An ordinance approving a Text Amendment for Article: 80-009-D Miscellaneous Nonconforming Uses. Nothing in this provision allows illegally established nonconforming parking lots and driveways to remain (City of Rockford/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 0]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee AWAY: Jeffrey Bailey

7. 2024-200-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Beer and Wine by the Drink Class NG-WB in conjunction with a restaurant store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 6150 East State Street (Brandon Wilhelm/Todd Van Nipsen/Michael Lentini/WLV Hot Chicken, LLC dba Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken Wings/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 0]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee AWAY: Jeffrey Bailey

8. 2024-201-O - An ordinance approving the Modification of an existing Liquor License for a 20% stock transfer in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 4343 East State Street (Scott Charles Gesner/Rockford Parlors dba Miss Jill’s/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 0]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee AWAY: Jeffrey Bailey

9. 2024-202-O - An ordinance approving the Modification of an existing Liquor License for a 20% stock transfer in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3951 and 3957 West Riverside Boulevard (Scott Charles Gesner/Rockford Parlors dba Miss Jill’s/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 0]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee AWAY: Jeffrey Bailey

10. 2024-203-O - An ordinance approving the Annexation of 4427 Auburn Street.

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

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee AWAY: Jeffrey Bailey

11. 2024-204-O - An ordinance approving the Annexation Agreement for 4427 Auburn Street.

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

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee AWAY: Jeffrey Bailey

12. 2024-205-O - An ordinance approving the extension and modification of the Downtown Social District.

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

RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee AWAY: Jeffrey Bailey

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

X. ADJOURNMENT 

1. Motion to Adjourn 

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

MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Alderman Durkee was absent and Alderman Bailey was away). The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

RESULT: APPROVED [12 TO 0]  AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee AWAY: Jeffrey Bailey

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