10 - the City of Rockford

3.

1. The invocation was given by Chaplain Vaughan Gilmore, Starlight Baptist Church and the

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Page Beatrice Medrano.

2. Roll Call:

Aldermen:

Absent:

CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF ROCKFORD

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

COUNCIL CONVENED AT 6:15 P.M.

Mayor Lawrence Morrissey

McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Hill, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach,

Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli -12-

Durkee, Getchius, -2-

4.

Alderman Hervey moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings of February 3, 2014 seconded by Alderman Beck. MOTION PREVAILED (Ald. Durkee, Getchius absent).

John Brantley thanked the Coronado Theatre, area leaders and local businesses for extending their support as he continues his efforts with the youth in Fairgrounds and

Blackhawk.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

5. Frank Manzullo thanked the City of Rockford for their generosity and support of the

Christmas Tree Recycling Program. He announced the Great American Cleanup will be held on April 26 th and Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will be opening a new recycling center this fall at 4665 Hydraulic Road.

6. Roland Poska urged American citizens to do the impossible and end prejudice and violence and expanding thinking and the money supply for everyone.

7. Mike Schablaske, Executive Director of Transform Rockford, invited the community to attend an event next Monday, February 17th at 6:30 pm at Heartland Church, 1280

South Alpine Road with guest speaker Bert Sperling, National Expert on “Best Places”.

He also invited council members to attend a special session for leaders of our public sector from around the region at 11:30 am at Heartland Church.

8. Prophet Yusef spoke about breaking Satan’s stronghold.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

9. Alderman Beck submitted a Memorandum from Kelly Nokes, Assistant Operations

Manager, regarding upcoming special events:

1. Meltfest – 3/22/14

Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

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10. Alderman Hervey submitted a memorandum from Tim Holdeman regarding an

Emergency Purchase Order for Water Main Break Repair at the intersection of Auburn

Street and Kilburn Avenue. The total cost of the contracted portion of the repair is

$56,839.65. The funding source is Water Division operating funds. Placed on file.

11. Alderman Hervey submitted a memorandum from Todd Cagnoni, Director of Community and Economic Development, regarding Development Agreement for Residential

Demolitions. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

12. Alderman Hervey submitted a memorandum from Patrick Hayes, Legal Director, regarding Intergovernmental Agreement City of Rockford, RPS 205, Winnebago County and the Winnebago County State’s Attorney, for the Youth Court Process. A copy of the agreement will be posted. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

13. Alderman Hervey submitted a memorandum from James Ryan, City Administrator, regarding Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and District 205. Referred to

Finance and Personnel Committee.

14. Alderman Hervey submitted a memorandum from the Legal Department regarding a modification of City of Rockford, Illinois Industrial Project Revenue Bonds (Wesley

Willows Project), Series 2011. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

15. The Clerk submitted the Comcast 2013 4

Finance Department. th Quarter Franchise Fee Payment. Referred to

NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS

16. Alderman McNamara read a Planning and Development Committee Report recommending approval of Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment

Project for the Auburn Street Redevelopment Project Area. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinances. LAID OVER.

17. Alderman McNamara read a Planning and Development Committee Report recommending approval of the designation of the Auburn Street Redevelopment Project

Area Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Development Act. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinances. LAID OVER.

18. Alderman McNamara read a Planning and Development Committee Report recommending approval of the adoption of the Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the Auburn Street Redevelopment Project Area. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinances. LAID OVER.

19. Alderman Hervey read a Finance and Personnel Committee Report recommending approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement for City Police Services, between the City of Rockford and the RPS205. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance. LAID OVER.


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20. Alderman Hervey moved the adoption of a Finance and Personnel Committee Report recommending approval of the total vouchers for the week of February 10, 2014 in the amount of $3,476,912.45. MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:

Ayes: McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Hill, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg,

Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli -12-

Nays: -0-

Absent: Durkee, Getchius -2-

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21. Alderman Beck read a Code and Regulation Committee Report SUSTAINING the Zoning

Board of Appeals, thereby recommending that City Council APPROVE the Special Use

Permit for community based housing (Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Center) in a C-

3, General Commercial Zoning District at 605 Mulberry. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.

2.

3.

4.

Meeting all Building and Fire Codes.

That the community based housing shall have no more than sixteen (16) residents.

The interior layout of the business shall be consistent with the submitted interior floor plan.

Maintenance of plantings must include adequate watering, pruning, mowing and removal of litter including the parkway, the area between the property line and the street curb or edge of pavement.

Any future signage on the property must comply with the current sign regulations. 5.

Approval is based on the Findings of Facts. The Legal Director is hereby instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance.

Alderman Beck moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman McNeely. MOTION

PREVAILED (Ald. Durkee, Getchius absent). The Committee Report was placed on passage. MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:

Ayes: McNamara, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo, Newburg, Beach, Elyea,

Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli -10-

Nays: Hervey, Hill -2-

Absent: Durkee, Getchius -2-

PROCLAMATIONS

22. Mayor Morrissey presented a Proclamation proclaiming the two week period of February

10 th – February 21 our Veterans. st , 2014 to be “NO GREATER LOVE WEEKS” in Rockford, Illinois and called upon all citizens to join Hospice Care of America in showing love and gratitude to


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OFFICERS REPORTS

23. Mayor Morrissey submitted an appointment to the CAA Rockford Human Services Board,

Ms. Jennifer Garcia to fill the vacant client sector position. Ms. Garcia will serve a threeyear term. LAID OVER.

24. Mayor Morrissey invited council members to attend a special public sector leadership luncheon hosted by Transform Rockford on Monday, February 17, 2014 from 11:30 am

– 1:30 pm at Heartland Church, 1280 South Alpine Road with guest speaker Bert

Sperling.

25. Mayor Morrissey mentioned a memorandum from Glenn Trommels, IT Director, regarding an update on the rental registry has been distributed to council members for review. He reminded council members the amendment to the Residential Quality

Support Rental Registration is up for passage tonight which will enable landlords to register their property with a paper form through March 31, 2014.

26. Mayor Morrissey mentioned a memorandum from Mark Stockman, Street/Transportation

Superintendent, regarding a Prevailing Wage Issue – Tree Planting has been distributed to council members for review. He read a revised statement from the Illinois

Department of Labor (IDOL) as provided in the memorandum.

27. Mayor Morrissey announced two local civic engineering firms were awarded 2014

American Council of Engineering Companies engineering excellence awards for projects they worked on in Rockford. Hanson Professional Services; Phase I & II Design for North

Main/Auburn Roundabout Project and Missman, Inc.; Phase I West State Street Corridor

Project.

28. Tim Hanson, Director Public Works, reminded everyone with the severe cold weather we have been experiencing there is potential for frozen water pipes. He suggested citizens run a trickle of water to keep the water moving.

Alderman Getchius joined the meeting at 6:45 pm

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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29.

Alderman Hervey moved the adoption of a Finance and Personnel Committee Report recommending the approval of a reduction in the outstanding code hearing fines and penalties for 1609, 1613, 1619 Kishwaukee in Rockford, Illinois from $369,000 to

$1,500.00 ($500 per property upon successful demolition of the structures). MOTION

PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:

Ayes: Getchius, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Hill, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo,

Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli -13-

Nays: -0-

Absent: Durkee -1-


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30. Alderman Hervey moved the adoption of a Finance and Personnel Committee Report recommending the approval of a reduction in the outstanding code hearing fines and penalties for 2029 S. 4 th St. in Rockford, Illinois from $135,000 to $1,000.00 upon satisfactory demolition of the structure and satisfaction of any outstanding City Liens.

MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:

Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:

Getchius, McNamara, Frost, Hervey, Hill, Thompson-Kelly, Oddo,


-0-

Durkee -1-

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31. Alderman Hervey moved the adoption of a Finance and Personnel Committee Report recommending the approval of a reduction in the outstanding code hearing fines and penalties for 443 N. Hinkley Ave. in Rockford, Illinois from $30,000 to $500.00 upon satisfaction of any outstanding City Liens. MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:

Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:



-0-

Durkee -1-

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32. Alderman Hervey moved the adoption of a Finance and Personnel Committee Report recommending the approval of a reduction in the outstanding code hearing fines and penalties for 1861 Divine Dr. in Rockford, Illinois from $225,000 to $2,250.00 upon issuance of a final certificate of occupancy and satisfaction of any outstanding City

Liens. MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:

Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:



-0-

Durkee -1-

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33. Alderman Hervey moved the adoption of a Finance and Personnel Committee Report recommending the approval of a reduction in the outstanding code hearing fines and penalties for 1230 Auburn Ct. in Rockford, Illinois from $129,000 to $1,000.00 upon compliance with the original order to repair. MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:



Nays: -0-

Absent: Durkee -1-


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34. Alderman Hervey moved the adoption of a Finance and Personnel Committee Report recommending the approval of a reduction in the outstanding code hearing fines and penalties for 2609 Elm St. in Rockford, Illinois from $48,000 to $500.00 upon compliance with the Order to Repair and satisfaction of any outstanding City Liens. MOTION


Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:



-0-

Durkee -1-

2014-037CR

35. Alderman Hervey moved the adoption of a Finance and Personnel Committee Report recommending the approval of a reduction in the outstanding code hearing fines and penalties for 2415/2417 Jonathan Ave. in Rockford, Illinois from $45,000 to $500.00 and satisfaction of any outstanding City Liens. MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:

Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:



-0-

Durkee -1-

2014-038CR

36. Alderman Hervey moved the adoption of a Finance and Personnel Committee Report recommending approval of a reduction in the outstanding code hearing fines and penalties for 1003 Haskell Ave. in Rockford, Illinois from $45,000 to $500.00 and satisfaction of any outstanding City Liens. MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:

Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:



-0-

Durkee -1-

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37. Alderman Beck moved the adoption of a Code and Regulation Committee Report recommending approval of the Claim of William Charles Real Estate for property damage to 2745 Stowmarket Avenue in the amount of $14,918.85 with a release to be obtained.

MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:

Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:



-0-

Durkee -1-

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38. Alderman Beck moved the adoption of a Code and Regulation Committee Report

REVERSING the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board, thereby recommending that City


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Council APPROVE the sale of tobacco products in conjunction with a convenience store in the name of Samir Alsaqif d/b/a S & H Variety Store, Inc. in a C-3, General

Commercial Zoning District at 2338 Charles Street. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Meeting all applicable building and fire codes.

Compliance with all City of Rockford Tobacco Codes.

The hours and days of operation for the convenience store will be from 8:00 am to

8:00 pm, Sunday through Saturday.

The sale of rose tubes, airplane-sized bottles and any other products that can be deemed to be easily manufactured into drug paraphernalia is prohibited.

The sale of water pipes and “hookah” pipes is prohibited.

Window display signage is limited to 35% of window area.

That there shall not be temporary exterior signage.

That the window shall not be covered with bars and other devices that block the windows.

The Legal Director is hereby instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance. MOTION


Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:



-0-

Durkee -1-

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SUSTAINING the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board, thereby recommending that City

Council APPROVE the sale of tobacco products in conjunction with a tobacco store in the name of Nirav Patel d/b/a 360 Tobacco in a C-2, Limited Office Zoning District at 4326 and 4302-4358 Sandy Hollow Road. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.



Submittal of Building Permit for Staff review and approval.

The sale of tobacco products shall be limited to the interior site plan that was submitted Exhibit D.

Submittal of a civil plan to include parking spaces and landscaping.

The hours of operation and days will be 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through

Friday.

7.

8.

9.

The hours of operation and days will be 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday.

The hours of operation and days will be 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday.


10. The sale of water pipes and “hookah” pipes are prohibited.

11. Window display signage is limited to 35% of window area.

12. That there shall be no temporary exterior signage.


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13. That the windows shall not be covered with bars or other devices that block the windows.

14. That prior to the issuance of a tobacco license all conditions of approval are satisfied, including installation of landscaping in accordance with previously approved plan.





Nays: -0-

Absent: Durkee -1-

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Council APPROVE the sale of tobacco products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in the name of Ali Salem d/b/a BP in a C-3, General Commercial

Zoning District at 320 North Mulford Road. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


Compliance with all City Tobacco Codes.



That the windows shall not be obstructed with bars or other devices that block the windows.

Alderman Frost made a motion to add “The sale of water pipes and “hookah” pipes are prohibited” as a condition of approval, seconded by Alderman Newburg. MOTION

PREVAILED (Ald. Durkee absent). The amended committee report was placed up for passage. MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:



Nays: -0-

Absent: Durkee -1-

The Legal Director is hereby instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance.

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SUSTAINING the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board thereby recommending that City

Council APPROVE the sale of liquor by the drink in conjunction with a tavern and gaming facility in the name of Jay Gesner d/b/a Miss Jill’s in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning

District at 3951 West Riverside Boulevard. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1. Meeting all applicable Building, Fire and Liquor Codes.


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6.

7.

8.

9.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Submittal of a building permit for Staff’s review and approval.

The sale of liquor to be limited to tenant space shown on Exhibit D.

The business shall not have a cover charge.

The business shall not have a dance floor.

The business shall not have any DJ’s

The business shall not have any live entertainment

The business shall not operate as a nightclub.

If the business plan is modified submittal of a security plan for Staff’s review and approval is required.

10. Signage displayed in windows shall be limited to 35% of the window area.



Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:


Newburg, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli -12-

Beach -1-

Durkee -1-

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Council APPROVE the sale of liquor by the drink in conjunction with a tavern bar and restaurant, APPROVE the sale of package liquor in conjunction with a tavern bar and restaurant and APPROVE the sale of liquor by the drink in an outside seating area in the name of Jason Conerly d/b/a Rusty Nail Tavern, in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning

District at 1804 18 th Avenue. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Meeting all applicable Building, Fire and Liquor Codes.

The hours of operation and days will be Monday through Saturday, 11:00 am to

2:00 am and Sunday 11:00 am to 12:00 am (midnight).

That there shall be no cover charge.

No stage area/dance floor shall exceed 150 square feet.

The outdoor seating area is to close by 10:00 pm during the weekdays and

12:00 am (midnight) on the weekends.


That the sale of package liquor is limited to beer and shall not be sold as individual containers or in quantity less than a six (6) pack.

That the submitted landscape plan (Exhibit L) shall be installed by October 1, 2014.

That the sign shall be removed and brought into compliance by October 1, 2014.



Ayes:

Nays:


Newburg, Elyea, Beck, McNeely, Chiarelli -12-

Beach -1-


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Absent: Durkee -1-

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SUSTAINING the Zoning Board of Appeals, thereby recommending that City Council

APPROVE a Modification of Special Use Permit #036-07 to add outdoor passenger vehicle sales in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 3919 Sandy Hollow Road. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.


Submittal of detailed landscape plan to include the type of species to be planted for

Staff’s review and approval including interior landscaping and perimeter landscaping between right-of-way and parking lot.

That a revised site plan is submitted for Staff review and approval demonstrating the proposed vehicles display area and customer parking in conformance with the ordinance.

That no more than twenty (20) vehicles shall be displayed for sale.

No outside storage of any auto parts, equipment, materials or inoperable vehicles.

No overnight outside storage of vehicles waiting repair.

All vehicles waiting for repair shall be currently licensed and registered.

That the freestanding sign shall be a landmark style sign in accordance with the

Sign Ordinance replacing the existing freestanding signs.

All conditions must be met prior to establishment of use.

Approval is based on the findings of fact. The Legal Director is hereby instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance. MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:

Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:



-0-

Durkee -1-

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SUSTAINING the Zoning Board of Appeals, thereby recommending that City Council DENY a Variation to modify an existing legal non-conforming pylon sign from 30 feet in height to

27 feet 8 inches in height and APPROVE a Variation to modify an existing legal nonconforming pylon sign from 30 feet in height to 12 feet and APPROVE a Variation to modify an existing legal non-conforming pylon sign from 155 square feet to 100 square feet in a C-

3, General Commercial Zoning District at 5827 East State Street. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1. That a revised sign elevation is submitted for Staff review and approval.

Denial/Approval is based on the Findings of Facts. The Legal Director is hereby instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance. MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:

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Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:



-0-

Durkee -1-

45. Alderman Beck moved the adoption of a Code and Regulation Committee Report recommending the approval of the Pre-Annexation Agreement for 8101 Spring Creek Road.

Alderman Frost made a motion to lay the committee report over, seconded by Alderman

Hervey. The Committee Report was LAID OVER.


SUSTAINING the Zoning Board of Appeals, thereby recommending that Council APPROVE the Zoning Map Amendment from County AG, Agricultural to City R-3, Multi-Family

Residential Zoning District at 8101 Spring Creek Road.

Alderman Frost made a motion to lay the committee report over, seconded by Alderman

Hervey. The Committee Report was LAID OVER.

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47. Alderman Beck moved the adoption of an Ordinance to execute the attached amendments to Article 3, of the Residential Quality Support Registration Ordinance,

Section 17-41, et.al. of the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances. MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:

Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:



-0-

Durkee -1-

48. Alderman McNamara moved the adoption of a Planning and Development Committee

Report recommending the approval of the funding for the City of Rockford’s Economic

Development, Education and Entrepreneurship Network (EDEEN) in accordance with the attached Memorandum from Todd Cagnoni dated January 3, 2014 and consistent with the Master Agreement and hereby authorizes the Mayor and Legal Director to execute contracts in accordance with the approved request and work programs including the funding levels as follows:

Rockford Arts Council

Midtown

Miracle Mile

River District

SWIFTT

EDEEN Administrative Costs

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful

Neighborhood Network

Element

$50,000

$25,000

$40,000

$40,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$40,000


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The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Beck made a motion to lay the committee report over, seconded by Alderman

Getchius. The Committee Report was LAID OVER.

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

49.

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Alderman Hervey, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, moved the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for Parking

Deck Signage with Universal Sign, Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan in the amount of

$80,745.00. The funding source is Parking Fund. MOTION PREVAILED by a Roll Call vote of:


Newburg, Beach, Elyea, Beck, Chiarelli -12-

Nays: McNeely -1-

Absent: Durkee -1-

NEW BUSINESS

50. Alderman Beck introduced and read an Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Section 3-56,

Article III of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Rockford upon all other requirements of the Liquor and Tobacco Ordinance having been met, said amendments shall serve as City

Council advice and consent for the Liquor Commissioner to approve the following amendments for the following establishment:

Samir Alsaqif d/b/a S&H Variety Store for the sale of tobacco products in conjunction with a convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2338 Charles

Street. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.

2.

3.

4.








5.

6.

7.

8.



LAID OVER.




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1.

2.

3.

4.

Nirav Patel d/b/a 360 Tobacco for the sale of tobacco products in conjunction with a tobacco store in a C-2, Limited Office Zoning District at 4326 and 4302-4358 Sandy Hollow

Road. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

5.

6.







Friday.

7.

8.

9.









LAID OVER.




Ali Salem d/b/a BP for the sale of tobacco products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 320 North Mulford Road.

Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.






The sale of water pipes and “hookah” pipes are prohibited.


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LAID OVER.




Jay Gesner d/b/a Miss Jill’s for the sale of liquor by the drink in conjunction with a tavern and gaming facility in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3951 West

Riverside Blvd. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

1.

2.

3.

4.











LAID OVER.




Jason Conerly d/b/a Rusty Nail Tavern for the sale of liquor by the drink in conjunction with a tavern bar and restaurant. Approval for the sale of packaged liquor in conjunction with a tavern bar and restaurant; approval for the sale of liquor by the drink in an outside seating area in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 1804 18

Approval is subject to the following conditions: th Avenue.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.









That the sale of package liquor is limited to beer and shall not be sold as individual


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8.

9. containers or in quantity less than a six (6) pack.



LAID OVER.

55. Alderman Beck introduced and read an Ordinance amending Article 63, of the Zoning

Ordinance of the City of Rockford for a modification of a special use permit #036-07 to add outdoor passenger vehicles sales in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 3919 Sandy

Hollow Road. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.











All conditions must be met prior to establishment of use. 9.

LAID OVER.

56. Alderman Beck introduced and read an Ordinance amending Article 64, of the Zoning

Ordinance of the City of Rockford for a variation to modify an existing legal non-conforming pylon sign from 30 feet in height to 12 feet; and variation to modify an existing legal nonconforming pylon sign from 155 square feet to 100 square feet in a C-3, General

Commercial Zoning District at 5827 East State Street. Approval is subject to the following conditions:


LAID OVER.

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57. Alderman Beck introduced and read an Ordinance amending Article 63 of the Zoning

Ordinance of the City of Rockford for a Special Use Permit for community based housing

(Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Center) in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 605 Mulberry Street. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.

2.

3.


That the community based housing shall have no more than sixteen (16) residents.

The interior layout of the business shall be consistent with the submitted interior


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4. floor plan.

Maintenance of plantings must include adequate watering, pruning, mowing and removal of litter including the parkway, the area between the property line and the street curb or edge of pavement.

Any future signage on the property must comply with the current sign regulations. 5.

Approval is based on the Findings of Facts.

Alderman Beck moved to suspend Rule 11, seconded by Alderman McNeely. MOTION

PREVAILED (Ald. Durkee absent). The Ordinance was placed on passage. MOTION


Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:



-0-

Durkee -1-

58. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane Reed

City Council Clerk

[The meeting was taped in its entirety, and the tape is on file in the Legal Department]


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CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

City Council Chambers, 2 ND floor City Hall

425 E. State Street, Rockford

February 18, 2014

6:00 P.M.

AGENDA

The following represents, in general, the chronological order of proceedings at the City Council meeting:

 Call to Order by the Mayor

 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

 Roll Call and determination of quorum

 Acceptance of Journal of Proceedings

 Petitions and Communications

 Proclamations

 Committee Reports

 Officers Reports

I.

1.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

COMMITTEE REPORTS LAID OVER FEBRUARY 10, 2014

McNamara - Planning and Development - Approval of Tax Increment Redevelopment

Plan and Redevelopment Project for the Auburn Street Redevelopment Project Area.

The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinances.

2. McNamara - Planning and Development - Approval of the designation of the Auburn

Street Redevelopment Project Area Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation

Development Act. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinances.

3. McNamara - Planning and Development - Approval of the adoption of the Tax Increment

Allocation Financing for the Auburn Street Redevelopment Project Area. The Legal

Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinances.

4. McNamara - Planning and Development - Approval of the funding for the City of

Rockford’s Economic Development, Education and Entrepreneurship Network (EDEEN) in accordance with the attached Memorandum from Todd Cagnoni dated January 3, 2014 and consistent with the Master Agreement and hereby authorizes the Mayor and Legal

Director to execute contracts in accordance with the approved request and work programs including the funding levels as follows:




Element

Midtown

$50,000

$25,000

$40,000

$40,000

$30,000


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5.

2.

Miracle Mile

River District

SWIFTT


$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$40,000


Hervey - Finance and Personnel - Approval of the proposed Intergovernmental

Agreement for City Police Services, between the City of Rockford and the RPS205. The

Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

6. Beck - Code and Regulation - Approval of the Pre-Annexation Agreement for 8101 Spring

Creek Road. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

7. Beck - Code and Regulation - SUSTAINING the Zoning Board of Appeals, thereby recommending that Council APPROVE the Zoning Map Amendment from County AG,

Agricultural to City R-3, Multi-Family Residential Zoning District at 8101 Spring Creek Road.


II. ORDINANCES LAID OVER FEBRUARY 10, 2014

1. Beck - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 3, Section 3-56, Article III of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Rockford upon all other requirements of the Liquor and Tobacco Ordinance having been met, said amendments shall serve as City Council advice and consent for the

Liquor Commissioner to approve the following amendments for the following establishment:

Samir Alsaqif d/b/a S&H Variety Store for the sale of tobacco products in conjunction with a convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2338 Charles

Street. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.

2.

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5.

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7.

8.



Beck - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 3, Section 3-56, Article III of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Rockford upon all other requirements of the Liquor and Tobacco Ordinance having been met, said amendments shall serve as City Council advice and consent for the



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3.

4.

Nirav Patel d/b/a 360 Tobacco for the sale of tobacco products in conjunction with a tobacco store in a C-2, Limited Office Zoning District at 4326 and 4302-4358 Sandy Hollow

Road. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

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6.







Friday.

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Ali Salem d/b/a BP for the sale of tobacco products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 320 North Mulford Road.

Approval is subject to the following conditions:

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5.

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The sale of water pipes and “hookah” pipes are prohibited.



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6.


Jay Gesner d/b/a Miss Jill’s for the sale of liquor by the drink in conjunction with a tavern and gaming facility in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3951 West

Riverside Blvd. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

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Jason Conerly d/b/a Rusty Nail Tavern for the sale of liquor by the drink in conjunction with a tavern bar and restaurant. Approval for the sale of packaged liquor in conjunction with a tavern bar and restaurant; approval for the sale of liquor by the drink in an outside seating area in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 1804 18

Approval is subject to the following conditions: th Avenue.

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That the sale of package liquor is limited to beer and shall not be sold as individual containers or in quantity less than a six (6) pack.



Beck - Ordinance - Amending Article 63, of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rockford for a modification of a special use permit #036-07 to add outdoor passenger vehicles sales in


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an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 3919 Sandy Hollow Road. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

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All conditions must be met prior to establishment of use.

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Beck - Ordinance - Amending Article 64, of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rockford for a variation to modify an existing legal non-conforming pylon sign from 30 feet in height to

12 feet; and variation to modify an existing legal non-conforming pylon sign from 155 square feet to 100 square feet in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 5827 East

State Street. Approval is subject to the following conditions:


III. MOTION/RESOLUTIONS

Beck - Meltfest – 3/22/14 1.

 Motions and Resolutions

IV. MISCELLANEOUS/APPOINMENTS LAID OVER FEBRUARY 10, 2014

1. Mayor Morrissey - Appointment - CAA Rockford Human Services Board, Ms. Jennifer

Garcia to fill the vacant client sector position. Ms. Garcia will serve a three-year term.

(Pursuant to Rule 18, this item is up for passage on March 17, 2014).

V. NEW BUSINESS

11 suspended and final vote taken. Committee Reports would have previously been voted on).

(note: Ordinances may be read in under New Business and Rule

1.

Durkee – Ordinance - Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project for the Auburn Street Redevelopment Project Area.

2. Durkee – Ordinance – Tax Designation of the Auburn Street Redevelopment Project Area

Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Development Act.


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3.

4.

5.

Durkee – Ordinance - Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the Auburn Street

Redevelopment Project Area.

Durkee – Ordinance - Funding for the City of Rockford’s Economic Development,

Education and Entrepreneurship Network (EDEEN) in accordance with the attached

Memorandum from Todd Cagnoni dated January 3, 2014 and consistent with the Master

Agreement and hereby authorizes the Mayor and Legal Director to execute contracts in accordance with the approved request and work programs including the funding levels as follows:


Midtown

Miracle Mile

River District

SWIFTT




Element

$50,000

$25,000

$40,000

$40,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$40,000

Hervey – Ordinance - Intergovernmental Agreement for City Police Services, between the City of Rockford and the RPS205.

6.

7.

Beck – Ordinance - Pre-Annexation Agreement for 8101 Spring Creek Road.

Beck – Ordinance - Zoning Map Amendment from County AG, Agricultural to City R-3,

Multi-Family Residential Zoning District at 8101 Spring Creek Road.

* same action taken before

 Adjournment

* * * * * * * * * *

POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

The following items appear on the City Council Standing Committee Agendas as noted. Items may receive a vote at committee and come before the first City Council meeting held after the committee meeting. Rule 11 can be suspended and final vote taken on said items at the City

Council meeting (no rule suspension is necessary to take a vote on vouchers).

CODE AND REGULATION COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 5:00 p.m.

Conference Room A, City Hall 2 nd floor (north room)

1.

C & R 14-25

AGENDA

Special Event: Meltfest 03/22/14


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2.

3.

4.

C & R 13-166

C & R 13-111

Change in City Council and Standing Committee Meeting

Times

Public Safety Committee Discussion

C & R 14-26 Closed Session for the Purpose of Pending and/or

Threatened Litigation:

Meade v. City of Rockford

F I N A N C E & P E R S O N N

A G E N A

E L C O M M II T TT E EE

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

5:15 P.M.

City Hall, 425 East State Street

Conference Room B, south room, 2 nd Floor

1. Purchasing and Vouchers

A. Award of Bid: Bridge Railing Repairs - 2014

B. Vouchers

2. Fine Reduction requests

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1120 Woodlawn Avenue

1118 N. Winnebago Street

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3405 Gilbert Avenue

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1620 13 th Avenue

3. Development Agreement for Residential Demolitions

4. Intergovernmental Agreement for Parking at City Facilities

5. Intergovernmental Agreement City of Rockford, RPS205, Winnebago County and the Winnebago

County State’s Attorney, for the Youth Court Process

6. Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and District 205 related to the former District 205

Administration Building

7. Modification of City of Rockford, Illinois Industrial Project Revenue Bonds

8. Harrison Avenue Land Acquisition – Closed Session


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1.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 5:00 p.m.

CD Conference Rm., City Hall 2 nd

AGENDA

floor

Memorandum regarding the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) 4th

Quarter Report for 2013.

LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 18, 2014, ___ p.m.

Conference Room A, City Hall 2 nd floor (north room)

AGENDA

No Meeting Scheduled.


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