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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/3/2026 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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26-00939 11.ProclamationMayor McNamara presented a proclamation declaring August 4, 2026, to be “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” in the City of Rockford, Illinois.   Not available Not available
26-00918 11.Information OnlyActuarial Presentation   Not available Not available
26-00934 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding a proposed funding of $300,000.00 to support the establishment of a Senior Center in partnership with Living Well Center of Northern Illinois located at 1111 South Alpine Road. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00961 12.Information OnlyMemorandum from Timothy Hinkens, City Engineer, regarding a Grant Award acceptance for the IEPA - GIGO (Beverly Floodplain Reconnection). Referred to Planning and Development Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00962 13.Information OnlyMemorandum from Timothy Hinkens, City Engineer, regarding a Grant Award acceptance for the R1PC - STBG (Harrison Avenue Reconstruction). Referred to Planning and Development Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00963 14.Information OnlyMemorandum from Timothy Hinkens, City Engineer, regarding a Grant Award acceptance for the R1PC- TAP (Highcrest MUP). Referred to Planning and Development Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00964 15.Information OnlyMemorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding amendments to the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (DBA GoRockford) Contract for Service Agreement and Lease. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00922 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Rudy Moreno, Historic Preservation Commission Secretary, regarding a proposed Landmark Designation for 1202 Eddy Avenue. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00933 12.Information OnlyMemorandum from Joshua Versluys, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the Annexation of 14xx Export Road, 34xx Export Road and 36xx Prairie Road (3598 Export Road). Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00936 13.Information OnlyMemorandum from Joshua Versluys, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the Annexation Agreement of 14xx Export Road, 34xx Export Road and 36xx Prairie Road (3598 Export Road). Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00940 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Anna Carlson, Economic Development Director, regarding an application approval and award acceptance of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity State Designated Cultural Districts Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00955 12.Information OnlyMemorandum from Jennifer Cacciapaglia, Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention, regarding the approval of a Grant-Funded Subrecipient Agreement with Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00954 13.Information OnlyMemorandum from Jennifer Cacciapaglia, Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention, regarding approval of a Grant-Funded Subrecipient Agreement with Winnebago County Adult Probation. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00965 14.Information OnlyMemorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding authorization of funding for Concrete Improvements at BMO Center in the amount of $1,152,116.20. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00966 15.Information OnlyMemorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding the approval of a resolution declaring intent to form the Rockford Regional Tourism Improvement District fixing the time and place of a public hearing. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00892 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission’s approval to establish a restriction requiring that traffic on Calderwood Drive be required to stop prior to entering the intersection with Palo Verde Drive, thus repealing the existing traffic control of Calderwood Drive yielding for Palo Verde Drive.   Not available Not available
26-00894 12.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission’s recommendation of No Action be taken on the request for additional street lights on 1640 Albany Lane.   Not available Not available
26-00867 13.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a Special Use Permit for six (6) residential units on the ground floor in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 134 North Main Street (Oliver Emerson Development/Applicant). Subject to conditions.   Not available Not available
26-00868 14.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a Special Use Permit for residential units on the ground floor in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 325 South Madison Street (Oliver Emerson Development/Applicant). Subject to conditions.   Not available Not available
26-00869 15.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ denial for a Variation to reduce the side yard setback for a covered patio from six (6) feet to zero (0) feet in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 1232 Soper Avenue (Luis E. Perez/Applicant).   Not available Not available
26-00870 16.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a Special Use Permit for body art services in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 210 North Longwood Street (Everardo Rodriguez/Applicant). Subject to conditions.   Not available Not available
26-00871 17.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Mixed Use Development consisting of ten (10) apartments, a restaurant and banquet hall in an R-2, Two-Family Residential Zoning District at 219 South 2nd Street (Jennifer Spencer of Studio GWA for Centennial United LLC/Applicants). Subject to conditions.   Not available Not available
26-00873 18.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a Special Use Permit for body art services in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 1010 East State Street (Tom Baclet/Applicant). Subject to conditions.   Not available Not available
26-00874 19.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Zoning Map Amendment from R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District to C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3218 11th Street (Jimmy Smith/Applicant). Subject to conditions.   Not available Not available
26-00919 110.Committee ReportCommittee recommends denial of a Variation to increase the maximum allowed business identification wall signs from two (2) to three (3) in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3218 11th Street (Jimmy Smith/Applicant), thus reversing the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval.   Not available Not available
26-00876 111.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval of the following Text Amendments to the City of Rockford Zoning Ordinances: a. Table 20-1 Use Classification Table b. Article 20-005 Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit (Density) c. Article 20-005-G Rear Setbacks d. Table 21-1 Use Classification Table e. Article 30 Mandatory Planned Unit Developments f. Article 35 Infill Overlay District g. Article 50-003 Off-Street Parking Ratios h. Article 50-016 Access Locations and Article 80-003 Nonconforming Uses i. Continuance of Nonconforming Uses   Not available Not available
26-00879 112.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s approval for Modification of an existing Liquor License to add packaged liquor sales in conjunction with a restaurant in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 1603 North Alpine Road (Randall Raymond Baker/Baker Street Burgers, LLC dba BD4: A Burger Joint/Applicant). Subject to conditions.   Not available Not available
26-00904 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $9,205,558.55 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on July 27, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-00906 12.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the State Line Area Narcotics Team (SLANT) Interagency Agreement.   Not available Not available
26-00908 13.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of an ordinance authorizing the City of Rockford to utilize funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Application of Loan for Lead Service Line Replacements.   Not available Not available
26-00663 21.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the proposed Funding Agreement with Goodwill in partnership with IBEW Local 364 for Electrical Workers Trades Program to better prepare individuals for IBEW application process in the amount of $85,172.00. The funding source is Casino Funds. (LAID OVER JULY 20, 2026)   Not available Not available
26-00937 11.AppointmentElection of alderperson to serve as Acting Mayor pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-50(f).   Not available Video Video
26-00763 21.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Spaces to Places Program, which is intended to reduce commercial vacancies and support small business growth by providing temporary rent assistance for new or expanding businesses. The city will reimburse security deposits and 50% of rent for up to 12 months for a total funding level of up to $20,000.00 per business. The program will have $300,000.00 designated from 2026 and 2027 Casino Funds. (LAID OVER JULY 20, 2026)   Not available Not available
26-00893 11.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the request from the Traffic Commission for the City of Rockford, Illinois to approve the installation of a street light near 2415 Quincy Circle.   Not available Not available
26-00883 12.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the 815 Day Block Party This event is scheduled for Saturday, August 15th. The location of the event is the 100 block of North 1st Street and the event time is 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Not available Not available
26-00884 13.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Polish Fest This event is scheduled for Sunday, August 16th. The event will be held on the grounds of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church located at 201 Buckbee Street, and the event time is 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.   Not available Not available
26-00885 14.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the PCI Employee Picnic This event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15th. The location of the event is 4545 Assembly Drive, and will take place during open business hours. Assembly Drive will be closed from Research Parkway to Airport Drive during the picnic.   Not available Not available
26-00835 11.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of a plan of acquisition of 4100 East State Street by the Rockford Board of Library Trustees. (LAID OVER JULY 20, 2026)   Not available Not available
26-00909 12.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Demolition Water Material Dump Site (Bid No. 526-W-046) to N-TRAK Group, of Loves Park, Illinois, and TR Equipment, of Rockford, Illinois in the combined estimated annual amount of $100,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible annual extension options. Annual price adjustments will be reviewed and considered at contract renewal only. The funding source is the Water Operating Fund.   Not available Not available
26-00910 13.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City Wide Drainage Repair Package 1 (Bid No. 626-PW-054) to DPI Construction Inc., of Pecatonica, Illinois in the amount of $113,879.46. The contract duration is through October 2, 2026. The funding source is the CIP General Fund.   Not available Not available
26-00911 14.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City Wide Sidewalk and ADA Repairs Package #2 2026 (Bid No. 626-PW-053) to T.C.I. Concrete, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $440,806.15. The contract duration is through September 18, 2026. The funding source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.   Not available Not available
26-00914 15.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Head Start and Early Head Start Child Care Meals (Bid No: 626-HS-056) to Delicious Unlimited, of Gurnee, Illinois in the not-to-exceed annual amount of $100,000.00. 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 Head Start Grant Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00917 16.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchasing Contract: Squad Car Cameras to AXON Enterprises Inc., of Scottsdale, Arizona in the total amount of $71,318.41. This is a one-time purchase. The funding source is the Police Department Operating Budget.   Not available Not available
26-00913 17.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Fifth Supplemental Indenture Resolution regarding the Industrial Project Revenue Bonds (Wesley Willows Project), Series 2011.   Not available Not available
26-00907 18.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Grant-Funded Subrecipient Agreement with Comprehensive Community Solutions in an amount not-to-exceed $30,359.45. The agreement period is from July 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. If approved, the grant funds will be used to provide community outreach, trauma-informed case management, victim support services, and administration costs of the Emergency Victims Flex Fund.   Not available Not available
26-00912 19.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval and acceptance of the Office of the Attorney General for the State of Illinois Fiscal Year 2027 Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Grant Award in the amount of $100,000.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The grant award, if accepted, will provide funds used to partially pay for the 2027 annual subscription renewal fees for Flock Safety License Plate Reader Video Wing Enhanced and officer attendance to the Cook County Regional Organized Crime Conference.   Not available Not available
26-00958 11.MotionMotion to Discharge the Code and Regulation Committee from Consideration of the Committee Report to Establish Moratorium on Data Centers and Complete Evaluation of Best Practices to Regulate the Development, Expansion, and Operation of Data Centers in the City of Rockford.   Not available Video Video
26-00902 11.Committee ReportRequest for a moratorium on data centers and directing the City Administrator, and designees to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of best practices for regulating the development, expansion, and operation of data centers within the City of Rockford.   Not available Not available
26-00785 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Funding Agreement with Goodwill in partnership with IBEW Local 364 for Electrical Workers Trades Program to better prepare individuals for IBEW application process in the amount of $85,172.00. The funding source is Casino Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00924 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance establishing a restriction requiring that traffic on Calderwood Drive be required to stop prior to entering the intersection with Palo Verde Drive, thus repealing the existing traffic control of Calderwood Drive yielding for Palo Verde Drive.   Not available Not available
26-00925 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for six (6) residential units on the ground floor in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 134 North Main Street (Oliver Emerson Development/Applicant).   Not available Not available
26-00926 13.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for residential units on the ground floor in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 325 South Madison Street (Oliver Emerson Development/Applicant).   Not available Not available
26-00927 14.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for body art services in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 210 North Longwood Street (Everardo Rodriguez/Applicant).   Not available Not available
26-00928 15.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a Planned Mixed Use Development consisting of ten (10) apartments, a restaurant and banquet hall in an R-2, Two-Family Residential Zoning District at 219 South 2nd Street (Jennifer Spencer of Studio GWA for Centennial United LLC/Applicants).   Not available Not available
26-00929 16.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for body art services in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 1010 East State Street (Tom Baclet/Applicant).   Not available Not available
26-00930 17.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment from R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District to C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3218 11th Street (Jimmy Smith/Applicant).   Not available Not available
26-00932 18.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the following Text Amendments to the City of Rockford Zoning Ordinances: a. Table 20-1 Use Classification Table b. Article 20-005 Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit (Density) c. Article 20-005-G Rear Setbacks d. Table 21-1 Use Classification Table e. Article 30 Mandatory Planned Unit Developments f. Article 35 Infill Overlay District g. Article 50-003 Off-Street Parking Ratios h. Article 50-016 Access Locations and Article 80-003 Nonconforming Uses i. Continuance of Nonconforming Uses   Not available Not available
26-00931 19.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Modification of an existing Liquor License to add packaged liquor sales in conjunction with a restaurant in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 1603 North Alpine Road (Randall Raymond Baker/Baker Street Burgers, LLC dba BD4: A Burger Joint/Applicant).   Not available Not available
26-00920 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the State Line Area Narcotics Team (SLANT) Interagency Agreement.   Not available Not available
26-00921 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance authorizing the City of Rockford to utilize funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Application of Loan for Lead Service Line Replacements.   Not available Not available
26-00959 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a moratorium on data centers and directing the City Administrator and designees to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of best practices for regulating the development, expansion and operation of data centers within the City of Rockford.   Not available Not available