Minutes - Code and Regulation Committee

425 E. State Street

Rockford, IL 61104

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Code and Regulation Committee

Meeting Minutes

Monday, June 8, 2026

5:30 PM

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

Council/Committee Meetings: Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Public Speaking

and City Council/Committee Agendas.

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CALL TO ORDER

Alderman Jonathan Logemann

Alderman Gabrielle Torina

Alderman Tamir Bell

Present

Alderman Aprel Prunty

Alderman Mark Bonne

Absent

II.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Plat No. 5 of Woodhill Subdivision for the property located at 5101 and

5115 Woodie Ranch Lane

26-00688

A motion was made by Alderman Torina, seconded by Alderman Bell that this

Committee Report be Approved by committee. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

714 Broadway

26-00613

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board recommends approval for the Sale of Tobacco

Products in conjunction with a tobacco store in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use District at 714

Broadway (Damian Lyman/Lyman Enterprises dba Dolla Dame Smoke Shop/Applicant)

There was no motion, or votes on this item. It will appear on the next scheduled Code &

Regulation Committee agenda.

2614 and 2600 Kilburn Avenue

26-00614

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board recommends approval for the Sale of Packaged

Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a grocery store in a C-2, Limited Commercial

Zoning District at 2614 and 2600 Kilburn Avenue (Somabhai Patel/Shiv Dristi, LLC dba

Jasmine Pantry/Applicants)

A motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Alderman Logemann. Ald.

Logemann and Ald. Prunty voted in favor of the request for the sale of liquor. Ald. Bell,

and Ald. Torina voted "No," and with a 2-2 vote, the

item failed.

Alderman Logemann, and Alderman Prunty

Alderman Torina, and Alderman Bell

Alderman Bonne

Aye:

Nay:

Absent:

Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’

approval for the Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for

an RV and Fifth Wheel only community in an R-1, Single-Family

Residential Zoning District at 2530, 2710 and 2720 South Main Street

(Midwest Yard Holdings, LLC/Applicant). Subject to conditions.

26-00454

A motion was made by Alderman Torina, seconded by Alderman Logemann, that this

Committee Report be Approved by committee.

Ald. Torina stated that she had spoken to Attorney Rodriquez, and the developer

concerning the proposed project, and the developer has agreed to increase the

displacement funds for the residents, and he has also agreed to give the residents more

time to find new housing. Ald. Torina noted that while she doesn't like the thought have

having people being displaced, she does feel better about being able to get the residents

more money and time for the move. She thanked her colleagues for their support, and she

gave Ald. Granath a special thank you for enlightening her more about camping culture.

Alderman Logemann, Alderman Torina, and Alderman Prunty

Aye:

Alderman Bell

Nay:

Alderman Bonne

Absent:

26-00690

Proposed Lift-Assist Ordinance

A motion was made by Alderman Bell, and seconded by Alderman Torina, that this

Committee Report be Approved by committee.

Ald. Beach asked if the fee should be different for businesses as opposed to residents.

Angela Hammer, Legal Director for the City of Rockford explained that per the statute,

the ordinance only applies to assistant living facilities, and nursing homes. She further

explained that the ordinance will allow the City to recover funds allocated for lift assists

at assistant living facilities and nursing homes.

Ald.Tuneberg noted that per the ordinance, a charge would be assessed after the sixth

call. Ald.Tuneberg asked about these type of costs as they may relate to Rockford

Housing Authority properties. Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director for the City of Rockford

explained that when the Fire Department is called to RHA properties, the costs are billed

to the residents not to the Housing Authority.

Ald. Meeks asked if independent living facilities would fall under the definition included

in this ordinance. Director Hammer explained that it would be based on a case by case

basis.

Alderman Logemann, Alderman Torina, Alderman Bell, and

Alderman Prunty

Aye:

Alderman Bonne

Absent:

Proposed Amendment Regarding Committee Chair and Vice Chair

Selection

26-00691

A motion was made by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Torina, that this

Committee Report be Laid Over, and will appear on the next scheduled Code &

Regulation Committee Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Alderman Logemann, Alderman Torina, Alderman Bell, and

Alderman Prunty

Aye:

Alderman Bonne

Absent:

III. RESOLUTION

River District Association & City of Rockford Street Parklet Program

26-00689

A motion was made by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Torina, that this

Committee Report be Approved by the Committee.

Ald. Torina wanted to know why was this program only being proposed in the River

District. Jeremy Carter, Traffic Engineer for the City of Rockford explained that so far,

the River District is the only organization that has requested this accommodation. Ald.

Torina asked if it would be better to grant approval one time for this program. Mr. Carter

stated that this program may not work in all business districts.

Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator for the City of Rockford explained that the primary

reason that an approval cannot be given for all business districts is because the City has

an operating partner who was willing to do due diligence in advance of this item being

brought before the Committee. Mr. Cagnoni noted that if the Council wished to have the

parking program in all areas, Staff would be willing to work on it.

Ald.Tuneberg noted that he knows firsthand that not all businesses want the parklets in

their areas.

Ald. Bell noted that this has been done before in the River District, and is being brought

back. He also commented that he supports expanding the program.

Alderman Logemann, Alderman Torina, Alderman Bell, and

Alderman Prunty

Aye:

Alderman Bonne

Absent:

Request for Authorization to allow the Zoning Officer to file Text

Amendments for multiple sections of the Zoning Ordinance

26-00692

A motion was made by Alderman Torina, seconded by Alderman Prunty, that this

Resolution be Laid Over. The item will appear on the next scheduled Code and

Regulation Committee agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Alderman Torina, Alderman Bell, and Alderman Prunty

Alderman Logemann

Aye:

Nay:

Alderman Bonne

Absent:

IV. ADJOURNMENT

With no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

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