Community Relations Commission

City Hall, Second Floor

Agenda — 28 items

1. I. CALL TO ORDER
2. A. Roll Call ▶ jump to 18:15
3. 2 Chairman Eric Brown called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM.
4. B. Acceptance of the Journal ▶ jump to 18:43
5. 1. Journal of Proceedings for the Community Relations Commission meeting held on May 14, 2026 26-00706 Approved
6. C. Communications ▶ jump to 19:11
7. 1. Mayor’s “Open Door” meeting hours with Commissioners are set for June 26, 2026 from 10:30 AM - 12 PM 26-00707
8. II. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
9. 7 Chairman Brown reminded the commission of “Open Door” meeting hours with the Mayor available on June 26, 2026 from 10:30 AM -12 PM.
10. III. INFORMATION ONLY ▶ jump to 19:34
11. 1. Zion Development - Ron Clewer, Managing Director and CEO 26-00709 No Action Taken ▶ jump to 19:46
12. 9 There were no registered Public Speakers.
13. 2. Bridges To Prosperity Northern IL - Mary Cacioppi, Founder/CEO 26-00710 No Action Taken ▶ jump to 77:32
14. 3. Rockford Housing Authority Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program - Carandus Brown, Human Services Manager 26-00711 No Action Taken ▶ jump to 96:55
15. IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ▶ jump to 127:04
16. 1. Commissioner’s Questions for the Alderman Update - Michaela Harris 26-00712 Discussed ▶ jump to 127:11
17. 2. Affordable Housing Pilot Program Update - Commissioners Mary Jude Pakiela and Scott Garwick 26-00713 Discussed ▶ jump to 128:35
18. V. NEW BUSINESS ▶ jump to 128:50
19. 1. Bi-Annual Report Draft 26-00714 Discussed ▶ jump to 128:51
20. VI. UPCOMING ACTION PLAN ITEMS ▶ jump to 131:27
21. 1. Modular Homes Pilot Programs’ Presentations, July 9, 2026 - Commissioners James McDowall and Rita Bravo 26-00726 No Action Taken ▶ jump to 131:28
22. 2. Food Insecurity Panel Discussion, August 14, 2026 - Commissioners William Martin and Rita Bravo 26-00727 No Action Taken ▶ jump to 131:49
23. VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ▶ jump to 132:35
24. 20 Chairman Brown reminded the Commissioners of upcoming Action Plan dates.
25. VIII. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 134:30
26. 23 THE CITY OF ROCKFORD INTENDS TO COMPLY WITH THE INTENT AND SPIRIT OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IF A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, PERSONAL P.A. SYSTEM, OR OTHER SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED, PLEASE CALL THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT AT (779) 348-7391 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE, SO WE CAN BE PREPARED TO ASSIST YOU.
27. 24 Commissioner Crudup reported that she received information from the Workforce Policy Lab and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Office regarding a Clean Building Program Focus Group they will be hosting in Rockford on July 16th. She believes it is a great opportunity for the Commission to attend.
28. 26 Chairman Brown asked for a Motion to Adjourn. Commissioner Garwick moved to Adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Crudup. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote. (Commissioners Mary Kaull, William Martin, Mary Jude Pakiela, and Shimere Shanklin were absent). The meeting adjourned at 7:29 PM.