President and Board of Trustees

123 Madison Street Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302 www.oak-park.us Meeting Minutes President and Board of Trustees Monday, September 16, 2019 7:30 PM Village Hall I. Call to Order Village President Abu-Taleb called the Meeting to order at 7:31 P.M. II. Roll Call Present: 7- Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Andrews, Village Trustee Boutet, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Taglia, and Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla Absent: 0 III. Agenda Approval It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney, to approve the Agenda. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. V. Non-Agenda Public Comment Jean Guarino. Ms. Guarino expressed concern regarding delays in an ongoing construction project on Oak Park Avenue between Grove and Linden. Joshua Klayman. Mr. Klayman would like more information to be available regarding candidates being appointed to commissions. He also questioned the transparency of the appointment process. Eric Davis. Mr. Davis spoke in support of permitting retail sale of cannabis in the North Avenue Business District as a special use only. VI. Proclamations B. ID 19-236 Motion to Approve a Proclamation Recognizing the designation of Unity Temple as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Village Trustee Taglia read the Proclamation aloud. A copy of the Proclamation was presented to representatives from the Unity Temple Restoration Foundation and the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy. They spoke about their organizations and thanked the Board. It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney, that this Proclamation be adopted. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. C. ID 19-238 Motion to Approve Proclamation for National Suicide Prevention Month Village of Oak Park Page 1 Printed on 10/8/2019 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 Village Trustee Andrews read the Proclamation aloud. A copy of the Proclamation was presented to representatives from NAMI and Thrive Counseling Center. They spoke about their organizations and thanked the Board. It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney, that this Proclamation be adopted. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. D. ID 19-280 Motion to Approve Proclamation for National Hunger Action Month September 2019 Village Trustee Buchanan read the Proclamation aloud. A copy of the Proclamation was presented to a representative from Beyond Hunger, formerly Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry. She spoke about her organization and thanked the Board. It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney, that this Proclamation be adopted. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. VII. Village Manager Reports Village Manager Pavlicek noted that the Board has received the Monthly Measures Report. E. ID 19-279 Village Manager’s Monthly Measures Report for June 2019 Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla commented that the measures could align better with Board goals. Village Manager Pavlicek clarified that this report is statistical information rather than performance measures. Village Trustee Boutet agreed with Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla and suggested that the Board have a discussion regarding what they want to see on this report. Village Trustee Andrews also agreed, and would like to standardize the form across all departments. IV. Minutes A. ID 19-278 Motion to Approve Minutes from the September 3, 2019 Regular Meeting and September 9, 2019 Special Meeting of the Village Board. It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney, that the Minutes be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. VIII. Village Board Committees There was nothing to report. IX. Citizen Commission Vacancies F. ID 19-281 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for September 16, 2019. There were no comments. X. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments Village of Oak Park Page 2 Printed on 10/8/2019 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 G. MOT 19-104 Motion to consent to the Village President’s Appointments of: Citizen Involvement Commission - Conrad Terry, Reappoint as Member Community Design Commission - Cindy Wong, Reappoint as Member Community Design Commission - Julia Kuhn, Appoint as Member Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee - Richard Rodgers, Reappoint as Member Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee - Stephen Morales Appoint as Chair Environment & Energy Commission - Laura Derks, Appoint as Chair Historic Preservation Commission - Jennifer Bridge, Reappoint as Member Plan Commission - Nick Bridge, Appoint as Member Plan Commission - Jaime Torres, Appoint as Member Village Trustee Boutet commented that although she has no objections to those being appointed, she wanted clarification regarding how these decisions were made. Village President Abu-Taleb stated that it was under his authority. Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla asked for clarification regarding what the public sees in terms of information on commission appointments. Village Manager Pavlicek stated that the applications that the Board sees are not made public because they provide personal information such as phone numbers, addresses, etc. Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla would like that information redacted and the rest provided. Village President Abu-Taleb described his authority regarding the appointment process. It was moved by Village Trustee Moroney, seconded by Village Trustee Andrews, that this Motion be approved. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 7- Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Andrews, Village Trustee Boutet, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Taglia, and Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 XI. Consent Agenda Approval of the Consent Agenda It was moved by Village Trustee Moroney and seconded by Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla to approve the items under the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 7- Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Andrews, Village Trustee Boutet, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Taglia, and Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Village of Oak Park Page 3 Printed on 10/8/2019 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 H. RES 19-236 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Terra Engineering, Ltd. for the Design of the Oak Park Avenue Resurfacing, Utility, and Streetscape Projects, in an Amount Not To Exceed $775,037 and Authorizing its Execution as Reviewed at the September 9, 2019 Special Meeting This Resolution was adopted. I. RES 19-237 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Site Design Group, Ltd. for the Design of Traffic Calming and Landscape Improvements for the Forest Avenue and Ontario Street Area in an Amount Not To Exceed $56,736 and Authorizing its Execution as Reviewed at the September 9, 2019 Special Meeting. This Resolution was adopted. J. RES 19-240 A Resolution Authorizing the Rejection of All Bids for Project 19-16, Lake and Forest Sidewalk Planter as Reviewed at the September 9, 2019 Special Meeting This Resolution was adopted. AI. RES 19-269 A Resolution Approving a Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Thomas Engineering Group LLC for the Design of the Lake Street Streetscape, Resurfacing, and Utility Improvement Projects to Include Additional Services Associated with Deferring the Construction of the Projects to 2020 and Changing the Not to Exceed Amount from $1,457,648 to $1,854,648 and Authorizing its Execution as Reviewed at the September 9, 2019 Special Meeting. This Resolution was adopted. AJ. RES 19-271 A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with The Lakota Group, Inc., for Phase 2 Professional Landscape Architecture and Planning Services for the Lake Street Streetscape Project to Include Additional Services Associated with Deferring the Construction of the Project to 2020 and Changing the Not to Exceed Amount from $131,370 to $160,273 and Authorizing its Execution as Reviewed at the September 9, 2019 Special Meeting. This Resolution was adopted. K. RES 19-272 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Temporary and Permanent Sidewalk Easements on Lake Street and Authorizing Execution of the Required Documents as Reviewed at the September 9, 2019 Special Meeting This Resolution was adopted. L. RES 19-286 A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Oak Park Page 4 Printed on 10/8/2019 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 Village of Oak Park and the County of Cook for the 2019 Invest in Cook Grant for the Lake Street Resurfacing Project in the Amount of $310,000 and Authorizing its Execution as Reviewed at the September 9, 2019 Special Meeting. This Resolution was adopted. M. RES 19-273 A Resolution Approving a Right-of-Way Encroachment License and Covenant Agreement with 1144 Lake Street LLC for a Sidewalk Vault at 1144 Lake Street and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. N. RES 19-258 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Telcom Innovations Group, L.L.C. to Upgrade the Mitel Telephone System Software in an Amount Not to Exceed $11,396.00 and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. O. RES 19-264 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with American Building Services, LLC to Replace the Lombard Side Doorway and Two Exterior Metal Courtyard Doors at Village Hall in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,953.79 and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. Q. RES 19-281 Resolutions Approving the Program Year (PY) 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Agreements with Subrecipients and Authorizing their Execution This Resolution was adopted. R. RES 19-282 A Resolution Authorizing A Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Loan And A Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (SFR-085) This Resolution was adopted. S. RES 19-283 A Resolution Authorizing A Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Loan And A Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (SFR-087) This Resolution was adopted. T. RES 19-284 A Resolution Awarding a Small Rental Property Rehabilitation Loan and Authorizing the Execution of a Loan Commitment and Agreement for the Property Located at 1110 S. Austin Boulevard (SRP-039) This Resolution was adopted. U. RES 19-285 A Resolution Awarding a Small Rental Property Rehabilitation Loan and Authorizing the Execution of a Loan Commitment and Agreement for the Village of Oak Park Page 5 Printed on 10/8/2019 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 Property Located at 163 N. Lombard Avenue (SRP-040) This Resolution was adopted. V. RES 19-287 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Mackie Consultants, L.L.C. for Professional Land Surveying Services for the Local Streets and Division Street Improvement Projects in an Amount Not to Exceed $59,150 and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. W. RES 19-289 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Global Maintenance Solutions LLC to Provide Building Maintenance Services for the Public Works and Development Customer Services Departments in an Amount Not to Exceed $557,000 Annually and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. X. RES 19-290 A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Purchase Price Agreement with Traffic Control & Protection, Inc. for the Purchase of Stop Sign Materials in 2019 to Change the Not to Exceed Amount of $25,000.00 to $30,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. Y. RES 19-291 A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 for the Purchase of Fuel at the Village’s Fueling Facility and Authorizing Its Execution This Resolution was adopted. Z. RES 19-292 A Resolution Approving an Employee Leasing Agreement for a Temporary Manager of Parking and Mobility Services Division with Municipal Parking Partners, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 through December 31, 2019 and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. AA. RES 19-293 A Resolution Approving a Contractor Services Agreement with Occupational Health Centers of Illinois, P.C. d/b/a Concentra Medical Centers, and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. AB. MOT 19-102 A Motion to Amend the 2019 Work Plan of the Board of Health to Add the Creation of an Outreach Campaign to Educate Residents on Issues of Lead in the Water This Motion was approved. Village of Oak Park Page 6 Printed on 10/8/2019 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 AC. MOT 19-94 A Motion to Approve the August 2019 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All Funds This Motion was approved. AD. MOT 19-95 A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $4,196,234.36 from August 10, 2019 through September 9, 2019 This Motion was approved. XII. Regular Agenda AE. ORD 19-71 Concur with the Plan Commission and adopt an Ordinance Amending Article 8 (“Uses”), Section 8.3 (“Use Restrictions”), Table 8-1 (“Use Matrix”) of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance to Add Recreational Cannabis Establishments as a Special Use in all Business and Commercial Zoning Districts Village Manager Pavlicek gave an overview, noting that the Plan Commission discussed this topic at their August meeting. Rick Jones. Mr. Jones spoke in support of recreational marijuana versus opioid use and believes it will be good for the community. Pierre Delgado, representing MedMen. Mr. Delgado gave an explanation of how this type of business is regulated and discussed the benefits to consumers. Don Williams, Regional Director of MedMen. Mr. Williams spoke about his firm, including its history, investment in the community and investment in its employees. Kelly O'Connor. Ms. O'Connor encouraged the Board to do more research regarding this topic, as well as hold public hearings and community events to provide an opportunity for public input. Laura Brown. Ms. Brown asked if the Board has done any studies regarding the impact on communities that have legalized recreational marijuana. She spoke in opposition, and expressed concern regarding negative effects on young people. Brian Bobek. Mr. Bobek spoke in favor of the ordinance, as he will be seeking an application for a dispensary. He discussed State regulations. Village Planner Craig Failor stated that two recommendations are being presented; one from staff and the other from the Plan Commission. Staff's recommendation provides for recreational cannabis as a permitted use in all business and commercial districts. This recommendation was based on the Board's approval of medicinal marijuana as a permitted use in all business and commercial districts, despite the Plan Commission's recommendation of limiting that to the hospital and commercial districts. The Plan Commission's recommendation for recreational cannabis is as a special use in all business and commercial districts. Plan Commission Chair David Mann discussed their process. Because this is new to the Village and not a lot of data from other communities is available, the commission is recommending it as a special use. He explained the difference between a permitted use and special use. Village of Oak Park Page 7 Printed on 10/8/2019 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 Village President Abu-Taleb clarified that the only decision being made tonight is whether or not an applicant for a recreational marijuana facility is required to come before the Board for approval of their land use. Subsequent meetings will cover how much the Village will tax marijuana at the local level. In response to Ms. Brown's comment, he noted that Illinois voters supported the legalization of recreational marijuana and that State Law preempts local law. Village Trustee Moroney discussed certain regulations he would like to see put in place if this becomes a permitted use, such as signage, hours of business, a limit on how many facilities are in one area, etc. In terms of this becoming a special use, he expressed concern that this may become too subjective depending on the applicant, location, etc. He asked how these facilities can be controlled but still allow for a consistent process. Mr. Failor stated that restrictions can be put on distance, whether as a special or permitted use. There are also standards that have to be met in order to be approved as a special use. He read them aloud. These can be used as controls on a case by case basis. Mr. Failor gave an explanation regarding staff's recommendation as a permitted use. Village Trustee Moroney stated that people over 21 can make their own choices. He would like to give those in the community who choose to use recreational marijuana the opportunity to buy it locally. Village Trustee Boutet thinks the Board needs a more robust conversation on this topic. She discussed statistics from Colorado regarding recreational use and questioned what approach the Village would use regarding odor from smoking, training of vendors to recognize overintoxication, programs for youths, etc. She would like input from other groups in the community in regards to creating parameters. Village Trustee Buchanan agreed. She doesn't believe the Board has enough information or enough input from the public. She also finds it interesting that staff is using the direction that the Board gave them regarding medicinal marijuana as their reasoning for this to be a permitted use. Medicinal and recreational marijuana are two different things and she does not believe in treating them the same. Village Trustee Taglia would much prefer this to be a special use. He believes the public hearing process is valuable. He questioned whether it would be better to permit it, regulate and control it or not permit it at all. The Village's proximity to Chicago presents a challenge. As much as he tries to be open minded, he has concerns. Village Trustee Taglia asked what the Village is required to do legally by January. Village Manager Pavlicek stated that if the Board does nothing, it will be up to the State to issue a retail sales license. Currently, only those that already have medical dispensaries will be eligible. It will be at lease 24 months before non-medical dispensaries can apply. In addition, as of January 1, any citations or arrests regarding illegal cannabis will be deferred to Maywood and not presided over in-house. The Board has an opportunity under State Law to put in land use regulations and to determine if they want to adopt local taxes up to 3%. They also have the option to not issue retail licenses in Oak Park, but that will not make it illegal to possess cannabis in the Village. Village President Abu-Taleb commented that if the Village does not allow them to set up shop here, it will happen in surrounding areas. He would rather keep the revenue here, as there is no way to isolate Oak Park. Village Trustee Taglia does not see any good coming from this, despite the tax revenue. He would like to know more about the positives and negatives, including health consequences. He is concerned about the effect it will have on youths, as this goes hand Village of Oak Park Page 8 Printed on 10/8/2019 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 in hand with the vaping issue. Village Trustee Andrews has mixed feelings. He acknowledged the health issues and the effect on youths and adults alike. However, these issues will happen regardless, as it will be State Law. It is up to parents to make sure their children aren't using cannabis. He agreed with Village Trustee Boutet about having a larger conversation, but doesn't believe that should defer the zoning issue. Village Trustee Andrews is against the idea of special use, as this allows for racial and socio-economic bias. He believes in setting standards, but doesn't think a public hearing should be held every time an application is submitted. He would rather set a policy and have the businesses subscribe to it. In addition, the Board can always come back and adjust the zoning. Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla spoke in favor of permitted use. She would like this to be an opportunity to promote opening dispensaries by those who have been impacted by the criminalization of marijuana. She discussed a social equity program in Los Angeles that ranked business license applicants by whether they have been impacted in that way. Village Manager Pavlicek commented that licenses are issued by the State. The Board only has latitude in the land use. Director of Development Customer Services Tammie Grossman explained staff's reasoning for recommending a permitted use was due to their experience with medical marijuana and past Board direction. She added that staff is fine with whatever the Board decides. Mr. Failor agreed, adding that they looked at it as more of a retail use rather than from a social standpoint. He added that some retail uses are special uses, as they can have a detrimental impact on the community. Examples are trucks unloading or a drive through restaurant. Village Manager Pavlicek discussed parking as an impact as well. Village President Abu-Taleb's only concern is that this is something new. He would like a little more leeway as a special use, as it can always be changed to a permitted use at a later time. He would prefer to take it slowly. Village Trustee Boutet compared it to massage facilities and alcohol in terms of the amount of regulations they should be looking at, as well as where they should be allowed. She does not believe they should be voting on this tonight. Village Trustee Andrews disagreed. The Board just makes policy and every business district should be treated equally. He sees no reason why they shouldn't be voting on whether it should be a permitted or special use tonight. Details can be adopted at a later time. In addition, he does not want to put the burden of a public hearing on the applicants, as the State has already put enough regulations on this. Village Trustee Boutet believes the neighbors should have input. Village Manger Pavlicek noted that the Village does not have a licensing right. Village Attorney Stephanides added that the Board can adopt distance requirements as part of the Village Code. It was moved by Village Trustee Boutet, seconded by Village Trustee Buchanan, to table this Item until the Board has a broader conversation about the impact to the community. The motion was denied. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 2 - Village Trustee Boutet and Village Trustee Buchanan Village of Oak Park Page 9 Printed on 10/8/2019 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 NAYS: 5 - Village Trustee Andrews, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Taglia, Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla and Village President Abu-Taleb Village Trustee Moroney withdrew his original motion to concur with the Plan Commission. It was moved by Village Trustee Moroney, seconded by Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla, to Concur with Staff and adopt an Ordinance Amending Article 8 (“Uses”), Table 8-1 (“Use Matrix”) of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance to Add Recreational Cannabis Establishments as a Permitted Use in all Business and Commercial Zoning Districts. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 4- Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Andrews, Village Trustee Moroney, and Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla NAYS: 3- Village Trustee Boutet, Village Trustee Buchanan, and Village Trustee Taglia ABSENT: 0 AF. MOT 19-103 A Motion to Direct Staff to Create Guidelines for an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Small Grant Program for Adoption by the Village Board at a Subsequent Meeting Village Manager Pavlicek stated that staff is recommending that they develop guidelines consistent with other grant programs for advisory boards and commissions, then bring that back to the Board. Community Relations Commission Chair Glenn Brewer stated that in reviewing their 2019 Work Plan, the CRC decided that they would like to do a Request For Proposals in regards to ideas and initiatives to help them promote equity and diversity. He added that as part of their packet, the Board already has the guidelines proposed by the commission. It was their intention that these be used without additional work from staff. The guidelines were drafted by one of the commissioners who works with RFP's on a daily basis, and were agreed to by the entire commission. Instead of sending this to staff, Mr. Brewer is asking that the guidelines be approved as written by the CRC. Village Manager Pavlicek commented that staff looks at this as a typical grant with restrictions for use of public dollars. The Board also needs to decide if they want to approve the recommendations once the commission makes their choice. Mr. Brewer stated that he would welcome the addition of language regarding use of public dollars, but would like this back in time to submit by the end of the year. Village Trustee Moroney spoke about the CDBG Grant process and asked if this would qualify for that type of grant. Village Pavlicek replied that they have to be within certain guidelines, which this does not qualify for. There is $25,000 allocated in the budget to be used by all boards and commissions, which this would fall under. Village Attorney Stephanides explained the restrictions regarding use of public grant funds for political purposes. Village Trustee Andrews trusts the commission and does not see the need for this to come back to the Board for approval. Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla does not think this needs to go back to staff. She spoke about the targeted groups in the community that are doing racial equity work. Village of Oak Park Page 10 Printed on 10/8/2019 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 Village Trustee Boutet would like to amend the motion to move forward as is with the exception of staff adding language stating that these funds cannot be used for political purposes and without retroactivity, and to not to bring this back to the Board. Village Trustee Moroney withdrew his motion. It was moved by Village Trustee Boutet, seconded by Village Trustee Andrews, that this Motion be approved as amended. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 7- Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Andrews, Village Trustee Boutet, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Taglia, and Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 AG. ORD 19-77 An Ordinance Establishing a Maximum Speed Limit of Twenty Five Miles Per Hour on Madison Street by Amending Section 15-1-10 (“Speed Limits”) of the Oak Park Village Code Village Manager Pavlicek stated that State Law allows the Village to establish the speed limit for local streets that are not State owned. This was incorporated into the design work that is currently under construction. Village Trustee Buchanan expressed concern regarding traffic being diverted to other streets with a higher speed limit. Village Engineer Bill McKenna commented that the speed limit for all streets in the Village is 25 mph with the exception of Ridgeland and Washington, which are State Highways. The others are the perimeter streets of Harlem, North Avenue, Roosevelt and Austin. He explained the rationale for lowering the speed limit to 25. Village Trustee Boutet asked for an update on traffic calming measures on Washington. Mr. McKenna commented that staff will be coming back to the Board with information regarding changing jurisdiction of Washington from the State to the Village. If it was currently a Village owned street, there wouldn't be an issue changing the speed limit. Village Trustee Moroney agreed with Village Trustee Buchanan. Village Trustee Taglia supports reducing the speed limit. He hopes that if there are issues that have to be addressed, it is done sooner rather than later. It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 4- Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Andrews, Village Trustee Buchanan, and Village Trustee Taglia NAYS: 3- Village Trustee Boutet, Village Trustee Moroney, and Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla ABSENT: 0 Village of Oak Park Page 11 Printed on 10/8/2019 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 P. RES 19-261 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with P.W.S. Environmental, Inc. for the Pressure Washing and Sealing of Bluestone Sidewalks in an Amount Not to Exceed $91,815.00 and Authorizing its Execution Director of Public Works John Wielebnicki stated that this is for six different areas in the Village. This is the second time staff bid this out, as the first bidders were significantly higher. Village Trustee Andrews stated that he pulled this from Consent in order to get statistics, which were given. He asked if concrete needs to be sealed on a regular basis as well. Mr. Wielebnicki said it does not. He explained why bluestone needs to be sealed and that the longer it is in place, the less often sealing is needed. Village Trustee Andrews wanted to point out that whenever the Village purchases bluestone, the high cost of maintenance is ongoing as well as the initial cost being significantly higher than concrete. Village Trustee Taglia asked if bluestone lasts longer than concrete. Mr. Wielebnicki stated that if installed properly, it is. It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 7- Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Andrews, Village Trustee Boutet, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Taglia, and Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 XIII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 3 Alcoholic Liquor Dealers or Related (President Pro-Tem Boutet ) Village President Abu-Taleb recused himself from the Meeting and the following Item was presided over by Village Trustee Boutet. AH. ORD 19-76 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 4 (“Term and Classification”), Section 3-4-2 (“Classification and Number of Liquor Licenses and Fees”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Establish a New Class C-8 Boutique Liquor License Classification and to Issue a Class C-8 Liquor License to L’Alberello, Inc., DBA Anfora Liquor Control Review Board Chair Jane Miller introduced the applicant. The applicant thanked the Board for considering his application and he discussed his business, a retail wine store with wines by the glass available. He is also planning to hold classes on Italian wines. Village Attorney Stephanides explained the new license. The applicant answered questions from the Board. It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 6- Village Trustee Andrews, Village Trustee Boutet, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Taglia, and Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla Village of Oak Park Page 12 Printed on 10/8/2019 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAINED: 1- Village President Abu-Taleb XIV. Call to Board and Clerk Village President Abu-Taleb rejoined the Meeting. Village Trustee Boutet discussed her attendance at the unveiling of the International Mansion Music and Language School. She spoke highly of the owner and her son and expects the establishment to enjoy great success. Village Trustee Andrews discussed an incident involving a youth who almost got killed by a car while riding her bike. He commented that he sees a lot of youths looking at their phones while riding their bikes and would like to see some type of enforcement. Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla announced that it is officially Racial Equity Week in Cook County. This was created by Toni Preckwinkle to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the race riots. She added that they have joined GARE and have adopted a racial equity policy. She would like the Village Board to do the same. Village Trustee Taglia commented that on Saturday, September 28 the Township is hosting a seminar on vaping. All elected officials of all public bodies will be invited. More information will be forthcoming. Village Trustee Boutet thanked Tim Inklebarger of the Wednesday Journal for all his work, as this is his last Board meeting. XV. Adjourn It was moved by Village Trustee Moroney, seconded by Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla, to adjourn. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:59 P.M., Monday, September 16, 2019. Respectfully Submitted, MaryAnn Schoenneman Deputy Village Clerk Village of Oak Park Page 13 Printed on 10/8/2019