President and Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingOak Park, IL · March 7, 2022
Minutes
123 Madison Street
Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302
www.oak-park.us
Meeting Minutes
President and Board of Trustees
Monday, March 7, 2022 7:00 PM Remote
I. Call to Order
Village President Scaman called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. She
authorized a statement be read providing that the meeting is being held
remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines and that it is not
prudent to have people present at the Village Board's regular meeting
location due to public health concerns related to that pandemic.
II. Roll Call
Present: 6- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, and Village Trustee Taglia
Absent: 1- Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla
III. Agenda Approval
It was moved by Village Trustee Robinson, seconded by Village Trustee
Buchanan, to approve the Agenda. The motion was approved. The roll call on
the vote was as follows:
AYES: 6- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, and Village Trustee Taglia
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla
IV. Minutes
A. ID 22-79 Motion to Approve Minutes from Regular Remote Meeting of February 22,
2022, Special Remote Meeting of February 28, 2022of the Village Board.
It was moved by Village Trustee Enyia, seconded by Village Trustee Robinson, to
approve the Minutes. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as
follows:
AYES: 6- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, and Village Trustee Taglia
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment
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The following persons spoke thie r Non-Agenda Public Comments aloud:
Diane Ratekin: Diane Ratekin spoke their public comment expressing
their concern regarding the traffic and gunshot issues on the 500 and 600
blocks of North Taylor which they feel are exasperated by the 24 hour BP
gas station on the northwest corner of Taylor Avenue and Chicago Avenue.
They believe it is essential to their quality of life on their block that the
village responds quickly and effectively to their neighborhood's concerns.
Kathleen Bokar: Kathleen Bokar spoke their public comment expressing
their concerns with the traffic and gunshots in their neighborhood. They
request that time and attention be paid to the safety on our streets.
John Gagliano: John Galgliano spoke their public comment expressing
their concern at the major safety problem on Taylor Avenue. Taylor Avenue
has become the bypass street to avoid Austin Boulevard, and coupled with
the 24 hour BP gas station, this has lead to traffic on Taylor Ave that is the
cause for their unsafe neighborhood. They are requesting the Traffic
Commission support providing a traffic calming measure of physical
barrier or impediment that will limit traffic in their neighborhood.
Karl Leonard: Karl Leonard spoke their public comment expressing their
concerns with the crime and gunshots that have occurred in their
neighborhood and believe the BP gas station on their corner is attributing
to these issues. They request assistance from the village to help curb the
shootings near the gas station and the reckless driving in their
neighborhood.
Carolyn Newberry Schwartz: Carolyn Newberry Schwartz spoke their
public comment expressing their concerns with the rise in gunshots in their
neighborhood. There is a sense of urgency to these episodes and about
the increasing volume and speed of traffic on their block. They request to
not delay in enacting a traffic calming measure that will allow for the egress
of traffic and effectively calm things down on their block.
Village clerk Christina Waters then read the following public comments
aloud:
Amanda Valente: Amanda Valente submitted their public comment
asking the Board to consider the impact of the day care masking
guidelines released last week, and believes the Oak Park Health
Department should not be able to override the standards established by
the CDC, ILDCFS, and ILDPH without providing compelling scientific data
showing why Oak Park should be treated separately from all neighboring
communities.
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Michael Valente: Michael Valente submitted their public comment asking
the Board to investigate how many schools are still requiring facial
coverings by their health departments, and believes the Oak Park Health
Department should not be able to override the standards established by
the CDC, ILDCFS, and ILDPH without providing compelling scientific data
showing why Oak Park should be treated separately from all neighboring
communities.
Corina Davis: Corina Davis submitted their public comment asking the
Board to urge the Oak Park Department of Public Health to comply with
international, federal, and state guidance which provide that children under
5 may be unmasked indoors regardless of vaccination status.
Jenny Austin: Jenny Austin submitted their public comment expressing
disappointment that the health department has disregarded federal and
state guidance in issuing a mask mandate for Oak Park daycares and
preschools, and asks the Board to rescind the local health department's
ability to make unilateral decisions such as this one that have widespread
consequences for families and businesses across the community.
Venessa Gonzalez and Justin Mayer: Venessa Gonzalez and Justin
Mayer submitted their public comment thanking the Board for their
continued efforts and commitment in keeping the community as safe as
possible as we enter year-three of the Covid-19 pandemic. As parents of a
disabled D97 student who is at high risk of complications from Covid-19,
they ask to maintain the indoor mandate.
Devon Brennan: Devon Brennan submitted their public comment
pleading with the Oak Park Health Department to make masks optional for
their young child, and believes the Oak Park Health Department should not
be able to override the standards established by the CDC, ILDCFS, and
ILDPH without providing compelling scientific data showing why Oak Park
should be treated separately from all neighboring communities.
Doug Rosenberg: Doug Rosenberg submitted their public comment
requesting to remove the mask requirements and to be in the mainstream.
Jenna Leving Jacobson: Jenna Leving Jacobson submitted their public
comment in support of continuing public health policies that will help
prevent the spread of Covid-19, including requiring masks at childcare
centers. Understanding the pandemic fatigue, they believe we should not
let a deadly virus spread just because we are tired of it.
Kristen Sposeep: Kristen Sposeep submitted their public comment in
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support of allowing the early education children to unmask out of concern
for our community's children falling behind as a result of this, and believes
the Oak Park Health Department should not be able to override the
standards established by the CDC, ILDCFS, and ILDPH without providing
compelling scientific data showing why Oak Park should be treated
separately from all neighboring communities.
Lauren Hyde: Lauren Hyde submitted their public comment stating there
is no need to continue masking kids under the are of 5 at daycares, and
asks the Health Department to update our guidance to match the CDC,
IDPH, and DCFS.
Matt Bogue: Matt Bogue submitted their public comment requesting the
Oak Park Department of Health adhere to the updated guidance of the
CDC and the State of Illinois issued on February 28 in respects to daycare
settings.
Marissa and Chris Fasano: Marissa and Chris Fasano submitted their
public comment expressing their concern and disappointment with the Oak
Park Health Department's new policy to continue masking preschool and
daycares, and asked the Board to reconsider the newly implemented
policy.
Margaret McMahon: Margaret McMahon submitted their public comment
expressing their thankfulness at the continued cautiousness and
consideration of the entire community in response to the ongoing
pandemic, and requested the village ask the Park District to start
employing "masks recommended" rather than "optional" since it engages
many young Oak Parkers.
Robin Kalish: Robin Kalish submitted their public comment thanking Dr.
Chapple for following the guidance of the AAP which continues to
emphasize the importance of masking for children under 5 who have not
been able to be vaccinated.
Roshni Ricchetti: Roshni Ricchetti submitted their public comment
expressing their opposition to the Oak Park Health Department's policy
requiring 2-4 year olds to keep masking, stating the health department's
rules are inequitable, unsubstantiated in science, in contravention of
legitimate public health expertise, and cruel.
Shaina Knepler: Shaina Knepler submitted their public comment thanking
the Oak Park Health Department for taking the steps to continue to protect
our unvaccinated children under 5 and in daycare/ preschool facilities, and
requested to continue to take protective measures to protect the vulnerable
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in our community.
Brynne Hovde: Brynne Hovde submitted their public comment expressing
a desire for better communications regarding COVID-19, stating all Oak
Parker's would benefit from more nuances, real-time communication
directly from the Health Department. They asked the Board to consider how
we might do better with consistent, candid, and clear communication.
Sara Pastrovich: Sara Pastrovich submitted their public comment asking
for clarification on, and raise their concerns about, the Oak Park Health
Department's order regarding COVID mitigation requirements in daycares.
The believe the policy is inconsistent with the CDC guidance and Illinois'
recent mask-optional policies for daycares and would like a response and/
or opportunity to have a live conversation about this.
VI. Proclamation
B. MOT 22-22 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation for March 2022 as Women’s History
Month.
Village Trustee Buchanan read the Proclamation aloud.
It was moved by Village Trustee Parakkat, seconded by Village Trustee
Robinson, to approve the Motion. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 6- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, and Village Trustee Taglia
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla
VII. Village Manager Reports
C. ID 22-77 Review of the Revised Village Board Meeting Calendars for March and April
2022
Interim Village Manager Shelley introduced the Item and gave an overview
of the Board calendar updates.
Interim Village Manager Shelley added on the Consent Agenda tonight is
the CIP plan for alley replacement for ten alleys which was part of the
budget discussion this past Fall. The village will continue to waive fees
associated with outdoor dining for one more year.
Interim Village Manager Shelley mentioned that the community safety
meetings will be starting on March 10 at 6:00 P.M. Additional information
and meetings dates can be found at www.oak-park.us/policeassessment .
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VIII. Village Board Committees & Trustee Liaison Commission Reports
Village Trustee Robinson provided an update on the Community
Development Citizens Advisory Committee (CDCAC) and the work of the
committee's evaluation of the ARPA fund requests.
Village Trustee Enyia commented the Oak Park Area Arts Council hosts
scholarships every year and they have a funding request that comes
through some of those ARPA funds as well.
Village Trustee Parakkat thanked everyone who participated in the tourism
realm who worked on the proposal.
IX. Citizen Commission Vacancies
D. ID 22-78 Board & Commission Vacancy Report for March 7, 2022.
There was no discussion for this Item.
X. Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Village Trustee Robinson, seconded by Village Trustee
Buchanan, to approve the Items under the consent Agenda. The motion was
approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:
AYES: 6- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, and Village Trustee Taglia
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla
E. RES 22-47 A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the
Village of Oak Park and the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers for the Period of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2024, and
Authorizing Its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
F. RES 22-51 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2022 Multihog CV 350
Sweeper with Snow Removal Attachments from Sewer Equipment of
Illinois, LLC d/b/a Jet Vac Environmental of Island Lake, Illinois through the
Sourcewell Joint Purchasing Program in an Amount Not to Exceed
$161,452.55 and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the Purchase
This Resolution was adopted.
G. RES 22-52 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with GA
Paving, LLC for Village-Wide Utility Pavement Patching Services in 2022 in
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an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
H. RES 22-53 A Resolution Approving and Adopting the Village of Oak Park’s Official
Zoning Map
This Resolution was adopted.
I. RES 22-54 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor
Agreement with McAdam Landscaping, Incorporated for 2022 Village-Wide
Business District Landscape Maintenance Services in an Amount not to
exceed $67,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
J. RES 22-55 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor
Agreement with CityEscape Garden & Design LLC for 2022 Village-Wide
Regular Landscape Maintenance Services in an Amount Not to Exceed
$125,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
K. RES 22-56 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor
Agreement with CityEscape Garden & Design LLC for 2022 Village-Wide
Container Seasonal Display and Maintenances Services in an Amount not
to exceed $91,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
L. ORD 22-13 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 (“Offenses”), Article 1 (“Identification
of Specific Offenses) of the Oak Park Village Code to Remove Sections
17-1-2 (“Barbed Wire and Electric Fences”), Section 17-1-3 (“Fences; Height,
Location, Standards”), Section 17-1-3.1 (“Fences on Residential and
Hospital Property”), Section 17-1-3.2 (“Fences on Properties Containing a
Business, Commercial or Light Industrial Use”), and Section 17-1-3.3 (“In All
Zone Districts”)
This Ordinance was adopted.
M. ORD 22-14 An Ordinance Updating and Replacing the Map Codified as Part of Section
15-1-26 of the Oak Park Village Code to Reflect the Village’s Current Time
Restrictions, Time Limits, and Prohibited Parking Areas
This Ordinance was adopted.
N. RES 22-59 A Resolution Approving and Adopting the 2022 Special Event Fees
This Resolution was adopted.
O. RES 22-60 A Resolution Approving a Parking Lot Temporary License Agreement with
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JD North Blvd. Holdings, LLC d/b/a The Beer Shop, through November 30,
2022, and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
P. RES 22-61 A Resolution Approving a Contract with Triggi Construction, Inc. for Project
22-4, Alley Improvements Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,289,791
and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
Q. RES 22-65 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Health
Inspection Professionals, Inc. for Food Establishment Inspection Services
and Commercial Plan Reviews in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000,
Authorizing its Execution and Waiving the Village’s Request for
Proposals/Bidding Process for the Agreement
This Resolution was adopted.
R. RES 22-66 A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Village Manager
Employment Agreement with Kevin J. Jackson and Authorizing Its
Execution.
This Resolution was adopted.
S. ORD 22-16 An Ordinance Authorizing Outdoor Dining in the Village of Oak Park in
2022 and Waiving Associated Permit Fees for Both On-Sidewalk and
On-Street Dining
This Ordinance was adopted.
XI. Regular Agenda
T. ORD 22-15 An Ordinance Granting an Extension of Time to Complete Construction of
the Planned Development at 715-717 South Boulevard (Residences of
South Boulevard)
Interim Village Manager Shelley introduced Director of Development
Customer Services, Tammie Grossman.
Director Grossman then gave an overview of the Item and the reasons
behind staff's recommendation of a six month extension.
Village Trustee Buchanan requested clarification regarding what remedies
the Board has as an ultimatum.
Director Grossman responded the Board could deny the extension and the
developer would have to go back through the plan development process
again to move forward with the project. The hope is that a six month
extension will require the developer to come back to the Board and report
on the progress and ultimately encourage the developer to finish the
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project.
Village Trustee Robinson requested the hear from the developer on the
reasons for the current extension.
Art Gurevich, construction manager of the development, responded the last
two years have been challenging due to the COVID pandemic, and the
increase in costs of materials and the supply chain issues have put a drag
on the project. We have challenges, we are meeting them, we are
overcoming them and moving forward.
Village Trustee Parakkat requested clarification on the tax loss and if there
is a financial impact when there is a delay in a development.
Director Grossman responded while a development is under construction it
is assessed at a lower rate than when it is complete and fully occupied, and
there is a financial impact.
Village Trustee Buchanan requested clarification regarding the validity of
supply chain disruption as it relates to the delays for this project.
Village Planner Craig Failor responded he has seen it affect other
developments, but maybe not to the same extent. The developer is more if
an independent developer, unlike a larger developer that may have better
resources.
Village Trustee Taglia expressed their support of staff's recommendation
for a six month extension.
Village Trustee Enyia expressed their support of staff's recommendation
for a six month extension.
President Scaman then requested a motion for an ordinance granting an
extension of time to complete the construction of the planned development
at 715-717 South Boulevard for an additional six months.
Village Trustee Enyia moved, and Village Trustee Robinson seconded the
motion.
It was moved by Village Trustee Enyia, seconded by Village Trustee Robinson, to
adopt the Ordinance. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as
follows:
AYES: 6- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, and Village Trustee Taglia
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla
U. RES 22-68 A Resolution Approving a Purchase Price Agreement with Stryker
Corporation to Purchase Lucas Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Devices and
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Related Items in an Amount Not to Exceed $93,894.91, Authorizing its
Execution and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the Purchase
Interim Village Manager Shelley introduced the Item.
Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Terry gave some background and an overview of
the Item.
Village Trustee Buchanan commented while she understands the desire to
have consistent and good compressions, from her research she cannot
find where these devices improved outcomes, although they may provide a
safety benefit to the EMS staff during transit. She provided some resources
of her findings to the Trustees.
Village Trustee Enyia requested clarification on the maintenance for this
equipment.
Deputy Chief Terry responded there is a five year service plan that is at no
additional cost for this request.
Village Trustee Robinson requested clarification regarding staff's thoughts
on the effectiveness of this equipment especially under specific instances
during various transport scenarios.
Deputy Chief Terry responded staff's perspective was to drill down and see
where and what they can correct to improve outcomes for people
experiencing cardiac arrest. It is difficult to do compressions transporting
someone on a cot or chair maneuvering on stairs or a ramp. This
equipment will hopefully give the person a chance, even a small chance, to
go home.
Village Trustee Taglia expressed their appreciation for the information
presented and all the research into this equipment and is in support of this
request.
Village Trustee Buchanan requested clarification if staff has had to use this
equipment.
Deputy Chief Terry responded they have had them since January 11 and
have had to use them in 12 instances, with three individuals having a return
to spontaneous circulation. Staff has had a good experience with the
equipment both with patient outcome and staff moral and confidence.
It was moved by Village Trustee Robinson, seconded by Village Trustee
Parakkat, to adopt the Resolution. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 6- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, and Village Trustee Taglia
NAYS: 0
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ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla
V. RES 22-64 A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application for a COVID-19
Response Grant with the Illinois Department of Public Health with an
Anticipated Total Funding Amount of $250,000 and Approval of
Subsequent Agreements and Authorizing their Execution
Interim Village Manager Shelley introduced the Item and introduced Dr.
Chapple-McGrudder, the Director of Health, to present on this request.
Dr. Chapple-McGrudder provided an overview of the Item.
Village Trustee Robinson requested clarification regarding the hazard pay
for the four current health staff within the grant request.
Dr. Chapple-McGrudder responded the grant allows for hazard pay as part
of the grant request. It is an opportunity to provide additional pay to public
health employees who are putting themselves in risk for the community.
This will cover some overtime for four staff for COVID-related activities
such as managing the vaccination clinics which typically happen outside of
normal working hours. Hazard pay is already built in to the two additional
positions in the grant request. Ultimately the State will have to approve all
requests in the grant, so they will determine if this hazard pay request is
reasonable.
Interim Village Manager Shelley added it is their understanding that there
are different definitions for hazard pay. This grant refers to those
administering the test and is paid on an hourly basis. We will have to wait
and see if the Illinois Department of Public Health accepts the request and
determining what the hourly rate would be.
Village Trustee Buchanan commented in their experience with these types
of requests, if the government is allowing for extra money to pay you, you
apply for the extra money to pay you. If this grant is allowing for requests to
pay hazard pay then it makes sense to apply for it.
Village Trustee Buchanan requested clarification if this grant is solely for
testing and not vaccination promotion.
Dr. Chapple-McGrudder responded in the affirmative, adding there is an
additional grant that is for vaccines so both of these grants can be used in
concert when they are out to do both vaccines and testing at the same time.
Village Trustee Buchanan requested clarification on the future use of the
mobile health van.
Dr. Chapple-McGrudder responded currently they are utilizing the van for
flu, COVID and testing purposes. The long term goal is to use this mobile
van moving forward to do all health department types of work in the
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community.
Village Trustee Parakkat requested clarification regarding what happens
after this grant expires on December 31, 2022 when it seems that fall and
winter are the times that cases will go up.
Dr. Chapple-McGrudder responded the state has historically extended
grants if the need continues and they would expect there would be
discussions about extending the grants should there be a surge in the
winter. Should the grant expire on December 31 we would most likely have
access to the antigen tests.
Village Trustee Parakkat added in terms of the long-term plan we are not
banking on tax dollars from the local community to support this program -
this will always be a grant-based.
Dr. Chapple-McGrudder responded in the affirmative.
Village Trustee Taglia commented they had a similar concern to Trustee
Parakkat regarding the long-term funding of this program. They understand
there is some uncertainty of what happens beyond the end of the year, but
as a fiduciary we are not employing a lot of full-time employees that the
village will have to fund; at the end of the year if there is no further funding
from the State then that is it. The board will need to be mindful and see
what it looks like at the end of the year.
Village Trustee Enyia requested clarification on when we would hear back
about the grant and what the next steps would be.
Dr. Chapple-McGruder responded the State typically does a 48 hour turn
around time from when they receive the grant request.
Village Trustee Parakkat requested clarification regarding the marketing
role that will work with our Communications Department.
Dr. Chapple-McGrudder responded they think that role is best filled by a
social media marketing firm that would do all the messaging on various
platforms, and will work with the Communications Department to help
identify a firm to help with all of this.
Village Trustee Parakkat requested an update on this grant sometime in
October in terms of where we stand and what will happen going forward.
Dr. Chapple-McGrudder responded in the affirmative.
Village Trustee Robinson commented she will be voting no for this Item
principally because of the hazard pay request for the four staff positions
who, up to this point, have not received hazard pay and do not meet the
criteria by the Department of Labor for hazard pay.
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Dr. Chapple-McGrudder clarified the grant as written does not necessarily
have to be the grant as funded, but that decision would come from the
State if they felt we were doing something that is not in line with what the
grant is intended for.
Village Attorney Stephanides added this is totally controlled by the State
and their interpretation and is out of the Village's hands. It would be
pursuant to the State's view of the application as filed by the Village.
Interim Village Manager Shelley commented if we were to receive the
grant, when it relates to people's pay we would double check with payroll
and the grant staff to ensure we are submitting it correctly and to ensure the
village gets reimbursed.
It was moved by Village Trustee Buchanan, seconded by Village Trustee Taglia,
to adopt the Resolution. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was
as follows:
AYES: 5- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, and Village Trustee Taglia
NAYS: 1- Village Trustee Robinson
ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla
XII. Call to Board and Clerk
Village Clerk Waters mentioned the Community Development Citizens
Advisory Committee (CDCAC) is seeking volunteers with a background in
the nonprofit field, early childhood education, or someone who is a part of
our active adult aging in place senior community to join their committee.
Village Trustee Buchanan had no comment.
Village Trustee Parakkat had no comment.
Village Trustee Robinson had no comment.
Village Trustee Enyia had no comment.
Village Trustee Taglia had no comment.
President Scaman expressed her support for all the victims of the Russian
aggression in the Ukraine and the innocent citizens of Russia. She
encouraged people to visit the Onion Roll who is donating all the proceeds
of their yellow and blue bagels to support Ukraine. She had the opportunity
to attend the Oak Leyden fundraiser which supports children and adults
with disabilities, as well as the Dominican University's scholarship benefit
which raised money to provide financial aid to students to attend the
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University. She also thanked Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins for inviting
her and other local officials to walk together in the Forest Park St. Patrick's
Day Parade. She invited the community to join her on Tuesday night to
attend Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for a tribute to woman in the arts.
XIII. Adjourn
It was moved by Village Trustee Robinson, seconded by Village Trustee Enyia, to
adjourn. The motion was approved. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.,
Monday, March 7, 2022.
Respectfully Submitted,
Deputy Clerk DeViller
AYES: 6- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, and Village Trustee Taglia
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Walker-Peddakotla
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Meeting Agenda
President and Board of Trustees
Monday, March 7, 2022 7:00 PM Remote
A Regular Meeting is being conducted remotely at 7:00 p.m. with live audio available
and optional video. The meeting will be streamed live and archived online for
on-demand viewing at www.oak-park.us/boardtv as well as cablecast on VOP-TV,
which is available to Comcast subscribers on channel 6 and ATT Uverse subscribers
on channel 99. Remote Meetings of the Oak Park Village Board of Trustees is
authorized pursuant to Section 7 (e) of the Open Meetings Act. The Village President
has determined that an in-person meeting is not practical or prudent due to the
COVID-19 outbreak during the Governor’s disaster proclamation. It is also not
feasible to have a person present at the Board’s Regular Meeting location due to
public safety concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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request to speak during the virtual meeting to publiccomment@oak-park.us, no later
than 5:00 p.m. prior to the start of the meeting. Instructions will be sent to you regarding
participation. If email is not an option, call the Village Clerks Office by 5:00 p.m. prior
to the meeting at 708-358-5660. The Village Board permits a maximum of five
statements for each side of any one topic that is scheduled for or has been the subject
of a public hearing by a designated hearing body. These items are noted with (*) on the
agenda.
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I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Agenda Approval
IV. Minutes
A. ID 22-79 Motion to Approve Minutes from Regular Remote Meeting of February 22,
2022, Special Remote Meeting of February 28, 2022of the Village Board.
Overview: This is a motion to approve the official minutes of meetings of the Village
Board.
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment
VI. Proclamation
B. MOT 22-22 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation for March 2022 as Women’s History
Month.
Overview: This is a motion to approve Village President Scaman proclaiming March 2022
as Women’s History Month.
VII. Village Manager Reports
C. ID 22-77 Review of the Revised Village Board Meeting Calendars for March and April
2022
Overview: Calendars are presented for information purposes only. There is a revision
to the March and April calendar proposed.
The affordable housing policy discussion was to begin on March 14, 2022,
however Director Grossman has reported that key data has not been
received by the Village yet, and therefore this discussion should be
delayed. Staff proposes to add a meeting in April or reschedule to the first
study session in May.
On March 14, 2022, staff recommends using this date to hear the CDCAC
recommendations for the ARPA funds.
VIII. Village Board Committees & Trustee Liaison Commission Reports
This section is intended to be informational. If there are approved minutes from a recent
Committee meeting of the Village Board, the minutes will be posted in this section.
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IX. Citizen Commission Vacancies
This is an ongoing list of current vacancies for the Citizens Involvement Commissions.
Residents are encouraged to apply through the Village Clerk’s Office.
D. ID 22-78 Board & Commission Vacancy Report for March 7, 2022.
X. Consent Agenda
E. RES 22-47 A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the
Village of Oak Park and the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers for the Period of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2024,
and Authorizing Its Execution
Overview: This is an agreement that covers the employees who work in the Street
Lighting Division in the Public Works Department. This agreement is the result
of a wage reopener bargained in 2021 which included a salary freeze for FY21
due to financial uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
F. RES 22-51 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2022 Multihog CV 350
Sweeper with Snow Removal Attachments from Sewer Equipment of
Illinois, LLC d/b/a Jet Vac Environmental of Island Lake, Illinois through the
Sourcewell Joint Purchasing Program in an Amount Not to Exceed
$161,452.55 and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the Purchase
Overview: The Fiscal Year 2022 Fleet Replacement Fund includes the replacement of one
Public Works 1999 Trackless MT5 sidewalk tractor and one 2005 Green
Machine mini street sweeper to be replaced with one 2022 Multihog CV 350
Sweeper with snow removal attachments. This purchase will be made through
the Sourcewell Joint Purchasing Program, an opportunity for governments to
leverage and pool resources for better pricing.
G. RES 22-52 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with GA
Paving, LLC for Village-Wide Utility Pavement Patching Services in 2022 in
an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: The Public Works Department makes repairs to the underground water
distribution and sewer collection systems. These repairs require excavation of
the public streets which then must be repaired promptly. To assist the Village,
contractors are utilized to make these street repairs. This item requests
approval of an Independent Contractor Agreement with GA Paving, LLC for this
work in 2022.
H. RES 22-53 A Resolution Approving and Adopting the Village of Oak Park’s Official
Zoning Map
Overview: Annually, the Village is required to approve a map showing “the existing uses,
divisions, restrictions, regulations and classifications” of property pursuant to
65 ILCS 5/11-13-19, as the official zoning map of the Village of Oak Park.
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I. RES 22-54 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor
Agreement with McAdam Landscaping, Incorporated for 2022 Village-Wide
Business District Landscape Maintenance Services in an Amount not to
exceed $67,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: This agenda item is for the Business District Landscape Maintenance program
for 2022. It is proposed to renew the existing agreement with McAdam
Landscaping, Incorporated, of Forest Park, IL. This is the second of two annual
renewals included in the original agreement. The Village maintains the
landscaping in multiple business districts across the Village.
J. RES 22-55 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor
Agreement with CityEscape Garden & Design LLC for 2022 Village-Wide
Regular Landscape Maintenance Services in an Amount Not to Exceed
$125,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: This agenda item is for the Regular Landscape Maintenance program for 2022.
It is proposed to renew the existing agreement with CityEscape Garden &
Design LLC, of Chicago, IL. This is the second of two annual renewals included
in the original agreement. The Village maintains the landscaping on
approximately 180 sites across the Village.
K. RES 22-56 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor
Agreement with CityEscape Garden & Design LLC for 2022 Village-Wide
Container Seasonal Display and Maintenances Services in an Amount not
to exceed $91,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: This agenda item is for the Container Seasonal Display and Maintenance
Services for 2022. It is proposed to renew the existing agreement with
CityEscape Garden & Design LLC, of Chicago, IL. This is the first of two annual
renewals included in the original agreement. The Village maintains the installs
and maintains plant material in approximately 560 containers across multiple
business districts.
L. ORD 22-13 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 (“Offenses”), Article 1 (“Identification
of Specific Offenses) of the Oak Park Village Code to Remove Sections
17-1-2 (“Barbed Wire and Electric Fences”), Section 17-1-3 (“Fences; Height,
Location, Standards”), Section 17-1-3.1 (“Fences on Residential and
Hospital Property”), Section 17-1-3.2 (“Fences on Properties Containing a
Business, Commercial or Light Industrial Use”), and Section 17-1-3.3 (“In All
Zone Districts”)
Overview: This ordinance amends Chapter 17, Article 1 of the Village Code to remove
multiple sections from the Code regarding fence regulations. These regulations
are now contained within the Village’s current Zoning Ordinance.
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M. ORD 22-14 An Ordinance Updating and Replacing the Map Codified as Part of Section
15-1-26 of the Oak Park Village Code to Reflect the Village’s Current Time
Restrictions, Time Limits, and Prohibited Parking Areas
Overview: Based on recent Transportation Commission recommendations and Board
approval, staff presents the Village’s Daytime Parking Restrictions Map to the
Village Board for codification. This proposed map identifies all existing
on-street daytime parking restrictions, inclusive of all approved changes to
date. It should be noted this map does not contain any revisions discussed by
the Village Board at the study session regarding parking held on February 14.
N. RES 22-59 A Resolution Approving and Adopting the 2022 Special Event Fees
Overview: Pursuant to the Village Code, the Village Board reviews the Special Event fees
each year. Fees are updated based upon wage changes as provided in
applicable collective bargaining agreements or as directed by the Village Board
via the annual budget process
O. RES 22-60 A Resolution Approving a Parking Lot Temporary License Agreement with
JD North Blvd. Holdings, LLC d/b/a The Beer Shop, through November 30,
2022, and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, under the emergency declaration per
Resolution 20-43, which expired on June 15, 2021, the Village Manager was
authorized to enter into Temporary License Agreements to allow local
businesses to utilize parking spaces for outdoor dining/drinking without a fee.
The Village Manager executed the first Temporary License Agreement with The
Beer Shop that expired on July 1, 2021. The Village Board approved two
extensions (Resolution 21-165 and Resolution 21-255) to the Temporary
License Agreement, allowing The Beer Shop utilization of three public parking
spaces in Public Lot #10, without charging a fee. The most recent Village
Board-approved extension runs until March 31, 2022. The Beer Shop has
requested a fourth Temporary License Agreement, a third extension, to
continue their free utilization of three public parking spaces in Public Lot #10.
Currently, staff is recommending approval of the requested Temporary License
Agreement, continuing the past practice of waiving the required parking space
fee. The Village’s outdoor dining program, by ordinance, normally extends
through November 30th of each year, staff is recommending that the
Temporary License Agreement, if extended, go through November 30, 2022.
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P. RES 22-61 A Resolution Approving a Contract with Triggi Construction, Inc. for
Project 22-4, Alley Improvements Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed
$1,289,791 and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: Competitive bids were opened on February 17, 2022, for the 2022 Alley
Improvements Project. Seven contractors picked up bid documents and five
bids were received. The low responsible bid was submitted by Triggi
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,289,791. The project includes the
replacement of ten alleys throughout the village of which four are green alleys.
The Village received a $475,000 grant from the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) to help fund the construction
of the green alleys.
Q. RES 22-65 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Health
Inspection Professionals, Inc. for Food Establishment Inspection Services
and Commercial Plan Reviews in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000,
Authorizing its Execution and Waiving the Village’s Request for
Proposals/Bidding Process for the Agreement
Overview: Due to staff vacancies in the health department, the Village intends to have
the contractor provide health inspections for food service establishments,
tanning salons, tattoo facilities, and any additional environmental health
inspections that may arise for the Village’s Health Department pursuant this
Agreement through December 31, 2022.
R. RES 22-66 A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Village Manager
Employment Agreement with Kevin J. Jackson and Authorizing Its
Execution.
Overview: This is an amendment to the Village Manager Employment Agreement with
Kevin J. Jackson to amend the start date from March 21, 2022, to March 14,
2022.
S. ORD 22-16 An Ordinance Authorizing Outdoor Dining in the Village of Oak Park in
2022 and Waiving Associated Permit Fees for Both On-Sidewalk and
On-Street Dining
Overview: As a part of the Village’s ongoing support of Oak Park restaurants as they
recover from the COVID-19 emergency, the Ordinance provides for a
continuation of the waiver, began in 2020, of required on-sidewalk outdoor
dining permit fees for the 2022 season and also allows, where applicable and
allowable, for restaurants free utilization of adjacent on-street public parking
spaces to continue the Covid-19 related expansion of outdoor dining in Oak
Park.
XI. Regular Agenda
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T. ORD 22-15 An Ordinance Granting an Extension of Time to Complete Construction of
the Planned Development at 715-717 South Boulevard (Residences of
South Boulevard)
Overview: 717 South Boulevard, LLC is requesting approval of an extension of its planned
development ordinance deadline to allow additional time to finish construction
of the multi-unit residential condominium building constructed at 715-717
South Boulevard. This is the fourth request.
U. RES 22-68 A Resolution Approving a Purchase Price Agreement with Stryker
Corporation to Purchase Lucas Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Devices and
Related Items in an Amount Not to Exceed $93,894.91, Authorizing its
Execution and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the Purchase
Overview: The Fire Department is seeking to purchase four (4) Lucas cardiopulmonary
resuscitation devices and related items. These will be purchased from Stryker
Corporation who is the sole-source provider for this product.
V. RES 22-64 A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application for a COVID-19
Response Grant with the Illinois Department of Public Health with an
Anticipated Total Funding Amount of $250,000 and Approval of
Subsequent Agreements and Authorizing their Execution
Overview: The Health Department seeks approval for this grant to fund continuing
COVID-19 response activities, specifically for community testing.
XII. Call to Board and Clerk
XIII. Adjourn
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