President and Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingOak Park, IL · May 15, 2023
Minutes
123 Madison Street
Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302
www.oak-park.us
Meeting Minutes
President and Board of Trustees
Monday, May 15, 2023 6:30 PM Village Hall
I. Call to Order
Village President Vicki Scaman called the Regular Meeting to order at
6:31 P.M.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Enyia, Straw, and Wesley joined the Meeting at 6:35 P.M.
Trustee Wesley joined the Meeting via video conference per Village police
for remote participation.
Present: 7- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village
Trustee Wesley
Absent: 0
III. Consideration of Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session to Discuss Litigation
It was moved by Trustee Parakkat, seconded by Trustee Buchanan, to adjourn
into Executive Session. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was
as follows:
AYES: 4- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Parakkat, and
Village Trustee Robinson
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 3- Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley
IV. Adjourn Executive Session
V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:01 P.M.
VI. Roll Call
Present: 7- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village
Trustee Wesley
Absent: 0
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VII. Agenda Approval
Village Manager Kevin Jackson proposed tabling Items AH and AI to the
next Regular Meeting and moving Item Z from Consent to Regular Agenda.
It was moved by Trustee Wesley, seconded by Trustee Robinson, to Approve the
Agenda as amended. The motion was approved. A voice vote was taken and the
motion was approved.
VIII. Minutes
A. ID 23-243 Motion to Approve Minutes from Special Meeting of March 13, 2023,
Regular Meeting of March 20, 2023, Special Meeting of April 24, 2023 and
Special Meeting of May 1, 2023 of the Village Board.
It was moved by Trustee Enyia, seconded by Trustee Buchanan, to approve the
Minutes. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.
IX. Non-Agenda Public Comment
Bradley Williams: Oak Park residents for 51 years. Intimidated and
threatened by the Village over a new water meter installation in their home.
Water meters are reporting water use every 14 seconds. Concerned about
the safety of radio frequencies and the level of surveillance and loss of
privacy.
X. Proclamation
B. MOT 23-41 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation to Declare May as Monarch Butterfly
Month
Trustee Robinson read the Proclamation into the Record.
Chief Sustainability Officer Marcella Bondie Keenan introduced a video of
the butterfly garden at the Public Works Center.
Oak Park Public Library Latinx Language & Culture Librarian Nora
Sanchez presented a butterfly display and connections between monarchs
and Mexican culture.
It was moved by Trustee Parakkat, seconded by Trustee Straw, that this Motion
be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.
C. MOT 23-50 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation for Proclaiming May 2023 as National
Bike Month.
Trustee Buchanan read the Proclamation into the Record.
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Parakkat, that this Motion
be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.
XI. Village Manager Reports
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D. ID 23-221 Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning presentation of 2023 Regional
Excellence Award for Climate Ready Oak Park
Manager Jackson announced that the Village has been awarded the 2023
Regional Excellence Award for Climate Ready Oak Park. Chicago
Metropolitan Agency for Planning Executive Director Erin Aleman
presented a video and the award to Chief Sustainability Officer Bondie
Keenan.
E. ID 23-228 Update on Status of the Pete’s Fresh Market On Madison Street
Assistant Development Customer Services (DCS) Director Cameron
Davis and Eugene Gurevich provided a quarterly progress update on the
Pete's Fresh Market redevelopment project. Mr. Gurevich said the timeline
is one to two months behind schedule with ComEd but he still expects to
meet the June deadline. The core shell permit will be submitted late
July/early September.
XII. Village Board Committees & Trustee Liaison Commission Reports
There were no comments.
XIII. Citizen Commission Vacancies
F. ID 23-249 Board & Commission Vacancy Report for May 15, 2023.
There were no comments.
XIV. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments
G. ID 23-246 Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:
Community Relations Commission - Juanta Griffin, Appoint as Member
Environment & Energy Commission - Tejas Shah, Appoint as Member
Transportation Commission - Jack Eskin, Appoint as Member
Zoning Board of Appeals - Peter Weismantle, Appoint as Member
Village Deputy Clerk Cindy Hansen read the names into the Record.
It was moved by Trustee Enyia, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that these
Appointments be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was
approved.
XV. Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Trustee Parakkat requested to move Item P from Consent to Regular
Agenda.
It was moved by Trustee Parakkat and seconded by Trustee Robinson to approve
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the items under the Consent Agenda as amended. The motion was approved.
The roll call on the vote was as follows:
AYES: 7- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village
Trustee Wesley
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
H. MOT 23-18 A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $9,208,014.13 from
February 18, 2023, through April 13, 2023.
This Motion was approved
I. MOT 23-25 A Motion to Approve the March 2023 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All
Funds
This Motion was approved.
J. ORD 23-24 Concur with the Historic Preservation Commission and Adopt an Ordinance
Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”), Article 9 (“Historic Preservation”),
Section 7-9-8 (‘Designation of Historic Landmarks and Interior Historic
Landmarks”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Designate the Exterior of the
Buildings Located at 1201 Fair Oaks Avenue as an Historic Landmark
This Ordinance was adopted.
K. RES 23-147 A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Illinois Law Enforcement
Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) Fiscal Year 2023 Law Enforcement
Camera Grant for Reimbursement of the Purchase of Body Worn Cameras
This Resolution was adopted.
L. MOT 23-34 A Motion to Approve the Unaudited Year-to-Date Quarterly Financial
Report as of March 31, 2023
This Motion was approved.
M. MOT 23-35 A Motion to Approve the April 2023 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All
Funds
This Motion was approved.
N. RES 23-152 A Resolution Approving a Parking Lot License Agreement with Pete’s Fresh
Market Oak Park Corporation and Authorizing Its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
O. RES 23-165 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with H&H
Electric Co. for Street Lighting System Rehabilitation Project for 2023 in an
Amount Not to Exceed $60,000.00 and Authorizing Its Execution
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This Resolution was adopted.
Q. RES 23-163 Resolutions Awarding Multi-Family Housing Incentives Grants and
Authorizing the Execution of Marketing Services Agreements
1. MSA 2301-G with $8,047.33 grant
2. MSA 2302-G with $10,000 grant
3. MSA 2303-G with $10,000 grant
4. MSA 2304-G with $9,366.67 grant
5. MSA 2306-G with $2,240 grant
6. MSA 2308-G with $6,630.67 grant
7. MSA 2309-G with $3,392.24 grant
8. MSA 2310-G with $10,000 grant
9. MSA 2312-G with $10,000 grant
10. MSA 2313-G with $10,000 grant
11. MSA 2314-G with $10,000 grant
12. MSA 2315-G with $9,533.33 grant
13. MSA 2316-G with $10,000 grant
14. MSA 2317-G with $10,000 grant
15. MSA 2318-G with $10,000 grant
16. MSA 2319-G with $10,000 grant
This Resolution was adopted.
R. RES 23-164 A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois,
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Village of
Oak Park for the Resurfacing of Various Streets and Madison Street
Streetscape Projects in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,000,000 and
Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
S. RES 23-167 A Resolution Approving a Marketing Services Agreement and Authorizing
its Execution as Reviewed by the Housing Programs Advisory Committee
(MSA 2307)
This Resolution was adopted.
T. RES 23-168 A Resolution Authorizing A Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Loan
(SFR-098)
This Resolution was adopted.
U. RES 23-170 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2023 Ford F250 Pickup Truck
with Plow from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois in an Amount Not to
Exceed $57,577.00 and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the Purchase
This Resolution was adopted.
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V. RES 23-171 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2022 Ford F250 Pickup Truck
with Plow from Rizza Ford of Orland Park, Illinois in an Amount Not to
Exceed $58,927.26 and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the Purchase
This Resolution was adopted.
W. RES 23-183 A Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Village’s Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion Statement Previously Adopted by the Village Board on May
1, 2023 to Add “Antisemitism” to the Statement
This Resolution was adopted.
X. ORD 23-28 Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals’ Recommendation and Adopt an
Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Day Care Center at
845-847 Madison Street
This Ordinance was adopted.
Y. ORD 23-32 An Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget
This Ordinance was adopted.
XVI. Regular Agenda
P. RES 23-160 A Resolution Approving a Local Public Agency Engineering Services
Agreement with Sam Schwartz Engineering, D.P.C. for a Vision Zero Plan in
an Amount Not to Exceed $176,620 and Authorizing its Execution
Public Works Director Rob Sproule provided a summary of the RFP
process for this Item.
Trustee Parakkat said he was confused by seeing this process instead of
the regular process that includes an RFQ. When crossing the $150K
budget threshold, he requests items to be on the Regular Agenda to be
able to have discussion. Manager Jackson said the decision was made to
put this Item on Consent because capacity was added to support
additional funding for this project during the budget process.
Director Sproule added that the Village expects this project to extend into
2024. The Village Board will be able to decide if they want to support that
last portion of the project. He clarified that the original number did not count
for the amount of engagement the Village came across.
President Scaman suggested including these Items in the Village Board's
Agenda review so they can decide if it should be on Consent or Regular
Agenda.
It was moved by Trustee Wesley, seconded by Trustee Robinson, that this
Resolution be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was
as follows:
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AYES: 7- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village
Trustee Wesley
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
Z. ORD 23-38 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 (“Motor Vehicles and Traffic”), Article
1 (“In General”) and Article 10 (Towing, Immobilization and Impoundment
of Motor Vehicles of Motor Vehicles Containing Unlawful Firearms”) of the
Oak Park Village Code to Designate Certain Streets in the Village as Tow
Zones as Discussed by the Village Board at the May 8, 2023 Board Meeting
Trustee Robinson said she moved to add the same hundred blocks on
Ridgeland Avenue to this Ordinance in response to previous public
comments and discussion.
Manager Jackson noted that the Village has not yet had the opportunity to
do direct engagement with the residents on Ridgeland to determine
whether there is support to do this. The Village plans to do engagement
with residents and will bring the results back to the Village Board. There
are no anticipated costs associated with adding Ridgeland to this
Ordinance.
Trustee Wesley said he supports Manager Jackson's comments and doing
community engagement prior to implementation.
Interim Deputy Chief Jacobson added that the Village does not currently
have any parking restrictions on Ridgeland. There have been some noise
complaints.
Trustee Enyia said he lives on that area of Ridgeland and he hears about
the noise complaints from his neighbors.
It was moved by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Parakkat, that this
Ordinance be adopted as amended. The motion was approved. The roll call on
the vote was as follows:
AYES: 7- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village
Trustee Wesley
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
AA. ORD 23-30 Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals’ Recommendation and Adopt an
Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Live Performance
Venue at 1128-1134 Lake Street
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Village Planner Craig Failor presented the Item to consider a special use
permit to bring comedy to the Village.
It was moved by Trustee Enyia, seconded by Trustee Robinson, that this
Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was
as follows:
AYES: 7- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village
Trustee Wesley
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
AB. ORD 23-34 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”) and Article 8 (“List of Licenses For Each License
Class”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of Licenses Permitted to be Issued Per
License Class”) and Section 3-8-2 (“Licenses by Name and Address Per
License”) of the Oak Park Village Code for the Issuance of a Entertainment
Club Class D-9 Liquor License to Comedy Plex, LLC, DBA Comedy Plex
Assistant DCS Director Davis presented the Item.
Marz Timms of Comedy Plex introduced his colleagues and summarized
their plans with a soft opening in mid-July and official opening after Labor
Day.
It was moved by Trustee Buchanan, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that this
Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was
as follows:
AYES: 7- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village
Trustee Wesley
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
AC. ORD 23-8 Concur with the Environment and Energy Commission and Adopt An
Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 (“Public Health”) of the Oak Park Village
Code to Add a New Article 8 (“Single-Use Plastic Foodware and Polystyrene
Food Packaging”)
Chief Sustainability Officer Bondie Keenan presented the Item.
Environment and Energy Commissioner Lisa Boone presented the EEC's
recommendation.
Trustee Parakkat inquired why schools and health facilities are exempt
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from the Styrofoam ban. CSO Bondie Keenan said the language is in line
with the state law.
Trustee Parakkat recommended making 2024 a transition year and have
enforcement begin in 2025.
CSO Bondie Keenan said the Business Association Council was happy to
hear about the procurement guide.
Trustee Robinson wondered if the warning system for 2024 could be better
defined. Manager Jackson responded that it can be amended to start in
2025 and enforcement can be suspended in 2024.
Trustee Straw said he is in favor of keeping it January 1, 2024.
Trustee Parakkat clarified that the desire to wait until 2025 is to give
restaurants time to find new vendors, adjust for increased costs, and make
the transition in partnership with the Village.
Trustee Buchanan said restaurants have had plenty of time to deal with the
fact that Styrofoam is not recyclable. She said she is in favor of it taking
effect as is written in the Ordinance.
Trustee Robinson noted that the community engagement was around the
2025 date and the Village Board agreed to that date.
President Scaman wondered if restaurants would begin negotiations now
or if they would wait until January 2024. Trustee Parakkat responded that
he knows that several restaurants are already taking action.
Trustee Wesley said he is in favor of the Ordinance as written.
Trustee Enyia agreed it would be difficult to change the date from 2025 to
2024.
President Scaman said it is frustrating to redo a commission's work when
Trustee Parakkat could have called his Board colleagues with his concerns
rather than trying to negotiate at the Board table where Trustees are not the
experts in this matter.
Trustee Parakkat said he has no issues with the 2024 date.
CSO Bondie Keenan said members of the Oak Park Chamber of
Commerce serve on the Policy Design Committee and the Business
Access Council.
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President Scaman noted that staff is engaging in educating for the rest of
2023. If Trustee Parakkat hears feedback from the restaurant community
that this is not an attainable timeline, it should be brought back to the
Village Board.
It was moved by Trustee Parakkat, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that this
Ordinance be adopted. 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 Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley
NAYS: 1- Village Trustee Parakkat
ABSENT: 0
AD. ORD 23-33 An Ordinance to Amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget to Procure External
Support Grant Development Services
Deputy Village Manager Ahmad Zayyad presented the Item.
Trustee Parakkat asked why the funding will come from general fund
reserves and not the sustainability fund. Deputy Manager Zayyad
responded that recommendation is to take it from the general fund
reserves and move it to the sustainability fund where expenditures will be
tracked. Manager Jackson added that the work will support Village-wide
grants prospecting in addition to sustainability.
CFO Drazner said he believes the current sustainability fund is a couple
million dollars.
Trustee Buchanan inquired if this is a one-time consultant and not a
permanent position. Deputy Manager Zayyad responded that it is a
one-year contract with a consultant. The Village can evaluate their success
and determine whether to continue that relationship on an annual basis.
Manager Jackson added that the Village needs to assess internal
resources and staffing capacity.
Trustee Robinson inquired why it is not coming from the sustainability fund
since its main purpose is sustainability grants. Deputy Manager Zayyad
said the RFP emphasizes the broader scope of grant writing for additional
departments in the Village.
Trustee Robinson noted that when OPCAN presented, she remembers the
niche nature of sustainability grants requiring a specialized skill set. She
asked if the Village will see other grants come from this position in addition
to sustainability. Deputy Manager Zayyad confirmed that is the intent of the
RFP.
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Trustee Parakkat inquired how success will be measured. Deputy Manager
Zayyad responded that the Village would like to see multiple times the
investment of these grant services. The Village recognizes the gravity of the
goal to get to 60% reduction by 2030.
It was moved by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Buchanan, that this
Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was
as follows:
AYES: 7- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village
Trustee Wesley
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
AE. MOT 23-47 A Motion for the Village Board to Participate in a Cultural Competency
Training Series Facilitated by the Village’s Chief Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Officer
Chief DEI Officer Danielle Walker presented the Item.
President Scaman turned the Meeting over to Trustee Buchanan and left
the Meeting at 8:50 P.M.
Trustee Robinson noted that this is a big undertaking to have very clear DEI
goals and she thinks this will be a great launch pad for that.
Trustee Straw said he thinks this is a great idea and inquired if the
trainings will take place during regularly scheduled open meetings. Dr.
Walker responded that is correct. Manager Jackson said he supports the
idea of it being public which will provide added value to the community.
Trustee Parakkat expressed concern that the discussion could get
contentious in a public setting. Dr. Walker responded that these are
intended to be learning opportunities and there would be careful design of
the trainings to ensure they are meeting the goal of elevating and thinking
through DEI components.
Trustee Buchanan said she does not think all Trustees will share their lived
experiences in a public forum. Dr. Walker responded that there are many
ways to engage and have authentic conversation. Manager Jackson said
another option is to hold the trainings in Room 101 though the Village
Board is still subject to the Open Meetings Act.
It was moved by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Buchanan, that this
Motion be approved. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as
follows:
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AYES: 6- Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Parakkat, Village
Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1- Village President Scaman
AF. RES 23-154 A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a United States Department of
Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant
Application to Strategically Deploy Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
in the Village of Oak Park.
Trustee Wesley left the Meeting at 9:00 P.M.
Parking and Mobility Services Manager Sean Keane presented the Item.
Trustee Parakkat asked if the Village's contribution will be $100K of the
$500K. Manager Keane confirmed that is correct.
Trustee Parakkat inquired why the focus is on parking lots when electric
vehicle (EV) ownership is mostly from homeowners. Manager Keane
responded that the Village is forward-looking with the application and the
funds can be expended through 2031. The Village does not have methods
to track the location of EV ownership other than by zip code.
Trustee Enyia said black and brown communities are starting to move
toward EV options and having public charging stations will be a huge
benefit to Oak Parkers.
Trustee Buchanan asked for clarification about the different charging levels.
Manager Keane responded that the Level 2 will take 6-12 hours to charge
and would do circuit sharing which could be longer than that. Level 3 is
more cost prohibitive.
Trustee Straw asked why the Village is not seeking corridor-based grants.
Manager Keane acknowledged that the regional opportunities for
collaboration. From a staffing capacity perspective, the Village is just
looking at community-based. The Village is engaging the engineering firm
for their technical expertise which will be part of their scope and budget
presented to the Village prior to May 30.
Trustee Straw requested looking into installing on the street frontages.
Manager Keane said this would double the number of stations the Village
owns and manages. The Village currently has no fee structure with this. The
grant does not allow installing charging stations where a parking fee is
required, though it does allow to charge a fee for charging. For these
reasons, the Village felt more comfortable with the minimum project amount
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but is open to feedback.
Trustee Robinson asked if other communities are charging a fee. Manager
Keane said there is the kilowatt per hour model which charges for the
electricity used or for the time.
It was moved that this Resolution be adopted. The motion was approved. The
roll call on the vote was as follows:
AYES: 5- Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Parakkat, Village
Trustee Robinson, and Village Trustee Straw
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2- Village President Scaman, and Village Trustee Wesley
AG. ORD 23-29 An Ordinance Granting an Extension of Time to Complete Construction of
the Planned Development at 715-717 South Boulevard (Residences of
South Boulevard) to November 30, 2023
Village Planner Failor presented the Item.
Developer Art Gurevich provided a progress report update.
Trustee Robinson noted that for the Pete's development, the Village put a
graduated fee structure in place for future extension requests. Village
Planner Failor said the Village does not recommend that in this instance
because this is the last extension request. Trustee Robinson said she
would like to see the fee structure added, given that this is the sixth request.
Trustee Buchanan asked if the plan is for the development to be completely
done by November 30. Developer Gurevich confirmed that is correct. Two
units are ready for occupancy now.
Trustee Parakkat requested the cumulative amount of tax loss due to the
extensions. Village Planner Failor said an analysis has not been done on
that but since it is not yet on the tax rolls as a fully developed building, there
is a reduction in what the Village would have obtained if the construction
had been completed on time. Trustee Parakkat said he is in favor of
adding a fee structure.
Trustee Straw asked if the Village Board is able to vote on it tonight without
having the language in front of them. Village Attorney Stephanides
confirmed the language exists and is now included for all planned
developments. Village Planner Failor said the first request is free, the
second request is the cost of the application fee, the third request is three
times the cost of the application fee.
Trustee Parakkat asked what the fee would be in this case. Village Planner
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Failor said if the language is put into this Ordinance and the developer
requests another extension, he would be required to pay $3,600 for what
would be the seventh request.
Trustee Enyia said based on Building Inspector Cutaia's assessment that
the development will be completed by November 30, he does not feel it is
worth the staff time to amend this Ordinance.
Trustee Buchanan said she favors adding the fee structure to send a
message to other developers.
Trustee Straw acknowledged that the developer wants to complete the
building and does not want to have to keep coming back to the Village
Board to request extensions.
Trustee Robinson said this is an acknowledgement that the Village is trying
to mitigate some of its loss which is a reasonable position to take. It also
sends a message to developers who are able to meet their deadlines.
The motion was amended to add the graduated fee structure to the
Ordinance.
It was moved by Trustee Parakkat, seconded by Trustee Straw, that this
Ordinance be adopted as amended. The motion was approved. The roll call on
the vote was as follows:
AYES: 5- Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Parakkat, Village
Trustee Robinson, and Village Trustee Straw
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2- Village President Scaman, and Village Trustee Wesley
XVII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 3 Alcoholic Liquor
Dealers or Related
AJ. ORD 23-35 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 8
(“List of Licenses For Each License Class”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of
Licenses Permitted to be Issued Per License Class”) and Section 3-8-2
(“Licenses by Name and Address Per License”) of the Oak Park Village Code
for the Issuance of a Catering Class A-4 Liquor License to Kettlestrings
Kitchen & Tap, Inc., DBA Betty’s Pizza & Pasta
Assistant DCS Director Davis presented the Item.
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Robinson, that this
Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was
as follows:
AYES: 4- Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Robinson, and
Village Trustee Straw
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NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2- Village President Scaman, and Village Trustee Wesley
RECUSED: 1- Village Trustee Parakkat
XVIII. Call to Board and Clerk
Trustee Enyia acknowledged the loss of OPRF coach and safety officer
Jean "Tank" Corner. He gives his best to newly-elected Mayor Brandon
Johnson and his team and looks forward to collaboration with Chicagoans
and Oak Parkers.
Trustee Straw announced that the Oak Park Farmers' Market resumes this
Saturday.
Trustee Buchanan acknowledged the continued mass shootings in the U.S.
She and Trustee Straw are working with Moms Demand Action to bring
some recommended actions to the Village Board.
XIX. Adjourn
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Robinson to Adjourn. A
voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:44
P.M., Monday, May 15, 2023.
Respectfully Submitted,
Deputy Clerk Hansen
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President and Board of Trustees
Monday, May 15, 2023 6:30 PM Village Hall
Regular Meeting will start at 6:30 p.m., in Council Chambers (Room 201). The
Village Board is expected to adjourn immediately into Executive Session and
reconvene the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
The President and Board of Trustees welcome you. Public comments may be made by
individuals at the beginning of the meeting, as well as when agenda items are reviewed.
If you wish to make a statement, please complete the "Request to Address the Village
Board" form which is available at the back of the Chambers, and present it to the staff
table at front. When recognized, approach the podium, state your name first, and
please limit your remarks to three minutes.
Instructions for Non-Agenda Public Comment
Non-agenda public comment is a time set aside at the beginning of a Village Board
meeting for persons to make public comments about an issue or concern which is not
on the meeting agenda. It is not intended to be a dialogue with the Board. Send a
request to state your comments by 5:00 p.m. the day of the Village Board meeting to
publiccomment@oak-park.us or make a request at the meeting with the Village Clerk.
You may also call the Village Clerk's office by 5:00 p.m. prior to the meeting at
708-358-5670 and you will be given instructions on how to participate during the
meeting. Non-agenda public comment will be limited to 30 minutes with a limit of three
minutes per comment. If comment requests exceed 30 minutes, public comment will
resume after the items listed under the agenda are complete.
Instructions for Agenda Public Comment
Public comments are allowed for an agenda item. Persons are asked to email a
request to speak during the meeting to publiccomment@oak-park.us no later than 5:00
p.m. prior to the start of the meeting or make a request at the meeting with the Village
Clerk. You may also call the Village Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. prior to the meeting at
708-358-5670 and you will be given instructions on how to participate during the
meeting. Agenda public comment will be limited to three minutes per person per
agenda item with a maximum of three agenda items to which you can speak. In
addition, a maximum of five persons can speak to 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 (*).
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Consideration of Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session to Discuss
Litigation
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IV. Adjourn Executive Session
V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order
VI. Roll Call
VII. Agenda Approval
VIII. Minutes
A. ID 23-243 Motion to Approve Minutes from Special Meeting of March 13, 2023,
Regular Meeting of March 20, 2023, Special Meeting of April 24, 2023 and
Special Meeting of May 1, 2023 of the Village Board.
Overview: This is a motion to approve the official minutes of meetings of the Village
Board.
IX. Non-Agenda Public Comment
X. Proclamation
B. MOT 23-41 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation to Declare May as Monarch Butterfly
Month
Overview: The Month of May is declared as Monarch Butterfly Month in support of the Village’s
participation in the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge initiative, a tri-national partnership
between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada to engage communities in monarch butterfly
and pollinator conservation.
C. MOT 23-50 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation for Proclaiming May 2023 as National
Bike Month.
Overview: This is a motion to approve Village President Scaman proclaiming May 2023 as
National Bike Month.
XI. Village Manager Reports
D. ID 23-221 Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning presentation of 2023 Regional
Excellence Award for Climate Ready Oak Park
Overview: CMAP presents this award to the Village of Oak Park in recognition of the
Climate Ready Oak Park plan, winner of the Regional Excellence Award for
Resilience. CMAP Executive Director Erin Aleman will present the award, along
with brief remarks about the state of region.
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E. ID 23-228 Update on Status of the Pete’s Fresh Market On Madison Street
Overview: On January 17, 2023, the Village Board approved the Fifth Amendment to the
Redevelopment Agreement to exend the completion date of the Pete’s Fresh
Market to June 30, 2024. At the Board meeting, the Village Board asked for
updates every quarter. This is the first of the updates.
XII. 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.
XIII. 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.
F. ID 23-249 Board & Commission Vacancy Report for May 15, 2023.
XIV. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair
Appointments
Names are forwarded from the Citizens Involvement Commission to the Village Clerk
and then forwarded to the Village President for recommendation. If any appointments
are ready prior to the meeting, the agenda will be revised to list the names.
G. ID 23-246 Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:
Community Relations Commission - Juanta Griffin, Appoint as Member
Environment & Energy Commission - Tejas Shah, Appoint as Member
Transportation Commission - Jack Eskin, Appoint as Member
Zoning Board of Appeals - Peter Weismantle, Appoint as Member
XV. Consent Agenda
H. MOT 23-18 A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $9,208,014.13 from February
18, 2023, through April 13, 2023.
Overview: Attached is the regular list of bills paid through the Village’s accounts payable
system for the period beginning February 18, 2023, through April 13, 2023.
Also attached are the February and March 2023 payroll summary reports.
I. MOT 23-25 A Motion to Approve the March 2023 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All
Funds
Overview: The unaudited March 31, 2023 report is hereby presented pursuant to 65 ILCS
5/3.1-35-45 summarizing the Village’s cash and investment balances.
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J. ORD 23-24 Concur with the Historic Preservation Commission and Adopt an Ordinance
Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”), Article 9 (“Historic Preservation”), Section
7-9-8 (‘Designation of Historic Landmarks and Interior Historic Landmarks”)
of the Oak Park Village Code to Designate the Exterior of the Buildings
Located at 1201 Fair Oaks Avenue as an Historic Landmark
Overview: The Historic Preservation Commission received a completed application from
the property owners to designate the property at 1201 Fair Oaks Ave as an
Oak Park Landmark. The Commission held a public hearing and approved the
nomination as an Oak Park Historic Landmark as mandated in the Historic
Preservation Ordinance.
K. RES 23-147 A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Illinois Law Enforcement
Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) Fiscal Year 2023 Law Enforcement
Camera Grant for Reimbursement of the Purchase of Body Worn Cameras
Overview: This resolution authorizes staff to apply for the ILETSB grant which provides
reimbursement for body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers.
L. MOT 23-34 A Motion to Approve the Unaudited Year-to-Date Quarterly Financial Report
as of March 31, 2023
Overview: On a quarterly basis, the Finance Department prepares and provides a
quarterly financial update for village management and elected officials which
assesses year-to-date revenues and expenditures. All the numbers and
information presented in the quarterly update are unaudited and subject to
change.
M. MOT 23-35 A Motion to Approve the April 2023 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All
Funds
Overview: The unaudited April 30, 2023, report is hereby presented pursuant to 65 ILCS
5/3.1-35-45 summarizing the Village’s cash and investment balances.
N. RES 23-152 A Resolution Approving a Parking Lot License Agreement with Pete’s Fresh
Market Oak Park Corporation and Authorizing Its Execution
Overview: The Village has historically leased Lot #112 to Pete’s Fresh Market Oak Park
Corporation for the sole purpose of employee parking for the grocery store
located at 259 Lake Street. This license agreement would continue that same
arrangement for a five (5) year term, ending at 11:59 p.m. on December 31,
2027.
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O. RES 23-165 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with H&H
Electric Co. for Street Lighting System Rehabilitation Project for 2023 in an
Amount Not to Exceed $60,000.00 and Authorizing Its Execution
Overview: Two Street Light Control cabinets were proposed for replacement in 2022
based on age and condition. Bids for the work came in significantly over
budget. Additional funds were allocated in 2023 to complete the project.
Staff recommends approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with H&H
Electric Co. to complete the project.
P. RES 23-160 A Resolution Approving a Local Public Agency Engineering Services
Agreement with Sam Schwartz Engineering, D.P.C. for a Vision Zero Plan in
an Amount Not to Exceed $176,620 and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: The Engineering Division requested qualifications and ultimately proposals for
professional engineering services for creating a Vision Zero plan. The Village
received six statements of qualifications and interviewed two firms. Sam
Schwartz Engineering was selected as the most qualified firm for this work.
Pending approval of this agreement by the State, the Vision Zero plan will
include robust community engagement and will be reviewed by the
Transportation Commission. It is estimated to take approximately one year to
create the Vision Zero plan. The Village has $150,000 budgeted for the work to
create a Vision Zero plan and received a State grant which will reimburse up to
$120,000 of these costs. The costs for creating a Vision Zero plan exceed the
FY23 Budgeted amount by $26,620. The proposed FY24 Budget will include
the additional $26,620 needed for this work.
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Q. RES 23-163 Resolutions Awarding Multi-Family Housing Incentives Grants and
Authorizing the Execution of Marketing Services Agreements
1. MSA 2301-G with $8,047.33 grant
2. MSA 2302-G with $10,000 grant
3. MSA 2303-G with $10,000 grant
4. MSA 2304-G with $9,366.67 grant
5. MSA 2306-G with $2,240 grant
6. MSA 2308-G with $6,630.67 grant
7. MSA 2309-G with $3,392.24 grant
8. MSA 2310-G with $10,000 grant
9. MSA 2312-G with $10,000 grant
10. MSA 2313-G with $10,000 grant
11. MSA 2314-G with $10,000 grant
12. MSA 2315-G with $9,533.33 grant
13. MSA 2316-G with $10,000 grant
14. MSA 2317-G with $10,000 grant
15. MSA 2318-G with $10,000 grant
16. MSA 2319-G with $10,000 grant
Overview: These resolutions would approve funding for sixteen (16) Multi-Family
Incentives Grants and authorize the execution of 3-year marketing services
agreements to support each one.
R. RES 23-164 A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois,
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Village of Oak
Park for the Resurfacing of Various Streets and Madison Street Streetscape
Projects in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,000,000 and Authorizing its
Execution
Overview: In 2021 the State of Illinois approved three million dollars in Department of
Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) funds for the Village of Oak Park
for costs associated with street resurfacing infrastructure improvements. As
approved in the Fiscal Year 22 and Fiscal Year 23 Budgets, the Village will
utilize these State funds for the 22-2 Resurfacing of Various Streets project
and the Madison Street Streetscape project. This Grant Agreement defines
the terms of the grant and allows for the Village to move forward with bidding
on the Madison Street project.
S. RES 23-167 A Resolution Approving a Marketing Services Agreement and Authorizing its
Execution as Reviewed by the Housing Programs Advisory Committee (MSA
2307)
Overview: This resolution would authorize the execution of one (1) one-year Marketing
Services Agreement, which would allow the building owner to receive
affirmative marketing services from the Oak Park Regional Housing Center.
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T. RES 23-168 A Resolution Authorizing A Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Loan
(SFR-098)
Overview: The purpose of the Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation (SFR) Loan Program is
to address and correct deteriorated and blighted homes throughout the
village. The eligible homeowners are requesting a deferred loan of $23,350.00
from the Village.
U. RES 23-170 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2023 Ford F250 Pickup Truck
with Plow from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois in an Amount Not to
Exceed $57,577.00 and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the Purchase
Overview: The Fiscal Year 2023 Water and Sewer Fund includes the replacement of one
(1) 2008 Chevrolet Pickup truck with a plow which is to be replaced with one
(1) 2023 Ford F250 Pickup truck with a plow. A vehicle order was placed with
Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois, in late 2022 during the order window for
2023 vehicles. There is a very limited production of Fleet type vehicles and
previous orders have been canceled or just not built. Staff has received notice
from the dealer that they are confident the 2023 Ford Pickup Truck will be
built, upfitted, and made available for purchase by the Village of Oak Park.
Staff are requesting authority to purchase the vehicle when it becomes
available.
V. RES 23-171 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2022 Ford F250 Pickup Truck
with Plow from Rizza Ford of Orland Park, Illinois in an Amount Not to
Exceed $58,927.26 and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the Purchase
Overview: The Fiscal Year 2023 Water and Sewer Fund includes the replacement of one
(1) 2013 Ford Transit Connect, which is to be replaced with one (1) 2022 Ford
F250 Pickup truck with plow. The Rizza unit is one of the few 2022/2023 Ford
Pickup W Plows to become available that has comparable specifications to the
Village’s requirements.
On May 01, 2023, the Village Manager authorized the purchase of this vehicle
pursuant to Section 2-6-10 of the Oak Park Village Code which allows for
purchases “without formal advertising with the approval of the Village
Manager, when it is in the best interest of the Village and when it is
impractical to convene a meeting of the Board of Trustees.”
W. RES 23-183 A Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Village’s Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Statement Previously Adopted by the Village Board on May 1, 2023
to Add “Antisemitism” to the Statement
Overview: The amendment to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement will add
“antisemitism” to the Statement ensure explicit language is expressed
reflecting Oak Park’s commitment to eradicating all forms of hate.
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X. ORD 23-28 Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals’ Recommendation and Adopt an
Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Day Care Center at
845-847 Madison Street
Overview: The Applicant, Mel Garland, on behalf of Think Big Academy, submitted a
special use application to operate a daycare center in a building at Madison
Street and Carpenter Avenue where a daycare center space and automotive
use space currently exists.
Y. ORD 23-32 An Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget
Overview: In order to not delay construction, all $618,564 of Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds are proposed to be removed from the 23-2
Resurfacing of Various Streets project which is bidding this spring, and the
previously awarded 22-8 Forest and Ontario Traffic Calming and Landscaping
Improvement project due to timelines associated with federally required
environmental reviews being required by HUD. There are available CIP funds
to offset these CDBG funds from saving in the CIP Fleet fund for a fire engine
that cannot be purchased this year due to long lead times. This Budget
Amendment is being requested in order to transfer the $619,000 of Capital
Improvement (CIP) Funds for the purchase of the fire engine to the CIP
resurfacing account to offset the loss in CDBG funds for these projects. An
ordinance is hereby presented to modify selected appropriations in the FY23
Adopted Budget.
Z. ORD 23-38 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 (“Motor Vehicles and Traffic”), Article 1
(“In General”) and Article 10 (Towing, Immobilization and Impoundment of
Motor Vehicles of Motor Vehicles Containing Unlawful Firearms”) of the Oak
Park Village Code to Designate Certain Streets in the Village as Tow Zones as
Discussed by the Village Board at the May 8, 2023 Board Meeting
Overview: The proposed Ordinance establishes tow zones in the Village at the 1150-1200
blocks of South Cuyler, Highland, and Harvey Avenues from 10:00 p.m. to 2:30
a.m., seven days a week. The ordinance would allow residential-only parking
during these times, including guests of residents through the Village’s parking
permit system. The Ordinance is in response to long-standing resident
complaints regarding the unruly late-night behavior of patrons of Mike’s Place
Sports Bar and Grill, located at 6319 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, Illinois.
XVI. Regular Agenda
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AA. ORD 23-30 Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals’ Recommendation and Adopt an
Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Live Performance
Venue at 1128-1134 Lake Street
Overview: The Applicant, Christopher Bell, on behalf of Comedy Plex, LLC, submitted a
special use application to operate a live performance venue in the lower level
of the building located on Lake Street abutting the private street for 1140 Lake
Street condominiums.
AB. ORD 23-34 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”) and Article 8 (“List of Licenses For Each License
Class”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of Licenses Permitted to be Issued Per
License Class”) and Section 3-8-2 (“Licenses by Name and Address Per
License”) of the Oak Park Village Code for the Issuance of a Entertainment
Club Class D-9 Liquor License to Comedy Plex, LLC, DBA Comedy Plex
Overview: The proposed Ordinance amends certain provisions of the Village Code
regarding the Entertainment Club Class D-9 Liquor License and grants a Class
D-9 license to Comedy Plex, LLC, DBA Comedy Plex.
AC. ORD 23-8 Concur with the Environment and Energy Commission and Adopt An
Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 (“Public Health”) of the Oak Park Village
Code to Add a New Article 8 (“Single-Use Plastic Foodware and Polystyrene
Food Packaging”)
Overview: The Single-Use Plastic Ordinance will require most food establishments to
provide single-use plastic foodware items only upon customer request or at a
self-service station for any delivery or takeout order. The Single-Use Plastic
Ordinance will also prohibit food establishments from using polystyrene foam
food packaging products by 2024.
In 2022, Village staff initiated the Oak Park Green Business technical assistance
program, in partnership with the Illinois Green Business Program and Smart
Energy Design Assistance Center. This program will continue to support local
small businesses in transitioning away from single-use plastic and reducing
energy and water use, in order to achieve cost savings and reduce negative
environmental impact.
AD. ORD 23-33 An Ordinance to Amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget to Procure External
Support Grant Development Services
Overview: Pursuant to the February 6, 2023, OPCAN presentation and Village Board discussion
on funding of the Climate Ready Oak Park Plan (ID 23-01), this Ordinance amends the
Fiscal Year 2023 budget to add $100,000 to procure external support to the VMO
budget for grant development services.
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AE. MOT 23-47 A Motion for the Village Board to Participate in a Cultural Competency
Training Series Facilitated by the Village’s Chief Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Officer
Overview: Per a request from Trustee Robinson and seconded by Trustee Parakkat, the
motion seeks to add a cultural competency training series.
AF. RES 23-154 A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a United States Department of
Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant
Application to Strategically Deploy Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in
the Village of Oak Park.
Overview: This Resolution authorizes Village Staff to submit an application to the U.S.
Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI)
Discretionary Grant Program. If awarded, funds would be allocated towards
the strategic deployment of publicly-accessible electric vehicle charging
stations in Village-owned parking lots and within the right-of-way.
AG. ORD 23-29 An Ordinance Granting an Extension of Time to Complete Construction of the
Planned Development at 715-717 South Boulevard (Residences of South
Boulevard) to November 30, 2023
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 sixth request to extend the
development’s timeline.
AH. RES 23-177 A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Park
District of Oak Park and the Village of Oak Park for the Installation of a
Naxolone Box on Park District Property and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: The Village of Oak Park is addressing the issue of opioid overdose in our
community through a project that provides free Naloxone - a medication that
will block an opioid overdose - education and training on how to provide aid in
the event of an opioid overdose, and resources for those who wish to seek
care or recovery services.
The Naloxone and resources will be distributed through seven boxes
throughout the community, and this agreement with the Park District of Oak
Park will allow the placement of one of the boxes in Maple Park.
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AI. RES 23-176 A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Oak
Park Public Library and the Village Of Oak Park for the Installation of a
Naloxone Box On Oak Park Public Library Property and Authorizing its
Execution
Overview: The Village of Oak Park is addressing the issue of opioid overdose in our
community through a project that provides free Naloxone - a medication that
will block an opioid overdose - education and training on how to provide aid in
the event of an opioid overdose, and resources for those who wish to seek
care or recovery services.
The Naloxone and resources will be distributed in seven boxes throughout the
community, and this agreement with the Oak Park Public Library will allow the
placement of one of the boxes in the lobby of the main library branch.
XVII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 3 Alcoholic
Liquor Dealers or Related
AJ. ORD 23-35 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 8
(“List of Licenses For Each License Class”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of Licenses
Permitted to be Issued Per License Class”) and Section 3-8-2 (“Licenses by
Name and Address Per License”) of the Oak Park Village Code for the
Issuance of a Catering Class A-4 Liquor License to Kettlestrings Kitchen & Tap,
Inc., DBA Betty’s Pizza & Pasta
Overview: The proposed Ordinance grants a Catering Class A-4 liquor license to
Kettlestrings Kitchen & Tap, Inc., DBA Betty’s Pizza & Pasta.
XVIII. Call to Board and Clerk
XIX. Adjourn
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