President and Board of Trustees

123 Madison Street Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302 www.oak-park.us Meeting Agenda President and Board of Trustees Tuesday, October 14, 2025 7:00 PM Village Hall Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Room 201 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 discussed. If you wish to provide public comment, complete the "Instructions to Address the Village Board" form which is available at the back of the Chambers and present it to the Village Clerk at the Board table. When recognized, approach the podium and state your name first. If you wish to provide comment by virtual means, contact the Village Clerk's Office prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting by calling 708-358-5670 or by email to publiccomment@oak-park.us. Your camera must remain on while speaking. 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 meeting for individuals to speak about an issue or concern that is not on that meeting's agenda. It is not intended for a dialogue with the Board. Non-agenda public comment is limited to 30 minutes with a limit of three minutes per person. If non-agenda public comment exceed 30 minutes, public comment will resume after the items listed under the regular agenda are complete. See instructions above on how to provide public comment. Instructions for Agenda Public Comment Comments are three minutes per person per agenda item with a maximum of three agenda items on which an individual may speak. In addition, the Village Board permits a maximum of five persons to speak on each side of any one topic which is scheduled for or has been the subject of a public hearing by a designated hearing body. These items are noted with (*). See instructions above on how to provide public comment. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Agenda Approval IV. Minutes V. Non-Agenda Public Comment VI. Proclamation Village of Oak Park Page 1 Printed on 12:21 PM October 15, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda October 14, 2025 A. MOT 25-248 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Declaring Ageism Awareness Day on October 9, 2025 Overview: This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming October 9, 2025 Ageism Awareness Day in the Village of Oak Park. B. MOT 25-249 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Declaring Monday, October 13, 2025 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Oak Park, IL Overview: This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming Monday, October 13, 2025 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. C. MOT 25-252 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Oak Park, IL Overview: This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming October 2025 as Domestic Violence awareness Month in Oak Park, IL. VII. Village Manager Reports D. ID 25-575 Review of the Tentative Board Meeting Calendars for October, November, and December 2025. Overview: Calendars are presented to the Board for the purpose of highlighting Special Meeting topics. These topics are based on adopted Village Board Goals and/or previous Village Board direction. VIII. Village Board Committees 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. 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. E. ID 25-589 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for October 14, 2025 Overview: This report lists the expected number of members, current number of members seated and number of active vacancies for the Village’s 18 citizen boards and commissions. There are currently 21 vacancies. X. 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. Village of Oak Park Page 2 Printed on 12:21 PM October 15, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda October 14, 2025 F. MOT 25-250 A Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of: Community Relations Commission - Zach Carstensen, Appoint as Commissioner Community Relations Commission - Bridgett Allen Hedgeman, Appoint as Commissioner Disability Access Commission - Gary Arnold, Reappoint as Chair Environment & Energy Commission - Chris Pinc, Appoint as Commissioner Liquor Control Review Board - Maureen Mclachlan, Appoint as Member Overview: Board and Commission Information Community Relations Commission: The Community Relations Commission was established to ensure that all residents have equal service and treatment. The Commission works to improve inter-group relations without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, military discharge status, housing status, or order of protection status. It works to ensure good human, race, and community relations and reduce tensions. Disability Access Commission: The Disability Access Commission advises the Village Board on public policies to facilitate full participation in community activities by persons with disabilities, to bring persons with disabilities into the mainstream of Oak Park life by recognizing that persons with disabilities can lead proud and productive lives, to promote universal access throughout the Village, and to heighten public awareness of the needs of Villagers with disabilities. Environment & Energy Commission: The Environment & Energy Commission promotes energy efficiency and energy conservation, works for a pollution-free environment in Oak Park, and develops methods to promote recycling and to reduce and manage solid waste. Liquor Control Review Board | The Liquor Control Review Board investigates and reviews all applications and renewals of liquor licenses and advises the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. XI. Consent Agenda G. MOT 25-236 A Motion to Approve the August 2025 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All Funds H. MOT 25-239 A Motion to Accept Pivot Consulting Group’s Phase 5 Report Regarding Police Oversight Recommendations Overview: This item is a motion to accept Pivot Consulting Group’s Phase 5 Report which includes recommendations for modernizing the Village’s citizen police oversight function. Village of Oak Park Page 3 Printed on 12:21 PM October 15, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda October 14, 2025 I. MOT 25-247 A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s Recommendations for Traffic Calming at the Northwest Oak Park Traffic Study and Direct Staff to Prepare the Necessary Ordinances Overview: At its April 10, 2025 meeting, the Transportation Commission (TC) reviewed a traffic study focused on the northwest area of the Village. Following the review, the Commission voted to support staff recommendations for implementing a series of traffic calming measures. These measures align with Vision Zero strategies near schools and parks, Neighborhood Greenway treatments, and include the establishment of a Park Speed Zone along Berkshire Street. Additionally, two new stop signs will be installed for northbound traffic at the intersections of Belleforte Avenue and Forest Avenue with Greenfield Street. Implementation of the recommended traffic calming elements will occur through a variety of upcoming projects. J. ORD 25-171 An Ordinance Granting an Extension of a Special Use Permit for a Major Planned Development at the Property Located at 1106 Madison Street Overview: Interfaith Housing Development Corporation, Applicant and Developer, seeks a one-year extension of time for the issuance of a building permit to January 30, 2027, and an extension to complete construction by January 30, 2030, for an approved special use permit for a major planned development (Ordinance 24- 142) for the property commonly known as 1106 Madison Street. K. ORD 25-194 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 (“Motor Vehicles and Traffic”), Article 1 (“In General”), Section 14 (“Prohibited Turn Locations”) of the Oak Park Village Code Overview: As directed by the Village Board at the September 30, 2025 Board Meeting, this Ordinance established no left turn restrictions for northbound traffic on Ridgeland Avenue at Thomas Street from 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM Monday through Friday to discourage cut through traffic and reduce traffic on Thomas Street and Elmwood Avenue which are Neighborhood Greenways. This Ordinance also amends the Village code for prohibiting southbound traffic from proceeding past traffic diverters north and south of Madison on Wesley Avenue and for making northbound Maple Avenue right turn only at Madison Street from 7-9am and 4- 6pm all as previously approved by the Village Board. L. RES 25-266 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Contractor Services Agreement with Occupational Health Centers of Illinois, P.C. d/b/a Concentra Medical Centers and Authorizing Its Execution Overview: This item is a one-year renewal of the Village’s occupational health services contract with Concentra Medical Centers. Village of Oak Park Page 4 Printed on 12:21 PM October 15, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda October 14, 2025 M. RES 25-268 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Temporary Construction and Permanent Sidewalk Easements on Oak Park Avenue and Authorizing Execution of the Required Documents Overview: Sidewalk easements are necessary to construct sidewalk and alley improvements in the Hemingway Business District as the property line extends into the sidewalk or alley areas at certain locations. There are five properties where easements are required and some of the property owners have requested compensation. This Resolution authorizes the Village to acquire the required easements and authorizes the Village Manager to execute the associated documents for obtaining these easements. N. RES 25-269 A Resolution Approving the 2026 Employee Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Accident, ad Critical Illness Insurance Providers’ Plan Designs and Premiums and Authorizing Their Execution Overview: This is an annual agenda item to approve various contract providers for the 2026 Employee Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Critical Illness and Accident), and Excess Loss Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield. O. RES 25-270 A Resolution Accepting Planning and Technical Assistance Services Delivered by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with CMAP for Technical Assistance for a Pavement Management Plan and Authorizing its Execution Overview: The Village applied for a Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Local Technical Assistance (LTA) Grant to inspect the roadway pavement conditions and update the Village’s Pavement Management Plan. CMAP awarded an LTA grant to the Village for this work. CMAP will pay the costs for the roadway pavement condition inspections and work to develop and update the Pavement Management Plan which are estimated at $90,992. The Village will be required to pay CMAP $4,000 for this work per the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA). P. RES 25-273 A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and The Automobile Mechanics’ International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), AFL-CIO Local 701 for the Period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, and Authorizing its Execution Overview: This is an agreement that covers the employees who work in the Fleet Maintenance Division in the Public Works Department. XII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 3 Alcoholic Liquor Dealers or Related Village of Oak Park Page 5 Printed on 12:21 PM October 15, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda October 14, 2025 Q. ORD 25-195 Concur with the Liquor Control Review Board and Adopt 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 Restaurant Class B-6 License to Keya’s Kreations DBA Color Me Mine Overview: The proposed Ordinance grants a Restaurant Class B-6 license to Keya’s Kreations DBA Color Me Mine. XIII. Regular Agenda R. RES 25-265 A Resolution Approving an Extended Term and Special Services Agreement Amendment No. 5 with MC Squared Energy Services, LLC for the Oak Park Community Choice Aggregation Program through December 2028 and Authorizing Its Execution Overview: A resolution approving an extended term and special services agreement amendment No. 5 with MC Squared Energy Services, LLC for the Oak Park Community Choice Aggregation program through December 2028 and authorizing its execution. S. RES 25-276 A Resolution Approving a Non-marketing and Sales Solicitation Agreement with Interstate Gas Supply, LLC D/B/A IGS Energy and Authorizing its Execution. Overview: A Resolution approving a non-marketing and sales solicitation agreement with Interstate Gas Supply, LLC D/B/A IGS Energy and authorizing its execution. T. MOT 25-246 A Motion by Trustee Straw and Seconded by Trustee Enyia for a Presentation by IAFF Local 95 Regarding A Staffing Study Prepared by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) on behalf of IAFF Local 95 Overview: This is a motion by Trustee Straw and Seconded by Trustee Enyia for a presentation by the local fire fighter’s union, IAFF Local 95, regarding a staffing study prepared by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) on behalf of IAFF Local 95. U. MOT 25-253 Motion to Receive the Fire Department Organizational Assessment Conducted by Baker Tilly Overview: During the Fiscal Year 2025 budget discussions last fall, the Village Board considered adding three (3) additional firefighter/paramedics as a potential means to reduce overtime, and with the goal of placing a fourth ambulance into service in the Village. At that time, the Village Manager recommended an external assessment of the Fire Department to assess the operations and identify the department’s needs. Village of Oak Park Page 6 Printed on 12:21 PM October 15, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda October 14, 2025 V. MOT 25-254 A Motion by Trustee Wesley and Seconded by Trustee Taglia to Suspend Enforcement of the Leaf Blower Ordinance Temporarily Overview: This is a motion by Trustee Wesley and seconded by Trustee Taglia to suspend enforcement of the leaf blower ordinance until ICE enforcement activities have left the Chicagoland area. XIV. Call to Board and Clerk XV. Adjourn Village of Oak Park Page 7 Printed on 12:21 PM October 15, 2025