President and Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingOak Park, IL · December 10, 2018
Minutes
123 Madison Street
Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302
www.oak-park.us
Meeting Minutes
President and Board of Trustees
Monday, December 10, 2018 7:00 PM Village Hall
I. Call to Order
Village President Abu-Taleb called the Meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
II. Roll Call
Present: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village
Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village
Trustee Andrews
Absent: 0
III. Agenda Approval
Village Trustee Boutet commented that Item M has been removed from the Agenda.
It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Button, to
approve the Agenda. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.
IV. Minutes
A. MOT 18-421 Motion to Approve Minutes from the November 19, 2018 Regular Meeting,
November 26, 2018 Special Meeting and December 3, 2018 Regular
Meeting of the Village Board.
Village Trustee Boutet asked that the Minutes of the December 3 Meeting be amended to
quote her as saying that all services of the OPEDC should be run in-house by the Village,
not just the marketing portion.
It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Button, to
approve the Minutes as amended. A voice vote was taken and the motion was
approved.
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment
Kitty Conklin. Ms. Conklin referred to the Item removed from the Agenda, funding for
Friends of the Children. She expressed concern that this conflicts with the Village's
Code of Ethics, as the Village Manager is on the Board of Directors for that organization.
VI. Village Manager Reports
There was nothing to report.
VII. Village Board Committees
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There was nothing to report.
VIII. Citizen Commission Vacancies
There were no comments.
IX. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments
There were no appointments or reappointments.
X. First Reading
B. ORD 18-460 First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 23A (“Taxes”) of the Oak
Park Village Code by adding a New Article 10 (“Cannabis Privilege Tax”).
Village Trustee Tucker commented that when medical marijuana became legal, there was
consensus from the Board not to harshly tax it. He understands that staff is trying to
prepare for the legalization of recreational marijuana, but that is not what this current
ordinance reflects. He recommends that this be sent back to staff to impose a higher tax
for recreational marijuana if and when it becomes legal and a lower rate on medical
marijuana.
Village Attorney Stephanides described this as "future-proofing", with the ability to have
the tax grandfathered in if recreational marijuana does become legal.
Village Trustee Button is not in favor of taxing medical marijuana. If the idea is to have a
placeholder to be able to tax recreational marijuana in the future, she is not supportive of
a 6% tax for medical marijuana now. She would like medicinal and recreational to be
distinguished from one another and proposed a .05% tax for medicinal.
Village Manager Pavlicek commented that there is a chance that the State will impose
some restrictions regarding home rule and it may not be possible to raise the tax rate on
recreational marijuana should it become legal if nothing for marijuana in general is in
place now.
Village Trustee Boutet supports putting in place a recreational cannabis tax but not a
medicinal tax at the same rate.
Village Trustees Andrews and Moroney support a 1% tax maximum for medical.
Village Trustee Taglia asked if they would they have an opportunity to add the tax if it
becomes legal. Village Attorney Stephanides stated that he does not know.
Village President Abu-Taleb commented that it is the consensus of the Board not to
harshly tax medical marijuana, but they do not want to forego the opportunity to tax
recreational marijuana at a higher rate in the event it becomes legal. He directed staff to
bring the Ordinance back with the direction from the Board.
XI. Regular Agenda
L. RES A Resolution Approving a Renewal of a Professional Services Agreement
18-1065 between HR Green, Inc. to Provide Plan Review and Inspection Services in
an Amount not to Exceed $1,120,000 and Authorizing its Execution
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Village Trustee Boutet expressed concern due to conversations with individuals who are
claiming that the contractor is not safety conscious. She is not comfortable proceeding
with this contractor and suggested putting out another RFP.
Director of Development Customer Services Tammie Grossman stated that she has
fielded complaints, but not a high level of them. She and Chief Building Official Steve
Cutaia take safety issues very seriously and they are addressed immediately. The
contractor works with 65 other municipalities in Illinois and has a stellar reputation. She
stated that if she were given specific addresses, she would do a thorough investigation.
The contractor spoke, expressing pride in his company's work and their relationship with
the Village of Oak Park.
Village President Abu-Taleb acknowledged that there will always be complaints, but the
Building Department has been revitalized within the last five or six years. He asked that
these concerns be taken seriously and that Village Trustee Boutet provide the addresses
to Ms.Grossman.
It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker,
that this Resolution be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 6- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village
Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, and Village Trustee Andrews
NAYS: 1- Village Trustee Boutet
ABSENT: 0
C. ORD 18-436 An Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Budget
Village Manager Pavlicek commented that Items C though E are all related to the
adoption of the Budget and gave an overview of meetings held during the budget process.
She summarized amendments made in response to direction from the Board and clarified
how these amendments affect the fund balance.
Chief Financial Officer Steve Drazner confirmed that the 2018 fund balance will end in a
small surplus.
It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney,
that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village
Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village
Trustee Andrews
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
D. ORD 18-429 An Ordinance Adopting the Budget for All Corporate Purposes of the
Village of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois in Lieu of the Appropriation
Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Commencing on the First Day of January, 2019
and Ending on the Thirty-First Day of December, 2019
Chris Donovan. Mr. Donovan requested that the Board look at the OPEDC very closely
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for cuts.
David Gentry. Mr. Gentry quoted from the budget document that a "3% increase is
unsustainable unless revenue is increased, there is a dramatic reduction in non-core
service support or a dramatic reduction in core municipal services". He suggested the
Board require staff to prepare a medium term fiscal framework.
Village Trustee Taglia is comfortable drawing from the fund balance. He is in favor of a
priority based budget to address concerns.
Village Trustee Boutet had requested documentation of transfers and more information
regarding contractual expenditures within the budget document. Overall, she feels the
Board worked hard to get to the final document.
Village Trustee Moroney thanked staff for their long hours and patience. He believes this
budget is the will of the Board. He reiterated his concern for budget habits that will
continue to increase the levy. He is disappointed that there is not enough support to
reduce spending more aggressively. He would like to see the Village live within its
means by not drawing down the fund balance in order to avoid increasing the tax levy. He
is not in favor of this budget.
Village Trustee Button regrets missing part of last week's meeting. She complimented
staff for their efforts to present a reasonable budget. She acknowledged the tax burden in
Oak Park, but noted that cutting programs that do not significantly affect the bottom line
risks lowering the quality of life for residents. Village Trustee Button commented that had
she been present during the ADA elevator discussion, she would have supported it. She
is in favor of the budget.
Village Trustee Tucker thanked staff. He reminded the Board that his preference regarding
the elevator was to refer that to the Disability Access Commission.
Village Trustee Andrews expressed concern that Oak Park is no longer a community that
people choose to make their home for their entire lives. Taxation is driving people out.
Passing 7.5% budgets annually creates a community not worth staying in anymore.
There has to be an effort to get this under control. He opposes drawing down the fund
balance instead of making additional cuts. He also discussed the level of debt and the
possibility of a recession. Village Trustee Andrews feels that a step was taken in the
right direction but it was not enough.
Village Trustee Boutet is in favor of more citizen engagement and would like to hear more
from Boards and Commissions.
Village Trustee Taglia feels the Board did a thorough job reviewing this budget. Moving
forward, he would like to look at different mechanisms to make the budget more
responsive to the needs of the Village.
Village President Abu-Taleb broke down the Village's tax levy obligation. There are things
that can and cannot be controlled, such as pensions. He suggested it would be helpful for
people to compare Oak Park's taxes with communities that have similar services and
values. He believes staff did a good job. Translating the levy increase percentage into a
dollar amount relative to a single household would be helpful. He believes the Village is
doing the best that they can.
Village Trustee Moroney stated that spending to support values without concern for those
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who can't afford it cannot continue.
Village Trustee Boutet suggested that next year the Board take a closer look at the
organizational chart, with multiple levels of management, to investigate room for savings.
It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney,
that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 5- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village
Trustee Tucker, and Village Trustee Boutet
NAYS: 2- Village Trustee Moroney, and Village Trustee Andrews
ABSENT: 0
E. MOT 18-422 A Motion to Accept the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (2019-2023) as
Reviewed and Discussed by the Finance Committee of the Village Board on
October 8, 2018 and Amended by the Village Board on December 3, 2018
Village Manager Pavlicek commented that this is a five-year planning tool for upcoming
and long term capital needs. There is no appropriation of dollars related to this
document.
Village Trustee Andrews is in favor of doing a CIP and will support it, but plans to
continue to address areas of concern.
Village Trustee Tucker fully supports a CIP to provide direction for anticipated expenses.
Village Trustee Moroney referred to areas of major concern that indicate increased debt.
He reiterated a need to change how the Village budgets and spends. He pointed out
anticipated expenses related to the Madison Street road diet and streetscape, Lake
Street, the North Marion study and wayfinding signs. He hopes that in light of the
proposed additional $83 million in debt, this could be scaled back a bit.
Village Trustee Boutet would like to see staff note areas of Board concerns.
Village Trustee Moroney commented that he believes this document is the will of the
Board as a whole, despite his own objections to various items.
Village Trustee Taglia commented that every project in the CIP will still have to come to
the Board for final approval.
It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Button, that
this Motion be approved. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote
was as follows:
AYES: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village
Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village
Trustee Andrews
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
F. ORD 18-413 The Village of Oak Park’s Tax Year 2018 Property Tax Levy Ordinance
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It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Andrews,
that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village
Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village
Trustee Andrews
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
G. ORD 18-456 An Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment Agreement for the 700-728
Madison Street Redevelopment Project Consistent with the Oak Park
Economic Development Corporation’s (Oak Park EDC) Recommendation
between the Village of Oak Park and Jupiter Realty Company, LLC (Jupiter),
Oak Park Madison Street LLC (Pete’s) and 711 Madison Senior Living, LLC
and Authorizing its Execution
Joshua Klayman. Mr. Klayman asked whether it was fiscally responsible to vote on this
plan at this time, as the proposal is vague. He expressed concern that the OPEDC
selects the preferred developer rather than all proposals being presented to the Board.
Gary Schwab. Mr. Schwab commented that the project anticipates the removal of the
Hill Motor Sales building, which was recently assessed as being eligible for listing in the
National Register of Historic Places. It is not an appropriate use of TIF funds to redevelop
such a property.
Chris Donovan. Mr. Donovan spoke about good governance. There has not been any
outreach to affected neighbors. There needs to be a public discussion.
Village Trustee Andrews would like to better understand the safeguards for the Village.
Ms. Grossman discussed protections in place for the Village. She stated that there is
still a public process that needs to be gone through by the developers in order for the
project to move forward. The Village will not transfer their ownership interests in the
properties until all steps of the process are completed, including the securing of
financing. The agreement states that the Village will fund the acquisition of the Foley Rice
property, but the developer is under obligation to purchase it by March 2019. The Village
has the right to repurchase the property at the price paid by the developer if the
agreement is not satisfactorily met. In addition, the developers have agree not to appeal
their property taxes for 20 years, as well as giving the Village the right to review any
transfers of the property after the developers take ownership.
Village Trustee Moroney commented that the RFP was for the Village-owned property on
the northeast corner and the property on the south side is privately owned land. He
asked how that got worked into the RDA and why this is a single agreement. Ms.
Grossman commented that the developer, Jupiter, controls both parcels and it was
appropriate to work them into one agreement.
Village Trustee Moroney asked for more information regarding the senior living
development. He commented that it appears that Euclid Avenue would become
unaccessible from Madison once the development is built. He would like some
community outreach regarding this.
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Village Trustee Boutet reviewed the financial incentives from the Village which total
$8.835 million and wanted clear information that showed the Village's return on
investment. She also expressed concern regarding protection of default by the developer.
Ms. Grossman reiterated that transfer of the property will not occur until financing is
secured. Village Trustee Boutet stated that there is nothing that allows the Village to get
their property back in the event something goes wrong during the project or if the
developer defaults on their loan. Ms. Grossman explained the terms on costs for
environmental remediation and other solutions for issues that may arise.
Village Trustee Boutet motioned that the RDA be amended with a clause stating that the
Village receives 644, 710 and 724 Madison back in the event of a default by the
developer. There was no second.
Village Trustee Andrews noted that Village Trustee Boutet's concerns are valid but
believes the risk is minimal with this developer.
Village Trustee Taglia commented that there is risk in everything the Village does. He
would like outreach to the neighbors regarding the developments.
It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney,
that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 6- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village
Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, and Village Trustee Andrews
NAYS: 1- Village Trustee Boutet
ABSENT: 0
H. ORD 18-450 An Ordinance Supplementing and Amending the Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Project for the Madison Street Business Corridor
Redevelopment Project Area of the Village of Oak Park by Providing for
Receipt of the 23rd Year of Incremental Property Taxes in the 24th Year
It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney,
that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village
Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village
Trustee Andrews
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
I. ORD 18-451 An Ordinance Supplementing and Amending the Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Project for the Greater Downtown Redevelopment Area of
the Village of Oak Park by Providing for Receipt of the 35th Year of
Incremental Property Taxes in the 36th Year
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It was moved by Village Trustee Moroney, seconded by Village Trustee Boutet,
that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village
Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village
Trustee Andrews
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
J. RES A Resolution Authorizing the Release of the Draft Program Year 2017
18-1058 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report ("CAPER") for a
Comment Period and Approval Thereafter
Village Trustee Boute would like to review this Item at a Study Session.
It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Button,
that this Resolution be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village
Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village
Trustee Andrews
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
K. RES A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of
18-1052 Oak Park and the Oak Park Regional Housing Center in the Amount of
$391,382 for 2019 and Authorizing Its Execution
Village Trustee Boutet requested that the Village assist with collecting data for integration
purposes.
Ms. Grossman reported on the process of landlords providing that data. This was never
shared with the Housing Center. In 2016, the Village Board voted to not require landlords
to provide that data and use census data to meet their purpose. Staff doesn't feel it is
necessary for owners to collect that data and does not want them to guess. Village
Trustee Boutet suggested the Village have multi-unit tenants self identify through a
mailing.
Village Trustee Andrews suggested that the Housing Center has a good plan for tracking
data and perhaps he and Village Trustee Boutet can work together once they determine
what the Housing Center is able to track.
It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker,
that this Resolution be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village
Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village
Trustee Andrews
NAYS: 0
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ABSENT: 0
N. MOT 18-420 Motion to Accept the 2019 Village Board Regular Meeting Calendar
Village Trustee Boutet suggested that the Board meet on January 7.
Village Trustee Moroney stated that he is willing to meet if the Village Manager feels it is
necessary.
Village Manager Pavlicek explained that staff usually takes time off during the holiday
weeks and that is when the agenda would have to be prepared. However, if there was
urgent business to address, a meeting could be arranged.
It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Andrews,
that this Motion be approved. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village
Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village
Trustee Andrews
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
XII. Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Village Trustee Button and seconded by Village Trustee Tucker
to approve the items under the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved. The
roll call on the vote was as follows:
AYES: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village
Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village
Trustee Andrews
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
O. ORD 18-411 An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes in the Amount of
$25,000 for the 2018 Property Tax Year for Village of Oak Park Special
Service Area Number One
This Ordinance was adopted.
P. ORD 18-412 An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes in the Amount of
$7,500 for the 2018 Property Tax Year for Village of Oak Park Special
Service Area Number Seven
This Ordinance was adopted.
Q. ORD 18-414 An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes in the Amount of
$5,000 for the 2018 Property Tax Year for Village of Oak Park Special
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This Ordinance was adopted.
R. ORD 18-415 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $1,729,800 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2010C General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
This Ordinance was adopted.
S. ORD 18-416 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $700,400 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2011A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
This Ordinance was adopted.
T. ORD 18-421 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $113,044 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2011B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
This Ordinance was adopted.
U. ORD 18-422 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $292,020 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2012A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
This Ordinance was adopted.
V. ORD 18-423 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $766,831 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2016E General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
This Ordinance was adopted.
W. ORD 18-424 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $611,686 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2015B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
This Ordinance was adopted.
X. ORD 18-425 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $245,260 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2016D General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
This Ordinance was adopted.
Y. ORD 18-426 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $926,428 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2017C General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
This Ordinance was adopted.
Z. ORD 18-427 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $325,995 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2016B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
This Ordinance was adopted.
AA. ORD 18-428 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $1,171,368 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2018A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
This Ordinance was adopted.
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AB. MOT 18-414 A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s
Recommendation to Install Bike-Friendly Chokers on the 1200 Blocks of
North Lombard Avenue and North Taylor Avenue
This Motion was approved.
AC. ORD 18-452 Concur with the Plan Commission’s Recommendation and Adopt an
Ordinance Amending Article 2 (“Definitions and Rules of Measurement”),
Section 2.3 (“Definitions”) and Article 8 (“Uses”), Section 8.3 (“Use
Restrictions”) Table 8-1 (“Use Matrix”) of the Village of Oak Park Zoning
Ordinance Regarding Work Lounges
This Ordinance was adopted.
AD. ORD 18-453 Concur with the Plan Commission’s Recommendation and Adopt an
Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Work Lounge in the
DT-1 Downtown Central Sub-District at 193 North Marion Street
This Ordinance was adopted.
AE. MOT 18-419 A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $1,227,450.64 from
November 9, 2018 through November 20, 2018
This Motion was approved.
AF. RES A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Dumping of Excavated
18-1027 Materials Price Agreement with Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. to
Increase the Not to Exceed Amount to $140,000.00 and Authorizing its
Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
AG. RES A Resolution Approving the Renewal of a Professional Services Agreement
18-1042 with Thompson Elevator Inspection Service, Incorporated to Provide
Elevator Inspection Services in an Amount not to Exceed $40,000 and
Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
AH. RES A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Wight &
18-1047 Company for Fiscal Year 2019 and an Option to Renew for Two Additional
One Year Terms for Architectural Design Review Services in an Amount Not
to Exceed $40,000 Each Year and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
AI. RES A Resolution Approving a Renewal of a Professional Services Agreement
18-1048 with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed
$530,000 for Security Services at Village Parking Structures and Not to
Exceed $30,000 for Security Services at Village Hall for Fiscal Year 2019 and
Authorizing its Execution
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This Resolution was adopted.
AJ. RES A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor
18-1049 Agreement with G. A. Paving Construction, Inc. for Snow Plowing and
Salting of Village Leased/Owned Parking Lots and Back-up Snow Removal
for Public Streets for a One-Year Period in an Amount Not to Exceed
$175,000 and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
AK. RES A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of
18-1051 Oak Park and the Oak Park Housing Authority in the Amount of $35,000
for 2019 and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
AL. RES A Resolution Approving a Subrecipient Grant Agreement between the
18-1066 Village of Oak Park and the Oak Park Housing Authority for an Amount
Not to Exceed $72,000 in Cook County Lead Hazard Grant Funds to
Rehabilitate the Structures Located at 324-326 North Austin Boulevard and
Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
AM. RES A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of
18-1053 Oak Park and the Oak Park Residence Corporation in the Amount of
$42,500 for 2019 and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
AN. RES A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of
18-1055 Oak Park and Visit Oak Park for the Service Year 2019 in an Amount Equal
to the Revenues Generated by the 3% Hotel/Motel Tax assessed in Fiscal
Year 2018 and General Revenue Funds at $7,500 and Authorizing its
Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
AO. RES A Resolution Approving An Amendment to Section XV (“Anti-Harassment
18-1056 and Anti-Discrimination, Including Sexual Harassment”) of the Village of
Oak Park Personnel Manual
This Resolution was adopted.
AP. RES A Resolution Approving a Supplemental Statement of Work for the
18-1059 Consultant Services Agreement with Municipal GIS Partners, Incorporated
in an Amount Not to Exceed $98,715.30 for New Services in 2019 and
Approving a Newly Revised GIS Consortium Membership Agreement and
Authorizing their Execution
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This Resolution was adopted.
AQ. RES A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Professional Services
18-1057 Agreement with Altamanu, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2018 Landscape Design and
Oversight to Revise the Not to Exceed Amount From $25,000 to $32,000.00
and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
AR. RES A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor
18-1060 Agreement with South West Industries, Inc. d/b/a Anderson Elevator Co.
for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services in an Amount Not to Exceed
$29,255 and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
AS. RES A Resolution Approving a Change Order for the Contract with Archon
18-1062 Construction Co., Inc. for Project 18-9 Watermain Valve Replacements, and
an Amendment to the Contract for an Additional Amount not to Exceed
$14,165 and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
AT. RES A Resolution Approving a Change Order for the Contract with Cerniglia Co.
18-1064 for Project 18-1, Water and Sewer Main Improvements, and an
Amendment to the Contract for an Additional Amount not to Exceed
$100,000 and Authorizing its Execution
AU. RES A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the
18-1068 Village of Oak Park and the Automobile Mechanics’ International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, Local 701,
effective January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022 and a Memorandum of
Understanding for the Same Period and Authorizing their Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
AV. RES A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Excess Public Entity Liability
18-1069 Insurance, Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Property Insurance,
and Crime Coverage for the Village of Oak Park for Fiscal Year 2019 in an
Amount Not to Exceed $330,000.00
This Resolution was adopted.
AW. RES 18-10 Resolutions Authorizing the Annual Renewal of Pawnbrokers Business
Licenses
This Resolution was adopted.
AX. ORD 18-461 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 26 (“Water”), Article 1 (“General
Provisions”), Section 26-1-14 (“Responsibility For Repair of Pipes”) of the
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This Ordinance was adopted.
AY. RES A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Subordination of Lien
18-1072 (BPIP-079)
This Resolution was adopted.
XIII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 3 Alcoholic Liquor
Dealers or Related (President Pro-Tem Trustee Moroney)
Village President Abu-Taleb recused himself from the Meeting and the following Items
were presided over by President Pro Tem Moroney.
AZ. ORD 18-458 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-1 Liquor License to Kalamata Greek
Cuisine, Inc., DBA Kalamata Kitchen
Village Attorney Stephanides stated that this was unanimously recommended for
approval by the Liquor Control Review Board at their November meeting.
It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Andrews,
that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 6- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village Trustee Tucker, Village
Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village Trustee Andrews
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAINED: 1- Village President Abu-Taleb
BA. ORD 18-459 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 1
(“General Provisions”), Section 3-1-1 (“Definitions”) and Article 4 (“Term
and Classification”), Section 3-4-2 (“Classification and Number of Liquor
Licenses and Fees”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Establish a New Class
D-17 Liquor License Classification and to Issue a D-17 Liquor License to
Venture 1212 LLC, DBA Mojo Oak Park
Village Attorney Stephanides stated that the Liquor Control Review Board voted 4-1 to
recommend approval of this license classification and to award it to the applicant.
The applicant discussed the concept of the space. The first floor will be a work lounge
during the day and open to the public with various events in the evening. He explained the
technology that will be used to dispense liquor. BASSET certified staff will monitor
behavior, etc. He answered questions from the Board.
It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Boutet,
that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
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AYES: 6- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village Trustee Tucker, Village
Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village Trustee Andrews
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAINED: 1- Village President Abu-Taleb
XIV. Call to Board and Clerk
Village President Abu-Taleb rejoined the Meeting.
Village Clerk Scaman stated that today was the first day of filing for candidates wishing
to run in the April Consolidated Election. Information is available on the Village Clerk's
web page.
Village Trustee Andrews expressed appreciation for his colleagues and wished them
happy holidays.
Village Trustee Tucker noted that this is his eighth budget; all had their unique
challenges. It has been a pleasure working with the other Board Members.
Village Trustee Button asked when the last meeting of this Board is. Village Manager
Pavlicek replied that it should be Monday, May 7. Village Trustee Button wished all
happy holidays.
Village Trustee Moroney wished everyone happy holidays and good luck to the
candidates running for Trustee.
Village Trustee Boutet wants Madison Street to succeed, regardless of her comments
regarding risks. She wished all happy holidays.
Village Trustee Taglia wished everyone happy holidays and looks forward to next year.
The Board wished Village Trustee Boutet happy birthday.
Village President Abu-Taleb discussed Madison Street and commented that there were
no other options. He believes that this is a good night for Oak Park with the adoption of
the redevelopment agreement.
XV. Adjourn
It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker, to
adjourn. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. Meeting
adjourned at 9:54 P.M., Monday, December 10, 2018.
Respectfully Submitted,
MaryAnn Schoenneman
Deputy Village Clerk
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Meeting Agenda
President and Board of Trustees
Monday, December 10, 2018 7:00 PM Village Hall
Special Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers.
The President and Board of Trustees welcome you. Statements may be made by
citizens at the beginning of the meeting, as well as when agenda items are reviewed. If
you wish to make a statement, please complete the "Instructions 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 and address
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 each regular meeting
for citizens to make statements about an issue or concern that is not on that meeting�s
agenda. It is not intended for a dialogue with the board. You may also communicate with
the board at 708.358.5784 or e-mail board@oak-park.us.
Non-agenda public comment will be limited to 30 minutes with a limit of three minutes
per person. If comment requests exceed 30 minutes, public comment will resume after
the items listed under the regular agenda are complete.
Instructions for Agenda Public Comment
Comments are three minutes per person per agenda item with a maximum of three
agenda items to which you can speak. In addition, the Village Board permits a maximum
of three persons to 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. Agenda Approval
IV. Minutes
A. MOT 18-421 Motion to Approve Minutes from the November 19, 2018 Regular Meeting,
November 26, 2018 Special Meeting and December 3, 2018 Regular
Meeting of the Village Board.
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment
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VI. Village Manager Reports
VII. 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.
VIII. 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.
IX. 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.
X. First Reading
B. ORD 18-460 First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 23A (“Taxes”) of the
Oak Park Village Code by adding a New Article 10 (“Cannabis Privilege
Tax”).
XI. Regular Agenda
C. ORD 18-436 An Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Budget
D. ORD 18-429 An Ordinance Adopting the Budget for All Corporate Purposes of the
Village of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois in Lieu of the Appropriation
Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Commencing on the First Day of January,
2019 and Ending on the Thirty-First Day of December, 2019
E. MOT 18-422 A Motion to Accept the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (2019-2023)
as Reviewed and Discussed by the Finance Committee of the Village
Board on October 8, 2018 and Amended by the Village Board on
December 3, 2018
F. ORD 18-413 The Village of Oak Park’s Tax Year 2018 Property Tax Levy Ordinance
G. ORD 18-456 An Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment Agreement for the 700-728
Madison Street Redevelopment Project Consistent with the Oak Park
Economic Development Corporation’s (Oak Park EDC) Recommendation
between the Village of Oak Park and Jupiter Realty Company, LLC
(Jupiter), Oak Park Madison Street LLC (Pete’s) and 711 Madison Senior
Living, LLC and Authorizing its Execution
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H. ORD 18-450 An Ordinance Supplementing and Amending the Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Project for the Madison Street Business Corridor
Redevelopment Project Area of the Village of Oak Park by Providing for
Receipt of the 23rd Year of Incremental Property Taxes in the 24th Year
I. ORD 18-451 An Ordinance Supplementing and Amending the Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Project for the Greater Downtown Redevelopment Area of
the Village of Oak Park by Providing for Receipt of the 35th Year of
Incremental Property Taxes in the 36th Year
J. RES 18-1058 A Resolution Authorizing the Release of the Draft Program Year 2017
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report ("CAPER") for a
Comment Period and Approval Thereafter
K. RES 18-1052 A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village
of Oak Park and the Oak Park Regional Housing Center in the Amount of
$391,382 for 2019 and Authorizing Its Execution
L. RES 18-1065 A Resolution Approving a Renewal of a Professional Services Agreement
between HR Green, Inc. to Provide Plan Review and Inspection Services in
an Amount not to Exceed $1,120,000 and Authorizing its Execution
M. MOT 18-423 A Motion to Approve Support for Friends of the Children Chicago in an
Amount not to Exceed $15,000 for FY18 as Provided for in the Current
Year Adopted Budget
N. MOT 18-420 Motion to Accept the 2019 Village Board Regular Meeting Calendar
XII. Consent Agenda
O. ORD 18-411 An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes in the Amount of
$25,000 for the 2018 Property Tax Year for Village of Oak Park Special
Service Area Number One
P. ORD 18-412 An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes in the Amount of
$7,500 for the 2018 Property Tax Year for Village of Oak Park Special
Service Area Number Seven
Q. ORD 18-414 An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes in the Amount of
$5,000 for the 2018 Property Tax Year for Village of Oak Park Special
Service Area Number Eight
R. ORD 18-415 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $1,729,800 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2010C General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
S. ORD 18-416 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $700,400 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2011A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
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T. ORD 18-421 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $113,044 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2011B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
U. ORD 18-422 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $292,020 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2012A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
V. ORD 18-423 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $766,831 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2016E General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
W. ORD 18-424 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $611,686 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2015B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
X. ORD 18-425 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $245,260 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2016D General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
Y. ORD 18-426 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $926,428 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2017C General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
Z. ORD 18-427 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $325,995 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2016B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
AA. ORD 18-428 An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $1,171,368 Against the 2018
Tax Levy (2018A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)
AB. MOT 18-414 A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s
Recommendation to Install Bike-Friendly Chokers on the 1200 Blocks of
North Lombard Avenue and North Taylor Avenue
AC. ORD 18-452 Concur with the Plan Commission’s Recommendation and Adopt an
Ordinance Amending Article 2 (“Definitions and Rules of Measurement”),
Section 2.3 (“Definitions”) and Article 8 (“Uses”), Section 8.3 (“Use
Restrictions”) Table 8-1 (“Use Matrix”) of the Village of Oak Park Zoning
Ordinance Regarding Work Lounges
AD. ORD 18-453 Concur with the Plan Commission’s Recommendation and Adopt an
Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Work Lounge in
the DT-1 Downtown Central Sub-District at 193 North Marion Street
AE. MOT 18-419 A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $1,227,450.64 from
November 9, 2018 through November 20, 2018
AF. RES 18-1027 A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Dumping of Excavated
Materials Price Agreement with Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. to
Increase the Not to Exceed Amount to $140,000.00 and Authorizing its
Execution
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AG. RES 18-1042 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of a Professional Services
Agreement with Thompson Elevator Inspection Service, Incorporated to
Provide Elevator Inspection Services in an Amount not to Exceed $40,000
and Authorizing its Execution
AH. RES 18-1047 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Wight &
Company for Fiscal Year 2019 and an Option to Renew for Two Additional
One Year Terms for Architectural Design Review Services in an Amount
Not to Exceed $40,000 Each Year and Authorizing its Execution
AI. RES 18-1048 A Resolution Approving a Renewal of a Professional Services Agreement
with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed
$530,000 for Security Services at Village Parking Structures and Not to
Exceed $30,000 for Security Services at Village Hall for Fiscal Year 2019
and Authorizing its Execution
AJ. RES 18-1049 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor
Agreement with G. A. Paving Construction, Inc. for Snow Plowing and
Salting of Village Leased/Owned Parking Lots and Back-up Snow
Removal for Public Streets for a One-Year Period in an Amount Not to
Exceed $175,000 and Authorizing its Execution
AK. RES 18-1051 A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village
of Oak Park and the Oak Park Housing Authority in the Amount of $35,000
for 2019 and Authorizing its Execution
AL. RES 18-1066 A Resolution Approving a Subrecipient Grant Agreement between the
Village of Oak Park and the Oak Park Housing Authority for an Amount Not
to Exceed $72,000 in Cook County Lead Hazard Grant Funds to
Rehabilitate the Structures Located at 324-326 North Austin Boulevard and
Authorizing its Execution
AM. RES 18-1053 A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village
of Oak Park and the Oak Park Residence Corporation in the Amount of
$42,500 for 2019 and Authorizing its Execution
AN. RES 18-1055 A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village
of Oak Park and Visit Oak Park for the Service Year 2019 in an Amount
Equal to the Revenues Generated by the 3% Hotel/Motel Tax assessed in
Fiscal Year 2018 and General Revenue Funds at $7,500 and Authorizing
its Execution
AO. RES 18-1056 A Resolution Approving An Amendment to Section XV (“Anti-Harassment
and Anti-Discrimination, Including Sexual Harassment”) of the Village of
Oak Park Personnel Manual
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AP. RES 18-1059 A Resolution Approving a Supplemental Statement of Work for the
Consultant Services Agreement with Municipal GIS Partners, Incorporated
in an Amount Not to Exceed $98,715.30 for New Services in 2019 and
Approving a Newly Revised GIS Consortium Membership Agreement and
Authorizing their Execution
AQ. RES 18-1057 A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Professional Services
Agreement with Altamanu, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2018 Landscape Design
and Oversight to Revise the Not to Exceed Amount From $25,000 to
$32,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
AR. RES 18-1060 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor
Agreement with South West Industries, Inc. d/b/a Anderson Elevator Co. for
Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services in an Amount Not to Exceed
$29,255 and Authorizing its Execution
AS. RES 18-1062 A Resolution Approving a Change Order for the Contract with Archon
Construction Co., Inc. for Project 18-9 Watermain Valve Replacements,
and an Amendment to the Contract for an Additional Amount not to Exceed
$14,165 and Authorizing its Execution
AT. RES 18-1064 A Resolution Approving a Change Order for the Contract with Cerniglia
Co. for Project 18-1, Water and Sewer Main Improvements, and an
Amendment to the Contract for an Additional Amount not to Exceed
$100,000 and Authorizing its Execution
AU. RES 18-1068 A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the
Village of Oak Park and the Automobile Mechanics’ International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, Local 701,
effective January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022 and a Memorandum of
Understanding for the Same Period and Authorizing their Execution
AV. RES 18-1069 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Excess Public Entity Liability
Insurance, Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Property Insurance,
and Crime Coverage for the Village of Oak Park for Fiscal Year 2019 in an
Amount Not to Exceed $330,000.00
AW. RES 18-10 Resolutions Authorizing the Annual Renewal of Pawnbrokers Business
Licenses
AX. ORD 18-461 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 26 (“Water”), Article 1 (“General
Provisions”), Section 26-1-14 (“Responsibility For Repair of Pipes”) of the
Oak Park Village Code
AY. RES 18-1072 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Subordination of Lien
(BPIP-079)
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XIII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 3 Alcoholic Liquor
Dealers or Related (President Pro-Tem Trustee Moroney)
AZ. ORD 18-458 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-1 Liquor License to
Kalamata Greek Cuisine, Inc., DBA Kalamata Kitchen
BA. ORD 18-459 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 1
(“General Provisions”), Section 3-1-1 (“Definitions”) and Article 4 (“Term
and Classification”), Section 3-4-2 (“Classification and Number of Liquor
Licenses and Fees”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Establish a New
Class D-17 Liquor License Classification and to Issue a D-17 Liquor
License to Venture 1212 LLC, DBA Mojo Oak Park
XIV. Call to Board and Clerk
XV. Adjourn
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