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, July 22, 2025 6:30 PM Village Hall A Regular Meeting will start at 6:30 p.m., to begin in Council Chambers (Room 201). The Village Board is expected to enter immediately into Closed Session (Room 130) and reconvene the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers (Room 201). 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 item for which a public hearing has taken place. These items are noted with (*). See instructions above on how to provide public comment. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Consideration of Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session to Discuss Collective Bargaining IV. Adjourn Closed Session V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order Village of Oak Park Page 1 Printed on 06:15 PM July 22, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda July 22, 2025 VI. Roll Call VII. Agenda Approval VIII. Minutes A. MOT 25-216 A Motion to Approve Minutes from the July 15, 2025 Regular Meeting 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 25-214 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Honoring the Life, Legacy, and Contributions of McLouis “Mac” Robinet Overview: This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming July 22nd, 2025 a day of celebration honoring the extraordinary life, legacy, and contributions of Mac Robinet. XI. Village Manager Reports C. ID 25-441 Review of the Tentative Village Board Meeting Calendars for July, August and September 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. XII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 3 Alcoholic Liquor Dealers or Related (President Pro-Tem ) D. ORD 25-153 Concur with the Liquor Control Review Board and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 1 (“General Provisions”), Section 3-1-1 (“Definitions”); 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 an Arts and Crafts Establishment Class D-19 Liquor License to Fat Cat Art Gallery Overview: The proposed Ordinance grants an Arts and Crafts Establishment Class D-19 Liquor License to Fat Cat Art Gallery. Village of Oak Park Page 2 Printed on 06:15 PM July 22, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda July 22, 2025 XIII. 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. XIV. 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 25-457 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for July 22, 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 17 vacancies. XV. 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. F. MOT 25-212 A Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of: Environment & Energy Commission - Richard Katz, Appoint as a Commissioner Zoning Board of Appeals - Glenn Brewer, Appoint as a Member Overview: Board and Commission Information 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. Zoning Board of Appeals | The Zoning Board of Appeals rules on zoning variance petitions, special use permits, and appeals of interpretations of the zoning ordinance. XVI. Finance Committee Appointments G. MOT 25-215 Motion to Confirm the Village President’s Appointments of Trustee Eder, Trustee Straw, and Trustee Taglia to the Finance Committee and Appoint John Hedges, Greg Kolar, and Bridgett Allen Hedgeman to the Citizens’ Advisory Committee to the Finance Committee Overview: Board and Commission Information This is a motion to confirm the Village President’s appointments of Trustee Eder, Trustee Straw, and Trustee Taglia to the Finance Committee and appoint John Hedges, Greg Kolar, and Bridgett Allen Hedgeman to the Citizens’ Advisory Committee to the Finance Committee. Village of Oak Park Page 3 Printed on 06:15 PM July 22, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda July 22, 2025 XVII. Consent Agenda H. MOT 25-198 A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s Recommendations for Traffic Calming at 500 S East Avenue Overview: At the May 12th Transportation Commission (TC) meeting, the TC reviewed a traffic calming petition for the 500 block of S. East Avenue. The TC voted to concur with the staff recommendations to install the recommended traffic calming items for paint and post curb extensions at the East Avenue and Adams Street intersection. I. ORD 25-157 An Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget Overview: An Ordinance is hereby presented to modify selected appropriations in the FY25 Adopted Budget. Staff evaluates both revenues and expenditures on a continual basis. However, in most cases, only expenditure overages to a budget require an amendment. J. RES 25-226 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Elevate Energy for The Program Design for An Energy One Stop Shop in An Amount Not to Exceed $125,565 And Authorizing Its Execution. Overview: This item is a resolution approving a professional services agreement with Elevate Energy for the program design for an Energy One Stop Shop in an amount not to exceed $125,565 and authorizing its execution. K. RES 25-231 A Resolution Approving a Contract with Suburban Concrete, Inc. for Project 25-3, Sidewalk Improvements, in an Amount Not to Exceed $525,000 and Authorizing its Execution Overview: Competitive bids were opened on July 11th for Project 25-3, Sidewalk Improvements. Seven contractors picked up proposal documents and three bids were received. The low responsible bid was submitted by Suburban Concrete, Inc. in an amount of $419,496. The low bid is under the budgeted amount and staff recommends awarding the contract at the available budget amount of $525,000 in order to utilize CDBG Funds that must be expended and replace needed sidewalks. The work includes sidewalk replacement generally along north-south streets in the northwest part of the Village. L. RES 25-240 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with NG Plumbing, Inc. for the 2025 CDBG Water Service Line Replacement Program, in an Amount not to Exceed $100,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution Overview: This project includes the replacement of the private property portion of lead potable water service lines at pre-approved locations in the village. Federal Block Grant Funds will be utilized to complete the work at qualifying properties meeting the “below median income” requirements. The selected locations will have had the Village side of the service previously replaced with copper. The low bidder was NG Plumbing Inc. of Franklin Park, Illinois. Village of Oak Park Page 4 Printed on 06:15 PM July 22, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda July 22, 2025 M. RES 25-243 Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Annual Renewal of Pawnshop Business License Overview: Article 48 (“PawnBrokers”) of Chapter 8 (“Business Licensing”) requires the annual renewal of business licenses for pawnbrokers be given at the direction and approval of the Village President and Board of Trustees, upon authorization of the Police Chief. XVIII. Regular Agenda N. RES 25-232 A Resolution Approving the Bike Plan Update as Recommended by the Transportation Commission* Overview: As discussed at the June 3rd Board meeting, the Transportation Commission approved the Bike Plan Update, which outlines recommendations for the development and enhancement of cycling infrastructure throughout the Village. Key components of the update include proposals for new and upgraded on-street bike facilities, improvements to the Neighborhood Greenway network, amendments to Village code, and a feasibility study for a potential bike share system. This Resolution adopts the Bike Plan Update as recommended by the Transportation Commission, which includes the installation of on-street bike lanes on Augusta Street from Harlem to Cuyler and on Harvard Street from Maple to Humphrey, with gaps by the three schools. O. ORD 25-156 Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 Business Licensing, Article 24 Foods and Food Establishments of the Village Code Overview: On March 18, 2025 the Village Board discussed potential regulations on mobile food vendors to address equitable opportunities for business owners. P. ID 25-453 Police Department Annual Report Overview: A presentation on the 2024 Police Department Annual Report. XIX. Call to Board and Clerk XX. Adjourn Village of Oak Park Page 5 Printed on 06:15 PM July 22, 2025