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, September 16, 2025 6:00 PM Village Hall A Regular Meeting will start at 6:00 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 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. Consideration of Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session to the Discuss Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Village IV. Adjourn Closed Session Village of Oak Park Page 1 Printed on 05:06 PM September 12, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 16, 2025 V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order VI. Roll Call VII. Agenda Approval VIII. Minutes IX. Non-Agenda Public Comment X. Proclamation A. MOT 25-237 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Annually Designating Hispanic Heritage Month from the 15th of September to the 15th of October. Overview: This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming Hispanic Heritage Month from the 15th of September to the 15th of October. B. MOT 25-238 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Declaring August 15 - November 15, 2025 as Lights Out for Birds During Peak Migration Overview: This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming Lights Out for Birds During Peak Migration, August 15 - November 15, 2025, in the Village of Oak Park. XI. Village Manager Reports XII. 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. 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. C. ID 25-558 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for September 16, 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 20 vacancies. 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. Village of Oak Park Page 2 Printed on 05:06 PM September 12, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 16, 2025 XV. First Reading D. ORD 25-175 First Reading and Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Building”), Article 12 (“Plumbing Code”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Adopt the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code with Amendments as Recommended by the Building Code Advisory Commission Overview: The Village periodically reviews, adopts, and amends building codes to attract construction growth by accepting current trends and implementing more modern approved materials and safer building practices. The Building Code Advisory Commission is recommending that the Village Board adopt the 2014 edition of the Illinois Plumbing Code with amendments to simplify and streamline the Village’s building code process. XVI. Second Reading E. ORD 25-161 Second Reading and Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”), Article 15 (“Pool Code”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Adopt the 2024 ICC Swimming Pool & Spa Code as Recommended by the Building Code Advisory Commission Overview: The Village periodically reviews and adopts updated building codes to attract construction growth by accepting current trends and implementing more modern approved materials and safer building practices. The Building Code Advisory Commission is recommending that the Village Board adopt the 2024 editions of the International Code Council (ICC) with fewer amendments to simplify and streamline the Village’s building code process. F. ORD 25-166 Second Reading and Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”), Article 1 (“Building Code”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Adopt the 2024 International Code Council Building Code as Recommended by the Building Code Advisory Commission Overview: The Village periodically reviews and adopts updated building and electric codes to attract construction growth by accepting current trends and implementing more modern approved materials and safer building practices. The Building Code Advisory Commission is recommending that the Village Board adopt the 2024 editions of the International Code Council (ICC) Building Code with decreased number of amendments to simplify and streamline the Village’s building code process. Village of Oak Park Page 3 Printed on 05:06 PM September 12, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 16, 2025 G. ORD 25-167 Second Reading and Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”), Article 16 (“Energy Code”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Adopt the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code as Recommended by the Building Code Advisory Commission Overview: The Village periodically reviews and adopts updated building codes to attract construction growth by accepting current trends and implementing more modern approved materials and safer building practices. The Building Code Advisory Commission is recommending that the Village Board adopt the 2024 editions of the International Code Council with a decreased number of amendments to simplify and streamline the Village’s building code process. H. ORD 25-168 Second Reading and Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”), Article 3 (“Electric Code”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Adopt the 2023 National Electric Code as Recommended by the Building Code Advisory Commission Overview: The Village periodically reviews and adopts updated building codes to attract construction growth by accepting current trends and implementing more modern approved materials and safer building practices. The Building Code Advisory Commission is recommending the Village Board adopt the 2023 editions of the National Electric Code with fewer amendments to simplify and streamline the Village’s building code process. I. ORD 25-169 Second Reading and Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Building”), Article 2 (“Existing Building Code”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Adopt the 2024 International Existing Building Code as Recommended by the Building Code Advisory Commission Overview: The Village periodically reviews and adopts updated building codes to attract construction growth by accepting current trends and implementing more modern approved materials and safer building practices. The Building Code Advisory Commission is recommending that the Village Board adopt the 2024 editions of the International Code Council Building Codes with fewer amendments to simplify and streamline the Village’s building code process. J. ORD 25-170 Second Reading and Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”), Article 5 (“Fire Code”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Adopt the 2024 International Code Council Fire Code as Recommended by the Building Code Advisory Commission Overview: The Village periodically reviews and adopts updated building codes to attract construction growth by accepting trends and implementing more modern approved materials and safer building practices. The Building Code Advisory Commission is recommending that the Village Board adopt the 2024 editions of the International Code Council (ICC) Fire Code with fewer amendments to simplify and streamline the Village’s building code process. Village of Oak Park Page 4 Printed on 05:06 PM September 12, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 16, 2025 K. ORD 25-172 Second Reading and Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Building”), Article 11 (“Fuel Gas Code”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Adopt the 2024 International Code Council Fuel and Gas Code as Recommended by the Building Code Advisory Commission Overview: The Village periodically reviews and adopts updated building code to attract construction growth by accepting current trends and implementing more modern approved materials and safer building practices. The Building Code Advisory Commission is recommending that the Village Board adopt the 2024 editions of the International Code Council Building Codes with fewer amendments to simplify and streamline the Village’s building code process. L. ORD 25-173 Second Reading and Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”), Article 4 (“Mechanical Code”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Adopt the 2024 International Code Council Mechanical Code as Recommended by the Building Code Advisory Commission Overview: The Village periodically reviews and adopts updated building codes to attract construction growth by accepting current trends and implementing more modern approved materials and safer building practices. The Building Code Advisory Commission is recommending that the Village Board adopt the 2024 editions of the International Code Council Building Codes with decreased number of amendments to simplify and streamline the Village’s building code process. M. ORD 25-174 Second Reading and Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”), Article 6 (“Residential Code”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Adopt the 2024 International Code Council Residential Code as Recommended by the Building Code Advisory Commission Overview: The Village periodically reviews and adopts updated building codes to attract construction growth by accepting current trends and implementing more modern approved materials and safer building practices. The Building Code Advisory Commission is recommending that the Village Board adopt the 2024 editions of the International Code Council Building Codes with decreased number of amendments to simplify and streamline the Village’s building code process. XVII. Consent Agenda N. RES 25-244 A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement by and Between the Village of Oak Park and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for the Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of the Green Alleys Project in Oak Park, Illinois and Authorizing its Execution Overview: The Village of Oak Park recently received notice of award of $440,000 from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) for their Green Infrastructure Partnership Program for construction of four permeable alleys in 2026. The IGA defines the terms and conditions of the funding program. Village of Oak Park Page 5 Printed on 05:06 PM September 12, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 16, 2025 O. RES 25-263 A Resolution Affirming the Village of Oak Park as a Welcoming Village and Calling on Legislators to Prohibit Law Enforcement Officers from Concealing Their Identities Overview: This Resolution was prepared at the request of the Village Board. It affirms the Village of Oak Park as a Welcoming Village and calling on legislators to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identities. P. MOT 25-229 A Motion to Approve the July 2025 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All Funds Overview: Approval of the July 2025 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All Funds Q. ORD 25-177 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment Owned by the Village of Oak Park Overview: Village departments have vehicles and equipment that may be disposed of once they are no longer usable to the Village. These vehicles and equipment will be reassigned, sold at auction, traded in, consigned, or disposed of as scrap. R. ORD 25-178 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code to Allow Domestic Electric Vehicles in Higher Weight Classes to Park on Residential Streets Overview: This item seeks approval of an ordinance amendment to the Village’s Municipal Code to allow domestic electric vehicles (EVs) to park on residential streets that currently exceed the allowable threshold, such as SUVs and trucks. S. ORD 25-183 An Ordinance Amending Section 9-1-15 (“Impersonating a Firefighter”), Section 17-1-28 (“Impersonating a Police Officer or Firefighter”), and Section 19-3-1 (“Impersonating a Police Officer”) of the Oak Park Village Code Regarding Penalties for Impersonating Police Officers and Firefighters Overview: This Ordinance was prepared at the request of the Village Board. It amends the Village Code to increase penalties impersonating police officers and firefighters in the Village of Oak Park. T. ORD 25-184 An Ordinance amending Chapter 23A (“Taxes”) of the Oak Park Village Code by amending Article 11 (“Municipal Grocery Tax”) and repealing Ordinance No. 25-159 regarding a Municipal Grocery Tax Overview: This is an ordinance amending the Village’s local grocery tax to update technical language as requested by the Illinois Department of Revenue. XVIII. Regular Agenda Village of Oak Park Page 6 Printed on 05:06 PM September 12, 2025 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 16, 2025 U. ORD 25-164 *Deny the Appeal and Concur with the Historic Preservation Commission and Adopt an Ordinance Denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to Build a Ten-Story Addition Behind an Existing Oak Park Landmark Building, known as the Boulevard Arcade Building, located at 1035 South Boulevard Overview: The Historic Preservation Commission denied a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to Applicant, John Schiess, for 1035 South Boulevard, as the Commission found the proposed ten-story rear addition to be not in compliance with the Architectural Review Guidelines. The Historic Preservation Ordinance provides the Applicant the option to appeal to the Village Board. V. RES 25-254 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. W. ID 25-539 A Presentation and Discussion on the Unhoused Taskforce Recommendations Overview: Staff will present the recommendations of the Unhoused Taskforce for discussion by the Board. XIX. Call to Board and Clerk XX. Adjourn Village of Oak Park Page 7 Printed on 05:06 PM September 12, 2025