Submitted By
Emily A. Egan, Development Services Director
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Adopting the Strategic Vision for Housing Plan Prepared by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
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Overview
Overview
The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus presented the Strategic Vision for Housing Plan (“the Plan”) to the Village Board on March 19, 2024. The Plan provides an overview of current conditions and provides a path forward relative to housing reform by identifying initiatives for sustainable housing opportunities in Oak Park.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
At the Village Board meeting on February 6, 2023, the Village Board approved a Professional Services Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (“MMC”) to conduct a comprehensive housing study updating the Homes for a Changing Region Report adopted on April 2, 2012, by the Village Board. The MMC has prepared a new Strategic Vision for Housing Plan pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement. The Plan was developed to evaluate the Village’s housing policies and provide a vision and framework for the Village to pursue over the next five to ten years and beyond. MMC presented its final report to the Village Board at the Village Board’s March 19, 2024, regular meeting. Comments regarding the Plan were captured by staff and addressed in an “Information Only Memorandum” to the Village Manager which is attached.
Fiscal Impact
The Plan was funded per an approved budget amount of $75,000 (over Fiscal Year 2023 & Fiscal Year 2024), Development Services, Planning & Urban Design Division - External Support Account #1001.46202.101.530667.
DEI Impact
The Plan addresses populations who are marginalized by focusing on housing and zoning reform relative to affordability and inclusivity. The Plan is based on extensive research and data gathering by MMC which includes contributions from multiple housing agencies and community organizations as well as resident participation through surveys, focus groups, and public meetings. The Plan provides recommendations intended to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
Alternatives:
Staff recommends the adoption of the Resolution. Alternatives to this include:
1. Do not adopt the Resolution
This alternative would prevent the implementation of the Plan’s recommendations, many of which are in alignment with the Village Board’s adopted 2024-2025 “Priorities, Key Projects & Initiatives.”
2. Adopt the Resolution and Provide Staff with Additional Comments
The Village Board provided comments at the March 19, 2024, meeting during the presentation of the Plan. These comments are reflected in the Information Only Memorandum included with this agenda item. The Board could adopt the Resolution to approve the Plan and direct staff to begin the review and implementation of the Plan’s recommendations with additional comments and direction from the Board.
Previous Board Action
February 6, 2023 - Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with MMC.
October 16, 2023 - MMC Presentation of Phase 1 findings of the Plan.
March 19, 2024 - MMC Presentation of the final Study document.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
Returning to the Village Board in the near future with recommended initiatives, which may include amendments to the Village Code or Village Zoning Ordinance and/or policy changes to implement the Plan’s recommendations.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A