Submitted By
Shatonya Johnson, Chief of Police and Paul L. Stephanides, Village Attorney
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 ("Motor Vehicles and Traffic"), Article 1 ("In General") and Article 10 (Towing, Immobilization and Impoundment of Motor Vehicles of Motor Vehicles Containing Unlawful Firearms") of the Oak Park Village Code to Designate Certain Streets in the Village as Tow Zones as Discussed by the Village Board at the May 8, 2023 Board Meeting
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Overview
Overview
The proposed Ordinance establishes tow zones in the Village at the 1150-1200 blocks of South Cuyler, Highland, and Harvey Avenues from 10:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., seven days a week. The ordinance would allow residential-only parking during these times, including guests of residents through the Village's parking permit system. The Ordinance is in response to long-standing resident complaints regarding the unruly late-night behavior of patrons of Mike's Place Sports Bar and Grill, located at 6319 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, Illinois.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
Background
The business at 6319 Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn known as Mike's Place Sports Bar and Grill has been the source of numerous late-night disturbances that have spilled over into Oak Park on the 1150 blocks of S. Cuyler, S. Harvey, and S. Highland Avenues. Over the years, the Police Department has implemented various strategies to address the quality of life calls for services, including public intoxication, fighting, littering, urinating, and other inappropriate behavior.
Initially, while maintaining regular communication with the residents, the Police Department made the following efforts:
1. Communicating with the owner of Mike's Place;
2. Mike's patrons were initially parking in the Dollar Tree's parking lot located at 6226 Roosevelt Rd;
3. Implemented 'Resident Only' parking restrictions on the 1150 blocks of S. Cuyler, S....
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