123 Madison Street  
Oak Park, Illinois 60302  
www.oak-park.us  
Village of Oak Park  
Meeting Agenda  
President and Board of Trustees  
Tuesday, March 24, 2026  
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 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 Discuss the  
Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, or Performance of Specific  
Employees pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)  
IV. Adjourn Closed Session  
V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order  
VI. Roll Call  
VII. Agenda Approval  
VIII. Minutes  
A Motion to Approve Minutes from the March 18, 2026 Regular Meeting  
of the Village Board  
A.  
MOT 26-138  
Overview:  
This is a Motion to approve the official minutes of meetings of the Village Board.  
IX. Non-Agenda Public Comment  
X. Proclamation  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Recognizing International  
Transgender Day of Visibility March 31, 2026  
B.  
MOT 26-139  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming March  
31, 2026 as International Transgender Day of Visibility in the Village of Oak  
Park, recognizing and celebrating the contributions of transgender and gender  
diverse individuals, while raising awareness of the ongoing inequities,  
discrimination, and violence faced by the transgender community.  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Arab  
American Heritage Month in Oak Park, Illinois  
C.  
D.  
MOT 26-140  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming April  
2026 as Arab American Heritage Month in the Village of Oak Park, IL  
recognizing and celebrating the cultural heritage, history, and contributions of  
Arab Americans to the community and the nation.  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Recognizing National Community  
Development Week April 6 - 10, 2026  
MOT 26-141  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming April 6-  
10, 2026 as National Community Development Week in the Village of Oak Park,  
recognizing the impact of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)  
Program in supporting housing, public service, and economic opportunities for  
low- and moderate-income residents.  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Honoring Dr. Percy L. Julian Day -  
April 11, 2026  
E.  
MOT 26-142  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming April 11,  
2026 as Dr. Percy L. Julian Day in the Village of Oak Park, recognizing his  
groundbreaking scientific achievements and enduring legacy as a pioneer for  
civil rights, inclusion, and community progress.  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Recognizing National Public Health  
Week - April 6-12, 2026.  
F.  
MOT 26-143  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming April 6-  
12, 2026 as National Public Health Week in the Village of Oak Park, recognizing  
the essential role of public health in promoting wellness, preventing disease,  
and advancing health equity across the community.  
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.  
G.  
ID 26-260  
Board and Commission Vacancy Report for March 24, 2026  
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 23 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.  
A Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:  
Building Codes Advisory Commission - Pari Agarwal, Appoint as  
Commissioner.  
H.  
MOT 26-144  
Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee - Anne K. France,  
Urmi Sengupta, and Karen Schneller, Reappoint as Members. Police  
Pension Board - Dennis Morani and Robert Planek, Appoint as Members  
XV. Public Hearing  
XVI. First Reading  
XVII. Second Reading  
XVIII. Consent Agenda  
*Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Adopt the Ordinance  
Approving a Special Use Permit to Operate a Drive-Through Facility at 7  
Lake Street  
I.  
ORD 26-117  
Overview:  
The Petitioner, Greg Sorg, seeks Village approval of a special use permit to  
operate a drive through facility at 7 Lake Street in the NC - Neighborhood  
Commercial Zoning District.  
*Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Adopt the Ordinance  
Approving a Special Use Permit to Operate a Specialty Food Service at 7  
Lake Street  
J.  
K.  
ORD 26-118  
Overview:  
The Petitioner, Greg Sorg (Sorg Speed Inc.), seeks Village approval of a special  
use permit to operate a Specialty Food Service (coffee roastery) establishment  
at 7 Lake Street in the NC - Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District.  
*Concur with the Plan Commission’s Recommendation and Adopt an  
Ordinance Approving a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment by Adding  
Cocktail Lounge as a Permitted Use  
ORD 26-119  
Overview:  
The Petitioner, Village of Oak Park, seeks a Zoning Ordinance text amendment  
by adding the use and definition for Cocktail Lounge as a permitted use in the  
following zoning districts: NC - Neighborhood Commercial Districts, HS -  
Harrison Street District, and the DT - Downtown Districts.  
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 Class”),  
Section 3-8-1 (“Number Of Licenses For Each License Class”) Of The  
Oak Park Village Code To Include A Class D-20 Cocktail Lounge License  
L.  
ORD 26-122  
Overview:  
The addition of this license would permit small-scale establishments to serve  
alcoholic beverages, such as wine and beer, and also serve craft cocktails and  
curated beverage service within a controlled, low-impact environment.  
An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment  
Owned by the Village of Oak Park  
M.  
N.  
ORD 26-124  
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.  
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Annual Software License and  
Support Maintenance Agreement dated December 15, 2014 with CityView,  
a Division of N. Harris Computer Corporation, for the Village’s  
Permitting, Licensing and Inspection Services in an Amount Not to  
Exceed $82,146.07 and Authorizing its Execution  
RES 26-159  
Overview:  
The Village launched the CityView permitting, licensing and inspection software  
solution known locally as “VillageView” on May 9, 2016. The Village enters into  
an annual maintenance agreement with CityView to receive regular software  
updates and technical support services.  
A Resolution Approving a One-Year Renewal for Microsoft 365 Licensing  
with Technology Solutions Worldwide in an Amount Not to Exceed  
$73,344.00 and Authorizing Its Execution  
O.  
P.  
RES 26-168  
Overview:  
The item requests approval of a one-year renewal of Microsoft 365 licensing for  
Village staff with Technology Solutions Worldwide in an amount not to exceed  
$73,344.00.  
A Resolution Creating a Steering Committee for the Bridging the Ike  
Planning and Environmental Linkage Study and Confirming the  
Appointment of Inaugural Members of the Steering Committee  
RES 26-165  
Overview:  
The Village is currently working with AECOM on the planning and environmental  
linkage (PEL) study for expanded bridge decking over I-290. This resolution  
establishes a steering committee comprised of partner agencies, members  
from various commissions, and stakeholders in the project area along with staff  
which will review and give input on the best locations for expanded bridge decks  
(caps) over I-290 within the constraints identified by IDOT during their I-290  
preliminary design work and the best uses for any expanded bridge decks. The  
steering committee will make recommendations to the Village Board for the  
purpose and need for these potential caps. Staff has prepared a resolution to  
establish the Steering Committee and appoint members whose membership  
are recommended by the Village President for approval by the Board of  
Trustees. Several members will consist of current members of stakeholder  
Citizen Commissions, and some will be appointed members of the community  
or partner agencies.  
A Resolution Approving a Temporary License Agreement with Publican  
Quality Bread to Allow Use of Alley Space for Outdoor Dining Beginning  
May 4th through October 31, 2026 and Authorizing its Execution  
Q.  
RES 26-171  
Overview:  
The Village Board has previously approved the ability of Oak Park businesses to  
use on-street parking spaces for outdoor dining. Given the impacts of the  
Renew the Avenue Project, there are no uses of on-street dining this year, with  
the exception of Publican Quality Bread’s usage of the alley space for their  
outdoor dining space.  
A Resolution Approving the Village Board Goals for 2026-2027 as  
Reviewed at the March 3, 2026 Village Board Meeting  
R.  
S.  
RES 26-174  
Overview:  
After every election cycle, the Village Board renews the Village Board Goals  
document. The purpose is to announce the Village Board’s strategic priorities to  
the community and provide staff with strategic direction. This document also  
assists with the annual development of the Village budget.  
A Resolution Approving an Extension to the Employee Leasing  
Agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for Interim Chief Financial  
Officer Services from April 3, 2026 Through July 31, 2026 (Not-to-Exceed  
20 Hours per Week at $134.85 per Hour) and Directing Staff to Prepare  
the Necessary Budget Amendment  
RES 26-176  
Overview:  
This agenda item requests approval to extend Interim Chief Financial Officer  
consultant services through July 31, 2026 at a not-to-exceed cadence of 20  
hours per week at the established rate of $134.85 per hour, to support  
completion of the FY2025 Audit and the Financial Strategic Plan.  
A Resolution Increasing the Not to Exceed Payment Amount Under  
Employee Leasing Agreements Between the Village and MGT Impact  
Solutions, LLC for Interim Chief Financial Officer Services from $225,000  
to $405,000  
T.  
RES 26-164  
Overview:  
The Village has utilized MGT as a temporary staffing agency to retain the  
Village’s Interim Chief Financial Officer since September of 2023. This agenda  
item requests approval to add additional contract authority to pay for the Interim  
CFO leasing services incurred between August 1, 2025 and March 13, 2026.  
A Resolution Approving Temporary Construction Easements on Oak Park  
Avenue and Authorizing Execution of the Required Documents  
U.  
RES 26-178  
Overview:  
Temporary construction easements are necessary to construct temporary  
entrances to the parking lot serving the 150 S. Oak Park property. This  
Resolution authorizes the Village to acquire the required easements and  
authorizes the Village Manager to execute the associated documents for  
obtaining these easements.  
XIX. Regular Agenda  
A Presentation and Resolution Authorizing the Adopting the Roosevelt  
Road Corridor Plan for the Roosevelt Road Business District  
V.  
RES 26-179  
Overview:  
The Lakota Group will present the final draft of the Roosevelt Road Corridor  
Plan for adoption which has been collaboratively led by the Berwyn  
Development Corporation and the Village of Oak Park.  
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor  
Agreement with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC for Municipal Trash,  
Recycling, Food Scrap/Yard Waste, Household Hazardous Waste and  
Electronics Collection for a Two-Year Term in an Amount Not to Exceed  
$3,800,000 for 2027 and Authorizing its Execution  
W.  
RES 26-170  
Overview:  
The Village’s five-year waste hauling contract with Lakeshore Recycling  
Systems (LRS) expires on March 31, 2027. The agreement includes a renewal  
provision for a one (1) to three (3) year term. Staff recommend exercising a  
two-year renewal to avoid potential disruptions to waste hauling services and  
cost increases for the Village’s single-family residents and institutions that are  
serviced under the 2022 agreement.  
A Motion by Trustee Eder and Seconded by Trustee Wesley for Staff to  
Perform a Comparative Analysis of Building Permits within and outside of  
our Historic Districts  
X.  
MOT 26-137  
Overview:  
This is a motion by Trustee Eder and seconded by Trustee Wesley to have  
staff perform a comparative analysis of building permits within and outside of  
the historic districts of Oak Park.  
XX. Call to Board and Clerk  
XXI. Adjourn