123 Madison Street  
Oak Park, Illinois 60302  
www.oak-park.us  
Village of Oak Park  
Meeting Agenda  
President and Board of Trustees  
Tuesday, April 21, 2026  
7:00 PM  
Village Hall  
Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers.  
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. Agenda Approval  
IV. Minutes  
A Motion to Approve Minutes from the March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting  
of the Village Board  
A.  
MOT 26-146  
Overview:  
This is a Motion to approve the official minutes of meetings of the Village Board.  
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment  
VI. Proclamation  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Celebrating 70 Years of Oak-Leyden  
B.  
MOT 26-150  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming  
Oak-Leyden’s 70th anniversary.  
C.  
D.  
MOT 26-148  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation for Earth Month 2026  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaim April 2026  
as Earth Month.  
MOT 26-149  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation for Arbor Day, April 24, 2026  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming April 24,  
2026 as Arbor Day in the Village of Oak Park.  
VII. Village Manager Reports  
Review of the Board Meeting Calendars for May, June, and July 2026  
E.  
ID 26-283  
Overview:  
Calendars are presented to the Board for the purpose of highlighting meeting  
topics. These topics are based on adopted Village Board Goals and/or previous  
Village Board direction.  
VIII. 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.  
IX. 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.  
F.  
MOT 26-151  
Board and Commission Vacancy Report for April 21, 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 26 vacancies.  
X. 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 Reappointment of:  
Building Codes Advisory Commission - John Michelotti, Reappoint as  
Commissioner  
G.  
MOT 26-145  
Environment & Energy Commission - Darryl Baker, Appoint as Chair  
Farmers’ Market Commission - Macaire Ament, Reappoint as  
Commissioner  
Historic Preservation Commission - Amy Peterson, Reappoint as  
Commissioner  
Housing Programs Advisory Committee - Michael B. Denton, Reappoint  
as Member  
Transportation Commission - Jason R. Jenkins, Reappoint as  
Commissioner  
XI. Public Hearing  
XII. First Reading  
XIII. Second Reading  
XIV. Consent Agenda  
An Ordinance Approving The Transfer And Reallocation Of Volume Cap  
In Connection With Private Activity Bond Issues, And Related Matters  
H.  
ORD 26-123  
Overview:  
Staff are seeking approval of an ordinance to execute the transfer of Private  
Activity Bond Volume Cap and supporting documents.  
A Resolution Of The Village Of Oak Park, Illinois Authorizing The  
Execution Of An Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between  
The Village Of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois And The Town Of Normal,  
Mclean County, Illinois (“Normal”), And Authorizing Normal To Exercise  
The Powers Of The Village Of Oak Park In Connection With A Mortgage  
Credit Certificate Program And A Loan Finance Program  
I.  
RES 26-172  
Overview:  
Staff are seeking approval to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with  
the Town of Normal to participate in a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program.  
An Ordinance Approving a Budget Amendment to Allow Village  
Co-Sponsorship of the GreenTown Conference in the Amount of $20,000  
and Directing Staff to Prepare the Necessary Agreement  
J.  
ORD 26-126  
Overview:  
An Ordinance to approve a budget amendment to provide funding to sponsor  
the 2027 GreenTown Conference in Oak Park.  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 29 (Administrative Adjudication) to  
Streamline Parking Citation Adjudication Processes and Enforcement  
Provisions  
K.  
ORD 26-130  
Overview:  
This item requests approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 29 of the Village  
Code to streamline adjudication procedures, payment plan provisions, and  
enforcement standards to improve parking citation compliance and collection  
outcomes.  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 (“Motor Vehicles and Traffic”),  
Article 10 (“Towing, Immobilization and Impoundment of Motor Vehicles  
or Motor Vehicles Containing Unlawful Firearms”) of the Village of Oak  
Park Code to Streamline Vehicle Immobilization and Towing Authority  
L.  
ORD 26-132  
Overview:  
This item proposes amendments to Chapter 15, Article 10 of the Oak Park  
Village Code to streamline existing vehicle immobilization and towing provisions  
with current administrative adjudication practices and enforcement procedures.  
* Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Adopt the Ordinance  
Approving a Special Use Permit for a Medical Clinic at 6142 Roosevelt  
Road  
M.  
N.  
ORD 26-133  
Overview:  
The Applicant, Virtual Health 78 & Wellness Center, seeks Village approval of a  
special use permit to operate a medical clinic located at 6142 Roosevelt Road  
in the RR Roosevelt Road Form-Based District.  
A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement and Side  
Letter between the Village of Oak Park and the Service Employees  
International Union Local 73 for the Period of January 1, 2025 to  
December 31, 2027, and Authorizing Its Execution  
RES 26-175  
Overview:  
This is a successor collective bargaining agreement that covers the employees  
who work in various positions at Village Hall and in the Forestry Division at  
Public Works. This action also includes a Side Letter of Agreement for the  
same period regarding longevity and market wage adjustments.  
A Resolution to Approve the Community Development Block Grant  
(CDBG) Energy Efficiency Grant Program Guidelines  
O.  
P.  
RES 26-177  
Overview:  
Approve a Resolution to approve and adopt the CDBG Energy Efficiency Grant  
program guidelines  
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the  
Village of Oak Park and the Park District of Oak Park for  
Intergovernmental Use of Parking Facilities and Authorizing its  
Execution  
RES 26-180  
Overview:  
This item seeks approval of an intergovernmental agreement renewal between  
the Village of Oak Park and the Park District of Oak Park for the continued  
shared use of parking facilities.  
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the  
Village of Oak Park and the Oak Park Township for Employee Parking at  
the Avenue Parking Garage and Authorizing Its Execution  
Q.  
R.  
RES 26-188  
Overview:  
The purpose of this item is to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement allowing  
Oak Park Township employees to park in the Avenue Parking Garage.  
A Resolution Authorizing a Purchase Price Agreement with The Terramar  
Group, Inc., d/b/a Fleet Safety Supply for Emergency Lighting and Sound  
Equipment for Village Equipment in an Amount not to Exceed $75,000 in  
Fiscal Year 2026 and Authorizing its Execution  
RES 26-190  
Overview:  
The Fleet Services Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for  
equipping Police vehicles, Fire, and Public Works equipment with emergency  
lighting and sound equipment. Terramar Group, Inc., d/b/a Fleet Safety Supply,  
provided the lowest responsible bid.  
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Terra  
Engineering, Ltd. for Phase I And II Engineering Services for the  
Chicago Avenue Projects in an Amount not to Exceed $1,228,357 and  
Authorizing Its Execution  
S.  
RES 26-192  
Overview:  
The Engineering Division issued a Request for Qualifications for Phase I and II  
Engineering Services for projects on Chicago Avenue and received three  
responses. Two firms were interviewed and Terra Engineering, Ltd. was  
selected as most qualified. Staff recommends awarding an agreement not to  
exceed $1,228,357 based on their proposed staff, qualifications and experience.  
The projects on Chicago Avenue include safety improvements, water main  
improvements, and streetscaping improvements to honor Dr. Percy Julian.  
A Resolution Approving A Professional Services Agreement with  
Planning Resources Incorporated for Landscape Architecture Services  
for Phase I And II Design Services for Chicago Avenue Projects in An  
Amount Not to Exceed $225,500, Authorizing Its Execution, and Waiving  
the Request for Proposal Process for this Agreement  
T.  
RES 26-193  
Overview:  
At the September 9, 2025 meeting the Village Board passed a motion approving  
the design concept for a Chicago Avenue Streetscape Honoring Dr. Percy  
Julian that was developed by Planning Resources Inc. (PRI). The Board also  
approved a Vision Zero Action Plan and an update to the Bike Plan that call for  
specific safety upgrades to the Chicago Avenue corridor. These improvements  
have been combined into a single project to most efficiently implement the  
overlapping recommendations. PRI was selected for Phase I/II Design Services  
to keep the design consistent with the one approved by the Board in 2025. Staff  
recommends awarding an agreement not to exceed $225,500 based on their  
proposed staff, qualifications and experience.  
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec  
Consulting Services Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for  
Phase I Preliminary Engineering Services for the Lombard Relief Sewer  
Project in an Amount not to Exceed $933,067 and Authorizing its  
Execution  
U.  
RES 26-194  
Overview:  
The Engineering Division issued a Request for Qualifications for Phase I  
Engineering Services for the Lombard Relief Sewer and received six  
responses. Two firms were interviews and Stantec Consulting Services was  
selected as the most qualified. Staff recommends awarding an agreement with  
a not to exceed amount of $933,067 based on their proposed staff,  
qualifications and experience.  
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Iteris,  
Inc. for a Traffic Signal Communication Network Audit in an Amount not to  
exceed $69,500, Authorizing its Execution, and Waiving the Village’s  
Request for Proposal Process for the Agreement  
V.  
RES 26-197  
Overview:  
The Engineering Division requested a proposal from Iteris to provide an audit of  
the existing traffic signal communication network and develop  
recommendations for improvements to the communication system in order to  
maximize the performance of the signal system and allow for future  
improvements. The Engineering Division did not issue a Request for Proposals  
(RFP) for this work as the work is specialized in nature and requires a  
consultant that is both familiar with communications networks and traffic signal  
hardware and software systems. Iteris is uniquely qualified for this work and  
has worked on multiple Village signal systems as a subconsultant and has the  
best knowledge of the existing system.  
A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Kevin Bueso as Village  
Treasurer  
W.  
RES 26-287  
Overview:  
Section 2-6-4 of the Village Code provides for the Village Manager to appoint a  
Treasurer, subject to the confirmation by the Village Board.  
XV. Regular Agenda  
A Presentation and Discussion of the Village of Oak Park’s Electric  
Shuttle Feasibility Assessment  
X.  
ID 26-258  
Overview:  
This is a presentation of the Village of Oak Park’s Electric Shuttle Feasibility  
Assessment. Staff are seeking Board direction on next steps related to the  
electric shuttle project.  
A Presentation and Resolution Authorizing the Adopting of the  
Y.  
RES 26-189  
Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan for the Roosevelt Road Business District  
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 Discussion and Potential Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter  
15 (“Motor Vehicles and Traffic”) Article 3 (“Parking”), Section 15-3-18  
(“Electric Vehicle Charging Stations”) to Establish Time Limits and Idle  
Fees for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations  
Z.  
ORD 26-128  
Overview:  
This agenda item requests the Village Board to review and potentially adopt an  
ordinance establishing three-hour time limits and idle fees for Village owned,  
operated or hosted sites for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.  
XVI. Call to Board and Clerk  
XVII. Adjourn