123 Madison Street  
Oak Park, Illinois 60302  
www.oak-park.us  
Village of Oak Park  
Meeting Minutes  
President and Board of Trustees  
Tuesday, April 21, 2026  
7:00 PM  
Village Hall  
I. Call to Order  
Village President Scaman called the Meeting to order at 7:04 P.M.  
II. Roll Call  
Village Trustee Leving Jacobson attended Remotely.  
Village Trustee Enyia arrived at 7:15 P.M.  
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Present:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Eder, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Leving Jacobson, Village Trustee Straw, Village Trustee Taglia, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
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Absent:  
III. Agenda Approval  
It was moved by Village Trustee Eder, seconded by Village Trustee Wesley to  
approve the agenda. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.  
IV. Minutes  
MOT 26-146  
A.  
A Motion to Approve Minutes from the March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting of  
the Village Board  
It was moved by Village Trustee Eder, seconded by Village Trustee Wesley to  
approve the Minutes. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.  
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment  
Resident Michael G. expressed frustration to the Village Board that four  
months after his daughter’s hit and run accident, the Oak Park Police and  
Village staff have taken no action to cite the uninsured repeat offender or  
follow required state reporting. He described personal financial  
consequences, detailed his attempts to seek accountability through state  
agencies, and urged the Village to enforce the law and provide a response.  
Resident Kristin M. told the Village Board that homeowners on her block  
were unexpectedly notified they must pay $7,500 this summer to replace  
lead water service lines, a cost she argues is unaffordable and should be  
covered by the Village through taxes or grants. She urged the Village to  
provide financial support, improve transparency, and communicate a clear  
long term plan for lead line replacements across Oak Park.  
Resident Lynn P. urged the Village Board to stop requiring homeowners to  
pay $7,500-$12,000 for lead service line replacement, calling the  
unexpected cost unfair and out of line with what neighboring communities  
cover. She asked the Village to postpone the project, seek outside funding,  
and work toward covering the expense fully or partially to reduce the  
financial burden on residents.  
Resident Monique M. urged the Board to review financial allocations and  
even communications to restore transparency and public safety.  
Village Manager Kevin Jackson followed up that at the May 5 meeting they  
will seek Board direction on the lead service line replacement plan, clarify  
state and federal requirements, and outline funding options for supporting  
residents given Oak Park’s unusually large number of affected lines. He  
added that future Finance Committee meetings and expanded public  
education will follow, with the goal of giving the Board and residents a  
clearer understanding before summer construction begins.  
VI. Proclamation  
MOT 26-150 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Celebrating 70 Years of Oak-Leyden  
B.  
Village President Scaman asked Village Trustee Wesley to read the  
Proclamation aloud.  
Oak Leyden Board Director Tom Jacobs thanked the Board for its  
proclamation and highlighted the dedication of Oak Leyden staff in serving  
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They also  
invited the community to Oak Leyden’s 70th anniversary fundraising event,  
“The Mighty Oak,” taking place Thursday to support the organization’s  
mission.  
It was moved by Village Trustee Straw, seconded by Village Trustee Wesley, that  
this Motion be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.  
MOT 26-148 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation for Earth Month 2026  
C.  
Chief Sustainability Officer Lindsey Roland Nieratka announced several  
upcoming Earth Month activities, including the Oak Park Earth Fest in  
partnership with the Park District and a Thursday evening panel at the Oak  
Park River Forest Museum on historic preservation and sustainability. She  
also noted that on Friday the,Oak Park Public Library, and OPRF High  
School will host a screening of the film “How to Power a City” as part of the  
One Earth Film Festival.  
It was moved by Village Trustee Eder, seconded by Village Trustee Wesley, that  
this Motion be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.  
MOT 26-149 A Motion to Approve a Proclamation for Arbor Day, April 24, 2026  
D.  
It was moved by Village Trustee Eder, seconded by Village Trustee Wesley, that  
this Motion be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.  
VII. Village Manager Reports  
ID 26-283  
Review of the Board Meeting Calendars for May, June, and July 2026  
E.  
Village Board of Trustees confirmed vacating June 2, 2026 meeting.  
Village President Scaman confirmed Village Trustee Enyia Pro Tem on  
July 21, 2026.  
Village Trustee Enyia confirmed absence on May 12, 2026.  
VIII. Village Board Committees  
Village Trustee Eder reported that the BCAC welcomed a new member at  
its recent meeting and discussed pursuing an Illinois Climate Bank grant.  
The grant would support the Village’s adoption of updated energy codes.  
Village Trustee Taglia reported that a IGOV meeting focused on designing  
a future referendum related form and clarifying the differences between  
various types of referenda, including which are binding or advisory. He  
noted this work aims to address community misinformation and is  
expected to continue into the fall.  
Village Trustee Wesley reported on CISC plans for “A Day in Our Data,” an  
Oak Park civic hackathon that would gather open data from local and state  
sources for community driven projects. He invited residents to share ideas,  
offer feedback, and participate, noting that modern AI tools make this kind  
of collaboration more accessible than before.  
Village President Scaman noted that several Village leaders, including  
herself, will participate in an upcoming civics fair to speak with young  
people about their roles and career opportunities. She also shared that the  
Collaboration for Early Childhood will soon present updates to a  
longstanding agreement and may request increased funding after further  
analysis.  
IX. Citizen Commission Vacancies  
MOT 26-151 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for April 21, 2026  
F.  
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  
MOT 26-145  
G.  
A Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Reappointment of:  
Building Codes Advisory Commission - John Michelotti, Reappoint as  
Commissioner  
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  
It was moved by Village Trustee Eder, seconded by Village Trustee Wesley that  
these Appointments be approved.  
XI. Public Hearing  
XII. First Reading  
XIII. Second Reading  
XIV. Consent Agenda  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
It was moved by Village Trustee Ederand seconded by Village Trustee Wesley to  
approve the items under the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved. The  
roll call on the vote was as follows:  
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AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Eder, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Leving Jacobson, Village Trustee Straw, Village Trustee Taglia, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
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NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
ORD 26-123  
RES 26-172  
H.  
I.  
An Ordinance Approving The Transfer And Reallocation Of Volume Cap In  
Connection With Private Activity Bond Issues, And Related Matters  
This Ordinance was adopted.  
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  
This Resolution was adopted.  
ORD 26-126  
ORD 26-130  
J.  
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  
This Ordinance was adopted.  
K.  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 29 (Administrative Adjudication) to  
Streamline Parking Citation Adjudication Processes and Enforcement  
Provisions  
This Ordinance was adopted.  
ORD 26-132  
L.  
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  
This Ordinance was adopted.  
ORD 26-133  
RES 26-175  
M.  
N.  
* Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Adopt the Ordinance  
Approving a Special Use Permit for a Medical Clinic at 6142 Roosevelt  
Road  
This Ordinance was adopted.  
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  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 26-177  
RES 26-180  
O.  
P.  
A Resolution to Approve the Community Development Block Grant  
(CDBG) Energy Efficiency Grant Program Guidelines  
This Resolution was adopted.  
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  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 26-188  
RES 26-190  
Q.  
R.  
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  
This Resolution was adopted.  
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  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 26-192  
S.  
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  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 26-193  
T.  
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  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 26-194  
U.  
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  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 26-197  
RES 26-287  
V.  
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  
W.  
A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Kevin Bueso as Village  
Treasurer  
This Report was received and filed.  
XV. Regular Agenda  
ID 26-258  
X.  
A Presentation and Discussion of the Village of Oak Park’s Electric Shuttle  
Feasibility Assessment  
Chief Sustainability Officer Lindsay Roland Nieratka presented the  
feasibility study on reviving an all electric Oak Park shuttle, explaining that  
the analysis evaluated travel patterns, equity, emissions reduction, and  
stakeholder feedback to inform potential service models. She asked the  
Board to identify a preferred model and authorize staff to pursue grants and  
partnerships before returning with detailed costs and operational impacts.  
Lindsay also clarified that projected ridership increases were based on  
designing a more attractive and reliable service, acknowledged that  
greenhouse gas reductions would be modest, and noted that PACE  
currently lacked the electric vehicles needed for near term collaboration,  
making immediate implementation impractical.  
TyLin Group Consultant Michael Grove presented the feasibility study on  
reintroducing an all electric Oak Park shuttle, reviewing the history of the  
previous shuttle, current transit gaps, travel patterns, and goals such as  
improving mobility, supporting seniors, reducing congestion, and lowering  
emissions. He outlined three potential service models-two fixed route  
options and a village wide on demand service-describing their costs,  
benefits, and trade offs. Grove noted that community feedback emphasized  
the need for convenient, gap filling service, concerns about wait times, and  
strong interest from students and business districts. He concluded with  
implementation considerations, including EV vehicle requirements,  
operating and fare models, and future funding needs, and clarified that  
while PACE is exploring some off peak improvements, no major network  
changes are planned that would alter the analysis.  
Village Trustee Eder thanked staff for the presentation and questioned why  
projected ridership was estimated to be 5-18 times higher than the former  
shuttle despite little population growth. He also asked whether upcoming  
PACE service expansions and school transportation needs were factored  
into the analysis, and expressed concern that the shuttle would be an  
inefficient use of sustainability dollars and too costly for the Village to  
operate alone. He concluded that he would only support exploring  
partnerships, not creating a stand alone Village run service.  
Village Trustee Taglia said the analysis was strong but emphasized  
concerns about the high cost and uncertain financial commitment. He  
questioned whether the shuttle would be worth the investment purely for  
economic vitality and stated he was unlikely to support moving forward  
unless a more feasible and well funded path was identified.  
Village Trustee Wesley said he wished the program were cheaper but  
believed a strong need existed, especially for students who lacked reliable  
transportation to school and jobs. He supported continuing to explore  
funding and saw the shuttle as both a mobility tool for youth and an  
investment in economic vitality, though still needing financial feasibility. He  
suggested a potential hybrid model combining fixed route peak service  
and on demand off peak service.  
Village Trustee Straw supported waiting for major funding before  
considering implementation, noting the Village could not carry such high  
annual costs alone. He felt a fixed route model made more sense than on  
demand service but highlighted that current concepts left areas under  
served. He said he would only consider a pilot if it came with substantial  
external funding.  
Village Trustee Enyia reflected on past youth transportation options and  
emphasized that current gaps make it difficult for children and families to  
access programs, schools, and activities. He supported pursuing grants  
and shared cost partnerships.  
Village Trustee Leving Jacobson said she liked the idea conceptually but,  
from a sustainability perspective, could not support the options presented  
because the emissions reductions were too small compared to other  
investments. She encouraged exploring other ways to address transit gaps  
for students and residents, possibly through more collaborative or creative  
models.  
Village Manager Jackson explained that the study evaluated multiple  
goals-youth mobility, economic vitality, and transit gaps-and that staff were  
seeking direction rather than proposing a specific plan. He stressed that a  
shuttle would require grants and partnerships and that staff could re-analyze  
options if the Board wished to prioritize specific goals. He confirmed that  
the staff had already been in conversations with school districts and would  
continue monitoring grants and coordinating with partners as directed.  
Village President Scaman emphasized the importance of collaborating  
with other agencies, noting that previous investments-such as the  
Township’s senior bus-could potentially be expanded or electrified rather  
than creating entirely new services. She encouraged exploring partnerships  
and pursuing both transportation and non sustainability specific grants. She  
also suggested advocating for expanded PACE service, considering  
options like Zipcar vouchers for residents with hardships. Confirmed that  
staff should monitor opportunities without moving ahead with a shuttle pilot.  
RES 26-189  
Y.  
A Presentation and Resolution Authorizing the Adopting of the Roosevelt  
Road Corridor Plan for the Roosevelt Road Business District  
Lakota Group Principal Director of Design Kevin Clark explained that the  
Lakota Group spent nearly a year developing the updated Roosevelt Road  
Corridor Plan through extensive community engagement and fieldwork. He  
noted that the 125 page plan outlines the planning framework, goals,  
recommendations, and implementation steps, and emphasized his team’s  
familiarity with Oak Park from prior work. Clark described streetscape  
recommendations aimed at improving safety and aesthetics by calming  
traffic, upgrading lighting, repairing infrastructure, and adding medians or  
refuges. He also highlighted opportunities to activate side streets and  
cul-de-sacs with public art, small plazas, or events to help spur private  
investment. Clark emphasized that long term success will require  
coordinated maintenance and cooperation between Oak Park and Berwyn.  
Lakota Group Project Manager Alexis Stein outlined the three phase  
planning process and reported strong community engagement supporting  
improvements to safety, walkability, and economic vitality. She highlighted  
objectives such as creating a cohesive identity, enhancing pedestrian  
safety, and strengthening collaboration between Oak Park and Berwyn.  
Alexis summarized the plan’s structure, which includes chapters of goals  
and actionable recommendations based on public input. She also detailed  
economic development strategies to position Roosevelt Road as a dining,  
music, and entertainment destination and described tools to support local  
businesses. Finally, she noted implementation steps like forming a joint  
committee, establishing shared agreements, and coordinating joint events.  
Kimely-Horn Transportation Planner Justin Opitz detailed the mobility  
recommendations, explaining that residents consistently reported feeling  
unsafe crossing Roosevelt Road. He described proposals such as  
enhanced crosswalk markings, pedestrian activated flashing beacons,  
curb bump outs, traffic calming, and better bike and transit connections.  
Justin emphasized that changes involving the roadway would require  
coordination with IDOT but said persistent advocacy and use of crash data  
could move improvements forward. He also outlined parking strategies,  
including consistent regulations and shared parking agreements among  
corridor businesses.  
Sightline Planning Founding Principal Jake Seid explained that current  
zoning along Roosevelt Road was outdated and prevented the kind of  
mixed use development the community wanted. He recommended  
modernizing standards related to building height, form, and parking to allow  
more flexible and context appropriate redevelopment. Jake noted that the  
zoning recommendations aligned with Oak Park’s broader housing and  
land use initiatives, including Missing Middle Housing discussions. He  
illustrated potential building types that could fit along the corridor and  
support revitalization.  
Trustee Enyia said he lived near the corridor and strongly related to  
residents’ frustrations about unsafe crossings and underutilized buildings  
on the Oak Park side of Roosevelt Road. He emphasized the stark  
contrast between Berwyn’s vibrancy and Oak Park’s disinvestment, urging  
the Village to match the energy and activity seen across the street. Enyia  
stressed that safety enhancements, public spaces, and redevelopment  
were urgently needed so families could comfortably walk and gather along  
the corridor. He supported the roadmap presented and encouraged  
deeper partnerships with Berwyn and local businesses to activate vacant  
properties.  
Trustee Straw expressed strong support for the plan, but emphasized that  
its success would depend entirely on disciplined implementation and  
ongoing maintenance. He noted that elements of the 2001 plan had  
deteriorated due to lack of follow through, citing overflowing trash cans and  
neglected streetscape features. Straw highlighted the importance of  
making Roosevelt Road truly walkable, not just visually appealing, and  
called for re-examining zoning that has failed to attract redevelopment. He  
said he favored adopting the plan and hoped the Village would commit to  
the sustained effort required to revitalize the corridor.  
Trustee Wesley expressed strong support for the Roosevelt Road plan but  
raised concerns about implementation timelines, noting that many safety  
improvements depend on slow IDOT approvals. He questioned whether  
streetscape upgrades alone could energize the corridor and stressed the  
need for catalyst projects that boost walkability and attract businesses.  
Wesley emphasized that zoning reform should be a top priority because it  
is fast, low cost, and can quickly signal commitment to an entertainment  
focused district. He said updated zoning could build early momentum while  
larger infrastructure projects are still pending. Overall, he endorsed the  
plan’s direction while calling for practical, realistic steps to ensure its  
success.  
Trustee Taglia supported the plan and said Roosevelt Road felt too narrow,  
fast, and difficult to navigate safely, making improvements essential. He  
emphasized Berwyn’s clear success and urged Oak Park to study and  
replicate what Berwyn was doing differently, particularly since many Oak  
Park storefronts remained empty. Taglia called out certain properties that  
looked blighted and stressed that the corridor was only as strong as its  
weakest segments. He argued that funding conversations-especially  
establishing a special district-should begin quickly to ensure the corridor’s  
long term success.  
Trustee Eder said he lived close to the corridor and supported the plan,  
noting that residents rarely walked along Roosevelt because it felt unsafe  
despite living nearby. He asked why parts of the 2005 plan were never  
implemented and learned that poor coordination among municipalities and  
IDOT challenges were major barriers. Eder also pressed for clarity on  
whether Cicero could be brought into future coordination, given its role  
during past streetscape projects. He supported zoning updates.  
Trustee Leving Jacobson expressed strong support for the plan and  
praised the thorough engagement with Berwyn and the public. She asked  
for clarity on immediate implementation steps and timelines, emphasizing  
that safety improvements should be early priorities even though they  
required coordination with IDOT. She raised concerns about ongoing  
safety problems at specific properties, like Mike’s Place, and encouraged  
continued partnership with Berwyn to address them. Leving Jacobson also  
noted that while Roosevelt Road needed investment, North Avenue would  
eventually require a similar level of focus and revitalization.  
Manager Jackson thanked the Board for its feedback and emphasized that  
the updated Roosevelt Road plan gave staff clearer guidance on how  
proactively to pursue redevelopment, incentives, and property acquisition  
along the corridor. He reiterated that an entertainment district would require  
intentional effort and potentially new tools-such as TIF or special service  
areas-to support revitalization. He noted that staff had already begun  
coordinating internally on implementation and had identified potential  
redevelopment sites. He also stressed the importance of collaborating with  
Berwyn, Cicero, and even Chicago, since each municipality’s involvement  
would strengthen long term success.  
President Scaman agreed that the entertainment district concept should be  
broad and not limited solely to music, suggesting a mix of uses that would  
draw diverse visitors. She asked clarifying questions about parcel size,  
property depth, and opportunities for incubators and restaurants to  
understand what redevelopment could realistically look like. Scaman  
emphasized that the Board supported strategic property acquisition and  
stronger inter-municipal partnerships to revitalize the corridor. She  
concluded by noting that the plan aligned with broader goals for  
coordinated investment, and she praised the work done while reminding  
the Board of similar future needs on North Avenue.  
It was moved by Village Trustee Enyia, seconded by Village Trustee Eder, that  
this Resolution be adopted. A voice vote was taken and the motion was  
approved.  
ORD 26-128  
Z.  
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  
A voice vote was taken at 9:59 P.M. to extend meeting beyond 10:00 P.M.  
Village Trustee Eder motioned, Village Trustee Straw seconded.  
Village Trustee Enyia departed at 10:20 P.M.  
Director of Development Services Craig Failor explained that the  
ordinance aimed to establish time limits and idling fees to prevent overuse  
of public EV charging stations. He emphasized that the purpose of the  
stations was to serve multiple users while they shopped or dined in the  
Village.  
Parking and Mobility Services Manager Marlin Jackson reported that many  
vehicles stayed well beyond their charging time, often 7-8 hours, prompting  
the need for a three hour time limit, a 30 minute grace period, and a $0.25  
per minute idling fee. They stressed that the goal was equitable access, not  
revenue generation, and noted that the system could notify users and apply  
caps. Staff compared fees in nearby communities and confirmed Oak  
Park’s proposal fell in the mid range. He also explained how permits  
worked and agreed to monitor behavior changes over the next six months.  
Village Trustee Wesley expressed interest in significantly higher idling  
fees, suggesting Oak Park match Evanston’s $1 per minute rate. He raised  
concerns that the Village should generate more revenue from its charging  
stations. He asked questions about permit holders and reiterated his  
preference for operating the system more like a profitable utility. While he  
supported the ordinance overall, he pushed for stronger financial incentives  
to deter long idling.  
Village Trustee Straw opposed a $1 per minute rate and raised concerns  
about fairness and avoiding excessive penalties. He asked about  
exempting permit holders, including overnight parkers, from idling fees and  
supported considering a higher rate only if paired with a cap aligned with  
existing parking citation amounts. He emphasized that the purpose of the  
system was to promote turnover, not create extreme financial burdens.  
Village Trustee Eder expressed concerns about penalizing renters or  
residents without home chargers. He stated that revenue generation should  
not drive the policy and focused instead on motivating behavior change. He  
questioned whether a low cap might inadvertently undermine incentives to  
move vehicles. After hearing comparisons to other municipalities, he said  
the staff recommendation seemed reasonable and supported it.  
Village Trustee Leving Jacobson said she supported the staff  
recommendations and emphasized incentivizing users to move cars when  
charging was complete. She asked whether idling was increasing and how  
future EV adoption might impact demand. She suggested the Village may  
eventually need to expand its charging infrastructure. Overall, she indicated  
she was comfortable approving the change.  
Village Trustee Taglia expressed concern that very high fees might  
negatively affect visitors, especially hotel guests unfamiliar with the rules.  
He agreed with the rationale for a fee cap and supported moving forward  
with staff recommendations. Taglia believed the new rules would quickly  
change user behavior.  
Village Manager Jackson indicated that staff could explore alternative cap  
structures if the Board wanted to balance behavior change and fairness.  
He clarified that any future adjustments to the ordinance would require a  
code modification.  
Village President Scaman said she supported the staff recommendation  
and asked for a follow-up if behavior did not change within six months. She  
cautioned against high fees that might discourage EV adoption and noted  
that affordability remained important. Scaman supported adding a fee cap  
and encouraged clear communication for hotel guests and other visitors.  
Village President Scaman asked for a friendly amendment to add a $50  
cap.  
Village Trustee Straw moved to amend the ordinance to include a $50 cap  
on idling charges. Village Trustee Eder seconded the amendment.  
It was moved by Village Trustee Straw, seconded by Village Trustee Eder, that  
this Ordinance be adopted as amended. A voice vote was taken and the motion  
was approved.  
XVI. Call to Board and Clerk  
Village Trustee Wesley reflected on a prior discussion about the reusable  
bag fee and argued that the equity issues raised then were not comparable  
to the equity concerns being discussed around EV charging. He noted  
inconsistency in how equity was being invoked across topics and  
expressed discomfort with the comparison. Wesley emphasized that the  
two situations were fundamentally different.  
Village Trustee Eder celebrated Earth Day Eve and thanked the many  
individuals and groups contributing to Oak Park’s climate leadership. He  
listed recent accomplishments, including the climate action plan, building  
benchmarking, electrification policies, bike plan, energy navigators,  
rebates, and efficiency programs. Eder praised community members,  
volunteers, and staff for their ongoing commitment. He concluded by  
expressing pride in the Village’s sustainability progress.  
Village Trustee Leving Jacobson wished everyone a happy Earth Day and  
thanked those who organized the Arab American Heritage Celebration.  
She said the event was joyful, well executed, and clearly the result of  
significant effort. She expressed appreciation for the work that went into  
creating such a meaningful community gathering.  
Village Clerk Waters initially passed on comments but later congratulated  
JB C. III for being named to the 2026 U19 Men’s National Team. She  
highlighted several community observances, including Black Maternal  
Health Week, Week of the Young Child, and Volunteer Appreciation Week.  
Waters emphasized that these events reflected the community’s shared  
commitment to care, equity, and civic engagement. She thanked all who  
consistently showed up to support Oak Park.  
Village President Scaman thanked speakers and highlighted existing local  
transportation support programs, such as taxi coupons and transit  
discounts. She suggested expanding access to such programs for more  
residents.  
XVII. Adjourn  
It was moved by Village Trustee Straw, seconded by Village Trustee Eder to  
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M.  
Respectfully submitted,  
Deputy Clerk Carswell