123 Madison Street  
Oak Park, Illinois 60302  
www.oak-park.us  
Village of Oak Park  
Meeting Agenda  
President and Board of Trustees  
Tuesday, September 9, 2025  
7:00 PM  
Room 201  
Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Room 201 in 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  
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment  
VI. Proclamation  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Designating September 2025 as  
National Recovery Month in Oak Park, IL.  
A.  
B.  
MOT 25-232  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President, Vicki Scaman, proclaiming the  
month of September 2025 as National Recovery Month in Oak Park, Illinois.  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Designating September 2025 as  
National Hunger Action Month in the Village of Oak Park.  
MOT 25-233  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming  
September 2025 as National Hunger Action Month in the Village of Oak Park,  
recognizing the impact of hunger on millions of Americans, the prevalence of  
food insecurity in Chicago and Oak Park, and honoring the vital work of  
organizations such as the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Beyond  
Hunger in addressing this urgent need.  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Designating September 2025 as  
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Oak Park, IL.  
C.  
MOT 25-234  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming  
September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the Village of Oak  
Park, recognizing the importance of raising awareness, reducing stigma, and  
supporting individuals and families affected by suicide.  
VII. Village Manager Reports  
Review of the Tentative Village Board Meeting Calendars for  
September, October, November 2025.  
D.  
ID 25-488  
Overview:  
Calendars are presented to the Board for the purpose of highlighting Special  
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.  
E.  
ID 25-545  
Board and Commission Vacancy Report for September 9, 2025  
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 16 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 Appointment of:  
Citizen Involvement Commission - Carollina Song, Reappoint as  
Commissioner Member  
F.  
ID 25-546  
Overview:  
Board and Commission Information  
The mission of the Citizen Involvement Commission is to foster citizen  
participation in the Village's various boards, commissions, and committees,  
and to encourage volunteer participation in Village government and its activities.  
XI. Consent Agenda  
An Ordinance Granting an Extension of the Time for the Issuance of a  
Building Permit to December 18, 2025, to Construct a Townhome  
Development at 427 Madison Street Pursuant to an Approved Special  
Use Permit by Ordinance 24-129  
G.  
ORD 25-160  
Overview:  
The Applicant, 427 Madison, LLC, is requesting a six (6) month extension to  
obtain a building permit pursuant to an approved special use permit to construct  
a six (6) unit townhome development at the premises commonly known as 427  
Madison Street, in the NC Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District.  
Concur with the Historic Preservation Commission and Adopt an Ordinance  
Authorizing the Revised Historic Preservation Guidelines for Roofing - Solar  
Panels  
H.  
ORD 25-163  
Overview:  
The Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the Village Board  
adopt an Ordinance Authorizing amendments to Requirements for Roofing -  
Solar Panels of the Historic Preservation Guidelines (p-123 and p-124).  
A Resolution Approving a Contract with Lyons Electric Company, Inc. for  
Project 25-14, Garfield Traffic Signal Upgrade, in an Amount Not to  
Exceed $116,000 and Authorizing its Execution  
I.  
RES 25-239  
Overview:  
Bids were opened on August 28, 2025 for Project 25-14, Garfield Traffic Signal  
Upgrade. The Village received one bid for this project from Lyons Electric  
Company in an amount of $116,000, which is under the budgeted amount for  
the project and represents a competitive bid. The work includes traffic signal  
improvements to add left turn arrows to eastbound Garfield at Oak Park Avenue  
to improve traffic flow on Garfield primarily during AM peak times which will  
reduce traffic congestion on Garfield and hopefully discourage the use of  
alternative side streets.  
A Resolution Approving An Amendment To A Professional Services Agreement  
With T.Y. Lin International Great Lakes, Inc For The Completion Of An Electric  
Shuttle Feasibility Assessment To Change The Amount Not To Exceed From  
$58,114 To $65,732 And Authorizing Its Execution.  
J.  
RES 25-253  
Overview:  
This amendment to the agreement with T.Y. Lin increases the contract amount  
by $7,618 to cover extending the timeline beyond the original scope.  
K.  
RES 25-255  
A Resolution Authorizing The Submission Of A Special Projects  
Grant Application With The Illinois Department Of Human  
Services Office Of Community And Positive Youth Development  
For Supporting The Cross Community Climate Collaborative’s  
Youth Leadership Programming.  
Overview:  
A resolution authorizing the submission of a Special Project Grant Application to  
accept an awarded re-appropriations grant from the Illinois Department of  
Human Services of the monies remaining from the FY2025 appropriation in the  
amount of $187,216.  
Concur with the Housing Programs Advisory Committee and Adopt the  
Resolution Authorizing a Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Loan  
(SFR-105)  
L.  
RES 25-259  
Overview:  
The purpose of the Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation (SFR) Loan Program  
is to address and correct deteriorated and blighted homes throughout the  
Village. The eligible homeowner requests a deferred loan of $20,842 from the  
Village.  
Concur with the Housing Programs Advisory Committee and Adopt the  
Resolution Authorizing a Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Loan  
(SFR-103B)  
M.  
RES 25-260  
Overview:  
The purpose of the Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation (SFR) Loan Program  
is to address and correct deteriorated and blighted homes throughout the  
Village. The eligible homeowner requests a deferred loan of $25,000 from the  
Village.  
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the  
Village of Oak Park and the County of Cook for the Invest in Cook Grant  
for the 2026 Neighborhood Greenway Project in an Amount of $250,000  
and Authorizing its Execution  
N.  
RES 25-261  
Overview:  
The Village received an Invest in Cook Grant in the amount of $250,000 to help  
fund the construction of the 2026 Neighborhood Greenway/Bike Boulevard  
project. The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) defines the terms and  
conditions of the grant and construction processes. The 2026 projects are  
currently being designed fall for construction to occur in the summer of 2026.  
The estimated cost for construction is $2.5M.  
A Motion to Approve the June 2025 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All  
Funds  
O.  
P.  
MOT 25-210  
Overview:  
Approval of the June 2025 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All Funds  
MOT 25-211  
A Motion to Approve the Quarterly Financial Update (Unaudited) For  
Period Ending June 30, 2025  
Overview:  
Approval of the Quarterly Financial Update (Unaudited) For Period Ending June  
30, 2025  
A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $5,955,697.44 from August  
3, through August 30, 2025  
Q.  
MOT 25-228  
Overview:  
A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $5,955,697.44 from August 3,  
2025, through August 30, 2025. Also attached is the August 2025 payroll  
summary report.  
XII. Regular Agenda  
R.  
RES 25-248  
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with  
Greenprint Partners for the Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure  
Study and Plan in an Amount Not to Exceed $120,035 and  
Authorizing its Execution.  
Overview:  
This resolution authorizes the execution of a Professional Services Agreement  
with Greenprint Partners for the Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure Study and  
Plan in an amount not to exceed $120,035.  
A Presentation and Discussion of Police Oversight Recommendations  
S.  
ID 25-512  
Overview:  
This item is a presentation from Pivot Consulting Group regarding  
recommendations to modernize the Village’s citizen police oversight function.  
A Motion to Approve the Design Concept and Scope of the Chicago Ave  
Streetscape Project Honoring Dr. Percy Julian  
T.  
MOT 25-220  
ORD 25-154  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 (“Housing”), Article 2 (“Residential  
Rental License”) And Article 6 (“Residential Tenant And Landlord  
Ordinance”), Section 4 (“Rental Agreements”) And Section 11 (“Security  
Deposits”) And Amending Chapter 13 (“Human Rights”), Article 5  
(“Unlawful Management Practices”), Section 1 (“Unlawful Management  
Practices; Regulations”) as reviewed by the Village Board at its June 17,  
2025 study session.  
U.  
Overview:  
To further implement recommendations from the 2024 HOPE Fair Housing  
Study, staff developed the attached ordinance that amends the Village’s existing  
requirements for rental licensing by requiring a local property manager or agent,  
changing the manner in which the annual property owner management  
seminars are conducted, adding a section for the suspension and revocation of  
a rental license, and adding a section for the responsibilities of the property  
owners.  
XIII. Call to Board and Clerk  
XIV. Adjourn