123 Madison Street  
Oak Park, Illinois 60302  
www.oak-park.us  
Village of Oak Park  
Meeting Agenda  
President and Board of Trustees  
Tuesday, September 6, 2022  
6:00 PM  
Remote  
A Regular Meeting is being conducted remotely at 6:00 p.m. with live audio available  
and optional video. The meeting will be streamed live and archived online for  
on-demand viewing at www.oak-park.us/boardtv as well as cablecast on VOP-TV,  
which is available to Comcast subscribers on channel 6 and ATT Uverse subscribers  
on channel 99. Remote Meetings of the Oak Park Village Board of Trustees is  
authorized pursuant to Section 7 (e) of the Open Meetings Act. The Village President  
has determined that an in-person meeting is not practical or prudent due to the  
COVID-19 outbreak during the Governor’s disaster proclamation. It is also not  
feasible to have a person present at the Board’s regular meeting location due to  
public safety concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak.  
The President and Board of Trustees welcome your statement into the public record of a  
meeting. Public statements of up to three minutes will be allowed during Non-Agenda  
public comment or Agenda public comment, as an individual designates. Please follow  
the instructions to participate remotely. You may also communicate with the Village  
Board at 708.358.5784 or email board@oak-park.us. Questions regarding public  
comment can be directed to 708-358.5672 or email clerk@oak-park.us.  
Instructions for Non-Agenda Public Comment  
Non-Agenda public comment is a time set aside at the beginning of each Village Board  
meeting for public statements about an issue or concern that is not on that meeting’s  
agenda. Send a request to state your comments during the virtual meeting by 5:00 p.m.  
the day of the Village Board meeting to publiccomment@oak-park.us. If email is not an  
option, call the Village Clerks Office by 5:00 p.m. prior to the meeting at 708-358-5660.  
You will be sent instructions on how to participate during the virtual meeting.  
Non-agenda public comment will be limited to 30 minutes with a limit of three minutes  
per statement. If comment requests exceed 30 minutes, public comment will resume  
after the items listed under the agenda are complete.  
Instructions for Agenda Public Comment  
Public statements will be allowed for an agenda item. Individuals are asked to email a  
request to speak during the virtual meeting to publiccomment@oak-park.us, no later  
than 5:00 p.m. prior to the start of the meeting. Instructions will be sent to you regarding  
participation. If email is not an option, call the Village Clerks Office by 5:00 p.m. prior  
to the meeting at 708-358-5660. The Village Board permits a maximum of five  
statements for each side of any one topic that is scheduled for or has been the subject  
of a public hearing by a designated hearing body. These items are noted with (*) on the  
agenda.  
I. Call to Order  
II. Roll Call  
III. Agenda Approval  
IV. Minutes  
A.  
ID 22-284  
Motion to Approve Minutes from Regular Remote Meeting of August 1,  
2022 of the Village Board.  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve the official minutes of meetings of the Village  
Board.  
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment  
VI. Proclamation  
B.  
MOT 22-80  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Celebrating Mexican Independence  
Day on September 16, 2022.  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Scaman proclaiming Mexican Day  
on September 16, 2022.  
C.  
MOT 22-81  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation for Hope for the Day’s 2022 National  
Suicide Prevention + Action Month in September.  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Scaman proclamation honoring  
Hope for the Day’s 2022 National Suicide Prevention + Action Month in  
September.  
D.  
E.  
MOT 22-82  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Collaborating for Kids Day in Honor  
of John Borrero on August 31, 2022.  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Scaman proclaiming August 31,  
2022 Collaborating for Kids Day in honor of John Borrero.  
MOT 22-83  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation for National Recovery Month.  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Scaman proclamation September  
as National Recovery Month.  
VII. Village Manager Reports  
VIII. Village Board Committee & Trustee Liaison Commission Reports  
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.  
ID 22-283  
Board & Commission Vacancy Report for September 6, 2022.  
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.  
G.  
ID 22-281  
Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:  
Aging in Place Commission - Susan Stall, Appoint as Member  
Building Codes Advisory Commission - Frank Heitzman, Appoint as Member  
Citizen Involvement Commission - Caronllina Song, Appoint as Member  
Citizen Involvement Commission - Robert Andrew (Drew) Miller, Appoint as  
Member  
Citizen Involvement Commission - Ron Elling, Appoint as Member  
Citizen Involvement Commission - Ron Roman, Appoint as Member  
Citizen Police Oversight Committee - Kevin Barnhart, Reappoint as Member  
Citizen Police Oversight Committee - Sue Humphreys, Reappoint as Member  
Civic Information Systems Commission - Clay Ewing, Appoint as Member  
Disability Access Commission - Gary Arnold, Appoint as Chair  
XI. Consent Agenda  
H.  
RES 22-195  
A Resolution Approving A Purchase And Subscription Agreement With  
Granicus, LLC For Village Website And Other Services Through A Master  
Agreement Secured By The National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance For A  
Term of Three Years In An Amount Not To Exceed $109,717.72 Annually,  
Authorizing its Execution And Waiving The Village’s Bid Process For The  
Agreement  
Overview:  
The Village seeks to address several priorities related to digital  
communications by replacing its existing contract with Granicus with a contract  
for the Granicus Government Experience Cloud. This product offers a suite of  
solutions that address the Village’s need for a website redesign, community  
engagement portal, and online customer service hub. The Village has relied on  
components of the Granicus government transparency suite in increasingly  
broader ways since 2011, and this latest proposal would expand the  
relationship to harness the solutions Granicus offers to help the Village better  
connect and engage with residents.  
I.  
RES 22-198  
A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Safe Streets and Roads for All  
(SS4A) Grant Application with the United States Department of  
Transportation for a Vision Zero Plan  
Overview:  
The Federal Department of Transportation recently released a call for grant  
applications for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) projects. The  
Transportation Commission’s work plan includes an item to determine what  
elements should be included in a future Vision Zero Study. Staff is  
recommending applying for SS4A funds to fund a future Vision Zero Study in  
2023. SS4A grant funds cover up to 80% of the costs of the study.  
J.  
MOT 22-38  
A Motion to Receive the Citizen Police Oversight Committee Semi-Annual  
Written Report to the Village Board of Trustees  
Overview:  
Pursuant to Article 30, Section 2-30-2 “Duties” the Citizen Police Oversight  
Committee (CPOC) shall provide written reports to the Village Board or such  
standing or ad hoc committee of the Village Board as the Village Board may  
designate, on a semiannual basis, concerning the Committee’s activities and  
any information and analysis of such information which the committee may  
have compiled as a result of its activities during the preceding six months.  
The CPOC last submitted a semi-annual written report to the Board of Trustees  
on November 15, 2021 for the period of May 2021 through October 2021.  
K.  
MOT 22-41  
A Motion to Approve the Unaudited Year-to-Date Quarterly Financial  
Report as of June 30, 2022  
Overview:  
On a quarterly basis, the Finance Department prepares and provides a  
quarterly financial report to Village Management and the Village Board which  
assesses year-to-date revenues and expenditures.  
L.  
MOT 22-71  
A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $5,617,346.67 from July 8,  
2022, through August 11, 2022  
Overview:  
Attached is the regular list of bills paid through the Village’s accounts payable  
(AP) system for the period beginning July 8, 2022, through August 11, 2022.  
M.  
N.  
MOT 22-72  
A Motion to Approve the July 2022 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All  
Funds  
Overview:  
The unaudited July 31, 2022, report is hereby presented pursuant to 65 ILCS  
5/3.1-35-45 summarizing the Village’s cash and investment balances.  
RES 22-190  
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Subrecipient Grant  
Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and United Cerebral Palsy  
Seguin of Greater Chicago and Authorizing its Execution  
Overview:  
On September 20, 2021, the Village approved a motion to allocate $33,000 in  
CDBG Public Facility Improvement funds for United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Seguin  
of Greater Chicago for PY2021. After completing the scope of work outlined in  
the PY21 Agreement there is a remaining balance of $4,680 unspent funds.  
UCP Seguin is requesting to add to the scope of work to spend down the  
balance of allocated funds.  
O.  
ORD 22-55  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 (“Business Licensing”), Article 40  
(“Short-Term Rentals”), Section 8-40-1 (“Definitions”), and Section 8-40-5  
(“Standards”) of the Oak Park Village Code  
Overview:  
On November 1, 2021, the Village Board adopted an ordinance regulating  
short-term rentals in the Village which is codified as Article 40 (“Short-Term  
Rentals”) of Chapter 8 (“Business Licensing”) of the Oak Park Village Code.  
Staff is recommending that the Village Code be amended to provide a  
definition of a short-term rental period.  
P.  
ORD 22-56  
An Ordinance Waiving and Suspending the Right of Way Obstruction  
Permit Fee and Parking Obstruction Fee for the Planned Development at 7  
Van Buren Street  
Overview:  
Demolition and construction activities related to the 7 Van Buren Planned  
Development require the obstruction of Village Parking Lot 25V to allow for  
material staging and construction administration. The applicant, Oak Park  
Residence Corporation, has submitted a request to waive and suspend the  
Right of Way Obstruction Permit Fee and Parking Meter Obstruction Fee from  
August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023.  
Q.  
RES 22-193  
A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a United States Department of  
Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs Grant to Prevent or Reduce  
crime and Violence, and to Increase Access to Justice  
Overview:  
This resolution authorizes staff to submit an application, in coordination  
with the FY22 City of Chicago JAG Partner Award, for the DOJ Edward  
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The JAG grant increases  
access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the  
justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from  
crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and  
the community.  
R.  
S.  
RES 22-194  
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Settlement Agreement in Cook  
County Circuit Court Case Number 2019 L 009144  
Overview:  
It is requested that the Village Board authorize the execution of a settlement  
agreement in Cook County Circuit Court Case Number 2019 L 009144.  
RES 22-196  
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Independent Contractor  
Agreement with Midwest Services and Development Corp. for the South  
Fire Station Bunk Room, Locker Room, and Restroom Renovations Project  
to Extend the Term of the Agreement from September 30, 2022, to March  
31, 2023, and Authorizing its Execution  
Overview:  
This Village Board approved an Independent Contractor Agreement with  
Midwest Services and Development in April of 2022 for the South Fire Station  
Renovation Project. This item is for amending the Agreement to extend the  
term of the agreement from September 30, 2022, to March 31, 2023.  
T.  
RES 22-197  
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Purchase Price Agreement  
with Water Products Company of Aurora, Inc. for Materials for Repair of  
Water Mains and Sewers, Fire Hydrants, Water Services, and Sewer  
Services to Change the Not to Exceed Amount from $30,000.00 to  
$40,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution  
Overview:  
The Water and Sewer Division of the Public Works Department is responsible  
for maintaining the water distribution and sewer collection systems in the  
Village. The Village has experienced an increase in the number of required  
utility digs to date in 2022. Estimated expenses for utility dig materials for the  
remainder of the year exceed contract availability. Staff request to increase the  
agreement not to exceed amount with Water Products Company of Aurora, Inc.  
to cover this shortfall.  
U.  
RES 22-199  
A Resolution Approving a Contract with Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc. for  
Project 22-3, Sidewalk Improvements, in an Amount Not to Exceed  
$440,609 and Authorizing its Execution  
Overview:  
Competitive bids were opened on August 11th for the Sidewalk Improvements  
Project. Two contractors picked up proposal documents and only one bid was  
received. The low-compliant bid was submitted by Schroeder and Schroeder,  
Inc. in the amount of $368,400. The low bid from Schroeder and Schroeder was  
under the Engineer’s Estimate of $400,225 and is a competitive bid. It is  
recommended to award the contract at the full budgeted amount of $440,609  
so additional sidewalk locations can be replaced.  
V.  
RES 22-205  
A Resolution Approving a Change Order to the Estimates of Cost and  
Authority to Work Agreements with AT&T Illinois for the Design and  
Relocation of Communications Facilities for the Vacation of South Euclid  
Avenue for the Senior Living Center Development at 703 Madison Street to  
Change the Not to Exceed Amount from $1,250,000 to $1,285,832  
Overview:  
In 2020 and 2021 AT&T relocated communication facilities on Euclid Avenue  
south of Madison in order to vacate Euclid and allow for the construction of the  
Redico Senior Living Center. AT&T has sent final invoicing for the relocation  
work which exceeds the original estimates and Board authorized amounts by  
$35,832. Per the agreements, the Village pays for the actual costs of the work.  
The change order adjusts the Board authorized not to exceed amount from  
$1,250,000 to $1,285,832.  
W.  
RES 22-206  
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with  
Alliance Contractors, Inc. for the South Boulevard Streetscape Project in an  
Amount Not to Exceed $12,573 and Authorizing its Execution  
Overview:  
In January of 2022, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) agreed to  
final quantities and costs with Alliance Contractors for the South Boulevard  
Streetscape Project, Section 13-00256-00-PV. However, there were still some  
outstanding invoices from Alliance at the time that IDOT could not process due  
to the age of the project and the timelines associated with the funding. IDOT  
required the Village to pay these costs directly to the contractor for this work  
which was completed at the time of the project and was approved at that time.  
The costs for these various items amount to $12,573.  
X.  
RES 22-208  
A Resolution Approving a Sales Tax Sharing Agreement Between the  
Village of Oak Park and 1144 Lake Street, LLC and Authorizing Its Execution  
Overview:  
On August 1, 2022, the Village Board approved a motion to concur with the  
Oak Park Economic Development Corporation’s (OPEDC) recommendation to  
enter into a Sales Tax Sharing Agreement with 1144 Lake Street, LLC for the  
purpose of attracting Dom’s Kitchen & Market to locate at 1144 Lake Street.  
The Sales Tax Sharing Agreement in being presented for the Board’s review  
and approval.  
Y.  
Z.  
ORD 22-57  
An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment  
Owned by the Village of Oak Park  
Overview:  
Various departments have vehicles and equipment that can be sold as surplus  
as they are no longer useful to the Village. The vehicles and equipment will be  
sold at auction, traded in, consigned, or disposed of as scrap.  
RES 22-209  
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with  
Occupational Health Centers of Illinois, P.C., d/b/a Concentra Medical  
Centers, and Authorizing its Execution  
Overview:  
On June 3, 2022, the Village of Oak Park posted a Request for Proposal (RFP)  
for Occupational Health Services. After careful consideration, the bid was  
awarded to Occupational Health Centers of Illinois, P.C. d/b/a Concentra  
Medical Centers  
AA.  
RES 22-210  
A Resolution Setting Halloween “Trick or Treat” Hours from 4:00 p.m. to  
8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022  
Overview:  
The resolution sets “trick-or-treat” hours in the Village from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00  
p.m. on Halloween, which is on Monday, October 31, 2022.  
XII. Regular Agenda  
AB.  
ORD 22-53  
An Ordinance Granting an Extension of Time to Complete Construction of  
the Planned Development at 715-717 South Boulevard (Residences of  
South Boulevard) to May 31, 2023  
Overview:  
717 South Boulevard, LLC is requesting approval of an extension of its planned  
development ordinance deadline to allow additional time to finish construction  
of the multi-unit residential condominium building constructed at 715-717  
South Boulevard. This is the fifth request to extend the development’s timeline.  
AC.  
ORD 22-51  
Concur with the Plan Commission’s Recommendation and Adopt an  
Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Install Six 80-90-Foot-Tall Light  
Standards at the Oak Park-River Forest High School South Athletic Field  
located at 501 Lake Street  
Overview:  
The Applicant, Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200, is requesting  
a special use permit pursuant to Article 9: Site Development Standards, Section  
9.2 (E) 3 of the Village of Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, to permit light standards  
taller than otherwise allowed. The Applicant proposes to replace four -  
98-foot-tall light standards that were approved pursuant to Ordinance  
2002-O-52 with 6 light standards (4 at 80 feet tall and 2 at 90 feet tall)  
surrounding the athletic field located on the South Campus tract on the south  
side of Lake Street between East Avenue and Scoville Avenue.  
AD.  
ID 22-254  
Presentation Regarding Essential Calls for Service Evaluation Related to the  
Village’s Community Safety Project  
Overview:  
BerryDunn will provide more information about the “Essential Calls for Service”  
piece of the Community Safety Project. BerryDunn has provided the Village  
with recommendations for alternative police responses for the youth  
population and those suffering from mental health issues and the unhoused.  
The presentation will also include associated costs, necessary equipment,  
possible outsourcing, and a comparison between current alternative calls for  
service models used today.  
AE.  
RES 22-218  
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to a Contract with R.W. Dunteman  
Company for Project 22-2, Resurfacing of Various Streets, to Change the  
Not to Exceed Amount from $3,199,000 to $3,205,000 to Install a Pinch  
Point on the 500 Block of North Taylor Avenue and Authorizing its  
Execution  
Overview:  
As directed by the Village Board at the August 1st Board meeting, staff has  
prepared the plans and cost estimates for installing a pinch point on the 500  
block of North Taylor to calm traffic and address safety concerns related to the  
BP gas station at Taylor and Chicago. The costs for the pinch point are  
estimated at $6,000 and the pinch point can be installed as part of the current  
22-2 Resurfacing of Various Streets project this fall, pending Village Board  
approval. This item is a change order to include this scope in the project and  
adjusts the approved contract amount from $3,199,000 to $3,205,000.  
AF.  
RES 22-216  
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with  
Comprehensive Construction Solutions, LLC to Replace the Boiler System at  
the North Fire Station in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,293.75 and  
Authorizing its Execution  
Overview:  
The existing boiler system at the North Fire Station is over 75 years old and  
needs replacement. This item was identified for replacement in the Fiscal Year  
2022 Capital Improvement Budget. Staff has been asked to provide options for  
electrification of the HVAC system in lieu of the proposed replacement with a  
gas-fired boiler. Staff are presenting two alternative options in addition to the  
original option proposed at the July 18th Village Board meeting.  
AG.  
AH.  
ORD 22-63  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16 (“Nuisances”), Article 8 (“Criminal  
Nuisance Abatement”) of the Oak Park Village Code  
Overview:  
At the August 1, 2022 Village Board meeting, the Board requested that an  
ordinance be presented to amend Chapter 16 (“Nuisances”), Article 8  
(“Criminal Nuisance Abatement”) of the Oak Park Village Code to expand the  
article’s applicability.  
ID 22-286  
Discussion of Public Safety of 24-Hour Gas Station  
Overview:  
Pursuant to Trustee Taglia motion and seconded by Trustee Robinson has been  
added to the Regular Agenda.  
XIII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 3 Alcoholic Liquor  
Dealers or Related  
AI.  
ORD 22-59  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 8  
(“List of Licenses for Each License Class”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of  
Licenses Permitted to be Issued Per License Class”) and Section 3-8-2  
(“Licenses by Name and Address Per License”) of the Oak Park Village Code  
for the Issuance of a Restaurant Class B-4 Liquor License to Crepas Culichi  
Brunch, Inc., DBA Crepas Culichi  
Overview:  
Crepas Culichi Bruch, Inc., DBA Crepas Culichi (“Crepas”) seeks the issuance of  
a Restaurant Class B-4 liquor license for the property located at 1101 Lake  
Street.  
AJ.  
ORD 22-60  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 4  
(“Term and Classification”), Section 3-4-2 (“Classification and Number of  
Liquor Licenses and Fees”) of the Oak Park Village Code Regarding the Class  
C-7 Specialty Gourmet Foods Shop Liquor License Classification  
Overview:  
The proposed ordinance amends the Class C-8 Boutique Liquor License  
Classification to remove the restriction prohibiting Customer seating and to  
allow the sale of bottles of wine that are twelve (12) ounces or more for all  
Class C licensees.  
AK.  
ORD 22-61  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 1  
(“General Provisions”), Section 3-1-1 (“Definitions”) and Article 4 (“Term  
and Classification”), Section 3-4-2 (“Classification and Number of Liquor  
Licenses and Fees”) of the Oak Park Village Code Regarding the Class D-11  
Live Theater Performance Venue Liquor License Classification  
Overview:  
The proposed ordinance amends the Class D-11 Live Theater Performance  
Venue Liquor License Classification to define a live performance venue and  
allow the sale of alcoholic liquors in addition to beer and wine to be sold.  
AL.  
ORD 22-62  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 1  
(“General Provisions”), Section 3-1-1 (“Definitions”) and Article 4 (“Term  
and Classification”), Section 3-4-2 (“Classification and Number of Liquor  
Licenses and Fees”) of the Oak Park Village Code Regarding the Class D-15  
Craft Brewery Liquor License Classification  
Overview:  
The proposed ordinance amends the Class D-15 Craft Brewery Liquor License  
Classification so that it is consistent with State of Illinois law.  
XIV. Call to Board and Clerk  
XV. Adjourn