Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2020-12-21

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020 – 8:00 P.M.


Until further notice, meetings of the Skokie Village Board will be held
electronically, with a majority of Village officials participating via remote access
in order to comply with the State of Illinois Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation.
Members of the public who wish to comment as to an item on the published
agenda or to comment during public comments must submit their statement or
question in writing to the Village Manager’s Office and all properly submitted
statements or questions will be presented and read during the relevant portion of
the meeting. Written comments may be submitted by email to
citizencomments@skokie.org by mail to Village of Skokie, Village Manager's
Office, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, 60077; or via the Village’s drop box
located by the public entry to Village Hall.


 1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod C. Shah.

 2. Call meeting to order and roll call.

 3. Approve Consent Agenda.

* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, December 7, 2020.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #15-FY21 of December 21, 2020.

 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.

 7. Recognitions, Awards and Honorary Presentations.

* 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Appointments
 Family Services Commission: Bonnie Eckstein
 Plan Commission: Alison Pure-Slovin

 B. Resignations
 Human Relations Commission: Alison Pure-Slovin
 Plan Commission: Bonnie Eckstein

 9. Presentations and Reports.

 10. Report of the Village Manager.
 * A. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement for Provision of Snow Removal
 Assistance to Respond to Snow Emergencies During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
 * B. 2021 Motor Fuel (MFT) Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways.
 * C. Biennial Resolution to Allow for Work Performed by Village of Skokie for Construction
 and Maintenance in State of Illinois Rights-of-Way.

 11. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 A. Request for an executive session in accordance with paragraph 2(c)(11) of the Illinois
 Open Meetings Act pertaining to the new review and discussion of pending litigation.

 12. Unfinished Business.


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 13. New Business.
 A. Case 2020-02M – A request by Lakhani Oil Company through the modified review
 procedure to modify a special use permit for the Mobil Gas Station to allow vacuum
 stations.

 14. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2020-16P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Miscellaneous Crop
 Farming.

 15. 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #1.

 16. Citizen Comments.
 (See information at top of page 1)

 17. Adjournment.




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 Liz Zimm'emi'an, Assistant to the Director of Public Works


DATE: December 9, 2020

SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM
 Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement for Provision of Snow
 Removal Assistance to Respond to Snow Emergencies During the
 COVID-19 Pandemic



In anticipation that COVID-19 may impact snow and ice removal operations, Lincolnwood
reached out to several nearby municipalities to establish a mutual aid agreement for snow
removal and ice removal assistance. The participating parties include Evanston, Glencoe,
Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Northbrook, Northfield, Skokie, and Wilmette. If a participating
municipality experiences a manpower shortage due to COVID-19 during a snowfall greater than
two inches, they may solicit snow removal assistance from another participating municipality.


The requesting party will be responsible for reimbursing personnel and material costs. The
providing party may elect to provide its own equipment. Under foreseeable circumstances
Skokie would elect to provide equipment as drivers are familiar with their own trucks and salt
calibration system. The agreement terminates May 1, 2021; however; it is renewable for
subsequent snow seasons. Participating parties are not obligated to aid and may terminate the
agreement with a 30-day notice.


The IGA has been reviewed by Risk Management and Corporation Counsel. It is prudent to
have a contingency plan in place in the event that COVID negatively affects our snow and ice
operations. Providing Public Works is at or near full staffing at the time of a request, we are in
a good position to reorganize staff to assist another municipality, especially on Wednesdays and
weekends when we can leverage personnel from the Refuse Division. I therefore recommend
that the Village execute the IGA for mutual aid for snow removal assistance.


Please contact me if there are any questions.




ec: Barb Mangler, Assistant Corporation Counsel
 Debra Prottsman, Risk Manager
 Max Slaiikard, Director of Public Works
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MEMORANDUM

TO: Honorable Mayor and Board of Trustees

FROM: Paul Luke, Chairman
 Skokie Plan Commission

DATE: December 21, 2020

SUBJECT: CASE 2020-02M – A REQUEST BY LAKHANI OIL COMPANY THROUGH
 THE MODIFIED REVIEW PROCEDURE TO MODIFY A SPECIAL USE
 PERMIT FOR THE MOBIL GAS STATION
 TO ALLOW VACUUM STATIONS

The Community Development Department received a request from Lakhani Oil Company owner of
the Mobil gas station at 5015 Touhy to amend special use permit ordinance 04-6-Z-3272 through the
modified review procedure. The special use permit for the station, which includes a refueling
station, car wash, convenience store, and limited-service restaurant was approved in 2004. The
limited-service restaurant was never developed. The owner is requesting approval to modify the
permit to allow for the installation of five (5) modern vacuums.

Motor vehicle uses underwent an extensive overhaul in the Zoning chapter since 2004, including
parking requirements and specific use conditions. The existing special use ordinance contains many
conditions that were removed or modified during that chapter that Zoning chapter amendment. The
petitioner asked to Staff to recalculate the parking requirement based on the current standards, which
included getting a parking determination for the car wash. The Plan Commission made that
determination on November 19, 2020. The proposed plan meets the new requirements for all the
uses on the site and allows an increase of the number of vacuum stations from two (2) in the rear of
the site to five (5) in the front of the site. The revised plan also moves the air pump from the drive
aisle to a dedicated parking space as required by Village Code. Staff reviewed the conditions in the
existing special use ordinance, removed completed and outdated items, and updated many conditions
to be consistent with the current zoning requirements.

The Corporation Counsel, Plan Commission Chairman, and Community Development Director
reviewed the request. It was their opinion that the requested modifications to the special use permit
are in substantial compliance with the intent of the original ordinance.

It is respectfully recommended that the Petitioner’s request be approved, repealing special use permit
approval ordinance 04-6-Z-3272 and replacing it with a new special use ordinance with the updated
conditions below:

1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the final
 Village approved site plan dated December 10, 2020 and landscape plan dated February 9, 2004.
2. An 8’ high brick wall must be maintained along the south property line of the site.
3. The hours of operation of the cash wash shall be limited to 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.



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4. No vending machines or display of merchandise shall be permitted outside the building, except
 for a propane tank storage unit.
5. The attendant must always have a clear view of the fuel dispensing area.
6. At least 1 employee must always be at the fuel control console when self-serve fuel is being
 dispensed. At least 2 employees shall be on the premises from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
7. A system that allows communication between persons at each fuel dispensing area and the
 employee at the fuel control console must be provided.
8. During the hours of operation, air and use of equipment for tire inflation, use of a tire pressure
 gauge, fluid and equipment for washing vehicle windows, water and use of a water container for
 filling radiators, and rest room facilities must be provided free of charge. Charging a fee for these
 services is prohibited.
9. The pump islands and fuel tanks shall be removed upon closing of the automotive fuel station in
 accordance with the requirements of the State Fire Marshal.
10. The operation of the car wash must minimize excessive water from collecting outside the
 building openings to a wash bay.
11. The owner must supply at least one approved covered container for litter at the store entrance
 and 1 for every 2 vacuum stations for use by customers. The owner of the premises shall be
 responsible for the removal of litter every four hours.
12. Any outdoor sound systems shall always maintain audio levels that are compliant with the
 Skokie Village Code.
13. No objects are allowed within a 15' sight distance triangle between 30" and 84" in height from
 grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
14. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage, landscaping,
 structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject Property shall be maintained in
 a good state of repair, and when needed, be repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
15. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other objects that
 may impede travel.
16. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be screened from
 public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission. All trash shall be
 contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at all times.
17. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
18. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of Engineering.
19. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with State of
 Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code, including required signage.
20. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways, sidewalks,
 aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in designated parking spaces,
 and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated parking spaces.
21. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that employees park on the Subject Property.
22. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping" to
 assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is completed and maintained,
 including trimming, watering, and replacing of dead plant materials in a timely manner in
 accordance with the final approved landscape plan. A copy of said Agreement is attached
 hereto, marked Exhibit “A” and hereby made part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for
 Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping" shall be recorded at the petitioner’s expense.
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23. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International Building and
 NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
24. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to County, State,
 or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
25. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements as contained
 in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any downspouts.
26. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in
 violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to
 the issuance of an occupancy permit.
27. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to the review
 and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
28. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site plan and landscape
 plan in their approved and finalized form.
29. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division of
 the Community Development Department the name, property address, email address, and
 telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site maintenance in
 compliance with this special use permit or site plan approval.
30. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or impacted during
 construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall cause the developer and/or
 contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a certificate of insurance naming the Village of
 Skokie as additionally insured for any and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall
 hold, and shall cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and
 indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property. (Standard)
31. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and regulations and all
 Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
32. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village to initiate
 hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any applicable business licenses,
 should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted
 as a result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs
 shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required
 researching and conducting said hearing.

Attachments
 1. Site Plan, dated December 10, 2020
 2. Village Ordinance 04-6-Z-3272

cc: Michael M. Lorge, Corporation Counsel
 Matt Brandmeyer, Community Development Director




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 JPH: 6/7/04
 PC: 2004-4P
 SUP: 168.04
 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 04-6-Z-3272


 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NEW SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
 FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE EXISTING MOTOR VEHICLE GAS
 STATION WITH A MINI FOOD MART AND THE ADDITION OF A CARRY
 OUT RESTAURANT AND MOTOR VEHICLE LAUNDRY AT 5015 TOUHY
 AVENUE, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS IN A B-3 BUSINESS DISTRICT

 1 WHEREAS, the owner of the following described real property:

 2 LOTS 35 THROUGH 40 BOTH INCLUSIVE AND LOTS 41 AND 42 (EXCEPT THE
 3 NORTH 11 FEET OF SAID LOTS 41 AND 42) IN LARAMIE LAWN SUBDIVISION OF
 4 THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH,
 5 RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
 6 THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 24, 1927 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 9560351, IN
 7 COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
 8 PIN: 10-33-201-012 THROUGH 019

 9 more commonly described as 5015 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (the “Subject Property”),
10 petitioned the Village of Skokie for an amendment to the special use permit to allow for the
11 redevelopment of the existing motor vehicle gas station with a mini food mart and the
12 addition of a carry out restaurant and motor vehicle laundry in a B-3 Business district; and

13 WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the special use at the Subject Property would
14 allow the following:

15 (i) the installation of two pump islands with two dispensers per island (which would
16 allow a maximum of eight vehicles to be fueled at one time) with the orientation
17 of the pumps in an east/west direction to allow proper access;

18 (ii) a carry out restaurant in the mini food mart with operation hours from 10:00
19 AM to 9:00PM;

20 (iii) the addition of an automobile laundry/car wash located along the south side of
21 the property which would have a stacking area for 9 cars that will loop around
22 the mini mart building and operation hours of 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM; and

23 (iv) 24 hour operation of the motor vehicle gas station with a minimum of two
24 employees on duty but during most business hours, four employees on duty;
25 and

26 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on March 18,
27 2004, for which proper legal notice had been achieved and one interested party appeared, (a)

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 1 made the appropriate positive findings of fact as required under Section 13.3.2 of the Skokie
 2 Zoning Ordinance and (b) voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the
 3 proposed amendment to the special use permit be granted subject to the conditions contained
 4 in the Plan Commission Report dated May 3, 2004; and

 5 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission further recommended that Village Ordinance
 6 Number 91-10-Z-2245, which granted the existing special use permit, be repealed and that all
 7 applicable conditions be incorporated into a new ordinance granting the special use; and

 8 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on June 7,
 9 2004, concurred in the aforesaid recommendations and findings of fact of the Skokie Plan
10 Commission;

11 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
12 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:

13 Section 1: That Skokie Village Ordinance Number 91-10-Z-2245 is hereby
14 repealed.

15 Section 2: That a special use permit to allow for the establishment and operation
16 of a motor vehicle gas station with a mini food mart, a carry out restaurant, and motor
17 vehicle laundry in a B-3 Business district at the Subject Property, described above and
18 commonly known as 5015 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, be and the same is hereby granted
19 and approved subject to each of the conditions set forth below:

20 1. The site shall be redeveloped and maintained in substantial compliance with
21 the Site Plan dated April 1, 2004 and Landscape Plan dated February 9, 2004;
22 2. An 8-foot high brick wall shall be constructed along the south property line of
23 the site;
24 3. The gas station building/mini-food mart/restaurant shall be constructed and
25 operated in compliance with the Floor Plan dated February 12, 2004;
26 4. The gas station building shall be constructed in compliance with the elevations
27 dated February 12, 2004, as may be further amended by the Appearance
28 Commission;
29 5. That the hours of operation of the motor vehicle laundry shall be limited to 8:00
30 AM to 9:00 PM;
31 6. Construction drawings shall indicate the location of all existing conditions with
32 the proposal as an overlay. The curb radius on all curb islands, landscape
33 islands, and driveways must be indicated on the construction drawings;
34 7. Lighting shall be required for the exterior parking areas as required by Section
35 11.1 of the Zoning Ordinance and conform to all Village specifications and
36 standards for fixture type, mounting, illumination levels, etc;
37 8. The property owner shall install and maintain the handicapped parking
38 designation sign (R7-8 and $100 fine) installed in the centerline of the 16-foot
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 1 9. That detailed plans shall be provided for the mini-mart and Subway carryout
 2 restaurant for review and permit approval by the Health Department;
 3 10. That the station construction shall be in compliance with Life Safety Codes and
 4 NFPA 30A (Motor Fueling Dispensing Facilities);
 5 11. Storm water control shall be provided for the development in compliance with
 6 Section 7.16 of the Zoning Ordinance;
 7 12. That a minimum of two employees shall be on duty at the gas station at all
 8 times;
 9 13. That prior to the issuance of Building Permits all tax parcels shall be
10 consolidated and proof be presented to the Building Division;
11 14. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements
12 from IDOT for work on Touhy Avenue;
13 15. That no vending machines or display of merchandise shall be permitted outside
14 the building, with the exception of the propane tank storage unit;
15 16. All food products sold in the mini-food market shall be in a pre-packaged form
16 except for coffee/tea or dispensed soft drinks. Fresh food and non- packaged
17 food products shall only be sold from the Subway carryout restaurant;
18 17. There shall be no consumption of food at the site. No seating, tables or eating
19 counters shall be allowed at the site;
20 18. The planned traffic flow and stacked cars shall not constitute a traffic hazard or
21 create congestion in the streets. If the maximum capacity for reserve stacking
22 space is exceeded, the entrance closest to the wash entrance shall be
23 temporarily blocked until sufficient stacking spaces are available;
24 19. Spray water from the motor vehicle laundry shall not blow onto the public right-of-
25 way or adjacent properties;
26 20. Noise from the motor vehicle wash and accessory cleaning devices shall not
27 rise above the decibel level of the background noise produced by the sources
28 not under control of the station operator (i.e. traffic). Decibel readings shall be
29 measured at all property borders;
30 21. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the site for the use of customers, and
31 that the Health Department shall determine the size, type, and location of these
32 units. All trash enclosures shall have screening of material matching the
33 building. Each establishment shall at least once in each 4-hour period or
34 portion thereof, dispose of all papers, cups, plates, napkins, garbage and other
35 waste material accumulated upon the premises. It shall also be the duty of the
36 owner, manager, or person in control of the establishment to at all times keep
37 the premises indoors, outdoors, and within a 50-foot radius of all property lines
38 on which the establishment is located free from rubbish, litter, waste materials,
39 and debris including food, beverages, napkins, straws, containers, bags,
40 utensils, cups, plates, bottles, cans and other similar waste materials
41 emanating from the establishment. Where the above 50-foot radius
42 encompasses private property, permission to encroach on said private property
43 shall be obtained from the property owner;

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 1 22. A screened garbage corral shall be provided to contain all dumpsters. There
 2 shall be a grease resistant concrete pad and pitched to an approved drain
 3 within the corral, and with water provided through a hose bib;
 4 23. All walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 5 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the site
 6 shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be repaired or
 7 replaced in a timely manner;
 8 24. Parking lot and exterior lighting shall be full cut-off design and directed away
 9 from adjacent properties, and subject to the approval of the Engineering
10 Division;
11 25. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. The plan to
12 restripe the parking areas must be approved by the Director of Engineering
13 prior to restriping the lot;
14 26. Regulatory signage or pavement markings shall be provided to help assure
15 proper vehicular traffic movement;
16 27. All sites must conform to the Village's Storm Water Control Ordinance as
17 contained in the Zoning Ordinance, including the disconnection of any
18 downspouts;
19 28. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be
20 subject to the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission;
21 29. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Sign Code in Chapter 82 of the Skokie
22 Village Code. Any sign on the site that is in violation of that Code must be
23 removed or modified to conform therewith prior to the issuance of an
24 occupancy permit;
25 30. Handicapped ramps are to be provided as necessary and meet State of Illinois
26 Accessibility requirements;
27 31. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance
28 with State of Illinois Accessibility Standards and Article 11 of the Skokie Amended
29 Zoning Ordinance. All handicapped parking spaces shall be included in the
30 Village Handicapped Parking Space Maintenance Program;
31 32. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block driveways,
32 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall always be parked
33 in designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of
34 designated parking spaces. All employees shall park on the subject site;
35 33. No abandoned items, including abandoned vehicles, shall be allowed to remain
36 on the site;
37 34. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or
38 other objects that may impede travel;
39 35. All landscaping shall be maintained to a maximum height of 30 inches for a
40 distance of 15 feet from any vehicular access point into or out of the
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 1 36. Landscaping shall be adequately maintained including trimming and watering
 2 thereof. All dead landscaping shall be replaced in a timely manner;
 3 37. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 4 Landscaping" to assure that the site and parkway landscaping is completed
 5 and maintained in accordance with the final approved Landscape Plan. A copy
 6 of Said Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit “A” and hereby made
 7 part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 8 Landscaping" shall be recorded at the petitioner’s expense;
 9 38. All buildings shall meet current BOCA and NFPA Life Safety Codes;
10 39. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the Plat of
11 Survey, Plat of Subdivision, Site Plan, and Landscape Plan in their approved
12 and finalized form. The files shall be scaled CADD 2D drawing files on non-
13 compressed, non-read only, IBM formatted, 3.5-inch diskette(s) or CD-ROM
14 .DWG AutoCAD format (version 2002 preferred);
15 40. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the
16 Planning Division of the Community Development Department the name,
17 address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
18 responsible for site maintenance compliance with the special use permit;
19 41. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
20 impacted during construction and or development, the owner shall provide, or
21 shall cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie
22 with a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally
23 insured for any and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold,
24 and shall cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie
25 harmless and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage
26 or personal injury related to work on or use of public property;
27 42. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
28 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations;
29 43. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the
30 Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well
31 as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked;
32 44. The petitioner shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result
33 of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The
34 costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and
35 staff time required researching and conducting said hearing;
36 45. A master control console shall be provided and the station shall have at least 1
37 attendant on duty at the console at all times that self-serve gasoline is being
38 dispensed (Self-serve gasoline facilities);
39 46. A master control console must control all types of dispensers;
40 47. The combined capacity of product tank storage shall not exceed the
41 requirements of the State Fire Marshall;
42 48. Complete detailed drawings indicating the location or relocation of gasoline
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 1 49. The dispensing area shall be at all times in clear view of the attendant. Placing
 2 or allowing of any obstacle to come between the dispensing area and the
 3 attendant control area is prohibited. No window signs shall be on the windows in
 4 front of the master console, nor shall merchandise, material, or other objects be
 5 located in the area between 36 inches and 6 feet above the floor level in front of
 6 the master console. The attendant must at all times be able to communicate with
 7 persons in the dispensing area. A communication system between the control
 8 station and each dispensing island must be provided;
 9 50. During the hours of operation, air hoses, tire pressure gauge, water for radiators,
10 containers for water, and 2 washroom facilities shall be provided and made
11 available to all customers free of charge. For purposes of this section, a
12 refundable deposit fee shall not be considered as a charge for services;
13 51. A canopy constructed according to Community Development Department
14 requirements shall be provided over all self-serve islands;
15 52. When the subject site abuts residentially zoned or used property, screening shall
16 be provided. Screening shall be a minimum of 6 feet high;
17 53. The entire structure must comply with State of Illinois Accessibility Standards;
18 54. Amusement devices are prohibited;
19 55. Outside storage and display is prohibited;
20 56. The storage of boats, trailers, trucks, recreational vehicles, and other vehicles
21 not related to the operation of motor vehicle service stations is prohibited;
22 57. No vehicles may be sold on the premises, nor shall any vehicle display a "For
23 Sale" sign;
24 58. No vehicle other than a tow truck shall remain on the site for more than 10
25 days;
26 59. Automobile repair tools, equipment, and parts shall not be stored outside of the
27 building at any time;
28 60. Within 40 days of the closing or temporary closing of a service station, the owner
29 shall determine if the tanks are to be removed or reused in the future. If the
30 tanks are to be reused or the owner is still unsure, they may be placed
31 temporarily out of service in accordance with Illinois State Fire Marshall
32 Regulations. The pump islands and tanks shall be removed if the tanks are not
33 reused within 180 days of the closing or temporary closing as a service station;
34 61. All utilities serving the site shall be placed underground;
35 62. The sale of liquor and other alcoholic beverages and the sale or rental of
36 videocassette recorder tapes, DVDs and other tangible items used to exhibit
37 movies or video or electronic games are prohibited; and
38 63. Maintenance of the site shall continue to be in compliance with the conditions
39 enumerated in this Section of the Skokie Zoning Ordinance and elsewhere as
40 applicable.



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1 Section 3: That a notice of the enactment of this Ordinance incorporating the
2 conditions contained herein shall be approved by the owner of the property in writing and
3 duly recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office at the owner’s expense.

4 Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
5 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
6
 ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 2004.

 Ayes: 7 (Piper, Bromberg, Perille, Gelder,
 Roberts, McCabe, Van Dusen) Village Clerk
 Nays: 0
 Absent: 0
 Approved by me this 7th day of
 Attested and filed in my June, 2004.
 office this 8th day of
 June, 2004.

 Mayor, Village of Skokie
 Village Clerk
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LANDSCAPING
INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT

Plan Commission Case
2004-4P




 This Agreement is entered into this day of 2004 by and
between Mansoor Ali Lakhani & Shamim Lakhani, hereinafter referred to as "PROPERTY
OWNERS", and the VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, an Illinois municipal corporation hereinafter referred
to as "VILLAGE". The parties to this Agreement hereby agree as follows:

 1. PROPERTY OWNERS are the owners of real property located in the Village of
 Skokie, described as follows:

 LOTS 35 THROUGH 40 BOTH INCLUSIVE AND LOTS 41 AND 42 (EXCEPT
 THE NORTH 11 FEET OF SAID LOTS 41 AND 42) IN LARAMIE LAWN
 SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33,
 TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
 MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY
 24, 1927 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 9560351, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
 PIN: 10-33-201-012 THROUGH 019

 commonly known as 5015 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois.

 2. At or near the time of execution of this Agreement, the VILLAGE granted an
 Occupancy Permit, Business License, or Special Use Permit hereinafter collectively
 referred to as “permit” pursuant to state statutes and local ordinances.

 3. By the terms of the aforesaid permit, the PROPERTY OWNERS are required to
 install and maintain landscaping in accordance with a plan dated February 9, 2004
 approved by the VILLAGE.

 4. The parties to this Agreement recognize that the installation and maintenance of
 landscaping is an integral part of the PROPERTY OWNERS’ plan for development
 and/or use of the property and is necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the
 VILLAGE's land use objectives, and that the permit would not have been approved
 by the VILLAGE without the assurance that this Agreement would be executed by
 the PROPERTY OWNERS.

 5. The purpose of this Agreement is to assure:

 (a) installation of the landscaping in accordance with the landscaping plan
 approved by the VILLAGE, and
 (b) continued maintenance and care of the landscaping, including any
 landscaping indicated in the parkway area.


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 6. The property, which is the subject matter of this Agreement, is legally described
 above. The portions of the subject property which are to be landscaped and
 maintained pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement are indicated on
 the Landscape Plan attached hereto, marked Exhibit “1” and are hereby made a part
 of this Agreement.

 7. PROPERTY OWNERS agree that the installation and maintenance of the
 landscaping which is required in accordance with the permit issued by the VILLAGE
 and this Agreement will materially benefit the subject property. Such landscaping is
 necessary in order for the PROPERTY OWNERS to comply with the conditions of
 the permit issued or granted by the VILLAGE for the PROPERTY OWNERS’
 requested development or use of the property.

 8. PROPERTY OWNERS shall diligently maintain and care for the landscaping which is
 installed and required by the permit and this Agreement, using generally accepted
 methods of cultivation and watering. The PROPERTY OWNERS shall maintain a
 standard of care necessary to prevent the landscaping from deteriorating to the
 extent that its value as landscaping is destroyed. If Exhibit “1”, attached hereto or
 permit specifies maintenance standards or procedures, such procedures are hereby
 adopted as part of this Agreement, and by such adoption, become enforcement
 conditions of this Agreement.

 9. Failure to maintain the landscaping as required by this Agreement shall be a
 nuisance. In the event the PROPERTY OWNERS fail to meet the standard of
 maintenance necessary to keep the landscaping in a healthy condition as required
 by this Agreement, the VILLAGE shall give written notice of the deficiency to the
 PROPERTY OWNERS who shall have 20 days to make the necessary correction or
 replacement. If such correction or replacement is not made within the aforesaid 20-
 day period, the VILLAGE may elect to abate the nuisance and take necessary action
 to assure that the landscaping is replaced and/or maintained. In the event, the
 VILLAGE so elects; the VILLAGE shall serve notice of its intent to enter the
 premises for this purpose. The VILLAGE shall either personally serve the notice
 upon the PROPERTY OWNERS or mail a copy of it by certified mail to the
 PROPERTY OWNERS' last known address, or as shown on the tax rolls, at least 15
 days in advance of the date when the VILLAGE or its agent intends to enter the
 premises.

 10. For this purpose, the VILLAGE or its agent may enter upon the property and perform
 such work as it considers reasonably necessary and proper to restore, maintain, or
 replace the landscaping required by this Agreement. The VILLAGE may act either
 through its own employees or through an independent contractor.

 11. The VILLAGE shall be entitled to reimbursement for abating the nuisance in
 restoring, maintaining or replacing the landscaping, provided that the VILLAGE
 follows the procedures set forth in this Agreement. Costs shall include but shall not
 be limited to actual costs incurred by the VILLAGE and administrative costs. The
 VILLAGE shall make demand upon the PROPERTY OWNERS for payment. If the
 PROPERTY OWNERS fail to pay the costs within 30 days of the date on which
 demand is made, the VILLAGE may cause a lien to be placed on the subject
 property. The VILLAGE may record a notice with the Recorder of Deeds for Cook
 County stating that it has incurred expenses under the terms this Landscape

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 Agreement. The VILLAGE shall be entitled to collect interest at the statutory rated
 on the amount owed.

 12. In addition to having a lien placed on the subject property, the VILLAGE may
 institute a legal action to collect the amount owed. The PROPERTY OWNERS
 agree to pay the VILLAGE a reasonable sum as attorney's fees and court costs.

 13. If either party upon the execution of this Agreement or during the course of
 performance considers that it is necessary to have the PROPERTY OWNERS post
 additional security to guarantee the performance of his obligations hereunder, the
 VILLAGE may require the PROPERTY OWNERS to post additional security. The
 VILLAGE may require either a cash deposit or a surety bond guaranteeing
 performance in a form signed by sureties satisfactory to the VILLAGE. The
 condition of the security shall be that if the PROPERTY OWNERS fails to perform
 any obligation under this Agreement, the VILLAGE may, act on behalf of the
 PROPERTY OWNERS and use the proceeds of the cash bond, or in the case of a
 surety bond, require the securities to perform the obligations of this Agreement.

 14. The PROPERTY OWNERS hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
 VILLAGE, its trustees, officials, employees and agents for any costs, claims, actions
 or causes of action for personal injury, property damage or otherwise, including
 reasonable attorneys fees, which may arise from the VILLAGE exercising any of its
 rights or obligations and performance under this Agreement.

 15. All notices required or to be given pursuant hereto shall be in writing and either
 delivered personally or by a nationally recognized "over-night" courier service or
 mailed by United States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to
 the VILLAGE and the PROPERTY OWNERS as follows:

 If to VILLAGE: If to the PROPERTY OWNERS:
 Village of Skokie
 5127 Oakton Street Mansoor Ali Lakhani
 Skokie, IL 60077 Shamim Lakhani
 Attention: Village Clerk 5306 Pratt
 Skokie, IL 60077
 With copies to:
 Village Manager
 5127 Oakton Street
 Skokie, IL 60077

 Corporation Counsel
 5127 Oakton Street
 Skokie, IL 60077



 Either Party may change the names and addresses of the persons to whom notices
 or copies thereof shall be delivered, by written notice to the other Party, as the case
 may be, in the manner herein provided for the service of notice.



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 16. The Parties and the individuals whose signature is affixed to this Agreement, each
 acting with due authority have executed this Agreement.

 17. This Agreement pertains to, runs with the subject property, and shall be binding on
 the successors, assigns, and heirs in interest.

 18. This Agreement shall be recorded at the PROPERTY OWNERS’ expense in the
 Office of the Recorder of Deeds for County of Cook.

 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and
year written above.



PROPERTY OWNERS VILLAGE OF SKOKIE


By: By:
 its Village Manager

Title: ATTEST:


By:
 Village Clerk

Title:




 TO: RECORDER OF DEEDS or REGISTRAR OF TITLES
 PLEASE RETURN TO WILL CALL BOX 429
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EXHIBIT “1”
PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2020-16P: Chapter Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, December 21, 2020


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
Case: 2020-16P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 Miscellaneous Crop Farming

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its November 19, 2020, meeting the Plan Commission reviewed the petitioner’s
request to amend Appendix A of Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie Village Code to add
all other miscellaneous crop farming to the use table to allow additional crops to be
grown in the industrial zones. After the Commission heard the case, the petitioner
contacted Staff and indicated that he did not want to move forward at this time.
However, it was decided that the Commission would still bring the case to the Village
Board. The broader application of allowing additional indoor crop farming would be
suited for many local industrial buildings. Expanding the available zones for these uses
is also consistent with one of the objectives of The Skokie Sustainability Plan, which is
to support local/regional farming efforts to reduce the transportation distance for food.
This recommendation looks comprehensively at indoor agricultural uses. It adds to the
list that was initially specific to the creation of the B6 Downtown Science and
Technology zoning district in 2007 and then added to the mixed-use districts when they
were created in 2009.
This modification would allow additional crops not categorized as food crops or
floricultural by the federal government like agave, hay, herbs, grass seed, industrial
hemp, hops, and spices and also expands the uses already on our list to the M1, M2,
and M3 industrial districts. Medical and recreational use cannabis are not included,
consistent with previously established precedent or otherwise regulated in the Zoning
chapter.
Discussion from the Commission included questions about industrial hemp, which
although no longer central to this case, would now be included on the list. A more
detailed discussion is summarized in the attached minutes.


INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal Notice was properly advertised as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No
interested parties provided testimony about this case.




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PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 member
absent, that Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie Village Code be amended as
recommended in the Staff Report for 2020-16P.
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT ABSTAIN
 Mitchell X
 Quane X
 Lakahni X
 Robinson X
 Franklin X
 Eckstein X
 J. Burman (moved)  X
 Mathee (second) X
 Luke X



ATTACHMENTS
 1. Staff Report for 2020-16P, dated November 19, 2020
 2. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes, dated November 19, 2020




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STAFF REPORT 2020-16P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, November 19, 2020




To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Steve Marciani, Planning Supervisor
Case: 2020-16P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 Miscellaneous Crop Farming


 General Information
  Petitioner Tom Voitik
  Purpose To amend Appendix A of Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie
 Village Code to add all other miscellaneous crop farming to
 the use table to allow additional crops to be grown in the
 industrial zones and any other Zoning chapter modifications to
 accommodate this request.

STAFF ANALYSIS
Tom Voitik is requesting an amendment to Appendix A of Chapter 118 Zoning of the
Skokie Village Code to add all other miscellaneous crop farming to the use table to
allow additional crops to be grown in the industrial zone and any other Zoning chapter
modifications to accommodate this request. The only agricultural uses currently
allowed in the Village are:
  Floriculture production – special use in TX and CX, permitted in B6
  Food crops grown under cover – special use in TX and CX, permitted in B6
  Medical cannabis cultivation center – special use in M3 only
Floriculture and indoor food crops uses were added as uses in the B6 Downtown
Science and Technology zoning district with its creation in 2007; these uses were
included for research purposes. When the mixed-use districts were created in 2009
these uses were added to the TX Transit Mixed-Use and CX Core Mixed-Use districts as
potential roof-top uses.
Growing outdoor crops was included with the definition of agricultural research and
education for The Talking Farm in 2014; however, outdoor farming is not a separate
use. Indoor growing medical cannabis was added in with the medical marijuana
amendments, also in 2014. Growing adult recreational cannabis was not included with
the recreational cannabis amendments in 2019.



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According to the federal government’s North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS)all other miscellaneous crop farming includes non-food crops like agave, hay,
herbs, grass seed, industrial hemp, hops, and spices.
The petitioner’s intention is to grow industrial hemp for CBD production. Industrial
hemp is regulated in Illinois by the Industrial Hemp Act [505 ILCS 89], which among
other things, requires that all seeds, clones, transplants and propagules used to
cultivate industrial hemp in Illinois shall be certified under the Association of Official
Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) standards and guidelines for industrial hemp or shall
be accompanied by a certificate of analysis from an accredited certified laboratory from
a state with a regulated industrial hemp program that certifies the industrial hemp
grown will not contain in excess of 0.3% THC, the principal psychoactive constituent of
cannabis. A State licenses is also required.
Staff is generally supportive of adding the broader category of indoor non-food crop
production to the M1, M2, and M3 districts in Appendix A, excepting out medical and
recreational use cannabis, which are otherwise regulated in the Zoning chapter and
consistent with the previously established precedent. Staff would like to take this
opportunity to further recommend adding the floriculture and food crops used to the M
zones, too. The Village has many buildings that would be suited for such uses and
expanding the available zones for these uses is consistent with one of the objectives of
The Skokie Sustainability Plan, which is to support local/regional farming efforts to
reduce the transportation distance for food. Parking for the proposed use would be the
same as floriculture and food crops grown under cover.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the following sections of Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie
Village Code be amended, with text to be added highlighted and text to be removed
highlighted and stricken through in the attached draft ordinance.

Sec. 118-218. Required number of off-street motor vehicle parking spaces.

…
 (4) Office, retail, service, and industrial uses.

 Greenhouse, nursery, and floriculture:

 a. Floriculture production, and food crops grown under cover, and all other
 indoor crop farming: 1.5 parking spaces for each 1,000 ft 2 of gross floor
 area, except that if any portion of the facility or operations is for retail use
 then the requirement is 3.0 parking spaces for each 1,000 ft 2 of gross floor
 area for the whole facility.

…
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 APPENDIX A
 …




 retail streets
 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 NX TX CX B1 B2 B3 B4 B6 H1 M1 M2 M3 OR


AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHING,
AND HUNTING
  Crop Production
 Greenhouse, nursery, and
 floriculture:
 Floriculture production S S P P P P
 Food crops grown under cover S S P P P P
 Medical cannabis cultivation S
 center
 All other indoor crop farming, P P P
 except cannabis not otherwise
 defined as industrial hemp by
 State law




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 DRAFT Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: November 19, 2020

A motion was made by Commissioner Burman and seconded by all to approve the minutes
of the October 1, 2020 Plan Commission meeting.

The chairman read the following statement into the record.

Until further notice, meetings of the Skokie Plan Commission will be electronically, with a
majority of members participating via remote access in order to comply with the State of Illinois
Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation. Members of the public who wish to comment as to an item
on the published legal notice must submit their statement or question in writing to Steve
Marciani at steve.marciani@skokie.org and all properly submitted statements or questions will
be presented and read during the relevant portion of the meeting. Written comments also may
be submitted by email to citizencomments@skokie.org ; by mail to Village of Skokie, Attn: Matt
Brandmeyer, Ex Officio Plan Commissioner, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077; or via the
Village’s drop box (no later than noon the day of the meeting) located by the public entry to
Village Hall.

The chairman welcomed Bonnie Eckstein and Sheila Lakhani as new commissioners to the
group.

Case Descriptions:

2020-16P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Miscellaneous Crop Farming
Tom Voitik is requesting an amendment to Appendix A of Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie
Village Code to add all other miscellaneous crop farming to the use table to allow additional
crops to be grown in the industrial zone and any other Zoning chapter modifications to
accommodate this request.


Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Personal notice was not
required for this case. Otherwise, Corporation Counsel determined that notice was proper
and correct.
The applicant was not present at this meeting. His intention was to grow industrial hemp
for CBD production which is regulated by an industrial hemp program that certifies the
industrial hemp grown will not contain in excess of 0.3% THC, the hallucinogenic
constituent of cannabis.
Staff is recommending to expand and broaden the category of indoor non-food crop
production (hay, hemp, herbs and spices) to the industrial districts, including adding
floriculture and food crops.
Staff requested that the report be accepted into the record as presented. There were
minor typos that were brought to the attention of the commissioners.

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The Village has many buildings that would be suited for such uses. This amendment will
provide the necessary language for possible future indoor agricultural uses.
The chairman asked about hemp licensure. Staff answered that a State license is required,
and regulations are in place based on the federal bills for recreational and medical
marijuana.
A commissioner asked if this would be considered micro-farming that is allowed on
rooftops. Staff answered that in our climate, agricultural farming must be done indoors.
A new commissioner wanted clarification of the uses and different categories in the
industrial zones. Staff explained that in the southeast & southwest areas of Skokie certain
uses; mostly manufacturing, warehousing, and office uses are allowed.
There were no comments or questions from the public.


Recommendations and Voting
The Plan Commission recommended that sections of Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie
Village Code be amended as presented by Staff in the Staff Report.

Motion: Burman Second: Mathee Absent: Mitchell

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0


After the meeting, it was learned that the petitioner withdrew his request. Staff wishes to
continue the process as a general amendment for final Village Board approval.




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2020-21 Community Development Block Grant
Budget and Status Report
December 21, 2020
 Status Grant
 Awarded
 ($)
Administration
20-1.0a VOS - Funding is being used to administer the Village’s CDBG Program, implement and monitor all Underway 100,000
 Program projects, submit all required documentation to HUD, and coordinate all planning activities relative to
 Administration the Village’s community development efforts.

19-1.0b; 20-1.0b VOS - Funding is being used to continue the preparation of a regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), Underway 10,000
 Planning to be submitted to HUD in 2021. Although a portion of the budgeted funds allocated for FY20 have
 been spent, administration funds may only be used during the specified program year; therefore,
 this line item is a placeholder to ensure the final payment for the AFH can be funded with CDBG
 administration funds.


Housing
19-2.1; 20-2.1 VOS - Home Funding is being used to continue the Village's program of repairing single-family homes, which Underway 70,000
 Improvement began in 1983. The request will enable low/moderate-income households (less than 80% of area
 Program median family income) to be eligible to receive grants up to $12,000 to pay for building materials or
 contractors' services. The grant for the moderate-income households (50-80% of median family
 income) will continue its trial period. In addition, if a home owner received CDBG funding in the
 past, fulfilled its contractual obligations with the Village, and has remained in the home for an
 additional 15 years, he/she could be eligible for a new round of funding as long as the household
 remains eligible for the Home Improvement Program. To-date, 12 homes have been improved and
 more will be assisted in 2021. Due to the high demand for these funds, and due to the street
 resurfacing project coming in under budget, a request for reallocating funds to this program will be
 made at the Monday, January 4, 2021, Village Board meeting.




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20-2.22 HODC - Funding is being used to purchase and install security cameras in an 11-unit building on Conrad Pending 16,800
 Housing Street. The purpose of the security cameras, to be located in common areas, is to proactively
 Opportunity ensure the safety and security of the tenants living in the building, enable HODC to monitor the
 Development building, and promote a culture of care for the building by the tenants. HODC to provide an
 Corporation estimated $5,614 in matching funds from other sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.

19-2.4; 20-2.4 VOS - Funding is being used to further affordable housing in Skokie. The expectation is that these funds Pending 75,648
 Affordable will be used to support low/moderate-income households in owner-occupied homes.
 Housing Disbursement activities may include, but not be limited to, property acquisition and home repair.
 Initiative


Infrastructure
20-3.1 VOS - Street Funding has been used to resurface Niles Avenue (between Oakton Street and Lincoln Avenue) Complete 220,000
 and Alley and Hull Street (between Niles and Terminal Avenues). Both street segments are located in
 Resurfacing Census Tract 8077, Block Group #1 (8077-1), which is an eligible low/moderate-income residential
 area. According to 2011-2015 American Community Survey (ACS) data, 67.72% of the population
 in 8077-1 is comprised of low/moderate-income residents. Street and alley resurfacing is a high
 priority of the Village’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. Due to the street resurfacing
 project coming in under budget, a request for reallocating funds to the Home Improvement
 Program will be made at the Monday, January 4, 2021, Village Board meeting.

20-3.2 VOS - Funding is being used to provide grants to homeowners meeting low/moderate-income eligibility Underway 3,000
 Sidewalk who are required to participate in the Village’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program.
 Replacement Low/moderate-income property owners are able to apply, on an individual basis, for CDBG funds
 Program to cover their 50% share. A simple application form is used and proof of income status is based on
 our Home Improvement Program guidelines (i.e. most recent federal tax return or proof of current
 earnings and signed affidavit). The focus area will be Golf Road to the north, Church Street to the
 south, and the east/west Village limits. Households in other areas of Skokie may participate upon
 request.




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Public Facilities
20-4.1a Turning Point Funding is being used to replace (1) large HVAC rooftop unit, and make accessibility upgrades to Pending 30,800
 its east entrance, both serving the Turning Point building at 8324 Skokie Boulevard. These capital
 improvements will replace the next poorly-functioning aging HVAC unit to improve the interior
 environment of, and improve the safe access to, the facility. Turning Point to provide an estimated
 $10,291 in matching funds from other sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.

20-4.1b SHORE Funding is being used to replace HVAC-related equipment at the Lois Lloyd/Administration Center Pending 22,700
 at 8350 Laramie Avenue, serving the organization's home of its adult services program and
 administrative offices. The replacement of 2 return fans and 2 variable air volume (VAV) boxes is
 anticipated. The building serves adults with developmental disabilities, physical challenges, and/or
 medical impairments, plus SHORE's administrative staff. SHORE to provide an estimated $7,596
 in matching funds from other sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.

20-4.2a Search Funding is being used to construct an accessible ramp with landing at its supportive living Underway 18,700
 residence on Enfield Avenue. This capital improvement will improve building and outdoor space
 access, and emergency egress for 6 female residents. Search to provide an estimated $6,250 in
 matching funds from other sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.

20-4.2b Orchard Funding is being used to upgrade electrical services to 2 of its Skokie group homes, one on Pending 9,500
 Village Lavergne Avenue and one on Lowell Avenue. These capital improvements will reduce the number
 of blown circuits for both homes, modernize the circuit breakers for one of the homes, and create a
 suitable living environment for a total of 16 men and women with disabilities. Orchard Village to
 provide an estimated $3,250 in matching funds from other sources, and/or a reduction in the work
 scope.

20-4.5 Asian Human Funding is being used to replace 2 exhaust fans for its health clinic at 8800 Lockwood Avenue. Pending 3,000
 Services -  The building has a total of 3 exhaust fans, and 2 are no longer operational. This equipment
 facilities  replacement will improve indoor air quality for the building. Asian Human Services to provide an
 estimated $2,950 in matching funds from other sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.




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Public Services
20-5.1a VOS - Social Funding is being used to offset a portion of a Social Worker’s salary and benefits in the Village’s Underway 40,555
 Worker Human Services Division. The Social Worker has worked with more than 78 low/moderate-income
 residents to-date on financial assistance and emergency issues. The work largely involves case
 management, counseling, and referral services. All grant funds are expected to be disbursed by
 April 2021.

20-5.1b JCFS Funding is being used to offset the costs associated with staff functions, providing financial Underway 4,000
 counseling services to 62 "newly-poor" Skokie residents to-date. All grant funds are expected to
 be disbursed by April 2021.

20-5.5a Asian Human Funding is being used to subsidize the salaries of dental assistants to provide dental services to Underway 7,000
 Services - 202 low-income Skokie residents to-date. The dental assistants are responsible for patient triage,
 dental services education, seating, medical histories, and radiographs in addition to chair-side assisting and
 sterilization duties, improving patient flow, and maximizing chair time with the patient. Services are
 available from pediatric through geriatric populations. Dental clinic treatments include education,
 preventive care, restorative work, and some rehabilitative services to replace missing dentition. All
 grant funds are expected to be disbursed by April 2021.

20-5.5b Meals on Funding is being used to offset staff costs associated with program administration, which includes Underway 5,000
 Wheels two meals per day, plus options for well-being checks and shopping assistance services to over 22
 Northeastern low-income Skokie residents to-date. The program serves the elderly, persons with mental illness,
 Illinois individuals with disabilities, and/or those with temporary illnesses with meals with high-quality
 nutrients that help them maintain or achieve functional independence. The meals make it possible
 for individuals to avoid costly and restrictive premature institutionalization and to participate as fully
 possible in community life. All grant funds are expected to be disbursed by April 2021.


20-5.5c Assyrian The Assyrian Family Health Alliance has relocated its offices to Phoenix, Arizona, effective June Canceled 5,000
 Family Health 1st, 2020; therefore, the program has been canceled.
 Alliance




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20-5.6 Metropolitan Funding is being used to offset the costs associated with staff functions, providing general Underway 5,000
 Family counseling services to 8 Skokie residents to-date. Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) supports
 Services and strengthens families and individuals through mental health-related counseling services that are
 offered in MFS' community-based centers, clients' homes, and school settings. All grant funds are
 expected to be disbursed by April 2021.

20-5.8 PEER Funding is being used to provide substance abuse assessments and outreach services to 46 Underway 5,000
 Services low/moderate-income Skokie residents to-date, including an intensive outpatient program for teens
 and specialized medical treatments for adults. All grant funds are expected to be disbursed by
 April 2021.

20-5.9a Children's Funding is being used to provide investigations, expert child interviews, medical evaluations, court Underway 3,000
 Advocacy advocacy, crisis intervention, and ongoing support for 15 Skokie residents to-date who are child
 Center victims of domestic abuse and their non-offending family members. Funding will help support the
 child abuse services project addressing the mental health needs of child victims of sexual abuse,
 physical abuse, and other forms of family violence. All grant funds are expected to be disbursed
 by April 2021.

20-5.9b The Harbour Funding is being used to serve the needs of 1 low/moderate-income runaway, neglected, and Underway 3,000
 homeless Skokie youth (age 12-21) to-date. The Harbour has been reaching out to ensure that
 Skokie youth are aware of their services that includes an emergency shelter, a Transitional Living
 Program, an Independent Living Program, and a Successful Teens/Effective Parents (STEPS)
 program. All grant funds are expected to be disbursed by April 2021.

20-6.2 North Shore Funding is being used to provide counseling and case management services to 229 homebound, Underway 8,000
 Senior Center elderly Skokie residents and their families to-date. All grant funds are expected to be disbursed by
 (NSSC) April 2021.

20-7.3 Youth and Due to current events, funding has not yet been used to provide academic, social, and emotional Pending 5,000
 Opportunity  support services via after school and summer programs to empower Skokie youth; however, grant
 United (YOU) funds are expected to be disbursed by April 2021.




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20-10.2 Open Funding is being used to provide counseling services to support fair housing needs and/or prevent Underway 3,000
 Communities evictions and foreclosures for Skokie residents. All grant funds are expected to be disbursed by
 April 2021.


 FY21
 Original
 Budget
 673,703




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2019-20 Community Development Block Grant
Budget and Status Report - CJE SeniorLife
December 21, 2020
 Status Grant
 Awarded
 ($)
Public Facilities
19-4.1c CJE Funding was used to make accessibility, safety, and energy-efficiency upgrades at the Village Complete 30,000
 SeniorLife Center subsidized senior housing apartment building community wing at 5140 Galitz Street.
 Improvements included accessibility upgrades to the men's and women's restrooms, and this
 project became part of a larger project to temporarily support CJE's Senior Day Program while an
 affordable housing project is constructed near the program's permanent home on Howard Street in
 Evanston. In addition to the 180 occupants of the Village Center building, seniors participating in
 the Senior Day Program will be using this center until project completion in 2021 or 2022. The
 capital improvements have improved the community wing, which is used on a daily basis, to
 ensure the elderly residents can be more independent and safe, and the building can be more
 efficient in providing services and utilizing energy resources.


 FY20
 Remaining
 Funds
 0




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 Allocation of CDBG Funds to
 Community Organizations
 1977-2020
 Actual
Agency 1977-2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total
Access to Care 14,000 5,000 6,000 6,000 7,000 8,000  10,000 8,845 5,000 3,850 2,290 0 0 0 0 0 0 $75,985
Argentium (formerly SASI) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 0 $3,000
Asian Human Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  25,000  20,000 3,000 6,000  12,000 7,000 $73,000
Assyrian Family Health Alliance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000 $5,000
Better Existence with HIV 33,600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $33,600
Center for Enriched Living 14,000 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 4,000 4,400 2,000 2,200 2,290 2,040 0 0 0 2,000 0 $44,930
Centre East 41,750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $41,750
Children's Advocacy Center 0 2,000 2,000 0 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,650 2,500 2,200 2,290 2,550 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 $37,190
CJE (Lieberman Center, Village Center) 60,000  16,840 0 0  20,000  17,000  10,000  12,350 10,000 15,000  20,865  20,000  25,000 0  11,093  30,000 0 $268,148
Connections for the Homeless 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,559 3,750 0 0 0 0 0 0 $7,309
Evanston Shelter for Battered Women 125,500 3,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $129,000
Great Opportunities Adult Day Care 120,857 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $120,857
Housing Authority of Cook County 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  20,000 0 0 0 0 0 $20,000
Housing Opportunity Development Corp. 0 0 0 0  10,000 0  12,000 0 0 0 0 0  13,200 0  17,566 0  16,800 $69,566
Interfaith Housing Development 206,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $206,200
Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,850 3,650 3,570 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 $31,070
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago 0  20,000  20,000 10,000 0  20,000  12,000 7,550 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $89,550
Maine-Niles Association for Special Recreation 42,600 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 2,000 2,200 2,290 2,040 0 0 0 0 0 $69,130
Meals on Wheels NE IL (formerly Meals at Home) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 5,000 $11,000
Metropolitan Family Services 108,088 0  12,400 0 4,000 0 0 0 5,000 5,000 5,200 6,000 6,000 6,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 $175,688
New Foundation Center (formerly WilPower, Inc.) 10,000 0 0 9,000 0 0 0 0 0 0  18,750 0 0 0 0 0 0 $37,750
Niles Township Community Daycare Center 75,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $75,000
Niles Township Food Pantry 0 0 0 0 0  10,000  15,000 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $30,000
North Shore Senior Center 25,300 6,560 5,000 5,000 6,000 6,000 9,000 8,845 8,000 7,150 6,780 8,160  10,000  10,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 $145,795
Open Communities 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 $3,000
Orchard Village 941,035 0  27,000 17,000  15,000 0  15,000  21,700 13,000 0  18,780  20,000  15,000  10,387  27,175  18,960 9,500 $1,169,537
PEER Services 8,000 5,000 4,000 4,000 0 4,000 6,000 8,845 6,500 4,950 4,690 6,120 7,500 7,500 6,000 5,000 5,000 $93,105
RespiteCare 4,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $4,000
Search, Inc. 33,790 0  17,000 18,000  12,000  12,700  18,000  23,300 15,000 24,750  18,750  16,500  10,000  15,000  15,313  18,000  18,700 $286,803
SHORE Community Services 207,497  44,600  25,000 11,200  15,000  20,000  12,000  11,300 4,500 13,541 8,025 5,000 0  40,800  18,750  20,000  22,700 $479,913
Skokie Park District 256,490 0 7,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $263,990
The Harbour, Inc. 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 0 5,000 5,300 6,000 4,950 4,690 5,100 6,000 6,000 5,000 3,000 3,000 $60,040
Thresholds/NTSW 490,650 0 0 5,700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  44,000 0 $540,350
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care 377,363  10,247 0 0 0 0 6,665 0 5,000 0 5,360 9,500  12,000  19,552  23,277  25,000  30,800 $524,764
United Way 25,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $25,000
Urhai Community Service Center 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $3,000
WINGS 40,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,648 0 0 $42,648
Youth & Opportunity United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,200 6,120 7,500 7,500 7,000 4,000 5,000 $42,320
Zacharias Center 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  34,650 0 0 $34,650
Total 3,260,720 116,747 131,900 94,900 100,000 105,700 142,665 120,085 84,500 93,200 133,650 157,700 139,200 132,739 199,471 208,960 151,500 $5,373,637


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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Skokie, Cook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 8
p.m. on Monday December 21, 2020




Until further notice, meetings of the Skokie Village Board will be held
electronically, with a majority of Village officials participating via remote access
in order to comply with the State of Illinois Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation.
Members of the public who wish to comment as to an item on the published agenda or to
comment during public comments must submit their statement or question in writing to
the Village Manager’s Office and all properly submitted statements or questions will be
presented and read during the relevant portion of the meeting. Written comments may be
submitted by email to citizencomments@skokie.org by mail to Village of Skokie, Village
Manager's Office, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, 60077; or via the Village’s drop box
located by the public entry to Village Hall.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod C. Shah.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg. Klein,
Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen. The Trustees were joining by remote electronic access.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, December 7, 2020.
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #15-FY21 of December 21, 2020.
Omnibus vote.

* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Appointments
 Family Services Commission: Bonnie Eckstein
 Plan Commission: Alison Pure-Slovin

 B. Resignations
 Human Relations Commission: Alison Pure-Slovin
 Plan Commission: Bonnie Eckstein
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Village Manager.
* A. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement for Provision of Snow Removal
Assistance to Respond to Snow Emergencies During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Resolution 20-12-R-1484
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor and Board approval
Intergovernmental agreement for provision of snow removal assistance to respond to snow
emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Omnibus vote

* B. 2021 Motor Fuel (MFT) Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways.
Resolution 20-12-R-1485
Motion to approve a 2021 Motor Fuel Tax Resolution for maintenance of Streets and
Highways.
Omnibus vote.
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* C. Biennial Resolution to Allow for Work Performed by Village of Skokie for Construction
and Maintenance in State of Illinois Rights-of-Way.
Resolution 20-12-R- 1486
Motion to adopt a Resolution to allow for work performed by the Village of Skokie rights-of-
way for the 2021 and 2022 calendar years.
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Corporation Counsel.
A. Request for an executive session in accordance with paragraph 2(c)(11) of the Illinois
Open Meetings Act pertaining to the new review and discussion of pending litigation.
Motion to approve the request of the Corporation Counsel for an executive session in accordance
with paragraph 2(c)(11) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act to review and discuss pending
litigation at the end of the regular meeting and to adjourn therefrom.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

New Business.
A. Case 2020-02M – A request by Lakhani Oil Company through the
modified review procedure to modify a special use permit for the Mobil Gas Station to
allow vacuum stations.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the requested modifications to the special
use permit through the modified review procedure for the Mobil Gas station to allow
vacuum stations be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2020-16P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Miscellaneous
Crop Farming.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that Chapter 118 of the Skokie Village Code be
amended to add all other miscellaneous crop farming to the use table to allow additional crops to
be grown in the industrial zones.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED


2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #1.
Carrie J. Haberstich, Planner/CDBG Administrator presented the Public Hearing #1

Public hearings for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program will be
conducted at the Village Board meetings on Monday, December 21, 2020, Monday, January 4,
2021, and Monday, February 1, 2021. Public hearings are mandated by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations to receive public input and determine the
Village of Skokie's funding request. A subsequent public hearing in March will also be
necessary to approve the one-year Action Plan that serves as our formal application for funding.
The upcoming fiscal year will be the 47th consecutive year of CDBG funding, during which the
Village has benefited from over $23.4 million in total grant allocations1.
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A status update of the current program year projects and activities including the Regional
Assessment of Fair Housing and CDBG CARES Act funding which was presented at tonight’s
meeting.
At this point we do not know the exact amount of our entitlement grant for 2021-22; however,
we will likely estimate $600,000, which is slightly less than the current year’s grant amount.
Ideally, we would know the exact amount prior to the February hearing when project awards are
determined; however, the timing will likely be later. In addition, we plan to reprogram a portion
of unobligated funds from last year. The program caps of 20% for administrative funding and
15% for public services will be applied to the new entitlement the Village receives.

Citizen Comments.
Gail Schechter, 9033B Keating, commented on Skokie’s TIF Plan-4900 Oakton and luxury
development at 8000 North. She was concerned about “fair and affordable housing” in Skokie.
Manger Lockerby stated that Skokie has an overall 19.9% of Affordable Housing units in relation
to other Municipalities. Skokie has a program to support low income residents, Skokie also
supports Social Service agencies that serve Skokie resident.

James Johnson, commented on the recent approval of an 8 story Hilton hotel in Oakton and the
luxury apartment complex being built across form Village Hall. Manager Lockerby stated that the
Hotel is close to the CTA train for pedestrian walking, This property has been vacant since 2016
and not updated. It will be more efficient and sustainability better for the environment with
modern construction and better material. It will be close to the Bike paths. The restaurant and
food service will be locally resourceful.

Mayor Van Dusen wished everyone a Healthy and Happy Holiday.


Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn at 8:41 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED



 -------------------------------
 Pramod Shah, Village Clerk



Approved:


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Mayor George Van Dusen


Closed Session
A Closed session was held in the main floor conference at 8:50 p.m. Those present were Mayor
Van Dusen, Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wyatt, Corporation Counsel Lorge, Clerk
Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein and Gray-Keeler. Also present were
Public Works Director Slankard and Water and Sewer Superintendent Scher. The meeting
ended at 9:30 p.m.
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