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City of Berwyn City Council met Aug. 26

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Robert J. Lovero Mayor

Leticia Garcia City Clerk

A. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence:

B. Open Forum:

C. Approval of Minutes:

1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes- August 12, 2025.

D. Bid Openings: Nothing submitted.

E. Berwyn Township, Berwyn Health District, Berwyn Development Corporation: Nothing submitted.

F. Reports from the Mayor:

1. Appointment and Swearing-in of Tricia Powers to CDBG Director, effective immediately.

G. Reports from the Clerk:

1. Deferred Item #G-4 from 08/12/25 City Council Agenda: Handicap Parking Sign Determination: 1617 East Ave. (DENY)

H. Zoning Boards of Appeals: Nothing submitted.

I. Reports from the Aldermen, Committees, and Boards:

J. Reports from the Staff:

1. City Attorney Bertuca: Authorize settlement 2024LOI 3684 in the amount of $62,500.00.

2. Police Chief Cimaglia: Request for Approval - Hispanic Heritage Parade, September 6, 2025, event assembly at 10:00 AM, parade beginning at 12:00 PM, ending at the ReMax Summer Fest, Vacin Fairway.

3. Police Div. Commander Fellows: Request for waiver of sealed bid process and authorization to purchase two (2) 2025 Ford Explorer - Police Interceptors, for a total of $88,286.40.

4. Fin. Dir. Martin: Declaring two (2) vehicles as surplus property: 2012 Chevy Tahoe VIN#1 GNLC2E02CR 154709, 2014 Ford Explorer VIN#l FM5K8AR2EGA65048.

5. Deferred Item #J-9 from 08/12/25 City Council Agenda: City Staff; Bldg. Dir. Lazzara, City Admin. Green: ORDINANCE: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 1042.046 to Chapter 1042 of the Codified Ordinances of Berwyn for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois.

6. Deferred Item #J-10 from 08/12/25 City Council Agenda: City Staff; Bldg. Dir. Lazzara, City Admin. Green: ORDINANCE: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1042.17 Repairs by Owners of the Codified Ordinances of Berwyn for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois.

7. Deferred Item #J-11 from 08/12/25 City Council Agenda: City Staff; Bldg. Dir. Lazzara, City Admin. Green: ORDINANCE: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 1042.047 to Chapter 1042 of the Codified Ordinances of Berwyn for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois.

8. Deferred Item #J-12 from 08/12/25 City Council Agenda: City Staff; Bldg. Dir. Lazzara, City Admin. Green: ORDINANCE: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1244.04 Accessory Structures and Uses of the Codified Ordinances of Berwyn for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois.

9. Deferred Item #J-13 from 08/12/25 City Council Agenda: City Staff; Bldg. Dir. Lazzara, City Admin. Green: ORDINANCE: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1444.01 General Fees and Inspection Fees and 1444.03 Annual and Periodic Inspection Fees of the Codified Ordinances of Berwyn for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois.

K. Consent Agenda:

1. Payroll: 08/13/25 - $1,741 ,954.90. - Informational.

2. Payables: 08/14/25 to 08/27/25 in the amount of$2,267,116.65. - Informational. Berwyn City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 26, 2025 continued

3. Concert, El Nuevo Vallarta Sports Bar + Grill, 6801 Cermak Rd., August 31, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 11 :00 PM - No Street Closure - City Services Requested.

4. Halfway to Saint Patrick's Day, 7138 Windsor Ave., September 13, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 11 :00 PMStreet closure on Windsor Ave. from Maple to Harlem Ave.- City Services Requested.

5. Client / Community Appreciation Event, Duarte Reality, 6920 Odgen Ave., September 27, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Street closure on 3600 block of Clinton, between Odgen Ave. and 37th St.- City Services Requested.

6. Block Party 1900 Wisconsin Ave. 8/30/25 RD- 9/6/25- City Services Requested.

7. Block Party 1900 Cuyler Ave. 8/30/25 RD- 9/6/25- City Services Requested.

8. Block Party 1500 Home Ave. 8/31/25 RD- 9/l /25- City Services Requested.

9. Block Party 3500 Wenonah Ave. 9/6/25 RD- 9/13/25- City Services Requested.

10. Block Party 3500 Scoville Ave. 9/20/25 RD-9/27/25- City Services Requested.

Committee/ Ward Announcements

Adjournment

https://www.berwyn-il.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6941/638914639976470000