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City Council Regular Meeting - Media
Published: Jul 13, 2026
City Police Department's Summer Outreach Program Enjoys Successful Start, Other Community Events Planned
The city highlighted its summer outreach program, a joint initiative between the police department (officers, civilian staff, volunteers) and the park district. The program takes children on free trips during off-duty hours, requiring parent registration. The first trip on July 8th took approximately 64 children, primarily from the east side, to Harper College and the Park District pool, with lunch and snacks provided. Upcoming trips include Camp Duncan (tomorrow), Lincoln Park Zoo (July 31st), and a Chicago Fire Game (August 1st). The program aims to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and youth [cite: 161-190]. Additional community events include National Night Out on August 4th and a Back to School backpack giveaway on August 5th, providing approximately 300-400 backpacks and resources [cite: 191-203].
First Reading of Side Yard Variation for 410 Hillrest Property to Allow Driveway Access
The City Council considered, on first reading, an ordinance for a side yard variation at 410 Hillrest. The applicant seeks to install a driveway to access a rear yard for a detached garage. The initial request for a one-foot green space setback was modified. The applicant can now maintain 3.5 feet of grass after clearing the house, with the variation extending 50 feet. The driveway will be brought back to a 5-foot setback after clearing the house. The ZBA unanimously approved this variation [cite: 95-114]. This item is scheduled for approval on July 27th [cite: 117-118].
Rear Yard Variation for 102 Brook Property Moves to First Reading with Conditions
The City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance for a rear yard variation at 102 Brook. The applicants, Mr. Powell Bach and architect Jamie Kosan, are seeking to add to their home on a lot that does not have the standard 50-foot rear yard. The addition would encroach to about 12.7 feet from the property line. To mitigate this, the applicant agreed to provide 30 feet of natural screening and limit accessory structures to two, each no more than 200 square feet. This was unanimously approved by the ZBA with these conditions [cite: 120-147]. The item is scheduled for a July 27th meeting for approval [cite: 150-151].
City Council Approves Warrants for Expenditures Exceeding $776,000
The City Council approved the payment of warrants for expenditures totaling $776,267.13. This includes a total amount of $548,1204 for general expenditures, $62,626 for payroll, and $227,689 for wire payments. Two manual checks were also processed: one for $500 to the Illinois Secretary of State License Database (check #213029) and another for $40 as a refund for alarm services to Uriel Cruz (check #213056) [cite: 230-240]. The motion to approve was made by Morgan Adams and seconded by Cameron [cite: 242-243].
City Council Approves First Reading of Rear Yard Variation for 408 Hillrest Property
The City Council reviewed and approved on first reading an ordinance for a rear yard variation at 408 Hillrest. The property has a significant grade change, necessitating a waiver of the standard 50-foot rear setback for the addition of a garage. The applicant agreed to a condition limiting future accessory structures to one, up to 200 square feet. The ZBA unanimously recommended approval with this condition [cite: 66-84]. This item will be on the next agenda for approval [cite: 88-89].
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