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idea behind legislation would be not having people on the phone while driving. The new law would require public education and give new authority for police officers. A revised draft of the ordinance will come again in front of the committee in September. Councilman Bullock made a motion, seconded by President O'Leary, to receive and file the report. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 4. ORDINANCE 05-19 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law enacting Section 331.346, Using Mobile Telephones while Driving, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood in order to update the Code so as to regulate the use of mobile phones while driving in the City. (Placed on 1st reading and referred to Public Safety 1/22/19; 2nd reading 2/4/19) (pg. 3) President O'Leary made a motion, seconded by Vice President Anderson, to defer. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Several councilmembers expressed their support for the ordinance, their constituents support for the ordinance, and their desire to have seen it passed already. There was also discussion regarding protecting Uber and Lyft drivers from negative consequences, as they are helping contribute to public safety. Aimee Guzowski of 2083 Arthur Ave. expressed her support for the law and discussed 2 car accidents that happened on her street within the past week, including one where a car flipped when it hit a parked car. She asked that her street's intersection with Delaware Ave. be made a four-way stop and invited councilmembers to meet with her and residents on her street to figure out a solution to the problem. Councilmembers expressed interest in meeting with her and briefly discussed traffic calming efforts throughout the city. 5. ORDINANCE 21-19 —AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the transfer and advance of certain funds. (Placed on 1st reading and referred to Finance Committee 7/1/19) (pg. 5) President O'Leary made a motion, seconded by Vice President Anderson, to defer. All members voted in favor. Motion passed.