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Councilmember Kepple acknowledged and summarized public comment, which expressed concerns about pedestrians being safe and maintaining ADA compliance. Councilmember Rader shared public comment from a business owner on Madison Ave. that shared concerns about taking away parking from his retail business to benefit restaurants. Chairman Shachner questioned process on the recommendation of the legislation to full Council, taking into account the changes made and considered during the committee meeting. Assistant Director Swallow indicated that the committee could formally make the changes as a part of the record. Councilmember Bullock indicated that the committee could refer it back to Council without making a recommendation. Chairman Shachner made motions to make changes to legislation language in Sections 3, 5, and 8. He presented the redline version of the changes on the online meeting screen. The changes centered on outdoor dining in the public rights of way and lowering the insurance requirements for it. Councilmember Rader seconded the motion. Discussion: Councilmember Bullock sought clarification on insurance requirements. It was noted that businesses not serving alcohol would only be required to have a $1 million outdoor dining liability insurance policy. On the motion: A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Kepple, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motions passed. The amendments were made to the legislation. Chairman Shachner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kepple to recommend the legislation to the whole City Council. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Kepple, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motions passed. The legislation was recommended. Chairman Shachner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rader to refer the legislation to the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Kepple, Rader, Shachner Nays —None