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10. Communication from Councilmember Neff regarding parking issues on Edwards Ave. and other side streets impacted by business patrons. (to be provided) Councilmember Neff read the following communication into the record: Since taking office in January, I have received concerns from residents on Edwards Avenue about the difficulties they experience trying to locate street parking spaces for their vehicles. The opening of the new Truck Park establishment has attracted many more patrons to the immediate area, including parking on Edwards Ave. I believe it is prudent to conduct a traffic study and assess the impact of increased driving and parking on Edwards Ave. by nonresident, to determine a possible solution for any parking issues. Some residents suggested parking decals for residents and signage specking hours for resident only parking. I hope my colleagues will join me and agree to refer this matter jointly to the Housing, Planning and Development Committee and the Planning and Development Department to work collectively to reach acceptable solutions. President O'Malley suggested referring the matter to the Public Safety Committee since parking matters are handled by the police. Councilmember Neff and Acting Chief Wilkins expressed agreement with that suggestion. Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Councilmember Neff to refer the communication to the Public Safety Committee. Discussion: City Planner David Baas stated that he had conducted a baseline parking study in fall 2018. That study was part of the Planning Commission's approval of the Lakewood Truck park project. The City intended to conduct a follow up study once the truck park was opened and it currently intends to do so in September/October. A roll call vote was conducted as follows: Yeas - Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays -none Motion passed. Communication referred to Public Safety Committee. 11. Communication from Councilmembers Bullock and Kepple regarding the permitting of curbside express parking as a tool for economic relief for Lakewood businesses. (pg. 22) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to refer the communication to the Housing, Planning, & Development Committee and the Planning Commission.