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Discussion: Councilmember Bullock remarked that in this age of COVID that a component of business success is going to be online shopping with curbside pickup. The resolution provides a framework without the details regarding how it will be accomplished. He acknowledged that the Mayor is also working on a similar initiative and this has been brought forward to reserve a spot on the committee agenda, to ensure that the topic is moving forward in a timely manner and to express Council's support. A roll call vote was conducted as follows: Yeas - Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays -none Motion passed. Communication referred to Planning Commission & Housing, Planning, & Development Committee. 12. RESOLUTION 2020-39 — A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Director of Public Safety to designate express parking spaces under certain circumstances. (pg. 23) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to refer Resolution 2020- 39 to the Housing, Planning, & Development Committee and the Planning Commission. Discussion: Mayor George remarked that her administration started reviewing the process for allowing 15 to 30-minute parking zones upon request. Previously, the Public Works Director would approve or deny these requests on a case by case basis. Mayor George believes that a more standard process should be developed to ensure equal treatment to all, particularly now that there will likely be an increase in requests. A roll call vote was conducted as follows: Yeas - Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays - none Motion passed. Resolution 2020-39 referred to Planning Commission & Housing, Planning, & Development Committee. 13. Communication from Councilmembers Rader, Shachner, & Neff regarding dedication of Bernice Pyke Park. (pg. 25) Councilmember Rader made a motion, seconded by President O'Malley to receive and file the communication.