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expressed strong support for a reduction of the speed limit in order to protect cyclists and motorists alike, especially when adapting to a new traffic pattern. Assistant Director Swallow advised Council that the Ohio Revised Code sets the speed limit on Lake Ave. She added that there is process to change the speed limit but it can take some time. She offered to come back to the committee with further details about the process and to do a speed study to address concerns. President O'Malley expressed support for such a study and asked that the area between Cove and W. 117 'be studied. Councilmember Bullock noted that speed is a major complaint of residents throughout the City. He reported on the research that he has done speaking with ODOT and State Senator Skindell. He advocated for moving forward on the issue and not being deterred by state requirements. On the motion: A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. Ordinance 16-2020 referred to Public Works & Sustainability Committee. 9. Communication from Councilmember Bullock ensuring parklet pilot takes place in 2020. (pg. 10) Councilmember Bullock made a motion, seconded by President O'Malley to receive and file the communication. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 10. RESOLUTION 2020-51 - 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 expenditure of funds costs related to implementation of temporary parklets in 2020. (pg. 11) Councilmember Bullock invited discussion and comment from other members of Council and the administration. He noted that the spirit of the legislation is to ensure that temporary parklets are enacted this year. He discussed options available to the city, such as expending zero dollars or using city funds to purchase jersey barriers to loan to businesses.