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public art priority to have it state "to allocate $100,000 for one of more major installations." Lastly, the committee clarified the language in the tree canopy priority to state "maintain urban forestry funding for planting, maintenance, training, and education at least fiscal year 2020 levels." Councilmember Bullock made a motion, seconded by President O'Malley to amend Resolution 2020-54 to reflect the changes made by the Finance Committee. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, O'Malley, Neff, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. Resolution 2020-54 was amended. President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to adopt Resolution 2020-54. Public Comment: Glenn Campbell—15305 Lanning Ave. Mr. Campbell spoke in support of funding the development of a climate action plan for the city. He highlighted a need for the city to look at the electricity contracts for the city hall and the wastewater treatment plant, and to prioritize a 100%renewable supplier. Michael Fodor 1439 Riverside Dr. Mr. Fodor spoke in support of the creation of a climate action plan. He noted the benefits of a plan and spoke to the importance of giving contracts to renewable energy providers. Maggie Sullivan 1262 Westlake Ave. Apt. 3 Ms. Sullivan spoke to the necessity of a climate action plan. She encouraged the city to purchase energy from a renewable provider at any point that it's able to. Discussion: President O'Malley asked for further education on the use of natural gas and what the objections are to using it, while stating his support for environmental issues. Councilmember Rader noted that natural gas can be used to move society away from carbon emissions. Mr. Campbell stated that natural gas should be around for a while, but he advocates that the city is in a position to show leadership on renewable energy. Councilmember Bullock also noted that Vice President Litten made a motion in Finance Committee to change the speed table priority to include an extra $4,000 in funding that would be designated only for speed and tables and accompanying signage. This change was added into the amended version. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, O'Malley, Neff, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. Resolution 2020-54 was adopted as amended.