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Councilmember Rader asked a question which highlighted that the City has received no new public health guidance regarding outdoor dining since the resolution was originally adopted. Given the absence of any update, Councilmember Rader expressed his support for the resolution. A motion was made and seconded to recommend the substitute version of Resolution 2020-31A for adoption. A roll call vote was conducted as follows: Yeas: Shachner, Kepple, Rader Nays: none Motion adopted. Minutes approved. ORDINANCE 17-2020 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, amending Section 1325.04, Authority of the Board, to include the exterior painting of existing natural brick structures within the authority of the Architectural Board of Review. Assistant Director Swallow introduced the ordinance, explaining that it is meant to ensure that the Architecture Board of Review provides review and approval before brick can be painted. Currently there is nothing in the Code which gives ABR jurisdiction solely over the painting of brick. Ms. Swallow remarked that part of the rationale of the ordinance is that painting brick can be detrimental and that painting it may hold in moisture and lead to quicker deterioration. Paint may also be used to attempt to cover up structural issues. Building Commissioner Meyers took exception to the assertion that painting brick causes it to deteriorate. He provided examples of how painting brick may protect the brick, if done correctly. President O'Malley spoke to the aesthetic concerns about painting brick. He referred to a recent project on the commercial corridor where a large brick structure was painted. He remarked that there are many smaller scale projects that require review by ABR. He stated that the legislation is not intended to prohibit the practice but to ensure that there is a fair level of review to maintain the character of the City. In response to a councilmember's question, Ms. Swallow advised that more specific aesthetic standards would have to be drafted to help guide ABR. It was clarified that the legislation as written applies to all structures, both residential and commercial. President O'Malley expressed his openness to narrowing the parameters to just commercial_ Councilmember Shachner expressed interest in narrowing the legislation. 2