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Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 10. RESOLUTION 2020-39A - 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,to amend Resolution 2020-39, adopted August 3, 2020 in order to extend the curbside express parking program. (pg. 28) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to refer Resolution 2020-39A to the Public Safety Committee. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. Resolution 2020-39A was referred to the Public Safety Committee. 11. Communication from Councilmembers Bullock, Rader, Kepple & Shachner regarding additional park amenities near Madison Park basketball court. (pg. 30) Councilmember Bullock made a motion, seconded by President O'Malley to receive and file the communication. Discussion: President O'Malley spoke to past successes of reimagining parks and noted that Madison Park is in his ward. He suggested bringing in parkplanning experts and residents to make suggestions on how the park can be changed. Councilmember Rader stated support for going through the planning process to reconfigure Madison Park, while still keeping residents involved. He suggested incorporating the Saturday meetings that will be occurring throughout the summer into the planning process. Councilmember Kepple spoke to some of the specific examples that the community is asking for in regard to the park's environmental design. She also highlighted the administration's efforts to expand the community stewards program. Vice President Litten suggested referring the communication to Committee of the Whole for a fuller discussion. He noted that the Recreation Department is under the Board of Education, instead of the city, and encouraged Council to invite representatives from both entities to ensure consistent programming. President O'Malley agreed. Public Comment: Matt Bixenstine 2069 Clarence Ave. Mr. Bixenstine spoke on behalf of the Friends of Madison Park group, and expressed general support for the items outlined in the communication. He spoke to individual features of the park and proposed a handful of changes.