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to establish regulations for automobile related businesses within the City of Lakewood. (pg. 95) Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple to refer Ordinance 10-2023 as substituted to Housing, Planning & Development. Discussion: Law Director Vargo explained that the purpose of the ordinance is to have private businesses pay their own costs instead of the public. He mentioned the deliberation and concerns heard from the public that took place before the ordinance was drafted. The main focuses of the ordinance are the storage of repaired vehicles, vehicles to be leased, and other customer vehicles. The ordinance proposes a permit structure to be administered through the Housing and Building Department with a reasonable annual permit fee. Director Vargo emphasized that the ordinance does not seek to put impediments on businesses. Charlie Calanni—13728 Madison Mr. Calanni gave an overview of his family business and expressed his opposition to Ordinance 10-2023. He shared his concern of discrimination against automotive businesses and the lack ofcommunication City Hall had with these businesses prior to the drafting of the ordinance. Jennifer Sirachi—12506 Edgewater Ms. Sirachi shared her support of Charlie Calanni and opposed the ordinance. She proposed that the regulations go against private property rights and that fines and penalties are overly excessive. Ms. Sirachi expressed the importance of small businesses to the community including the generation of taxes. Dan Budka—13600 Madison Owner Mr Budka objected to the requirements in the ordinance requiring line-designated parking spaces. He explained that customers and tow trucks park in areas out of the business owner's control after hours and that there are times when the business is waiting on parts or payments for longer than the 10-day limit described in the ordinance. Mr Budka also highlighted the issue regarding the restriction on working outside as it pertains to quick operation on a vehicle. .Terry Napp Jr —14588 Madison Ave Mr. Napp spoke on behalf of Madison Ave Auto services. He supported the requirement of a permit as a tool to build professionalism in the industry, but he opposed the size regulation ofthe parking spots within the business'parking lot. He wanted this revisited and suggested a visit to his shop for a better understanding of how his parking situation operates. He also shared his concern about regulations on conducting work outside and having a 10-day limit for vehicles on the premise. Mayor George thanked Mr Napp for his offer to visit his shop and agreed to hear more of his feedback. James Grasche— 162 7 Bagley Rd, Cleveland Mr. Grasche spoke in support of small business owners and opposed Ordinance 10-2023. He expressed the idea ofgovernment overreach by liberals and the cherry picking against specific people and businesses. 4