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Council Minutes of 03-19-2013 ~,,~„ The Public Safety Committee met on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 7:02 p.m. Present ,~ were committee members Williamson and Schumann; Council members Barker, Orlowski and Kearney; Mayor Kennedy, Law Director Gareau, Youth Services Administrator Allegra and Planning/Development Director Wenger. • Discussed was Ordinance 2013-28 which is an Ordinance establishing the program fee for participation in the city's Juvenile Traffic Intervention Program (JTIP) within the Division of Youth and Family Services, and declaring an emergency. The Youth Services Administrator spoke on behalf of this Ordinance, explaining that the current diversion program does not include the Juvenile Traffic Intervention Program. It is necessary to enact a fee schedule in order to allow the Administration to implement this program. The committee voted 2-0 to recommend approval of Ordinance 2013-28. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. The Public Safety Committee did meet on Monday, March 11, 2013 to discuss Ordinance 2013-17 (Prohibition of Domestic Farm Animals). That legislation was held once again in committee for further review. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane said he knows it's part of Council's officials business to excuse absences, and his comments are not meant to be judgmental or personal in any way. He said he would like to note that this meeting will be the fourth meeting where Council member Mahoney has not attended. That would be 18% of the meetings this year. He is noting that for the record. Council President Jones said on behalf of Council, in case Lambert is inquiring where Council member Mahoney has been, he is recovering from his third surgery in the last few weeks. So, on behalf of Council, they would like to let the public know that their thoughts and prayers are with him and his family as he recovers. LEGISLATION Resolution 2013-22 introduced by Councilman Orlowski was given its third reading. A Resolution proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month in the City of North Olmsted, Ohio, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Orlowski moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williamson and passed unanimously. Resolution 2013- 22 adopted 6-0. Resolution 2013-23 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the award of a contract to provide new pavement markings to various streets at various locations in the city, as detailed in the specifications on file in the Service Department, and authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control to contract for the same with the lowest and best bidder, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Brossard moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney and passed unanimously. Resolution 2013-23 adopted 6-0. 5