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Council Minutes of 11/8/2000 ~,,, Resolution No. 2000-142 introduced by Councilman O'Grady was given its second reading. A resolution encouraging Congress to pass House Bills 3883 and 3377, which would require labeling of genetically engineered foods and that the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) obtain information from manufacturers of genetically engineered foods relating to the safety of such foods, and declaring an emergency. Councilman O'Grady moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings; second by Councilman McKay; passed unanimously. Councilman O'Grady moved to adopt; second by Councilman McKay. Roll call: O'Grady, yes with comment that this resolution deals with the introduction of radical new food technologies that are finding their way onto the tables of people through our nation without proper review by the federal government. This is a very urgent situation, and he commends those people, including Congressman Dennis Kucinich, who are trying at the federal level to correct the issue. He would also thank the person who brought it to his attention, Erika Pilisy. Roll call continued: McKay, yes; Nashar, yes; Miller, yes; Limpert, yes; Gareau, yes. The motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2000-142 adopted. Ordinance No. 2000-143 introduced by Mayor Musial was given its second reading. An ordinance to make and transfer appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2000 as amended. Councilman McKay moved to suspend the rule requiring three readings; second by Councilman O'Grady; passed unanimously. Councilman McKay moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman O'Grady and passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2000-143 adopted. Ordinance No. 2000-144 introduced by Mayor Musial was given its second reading. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Senior Workers' Action Program/Senior Community Service Employment Program with the City of North Olmsted acting as host agency, and declaring an emergency. Ordinance No. 2000-145 introduced by Mayor Musial was given its second reading. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Senior Workers' Action Program/Senior Community Service Employment Program wherein said Senior Workers' Action Programs/Senior Community Employment Program shall act as a host agency in partnership with North Olmsted City Schools, and declaring an emergency. Ordinance 2000-146 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Musial and Councilman O'Grady. An ordinance amending the Traffic Control File of the City of North Olmsted by providing for the installation of two "No Parking, Stopping or Standing" signs, one sign to be affixed to the telephone pole at 26821 Sweetbriar Drive with an arrow pointing west and one sign to be erected in the right-of--way at 26893 Sweetbriar Drive with an arrow pointing east and declaring an emergency. Councilman O'Grady moved to suspend the rule requiring three readings and noted that the legislation had been reviewed in committee; second by Councilman Limpert. Roll call: O'Grady, yes; Limpert, yes; Miller, yes with comment that, although this was discussed in committee, it was never on the committee agenda, nor were people present provided a copy of the ordinance. In the future, he would ask that, if an issue is to be discussed in 13