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Council Minutes of 11/1/2005 held in committee and that the surrounding community newspapers be invited to give feedback and input at another meeting. Ordinance 2005-60 will be held in committee. Crocker/Steams Road project noise walls. After the public meeting held on September 26, residents were asked to submit their choice of color and design style. Approximately 20 residents returned their requests, with over 52% recommending the sandstone color. It was pointed out by the Law Director that the Mayor has the authority to enter into an agreement with the county and ODOT to complete the planning, engineering and construction. Mayor O'Grady said he would like to review this issue with the county and ODOT. Hopefully, he will be able to report to the committee by November 14. With respect to the newsrack boxes, Councilman Gareau contacted a representative from Developer's Diversified to check on their policy with regard to the boxes located on their property. The representative is looking into that policy, and she will be invited to the follow-up meeting. Councilman Miller, chairperson of the Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee: 1) Committee met on October 25. Agenda items included: • Ordinance 2005-152, an ordinance amending Section 351.12 of Chapter 351 (Parking Generally) of the Traffic Code, entitled "All-night Parking Restricted," in order to prohibit parking overnight on tree lawns and berms located immediately adjacent to streets without curbs. This was brought forward in order to provide a more uniform application of the no parking rule from 2 a.m. until 6 a.m. in the city. The Police Dept. is supportive of this legislation. There was discussion as to whether or not there would be a 30-day warning. It was agreed that it would not be written into the code, and it would be left up to the Police Dept., Safety Director and the Mayor to address on a case-by-case basis. It was encouraged that this information be placed on the website and cable channel. It was recommended, and the committee agreed, the new policy would be applicable starting February 1, 2006. The committee unanimously recommended approval as amended with regard to the starting date of February 1, 2006. • A liquor permit stock transfer for Pepper Joes, located at 24532 Lorain Road. This is a D1, D3, D3A and D6 permit. It will be going from the name of Katherine Pishnery to Teresa and Joseph George. The Police Dept. had no objection to the stock transfer, and the committee unanimously recommended not to object. Councilman Miller moved that Council not object to the liquor permit stock transfer for Pepper Joes, 24532 Lorain Road. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan and passed unanimously. • Turn lanes at the intersection of south Clague Road and Lorain Road. The issue involved the safety factors in the merge lanes at that location. It was agreed the issue would be referred to the Safety Director and the Engineering Dept. to look at what might be the safest viable changes appropriate for the intersection; and, if any, the Safety Director would then bring back information and input to the ,~ committee for possible changes and recommendations.