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City Council Meeting Minutes October 4, 2011 • Page 3 of 11 Public Works Director Phare noted the parking plan does not exclude city vehicles from parking in those spaces during public hours. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayor Sisk recognized two young boys, members of a Webelos Troop, who were present to observe municipal government. He noted one of the boys, Logan Pius, was celebrating his birthday and the Council sang happy birthday to him. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Fleming reported there are two different RTD meetings scheduled for changes in bus services. On Wednesday, October 5, at 7:00 p.m. there will be a meeting at the community room at Lydia Morgan to discuss the 228 bus line. RTD's official meeting will be on Thursday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the Louisville Recreation Center. He also reported on the City's Public Works Director Recruitment process and noted the City has received 104 applications. He announced Mayor Sisk will be honored at an Open House, on Tuesday, November 8, at the Coal Creek Golf Course. Mayor Sisk reported the Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the State of the City • luncheon, on Tuesday, October 11 at the Marriott Courtyard. He also reported on a meeting he attended relative to the merger of Level 3 with Global Crossing and noted CEO, Jeff Storey is very positive about the merger. REGULAR BUSINESS ORDINANCE No. 1592, SERIES 2011 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 2.50 REGARDING DISASTER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS — 2nd Reading — Public Hearing (Staff Recommendation —Table Ordinance No. 1592, Series 2011) Mayor Sisk requested a City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Light read Ordinance No. 1592, Series 2011. Mayor Sisk requested a staff presentation. City Manager Fleming requested the City Council table and take no further action on Ordinance No. 1592, Series 2011. The request was based upon City Council and citizen comments during the March 1 and April 12 Work Session. This matter will be revisited in February 2012, and a new ordinance will be brought forward, which will • remove all provisions of condemnation and establish the power of the Mayor and the chain of command.