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1�;'-.-°�. <br /> _ � , F � <br /> . .. POIKE '�....! - . <br /> �._.._.._ . �.�.�A.i <br /> : HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY FEBRUARY 28, 2011 <br /> Committee Members Present: Karen White; Henry Davis; Ann Puzzello <br /> Other Council Members Present: Derek Dieter; Tom LaFountain; David Varner; Oliver <br /> Davis; AI Kirsits <br /> Others Present: Mayor Stephen Luecke; Gary Gilot; Gregg Zientara; Rita <br /> Kopala; Ann-Carol Nash; Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand <br /> Agenda: Taxi Cab Regulations (See Attachments) <br /> Councilmember Karen White, Chairperson, Health and Public Safety Committee, presided over <br /> the informational update. The review of taxi cab regulations is part of Chairperson White's effort <br /> to improve areas that affect the quality of life in the city. Chairperson White briefly recounted the <br /> attention this issue has received over the past couple of years and then why it was important to <br /> move forward now. <br /> Chairperson White introduced Deputy City Attorney Ann-Carol Nash who has been responsible <br /> for the administrations efforts to date. Ann-Carol provided a handout which summarized findings <br /> and proposals to date. Councilmember Puzzello and Councilmember White both offered <br /> questions and concerns among them. clearly understood rates, coordination with airport <br /> � regulations, and acceptance by cab companies and drivers. <br /> Chairperson White then asked Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand for her observations. <br /> Kathy said it has from the start been Councilmember White and the rest of the Council's desire to <br /> have fair, consistent, enforceable regulations. Additionally the focus has always been on <br /> assuring the safety of the public and cab drivers. <br /> Councilmember Varner wondered if a county-wide ordinance would be the best approach. He <br /> said it should be in sync with the airport and Mishawaka. <br /> Chairperson White noting a need for further discussion suggested a special ad hoc committee be <br /> formed. Councilmember Oliver Davis volunteered. City Controller Gregg Zientara said a <br /> deadline would help keep the issue on the"front burner." <br /> Under miscellaneous matters Gary Gilot, Director of Public Works, reported on the progress <br /> made installing flashing school zone signs for Xavier School. <br /> There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson White <br /> adjourned the meeting at 5:02 p.m. <br /> Res e Ily Submitted, <br /> ��� � . <br /> Karen White, Chairperson <br /> Health and Public Safety Committee <br />