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were visible from the alleys. <br /> Council Member Zakrzewski voiced concern that street <br /> signs are not being replaced quickly enough. Council <br /> Member Ladewski stated that street signs are being <br /> replaced on a piecemeal basis by District. He <br /> encouraged all Council Members to assist him in <br /> bringing this to the attention of the City <br /> Administration. <br /> Following further discussion, Council Member Kelly made <br /> a motion, seconded by Council Member Duda, that Bill <br /> No. 52-93 be recommended favorably to Council. The <br /> Motion passed. <br /> The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 53-93 which would <br /> establish the prohibition of the use of motor vehicles <br /> for the purpose of patronizing, promoting and/or the <br /> commission of prostitution. <br /> Mr. James R. Caldwell made the presentation. He stated <br /> that the Bill had been under study for several weeks by <br /> the Neighborhood Task Force who endorses the Bill. He <br /> stated that merchants in affected areas also support <br /> the Bill. The overall purpose of it is to send a <br /> stronger message that prostitution is not welcome in <br /> our City and to provide another tool for the Police <br /> Department. <br /> Council President Luecke questioned counseling of women <br /> involved in prostitution and Mr. Caldwell stated that <br /> the City does not want to begin a social service <br /> program but would assist with various County programs <br /> in this area. Council Member Luecke questioned the use <br /> of taxi cabs and potential violations and Council <br /> Member Zakrzewski questioned how enforcement would be <br /> made when driving with another individual. <br /> Mr. Broden noted that the Ordinance was specifically <br /> drafted to avoid innocent individuals. <br /> Council Member Puzzello questioned what the normal <br /> sentence would be and was advised that the Pre-Trial <br /> Diversion Program is typically involved. <br /> Council Member Slavinskas stated that a multi-armed <br /> approach is needed in this area. He suggested that the <br /> Prosecutor's Office set forth what the overall process <br /> is and would address first time offenders. He was also <br /> advised that after the third offense, it becomes a <br /> felony with jail time. <br /> Reverend Ralph Miles spoke against the Bill and <br /> questioned the safeguards of innocent young women. Mr. <br />