REGULAR MEETINGS OF CITY COUNCIL 1ST & 3RD MONDAYS AT 7:30 P.M.
HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 12650 DETROIT AVENUE

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DOCKET
OF A MEETING OF
THE LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LAKEWOOD CITY HALL – 12650 DETROIT AVENUE
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
7:30 P.M.

The Regular Meetings of Lakewood City Council shall be held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 P.M., except that when such meeting date falls on a holiday such meeting shall instead be held on the following day.  A Docket and Agenda of the business proposed to be transacted by Council will be available in the Clerk’s Office and on the City’s website www.onelakewood.com as soon after 4 PM on the Friday before a Council meeting as possible.

Section 121.08 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood establishes rules for the public to follow when speaking before Council:

ADDRESSING COUNCIL – The President may recognize any non-member for addressing Council on any question then pending.  In such cases, the person recognized shall address the chair, state his or her name and address and the subject matter he or she desires to discuss.  Speakers must be courteous in their language and avoid personalities.  When addressed by the Chair, the speaker must yield the floor and comply with all rulings of the chair, said rulings not being open to debate.  Except with permission of Council specifically given, speakers shall be limited to five minutes.  No person who has had the floor shall again be recognized until all others desiring an opportunity to speak have been given an opportunity to do so. 

AGENDA ITEMS PROTOCOL:

The Clerk at the beginning of the meeting will present the AGENDA ITEMS sign-in sheet to the President of Council.  Speakers will be called to address Council by the Chair.  A citizen must first write his or her name, address and agenda item number on the designated sign-in sheet in order to be recognized.  

PUBLIC COMMENT PROTOCOL:

The clerk at the end of the meeting will present the PUBLIC COMMENT sign-in sheet to the President of Council.  Public Comment will be welcomed at the end of a Council Meeting on miscellaneous issues or issues other than agenda items.  A citizen must first write his or her name, address and topic on the designated sign-in sheet in order to be recognized.  The forum is not designed to be a question and answer session.

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call

Reading & disposal of the Corrected Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 2  2018.

Reading & disposal of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held February 5, 2018.

Reports, legislation and communications from Members of Council, the Mayor and other City Officials. 

****OLD BUSINESS****

1. Committee of the Whole Reports regarding Committee Meetings of 2/20/18 (To be Provided) 

2. RESOLUTION NO. 8978-18 -A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, appointing __________________ to the Board of Nuisance Abatement Appeals for the three year term beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020. (REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 1/16/18, DEFERRED 2/5/18) (7)

3. RESOLUTION NO. 8980-18 – A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, appointing _____ (first appointee) ___________ to the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council for the three year term beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020. (REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 1/16/18, DEFERRED 2/5/18) (Pg. 8) 

4. RESOLUTION NO. 8981-18 – A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, appointing _____ (second appointee) ___________ to the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council for the three year term beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020. (REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 1/16/18, DEFERRED 2/5/18) (Pg. 9)

5. RESOLUTION 8982-18 – A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, appointing Councilmember __________________ to serve as ex-officio member of the Foundation Planning Task Force. (REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 1/16/18, DEFERRED 2/5/18) (Pg. 10)

6. RESOLUTION NO. 8983-18 – A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, appointing __________________ as the ex-officio, non-voting councilmember to the Lakewood Animal Safety and Welfare Advisory Board, for the two year term beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2019. (REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 1/16/18, DEFERRED 2/5/18) (Pg. 11)

7. Finance Committee Report regarding Tax Ordinances Amendments, 2018 Bond Anticipation Notes, Municipal Capital Lease and prisoner meals contract. (To Be provided) O’Malley; Chair

8. RESOLUTION 8975-18 – A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Purchasing Manager to enter into an agreement for prisoner meals with Discount Drug Mart without the necessity of bidding in accordance with Lakewood Codified Ordinance §111.04(a)(10) in accordance with the City of Lakewood standard purchase order terms and conditions. (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 1/2/18) (Pg. 12)

10. ORDINANCE NO. 4-18 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council to adopt 128.22 through 128.2215 of the Codified Ordinances as mandated by the state legislature to authorize state officials to collect and administer municipal net profit taxes.  (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (Pg. 14)
11. ORDINANCE NO. 7-18– AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of special obligation income tax revenue notes in the amount not to exceed $21,687,000 in anticipation of the issuance of bonds to pay costs of 2016 & 2017 issued one year Bond Anticipation Notes. (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (Pg. 36)

11. ORDINANCE NO. 8-18 – AN ORDINANCE authorizing issuance of special obligation Income Tax Revenue Notes not to exceed $160,000 for City Parking Lot Resurfacing. (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (Pg. 45)

12. ORDINANCE NO. 9-18 – AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of special obligation income tax revenue notes not to exceed $375,000 for Police Firing Range. (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (Pg. 54)

13. ORDINANCE NO. 10-18 – AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of special obligation income tax revenue notes not to exceed $375,000 for Parks Improvements. (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (Pg. 63)

14. ORDINANCE NO. 11-18 – AN ORDINANCE authoring the issuance of special obligation income tax revenue notes not to exceed $475,000 for Municipal Building Roof Improvements. (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (Pg. 72)

15. ORDINANCE NO. 12-18 – AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of special obligation income tax revenue notes not to exceed $700,000 for Sidewalk Improvements. (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (Pg. 81)

16. ORDINANCE NO. 13-18 – AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of special obligation income tax revenue notes not to exceed $1,325,000 for Lake Avenue Improvements (Belle Avenue. To W. 117^th.) (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (Pg. 90)

17. ORDINANCE NO. 14-18 – AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of special obligation income tax revenue notes not to exceed $2,315,500 for Water Line Replacements. (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (Pg. 99)

18. ORDINANCE NO. 15-18 – AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of special obligation income tax revenue notes not to exceed $2,375,000 for Sewer Improvements. ((REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18)Pg.  108) 

19. ORDINANCE NO. 16-18 – AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of special obligation income tax revenue notes not to exceed $2,500,000 for Wastewater Treatment Plan Digester Improvements. (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (Pg. 117) 

20. ORDINANCE NO. 17-18 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of two thirds members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Director of Finance to enter into Equipment Leases in forms approved by the Director of Law on behalf of the City of Lakewood. (“City”).  (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (Pg.  126)

21. Rules & Ordinances Committee Report regarding Ordinances Nos. 38-17, 39-17 & 58-17. (To Be Provided) George; Chair.

22. ORDINANCE NO. 38-17 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law enacting Chapter 123, Departments and Directors Established, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood in order to codify the administrative departments and their directors’ responsibilities within the City. (REFERRED TO THE RULES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE 11/20/17, 2^ND READING 12/4/17) (Pg. 129)

23. ORDINANCE NO. 39-17 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law amending various sections within the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood in order to update the code to reflect the adoption of the Third Amended Charter. (REFERRED TO THE RULES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE 11/20/17) (2^ND READING 12/4/17) (Pg. 135)

24. ORDINANCE NO. 58-17 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law enacting Section 149.24, Activity of Officials and Employees Restricted, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood in order to codify certain ethical requirements. (READ & REFERRED TO THE RULES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE 12/4/17, 2^ND READING 12/18/17) (Pg. 157)

25. ORDINANCE NO. 5-18 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council ENACTING Sections 131.01, Provisions, Alteration, Dedication and Vacation of Streets and 131.02, Board of Revision of Assessments, and amending Section 107.11, Notice of Public Hearing, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood in order to codify certain provisions related to the establishment, naming and vacation of streets. (REFERRED TO THE RULES & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (Pg. 160)

26. ORDINANCE NO. 6-18 – AN ORDINANCE amending Section 1134.03, Procedures for Identification, Nomination and Designation of an HPD or HP, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood in order to adjust the voting requirements of the Planning Commission based upon its new composition under the Third Amended Charter. (REFERRED TO THE RULES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE AND PLANNING COMMISSION 2/5/18) (Pg. 165)

27. ORDINANCE NO. 18-18 – AN ORDINANCE amending Section 1306.43, Housing and Vacant Property License, and Section 1306.44, License Application Form and Fee, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood in order to update the code with respect to the regulation of condominium associations and unit owners in the City.  (REFERRED TO THE HOUSING COMMITTEE 2/5/18) (Pg. 167)

****NEW BUSINESS****

28. Communication from Councilmember Litten regarding Lee Silvis Reappointment to Lakewood Citizens’ Advisory Committee. (Pg. 174)

29. Communication from Mayor Summers regarding Resiliency Task Force Appointments. (Pg.175)

30. Communication from Mayor Summers regarding Boards and Commissions Appointments. Pg.176)

31. Communication from Planning & Development Director Sylvester regarding Resiliency Task Force. (Pg. 177)

32. RESOLUTION NO. 8987-18 – A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least two thirds members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, establishing the Resiliency Task Force for purposeful planning and advising the administration on matters including but not limited to the local effect of climate change, globalization, population growth, overconsumption, housing insecurity, rising healthcare costs in the City of Lakewood, all in view of the goals set forth in the Community Vision (Pg. 178)

33. Communication from Police Chief Malley regarding Community Police Office. (Pg. 180)

34. RESOLUTION NO. 8988-18 – A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with First Federal of Lakewood for the lease of the real property located at 14812 Detroit Avenue, Ste. 200, Lakewood, Ohio. (Pg. 181)

35. Communication from Mayor Summers regarding Recognizing Mike Belsito, Lakewood Entrepreneur in Residence. (Pg. 190)

36. RESOLUTION NO. 8989-18 – A RESOLUTION to recognize and thank Mike Belsito for his seven years of serve as Lakewood’s first Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR). (Pg. 192)

37. Communication from Finance Director Pae regarding 2018 1^st Quarter Transfers and Advances. (Pg. 193)

39. ORDINANCE NO. 19-18 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the transfer and advance of certain funds. (Pg.194)
40. Communication from City Engineer Papke regarding Council Resolution – NEORSD agreement for 2018 Street Sweeper. (Pg.196)

40. RESOLUTION 8990-18 – A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least two thirds members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the City of Lakewood to take all actions necessary to enter into an agreement with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) to receive funds from the Community Cost-Share Account to use toward the purchase of a street sweeper. (Pg.197)