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
DECEMBER 21, 2015
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

• Roll Call

Reading & disposal of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held December 7,  2015.

Reading & disposal of the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held December 14, 2015

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

 

****OLD BUSINESS**** 

1. Committee of the Whole Report regarding Committee Meeting 12/21/15 ; Ms. Madigan; Chair (To Be Provided)

2. ORDINANCE NO. 49-15 AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the execution and delivery of an agreement by and between the City of Lakewood, Ohio, a municipal corporation and political subdivision in and of the State of Ohio (the “City”), the Lakewood Hospital Association, an Ohio nonprofit corporation (“LHA”), and The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, an Ohio nonprofit corporation (the “Clinic”); and authorizing and approving related matters. (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 12/7/15, PLACED ON 2^ND READING 12/14/15) (Pg. 7)

3. Finance Committee Report regarding the following Finance legislation as noted. Nowlin; Chair (TO BE PROVIDED)

4. ORDINANCE NO. 31-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect on January 1, 2016 provided it receives the vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, amending Chapter 128, Municipal Income Tax, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood for the purpose of meeting the mandates for municipal tax codes contained in Sub. H.B. 5, in which the 130th General Assembly comprehensively amended Chapter 718 of the Ohio Revised Code and reformed the imposition of municipal income taxes. (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 10/19/15, 2^ND READING 11/2/15),. (Pg. 57)

5. ORDINANCE NO. 33-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, to establish appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Lakewood, State of Ohio, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015.  (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 99)

6. ORDINANCE NO. 34-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five 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. (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 112)

7. ORDINANCE NO. 35-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, to establish appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Lakewood, State of Ohio, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 114)

8. ORDINANCE NO. 36-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to enter into contracts for professional services, and to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for the purchase of repair maintenance of operating supplies, services and equipment as authorized by the 2016 Appropriation Ordinance and the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood with the lowest and best bidder or bidders or as otherwise provided by law.  (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 127)

9. ORDINANCE NO. 37-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to enter into service contracts in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for the Department of Planning & Development in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council. (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 131)

10. ORDINANCE NO. 38-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, and authorizing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to enter into contracts for Memberships as authorized by the 2016 Appropriation Ordinance and the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood contracts not to exceed $60,000 without separate Ordinance of Council. (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15)  (Pg. 134)

11. ORDINANCE NO. 39-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, amending section 902.04, Rates and Charges, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood for the purpose of adjusting sewer rates charged against each lot, parcel of land or premises which may have an active sewer connection with the Municipal wastewater disposal system or which may otherwise discharge wastewater either directly or indirectly into such system and any part thereof. (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15)(Pg. 138)

12. ORDINANCE NO. 40-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Mayor (Director of Public safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for Street Infrastructure Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 140)

13. ORDINANCE NO. 41-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manger to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for the Wastewater System and Treatment Improvement Program in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council. (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 142)

14. ORDINANCE NO. 42-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manger to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for the Water System Replacement Program in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council. (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 144)

15. ORDINANCE NO. 43-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manger to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for D.B.G. Fund Infrastructure Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 146)

16. ORDINANCE NO. 44-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manger to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 148)

17. ORDINANCE NO. 45-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manger to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for Buildings & Facilities Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 150)

18. ORDINANCE NO. 46-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manger to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for Traffic Signs & Signals in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 152)

19. ORDINANCE NO. 47-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manger to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for Parks & Pools Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 154)

20. ORDINANCE NO. 48-15 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manger to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for Sidewalk Improvement Program in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (PLACED ON 1^ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/16/15, 2^nd READING 12/7/15) (Pg. 156)

21. Public Safety Committee Report regarding Resolution 8825-15. Bullock; Chair (To Be Provided)

22. RESOLUTION NO. 8825-15 – A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, to authorize the Mayor, as Director of Public Safety, to enter into an agreement between the City of Cleveland and the State of Ohio for the interchange of public safety services for the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. (REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 10/5/15, DEFERRED 12/7/15) (Pg. 158)

23. Rules & Ordinances Committee Report regarding Ordinance No. 27-15. (TO BE PROVIDED). Mr. O’Leary; Chair.

24. ORDINANCE NO. 27-15 – AN ORDINANCE enacting Chapter 721, Donation Boxes, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood, and establishing related fees. (PLEASE SUBSTITUTE for Ordinance No. 27-15 and referred to the Rules & Ordinances Committee September 8, 2015, 2^ND Reading 9/21/15). (Pg. 173)

****NEW BUSINESS****

25. RESOLUTION NO. 8838-15 –  A RESOLUTION commending Mary Louise Madigan for her  service as a member of Lakewood City Council.  (To Be Provided)

26. RESOLUTION NO. 8839-15 A RESOLUTION commending Shawn Juris for his service as a member of Lakewood City Council. (To Be Provided)

27. Communication from Mayor Summers regarding Mayoral Commission Appointments. (Pg.177)

28. Communication from Planning & Development Director Siley regarding Planning Commission; St. Charles Green Park. (Pg. 178)