Agenda Items

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I. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Moment of Silence

III. Roll Call Reading & disposal of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held September 18, 2023

MIN 09-18-23

IV. Old Business

1. Report from Finance Committee regarding meeting held September 25, 2023. (to be provided)

2. Report from the Public Works & Sustainability Committee regarding meeting held September 25, 2023. (to be provided)

3. Report from the Public Safety Committee regarding meeting held October 2, 2023. (to be provided)

4. ORDINANCE 17-2023 - AN ORDINANCE amending Section 135.05, Traffic Guards of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood to for the purpose of allowing the Mayor, as Director of Public Safety, to hire more traffic guards. (1st read & referred to Public Safety 7/17/23; 2nd reading 9/5/23)

17-2023 - Traffic Guards Legislation July 2023

5. ORDINANCE 20-2023 - 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 and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Director of Planning and Development or the Mayor to enter into an agreement with a licensed real estate broker to market for sale various real properties, pursuant to Section 155.07 of the Codified Ordinances. (1st read & referred to HPD 9/18/23)

20-2023 Sale of City-owned Properties

V. New Business

6. Beautiful Home Awards presented by Keep Lakewood Beautiful.

2023 Home Award Presentation - Granicus Attachment

7. Communication from Councilmember Marx regarding Animal Safety & Welfare Advisory Board recommendation.

Marx - LASWAB Recommendation combined

8. RESOLUTION 2023-45 - A RESOLUTION to oppose House Bill 245, which intentionally seeks to suppress freedom of expression among the LGBTQIA+ community and performance artists.

2023-45 - Oppose HB 245

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9. Communication from Vice President Kepple regarding American Rescue Plan Projects – Young Filmmakers Academy.

Kepple - YoungFilmmakersCommunication

10. RESOLUTION 2023-48 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Mayor and/or Director of Finance or Director of Law to allocate and expend_________ of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Young Filmmakers Academy to facilitate non-profit support.

2023-48 - Young Filmmakers Allocation Resolution