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V. New Business

27. RESOLUTION 2023-71 - A RESOLUTION to commend John Litten for his exemplary public service as a member of Lakewood City Council.

2023-71 - Recognize Litten

28. Communication from President Litten regarding St. Edward High School 2021, 2022 and 2023 Football State Championships.

Litten - SEHS Football Recognition

29. RESOLUTION 2023-72 - A RESOLUTION honoring the St. Edward High School Football Team for a 2023 season marked by outstanding athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship, culminating in a triumphant victory in the 2023 OHSAA Division 1 State Championship.

2023-72 - St. Ed's Football 2023

30. Communication from Councilmember Marx regarding body piercing establishments.

Marx-Body Piercings

31. ORDINANCE 39-2023 - AN ORDINANCE amending Subsection 1161.03(Z) and 1161.03(AA) of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances to include body piercing as a conditional use in commercial zones.

39-2023 Body Piercing

32. Communication from councilmembers regarding updating cannabis ordinances.

MarijuanaCommunicationAddSignatures&OrdNumbers

33. ORIDNANCE 40-2023 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council to amend Sections 513.01 Definitions, 513.02 Gift of marihuana, and 513.03 Drug abuse; and controlled substance possession or use of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood and to repeal Section 513.045 Use or possession of marihuana paraphernalia, to make these sections consistent with Chapter 3780 Adult Use Cannabis Control of the Ohio Revised Code.

40-2023 Amend Criminal Code - Adult Use Cannabis

34. ORDINANCE 41-2023 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council to amend Chapter 779 Medical Marijuana Operations of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood to provide a permitting process for both Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Dispensaries.

41-2023 Amend LCO 779 Medical Marijuana Operations

35. ORDINANCE 42-2023 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council to amend Schedule 1129.02 Permitted uses in commercial districts and Chapter 1165 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood and to permit Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Dispensaries in Commercial Districts.

42-2023 Amend Code_Adult Use Dispensaries in Commercial Districts

36. Communication from Mayor George regarding appointments to the Lakewood Charter Review Commission.

Mayor George - Charter Review Appointments

37. Communication from Mayor George regarding appointments to the City of Lakewood’s Audit Committee

Mayor George - Audit Committee

38. Communication from Director Leininger regarding the Active Transportation and Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Plans

Leininger - Active Transportation Plan

39. RESOLUTION 2023-73 - 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, adopting the Active Transportation Plan and accompanying Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Plan.

2023-73 Adopt the Active Transportation and Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Plans

40. Communication from Finance Director Rancatore regarding Finance Department internal controls identified in Ordinance 18-2023.

Rancatore - Internal Controls Identified in Ord 18-2023