Agenda Items

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I. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Moment of Silence

III. Roll Call Reading and disposal of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 18, 2024

MIN 03-18-24

IV. Old Business

1. Report from Housing, Planning & Development Committee meeting held March 25, 2024.

Bullock - HPD report with Tom edits

2. S. ORDINANCE 05-2024 – 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 3/4/2024; 2nd reading 3/18/2024)

S. 05-2024 - SUBSTITUTE_Sale of Various Properties_2024-1

3. ORDINANCE 03-2024 – AN ORDINANCE authorizing a development agreement with LDC Warren LTD, LLC in connection with the redevelopment of certain real property in the City of Lakewood, Ohio as part of a tax increment financing program under Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.41. (1st read & referred to HPD 3/4/2024; 2nd reading 3/18/2024)

03-2024 Agreement with LDC Warren LTD LLC

4. ORDINANCE 04-2024 – 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the City of Lakewood, Ohio to accept title to certain real property located within the City and immediately transfer title back to the current owner for the purpose of implementing tax increment finance pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.41. (1st read & referred to HPD 3/4/2024; 2nd reading 3/18/2024)

04-2024 Transfer of Title for Tax Increment Finance

5. Report from Public Safety Committee meeting held April 1, 2024 (to be provided)

6. 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. (referred to Public Safety 12/18/23)

2023-73 Adopt the Active Transportation and Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Plans 032724 Final Draft Lakewood ATP 032724 Final Draft SS4A Action Plan

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V. New Business

7. Communication from Council regarding Arab American Heritage Month.

Rader Communication - Arab American Month

8. RESOLUTION 2024-16 – A RESOLUTION to join with states, municipalities, and other jurisdictions around the country to designate April as Arab American Heritage Month in the City of Lakewood, Ohio by celebrating the Arab American culture and paying tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans.

2024 -16 - Arab American Heritage Month

9. Communication from Councilmembers Baker, Bullock, and Rader regarding SolSmart Bronze Status.

Baker^J Bullock^J ^0 Rader Communication Re Solsmart Bronze Designation_April 1^J 2024 with Tom edits

10. Communication from Mayor George regarding appointment to Loan Approval Board.

George Communication - Loan Approval Board