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 May 19, 2025

MIN 05-19-25

IV. Old Business

1. ORDINANCE 18-2025 - 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, to amend Chapter 1775, Weeds, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood for the purpose of establishing regulations for front yard plantings. (1st read & referred to HPD 5/19/25).

18-2025 Amend Chapter 1175, Weeds, to Regulate Front Yard Plantings

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2. ORDINANCE 20-2025 - 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, updating various sections of Chapter 505 Animals and Fowl of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances and creating regulations for trap, neuter/spay and release of community cats within the City of Lakewood. (1st read & referred to LASWAB & Public Safety 5/19/25)

20-2025 - 505 Animal Changes TNR Final Draft

V. New Business

3. Communication from Mayor George, President Kepple, and Councilmember Strebig regarding LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2025.

Pride Communication 2025

4. RESOLUTION 2025-27 - A RESOLUTION recognizing June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning, and Plus (LGBTQ+) month.

2025-57 LGBTQ+ Pride Month

5. Communication from Councilmember Strebig regarding County-wide conversion therapy ban letter.

Strebig - conversion therapy combined files

6. Communication from Councilmember Strebig to recognize State Senator Nickie J. Antonio.

Strebig - Nickie J. Antonio Way

7. Report from Councilmember Marx regarding the recent meeting and activities of the Lakewood Animal Safety & Welfare Board.

Marx - LASWAB Report

8. RESOLUTION 2025-23 - A RESOLUTION to recognize and thank Nancy Binder for her inspired commitment to animal welfare within the City of Lakewood, and specifically for her central role in establishing LASWAB's successful spay and neuter program.

2025-23 - Recognize Nancy Binder

9. RESOLUTION 2025-24 - A RESOLUTION to recognize and thank Erin Shaughnessy and Scott MacDonald for their commitment to animal welfare within the City of Lakewood, as long-time volunteer leaders of the Lakewood Animal Safety & Welfare Advisory Board (LASWAB).

2025-24 - Recognize Erin Shaughnessy and Scott MacDonald

10. Communication from President Kepple announcing August recess.

Kepple - August Recess Communication