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 November 3, 2025 Reading & disposal of the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held November 10, 2025

MIN 11-03-25 SPMIN 11-10-25

IV. Old Business

1. Report from Finance Committee held November 10, 2025.

Bullock - Finance report

2. S. RESOLUTION 2025-65 - A RESOLUTION 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 the Mayor to enter into the Fourth Amended Lease Agreement with The Lakewood Child Care Center for the lease of the real property located at 1450 Belle Avenue, 1st Floor, also known as the Community Health Center. (referred to Finance 11/3/2025)

S. 2025-65 Lakewood Child Care Center Lease Agreement

3. RESOLUTION 2025-66 – A RESOLUTION 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 Mayor to submit the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) One-Year Action Plan of the FY25–FY29 Five Year Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan) which includes dollar allocations and activities to be funded with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) resources, any other entitlement funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), all amendments thereto, and all understandings and assurances contained therein, and incorporates the City’s application to HUD for FY26 CDBG and ESG funds. (referred to Finance 11/3/2025)

2025-66 FY 2026 HUD Action Plan and CAC Recommendations

4. Report from Health & Human Services Committee held November 10, 2025.

Marx- HHS Report

5. RESOLUTION 2025-54 - 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, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a two-year agreement commencing January 1, 2026 with the District Advisory Council of Cuyahoga County, Ohio General Health District for the provision of public health services within the City of Lakewood in an amount not to exceed $456,440 for calendar year 2026 and $511,458 for calendar year 2027. (referred to HHS 10/6/2025)

2025-54 Agreement for Public Health Services

6. Report from Housing, Planning, & Development Committee held November 10, 2025. (to be provided)

7. Report from Committee of the Whole held November 17, 2025. (to be provided)

8. RESOLUTION 2025-41 - A RESOLUTION 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, appointing _____________ to the Tree Advisory & Education Board for the three-year term beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028. (referred to COW 09/02/25) (a motion to enter executive session may be made to discuss the appointment of a public official.)

2025-41 Tree Board Appointment

V. New Business

9. Communication from President Kepple regarding Council’s ex-officio appointment to Lakewood Animal Safety & Welfare Advisory Board.

Kepple - LASWAB Appointment

10. RESOLUTION 2025-70 - A RESOLUTION 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, appointing ____ _________ as the ex-officio, non-voting councilmember to the Lakewood Animal Safety and Welfare Advisory Board for a two year term beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2027.

2025-70 - ex-officio LASWAB Appointment