11. ORDINANCE 38-2025 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect January 1, 2026 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, amending Section 149.08 Vacations, Section 149.10 Holidays and Section 149.11 Sick Leave Accumulation of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances to allow the accrual of vacation for employees at a faster rate, increase the maximum vacation that can be earned, add Veteran’s Day to the list of paid City holidays and to increase the conversion of sick time upon separation of employment with the City. (1st read & referred to Finance 11/17/25; 2nd reading 12/1/25)