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12. ORDINANCE 15-2026 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law to enact Section 129.65 of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances entitled Host Community Cannabis Fund, to provide guidance regarding the use of new tax revenues related to the sale of cannabis. (1st read & referred to Finance 2/2/26)

15-2026 - Cannabis Fund Legislation 1 30 2026

V. New Business

13. Communication from President Kepple regarding opposing proposed legislation in the Ohio General Assembly intended to empower Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and promote an environment of fear and surveillance in our communities.

Kepple - Ohio ICE legislation

14. RESOLUTION 2026-04 - 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, to join with the City of Cleveland in opposing a package of unconstitutional legislation currently pending before the Ohio General Assembly intended to empower Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and promote an environment of fear and surveillance in our communities.

2026-04 ICE Legislation in Ohio State House

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15. Communication from Councilmember Bullock and Council colleagues regarding recognizing the contributions of City crossing guards.

Bullock - crossing guard recognition resolution

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16. RESOLUTION 2026-05 - A RESOLUTION to recognize the important contributions of crossing guards in our community to Lakewood school children, adult pedestrians, and motorists.

2026-05 - crossing guard recognition 02 17 2026

17. Communication from President Kepple regarding Charter Amendments.

Kepple Comm Charter Amendments

18. ORDINANCE 16-2026 – 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to change the frequency with which the Civil Service Commission reviews elected official salaries. 

16-2026 Civil Service Salary Recommendations

19. ORDINANCE 17-2026 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to add additional requirements to the process by which Council appoints new members to fill a vacancy.

17-2026 Council Appointments -Qualifications and Vacancies

20. ORDINANCE 18-2026 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to change the manner in which legislation is amended and to remove the requirement that the entire ordinance or resolution be repealed then a new ordinance or resolution be enacted. 

18-2026 Enactment of Ordinances and Resolutions

21. ORDINANCE 19-2026 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to establish a process and requirement for ward redistricting in the City of Lakewood.

19-2026 Redistricing the Wards of the City of Lakewood

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22. ORIDNANCE 20-2026 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to clarify the various paths in which the Charter can be amended.

20-2026 Charter Review Commission and Charter Amendments

23. ORDINANCE 21-2026 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to allow Council the option of implementing Ranked Choice Voting.

21-2026 Ranked Choice Voting

24. Communication from President Kepple regarding appointment to the Tree Advisory & Education Board.

Kepple - Tree Board Appointment

25. RESOLUTION 2026-03 - 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 unexpired beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2026.

2026-03 Tree Board Appointment