Lakewood City Council Meeting Minutes

MINUTES
OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF
LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
12650 DETROIT AVENUE
MAY 6, 2002
7:30 P.M.

Regular Meeting of the Lakewood City Council called to order at 7:32 P.M. by President Seelie.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Moment of Silence
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Present: Councilmembers Brian T. Corrigan, Denis P. Dunn, Thomas J. George, Nancy J. Roth, Robert Mr. Seelie, Michael J. Skindell.
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Also Present: Mayor Cain, Law Director Spellacy, Police Chief Clark, Finance Director Blasko, Public Works Director Boag, Planning & Development Director Pietravoia, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Benjamin, Assistant Safety Director for the Division of Building & Housing Gallagher, Youth Services Coordinator Hall.
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Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie to excuse the absence of Mr. FitzGerald.

Motion adopted. All members present voting yea.
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Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to approve the minutes of April 15, 2002 without the necessity of reading.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.
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Without objection from Council; Items 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 were brought to the beginning of the agenda.

Without objection from Council public comment was heard before regular business.

****OLD BUSINESS****

1. Committee of the Whole Report regarding Main Street Revitalization Initiative Study. (Pg. 5)

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. George, to receive and file this report.

Mr. George mentioned securing a National Historic Registry designation for the theater near the Hilliard Square area should be encouraged and compared to what was done with Lorain Palace Civic Center. Mr. George expressed concerns about the plan as it related to the downtown area were expressed acknowledging that the City was still dealing with a and acknowledged he was addressing a concept at this time. Mr. George said hew was concerned was expressed regarding the about the proposal for parking behind existing commercial areas and the additional parking being created between Westwood, Lakeland, Andrews, Arthur and Elmwood. There was a considered in conflict with the Community Vision .

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.
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2. Planning Commission Report regarding Revisions to the Main Street Connections – Economic Revitalization Initiative. (Pg. 7)

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. Corrigan, to receive, file and concur in this report. .

Opposition to the joint meetings was provided indicating combining the separate bodies would be inconsistent with the City Charter and that the joint meetings would dilute the authority of the Planning Commission.

The Law Director was asked to respond to the legalities of Council meeting with the Planning Commission. The Director responded that each body had separate functions and would need to maintain separate voting. The Law Director said nothing specific would prohibit meeting together for informational purposes. The Law Director further indicated the Planning Commission may reject a mandatory referral and that Council has the ability to override that rejection by a super majority vote of five members of Council.

The assertion that Commissions and Boards were quasi-judicial bodies was made and argued as such should be considered a separate branch of government to allow for the separation of powers.

Mr. Wright from the Planning Commission, indicated that Planning Commission would continue to make decisions separately and would continue to share information between Council.

Motion adopted. Five members voting yea.
Mr. George voting nay

3. Committee of the Whole Oral Report regarding Economic Development Fund approval for Environmental Phase II Site Assessment – Koepke Property – 11901-11 & 12187 Detroit Avenue.

Mr. Seelie provided that the Committee of the Whole met that evening It was indicated that a Phase I assessment had already been completed by the property owners. A Phase II Environmental Assessment of the property would allow for redevelopment in that area. The study will include soil samples, asbestos, lead based paint sampling and preparation of a property assessment report. The Committee unanimously agreed a $15,000 grant was necessary to make sure property is prepared for future development.

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. George, to receive and file the report.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

4. ORDINANCE NO. – 102-02 - AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor or her designee to enter into a contract, in an amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00), with Hull & Associates, Inc. for the purposes of a Phase II Environmental Assessment of the Koepke properties located at 11901-11 and 12187 Detroit Avenue (PP’s 315-13-013 and 315-10-001, 002) Lakewood, Ohio. (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 4/1/02, PLACED ON 2ND READING 4/15/02) (Pg. 9)

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Ordinance No. 102-02
All members voting yea.
Ordinance No. 102–02 adopted.

5. ORDINANCE NO. 103-02 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor or her designee to enter into such contracts, with a consulting firm and other professional services as necessary to provide but not limited to, inspections, studies, plans, surveys and reports in connection with the preparation of a Community Development Plan for the “West End” District in accordance with Chapter 153 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00). (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 4/15/02)(Pg. 11)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to place Ordinance No. 103-02 on Second Reading and refer it to the Committee of the Whole.

Comment made by resident from the west end area that the proposal would mean high theft and car theft in the area if parking garages go up. The danger of building close to the river was also mentioned. The areas near Giant Eagle and Tops were suggested as alternative areas to develop. The resident indicated she would be in favor of enhancing the area.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

6. ORDINANCE NO. 104-02 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE adjusting appropriations for expenditures in the General Fund for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002 for the purposes of professional consulting services in connection with preparation of a Community Development Plan for the “West End” District in accordance with Chapter 153 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood. (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 4/15/02)(Pg. 12)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to place Ordinance No. 104-02 on Second Reading and refer it to the Committee of the Whole.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

7. ORDINANCE NO. 105-02 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE creating positions and rates of pay for full-time and certain part-time annual salaried employees and hourly rate employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement in the several departments, divisions and offices of the City of Lakewood, effective April 1, 2002, and for the Chief of Fire, Chief of Police and Civil Service Commissioners, effective January 1, 2002. (PLACED ON 1st READING & REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 4/15/02)(Pg. 13)

Motion by Mr. seconded by Mr. to place Ordinance No. 105-02 on Second Reading and refer it to the Committee of the Whole.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

8. Finance Committee Oral Report regarding Fund Loan approval for Dr. Susan Ross d.b.a. Optometric Arts, Inc. at 18216 Sloane Avenue.

Mr. George provided the Finance Committee Report. We learned that she previously worked - is requesting a $40,000 zero interest loan with the promise of hiring three full-time and three part-time people. The Committee voted unanimously to recommend adoption.

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to receive and file this oral report.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

9. ORDINANCE NO. 106-02 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor or her designee to enter into an agreement with Dr. Susan Ross, d.b.a. Optometric Arts, Inc. for participation in the Lakewood Business Investment Program (BIP) of the Economic Development Fund (EDF) for a zero-percent (0%) interest loan in an amount not to exceed Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00). (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 4/15/02) (Pg. 26)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie to place Ordinance No. 106-02 on Second Reading.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

10. Finance Committee Oral Report regarding Memberships for 2002: Northeast Ohio Mayors & City Managers Association.

Mr. George provided the Finance Committee Report. Mr. George indicated the Committee learned the cost of the membership was $200 a year and would allow the City’s input on lobbying efforts for Mayors. The Committee voted unanimously to recommend adoption of the resolution that evening.

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Corrigan, to receive and file the oral report.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

11. RESOLUTION NO. 7654-02 – A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of Finance to pay the cost of memberships of City employees and/or Departments and Divisions in certain associations for the year 2002 and declaring such memberships to be in the public interest. (REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 4/15/02)(28)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Resolution No. 7654-02.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

12. Finance Committee Oral Report regarding Auction of Obsolete Equipment.

Mr. George provided that the Finance Committee met that night to discuss the auction of obsolete equipment. Mr. George said the auction was held annually and was tentatively set for June 1. He said the purchasing department had a list of items for auction and mentioned used computer equipment. He also mentioned bicycles (137) which he said was down from previous years and cell phones. He said the amount raised is anticipated to be less than in the past which was approximately five or six thousand dollars.

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to receive and file the oral report.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

13. ORDINANCE NO. 107-02 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to sell, through public auctions, various obsolete, surplus and non-functioning City vehicles, materials and/or equipment. (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 4/15/02). (Pg. 29)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Ms. Roth, to place Ordinance No. 107-02 on Second Reading.

Mr. Corrigan mentioned there was discussion during Budget Hearings to re-use old cell phones, possibly for school guards allowing only for 9-1-1 calls. He said that he had learned in Committee that the cell phones would go out to auction because the cell phone company doing business with the City had donated 41 obsolete cell phones from their company to the City. The Chief mentioned that Information Systems is now in the process of making sure each is in working order.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

14. Finance Committee Oral Report regarding Sale Via Trade-in, Obsolete Equipment. (Pg. 30)

Mr. George provided the Finance Committee Oral Report indicating that funds had been appropriated to purchase a new front-end loader already and the trade-in would go toward the purchase of the new loader. The Committee voted unanimously to recommend adoption of the Ordinance.

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Corrigan, to receive and file the oral report.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

15. ORDINANCE NO. 108-02 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to sell, through trade-in, one 1983 Terex Model 40C front-end loader in conjunction with the purchase of a new front-end loader. (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 4/15/02,(Pg. 30)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to place Ordinance No. 108-02 on Second Reading.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

16. Rules & Ordinances Committee Oral Report regarding Erosion Control Measures for the Properties located at 1020 Homewood Drive, 1029 Homewood Drive, and 1031 Homewood Drive, Lakewood, Ohio.

Mr. Skindell provided the Rules & Ordinances Committee Report; having met that evening - following three resolutions – erosion control measures – on Homewood. As past erosion control measures, the items are part of a permitting process. The matters are reviewed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. No objection was registered by the City Engineer. These are for a flight of stairs and the construction of a small pier. The property owners will be notified that any damage to city streets they will be held responsible. The projects do not require the expenditure of city funds. The Committee recommend to Council adoption of the resolutions.

Motion by Mr. Skindell, seconded by Mr. George, to receive and file this oral report.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

Mr. Skindell provided that the Resolutions did not require separate readings and moved to Adopt Resolution No. 7659-02, 7650-02 and 7651-02, seconded by Mr. George.

All Members voting yea.
Resolution Nos. 7649, 7650, 7651-02 adopted.

17. RESOLUTION NO. 7649-02 – A RESOLUTION approving the use of submerged lands for property located at and abutting 1020 Homewood Drive in the City of Lakewood, Ohio (a legal description of which is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”) so that the owner can undertake lakeshore protection measures. (REFERRED TO THE RULES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE 4/15/02)(See above motion)(Pg.31 ) {Adopted}

18. RESOLUTION NO. 7650-02 – A RESOLUTION approving the use of submerged lands for property located at and abutting 1029 Homewood Drive in the City of Lakewood, Ohio (a legal description of which is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”) so that the owner can undertake lakeshore protection measures. (REFERRED TO THE RULES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE 4/15/02)(See above motion)(Pg. 34) {Adopted}

19. RESOLUTION NO. 7651-02 – A RESOLUTION approving the use of submerged lands for property located at and abutting 1031 Homewood Drive in the City of Lakewood, Ohio (a legal description of which is attached hereto as “Exhibit A) so that the owner can undertake lakeshore protection measures. (PLEASE SUBSTITUTE FOR RESOLUTION NO. 7651-02 REFERRED TO THE RULES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE 4/15/02)(See above motion)(Pg. 36) {Adopted}

20. Communication from Mayor Cain regarding Ordinance No. 38-02, Adopted April 15, 2002. (Pg. 38)

Motion by Mr. Skindell, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to receive and file this communication.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

21. ORDINANCE NO. 38-02- AN ORDINANCE to amend section 537.055(a)(2)A, Menacing by Stalking, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood for the purpose of further defining “pattern of conduct” and to remain consistent with the Ohio Revised Code. (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE RULES & ordinances COMMITTEE 2/19/02, PLACED ON 2ND READING 3/4/02, - Adopted 4/15/02 – but unapproved due to typo}(Pg. 39)

Motion by Mr. Skindell, seconded by Mr. , to amend Ordinance No. 38?02 to amend the ordinance to read in Section 1, subsection A – at the end of the paragraph where it ends in “o” – to read; person’s official capacity may constitute a “pattern of conduct.”

Mr. Spellacy indicated for the record that the Ordinances had all three readings and pursuant to Article III, Section 10, this is the proper course of action.

Yeas: Corrigan, Dunn, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell
Nays: None.
Ordinance No. 38?02 amended.

Motion by Mr. seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Ordinance No. ?02 as amended.

Yeas: Corrigan, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays: None.
Ordinance No. 38?02 adopted as amended.

Motion by Mr. , seconded by M. to adopt Ordinance No. 38-02.

Yeas: Corrigan, Dunn, , George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell.
Nays: None
Ordinance No. 38–02 adopted as amended.

22. Liquor Permit Application for new C1 and C2 permit classes to Rosarios Deli & Market d/b/a Rosarios Deli & Market, 13000 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. (DEFERRED 4/15/02)(Pg. 40)

Mr. Dunn read from a letter from Chief Clark indicating there was cause to object.

Motion by Mr. Dunn, seconded by Mr. Corrigan, to an objection to this liquor permit application.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

23. RESOLUTION NO. 7655-02 – AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION to object to the issuance of new liquor permits to Rosarios Deli & Market, Inc. an establishment located at 13000 Madison Avenue, City of Lakewood, Ohio 44107. (Pg. 42)

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Corrigan, to adopt Resolution No. 7655-02.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

****NEW BUSINESS****

24. Communication from Council President Seelie regarding Pedestrian Park Plan. (Pg. 44)

Mr. Seelie said that he would like the Planning Commission to review the communication so the Administration could take immediate steps to improve the area; planting grass, provide additional picnic tables, and decorative trash containers and requested from the Law Department to review the possibility of making the area an open green space - a non-designated that allowed dogs on leash as opposed to restrictions made for parks.
Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. George, to receive, file and refer this communication to the Committee of the Whole and the Planning Commission.

Whether the communication indicated a different subject than what was previously referred to the Planning Commission regarding the area was discussed.

Ms. Roth indicated that the joint meeting with the Planning Commission and the issue pending in the Planning Commission indicated to her that referring Mr. Seelie’s communication was inappropriate and that she would not be voting for it being referred.

Mr. Seelie indicated the issue previously referred was an off-leash dog park and that his communication was separate.

A concern was expressed as to whether the item would slow the process of review.

Concerns of the preliminary recommendations from the Planning Commission were expressed including the desire not to interfere with residential parking in the area with the exception of specified handicapped parking designations. Opposition was expressed to using only a small parcel of St. Charles Green was expressed.

A reference was made indicating the issue of the dog park discussions during Budget Hearings. It was mentioned that Council had unanimously agreed during the hearings to create a dog park and that the issue for debate was location.

A reference to the mandatory referral section of the Charter and the question of if the communication and concept could be considered in less than sixty days and as part of the pending referral was posed to the Law Director. The Law responded that it could.

The Mayor commented that there was no consensus on the location for the dog park and termed Mr. Seelie’s suggestion as a compromise and said it was a good suggestion for the short term. She said she would continue to work with citizens groups, Council and the Planning Commission to look for a long term solution.

The argument was made that St. Charles Green was effectively used as an on-leash dog park right now and its unregulated use could result in nuisance conditions.

The motion was called.
Motion adopted. Five members voting yea.
Ms. Roth voting nay.
Motion adopted.

25. Communication from Planning and Development Director Pietravoia regarding Request for Extension On the Mandatory Referral to the Planning Commission Regarding the Location of an Off-Leash Dog Park. (Pg. 46)

Motion by Mr. Skindell, seconded by Mr. George, to receive and file this communication.

A request to explain the timeline was made. Planning & Development Director Pietravoia mentioned the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission as May 8th. He said it was announced at the community meeting that the Planning Commission would not be prepared to take action at the May 8th meeting. He said the next regularly scheduled meeting is June 4th and that this would allow the Planning Commission to make a referral to Council by June 17th.

It was indicated that the date was changed to accommodate meeting dates - and so that decisions would be made prior to the conclusion of summer.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

26. RESOLUTION NO. 7656-02- AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION authorizing the Planning Commission an extension of time, until July 31, 2002, June 17, 2002 for an action on a referral from Council regarding the location for an off-leash dog park in the City of Lakewood pursuant to ARTICLE XII, SECTION 4 of the SECOND AMENDED CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD regarding Mandatory Referrals. (Pg. 47)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to amend Resolution No.7656?02 to change the date from July 31, 2002, to June 17, 2002 as provided.

A member of the public commented that the public at large would make the final decision.

Members of the public expressed support for a one year trial period at St. Charles Green – of an off-leash dog park. The argument was made that the decision be let to the Planning Commission.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. George, to adopt Resolution No. 7656?02 as amended.
Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

27. Communication from Mayor Cain regarding 2002 Lakewood Preservation Awards Program. (Pg. 48)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to receive and file this communication.

Rick Sicha, Chair of the Lakewood Heritage Advisory Board showed slides of homes and presented awards.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

28. Communication from Mayor Cain regarding National Police Week. (Pg. 49)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to receive and file this communication.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

29. RESOLUTION NO. 7657-02- A RESOLUTION to recognize members of the City of Lakewood Division of Police and all peace officers during National Police Week 2002. (Pg. 50)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Skindell, to adopt Resolution No. 7657-02.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

Sergeant Jim Ward accepted the resolution on behalf of his colleagues.

30. Communication from Mayor Cain regarding EMS Week. (Pg. 51)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to receive and file this communication.

The rapid response time for EMS was mentioned by various members of Council and the Administration.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

31. RESOLUTION NO. 7658-02 – A RESOLUTION proclaiming the week of May 19-25th 2002 as Emergency Medical Services Week. (Pg. 52)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Resolution No. 7658-02.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

Tom Mackin and Mary Sidell received the resolution.

32. Communication from Finance Director Blasko regarding Appropriations – Bureau of Justice Grant Fund, Federal Forfeiture Fund, Waste Water Improvement Fund. (Pg. 53)

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. George, to receive and file this communication.

Motion adopted. Four members voting yea.
Mr. Dunn absent for vote.

33. ORDINANCE NO. 109-02 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE to establish additional appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Lakewood, State of Ohio, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002. (Pg. 54)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to suspend the rules requiring this ordinance be read on three separate days and placing Ordinance No. 109-02 on final reading.

The question of why the Administration was asking to suspend the rules was posed by Ms. Roth. Ms. Blasko responded that the 2001 sewer project did not proceed because of EPA concerns. She indicated that at the time the bond notes were issued Council approved funding of the one million, thirty-five. She said the funding was coming in and the project needed to go forward. She said the City couldn’t go forward because the project was not encumbered and when it was not encumbered it did not roll forward in the appropriations. She said the City now needed appropriations to make the project to go forward.

Mr. Skindell asked why the suspension of the rules.

Mr. Boag responded that there was an EPA mandate that needed to start immediately to meet the EPA deadlines. He said that presently the City is in discussion with the EPA in Columbus with legal people addressing issues and this requirement was made to stay in good faith with the EPA as the City is already behind schedule.

Mr. Skindell asked why the ordinance wasn’t brought before Council at an earlier time so that it could have three readings.

Mr. Seelie asked if one of the explanations could be that it was an oversight and that accounting procedures require the expenditure to be authorized again.

The Law Director mentioned that timeliness on the issue was relevant so as to avoid potential fines.

An explanation of the Bureau of Justice Grant Fund was requested and responded to by Chief Clark. Chief Clark said 1999 local law enforcement Block Grant, was to put in place a computer network in the reporting center. He said the majority of the funds expended were for computers and other related equipment. The 2002 law enforcement grant was again for computerization but also for a community notification system. He said that system was often referred to as a reverse 9-1-1 system and explained that Public Safety Forces could generate outgoing messages to the community during some disaster situations. He said he learned the projects needed to be appropriated each year realization and they were then included in the ordinance.

Ms. Roth mentioned that she was under the impression that one issue was to be addressed on an ordinance.

Yeas:      Corrigan, Dunn, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell.
Nays:     None
Motion adopted.   Rules suspended.

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. George, to adopt Ordinance No. 109-02

Yeas: Corrigan, Dunn, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell.
Nays: None
Motion adopted.

34. Communication from Planning & Development Director Pietravoia regarding Economic Development Fund Approval for North Union Farmers Market. (Pg. 56)

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. George, to receive, file and refer this communication to the Committee of the Whole.

Ms. Roth asked about the Economic Development Committee of Lakewood. Mr. Pietravoia responded that that Committee was internal, made up of several directors and staff members from the City staff. Ms. Roth asked who comprised the Committee and Mr. Pietravoia provided; Director of Finance, Director of Planning, the Assistant Director of Planning, Representative from the Loan Approval Board and said he would provide a full list to Ms. Roth.

Mr. Skindell said he would like to review the issue further but said he did not think the application of the EDF fund in this instance was consistent with the intent. He said he supported the $5,000 to help out the farmers market and said he would rather see it come from the General Fund.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

35. ORDINANCE NO. 110-02 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor or her designee to enter into an agreement with the North Union Farmers Market for participating in the Economic Development Fund (EDF) for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for purposes of working capital to oversee and administer the farmers market in the City of Lakewood during the 2002 season. (Pg. 57)

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. George, to place Ordinance No. 110-02 on First Reading and refer it to the Committee of the Whole.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

Commendations from Councilmember Corrigan were made for the Safety Forces regarding the Mayfair fire. Also, commendations were made for the owners of the Harry Buffalo who provided provisions to the safety forces and people effected by the fire.

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. Corrigan to adjourn the meeting.

Meeting adjourned 10:50 P.M.

Approved:___________________ ________________________
PRESIDENT

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CLERK