Public Notices

The Community Relations Advisory Commission will meet on on the following dates:

Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Meetings will be held at 6:30 PM at Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue (see guard for room location).

The Public Works Committee will meet with members of the of the Administration and with expert witnesses from the public on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the Jury Room of Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue. The agenda is as follows:

Discuss plans to expand bicycle parking in Lakewood. Specifically, the goal of the hearing is to convene a discussion around three questions:

1. Can the City of Lakewood install additional curbside bike parking in Lakewood in 2010 and 2011?
   
   
2. Can the City require the provision of bike parking for new and expanded developments and for changes in use requiring additional parking?
   
   
3. Can Lakewood pursue federal or state funding to pay for bike parking?
    

Thomas R. Bullock III, Chair
Kevin Butler, Brian Powers;  Members
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

The Board of Zoning Appeals meetings scheduled for Thursday, March 18, 2010 have been cancelled, as there are no docket items for discussion.

DOCKET
OF A MEETING OF
THE LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LAKEWOOD CITY HALL - 12650 DETROIT AVENUE
MARCH 15, 2010
7:30 P.M.

The Regular Meetings of Lakewood City Council shall be held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 P.M., except that when such meeting date falls on a holiday such meeting shall instead be held on the following day.  A Docket and Agenda of the business proposed to be transacted by Council will be available in the Clerk’s Office and both branches of the Lakewood Public Library after noon on Friday before a Council meeting.

Section 121.08 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood establishes rules for the public to follow when speaking before Council:

ADDRESSING COUNCIL – The President may recognize any non-member for addressing Council on any question then pending.  In such cases, the person recognized shall address the chair, state his or her name and address and the subject matter he or she desires to discuss.  Speakers must be courteous in their language and avoid personalities.  When addressed by the Chair, the speaker must yield the floor and comply with all rulings of the chair, said rulings not being open to debate.  Except with permission of Council specifically given, speakers shall be limited to five minutes.  No person who has had the floor shall again be recognized until all others desiring an opportunity to speak have been given an opportunity to do so.

AGENDA ITEMS PROTOCOL:

The Clerk at the beginning of the meeting will present the AGENDA ITEMS sign-in sheet to the President of Council.  Speakers will be called to address Council by the Chair.  A citizen must first write his or her name, address and agenda item number on the designated sign-in sheet in order to be recognized. 

PUBLIC COMMENT PROTOCOL:

The clerk at the end of the meeting will present the PUBLIC COMMENT sign-in sheet to the President of Council.  Public Comment will be welcomed at the end of a Council Meeting on miscellaneous issues or issues other than agenda items.  A citizen must first write his or her name, address and topic on the designated sign-in sheet in order to be recognized.  The forum is not designed to be a question and answer session.

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call

Reading and disposal of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 1, 2010 Reports, legislation and communications from Members of Council, the Mayor and other City Officials.

****OLD BUSINESS****

1. Committee of the Whole Report regarding Council’s Legislative Priorities in 2010 and 2011 and Council Procedures.  (Pg. 6)

2. Committee of the Whole Report regarding Final Status of Referred Items.  (Pg.10)

3. Rules and Ordinances Committee Report regarding Ordinance 22-10 (Civil Service Exam Credit & Anti-Idling Ordinance… (To Be Provided)

4. ORDINANCE NO. 20-10 – AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 144.04, Additional Credits, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood to allow addition credit to be extended to candidates for original appointment to a civil service position where the candidate has been employed part time as a police officer with the division of police for twelve months preceding the examination.  (PLEASE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO.20-10 PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE RULES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE 2/1/10, DEFERRED 3/1/10)(Pg. 11)

5. ORDINANCE NO. 56-09 – AN ORDINANCE to enact a new Section 331.47, Excessive Idling, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood.  (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE RULES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE 7/6/09, 2ND READING 2/20/09).(Pg. 15)

6. ORDINANCE NO. 22-10 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five (5) members elected to Council otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Director of Planning and Development to enter into an agreement with a licensed real estate broker to market for sale the real property located at 2042 Dowd Avenue for a period of 120 days, pursuant to Section 155.07 of the Codified Ordinances. (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE HOUSING COMMITTEE 2/16/10, REPORTED OUT ON, PLACED ON SECOND READING AND RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION 3/1/10)(Pg. 18)

7. Public Works Committee Report regarding Ordinance No. 81-09A.  (To Be Provided)
   
   
8. ORDINANCE NO.  81-09A - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five (5) members elected to Council otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law amending Ordinance 81-09, adopted December 21, 2009 for the purpose of adding the Madison Ave. TLCI Planning Grant , authorizing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to enter into service contracts in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for the Division of Planning & Development in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council. (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 2/16/10, 2ND READING 3/1/10) (Pg. 20)
   
   
9. (ADD-ON) RESOLUTION NO. 8403-10 - AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Northeast Ohio Area Coordinating Agency (NOACA) to accept and expend funds in the amount of $50,000 for the Transportation for Livable Communities Program for Madison Avenue. (Referred to the Public Works Committee 2/16/10) (Pg 22A)
   
10. ORDINANCE NO. 23-10  - AN ORDINANCE to enact a new Chapter 309, Parking Violations Bureau, within the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood for the purpose of decriminalizing parking citations pursuant to the authority granted to municipalities in Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4521.  (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 3/1/10)  (Pg.  23)
    
    
11. ORDINANCE NO. 24-10 – AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it received the affirmative vote of at least five (5) members elected to Council otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law to authorize the transfer and advance of certain funds.  (PLACED ON 1st READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 3/1/10) (Pg. 35)

12. ORDINANCE NO. 25-10 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it received the affirmative vote of at least five (5) members elected to Council, otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, to provide for the issuance and sale of notes of the City in a maximum principal amount of $7,771,000, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, for the purpose of retiring certain outstanding bond anticipation notes of the City issued to pay costs of various capital improvements, and declaring an emergency.  (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 3/1/10) (Pg. 37)

****NEW BUSINESS****

13. Communication from Councilmember Butler regarding formation of Economic Development Committee.   (Pg.54)

14. Communication from City Council regarding Support of Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services Levy.  (Pg.55)
    
    
15. Communication from Mayor FitzGerald regarding Resolution to extend support to Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services 2.9 mill Renewal.  (Pg.56) 

16. RESOLUTION NO. 8407-10 -  A Resolution to support Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services 2.9 mill renewal.  (Pg.57)

17. RESOLUTION NO. 8408-10 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five (5) members elected to Council otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law approving Council’s nomination and appointment of _______________________________ as a member of the Municipal Income Tax Board of Review for a one year term ending December 31, 2010.  (Pg. 58) 

18. RESOLUTION NO. 8409-10 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five (5) members elected to Council otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law approving Council’s nomination and appointment of _______________________________ as a member of the Municipal Income Tax Board of Review for a two year term ending December 31, 2011. (Pg. 59) 

19. Communication from Councilmember Summers regarding First Federal of Lakewood’s 75th Anniversary.  (Pg.60)

20. RESOLUTION NO. 8410-10 – A RESOLUTION to recognize First Federal of Lakewood’s 75th Anniversary March 16, 2010.  (Pg. 61)

21. Communication from Councilmember Bullock regarding Resolution for Lakewood to become an official city participant in Earth Hour 2010.  (Pg. 62)

22. RESOLUTION NO. 8411-10 – AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION for the City of Lakewood to participate in Earth Hour 2010.  (Pg. 63)

23. Communication from Councilmember Bullock and Assistant director of Public Safety, Division of Building & Housing Ashby regarding Resolution to authorize a one-year graffiti prevention pilot program and expenditure of funds for the purpose of acquiring information to aid law enforcement.  (Pg. 64)

24. RESOLUTOIN NO. 8412-10 – AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION authorizing Director of  Public Safety to establish a one year graffiti prevention pilot program with the expenditures not to exceed $5,000 for the purpose of acquiring information to aid law enforcement activities related to graffiti-related offenses.  (Pg. 65)

25. Communication from Human Services Director Buckon regarding Juvenile Diversion Program.  (Pg. 67)

26. RESOLUTION NO. 8413-10 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five (5) members elected to Council otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor, or his designee to enter into an Agreement with the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court to accept funds in an amount estimated at $14,400.00 for the City’s Juvenile Diversion Program.  (Pg. 68)

27. Communication from Fire Chief Mroz regarding Severe Weather Awareness Week.  (Pg.69)

28. RESOLUTION NO. 8414-10 - A RESOLUTION proclaiming March 22, 2010 through March 26, 2010 as “Severe Weather Awareness Week”. (Pg.70)

29. Communication from Finance Director Pae regarding March 2010 Appropriation.  (Pg. 71)

30. ORDINANCE NO. 28-10  - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five (5) members elected to Council otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law to establish appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Lakewood, State of Ohio, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010.  (Pg. 72)

31. Communication from Planning & Development Director Kelly regarding Proposal to Sell Parking Lot #1.  (Pg. 85)

32. Communication from Finance Director Pae regarding Amended Purchasing and Contracting Ordinance FY2010.  (Pg. 86)

33. ORDINANCE NO. 82-09A - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five (5) members elected to Council otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law amending Ordinance 82-09, adopted December 21, 2009 for the purpose of adding, deleting, and increasing contracting authority for the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to enter into contracts for professional services, and to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for the purchase of repair maintenance and operating supplies, services and equipment as authorized by the 2010 Appropriation Ordinance and the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood with the lowest and best bidder or bidders or as otherwise provided by law.  (Pg. 87)

34. Communication from Public Works Director Beno regarding Sale of Driveway to Misencik Funeral Home.  (Pg. 94)
    
    
35. ORDINANCE NO. 29-10 - AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Lakewood, to sell and transfer title to a City owned access drive between the Joseph A. Misencik Funeral Home at 12500 Madison Avenue and 1645 Lakewood Avenue.  The sale and transfer of title would be made to William and Lucy Greaney, the owners of the Joseph A. Misencik Funeral Home, for the purchase price of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000).  (Pg. 95)

36. Liquor Permit Application for D2, D2X, D3, D3A transfers to Hearns Pub, 13601-03 Detroit from Rizzo Lane, d/b/a Caseys Tavern; (same address)  (Pg. 99)

The Committee of the Whole will meet Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM in the Jury Room of Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue.    The agenda follows:

Communication from Councilmember Madigan regarding Mayoral Succession (Referred 12/21/09)

March 15, 2010 Docket Agenda Review

Kevin M. Butler, Chair
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

There will be a Rules & Ordinances Committee Meeting Monday, March 15, 2010 immediately following the Public Works committee meeting (approximately 7:25pm) in the Jury Room in Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio.  The following topic will be discussed:

1. Communication & Ordinance No. 56-09 - from  Councilmembers  Antonio and Madigan regarding Reducing Excessive Vehicle Idling  (1st Reading 7/6/09, 2nd Reading 7/20/09)

Monique Smith, Chair
Tom Bullock, Kevin Butler; Members
RULES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE

The Public Works Committee will meet Monday, March 15, 2010 at 7:20 PM in the Jury Room of Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue. The agenda is as follows:

1. Communication from Planning & Development Director Kelly regarding $50,000 Awarded to Lakewood for Planning Madison Avenue Update to Ordinance 81-09A Contracting Authority.
   
   
2. ORDINANCE NO.  81-09A - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five (5) members elected to Council otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law amending Ordinance 81-09, adopted December 21, 2009 for the purpose of adding the Madison Ave. TLCI Planning Grant, authorizing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to enter into service contracts in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for the Division of Planning & Development in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council. (Placed on 1st reading and referred to Public Works 2/16/10, Placed on 2nd reading 3/1/10)
   
   
3. RESOLUTION NO. 8403-10 - AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Northeast Ohio Area Coordinating Agency (NOACA) to accept and expend funds in the amount of $50,000 for the Transportation for Livable Communities Program for Madison Avenue. (Referred to Public Works 2/16/10)

Thomas R. Bullock III, Chair
Kevin Butler, Brian Powers;  Members
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

There will be a Health and Human Services Committee Meeting, Monday, March 15, 2010, at 6:00 PM in the Jury Room of Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio.  The following will be discussed:

1. Communication from Councilmember Antonio regarding Keep Lakewood Beautiful Hotline. 
   
   
2. Discussion of local transportation options. 

Nickie J. Antonio, Chair
Brian Powers, Kevin Butler; Members
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

The Lakewood Department of Planning and Development has completed a draft of the fiscal year 2009 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding that the City receives annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The CAPER document summarizes the accomplishments and expenditures of each community development activity funded by the City of Lakewood’s CDBG and ESG allocations for the period beginning January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2009.

A copy of the CAPER document will be available for public review during a 15-day period beginning Friday March 12, 2010 at the Department of Planning and Development, Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Ave. and in PDF form online at:
http://www.onelakewood.com/ Development/CommunityDevelopment/BlockGrantProgram.aspx

Any comments regarding the CAPER or its contents should be directed to Emma Petrie Barcelona, Grants Administrator, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107; (216) 529-7680; Emma.Barcelona@lakewoodoh.net.  Any comments received in writing by noon, Monday, March 29, 2010 will be included in the submission for HUD.

Click here to view 2009 CAPER available for public review and comment »

The City of Lakewood Audit Committee is scheduled to meet the last Monday of every month for the 2010 year starting at 6:00 P.M.  in the Mayor’s Conference Room  - 2nd floor (Room is subject to change, please routinely check with guard at front desk) of Lakewood City Hall, -  12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio.

The Audit Committee was established by Ordinance 93-07, adopted December 3, 2007.  “…. to provide independent review and oversight of the City's financial reporting processes, internal controls, and the independent auditor comments.  The Committee shall review financial statements, independent auditor reports and follow up on corrective actions; review the City of Lakewood's comprehensive framework of internal controls; assess the performance of the independent auditor; provide an independent forum to report findings of management fraud, abuse or control override to the independent auditor…”.