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 December 15, 2008.
Reports, legislation and communications from Members of Council, the Mayor and other City Officials.

****OLD BUSINESS****

1. Committee of the Whole Report regarding Council Appointments to Hospital Board.  (To Be Provided)

2. RESOLUTION NO. 8320-09 - 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 to appoint  ____________________________________ as a  Community Trustee of the Lakewood Hospital Association Board for an unexpired five-year term, ending December 31,  2013. (Pg.9)

3. RESOLUTION NO. 8321-09 - 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 to appoint  ____________________________________ as a  Special Trustee of the Lakewood Hospital Association Board for the full five-year term, ending December 31, 2013. (Pg. 10)

4. Communication from Council President Dever regarding Community Relations Advisory Commission Appointments.  (Pg.11)

5. RESOLUTION NO. 8322-09 - 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 to reappoint Don Carlson, and appoint April Stoltz and Dan Dan Saracina as members of the Lakewood Community Relations  Advisory Commission for a three-year term, commencing immediately and ending the first Monday in January, 2012.  (Pg. 12)

6. Public Works Committee regarding Ordinance No. 96-08 –  (To Be Provided)

7. ORDINANCE NO. 96-08 – 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 the Mayor on behalf of the City of Lakewood to enter into agreements necessary to grant an Exclusive Easement and a Non-Exclusive Easement to The Ohio Bell Telephone Company, d/b/a AT&T Ohio, for placement of and access to equipment used in the transmission of signals used in the provision of communication, video and /or information services on property located at 14532 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio.  (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12/1/08, 2ND READING 12/15/08) (Pg. 13)

8. Public Works Committee regarding Ordinance Public Works Committee regarding Easement Agreement  - re:  Sisters of Charity  - (To Be Provided) (Note - this ordinance was originally numbered 98-08 and is now 102-08) 

{Note Number Re-assignment for this Ordinance}

9. ORDINANCE NO. (98-08) – (Ordinance No. Re-assigned as ORDINANCE NO. 102-08) 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 the Mayor of the City of Lakewood to enter into the necessary agreements with The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine to obtain an easement to the City’s benefit for certain lakefront property known by street address as 14808 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE Public Works Committee at Special Meeting of Council 12/22/08)  (Pg. 21)

10. ORDINANCE NO. 98-08 -       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 create a new section within Chapter 509 of the General Offenses Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood creating a daytime curfew within the City of Lakewood.  (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 12/15/08)  (Pg. 35)

11. Liquor Permit Application for D2, D2X, D3, D3A and D6 stocks to 11926 Madison Inc d/b/a Flying Rib.  (deferred 12/15/08) (Pg. 37)

***NEWS BUSINESS***

12. Communication from Councilmember Butler regarding Resolution honoring Daniel Brennan.  (Pg. 38)

13. RESOLUTION NO. 8323-09 – A RESOLUTION to commend Daniel Brennan for his dedicated service to the City of Lakewood as a member for the City of Lakewood Board of Building Standards, Architectural Board of Review and Sign Review Board.  (Pg.39) 

14. Communication from Mayor FitzGerald regarding Mayor’s Appointments to the Animal Safety and Welfare Advisory Board.  (Pg.41)

15. Communication from Finance Director Pay regarding 2009 Capital Contracting Ordinances.  (Pg.42)

16. ORDINANCE NO. 1-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council. (Pg. 43)

17. ORDINANCE NO. 2-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for Buildings & Facilities Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 45)

18. ORDINANCE NO. 3-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Buildings & Facilities Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 47)

19. ORDINANCE NO. 4-09 - 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 for the purpose of authorizing and directing 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 engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for C.D.B.G. Fund Infrastructure Improvements in accordance with the administrative code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 49)

20. ORDINANCE 5-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for the purchase of Computers & Systems, with contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 51)

21. ORDINANCE NO. 6-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to advertise for bids and enter into contracts with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for the purchase of Operating Equipment, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 53)

22. ORDINANCE NO. 7-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Parking Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 55)

23. ORDINANCE NO. 8-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for  Parks & Pools Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 57)

24. ORDINANCE NO. 9-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Parks & Pools Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 59)

25. ORDINANCE NO. 10-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for Reforestation, with contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 61)

26. ORDINANCE NO. 11-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Sidewalk Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg 63)

27. ORDINANCE 12-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for the purchase of Street Signs and Traffic Signals, with contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 65)

28. ORDINANCE NO. 13-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Street Infrastructure Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 67)

29. ORDINANCE NO. 14-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Water System Replacement Program in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 69)

30. ORDINANCE NO. 15-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Wastewater System Replacement Program in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 71)

31. ORDINANCE NO. 16-09 -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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to advertise for bid and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 73)

32. ORDINANCE NO. 17-09 - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Signs & Traffic Signals in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council.  (Pg. 75)