Council adopts ORD 29-2026: Special assessments for shoreline erosion work, 7–0
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Adopted 7–0ORD 29-2026 · collapse ▴Special assessments for shoreline erosion work. minutes
Special assessments for shoreline erosion work. minutes
Levies special assessments on properties in the Lakewood Shoreline Special Improvement District to pay for erosion-abatement improvements along Lake Erie that the property owners petitioned for, under Ohio Revised Code Chapters 727 and 1710. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to suspend the rules to adopt Ordinance 29-2026 upon first reading, seconded by Vice President Baker. President Kepple moved to adopt Ordinance 29-2026, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
AdoptedORD 16-2026 · ▾Ballot question: how often elected officials' salaries are reviewed. minutes
ORD 16-2026 ▾AdoptedORD 16-2026 · collapse ▴Ballot question: how often elected officials' salaries are reviewed. minutes
Ballot question: how often elected officials' salaries are reviewed. minutes
ORD 16-2026 ▾Ballot question: how often elected officials' salaries are reviewed. minutes
Places a Charter amendment before Lakewood voters that would change how often the Civil Service Commission reviews the salaries of elected officials. The document cites a Friday, September 4, 2026 deadline for submitting Charter amendments to the County Board of Elections. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to adopt S. Ordinance 16-2026, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
AdoptedORD 17-2026 · collapse ▴Ballot question: process for filling Council vacancies. minutes
Ballot question: process for filling Council vacancies. minutes
Places a Charter amendment before Lakewood voters that would add requirements to the process Council uses to appoint a new member to fill a vacancy, setting that open process in the Charter. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to adopt S. Ordinance 17-2026, seconded by Vice President Kepple.” minutes ▶ video
AdoptedORD 18-2026 · collapse ▴Ballot question: simpler way to amend ordinances. minutes
Ballot question: simpler way to amend ordinances. minutes
Places a Charter amendment before Lakewood voters that would change how legislation is amended, removing the requirement that an entire ordinance or resolution be repealed and re-enacted to change it. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to adopt S. Ordinance 18-2026, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
AdoptedORD 19-2026 · collapse ▴Ballot question: ward redistricting process. minutes
Ballot question: ward redistricting process. minutes
Places a Charter amendment before Lakewood voters that would set a process and requirement for redrawing ward boundaries, with periodic redistricting where necessary. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to adopt S. Ordinance 19-2026, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
AdoptedORD 20-2026 · ▾Ballot question: clarifying how the Charter can be amended. minutes
ORD 20-2026 ▾AdoptedORD 20-2026 · collapse ▴Ballot question: clarifying how the Charter can be amended. minutes
Ballot question: clarifying how the Charter can be amended. minutes
ORD 20-2026 ▾Ballot question: clarifying how the Charter can be amended. minutes
Adopted 7–0RES 2026-38 · collapse ▴Honors the LHS varsity baseball team. minutes
Honors the LHS varsity baseball team. minutes
Recognizes the Lakewood Rangers High School Varsity Baseball Team's 2026 season: a 27–1 record, an undefeated Cleveland West Conference title and a second straight OHSAA District Championship. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to adopt Resolution 2026-38, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
“emotional development its ties to one another and boy have I seen that come true and I love that Lakewood as we're”
Adopted 7–0RES 2026-37 · ▾Council decides to proceed with shoreline erosion work. minutes
RES 2026-37 ▾Adopted 7–0RES 2026-37 · collapse ▴Council decides to proceed with shoreline erosion work. minutes
Council decides to proceed with shoreline erosion work. minutes
RES 2026-37 ▾Council decides to proceed with shoreline erosion work. minutes
Declares it necessary to proceed with erosion-abatement improvements on properties in the Lakewood Shoreline Special Improvement District, as petitioned by the property owners, with costs to be paid through special assessments on those properties. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to adopt Resolution 2026-37, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
Deferred 7–0ORD 28-2026 · ▾Short-term rentals treated as bed-and-breakfasts, with new rules. minutes
ORD 28-2026 ▾Deferred 7–0ORD 28-2026 · collapse ▴Short-term rentals treated as bed-and-breakfasts, with new rules. minutes
Short-term rentals treated as bed-and-breakfasts, with new rules. minutes
ORD 28-2026 ▾Short-term rentals treated as bed-and-breakfasts, with new rules. minutes
Clarifies that short-term rentals such as Airbnb and Vrbo listings are a form of Bed and Breakfast Establishment under LCO 1161.03(c), and adds criteria regulating that conditional use. The document cites concerns about long-term housing, neighborhood stability and public safety. pdf p. 7 Written by AI
The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to defer, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
Next: listed on the Housing, Planning, & Development Committee agenda for Sep 8. agenda 09.08
Received & filedcollapse ▴Resolution recognizing the 2026 LHS varsity baseball team. minutes
Resolution recognizing the 2026 LHS varsity baseball team. minutes
Vice President Baker, Councilmember Evans and Mayor George's letter introduces a resolution recognizing the 2026 Lakewood High School Varsity Baseball Team. The letter says the team finished 27-1 overall and 14-0 in the Cleveland West Conference, won the conference championship and a second consecutive OHSAA District Championship, and went 25-0 in the regular season. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “Vice President Baker moved to receive and file the communication, seconded by President Kepple.” minutes ▶ video
“She's been to the women's college world series 18 times and has been a national champion eight times one of which I get”
Received & filedcollapse ▴Shoreline special improvement district assessments. minutes
Shoreline special improvement district assessments. minutes
Vice President Baker's letter introduces a resolution and an assessing ordinance for the Lakewood Shoreline Special Improvement District. The resolution would declare shoreline erosion improvements for certain properties necessary; the ordinance would levy special assessments on those properties, payable in cash before certification or in 15 annual installments with interest. The letter lists the assessed parcels and their project cost amounts. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “Vice President Baker moved to receive and file the communication, seconded by President Kepple.” minutes ▶ video
“Appreciate that you did this. This is very helpful. I'm actually gonna print this out and use this as a guide. I looked over mine”
Received & filedcollapse ▴Strebig statement on transgender student athletes. minutes
Strebig statement on transgender student athletes. minutes
Councilmember Strebig's letter is a statement on transgender student athletes following a U.S. Supreme Court decision. She states her view that everyone should be included in play, and describes the Ohio High School Athletic Association's earlier policy for including transgender students, which included review of hormone therapy history and consultation with medical experts. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “Councilmember Strebig moved to receive and file the communication, seconded by President Kepple.” minutes ▶ video
“The research that describes the physical and mental benefits of play far outweighs the discomfort and required effort to solve for fairness”
Received & filedcollapse ▴Fire Department accepts a $2,944.56 state EMS grant. minutes
Fire Department accepts a $2,944.56 state EMS grant. minutes
Fire Chief Fairbanks's letter notifies Council that the Fire Department was awarded a 2026-2027 Ohio Division of EMS Training & Equipment Grant of $2,944.56 for EMS training and equipment, usable from July 1 through December 31, 2026. No match is required, and the letter formally notifies Council of the grant's acceptance under §111.14. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to receive and file the communication, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video