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* ** *OLD BUSINESS * * ** Without objection from Council, items 7 -12 were moved to the front of the agenda. Committee of the Whole Report regarding May 7, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting. (To Be Provided) Motion by Mr. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to defer. Motion adopted. All members voting yea. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 27 -18 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 after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the execution and delivery of an agreement by and between the City of Lakewood, Ohio, a municipal corporation and political subdivision in and of the State of Ohio (the "City"), and Carnegie Management and Development Corporation, an Ohio corporation (Carnegie "), related to the development of City -owned property at the southeast corner of Detroit Avenue and Belle Avenue, and authorizing and approving related matters. (1st READING 4/16/18, 2 N READING 4/23/18, 3`d READING 4/30/18) (Pg. 5) Mr. O'Leary remarked that Council has met a great number of times on this topic. Tonight's Committee of the Whole marked a point where Council had no additional questions or concerns. Marguerite Harkness — 1585 Riverside Dr. Ms. Harkness chastised Council for its prior decision to close Lakewood Hospital, calling it a conspiracy, among other things. She expressed her opinion that nothing at this site, including One Lakewood Place can make up for the economic loss of Lakewood Hospital. Dean Dilzell — 1276 French Ave Mr. Dilzell criticized the services to be provided at the new Family Health Center as inadequate. He referenced the recent Court of Appeals temporary restraining order. He critiqued specific sections of the term sheet related to carrying costs and the parking garage and also remarked on the return on investment calculation. Patty Ryan —1522 Arthur Ave. Ms. Ryan spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce in support of the term sheet and the Ordinance to approve it. She stated that the Chamber agrees that a mixed use development like the one being proposed will strengthen and enhance Lakewood's business environment. She expressed excitement about the inclusion of new retail spaces and Class A office space. She praised the opportunity to design and create a new space like this and encouraged Council to approve the term sheet. Jay Carson —13938 Lake Ave.