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Discussion: Councilmember Bullock asked questions about the history of these parcels and the plans going forward for consolidation and splitting of the lots. Director Sylvester and Chief Gilman responded. On the motion - Motion adopted. All members voting yea. 18. *(Add -on) RESOLUTION 9005 -18 - A RESOLUTION to congratulate Mary T. Hagan on her retirement after thirty years of public service to the City of Lakewood in the City Council Office. Mr. O'Leary presented Clerk Hagan with a ceremonial resolution and other tokens of appreciation and moved to adopt Resolution 9005 -18. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion. Discussion: All Councilmembers and Mayor Summers made personal remarks about their time working with Clerk Hagan. They expressed well wishes and appreciation for her dedication, humor, and effectiveness over the years. They thanked her for her years of service. Clerk Hagan thanked the public for allowing her to retire, thanked the Councilmembers for being fair bosses, Mayor Summers, and Director Butler for all of his help, along with all the City Directors and Liaison Bach. On the motion - Motion adopted. All members voting yea. * ** *PUBLIC COMMENT * * ** Luke Lena & Michael of Emerson Elementary The students discussed school shootings and their efforts to organize a walk out on April 20th to raise awareness of school safety. They made recommendations to Council about how schools can be better prepared for these events such 1. Increase the number of drills and make drills more realistic 2. Invest in safer infrastructure such as bullet proof entrances 3. Require that school visitors state their name and reason for the visit Mr. O'Leary thanked the students and referenced Council's recent Resolution encouraging the State to pass meaningful gun reform. He also made note a recent community conversation on this topic attended by police, School, Board and Mayor. Mayor Summers announced that a training session on school shootings will be held on September 27th and that police are also working on a session for students. Chief Malley added that all LCSD teachers go through active shooter training. Mr. Anderson engaged the students in a question and answer session about the walk out.