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Council President O'Leary stated that the laws were made during a legislative process that <br /> took months, taking into account input from animal experts and the Lakewood Animal <br /> Welfare and Safety Advisory Board. Councilman Rader added that the advisory board <br /> members dropped literature all over the city and that he dropped off literature at the Westerly <br /> building. Law Director Butler added that the City included information on the changes to the <br /> city's dog ordinances, which should have reached every mailbox in the city. <br /> Councilman Bullock asked the Chief of Police or the Law Director to clarify that no citations <br /> have been issued regarding the new dog ordinances. Police Chief Malley indicated that there <br /> have been no citations issued and that the plan is to educate the public on the laws. <br /> Councilman Bullock further added that the City's policy is to continue to inform the public <br /> on the changes and educate citizens over time. Council President O'Leary added that the <br /> comments being made that there is no support for these laws is not true. He added that he has <br /> heard from multiple constituencies that they are in support. He concluded by raising multiple <br /> issues that are associated with retractable leashes and describing the thought process behind <br /> the law, specifically highlighting the public safety concerns that the laws address <br /> outweighing the infringement of personal liberty. <br /> McKenzie Levi — 14811 Hilliard <br /> Mr. Levi warned Council against the Green New Deal being proposed on the federal level of <br /> government. He stated it was drafted by a freshman member of Congress and mimics the UN <br /> Agenda of 2030. He asked Council to look into the Green New Deal and added that it is a <br /> socialist machination. He asked Council to refrain from taking up environmental justice <br /> agenda items. <br /> ""ANNOUNCEMENTS"" <br /> Director Pae acknowledged the work of the Tax Department for its work. Today a front <br /> counter record was broken with 437 people served. $150,000 came into the City just today. <br /> She thanked the Department and the taxpayers. <br /> President O'Leary announced Council's Special meeting on April 22, 2019 to take place with <br /> the School Board. <br /> President O'Leary announced his upcoming townhall on Thursday April 181h at the Madison <br /> Branch of Lakewood Public Library. <br /> Motion by Mr. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> Motion adopted. All members voting yea. <br /> 12 <br />