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United Methodist Church fka Detroit Avenue Methodist Church Inc., an Ohio non-profit corporation, owner of the property located at 12525 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio (PPN 312-28-006), and to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase and sale according to the terms of that agreement. (Referred to Committee of the Whole 4/15/19) (pg. 3) President O'Leary remarked that the version on the docket is a substitute that was recommended by Committee of the Whole. Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to adopt Substitute Resolution 9069-19. Discussion: Councilmember O'Malley restated his support for the purchase of the property, particularly for the reason of the property serving as a potential future location for a community/senior center. He remarked that there is a great need for improved spaces for the City's Human Services programs. He noted that immediately upon passage,the administration will begin working on the site prep and hazardous materials abatement. All members voting yea. Motion passed. Substitute Resolution 9069-19 adopted. 3. Health & Human Services Committee report regarding meeting held May 6, 2019. (to be provided) Health & Human Services Committee met May 6th. Present were Committee members Anderson, George, as well as myself. Councilmembers Rader & Bullock were also there, as were Mayor Summers, Assistant Law Director Swallow, Director Gelsomino, Jessica Parker, Allison Urbanek from Lakewood Alive, John Sobolewski from the Board of Health & one member of the public. We had two items on our agenda, one was Resolution 9066-19. Essentially the Lakewood Foundation had an agreement to accept monies for a new 17- passenger vehicle for seniors. The committee moved to recommend adoption of that resolution. We also discussed a communication from Councilman Rader and I regarding lead exposure among children.We kicked off the discussion with Allison from Lakewood Alive talking about the Housing Outreach Program and Pain Lakewood offering relatively small grants for paint programs. We wanted to update the Committee regarding what Lakewood Alive is already doing on this front.Director Gelsomino updated the Committee that since its previous meeting, the administration has updated the City website extensively on options for lead abatement and resources available to residents. She also spoke with Housing Department staff regarding implementation questions and issues and how we can make progress there. A primary issue that came to light is that landlords are asked to remediate lead issues in their homes but are able to do it themselves and not by a certified contractor. John Sobolewski from the Board of Health views this as a housing issue that becomes a health issue because of the presence of lead in homes.