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20. Communication from Police Chief Malley regarding donation from Hayes Elementary to <br /> Lakewood Police Department K-9 Unit. (pg. 074) <br /> Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to receive and file the <br /> communication. <br /> Ms. Hvizdos and Ms. Perez explained that the donation came from a class project on <br /> economics and focused on giving back to the community. <br /> At the request of Vice President Anderson, Chief Malley discussed the members of the <br /> canine unit, Alan and Dano. He explained that they have been members of the Police <br /> Department since they were puppies. They are now ages 4 and 6. They live with their <br /> handlers, who are LPD officers, in Lakewood. He described how the dogs are used to protect <br /> residents and officers and solve crimes. <br /> The teachers and students presented a ceremonial check to Police Chief Malley. <br /> On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. <br /> ....LIQUOR PERMITS.... <br /> 21. Liquor permit to Summer House LLC— 12900 Lake Ave, Unit 42 (pg. 075) <br /> Councilmember O'Malley stated that he has no objection. <br /> Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to file without <br /> objection. <br /> All members in favor. Motion passed. <br /> ****PUBLIC COMMENT"" <br /> Ian Andrews of Lakewood Alive applauded the administration's efforts to address the issue <br /> of affordable housing through the CRA. He shared examples of where residents were just <br /> over income thresholds to be enrolled in his organization's paint assistance program, yet still <br /> did not have adequate funds to repair their homes. He noted that helping individuals stuck in <br /> the 80%-120% area median income (AMI) gap is crucial. Councilmember Bullock asked <br /> about the administration's efforts to meet with HUD to adjust Lakewood's AMI and poverty <br /> threshold. Mayor Summers indicated that his administration met twice with HUD and the <br /> meetings were not fruitful due to the organization's multi-county regional approach to <br /> calculating poverty statistics. Discussion ensued regarding how HUD operates and how it <br /> impacts Lakewood. <br /> 11 <br />