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would go through credit counseling and have to get financing from a bank. The city offers some down payment assistance. There is also an option in federal regulations for a profit-sharing agreement, which incentivizes the buyers to stay in the home longer. Chairman Shachner asked whether the Planning Department found it challenging to find someone that is of low to moderate income, but still eligible for bank financing. Ms. Leigh indicated that the department usually has no problem selling single family homes, however pointed to a project that involved two townhouses where it was difficult to find buyers with the required profile. Councilmember Rader and Mary Leigh discussed Council's involvement in the projects and Ms. Leigh welcomed councilmembers to observe the process. She noted that asbestos abatement at the home was a significant issue and that the lead abatement clearance is to be achieved by the end of the rehabilitation process, upon questioning from Councilmember Rader. Chairman Shachner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rader to recommend Ordinance 05-2020 for adoption by full Council. Discussion: Councilmember Bullock inquired as to how many other properties the city is abating/renovating. Ms. Leigh indicated that properties the city works with largely come through the expedited foreclosure process. There is a double on Halstead and a single-family home on Hopkins. There are fewer homes On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Ordinance 05-2020 to be recommended for adoption by full Council. Communication from Councilmember Shachner regarding beekeeping. (Referred to HPD 3/2/20) Chairman Shachner outlined the discussion regarding beekeeping in Lakewood, raising significant questions, such as how many hives should be allowed per square foot, how intrusive is beekeeping for neighbors, and does the city need to have its own permitting process or can it just let the county or state handle inspections. Currently, 18 properties in Lakewood have beehives, with some having 3 hives on their property. Residential tracts in Lakewood are between 3,800 square feet to 5,000 square feet in size on average. Cleveland's ordinance allows 1 hive per 2,400 square feet, however the Chairman's preliminary research indicates that beekeepers like to have more than 1 hive. One of the goals of Lakewood's legislation is to not further burden the city's Building Department. Chairman Shachner's draft legislation contains a noticing requirement that a