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26. Communication from Mayor George regarding a mayoral re-appointment to the Civil Service Commission. (pg. 088) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 27. Communication from Mayor George regarding the creation of a LGBTQ City and Police Liaison. (pg. 089) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. Discussion: President O'Malley expressed his thanks to the Mayor and pointed to the positive effect this action will have on the Municipal Equality Index. He provided references to past efforts to ensure equality for the LGBTQ community in Lakewood and the controversy and debate that surrounded those efforts at the time. Councilmember Kepple asked if there is any special training required for the liaison to act in the role. Mayor George indicated that there isn't any specific training required, but that she is working with Director Dillinger on implementing anti-racism & LGBTQ training that will be made available to all city staff. On the motion: A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 28. Communication from Director Rancatore regarding accepting CARES Act Grant from Cuyahoga County. (pg. 090) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. Discussion: Mayor George acknowledged ChiefofStaffStorey for his work on the CARES Act application and noted that Lakewood finished in the top S for amount offunding received. A roll call vote was taken as follows: