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Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to refer Ordinance 25- 2021 to the Rules & Ordinances Committee. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Ordinance 25-2021 referred to Rules & Ordinances Committee. 22. Communication from Mayor George regarding mayoral appointments to the Public Art Advisory Board. (pg. 089) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 23. Communication from Mayor George regarding a mayoral appointment to the Planning Commission. (pg. 090) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. ***PUBLIC COMMENT"" AJ Magner-1517 Westshore Court Mr. Magner asked for a progress update on baseball field maintenance. He asked the city to take leadership to remediate the fields and to formalize roles and responsibilities with the Recreation Department. Councilmember Rader provided an update on the progress of scheduling a meeting between Public Works & Sustainability Committee and the Recreation Department. He explained that the Recreation Department has already taken steps to hire a consultant regarding the matter. President O'Malley asked for the Committee meeting to be scheduled immediately. Mr. Magner stressed that the fields are city assets, and that the city should be prepared to take control of them if needed. Mayor George provided an update on the progress of her discussions with the Lakewood City Schools. She remarked that it would be challenging for the City to operate the fields on its own and would have to change staffing and procure new equipment. President O'Malley agreed that the City is empowered to take action but that the City has an obligation to make a good faith effort to work with the Recreation Department. 8