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Motion by President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to defer Ordinance 30-2021. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Ordinance 30-2021 was adopted. 19. ORDINANCE 31-2021 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council to amend Section 903.10, Duty to repair and maintain sidewalks, tree lawns and driveway aprons of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood, to cap the cost of required repairs to sidewalks at $1,000 for certain qualified property owners that participate in the Sidewalk Program. (P'read and referred to PWS 917121) (pg. 45) Motion by President O'Malley,seconded by Vice President Litten to defer Ordinance 31-2021. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Ordinance 31-2021 was deferred. 20. ORDINANCE 32-2021 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council to amend Section 1775.01, Weed, tall grass, nuisance vegetation or growths over sidewalks of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood, to amend what is considered a noxious or poisonous weed. (Pread and referred to HPD 917121) (pg. 48) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to defer Ordinance 32-2021. Public Comment: Daniel Zielinski — 2197 Northland Ave. — Mr. Zielinski spoke to his experience creating environments for pollinators and noted his support for the growing of milkweed. On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Ordinance 32-2021 was deferred. ****NEW BUSINESS*** 21. RESOLUTION 2021-48 - A RESOLUTION to recognize the heroic, life-saving acts of members of the Lakewood Division of Fire, Lakewood Division of Police, Lakewood Public Works Department, and Kufner Towing, Incorporated to rescue an entrapped individual at a construction site on Thoreau Avenue on August 11th 2021. (pg. 51) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to adopt Resolution 2021- 48. Discussion: Chief Dunphy spoke to the fantastic efforts made by members of the Fire Department, with assistance from other city departments, to save the life of an entrapped individual. President O'Malley applauded the work of the Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments and highlighted their dedication to the city. Councilmember Neff stated her belief that efforts made like the heavy equipment rescue are demonstrative of Lakewood's investment in its city services. On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2021-48 was adopted. 7