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6. ORDINANCE 10-2021 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Director of Planning and Development or the Mayor to enter into an agreement with a licensed real estate broker to market for sale the real property located at 1461 St. Charles Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio (PPN 314-04-031) and 1458 Belle Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio (PPN 314-04-045) for a period of 180 days, pursuant to Section 155.07 of the Codified Ordinances. (P" read and referred to HPD 2116121; 2"d reading 311121) (pg. 22) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President to adopt Ordinance 10-2021. Discussion: President O'Malley stated that he totally supports the legislation, as it gets assets off the city's books, moves the city toward its strategic goals, and includes provisions that prevent the properties from being gobbled up by flippers. Councilmember Bullock clarified that these 2 properties were the first of 9 that the city was selling and inquired whether the sales would be used to replenish the Land Acquisition Fund. Director Leininger indicated the funds would replenish the Lakewood Hospital Fund, which will be used to reinvest in the community in a variety of ways, while giving consideration to the Curtiss Block Building. President O'Malley asked about the process for marketing these sales. Director Leininger stated the city will be issuing an RFP to solicit realtors, with preference for those with Lakewood experience or who are Lakewood residents.. The goal is to share the sales among different realtors. On the motion: A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. Ordinance 10-2021 was adopted. 7. SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE 12-2021 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, to expand rental rights within the City of Lakewood allowing renters who tender their full rent plus any additional late fees and court costs, prior to an eviction hearing to avoid eviction for late payment of rent and setting reasonable late fees that a landlord may charge a tenant. (Is' read and referred to HPD 2116121; 2"d reading 311121) (pg. 24) Public Comment: Molly Martin of the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless expressed appreciation for the legislation and noted that the pandemic exposed housing problems that have existed for a long time. She indicated that NEOCH supports the legislation becoming permanent. President O'Malley gave credit to NEOCH and shared his surprise that it wasn't already law. He expressed a desire to amend the legislation so it doesn't fade once the state