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communication. All in favor. Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 15. October 2021 and December 2021 reports to Council from the Anti-Racism Task Force. (pg. 53) President O'Malley invited members of the Task Force to address Council. Present were Laura Rodriguez-Carbone, Angelina Steiner, Sam Pearson, William Yeung, Kate McBride and Kate Newsom. Chairperson Rodriguez-Carbone reviewed the contents of the reports and the progress of the Task Force. She discussed the Task Force's work, specifically its work on an RFP to bring on a consultant. She discussed the various benefits of working with a consultant and the group's goal to create a racial equity plan that covers safety, housing, culture, and wellness that is driven by data. The group aspires to publish the plan and recommendations within a year's time. The Task Force expressed appreciation that the city has set aside funds for the endeavor. The City has been in discussion with the Healthy Lakewood Foundation about potentially seeking additional funds to supplement the City's budget. They remarked further on the project timeline. The RFP is under internal review at the moment and will hopefully go out next week. The Task Force also asked Council to adopt a resolution to reject HB 327 and HB 322, two pieces of legislation in the statehouse that attempt to eliminate the ability of public bodies or institutions from talking about or teaching about racism including slavery and the civil rights movement. Additional topics of discussion included the upcoming Community Health Needs Assessment and the Task Force's role with it as well as the Task Force's overall goals. Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. All in favor. Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 16. Communication from Mayor George regarding LCO 549 Fireworks. (pg. 57) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. All in favor. Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 17. ORDINANCE 11-2022 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five (5) members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, amending Chapter 549.10, Fireworks, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood in order to address and account for changes made to Ohio law and adopt a conforming local ordinance regulating fireworks. (pg. 58) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to refer Ordinance 11-2022 to the Public Safety Committee. All in favor. Motion passed. Ordinance 11-2022 was referred to the Public Safety Committee. 18. Communication from Mayor George regarding mobile food licensing. (pg. 65) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the 7