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come from arguing about whether the Pride Flag should be flown in front of City Hall to unanimously supporting it. Councilmember Baker expressed pride in Lakewood's actions to support the LGBTQIA+ community. Public Comment:Pete Finnerty Mr. Finnerty thanked Council and the Mayor for their support. Mr. Finnerty works for Grow Well Cleveland, which works closely with the LGBTQIA+ community and serves as president of the board of Colors+ Youth Center based in Fairview Park. Shawn Shawn, a Lakewood youth, expressed their thanks for the city's acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community. She shared that the support goes a long way in helping members of the community and giving them hope. On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Reso. 2022-21 adopted. 5. Communication from President Litten regarding proposed August recess. (pg. 6) Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple to recess for Council's Regular August Meetings, which would have been held on August I" & August 15'', 2022. All in favor. Motion passed. 6. Report from Vice President Kepple regarding ADA Transition Plan Task Force meeting held May 24, 2022. (to be provided) Vice President Kepple delivered the following oral report: The ADA Transition Plan Task Force met on Tuesday, May 241h. Secretary Michelle Nochta presented the fourth progress report from Steve Metzer ofDLZ who has assisted with various items, including preparing the community accessibility survey, reviewing the accessible parking in the rear lot of City Hall and has been reviewing and compiling the site visit data. DLZ is working to schedule the next site visit later this month. Residents are encouraged to help us make the City more accessible by participating in the survey which is available at https://www.lakewoodoh.gov/accordions/ada-task force% Videos and minutes ofADA Transition Plan Task Force meetings are also available at that link. The Report a Problem app and webpage should be used to report immediate needs and accommodation requests. Members were joined by special guest Ms. Krista Allison, who was recently crowned Ms. Wheelchair Ohio. Ms. Allison described her experiences visiting various restaurants in Lakewood and the importance of van accessible ADA compliant parking in the commercial corridors. Ms. Allison stated that she is often limited to which restaurants she may visit based on the proximity of van accessible parking. Other members of the task force agreed that many ADA parking spots in Lakewood do not accommodate a van and the ramp necessary for their wheelchairs. Ms. Allison suggested a program that loans wheelchairs to provide policy makers and staff with the experience of using a wheelchair in the City to better understand the 3