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Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple to receive and file the communication. Discussion: Councilmember Bullock urged a new approach on guns in America, and acknowledged the work ofhis colleagues and Mayor on the issue ofgun violence. On the motion: All in favor. Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 11. RESOLUTION 2022-23 - A RESOLUTION 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, declaring June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Month in the City of Lakewood to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence and to declare that we as a country must do more to reduce gun violence. (pg. 13) Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple to adopt Resolution 2022-23. Public Comment: Mary Anne Crampton—17895 Captain's Cove Ms. Crampton shared statistics on gun violence and its proliferation amongst teens in the U.S. She advocated for stronger gun laws and encouraged people to eliminate the stigma behind talking about the presence ofguns in a home. Stacie Ross —15330 Lake Ave Ms. Ross spoke on behalf ofMom's Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. She shared statistics about teens and children's access to guns, especially those in their own homes. She urged the public to protect kids by storing guns safely and securely. Discussion: Vice President Kepple thanked the Mayor for the purchase ofgun locks and asked how they would be distributed. Mayor George stated anyone interested could pick one up at the Police Department. Councilmember Shachner shared information on ORC 9.68, which prevents localities from creating their own gun laws, and bemoaned the reality that cities remain hamstrung by the General Assembly. He encouraged the public to contact their state representatives to spark change in the law. 12. Communication from Director Dillinger regarding amending the paid parental leave/childbirth benefit. (pg. 16) Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple to receive and file the communication. All in favor. Motion passed. 13. ORDINANCE 19-2022 - 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 Section 149.25 Paid Parental Leave and Childbirth Leave of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances to remove the eligibility requirement of twelve or more months of service with the City of Lakewood. (pg. 17) 8