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Discussion: In response to a question, Director Vargo explained that the City had previously entered into a settlement agreement with the major opioid distributors and one manufacturer. The City has already received approximately $10,000 from that settlement. Tonight's legislation is a separate settlement agreement with the large pharmacies that filled opioid prescriptions. Director Vargo noted that agreeing to enter into the settlement will not guarantee that it will go forward. In response to a question, Director Vargo stated that the administration is committed to using the funds on human services-related activities such as opioid abatement. Director Berry added that his team is working on ideas for spending the funds and will be launching a support program for families impacted by addiction. The program will go forward using the funds received in the previous settlement. On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 7. RESOLUTION 2023-18 — 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, authorizing the Mayor or her designee to enter into an agreement to participate in the settlement of opioid claims with other communities and the State of Ohio with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart (the "Settling Defendants"). Motion by Vice President Kepple,seconded by Councilmember Bullock to adopt Resolution 2023- 18. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2023-18 adopted. 8. Communication from Building Commissioner Parmelee regarding Certificate of Code Compliance for all rental properties. Motion by Vice President Kepple, seconded by Councilmember Bullock to receive and file. Discussion: Councilmember Rader applauded Commissioner Parmelee for bringing this legislation forward. He mentioned some questions that he anticipates discussing in committee such as how this change will impact Building Department operations. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 9. ORDINANCE 09-2023 - AN ORDINANCE amending Section 1173.01 Certificate of Code Compliance of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances to require inspection and certification of all properties formally owner-occupied that become rental properties. Motion by Vice President Kepple, seconded by Councilmember Bullock to refer Ordinance 09- 2023 to Housing, Planning & Development Committee. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Ordinance 09-2023 referred to Housing, Planning & Development Committee. 3