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9. Communication from Director Gordon regarding theCliff Outfalls Rehabilitation(pg. 12) Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to receive and file the communication. All in favor. Motion passed. 10. RESOLUTION 2023-50 - A RESOLUTION 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, authorizing the Mayor to execute for an on behalf of the City of Lakewood, a public entity established under the laws of the State of Ohio, anapplication and to file it in the appropriate State office for the purpose of obtaining certain Federal financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act (Public Law 288, 23rd Congress) or otherwise available from the President’s Disaster Relief Fund. (pg. 11) Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to adopt Resolution 2023-50. All in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2023-50 adopted. 11. Communication from Director Leininger regarding the City of Lakewood ADA Self- Evaluation and Transition Plan (pg. 13) Discussion: Vice President Kepple thanked the Planning Department and the ADA Transition Plan Task Force for their work. She recognized the many hours of hard work and deliberation that had taken place. She acknowledged that she is excited and happy to see this plan moving forward. Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to receive and file the communication. All in favor. Motion passed. 12. RESOLUTION 2023-51 - A RESOLUTION 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, adopting the City of Lakewood ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (SETP). (pg. 15) Public Comment: Ahmie Yeung, Victoria Ave – Ms. Yeung is the co-chair of the ADA Task Force. She expressed her gratitude to Lakewood’s leadership. She recognized that this process was the first time she served on a public committee and acknowledged that it was a wonderful experience. She hopes that Lakewood officials will take the ADA Task Force’s recommendations seriously. She also hopes that nearby cities will look to Lakewood as an example of how to implement an ADA Plan with citizen involvement. Discussion: Vice President Kepple stated that she would be delighted to discuss this in the Health and Human Services Committee but would rather see it referred to the Committee of the Whole due to the significant financial and multi-departmental aspects of the plan. Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to refer Resolution 2023-51 to the Committee of the Whole. All in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2023-52 referred to v