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appointing five members to the Charter Review Commission for a six-month term beginning January 1, 2024. (referred to COW 11/6/23) Committee members had a general discussion about the process of selecting commission members and how to best vet potential candidates. Councilmember Bullock asked the administration if they had anything specific they hoped to address with this charter review, as it could inform potential appointments. Mayor George responded that they do not anticipate a major process as the last charter review was a large overhaul. She also added that the city would be happy to post a call for applicants on social media for the Charter Review Commission. Chairman Litten commented that he agreesit would be beneficial toadvertise the call for applicants to the community. He also brought up the topic of potentially adjusting salaries for mayor and council, and whether or not this is in the scope of the Charter Review Commission. Mayor Geroge responded that the Civil Service Commission is the body that reviews and makes compensation recommendations for mayor and council, and that happens every four years in line with the presidential election. She clarified that the Civil Service Commission meets monthly, so the Law Department will be talking to them to remind them that this is on the agenda for the next calendar year. Chairman Litten commented that he would like to make some recommendations for the Civil Service Commission, as somebody who does not stand to benefit from any salary increase since he is not serving another term. Councilmember Marx shared that David DeCapua is present and he applied to serve on the Charter Review Commission. She invited him up to speak about his strengths and share why he would like to serve on the commission. David DeCapua, 12700 Lake Rd – Mr. DeCapua shared that he previously lived in Lakewood and raised his family here. He moved away for a bit but has been living in Lakewood again for over the past year and would like to serve the city in a volunteer capacity. While living in Rocky River he served on the Board of Variance for seven years and was asked by the Mayor to chair the Charter Review Commission in Rocky River several years ago. Chairmen Litten said they will table the discussion for now but acknowledged there is not much time left in the year to fill the commission. 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 to provide certainty to Lakewood residents on improving the frontage of the former Lakewood Hospital site. There was a discussion between Councilmembers and Director Leininger about measures that could be taken to spruce up the hospital site until construction finally kicks off. Councilmember 3