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Mayor George said that on behalf of the administration she wanted to thank President Litten for his service to the City of Lakewood. She said she really appreciated his partnership and his spirit of collaboration, and he will certainly be missed. President Litten reflected on his time on Council. He shared that in the beginning he was nervous about everything he said, but now he has finally learned to just be himself on the dais and things will work out. He said he has had the luxury of retiring from multiple dream jobs at a young age, and this is not different. He stated you will not see a laundry list of legislative achievements through him as he has preferred to work in a collaborative nature with all his colleagues. He added that the passing of the 21 and over legislation was important to him because his father died of lung cancer. He then stated that a mantra he works by is that “perfect is the enemy of the good,” and if we are too idealistic and not collaborative that is where things get stalled. He went on to congratulate Cindy Strebig for taking over as Councilmember for Ward 3, Council staff for their outstanding work, and each of his colleagues on Council for their unique contributions. He thanked Mayor Geroge for her leadership, as well as her “all-star team” of Directors. In closing, President Litten shared that when he was in the Bridge Builders leadership training in 2013, he was assigned to craft a vision for the next 5 – 6 years. He said that his vision was to lead the most impactful non-profit organization that would have him, he wanted to give back to his community in a meaningful way through something like City Council, and he wanted to do those things in a way that would not impact his family life. He has realized through this work that he needs to focus on the family part more. He is thankful for the opportunity to have served, and he apologized for the times he wasn’t always able to be there. He thanked Vice President Kepple for always being such a thoughtful co-leader, and he said he couldn’t have done it without her helpful leadership as well. On the motion: All in favor, motion passed. 28. Communication from President Litten regarding St. Edward High School 2021, 2022 and 2023 Football State Championships. (pg. 90) President Litten made a motion to receive and file the communication, seconded by Councilmember Bullock. All in favor, motion passed. 29. RESOLUTION 2023-72 - A RESOLUTION honoring the St. Edward High School Football Team for a 2023 season marked by outstanding athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship, culminating in a triumphant victory in the 2023 OHSAA Division 1 State Championship. (pg. 91) Motion to defer Resolution 2023-72 to January 16, 2024, seconded by Councilman Bullock. All in favor, motion passed. 30. Communication from Councilmember Marx regarding body piercing establishments. (pg. 92) Liten made a motion to receive and file the communication, seconded by Councilmember 12