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3. S. RESOLUTION 2023-60 – 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, appointing five members to the Charter Review Commission for a six-month term beginning January 1, 2024. (referred to COW 11/6/23; discharged from COW and referred 12/18/23) (pg. 3) Motion by President Kepple, seconded by Vice President Shachner, to adopt S. Resolution 2023- 60. Discussion: Vice President Shachner thankedthe members of the Lakewood community that volunteered to serve on the Charter Review Commission. He then encouraged the public to pay attention to the Charter Review Commission’s schedule and to actively participate in the Commission’s public meetings. On the motion: All in favor. Motion passed. S. Resolution 2023-60 adopted. *** 4. Report from Housing, Planning & Development Committee held January 16, 2024 (to be provided) Councilman Bullock delivered the following report: The Housing, Planning, and Development Committee met tonight. There was one item on the agenda, proposed Ordinance 39-2023. All members of the committee were present. Ordinance 39-2023 is an ordinance proposing to amend subsection 1161.03(z) and 1161.03(AA) of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances to include body piercing as a conditional use in commercial zones. The committee discussed this ordinance and found 1) consensus about the purpose and spirit of the proposal, and 2) there were some drafting specifics that need to be worked through. The committee concluded the meeting by recommending Ordinance 39-2023 to full Council for adoption, although with the anticipation that the Ordinance will be amended on the floor to perfect its language, specifically regarding Section 1161.03(z) of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances. Motion by Councilman Bullock, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to receive and file the oral report. All in favor. Motion passed. Oral report received and filed. *** 5. ORDINANCE 39-2023 - AN ORDINANCE amending Subsection 1161.03(Z) and 1161.03(AA) of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances to include body piercing as a conditional stnd use in commercial zones. (1 read and referred to PC and HPD 12/18/23; 2 reading 1/2/24) (pg. 4) Discussion: Councilman Bullock brought attention to the revised version of proposed Ordinance 39-2023, jointly crafted by Planning Director Leininger and Law Director Vargo. He suggested 2