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Council Minutes of 8-15-2017 responsibility to maintain the park. Skate boarding at the park is losing its soul as it is not updated and minimally maintained. The Mayor said he would go and take at the park tomorrow. Council President Jones thanked Mr. Asaad for bringing the issue to Council's attention. LEGISLATION Ordinance 2017-46 introduced by Mayor Kennedy and was given its second reading. An Ordinance amending Chapter 1135 "One and Two Family Residence Districts" of Chapter Eleven of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted titled "Planning and Zoning Code," for the purpose of implementing zoning code changes proposed by the City of North Olmsted Planning and Design Commission, as amended. Resolution 2017-48 introduced by Mayor Kennedy and was given its second reading. A Resolution proclaiming September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the City of North Olmsted, Ohio, and declaring an emergency. Councilwoman Hemann made a motion to suspend the rules requiring three readings as this was discussed in Committee and is time sensitive. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed unanimously. Councilwoman Hemann moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed unanimously. Resolution 2017-48 adopted 6-0. Resolution 2017-49 introduced by Mayor Kennedy and was given its second reading. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a renewed agreement with Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court in connection with the Community Diversion Program to address juvenile misdemeanor and status offenders in the City of North Olmsted, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Kearney made a motion to suspend the rules requiring three readings as this was discussed in Committee and is time sensitive. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann and passed unanimously. Tim Smith residing at 6053 Sherwood Dr. addressed Council regarding Resolution 2017- 49. Mr. Smith stated he is a parent whose son has gone through the Diversion Program. He said Mr. Kearney said it is a `no brainer' to renew this and he agrees. This program is a great opportunity for teenagers to find the right road and not leave a record behind of a mistake they made as a teenager. Director of Law Gareau followed up to remind Council the City also has the Juvenile Traffic Intervention Program. While it is not funded by this particular grant, the staff is available to help on it. It is another very important program. It allows kids in North Olmsted who have their first mistake with the law while driving get some additional education and training and avoid suffering the consequences of potential suspension of their license. Seeing no other comments, Councilman Kearney moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann and passed unanimously. Resolution 2017-49 adopted 6-0. 5