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Councilmember Rader indicated he disagreed with Mayor's assertion that the proposed ordinance provides a good starting point. He indicated he took issue with the breed specific nature of it. He stated that breed specific laws are based on racism and refused to support passing such a proposal to a committee. Councilmember Bullock objected to the charges of racism. He remarked that the ordinance is a starting point and an invitation to begin discussion. Councilmember O'Malley expressed interest in learning more and continuing the discussion in committee. He expressed concern with the components of the proposal regarding visual identification of breeds and reiterated his opposition to breed - specific legislation. Councilmember Anderson remarked that the proposed ordinance is a good starting point for the legislative process to move forward. He remarked on the research he has done on the issue and residents with whom he has spoken including dog bite victims. He acknowledged that the current ordinance is not as effective as it should be. He encouraged colleagues to maintain an honest and honorable conversation. Councilmember George maintained and further explained her concern about moving the ordinance into committee. She offered to work with colleagues to put together a better ordinance. Councilmember O'Leary indicated he maintained his longstanding opposition to breed - specific legislation and explained that he supports the proposed ordinance as a first step in the legislative process. On the motion to receive and file the communication: Yeas: Anderson, Bullock, Litten, O'Leary, O'Malley, Rader Nays: George Motion adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 1 -18 — AN ORDINANCE amending various provisions within Chapter 505, Animals and Fowl, and Chapter 506, Dangerous and Vicious Animals, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood in order to update the code with respect to the regulation of dogs in the City. (Pg. 15) Discussion: Councilmembers discussed committee to which the ordinance should be referred. Motion by Mr. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to refer Ordinance 1 -18 to the Public Safety Committee. Motion adopted. Six members voting yea. Nays: Rader 6. Communication from Councilmember Bullock regarding Strengthening Lakewood ordinances to limit light pollution. (Pg. 40)