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Pastor John Lutz — North Coast Baptist Church Pastor Lutz asked if the proposed ban on conversion therapy applies to clergy. He asked that such an exemption be considered if it has not already. He presented different hypothetical counseling scenarios and asked if they were within the scope of the ordinance to regulate. Councilmember O'Malley clarified that the ordinance is clear in its definition of a mental health professional and does not include clergy. He remarked that he would consider the Pastor's other hypothetical scenarios and give them some thought. Director Butler stated that it is unlikely that ORC considers clergy under its definitions of licensed mental health professionals. Councilmember Litten reminded Council that Health & Human Services will meet next Monday to discuss the ordinance. President O'Leary added that regarding the Pastor's comments he is not overly concerned with carving out exclusions given the harmful nature of conversion therapy as evidenced in the medical literature. On the motion: All members voting yea. Motion passed. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 40 -18 - AN ORDINANCE 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, to approve the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as parts of the various component codes of the Codified Ordinances and to provide for the publication of such new matter. (PLACED ON 1sT READING 9/4/18, 2' READING 9/17/18) (pg. 37) Motion by Mr. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to adopt Ordinance 40 -18. All members voting yea. Motion passed. *':* *NEW BUSINESS * * ** 12. Communication from Council President O'Leary regarding Council appointment to the Civil Service Commission (pg. 39) Motion by Mr. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to receive and file the communication. All members voting yea. Motion passed.