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25. RESOLUTION 9049-19 — A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, establishing the Youth Council Planning Task Force to create a framework for the establishment of a Youth Council that will create leadership and civic engagement opportunities for youth to address youth concerns and perspectives and act as an advisory council to city administration and the community on issues affecting youth. (pg. 100) 26. Communication from Councilmember Rader regarding ethics legislation. (to be provided) Councilman Rader stated that his communication is regarding a reform package he proposed last month to create an ethics commission, with the overall goal of it being to foster public trust and conduct a full review of city ethics ordinances and make recommendations thereafter. It will also serve as an oversight body to ensure that the ethics laws are being followed. It will investigate complaints and the Council and mayor every 3 years and provide annual reports to the public. It will also enforce a proposed campaign finance reform ordinance that will put caps on campaign contributions that City of Lakewood elected officials can receive. He is proposing that Lakewood come into line with federal level campaign contribution limits. He states that there is no smoking gun that demonstrates a need for this legislation right now, but it is designed to ensure that elected officials stay responsive to residents, not donors, in the future and maintain low barriers for people to enter into politics. He sees this communication as a starting point for the legislation and will look for further direction from the city's Law Department. He states cities across the country have implemented both of these proposals. He asks that it go to Committee of the Whole for review and discussion. Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to receive and file the communication. Discussion: Councilwoman George commended Councilman Rader on his initiative to bring these items forward. Councilman Bullock thanked Councilman Rader for his initiative as well and asserted that we should keep strengthening provisions by which the Council governs itself. He introduced ordinances years ago that addressed campaign finance and believed that having no limits is egregious. On the motion: All members voting yea. Motion passed. 27. ORDINANCE 03-19 - AN ORDINANCE enacting new Chapter 507, Campaign Finance Regulations, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood to help