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18. ORDINANCE 07-19 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, providing for the submission to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to create a primary election for the office of municipal court judge. (pg.22) At the request of President O'Leary, Director Butler discussed the timeline for submittal to the ballot. September 6th is the deadline for submitting the ordinance to the Board of Elections for placement on the ballot of the November general election. President O'Leary noted that the Third Amended Charter was amended to ensure agreement between the City's ballot deadline and the Board of Election's deadline. Motion by Mr. Bullock, seconded by President O'Leary to refer to Committee of the Whole. On the motion: all members voted in favor. Motion passed. 19. Communication from Councilmembers Litten &Rader regarding lead exposure among children. (pg.26) Motion by Mr. Litten, seconded by President O'Leary to refer to Health & Human Services Committee. Discussion: Mr. Rader praised Mr. Litten's initiative on this issue and expressed enthusiasm for a discussion in committee. He noted that while lead poisoning levels have been declining that they have stagnated over the past few years. There are potentially 250-260 Lakewood children who are testing high for blood lead levels. On the motion: all members voted in favor. Motion passed. 20. Communication from Mayor Summers regarding resolution to ratify Phase 2 IWWIP Plan. (pg.27) Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to receive and file the communication. On the motion: all members voted in favor. Motion passed. 7