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Vice President Anderson stated his opposition to the resolution and expressed concern over spending time on this issue. President O'Leary explained why Council was taking up the issue. He noted that members of the audience indicated that Senate Bill 23 is impacting their physical and mental health on a tangible basis here in Lakewood. A roll call vote was called on the motion to adopt. Yeas: Bullock, George, O'Leary, O'Malley, Rader Nays: Anderson Abstain: Litten The motion passed and the resolution was adopted. 14. Communication from President O'Leary regarding ordinance to repeal LCO Chapter 503, Abortions. (to be provided) President O'Leary made a motion without objection to move item 419 up to this position on the docket, as Councilwoman George's communication is similar in nature. No objections were made and item 419 was moved. Councilwoman George proposed that Council review Chapter 503 of the Code and determine what sections are relevant today. President O'Leary added that this is an outmoded chapter in the code and is highly dubious in its constitutionality. The chapter references directors and facilities that no longer exist. President O'Leary made a motion to receive and file the communication, which was seconded by Vice President Anderson. All voted in favor. Motion passed. 15. ORDINANCE 15-19 —AN ORDINANCE to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law repealing Chapter 503, Abortions. (pg. 47) President O'Leary made a motion to suspend the rules to allow for adoption on the first reading, which was seconded by Vice President Anderson and Councilmember George. Mr. John A. Lutz of North Coast Baptist Church at 2051 Quail St. stated his opposition to Ordinance 15-19. He does not believe anyone has read the entire ordinance. He believes the ordinance has more restrictive language than Senate Bill 23. He asked that language regarding abortion in the ordinance be removed, as it is not moral.