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Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to refer Ordinance 9-19 to Committee of the Whole. Discussion: Councilwoman George stated her concerns about the project's density, scale, and proposed setbacks. She added she is not comfortable with the proposal in its current form. Councilman Litten inquired as to the discussion surrounding the costs of site remediation. Director Sylvester stated that the owners of WXZ, the site developer, will discuss the costs of site remediation with Council in the future. Councilman O'Malley asked if the City conducted a soil analysis on the property a couple of years ago. Director Sylvester said that a resolution that provided support to apply for funding to do soil analysis passed, but the City was turned down for funding by the county. Survey work was privately funded by a potential seller and buyer. Councilman Rader asked if this matter was set to be discussed at Committee of the Whole on June 24, 2019 and President O'Leary confirmed that and added that voting on the issue will take place on July 15th prior to Council's August recess. Councilman Bullock's stated that the primary concern is the change in character of the area and that density and setbacks play a role in that, but spoke about the potential tax impacts of the developments. He highlighted the difference between private sectors and public sectors in how they operate in regard to the concerns raised at the meeting, noting that this proposal has the potential to set precedent. President O'Leary stated his understanding of the concerns in regard to the setback and noted that he attended Planning Commission and ABR meetings on the project. He added that he is impressed with the aesthetic look of the proposed properties and noted that Council cannot consider these proposals in a vacuum and that an up or down vote is needed on the proposal in front of the body. He noted that there will be more time in Committee to discuss this proposal starting on June 24th. On the motion: All members voting yea. Motion passed. 11. ORDINANCE 13-19 -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, amending Chapter 906, Use of Public Ways for Small Cell Wireless Facilities and Wireless Support Structures, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood in order to regulate small cell wireless facilities located in the right-of-way. (Placed on 1st reading and referred to Public Works Committee 5/6/19) (pg. 54) Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to defer Ordinance 13- 19. All members voting yea. Motion passed. Ordinance 13-19 deferred.