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Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to receive and file the communication. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 17. ORDINANCE 20-19 - AN ORDINANCE enacting Chapter 159, Youth Council, of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances to establish a council for purposeful planning; advising Council and the Administration on matters including but not limited to addressing youth concerns and perspectives; assisting in securing and developing programs and activities for the young people in the City; and providing programming in the community for youth to obtain leadership skills and to participate in civic affairs; and appointing six of the original members of the council_ (pg. 89) Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to refer to Committee of the Whole. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Ordinance 20-19 referred to Committee of the Whole. 18. Communication from Mayor Summers regarding the appointment of Nathan J. Kelly to the Planning Commission. (pg. 91) It was determined that Mr. Kelly's unexpired term will last for another 2-3 years before an opportunity for reappointment. Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to receive and file the communication. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. ****PUBLIC COMMENT"" McKenzie Levi — 14811 Hilliard Rd. —Mr. Levi spoke about difficulties he has encountered in his bid to be a write-in candidate for Lakewood mayor and his disagreement with the rules set up in order for people to get their names on the ballot. He also raised concerns about individuals with physical handicaps being able to get signatures from Lakewood residents in order to get on the ballot. President O'Leary stated that individuals with physical disabilities have served as elected officials in Lakewood in the past. 9