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Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to receive and file the communication. All members in favor. Motion passed. 26. ORDINANCE 50-18B -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 and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, amending Ordinance 50-18A adopted May 20, 2019, authorizing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to enter into contracts for professional services, and to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for the purchase of repair maintenance and operating supplies, services and equipment as authorized by the 2019 Appropriation Ordinance and the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood with the lowest and best bidder or bidders or as otherwise provided by law. (pg. 73) Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to refer Ordinance 50- 18B to Finance Committee. All members in favor. Motion passed. Ordinance 50-18B referred to Finance Committee. 27. Communication from Director Sylvester regarding authority to sell real property located at 2117 Robin Ave. (pg. 80) Director Sylvester requested that Council pass Ordinance 27-19 on first reading tonight in order to get the property back on the market as soon as possible. President O'Leary noted that while it is unusual for Council to pass legislation on first reading, Council had already read another piece of legislation authorizing the sale of the property three times previous. Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to receive and file the communication. Councilmembers expressed their familiarity with the property and expressed support for passage on first reading, due to the seasonal nature of the real estate industry. Public comment: Bill Fronomo, Lakewood resident, owns rental property on Lauderdale Ave. that is adjacent to a house that was sold through the city's affordable housing program. He noted that in the past that the city's program often led to a 4-5 year home rehab period. He proposed opening the home up for sale to the free market and not putting any affordable housing restrictions on the sale.