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Motion by Councilmember George, seconded by President O'Leary to receive and file the <br /> communication. <br /> All members voted in favor. Motion passed. <br /> 18. Communication from Planning Director Sylvester regarding expanding affordable <br /> housing tools in Lakewood. (pg. 064) <br /> Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to receive and file the <br /> communication and refer it to Housing Committee. <br /> Discussion: Councilmember Bullock highlighted that this is an emerging issue in Lakewood <br /> and noted that a previous Housing Committee meeting was held on this topic earlier in the <br /> year. Councilmember Litten asked questions regarding to the city's ability to change its <br /> capacity for affordable housing under the Community Reinvestment Act. Councilmember <br /> George asked how the 100-unit threshold was compiled in the Director's communication and <br /> whether the resolution would have any impact on ongoing projects. Councilmember Rader <br /> asked what the timeline of implementing this legislation is. Director Sylvester noted that the <br /> city can work the state development agencies to manage its Community Reinvestment Area <br /> (CRA) and that the number of units to be added is up for discussion. He also added that <br /> developers would have the option to include this component in any of their projects and its <br /> introduction tonight marks the starting point of the deliberation process. <br /> On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. <br /> 19. RESOLUTION 2019-08 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it <br /> receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or <br /> otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, amending <br /> Ordinance No. 58-04, adopted July 6, 2004, for the purpose of fostering the investment <br /> and development of affordable housing in new multi-family and mixed-use construction <br /> projects in Community Reinvestment Area(CRA) 41, which is the citywide CRA. (pg. <br /> 066) <br /> Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to refer Resolution <br /> 2019-08 to Housing Committee. <br /> All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2019-08 referred to Housing <br /> Committee. <br /> 10 <br />