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that prior conversation, we debated whether or not to move forward with an ordinance, or if maybe the best route was to have a policy drafted rather than an ordinance. In discussion with the Law Department, we thought it best to move forward with a policy and to include in that policy that any changes would require Council approval. We are no longer pursuing the ordinance. Councilman Rader has a communication with an attached resolution making it clear that we wish to proceed with a policy. Motion by Councilmember George, seconded by President O'Leary to receive and file the communication. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 2. Housing Committee report regarding meeting held December 2, 2019. (to be provided) Housing Committee Chair Anderson delivered the following oral report: The Housing Committee met this evening from 5:00 p.m. —6:00 p.m. Two items were on the agenda. One was the approval of the minutes from the November 11 t" meeting. Those minutes were approved. The second agenda item, Resolution 2019-08, which would allow for the City to identify and utilize and craft a Community Reinvestment Area to drive additional affordable housing strategies. For many years the City has had an affordable housing strategy. We reviewed this in Housing Committee a few times in 2019. The Community Reinvestment Area would add an additional tool that would most likely result in an increase of affordable housing options. Specifically, the three major developments that are anticipated in the coming years would bring close to 400 new apartment units. This Community Reinvestment Area would set aside 20%of those specifically for low-moderate income. This is a new tool, new to the region and makes the City more competitive in terms of identifying opportunities for development and attracting the right types of development into the City. The Housing Committee spent two hearings on this issue, there was a motion to recommend approval and that motion passed unanimously this evening. All members were present for both meetings. Councilmember Bullock was also quite active in the discussion and I appreciate the participation of all members of the committee. As the resolution comes up we can certainly have more conversation and feedback. Motion by Vice President Anderson, seconded by President O'Leary to receive and file that oral report. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 3. RESOLUTION 2019-08 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise 2