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Discussion: Councilmember Kepple thanked Paige Robar and Councilmember Shachner for their contributions to the communication. Vice President Litten thanked his colleagues for bringing the opportunity to the floor. He noted that he participated in the challenge back in February and spoke to the eye-opening experiences it provided. Councilmember Rader thanked the YWCA for its great work. He noted that businesses in the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce have expressed interest in participating. Councilmember Shachner thanked Councilmember Kepple for bringing the issue to the forefront and Ms. Robar for her continued work with the YWCA. Councilmember Neff highlighted the opportunity to change as a city to promote racial equity and equal opportunity. On the motion: A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 14. RESOLUTION 2020-37 - A RESOLUTION to commit to participation in and promote participation in the 21 Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge program designed to build social justice habits,particularly those dealing with issues of race,power,privilege, and leadership. (pg. 21) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kepple to adopt Resolution 2020-37. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. Resolution 2020-37 was adopted. 15. Communication from Councilmembers Kepple, Rader, & Bullock regarding policing policy review &racial equity. (pg. 22) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to refer the communication to the Public Safety Committee.