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safety, housing, education and culture, and community wellness. (Referred to COW 07/06/20) (pg. 6) Public Comment: Mr. McKenzie Levi - Mr. Levi questioned the need for the taskforce and the need to pass it as an emergency piece of legislation. He stated his belief that it is related to the Black Lives Matter movement, which he cited as destructive in other cities. Discussion: President O'Malley stated that the Lakewood Community Relations Advisory Commission will be working with the Anti-Racism Taskforce. He also clarified that the emergency language should not be necessary, as it is a resolution that does not require 3 readings per Council rules, however added that he would like to see this piece of legislation take effect immediately. Councilmember Rader shared that members of the city's Youth Council have expressed interest in participating as well. President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to adopt Substitute Resolution 2020-41. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas -Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays -None Motion passed. Substitute Resolution 2020-41 was adopted. 7. ORDINANCE 12-2020 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it received the vote of at least two-thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, extending the authority of the Mayor granted by Ordinance 8-2020, adopted March 16, 2020 to continue to pay benefits and provide paid leave during the COVID-19 crisis. (First read and referred to COW 07/06/20) (pg. 8) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to adopt Ordinance 12-2020. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas -Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays -None Motion passed. Ordinance 12-2020 was adopted. 8. Public Safety Committee report regarding meeting held July 13, 2020. (to be provided)