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Kevin Early, 2152 Carmel Avenue, spoke against the proposed sports complexes in the city. He said that the money for the facilities should have been given to younger children to help them try new sports. Tim Lewis, Whiteaker Area, related a stow that he heard from witnesses that dealt with behavior of local police on the downtown mall. He said that similar occurrences were happening in the Whiteaker area. Randy Shadowalker, Whiteaker area, said that the stow Mr. Lewis related was the result of people who felt that there would be no repercussions for their actions. He spoke against the proposed emergency ordinance, saying that it was one more way for officials to have no accountability for their actions. He urged the city council to think carefully before approving the ordinance. Wayne Ford, 1019 Filmore Street, emphasized that he was speaking for himself. He spoke against the proposed emergency ordinance. He called for a specific definition of civil unrest. He also questioned why the mayor would not be put in charge in the case of an emergency declaration. He suggested that the ordinance be tied to a requirement for a request of a declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor. He also called into the question the definition of the word weapon in the language of the ordinance. Serena Rainey, 1069 West 3rd Avenue, spoke against the proposed emergency ordinance. She said that it would interfere with the constitutional rights to assemble and to bear arms. Mayor Torrey closed the Public Forum. City Manager Johnson commented on the changes made in the wording of the emergency ordinance. He outlined the changes made. Councilor Taylor commented on Mr. Hale's remarks about a stronger mayor that was paid. She said that a stronger mayor would diminish the duties of the City Manager and would take a change in the City Charter. She also called for more information on the stow related by Mr. Lewis. Councilor Kelly noted that the Citizen Charter Review Committee on Council Compensation also worked on compensation for the mayor. Addressing Ms. Franzen's comments, he explained the ordering of the agenda. He noted that he had already heard Mr. Lewis's stow from other citizens and expressed a desire to see the person in the stow working with the Human Rights support system. Mayor Torrey commented that Mr. Early did a service to the community when he came to the City Council with his comments. He expressed his hope that Mr. Early would continue to come to council meetings. Commenting on Ms. Franzen's remarks regarding providing addresses during the public forum, Mayor Torrey said that some people did not have addresses to give since they were homeless and he was of the opinion that anyone coming before the City Council should have an opportunity to speak. MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 9, 1999 Page 2 7:30 p.m.