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Roll call vote; the motion to amend failed 6:2; councilors Papé and Solomon voting <br />in favor. <br /> <br />Roll call vote; the main motion as amended passed unanimously, 8:0. <br /> <br />Mayor Piercy called for a break at 9:25 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:34 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br />8. ACTION: <br /> <br />Resolution 4881 Reaffirming the City’s Commitment to the Protection of Human Rights as Ex- <br />pressed in Council Resolution No. 4589 <br /> <br />Councilor Solomon, seconded by Councilor Ortiz, moved to adopt Resolution 4881 <br />reaffirming the City’s commitment to the protection of human rights as expressed in <br />Council Resolution No. 4589. <br /> <br />Human Rights Program Director Greg Rikhoff stated that the resolution before the council was a <br />reaffirmation of an ordinance passed in 1999. <br /> <br />Mayor Piercy read Resolution No. 4881 into the record. She said one reason it was important to bring this <br />resolution forward was because the country was having a very emotional discussion on immigration. She <br />underscored the importance of people being able to express their views and feel safe and respected. <br /> <br />Councilor Ortiz shared her pride in the City for reaffirming this resolution. She said it was a scary time for <br />people who were immigrants or people who were not white. She felt it was a good time to make this <br />statement. <br /> <br />Councilor Papé wished to recognize the City’s Human Rights Commission and Mr. Rikhoff and his staff. <br />He was very proud of them. He underscored his support for the resolution. <br /> <br />Councilor Kelly thanked the Mayor, the Human Rights Commission and the community at large. <br /> <br />Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 8:0. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />MINUTES—Eugene City Council June 12, 2006 Page 14 <br /> Regular Meeting <br /> <br />