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Councilor Ortiz thanked everyone for coming. She noted that members of the Friends of Golden Gardens Park were in the audience. She also wanted to thank the members of the community who spoke in support of the resolution to reaffirm the City Council’s commitment to the protection of human rights. She said she requested copies of the pocket-sized Universal Declaration of Human Rights for all of the councilors. She related that she carried her copy with her. With regard to human rights and civil behavior, Councilor Ortiz wished to convey her amazement that someone would single out members of the council in public testimony. She had a lot of difficulty with it and she hoped the council could set a better example of how to treat one another and how they expected the public to treat them. Councilor Kelly thanked those who spoke for their testimony. He said he was offended by Ms. Jackson’s remarks. He maintained that he had never said the council was above the law. He suggested that he and Ms. Jackson meet to discuss her concerns. Regarding Mr. Carrigan’s testimony, Councilor Kelly asked if the EPD was compelled to conduct the arrest of Specialist Swift. City Manager Taylor replied that the federal government issued a warrant which the local jurisdiction was compelled to serve. Councilor Kelly shared his admiration for the bravery of Specialist Swift and her mother. Councilor Bettman also thanked everyone for their testimony. She thanked the Mayor for bringing the reaffirmation of the council’s commitment to human rights to the council. She commented that human rights work was never done. Councilor Bettman asserted that Ms. Jackson had a right to say whatever she wanted during a public forum, noting that it was not the City Council that had oversight of the EPD. She said the police auditor, once hired, would oversee complaint investigations. Regarding Ms. Jackson’s assertion that a convicted felon could be hired, Councilor Bettman stated that because the police auditor’s office would have access to confidential information, there were regulations that prohibited a convicted felon from being eligible for the position. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - May 8, 2006, Work Session - May 8, 2006, City Council Meeting - May 17, 2006, Work Session - May 22, 2006, Work Session B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Adoption of Resolution 4875 Amending Systems Development Charge Methodology for Regional Wastewater System; and Amending Resolution No. 4740 D. Adoption of Resolution 4876 Amending Local Stormwater Systems Development Charge Methodology Concerning Credits; and Amending Resolution No. 4740 E. Approval of Funding for Affordable Housing Projects F. Approval of Production of Voters’ Pamphlet MINUTES—Eugene City Council June 12, 2006 Page 3 Regular Meeting