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Eugene Drix, 307 -1/2 High Street, said he loved being in Eugene and being at council meetings. He expressed appreciation for the work of the council. Drix also expressed appreciation for the recent University of Oregon (UO) graduation ceremony and the efforts that went into making each graduate. Drix noted the UO's nanotechnology research efforts. He also enjoyed the recent Butte to Butte Race. Speaking of the future, Drix suggested it would include new tools, new traditions, new talismans, and new toys to help people meet future challenges. He encouraged people to rethink the obvious and said money was not the key to anything. He believed that more was not always more, democracy was not passive, volunteering was not obvious, ideas that were not yours were not wrong, and Drix was not just for kids, he was just a fun part of Eugene. James Baptiste, a California resident who sometimes lived in Eugene, was proud to be present at the first meeting at which the council recited the Pledge of Allegiance and commended those who did so, although he observed that Councilor Brown had declined to participate. He did not know why and suggested that Councilor Brown needed to answer that for himself and for his constituents. He thought the pledge was important and while he did not object if Councilor Brown did not want to participate, he hoped he would reconsider. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Forum. She thanked Mr. Drix for his spirit and for his support of her during the Butte to Butte Race. Councilor Ortiz expressed her appreciation for the testimony offered during the Public Forum. She understood that some were challenged by the council's decisions but expressed her hope that residents could be respectful of all councilors' choices, which were based on their personal convictions and values. Councilor Ortiz believed the council's decision to institute the pledge was a step in the right direction and she looked forward to welcoming other organizations to join with the council when the pledge was recited. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - May 25, 2011, Work Session - May 26, 2011, Joint Elected Officials B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Brown, moved to adopt the Consent Calendar. Roll call vote: The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, vt� J,AAJJ Beth Forrest City Recorder (Recorded by Kimberly Young) MINUTES— Eugene City Council July 11, 2011 Page 3 Regular Meeting