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Gary Jenkins, 90939 Prairie Road, called for the City to establish a policy that mandated polygraph tests for police officers in situations where there was doubt about what happened. He believed that would help establish trust in the police and could stop an officer from being untruthful. He noted his family's encounter with the police and maintained that Chief Kerns violated the law when he stated to the media that his officers were attacked by Mr. Jenkins' family when it was Mr. Jenkins' family who was attacked. He said that he still had not heard from the Police Auditor and asked what the community could do to make the police accountable for their actions. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Forum and called on the council for questions and comments. Councilor Ortiz shared with Mr. Jenkins that the City would have to bargain with the police union to administer polygraph tests to police officers. She said the council had no authority to institute such a policy. That authority lay with the City Manager. She noted that she had initially become involved with civic matters because of her interactions with the police and her interest in police transparency. She expressed regret for the trouble Mr. Jenkins' family had experienced. Councilor Taylor shared Ms. Kokis' concerns about pedestrian safety and agreed with her about the short times provided for pedestrians to cross the street. She wanted the City to focus on enforcing the law so motorists were more cautious. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda B. Adoption of Resolution 5042 Authorizing the Sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds C. Initiation of Land Use Code Amendment to Facilitate the Siting of an Outpatient Clinic Operated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Brown, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Councilor Zelenka pulled Item B. Councilor Ortiz pulled item C. Roll call vote: The motion, with the exception of items B and C, passed unanimously, 8:0. Councilor Zelenka commended City staff for the action reflected in the resolution, explaining that the City was cashing in some of its older bonds with higher interest rates to take advantage of current low interest rates. The action would save the City a substantial amount of money. Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Brown, moved to approve Item B on the Consent Calendar. Roll call vote: The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Speaking to Item C, Councilor Ortiz suggested the council's initiation of a land use amendment to revise the 1 -1 zone demonstrated that Eugene was more "open for business." She hoped the proposal worked for the affected property owners and attracted businesses. Councilor Poling reminded those present and the viewing public that the item merely initiated a land use amendment process. MINUTES— Eugene City Council September 26, 2011 Page 2 Regular Meeting