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4. INVOCATION — Father Vern Jones, Episcopal Priest of the Diocese of California 5. SPECIAL ORDERS: Redwood City's Partnership Academy for Community Teamwork (PACT) graduation Mayor Pierce and Vice Mayor Foust presented certificates to the PACT graduates present at the meeting, thanking them for their time and encouraging them to participate in other community activities. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL: William J. Johnson stated that he spoke approximately one month ago about his recycling program that recycles about 1 -1/2 tons a week. He stated that his employee is very scared having been cited by a City employee who has made the topic a personal one. He further stated that he does not wish to stop the program and sought assistance from the Council. Kit Durgin stated that she is a resident since 1993, a proud graduate of both PACT and Community Builders, and a volunteer at both International Institute and Sequoia Adult School. She stated that she is proud of the community's collective commitment to embracing all of it's citizens and addressing their needs. She further expressed concern with the immigration and enforcement rates and how they have been conducted. She asked that Council take affirmative initiative on behalf of the immigrant residents that she believes mostly contribute to the community and deserve respect and safety. Lou Calabro, President of the European American Issues Forum, stated his purpose is to address civil rights. He further stated that the schools are honoring groups other than the European Americans. He stated an example where John Gill School honored all it's students countries by having them discuss the country of their origin. He reiterated that European Americans have the right to be honored and respected. Joe Webb stated the "Report" helps define the problem. He suggested the Council do its own analysis to determine whether crime has gone up or down. He referred to Council Member Hartnett stating that although he has no data, he called Mr. Webb a racist and liar. He continued to cite statistics from the "Report". Shirley Webster, from Peninsula Interfaith action and Second Baptist Church, thanked Council for having Item 6.1.E on the agenda. She stated her experience with safety issues at Willow Street and Hancock Street , requesting Council approval of the stop sign to provide safety for the children crossing the street in that particular area. M/S Foust/Aguirre to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. Item 6.1.E was JOIN I CI I Y COUNCIL/ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING JUNE 4, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 415