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Members stated that it had been used for years. She stated she researched other compounds now known to be unhealthy. She explained the information she found. She encouraged voting to use recycled water on freeways, road medians, industry and golf courses but to keep it off of parks and children's playgrounds. She further stated that all the products she discussed, when taken in small amounts, took years of exposure before making people sick or killing them. Rudy Luca asked who is paying the sale price for the properties being bought through eminent domain. He also stated that after the previous Council meeting he over heard a Council Member stating the DARE program never worked. He stated that he wants to know if that is true, and if so, why we waited so long to discontinue the program. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by one motion and one vote. Public Comment. 6.2.B. - Robert Escobedo stated that he was present to let everyone know that his family is still pursuing this issue. He further stated that as members of the Latino community, they are watching every move or lack of action. He stated that in January he asked the City Manager and Police Chief to investigate the actions of the Police Department and has seen to action in that regard. He further stated that although he was told that the District Attorney was pursuing the matter, the District Attorney has failed to do the job. He stated various statements that the City and the family disagreed upon. 6.2.B. - Lupita Escobedo, sister of Ricardo Escobedo, stated that the 800 -plus page report is an embarrassment due to its inconsistencies and discrepancies. She stated that she has presented information that is one component of the issue, that being asphyxiation. She stated that the added piece to the asphyxiation is that officers piled on top of the victim. She stated that the fighting by her brother was for his life. Ms. Escobedo provided a copy of a publication designed to provide a basic understanding of respiratory physiology to Council. 6.2.13 — Tony Escobedo, brother of Ricardo Escobedo, stated that the family has been hurt and that he was told that his brother began to fail on the balcony. He stated that the family is not getting anywhere, but he hopes someone will hear and help them. M/S Hartnett/Howard to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with Council Members Jordan, Ruskin and Vice Mayor Ira absent. SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JULY 21,2003 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 518