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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 24, 2017 Page 12 dinance from the City of Lynwood, Washington (April 24, 2017); and Kristina Krepela; Cari Gelle; Charles Baynton;Jumi Kassim; Gabe Cederberg; and Idelle Peterson (respectively dated April 24, 2017); Mindy Greiling, 2495 Marion Street, Roseville, Representing the Area League of Women Voters (LWV) Ms. Greiling read a written statement addressing the LWV's long-tradition in re- specting human rights and support to retain that objective in the title and core functions of the proposed ordinance for this new commission. Ms. Greiling pro- vided a copy of the LWV statement as a bench handout, attached hereto and made apart hereof. Wayne Groff, 2266 Marion Road, HRC Chair Mr. Groff submitted written comments via email dated April 23, 2017, suggesting ordinance language for consideration, attached hereto and made apart hereof. While stating that he was appearing tonight as a resident, Mr. Groff referenced his role as Chair of the HRC. Mr. Groff asked that the City Council put careful thought into wording of city code, based on the CEC's origination in the past as an arm of the HRC. In combining the CEC with the existing duties of the HRC, Mr. Groff asked that the title be clear and succinct so all would understand their goals and the HRC's role in making Roseville a welcoming and inclusive place for all residents. In conclusion, Mr. Groff asked that "human rights"be retained in the new commission's title and focus to provide easy understanding for residents and commissioners going forward. Clare Verbeten, 2018 Western Avenue Ms. Verbaten asked that the duties and purpose of the HRC remain intact and that the words "human rights" remain in the title of the newly-combined commission to ensure that Roseville remains committed. Lisa Carey, 2800 Griggs, HRC Commissioner Ms. Carey questioned why including "human rights" in the title was so problem- atic. If removed, Ms. Carey opined that the clear understanding the work of the HRC would be lost as well as their past accomplishments. After serving four years on the HRC, Ms. Carey opined that if the words were removed, she firmly believed that human rights purpose would be lost. Rick Sanders, S McCarrons Boulevard Mr. Sanders advocated retaining "human rights" in the commission's title, opin- ing it encompassed so many different things, and to remove it would confuse peo- ple. While admitting it was a shame that human rights issues remained prevalent today, Mr. Sanders noted the need for people to know where to go when they en- countered a human rights problem. Elizabeth Hansel, 547 Lovell Avenue, HRC Youth Commissioner