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peaceful contemplation and would honor in a simple and dignified way people who had saved lives, prevented wars and worked in the cause of peace. He urged the council to join the many people and organizations in the community who had endorsed the project. Doug Newton, 147 Cross Place, Eugene, discussed inappropriate use of taxpayer resources when members of neighborhood councils used those resources to promote their personal political agendas. He said he routinely received materials from the Whiteaker Community Council that advocated for ballot measures and candidates. He said members of those councils did not represent the views of all citizens in the community and it was an unlawful practice and an abuse of public funds. He found the debate over who would supervise the police auditor’s staff to be moot as it should not require more than one full-time public employee to investigate complaints against the Eugene Police Department. He related statistics recently published in The Register-Guard indicating that of the ten complaints filed during the first six months of the year, only one was determined to have merit. He said the first line of defense against police abuse was an objective court system. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Forum and called for council comments. Councilor Kelly thanked those who spoke. He asked for further details about problems in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, potential enforcement strategies from the Police Department, what regulations might apply to the park and whether additional signage would support those regulations or require a change. Councilor Ortiz also thanked those who spoke. She asked for background information on the boundary commission and its functions. With respect to the Santa Clara and River Road annexations, she said it was her understanding that when a property was being improved the road section in front of the property was annexed, not the entire street. She asked for clarification of the current practice that was spoken to by Ms. James. Councilor Bettman thanked those who shared their views and said she had the same questions as Councilor Kelly regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Park. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - June 19, 2006, Executive Session - June 21, 2006, Work Session - June 26, 2006, City Council Meeting - July 12, 2006, Work Session - July 19, 2006, Work Session - July 24, 2006, Executive Session - July 25, 2006, Work Session B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Adoption of Resolution 4887 Amending the Sustainable Buildings Policy Adopted By Resolu- tion No. 4884 D. Adoption of Resolution 4886 Endorsing the Nobel Peace Laureate Monument Project in Alton Baker Park Councilor Solomon, seconded by Councilor Ortiz, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. MINUTES—Eugene City Council August 14, 2006 Page 4 Regular Meeting