Minutes 1988/07/11
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Posting
Roll Call
Binding
Arbitration
Adjrnmt.
Adjourned Regular Meeting
July 11, 1988
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Meeting Notice was posted on July 6, 1988 at 10:05 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale,
Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Daniel D. Palmerlee, and
Roberta H. Hughan. - 7:03 p.m. Absent: Pete Valdez, Jr.
The Mayor stated that this meeting was scheduled to further
discuss the matter of Binding Arbitration.
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City Administrator Baksa reviewed additional information
regarding Binding Arbitration previously distributed to Council
and distributed additional copies to interested persons in the
audience including new information from the League of California
Cities in opposition to Binding Arbitration.
Reviewed the Draft Binding Arbitration Amendment and
Financial Benefit sections Noted Carol Stevens is expected to be
present to further explain the Presentation Concept referred to
in her memorandum.
At 7:11 p.m. Councilman Valdez entered and took his seat at
the Council table.
The City Attorney recommended that if Council does not
favor the Charter Amendme.nt as presented by the GPOA/FF Associa-
tions to prepare the City's argument opposing the Initiative and
recommended that Council not proposed a companion measure on the
November ballot. He stated that if the initiative measure passes
then the City could propose an additional measure at that time
for a future election.
Carol Stevens addressed the Council and further explained
the City's options regarding a Binding Arbitration measure and
further explained the Presentation Concept.
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Discussion was had by Council agreeing with the City
Attorney to oppose the measure and not prepare a companion
measure by the City.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the City opposes the Charter Amendment
regarding Binding Arbitration as presented by the GPOA/FF
Associations and that the City will not have an additional
companion measure.
It was noted that no City funds could be used to campaign
against ~he proposed Binding Arbitration Charter Amendment. The
City Attorney stated that the City can compile data and give
factual background only.
The Mayor asked if there was a Councilmember volunteer
torepresent the City at the County Fair in San Jose on July 30,
1988 at 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Discussion was had regarding requirements of the GPOA/FF
Association Meet & Confer process regarding their proposed
Charter amendment. It was decided that the time has passed for
Meet & Confer regarding the GPOA/FF Associations proposed Charter
Amendment Binding Arbitration Measure.
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At 8:20 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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. City Clerk