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,.....- 109 e 4/13/70 Councilman Williams felt one system is the grant program. a superior way to turn money support this concept, rather of the major problems with federal fund disbursement He felt the President's ;pevenue sharing program was back to cities~ and he felt the Council should than specific categorical grants. I The City Manager was in agreement with Mr. Williams on.this philosophy, but said the proposals for revenue sharing, thus far, are in such limited amounts, that the dollar benefit to local governments is not significant. II I, 'I I II Mayor Anderson said while he and Councilman Purdy attended congressional conference in Washington, they found that this program was not progressing well, and the only alternative cities have is to work in the area of specific grants, until a broader approach is taken. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item If of the Committee report. Motion carried. g. Ecology Day - April 22 has been designated Ecology Day. Several projects have been proposed in recognition. e Mayor Anderson appointed Mrs. Beal and Mr. Mohr to keep the Council informed of activities for that day, and any role the Council can take in activities. Ceuncilman, Mehr 2l.iEftributea. ancl.read :a resolution declaring April 22, 1970 as ,Earth Day. . ' I Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to adopt the Resolution. Motion carried. h. Voters Pamphlet - The City Manager asked for a decision whether the Council wishes to make a statement in the voters pamphlet on three measures on the ballot. Dr. Purdy asked if his interpretation was correct, that if the Council did not take further action, the only information they would have in the voters pamphlet would be on collective bargaining" and there would be something appearing on that. The City Manager agreed, and said Council action should be taken in this regard. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to direct the City Manager to prepare a copy of a Council statement for the voter's pamphlet, and circulate a preliminary report to Councilmen prior to the meeting. Motion carried. II I I Mr. McTIonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to approve item Ih of the Committee report. *See nBxt page for further discussion. \ 2. Protest, Contract Award - City Manager read a letter received from Mr. Kenneth A. Barton, Business Manager, Laborers International Union of North America, protesting award of three contracts to D. & D. Backhoe Company. He said wage rates are not observed, and this company is in violation of the law. Mr. Barton designated Mr. Joe Willis as spokesman for the organization. I 'I I Mr. Willis said he was not representing the labor union, but sp~aking for them. He was not an official representative of the organization. On behalf of the labor organization, he protested vigorously against awarding of.construction contracts to contractors in violation of the law, or who did not observe prevailing wage rates, rates recognized by the Bureau of Labor of the State of Oregon. Contractors must bid according to specifications, and if the contracts are awarded to those not using the predetermined wage rate, this will destroy the industry. Mr. Willis did not feel this was Council intent. He requested that the Council provide protection for representatives of the building trades in this matter. - Councilman Mohr explained that the Council had instructed the City Attorney to draw an ordinance with a penalty clause for violation of labor practices or standards. The City Attorney said he had forwarded to the City Manager a draft of an amendment to the City Ordinance implementing city law. This will be dis tributed to the Council for cons i derat i on. In answer to Mr. Willis, the City Attorney said City Engineers have been working on an addendum to city contracts requiring that contractors on city jobs meet requirements for State of Oregon minimum wage rates, including ,fringe benefits. There was further discussion of modification to city contracts. I The City Manager explained to those present the circumstances of award of this contract. Councilwoman Beal added that the staff had recommended that the D. & D. Backhoe bid be disallowed. Mr. Willis expressed appreciation for Council audience, and said they were satisfied this problem would not re-occur. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item 2 of the Committee report. Motion carried. e II ~ :1. ... i1 4/13/70 - 3 I il