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..... e 7L8 11/1/71 \1 II I !I I, felt the Council had no grounds to approve or disapprove any of the renewals requested, but II I, !I It asked for clarification of the Human Rights Commission request. " I, ,J II Mayor Anderson explained that he had requested further clarifi,cation from the Human Rights Commission on this matter, and stated some type of documentation would be required before the Council could take any action. Councilman Williams pointed out that this type discrimination should be dealt with in the Courts. City Manager pointed out that state law spells out reasons for, license denial, , and the Council " must use the same reasoning. H. AFSCME Decision re: Arbitration - AFSCME notified staff and councilmen of a demand for " lO/27/71 arbi tra ti on, and has notified the city that it must select an arbitrator by October 29. It is the city's position that there is no dispute, and they had hoped to determine the e bargaining unit and have a representation election in accordance with PERB procedures ,I and negotiate wi th the AFSCME. At this poInt, it is the ci ty' s intent to proceed wi th I, a request for injunction to halt arbitration and petition the PERB to hold an election to determine whether AFSCME represents the majority of the balance of the city employes or whether the employes want to be represented by the AFSCME. It is the City Attorney's position that this is the proper legal procedure. r: ;1 I Councilwoman Bea1 felt representatives of labor who were present should be allowed an opportunity to speak. Mayor Anderson thought this would be improper at this time, II and that the Council should not take this matter under advisement at this point. " I I' I In answer to Councilman Mohr, City Manager said it was his understanding that he was I, informing Council that staff felt the next step in proceedings was ,.to file an injunctive 'procedure. If the Council disagrees with this procedure, staff should know before they proceed. In answer to Mrs. Bea1, Mr. Swanson of the City Attorney's office said the only alterna- tive to filing of the suit would be to proceed with arbitration. There was further council discussion on what the issues might l;Je, and whether there was any reason for public hearing at this time, or whether the Council should be involved at the present. Councilman Williams agreed with Mayor Anderson that the City Council had delineated responsibility for collective bargaining to the City Manager, and he therefore, moved to endorse and support such decisions as the Ci ty Manager made in this area. Mr. Hershner seconded the motion. Mrs. Bea1 did .not agree, .and feLt this was a question qf whether it was ,to the city interest to enter into a lawsuit. In answer to the Mayor, she said she felt it was a matter of public policy whether or not the city entered into litigation. I Vote taken on motion as stated.' All aye except Mrs. Bea1 who voted no, and Mr. Mohr, who abstained. -' In answer to Mayor Anderson, Mr. Williams clarified that his motion was intended to reaffirm the' right of the City Manager to make decisions . In answer to Mrs. Bea1, Mr. Swanson said it was his opinion that there was probably e no legal requiremynt that the Council authorize the City Manager regarding institution of legal proceedings. Approve " I. Contractors License Bond Requirements - It is recommerred that the present requirement lO/27/71 of $lO,OOO license bonds be reduced to$l,OOOand that the city accept certification that the bond is on file with the State of Oregon. A meeting was held with licensed tradesmen, which resulted in the proposed amendment to the ordinance that would accomplish this. A copy, of the proposal was circulated to Councilmen. ;, Councilman Williams asked why some contractors were licensed, while others were not. , Finance Director explained that certain contractors had requested licensing as a pro- ': tection and control, both for them and for the homeowner. There was Council discussion whether all contractors should be 1ieensed or if the I ! licensing process should be done away.with entirely.. It was the consensus that a study should be made of the licensing process to determine if general contractors should be licensed. Mr. Williams moved seconded- by Mr. Mohr that authorization be given for reduction of contract bond from $10,000 to $l,OOO. Motion carried. Approve " , " J. Request from State Highway Department for City ,Compliance to Qua1i,fy for Federally e ,: 10/27/71 Funded programs.- Oregon State Highway Department has requested adoption of a resolution gi ving assurance of city compliance wi th "Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real l1/l/71 - 9 ...