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ROLL CALL
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 30, 1969
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in an
adjourned regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia
City Hall on June 30, 1969, at 7:30 P.M.
Mayor C. Robert Arth
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Considine, Rage, Helms', Arth
Councilman Butterworth (excused at the meeting of June 25).
With an announcement by Mayor Arth that consideration of the
unfinished portion of the proposed budget for 1969-70 is now in
order, the following is a summary of such proceedings.
With reference to his report dated June 24, the City Manager
explained the approach used by staff in reaching its recommendations
as contained therein; he stated in part that he had indicated to
each employee organization that as a guide to the prevailing rate
staff would use 16 cities and gave each a list of those cities. He
expressed concern that it was stated he had not met and conferred in
good faith and explored meetings and recalled that in toto the amount
of time spent in discussion with one particular group would be about
12 hours - but that no record has been kept thereof. He continued
that he had met with the employee groups in an effort to work out
wage and benefit differences; that a joint memorandum of agreement
had been reached withctwo groups, i. e., Local 606-C of the American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and with the
Arcadia Firemen's Relief Association; that an understanding had
not been reached with the Employee's Association or with the Police
Relief Association.
Percentage spreads were explored from a comparison with the 16 cities
which was indicated on a chart on display in the Chamber. His
recommendations for the police department were explained which he
stated averaged about 9 percent and were the highest of any employee
group and that the prevailing rate approach to negotiations had been
used in determining the different increases in police ranks, which
he stated in part would place the local police about midway up the
'list of the 16 cities surveyed. He noted there are several requests
upon which it had been agreed to take up in later study sessions.
Thomas Bednark, representing the Arcadia Police Relief Association,
stated in part that discussions with management had reached an
impasse and pointed out what was felt by the association to be the
differences' in fringe benefits and insufficient salary spreads
between police ranks in order to maintain incentive and retain
trained personnel. In answer to a question he stated that in his
opinion the local police have'comparable responsibilities and hazards
faced by cities like Los Angeles. He asked that the legislative body
act as a negotiating committee and meet with the Association in an
executive session.
Sam Hunegs, representative of the Local 606-C, stated in part that
he did meet and confer in good faith with the City Manager and
referred to the joint memoranda of agreement which he hoped would
be approved and adopted by the City Council.
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Wilma Johnson, President of the Arcadia City Employee's Association,
stated in part that she had not received all of the salary recommenda-
tions, in particular those of the departmental administrators, although
permission had been granted by Council for such information. She read
in full a communication advising that the association had voted not to
accept proposals concerning specific positions and noted the responsi-
bilities and job requirements therefor. (Letter filed in the Office of
the City Clerk). In answer to questions, Mrs. Johnson replied that
with the aforesaid exception the Association was provided with surveys
as requested at the June 25 meeting and as to whether or not it was
felt management had negotiated in good faith, she stated in part that
she was unfamiliar with this procedure but did feel some of the bargaining
methods were not proper.
James Corrigan, member of the Police Relief Association, stated in part
that it was felt an across the board increase was necessary to maintain 1
the 15 percent differential which had been created about two years ago;
that the uniform allowance and paid holidays are low and asked for an
adjustment in those two categories. He stated in part that a poll of
the membership had rejected the City Managers recommendations and
asked for an executive session with the Council. He was advised that
the City Attorney had ruled that the Council could not negotiate since
it was not a bargaining unit; that it had delegated that responsibility
to the City Manager. Mr. Corrigan continued that if the association were
denied a careful evaluation of its requests it would not be bargaining
in good faith. With reference to the 'comparisons with the 16 cities
he stated in part that the association had been met halfway on the salary
questions but there were other points to be worked out...fringe benefits,
uniforms and the like.
HEARING
CLOSED
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously.
In summarizing the proceedings Councilman Hage stated in part that he
believes the City Manager had endeavored to bargain in good faith with
the various groups; that the City Manager has stated he will study
further requests during the corning year and referred to the new Personnel
Director who will be devoting full time to personnel review.
The City Council concurred with the views of Councilman Considine who
stated in part that the legislative body is proud of the fine record of
the police and fire department - all city employees - that it would like
to accede to all requests especially as far as salaries are concerned -
but there is a practical limit on what a taxpayer can afford to pay and
propounded questions to the City Manager who answered in part that with
the proposed additions to the budget the city tax rate would remain at
$1.05 per $100 assessed valuation.
Councilman Hage then MOVED to APPROVE the joint recommendation of
the City Manager with the Local 606-C American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees, and the joint recommendation of the
City Manager with the Arcadia Firemen's Relief Association. Motion
seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously.
Councilman Hage further MOVED to APPROVE the salary recommendations 1
as contained in the City Manager's report dated June 24, 1969, plus
those contained in the salary recommendations approved in the aforesaid
motion. This motion was seconded by Councilman Helms who commented in
part that he felt presentations by the employee groups had been made
in all sincerity and honesty, but being rather new on Council he was
concerned with balancing the interests of the employees and those of
the taxpayers. He felt that there is indeed need of a cost of living
increase; that the question apparently is whether or not the positions
have been properly evaluated in prior years; that serious consideration
should be given to a study of the salaries, classifications, incentive
pay and other benefits - items that relate to the dollar on the tax
roll that each citizen must pay - that with such understanding he
confirmed his second to the motion.
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4080
ADO PTED
RESOLUTION
NO. 4079
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Prior to the vote Councilman Considine expressed appreciation to all
employees who had taken the time to bring to the attention of Council
the areas which they would like to have studied and felt they should
be assured this would be done and that where gross injustices are
discovered the City Manager would make recommendations thereon. He
stated further in part that he still feels there is strong justification
for consideration of some sort of merit raise which could be provided
during any part of a year upon recommendation of the departmental
administrator.
Mayor Arth agreed with the expressions of appreciation to the city
employees and stated in part that Council is concerned about remaining
competitive and providing the employees with good wages and benefits;
that it is aware it has above-the-average employees; that it is with
reluctance it isn't possible to grant every request because he recognizes
the exceptional effort of employees.
The primary motion was then carried unanimously.
Mayor Arth read the recommendations for the salaries of the adminis-
trative series which were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Councilman Ha&e and carried unanimously.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 4080, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, RE-AFFIRMING THE OFFICIAL SALARY STEP
SCHEDULE FOR THE VARIOUS POSITIONS IN THE CITY EMPLOY, ASSIGNING
SCHEDULE NUMBERS TO SUCH POSITIONS, AND ALTERING AND ADJUSTING THE
MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM COMPENSATION FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS IN THE CITY
EMPLOY,. AND AMENDING ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS TO CONFORM HEREWITH. "
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously that said resolution be AMENDED to reflect all
salary changes heretofore approved.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 4080 as amended be WAIVED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4080 as
amended be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4079, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1969-70."
Councilman Hage MOVED to AMEND the budget
changes in salaries and fringe benefits.
Considine and carried unanimously.
for 1969-70 to reflect all
Motion seconded by Councilman
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the
full body of Resolution No. 4079 as amended be WAIVED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
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It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4079 as
amended be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
ADJOURNMENT
It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried unanimously that the City Manager and staff be and they
are hereby.commended for their efforts in the preparation of the budget;
that the City Manager review the arguments, questions and requests con-
concerning fringe benefits which have been brought up during these deIiberl
tions to determine the merit thereof. Letters will go forward to each
of the employee groups thanking them for their cooperation during the
bargaining period.
At 9:30 P.M. Councilman Helms MOVED to ADJOURN the meeting sine die.
Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously.
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Mayor
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