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January 16, 1978
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1. Communication from the Human Relations Commission recommending approval
of a leave of.absence request by Orloff Miller, Human Relations Coordinator.
R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer, felt that as the Human Relations Coordin-
ator was a contract employee of the City Council, he did not feel that the City
Administrator should get involved in his request for a leave of absence.
Joe W. Turner, Chairman - Human Relations Commission, stated that the H.R.C.
requests that the City Council approve a grant to Orloff Miller, half -time
Coordinator of the Human Relations Commission, a leave of absence beginning
April 1, 1978 to September 1, 1978, with pay through June 30, 1978. He
stated this request had the full support of the Human Relations Commission.
Joe Turner continued that this leave of absence request from the part -time
position as H.R.C. Coordinator was in line with the sabbatical that Orloff
Miller was taking from the Unitarian Universalist Church, and that he would
be returning to both positions effective September 1, 1978. The H.R.C. voted
unanimously to recommend to the City Council that Orloff Miller be authorized
to use accumulated hours of overtime in his position for the period April 1
through June 30, 1978, and the period from July 1 through August:.31, 1978,
would be an unpaid leave of absence.
Joe .Turner reviewed the existing contract with Orloff Miller stating that
he had to put in 20 -hours a week with the H.R.C. Commission, but that he put
in many more hours and that over the months he had accumulated this overtime
and the Commission felt that it would be no more than fair to have the
Coordinator take this as part of his leave of absence. Many hours of overtime
accumulated by Orloff Miller were in direct cause by the work he does for the
Commission and also the tremendous: amount of time put in with the recent
Human Needs Assessment that has been going on sponsored by the Human Relations
Commission. On behalf of the H.R.C., Joe Turner recommended that the City
Council approve the request for leave and allow the Coordinator to use up his
accumulated overtime.
Orloff Miller, Human Relations Coordinator, spoke to the City Council on
behalf of his requested leave of absence.
Councilman Dunin stated that, while he agreed that Orloff Miller did a magnificent
job for the Human Relations Commission and the City, he questioned the method
of requesting a sabbatical and wondered if it was legal to amend a personal
contract during the life of the contract. He also felt that this matter of
a sabbatical should be included in all future personal contracts with individuals.
City Attorney Allen Grimes stated he could not give an opinion on the legality
of the H.R.C. request as he had not researched it for this session, but in
general, he felt that the contract was mute on leave or compensating time off
provisions.
Orloff Miller, H.R.C. Coordinator, explained how he accumulated such a large
amount of overtime by working on various assignments and a great amount of time
in the Human Needs Assessment Program.
Councilman
Jorgensen felt that he
would agree with the approval of the
sabbatical,
but he felt that this
was poor personnel.management in not
supervising
contract employees in
such a tremendous amount of overtime and
the lack of
communication between
City Management, the Human Relations
Commission
and the contract employee.
Mayor Schwartz felt that now was
the time for the Council to see that this
1
contractor
and others be aware of
the limits of employment, overtime,leaves,
etc.
City Attorney Allen Grimes stated that no where was overtime mentioned in
the contract, but the Council could approve it if they feel it was proper.
Councilman.Settle stated that he agreed with the other comments, but felt that
due to the misunderstanding with H.R.C. he would approve the leave request, but
hoped further contracts with individuals would cover this point and he felt
that this would not set a precedent for future contractees.
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Councilman Petterson stated that he did not feel the City could legally
give these funds away without legal background to authorize it.
City Attorney Allen Grimes felt that the Council could grant the sabbatical
based on the recommendation of the H.R.C.
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Settle, that the
City Attorney prepare new documents which would. be prepared to grant a sabbatical
to Orloff Miller by the City Council. Motion carried,.all ayes.
On motion.of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen, this
adjourned meeting adjourned at 12:40 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. this date due to the
emergency caused by the heavy rains at the present time. Motion carried.
APPROVED: March 7, 1978
Fitzpatrick, City Clerk
M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY.COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1978 - 4:15 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL
u.,i i rai r
' Councilmen
PRESENT: Ron Dunin, Jeff Jorgensen, Steve Petterson, Allen Settle
and Mayor Kenneth E. Schwartz
ABSENT: None
City Staff
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer;
Roger Neuman, Police Chief; Dave Romero, Director of Public
Services; Richard Minor, Fire Chief
Others
PRESENT: George Silva, County Emergency Services Coordinator
Mayor Schwartz asked for a brief report by all Department Heads on the emergency
that faced the City during the heavy rains during the mid -day time.
Police Chief Neuman reported on activities in his Department from 7.:00 A.M. to
4:00 P.M. this date. He stated that some Police Officers had been called back
and would be working 12 -hour shifts until the emergency had passed. He stated
that they had requested the National Guard to come to San Luis Obispo with
10 -heavy -duty trucks with drivers which would be available for 24 -hours for
emergency services for the evacuation of people isolated by flood waters.
Councilman Jorgensen asked how areas fared where City had taken remedial action
in the past.
Administrative Officer,R.D..Miller stated we were doing quite well at Laguna Lake,
Lincoln at Broad and San Luis Creek in the vicinity of Santa Barbara Savings and
Loan.
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January .16, 1978
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D.F. Romero, Public Services Director, stated that most areas under his
jurisdiction were under control. He stated his crews were keeping.all the
drains open, and overall everything was in good shape and very little damage;
Just a lot of water in a short period of time.
Fire Chief Minor stated that all Fire Engines in the City were in service
with three men on each vehicle plus emergency vehicles and.the ladder truck
were manned. The Conservation Corps would be available for sandbagging,
debris clearing, etc., on call and also on standby were Fire Engines from the
California Department of Forestry and Men's Colony on a 15- minute standby
notice.
George.Silva, County Emergency Services.Coordinator, reported on the actions
through his office in clearing these emergency requests of the City.
Lt. Sanders, California National Guard, stated that he had reported to City
Hall at 4:00 P.M. with 6 trucks and drivers available for emergency assignments
and that more trucks and drivers will be available during the night hours if
needed.
D.F. Romero, Public Services Director., reported to the Council on the
primary areas where problems occurred.
Councilman Dunin stated that he felt that the major areas that were flooded
today were areas that had flooded before during heavy rains and he felt that
the City Council should look into future programs on enlarging and improving
the City Storm-Drains System which he felt were inadequate.
After discussion by the City Council, it was determined that there was no
need for further emergency procedures, that the City Staff had the situation
.in hand and there being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M.
APPROVED: March 7, 1978
.J..-F±flpatrick, City Clerk
M I U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1978 - 7 :00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
Pledge
Roll Call
Councilmen
PRESENT: Ron Dunin, Jeff Jorgensen, Steve Petterson, and-Mayor Ken Schwartz
ABSENT: Councilman Allen Settle
City Staff
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R.D. Miller, Administrative
Officer; Allen Grimes, City Attorney; Henry Engen, Director of
Community Development; Dan Smith, Senior Planner; Wayne Peterson,
City Engineer; Richard Minor, Fire Chief; Roger Neuman, Police
Chief; D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services.
1. At this time the City Council held a Public Hearing on the Appeal of
Irving W. Petersen, on behalf of.Dalessi Center, Inc.,. and Mann Theatres, from
a decision of the A.R.C. to continue consideration of their project which he
alleged was a violation of the A.R.C.'s adopted procedures.