HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-9082 Opposing Proposed Charter Amendment regarding Binding ArbitrationRESOLUTION NO. 9082 (2000 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
OPPOSING A PROPOSED BINDING ARBITRATION CHARTER AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, proponents of a proposed charter amendment requiring that labor disputes
between the City of San Luis Obispo and public safety unions be resolved by binding arbitration
have collected enough signatures to qualify the measure for the November 7, 2000, election; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Binding Arbitration Charter Amendment allows an arbitrator
to make binding decisions regarding compensation, benefits, grievances, deployment of the work
force and virtually any issue he /she finds to be a term and condition of employment; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Binding Arbitration Charter Amendment severely limits the
Police Chief and Fire Chief, who have extensive law enforcement and fire service expertise, from
effectively directing public safety operations in order to maintain the highest standards for public
service; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Binding Arbitration Charter Amendment purports to use
arbitration to prevent public safety employee strikes, when such actions are already illegal under
law and court decisions; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Binding Arbitration Charter Amendment transfers significant
decision making authority to a non - elected individual who has no accountability to the local
community, thereby disenfranchising local taxpayers, as represented by the City Council elected
to represent them, from the ultimate authority to determine how and where public resources will
be allocated to meet citizen needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo declares its opposition to the Binding Arbitration Charter Amendment, and calls upon the
voters of San Luis Obispo to recognize the importance of local control of local resources and
services, and to vote against this unreasonable approach to resolving labor disputes with public
safety unions.
Upon motion of Council Member Ewan, seconded by, Vice Mayor Schwartz and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Ewan, Vice Mayor Schwartz and Mayor Settle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Members Marx and Romero
Resolution No. 9082 (2000 Series)
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this 28th day of July 2000.
Mayor Allen Settle
ATTEST:
Lee Price, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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