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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-24 Committee of the Whole MinutesFebruary 24, 1975 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL DISCUSSION LID 27 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Tukwila City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S Council President Traynor called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. GARDNER, STERLING, TRAYNOR, DAVIS, HARRIS, SAUL, JOHANSON MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DAVIS, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOTF MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 1975 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED WITH THE DFT,FTION OF THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH, "ALL COMMENTS REGARDING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE ARE ATTACHED IN THE FORM OF VER BATIM TRANSCRIPT PROVIDED BY DIANE ATTT,FSON, COURT REPORTER. Councilwoman Harris questioned the expense of a court reporter at this meeting and why one was needed. She asked if the court reporter was used on the other grievance that was filed a short time ago. Councilman Sterling stated that he wondered if it made any difference whether or not that state— ment was published in the minutes. *MOTION FAIT,FD. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY DAVIS, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOTE MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 1975 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED WITH THE PROVISION THAT THIS ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES DOES NOT ENDORSE THE COUNCIL'S ACCEPTANCE OF THE COURT REPORTER AT THIS MEETING. CARRIED. Council President Traynor asked for approval of the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of January 27, 1975 and since several Council members had not read their copies of the Minutes it was decided that the matter of approving the Minutes would be tabled until the next meeting. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY DAVIS, THAT FURTHER DISCUSSION OF LID #27 WHICH WAS DISCUSSED AT THE LAST CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE TABU. CARRIED. Council President Traynor stated that he had received a number of letters from citizens objecting to the area that would be included in LID #27. Councilwoman Davis read a letter in part from a citizen stating that it would take Social Security checks for seven months to pay their part of the assessment if the LID is passed. Councilman Johanson stated that it had been stated by Jon Stack of Harstad Associates, Inc. that this is the total end result and that LID #27 is finally being culminated. Councilman Johanson further stated that he believed all of these properties would benefit from the LID. He stated that he had looked at the property involved personally and he could not find anyone who will not benefit from it and he would like to see this storm drain completed. Councilman Gardner stated that he was interested in seeing what the County would do in regard to flood control, and he thought perhaps the City could follow along these lines. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, explained the area that would be affected by LID #27 and recommended that the City Council take a look at it in its entirety and either accept or reject it but not reopen the assessment roll at this time as it would set the work back another month. Councilwoman Davis stated that one of the letters that had been received felt that big business will benefit from this LID whereas private property owners on the hill would not. Councilman Sterling stated that it did not make sense to him why those on the hill are being involved and he felt it would be worth redoing the whole thing and making it just for the plainflood area. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, stated that this is one of the things that Jon Stack had suggested, as it was, they had just taken the area as a starting point and adjustments could be made. Mr. Stack had said they could take a floodplain elevation and start from that point and establish a contour along the west hill up against Interstate 5 and anything above that elevation, delete from the LID. We would have to be careful when we establish TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 24, 1975 Page 2 DISCUSSION Contd. LID 027 Contd. Bicentennial committee funding proposals an elevation as it could shut out two thirds of the land. Councilman Sterling stated that he was referring more to those people who lived up on the steep hill who are not making any money out of their property as are the property owners down below. Councilwoman Harris asked how many acres are involved in this area on the hillside. Steve Hall stated that he would have to review and recheck the assessment roll, but he estimated about 40 acres. He stated the total acreage for the entire project was about 850 acres. Steve Hall stated that they could establish a base elevation of 22 feet that would be good to work at and could have some information for the City Council at their next meeting. Mr. Mario Segale, from audience stated that he had property above the elevation of 25 and 26 feet and it is important that it be included in the LID. Councilwoman Harris stated that she felt the City Council should give Steve Hall some direction during this meeting so he will have something available for the next City Council meeting in connection with LID #27. Councilman Sterling stated that he thought an elevation of 30 feet would be above the flood area. Mr. Segale stated that he wanted the total area included in the LID as the property above contributed to the flooding in the area below and the cost was based on that entire area at $300 an acre. He stated that if the area is taken apart and moved around there will be no agreement as far as he is concerned. He stated if it is not held at $300 he wants to be the first one out of it. He further stated that the industries would benefit more from this than those property owners on the hill, but it is also true that the industries pay a much higher tax rate than the residential tax rate base, and those on the hill will also benefit from LID #27 if it is passed as it is. He stated that he recommended that the City Council accept the LID #27 as it is proposed or the City will be back where it was ten years ago. Mrs. Eleanor McLester, from the audience, stated that she recalled on a previous LID that a little old lady had written in that she would lose her home if she had to pay the assessment on that LID, but no one came forward and objected or offered any relief to that situation and the LID was passed. Councilman Sterling stated that if she lived on the flats she would benefit more than someone living on the hill. Mr. Segale, from the audience, stated that the problem is the water from the hill and behind the hill. He stated if you exclude the area where the water comes from and tax the land it drains onto it is an inequity. Councilman Gardner asked if the County dump is in the LID and Steve Hall replied it was. Council President Traynor asked if there were any further directions the City Council would like to give to Steve Hall, Public Works Director, in preparing the LID #27 for the next City Council Meeting. None were offered. Councilman Saul stated that he was getting some costs in on the Bicentennial Committee and he would like the approval of the City Council on the plans that are being made. He stated that they had acquired an acre of park land for the cabin they are going to buy which will need a foundation, and they would like to have trees and benches and a real park —like atmosphere. He also stated plans were being made to print a cook book. The plan was to borrow money they would need and then repay it as the books were sold. He stated the schools were also raising money by various projects. It was planned to have cups or mugs sold with City of Tukwila Bicentennial painted on them. He stated about $5,000 was needed and it would be on a Revenue Sharing basis. He continued that plans for a formal dance in January to be held in the Mall at Southcenter were being made. This would be in conjunction with other South King County cities such as Kent, Renton, and Burien and it would cost about $7 $8 per person. He stated that these TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOT,F, MEETING February 24, 1975 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. Bicentennial committee funding proposals Contd. Council procedures pertain- ing to matters constituting emergency ordinances and Council procedures pertain- ing to accepting bid awards by resolution are just part of the activities that are being planned; that part of the cabin labor will be donated and other labor will be donated. Councilman Saul stated that he would have the proposal ready for the City Council to consider at their next City Council meeting. Councilman Saul continued that the cook book will be named after one of the early settlers. He stated that he had received offers to have most of the work volunteered, but they would need to buy the concrete for the foundation of the cabin. He stated he would have the costs ready for the next City Council meeting it will be Revenue Sharing money and he will get a letter from City Attorney Parker for the next Council meeting. Councilman Saul stated that the Spring Clean -up will cost about $125 and they will have a truck come through the city and they hope it can be done in about two hours. Council President Traynor asked about the post cards that had been discussed. Councilwoman Davis stated that a Historical Committee will be formed. Councilman Saul stated that the Historical Committee will need between $300 and $400. He stated that they would have all of the costs ready for the next City Council meeting. Council President Traynor stated that frequently the staff and City Council have ordinaces which they wish to take care of that will be declared "emergency." He stated that they wished to discuss what should be declared an "emergency," that the City Council needs some guidelines. He stated that in connection with a bid, if they have to wait for two read- ings, it has gone a month and the price might change in that amount of time. Councilwoman Harris stated it is possible the City Council is using resolutions when it is not necessary. Se stated that resolutions are usually policy statements or statements of intent. She further stated that a numbered motion means the same as a resolution and might be placed on the agenda and given a number and passed that night. She stated that bids are outside the legislative system of the City Council and the Council could just make a motion author- izing the Mayor to apply for a grant, etc. She stated that by numbered motion she did not mean that every motion should have a number on it but formalized documented motions and she stated she could bring some to illustrate what she meant. Council President Traynor stated that what the Council is after is the record and after minutes reflect a bid it should be legal. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, stated that he found it easy to award a bid and refer to the date of the City Council meeting and it is not hard to locate in that manner. He stated that either way would be fine. Council- woman Davis stated that she felt they are calling too many things an "emergency" when it is not an emergency, and referred to the proceedings of the November 197. meeting of WSAMA entitled "When an Emergency Clause May be Included in Ordin- ances and Other Matters" by Robert F. Hauth, Senior Assistant Attorney General of the State of Washington. She stated that maybe suspending the rules is the answer. Councilman Saul agreed that the City Council needs to change the bidding procedure. He felt it is not necessary to read bids twice and there is no need to hold it up for five weeks. Councilwoman Harris stated that sometimes grants come up on a "quickie" basis but on most of them there is a time limit. Councilman Sterling stated he felt this problem could be solved by giving permission by motion. Councilwoman Harris stated that she felt grants should be applied for by resolution. She felt that would be the best procedure and then the City Council would know when the City is applying for the grants. Councilman Ster- ling stated that he felt it could be done by a motion. Council- woman Harris stated that by resolution it gives consistency and need of justification. She stated it also gives the City Council a broad picture of the total involvement and how it would affect the budget. Steve Hall stated that he noticed in the budget that two grants were referred to and authoriza- tion was given in the budget to do this one of the grants was obtained and the other was not. Council President Traynor stated that if an item was not an "emergency" it should run its normal course or else the rules should be sus- pended. Councilwoman Harris stated that perhaps it should be the intent of the City Council to declare bid acceptance by TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOT,F MEETING February 24, 1975 Page 4 DISCUSSION Contd. Council procedures pertain- ing to matters constituting emergency ordinances and Council procedures pertain- ing to accepting bid awards by resolution Contd. RECESS 9 :05 P.M. 9:20 P.M. Council's appointed law firm re: fees, Council contract, etc. 1164 motion and define an emergency at the next City Council meeting. She further stated that she thought an ordinance declaring an emergency must have an emergency clause declaring why it is an emergency and it must be part of the ordinance. Steve Hall stated that in using the emergency clause in an ordinance, the City Council could then delete the emergency clause from the ordinance if they did not consider it an emergency. Council President Traynor agreed. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE MEETING RECESS. CARRIED. Council President Traynor called the meeting back to order with all Council Members present as previously listed. Councilwoman Davis stated that the City Council should express their opinion as to how often the City Council wants to be billed by the law firm that has been hired to represent them, on a bi- weekly or monthly basis, or what. Council President Traynor stated that he thought a monthly basis would be a convenient plan. Councilwoman Davis stated that the law firm would like to know if the City Council would want one attorney from their firm designated for the City Council and then have the use of the other attorneys in the firm according to their expertise in the matter that is being considered. She stated that Mr. LeSourd has background in municipal law, although Mr. Hard has also had a lot of background in court. Council- woman Davis suggested that perhaps the Council should form a committee on this matter. She continued that if the fees are $1,000 a month then other financial arrangements could be talked over with their committee. She said it is an unknown thing to the Council right now as to how much the law firm will have to be used; maybe the Council should just let it ride and hopefully they will not have to be used to a great extent. Councilman Saul stated he hoped not at that rate, if they have used up $1,000 already. Councilwoman Davis stated it is very easy to use up $1,000 it just goes in nothing flat. She stated that they have a billing for $1,062 which is for 16.5 hours and 9.6 hours or a total of 26.1 hours. It is not very many hours but she stated that she was afraid that the Council was in dire need of doing it this way. Councilman Saul agreed that it was not very many hours for that much money. Councilman Sterling stated he felt the City Council should decide how the Council is going to contact this firm as it is not desirable to have all seven members of the Council calling down there for information if something comes up prior to a City Council meeting and they are in need of a legal opinion on a matter. Councilman Johanson stated that there is currently a committee formed for this purpose. Council- woman Davis stated she was thinking of having a committee formed for just the finance end of the matter. Councilman Johanson stated that as a Council member he would be reluctant to go on his own in contacting the law firm for an opinion. Councilman Sterling asked what would happen if something came up on a Friday and the City Council needed information for Monday night would one person contact the firm, or three, or what? He stated that normally the Council would vote on the matter of contacting the law firm and incur the cost on that basis. Council President Traynor stated that there is a two week period between City Council meetings and usually there would not be anything come up that quickly that there would be the need of instant response. Eleanor McLester, from the audience, remarked that the group that came into the Committee of the Whole Meeting (Agenda) on Thursday night, February 13, with Alva Long was rather a rapid thing. Council President Traynor agreed that it was at a Thursday night meeting. Councilwoman Davis suggested that perhaps the questions could be channeled through her to the attorney assigned. She stated that the grievance thing seems to have been handled pretty well through Councilwoman Harris. Perhaps TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOTR MEETING February 24, 1975 Page 5 DISCUSSION Contd. Council's appointed law firm re: fees, Council contract, etc. Contd. fie 7 they could make a motion to appoint a certain person to handle that and then if any of the Council personally have any ques- tions on that topic we can funnel it through that Council person to that certain attorney. She stated that she would like it open that if the Council could not find any other ways of handling individual questions, such as through AWC or try other methods first, that we call the law firm; she felt the City Council should have that latitude to carry out the City business effectively. Council President Traynor stated that he felt Councilwoman Davis' suggestion was a good one and it was extremely difficult for other Council members to leave their businesses during the day to pursue these matters. Councilwoman Harris also thought this was a good suggestion and that they could all trust each other not to be abusive in contacting the law firm unless it was necessary. Councilman Saul stated that he was out of town when the Council met with the attorneys, and he was stunned at the amount of the bill for 16 hours of service. He asked if phone calls were costing money and just what the bill covered. Councilwoman Davis stated that the certain bill that they have for $1,062 may be one, it depends on the majority, that we had concurred before it came to the Table. Two of us feel that it should be our own responsibility to take care of it personally, being that we did not bring it to the Table before, although it is and did pertain only to City business. We have not received any other bill since it has come to the floor. Regarding the Chief Sheets case she had asked Mr. Fleming whether he had done anything on that and he said he had not he did before and that is part of the bill that has been submitted he did not want any more cost to go to the City and he says that we are not involved in that to this time. He did not want to do anything until we were involved. Councilman Saul asked if this meant that time and the time on the discrimination suit was not involved in the bill that had been submitted. He asked what the 16 hours were for then and if they were for something else. Councilwoman Davis stated yes they were for something else, although there could be some of it on discrim- ination. There is a little bit on the Sammamish case. She stated she did not have a breakdown on how many hours were spent on what but if we want the hours and minutes breakdown it can be obtained. Councilwoman Davis stated this was another item that could be decided; if they wanted a breakdown on each item that they take in. Councilman Saul stated that he certainly could like a breakdown on each item and the time spent, and that he did not even realize the City Council was doing anything with a lawyer except on the discrimination case. Councilman Sterling remarked that when the John Sheets case came up the City Council determined to appoint this legal firm to look into it and since that time they have looked into the Sammamish case and the discrimination case. Council- man Saul stated that he had not been at the meeting when this decision was made. Councilwoman Davis stated that this bill appears to be through January 31, 1975. Councilwoman Davis offered to obtain a breakdown of the legal charged. Council- man Saul asked if the legal firm was charging for phone calls and he stated the Council would really have to be careful. Councilman Sterling asked if they had been charged for the meeting they had with the attorneys and Councilwoman Davis said yes they would be charged for that. Councilman Sterling said he had not understood that and he thought that was just a get- together. Councilwoman Harris stated that these evening conferences are scheduled due to work schedules of the City Council members and the attorney prefers it that way due to their court schedules; however, they do not bill or charge extra for the late hours. Councilwoman Davis stated that the law firm had given the City Council 11 hours ($660) which was the service of two attorneys for which they were not presenting a bill. Councilman Saul stated that he had not voted on this and did not realize they had already run up a bill of that size. Eleanor McLester, from the audience, asked if anyone TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOTF MEETING February 24, 1975 Page 6 DISCUSSION Contd. Council's appointed law firm re: fees, Council contract, etc. Contd. Sales of bonds on LID #19 and LID #20 Independent Water Co. Employee Grievance 1 /09 knew exactly how much the City paid to City Attorney Parker in 1974 what his fees had been and the number of hours he had put in. She stated she felt it was dismaying that he is getting that much out of Tukwila and she would like to know what he got in salaries in 1974. Councilwoman Davis stated that she did have the breakdown but she did not know if it included fees from LID's, but City Attorney Parker has said that he averaged $15.00 and some odd cents per hour. She continued she did not recall the number of hours involved but Mrs. McLester would be welcome to see the figures, although she did not have them with her to the meeting. Mae Harris, City Treasurer, stated that the 3% fee from the LID's was certainly the cream of the crop. Councilwoman Harris stated perhaps that section of the ordinance paying the percentage of the LID to the City Attorney could be repealed so he would be paid an hourly rate on LID's. Councilwoman Harris stated that she felt the City Council attorneys bills should be itemized for services rendered and show charges for phone calls and that they would be kept track of right to the minute. Councilman Sterling suggested that all Council members try to attend any meetings that are held with attorneys so all City Council members will know how much the attorneys are being used. It was suggested that the same attorney be used, unless a special one is needed. Mae Harris, City Treasurer, stated that this is the most economical and best time to sell bonds on LID #19 and LID #20. She stated that she would like to get it drafted and written up so it could be presented at the next City Council meeting. Council President Traynor stated that if she felt this was the best time, it could be presented at the next City Council meeting. Councilman Saul stated that he had attended a meeting regarding the Independent Water Company and the City had received just $132 from this account which is not worthwhile. Mae Harris, City Treasurer, stated that the Water Department is not deprec- iating anything and they are getting just 1 cent over cost from Independent Water Company and the owner is getting the depreciation. She stated that this amount received from them hardly pays for the book work. Councilman Sterling stated that the City is reading just two meters and the company is reading their own meters now. Councilwoman Harris stated that on February 16, 1975 she sent a letter to City Attorney Parker asking for his legal opinion on three questions: (A) Is the mayor authorized to pay an employee of the city a salary in excess of that figure stipu- lated in the city's budget? (B) Is the City Clerk authorized to issue warrants to pay an employee a salary amount in excess of the figure stipulated in the city's budget, even if so directed? (C) If the opinion for (A) and (B) is negative, and the action still occurs, what remedies are available to the City Council? Councilwoman Harris stated that before she received an answer to her inquiry which was dated February 20, 1975 she and Councilwoman Davis forwarded to the City Council's legal counsel a copy of the Grievance Committee's findings. She stated she then received her reply from City Attorney Parker and his answer to (A) was yes; to (B) was yes; and to (C) was "not applicable." She stated that the City Council legal counsel she consulted had a considerable different evaluation of the questions (A) and (B) and some definite recommendations for (C). Council- woman Harris stated that the City Council can have a meeting and decide if they want to pursue the matter to the Superior Court. The attorney that she contacted thinks the City Council should stop the matter before it begins. She further stated that the City Council would need a special meeting and it is possible the courts can make a decision before the checks re- flecting the increases are made out. She stated that it would TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOT,F MEETING February 24, 1975 Page 7 DISCUSSION Contd. Employee Grievance Contd. Non -union (USTME) employee benefits Foster Golf Course Expiration dates of contracts cost about $1,000. She further stated that the City Council needed to act at once so the attorneys would have time to prepare the necessary material. Council President Traynor asked Councilwoman Harris if she meant there is a violation of the law if these employees are paid and he verified that she would like to have a meeting to decide this and discuss the matter with Attorney Hard and have him explain what can be done. Councilwoman Harris stated that Attorney Hard dis- cussed the matter with City Attorney Parker and it seems there is no other way than to go to court. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT A SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975 AT 7:00 P.M. FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE MATTER OF EMPLOYEES WAGES IN THIS DISCRIMINATION SUIT AND DURING THE MEETING HAVE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ATTORNEY. CARRIED. Councilman Johanson stated that two thirds of the Personnel Committee met with representative of the non-union employee group and they had two requests; They would like the City Council to recognize them as a group and have a resolution adopted at the City Council meeting doing so. After they have been recognized as a group they would like to go into the be- reavement leave which would include grandparents and grand- children and make it three days of leave instead of 5 days. Council President Traynor stated he thought it was a reason- able request. Councilman Johanson stated that they would like the resolution adopted first before the ordinance part. Councilwoman Harris stated that it was her thought that the City Council did not want the union recognized by name but called non union. Councilman Johanson stated they would also like full pay for life insurance. It will be about $130 a year for them as a group. Council President Traynor stated he thought they should be recognized as a group first and then consider the bereavement and life insurance requests. Councilwoman Harris stated that she thought the City Council members should be careful not to refer to the non-union group of employees by union name of group as they refer to them- selves, but proposals could be drawn up for the last two items. Councilman Johanson stated that the group has indicated that they want to be recognized by name first. This group of employees does not include department heads as they have their own group. Councilman Johanson stated that in discussing the matter with the group they have indicated they do not have any by -laws and he felt the City Council members should talk to them. He continued that the only other representatives these employees have is the department heads and this type of an organization relieves the department heads of a lot of respon- sibility in that the group, if recognized, can come and talk directly to the City Council. Councilwoman Davis stated that she liked having the group represented as it relieved department heads and she would like to have the resolutions checked for wording so the Council will know what they are doing. Councilman Sterling asked what has been happening regarding the golf course. Councilwoman Harris stated that she would have to get the minutes out and read about the bond issue. She stated that the matter could be on the agenda for the next City Council meeting. Councilwoman Davis stated that the City Council should be having some meetings to start placing some of the contracts on the calendar as to when they should be acted upon, as the due dates on some of the contracts are approaching. Council- man Sterling stated that the contracts and bids for newspapers comes up next month and the City Council should do something about it next Monday night at the City Council meeting. He stated that it was in the Public Affairs Committee. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOT,F MEETING February 24, 1975 Page 8 DISCUSSION Contd. Professional social services Employee Job descriptions Discrimination hearings ADJOURNMENT 10:35 P.M. Councilwoman Davis stated that the possible development of social services for the Tukwila community that were placed in the Community Affairs Committee at the City Council Meeting held February 18 by motion should be rescinded and the matter should be placed in the Safety and Health Committee. Councilman Johanson stated that he had received the job description from Richard Hunt, Recreation Supervisor, and he asked if the City Council would like to review and evaluate each job description as it came in or if they would like to do them at one time when they have all been submitted. Council President Traynor stated that Mr. Hunt was eager to receive his job description as it had to do with the supervision of the parks and grants. Councilman Saul added that Mr. Hunt is eager to know where his duties begin and end. Councilwoman Harris stated that it was her opinion that all of the job descriptions should be accumulated, with a submittal deadline, and then they should be evaluated by the City Council. She stated that the grants situation is one thing that they have professionals for. Council President Traynor agreed that they should all be accumulated and then the evaluation should be made. Councilman Johanson stated that regarding the discrimination hearings that were held last week that he had obtained all of his information from the newspapers and due to the fact that they were held during the day when most of the City Council members were at work it was impossible for them to attend. He stated the news media stated there was not testimony given by the City Council at the hearings. Council President Traynor stated that all of the meetings that were open meetings were recorded and the minutes were available. Councilman Johanson stated that it seemed to him that those participating in the discrimination hearings should have had to come in on their own time. Councilwoman Davis stated that Attorney Hard (legal counsel for the City Council) stated that it was not necessary for him or the City Council members to be present at the hear— ings or present any testimony. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOTF MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. NorrlBooher, Recording Secretary