1994 MIN MAY 3 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Proclamations Mayor Gonzales proclaimed the following observances: National Historic Preservation Week, May 8 - 14, 1994, document accepted by Director Zamora; National Insurance Women's Week, May 15 - 21, 1994; and, Medical Transcriptionist Week, May 15 - 21, 1994, document accepted by Tina Barton. Boards & Commissions Community Development Director Zamora reminded City Council that in April an ordinance was passed creating the Code Enforcement and Housing Advisory Board. With this ordinance now in effect, Director Zamora invited appointments to this board. Affirmative Action Plan/Selection of Consultant City Attorney Biggs reported that the Affirmative Action Committee met on April 21, 1994 and it was the consensus of those present that recommendation be made to the City Council regarding the selection of a consultant to assist the City in the development of an effective Affirmative Action Plan. After discussion on whether to have staff prepare an Affirmative Action Plan, it was determined that selection of an independent consultant, who could devote full time to the project, would be an efficient way to proceed. A professional consultant present at the above meeting stated that the preparation of a plan would probably take 30 days with an estimated cost of $5,000 - $6,000. Further, the Committee suggested that the Request for Proposal, as researched and compiled by Mr. Mel Albiso, should be used to advertise for three weeks for said consultant. The RFP included criteria for the Scope of work, Time Requirements, Compensation and Submission of Proposals. Motion by Councilmember Beltran, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, to accept and approve the recommendation for the selection of a consultant to develop an affirmative action plan and to adopt the Request for Proposal. Unanimous vote. Bilingual Pa Councilmember Bennett said additional information had been provided and she asked for reconsideration of this subject. Mayor Gonzales read City Manager Young's agenda report of April 11, 1994, where he indicated that after appropriate research and review, a proposed policy on bilingual pay was now ready for consideration. Motion by Councilmember Cisneros, seconded by Councilmember Bennett, to accept staff recommendation and approve the bilingual policy for implementation. 4