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43i ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Gonzales and unanimously passed, Mayor Beltran adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p. m. A1E�I... ` _.� . A�.R D JANE M. VERALRUD Deputy City Clerk Approved this day of Mayor , 1977. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING May 31, 1977 A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above given date in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 650 North La Cadena Drive, Colton, California, at 5:35 p.m., Mayor Beltran presid- ing. Notice of Special Meeting was given on May 27, 1977, in compliance with Government Code Section 54956. Rni i r.AI i Council members present were Hayes, Cisneros, Rehrer, Gonzales, and Mayor Beltran. Also present were Acting City Manager Johnsen, City Attorney Edwards, and City Clerk Ramos. ELECTIONS: Labor Relations/Employee Representation Acting City Manager Johnsen reported from his memorandum dated May 27, 1977, entitled "General Employees Representation Election May 18, 1977". Mr. Johnsen reported that since preparation of his memorandum, he has been in contact with the State Conciliation Service Office and has been informed by Mr. Drohan that the State Conciliation Office would not be available on a Fact Finding basis but would be available on a mediation basis. Mr. Johnsen further reported that Mr. Drohan has today, mailed a list of recommended professional Fact Finders; and that the alternatives the Council could consider would then be as follows: 1. Hire a Fact Finder. A cost would be involved. 2. Hire a Fact Finder and appoint a Staff Member to work in conjunction with Fact Finder. 3. Appoint an Ad Hoc Committee -to audit the conduct of the election. The Ad Hoc Committee should be composed of people to this point neutral on the election. Councilman Hayes asked if the counter charges filed by AFSCME have been upheld. Acting City Manager Johnsen replied that they have not, that allegations have been filed not specific charges. Mr. Johnsen stated according to the City's consultant there is a need for a evidentuary hearing, so that the specific charges can be heard and a determination made as to the validity of the charges and as to whether they would invalidate the election. Mr. Johnsen concluded by saying that the Council would be the final determining body upon receiving a report as a result of one of the three alternates. Councilman Hayes stated in his opinion, there is no need for further deliberations by anyone in this matter, the election has been held, a winner has been determined, the election process is over. Councilman Hayes compared the election to a ball game, when the game is concluded - there is a winner and there is a loser. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, that the City Clerk's reports with regards to the results of the election are accepted by the Council as being correct and valid; and that the Council declares that the winner of the election is as set out in the Certificate of the City Clerk who conducted the election. Unanimous vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Council adjourned to Executive Sesssion at 5:45 p.m., to discuss Personnel Matters. Council reconvened at 6:02 p.m., all members present. An.inlIRNMFNT Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, Mayor Beltran adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m. HELEN A. RAMOS City Clerk City of Colton Approved this day of 1977. Mayor * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *