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omit 2. Report of Legal Services Committee Councilman Bury presented the report and recommendation of the subject Committee. Discussion followed concerning the desire of Council to continue the high quality of legal services to the City, to reduce the size of government wherever feasible an to deal with private enterprise: in providing service when it is most economical to do so. M/S: Britschgi/ not to consider and vote on the recommendation of the Legal Service Committee at this time, but to go into executive session and ask for comments on the proposed agreement from the City Manager. It was explained that City Manager Fales has seen the proposed agreement and offered suggestions concerning it which were helpful to the Committee. City Manager Fales stated for the record that it is not appropriate for him to approve or disapprove, and he has not been involved in the study. Mr. Fales observed that the City Attorney is a Council appointee and arrangement for services of the city attorney should he made between the Council and their employee. MOTION DIES: Councilman Britschgi's motion died for lack of a second. Committee members reported their recognition of the separation of Council offices, commented concerning their �1 desire for reduction of cost and size of government; reported on advice sought from the League of California Cities and from certain contract city attorneys, and swami stated their recognition of the correctness of the City Manager's position. In response to questions, City Attorney Schricker advised that he does not expect his role as an uninvolved director in labor negotiations to change; that the Horgan Ranch does not represent an acquisition of property; that with regard to litigation and/or arbitration pertaining to the City's insurance programs, general service would continue to be provided, but additional special services would be under Council control; and that redevelopment is included as an integral part of the City. Councilman Britschgi stated for the record that he will oppose the proposed agreement because he opposes the termination arrangements (see Paragraph 16) relating to payment of three monthly installments of compensation to the City Attorney in the event the City desires to terminate the agreement. Discussion followed concerning financial responsibilities with regard to rent, salaries, etc. which the City Attorney will have to undertake in representing the City; whether it is customary to include such a termination clause in a contractual agreement such as that proposed; the common practice in large corporations; recent publication regarding contracts for city managers; and the need for a termination clause fair to both parties in a five-year contract. froldi Reg.Mtg. 4/27/81 Page 3 n { .i