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pattern of behavior that the record will not bear out. Councilman Greenalch stated there was only one way to get to the bottom of the issue; to conduct an independent investigation with the best legal advice available. Councilman Greenalch stated he was "satisfied that Attorney Schricker could provide that, but a member of the public was not," and Councilwoman Steinfeld apparently agreed. Councilwoman Steinfeld asked that this investigation be conducted in public hearings. MIS: STEINFELD/ TO SUBPOENA THE PARTIES INVOLVED, SEND OUT NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING, SCHEDULE A DATE, AND HOLD THAT PUBLIC HEARING. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. MINUTE ORDER NO. 94-013 Councilman Greenalch stated the investigation is ongoing, and when the results of the investigation are made public, everyone will have ample understanding of why it is necessary to ask for outside legal counsel. Councilman Greenalch added that "there are no accusations being made by the Personnel Committee", and that he did not deal in gossip or innuendo. Councilman Greenalch said he was 100% comfortable with the legal advice he received that the City Council is handling such a critical matter in such a professional, ethical and legal manner. Councilwoman Gasparini, in answer to Councilwoman Steinfeld's questions, advised that five members of the Council voted to approve the investigation process; and added that she did not want to be identified with gossip, innuendo and the type of conduct witnessed tonight at the podium. Councilwoman Gasparini stated she wanted to see this process concluded so the Council get on with business that matters. TITLE READ. MIS: GASPARINIILA BERGE RESOLUTION NO. 12121 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS GASPARINI, GREENALCH, LA BERGE, SANFILIPO AND MAYOR BUCHAN NOES: COUNCILWOMAN STEINFELD Councilman Greenalch advised he wished the Council did not have to spend one penny of City money on this, but the gravity of the situation required the Council to do so. In answer to Councilwoman Steinfeld's question why the Council was continuing to spend money on this investigation, Councilman Greenalch reiterated that there was one critical piece of information that the investigation needed to have, and once that information is given the entire report must be reviewed by the Personnel Committee in conjunction with an attorney because the matters are so serious. Councilman Greenalch advised that when the investigation is complete the Findings will be made public and the Findings will be supported in the record; and this process Regular Meeting Minutes January 17, 1994 Page 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Page No. 98