BOOK 26_1955-11-28 to 1957-06-17

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216 --!") change his motion. Councilman Granger agreed to second Councilman Spillers' motion as stated. The motion carried on roll call with Councilman Britschgi being noted absent. COMIUNICATION CITY EIl1PPLMiS REGARDING PERSCNNEL BOARD RECOLiAMMATIONS. The Clerk read the letter wherein the employees wished to commend And thank the Personnel Board for their recent study and recommendation regarding working conditions. It was decided that the Council be asked to reconsider the following items: 1. Vacation Leave - it is requested that the rule be changed to allow three weeks F1, vacation after ten years of service rather than 15 years as proposed. 2. Holidays - it is requested that the rule be changed tog rant holiday pay to shift -work employees when a holiday falls on their regular day off. Councilman Granger moved that the letter be filed and a copy be sent to the Personnel Board, seconded by Councilman Herkner who added that they ask for the Board's recommendation. The motion carried. SALARY ORDINANCE. CITY Attorney Currie stated that he had the salary ordinance prepared and it was ready for introduction. The salary increase is 8.61% or 11, steps effective Ausut 1st if the Council declares this an emergency ordinance. Councilman Stout stated that this was more than the Personnel Board recommended. This will increase the salaries $5,000 or $6,000 over the amount needed over and above the recommendation of the Personnel Board. Councilman Stout stated that he would kike the cnage to be turned over to the Personnel Board and their recommendation and he further stated that the Board will meet tomorrow night. Councilman Granger stated that he had contacted amember of the Personnel Board and he wqs told that they would not turn down the recomm endation of the Council on this matter. Councilman Granger further stated that there was some feeling that the Council should grant the same increase to all employees and that was why they considered the across the board increase of li%- Councilman Waiss spoke on the subject and stated that the Personnel Board had been trying to equalize the salaries and ,jobs. He believes that reconsideration of several positions -will have to be made and a he wanted the Personnel Board to take this matter up again in three months in regard to equalizing of ` positions. No position is to be lowered in salary. Mayor Royer stated that they had agreed on this at the study meeting. The Ordinance should be adopted promptly inasmuch as salary increases cannot be granted retroactive. Councilman Granger offered introduction of the salary ordinance as prepared, seconded by Councilman Spillers. City Attorney Currie asked if the Council wanted to consider this as a emergency ordinance. Councilman Granger added to his motion to consider this an emergency ordinance. The motion carried. Councilman Spillers moved that they hold a study meeting in the third week of August to reconsider the Department Heads, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. Councilman Weiss moved that they refer to the Personnel Board the request that they study the salary schedule for employees, make any adjustments necessary and submit them in time for the study meeting in August, seconded by Councilman Granger providing that the maker take into consideration that any problem relating to salaries:.be referred to the Personnel Board. Councilman 7eiss stated that is what he wanted, he did not want any galary lowered. The motion carried. SHRINE CLUBS REw sST PERTAIT TO CONDUCT CIRCUS ON RODFO GROUNDS JULY 20 TO 22. The Palo Alto and Peninsula Shrine Clubs asked for a permit the same as lost year, if possible. The Clerk stated the permit released them from paying the usual license fee. Councilman Spillers moved approval of the request, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. I ' COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGARDING VECTOR CONTROL SPECIALIST EFPECTIVD SF"TEI'II3FR 1, 1956. The Vector Control Specialist will.make surveys and submit recommendations on procedures to be taken in the eradication of rodents and insects. Councilman Spillers moved that the letter be filed. The Mayor ordered the letter filed. Councilman Granger moved that Leonard Greenwold be reappointed as a member to the :fanning Commission, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried.