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TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, and unanimously carried, letter from Robert L. Citron dated July 15, 1971, requesting consideration of an Transient Occupancy Tax, or "Bed Tax", was referred to staff for study and report at the next regular Council meeting. The City Manager stated that, although there was no recommendation in the Budget for any increases or new sources of revenue, there is an obligation to increase the income for the garbage and trash operation; that the source of revenue should be those being served; and that there will be a recommendation presented to Council for an increase in the trash rate. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY Councilman Herrin stated that he had only recently received a copy of the Staff's Affirmative Action report; that he had not had time to study it thoroughly, and moved to continue the matter to the next regular Council meeting. Councilman Markel seconded the motion. Other members of the Council were in favor of considering the report at this meeting. After discussion, Councilman Herrin stated that as maker of the motion it was not his intent to take any action to refrain from discussing the matter at this meeting; but that he did not wish to take any official action to adopt or to finalize the policy at this meeting. With the consent of the second, he withdrew his motion. The Mayor opened lhe matter for discussion. Mr. Jesse Berry, 622 S. Townsend, stated that he wished lo speak, but would prefer to hear the Council's comments first. The consensus of the C~uncil was that the goals mentioned in the report could be supported. Councilman Herrin stated that he objected to the requirement that contractors must maintain an ethnic balance in a percentage the same as exists in the community; thai this would be discriminating against the employer. Council questioned whether this program applies only to private contractors or also to the City; what determines the percentage--the City population or the entire area; and whether job requirements could be reduced to allow hiring of less skilled individuals. Councilman Evans requested clarification of Phase 3. Staff stated that the report presently submitted concerns the contractor Compliance phase only; thai many ethnic groups have not found their way into some of the higher-paying craft jobs because of lack of training, and Phase 3 would provide such training; and that Part 2 of the report would deal with the City's hiring practices. CITY COUNCIL -257- July 19, 1971