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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SAMCO MEETING Councilman Herrin reported on the Supervisors and Mayors Committee meeting held September 18, 1971 at the Western White House. He stated that there was considerable discussion on the ~AFC controversy, but no progress was made toward resolving the difficulties; that the Chairman of the Citizens Direction Finding Committee, Roger Hartwell, reported on Public Housing; and Mayor Smith of Orange presented a report on Intergovernmental Council and Coordination Change Committee. Mr. Herrin requested the Clerk to distribute copies of both reports to the Council. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Councilman Markel stated that since John R. Schilling was appointed to the Santa Ana Planning Commission he has been elected to the School Board, which he believes could constitute a conflict of interest. Councilman Markel's motion to remove John R. Schilling from the Santa Ana Planning Commission due to a possible conflict of interest between his duties to that body and the School Board, was seconded by Councilman Herrin. Councilman Evans arrived at 2:25 P.M. Councilman Villa asked that conflict of interest, as used in this case, be defined. The Mayor suggested that it involved responsibilities of time rather than financial interests. Councilman Markel stated that he felt it was possible there might be conflict between the interests of the School Board and the City. The Mayor stated he felt a closer relationship was needed between the two levels of government and that Mr. Schilling's service on the School Board might be beneficial to the City. Councilman Evans stated he had already requested a report from the City Attorney concerning any possibility of conflict of interest and would not be in favor of this motion until he has such a report in writing. Councilman Herrin stated that as a member of the School Board, Mr. Schilling is required to consider matters which will later come to the Planning Commission for decision; that the City Charter ]~rovides that no Councilman may s~rve on any other Board or Commission, and that the same law should apply to anyone serving on another Board of major decision in the City. The motion failed to carry on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Markel, Herrin Villa, Evans, Griset, Yamamoto Patterson VACATION - CITY MANAGER The City Manager was authorized to take his vacation and be absent from the City during the month of October, subsequent to the first Council meeting on October 4th, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Villa, and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL -313 - September 20, 1971