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SALARY AND WAGE ADJUSTMENTS - (Continued) <br /> <br />Councilman Herrin spoke against wage and salary increases, stating that <br />he believed wages should be determined on the basis of supply and demand, <br />not just by comparison with other government agencies; and expressed doubt <br />that we are advancing toward the best interests of an economical society. <br /> <br />Mr. Michael Feeney, 2710 N. Lyon Street, was present to represent the City <br />Employees Association. He stated that his organization, representing the <br />Miscellaneous Employees of the City, accepts the adjustments as proposed, <br />with minor exceptions; that it is realized there is unemployment in c~rtain <br />fields, such as aerospace, but that it is imperative that City employees be <br />provided a compensatory wage equal to cities we are now compared with; <br />that Santa Ana has one of the lowest costs per resident; and requested <br />Council to consider the employee~' interests. <br /> <br />Mr. Silver spoke again, stating he agreed 100% with Councilman Herrin's <br />statement that productivity should be considered in determining the value <br />of the employee; and called attention to the fact that Santa Ana's Fire <br />Department is one of the top-rated departments in the United States. <br /> <br />Councilman Evans stated he does not agree with blanket percentage raises; <br />that he would prefer to consider all individuals on their own merits. <br /> <br />RESOLUTION 71-111 AMENDING SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. <br />58-281 was adopted on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Council- <br />man Villa, and carried on the following roll call vote: <br /> <br />AYES: <br />NOES: <br />ABSENT: <br /> <br />Patterson, Villa, Evans, Griset, Yamamoto, Markel <br />Herrin <br />None <br /> <br />SANTA ANITA PARK Mr. Charles Patterson, 222 <br /> Figueroa, stated there is no <br /> crosswalk for children to <br />cross Harbor Boulevard to get to Santa Anita Park; that they must walk three <br />blocks to a crosswalk, and rather than do that, they are trying to cross where <br />there is nothing to protect them. Mr. Patterson spoke further concerning <br />Police coverage in the same area, and suggested that there would be better <br />coverage and better understanding with the citizens of the area if the officers <br />would sometimes leave their cars and walk through the neighborhood, getting <br />acquainted with the people; that most people in the neighborhood don't know who <br />to talk to or where to go when there are problems. <br /> <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />Councilman Markel requested the <br />following change in the wording of <br />of Minutes of November l, 197h <br /> <br />On page 365, paragraph 5, second line, change the word <br />"involvements" to "specific construction details . . " <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL -391- November 15, 1971 <br /> <br /> <br />