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Action. Mr. Vogl stated that because of the recent LULAC decision, the Board will be searching for guidelines to judge the City's hiring practices against; and that the Board had developed steps for a pre-hearing Personnel Appeal Conference where both sides would present exhibits, thereby creating an atmosphere for settlement. Keith Gow, City Attorney, briefly reviewed Judge Ferguson's opinion in the LULAC suit. Chairman Gr&ce concluded by urging the Council to take action on the Affirmative Action job restructuring requests that had previously been denied. He also suggested that the City Council establish an Executive Advisory Committee to the Council, made up of the Chairmen of all the Boards and Commissions of the City, which would meet four to six times a year, so that the various Chairmen could become better acquainted with the Council, and develop a rapport among themselves, and a good working relationship with Council. CA 50.8 CA 80.9 Mayor Garthe recessed the meeting at 7:00 P.M.; the Council meeting was reconvened by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, with all Council members present except Councilman Yamamoto. INVOCATION The Pledge of PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Garthe, and followed by.the Invocation given by Dr. Norman Conner of the First Christian Church. CA 80.17 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT . Mrs. Clara Baldwin, "RAY OF HOPE" representing the "Ray of Hope", stated that the organization was founded one and one-half years ago by Mrs. Betty Hill and her daughter, Debbie, when they discovered that a great deal was being done for handicapped children, but adults were not accepted or helped, and were having a difficult time; that the "Ray of Hope" conducts activities such as dances, camping trips, beach parties, hay rides, and other social activities; and that to be a participant in bringing joy to handicapped adults was particularly rewarding. Mayor Garthe presented a City Seal tile to the "Ray of }{ope" and stated that Mrs. Baldwin's group was certainly meeting the challenge of Santa Aha, and that he hoped they would continue serving the community for this special group of citizens. CA 9.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Garthe stated UNITED WAY COMMUNITY that the City of LEADERSHIP CITATION Santa Aha had. been honored for topping all past. records for donations to the United Way this year. He presented the commendation certificate to Richard Santo, President of the Employees Association, stating that it was his great pleasure to present the Citation. CA 73B CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 114 MARCH 22, 1976