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REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY There were no reports of the City Attorney presented at this meeting. COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications presented at this meeting. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no City Council Committee reports presented at this meeting. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Mori stated his concern regarding the agenda procedure of not allowing citizens to be heard, and suggested that item 14 be moved to item 6 in order that the public could speak before discussion of any item on the agenda~ Mayor Reid requested a review of the City Council agenda process at the next Council meeting. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Tom Boyles, 4082 Suffolk Way, spoke regarding the reorganization of the City Clerk's office, stating he questioned the value and cost to the taxpayer of this action, and requested reconsideration of this matter, and suggested it be an elective position. Mrs. Robert Moore, 3548 Glacier Court South, spoke in regard to the re- organization of the City Clerk's office, stating that due to the growth of the City, this position was more demanding than ever, and was a direct representa- tive of the City Council. Mrs. Moore urged the City Council to rescind their decision regarding the City Manager's proposal. Mr. Ted Lannin, 5372 Ridgevale Road, spoke regarding the reorganization of the City Clerk's office, stating the public had not been fully informed regard- ing this matter, and he felt it should be an elective position. Mr. John B. Long, 3231 Vineyard Avenue, spoke regarding the reorganization of the City Clerk's office, stating that he was a member of the Council at the time the City Clerk's position was made an appointed one. He further stated the City Clerk serves the City Council and should not be a part of other City functions, and recommended the City Council to reconsider this matter. Mr, Michael K. Hemp, 2291 Segundo Court, #2, spoke in regard to the re- organization of the City Clerk's office, stating that the City Clerk's posi- tion should be an independent function and not merged with the City Manager's office, and urged reconsideration of this matter. Mr~ Francis B. Headley, 1640 Orchard Way, spoke regarding the reorganiza- tion of the City Clerk's office, stating the position should remain independent from staff functions in order to reduce the possibility of coersion between the City Clerk and City staff, and because of the importance of the preparation of election ballots. Mayor Reid explained the background of the City Clerk's function and the basis for the City Council's decision regarding this matter, st~t~ng that for a more efficient and economical process, this position should be an adminis- trative function under the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Pearson that the position of City Clerk be placed on the next General Ballot to make it an elective position. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr~ Hirst presented a written statement in defense of his office regarding this matter, and stated he welcomed an investigation regarding the accusations made against him. 5. 8/21/72