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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
329 JANUARY 14, 1991
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm
Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Bono in the Large
Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Monday,
January 14, 1991, at 4 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Broich, Hodges, Neel and Mayor
Bono
Absent: Councilmember Murawski
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
Agenda posted per Council policies on January 11, 1991.
1. PERSONNEL HEARING - JUAN AVILA
Mayor stated that this was a continuation of the hearing
of December 20, concerning appeal by Juan Avila from his
layoff which became effective September 28, 1990; that at
the prior meeting, the Assistant City Attorney concluded
his presentation for the City of Palm Springs; and that the
parties by written stipulation agreed upon the procedures
to be followed in connection with the hearing, and said
procedures were adopted by the City Council on December 20.
The following persons were also present:
Appellant, Juan Avila (and his translator)
Attorney for Appellant, R.A. Bender
Attorney for the City, William Wynder, Rutan & Tucker
Note: Refer to full transcript of proceedings for opening(110-
statements, swearing of witnesses, testimony and exhibits 006)
entered; to be provided by Rutan & Tucker following the close
of this matter.
Mr. Bender gave his opening statement, and called the following
witnesses, who were examined, cross-examined, re-examined
and re -cross-examined. He also enter Exhibits A, B, C and
D for identification:
Nadine Fieger, Acting Personnel Director (previously sworn -in)
John Avila, Mr. Avila's son, who was sworn -in by the City
Clerk.
Craig Toms, Parks Superintendent (previously sworn -in)
Juan Avila, appellant, (as translated by Gilbert Rodriguez),
and Gilbert Rodriguez were sworn -in by the City Clerk.
During examination of the witnesses, two short recesses were
called. The second recess was called aL 7:45 p.m., and upon
reconvening at 8 p.m., Mr. Bender asked if the matter was
a petition before the Council, to which, the Mayor stated
that it was an appeal. Mr. Bender then stated that the appeal
was being withdrawn. Upon question by Mr. Wynder whether
the withdrawal meant that the appellant accepted the decision
of the City Manager, Mr. Bender stated that there was nothing
else left to accept; he also stated that the action was fully
translated to Mr. Avila during the recess.
There was no further business, and the Mayor declared the
matter closed, and the meeting adjourned.
r.,
J.U'DITH SUMICH
-'�City Clerk