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19980106 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD JANUARY 6, 1998 AT 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Ybarra, McCormick, Gonzales, Davis MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held December 16, 1997, be approved as submitted and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk announced that now was the time to present Service Pins to the following two employees: Renan Castro, Utilityman III, 10 Years Victor Trujillo, Utilityman III, 10 Years The Mayor presented Service Pins to the aforementioned employees and extended congratulations on behalf of the entire City Council. The Mayor called a short recess, the time being 5:12 p.m. Council reconvened at 5:14 p.m. Police Department Activity Log for the period December 16 thru December 31, 1997, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that the Police Department Activity Log for the period December 16 thru December 31, 1997, be received and filed. Motion carried. Fire Department Activity Report for the period December 16 thru December 31, 1997, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the Fire Department Activity Report for the period of December 16 thru December 31, 1997, be received and filed. Motion carried. The City Clerk announced that now was the time for anyone in the audience to address the City Council on any item on the Agenda other than with regard to any Public Hearings that may be listed. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Council at this time. There was no one in the audience who wished to address the City Council at this time. The City Clerk announced that now was the time to open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request from Southland Box Company for a Variance at 4955 Maywood Avenue, Vernon. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to open the Public Hearing pertaining to a variance for Southland Box Company, the time being 5:15 p.m. Motion carried. Mr. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water, addressed the City Council and briefly summarized this matter. City Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 1998 page 2 Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 29, 1997, was presented, requesting a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for Southland Box Company at the building located at 4955 Maywood Avenue. The building has thirteen non- conforming truck loading spaces measuring 10.0 feet in width with ten being 51.1 feet in length, one being 50.0 feet in length, one being 52.5 feet in length and one being 40.8 feet in length. It is willing to restrict the length of the vehicles to avoid extending into the street right-of-way and it does intend to recess some of the docks, in order to provide four conforming loading spaces. Herewith is the following evidence: 1. Application for Variance. 2. Affidavits of Posting and Mailing. 3. Notice of Public Hearing. 4. Engineer's Report. It is recommended that the variance be granted with the following conditions: (a) A total of four (4) loading spaces measuring 10.0 feet in width and 65.0 feet in length shall be constructed and maintained on the property as shown on the owner's plan dated October 21, 1997. (b) The usage of the eight non -conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that no truck parked at or using the loading docks shall extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets, dated June 16, 1992. (c) All existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who had questions on this matter or if there were any questions from the Council. There were no questions from the audience or the Council. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing pertaining to the request for a Variance from Southland Box Company, the time being 5:24 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the communication from the City Clerk, dated December 29, 1997, and all supporting documents, be received and filed as evidence, and that the variance be granted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7071 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Southland Box Company from Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to the Property Located at 4955 Maywood Avenue in the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7071 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. City Council Meeting Minutes page 3 The City Clerk announced that no open the PUBLIC HEARING to consider Proposed Pertaining to Special Business License Taxes. January 6, 1998 w was the time to Ordinances It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, to open the Public Hearing concerning Proposed Ordinances pertaining to special Business License Taxes, the time being 5:24 p.m. Motion carried. The City Attorney addressed the City Council and summarized this matter. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience or on the Council had any questions on this matter. There were no questions from the audience or the Council. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to close the Public Hearing concerning the Proposed Ordinance pertaining to Special Business License Taxes, the time being 5:26 p.m. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1057 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Adding Article III to Chapter 5 of the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, and Renumbering and Recodifying Sections 15.36 Through 15.38 as Sections 5.35 Through 5.39 of Said Article III; Adding Section 5.40 to Said Article III Relative to Annual Adjustment of Tax Rates; Adding Article IV to Said Chapter 5 to Establish a Special Tax on Parcels of Real Property Used or Designed for Use as a Warehouse, Truck Terminal, Freight Terminal or Other Distribution Facility; Making Provisions for the Assessment, Levy and Collection of Said Tax; Establishing a Date for an Election to be Held to Approve the Levy of Said Special Taxes; and Declaring that Said Ordinance Shall Take Effect Immediately, was read by title by the City Clerk. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Ordinance No. 1057 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales, McCormick Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1056 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Adding Article II to Chapter 5 of the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, Relative to Business License Taxes and Fees, and Establishing a Date for an Election to be Held to Approve the Levy of the Business License Taxes Contained Herein; and Declaring That Said Ordinance Shall Take Effect Immediately, was read by title by the City Clerk. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that Ordinance No. 1056 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ayes: Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, Gonzales, McCormick Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1055 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Adding Chapter 5 to the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, Relative to Business License Taxes and Other City Taxes; Adding Article I to Said Chapter 5, Establishing General Provisions Relative to Business Licenses; and Adding Article V to Said Chapter 5 Relative to Enforcement of Business License Taxes, was read by title for a first reading by the City Clerk. City Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 1998 page 4 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Ordinance No. 1055 be approved for a first reading. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7069 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, California, Ordering the Submission of Questions to the Qualified Voters of the City Relating to Business License Taxes, Amending the Business License Tax on Lead -Acid Battery Recycling Facilities, Providing for Annual Adjustment of Maximum Tax Rates, and the Establishment of a Special Parcel Tax on Warehouses, Truck Terminals, Freight Terminals and Other Distribution Facilities Within the City of Vernon at the General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, April 14, 1998, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7069 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7070 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, California, Setting Priorities for Filing Written Arguments Regarding City Measures and Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis Regarding City Measures, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Resolution No. 7070 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Mr. Jason Morgan from Groundzero Enterprises was introduced by the City Attorney. Mr. Morgan spoke briefly to the City Council and touched on some of the projects they are working on and his hopes on bringing foreign business into the City of Vernon. RESOLUTION NO. 7072 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, California, Providing for the Filing of Rebuttal Arguments for City Measures Submitted at Municipal Elections, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 7072 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Police Chief Bruce Olson, dated December 3, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds for him to attend the California Police Chiefs' Conference at San Jose on February 11-13, 1998, with an expense allowance of $985.70. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted for Police Chief Bruce Olson to attend the aforementioned conference with an expense allowance of $985.70. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director, Community Services & Water Department, dated December 23, 1997, was presented, advising that bids received and opened December 18, 1997, according to Contract No. 544, Removal and Replacement of Fuel and Waste Oil Tanks, were as follows: A.E. Schmidt Environmental $492,660.00 Vector Three Environmental Inc. 521,870.00 Environmental Restoration, Inc. 532,961.00 The Tyree Organization 556,500.00 The bids have been reviewed and it is recommended that this contract be awarded to A.E. Schmidt, on the basis of their bid of $492,660.00. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Contract No. 544 be awarded to A.E. Schmidt based on their bid in the amount of $492,660.00. Motion carried. City Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 1998 page 5 The Mayor asked if the contract included the City of Vernon's tanks, and Mr. Wilson advised that they did include them. RESOLUTION NO. 7065 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of A.E. Schmidt Environmental for Removal and Replacement of Fuel and Waste Oil Tanks in Accordance with Contract No. 544 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 7065 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. The City Clerk advised that the following item should be deferred to the end of the City Council meeting. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 22, 1997, advising that the Personnel Committee at their meeting held December 15, 1997, recommended to City Council to approve and adopt the City of Vernon Fire Department's Rules and Regulations, as revised by the City Attorney's Office. It is hereby recommended that City Council adopt and ratify the City of Vernon Fire Department's Rules and Regulations. RESOLUTION NO. 7066 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting the City of Vernon Fire Department Rules and Regulations. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that discussion and action on the City of Vernon Fire Department's Rules and Regulations and resolution be deferred to the end of the City Council meeting. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water Department, dated December 23, 1997, was presented, advising that Contract No. 478, Street Sweeping 1987-89 with annual extensions to December 31, 1997, has been completed. A final payment of $4,234.43 is payable thirty-five days after acceptance of the work. It is recommended that the work be accepted and that authority be granted to pay the contractor, R.F. Dickson Company, 12524 Clark Avenue, Downey, CA 90242. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the communication from the Director of Community Services & Water be received and filed and the recommendation be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7064 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of R.F. Dickson Company in Accordance with Contract No. 478 of the City of Vernon, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 7064 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 29, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Councilmen William Davis and W. Michael McCormick to attend the Independent Cities Association Seminar at Santa Barbara on February 20, 1998 thru February 22, 1998, with an expense allowance of $846.50 each. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Councilmen William Davis and W. Michael McCormick to attend the aforementioned seminar, with an expense allowance of $846.50 each. Motion carried. City Council Meeting Minutes' January 6, 1998 page 6 Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water Department, dated December 29, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Mary Frances Rutz, Engineering Associate, to attend the UCLA Extension Thresholds of Significance in Environmental Planning at Santa Monica Promenade on January 23, 1998, with an expense allowance of $250.25. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that authority be granted for Mary Frances Rutz to attend the aforementioned meeting, with an expense allowance of $250.25. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 30, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds for him to attend the League of California Cities City Managers' Meeting at Santa Barbara on February 11-13, 1998, with an expense allowance of $875.50. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted to Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, to attend the aforementioned mentioned meeting, with an expense allowance of $875.50. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 30, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds for himself, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra, and Councilman Hilario Gonzales to attend the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers' Conference at Newport Beach on February 22-24, 1998, with an expense allowance of $667.50 each. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted to Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Ybarra, and Councilman Hilario Gonzales to attend the aforementioned conference, with an expense allowance of $667.50 each. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 30, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Martha Valenzuela, Finance Office Manager, to attend the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers' Conference at Newport Beach on February 22-24, 1998, with an expense allowance of $532.50. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that authority be granted for Martha Valenzuela, Finance Office Manager, to attend the aforementioned conference, with an expense allowance of $532.50. Motion carried. Communication from Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water Department, dated December 30, 1997, was presented, advising that bids received and opened December 18, 1997, according to Contract No. 545, Paving of Pump House No. 2 Yard, are as follows: Crossroads Engineering, Inc. $39,600.00 Excel Paving Company 53,477.00 E.A. Mendoza Contracting 61,100.00 Amtek Construction 61,327.00 On Friday, December 19, 1997, at 1:22 p.m., a fax was received from Crossroads Engineering, Inc., stating that there was a clerical mistake on their bid, and it should have read $59,600.00. The bids have been reviewed and it is recommended that this contract be awarded to Excel Paving, on the basis of their bid of $53,477.00. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the bid for Contract No. 545, Paving of Pump House No. 2 Yard, be awarded to Excel Paving on the basis of their bid of $53,477.00. Motion carried. City Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 1998 page 7 RESOLUTION NO. 7067 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Releasing Crossroads Engineering, Inc., From Its Bid on Contract No. 545, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 7067 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7075 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of Excel Paving Company for Paving of Pump House No. 2 Yard in Accordance with Contract No. 545 of the City of Vernon and Approving the Execution of Said Contract, was presented. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7075 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 30, 1997, was presented, advising that city staff has made an intensive study of all parcels outside the current Redevelopment Area and have determined that due to blighted conditions, certain parcels should be considered for inclusion into the Redevelopment Area. If a parcel is included in the Redevelopment Area, the property would be allowed to participate in the various Redevelopment Agency Programs. It is hereby recommended that the City Council designate a survey area in order to determine if an amendment to the boundaries of the industrial redevelopment project is feasible. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that a survey area be designated. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7068 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Designating a Redevelopment Survey Area for Study Purposes, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7068 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Personnel, dated December 30, 1997, was presented, transmitting the Agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting to be held January 5, 1998, for approval of the recommendations contained therein. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the recommendations listed on the January 5, 1998, Agenda for the Personnel Committee meeting be approved. Motion carried. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 30, 1997, was presented, requesting authority and funds for Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra and Councilman Davis to attend the California Contract Cities Association Legislative Tour at Sacramento on January 13 to 15, 1998, with an expense allowance of $685.00 each. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that authority be granted for Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra and Councilman Davis to attend the aforementioned tour, with an expense allowance of $685.00 each. Motion carried. City Council Meeting Minutes page 8 January 6, 1998 WARRANT REGISTER NO. 980 covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 12, 1997, thru December 30, 1997, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $2,191,180.00, which includes Light and Power Demand Numbers as listed below (accounting period January, 1998) was examined and audited: 64762 64782 64810 64820 64840 64877 64910 64938 64769 64783 64814 64822 64848 64885 64911 64939 64770 64790 64815 64823 64860 84887 64917 64940 64771 64791 64816 64826 64863 64898 64924 64941 64772 64799 64817 64827 64865 64901 64933 64942 64773 64800 64818 64830 64874 64905 64934 64778 64804 64819 64833 64875 64907 64936 It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that Warrant Register No. 980 be approved and payment authorized for Light and Power claims and demands totaling $2,191,180.00. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained from voting and disqualified himself because it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material financial effect on his source of income. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER NO. 980 covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 12, 1997, thru December 30, 1997, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank totaling $232,029.25, which includes Demand Numbers 64759 thru 64942 (inclusive), excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demands as listed below (accounting period January, 1998) was examined and audited: 64801 64808 64809 64835 64837 64836 It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Warrant Register No. 980 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $232,029.25, excluding Light and Power Demands and Void Demands as listed above. Motion carried. The Mayor called a recess at 5:45 p.m. The Council reconvened in regular session at 6:08 p.m., all members present before the recess again being present. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Council go into Closed Session, Item No. 1, the time being 6:08 p.m. Motion carried. All persons were excluded from Closed Session except the City Clerk, Chief Deputy City Clerk, City Attorney, and the Account Clerk. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from the Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. 1. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. a. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE The Account Clerk was excused at 6:12 p.m. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the City Council go out of Closed Session pertaining to Item No. 1, the time being 6:12 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Council go into Closed Session, Item Nos. 2, 3 and 4, the time being 6:13 p.m. Motion carried. City Council Meeting Minutes page 9 January 6, 1998 All persons were excluded from Closed Session except the City Clerk, Chief Deputy City Clerk, City Attorney, and representatives from GNB Messrs. McHenry and Saldana. The Mayor ordered all communications to and from the Closed Session deemed privileged and confidential. 2. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION (a) City of Vernon vs Central Basin Municipal Water District, LASC No. BC 121124; 2CIV B101606; (b) City of Vernon vs Central Basin, etc Zastrow, et al., LASC No. BC 130693; (c) City of South Gate, et al vs City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC No. BC 129447; 2CIV B100019; Supreme Court No. 5057753; (d) City of Vernon v. Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Long Beach et al., LASC Case No. BC 158591; 2CIV B112374 (Pier T) (e) caiva oanza re xaiiway, upuu ease No. yb-Ul-Uly; (f) Vernon v Southern California Gas Company, CPUC No. 96-05-038; S060700; (g) Johnson & Vincent v Vernon, LASC BS 039646; (h) FERC Docket No. OA-96-76, et al; (Open Access); (i) ER97-2355; (j) FERC Docket Nos. EC96-19-000, ER96-1633 and EL96-48 (Restructuring); (k) Gonzalez etc et al v U.S. Customs Services, et al., USDC CV96-4361 RJK (JRx); (1) CPUC Application No. 96-10-038 (SDG&E/ SoCalGas Merger); FERC Docket No. EL97-15 (ENOVA/PACIFIC ENTERPRISES); FERC Docket No. EC97-12-000; (m) City of Orange et al v Alabama Treasury, et. al., LASC Case No. BC 106461; (n) Salisbury v. Vernon, LASC BS O44810; (o) TOMCO Auto Products Inc v Vernon, Norwalk Superior Court No. VCO23838; (p) Arnold Klein dba AMRO Industries v Vernon. et al., LASC Case No. BC176633. City Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 1998 page 10 (q) Commerce v. Vernon/Innovative Waste, LASC. No. BC 179283 p.m. (r) Vernon v GNB Technologies Inc., LASC No. BC 182171; (s) Watson Land Company v ACTA, LASC No. BC 181991; (t) Alex Mendrin (Al's Plastics) v City of Vernon; Norwalk Superior Court No. VC 025592; (u) James Raabe v. Vernon, WC Nos. 91-VNO-0232212, VNO-336707, VNO-218463, and VNO-336708. The representatives from GNB were excused at 6:21 Councilman Davis was excused at 6:21 p.m. 3. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95. 6:24 p.m. LIABILITY CLAIMS Claimant: Southern California Edison Company Agency claimed against: City of Vernon Councilman Davis resumed his seat on the Council at Mayor Malburg was excused at 6:25 p.m. 4. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation: One (1) potential case. Mayor Malburg resumed his seat on the Council at 6:28 p.m. It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that the Council go out of Closed Session and resume regular session, the time being 6:28 p.m. Motion carried. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, to deny the claim of Southern California Edison Company. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the City Attorney's actions in intervening in U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Southern California Edison v. FERC, Case No. 97-1699, are hereby ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained. Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk, dated December 22, 1997, was presented, advising that the Personnel Committee at their meeting held December 15, 1997, recommended to City Council to approve and adopt the City of Vernon Fire Department's Rules and Regulations, as revised by the City Attorney's Office. It is hereby recommended that City Council adopt and ratify the City of Vernon Fire Department's Rules and Regulations. (Deferred from earlier during this meeting.) City Council Meeting Minutes page 11 January 6, 1998 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that the City of Vernon Fire Department's Rules and Regulations be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 7066 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting the City of Vernon Fire Department Rules and Regulations, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 7066 was approved and adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the suspension without pay of the Account Clerk by the City Administrator on December 29, 1997, be ratified and that the Account Clerk be terminated, effective at the close of this business day. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Leonis C. Mal urg yor ATTEST: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk