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20090105 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009, AT 10:04 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg. The City Administrator advised that following two matters, which required immediate action, were brought to his attention after the agenda was posted. He asked that a vote be taken to determine that said matters required immediate action and to add said matters to the closed session portion of the agenda. 1. Acceptance of the resignation of a City Council Member. 2. Consideration of the Declaration of Thomas A. Ybarra to Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to add the two aforementioned matters to the end of the agenda. Motion carried. Ayes: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held December 15, 2008, be approved and adopted as submitted. Motion carried. The City Administrator announced that this was the time to present the Service Pins. The Mayor presented a Service Pin to Viet Nguyen, Operations Engineer, and congratulated him on his 5 years of service with the City. Police Officer Eugenio Cerda was unable to attend the meeting. His 10-year Service Pin was forwarded to him. The City Administrator announced that this was the time for anyone in the audience to address the City Council on any agenda or non -agenda items other than with regard to any public hearings that may be listed. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council at this time. The Fire Chief introduced the following members of his staff who would fill the new rotation of administrative positions on the 4/10 schedule: 1. Michael Wilson - Assistant Fire Chief 2. Michael Busch - Training Officer 3. Todd Schoenig - Administrative Captain 4. Jed Hulsey - Fire Marshal Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the City Council at this time. There was no one else who wished to address the City Council at this time. The City Administrator announced that this was the time to continue the public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit Application from Ensery West, LLC to operate a medical waste transfer stationandtreatment facility at 4726 Loma Vista Avenue. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to continue the public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit Application from Ensery West, LLC to operate a medical waste transfer station and treatment facility at 4726 Loma Vista Avenue, the time being 10:09 a.m. Motion carried. The Director of Community Services advised that a second letter from Dewey & LeBoeuf was received, which needed to be reviewed. He recommended the City Council continue the public hearing. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the City Council on this matter. There was no one who wished to address the City Council on this matter. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to continue the public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit Application from Ensery West, LLC to operate a medical waste transfer station and treatment facility at 4726 Loma Vista Avenue, to January 12, 2009. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1154 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Section 2.69-1 of Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, and Repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith, was read by title for a first reading. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that Ordinance No. 1154 be approved for a first reading. Motion carried. Ayes: Malburg, Gonzales, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None The Consent Calendar was presented. CONSENT CALENDAR City Treasurer's Department 1. Ratification of the following warrant registers to record the following voided checks: a. Warrant Register No. 1244 to record voided Check No. 321336 in the amount of $29.65 issued to Kent Stevenson on July 7, 2008. Page 2 of 12 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 b. Warrant Register No. 1246 to record: • Voided Check No. 321620 in the amount of $67.44 issued to Maria Gonzalez on July 23, 2008; • Voided Check No. 321635 in the amount of $0.48 issued to AT&T Mobility on July 29, 2008; • Voided Check No. 321708 in the amount of $84.68 issued to Kent Stevenson on August 4, 2008; and • Voided Check No. 321730 in the amount of $30.00 issued to Phillip Swinford on August 4, 2008. c. Warrant Register No. 1252 to record voided Check No. 322884 in the amount of $75.00 issued to Dr. David Butchert, O.D. on November 3, 2008. d. Warrant Register No. 1255 to record voided Check No. 323417 in the amount of $285.21 issued to Good Samaritan Hospital on December 15, 2008. e. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 219 to record voided Check No. 506116 in the amount of $1,250.00 issued to California Climate Action Registry on December 1, 2008. 2. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Citi Gas Custody Escrow Account No. 800457 covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 19 through December 29, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $500.00, which includes Requisition No. CG014. 3. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Legal Counsel Disbursement Custody Escrow Account No. 800458 covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 4 through December 29, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $1,277,973.77, which includes Requisition Nos. LCD501 through LCD519. 4. Ratification of City of Vernon Requisitions from the Remediation Proceeds Fund Custody Escrow Account No. 800460 covering claims and demands presented during the period of November 19 through December 29, 2008, drawn on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation totaling $337,632.77, which includes Requisition No. RPF027. Fire Department 5. Fire Department Activity Report for the period of December 1 through December 15, 2008, to be received and filed. Personnel Department 6. Granting of merit step increases to the following employees as specified, effective January 6, 2009: a. Tyler Shook, Firefighter, from step 2 to step 1. b. Elizabeth Negrete, Associate Resource Scheduler, from step 6 to step 5. Police Department 7. Police Department Activity Log for the period of December 1 through December 15, 2008, to be received and filed. End of Consent Calendar Page 3 of 12 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Community Services for ratification of the execution of an agreement with United Site Services in the amount of $2,844.45 for the installation of a temporary fence for a one-year period at the demolition site of 5119 District Boulevard, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to ratify the execution of an agreement with United Site Services in the amount of $2,844.45 for the installation of a temporary fence for a one-year period at the demolition site of 5119 District Boulevard. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Community Services for a $25,000.00 increase to the 2008-2009 fiscal year open purchase order to Beacon Concrete, Inc., which would bring the total amount of said purchase order to $45,000.00 for the current fiscal year, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to approve a $25,000.00 increase to the 2008-2009 fiscal year open purchase order to Beacon Concrete, Inc., which would bring the total amount of said purchase order to $45,000.00 for the current fiscal year. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Community Services for approval of an Application for Credit with Inter Valley Pool Supply, Inc. for future chlorine purchases, and for authorization for the Purchasing Agent to execute said application, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, to approve an Application for Credit with Inter Valley Pool Supply, Inc. for futurechlorinepurchases, and to authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute said application. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Community Services for approval of and authorization to execute a Global Services Agreement with Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for recent and future equipment inspection services, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to approve a Global Services Agreement with Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for recent and future equipment inspection services, and to authorize the Director of Community Services to execute said agreement. Motion carried. Request from the Fire Chief for a $10,000.00 increase to the 2008-2009 fiscal year open purchase order to L.N. Curtis & Sons for turnout gear, which would bring the total amount of said purchase order to $30,000.00 for the current fiscal year, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to approve a $10,000.00 increase to the 2008-2009 fiscal year open purchase order to L.N. Curtis & Sons for turnout gear, which would bring the total amount of said purchase order to $30,000.00 for the current fiscal year. Motion carried. Page 4 of 12 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 Request from the Fire Chief for approval of Work Authorization No. 008 with Motorola, Inc. in the amount of $41,585.59 for communication equipment for the department's new Command Vehicle, was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to approve Work Authorization No. 008 with Motorola, Inc. in the amount of $41,585.59 for communication equipment for the department's new Command Vehicle. Motion carried. Request from the Fire Chief for approval of and authorization to execute Work Authorization No. PM-253-08-Fire Station #1 with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction, in the amount of $167,827.00 for the removal of underground gas tanks and the installation of an above -ground tank, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to approve Work Authorization No. PM-253-08-Fire Station #1 with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction, in the amount of $167,827.00 for the removal of underground gas tanks and the installation of an above -ground tank, and to authorize the Fire Chief to execute said document. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Health for authorization to purchase a new copier from Canon Business Solutions, Inc. at an approximate cost of $18,955.39, and for authorization to execute any and all forms related to said purchase, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, was presented. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, to approve the purchase a new copier from Canon Business Solutions, Inc. at an approximate cost of $18,955.39, and to authorize the Director of Health to execute any and all forms related to said purchase, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Motion carried. Request from the Director of Light & Power for approval of and authorization to execute the following Work Authorizations with Galliera Inc., dba Trico Construction, was presented. 1. Work Authorization No. PM-249-08-Light & Power in the amount of $42,342.30 for the installation and testing of additional power supplies to the 66kV lines and circuit breakers at the Vernon Substation. 2. Work Authorization No. PM-250-08-Light & Power in the amount of $34,123.10 for the installation and testing of an additional power source to the 7 kV feeders at the Vernon Substation. It was McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, to approve Work Authorization No. PM-249-08-Light & Power in the amount of $42,342.30 for the installation and testing of additional power supplies to the 66kV lines and circuit breakers at the Vernon Substation, and to authorize the Director of Light & Power to execute said document. Motion carried. Page 5 of 12 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, to approve Work Authorization No. PM-250-08-Light & Power in the amount of $34,123.10 for the installation and testing of an additional power source to the 7 kV feeders at the Vernon Substation, and to authorize the Director of Light & Power to execute said document. Motion carried. Request from the Chief of Police for approval and funding to attend the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, from September through December 2009, at an estimated cost not to exceed $3,000.00, was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to authorize the Chief of Police to attend the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, from September through December 2009, with pay, and to authorize the disbursement of funds for related expenses at an estimated cost not to exceed $3,000.00. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9799 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for the Purchase of Two 2009 BMW Patrol Motorcycles for the Police Department, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9799 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9800 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Non -Exclusive Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Pursuant to Article VI of Chapter 12 of the Vernon City Code By and Between the City of Vernon and Waste and Recycling Services, Inc., was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9800 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9801 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of US Demolition, Inc. in Accordance with Contract No. 602 of the City of Vernon, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9801 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9802 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of AES Enterprises, Inc. in Accordance with Contract No. 610 of the City of Vernon, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9802 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9803 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Adopting an Amended and Restated Resolution Establishing Permit Fees, Certificate of Occupancy Fees, Inspection Fees and Other Related Fees Pursuant to Sections 7.12(L), 24.4, 24.11, 24.16, 24.21, 24.26, 24.42, 26.6.2-2, 26.6.3-1, 28.9 and 28.10 of the Vernon City Code Relating to Zoning, Building and Fire Prevention Within the City and Repealing all Resolutions or Parts of Resolutions in Conflict Therewith, was read by title. Page 6 of 12 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9803 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9804 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Ratifying the Execution of a Policy Amendment with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Relating to Domestic Partners and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Policy Amendment with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Relating to Dependent Children, was read by title. It was moved by Davis, seconded by Gonzales, that Resolution No. 9804 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9805 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Excusing Hilario Gonzales from Attendance at Meetings of the City Council and Boards and Commissions from January 26, 2009 through February 28, 2009, was read by title. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Resolution No. 9805 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. RESOLUTION NO. 9806 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Consulting Service Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Cape Canaveral Power Consultants for Technical Services to the Light & Power Department, was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9806 be approved and adopted.. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 9807 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Consulting Service Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and Curtis Fresch, Ltd., was read by title. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Resolution No. 9807 be approved and adopted. Motion carried. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1256, covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 10 through December 29, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $1,397,658.73, which includes Check Nos. 323476 through 323552, (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the issuance of early checks for Warrant Register No. 1256, covering claims and demands totaling $1,397,658.73, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Ratification of wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1256, covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 10 through December 29, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $300.00, which includes Wire No. 297 (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. Page 7 of 12 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1256, covering claims and demands totaling $300.00, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Warrant Register No. 1256, covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 10 through December 29, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $551,620.67, which includes Check Nos. 323553 through 323721 (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded Gonzales, that wire transfers for Warrant Register No. 1256, covering claims and demands totaling $551,620.67, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 221, covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 10 through December 29, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $5,740.62, which includes Check Nos. 506165 through 506182 (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the issuance of early checks for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 221, covering claims and demands totaling $5,740.62, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Ratification of wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 221, covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 10 through December 29, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $3,311,748.29, which includes Wire Nos. 4161 through 4178 (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that wire transfers for Light & Power Warrant Register No. 221, covering claims and demands totaling $3,311,748.29, be ratified. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 221, covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 10 through December 29, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $214,598.78, which includes Check Nos. 506183 through 506206 (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that Light & Power Warrant Register No. 221 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $214,598.78. Motion carried. Councilman Davis abstained and disqualified himself on this matter. Ratification of the issuance of early checks for Gas Warrant Register No. 12, covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 10 through December 29, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $156.60, which includes Check Nos. 77 through 79 (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. Page 8 of 12 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the issuance of early checks for Gas Warrant Register No. 12, covering claims and demands totaling $156.60, be ratified. Motion carried. Ratification of wire transfers for Gas Warrant Register No. 12, covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 10 through December 29, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $181,813.94, which includes Wire Nos. 0012 through 0013 (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that wire transfers for Gas Warrant Register No. 12, covering claims and demands totaling $181,813.94, be ratified. Motion carried. Gas Warrant Register No. 12, covering claims and demands presented during the period of December 10 through December 29, 2008, drawn on Bank of America totaling $21,852.19, which includes Check Nos. 80 through 88 (Accounting period January 2009), was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that Gas Warrant Register No. 12 be approved and payment authorized for claims and demands totaling $21,852.19. Motion carried. Requests from the following persons to be considered for the rental of City -owned housing units upon availability, was presented. 1. Hannes Swart 2. Luz Martinez It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the aforementioned City -housing requests be received and filed. Motion carried. The City Administrator announced that this was the time to hold the discussion of City -owned housing to be occupied by Police, Fire, Health, Electric Service and Gas Personnel, and the City Treasurer, and«all necessary and appropriate changes to be made in existing City -owned housing. The Director of Community Services reported that the bid for carpeting the City apartments was less than $1,000 per unit and advised that it would be handled under a purchase order. He also reported that the quote for the carports was $77,000 and, in light of the current economy, recommended not moving forward with it at this time. The City Administrator announced that this was the time for elected officials to report on conferences/seminars attended during the period of December 14 through January 4, 2009. It was reported that Elected Officials did not attend any conferences/seminars during the period of December 15 through January 4, 2009. The City Administrator announced that this was the time for reports from departments. Page 9 of 12 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 The Fire Chief advised that Fire Captain Jim Raabe, passed away from Leukemia on January 1, 2009. The funeral services would be at Rose Hills on Saturday, January 10, 2009. The Fire Chief also reported on the following: 1. Haz Mat Agreement with Long Beach to join the current Haz Mat Agreement with Santa Fe Springs and Vernon. 2. Temporary move of Fire Administration to office trailers at Fire Station No. 1. 3. His appointment to Area E Coordinator as a result of the City of Downey Fire Chief's leave. The Chief of Police reported on the survey input he received on the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) Program. The City Treasurer had nothing to report at this time. The Director of Personnel had nothing to report at this time. The Finance Director reported that the Redevelopment Agency's audited financials were nearly complete. The Risk Manager reported on the results of the medical open enrollment for employees and retirees. He also advised that the medical audit of employees' dependents was nearly complete. The Director of Health reported on the health permit renewals mailed out in December 2008, which would yield approximately $300,000 in revenue. The Director of Community Services reported on various meetings he attended regarding the I-710 Project and advised that he would set up a future presentation for the City Council on the design concepts of the project to get the Council's input. He also reported on the City's Christmas Tree Recycling Program, which began that day. following: The Director of Light & Power reported on the 1. Recent small outage. 2. Malburg Generating Station (MGS) units that were taken down on December 26 and 27, 2008, due to lower energy costs and needs during that time. 3. MGS reached 9706 availability in 2008. 4. Department's efforts to find lower energy rates that can be passed on to the City's customers. 5. Process of hiring three Project Labor Group employees for the department's Transmission and Distribution Division. The Director of Human Resources reported on her recent meeting with the underwriters of Ace Insurance Company regarding changing the City's classification from a municipality to a corporation based on its unique characteristics. Page 10 of 12 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 The City Administrator announced that this was the time to go into closed session. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the City Council go into closed session, the time being 10:55 a.m. Motion carried. Everyone was excluded from closed session, with the exception of the City Administrator, Director of Human Resources and Director of Personnel. The Director of Personnel was excused from closed session at 11:15 a.m. The Director of Human Resources was excused from closed session at 11:40 a.m. It was moved by Davis, seconded by McCormick, that the City Council go out of closed session and resume regular session, the time being 12:32 p.m. Motion carried. It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session regarding twenty-five (25) Employee Evaluation matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and evaluations for the following eleven employees were reviewed: 1. Luz Martinez, Department Secretary, step 3, for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 1, 2008. 2. Paul Hallenberg, Firefighter, step 3, for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 1, 2008. 3. Corey Hernandez, Firefighter, step 3, for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 1, 2008. 4. Jonathan Sudduth, Firefighter, step 3, for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 1, 2008. S. Jonathan Van Oeffelen, Firefighter, step 3, for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 1, 2008. 6. David Alvarez, Senior Administrative Assistant, step 3, for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 1, 2008. 7. Tania Tolmasoff, Document Control Assistant, step 6, for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. 8. Erik Stene, Engineering Aide, step 5, for the period of October 8, 2008 through December 4, 2008. 9. Carlos Gudino, Utilityman III, step 4, for the period of December 2007 through December 2008. 10. Daniel Santos, Sergeant, for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 22, 2008. 11. Ivette Alfaro, Dispatcher, for the period of November 25, 2008 through December 31, 2008. No action was taken with regard to evaluations for the remaining fourteen positions listed below. 1. Director of Health & Environmental Control 2. Director of Human Resources Page 11 of 12 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 3. City Administrator 4. Finance Director S. City Attorney/Director of Industrial Development 6. Assistant Director of Industrial Development 7. Risk Manager 8. Director of Personnel/Director of Business Services & Purchasing 9. Chief of Police 10. Fire Chief 11. Director of Community Services & Water 12. Director of Light & Power 13. City Treasurer 14. City Clerk It was reported out that the City Council had a conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding one potential case of litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9, and no action was taken with respect to said matter. The Chief of Police reported on the recent apprehension of a suspect and advised that the case would be investigated by the Sheriff's Department because the incident originated in the County's jurisdiction. The City Administrator distributed the official Audited Financial Statements to the City Council. A letter of resignation from Councilman Ybarra was presented. It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, to accept the resignation of Councilman Thomas A. Ybarra. Councilman McCormick asked that a resolution be prepared in honor of Councilman Ybarra's many years of service with the City. The City Administrator asked that the City Council consider declaring Thomas A. Ybarra as Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus. It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, to declare Thomas A. Ybarra as Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus. There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 12:41 p.m. Motion carried. ATTEST: Manuela Giron City Clerk N.me : Leonis �C1. Malburg Title: Mayor Page 12 of 12