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Councilmember Beltran argued that final decision goes with City Council and the majority. Discussion continued and City Attorney Biggs advised that Council can reconsider to rescind, or by revision, however, there remains specific, limited authority on Council to ratify department heads and key position personnel. She advised that in order to discuss any matter, regarding the presently appointed acting chief of police, it would have to be agendized and discussed under closed session as it would be a personnel matter. The question on whether to rescind or revise will also have to be an agendized item. Councilmember Cisneros asked if any Council action was taken as to the resolution. She recalled that additional information was requested as to the identification of key personnel. City Attorney Biggs advised that City Council acted upon it. She stated that City Council is entitled to receive the identification of all key personnel. Councilmember Cisneros insisted that she had asked for clarification of the proposed action on March 15, 1994 regarding the ratification of the acting chief of police appointment and any subsequent appointments. She wondered what is necessary to clear this matter and obtain approval of the minutes of March 15, 1994. City Clerk Ramos volunteered to have a verbatim transcript prepared on this particular motion and to submit it with the proposed set of minutes at the next City Council Meeting. Mayor Gonzales remarked that the discussion on appointment of the acting police chief had been exhausted with the motion receiving a unanimous vote. He urged City Council to be supportive of Acting Police Chief Cabral. He warned that this would not help morale in the department and would hinder his capacity as chief. Councilmember Bennett declared she had received numerous calls reminding her that the Members are the leadership and should take a closer look. She stated that Councilmember Beltran's request for further study should be honored and he should not be stopped from asking questions even if it means holding a special meeting. Councilmember Cook commented that there are always new changes and having voted unanimously for this position, she urged Council to give Chief Cabral their support. Councilmember Sandoval identified the problem as apprehension over recent demotions and promotions; however, as an alternative, if Council wanted to micro -manage, Councilmember Sandoval suggested that the vote of the people be sought to make Colton a charter city. City Attorney Biggs informed that the minutes can be held for approval to allow the City Clerk to provide a verbatim transcript on this motion. With consensus of Council, Mayor Gonzales declared that action on 5 P. �R 0 5 1994