1996 MAY 21 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1996 - 7:00 P.M.
CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobs at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION given by Father Joseph Azadian, Saint Anthony Roman Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Gordon
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation declaring June 1, 1996 as "Volunteer Recognition Day' in the City of El
Segundo, acknowledging that the volunteers enable the City to continually provide
quality services to the community, and inviting the City's volunteers to a picnic entitled
"Celebrating Our Volunteers" from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on June 1st at Chevron
Park, in their honor.
Proclamation presented by Mayor Jacobs to Colleen Ramsey.
2. Award by West Basin Municipal Water District to the City of El Segundo of a
"Certificate of Water Reliability" which indicates the City has significantly reduced its
water demand through the support and extensive use of recycled water and
conservation programs. The City has reduced its overall demand to a point that the
water requirements of any future development projects can be met and has greatly
improved its position to meet future reliability and potable demand requirements during
future droughts.
Award accepted by Mayor Jacobs from Dave Hill, Water Conservation Planner and
Edward Little, Member Board of Directors for WBMWD.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobs - Present
Mayor ProTem Wemick - Present
Councilwoman Friedkin - Present
Councilman Weston - Present
Councilman Gordon - Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Three individuals addressed the City Council.
Dorothy Kent, 909 Dune Street stated the complaints regarding Hyperion need better
responses, and that better communication is also needed.
Willard Krick, ESRA (322 -4115 or 322 -4312) stated there would be a Mural Project Fund
Raiser this Sunday, May 26 at 6:30 pm at the Old Town Music Hall, and tickets were
available.
Colleen Baker, Peer Assistance Class there would be a Young At Heart Event at Park Vista
from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on June 8, 1996.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) One individual
addressed the City Council.
Lottie Gillig, 1637 E. Palm requested clarification on the closure of Palm Avenue; Mayor
Jacobs stated that it must be heard by the Planning Commission.
MEMORIALS - NONE
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council moved into a closed session at 9:10 p.m. pursuant to applicable law,
including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54960, et seg.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, and /or conferring with the City Attorney on
potential and /or existing litigation; and /or discussing matters covered under Government Code
section 54957 (Personnel); and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators; as follows:
Continuation of matters listed on the City Council Agenda for 5:00 p.m., May 21, 1996 under
"Closed Session" (if needed).
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNED at 10:20 p.m. to May 22, 1996 at 6:00 p.m.
Lora Freeman,
Deputy City Clerk
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