1997 APR 28 CC MINMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 1997 - 7:00 A.M.
CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobs at 7:10 a.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Weston
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobs
Present
Mayor ProTem Wernick
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) Individuals who have received value of $So or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees
speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a
misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $2S0. One (1) individual addressed Council
1. Nancy Cobb, 1218 Sycamore, representing the Chamber of Commerce; requested the public be
allowed to input after staff presents its report
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. Consideration of Water Rates and City Council's action on Water Rates at their April 15,
1997 meeting in light of new information received from the West Basin Municipal Water
District regarding a potential refund.
Ed Schroder, Director of Public Works gave a brief staff report with options regarding the proposed refund
from the West Basin Metropolitan Water District. Discussion followed.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to proceed with the mail ballot
procedure and options to be determined at a later date. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE
VOTE; AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND
COUNCILMAN WESTON. NOES• COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (_Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Individuals who have received
value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on beha f of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250.
Two (2) individuals addressed Council
1. Nancy Cobb, Chamber of Sommerce; requested more public discussion regarding Prop 218 and
how it applies to the tiered structures.
2. Bill Mason, Chamber of Commerce President Elect; asked, if we are to receive a refund are we
currently being overcharged and will MWD make an adjustment to the rates in the future.
ADJOURNED at 8:30 a.m.
indy Mo n, C' Clerk.