2003 AUG 19 CC MIN-SPECSPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2003 - 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Gordon at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon -
Present
Mayor ProTem Jacobs -
Arrived at 5:30 p.m.
Council Member Gaines -
Present
Council Member McDowell-
Present
Council Member Wernick -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 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 $250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow
Council to take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after
Public Communications is closed.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the budget for the Urho Sarri swim stadium.
A. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS —
1. Presentation of budget workshop on the FY 2003 -2004 Preliminary Operating Budget and
Five Year Capital Improvement plan.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave introductory remarks.
Bret Plumlee, Director of Administrative Services and Gavin Curran, Assistant Finance Director,
gave Revenue, Capital Improvement Projects and Expenditure summary overviews. Bret Plumlee
also presented budget highlights for Elected Officials, Administrative Support Services and Internal
Service /Non - Departmental.
Jim Hanson Director of Economic and Development Services, presented department highlights
and responded to Council questions.
Andy Santamaria, Director of Public Works, presented department highlights and responded to
Council questions.
Stacia Mancini, Director of Recreation and Parks, presented department highlights and responded
to Council questions.
Debra Brighton, Library Director, presented department highlights and responded to Council
questions.
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Jack Wayt, Police Chief, presented department highlights and responded to Council questions.
Norm Angelo, Fire Chief presented department highlights and responded to Council questions.
Staff was directed to contact the Hospital Administrator, or Board Member from RFK Hospital to
meet with Council to express our concern and displeasure with the care received after transport by
our Paramedics.
ADJOURNMENT — at 6:50 P.M.
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Cindy MdAesen, City Clerk
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