2003 NOV 05 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2003 — 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon -
Mayor ProTem Jacobs -
Council Member Gaines -
Council Member McDowell -
Council Member Wernick -
Present — Arrived at 5:05 p.m.
Present
Present — Arrived at 5:05 p.m.
Present
Present
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) 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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956.9(a)) —
None
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): -0- potential case (no
further public statement is required at this time); Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government
Code §54956.9(c): -1- matter.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — None.
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6) — 2 matters
1. Labor Negotiators: Bruce Barsook and Mary Strenn, City Manager
Bargaining Units: Supervisory and Professional Employees Association
Labor Negotiator: Mary Strenn, City Manager
Bargaining Unit: Police Management Association
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0- matter
SPECIAL MATTERS — None
RECESS — The City Council recessed at 6:10 p.m. to convene to Open Session to interviews of
candidates for various commissions.
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6:15 PM SESSION
At 6:15 p.m. the Council moved into open session for the purpose of interviewing candidates for
the Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board and El Segundo Community Cable Advisory
Committee in the West Conference Room, City Hall.
There was Council consensus for appointments as follows:
David Atkinson to the Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board for a full term expiring June 30,
2007 and David Gilberts to the Community Cable Advisory Committee for a full term expiring
October 31, 2007.
RECESS — The City Council recessed at 6:55 p.m. to convene in Open Session at 7:00 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2003 — 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Chaplain Jim Rozman of the Los Angeles Air Force Base
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member John Gaines
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Council Member Wernick presented a Proclamation to Fire Chief Angelo observing
November 24, 2003 through December 19, 2003 as the Spark of Love Toy Drive and
encouraging the community to support this holiday program by contributing toys and non-
perishable foods to the El Segundo Fire Department during November 24 through
December 19, 2003.
(b) Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs presented a Proclamation to Corinne Murat and Ron Antonette of
Mattel, Proclaiming November 11, 2003 as "Hot Wheels Day" in observance of the 35th
anniversary of Mattel's Hot Wheels Cars.
(c) Council Member Gaines presented a Proclamation to Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Commander Robert A. Ferrell, in observance of Veterans Day, November 11, 2003.
(d) Council Member McDowell presented a Proclamation welcoming the Austrian Host Students
to El Segundo and proclaiming October 29, 2003 through November 13, 2003 as the
Austrian Host Student Program Day in El Segundo.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon -
Present
Mayor ProTem Jacobs -
Present
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.
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Brian Crowley, resident, spoke regarding agenda items 1, 2 and 14.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding questions on agenda items 8, 9, 11 and 17. Also
requested clarification on item 12 dealing with employee benefits.
Juli Potter, resident, spoke regarding questions on agenda items 1, 2, 6, 10, 11, 20, and
22.
Joe Brandin, resident, spoke regarding item 3, the RSI contract costs, and in -lieu of parking fees.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs left the dias due to a potential conflict with items 1 and 2 with respect to
her real estate interest in a business located at 150 Main Street.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. Consideration and possible action (Public Hearing) regarding an amendment to the
Downtown Specific Plan to establish a Parking In -Lieu Fee Program and adopting a
fee of $12,500 per parking space for the proposed Program.
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing regarding
an amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan to establish a Parking In -Lieu Fee Program
and adopting a fee of $12,500 per parking space for the proposed Program. He asked if
proper notice of the hearing was done in a timely manner and if any written correspondence
had been received. Deputy Clerk Domann stated that proper notice was completed and no
written communications had been received in the City Clerk's Office.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report.
Jim Hansen, Director of Community, Economic and Development Services, gave a report.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the one -time fee and parking requirements for
second story occupants /owners.
Joe Brandin, resident, spoke regarding the parking structure contract.
Brian Crowley, resident, spoke regarding the owner /occupancy requirement.
Council consensus to close the Public Hearing.
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Jim Hansen, Director of Community, Economic and Development Services, responded to
Council questions.
Assistant City Attorney Karl Berger read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 4338
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 621 AND SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 03 -3, SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO TO AMEND THE
DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO ESTABLISH A PARKING IN -LIEU FEE PROGRAM
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve
Resolution No. 4338 approving a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts for
Environmental Assessment No. 621 and Specific Plan Amendment No. 03 -3, submitted by
the City of El Segundo to amend the Downtown Specific Plan to establish a Parking In -Lieu
Fee Program. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: MAYOR
GORDON, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND MCDOWELL; NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER
WERNICK; ABSENT: NONE; NOT PARTICIPATING: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS. 4/1/1
Assistant City Attorney Karl Berger read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1368
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN ADDING A PARKING
IN -LIEU FEE PROGRAM (SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 03 -3)
Council Member Gaines introduced the ordinance.
Council consensus to increase the proposed Calculation of Parking Fees, SECTION 2, of
the Resolution establishing in -lieu fees, to $17,500.
Assistant City Attorney Karl Berger read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 4339
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IN -LIEU FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EL
SEGUNDO DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve
Resolution No. 4339, establishing In -Lien Fees in accordance with the El Segundo
Downtown Specific Plan, as amended to increase parking fees that can be paid to the City
to $17,500 per parking space. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
MAYOR GORDON, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL AND WERNICK; NOES:
NONE; ABSENT: NONE; NOT PARTICIPATING: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS. 4/0/1
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2. Consideration and possible action (Public Hearing) regarding establishing a new
parking permit fee to add Article E to Chapter 8 -5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code.
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing regarding
establishing a new parking permit fee to add Article E to Chapter 8 -5 of the El Segundo
Municipal Code. He asked if proper notice of the hearing was done in a timely manner and if
any written correspondence had been received. Deputy Clerk Domann stated that proper
notice was completed and no written communications had been received in the City Clerk's
Office.
Jim Hansen, Director of Community, Economic and Development Services, gave a report.
Brian Crowley, resident, questioned the parking permit fee.
Juli Potter, resident, spoke regarding the decreased parking available on Main Street.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the 200 parking spot assessment with only 100
spaces available.
Council consensus to close the Public Hearing.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, explained the in -lieu program and responded to Council
questions.
Jim Hansen, Director of Community, Economic and Development Services read the
following change into the record regarding the proposed Ordinance:
Master page 82, page 2 of 6 in the ordinance, section 8- 5E -50, B:
To any person parking in a permit stall, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays excepted, who
possesses a valid parking permit issued pursuant to this article;
Council consensus to include a 12 month sunset clause in the ordinance and to change to
duration the parking permits are valid for to 90 days, 6 months or 1 year.
Assistant City Attorney Karl Berger requested Council postpone consideration of the
resolution and ordinance until later on the agenda so that he could develop appropriate
revised language. Council consensus to delay the consideration of the Resolution and
Ordinance until later in the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs returned to the dias.
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C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. Consideration and possible action to award agreements to The Jones Payne Group
and Wyle Laboratories, Inc. for design, construction monitoring and construction
testing services related to the Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to award
professional services consultant Agreement No. 3196 to The Jones Payne Group for Design
and Testing Services, award professional services consultant Agreement No. 3197 to Wyle
Laboratories, Inc., for Construction Monitoring and Oversight Services and post - modification
testing for Bid Groups 3 and 4, related to the Residential Sound Insulation Program.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
4. Consideration and possible action regarding the interviews of candidate(s) to the
Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board and El Segundo Community Cable
Advisory Committee.
Mayor Gordon announced the following appointments: David Atkinson to the Senior Citizen
Housing Corporation Board for a full term expiring June 30, 2007 and David Gilberts to the
Community Cable Advisory Committee for a full term expiring October 31, 2007.
ITEM NO. 2 CONTINUED FROM EARLIER IN THE MEETING
2. Consideration and possible action (Public Hearing) regarding establishing a new
parking permit fee to add Article E to Chapter 8 -5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code.
Assistant City Attorney Karl Berger read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 4340
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AREAS WHERE PARKING PERMITS MAY BE USED
AND ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SUCH PERMITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE E
TO CHAPTER 8 -5.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to
approve Resolution No. 4340 designating areas where parking permits may be used and
establishing fees for such permits in accordance with Article E to Chapter 8 -5. MOTION
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: MAYOR GORDON, COUNCIL MEMBERS
GAINES, MCDOWELL AND WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSENT: NONE; NOT
PARTICIPATING: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS. 4/0/1
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Assistant City Attorney Karl Berger read the following changes into the record pertaining to
Ordinance No. 1369:
Master page 84, ordinance page 4 —
8 -5E -110: Duration.
Parking permits are valid for ninety (90) days, six (6) months, or one (1) year.
Master page 85, ordinance page 6 -
SECTION 2: This ordinance will be automatically repealed one (1) year from its
effective date. The Council may take action to remove this section before the date of
repeal.
Also noted that previous sections 2 through 4 renumbered 3 through 5.
Assistant City Attorney Karl Berger read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1369
AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE E TO CHAPTER 8 -5, ENTITLED "PARKING
PERMITS" TO TITLE 8 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW
PREFERENTIAL PARKING IN IDENTIFIED AREAS WITHIN THE CITY'S JURISDICTION.
Council Member Gaines introduced the ordinance.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously. If a
call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next
heading of business.
5. Approved Warrant Numbers 2536701 to 2537079 on Register No. 2 in the total
amount of $1,092,183.42 and Wire Transfers from 10/11/2003 through 10/24/2003 in
the total amount of $270,026.47. Authorized staff to release. Ratified: Payroll and
Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement;
emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire transfers.
6. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT
7. Approved plans and specifications for the Residential Sound Insulation Program's Bid
Group 4 (72 residences). Authorized staff to advertise an Invitation for Bids for
General Contractors for Bid Group 4.
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8. Approved five -year Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Segundo
and the International Association of Firefighters (I.A.F.F.), Local 3682, Agreement
No. 3270 and Resolution No. 4341 approving Memorandum of Understanding.
9. Approved five -year Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Segundo
and the El Segundo Police Officers' Association, Agreement No. 3271 and
Resolution No. 4342 approving Memorandum of Understanding.
10. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
11. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
12. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
13. Authorized the City Manager to execute standard Professional Services Agreement
No. 3272 with Westchester Medical Group for FY 2003/04 for annual fitness - for -duty
and executive physical examinations.
14. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
15. Approved Boeing Satellite Systems' request to place a temporary oversized sign for a
period of two months, on the north side of its building at 1950 East Imperial Highway.
Applicant: Boeing Satellite Systems.
16. PULLED BY MAYOR GORDON DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT
17. Approved Resolution No. 4343 accepting the Jobs Housing Balance Incentive Grant
of $6,500 from the State of California Department of Housing and Community
Development. Authorized the City Manager to sign Agreement No. 3247 approved
as to form by the City Attorney.
18. Accepted the work as complete for Imperial Avenue Vista Upgrade (400 block of East
Imperial Avenue) — Approved Capital Improvement Program — Project No. PW 01 -18.
(Final Project Cost $146,756.39). Authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's
Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office.
19. Accepted the work as complete for Recreation Park Electrical Upgrades — Approved
Capital Improvement Program — Project No. PW 01 -05. (Project Cost $521,476.97)
Approved Change Order #3 in the amount of $28,511.86. Authorized the City Clerk
to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office.
20. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT
21. Approved issuance of a purchase order to A -1 Sandblasting and Stucco Company for
sandblasting the Civic Center Plaza area. (Estimated cost $14,500).
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22. Approved amendment to Civil Works Corporation Contract No. 3212 for an additional
amount of $32,040 for curb, curb and gutter, sidewalk and other minor improvements.
(Total contract amount $82,040)
23. Approved First Amendment to Agreement No. 2852 to the revocable lease for leasing
City property to New York Food Company. Authorized the City Manager to execute.
24. Waived fees for city services associated with the Candy Cane Lane Program. (Fiscal
Impact $100).
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to
approve consent items 5, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22,23 and 24. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
6. City Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2003.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to
approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2003. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES NOT PARTICIPATING AS
HE WAS ABSENT FROM THE MEETING.
10. Consideration and possible action regarding a revised class specification and salary
range for the job classification of Director of Administrative Services.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt
Resolution No. 4344, establishing a revised salary range for the job classification of Director
of Administrative Services and approve the revised class specification for Director of
Administrative Services. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES:
MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND
MCDOWELL; NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK; ABSENT: NONE; NOT
PARTICIPATING: NONE. 4/1
11. Consideration and possible action regarding an amendment to the City Manager's
employment agreement granting a salary increase effective July 1, 2003, and a
salary increase effective July 1, 2004.
MOVED by Mayor Gordon, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs to approve Amendment
Five to the City Manager's employment agreement granting a salary increase effective July
1, 2003 and a salary increase effective July 1, 2004. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS,
COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND MCDOWELL; NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER
WERNICK, STATING SHE WAS OBJECTING TO THE TWO -YEAR TERM OF THE
AGREEMENT NOT THE SALARY INCREASE; ABSENT: NONE; NOT PARTICIPATING:
NONE. 4/1
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12. Consideration and possible action regarding a report from staff on the status of City -
provided medical insurance benefits.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council McDowell to receive and file
staff report. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
14. Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of an ordinance amending the
124th Street Specific Plan pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code §§ 15 -3 -2
(Specific Plan Zones) to allow parking as an additional permitted use. Applicant:
The Aerospace Corporation. Property Owner: The Aerospace Corporation.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to adopt
Ordinance No. 1367, amending the 124th Street Specific Plan pursuant to El Segundo
Municipal Code §§ 15 -3 -2 (Specific Plan Zones) to allow parking as an additional permitted
use. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
16. Consideration and possible action regarding acceptance of the project for the
construction of Camp Eucalyptus at 641 California Street, Approved Capital
Improvement Program — Project No. PW 02 -16. (Total Construction Cost $357,987).
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to accept
the work as complete for construction of Camp Eucalyptus at 641 California Street,
approved Capital Improvement Program — Project No. PW 02 -16. Approved Change Order
No. 1 in the amount of $38,987. Authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice
of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR GORDON NOT PARTICIPATING DUE A POTENTIAL
CONFLICT.
20. Consideration and possible action regarding Change Order No. 1 for $218,650 to
Sequel Contractor's Inc., for construction of the Downtown Specific Plan
Improvements — Approved Capital Improvement Program. (Change Order Amount
$218,650)
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve
Change Order No. 1 for $218,650 to Sequel Contractor's Inc., for construction of the
Downtown Specific Plan Improvements — Approved Capital Improvement Program.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR GORDON,
COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND MCDOWELL; NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER
WERNICK; NOT PARTICIPATING: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS DUE TO A POTENTIAL
CONFLICT. 3/1/1.
F. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Reported on the El Segundo Fire Department mutual aid
support in the recent wildfires.
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE
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I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — NONE
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell — Thanked the Fire Department for their support in the recent
fires. Noted that on Thursday, November 13th the second Author Fair will be held at the
Public Library.
Council Member Gaines — Spoke regarding the recent wild fires and the participation of the
El Segundo Fire Department. Spoke regarding the September 11th Memorial and the
thanks expressed by the Keller family.
Council Member Wernick — Spoke regarding the Halloween Frolic, the Spark of Love
Holiday Program and the recent wild fires.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs — Reported the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Meeting.
Mayor Gordon — Spoke regarding the 1957 Murder Case of El Segundo Police Officers
which would be showing on the A & E Program.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have receive 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.
Joe Brandin, resident, spoke regarding the construction costs of the new parking structure.
Dan Erhler, Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the 40th Annual Holiday Parade, on
December 7, 2003.
Brian Crowley, resident, spoke regarding the in -lieu parking fee.
Thomas Dickton, resident, spoke regarding the Sound Insulation Program.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding lack of response to questions asked on agenda items.
Juli Potter, resident, spoke regarding the status of the Heritage Stones.
Peggy Tyrell, spoke, regarding the diagonal parking occurring on Main Street.
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MEMORIALS — In memory of Elizabeth Helen Patterson, Woody McCain, Vivian "Tiny" Collings
and Randy Fowler; Novato Fire Protection District Firefighter Steven L. Rucker and all who lost
their lives in the recent Southern California wildfires.
CELEBRATIONS — The birth of Allison Matheny, born October 10, 2003 to Kim and Brad Matheny.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:40 p.m.
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