8Mayor McDowell
He announced the completion of Thomas Properties acquisition of the Fed Ex site for the El
Segundo Plaza Project He also commented on his conversation with the Air Force Base
Commander regarding the need for more mass transit, and further commented on the "slug transit"
mode of transportation used in the Washington D C area and how "slug transit' was organized
Council Member Jacobson requested an update on the SAMs project Mayor McDowell stated that
a move -in date had been schedule and he would invite Col Joseph Coldispoti to make a
presentation
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
Juli Potter, resident, spoke regarding R -1 property and increasing development She requested a
moratorium be placed on R -1 building in the city
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the Aquatic Master Plan and the Urho Saari site She also
stated she disagreed with item 15 on the Power Plant
MEMORIALS — NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8 37 p m
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Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 18, 2005
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