2006 AUG 15 CC MIN SPECIALSPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2006 — 5 00 P M
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL — Mayor McDowell at 5 02 p m
Mayor McDowell -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Busch -
Present
Council Member Boulgandes -
Present
Council Member Fisher -
Present
Council Member Jacobson -
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 - NONE
A SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
Consideration and possible action regarding presentation of budget workshop on the FY
2006 -2007 Preliminary Operating Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
Jeff Stewart, City Manager, gave introductory remarks
Bret Plumlee, Administrative Services Director, gave overviews on Revenue, Capital Improvement
Projects and Expenditure summary He also presented highlights for the Elected Officials (City
Council, City Clerk and City Treasurer) and Administrative Support Services (City Manager, City
Attorney, Administrative Services, Internal Services /Nondepartmental)
Gary Chicotis, Interim Planning and Building Safety Director, presented department highlights and
responded to Council questions
Steve Finton, Public Works Director, presented department highlights and responded to Council
questions
Council Member Jacobson noted that at the July 24, 2006 Special Strategic Planning Meeting
there was Council action taken to fund Bluestone replacement from the Downtown Specific Plan
($146,000) and move funds from CIPAC for funding of the Athletic Fields/ Fire Station
Council Member Boulgandes requested staff to investigate the possibility of selling bandwidth on
the proposed fiber optics system
Richard Brunette, Recreation and Parks Director, presented department highlights and responded
to Council questions
Mayor Pro Tern Busch, requested that staff look into an enhanced sound system for the 4th of JUly
fireworks display
Council consensus to agendize this item for a future Council Meeting and to investigate the
possibility of other sources of funding for the 4th of July event
Debra Brighton, Library and Cable Services Director, presented department highlights and
responded to Council questions
Jack Wayt, Police Chief, presented Police Department highlights and responded to Council
questions
Kevin Smith, Interim Fire Chief, presented Fire Department highlights and responded to Council
questions
Mayor McDowell requested that funding sources for various disaster preparedness issues /items be
addressed
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, gave a report regarding the status of the City Attorney's Office
Council consensus to receive and file reports
ADJOURNMENT at 6 07 p m
Cathy D ann, Deputy City Clerk