2008 APR 15 CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008
5:00 AND 7:00 P.M. SESSIONS — CANCELLED - NO ITEMS OF BUSINESS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008 — 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Pastor SeHee Han, United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Bill Fisher
PRESENTATIONS —
a. Presentation and recognition of the Election Poll workers and Election night workers for their
valuable services rendered to The City of El Segundo during the April 2008 Municipal
Election:
Earthell "Buck" Buckner
Sam Lee
Judy Ramirez
Carl McKinney
Deborah Macko
Colleen Ramsey
Marilyn Thomas
Fran Richmond
Lou Kutil
Jimmy Vlahos
Alexander Richardson
Maryam Jonas
Michael McDaniel
Naomi Rojas
Lois Moreau
Chris Garrett
Barbara Pinchuk
Blanche Heitkamp
Mary Shah
Norma Kessler
Oriana Luquetta
Garrison Adomain
RSVP's Jack Schott and George Bardwil
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell - Present
Mayor Pro Tern Busch - Present
Council Member Boulgarides - Present
Council Member Fisher - Present
Council Member Jacobson - Present
Betsey Kozykoski
Margie Randall
Mona Tobiason
Tim Talkington
Katherine Dixon
Elaine Allen
Betty Combs
George Renfro
Natalia Quraishi
Richard Seigel
Sarah Briney
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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.
Rod Spackman, Chevron, congratulated our Council Members elect and our retiring Council
Member.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the South Coast Air Quality Management System notice
regarding the Generating Plant and possible air pollution and Council's position.
Ron Swanson, resident, thanked outgoing Council Member Jim Boulgarides for his service.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only.
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgarides to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE. 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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.
Approved Warrant Numbers 2565073 through 2565292 on Register No. 13 in the total
amount of $2,554,016.32 and Wire Transfers from 3/21/2008 through 4/04/2008 in the total
amount of $1,141,392.23. 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.
2. Approved City Council Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2008.
MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgarides to approve
Consent Agenda Items 1 and 2. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE
REPORTS — CITY CLERK — ITEMS TO BE TAKEN LATER IN THE MEETING
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER - Congratulated the newly elected Council Member, and
re- elected Officers.
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Boulgarides — Congratulated the elected members. Thanked the Staff for
their support and help.
Council Member Fisher — Thanked Council Member Boulgarides for the work he has done
on the Council.
Council Member Jacobson — Thanked Council Member Boulgarides for the work he has
done and working with him on committees.
Mayor Pro Busch — Thanked Council Member Boulgarides for his dedicated service.
Mayor McDowell — Thanked the entire Council for their work.
L. REPORTS — CITY CLERK
3. Consideration and possible action reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on
April 8, 2008, declaring the results.
RESOLUTION NO. 4548
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD APRIL 8, 2008.
MOVED by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to adopt
Resolution No. 4548, declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held April 8, 2008.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Presentations made to retiring Council Member Jim Boulgarides.
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4. Consideration and possible action regarding Administering Oath of Office to City Clerk, City
Treasurer and Council Members.
Deputy City Clerk Domann administered the Oath of Office to City Clerk Mortesen.
Clerk Mortesen administered the Oath of Office to Council Members Brann, Busch and Jacobson
and City Treasurer Ralph Lanphere.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem by
seated Council Members.
Council Member Brann nominated Council Member Busch for Mayor. Council Member Jacobson
nominated Council Member McDowell for Mayor and was SECONDED by Council Member Busch.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
Mayor opened the floor to nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. MOVED by Council Member Fisher
SECONDED by Council Member Brann to nominate Council Member Busch for Mayor Pro Tem.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS 5/0.
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.
Evelyn Somers, resident, spoke regarding the market on Richmond and Mariposa, across from
Richmond Street School.
Don Brann thanked the special people who assisted him in his campaign.
ADJOURNMENT at 7:05 p.m.
RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING FOR OUTGOING AND INCOMING
COUNCIL MEMBERS
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