2008 APR 29 CC MIN - SPECIALSPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2008 — 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell
- Present
Mayor Pro Tern Busch
- Present
Council Member Brann
- Present — for Closed Session Only via Teleconference
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 before addressing the City Council. Failure to do so is a misdemeanor and punishable
by a fine of $250. - NONE
Consideration and possible action to appoint City Attorney as labor negotiator to represent
City in negotiations with candidate for Interim City Manager position.
MOTION by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to appoint Mark Hensley,
City Attorney as labor negotiator to represent City in negotiations with candidate for Interim City
Manager position. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER
BRANN ABSENT.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant
to items identified on the agenda.
CLOSED SESSION:
Council Member Brann joined Closed Session Meeting at 5:02 p.m. via Teleconference.
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:
Council Member Brann joined Closed Session Meeting at 5:02 p.m. via Teleconference.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code § 54957): —2- Matters
Public Employee Appointment/Public Employment. Title: Interim City Manager.
Public Employee Appointment/Public Employment. Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR(Gov't Codte Section 54957.6) —1- Matter:
Agency designated representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented employee: Interim City Manager
OPEN SESSION
Council moved to Open Session at 5:45 p.m.
Council Member Brann absent.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, announced that in Closed Session the City Council, by unanimous
vote, formed an ad hoc subcommittee consisting of Council Members Jacobson and Fisher, for
purposes of interviewing executive search firms and presenting the Council with a
recommendation regarding retention of an executive search firm for purposes of assisting the City
in hiring a permanent to come forward with recommendations regarding the recruitment process for
City Manager.
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2. Consideration and possible action regarding appointment of Interim City Manager and
approval of employment agreement for Interim City Manager in a form approved by the City
Attorney.
MOTION by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Busch to appoint Jack Wayt as
Interim City Manager and approve Employment Agreement No. 3808 for Interim City Manager in a
form approved by the City Attorney. Terms of the agreement to be substantially same the same as
the his prior employment agreement under which Mr. Wayt was previously employed with the City.
The following specific terms shall be set forth in the agreement: the term Term of the agreement
shall commence on May 5, 2008 and is anticipated to be four to six months in duration (but will be
terminable at the will of the City Council);, with compensation at $83.65 per hour plus reasonable
expenses; and Mr. Wayt's employment shall be in compliance with CalPers regulations regarding
retired employees. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER
BRANN ABSENT.
ADJOURNMENT at 5:47 p.m.
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