5Steve Shevlin, Athletic Director of the El Segundo High School and resident, commended the City
on the joint use agreement currently between the City and the School District. He also spoke
regarding the Urho Saari Plunge and its usefulness. He stated that unfortunately the plunge may
not be able to be upgraded and may not be used for School functions due to the age of the
facilities.
Lee Davis, resident, spoke regarding the Urho Saari Swim Staduim and the need for a new facility.
Carol Watkins, resident, spoke regarding the Urho Saari Swim Stadium and the need for a new
facility.
Ray Ondrejech, resident, spoke regarding proposed MEPS project and the negative statements
being made.
Tom Lindsey, resident, spoke favorably about a new aquatic facility.
Tad Langlow, resident, spoke favorably about a new aquatic facility.
Barbara Briney, resident, spoke favorably about a new aquatic facility, either by upgrading the
Urho Saari Stadium or the construction of a new facility.
Henry Stuart, resident, spoke favorably about a new aquatic facility, either by upgrading the Urho
Saari Stadium or the construction of a new facility.
Ron Swanson, resident, spoke favorably about a new aquatic facility and stated that the
community needs two pools, and can the city afford to operate two pools. Staff needs to assess
whether or not the Swim Stadium can be upgraded or a new pool should be built.
Susanne Fuentes, resident, encouraged the preservation of the swim stadium.
Cindee Topar, resident and Recreation and Parks Commission, encouraged the preservation of
the swim stadium and the upgrade of the pool.
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 Brann to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 15, 2008
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