3 (4)REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Pastor Dino Tumbuan, Saint John's Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Jim Boulgarides
PRESENTATIONS
a. Council Member Jacobson presented a Certificate of Appreciation for Police Officer of the
Year to Vince Martinez.
b. Mayor ProTem Busch presented a Certificate of Appreciation for Firefighter of the Year to
Mark Lees.
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Busch -
Present
Council Member Boulgarides -
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. 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.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, made a statement regarding political activity during public
communications. Stated some examples of the types of statements that were not appropriate
during Council Meetings included: introducing yourself as a council candidate, making statements
that include any reference to the fact that you are running for council, making statements either in
support of or against a candidate, or discussing in any manner city council candidates in the
context of the election. However, members of the public do have the right under the Brown Act to
discuss any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City and have the right to
express opinions regarding the City Council and its Members relating to City business. As the City
is precluded under the law from using resources for political campaigns, such are by definition not
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City and cannot be discussed during Council Meetings.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 18, 2008
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