2008 APR 15 - CC PACKET SPCAGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items.
Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on this agenda that the City
received after issuing the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office during normal
business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's website at www.elsegundo.org and additional
copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City - related business that is within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and /or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portions of the
Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing
portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5) minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state: Your name and residence and the
organization you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk or City
Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior Tuesday). The request must
include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes
or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days
prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five (5) minutes in length.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to
make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008
5:00 AND 7:00 P.M. SESSIONS - CANCELLED - NO ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items.
Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on this agenda that the City
received after issuing the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office during normal
business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's website at www.elsegundo.org and additional
copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City - related business that is within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and /or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portions of the
Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing
portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5) minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state: Your name and residence and the
organization you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk or City
Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior Tuesday). The request must
include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes
or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days
prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five (5) minutes in length.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to
make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008 — 6:00 p.m.
Next Resolution # 4548
Next Ordinance # 1419
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Pastor SeHee Han, United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Bill Fisher
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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.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 ormore 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.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by
title only.
Recommendation — Approval.
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.
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 4104/2008 in the total
amount of $1,141,392.23.
Recommendation — Approve Warrant Demand Register and authorize staff to release.
Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or
agreement; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire transfers.
2. City Council Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2008.
Recommendation — Approval.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — ITEMS TO BE TAKEN LATER IN THE MEETING
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Boulgarides —
Council Member Fisher —
Council Member Jacobson —
Mayor Pro Busch —
Mayor McDowell —
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.
Recommendation — 1) Read Resolution by title only; 2) Adopt Resolution; 3) Comments
from Seated Council; 4) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to
this item.
4. Consideration and possible action regarding election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
by seated Council Members.
Recommendation — 1) Clerk receives nominations for Mayor; 2) Mayor receives
nominations for Mayor Pro Tem; 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action
related to this item.
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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.
ADJOURNMENT-
RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING FOR OUTGOING AND INCOMING
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PAYMENTS BY WIRE TRANSFER
3/21/2008 THROUGH 4/04/2008
Date
Payee
Amount
Description
3/21/2008
Federal Reserve
250.00
Employee I Bonds
3/21/2008
State of CA
982.16
Child support withholdings
3/21/2008
Nationwide Retirement
28,781.00
457 contributions
3/21/2008
Manufactures & Traders
38,242.53
Vantage 457
3/21 /2008
La Salle
43,725.00
ABAG Payment
3/21/2008
Manufactures & Traders
38,242.53
Vantage 457
3/25/2008
Lane Donovan Golf
20,654.37
Lakes Payroll
3/27/2008
Cal Pers
272,799.17
Retirement
3/27/2008
Health Comp
1,501.98
Weekly claims
4/2/2008
Health Comp
1,938.98
Weekly claims
4/3/2008
Employment Development
49,976.25
State Taxes
4/3/2008
IRS
238,474.98
Federal Taxes
4/3/2008
Cal Pers
381,812.28
Health
3/21 - 4/04/08
Workers Comp Activity
24,011.00
SCRMA checks issued
1,141,392.23
DATE OF RATIFICATION: 4/15/08
TOTAL PAYMENTS BY WIRE:
1,141,392.23
Certified as to the accuracy of the wire transfers by:
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I� formation on actual expenditures is available in the City Treasurer's Office of the City of El Segundo.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 - 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. SESSION CANCELLED — NO ITEMS OF BUSINESS
(REGULAR MEETING TO BE ADJOURNED TO 7:00 P.M.)
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (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.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move 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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956.9(a)) -
-0- matters
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): -0- potential case (no
further public statement is required at this time); Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government
Code §54956.9(c): -0- matter.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -0- matters
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0- matter
SPECIAL MATTERS: -0- matter
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APRIL 1, 2008
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Pastor Scott Tannehill, El Segundo Foursquare Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Bill Fisher
PRESENTATIONS
a. Council Member Boulgarides presented a Proclamation declaring April 23, 2008 as Denim
Day in recognition of April 2008 being Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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.
Karl Berger, Assistant City Attorney, made a statement regarding political activity during public
communications. 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. 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.
George Hoops, resident, spoke regarding the wastewater tax.
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APRIL 1, 2008
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A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only.
MOTION by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher 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
Consideration and possible action regarding recommendations from the Recreation and
Parks Commission pertaining to the use and operations of Campus El Segundo Athletic
Fields located at 2201 East Mariposa. (Fiscal Impact: Unknown)
Richard Brunette, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a report.
MOTION by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Mayor McDowell to receive and file
report, directed staff to do a safety study and return to Council in May with options, return after
Labor Day with updated usage figures, and:
Maintain staffed and supervised facility operational hours Monday through Friday from 10
a.m. to 8 p.m. Provide for availability and use of the fields from 8 -11 a.m. and from 8 -10
p.m. when the fields are reserved, and supply staff supervision when this occurs.
2. Maintain staffed and supervised facility operational hours on Saturday and Sunday from 8
a.m. to 7 p.m. Provide for availability and use of the fields from 7 -10 p.m. when the fields
are reserved, and supply staff supervision when this occurs.
3. Additional staff supervision should be provided at the facility during evening use so staff are
not working alone at the facility at night.
4. Create an adult soccer league to provide residents another adult athletic league opportunity
and additional programmed use of the Campus El Segundo Athletic Fields.
5. The Campus El Segundo Athletic Fields is a new facility in its first year of operation. As
such, its use and operations requires ongoing evaluation. This should be done annually or
earlier as necessary.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5/0
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
E. CONSENT AGENDA
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APRIL 1, 2008
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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.
2. Approved Warrant Numbers 2564792 to 2565072 on Register No. 12 in the total amount of
$704,972.56 and Wire Transfers from 3/06/2008 through 3/20/2008 in the total amount of
$1,801,273.70. 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.
3. Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2008.
4. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BOULGARIDES
5. Authorized the City Manager to execute Standard Public Works Contract No. 3800 to
Ardalan Construction Company, Inc. for the Urho Saari Swim Stadium Window
Replacement (219 W. Mariposa Avenue) in the amount of $68,680. Project No. PW 08 -03
(Fiscal Impact: $68,680)
6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR MCDOWELL
7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PROTEM BUSCH
8. Adopted Resolution No. 4544 appointing the City Manager, Director of Finance, or Fiscal
Service Manager, or designee to serve as board member, alternate board member, and
substitute alternate board member on the Independent Cities Risk Management Association
(ICRMA) governing board.
9. Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1418 to amend the El Segundo
Municipal Code to conform Municipal Code with statutory provisions of the Digital
Infrastructure and Video Competition Act (DIVCA), including establishing franchise and PEG
fees at the current local franchise fee rates of 5% and 2% of gross revenues, respectively.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
10. PULLLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PROTEM BUSCH
11. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR MCDOWELL
12. Rejected all bids received for construction related to Group 27 (36 residences) of the
Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program. (Fiscal Impact: none) Authorized staff to re-
advertise a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for construction services.
13. Rejected the bids of Pardess Air, Inc. and Horizons Construction, Inc. and awarded
Contract No. 3801 to Professional Building Contractors, Inc. for construction related to
Group 28 (30 residences) of the Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program. (Estimated
construction cost and retention: $706,364) Authorized the City Manager to execute in a
form approved by the City Attorney.
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APRIL 1, 2008
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MOTION by Council Member Jacobson, SECONDED by Council Member Fisher to approve
Consent Agenda Items 2, 3, 5, 8, 9,12 and 13. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
4. Consideration and possible action to waive the formal bidding process per the El Segundo
Municipal Code Section 1 -7 -10 and authorize the Fire Department to issue a purchase order
enabling Valley Fire Service to perform a major engine overhaul for Truck 32. Fiscal
Impact: $27,000 estimated.
MOTION by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Busch to waive the
formal bidding process per the El Segundo Municipal Code Section 1 -7 -10 and authorize the Fire
Department to issue a purchase order enabling Valley Fire Service to perform a major engine
overhaul for Truck 32 and consider replacing this vehicle in the near future. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
6. Consideration and possible action regarding a request from L.A. County Fire Department
Lifeguard Operations for use of Urho Saari Swim Stadium (The Plunge) at 219 W. Mariposa
Ave on April 15, 2008, and for a fee waiver per Municipal Code Section § 8 -8 -7 (D) (1).
(Fiscal Impact: $290)
MOTION by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Busch approve a request from L.A.
County Fire Department Lifeguard Operations for use of Urho Saari Swim Stadium (The Plunge) at
219 W. Mariposa Ave on April 15, 2008, and for a fee waiver per Municipal Code Section § 8 -8 -7
(D) (1). (Fiscal Impact: $290) corrected to read ESMC 9 -8 -2. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
7. Adopt Resolution No. 4545 establishing a monthly salary range and adopt a class
specification for a new job classification entitled Senior Plan Check Engineer. (Fiscal
Impact: $25,000 for FY 2007/2008; this cost is anticipated to be off -set by cost savings from
consultant services expenditure)
MOTION by Mayor ProTem Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgarides to adopt
Resolution No. 4545 establishing a monthly salary range and adopted a class specification for a
new job classification entitled Senior Plan Check Engineer. (Fiscal Impact: $25,000 for FY
2007/2008; this cost is anticipated to be off -set by cost savings from consultant services
expenditure) MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
10. Consideration and possible action to authorize a Professional Services Agreement in a form
as approved by the City Attorney with Stephanie Katsouleas to serve as Interim Director of
Public Works. (Fiscal Impact: $70,000)
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APRIL 1, 2008
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MOTION by Mayor ProTem Busch, SECONDED by Council Member Boulgarides to authorize the
City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 3802 in a form as approved by the
City Attorney with Stephanie Katsouleas to serve as Interim Director of Public Works for a term not
to exceed six months and an amount of $70,000. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
11. Consideration and possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2007 -2008 First Quarter
Financial Review. (Fiscal impact: None)
Council consensus to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2007 -2008 First Quarter Financial Review.
(Fiscal impact: None)
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
REPORTS — CITY CLERK - Announced the General Municipal Election next Tuesday, April
8, 2008.
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Reported that he attended Government Investment
Officers meeting.
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fisher — NONE
Council Member Jacobson — Spoke on the Run for Education.
Council Member Boulgarides —
14. Consideration and possible action to review the Traffic Committee decision regarding the
placement of stop signs at the intersection of Holly Avenue and Sierra Street. (Fiscal
Impact: $1,000)
MOTION by Council Member Boulgarides, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Busch to
approve the Traffic Committee decision and direct staff to place stop signs at the intersection of
Holly Avenue and Sierra Street eastbound and westbound directions to create an all -way stop.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Mayor Pro Tern Busch — Requested community members to apply for the Environmental
Committee.
Mayor McDowell —
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APRIL 1, 2008
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15. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution supporting AB2780 (Lieu), a
consumer protection bill dealing with electric utility claims for damages incurred as a result
of unscheduled electrical outages from an electric utility's failure to reasonably provide
service. (Fiscal Impact: None)
MOTION by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Boulgarides to adopt Resolution No. 4546
supporting AB2780 and authorize appropriate legislative advocacy efforts to promote passage of
the bill. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
16. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution opposing AB2640 (Huffman), a bill
concerning the management of green waste subject to landfill disposal which would tax
green waste and eliminate waste diversion credit for use of green waste. (Fiscal Impact:
None)
MOTION by Mayor McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobson to adopt Resolution No.
4547 opposing AB2640 (Huffman), a bill concerning the management of green waste subject to
landfill disposal which would tax green waste and eliminate waste diversion credit for use of green
waste and authorize appropriate legislative advocacy efforts to oppose passage of the bill.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MCDOWELL, BUSCH AND
JACOBSON. NOES: BOULGARIDES AND FISHER 312
Announced the Firestone Foundation walk -a -thon.
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.
Mayor ProTem Busch summarized two written communications regarding RSI, and the favorable
comments received.
MEMORIALS — CELEBRATIONS: Birth of Lydia Jane Engler, and Amanda Rae Santagata.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT 8:00 at p.m.
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
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APRIL 1, 2008
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 15, 2008
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: City Clerk Reports
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held
on April 15, 2008, declaring the results.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Read Resolution by title only;
2) Adopt Resolution;
3) Comments from Seated Council;
4) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
BACKGROUND S DISCUSSION:
The regularly scheduled Municipal Election for Council was held on April 8, 2008 for three (3)
Council Members, City Treasurer and City Clerk. Staff recommends Council adopt the
Resolution declaring the results.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Draft Resolution declaring results
FISCAL IMPACT: NONE
Operating Budget:
Amount Requested:
Account Number:
Project Phase:
Appropriation Required: _ Yes _ No
ORIGINATED BY: DATE:
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD APRIL 8, 2008.
The City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. A General Municipal Election was held in the City of El Segundo on Tuesday, April
8, 2008, as required by law;
B. Notice of the election was given in the manner provided by law;
C. Voting precincts were properly established, election officers were appointed, votes
were cast, votes were received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in
the time and manner required by the Elections Code for holding elections in general
law cities;
D. The City Clerk canvassed the returns of the election and certified the results to the
City Council. These results are attached as Exhibit "A," received and incorporated by
reference.
SECTION 2: The whole number of ballots cast in the precincts, except provisional ballots, was
. The number of provisional ballots cast in the City was making a total of ballots
cast in the City.
SECTION 3: The names of persons voted for at the election for Members of the City Council
are as follows:
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David Burns -
Eric Busch -
Don Brann -
Carl Jacobson -
Cindee Topar -
John Dragone Jr. -
Philip Georgious -
CITY TREASURER
Ralph Lanphere -
CITY CLERK
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Cindy Mortesen -
Ron Hart -
SECTION 4: The number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given in the
City to each of the persons named above for the respective offices for which the persons were
candidates are as listed in attached Exhibit A.
SECTION 5: The City Council declares and determines that ,
and were elected as Members of the City Council for full terms of four
years; Ralph Lanphere was elected as City Treasurer for a full term of four years; and
was elected as City Clerk for a full term of four years.
SECTION 6: The City Clerk is directed to enter in the City's records a statement of the result of
the election, showing: (1) the whole number of ballots cast in the City; (2) The names of the
persons voted for; (3) The number of votes given at each precinct to each person; and (4) The
total number of votes given to each person.
SECTION 7: The City Clerk will immediately make and deliver to each of the persons so
elected a Certificate of Election signed by the City Clerk and authenticated; that the City Clerk
will also administer to each person elected the Oath of Office prescribed in the Constitution of
the State of California and will have them subscribe to it and file it in the office of the City
Clerk. Each and all of the persons so elected will then be inducted into the respective office to
which they have been elected.
SECTION 8: The City Clerk will certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and
enter it into the book of original resolutions.
SECTION 9: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of April 2008.
Kelly McDowell, Mayor
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the whole number of members of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing
resolution, being RESOLUTION NO. was duly passed and adopted by the said City
Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested by the City Clerk of said
City, all at a regular meeting of the said Council held on the 15`h day of April 2008, and the
same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTION:
NOT PARTICIPATING:
WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this 15th day of April 2008.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
Of the City of El Segundo,
California
(SEAL)
Karl H. Berger, Assistant City Attorney
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 15, 2008
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: City Clerk Reports
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding election of Mayor and Mayor ProTem by
seated Council Members.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Clerk receives nominations for Mayor;
2) Mayor receives nominations for Mayor Pro Tem;
3) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
Government Code § 36801 states that the city council shall meet at the meeting at which the
declaration of the election results for a general municipal election is made and, following the
declaration of the election results and the installation of elected officials, choose one of its
number as mayor, and one of its number as mayor pro tempore.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Copies of Government Code §36801
FISCAL IMPACT: NONE
Operating Budget:
Amount Requested:
Account Number:
Project Phase:
Appropriation Required: _ Yes _ No
ORIGINATED BY: DATE:
Cin MorteseGn %ty Cl k April 7, 20
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CALIFORNIA CODES
GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 36801 -36815
36801. The city council shall meet at the meeting at which the
declaration of the election results for a general municipal election
is made pursuant to Sections 10262 and 10263 of the Elections Code
and, following the declaration of the election results and the
installation of elected officials, choose one of its number as mayor,
and one of its number as mayor pro tempore.
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