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E1 Segundo, California
June 23, 1975
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
El Segundo, California was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
of said City on the above date. The Clerk reported that a Notice of Adjourn-
ment had been posted as required by law and that affidavit of posting was in
her file. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in
pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, led by
Chief Librarian Dorothea Fitzgerald.
The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor,
the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Councilmen Absent: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Balmer stated that he did not wish to participate in any dis-
cussion or action in the matter of water rate schedules due to a possible
conflict of interest and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over
to Mayor pro tempore Nagel.
1. Director of Public Works Glickman reported on the increased
water costs from the Metropolitan Water District; anticipated increases
in labor and material costs; and estimated costs for upgrading the City's
water system. Gave a summary of changes in water rates to offset these
increases and recommended that the resolution adjusting the proposed rates
and charges be adopted.
Mr. Ben Cole, president of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce,
made several recommendations in regard to the water rates and schedules
and stated Industry felt the proposed water rate increases were dispropor-
tionately high to the major water users. Requested that consideration be
given to changing the minimum rate to 20� rather than the proposed 23� per
hundred cubic feet.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded
by Councilman Van Vranken, that the Staff's recommendations be accepted
and that Resolution No. 2627, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
FIXING AND ESTABLISHING RATES AND
CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE IN SAID CITY
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2591. ,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Stephens, Van Vranken
and Mayor pro tempore Nagel;
Noes: Councilman Rockhold;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Not Voting: Mayor Balmer.
2. City Manager Jones presented an agreement for the City to operate
the plunge for the fiscal year 1975 -76. Stated the agreement had been reviewed
by the staffs and attorneys for the City and the School District and all had found
it satisfactory. Recommended approval.
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Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council-
man Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form
of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and
the El Segundo Unified School District for operation
of the Urho Saari Swim Stadium, presented to this
Council on this date, be and the same is hereby
approved, and that after execution by each of the
above -named parties, a copy of said Agreement
be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is
hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for
and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to
attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Balmer announced that this was the time and place here-
tofore fixed for the hearing on the proposed budget for 1975 -76 and inquired
of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk re-
plied that affidavit of publishing and posting the notice were in her file.
The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received,
to which the Clerk replied that none had been received.
The Mayor announced that the audience was welcome to comment on
any of the items as they were being discussed. Review of the departmental
budgets was made and motions were made, seconded and passed unanimously
to approve the amounts as printed in the preliminary budget, except as
follows:
City Clerk and City Treasurer: Motion was made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried
that the membership in the State Association of Elected Officials be deleted
from the City Clerk and City Treasurer budgets and that the Clerk's budget
in total amount of $23, 068 and the Treasurer's budget in total amount of
$46, 290, be approved.
Community Promotion: Mr. Ben Cole, president of the Chamber
of Commerce, outlined several proposals for changes in the budget. After
discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council-
man Rockhold that the budget of the Chamber of Commerce be increased
from the 1974 -75 level by $7, 000. On roll call, said motion failed to carry.
Thereafter, Mayor Balmer moved, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the
Supplemental Request of the Community Promotion Budget be changed to
$4, 600. Motion carried.
Mrs. Mag&ie Wilkinson, 430 Loma Vista Street, recommended that
allowances be made in the udget for improved dissemination of current
and future events to the people of El Segundo.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, and unanimously carried that the Community Promotion Budget of
$35, 800 be approved.
Police Department: Mr. Robert Dein, 204 West Walnut Avenue,
stated he was not in favor of continuing t e raffic Section in the Police
Department.
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At the hour of 9:25 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a short recess.
At the hour of 9:35 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being
present and answering roll call.
Water Operation and Maintenance: City Manager Jones advised that
the $300, 000 increase in the cost of water from the Metropolitan Water
District had not been included in the Preliminary Budget, which would
change the total of this account to $1, 827, 460.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken and unanimously carried that the Water Operation and Mainten-
ance account in total amount of $1, 827, 460 be approved.
Recreation and Parks Department: Motion was made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the improvement of the
Imperial Strip be included in the 1975 -76 Capital Budget. Motion .carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and
Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen Rockhold and Stephens;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Mayor Balmer, that an allowance of $57, 000 be made in the Revenue Shar-
ing Fund for the Imperial Strip improvement, but that it be financed from
the General Fund if necessary because of cash flow conditions in the Rev-
enue Sharing Fund. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and
Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen Rockhold and Stephens;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Capital Improvements: The Council reviewed the Capital Improve-
ments Program and made changes to include the Imperial Strip Improvement
and to remove maintenance charges that were shown in the operating accounts,
resulting in a total of $2, 751, 800.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, that the Capital Improvement Budget in total amount of $2, 751, 800
be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilman Rockhold;
Absent: Councilmen None.
There being no further response from the audience, motion was
made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the public
hearing be closed. Motion carried.
The following was the result of the review and subsequent approval
of the items in the Budget for 1975 -76 fiscal year:
Department Amount
City Council ...................... $ 14, 52 8
City Manager .....................
73,480
City Clerk .......................
23,068
Finance ..........................
185,035
City Treasurer ....:..............
46,290
Legal ..........................
Planning .........................
54,243
68,299
Personnel.
26,797
Government Buildings .............
63,446
Community Promotion .............
35,800
Election .........................
4, 000
Non - Departmental. ................
121, 982
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Department
Amount
Police ...................... $
1,817,366
Fire ....................... •
1,567,859
Building &Safety .............
193,100
Disaster Prepardness .........
2,300
Engineering .................
165,188
Street Division ................
495,661
Storm Drains .................
43,865
Sanitation ....................
152,437
Refuse Disposal ............
110,500
Garage ......................
28,219
Water Administration .........
155,129
Water Operation & Maintenance
1, 827, 460
Library .....................
215,796
Recreation & Parks Administration 64, 06 7
Parks Division ...............
310,352
Recreation Division ...........
330,304
Retirement ...................
584, 925
Debt Service .................
37, 410
Equipment Replacement .......
216,495
Capital Improvements ........
2,751,800
Total
Salary Reserve
$ 11, 787, 201
372, 132
Total Operating Budget $ 12, 159, 333.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council-
man Stephens, that Resolution No. 2628, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Thereafter, City Manager Jones presented an ordinance approving
the Budget for 1975 -76 fiscal year, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR
THE 1975 -76 FISCAL YEAR.,
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading
was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman
Nagel.
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this
session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being
10 :35 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
L. a mer, ayor
Respectfully submitted,
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Valerie urrowes, city er
June 23, 1975