1976 MAY 24 CC MINX421$
E1 Segundo, California
May 24, 1976
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of E1 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
Adjournment had been posted as required by law and
that affidavit of posting was in the City Clerk's
files. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those
present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of
the United States of America, led by Councilman
Van Vranken.
The meeting was then called to order by E. L.
Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m.
R O L L C A L L
Present: Councilman Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Absent: Councilmen None.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
City Manager Jones presented the proposed Capital
Improvements Program Budget for five fiscal years, 1976
through 1981.
Recreation and Parks Director Ruis was questioned on
the plans for enlarging the Recreation Field House. After
discussion, the Council requested the Staff to investigate
this further and furnish current estimated costs for the
expansion.
Discussions were had on the relocation of the City
Maintenance Yard. The City Manager stated that even
though this was not included in the present budget, he
suggested the Council give serious consideration to mov-
ing the yard out of the residential district at some
future date.
Discussions were had on relocation of Fire Station
No. 2 and it was suggested a study be made to determine
the advisability of this action; and if the findings
proved to be negative, that this item be removed from the
budget.
Councilman Bue requested that some priority be given
to the completion of the Joslyn Center ramp and parking
lot.
The matter of acquiring the present Teen Center
property was discussed. Councilman Van Vranken suggested
this be investigated further to determine whether to con-
tinue under the present plan of leasing the building or to
consider possible acquisition of the property.
Director of Public Works Glickman summarized the
budget proposals for Streets and Highways, Sanitary Sewer
Facilities, Storm Drains and Water Facilities.
Councilman Nagel inquired about the railroad cross-
ing on Douglas Street and suggested this topic be kept
alive, possibly making application for funds to t1m State
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Public Utilities Commission for the project.
There being no further discussion on the Capital
Improvements Budget, the City Manager presented the 1976-
77 Preliminary Budget. Discussions were held on each
department's budget as it was presented. Councilman Bue
inquired of the fee schedule for Recreation and Parks
Commissioners.and Planning Commissioners. Council requested
that the Chamber of Commerce be invited to attend the meet-
ing on May 25th to discuss its requests and Mr. Jones ad-
vised that questionnaires were being sent to employees
for their comments on continuing the Employees Christmas -
Awards banquet.
Mayor Balmer advised that discussions would continue
on May 25th starting with the budget for the Police Depart-
ment.
Councilman Nagel stated that the subject of the pro-
posed Rapid Transit District subsidy would be discussed
at the next meeting of the County Board of Supervisors
and asked for comments from the Council regarding the City
participating in this plan. A poll of the Councilmen
revealed that none was in favor of such a plan.
No other business appearing to come before the
Council at this session, motion was made be Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the meet-
ing adjourn until May 25, 1976 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock
p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City
of E1 Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this
meeting being 10:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
E. L. Balmer, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Valera A. Bunmmes
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
By /," ..e�L / cJ
DabUty
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