1979 APR 23 CC MINX -, 7, 0 321
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 23, 1979
1. CALL TO ORDER
The E1 Segundo City Council convened in an adjourned regular
session on the above date at 5:00 o'clock p. m. , in the Council
Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor pro tem Van Vranken led the salute to the Flag.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel,
and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken
Absent: Mayor Balmer
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Application for Roberti- Z'berg Urban Open -Space Block
Grant for Recreation and Parks improvements
Advised that the City had planned to develop the Holly and
Kansas Street sump into a playground with funds from subject grant;
that the City's share would be $6, 166, which had been included in
this year's capital improvement plan. Recommended approval of
a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for subject funds
in amount of $17, 334.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun-
cilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2916
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND
RECREATION PROGRAM
which was read, be adopted.
Councilman Benson stated the Council was passing up
$240, 000 by not selling the three lots.
Mayor pro tem Van Vranken explained that the funds could
be diverted at a later date if the Council decided not to develop this
property into a park. Advised that this is dedicated park land and
would necessitate a vote of the people to remove it from the recrea-
tional park plan. Suggested the subject be placed on the Council
agenda within the next month for further discussion.
On roll call, the aforesaid motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and
Mayor pro tem Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Benson
Absent: Mayor Balmer
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a. City Manager (continued)
2) Increased health and medical insurance premiums to
provide for pregnancy coverage
Advised that the premium cost to the City for this Feder-
ally mandated program had been estimated at $680 per month -
$8, 100 per year . Recommended approval of amendments to the
Blue Cross and Ross -Loos contracts to include the increased pre-
miums.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Coun-
cilman Nagel, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved
and the increased payments authorized to the affected insurance
companies. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and
Mayor pro tem Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Benson
Absent: Mayor Balmer
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Committee Report from League of California Cities Board Meeting
Councilman Nagel reported that the proposal of Assemblemen
McCarthy and Priolo had been discussed and that McCarthy has now
proposed another financing bill which would pay for property related
services out of property taxes using sales tax for schools, welfare,
medical, operation of the courts, etc. , and the property taxes for
the cities, no city to receive less than last year with bail -out funds.
Stated the League was behind the 1 -1/4� or 1 -1/2� of sales tax being
allocated to the cities, counties and special districts.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City reinforce its position
of preferring the sales tax allocation with the City's representatives
in Sacramento, Assemblymen McCarthy and Priolo and the League
of California Cities. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and
Mayor pro tem Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Benson
Absent: Mayor Balmer
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None
7. ADJOURNMENT
No further business appearing to come before the Council at
this session, the Mayor pro tem declared the meeting adjourned
in memory of Mr. Chris. Efflandt, a Long -time resident of EL
Segundo,who passed away April 22, 1979; the hour of adjournment
of this meeting being 5:18 o'clock p.m.
APPROVED:
R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor pro tem
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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April 23, 1979