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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEG UNDO CITY COUNCIL
MAY 29, 1979
1 . CALL TO ORDER
The El Segundo City Council convened in an adjourned regular session on the
above date at 7 :00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo
City Hall. The City Clerk reported that a Notice of Adjournment had been
posted as required by law and that an affidavit of posting was in the City Clerk's
File.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Richard Nagel.
3. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Absent: Councilmen None
4. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
City Manager Jones requested a meeting with the Council in Executive Session
following this meeting to discuss matters of current litigation.
The City Manager reported that the proposed budget was more satisfactory this
year than anticipated; that reductions had not been as necessary as last year;
that the same level of service will be maintained with some needed capital
projects without proposing any increases in general revenue sources (fees, taxes,
etc.), balancing the budget by utilization of some of the accumulated reserves
in the various accounts. Stated it was necessary to make some assumptions on
which the revenue is based: That there would be no long -term financing approved
by the Legislature for this fiscal year and that Legislature would continue the
Proposition 013 bail -out funding at approximately the some level as before
($109,700) increased by 7% for inflation ($117,000) for this year's budget.
Advised that the State Controller's Office audited the City's reserve funds and
other characteristics of the City's financial position as of July 1, 1978 for com-
pliance with terms of last year's bail -out money. Presented a letter from the
Controller's office interpreting SB-154 (Boil -Out funds) in such a manner that the
City would lose the $109,700 funding entirely for the current budget. Recommen-
ded that the City's legislators be asked to introduce legislation on behalf of
El Segundo and other cities in similar circumstances to counter the Controller's
interpretation.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that State
Senator Beverly and Assemblywoman Ryan be asked to initiate legislation to
re- define the intent of SB -154. Motion carried.
a. Capital Improvement Program, 1979 -80 to 1983 -84
The City Manager presented a summary of recommended capital projects for
the next five -year period and summarized the estimated revenues for the capital
projects.
Public Facilities projects were discussed and the Council asked that the
possibility of placing the Civic Center Parking Deck on a lower priority be
investigated.
The City Manager requested that the Recreation and Parks proiects be deferrzd
until a later time when the Director of that department is present.
Director of Public bVorks Glickman displayed a map showing the proposed
improvements of the streets and highways and discussed each project.
Railroad Crossing Gates at 118th, 120th and at Douglas Streets. Council
discussed the posse i ity of approaching the adjacent property owners for financial
participation and suggested these two projects be moved to the 1990 -81 buc'get.
Construction of new street, Pine Avenue east of Center Street, Mayor Palmer
suggested that the new street construction be considered before the Civic Center
Parking Deck or the erection of the railroad crossing arms. Consensus of the Council
was that this project be moved to commence in 1979 -80.
Sixteen Million Gallon Reservoir. Discussions were had regarding accruing
money for this long- range.project and staff indicated it would again give thought
to the requirements for this project.
City Manager Jones presented the Recreation and Parks projects, stated that
a report will be furnished the Council in the near future on the need for filling,
landscaping and purchasing playground equipment for the Holly Parkette.
Councilman Nagel asked that staff continue to explore methods of finamirxg
for the elevator at the Joslyn Center.
Councilman Van Vranken asked staff to re- examine the priorities of the Civil:
Center Parking Deck and the addition to Fire Station No. 1; suggested the prior-
ities be reversed placing the Fire Station addition in 1979 -80 and the Civic Center
Parking Deck in 1981 -82.
Councilman Bue urged that the reconstruction of Center Street and Pine Aver:(.
be considered for this year because of the dangerous condition existing at th ^t
location. City Manager Jones responded with the proposed schedulir-rj for combin-
ing this project and the construction of Pine Avenue east .of Center Street, that it
would be difficult to separate the two, and plans could not be formulated much
before the 1980 -81 schedule.
Councilman Nagel reported on SB -186, that Assembly Speaker Leo McC:.rthy
was investigating a local government and school financing bill all in orie, that
the City, will be no worse off this year, but there is no projection for next year.
City Manager Jones stated the City may lose the Proposition 013 assistance
funds, which would reduce fund balances on June 30, 1980 to the low side. but
believed there would still be a livable balance on which the City could operate.
b. Study of 1979 -80 Operating Budget
The City Manager summarized the various fundsand then presented each
department's budget up to and including the City Attorney's office, at w'iich
time the Mayor asked that the balance of the accounts be deferred until May 30,
1979.
5. O "CAI. COr'1r1MUNICATION5
None
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6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Fine Arts Committee. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Van Vranken, that Mr. Myron Yates be appointed to serve as Chairman
of subject committee. Motion carried.
7. RECESS
At the hour of 9:26 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive Session
in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 9 :35 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened,
all members being present and answering roll call.
8. ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the
Mayor declared the meeting adjourned until Wednesday, May 30, 1979 at the
hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall,
the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9 :36 o'clock p.m.
APPROVED:
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E. L. Balmer, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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