1980 MAY 27 CC MIN. V
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
May 27, 1980
1. CALL TO ORDFrR
The El Segundo City Council convened in an adjourned regular session
on the above date at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council
Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Councilman William Bue.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Absent: Councilmen None
4. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Van Vranken announced that this meeting was for the purpose of
studying the Capital Improvements Program and the Operating Budget;
and formal action would be taken at the public hearing tentatively
scheduled for June 17, 1980.
City Manager Jones reported on the development of the five -year
Capital Improvements Program (1980 -85). Stated the projects approved
by the Council for this fiscal year would become a part of this year's
Operating Budget. Advised there were very few new projects added to
the program; that only those funds known to be available as carry-over
money from preceding fiscal years or money the staff was sure would
be available in the coming year, had been included in the budget.
Stated the legislation on.the June 3rd election ballot and inflation
left an uncertainty about the availability of money in future years.
Recommended adding to the Capital Improvement Fund the projects curr-
ently budgeted in the General Fund which will not be completed before
July 1, 1980. Stated that in future years, staff periodically would
ask for transfer of money into that fund within the limits of the Gann
Initiative.
a. Capital Improvement Program, 1980 -1985
The City Manager presented a summary of the estimated revenues avail-
able and a summary of recommended projects for the next five -year period.
The Director of Public Works described the items, and Council recom-
mended action an the following:
Civic Center Parking Deck. After discussion regarding the need for
additional parking, Council agreed to leave this item in the budget for
discussion again next year.
Holly Parkette. Council asked that the material be removed from this
area as soon as possible.
Urho Saari Swim Stadium. Mayor Van Vranken asked that staff furnish
a report, within the next six months, on repairs necessary to bring
this plunge up to standard.
Landscape development. of Southern California Edison Company Right -of -way
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Mayor
Van Vranken, that this item be disapproved, based on present funding,
unless alternate source of revenue, such as funding by the Edison
Company, is provided. Motion carried.
Replacement of deteriorated curbs, gutters and sidewalks. The Mayor
suggested transferring funds from the previously discussed landscape
development into this project.
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After all projects had been discussed, Councilman Siadek asked what
could be .done to assure the projects are completed as planned. Staff
responded that it may be necessary to contact more than one consultant
and hire additional inspection services.
b. Operating Budget 1980 -81
The City Manager summarized the various funds and presented each de-
partment's budget. Stated that firm projections on all revenues were
not possible because of pending legislation; that the Jarvis II Amend-
ment on the June 3rd ballot had not been considered in the preliminary
budgetary figures and recommendation to appropriate additional unallo
cated money into some of the special funds may be presented before
July 1, 1980. The following recommendations were made for changes:
City Council. Councilman Bue suggested raising the allowance
for monthly meetings to $1,000.
Legal Department. Mayor Van Vranken suggested adding the number
of court cases, appearances, etc., to the performance statistics.
Planning Department. Councilman Siadek questioned the increase
of development in the community with the decrease in departmental
personnel. Council suggested that only one membership to the American
Planners Association be allowed.
Personnel Department. In response to Council inquiry, City Manager
Jones stated he would check on the number of grievances listed in the
performance statistics.
Community Promotion. The City Manager presented a letter from
the Chamber of Commerce stating that the $15,000 budgeted for the
1980 -81 fiscal year would be adequate. Council discussed ways and
means of improving communications to the public.
5. RECESS. At the hour of 9:22 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declare a short
recess. At the hour of-9:30 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all
members being present and answering roll call.
Police Department. Chief Johnson's written request for additional
travel and meeting expenses was approved, allowing an increase of $360
to this account.
The City Manager suggested that if the Council approved the addition
of two police officers to the force, that consideration be given to a
means of funding the additional cost.
Fire Department. Councilman Balmer suggested that the multi- purpose
rescue saw be ordered immediate7.y, and ;not wait until the budget is adopted.
6. ADJOURNMENT. No further business appearing to come before the Council
at this session, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by
Councilman Siadek, that the meeting adjourn until Wednesday, May 28, 1980
at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
of the City of E1 Segundo, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being
10:20 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor
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