1983 JUN 02 CC MINX5909
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR
MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
June 2, 1983
I. CALL TO ORDER
The E1 Segundo City Council convened in an adjourned regular session on
the above date, at the hour of 6:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber
of the E1 Segundo City Hall. The Clerk reported that an Order of Adjournment
of Meeting of the City Council had been posted as required by law, and that
a Declaration of Posting was in the City Clerk's file.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Councilman Jack Siadek.
III. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Armstrong, Johnson,
Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Bue
Absent: Council Members None
IV. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Continued study of the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1983 -84
Mayor Bue advised that the budget study would continue, starting with
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All departmental items were reviewed by the Council and approved as
recommended with the following comments and changes:
Non Department Account No. 240030 Membership, Meetings & Travel
The Mayor spoke of the Beach Cities Association meeting that E1 Segundo
hosted and expressed his objection to using taxpayers' money to pay for
drinks at any organizational meeting.
Council discussed this matter and concluded this needed to be discussed
with other cities, so that all would follow the same policy.
Police Dept. Account No. 310090/93 Supplemental Request No. 4
Medium size motor vehicle and UHF 6- Channel Police Radio
Council to review this request after the Traffic Study is completed.
Police Dept. Account No. 310090/93/96 Supplemental Request No. 5
Investigative Vehicle, Siren and Radio
Council to consider these items during the Mid -Year Budget Review
Police Dept. Account No. 310092 Supplemental Request No. 13
Self- correcting Typewriter
City Manager Jones advised that the Word Processing Machines were purchased
as replacement for some typewriters, but this has proven not to be practical
in all respects and staff needs to reconsider.
The Mayor asked the City Manager to prepare a report on this for Council
consideration.
Police Dept. Account No. 310092 Supplemental Request No. 14
Photocopy Machine
Council to look at this item at Mid -Year Budget Review
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Building & Safety Dept. Account No. 330092 Supplemental Request No 2
Two Chairs for Director's Office
Council approved request in total amount of $200
Building & Safety Dept. Account No. 330090 Supplemental Request No 3
Two Way Radio
Council to consider this item at Mid -Year Budget Review
Disaster Preparedness, Account No. 340068 Professional & Technical
City Manager Jones advised the City was responsible for $1,900 in match-
ing funds for Area G Civil Defense and subject account should be changed
to that figure rather than zero
Public Works Dept. Storm Drain Account No 430096
Supplemental Request No. 2 Sump Maintenance Plant No. 18
Supplemental Request No. 4 Two Saf -T -Climb Systems
Supplemental Request No. 5 Portable scaffolding for Plant No 18
City Manager Jones recommended these three items be reviewed at a later
date if funding becomes available.
Council agreed to consider the items at the Mid -Year Budget Review
Public Works Dept. Sanitation Division
The City Manager advised there were many desirable supplemental requests
and recommended approval be withheld until after the committee makes its
recommendations regarding a possible sewer service fee.
Council to consider supplemental requests at the Mid -Year Budget Review
Public Works Dept. Water Fund Account No 471075 General Adm. Charges
Councilman Siadek asked about this charge remaining the same for the
past four years.
Council asked staff to look into these charges.
Library Dept. Account No. 501091 Supplemental Request No 4
Ad -on Panel Floor Model Audio Cassette Displayer
Council approved this item for $400 and agreed to consider the other
supplemental items at Mid -Year Budget Review.
Parks Division Account No. 512000
The City Manager asked that the total figure be corrected to $709,667.
Parks Division Account No. 551093 Supplemental Re uest No. 1 -B
One -Half Ton Truck with Hydraulic Dump
Council approved recommendation to fund Truck, Cab and Chassis wholly
from the Equipment Replacement Fund.
After review of all Departmental Requests, City Manager Jones remarked
that Staff had done a very good job of paring down their needs for the
coming year.
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V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Mr. Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, recommended the full -
fledged budget, including the supplemental requests, without the 25%
recommended overall reduction, be given to the Economic Base Committee
members for them to work on finding means to fund the full budget.
Stated this would give the Committee firm guidelines. Spoke of the
Library needs and was in favor of the Children's Library being moved
upstairs, as proposed by the City Librarian.
B. Mrs. Ruth Bixler, 733 West Pine Avenue, reported there were days
when the Dial -A -Ride bus was not available on call because of some
special event requiring its use. Recommended the Council consider
purchasing another bus, that many senior citizens have expressed the
need.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Councilman Siadek asked that a letter be sent to State Legislators
supporting AB 348, Juvenile Crime and Prevention Fund, to free -up funds
for the Juvenile Diversion Projects.
Council agreed to send a letter to Sacramento as requested.
VII. RECESS
At the hour of 8 :15 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's
Office for a closed session to discuss instructions regarding salary
negotiations. At the hour of 8 :50 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened,
all members being present and answering roll call.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session,
the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, time of adjournment being
9:55 o'clock p.m.
APPROVED
William D. Bue, Mayor
Respectfully submitted.
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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