1985 JUN 20 CC MIN�w:-) (3
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR
MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 20, 1985
CALL TO ORDER was made by Mayor Armstrong at 7:00 P.M. in the City
Hall Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Police Chief Clark Devilbiss.
ROLL CALL was taken by City Clerk Hart
Councilman Jacosbon - present
Councilman Schuldt - present
Councilman Siadek - present
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos - present
Mayor Armstrong - present
PRESENTATION — BUDGET STUDY SESSION
City Manager Nick Romaniello gave a brief background on the past processes and
philosophical differences in the procedures of the budget. He concluded by
stating that the proposed budget reflects a 4.5% increase over last year's
operating budget and an additional 4.5% increase which reflects the
supplementals (of three consecutive years of supplementals that had not been
fulfilled) .
Mayor Armstrong indicated that he was interested in determining why previous
budget figures have not coincided and philosophy of funding (actual rationale
vs. funding).
Councilman Schuldt was concerned about the City Manager approving all the
supplementals. He felt it was the departments' job to prove that the particular
items should be purchased, upgraded or staff added.
Mr. Romaniello stated that the supplementals he recommended (not approved) were
shown to him by the departments as necessary, and were requests from prior years
that had been turned down but were still needed.
Councilman Schuldt also indicated his concern regarding medical insurance.
Lengthy Council discussion ensued regarding medical insurance, medical benefits
for staff and Council.
Mr. Romaniello explained the procedures of the medical benefits for employees,
such as the flexible benefit plan where management can elect to be paid for
their benefits (taken in salary and not benefits), various agreements with the
Police and Fire, and the medical for general employees.
Councilwoman Synadinos indicated that she was concerned over the amount spent
each year on group insurance for the Council. Discussion ensued as to which
Councilmembers had what insurance and the costs.
Further discussion ensued regarding revenues /funding and no receipt of a
Financial Base Study update to Council.
Mr. Romaniello said that he and Director of Finance Jose Sanchez had just
completed a study but it was not polished. However, it would be forthcoming in
the next week and both Mr. Romaniello and Mr. Sanchez would like the
opportunity to discuss it with Council.
Mr. Romaniello said that it would be to the City's and Council's benefit, with
Council approval, if staff worked toward a program budget (which projected the
budget for 3, 4 or 5 years).
No other business appearing to come before Council at this session, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:10 P.M. until June 25, 1985 at 4:00 P.M.
APPROVED:
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Council Minutes
June 20, 1985