1993 JUL 12 CC MINMINUTES OF THE
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
JULY 12, 1993 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobson 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Richard Switz
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobson - Present
Mayor ProTem Wise - Present
Councilman West - Present
Councilman Switz - Present
Councilman Robbins - Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(City Business Only - 5 minutes limit) - NONE
A. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
1. Continued Public Hearing - Consideration of FY
1993/94 Annual Operating Budget.
Mayor Jacobson stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for
a continued public hearing on consideration of FY 1993 -94 Annual
Operating Budget, and was proper notice of the hearing published
and done in a timely manner, also was any written communications
received by the City Clerk's Office.
Clerk Mortesen stated that Public Hearing Notice was published by
the Finance Department and no written communications were received
regarding this continued Public Hearing.
City Manager Jim Morrison gave a brief over view and report.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1) Bob Hunt, SCIU Local 347 representing the general
employees of the City; stated that their position is
against any reductions in salaries.
2) Sue Carter, 831 Bungalow; opposes any reductions in the
school Library Budget.
3) Erin Paynter, 920 Dune Street, and Crystal Castle 913
Dune Street, both stated they oppose school library
budget reductions.
4) Loraine Loflin, Teamsters Local 911; stated they concur
with the statements made by the SCIU representative, and
have made a proposal to maintain moral and continued
services.
5) Charles Goldwasser, 5670 Whilshire, attorney for the El
Segundo Police Officer's Association; requests the policy
regarding reserve amounts be looked at again and feels it
is an excessive amount to be considering employee
reductions or payroll cuts at this time.
6) Willard Krick, 1414 E. Mariposa; stated Council should
look at a) significant costs items within the budget and
cut those before they increase taxes; b) the CIP budget
projects can be cut or delayed; c) freeze salaries.
7) Joe Vitori, 124 W. Oak; stated a system should be formed
for the restriction of use of El Segundo facilities for
El Segundo residents only
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City Manager, Jim Morrison addressed the concerns of CIP transfers,
raises and benefits increases.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to close
the Public Hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
Councilman Robbins stated a) before taxes are increased or a
reduction of employees is done, there are other items that can be
reduced in the budget; b) the cuts can be reduced due to the
reduction of the State take away; c) residents pays the bulk of the
taxes; d) no line item increase allowed unless it is an emergency
situation.
Councilman Switz stated he appreciated the attendance. The
shortfalls were identified in March and stated this is the time to
begin reductions in the budget to avoid a drastic situation. The
salary policy should be re- evaluated regarding step- increased for
employees not covered by union negotiations.
Mayor Jacobson stated he felt a 5% reduction in elected official
salaries is appropriate and he disagrees with a fee /tax increase to
residents, also that is prudent to trim the budget this year and
further reduce costs next year.
Mayor ProTem Wise reflected on the crisis during the 1980's and
stated the city does not want to be placed in the same situation.
He has not heard a plan that does not rely on the reserves. He also
stated he felt that business, residents, and city employees should
all participate evenly.
CLOSED SESSION
Council moved into closed session at 7:40 P.M. and pursuant to
applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec.
54950, et seq.) as announced by the City Attorney, for the purposes
of conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing
litigation and /or discussing personnel matters.
GC 54956.9 (b) City might have a significant exposure to
litigation)
Three (3) matters
MEET AND CONFER
Three (3) matters
RECONVENE 8:40 P.M.
All members present
Council concur to reduce all elected officials salaries 5 %.
Councilman Robbins discussed the statements of accomplishments,
goals, & objectives, Equipment replacement fund, out of state
travel.
Councilman Switz, West, Mayor ProTem Wise disagree with the concept
of travel restriction and suggest that the decision be left with
the Department Heads and the City Manager.
Mayor Jacobson stated he has faith in the City Manager to approve
any relevant travel.
Councilman Robbins discussed an appropriation in the City
Treasurer's and City Clerk's budget.
Council concurred that the City Manager would look into these items
and determine their necessity.
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Mayor ProTem Wise stated he would like a cost center for each
Council member be addressed.
Councilman Switz suggested staff give an estimate of the costs
involved in developing costs centers.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise SECONDED by Councilman Switz to have
the results of the Meet & Confer delivered by the July 20, 1993
regular Council meeting. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to read the
Resolution by title only . MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
5/0
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following;
RESOLUTION NO. 3821
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1993/94.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve
the adoption of Resolution Number 3821 adopting the operating
budget for the fiscal year 1993/94. The adopted budget is that
presented in the preliminary budget dated May 18, 1993 as modified
by the City Manager's memorandum of 6/15/93 and 7/6/93.
Councilman Robbins requested a roll call vote.
Mayor Jacobson
NO
Mayor ProTem Wise
YES
Councilman West
YES
Councilman Switz
YES
Councilman Robbins
NO
MOTION PASSED BY A 3/2
Councilman West requested information on Document Transfer tax at
a later date.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to direct
staff to publish notice for the Revenue increase Ordinances.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE; AYES, MAYOR PROTEM WISE,
COUNCILMAN WEST, AND COUNCILMAN SWITZ NOES; MAYOR JACOBSON, AND
COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. 3/2
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(City Business only - 5 minutes time limit)
1) Joe Vitori, 124 W. Oak; stated he felt a means test
regarding the proposed fees may be a breach of
confidentiality, and suggests these fees be put on the
ballot for a public vote.
2) J. Wilson, resident; agrees with the idea of putting the
proposed fees on a ballot.
ADJOURNMENT - 9:30P.M. to July 20, 1993 at 5:00 P.M.
i:ndy Mor e en, C ty Clerk
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