2004 AUG 17 SPECIAL CC MINSPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2004 — 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor McDowell at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor McDowell -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines -
Present
Council Member Boulgarides -
Present
Council Member Busch -
Present
Council Member Jacobson -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City
Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify
themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of $250.
Lilly Craig, Chevron, spoke regarding the South Bay Youth Project and requested Council continue
funding the school counselor for FY 04/05.
Gail Church, Musketeers, spoke regarding FY 04/05 budget for street tree care.
A. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
Presentation of budget workshop on the FY 2004 -2005 Preliminary Operating Budget and
Five Year Capital Improvement plan.
Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave introductory remarks.
Bret Plumlee, Director of Administrative Services and Gavin Curran, Assistant Finance Director,
gave Revenue, Capital Improvement Projects and Expenditure summary overviews. Bret Plumlee
also presented budget highlights for Elected Officials, Administrative Support Services and Internal
Service /Non - Departmental.
Jim Hanson Director of Economic and Development Services, presented department highlights
and responded to Council questions.
Noted that the Draft Circulation Element would be distributed to Council next week.
Jeff Stewart, Assistant City Manager, presented Pubic Works department highlights and
responded to Council questions.
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines requested lease financing options be agendized for the September 7, 2004
Council Meeting.
Council Member Jacobson requested a detailed itemized list of equipment replacement schedule
and a list of equipment that has been extended. Requested information be made available as
soon as possible.
Stacia Mancini, Director of Recreation and Parks, presented department highlights and responded
to Council questions.
Mayor Pro Tern Gaines requested a golf course sub - committee meeting be scheduled before the
September budget hearing.
Recreation and Parks to prepare a report on current tree trimming status in relation to the
suggested schedule in the Tree Master Plan.
Council consensus to call a School District subcommittee meeting and agendize the South Bay
Youth Counselor staffing issue.
Debra Brighton, Library Director, presented department highlights and responded to Council
questions.
Jack Wayt, Police Chief, presented department highlights and responded to Council questions.
Norm Angelo, Fire Chief presented department highlights and responded to Council questions.
Fire Department to prepare follow -up report on 'Running Short" staffing options. Staff to provide
information on call loads, range of alternatives and funding sources and report back at the next
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT — at 6:55 P.M.
Cathy Doniahn, Deputy City Clerk