2014 Aug 04 - CC MIN SPC SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, August 04, 2014
El Segundo Public Library
111 W. Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245
5:00 p.m.
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Fuentes at 5:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member
ROLL CALL
Mayor Fuentes - Present
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson - Present
Council Member Atkinson - Present
Council Member Fellhauer - Present
Council Member Dugan - Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Pursuant to Government Code § 54954.3(a), the only public comment that will be
permitted during this Special Meeting is that pertaining to the agenda item listed below. 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. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on
any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications
is closed.
Kim Thoman, El Segundo PTA Council President, spoke on behalf of the Library and Crossing
Guard partnership with the City and the ESUSD.
Kendra Walther, resident and Center Street PTA President, spoke on behalf of the Library and
Crossing Guard partnership with the City and the ESUSD.
Kristen Patterson, resident, spoke on behalf of the Library and Crossing Guard partnership with
the City and the ESUSD.
Melissa Moore, Superintendent of ESUSD, spoke on behalf of the Library and Crossing Guard
partnership with the City and the ESUSD.
Cathy Shearon, resident, spoke on behalf of the Library and Crossing Guard partnership with the
City and the ESUSD.
Dr. Antonio Mendez, resident, commented on the OpenGov part of our web site.
Ron Swanson, resident and business owner, concerned with the proposed budget cut of crossing
guards for the schools.
Jane Friedkin, resident, commented on assisting the ESUSD, Mrs. Friedkin has stated the well
has run dry and the City must take care of itself first.
Chris Powell, former school Board Member and CFO for the ED! Foundation, feels the funds are
necessary for the school district. The Ed! Foundation has done well, however, the funds for this
year have been allotted.
Mike Lipsey, resident, commented on the need for crossing guards in the district.
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Loretta Frye, resident, stated the citizens elect a Council to run and take care of our City and the
school board is elected to take care of the schools. Ms. Frye commented on other sources of
income for the ESUSD.
Dr. Bill Watkins, school board member and resident, spoke on behalf of the library and the
Crossing Guard partnership with the City and the ESUSD.
Council Commented on the Public Communication received by the residents.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:
1. Consideration and possible action regarding a strategic planning workshop resulting in City
Council guidance to staff for completing preparation of the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget
which includes a discussion of all City revenues and expenditures for the 2014-2015
budget. Staff will present a brief overview of policy issues, challenges/limitations, staff
proposed goals and strategies associated with preparation and planning of the fiscal year
budget including, without limitation, the following matters:
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the presentation.
a. Review of changes to FY 2014-2015 Preliminary Budget since June 26, 2014 Strategic
Planning Session. Deborah Cullen, Finance Director
b. Yearend Fund Balance Update based on projected FY 2013-2014 yearend revenues
and expenditures. Deborah Cullen, Finance Director
Meeting recessed at 6:15 PM
Meeting resumed 6:27 PM
c. Three-Year Forecast— Staff's presentation three year Budget forecast and Council
discussion and direction regarding this forecast.
Mayor Fuentes opened the discussion for Council to discuss the possible reductions in the City
departments shown in "Reducing the Budget Deficit" handout. (Items d and a on the Agenda)
d. Options for expenditure reductions — Presentation by staff regarding potential
expenditure reductions and Council discussion and direction regarding these proposals.
e. Options for program reductions and/or revenue increases - Presentation by staff
regarding potential program reductions and Council discussion and direction regarding
these proposals.
Council voted on Service/Staffing Reduction Options by Department:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
1. Run short up to 3 Suppression Positions Daily — FAILED Yes; 2 (Atkinson, Dugan) No; 3
(Fellhauer, Fuentes, Jacobson).
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
2. Freeze FT Accounting Technician Position — backfill with PT — PASSED 5/0
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
3. Reduce PT City Receptionists service hours — PASSED 5/0
4. Reduce Non personnel budget— FAILED Yes; 1 (Dugan) No; 4 (Atkinson, Fellhauer,
Fuentes, Jacobson, ,)
CITY'S MANAGER DEPARTMENT:
5. Reduce two FT Administrative Positions to one FT and one PT - FAILED Yes; 1 (Dugan)
No; 4 (Atkinson, Fellhauer, Fuentes, Jacobson)
PLANNING & BUILDING SAFETY:
6. Reduce Contractual Services — FAILED 0/5
LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT:
7. Reorganize staffing and freeze vacant position — PASSED 5/0
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
8. Reduce Staff by two sworn positions — PASSED 5/0
RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT:
9. Freeze FT Park Maintenance Worker— backfill with PT — PASSED 5/0
10.Terminate Services Agreement with Tree Musketeers — FAILED 0/5
11.Reduce park repairs and projects — FAILED Yes; 2 (Fellhauer, Jacobson) No; (Atkinson,
Dugan, Fuentes)
12.Reduce operating hours of various Recreation facilities — $41,000.00, Council Member
Fellhauer proposed only $20,000.00 in cuts. PASSED Yes: 3 (Fellhauer, Fuentes,
Jacobson) No; (Atkinson, Dugan)
**Mayor Fuentes asked for a matrix on usage of the various recreation facilities**
13.Reduce Acacia Pool hours — PASSED Yes; 4 (Atkinson, Fellhauer, Fuentes, Jacobson)
No; 1 (Dugan)
14.Reduce recreation facility supplies and projects - $12,000.00, Council Member Atkinson
proposed only $6,000.00 in cuts. PASSED Yes; 3 (Atkinson, Fuentes, Jacobson) No; 2
(Dugan, Fellhauer)
15.Reduce Special Event Budget — PASSED 5/0
16.Reduce Cable TV programming (PT salaries) — FAILED 5/0
17.Reduce Cable TV operating supplies — FAILED Yes; 2 (Atkinson, Jacobson) No; 3
(Dugan, Fellhauer, Fuentes)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
18.Staff reductions — FAILED 0/5
19.Reduce supplies — FAILED 1/4 Yes; 1 (Jacobson) No; 4 (Atkinson, Dugan, Fellhauer,
Fuentes)
20.Reduce services — FAILED 1/4 Yes; 1 (Dugan) No; 4 (Atkinson, Fellhauer, Fuentes,
Jacobson)
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CITY TREASURER:
21.Reduce supplies & services — PASSED 3/2 Yes; 3 (Atkinson, Dugan, Jacobson) No; 2
(Fellhauer, Fuentes)
CITY CLERK:
22.Reduce supplies & services — FAILED 0/5
PROGRAM REDUCTION OPTIONS:
Items 23-25 were voted on during a previous Strategic Planning Session.
Items 26-28 for the preliminary budget will remain as is and will be brought back at a later
date for further discussion after the City/Schools Affairs Subcommittee meeting.
Council Member Fellhauer brought back to the table the discussion of council members receiving
medical benefits for life after 5 years of service. Council Member Fellhauer does not see the value
in Council Members receiving retirement benefits as well. Council Member Fellhauer would like the
Council to voluntarily remove themselves from these programs.
Council Discussion
Council directed staff to prepare a report on what the process would be to change the retiree
medical benefits for City Council Members and all city employees and the PERS participation for
City Council.
ADJOURNMENT at 7:49 PM
Tray Wqa4r, ity Clerk
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