2013 Apr 30 - CC MIN SPCSPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013
El Segundo Public Library
111 W. Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245
7:30 a.m.
7:30 A.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Jacobson at 7:32 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobson -
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Fuentes -
Present
Council Member Fisher -
Present
Council Member Atkinson -
Present
Council Member Fellhauer -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (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 fine of $250.
Dr. Geoff Yantz spoke on the state of Education in California, the Wiseburn parcel tax, and
encouraged the Council to work in collaboration with the district in continuing with the districts
outstanding educational record.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:
1. Consideration and possible action regarding a strategic planning workshop resulting in
City Council guidance to staff for preparing the Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 Preliminary Budget.
Staff will present a brief overview of policy issues, challenges /limitations, goals and
strategies associated with preparation and planning of the fiscal year budget including,
without limitation, the following matters:
a. Introduction — Greg Carpenter, City Manager, gave a brief overview of the process for
today's meeting.
b. Yearend FY 2011 -2012.
c. Midyear FY 2012 -2013 — Deborah Cullen, Finance Director, presented the Midyear
report.
d. Guiding Principles — Greg Carpenter, City Manager gave an overview of the Guiding
Principles. Each Department head spoke on the principles and how it pertains to their
departments.
i. Focus on Community and Customer Service
ii. Excellent Public Safety
iii. Quality Workforce — Greg Carpenter, City Manager, gave a brief overview of
the challenges for FY 2013 -2014 for the City's workforce.
iv. Financial Stability — Deborah Cullen, Finance Manager gave a presentation
concerning the City's Financial Stability.
v. Economic Development
Council recessed at 8:45 AM
Resumed meeting at 9:00 AM — All Council Members present
e. Assumptions for Preliminary Budget — Deborah Cullen, Finance Manager, gave a
presentation on Revenue Assumptions Compared to FY 2013 Yearend Estimates.
f. Three year forecast — Deborah Cullen, Finance Director, gave a presentation.
g. Recommendations /Priorities — Council discussion.
h. Next Meeting Date — tentative date June 27, 2013.
Council provided preliminary direction to staff regarding recommended Strategic Plan for
the FY 2013 -2014 Budget. Council asked Finance to prepare a cost of doing business
analysis, refine the Action Items at the one (1) year level, fund immediately the Fire
Station Bay Doors repair, City Hall and Senior Housing roofing and the installation of the
Seismic Early Warning System and lastly, Council would like an analysis of proposed
Personnel changes.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:22 AM
Trac Wear r, Cit' Clerk