CC 02-04-2025 Item No. 11 Study Session Committed Future Use Reserve_Written CommunicationsCC 02-04-2025
Item No. 11
Study Session for the use
of Committed Future
Use Reserve one-time
funds
Written Communications
From:Peggy Griffin
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:2025-02-04 City Council Meeting - ITEM 11 Study Session for 1-time Funds
Date:Sunday, February 2, 2025 10:22:47 PM
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Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore and Councilmembers,
Regarding the one-time funds, my understanding is that
There was $74.5M in one-time funds
$10M has been allocated to CalPERS to cover the City’s Unfunded Accrued Liability
retirement costs.
Leaving $64M unallocated
REQUEST: Please set aside all of the $64M for the following items
1. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Readiness
a. With all the fires in the LA area and the fact that we are long overdue for a major
earthquake, the EOC needs to be ready NOW!
b. I’ve heard so many versions of where it is or will be located (city maintenance yard,
Community Hall, City Hall, Torre Ave Annex).
c. Decide what needs to be done and get it done.
d. Make it a top priority please.
2. City Hall Seismic Safety Upgrades
a. Decide what needs to be done and get it done.
b. Make it a top priority please.
3. Do not allocate any of the $64M to anything else until these 2 items have been completed.
a. I’m not saying spend it all on these items.
b. I’m not saying do high-end, over the top requirements.
c. I’m saying keep the money until you know exactly how much each will cost before
releasing it for anything else.
The health and safety of our community relies on having an effective emergency response and a safe
working environment.
Sincerely,
Peggy Griffin