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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 30, 1972
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an
adjourned regular session in the City Hall, 11330
Bullis Road, on above date at 5:00 p.m.
~,.,,, Mayor Morris in the chair .
Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Stevens, Rowe
answered the roll call.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND REPORTS
The Manager requested adjournment to executive
session for the purpose of discussing personnel
matters.
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Following the executive session, the meeting was
called to order, and the Manager described the
revisions in the Capital Improvement Budget with
reference to the projects which have been advanced
to the 1972-73 fiscal year if revenue sharing is
passed (Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972). He
presented RESOLUTION N0. 72-73 entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING A
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET," and
recommended its adoption.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Liewer, that Resolution No. 72-73 be
adopted.
In response to a query from the City Clerk as
to whether or not the budget would be binding
if account coding was inconsistent with the city's
accounting system, the City Attorney said that
the budget is simply a guide and does not bind
the city to any designations or particular
utilization of accounts.
Res. 72-73
Approving a
five-year Capita-
Imp. Budget
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by Peace Officers'
Councilman Rowe, that the Memorandum of Assn. Memo of
Understanding - Lynwood Peace Officers' Associ~ion, Understanding
be ratified with the exception of Article 4, to accepted
exclude the job specification of Police Detective
and refer that matter to the Personnel Board for
study and recommendation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Liewer, seconded by
Councilman Stevens, that the Amendment to
Memorandum of Understanding - Lynwood City
Employees Association, be ratified.
Roll Call:
Amendment to
City Emp. Memo
of Understanding
approved
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Discussion re The City Manager presented the Annual Operating Budget,
1972-73 read the accompanying letter of transmittal, and
Operating presented for adoption a resolution entitled: "A
Budget RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1972-73."
The advisability of adopting a budget based on
anticipated receipt of Federal revenue sharing
funds prior to action on the bill by the Senate
was discussed at length, and it was moved by
Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman Stevens,
that the Resolution adopting the budget be adopted
on the strength of the Federal revenue sharing plan.
When asked the effect of delaying adoption of the budget,
the City Attorney stated from a legal standpoint it
would not matter, but might create administrative
problems. He suggested the possibility of adopting
a single resolution containing alternate budgets; one
to be used in the event revenue sharing is passed;
one to be used in the event it is not. He also
said that a decision will be necessary prior to
August 15, the deadline for adoption of the tax rate.
In discussing the effective date of the Memorandums
of Agreement with the employee groups, he said the
city is already committed to a position regardless
of what budget is adopted, but until the salary
resolution is adopted, there are no pay raises.
If the resolution is adopted, pay raises would go
into effect at the beginning of the first regular
pay period after its adoption.
The effect of the failure of the revenue sharing bill
on employees' salaries was discussed, and it was
pointed out that the salaries would revert to the
figures originally agreed upon.
With reference to the resolution adopting the budget,
the City Attorney made the additional suggestion
that a provision could be added stating that its
adoption is subject to the adoption of the federal
revenue sharing plan; the City Manager suggested
that a phrase could be added to require that if
revenue sharing is not adopted by August 13 that
a revised budget would be brought back.
The City Clerk asked if the budget is adopted in its
present form, would the accounting records have to
reflect the amounts and codes used, even if in error
or inconsistent with the accounting requirements.
When supplied with an illustration of an over-stated
account, the City Attorney said from a legal standpoint
it wouldn't matter as the budget is just an
administrative tool and it would not have any legal
significance; it could be handled either by using
the over-stated figure shown and ending the year
with a surplus or using the lower figure.
In discussing the changes in coding, the City Manager
stated his reasons for the changes and said he was
not aware if concern about them and would like to
discuss the matter in executive session.
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The City Attorney was excused from the remainder
of the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned to executive session.
Following the executive session, the meeting was
called to order and the motion to adopt the
resolution adopting the 1972-73 operating budget
was withdrawn by its makers, Councilmen Byork and
Stevens.
RESOLUTION N0. 72-7~+ entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SETTING
FORTH THE SALARIES BY CLASSIFICATION OF ITS
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER BENEFITS,"
was presented. It was moved by Councilman Byork,
seconded by Councilman Stevens, that Resolution
No. 72-74 be adopted.
Roll Call:
Res . 72-7~+
Salary reso.
1972-73
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Jack Arden, a member of the Lynwood Fire
Department, addressed the Council concerning an
apparent lack of capital improvement budgeting
for Fire Department needs. He was informed that there
are capital improvements planned for the department
which were discussed at previous budget sessions and
are contained in the capital budget.
Mr. Emmett Schwartz, 12010 Long Beach Boulevard,
addressed the Council to state that on Monday
he had been asked to return to the Council
meeting of June 29, which was subsequently
cancelled, as by this time the City would have
its statement for insurance for the coming
year, and that he could then present his insurance
program for the Council's consiyeration. Mr.
Schwartz said he did not wish to know the
amount of the premium but wished to know whether
or not a figure had been furnished prior to
making his presentation.
Mr. Schwartz was asked if he had a firm quotation
from his company, and Mr. Schwartz responded
affirmatively .
In discussing whether or not the city had been
billed by the present carrier for the ensuing
year, the Mayor pointed out that it is standard
practice to assume that one will be billed for
no less than the previous year's figure in the
absence of a new figure. Councilman Liewer
suggested the possibility of preparing
specifications and going to bid for insurance, and
the Mayor stated it would be a lengthy process and
that if the present policy is continued and after
taking bids another company was selected, it
would involve a short rate cancellation with an
approximately nine per cent penalty.
Discussion re
liability ins.
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Discussion re Mr. Schwartz described the Insurance Company of the
liability ins.Pacific Coast (Gulf Group) policy he presented for
the Council's consideration as a public entity
policy written specifically for governmental agencies,
with limits of liability of $300,000 comprehensive
liability with a $1,000,000 umbrella liability policy
with no deductii~le, for a total annual premium of
$36,202.
Adjusting of property damage claims under the present
policy was discussed with Mr. Schwartz pointing out
the advantage to the City of eliminating this provision.
After further questions about a billing from the
present carrier, the Assistant City Manager said he
had a letter which stated there would be a reduction
in premium as indicated in the budget.
Attention was called to the provisions of the existing
policy covering certain Fire Department equipment
against physical damage, and Mr. Phil Murray of E. E.
Wyatt Insurance Agency, said they had not included
that in the quotation but would obligate the company
for the coverage at not more than an additional
$1,000.
Councilman Rowe asked if there was a policy which
could be acted upon or would it have to be amended.
The Mayor said he thought it should be amended and
asked Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Murray if the Council
should see fit to accept their proposal would it be
retroactive to July 1 for a flat cancellation or
would they pick up the short rate.
Mr. Murray said the policy would be retroactive
to the first; that he could provide a binder immediately
and would cancel the binder with no charge, if the
premium is unacceptable to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Council-
man Byork, that the Council accept the binder of
coverage as supplied by Emmett Schwartz.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Liewer, Morris, Rowe, Stevens.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Council-
man Rowe, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned
to July 5, 1972, at 7:00 p.m.
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~ity Clerk, City of Lynwood
APPROVED JULY 5, 1972
Mayor o e City of Lynwood