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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1977-02-16 - CC~~~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16. 1 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular session in Bateman Hall, 11331 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Rowe in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins, Morris, Rowe answered the roll call. ..-.. The Mayor announced that the purpose of the meeting was the presentation of questions concerning the Contract Law Feasibility Study presented by the Los Angeles County Contract Law Enforcement Bureau. He introduced the following representatives of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: Captain Jerry L. West, Contract Law Enforcement Bureau; Captain Bill Waller, Chief Richard Freeman and Inspector Ollie Taylor, of the Patrol Division. Captain West reviewed the report entitled: "Contract Law Enforcement Feasibility Study, City of Lynwood, Facility Report" prepared by the Contract Law Enforcement Bureau, February g, 1977• (See report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Manager presented an analysis of the Contract Law Enforcement Feasibility Study. (See report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Sheriff's Department representatives answered questions from the Council concerning number of cars in the field, response to complaint calls, disposition of improvements to the police station should the contract be cancelled at ,^,,,_ some future time, ability of the County to provide service at the cost quoted, response times and emergency services, disposition of fines collected and number of Lynwood .- officers to remain in Lynwood, use of portable scales. The City Manager reviewed the City's present financial condition and concluded that the City cannot maintain the same level of service without either additional revenue or reduction in cost of City operations. The Mayor opened the meeting to questions from the audience, and Sheriff's Department representatives, Chief Ralston, City .Manager Valliere, and members of the Council participated in responding to questions from the following persons: Mr. Cass Waranius, 12416 Long Beach Boulevard, inquired about acceptance of all Lynwood officers by the Sheriff. Mr. Wes Warvi asked if the Sheriff would furnish service during the annual Lynwood Jaycee's Fourth of July activity. Mr. Nick York questioned assistance provided to the Lynwood Police Department by the Sheriff's Department in the past. Mr. Bob Moore, of Western Gear, inquired about the level of service to be provided. Mrs. Helen Pearce inquired about the types of calls to which the Sheriff responds, priorities in responding, and additional cost for physical examinations and commented on the cities of Signal Hill and Bell Gardens cancelling Sheriff's services. ~A Mrs. Kathy Proctor, 11862 Duncan, commented on dissatis- faction in the City of Paramount with response time by the Sheriff and asked with whom the Sheriff negotiates for wages. Mr. Ed Thomas, 10761 Elm, inquired about cost of remodeling the station and deployment of cars as well as participation by the Sheriffs in Little League and soccer activities, and asked if there would be park patrol during night ball games. Kenneth Van Orden commented on statements made by the Mayor and read an article which appeared in the LYNWOOD JOURNAL. Mr. Dave Richman asked about increases in cost of Sheriff's Department commencing with 1960, about cancellation, and number of personnel proposed to be assigned to Lynwood. Mr. Paul Stumpf, 3726 Cedar Avenue, inquired about the Block Watch program in his neighborhood and asked if the Sheriff would participate. Mr. Bob Payne, 10940 Otis, asked if the same service will be provided for the same cost. Mr. Collins, 3881 Imperial Highway, inquired about response time. Mr. Oscar Robinson, 11356 Cornish, asked what problems are anticipated by the Sheriff in taking over law enforcement in the City. Mrs. Peggy Myers, 5164 Century Boulevard, commented that it cannot be guaranteed that the Board of Super- visors will approve the contract, inquired about contract price, asked how many of the cars are manned by supervisors, asked about disposition of crossing guards, feeding of prisoners, policy relative to illegal aliens, increases in cost after contract is signed, whether cars are manned by deputies or reserve officers, the difference between a law enforcement car and a traffic car. The Mayor declared a recess at 10:30 p.m. Following the recess, the meeting was reconvened. Mr. Richard Coleman, 4276 Brewster, inquired about the question being voted on by the citizens, if the current financial problem of the City has been a continuing thing, requested the Sheriff's appraisal of the crime level in Lynwood, about the change in crime levels in areas when the Sheriff has taken over, and the difference in law enforcement and traffic units. Mr. Wes Warvi asked if the Sheriff's officers would be briefed on and enforce City ordinances. Mr. Lowell W. Smith, 1142 Penn Street, asked if a man were injured on duty would another take his place. Mr. William Cunningham spoke to comment on the poor cars and communications system the Firestone Sheriff's station has and asked how soon help would be available if there were a major crime. Mr. Philip Birkmaier, speaking on behalf of Lillian Eddy, 5138 Century Boulevard, asked if the City is on the verge of bankruptcy. Mrs. Joy Feryanitz inquired about enlargement of the police compound and whether service being provided to the local scholls would be continued. ,,.,,, Mrs. Arnese Wattree, 4288 Niland, commented on the responsibility of the Council to make decisions without taking matters to a vote of the people. Mr. Cal Williams, 4235 Brewster, stated that when he was a member of the City Council many years ago, discussions were had about contracting for Sheriff's services and that he now favored such a contract. Mr. Blair questioned the capital budget for the police department and the current bonded indebtedness. Mrs. Helen Pearce announced that a meeting of the "Citizens Again the Sheriff" would be held on Wednesday, February 23, in Bateman Hall. Pastor Gray, of the Lynton Village Church, described his visits to four different Sheriff's stations during the past week. Councilman Byork inquired about officers who are not accepted by the Sheriff and Councilman Green asked why the officers were requested to sign waivers concerning their personnel files. r- It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Mayor Rowe, - that the City Council request the Sheriff's Department to continue the Phase II study. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Morris and Rowe. Noes: Councilmen Byork, Green, Higgins. Absent: None. It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, February 22, 1877, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. ,---~ ~ -~ f ^ s'City lerk, City of L wood APPFj~VED MARCH 1,1977 or, City of Lynwoo