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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1981-11-24 - CCx~,o ;"~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 1981 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned regular meeting session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 2:30 p.m. Mayor Byork in the chair. Councilmen Green, D4orris, Rowe, Thompson and Byork answered the roll call. Also present were City Manager Weaver and City Attorney McEwen. Community Blk The City Manager presented Community Development Block Grant Grant Program Program contract for fiscal year 81-82 with the recommenda- authorize Mayortion that Council authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. to execute The total amount of the grant is $601,897. It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Council concur with the recommendation. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilman Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None Proposed The City Manager discussed changes in Fund Balance Sheet pro- changes in posed in June, 1981, and reviewed the divisions of the budget, Fund Balance as follows: Sheet City Council. No change. City Treasurer. No change. Councilman Rowe questioned the proposed expenditure of $1,800 for Travel and Meetings; Councilman Green stated that the City has had a policy whereby no out-of-state travel is allowed without permission of the City Council. It was the consensus of Council the policy be implemented. City Attorney. Due to large expenditures for litigation, it will be necessary to request Council to appropriate additional money to the account. The Mayor recommended that the City Attorney investigate the possibility of countersuing on nuisance suits for recovery of charges. Councilman Green complimented the City Attorney on favorable result on the Candy Docks suit. The City Attorney will report back to Council regarding countersuing for ma;xicious prosecution. Community Promotion. Discussions have been held with the Chamber of Commerce regarding funding for the next fiscal year. The City Manager has recommended that the Chamber seek funding else- where. Funding of $5,500 for the Cinco de Mayo party has been deleted pursuant to staff's recommendation. City Manager. The appropriation of $10,000 for consultant fees for training has been revised. Two management retreats and continuation of Council retreat are planned for April or May. Personnel. No change. Insurance. There will be a slight decrease depending upon the number of positions filled. General Services. Staff is in the process of reviewing the telephone system, and an analysis is being performed by Pacific Telephone Company. Building Maintenance. All positions have been filled. Law Enforcement. There will be an agenda item for the meeting of December 15 regarding the intention of Council to continue the contract with the Sheriff. The City Manager requested Council direction with respect to Traffic Enforcement, formerly funded by a grant. Councilman Morris recommended that Council give consideration to authorizing another car. He also recommended that grave consideration be given to ~^ whether or not it is necessary to have the number of officers and cars that are included in the contract with the Sheriff. '_ The Mayor requested the City Manager to look into the feasi- bility of having unsworn officers write traffic citations. Accounting. The problem of the NCR Computer should be ad- dressed in the near future. The Accounting Manager is in the process of making an analysis as to whether the City should purchase a different computer. The Mayor stated that he is opposed to the purchase of a new computer and recommended the City rent a computer in view of the rapid technological changes in that field. The City Manager stated that a needs assessment will be performed. Retirement. This account might be reduced in view of the vacancies. Water Billing. No changes. Water Utility. The budget for Fiscal Year 81-82 overstated expenditures, and there will be a $200,000 saving in this fund. The Mayor requested a report on City of Lynwood water rates as compared to those of surrounding cities. The City Manager will report to Council in January with respect to the Montgomery Report which deals with Capital !~ Improvement Projects. Sewer Service. No change. Garage. An account for hourly employees has been added in view of the large amount of maintenance required for electric vehicles. $2,500 has been budgeted.. Public Information. No change. City Clerk. No change. Insurance. No change. Animal Control. No change. Fire Department. No change.. Parks and Recreation.. The secretarial position has been filled, and the clerk typist position is open. Vacancies for two custodial positions have been filled. Bateman .Hall. The City Manager requested Council direction with respect to the types of tables to be purchased. Natatorium. No change. Tree Maintenance. There is some question regarding whether hourly or contract. employees will be used for tree mainte- nance. Park Maintenance. No change. Dial-A-Ride. No change. ?') Engineering. Recruitment is in process for the position of Civil Engineering Associate. Waste Collection. Discussions are being held with CV Disposal regarding a rate increase. Weed Abatement. No change. Street Maintenance. Staff has instituted a work order system. Street Lighting. The Ladder Truck has been purchased. RES N0.81-151 Planning. The total salary outlay will not be sufficient Appropriating to cover all salaries in the department, and it is recom- 588,329 for mended that a portion of the salaries be paid through LRA full funding and Housing and Community Development. RESOLUTION Planning and NO. 81-151 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Building THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY NINE DOLLARS ($88,329) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FULL FUNDING OF THE DIVISIONS OF PLANNING AND BUILDING". was presented. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Green, that the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None Housing and Community Rehabilitation. Action has been taken to pursue seventh year funding. Capital Outlay Summary. Expenditures had been deferred until litigation regarding the retirement tax was concluded, but there shall continue to be Capital Outlays and Expenditures. Capital Improvement Schedule. Staff recommends that all projects be continued with the exception of the City Park irrigation which it is proposed be reduced to $125,000. Council ap- The City Manager recommended that Council approve the Fund prove Fund Balance Sheet as presented and that it be made part of the Balance Sheet budget. Councilman Green inquired if Lindbergh Park could be made a Green Belt. The Recreation Director stated that the park has been cleared and that the architect has been requested to advise the City on the best way to expend the $51,000 remaining in the 1971 Fund Act monies. It was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Green, that the Fund Balance Sheet as presented be adopted. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilmen Green, Morris, Rowe, Thompson, Byork Noes: None Absent: None Hold ResolutionThe Mayor stated that he has directed the City Manager to adopting I-105 withhold mailing of the resolution adopting the I-105 Freeway until City re- Agreement until the City receives copies of similar resolu- ceives similar tions from Compton, South Gate and the County. ones from other cities Council adjourned to Executive Session for discussion of personnel matters. Following the Executive Session, the meeting was reconvened. It was moved by Councilman Rowe, seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried that the meeting be adjourned to December 1, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. .~ p APPR V D DECE BER 15, 1981 L u ene Coffey, ,C ty erk City of Lynwood ~~~~~ ~ J hn D. B ' York, Mayor City of Lynwood