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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.
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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
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~ J hn D. B
' York, Mayor
City of Lynwood