ANAHEIM : Chief Reveals Income from Rams Job

Police Chief Joseph T. Molloy reported Wednesday that he made more than $10,000 in income last year from his controversial moonlighting arrangement with the Los Angeles Rams.

The income was revealed on the chief’s annual economic disclosure form that all city department heads and council members are required to submit by today. The actual amount of Molloy’s salary was not released because he was only obligated to check a box declaring whether his earnings were “$10,000 or more.”

Molloy has previously declined to state how much he made being a security consultant for the Rams and could not be reached for comment Wednesday.

Molloy’s moonlighting became an issue in November when members of the City Council asked City Manager James D. Ruth to investigate the arrangement to determine if it was appropriate and if any conflicts of interest existed.

Some councilmen expressed concern that the chief may not be able to fulfill his duties as police chief while also working for the Rams.

After reviewing the matter, Ruth reported to the council that Molloy’s consulting for the Rams did not interfere with his official duties. Nonetheless, Ruth said, Molloy might have to quit the job because of “the public’s perception” of the arrangement.

Ruth said Wednesday that a decision on whether or not Molloy can continue to work for the Rams next season will be made next week.

As a security consultant, Molloy was allowed to stand on the sidelines with the team during the games. He also traveled with the Rams on many away games.

His consulting work involved a range of activities from coordinating players’ hotel bed checks to dealing with out-of-town law enforcement authorities on matters involving the team.

Included in the more than $10,000 income, Molloy stated, were expenses for hotels, air fare, meals and admission to games.

“In order to complete my assignment, I was required to be at the hotel, attend games, etc.,” he wrote.

In addition to the Rams income, Molloy reported that he made between $1,001 and $10,000 as a consultant “for municipal governments.” That work included reviewing “reports and depositions in preparation of litigation,” the documents state.

Three of the five councilmen have also submitted their economic information before the deadline.

Councilman Irv Pickler reported about $850 worth of gifts, and Councilman Bob D. Simpson reported about $600 in gifts. The gifts included things such as meals, golf and movie passes.

Councilman Fred Hunter reported no gifts.

Mayor Tom Daly said he would submit his forms today, and Councilman Frank Feldhaus is not obligated to submit one because he is a new councilman.