HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/16/1982 Special Meeting 348 DECEMBER 16, 1982
SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WRAP-UP
The City Council net in session on this date at 9:00 a.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington for the purpose of discussing
the 1983 Budget Policy Issues/Decisions. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn Carmidhael, Clarence Barnett, Lynn Budhanan, Shirley Doty and
W. K. "Pete" Moore. Council member Henry Beauchamp present after 9:20
a.m. Council member Jack Sparling absent.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning: Itan 1. Reclass and
Transfer One Associate Planner to Enteijrise Fund Grants ($33,963
unbudgeted reduced expenses). Council member Barnett began discussion,
expressing his concerns questioning if the Water and Sewer Fund was the
appropriate funding source. Council member Doty questioned if the
position of Associate Planner is currently being budgeted out of the
General Fund, and if so, she would prefer to see it continued in that
manner. Mayor Carmichael expressed her reservations regarding the
funding source. Larry Wright, Assistant Director of Community &
Economic Development, was available to respond to Council's questions.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Buchanan that the position of
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Associate Planner remain in the Planning Division and be funded fran the
General Fund. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sperling absent.
Code Enforcement: Item 1. Increase Regulatory License Fees 15%.
($3,600 unbudgeted revenue). Council member Barnett expressed his
concerns regarding the 15% increase in regulatory license fees over a
three-year period. John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Econanic
Development, responded, indicating the request is for one year only.
Fred Norton, Code Manager, provided Council with licensing fee
statistics for 1981 vs. 1982 and also indicated construction permits are
up slightly from 1981. Item 2. Reduce One Code Inspector to .75
($7,488 unbudgeted reduced expenses). Council member More requested
staffing clarification regarding the reduction of a Code Inspector to
.75% of a position. John Beer, Jr., was available to respond to
Council's questions. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Budianan that
the regulatory license fee be increased 15% for 1983 for one year only
and then be reevaluated, and that the position of Code Inspector not be
reduced to .75. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
Council member Buchanan withdrew his second on the motion. Council
member Doty withdrew the notion. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
Beauchamp to increase the regulatory license fee 15% for 1983 only.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. It was MOVED by
Beaudnamp, seconded by Buchanan to accept the option of reducing one
Code Inspector position to .75. Mayor Carmichael indicated she would
have to vote against the motion, indicating there is a real need in the
area. council member Beauchamp responded suggesting if the workload
required the increase of the position back to a full position later in
the year, staff could come back to Council requesting the increase at
that time. The question was called for a vote on the Motion. Beauchamp
and Buchanan voting aye. Barnett, Carmichael, and Doty voting nay.
Sparling absent. Council member Moore indicated he would not vote as he
wanted to comment. He indicated he was undecided on the proposed
reduction of Code Inspector to .75. He voiced his concerns regarding
the revenues involved with this issue. Council member Moore voted to
sustain the motion that was made. Following further discussion from
Council number Moore, he voted aye. Motion failed 3-3 to reduce the
position of Code Inspector to .75 and will remain a full-time position.
At this time, Mr. Beer requested to address the issue of establishing a
reserve fund for the Capitol Theatre. CAPITOL THEATRE/YAKIMA CENTER
A. Capitol Theatre Depreciation Reserve Fund (Allocation of Room Tax
Revenues ($66,335 unbudgeted expense) and B. Yakima Center Contribution
Increase to $26,000 ($20,737 unbudgeted revenue). City Manager Zais
informed Council the operating budget based on 1983 revenue projection,
is out of balance by $23,000 due to a carryover in roan tax revenues
from 1982 in the amount of $26,791. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
Moore to take the City Roan Tax Deficiency of $23, 962 out of the 1982
carryover available and that we earmark the remaining balance fran the
carryover, that balance being $26,791, for two things, the major part of
it to the depreciation fund for the Capitol Theatre to begin that fund
as we do not have any insurance interest money yet, and approximately
$4,000 from that to the softball, Slow-pitch Softball Association for
their promotional costs. Council member Barnett indicated the motion
was too complicated. Mayor Carmichael requested the motion be separated
and indicated she would have to vote against the entire motion because
Council has already determined that Council would be setting up the
Capitol Theatre fund fran another source. She indicated there was a
necessity to maintain the integrity of the Yakima Center depreciation
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fund. Mayor Carmichael also voiced her Objections to allocating money
to the Slow-Pitch Softball Association due to anticipated requests from
other sports-oriented associations. The question was called for the
vote on the Mbtion. Failed by 1-5 voice vote. Mayor Carmichael,
Barnett, Beaudhamp, Buchanan and Moore voting nay. Motion failed. It
was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Beauchamp to allocate $23,962 carryover
room tax to balance our operational requests, and that the additional
$26,791 be kept in reserve. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Doty voting
nay. Sparling absent. PARKS AND RECREATION A. Maintenance
1. Return, Lease and/or Reduce Maintenance in Parks. (savings depend
on actions). Council member Barnett requested clarification on
maintenance and that action was requested to be taken by Council. Ed
Carroll, Fire Chief and Acting Parks & Recreation Director, was
available to respond to Council's questions. It was the general
consensus of the Council that no action is necessary at this time, but
requested staff to continue working on Maintenance Policy Issues.
B. Program Recreation. 1. Reinstate Athletic Coordinator ($21,100
unbudgeted expense). Ed Carroll expanded on the need for the position,
indicating that the 1983 budget provides for a temporary and to make it
a full-time position would cause a slight increase in expense. It was
MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Beauchamp to reinstate the position of
Athletic Coordinator. City Manager Zais provided additional information
to Council regarding the affects on the budget as a result of the
teinstateMent of the Athletic Coordinator. The question was called for
the vote on the Motion. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Buchanan voting
nay. Sparling absent. 2. Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. ($4,000
unbudgeted revenue). Council member Barnett expressed his opposition to
this policy. Mayor Carmichael expressed her concerns of the problem
escalating if a license is approved. Jack LaRue, Chief of Police, was
present to express his concerns regarding the sale of alcoholic
beverages on City Patk's property. Bob Larson, Parks Department
Recreation Supervisor, was present to clarify the policy issue. It was
MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Barnett that we not authorize the sale
of alcoholic beverages in the Patks. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Sparling absent. 3. Room Tax Support for Slow Pitch Association
($8,000 unbudgeted revenue). Request for $8,000 denied as discussed
under Capitol Theatre/Yakima Center, item B. Yakima Cente Contribution
Increase to $26,000. 4. Reinstate Total Playground Program. ($15,000
unbudgeted expense) Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by
More, seconded by Barnett to deny a change in funding for this program.
(Mayor Carmichael temporarily absent) Council member Beaudiamp
questioned how many parks would be affected without additional funding
over and above what is budgeted for 1983. He expressed his concerns
that the dhildren of this cdmmunity may not be receiving any of the
benefits of the recent sales tax increase. The question was called for
the vote on the Motion. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Beaudhamp voting
nay. Sparling absent. Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by
Doty, seconded by Barnett to reduce the position of recreation leader at
Washington Park to a half-time position for 1983. Council member
Beauchamp expressed his concerns regarding the effect the cutback would
have on the parks program. Bob Larson, Parks Department Recreation
Supervisor, expanded on the recreation leader's job responsibilities.
II/ The question was called for a vote on the Motion. Carried by 4-2 voice
vote. Beaudhav and Budhanan voting nay. Sparling absent. 5. Charge
for Kiwanis/Larson Park Admittance. ($10,000 unbudgeted revenue).
Council member Doty questioned if this policy is passed, would family
members be required to pay. Bob Larson was available to clarify the
policy issue. Council member Mbore questioned at the cost would be to
install chain-link fencing in order to enforce charging for games. It
was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Beauchamp to authorize the Parks
Department to implement their request. Council member Barnett indicated
he would vote nay. Council member Moore withdrew his motion. Following
a brief discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Beaudhamp, that
the Parks Department is authorized to cure back to Council with a report
on the specific program, identifying costs. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Sparling absent. C. Aquatics. 1. Washington Pool
Operation and Maintenance ($28,500 unbudgeted expense). and
2. Miscellaneous Pool Repair ($30,000 unbudgeted expense). Council
member Doty asked if the Parks Department could use the $21,285 of
Metropolitan Park Funds from the County. Ed Carroll, Acting Parks &
Recreation Director, expanded on the various facility repairs needed.
Mayor Carmichael suggested deferring action on these policy issues until
the aquatic needs assessment report is completed. It was MOVED by
Barnett, seconded by Doty to defer action on Aquatics 1 & 2 Policy
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Issues. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
D. Senior Center. 1. Alcoholic Beverages Permits ($1,200 unbudgeted
revenue). Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded
by Mbore to allow alcoholic beverage permits at the Senior Citizen
Center. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
2. Offering of Public Bingo. ($5,000 unbudgeted revenue). Council
member Barnett expressed his reservations re: Council being held
responsible for bingo/gambling responsibilities. It was MOVED by Doty,
seconded by Moore to deny public bingo being held at the Senior Citizen
Center. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
E. Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). 1. Use Neighborhood #15 and
Urban Trails Funds for CIP ($30,100 budgeted expense). Following a
brief discusSion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to approve
E.1. Using Neighborhood f15 and Urban Trails funds for CIP as written in
the budget. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
F. Cemetery 1. Fund Anticipated Deficit w/FRS. ($35,590 budgeted
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revenue). Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by Barnett,
seconded by Beauchamp to approve Item F.1. and also eliminate the loan
in 1982. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
City Manager Zais informed Council of the choices available to them
regarding the $10,200 saved by reducing the Recreation Leader at
Washington Pool to a half-time position. It was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Beaudhamp to leave the $10,200 in the Parks Department as
part of the reserve fund balance. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Sperling absent. FIRE DEPARDIENT. 1. Reinstate 'Three Firefighter
Positions. ($72,000 budgeted expense) It was MOVED by Beauchamp,
seconded by Moore to reinstate the three firefighter positions that are
currently budgeted for 1983. Council members Barnett and Doty indicated
their desire to see the three firefighter positions added in order to
reduce the unfunded liability in the departnent. City Manager Zais
expressed his desire to see the unfunded liability issue addressed.
Council member Buchanan mended the motion to have this cone bad k to the
Council at the end of 90 days for a review. It was brought to Council's
attention that 90 days would not be a long enough period of tine, as the
firefighters would not be out of training. Council member Budianan
withdrew the amended notion. The question was called for a vote on the
Motion. Unanimously carried by voice wite. Sparling absent. Council
member Doty suggested that we eliminate the position of Deputy Fire
Chief. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty
to eliminate the position of Deputy Fire chief. Council member
Beaudhamp indicated he would like to kncw more about the ramifications
of "bumping" that would occur in the system. Mayor Carmichael also
indicated she would vote nay or abstain. It was MOVED by Beaudhamp,
seconded by Moore, to table this notion for 30 days. ,Unanimously
carried by voice Vote. Sparling absent. Following a brief discussion
by Ed Carroll regarding staffing authorizations, it was MOVED by
Budhanan, seconded by Moore to delete the position of Alarm Tedhnican
and increase the authorized Electronic Technician position by one.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. (Council member
Moore absent after 11:35 a.m.). POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. Computerized
Records Systems ($150,000 unbudgeted expense) Council member Beauchamp
requested clarification on the canputer records system requested.
(Council member Moore present after 11:45 a.m.) Captain Pleas Green
expanded on the details of the system. Mayor Carmichael expressed her
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concerns regarding maintaining the confidentiality of the records.
Council member Beauchamp asked that the long-term savings would be if
the system was initiated. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to
delete the canputer records system from the proposed 1983 budget.
Unanimously carried by voice - vote. ' Sparling absent.
2. Female Officers Locker Room ($5,300 unbudgeted expense) City
Manager Zais suggested the potential options for funding this reguest.
He indicated the City Hall Maintenance Budget could be a possible
alternative. It was MOVED by Buchanan that Items #3 and #4 be deleted
and approve Item #2, Female Officer's Locker Roam. Motion died for lack
of a second. It was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Moore to authorize
the expense of $5,300 to be utilized for the renovation for female
officer's locker roan to be taken from the City Hall's maintenance fund.
Carried by 5-1 vote. Buchanan voting nay. Sparling absent.
The Council recessed and reconvened at the hour of 1:30 p.m.
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3. Additional Malone Radio 4. Three portable radios ($4,050 budgeted
expense). 5. Continuation of Cadet Program w/FRS funds ($33,441
budgeted revenue). It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Barnett that we
approve Items #3, #4 and #5, Additional Mobile Radio, Three Portable
Radios (new) and Continuation of Cadet Program w/FRS Funds,
respectively. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp and
Budhanan temporarily absent. Sparling absent. Council member Doty
questioned the possible reduction of the position of Sergeant Supervisor
and a Department Assistant IV position from the Police Department staff.
Chief LaRue expanded on the staffing requirements necessary. It was the
consensus of the Council to take this matter up regarding cuts in
personnel at a later time. (Beaudhamp and Buchanan present after 1:40
p.m.) Council requested staff to report back re: possible staffing
reductions of Sergeant Supervsior and Department Assistant IV along with
a brief background information on the staff organization. Council
II/ member Doty commented on service unit 119 concerning the possible
consolidation of a Department Assistant IV with the Administrative
Assistant position. ENGINEERING & UTILITIES. A. Engineering
1. Change Plan Review and Inspection Fee Scale. (no amount specified)
Denny Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, suggested raising
the deposit they request for review/inspection fees to avoid seeking
collection problems. It was MOVED by More, seconded by Doty to request
staff to meet with representatives of the construction federation
industry to get their reaction on the suggested change. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
2. Assess Utility Street Cut Fines ($2,000 unbudgeted revenue) It was
MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore to concur and do assess utility cut
street fines as outlined in the 1983 budget. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Sparling absent. B. Reorganization Delay Filling Survey
Chief; conditionally eliminate Construction Inspector at 3rd Quarter and
authorize remainina staff reorganization above actions. ($12,000
projected reduced expenses and $12,500 unbudgeted reduced expenses)
Council member Doty requested clarification on reorganization. Dennis
Bertek, Sanitary Engineer, was available to respond to Council's
questions. It was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Doty to delay action
on this item for 30 days. Carried by 5-1 vote. Mayor Carmichael voting
nay. Sparling absent. C. Traffic Engineer. 1. Reactivate
Residential Street Lights ($5,000 unbudgeted expense) It was MOVED by
Barnett, seconded by Doty to reaffirm the reactivation of the
residential street lights. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling
Absent. Following a report by the sub-committee formed to investigate
the residential and arterial street light problem, it was MOVED by
Moore, seconded by Doty to accept the report of the Committee to
reactivate the arterial street lights. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Sparling absent. SEWER A. Scheduling and staffing levels at
Treatment Plant (10 hour shift) It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty
to remove the motion from the table. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Sparling absent. Council member Moore reported to Council regarding the
meeting he and John Fisher, Wastewater Superintendent, held prior to
this meeting. It was Council member Mbore's reccmendation to use an 8
hour shift with a staff of 10.84 men. John Fisher expanded on the
report compiled from the meeting he had with Council member Moore
regarding shift comparison. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to
reduce the positions of Wastewater Treatment Plant operators from the
present budgeted item of 12.84 men to be reduced to 10.84 men. Council
member Moore rephrased his motion to read, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty that we request the Wastewater Treatment Plant to put
their Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators on an 8 hour day and that we
reduce the present request from 12.84 to 10.84 man hours. It was MOVED
by Barnett, seconded by Budhanan to amend the motion to delete the
portion of the motion relating to staffing hours. Carried by 5-1.
Moore voting nay. Sparling absent. Following further discussion, the
question was called for the vote on the main motion as amended. Carried
by 5-1 vote. Mayor Carmichael voting nay. Sparling absent. SEER
a. Process Control Supervisor ($35,520 budgeted expense)
b. Maintenance Staff (Five Positions) ($16,943 budgeted expense).
Following comments to Council from City Manager Zais, it was MOVED by
Barnett, seconded by Doty to reaffirm items a. Process Control
Supervisor and item b. (Maintenance staff (5 positions) under SEWER
regarding the Process Control Supervisor and five Maintenance Staff
positions. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sperling absent.
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PUBLIC WORKS Streets 1. Retain Street Maintenance Spec. I and add
Lab0r Helper ($31,000 budgeted expense) 2. Eliminate Street Inspector
and Transfer Functions to Engineering ($31,000 budgeted reduced
expenses) - 3. Reduce Residential Seal Coating from 24 miles to 20
miles. ' ($20,000 budgeted reduced expenses) and 4. Institute Arterial
' Seal Coating Program ($53,000 unbudgeted expenses) Following a brief
discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Beauchamp to accept items
2 and 3 and that the savings incurred on #3 be used to institute an
arterial seal coating prcgram; not fully funded as requested in #4, but
a portion of. it. Staff informed Council that the savings incurred by
it #3 had already been distributed throughout the budget: Following
further discussion, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded MbOre to amend the
motion to delete Iten #4. Carried 4-2 voice vote. '1Beaudhamp and
Budhanan voting nay. Sperling absent. The question was called for the
vote on the Motion as amended. Carried.4 -2 voice vote. Budhanan and
Beaudhamp voting nay. Sparling absent. Council member , Doty suggested
that Item #4, be eannarked for funding as soon as money is available.
Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works, reiterated the need of funding
for the' Street Division. EQUIPMENT RENTAL. A. Reclassify Lead
Mechanic to Shop Supervisor ($11,500 budgeted expense), B. Add Building
Maintenance Helper ($18,700 budgeted expense) and D. General Government
Equipment Re'lacement CostsA$398,000 expense). It was MOVED
by Dety, seconded by Moore that ve follow the suggestion for Item A.
Reclassify Lead Medhanic to Shop Supervisor. Carried by voice vote.
Barnett and Buchanan voting nay. Sperling absent. it was MDVED by
'Beauchamp, seconded by Budhanan that ve not add a Building Maintenance
Helper position. Council member Doty suggested that Item B. be made a
half-tine position vs. a full-time position. It was -MOVED by Doty,
seconded by Buchanan that we amend the original notion, in the respect,
rather than deleting the Maintenance Helper position, make it a
half-time position. Carried by 4-2 vote. Budhanan and Moore voting
nay. 'Sperling absent. The question was called for the vote on the
Motion, as amended. Failed by 1-5 vote. Carmichael, Barnett,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, and Moore voting nay. Sperling absent. Following
further discussion, it was MOVED by Barnett to add a Building
Maintenance , Helper. The Motion died for lack of a second. It was MOVED
by Beaudhamp, seconded by Doty to add a Building Maintenance Helper at
half-time. Failed by 3-3 voice vote. Barnett,13uchanan, and Carmichael
voting nay. Sperling absent, Following further discussion, it was
MOVED by Moore, seconded by Barnett that ve employ a full-time
custodian. Failed by 3-3 voice vote. Beaudhamp, Buchanan and Doty
voting nay. Sperling' absent. FINANCE AND BUDGET A. General Accounts
1. Authorize CPA Audit of Contracts with Outside Parties (Leases)
($5,000 budgeted expenditure) It was MOVED' by Doty, seconded by
Beauchamp to authorize a CPA Audit of Contracts with Outside Parties.
Unanimously carried. by voice vote. Sparling absent. B. Treasury
1. Enact 1/4%. Real Estate Trans. Tax for CIP Purposes. ($128,000
unbudgeted revenue) It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan and
Beauchamp to not enact the 1/4% real estate trans. tax for CIP purposes.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. 2. Charge penalty
for 116F checks. ($1,800 unbudgeted revenue)- It was -MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Beauchamp to charge a penalty for NSF checks. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Sperling absent. C. Customer Service
1. Increase Dog License fee from $10 to $12 ($8,000 unbudgeted revenue)
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Beauchamp to increase the dog license
from $10 to $12. Council member Doty indicated she would have to vote
nay in concern that citizens would not be inclined to pay $12 to license
their pet. Council member Barnett indicated he felt more dogs would not
get licensed if this increase vent into effect. The question was called
for the vote on the Motion. Failed by 5-1 voice vote. Barnett,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, and Doty voting Tay. Sperling absent.
Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Budhanan
to make the second Animal Control Officer a half-time position instead
of a full-time position. Failed 3-3 voice vote. Barnett, Beaudhamp and
Carmichael voting nay. Sperling absent. C. 2. Purchase Electronic
Meter Readers (3) and Interpreter ($8,000 budgeted expense). It was
MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Barnett to approve item #2 to purchase (3)
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Electronic Meter Readers and Interpreter. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Sperling absent. ADMINISTRATION Council 1. Pay new COG
Assessment and YMATS Charge ($17,358 budgeted expense) This item was
accepted at 12/14/82 Council meeting. It was suggested by Council
member Doty not to renew the City's subscription to the National League
of Cities Membership. It was NOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to cancel
our membership in the National League of Cities. Mayor Carmichael
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expressed her reservations indicating Yakima had not been a member long
enough to realize the benefits of the organization. Council member
Beauchamp stated he felt it was a good contact. The question was called
for a vote on the MOtion. Carried by 4-2 voice vote. Beauchamp and
Carmichael voting nay. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Doty that
$1,000 in the City Council Budget for Professional Services be applied
towards the cost of the anti-trust expert. Failed by 2-4 voice vote.
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael and More voting nay. Sparling absent.
Personnel 1. Add half-time Personnel Tedinician. ($11,500 unbudgeted
expense). It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that we do not add
another Personnel Tedhnician in that division. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Sparling absent. 2. Study need for Safety Specialist (No
amount budgeted). It was the general consensus of the Council to defer
action on this item at this time. RECORDS 1. Microfilm Minutes,
II/ Ordinances, and Resolutions ($1,200 unbudgeted expense). It was the
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general consensus of the Council to take no action at this time. LEGAL
1. Fund Indigent Defense Via Contract ($46,200 budgeted expense) Fred
Andrews, City Attorney, was present to inform Council that four Judges
will be at the next Council meeting on Tuesday, December 21st per
Council's request to discuss indigent defense. Fred Andrews provided
its to Council for discussion with the Judges. He also informed
Council of the most recent conversations he has had with Fred Porter,
Indigent Defense Attorney, regarding his contract status with the City.
Council member Barnett suggested Council set aside funds for the budget
regarding indigent defense costs. It was MOVED by Barnett, that the
$46,200 be approved for budget purposes to fund indigent defense.
Motion died for lack of a second. It was MOVED by Barnett that no funds
be allocated for indigent defense. Motion failed for lack of a second.
(Budhanan and Beaudhamp absent after 4:05 p.m.) It was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Barnett to set aside $46,200 for the purpose of funding
indigent defense. Council member Doty indicated she would vote aye only
if other options for indigent defense are pursued. Unanimously carried
by voice vote. Beauchamp, Budhanan and Sparling absent. Council member
Barnett expressed his reservations that $46,200 would not be enough
money set aside for the purpose of indigent defense. INFORMATION
SYSTEMS 1. Purchase Two Additional AMLC Boards to enable 32 more
Terminals ($12,000 unbudgeted expense). 2. Purchase One Million BYTE
Memory Board ($20,000 unbudgeted expense) It was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Barnett to forego its #1 and #2 under Information Systems.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Sparling
absent. GENERAL. A. 4% Management Comp. Increase for non-Safety, 6.5%
Police and 7.2% Fire ($53,500 unbudgeted expense) B. Additional 1% for
Non-Safety Management ($8,000 unbudgeted expense) It was MOVED by Doty,
seconded by Moore to remove the previous motion of 5% Management
Compensation Increase for Non-Safety, 6.5% Police and 7.2% Fire from the
table to be considered at this time. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Beauchamp, Buchanan and Sparling absent. The question was called for
the vote on the motion that has been removed from the table. Failed by
2-2 voice vote. Barnett and Doty voting nay. Beauchamp, Budhanan and
Sparling absent. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Doty to accept
Item A, as budgeted. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Barnett to
amend the motion to include the City Manager's salary under the 4%
increase under management compensation. Carried by 3-1 voice vote.
Doty voting nay. Beauchamp, Budiahan and Sparling absent. C. Unfunded
Liabilities (no dollar amount indicated) City Manager Zais indicated
Item C was previously discussed and informed Council staff will cone
back and address the issue of unfunded liabilities.
Following City Manager Zais' comments on the issue of unfunded
liabilities, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Doty that General and
Enterprise budgeted expenditures for the following named categories be
reduced 20%: 1) subscriptions; 2) dues other than AWC; 3) office
furniture, office equipment and office madiines, excluding data
processing; 4) travel, excluding transfer of prisoners and computer
training. Mayor Carmichael expressed her concerns that the entire
Council is not present and also expressed her desire for the need of
adequate information to consider the issue. The question was called for
the vote on the Motion. Carried by 3-1 voice vote. Carmichael voting
nay. Beauchamp, Budhanan and Sparling absent.
Council member Doty suggested reducing one of the Assistant City
Attorney positions to half-time. It was the consensus of the Council to
request staff to return with a report expanding on the effects of
possible cutbacks.
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Larry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager, informed Council that the 1983
Airport Budget had not formally been accepted and that Council would be
requested to act upon the budget at the December 21st Council meeting.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to adjourn this meeting at the
hour of 4:25 p.m. Beauchamp, Budianan anda ling absent.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
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