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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 II/ 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 DECEMBER 16, 1982 3 4 9 SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WRAP-UP 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 35 0 DECEMBER 16, 1982 SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WRAP-UP 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 II/ 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 II/ 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. 3 DECEMBER 16, 1982 SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WRAP-UP 3 51 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. 4 352 DECEMBER 16, 1982 SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WRAP-UP 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) - 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 DECEMBER 16, 1982 353 SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WRAP-UP 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 th 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. 3 5 L't DECEMBER 16, 1982 SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WRAP-UP 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 NCIL 1 is R / 4 i / . DATE 4/43 0OUNCIL . - m R r ATTEST: f 1 .: 4 .1, • A i 1 . ILA. AllA ... ' AA:. /.' . CZ TY CLERK i MAYOR 1 7