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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/1990 Adjourned Meeting 1 232 • DECEMBER 11, 1990 ADJOURNED MEETING - BUDGET WRAP UP SESSION The City..Council met in session on this date 9:0.0 A.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Pat Berndt, . presiding,' Council members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan,,. George. Pechtel, Skip _Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll. call. City Manager Zais, Finance and Budget Director Hanson, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Lovell also present. • • Mayor Berndt stated that the purpose of this meeting is to vote on the major budget policy issues of the Council. She directed Council to Exhibit 1, Page 2, to begin,the Budget Wrap -up session with Budgeted Policy Issues. ' City Management A. Pr.opos,al',`'to approve .Metr.o ,8' ,Plan -. •(,Expendi,ture $839,000) . • It was MOVED 4 BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY' PECHTEL, TO APPROVE THIS PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Personnel C. Proposal to provide senior secretarial /administrative.support -- level for each department 1. Proposal to upgrade DA IV positions in Community -- Development Department (Expenditure of $2,400), Engineering Department (Expenditure of $2,400) and Legal Department. (Expenditure of $1,100). It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN TO APPROVE THIS PROPOSAL. The motion died for lack of a second. It was MOVED BY SIMS, - SECONDED BY PECHTEL,' TO DENY THE PROPOSAL.'- _ J The motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote; Barnett and Buchanan voting nay. 2. Proposal to add new DA IV position in Finance Department. (Expenditure of $27,146). It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO' DENY - THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote; Barnett and Semon voting nay. 3. Proposal to modify Administrative Assistant position in Public Works Department. (Expenditure of $2,840). Mayor Berndt advised Council that staff has requested deferral of this proposal. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO DEFER ON THIS PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. -1- - ADJOURNED MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1990 233 A. Personnel Employee Assistance Programs: Safety and Health Worker Enhancement Program (Expenditure of $10,000); . • .- Substance Abuse .Employ.e.e. Assis,tan.ce.,,Program (Expenditure of - $60,000W ; and Wellness Prog`ram .Enhanced (Expend,iture - of $30,000). . - 1.. It was MOVED BY SIMS; SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO APPROVE ALL THREE COMPONENTS OF THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by li - . . unanimous voice vote. . • ,.City Clerk , , r, • . _ -, . A . Proposal to reformat City Municipal Code'.' (Expenditure of $10,000). It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY`PECHTEL, TO 'APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Legal A. Propos,a1 .to: hire Summer Intern. (Expenditure, a f. $5,000) . • It was MOVED BY SIMS,'SECONDED'BY "PECHTEL, TO APPROVE THE . PROP_OSAL The. motion .carried by unanimous . voice vote. ** Council Member Additional Policy Issue: to maintain budget for Region 9 tourism or reallocate to V &C General Tourist promotion. (Expenditure of $1,-77-1)., r• - - -- It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO MAINTAIN' THE BUDGET FOR REGION 9 TOURISM. The motion failed by 3 -4 roll , . call. -_ vote;, ,Barnett, .Beauchamp .and..,Semon. you,ting, aye. It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED`BY SIMS, TO REALLOCATE,.,,THE FUNDS TO V &C. The motion carried by 4- 3 „.voice Barnett, Beauchamp and Semon voting nay. For the ~record, Council member Barnett said that the State.•will probably now allocate less funds for the region, which includes the City of .Yakima. -. -• , . n, ,, ., <,� % A. Proposal to maintain City membership in Chamber of Commerce or reallocate to alternate use. (Expenditure H of $2,400). Mayor Berndt stated that recent rulings indicate that r munic,ipal membershi.p in .the organization.. may be illegal. It I/ was MOVED BY • SIMS, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO 'DEFER.., THIS ISSUE UNTIL A LEGAL OPINION IS OBTAINED. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote; . Barnett voting nay. Council member Barnett commented that it was interesting to note, that Chief Green's memo of 11/30/90 encouraged Chamber participation in the Law and - .Justice, Outreach program.- Mr_. :Barnett hopes that the Council' will continue to support membership in..the Chamber after a legal opinion is received. -2- 2 3 4 ADJOURNED MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1990 B. Proposal to exclude. Council member attendance at Fall N.L.C. Congress of Cities Conference. It was MOVED BY SIMS., SECONDED BY SEMON, TO • APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. Council member Buchanan stress the value of attending the Fall conference, and urged that Council members ,, allowedto. ,use thei judgemeht_ and, consider this issue ly annual `.` ' Although,,: sh`e fel t the: ; Fall_ confe, "rence was beneficial, Mayor Berndt said that increasing travel costs require prioritizing the travel budget. Council member Pechtel felt the travel budget would be better spent on lobbying efforts in Olympia. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO TABLE THE MOTION ON THE FLOOR UNTIL THE COUNCIL': BUDGET IS DISCUSSED. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. , ,Planning ,.{` " }: A. "Proposal to add Senior Project Planner position. of $43,046 Personnel; $5,800 non - Personnel). It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote; Barnett and .Beauchamp voting nay.,. . • i ' 4 ;'1 ti ` 1 T�• r B. 'Proposal for Planning Intern Program. (Expenditure'of $5,702) It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Code Administration A.. .P to, .add ..fu1.l , time , - (Expenditure of $30,000): . ° r I t was , MOV ,BY , ,PECHTEL, � , : SECONDED •• ,BY BUCHANAN, " TO, APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. , The motion carried by unanimous'voice B. Proposal to increase DA II,part time position to full time. (Expendi of $13., 200) . It' was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Proposal to upgrade Code Inspector to a supervising position. (Expenditure of $1,440). It was .MOVED;BY; ` S ' ECO N. DED,, BY ;BUCHANAN,_ ;TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL::.. The` motion` carried by unanimous vote. D. Proposal for S.E. Yakima Center Emergency. Fund. (Expenditure of $15,000). It was MOVED BY BARNETT,'SECONDEDBY PECHTEL, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. City Manager Zais commented that a more complete review of the Southeast Center maintenance needs will be done next year. -3- ADJOURNED MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1990 2 3 5 - E. ,Proposal to authorize the City Manager discretionary approval of Contingency Fund expenditures up to $10,000. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY � PECHTEL TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. Council 'member Barnett felt that this was a Contingency Fund, rather than a 'discretionary fund, and should be controlled by. Council. It was the view of City 1/ - - Manag " er, Zais ' that since this has been a d'i'scretionary fund of ,the Council • in" previous years, any contingency' ' 'allocations will be shared with Council. The motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote; .Barnett and Berndt voting nay. , Cable TV A. Proposal to create Municipal Producer position Production Assistant position. (Expenditure of $4,875). It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion _carried' by unanimous voice vote. Council member Barnett asked for the record to show that he voted in favor of the position because it is already in 'f . he does , not :: 'like, idea of-_ :' televising Council meetings. . - ., :. >.i. ' Convention Center . J - A. Proposal to provide for Security Guard service at the Convention Center. (Expenditure of $6,500). It was MOVED BY' SIMS,-' "SECONDED- BY .BEAUCHAMP, .,TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Pechtel temporaril'absent. B. Proposal to provide for a Facsimile and Communications .- - Terminal 3 at the' -- Alternative: Council directed -that •a substantially' less expersi.ve')Y :Facsimile machine be considered. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FOR THE ALTERNATIVE COST OF $800. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. - C.:. ''.-'Proposal addf.two additional part positions for Event Coordination and ,Operations Department.?: (Expenditure of $15,000). I/ ' It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY - SIMS, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanim voice v ote. Fire /Police /Finance - , ';' Proposal, -for City` to 'request :' legislation 'to provide for .direct 'State funding assistance for Fire. /Police Pension Medical costs. -4- 2 3 6 ADJOURNED MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1990 It was MOVED BY - PECHTEL, SECONDED BY •SIMS, TO DEFER. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote. 'Barnett voting nay. Police r, , -. �.. - (. i! '1 rl'.•c - �n Y t S '':�.r r7 l- `1. a , A. .Proposal to add Assistant - Identification /Property"'Technician Classification. (Expenditure of $25,552). It was MOVED' BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY. BUCHANAN, 'TO'APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion- carried by unanimou'voice vote. B. Proposal to replace Police Information Specialist with Police Programmer Analyst. (Expenditure of $620). It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY`SEMON, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. 'The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. - • Fire A. Proposal to add a Lieutenant for the Fire Public- `Education Program. (Expenditure ofE. $4 035) . It was MOVED BY SEMON, - SECONDED BY` SIMS TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by 6 -1 doice vote. ' Barnett voting nay. B. Proposal to reclass Secretary I to Secretary II. (Expenditure of $2,007). • r .• a. r • _V t It was MOVED BY - ' 'SIMS "SECONDED BY ... PECHTEL, TO APPROVE THE - '-PROPOSAL. ,; ''The:'motion carri'ed'` by unanimouoice vote. C. Proposal for funding /implementation -1 of anct Auxiliary Fire Division. (Expenditure $50,000). It was MOVED BY SIMS SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO'APPROVE THE ' PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Public Works Administration A. Proposal 'for "modif ica'tioris• to''Admihistrat ve "st;af:f" changes. (Expenditure of $38,202). - • At the request of staff, it Was MOVED'BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO DEFER THIS ITEM. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. - " 'Pars` and Recreation I {`' A. Proposal to increase Senior Center Clerk to full time. (Expenditure of $7,979). _ a It was MOVED BY' BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by'unanimous voice vote. - -5- , ADJOURNED MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1990 2 3 7 B. Proposal to. increase the private hauler Refuse Utility Tax 1 from 6% to 8 %; increase to be used for Parks. .,(Estimated revenue of $25,000). ' It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, "SECONDED BY SEMON, TO. APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The- motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council. member Barnett stated that he is voting for this I/ ' .proposal primarily because the private hauler has indicated no objection to this increase. . C. Proposal to install commercial .type waterslide funded by . . .increased_ fees, ,interfund loan /lease and _special use fee. (Expenditure-, of,,. $65,00 _Council, alternate ,proposal to refund or eliminate ,.speci fee and absorb, cost' for loan , ,repayment within the t'otal'Parks Budget over "three years. Council, member Sims requested clarification of the funding options. City Manager Zais explained the alternatives and repayment schedules. It was MOVED BY SEMON, SECONDED BY SIMS,, TO ENDORSE THE WATERSLIDE CONCEPT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY SEMON, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO PROCEED WITH THE SPECIAL'FEE OF $1, WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR REVIEW AFTER ONE YEAR. Council member .Beauchamp was,,hopeful than an alternative to the $1 fee could `be found to make the slide available to all children in the ,City.. In..light of, the , high number .of families living at or ' near, the �' poverty; level, - in Yakima, Council_ member Barnett agreed ; a fee would create 'hard feelings and dispaeity among the youth. Council member Semon encouraged . ,.consideration of ,work programs to offer the opportunity to , , . ,earn „' :admission.,;.,_ City, .. Manager” Zais stated that corporate `sponsorship is under consideration; however, ',rt „takes a long time to establish. Council member Semon ` withdrew his motion. _ It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BARNETT, THAT .$65,000 COME FROM THE ; GENERAL FUND FOR OUTRIGHT PURCHASE OF THE SLIDE, AND NO ADMISSION FEE BE CHARGED. The motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote; Berndt and Buchanan voting. nay. . D. Council proposal td cap the 2% In -Lieu of Tax to Parks for future years at. the 1990 level. It was _ MO , VED BY BARNETT TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion _ died for'lack' a second. Council member Sims stated that no additional motion is needed,' establ policy will continue. Refuse Fund ' I/ . A.„ ,.,. Proposal .for _Re.fu Divi , restructuring /route consolidation and equipment' replacement reduction. (Cost savings of $75,000). Council member Sims stated that Council should .endorse cost efficiencies presented by supervisors, and reinstate , _ , positions r _ i,f ,.,. restructuring does ..not work. Council member ' Beauchamp restated his opposition to the,, proposal, and strongly objected to the highest minority 'intensive -6- 2 3 8 ADJOURNED MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1990 department in the City being singled out for cost savings by eliminating positions. Mr. Beauchamp .felt the timing was wrong for staff cutbacks, in light of upcoming annexations -.. -and, anticipated City „growth. ,City.,.Mana9er, stated that the Cit will be asking the 'recycling 'consultant _ _to examine the . workload and routing that exists in ,the Division. Council member Buchanan stated that the Division should be streamlined as much as possible, because many additions will be required in the `next two years to meet recycling requirements. Council member Pechtel stated that he did not fee1 this proposal, was racially motivated,, and suggested a one year trial . for the proposal. It Was MOVED BY ,BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, ”' TO .PROCEED " WITH ". THE RESTRUCTURING ROUTE CONSOLIDATION. The motion failed by a 3- 4 voice vote; Barnett, Beauchamp, Pechtel and Semon voting nay. With the ; failure of this motion,, Mayor .Berndt stated that. the Council needs to move to the alternative rate adjustment, proposals, ,B. ,, for ..Refuse Rate Adjustment to maintain current s and - rout + � es , • ), City M stated that the alternative'. WoUld provide basic . service funding. It was"MOVED`BY " BEAUCHAMP 'TO THE ALTERNATIVE The motion died for lack of, a second. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED .BY BEAUCHAMP, TO DEFER THE RATE STRUCTURE PENDING A DECISION•ON THE ANALYS OF THE YARD REFUSE RATES TO COVER THE FULL COST OF SERVICE. The motion failed by .a _2 -5 voice vote; Berndt,, Buchanan, Pechtel, Semon and Sims voting nay. It was" MOVED BY SEMON, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP: TO ADOPT ORIGINAL REFUSE RATE ADJUSTMENT ON AN INTERIM .BASIS. Budget and Finance., Director Hanson stated , : that this action would, eff,ectivery , the cash balance estimate ,for :„ ,next . by 4 $75, 0.00: City. Manager Zais stated that rates are set,at a .level: that ,is,'not adequate to maintain the cost of operation, but this option allows time to reevaluate future costs and maintain adequate reserves. Council member Buchanan stated that Council i,s_postponing an inevitable rate increase,next year if cash reserves are allowed to diminish this year. City Manager Zais stated that the contract ,with the"_ ,will , include evaluation of manpower and route structuring. The question was called for a ,vote on the motion. The motion carried by. 6 -1 voice vote; Buchanan voting nay.` ,. D. Proposal to amend legislation for City rates for special hauls to recover 100% of cost. - - It was MOVED BY.SIMS, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice. vote. E. Proposal to analyze yard refuse rates to cover full cost of service and report back in 1991. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS; "TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. -7- ADJOURNED MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1990 2 3 9 .F ,..Proposal- . ( to suspend, , and refuse collection charges 'upon notice of vacancy." , . It was MOVED BY'.BUCHANAN,' SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ,DENY THE PROPOSAL.- , The _motion carried by unanimous, .voice vote. Equipment Rental • I/ •A. C Proposal . ( to _purchase. waste -oil heaters for City Shops. "` (Expenditure' .of $'20,'000). . ' It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. ,. The ,motion,.carried by . unanimous voice vote. ,. .,r ! Transit n A. Proposal:-. ,add FTE ,.Tr,ansit. Operator. a . ( of $27,'000) _>: ,, It was MOVED BY SIMS, , SECONDED BY.PECHTEL, TO DEFER ACTION ` UNTIL NEW TRANSIT MANAGER,IS APPOINTED. The_,,, motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Proposal for Transit Facility. (Expenditure of $3.8 million). It was MOVED _BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. Council member Barnett stated that he is voting against this proposal because he feels that writing an .addendum . to the ,Master Plan _asserting that the entire improved Public Works facility is eventually intended to be used exclusively for Transit has no factual'basis., In his opinion, .the addendum would be written to allow the use of funds under questionable circumstances. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote; Barnett and Berndt voting nay. Water /Irrigation ' ?.. A. Proposal to add DA III for Cross Connection Program support. ♦ (Expenditure of Council member Sims requested clarification of this position, asking if it would be required for only one year. Water ,, , Division- Su.perv,isor Ty Wick replied, that this is an ongoing I/ ' program and the job is currently performed by_ •, technical personnel. Addition of a. .III would • _ • a.l - low . the technical ,' people more` work' time` in the It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY. SIMS, TO APPROVE' THE PROPOSAL., The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Sewer A. Proposal to implement Cost of Service Study recommendations. (Revenue of $800,000). -8- 2 4 0 ADJOURNED MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1990 1. .Strong Waste Charges ($211,329) - It was MOVED BY SEMON, SECONDED BY PECHTEL,'TO`. "APPROVE THE" PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice - vote. 2. Outside Utility Surcharge ($304, "608)' -. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY TO DEFER ACTION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 3. Wholesale Charge - Union Gap ($101,425) - It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN': SECONDED BY SIMS "`TO - ` APPROVE``THE`; _ PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 4. Wholesale Charge Terrace Heights ($37,.8.66) It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED ~`BY "'PECHTEL` APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 5. Industrial, Waste System ($120,140) - It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PECHTEL,'` "TO'DEFER "ACTION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 6. Septage Waste, ($27,072)'- It, „was ;MOVED : °PECHTEL, SECONDED 'BY SIMS, TO 'APPROVE THE `PROPOSAL. ” The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Intergovernmental 1.,.:. P- roposal -,to continue financial... participation in the Coalition for the War on Drugs. (.Expenditure of $24,000/$4,000). It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED' - BY BEAUCHAMP, TO EXPEND $24,000, AS BUDGETED,. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Berndt explained that all participating ,j,ur have been asked to contribute an additional $4,000 to provide adequate funding fo the-agency. It is possible that some 'of — the the ' a dministrat overhead may be covered by State or Federal funds, and the total figure may be reduced. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED - SEMON, TO APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL $4,000 FOR THIS PROGRAM. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 2. Council added Policy Issue to limit 1991 Travel Transportation. Budget to 1990 Amended Budget level with City Manager authority to reallocate within the - General Fund. It was MOVED BY BARNETT TO APPROVE THE 'POLICY - ISSUE AS STATED. The motion died for lack of a second. It was MOVED BY SIMS,. SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADD $5,000 TO THE TRAVEL BUDGET, WHICH WAS . DEFERRED,\EARLIER, ; ..FOR CITY COUNCIL- TRAVEL FOR 1991. The motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote; Barnett and Berndt voting nay. Council member Barnett was displeased that the travel budget has increased more than 54% over the past two years. . Mayor Berndt called for a short break at 10:40 A.M. Council reconvened at 10:50 A.M. to begin discussion of Unbudgeted Major Policy Issues. -9- ADJOURNED MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1990 2 4 1 Personnel Proposal ' for Work Force Planning, Training, Job Classification and Staffing Plan. (Expenditure of $150,000- $'200, 000).. _ ., Y .,- - It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BARNETT, "TO ENDORSE THE I/ " - CONCEPT OF THE PLAN, AND FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF TO WORK TOGETHER '.` : DETERMINE THE SCOPE•' OF•iTHEMANPQWER PLAN. Council member Sims stated that the proposal is more comprehensive than he anticipated, and he felt that the Plan needs to involve logical progression of employees. Mayor " Berndt noted that no money is involved at this time for development of the RFP. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Finance- Customer.Services A. Proposal to purchase hand held Parking Citation System. (Expenditure of $24.,000). - It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO DENY THE - " ' PROPOSAL. "The: m`otion' carried by 5 -2 voice vote; Berndt and ? "Buhanan'votingThay. ' ' B.. ,Proposal to increase Parking Infraction Fees. (Estimated revenue of $50,000). . It was MOVED PECHTEL', SECONDED 'BY BEAUCHAMP, TO DENY THE PROPOSAL.' The motion' carried by unanimous voice vote. 4 ** Councl .added Policy Issue to increase handicapped parking Zone Penalty from $25 to $50 per infraction: (Estimated ' revenue of . , It was MOVED :BY BARNETT ,`SECONDEDBY BEAUCHAMP, TO, DENY THE '$ PROPOSA•L J: : emotion failed by ra' 2 -5 vo'i'ce .vote; Beauchamp and Barnett voting aye. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The - motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote; Barnett and Beauchamp voting nay. Housing Proposal to add a Rehab Specialist and a'DA I (Expenditure of I/ $52,000); proposal to add a Home., Remodeling Technician. (Expenditure of $29,000). Mayor Berndt advised Council that staff has- that these items be deferred until funding is in place. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO DEFER THESE ITEMS UNTIL FUTURE FUNDING IS IDENTIFIED. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. . - -10- 2 4 2 ADJOURNED MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1990 Capitol Theatre Request for $35,000 from Undedicated Interest Earnings of the Capitol Theatre Insurance Reserve for Series programming. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. Finance Director Hanson advised Council that the request is '"for one year "only, and the Capitol Theatre must ' come back each =year if they wish to-renew °their request. The question—Was called' for a . vote- ':on `" :the 'motion:: ' The motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote;. Barnett and Buchanan voting nay. Police A. Proposal for Law and Justice Facility.Funding ' (Expenditure of $2 million O &M; $10 million Capital). ** Alternative Council member proposal for the City to participate in proposed Yakima County Modular Jail Expansion and obtain 50 beds dedicated for City prisoners. (Expenditure of $875,000). It was MOVED: BY ' BARNETT, ' SECONDED : BY'' BEAUCHAMP - CITY PARTICIPATE IN "THE' YAKIMA" COUNTY .MODULAR JAIL" EXPANSION AND OBTAIN - S.0' BEDS ` DEDICATED" FOR`CITY "PRISONERS. Council member Semon asked for a funding source for the $875,000. estimated capital cost. Council member Barnett stated that the purpose of his motion was to call for a vote in open session in order • to give an :ans to the 'Cotttiss`ioners' by the end of December. Council member'Pechtel agreed that citizens favor a joint facility, however, he did not feel that a 50 bed option would solve the problem. Council member Beauchamp stated that 50 beds are better than zero beds, and would at least begin to address the situation. Council member Barnett felt that if Law and Justice is truly the Council's number one pfiority, then' ' this- 'isT a" ' method — 'to get the process started. The question was called for a vote;on — the: motion. The'motion failed`on a 2- 5•voice vote; Barnett and Beauchamp voting aye. cA Fire A. Proposal for a Fall '91 Ballot Issue for Implementation of Fire 'Facilities recommended in the Fire Plan. (Expenditure of $4 million). It' was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by a 6 -1 voice vote; Barnett voting nay. Council member Barnett stated that this is ' =? Another .of"the City giving a higher priority to a program other than' Law" and Justice: B. Proposal to restructure Operation /Supervision of Electronic Tech's Shop. (Expenditure of $50,000). -11- ADJOURNED MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1990 2 4 3 It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED`BY SEMON, THE °� PROPOSAL. The motion carried by 4 -3 roll call vote; Beauchamp, Buchanan and Sims voting nay. . C. Council member proposed issue to fund three FTE Firefighter positions. '(Expenditure of $105,000 Personnel; $3,000 - equipment).. II It was MOVED BY BARNETT TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion t died fora lack ofYa second:' . - -- - " ' Cemetery .. • 'A. Proposal- to provide for Advance-Service Sales. (Estimated revenue of $13,500)., It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BUCHANAN, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Parks and Recreation. • - n A '.ArtsVan ; Proposal. (Expendi.ture of $8 000)-. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO APPROVE THE . PROPOSAL. The motion carried by 'unanimous voice 'vote. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO FUND THIS REQUEST THROUGH THE GENERAL FUND. The motion carried by 6 -1 .voice vote;.Buchanan voting nay. . -. B. Sunfair Proposal. (Expenditure of $8,000). A COUNTER PROPOSAL WAS MADE BY SIMS, BY TO AUTHORIZE $4,000 FOR SUNFAIR. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO FUND.THIS REQUEST THROUGH THE GENERAL FUND. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. - Council member Policy Issue to authorize additional Parks . • Youth Recreation programs year -round by contract and through Parks Operation. (Expenditure of $25,000). It was MOVED.T BY' PECHTEL ' 'SECONDED' BY BEAUCHAMP :,' TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. - Council member Barnett asked for clarification ' - _if: the funds being proposed for this purpose were originally allocated to Streets. City Manager Zais •confirmed that source, and stated that final revenue assessments in both 1990 and 1991 showed additional Gas Tax revenue that could be I/ allocated to Parks. Council member Barnett stated that he will be voting no because he feels it is inappropriate to take funds from the Streets budget when a Street Utility Tax • Issue is under consideration. Council member Buchanan agreed that the funding source was incorrect, although he supports the idea of expanding Parks programming. Council members Pechtel and Semon felt that the Council needed to make a commitment to youth, and agreed that this was an excellent investment. The question was called for a vote on the - -12- 2 it 4 ADJOURNED MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1990 ' — motion., _ The' motion . carried4by a• 5 -2 "voice vote; Barnett and Buchanan voting nay. Streets /Traffic Engineering A. Proposal to establish a Street•Utility /Employee and Household Tax of $2 per unit per month to fund several programs. (Estimated revenue of $1,078,000). It was MOVED BY `SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, 'TO ALL ISSUES ON THE STREET UTILITY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council member Barnett clarified that there is no implication that Council will automatically implement this proposal when the Legislature makes technical corrections in the original law., Engineering t . • ; ,. A. Proposal for Sanitary Engineer pay grade adjustment - two positions. (Expenditure of $13,680). It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SIMS TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Water /Irrigation t A. Proposal for bond issue. t'o`.construct "and: City irrigation system. (Expenditure of $15 million). Council .member Barnett felt that a City wide general obligation bond would violate the City Charter. Reading from ' -- Article' 9', he ,quoted that "a utility owned by "a "city and the financing aspects for repair, replacement and' rehabilitation shall be arranged upon the credit of the utility itself, and nbt.? upon the i's'suance of - general obligation, "bonds of the city." Mr. Barnett felt the City needs to establish a Street Utility, which is limited to going out to financing within the Irrigation District. Mayor Berndt stated that the community will need to be involved in discussion of this issue, and suggested in -depth study. by the Council. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO .. CONTINUE DISCUSSION' OF THIS` TOPIC` WITH THE PUBLIC THROUGH :1991. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote: :.City Manager Zais stated that the broad idea of this concept was to try to provide a financing vehicle to the broadest base possible without impacting just the users of the system. This should be a community policy issue and decision. Council member Barnett requested a legal opinion on the proposal. Miscellaneous A. Airport — Council added Policy issue to authorize $30,000 for Airport .facility improvements, contingent upon an equal commitment: from Yakima County. -13- ADJOURNED MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1990 2 4 5 It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE-THE PROPOSAL. The motion. car.r.ied. by unanimous voice vote. B. Council member Sims referred to Page 5, and requested reconsideration of the Fire Pension /Medical . Funding - . mandated costs. City Manager Zais stated that the funds have been budgeted because of a legal mandated requirement to accommodate Fire Pension .medical costs. The earlier recommendation.in the Policy Issues gave Council the choice to. elevate this to a legislative priority issue. It was . MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO RECONSIDER THIS ISSUE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED'BY' BUCHANAN,'TO ACCEPT'THE STAFF `RECOMMENDATION. The motion carried by una voice vote. C. Referring to Page 3, it was MOVED BY SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, - TO TAKE COUNCIL "B" (TRAVEL) 'FROM THE TABLE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, - SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, EXCLUSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council member'Semon suggested review of the total Council trav,,el budget, and development of a, travel plan after_ the first of, the year. D. City Manager Zais requested a motion directing that formal legislation be prepared to bring back an ordinance for adoption next week, incorporating all of the final decisions made today.and other legislation required as a result of action today. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ;DIRECT STAFF TO - PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION TO ADOPT THE 1991 BUDGET BASED ON 'TODAY'S COUNCIL ACTION. The. motion carried by unanimous voice vote. . There being no further business, it was MOVED BY BARNETT, BY BUCHANAN, TO ADJOURN AT THE HOUR OF 11 :40'.A.M. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: . CO CIL M _ _ / / �� CO NCIL MEMBE' . DATE ATTEST: 1/ CITY .CLERK , MAYOR,. Minutes.prepared by Deputy City Clerk Lovell. -14-