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Home My WebLink About12/10/1991 Business Meeting 103 CITY OF YAIA, WASHINGTON DECEMBER 10, 1991 BUSINERSMETiNG 1. ROLL CALL The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Pat Berndt, presiding, Councilmembers Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp (present after 2:50 P.M.), Bill Brado, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Councilmen ber Lynn Buchanan absent and excused, attending National League of Cities Conference. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Clerk Harris also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Director of Community and Economic Development, Glenn Rice. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Berndt announced the public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on the rezone of the Stone Church has been postponed until January 9, 1992 at 9:30 A.M. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the. Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Councilmembers or citizens present. There being none, the City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was IIWW BY SINS, SECONDED BY SENOR, IBAT 1HE CONSENT AGENDA, AS BEAD, BE PASSED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp and Buchanan absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 12, 1991 ADJOURNED MEETING AND NOVEMBER 19, 1991 ADJOURNED AND BUSINESS MEETINGS The Council minutes of the November 12, 1991 Adjourned meeting and 11/ November 19, 1991 Adjourned and Business meetings were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmembers and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 7. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF 1992 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES City Manager Administrative Assistant Oliver updated the Council on the amended list of legislative priorities. Criminal Justice -1- 1 0 4 DECEMBER 10, 1991 funding was changed to a number one priority. Personnel matters were changed fram priority A to priority B. The hotel /motel tax was changed from 5% to 3 %. Councilmember Brado asked for additional information on the personnel issue. Ms. Oliver assured him that he would be provided with the necessary background information. City Manager Zais explained this was the issue that was decided by the Supreme Court on the negotiation of personnel, Civil Service rules governing disciplinary actions, and testing promotions in a collective bargaining context. It was MOVED BY SENON, SECONDED BY BAMM, THAT THE Inc ISEATIVE PRIORITIES BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp and Buchanan absent. Councilmember Barnett remarked that the priorities have been somewh modified from those in the original packet and are available upon request. 8. REPORT FROM YAKIMA COMMUNITY TELEVISION: A. 1992 YAKIMA COMMUNITY TELEVISION PLAN Cable Communication Manager Warren presented the Council with information regarding the 1992 Television Plan and Consultant Report. In reply to Councilmember Semon's inquiry, Ms. Warren stated they have twelve to fifteen persons who attend classes each month to become certified producers. Larry Mathews, 805 S. 17th Avenue, discussed the high cost of cable TV. He ask the Council to take an active role in the City regaining some control over the cost. It was MOVED BY SlMS, SDOMMI) BY SENOR, 10 AOCFPP ME 1991 YAKIMA COMMUNIWIMIEVISaCffif PLAN. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp and Buchanan absent. B. ANNUAL CONSULTANT REPORT FOR 1991 Ms. Warren stated there is a possibility of telephone companies taking a competitive role in the cable TV industry, which will cause prices to be more competitive. Councilmember Barnett had a question concerning the Franchise ordinance. Ms. Warren stated the ordinance was only a draft ordinance from the consultant. Councilmember Semon stated he felt the cost of the consultant was not warranted, considering the information the Council received. Ms. Warren replied that the consultant has more than saved Community Television the cost of his fee in unpaid franchise fees and costs, which the consultant discovered. Councilmember Semon felt this same information could have been received through the national association, conferences, and workshops which are normally attended. Community and Economic Director Rice stated he felt the City has received its money's worth from the consultant. Following further discussion, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY SI X W, '10 ACCEPT ANNUAL MANANP REPORT KIR 1991. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp and Buchanan absent. 9. PRESENTATION OF MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PROPOSAL FOR 1992 City Manager Zais presented the proposed 1992 compensation proposal adjustment from management. He reviewed the revisions and salary comparisons to other cities. He explained the supervisory -2- DECEMBER 10, 1991 1 0 5 • and exempt employees desire to trade over -time for 3% deferred compensation match, provided the legal safeguards are met, and the medical benefits and cost sharing. Councilmember Beauchamp present at 2:50 P.M. Councilmember Barnett questioned the merit approved increases. Mr. Zais replied that all raises are based on satisfactory or better performance. He also explained the progressive step increases. Larry Mathews, 805 S. 17th Avenue, stated that due to the recession and lower cost of living in Yakima and the public's reaction to increases in City Administrators' salaries, that the increases should not be made at this time. Counci]member Sims wed City Management for an excellent job and stated he did not feel these increases were excessive. It was 143VE) BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, 10 ACCEPT THE RE0214ENCLATION WITH T E KODIFICATION THAT A 3% LIMIT BE SET ON THE EXECUTIVE SERIES AND DIRECT STAFF 10 REFINE AND NEEOTIATE TRADE OF OVER- TIME FUR DEFERRED COMPENSATION MATCH FAR SUPERVISORY AND EXIT EMPLOYEES, AND STAFF BE DIRECTED 10 PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY AND PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED CITIZENS RESQUUTION ND. D -6029, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Yakima County and People for People, Inc., relating to transporting elderly and handicapped citizens. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY AND OFFICE OF AGING AND LONG TERM CARE FOR PREVENTATIVE F0OTCARE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS RESOLUTION ND. D-6030, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the County of Yakima, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, for the Geriatric Footcare Program. *12. OONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT' WITH THE YAKIMA HERALD - REPUBLIC FOR PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF PARKS WINTER GUIDE R MICLU ICON ND. D -6031, A RESOLUTION execution of an 11/ agreement with the Yakima Herald- Republic for the publication of the City of Yakima Parks & Recreation Division Winter Program Guide. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH SECURITY PACIFIC BANK FOR YAKEMA HOUSING CENTER INSPECTION SERVICES RESOLUTION ND. D-6032, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of the Department of Ccmununity and Economic Development to sign an Agreement with Security Pacific Bank Housing Rehabilitation Center to provide inspection services for fees to determine housing 1 0 6 DECEMBER 10, 1991 conditions of primarily low /moderate income families securing federal loans. 14. OTHER BUSINESS None Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Notice of public meeting on SR-24, Yakima- Moxee, conducted by Washington State Department of Transportation on 12/12/91; Notification letter from TCI Cablevision of Yakima Valley, Inc. regarding basic cable rate increase. 11/26/91; Satisfaction of Judgment in Gefroh lawsuit; Assignments pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of December 3, 1991; Trolley Monthly Ridership Report for December 1991; Permit Center Report for November 1991; Memo from City Attorney regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 12/2/91; Agenda for December 11, 1991 Hearing Examiner meeting; Minutes of the October 3, 1991 Civil Service Commission meeting; Agenda for December 5, 1991 Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee meeting and minutes of its November 14, 1991 meeting; Agenda for the December 9, 1991 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes of its November 11, 1991 meeting; Minutes of the August 8, September 12, and October 10, 1991 Community Development Advisory Committee meetings; Agenda for the December 16, 1991 Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Executive Committee meeting and minutes of its November 18, 1991 meeting. Agenda for the December 18, 1991 YVCOG General Membership meeting and minutes of its October 16, 1991 meeting; Yakima Valley Carmnunity College Newsmemo. Vol. 7, No. 5.; and Article from Society for Human Resource Management /HRN News/November 1991, "Workforce 2000 is actually a misnomer ". 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was MOVED BY SITS, SECONDED BY BRADO, 'MAT IHE MEEFIlS BE ADi7OURN® AT THEHOUR OF 3:05 P.M., TO TIFii MEET' ON DECEMBER 16, 1991 AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE ILLY INN ICBM THE I7 ISLAITVE DINNER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent. () READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: i ,/ ' %_.o / 2 �� C i I3 ! °� �I / DATE 7 /3 f COUNCIL I ::ER DATE ATTEST: 6-/ CVnc, C � ky/ CITY CLERK / MAYOR Minutes prepared by Clerk Harris