HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/1983 Study Session 148 DECEMBER 6, 1983
STUDY SESSION
The City Council net in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan,
Shirley Doty and W. K. "Pete" Moore. Council member Jack Sparling
absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Carmichael distributed copies of a letter fran the
Association of Washington Cities regarding legislative
priorities, and advised there will be a board meeting next
week. City Manager Zais wished to bring to Council's
attention the letter in the Council packets fran the
Department of Commerce granting clearance of the $160,000
previously owed EDA.
2. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSAL REGARDING MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION
City Manager Zais stated that the management team is
continuing to be fiscally cautious and conservative in seeking
pay adjustments; however, there are certain concerns that need
to be addressed which are outlined in the report. Council
member Barnett expressed his concern regarding the Fire
management increase under Proposal #1 since a settlement with
the Unions has not been reached: He indicated he doesn't have
any difficulty with the balance of the proposal. council
member Beauchamp questioned whether those brought on line at
the top pay range would have access to expansion under this
proposal. Also, he questioned whether staff would be
satisfied with the current system if the comparison survey
showed that the City's pay ranges were comparable. City
Manager Zais stated the survey will be looking at bench mark
positions in the local area and other government entities.
This same system was used in the 1979 study, which showed an
average of 6 increase overall. City Manager Zais further
responded to the other question, stating there is no step
system in effect. Those that are hired at the top of the
range do not have the ability to advance forward. He further
advised that since 1976 there has been no step increase system
for management except during the first- six -months of
employment. Council member 'bore stated that a step system
should not be automatic, but should be based on the
individual's ability to produce. City Manager Zais said that
should such a system be approved, it would be based on merit.
City Attorney Andrews explained that currently there is no
merit increase available for management and has not been for
several years. City Manager Zais stated that if a person is
hired in the mid-point of his range, under the current system,
he can never reach the top of his range. It was MOVED by
Moore, seconded by Buchanan to move Item No. 2 to Item No. 7A
under the business portion of the meeting. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling
Absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:15 p.m., the council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Doty and Moore and City Manager Zais and
City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. council member
Sparling absent and excused.
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5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Moore.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael referred to the its placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning Whether there were any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
council member Barnett requested that Item No. 10 be added to
the Consent Agenda. Council member Doty requested that Item
Nbs. 13 and 15 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the
general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No.
10 and the deletion of Item Nos. 13 and 15, as requested, be
made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items,
including resolution and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by
Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp, that the Consent Agenda, as
read, be passed. Unanirrously carried by roll call vote.
Farling absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled
under one motion without further discussion.)
7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
A. Item No. 2
It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Beauchamp, that under
Proposal No. 2 of the report, consideration for 1984 mid-year
pay adjustments be given only after Council has reviewed the
study. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
It was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Buchanan that under
Proposal No. 1, effective January 1, 1984, a salary increase
of 3.5% be granted for the total management staff. Carried by
5-1 voice vote. Barnett voting nay. Sparling absent.
Council member Barnett stated he could not vote for the motion
since he did not know what effect it would have on the present
Fire Department negotiations.
Council member Moore requested that consideration be given to
reinstating a step plan when reviewing the salary survey.
*8. MINUTES
The Council minutes of November 8 and 14, 1983 were approved,
having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and
no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
*10. STATUS REPORT ON ENERGY AND WATER RELATED PROJECTS/PROGRAMS
The report fran the Director and Assistant Director of
Community and Economic Development dated December 2, 1983
regarding the following energy and water-related projects was
accepted and approved:
a. Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project
b. Yakima Basin Joint Board
c. Energy Grant
d. Gas and Oil Leases in the Rattlesnake Drainage Basin
e. Federal Legislation for the Rattlesnake Watershed
11. RECONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WATER
INTAKE STUDY FOR ICE AND FLOOD CONTROL (Continued from 11/1/83)
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, was
present to respond to Council's questions. After brief
discussion, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp to
table this matter until the Council committee has met and
reviewed the new Material. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Sparling absent.
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12. STATUS REPORT ON WEST VALLEY UTILITY SERVICE
Dennis Cavell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, stated
his department has been working with the County and Health
District to resolve the sewer problems as outlined in this
report. Mr. Covell introduced one of the hest Valley
residents who has been working with the various governmental
agencies in this matter, Nancy Bechard of 7805 Englewood Crest
Drive, Ms. Bechard advised there is a potential for three
LID's; however they are running into some problems with the
residents, especially in securing petition signatures.
Council member Doty stated that most of the residents are
willing to pay a reasonable amount for the service but are
concerned about paying for the entire expansion program.
Council member Buchanan questioned whether the County should
fund the initial construction of this project, which would be
reimbursed as connections are made to the system. It was
MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Beauchamp to accept the staff
report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MODIFICATION TO THE
CITY/COUNTY JAIL AGREEMENT FOR 1984
Resolution No. D-4884, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that the resolution, as read,
be adopted. Council member Barnett questioned the difference
between the figure reported in the newspaper of $33 as a
maxim= dollar amount, and that listed in the agreement of
$38. Police Chief Green explained the $38 figure is the only
dollar amount that has been obtained in writing. He stated
that since this is a maximum amount only, in actuality it is
hopefully going to be less. The question was called for a
vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4884, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution
of a City/County Jail Agreement MbdificatiOn.
*14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF 1984 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT FOR YAKIMA POLICE PATROLMAN'S ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION NO. D-4885, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar year
1984 with the Yakima Police Patrolman's Association,
15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY
HENRY BRULEY
Council member Doty stated that anyone who had spent 221/2 hours
erroneously excavating a pipe should be paid the entire amount
requested of $135.00. Assistant City Attorney Vanek explained
that the amount of the settlement had been discussed with Mr.
Bruley and that he agreed to settle for $90. City Attorney
Andrews stated that his department has been instructed to
settle all damage claims at the least amount possible to the
City, but if so instructed by Council, a person could always
be paid more. ((Youncil member Beauchamp absent after 3:50
p.m.)
RESOLUTION NO. D-4886, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Barnett, seconded by Moore to adopt the resolution, as
read. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to amend the
resolution changing the amount from $90 to $135. Carried by
4-1 voice vote. Barnett voting aye. Feauchamp temporarily
absent and Sparling absent. The question was called for the
vote on the motion, as amended. Carried by 4-1 voice vote.
Barnett voting nay. Beauchamp temporarily absent and Sparling
absent.
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*16. APPROVAL OF RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT
The report from the Director of Community & Economic
Development regarding the application for Right-of-Way Use
Permit for 222 South 3rd Street by Tacoma Goodwill Industries,
was accepted and approved.
*17. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 AD VALOREM TAX LEVY
ORDINANCE NO. 2732, AN ORDINANCE amending City of Yakima
Ordinance No. 2718, enacted October 4, 1983, and entitled "AN
- fixing and levying the amount of ad valorem taxes
necessary to balance estimated revenue with estimated
expenditures for the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima."
II/ *18. ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
AIRPORT
ORDINANCE NO. 2733, AN ORDINANCE relating to City government
administration and finance; repealing Chapter 1.23, "Airport
Advisory Commission", Chapter 3.30, "Municipal Airport Fund",
Chapter 3.70, "Airport Improvement Fund", Chapter 5.07,
"Airport Automobile Rentals", Chapter 5.08, "Airport
Petroleum", and Chapter 6.34, "Airport Ground Control and
Security", all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
19. OTHER BUSINESS
John Beer, Jr., Director of Community and Economic Development
distributed copies of his memo regarding notification by HUD
delaying the C.D.B.G. application. (Beauchamp present after
4:06 p.m.) Mr. Beer also advised there is a meeting scheduled
for Friday, December 16th at 10:00 a.m. with the Bureau of
Reclamation regarding the Rattlesnake Watershed Project. John
Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, distributed his memo
regarding update of major policy issue involving the position
of Water Service Representative, to be inserted into the
Budget Review packets.
Information Items
Items of information supplied to the Council were: letter
from Office of Attorney General regarding Yakima River Basin
Consolidation Proceedings notice of meeting for December 15,
1983. 11/30/83; letter from U.S. Dept. of Commerce regarding
Project NZ. 07-51-24159. 11/16/83; letter from State
Director, Planning & Community Affairs Agency announcing her
replacement. 11/18/83; memo from Cable Communications
Coordinator regarding McCaw Cablevision Rate Increase
Notification. 11/21/83; Community Television Newsletter
October 1983; letter from State Office of Program Research
regarding Notice of Committee Meetings; memo from City
II/ Attorney regarding Damage Claims referred to insurance company
for November. 12/1/83; Article from Wall Street Journal
entitled, "Cities are Still Facing Fiscal Problems Despite
Economic Recovery, Survey Finds." _11/28/83; article from Wall
Street Journal entitled, "AT&T's '84 Breakup Causing Some
Cities to Fret Over Loss of Phone-Tax Revenue." 11/29/83;
article from Wall Street Journal entitled, "Tax Revolt
Falters....Testing 'Fiscal Blood Pressure'....Bills."; article
from Legislative Report entitled, "Status of major NLC
priorities before Congress." 11/21/83; minutes of Traffic
Safety Committee for October 26, 1983; minutes of Board of
Adjustment for November 22, 1983; and minutes of Yakima
Housing Authority for October 27, 1983 and November 23, 1983.
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20. ADJOURNMENT
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by More, that this meeting
be adjourned at the hour of 4:10 p.m., to then meet on
Thursday, December 8 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
City Hall, Yakima, Washington, for the purpose of continuing
budget reviews. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling
absent.
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