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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. DECEMBER 6, 1983 149 • 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. 150 DECEMBER 6, 1983 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. DECEMBER 6, 1983 151 *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. 152 DECEMBER 6, 1983 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. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY A • Ai / DATE?:g COUNCIL MEMBER DATE 1 - Sy 00UNCI'NEMBER ' ATTEST: op d•ka. ■ A TY CLERK MAYOR