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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/1984 Study Session _ JULY 10, 1984 325, STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty and Jack Sparling. Council member W. K. "Pete" More Absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Doty requested that a decision be made regarding the third invitation by Mr. Cecil Collins, Director of Southeast Yakima Community Center, to visit the facility and become more familiar with the programs offered therein. Mayor Barnett indicated he would have his secretary contact the various Council members to determine if they would he available to attend a meeting on July 31, 1984. Mayor Barnett informed Council that Mr. Collins has requested to be placed on the Agenda in August- to make a presentation. Council member Doty asked if Council members would be interested in having the North Front Street discussion on the Council agenda in the near future. She indicated that the topics to be discussed are: the overall planning situation for that area (whether or not the merchants in that area are going to request Community Development Block Grant Funding again) and the vandalism and prostitution situation. Council member Carmichael stated the merchants are anticipating submitting an application for Community Development Block Grant Funds again this year. City Manager Zais reported Lenore Lambert has contacted him regarding the downtown improvement plan for the area, and has also requested assistance and direction of the Council and Planning staff in this regard. He added the situation concerning the prostitution problem was not a part of the conversation he had with her, however, he realizes it is a problem which has been around for a long time, and should be discussed as a separate issue. Council member Carmichael stated she has had conversations with several of the downtown merchants concerning the prostitution problem and has indicated to them this is not a new problem, however, the location does change from time to time. After further discussion on the issue, it was the general consensus of the Council that this is an age old problem, and there is no real solution to the situation at this time. City Manager Zais indicated additional detailed information is needed from the Police Department and a report will be submitted to Council at a later date regarding the issue and possible solutions. 2. PRESENTATION REGARDING PROPOSED MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN SURVEY STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS City Manager Zais gave a brief background report on the history regarding the compensation plan and Personnel Officer Bob Weaver explained the way in which the survey was conducted and how they calculated the salary ranges involved. City Manager Zais explained that management had met with Department Heads and discussed the fiscal impact and attempted to make adjustments for past *parities without impacting the budget. He stated the outcome was a proposal that will allow for step increases and merit pay adjustments for management personnel that other City employees enjoy. After further discussion it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp, that the item be moved down on the agenda to become Item No. 7a under Current Study Session items. Unanimously carried by voice vote. !'bore absent. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore absent. 326 JULY 10, 1984 BUSINESS MEETING 4. At 7:30 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and Sparling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member Moore absent and excused. 5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Mayor Barnett. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Barnett 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 Doty requested that Item No. 11 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 11, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Carmichael, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Moore 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 After further discussion on this item, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan, to accept the salary adjustments as proposed by the City Manager. Council member Doty indicated this is a considerable increase for some of the staff. Council member Carmichael stated the City has lost personnel to other cities due to the difference in the salary ranges and indicated she feels the plan should be adopted as presented with the five step increase levels. Mayor Barnett stated he feels the City of Everett should not have been used in the study, as it is not comparable to Yakima. He expressed his objection to the formula used in the salary compensation plan. He indicated giving the managers a 50% increase of the difference in salary (as compared to other cities) plus implementing the step increase is too much of an increase all at once. He was concerned that at the rate of the immediate increase, many managers would be at the top of the pay range within a short period of time. He stated he would vote against the plan unless some changes are made in the proposal. Council member Sparling stated management is deserving of a wider salary range, but he would prefer to negotiate with the City Manager and the Personnel Officer rather than make a decision at this time. It is his preference to conduct a meeting with them, and reach a decision in two weeks. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Sparling to table the item for two weeks. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore absent. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 9. HEARING ON MAJOR MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 100 BLOCK OF NORTH NACHES AVENUE, FROM R-3 to M-1 This being the time fixed for the hearing on the major modification to an existing Planned Development located in the 100 block of North Neches Avenue, Larry Wright, Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development, stated the problems with the sidewalk, the lighting plan and the on-site drainage have been resolved by the applicant. Glenn Rice, 415 North 1st Street, was present on behalf of the Mayer Corporation and addressed specific questions regarding the JULY 10, 1984 327 project. Ed Weber, Doudna, Williams Architects, stated the building would be a masonry or concrete steel frame structure with a stucco or other non-combustible finish. In response to Council member Buchanan 's question regarding the variety of trees proposed, Mr. Weber stated the trees will be recommended by the Planning Commission. There being no other citizen present wishing to speak to the issue, the public portion of the hearing was closed. After further discussion on the item, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp, to accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Moore absent. 10. HEARING ON REZONE REQUEST INITIATED BY THE YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 900-100 BLOCK OF SOUTH NACRES AVENUE, FROM R-3 to M-1 This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone request of the Planning Comndssion involving property located in the 900-1000 Block of South Naches Avenue, Larry Wright, Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development, was present to respond to questions by Council. Mr. Wright explained that the revised recommendation of the Planning Commission is to rezone the northerly lots and exclude the southerly lots at this time. For further clarification, Mr. Wright indicated Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 in Block D are the only lots currently being recommended for rezoning. Ben Chandler, 1008 So. Naches, stated he is in favor of the rezone as they are no longer considering rezoning the block in which he resides. Winston Mitchell, 909 and 911 S. Naches Avenue, questioned if any lots on the west side of Naches Avenue are going to be rezoned. It was explained the lots on the west side would not be affected and Mr. Mitchell stated he doesn't have any objections to the rezone. There being no other citizen present wishing to speak to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. More absent. *11. PRESENTATION OF SECOND QUARTER BUDGET/FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated July 6, 1984, regarding the Second Quarter Revenue and Expenditure Report for the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. *12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A PARK NAME RESOLUTION NO. D-4979, A RESOLUTION of appreciation to the Yakima Kiwanis Club; and naming the Sherman Memorial Park. *13. DISPOSITION OF A DAMAGE CLAIM: a. Claim filed by D. Archer Mortland RESOLUTION NO. D-4980, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $85.00 to D. Archer Mortland in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *14. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: a. Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works to Emmitsburg, MD. The out-of-state travel request for Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works, to Emmitsburg, MD to participate as an instructor at the Emergency Management Institute from July 9th to July 13, 1984, at no cost to the City, was approved. b. Ed Carroll, Fire Chief, to Sparks NV. The out-of-state travel for Chief Carroll to Sparks, Nevada, August 5th through August 12, 1984, to attend the 1984 Western Fire Chief's Conference, at a cost of $520 was approved. 328 JULY 10, 1984 *15. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR 1983 IRRIGATION RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT The report fran the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated July 5, 1984 with respect to completion of the 1983 Irrigation Reconstruction contract, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set Borth was authorized. *16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET, AMENDING THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND (Second Reading) An Ordinance amending the 1984 Budget, amending the Equipment Replacement Find having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2789, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 551-Equipment Replacement Fund for expenditure during 1984. *17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET (First Reading) An Ordinance amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 000-General Fund for expenditure during 1984 having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until July 17, _ 1984. 18. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais indicated Brian Cantwell, reporter for Yakima Herald-Republic, has accepted a position in Vancouver, therefore, this will be his last meeting with Council. Mr. Zais expressed his appreciation for the quality of work Brian has exhibited during his term in covering City Hall events and City Council meetings, and wished. him continued success in his new endeavor. INFORMATION ITEMS Items of Information supplied to Council were: letter fran Housing and Urban Development re: Community Development Block Grant Monitoring, 6/29/84; memo from Traffic Engineering re TSAC - DWI/ Seatbelt Coordinator, 6/29/84; Permit Report for the month of June, 1984; minutes of April 23 and May 21, 1984 Community Programming Advisory Committee meetings; minutes of June 5, 1984 Civil Service Canmission meetings; and News Release regarding Traffic Signal Synchronization in downtown area, 7/10/84. 19. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 8:30 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY kia4r. £ DATE g (JNCII MEMBER DATE 17— /X4 s yl -. / /tOUNFIL m mE• ATTEST: g a l Le--i 46-64 CITY CLERK MAYOR