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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/24/1984 Study Session 333 JULY 24, 1984 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty, W.K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling. Council member Henry Beauchamp absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Carmichael reported she received a note from Charlie George, Health District, regarding a meeting on Tuesday, July 31st at the Wbmens Century Club regarding pigeons, and asked if anyone would be attending. II/ Mayor Barnett reported he received a wire from our Sister City, Keelung, which indicates a delegation of eleven legislators and staff are coming to Yakima on July 30th. He stated they have not made any specific requests, but would like to net with any of the Council members who will be available. He stated he will be contacting the Council members individually later to ascertain their availability. Mayor Barnett reported he received a letter from the Yakima Centennial Committee requesting a proclamation at the appropriate time and that they be designated as coordinator for the celebration to give them control over outside vendors. They also requested financial support from the City. He stated he referred this request to staff. 2. CONTINUED DISCUSSION REGARDING MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN SALARY STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued from 7/10/84) It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan to remove this item from the table for discussion at this time. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. Mayor Barnett stated there is now a Motion on the floor to accept_ the recommendations, as outlined in the report. The question was called for a vote on the 'Motion. Failed by 2-4 voice vote. Barnett, Doty, Moore and Sparling voting nay. Beauchamp absent. Robert Weaver, Personnel Officer, distributed copies of an alternative salary increase plan for managers. City Manager Zais reported that staff found some legal problems with a retroactive salary increase. He stated if an ordinance is brought before the Council on August 7th and passed by majority vote, but not by a unanimous vote, the effective date would be mid-September, but we would be looking at the October 1st payroll date. He stated this would reduce the cost in half. He explained the alternate-proposal would establish a merit step pay plan October 1st, and increase management salaries by 25%, rather than 50% of the difference between our salaries and those of comparable cities. He II/ stated there would be a few employees eligible for a step increase in the last three months of the year and a few employees' salary increase would move into the minimum range. He stated that the ranges have not been changed from the last proposal; just the amount of the increase. Council member Buchanan asked for information on the highest paid bargaining unit employee and highest paid bargaining unit member in the Fire Department, including overtime. City Manager Zais stated in the Fire Department, it would be the Battalion Chief and in the classified series it would be the Supervising Traffic Engineer, but he does not have the information on the exact salaries. Council member Buchanan commented he was sure we would find that those individuals make as much Tnaley, if not more, than management. Council member Moore stated he believes the employees are paid a just wage and doesn't think an adjustment should be done in the middle of the year. He indicated he is in favor of implementing a step plan. Council member Carmichael stated that Council had asked for this study 334 JULY 24, 1984 to be brought back to Council, recognizing it would be the middle of this year before it would come back. She stated she would like some time to review this alternate proposal. She pointed out that the vote taken on the motion was out of order because it was tabled from the business portion of the meeting and there is a Council rule to handle that in the business portion of the meeting. She suggested this item be tabled for two weeks until Council has an opportunity to review these new figures and bring it back during the business portion of the meeting. Council member Moore agreed that this should have been done in the business meeting. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Moore to table for two weeks, to be brought back during the business portion of the meeting for an opportunity to study this new proposal. Failed by 3 -3 voice vote. Buchanan, Doty and Sparling voting nay. Beauchamp absent. It was MOVED by Carmichael to table for three weeks to be brought back during the business portion of the meeting. The motion died for lack of a second. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Doty to move this item down to the business session. Failed by 3 -3 voice vote. Barnett, Carmichael and Moore voting nay. Beauchamp absent. Council member Carmichael asked that the action taken on the motion earlier be declared out of order and have that moved to the business portion of the meeting. No action was taken. Hal Kensler, former City employee, came forward to address the Council at this time, rather than under Audience Participation because he could not be present during the business portion of the meeting. He stated he had just toured the United States and wanted to compliment the City Council for their contemporary thinking regarding intersection improvements and traffic signalization modernization. He stated he had compared the City's intersections with others across the country which are just now being modernized to the standards the City has had for several years. 3. REPORT FROM JAIL TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Police Chief Green expressed his appreciation to the Council Committee members, the Legal Department and his staff for their efforts on this task force. Commenting that one of the needs cited in the report is to explore less costly housing for non - violent offenders, he stated one of the 1985 budget discussions will be on the establishment of a non - violent work crew. He reported that another of the task force findings was that it would not be feasible to establish a municipal court at this time. He stated also to be discussed in the 1985 budget is a request to negotiate with the County regarding the processing of "Failure to Respond" infractions through the Police Department. Council member Doty reported she had just received a report from the Department of Corrections about their discussions on alternatives to incarceration; i.e., community service for State prisoners. She stated hopefully something will be worked out on the liability question. She encouraged staff to continue their work in this effort. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael to move this down to the business portion of the meeting as Item No. 7a. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. BUSINESS MEETING 4. ROLL CALL At 3 :00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Moore and Sparling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member Beauchamp absent and excused. 335 JULY 24, 1984 5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by City Manager Zais. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Barnett referred to the Items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Council member Buchanan requested that Item No.. 7a be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member Moore requested that Items Nos. 11 and 12 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items 7a, 11 and 12, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then rd the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. 11/ Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp 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 The report from the Jail Task Force dated July 17, 1984 was approved. *8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JUNE 5, 19, 26 and July 3, 1984. The Council minutes of June 5, 19, 26 and July .3, 1984 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. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO COMMENCE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY ON GORDON ROAD, NORTH OF TAMARACK Larry Wright, Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development, introduced John S. Mbore, Attorney representing the petitioner involved in this annexation. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Carmichael, that July 24, 1984 be set as the date for a meeting with the initiating parties who signed the Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings dated June 20, 1984, those initiating parties being Hopcon, Inc., John Barth, Inc., L. Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., and Mueller Hop Products Co., Inc., represented by Attorney John S. Mbore. Unanimously carried by voice ovte. Mayor Barnett asked if the parties desiring annexation is willing to accept their share of the City's indebtedness and Mr. Moore responded affirmatively. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that the annexation proposed by Hopcon, Inc., John Barth Inc., L. Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., and Mueller Hop Products Co., Inc., represented by Attorney John S. Mbore, be accepted by the City of Yakima and that the area to be annexed be required to assume its share of the City's existing indebtedness, and that a notice of Intention to Annex be filed with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board. Unanimously married by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. *11. REPORT ON INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 1984 The report from the Department of Finance and Budget regarding Second Quarter Claims, dated July 5, 1984, was accepted. 336 JULY 24, 1984 *12. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION RE HOUSE NUMBER CURB PAINTING The report from the Department of Engineering & Utilities, and Traffic Engineering regarding the painting of house numbers on curbs dated July 20, 1984, was accepted. 13. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN WEEDY LOTS Resolution No. D-4983 having been read by title only, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Doty, that the Resolution, as read, be adopted. John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Economic Development, stated he had obtained six quotes from contractors to clear weeds from City-owned properties for a fee of $48 per hour for two workers and a machine to cut the weeds. He indicated all but three of the City-owned lots have been cut to date and the remaining three will be cut next II/ week. Mayor Barnett inquired if the residents had been notified of this item being discussed today and Mr. Beer responded in the affirmative. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4983, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. *14. REPORT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM FOR FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 1984 The report from the Personnel Division regarding the Second Qdarter 1984 Hire and Promotion Report dated July 24, 1984, was accepted. *15. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR CITY-OWNED FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. D-4984, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Doudna, Williams, Weber, Architects, for professional architectural services. *16. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE GRAY & OSBORNE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT 6 OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. D-4985, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to an agreement with Gray and Osborne, Inc., P.S. for professional engineering services in connection with EPA Grant No. C-530557. *17. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR RADIO REPEATER MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION NO. D-4986, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to enter into a contract for the repair and maintenance of a radio repeater device for the years of 1984 through 1986. *18. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING SEGREGATION OF L.I.D. NO. 1027, TANCARA PAVING DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. D-4987, A RESOLUTION ordering segregation of an assessment in Local Improvement District No. 1027. *19. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR ENGLEWOOD HEIGHTS PRESTRESSED CONCRETE RESERVOIR PROJECT The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities with respect to the completion of the work on the Englewood Heights Prestressed Concrete Reservoir was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. 3317 JULY 24, 1984 *20. APPROVAL OF TREASURY REPORT FOR JUNE 1984 The report from the Finance Director dated June 30, 1984 regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. *21. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL a. Jim Bayle, Fire Departaent, to Emmitsburg, M.D. The out-of-state travel for Jim Bayle, Fire Department, to attend a course on Hazardous Materials Tactical Considerations from August 5-17, 1984 at a cost of $132 was approved. b. Dick Zais, City Manager to San Antonio, TX The out-of-state travel for Dick Zais, City Manager, to attend the International City Management Association 70th Annual Conference, September 15-23, 1984 at a cost of $1,525, was approved. c. Pleas Green, Police Chief, to San Francisco, CA The out-of-state travel for Pleas Green, Police Chief, to San Francisco, CA to attend a Police Operations Leming to Improved Children and Youth (POLICY) Seminar, August 5-10, 1984 was approved. 22. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO REGULATING SKATEBOARDING, BICYCLING, ETC. ON SIDEWALKS Ordinance No. 2792 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Sparling, that the ordinance be adopted. It was pointed out by City Attorney Andrews that this ordinance had been requested by the Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee (DARC) on behalf of the downtown area merchants. Council member Buchanan questioned the purpose of this ordinance and how the ordinance will be enforced. He indicated the State classifies bicycles as vehicles and maintained that parking lots are designed for vehicles. After further discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling, to amend the ordinance by striking the words "parking lot" from Section 6.71.020. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. The question was called for a vote on the ordinance, as amended. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2792, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals restricting the use of bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, coasters, toy vehicles and similar devices on streets, sidewalks and other public ways; enacting Chapter 6.71, "Restricting Use of Bicycle, Skateboard, Roller Skate and Coaster", and Sections 6.71.010, 6.71.020, 6.71.030, 6.71.040, and repealing Section 9.50.270, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 23. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 111 NO. NACRES AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY THE MAYER OORPORATION Ordinance No. 2793, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Carmichael that the ordinance be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Moore abstaining due to his absence at the public hearing regarding this issue. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2793, AN ORDINANCE granting a major modification to a Planned Development Zone applicable to property at 111 North Naches Avenue. 338 JULY 24, 1984 24. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN THE 900 BLOCK SO. NAMES AVENUE, AS INITIATED BY THE YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION Ordinance No. 2794 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the ordinance be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Moore Abstaining due to his absence at the public hearing regarding this issue. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2794, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property in the 900 Block of South Naches Avenue from R-3, Multiple-Family Zone to MH1, Light Industrial Zone. *25. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET AND 111 APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE GENERAL FUND (Second Reading) An Ordinance amending the 1984 budget and appropriating funds into the General Fund, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2795, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 000-General Fund for expenditure during 1984. *26. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND (First Reading) An Ordinance amending the General Fund and appropriating funds from the General Fund having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for two weeks or until August 7, 1984. 27. OTHER BUSINESS It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to bring back Item No. 2 for discussion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to adopt the five step merit increase plan, as recommended in the staff report and recommendations one and two of this proposal. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Doty voting nay. Beauchamp Absent. Council member Doty stated one of the concerns she is hearing from the community is that the merit increase plan seems to be a guarantee for the employees of the City, which the private sector does not offer. She stated the merit increase, plus the cost of living increase, appears to be the factor concerning citizens in the community. City Manager Zais indicated that the merit increase is not a built-in guarantee to any City employee. The employees are evaluated on their work performance and if an increase is felt to be in order, the employee receives a merit increase. This is done on the yearly anniversary date of the employee. Council member Buchanan stated the step increase plan is currently in effect for all City employees with the exception of the management staff. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Carmichael to approve the 25% of range increase plus the five step plan, effective October 1, 1984. Carried by 4-2 voice vote. Doty and Moore voting nay. Beauchamp absent. INFORMATION ITEMS Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from the Director of Finance re: 1983 Annual Financial Report 7/19/84; memo from the City Attorney re: Damage claims referred to insurance company 7/16/84; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments News in Brief & WIRPS; Volume 10, No. 6, July 6, 1984; minutes of June 7, 19 & 25, 1984 Regional Planning Commission meetings; and monthly report of Chief of Police for June, 1984. 339 JULY 24, 1984 28. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Carmichael that this meeting be adjourned at the hour_of_1;08 p m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE CO L MEMBER DATE e COUNCIL MEMBER / ATTEST: 11 CITY CLERK MAYOR , .