HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/13/1982 Adjourned Meeting 340
DECEMBER 13, 1982
ADJOURNED MEETING - BUDGET WRAP-UP
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 Lynn - Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beaudhamp, Lynn Buchanan, -
Shirley Doty and W. K. "Pete" More. Council member Jack Sparling
absent and excused.
City Manager Zais began discussion, presenting additional budget
information which contained the status of the general government budget
and also a summary of all policy issues in the 1983 Budget. City
Manager Zais indicated the 1983 Budget is in balance as it stands now _
with recent revenue and expenditure adjustments. He also addressed the
report distributed regarding unfunded liabilities and summarized the
impacts of those liabilities. Larry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager,
was present to expand upon his memo regarding employee leave time.
COMMUNITY & ECONCMIC DEVELOPMENT - CAPITOL THEATRE/YAKIMA. CENTER
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Council member More requested further explanation on the Capitol
Theatre 1983 Policy Issues. He also requested explanation on the
$1,000,000 received from litigation on the Capitol Theatre. Council
member Doty questioned the investing process of interest earnings on the
loan. He suggested that as on as the earnings are received, the money '
should go into the fund for Capitol Theatre renovation. Council member
Doty concurred with Council member Moore's suggestion. It was the
consensus of the Council to create a fund for the Capitol Theatre,
earmarking the interest money as on as it is available. Mayor
Carmichael requested Council's thoughts regarding earmarking sane of
that interest money fran the Capitol Theatre fund for the Yakima Center.
Council members Buchanan and Moore stated they felt funding for the
Yakima Center should be out of roan tax revenues only. Council member
Doty expressed her concerns regarding roan tax revenues going to
Slow-Pitch organizations. Les McNary, Director, informed Council that
the Yakima Center does assist service clubs in planning tournaments, and
expanded on other special interest groups with whom the Yakima Center
works.
WATER
City Manager Zais ccmmented on the 17% water rate increase, suggesting
this issue be deferred until January when information will be available.
Frank Mabry, Superintendent, was available to respond to Council's
questions. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Buchanan to eliminate
items under the heading of Capital Outlay, Items, a. Portable Electric
Generator, and b. Electrical Switch. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Sparling absent.
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp, to eliminate Item c.
Mower, from the heading of Capital Outlay. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Sparling absent.
IRRIGATION
Following a brief discussion regarding the 32% total rate increase, as
outlined in the 1983 Budget Policy Issues/Decisions, it was the -
consensus of the Council to defer decision on Items A and B under the
heading of Irrigation, until the Dec. 16, 1982 Budget Wrap-Up Meeting.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Council member Moore requested explanation regarding the
reclassification of a Lead Mechanic to Shop Supervisor. Dave Rhodes,
Public Works Director, was available to explain the reclassification
request. Assistant City. Manager Wittenberg provided background
information on staffing requirements for the Equipment Rental
Department. Don Toney, Fleet Manager, was present to respond to
Council's questions regarding the workload in the Division. It was the
consensus of the Council to defer a decision until the December 16, 1982
Budget wrap-up meeting.
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DECEMBER 13, 1982
ADJOURNED MEETING - BUDGET WRAP-UP
TRANSIT
Discussion took place regarding the proposed staffing additions as
outlined in the 1983 Budget Policy Issues/Decisions. Dave Rhodes,
Public Works Director, and Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, were available
to respond to Council's questions. Council member MOore suggested
investigating the possibility of increasing bus fares. It was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to endorse It No. A. Addition of
Customer Relations Specialist. Carried by a 4-2 voice vote. Barnett
and Buchanan voting nay. Sparling absent. It was MOVED by Barnett,
seconded by Doty that the DA I position be approved. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. Council member More requested
staff to return at the end of the First Quarter with a report on rate
suggestions and cost data.
SEWER
Mayor Carmichael requested clarification on staffing requirements. John
Fisher, Wastewater Superintendent, responded, recapping the staffing
requirements in the Division. Discussion followed regarding the 10 hour
shift schedule as proposed in the 1983 Budget Policy Issues/Decisions.
It was MOVED by Moore that the Council reduce the Wastewater Treatment
Plant Operator staff fran the present 12.84% to 10% and reduce the
Utility Mechanic position fran 3.42% to 3%. Motion died for lack of a
second. Council member Doty suggested that Council member Moore and
John Fisher work together to compile an appropriate schedule. Council
member Moore agreed to set up a date and time to meet with John Fisher.
It was mama by Doty, seconded by Buchanan to defer decision on this
item until December 16, 1982 at the Budget Wrap-Up Meeting. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Sperling absent.
REFUSE
Council member Beauchamp questioned what comprised the proposed 15% rate
increase. Del Kary, Superintendent, responded to Council's questions.
Dave Rhodes, Public Works Director, informed Council of the five
employees in the division with large unfunded liabilities.
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, second by Doty to authorize the recommended
15% Tate increase as proposed under Item A. of the Refuse Division
Budget. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sperling absent. Following
discussion regarding Item B. Rate Philosophy (i.e., flat rate), it was
the general consensus of the Council to authorize staff to enact the
rate increase on the basis of the current structure and to then come
back to Council with possible alternatives regarding the rate philosophy
in conjunction with the leaf pick-up issue.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MaVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to move into Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing Fending litigation followed by
II/ adjournment. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Theimeeting adjourned at the hour of 5:20 p.m.
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