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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 11/ 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. 3 4 1 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. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY, / DATE ,F4r3 COUNCI A -m4 jr L - 6 DATA I VS COUNcAi MEMBER ATTEST: <7 , % ( CITY CLERK ;1 MAYOR