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Home My WebLink About12/01/1987 Adjourned Meeting 18 • DECBUIBER 1, 1987 ADJOURNED MEETING - BUDGET REVIEW • • - The City- -Counci- 1 met in''session on this -date at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima. Washington. Council members present were Mayor Henry Beauchamp, Clarence Barnett, Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael and Jerry Foy. Council member Bernard Sims present after - 10 :25 a :m. -Staff-numbers- - present were City Manager Zais, Direcfor of Finance and Budget Hanson, Budget Analyst Greenough, and City Clerk Roberts. • 3r 1 >The .. l ri'vocat i.on was `given' by Mayor Beauchamp... . - . - -. . -- PUBLIC WORKS • Administration _. - • Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, introduced David Johnson, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Public Works. Mr. Copeland referred to his November 25, 1987 memo, saying he tried to outline all - the duties of the various department assistants in the Public Works Department. Public Works Department personnel responded to Council's inquiries regarding the Public Works Plant distribution of costs, hazardous waste disposal program and Policy Issue A. Referring to page 240, Council member Barnett requested the summary be re- worded to clarify that other departments will handle its hazardous wastes. Following a discussion on the November 25th memo, Council member Foy requested that the budget wrap -up material include information on the new pay ordinance., and what steps the Public Works administrative personnel are in. (Mayor Beauchamp absent after 9:45 a.m.; gavel assumed by Acting Mayor Barnett.) Streets • Jerry Copeland and Del Kary, Street Superintendent, were available to respond to Council's questions regarding the proposed street break inspector position and clearview inspection program. (Mayor Beauchamp present after 10:15 a.m. and resumed the gavel.) Council members discussed the sealcoat program. Council member Buchanan suggested the sealcoat rocks be swept up and spread on the dirt alleys instead of sold to the public. Mr. Kary stated he had considered this in the past, but had heard there wasn't enough fine gravel in the rock. He stated it can be tried and discontinued if they get too many complaints. (Council member Sims present after 10:25 a.m.) Council members continued their discussion regarding the street break inspector position, with City Attorney Vanek in attendance to explain his April 28, 1987 memo on contracting out the street inspection work. Council members expressed a desire to contract this service under a professional services contract. There was a brief discussion regarding the ice control solution for the Nob Hill overpass, as suggested by the Department of Transportation. Council member Berndt suggested staff prepare a press release to remind homeowners and business operators they are required to clear` their . sidewalks when it snows. Council member Carmichael commented the DARC committee has requested the old refuse containers in the CBD be replaced with redwood containers. Refuse • Del Kary was available to respond to Council's questions regarding the budget for the Refuse Division. Council members briefly discussed the proposed replacement of two vehicles and the need for a narrative on Account 990 on page 291. Council members discussed the method used to indicate percentage changes in the budget printouts and requested it be simplified. City Manager Zais stated staff can prepare a sample page prior to changing the computer program. Transit Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, was present to respond to Council's questions regarding the budget for the Transit Division. Council members requested information on the rate for student bus passes, and 187 the amount the school district is reimbursed by the State for student transportation. Referring to page 269, Council member Sims requested the sentence regarding Transit Operator absenteeism be reworded. Council members suggested some changes to improve the graphs on page 272. Council members also discussed the 0.3% sales tax for Transit operations and fare box revenue. Referring to Major Policy Issue A, Budget Shortfall in the Dial -A -Ride Program, Council member Barnett $stated there were a couple of alternatives given to the Council Transit Carmittee that aren't Iisted on page 279. He stated he would Iike to see those alternatives Iisted in the final = budget document. There was discussion regarding the formula used for funding the Dial -A -Ride program, the Westside Loop route and UMTA funding. Council member Foy carmented he doesn't think Council should be- considering Major Policy Issue B, Use of (MTA Funds for Additional Staff Support until after the Council Transit Carmittee has finished its review. It was the general consensus of the Council to adjourn this meeting at the hour of 1:55 p.m., and continue the budget review during the regular Council meeting. • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ;..,�.__ DATE,26 COUNCIL r EMBER �p • 6) ;0:1, DATE 6 (1 COUNCIL MEMBER ATTEST: / C GCh � Cb�1c � ;YoR� ��. i :.. i��I�► • • •