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NOVEMBER 19, 1985
ADJOURNED MEETING - BUDGET REVIEW
The City Council 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 Clarence Barnett, Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Jerry Foy and Jack
Sparling. Council member Lynn Carmichael present after 9:50 a.m. Council
member Henry Beauchamp absent. Staff members present were Director of
Finance and Budget Hanson, Accounting Manager Wheeler and Department
Assistant II Leon. City Manager Zais present after 9:30 a.m.
Environmental Planning
Prior to the discussion of the Environmental Planning Division, Mayor
Barnett commented that $20,750 is an extremely conservative figure for
the City's share of the jointly funded position of Hearings Examiner.
Glenn Rice, Director of Community and Econanic Development, and John
Haddix, Planning Supervisor, were available to respond to Council's
questions. In reference to the major policy issue of computer automated
mapping, Mr. Rice explained staff could not get a cost on a feasibility
study because this is a long range issue and staff does not have the
capability to do any cross canparisions. He also listed the various
types of maps which would be generated from the base map. Council member
Foy stated that in reviewing the fiscal impact, funding source and public
impact statement, he questioned if this will cause another rate increase
in utilities. Mr. Rice responded this is an "enterprise ", therefore, it
must cover its own costs. In response to Council member Berndt's inquiry
of how the city has already expended $10,000 for the Hearings Examiner
when one has yet to be appointed, Mr. Haddix stated these expenses have
incurred largely due to advertising throughout the year.
Code Administration
Glenn Rice, Director of Community and Economic Development, and Bob
Shampine, Code Administration Manager, were available to respond to
Council's questions regarding reimbursement of costs in the Weed
Abatement Program and property liens. .The Council members expressed
concern about the length of time involved by City staff to clear just one
parcel and the possibility of deleting the Weed Abatement Program. It
was the general consensus of the Council to address this program under
the Major Policy Issue of the Code Administration Division's budget.
(City Manager Zais present after 9:30 a.m.) Mr. Shampine then
distributed a memo depicting the increase of right -of -way permit
fees. Council member Buchanan commented he has no qualms about charging
the fee for the initial permit, however, he suggested the annual renewal
fee be emitted. Mr. Shampine responded that liability insurance is
reviewed at the time of renewal and an inspection is again required,
therefore, the renewal fee aids in the recovery of the City's expenses.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the savings in energy costs in the
budget for City Hall.
In regards- to the Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation
budget, Mayor Barnett informed Mr. Rice that Dixie. Kracht, Housing
Supervisor, should be anticipating a reduction of funds in the CDBG
program. He advised her to have an alternative program with which to
operate under.
Cable TV
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(Council member Carmichael present after 9:50 a.m.) Glenn Rice, Director
of Community and Economic Development, and Bruce Crest, Cable TV
Coordinator, were available to respond to Council's questions. Mayor
Barnett mentioned the slight increase in personnel for 1986. Mr. Crest
stated since August, his staff has dedicated one day per week to work in
conjunction with other City personnel to produce shows. The Council
members expressed concern with the charging of overtime to the Cable TV
Division, cable tv customers benefitting fram the produced shows, and the
inventory list compiled and distributed by Mr. Crest. (Mayor Barnett
temporarily absent. after 10:00 a.m.) It was the general consensus of the
Council to meet with the Community Programing Advisory Committee for the
purpose of discussing future goals and directions for the Cable TV
Division. (Mayor Barnett present after 10:23 a.m.) Discussion ensued
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ADJOURNED MEETING - BUDGET REVIEW
with City Manager Zais responding to Council's inquiries regarding the
building lease where they are presently located. Mr. Crest concluded the
discussion by noting that although a large amount of money is invested in
capital equipment, long term plans are going to be necessary to keep this
equipment in place and operable.
Yakima Convention Center
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Glenn Rice, Director of Community and Economic Development,'Les McNary,
Yakima Center Manager, and Dianne Gilliland, Assistant Manager, were
available to respond to. Council's questions. Mr. Rice commended Mr.
McNary and Ms. Gilliland for their efforts in producing an organized
budget with the assistance of Bob Wheeler, Accounting Manager. Mayor
Barnett led the discussion by questioning why the 1986 revenue figure is
below the 1985 figure. Mr. Wheeler explained the City has received more .
hotel /motel tax this year than estimated, thereby creating a larger
ending balance for 1985. He continued to explain that because of this
larger ending balance in 1985, the Center won't be needing as much motel
tax to balance the budget next year. Staff continued to provide Council
with information on operating equipment, hotel /motel taxes, justification
for the 6% wage increase request and the Yakima Convention Center
advertising. City Manager Zais concluded that he would provide Council
with a recap of the depreciation fund for the Center.
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Capitol Theatre
Glenn Rice, Director of Community and Economic Development, and Eli
Ashley, Capitol Theatre Manager, were available to respond to Council's
questions. Mayor Barnett questioned the County of Yakima's participation
in the Capitol Theatre's future. Mr. Ashley commented due to the local
municipalities adopting legislation which enables them to keep their roan
taxes, rather than giving these monies to the county government.This
• legislation lowers the county's collection total, thereby decreasing the
contribution to the Capitol Theatre. Fred Stouder, Assistant City
Manager, interjected by explaining room tax expenditure limitations. A
brief discussion ensued regarding revenues from roan tax.
There being no further business to came before the Council, it was MOVED
by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, this meeting be adjourned at the hour of
11:20 a.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
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