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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-17 Finance and Safety MinutesCity of Tukwila Finance and Safety Committee FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes Ahr-il 17, 2012 S: ]5j).n7.; C'onfer-enee Room PRESENT Councilmembers: De' Sean Quinn, Chair; Dennis Robertson and Verna Seal (filling in for Bate Kruller) Staff: Mayor Haggerton, David Cline, Peggy McCarthy, Stephanie Brown, Kim Gilman, Robin Tischmak, Ryan Larson, Cyndy Knighton, Mike Cusick, Chris Flores, Bob Giberson, Mike Villa, Gail Labanara and Kimberly Mattj CALL TO ORDER: Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Non Represented Employee Salai Study The goal of this meeting is for Finance Safety Committee members to identif< and make a recommendation for a proposal that addresses the 2012 Noon Represented Employee Wages and Benefits. An identified process and recommendation will then be moved fon to full Council via draft resolution for Council discussion and action as appropriate. Committee Chair Quinn explained the process above and then asked if there were any comments from meeting attendees. Mayor Haggerton summarized four goals /reconmiendations that he considers important to this process: Once a decision is made, consider implementing it retroactively to Januaiv 1, 2012 Consider including the medical benefit percentage reduction in the recommendation that moves foilvard (as in the Mavor's Recommendation from October 2011) The City should embark on a full review of compensation and related philosophy Based on the Ross Ardrey report, the City should re- evaluate any position where the job description needs to be updated /modified in response to current job responsibilities Committee Member Robertson responded that he agreed with Mayor Haggerton regarding the need for a comprehensive compensation study. Additionally, he stated that he would like to remove Proposal') (see agenda packet for details) from consideration/discussion as this proposal side -steps the banding process, which essentially_ cannot be done under the current circumstances. The Committee agreed to vvithdravv Proposal') from consideration. Committee Chair Quinn commented that he would like a forwarded recommendation to meet the following requirements: Be as fair as possible Be consistent with previous resolutions regarding compensation methodology Capture Councilmember concerns While tiring to address fairness, understand the compensation policy for the Citv The Committee spent some time discussing Proposal 4 as outlined in the agenda packet and why it cannot be implemented. Chair Quinn then offered a 5"' proposal, in draft resolution form, which was not included in the original agenda packet. This proposal offered several items relating to previous proposals, but left the Citv's current banding methodology intact. Specifically, the proposal includes: Finance Safety Committee Minutes April 17, 2012 Paae 2 A one -time process for 2(_)12 that includes a COLA for all non represented employee ranges, based on the Seattle- Tacoma Bremerton Consumer Price Index A one -time adjustment to equalize ranges ivith the average wage of comparable jurisdictions for bands A- 11 -C -42 and D- 62 -E -91 not exceed 3% per band, regardless of the comparable average. Positions banded at C -41 ivill receive a 2% wage adjustment Changing benefit contributions for 2012 non represented employees to include a reduction to the amount that the City funds for medical contributions (from 1l_)% doNyn to 8 N-,-hich Nvas reflected in the Mavor's recommendation The intent of this proposal is to bring employees' salaries vdthin an appropriate 2(_)11 range, and then provide a COLA for 2(_)12. The Committee discussed other specifics that should be included in the draft resolution presented to fill Council, including: calculating COLA for non -reps the same as is calculated for unions, ensuring the groups are treated the same to the extent possible; defining hoNy the COLA is calculated; committing to a comprehensive Nvage and benefit study; and reclassifications of outdated positions and /or job descriptions v, necessaiy. Additionally, there are certain bands that the Committee has not designated to receive an adjustment to equalize ranges (second bullet above). Realizing that unique circumstances may be applicable to certain bands, the Finance Safety Committee suggested that the Administration provide Nvritten justification for a change in any band's one -time equalization adjustment if Administration is not in agreement with Committee recommendation. Such justification would be considered bv_ the full Council for implementation, as appropriate Staff vd l prepare another draft resolution, vdth the assistance of the City Attomey, embodving these specifications. Although this item NN not return to Committee, the Committee Members have requested the opportunity to revievy the draft resolution prior to going to full Council. Chair Quinn closed the meeting by stating that it is clear that the Finance Safety Committee is committed to including comprehensive components in this proposal as evident in the different elements that the Committee has recommended for Council consideration and implementation. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 14 COW FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjoumed at 6:55 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 5:15 p.m. Conference Room 4' 4* Chair Approval Minutes by KAM.