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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2007-12-10 Item 4C - Ordinance - Compensation for City Councilmembers for 2008-2011 w; COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials ITEM NO. it�� E Meeting Date 1 Prepared by Mayors retiree Comm/ review 1 I 12/10/07 I KAF I ,a.a I 11 G C� I C Q. uJ 190B I I I I I S Pe q. b. IT EM INFORMATION cAS NUMBER: 07-155 I ORIGINAL AGENDA D ATE: 12/10/2007 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Ordinance setting Council compensation C:\77;GORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordi nance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Mtg Date 12/10/07 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date 12/10/07 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date !SPONSOR Council Mgyor Adnt Svcs DCD Finance Fire I I Legal P &R Police PI/ SPONSOR'S Ordinance #2023 setting Council compensation is set to expire on December 31, 2007. A SUMMARY new ordinance is required to provide City staff the ability to process Councilmember pay subsequent to the aforementioned sunset date. REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DAZE. 12/3/07 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. Consideration of attached ordinance COMMI'TEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole /Special Mtg COS T IMPACT FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED S S S Fund Source. SALARIES AND WAGES Continents MTG. DATE I RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION MTG. DATE I ATTACHMENTS 12/10/07 I Informational Memo from Finance Director dated December 4, 2007 I Comparison of salaries from Valley cities Tukwila Municipal Code Section 2.05 Council Compensation and Benefits Ordinance in Final Form Minutes from the Finance Safety Committee meeting of December 3, 2007 To: City Council From: Kevin A. Fuhrer, Finance Director ta_ Date: December 4, 2007 Subject: Draft Ordinance Setting Councilmember Compensation For The Period January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2011 City Ordinance 2023 Setting Councilmember Compensation is set to expire on December 31, 2007, A new ordinance is required to provide city staff the ability to process councilmember pay subsequent to the aforementioned sunset date. A few important points surround the issue of council compensation. Foremost is that Article 11, Section 8 of the Washington State Constitution prohibit elected officials who set their own compensation (versus a Salary Commission) from receiving increases (or decreases) in compensation during their terms of office. Secondly, the cost of a health care policy is no longer considered to be additional compensation for city elected officials thanks to legislative action taken during the 2007 session. Finally, Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) 2.05.010 (B) states "At any time the Tukwila compensation falls below the mean of the other Valley Communication cities, Tukwila will review the stipends and may increase its stipend to the level of those other cities." No change to the current (2007) level of compensation is proposed in accordance with the constitutional limitation and the results of a survey of Valley Communication cities, a copy of which is also attached. Furthermore, given the 2007 legislative action, reference to health care benefits has been stricken from the draft ordinance. This item was reviewed with the Finance and Safety Committee at the December 3` meeting. Two (2) changes were proposed to the draft ordinance. The first change proposed was to add "at the current (2007) level" in the ordinance title. The second change proposed was to insert "continue to" into the first sentence of Section 1 (A) Monthly Compensation Levels. Both changes have been incorporated into the ordinance included in this agenda packet. In closing, I look forward to reviewing this information with you. Council Monthly Salaries of ValleyCom Cities Notes: Tukwila 1,050.00 Renton 950.00 Has been at same level since at least 2000 Auburn 975.00 Beginning 1/1/08 all Council Positions will be at this rate Federal Way 1,125.00 Salary Commission sets salary of Council Kent 1,146.00 1,049.20 Mean (Average) TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE refer items to the Council with no committee 2.05 recommendation. D. Each committee chair may review and approve his /her committee agenda and will approve committee minutes before distribution. The committee chair can authorize the cancellation of a committee meeting. An Sections: affirmative vote of three members of Finance and Safety 2.05.010 Compensation Committee is required when the committee approves 2.05.020 Benefits unbudgeted items. 2.05.010 Council Compensation 2.04.1 °0 Filling Council Vacancies A. Monthly compensation levels Pursuant to the If a vacancy occurs in the office of Councilmember, provisions of RCW 35A.12.070, members of the Tukwila the Council will follow the procedures outlined in RCW City Council shall receive the following monthly 35A.12.050. In order to fill the vacancy with the most compensation during the years listed here according to qualified person available until an election is held, the their position and date their term of office commences: Council will widely distribute and publish a notice of the i 1 POSITIONS 1, 3, 5, 7 1 POSITIONS 2, 4, 6 1 vacancy, the procedure and any application form for applying. The Council will draw up an application form, YEAR 1/1/02- 12/31/05 1/1/00 12/31/03 (current term of o which contains relevant information to answer set office) and (current term of office) and questions posed by the Council. The application forms 1/1/0612/31/09 1/1/0412/31/07 will be used in conjunction with an interview of each 2003 I $950 $685 candidate to aid the Council selection of the new (2004 i 1,000 $1,000 Councilmember. 2005 1 $1,050 I 1,050 2006 $1,050 $1,050 2007 $1,050 I $1,050 New Council term commences on January 1. B Compensation review At any time the Tukwila Council compensation falls below the mean of the other Valley Communication cities, Tukwila will review the stipends and may increase its stipend to the level of those other cities. 2.05.020 Council Benefits Each member of the City Council, beginning January I, 2003, shall be eligible for one of two benefits options: 1. Reimbursement Program Reimbursement from the City for medical expenses for one year including pharmaceuticals, health care, alternative health care, dental, and vision costs; and health and life insurance premiums shall be authorized up to the following limits (which approximates the cost of insurance for one employee) during the years listed here, according to Councilmember position and date their term of office commences: 1 POSITIONS 1, 3, 5, 7 1 POSITIONS 2, 4, 6 1 1/1/02- 12/31/05 1/1/00- 12/31/03 YEAR (current term of office) and (current term of office) and 1/1/06-12/31/09 1 1/1/04 12/31/07 2003 j S3,400/year 1 53,400 /year **New Council term commences on January 1. Reimbursements shall be made only upon pre- sentation to the Finance Director of a receipt or other evidence that the expense was actually incurred; OR Page 2 -6 Printed Janary 2007 TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL 2. Medical plan eligibility Councilmembers have the ability to join the City's self insured medical and dental plan which is offered to non represented employees. This benefit will cover only the Coun- cilmember and not additional family members, unless the Councilmember makes separate payment for those family members. Printed January 2007 Page 2 -7 Cpl r gMP. /84 7908 C ity of Tukwila Washington Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.05 TO FIX THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION AT THE CURRENT LEVEL (2007) FOR COUNCILMEMBERS THROUGH 2011; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2023; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2023 set Council compensation levels for the years 2003 through 2007; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the current economy warrants a conservative compensation that does not rise beyond the current scale; and WHEREAS, a uniform stipend ensures that all Council members receive the same salary for several years; and WHEREAS, due to legislative action during 2007, the cost of a health care policy is no longer considered to be additional compensation for elected officials; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 2.05 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.05.010 Council Compensation A. Monthly compensation levels. Pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35A.12.070, members of the Tukwila City Council shall continue to receive the following monthly compensation during the years listed here according to their position and the date their term of office comrnences: 1 POSITIONS 1, 3, 5, 7 1 POSITIONS 2, 4, 6 1 1/1/06- 12/31/09 1/1/04 -12 /31/07 YEAR (current term of office) and (current term of office) and 1/1/10 12/31/13 1/1/08 12/31/11 1 2008 1 $1,050 /month 1 *$1,050 /month 1 2009 1 $1,050 /month 1 $1,050 /month 2010 1 *$1,050 /month 1 $1,050 /month 1 2011 1 $1,050 /month 1 $1,050 /month *New Council term commences on January 1. B. Compensation review. At any time the Tukwila Council compensation falls below the mean of the other Valley Communication cities, Tukwila will review the stipends and may increase its stipend to the level of those other cities. C:1Documents and SetingWI UserslD•ktop\ Kell} thrSSDATA IOrdinances!Councilmembers Salary.doc KF:ksn 12/6/2007 Page 1 of 2 Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance No. 2023 is hereby repealed. Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force and effect on PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWTLA, WASHINGTON, at a Special Meeting thereof this day of 2007 ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk Filed with the City Clerk: APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Office of the City Attorney Ordinance Number: C:1Documents and SettinEsUll Usas\ Desktop\ Kelly 1MSDATA `ArdinanceslCouncilmemb:rs Salary.doc KF:ksn 1226/2007 Page 2 of 2 l 2 Cz ty of Tukwila Ji .r 1 9 Finance Safety Committee 1908 FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes December 3, 2007- 5:00 p.m. PRESENT Councilmembers: Jim Haggerton, Chair; Joan Hernandez and Dennis Robertson Staff: Kevin. Fuhrer, Jim Morrow, Gail Labanara, Rhonda Berry and Kimberly Matej CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Haggerton called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. 2007 Budget Amendment Ordinance Staff presented a draft ord tha wo d a lol, f• adj .ents to the 2007 Budget. This adjustment is being made o acco I. odd e se ice pa men ative to the debt service bonds issued in Sep .er 100. f he Al.-n w o.ter Pe t Sewer and Surface Water Improvement P eject. The Committee s t g: te. s. lan: ,e anges to t' e dinance. at "ANIENIOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO 1 1: IT 26' B. Donation of Surplus Pt er Staff is requesting ful Cicil .p aro al rplus a 1986 Pumper. This truck will be donated to Puget Sound Skills Cen er for c ss i ction. Committee members were informed of two changes made to the resolution b the Attorney. Those changes include listing the vehicle's identification number and a statement t at the fire truck is worth less than $500. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 26 COW. C. Council Salaries During a year -end review of salary related issues, Finance staff identified the expiration of Council salaries in accordance with Ordinance 2023. Kevin discussed that staff conducted a comparison of Council stipends with those in surrounding Valley cities. It was determined that Tukwila Council compensation continues to fall within the average of surrounding cities; and the monthly stipend will continue to be $1050. The draft ordinance sets the stipends through 2013. The Committee discussed some re- wording of the draft ordinance and expressed a desire for the incorporation of clarifying language that would emphasize that the Council is not receiving a salary increase. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 10 COW. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements. W. MISCELLANEOUS As information only, staff informed the Committee of an extension of the current contract for Commercial Development Solutions (Lisa Verner's contract). The current contract expires on December 31, 2007; however, the City has not expended all of the funds associated with the contract. Staff would Iike to modify the existing contract by extending the expiration date in order to utilize unspent contract funds.