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Finance and Safety Committee
FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2014 — 5:30 p.m.; Hazelnut Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Allan Ekberg (Absent: Joe Duffle)
Staff: Peggy McCarthy, Trish Kinlow, Stephanie Brown, Joyce Trantina, Mike Cusick,
Mike Villa, Jon Harrison, Gail Labanara, Derek Speck, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Interlocal Agreement: Probation Services
Staff is seeking Council approval to enter into an interlocal agreement to provide probation and
jail alternative services to the City of SeaTac. An existing interlocal agreement has been in place
since 2012 and both Cities desire to continue. Total revenue for 2015 -2016 is estimated to be
around $100,000. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 1, 2014
REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
B. Contract: Security Services for Tukwila Municipal Court
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with Securitas Security Serves USA, Inc. for the
continued provision of security services for the Tukwila Municipal Court for a term through
December 31, 2016. There are no additional expenses and the total amount to be paid shall
not exceed $80,020. Securitas has provided security to the Court since June 2006. Exhibit A,
Scope of Services, Item 3 will be amended to explain that Court patrons are allowed temporary
firearm storage in the Police Department area, which is in accordance with State law.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL AS AMENDED. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 1, 2014 REGULAR
CONSENT AGENDA.
C. Contract: Urban Renewal Demolition Project
Staff is seeking Council approval of a consultant agreement with PBS Engineering &
Environmental for engineering services for demolition of the Great Bear, Boulevard, Spruce and
Traveler's Choice Motels. The City currently owns the Great Bear, Boulevard, and Traveler's
Choice, and anticipates completing negotiations with the owners of the Spruce to assume
ownership in early 2015. Until the properties are sold to a developer or an alternative use is
determined, Administration recommends demolition for purposes of safety and aesthetics. The
City requires engineering assistance prior to embarking on a public bid process to determine
the demolition contractor. Eight firms were evaluated from the MRSC roster and PBS
Engineering & Environmental, Inc. was selected as most qualified. The cost estimate for the
services is $149,018.60 and funding is available from the Urban Renewal /TIB Redevelopment
project. Payments toward the total will be submitted as tasks are completed. Options relating
to fencing or lack of fencing will be determined as a result of the analysis in this scope of work.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 24, 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE.
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D. Ordinance: Sunset Provision Extension on Interfund Utility Tax
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would extend the sunset provision for the
collection of City utility taxes to December 31, 2021. Currently a 10% tax is assessed on the
revenues of City- operated utilities which is set to end on December 31, 2015. In 2013 the City
recognized nearly $1.7 million of interfund utility tax receipt, and as of September 302, 2014 the
general fund has received $1.5 million. If the sunset provision is not extended the City will have
to consider budget reductions or alternate revenue sources beginning in 2016. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 24, 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
E. Ordinance: Tow Truck Licensing
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance to repeal Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter
5.44, "Tow Truck Businesses" in its entirety. Because tow truck businesses are regulated by the
Department of Licensing and trucks are inspected by the Washington State Patrol, staff is
recommending that an additional City inspection and licensing process is not needed. In 2014
to date the City has licensed 40 trucks totaling $1,000 in revenue, and in 2013, 39 trucks totaling
$975. This revenue does not cover the staff time associated with the inspections so there is no
significant financial impact from this proposal. Other City business licensing requirements will
continue to apply. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 24, 2014
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
F. Police Department Quarterly Report
Chief Villa updated the Committee on items of significance that occurred in the Police
Department during the third quarter of 2014. The information included highlights, staffing
information, crime statistics and crime reduction strategies. A map of residential burglary
locations was distributed to the Committee.
G. Resolution: Wages and Benefits for Non - Represented Employees
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would provide a 2% cost of living
adjustment (COLA) to all non - represented employees effective January 1, 2015. Resolution No.
1796 provides that in odd - numbered years a COLA based upon 90% of the Seattle- Tacoma-
Bremerton Consumer Price Index (CPI -W) Average (June to June) be applied to the non -
represented employee pay schedule. The CPI -W June is 2.2 %, 90% of which is 1.98 %.
Because non - represented employee wages have lagged behind those of represented
employees, staff recommends a 2.0% increase to mitigate effects such as salary compression.
The proposed resolution will also approve a Summary of Benefits and a Longevity Pay Plan in
addition to the Salary Schedule. No changes are being proposed to either of those from previous
years. Staff distributed an updated Attachment A that included two positions inadvertently
omitted, and an updated Attachment B that corrects the title of the Deputy Police Chief. The
Committee requested the previous Salary Schedule be included in the packet for Committee of
the Whole discussion. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 24, 2014
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 — 5:30 p.m. — Hazelnut Conference Room
- Committee Chair Approval