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Meeting Minutes
City of Tukwila
City Council Finance and Safety Committee
June 21, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller
Staff: David Cline, Vicky Carlsen, Chris Flores, Rick Mitchell, Don Tomaso, Laurel
Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Adoption of the 2015 International Fire Code and Fire Department Fee Schedule
Staff is seeking Council approval of five ordinances and one resolution relating to the State of
Washington's adoption of the 2015 International Fire Code as amended by the State Building
Code Council. The proposed ordinances would amend TMC Chapters 16.16, 16.40, 16.42, 16.46,
and 16.48 to reference the 2015 Edition, remove fees, and to clarify appeal procedures. The
proposed resolution would adopt a Fire Department fee schedule to replace all the previously
codified fees. The modifications to the appeals process would create alignment with the City
Hearing Examiner process. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 5, 2016 REGULAR
CONSENT AGENDA.
B. Fire Department Pipeline Employees
Staff is seeking Council approval of authorization to expand Fire Department pipeline positions
from three to five. This is expected to alleviate overtime costs relating to departures due to
retirements, as approximately 30% of uniformed staff are currently eligible to retire. Adding two
pipeline positions would impact the department budget by approximately $60,000, and if
approved by Council, hiring would take place in August. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD
TO JUNE 27, 2016 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
C. 4th of July Fireworks Ban
Staff provided an update to the Committee on an approach to enforcement of the fireworks ban
this year. Police and Fire will team up for proactive patrol from July 1 through July 4. The focus
will be initially be on education and confiscation, followed up with writing tickets if needed.
Police/Fire teams will be patrolling between 6 p.m. and 1 a.m., and greater visibility will hopefully
help control illegal fireworks this year. Chair Seal requested that a committee member report
out on this information at the June 27, 2016 Committee of the Whole. INFORMATION ONLY.
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D. Finance and Safety Committee Work Plan
Committee members and staffed reviewed the Committee work plan for 2016, updating and
clarifying items as needed. Staff asked for clarification on the HR Policy review. The Committee
would like an overview of what polices are included and the status of the update project.
Budget Schedule
Staff updated the Committee on the status of the budget preparation process with regard to
the schedule they approved in April. A modified schedule will be presented at the July 6
Committee meeting for further discussion and approval. DISCUSSION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Kruller shared thoughts about the importance of good communications.
The Finance and Safety Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, July 6, 2016
3:......._Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH