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City Council Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Thomas McLeod
Staff: David Cline, Rick Still, Robert Eaton, Nora Gierloff, Vicky Carlsen, Gail Labanara,
Jack Pace, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. ANNOUNCEMENT
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Resolution: Adopting a Consolidated Permit Fee Schedule
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would update and adopt a consolidated
permit fee schedule for Public Works and for Land Use. The proposal increases rates to reflect
the increased costs of providing development review services, including flat land use fees
increased at the same rate as City labor and benefit costs, and a 3% pass- through of credit card
fees as a surcharge to the applicant. The pass through charge represents an average and would
not be applicable to debit cards. The proposal also includes a reduction in fees for temporary
sign permits, which has been found to be barrier to small business compliance with the sign
code. Committee members supported the proposal while asking that it be made clear to
applicants that the increased rates is simply to cover the additional costs to the City.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 10, 2016 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
B. Resolution: Residential Rental Business License and Inspection Program Fee Schedule
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would update and adopt the fee schedule
for the Residential Rental Business License and Inspection Program. The proposal includes an
increase to adjust for inflation, additional categories for properties of varying unit size, and the
addition of a late fee for the license renewal. Because there is no penalty for renting unit prior
to licensing and inspection, there could be life safety issues that should be addressed. Initiating
a late fee could incentivize prompt renewals and licensing. The Committee discussed the
appropriate amount for the late fee and ultimately agreed with the staff recommendation,
while suggesting the late fee start on March 1 rather than 31. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO OCTOBER 10, 2016 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
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C. Update on Park Watch Pilot Program
Staff updated the Committee on the Park Watch Pilot Program, which was started in 2015.
Three "See you in the Park" events were held in summer 2016. Duwamish Park was selected to
host the next step in the program, which was a community gathering held on Wednesday,
September 21, 2016. Staff also noted that the Buddhist Center management have decided to
defer a decision on a partnership to provide play space on S. 146t" St. to 2017. INFORMATION
ONLY.
D. Proposed 2017 -2018 Biennial Budget: Community Development and Municipal Court
Pursuant to the process requested by Council earlier this year, sections of the proposed 2017-
2018 budget are being presented to standing Council Committees prior to moving forward
through the full Council review process. Staff presented proposed 2017 -2018 budgets for the
following departments and divisions:
Department of Community Development
The DCD Budget proposes an increase of 4.14% for 2017 and a decrease of 0.60% for 2018 and
includes increases relating to COLA, PERS, healthcare, and workers compensation as well as
reallocations in services and supplies. A 0.5 FTE increase is proposed for 2017 and then removed
in 2018. The Committee asked clarifying questions and did not propose any changes at this
time. Councilmember McLeod suggested providing a footnote to describe what is included in
the Miscellaneous category under Supplies.
Municipal Court
The Municipal Court Budget proposes an increase of 12.39% for 2017 and a decrease of 0.92%
for 2018, including increases relatingto COLA, PERS, healthcare, and works comp. The Court is
requesting the addition of a 0.75 Administrative Support Technician to address staffing
deficiencies and increased workload. Other changes relate to supplies, communications, and
capital. The Committee did not propose any changes at this time but forwarded the proposal
on to the Committee of the Whole for continued discussion.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION ONLY. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 10, 2016 COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
The Community Affairs and Parks Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, October 10, 2016
Committee Chair Approval
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