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Citv Council Finance and Safetv Committee
December 6, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller
Staff: David Cline, Rick Mitchell, Leon Richardson, Joseph Todd, Bob Giberson, Peggy
McCarthy, Vicky Carlsen, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Resolution: 2017 Legislative Agenda
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would adopt a legislative agenda for use
during the 2017 Washington State Legislative Session. The agenda includes items in the
categories of Transportation & Infrastructure, Housing & Human Services, Shared Revenue,
Revenue Reform, Public Records, Education, and Law Enforcement. Staff noted that the
Communications Division will contract with Jennifer Ziegler to represent the City in Olympia in
the coming session. Councilmember Robertson noted that he will be suggesting items relating
to the environment, and Councilmember Kruller referenced a public comment letter that was
sent to the Committee. Chair Seal recommended that these items be addressed by the
Committee of the Whole. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 12, 2016 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND
SPECIAL MEETING.
B. Consultant Selection: Public Safety Plan
Staff is seeking Council approval of an agreementwith Shiels Obletz Johnsen (SOJ) in the amount
of $2,694,716 for Project Management Services for the Public Safety Plan projects.
Councilmember Robertson stated thatthe model proposed in this agreement lacks a single point
person as project manager. A City Council work session is planned for early January to allow the
Council to thoroughly discuss the project components. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD
TO DECEMBER 12, 2016 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND SPECIAL MEETING.
C. Interagency Agreement: Disposition Research Specialist
Staff is seeking Council approval of an interagency agreement with the Washington State Patrol
to accept grant funding in the amount of $56,475 for a Disposition Research Specialist. The Police
Department has identified a significant number of records that need to be corrected due to
incompatibilities with the SCORE facility record system. The new position will serve to correct
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the records and ensure the right processes are in place going forward. The position is temporary
and the City will be 90% reimbursed, or $50,827.50. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
DECEMBER 12, 2016 SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA.
D. 2016 Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report
Staff presented the 2nd Quarter Cash and Investment Report for 2016, including information on
the City's portfolio components, performance, policy compliance and liquidity analysis, fund
cash and investment balances, and investment environment. At June 30, 2016, the portfolio
totaled $54.5 million comprising $43.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and $11.1 in longer
term investments. The portfolio balance increased by $1.9 million from the March 31, 2016
balance. INFORMATION ONLY.
E. 2016 Third Quarter Sales Tax Report
Staff presented the 2016 3rd Quarter Sales Tax and Miscellaneous Revenue Report, including
details on retail sales tax, gamblingtax, and admissions tax revenues with sale tax broken out by
industry classifications. Total sales tax collections for the 2nd quarter were $270K below those
for the same period last year. INFORMATION ONLY.
F. 2016 Third Quarter Police Department Report
Staff updated the Committee on Police Department items of significance that occurred during
the 3rd quarter of 2016. The information included a staffing update, highlights, and crime
statistics. The Committee requested location information on the robberies that occurred in the
3rd quarter. Councilmember Kruller asked how Tukwila has been affected by the regional opioid
crisis. At this time, overdose deaths have not significantly increased in Tukwila but drug
addiction is a likely factor in property and auto related crimes. INFORMATION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Microsoft License Renewal
Staff is seeking Council approval to renew the Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement for an
additional three -year term in the amount of $108,000. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
DECEMBER 12, 2016 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND SPECIAL MEETING.
Budget Amendment Relating to Public Safety Bond Issuance
Staff requested an addition to the December 12, 2016 Committee of the Whole agenda of an
ordinance to amend the 2016 budget to reflect costs of the issuance of the Public Safety Bonds. If
agreed to by the Committee, staff will prepare an ordinance and memo for the agenda. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL.
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Next Steps on Appointing o Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee
Staff proposed two timelines for recruitment and appointment of the Public Safety Bond Financial
Oversight Committee. The Committee favored a longer application period due to the holidays and
to help ensure a successful recruitment. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION.
Adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Committee ChairApproval
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