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Meeting Minutes
City Council Finance Committee
February 7, 2017- 6:15 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Thomas McLeod
Staff: David Cline, Peggy McCarthy, Vicky Carlsen, Stephanie Brown, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 6:23 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Contract: Health Care Broker Services
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with R.L. Evans in the amount of $50,000 for
healthcare brokerage services for active employee and LEOFF 1 retiree plans in 2017. R.L. Evans
has been the City's broker since the inception of the self - funded health insurance program in
1990, and helps the City to manage costs and negotiate prices. Staff continues to be satisfied
with the value and the quality of service provided by R.L. Evans and would like to renew the
service through 2017 for $50,000, representing a 2.6% increase. Councilmember McLeod
suggested changingthe language in the second recital to say "employees" instead of "citizens."
He also requested that in the future staff conduct additional research to determine that the City
is still getting the best quality service for the best value. The other Committee members agreed
with these proposals. Staff agreed to return to Committee in the 4t" quarter of 2017 with the
additional research requested. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 21, 2017
REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
B. Interlocal Agreement: Regional Animal Services of Kin Cg ounty
Staff is seeking Council approval of an interlocal agreement with King County Regional Animal
Services ( RASKC) for continued animal services for unincorporated King County and 24 contract
cities. The City's 2012 contract with RASKC included a two -year extension which was approved
by the Council last year and expires on December 31, 2017. The existing contract is currently
under review by representatives of each of the member cities and by King County, and proposed
changes are summarized in the memo. The Cost allocation method of 80% service usage and
20% population will remain the same. Since the Council was last briefed in 2016, the City of
Kirkland has decided to withdraw and King County will be making program cost reductions to
mitigate 50% of this impact. Tukwila's costs are estimated at $111k, about $6k lower than
current budget. The final deadline for municipal approval of the interlocal agreement is June
1, 2017. A representative from RASKC will attend the Committee of the Whole to provide
additional information. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 13, 2017
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
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III. MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Hougardy mentioned the "Stand up for Students" events at Tukwila District schools
on Friday, February 10. Adult community members are asked to be present on campuses before the
first bell to show support for all students in the community. She would like to bring a sign indicating
unified support and welcoming from the Tukwila City Council and is seeking approval from fellow
Councilmembers. Councilmembers Seal and McLeod were in support of such a sign.
Chair Seal mentioned that she commuted to and from work by light rail during the previous day's
snowstorm, and sidewalks alongTukwila International Boulevard were un- cleared and treacherous.
She recommends that the City clear the sidewalk in front of the Neighborhood Resource Center
during such occasions in hopes of inspiring neighbors to do the same.
Adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Committee ChairApproval
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