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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2025-10-06 Item 4A - Reappointment - Kimberly Walden to Municipal Court JudgeCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor's review Council review 10/6/25 CT ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. 4.A. STAFF SPONSOR: THOMAS MCLEOD ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 10/6/25 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Municipal Court Judge Reappointment; Amending Judge's salary CATEGORY ❑ Discussion Mtg Date Motion Mtg Date 10/6/25 ❑ Resolution Mtg Date ❑ Ordinance ANDate ❑ Bid Award ANDate ❑ Public Hearing ANDate ❑ Other Mtg Date SPONSOR ❑ Council ® Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PIV SPONSOR'S SUMMARY Council is being asked to confirm the reappointment of Kimberly Walden as Municipal Court Judge for the term January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029 in compliance with RCW 3.50.040 and authorize the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for these services. REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ® Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev. ❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. DATE: 9/22/25 ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. COMMITTEE CHAIR: PAPYAN RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. Mayor's Office COMMII°IEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Regular Meeting COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED $ APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 10/6/25 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 10/6/25 Informational Memorandum dated 9/16/25 Memorandum of Understanding Minutes from the Finance & Governance Committee meeting 9/22/25 Thomas McLeod, Mayor TO: Mayor's Office - Marty Wine, City Administrator FINANCE & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE FROM: Mayor McLeod Marty Wine, City Administrator DATE: September 17, 2025 SUBJECT: Reappointment of Municipal Court Judge ISSUE The term of office for Judge Kimberly Walden will expire at the end of this year and it is my intent to appoint Judge Walden for an additional 4-year term commencing January 1, 2026. BACKGROUND Judge Walden was first appointed to the Tukwila Municipal Court in 2003 and has served Tukwila since then. DISCUSSION Judge Walden has served admirably as the Tukwila Municipal Court Judge. Under her leadership the Court has implemented several innovative programs and implemented several efficient procedures that reduce costs. In compliance with TMC 2.68.026, a Memorandum of Understanding is attached for your review maintaining the Judge's position as a .90 FTE with the salary set at .90 of the salary set for District Court Judges in the Salary Schedule adopted by the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials adopted on an annual basis. Holidays and Healthcare/Dental benefits would also be prorated at 90%. RECOMMENDATION The Council is being asked to consider this item at the October 6, 2025, Regular meeting. ATTACHMENTS MOU Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 2 Thomas McLeod, Mayor Mayor's Office - Marty Wine, City Administrator MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO: Honorable Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge FROM: Thomas McLeod, Mayor DATE: October 6, 2025 RE: Term of Appointment as Tukwila Municipal Court Judge This Memorandum of Understanding will confirm your appointment as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Tukwila for the period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029, and is pursuant to judicial and legal mandates governing such appointments (RCW 3.50.040 and TMC 2.68). The following wages and benefits are provided to you effective January 1, 2026, during the term of your appointment: WAGE: Salary set at 90% of the District Court Judges Salary as set in the Salary Schedule adopted by the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials on an annual basis. The current schedule, adopted on DATE is attached hereto as Exhibit A. All taxes, social security and related deductions shall be made from your wages. BENEFITS: General Leave: You are entitled to accrue a general leave bank to use for sick leave and/or vacation, as you deem appropriate. This general leave shall accrue at the rate of 12 hours per month to a maximum accrual of 96 hours. Any hours over 96 that are not used are defaulted back to the City. Upon the end of your appointment, any leave hours, up to a maximum of 96 hours, will be paid off at the rate of $70.00 per hour. Holidays: You shall be entitled to the same holidays as the Non -Represented Employee group, paid at a prorated rate of 90% commensurate with your hours on the bench. Healthcare/Dental: You have the option to participate in the City of Tukwila Medical/Dental self -insured plan, Kaiser Permanente or waive this benefit. The City will pay 90% of the premium for you and your dependents. Payments by you will be a minimum of 10% and may be higher if the Kaiser plan is selected and premiums are higher than the City's self -insured plan. Your share of the premium will be made by payroll deduction. Please sign the attached Personnel Action Form (PAF) and the bottom of this memorandum to indicate agreement. Agreed to this sixth day of October, 2025. Thomas McLeod, Mayor Kimberly Walden, Judge Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 3 udiiciial 3ranc 1 MOU Exhibit A Wa5Nn ton Citiznn4' Craunaroi55irnn on f.alarms, for 0ecten1 trfficioI , 2025 and 2026 Final Salary Schedule Position Current Salary Salary Effective 7/1/2025 Salary Effective 7/1/2026 Supreme Court Chief Justice 255,495 265,792 273,819 Supreme Court Justices 251,861 262,011 269,924 Court of Appeals Judges 239,755 249,417 256,949 Superior Court Judges 228,261 237,460 244,631 District Court Judges 217,337 226,096 232,924 4 City of Tukwila City Council Finance & Governance Committee Meeting Minutes September22, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - Hybrid Meeting; Hazelnut Conference Room & MS Teams Councilmembers Present: Staff Present: I. BUSINESS AGENDA Armen Papyan, Chair; Dennis Martinez, Verna Seal Aaron BeMiller, Tony Cullerton, Megan Marks, Marty Wine, Laurel Humphrey, Kimberly Walden, Pete Mayer A. Reappointment of Municipal Court Judge Staff is seeking Council confirmation to reappoint Judge Kimberly Walden for an additional four-year term. Committee Recommendation Unanimous approval. Forward to October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting. B. Interlocal Agreement for Business Licensing Services Staff is seeking approval of a new Business Licensing Services Agreement with the Washington State Department of Revenue for continuation of the business licensing service functions handled by the state. Committee Recommendation Unanimous approval. Forward to October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda. C. 2024 Financial & Single Audit Review Staff provided an overview of the 2024 financial and single audit processes. Committee Recommendation Discussion only. D. August 2025 Financial Report Staff presented the report. Committee Recommendation Discussion only. MISCELLANEOUS The meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m. Committee Chair Approval 5