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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-18 Finance and Safety MinutesCity of Tukwila Finance and Safety Committee FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes Selvenrber 18, 2012 5:151).n7.; Conferenee Roon7 *3 PRESENT Councilmembers: De' Sean Quinn, Chair; Dennis Robertson and Kate Kruller Staff: David Cline, Peggy McCarthy, Vicky Carlsen, Mike Villa, Maiv Miotke, Bob Giberson and Kimberly Matc�j CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Crime Reduction Initiatives As information only, and per the request of Committee Chair Quinn and Committee Member Robertson, Police staff presented the Department's new Crime Reduction Initiative Proposal (Initiative). This Initiative was created with the assistance of BERK Consulting after a one -day workshop and several weeks of work within the Department to develop strategies and alternatives to reducing the crime rate in Tukwila. In summaiv, the Initiative outlines three possible strategies to reduce crime in TUklylla: 1. Target Hot Spots and Key Offenders 2. Strengthen Investigations and Timely Arrests 3. Increase Accessibility, Visibility and Responsiveness Police Chief Mike Villa explained how each strategy is different, yet related in the overall initiative of reducing crime. Implementation of the strategies could range from over $2 million to $860,000, annually. Committee Member Robertson inquired about Administration's recommendation for implementation of the new Initiative. David Cline, City Administrator, explained that the City is not in a position to financially support full implementation. However, in recognition of this need for the City and community, Police Department staffing was returned to 71 sworn officers from 68 through the addition of three police officers earlier this year; the Neighborhood Resource Center re- opened in August; and special emphasis �yill be given to the chronic nuisance ordinance and code enforcement concerns as part of addressing Initiative priorities. Although this item was originally presented as information only to the Committee, Committee Members requested that the information be shared at a Committee of the Whole meeting with an opportunity for Council to ask questions as appropriate. FORWARD TO SEPTEMBER 24 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. 2012 2" d Quarter Miscellaneous Revenue Reaort As information only, staff presented the 2012 2n Quarter Miscellaneous Revenue Report. Overall, revenues carne under the prorated budget, and were below sales tax revenues for the same period last year. As with the I" Quarter, admissions tax is down as compared to budget, but has increased in comparison to the same time last year. As part of the State's biennial budget reduction, Streamlined Sales Tax Mitigation payments were reduced by 3.4% ($41,000). This reduction will happen again in 20 13. INFORMATION ONLY. Finance Safety Committee Minutes September 18, 2012 Paae 2 NOTE: Prior to the next iten C'on7n7ittee Menrber Kr uller statecl that she is the At -Large Re7nresentative on the Boarcl of Directors for° Puget Souncl Access. She conve that she .tilxrke to the City Attorney to inquire of a potential conflict with this iten7 chie to 7)er position on the Boarcl. Per C'on7n7ittee Alenther Kruller, the C Attorney saicl there woulcl not be a conflict since the BoarclPosition is one that sits as a re7nresentative for the involved cornrnrrnttres. C. Contract for Sersices: Televisinu Citv Council Meetinus Per Council request made during the Annual Retreat, staff is seeking Council approval to enter into a contract for seiirices syith Puget Sound Access to provide televised Council meetings in the amount of X9,270 which includes initial set -up and one -time costs of hardware, installation and needed upgrades to the Council Chamber. Staff outlined the process of identifying possible vendors for this seii ice. Several were eliminated due to concerns of proprietaiv, maintenance, and access, as well as the inability to work with programs required by the Citv Clerk, Court and IT Departments. Committee Member Robertson expressed his support for ensuring that the chosen vendor is able to iyork with agenda maintenance software being considered by the Citv Clerk's Office. Staff confirmed that the Clerk's Office has been involved in this discussions in ensure compatibility-. Staff is hopeful that set -up and installation can be completed by year -end. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO SEPTEMBER 24 COW FOR DISCUSSION. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjoumed at 6:21 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 5:15 p.m. Conference Room 43 Committee Chair Approval Mm Kb� KAM.