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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-16 Finance and Safety Minutes City of Tukwila Finance & Safety Committee FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 16, 2007- 5:00 p.m. PRESENT Councilmembers: Staff: Guests: Jim Haggerton, Chair; Joan Hernandez and Dennis Robertson Derek Speck, Katherine Kertzman, Nick Olivas, Jim Morrow, Gail Labanara, DJ. Baskin Jane Cantu, Mayor Mullet and Kimberly Matej Chuck Parrish CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Haggerton called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Seattle Southside - Brand Expansion Derek Speck and Katherine Kertzman informed the Committee of the collaborative economic development efforts of the Southwest King County Economic Development Initiative (SKCEDI). SKDECI is seeking to secure a consistent identity/brand that will assist in attracting businesses to the South King County area. SKDECI has requested the use of the Seattle Southside logo, brand and tagline for this collaborative marketing effort. Katherine is in favor of this request and believes it will assist in attracting businesses without harming tourism efforts. This will not take the place of individual city marketing. Katherine's primary function in this effort will be to ensure that this organization uses the Seattle Southside brand consistently. Jim Haggerton asked what would be involved in licensing the Seattle Southside brand for the use by other organizations. Derek responded that a simple contract could be sufficient. Joan Hernandez inquired if any funds are budgeted for this specific initiative. Derek stated that there are no new funds budgeted. Each city in SKDECI has agreed to commit $7,500. Derek has determined that these funds will be taken from the Economic Development budget. Derek stated that although this is a not a high priority in our economic development plan, if we are to be a good regional economic partner, it is important for us to participate. He is hopeful that these efforts will improve the Tukwila image for Class A office space. INFORMATION ONLY. B. Surplus of Fire Equipment New fire equipment acquisitions have recently been made with Sound Transit funds. As a result of these purchases, the Fire Department has requested surplus fire equipment as itemized on Agenda Packet page 3 be donated to Salmon River Rural Fire Department in Idaho. This surplus equipment includes a 1986 International Pumper which was originally slated for donation to OCS until it was damaged in a practice bum and subsequently declined by OCS for donation. Joan Hernandez suggested that a whereas be added to the existing/original resolution for donation of the pumper to OCS designating the pumper as damaged so that there are not two resolutions designating the same pumper to two separate entities. Chief Olivas will follow-up with the Clerk's Office on this matter. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 23 COW. Finance & Safety Committee Minutes Aori/16. 2007 - Paqe 2 C. Emergency Management Deficiencies Jim Morrow presented information regarding emergency management deficiencies that currently exist in the City. An informational memo outlining a prioritized list of the City's emergency preparedness needs as well as specific actions that have already been taken to improve the City's emergency preparedness was submitted to the Committee. Jim M. discussed several emergency incidents that have required First Responder Team response in the Tukwila community since the inception of the Emergency Management Program in May 2003. Each of these incidents has been contained, and did not require any response beyond the City's control. However, each incident has demonstrated the need for improved operational and resource responses in order for the City to progress to the next level of emergency preparedness. The First Responder Executive Committee, composed of representatives from Fire, Police and Public Works (Chief Olives, Chief Haynes, Jim Morrow and Frank Iriarte), has been meeting monthly to identify the program's strengths and weaknesses. Other City representatives and appropriate personnel are invited to attend as discussion topics warrant. Both Nick Olivas and DJ. Baskin stated that Fire and Police agree with and support the work of the group. The information memo submitted to the Finance and Safety Committee outlined several deficiencies which Jim M. discussed in detail at the meeting. 1. Traffic Signal Operation 2. Public Shelter Capability The Public Shelter Capability issue will be presented in further detail at a future Finance & Safety Committee meeting. Essentially, a policy decision will need to be made regarding the City's ability to provide its own shelter capabilities without/in lieu of the Red Cross, other private assistance or state/federal programs. It was noted that although there is no cost involved in requesting the assistance ofthe Red Cross, we do need to commit to providing trained people for their operations. Use of the Red Cross may be an option to reduce costs with the exception of large scale incidents in which the Red Cross may not be able to respond. 3. First Responder Support 4. Improvements to Better Inform the Public 5. Adequacy of City Facilities Jim M. made two changes to the costs listed on page 4 of the Informational Memo (Emergency Preparedness Are We Ready?) - the TCC cost has been increased to $370,000 and the Minkler Shops increased to $255,000. 6. Full-time Staffing for Emergency Management Program Jim M. confirmed that this position is different from the CERT position currently listed in the budget. The full-time staffing referred to in the memo is not currently funded in the budget. 7. Emergency Operations Center Committee members asked several questions regarding the implementation of priorities over a three year period as outlined on page 7 of the Informational Memo. All members agreed that it is essential to hire a full-time staff member dedicated to emergency preparedness during the first year of the Phase Approach. This is a logical step in laying the groundwork for a functional and efficient program in which the Phase Approach is seen as an interlinked process rather than stand alone items. , Finance & Safety Committee Minutes Aori/16. 2007 - Paqe 3 Jim M. pointed out that funding for the Emergency Management program is not in one dedicated section of the City's budget. Funding portions can be found under Public Works, Mayor's Office and Fire. Committee members agree that the City cannot delay emergency preparedness planning and that this sense of urgency should be responded to as soon as possible. Based on an informational memo submitted by Kevin Fuhrer, the Committee believes that it may be possible to support a portion of emergency preparedness this budget year through unanticipated revenues. The Committee is in agreement to: . Move the Permanent Staff Position as listed in Year 2 of the Phase Approach (see Informational Memo page 7), to Year 1; . Duplicate the Improved Public Information in Year 3 to Year 1, splitting the funding allocation between each year - Year 1 allocation being $50,000 and Year 3 allocation being $100,000. . Seek potential sources of funding in order for the City to begin the implementation of correcting the identified deficiencies prior to the end of 2007. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL BASED ON ABOVE MENTIONED CHANGES. FORWARD TO APRIL 23 COW. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements. IV. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:45p.m. Next meeting: Monday, May 7, 2007 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room 3 !,;., If.-. Committee Chair Approval