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Community Affairs and Parks Committee
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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
April 14, 2008 S: 00 p.m.; Conference Room #3
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Verna Griffin and De'Sean Quinn
Staff. Peter Beckwith, Rhonda Berry, and Kimberly Matej
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
H. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Contract Renewal for Hearing Examiner
Staff is seeking full Council approval to renew an interlocal agreement with the City of Seattle for
hearing examiner services. The current contract expires in June. Two significant changes are being made
to the agreement:
Increase in hearing examiner fees.
Hearing examiners will bill the City of Tukwila directly for travel reimbursements rather
than going through the City of Seattle (encourages more efficient payments).
These changes are reasonable. The fee increase from $75 to $95 per hour is comparable to what
surrounding municipalities are paying for hearing examiner fees. Rhonda provided a brief background of
the City's previous use of hearing examiner services provided by the City of Renton; the City of Seattle
is by experience, able to offer greater flexibility in accommodating and providing these services.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 28 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, April 28, 2008 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
4-yn.DtJ Committee Chair Approval
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