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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-21 Finance and Safety Minutes City of Tukwila Finance & Safety Committee FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 21, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. PRESENT Councilmembers: Staff: Dennis Robertson, Chair; Pam Linder and Kathy Hougardy Nick Olivas, Dave Haynes, Rhonda Berry and Kimberly Matej CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Robe11son called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. n. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Contract Renewal for 2009 - Kenyon Disend, PLLC Staff explained that this contract is practically the same as years past with the exception of increases in hourly rates for attorneys and support staff. Due to the City's implementation of a biennial budget, this will be a two-year contract. The contract terms have not changed with the exception of the contract duration and a calculated 4% annual inflator in the flat monthly fee as discussed in Exhibit B of the Committee agenda packet. The inflator will be reassessed at the end of 2009 to determine the appropriateness of the increase. The contract copy that goes to full Council will include some minor changes in names and positions, not effecting the overall contract specifications. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 27 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Contract Renewal for 2009 - MJ. Durkan for Lobbying Services This is a renewal contract for professional services with M. 1. Durkan, Inc. for local lobbying service. This will be a one-year contract with terms, scope of services and fees remaining the same as last year. The Committee requested Mr. Durkan attend a Council meeting after the November election to share information regarding impacts of the election and the outlook for the upcoming legislative session. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 27 COW FOR DISCUSSION. C. Renewal of Contract with Ball Janik for 2009 Lobbying Services This is a renewal contract for professional services with Ball Janik, LLP for the representation of the City of Tukwila in Washington, DC and on federal issues. The contract, scope of work and specific services information remains the same as last year. Additionally, the scope of work with Ball Janik is flexible in that the firm is willing to work with the City to modify services as needs are addressed. The contract copy that goes to full Council will include a numerical correction in the compensation specification, not effecting the overall contract specifications. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 27 COW FOR DISCUSSION. D. Identification of Evaluation Criteria for Animal Control Alternatives Committee Chair Robertson briefed the Committee on a meeting that he had on October 15 with Mayor Haggerton, Council President Duffie, Rhonda Berry and Kimberly Matej regarding animal control. Finance & Safety Committee Minutes October 21.2008 - Paae 2 At that meeting, Chair Robertson identified four alternatives for animal control that the Finance and Safety Committee would like to look at closer. Those alternatives are: · Utilizing the current services offered by King County Animal Care and Control. · Entering into an agreement with King County Animal Care and Control for enhanced services. · Entering into an interlocal agreement with a local municipality for shared animal control services. · Implementing a stand alone animal control program in the City of Tukwila. The Committee would like staff to research these alternatives and make a future presentation to the full Council regarding the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Chair Robertson distributed a memo to the Committee outlining his suggestions for evaluation criteria to consider for each alternative. Committee members agreed to review the information presented in the memo and return to the November 4 Finance and Safety meeting for a discussion on the criteria. Rhonda reported that the King County Council has approved an enhanced service contract for the Cities of Tukwila and SeaTac. This is the same contract that was approved by the City Council last year, with the exception of an increase in hourly rates as a result of contract negotiations. When the signed updated contract is received by Administration, staff will return to a COW and subsequent Regular meeting to outline the funding changes and seek full Council approval to enter into the enhances services contract. This contract allows for cancellation of services with a 30-day notice. Committee members were supportive of the enhanced services contract moving forward. In the meantime, the Finance and Safety Committee will move forward in exploring other alternatives to provide animal control services to the City of Tukwila. The intention for this item on the November 4 meeting will be for Committee members to discuss and agree on evaluation criteria for the above mentioned alternatives. DISCUSSION ONLY. UPDATED CONTRACT WILL COME TO A FUTURE COW. E. 2008 3rd Quarter Report The Committee reviewed the status of program goals as outlined in the 2008 3rd Quarter Report, and asked clarifYing questions as appropriate. INFORMATION ONLY. ID. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements. IV. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6: 13 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, November 4,2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room 3 r:\ 1{J Committee Chair Approval ~KAM. Reviewed by RB.