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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Operations - 03/09/1994FA 0 0 OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES March 99 1994 COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Christi Houser, Leona Orr STAFF PRESENT: Ed Allen, Charlie Lindsey, Roger Lubovich, Brent McFall, May Miller, Rose Nelson, Kelli O'Donnell, Mike Sweeney MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Pat Curran, Dee Moschel, Jean Parietti The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.m. by Acting Chairperson Houser. Approval of Vouchers All claims for the period ending February 28, 1994, in the amount of $1,400,407.42 were approved for payment. Kent Downtown Partnership Letter of Agreement Director of Operations Brent McFall informed the Committee that the letter of agreement with the Kent Downtown Partnership is simply to formalize the funds the city appropriates for the downtown promotion provided by K.D.P. McFall noted that this is just a formality and that staff would recommend that Council approve authorization for the signing of the agreement. Orr so moved, Houser seconded and the motion passed 2-0. Savings from Reorganization McFall noted that the Committee had asked to have this item come back to the Committee. McFall reported that he had not put together a written report and that currently any reorganization was at a break even point. McFall noted that he had not been on board when this had occurred but no changes had been implemented which would result in a savings. The reorganization of Operations were replacements of previous positions which did not result in any savings. Houser questioned the savings of not hiring a Public Safety Director. McFall responded that no reorganization impacting that area had occurred. Houser asked if the Parks Director salary was included in this report. McFall asked for clarification of the question. Houser questioned whether the new Parks Director would be an increase over the current acting Director. McFall responded that the salary range remained the same for the Parks Director position but the package would have to be negotiated with whomever was selected. Report Salary Ranee for Parks_ Director and Public_ Information/Governmental Affairs Manaaer Orr questioned whether the salary range in the agenda package was the same one used in the past. McFall replied that it was the same other than the 2 %z% COLA which all non -represented employees received. McFall noted that in the comparable figures some larger cities were included due to the fact that the parks department serves a large amount of unincorporated King County. McFall pointed out that in comparison the city range seems to be right in the ball park. He added that the ranges are rather wide from a low bottom to a high top which still holds in comparison to other cities and allows for competitiveness in the market place. McFall noted that the Public Information/Governmental Affairs Manager position was more tricky because there is not another position to compare it to. By combining public information, governmental affairs, economic development and ombudsman functions it is essentially not comparable due to the fact that each city handles these functions differently. After further discussion, Houser asked what the range was. McFall replied he did not have the figures in front of him but Mr. Martin was at the mid -point which would be about $68,000. 1 OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES, CONT. MARCH 9, 1994 Council Chamber Remodel Lindsey stated that the current plan proposes moving the dais out, adding the handicap ramps, resurfacing the top and doing some finish work. Houser stated that she would like to propose that only two staff seats remain on the dais to provide more width so that Council can at least open their agenda books. McFall noted that this may increase the price due to changing the cabinets. Orr added that this would also be helpful to the Planning Commission which has nine members as well as other committees. Miller noted that the Capital Improvement Fund had $88,000 in unappropriated funds. McFall asked if $12,000 was comfortable to the Committee. Orr and Houser stated that it was. Report Salary Range for Parks Director and Public Information/Governmental Affairs, Manager, Cont. McFall noted he had the information requested for the previous item. The range for the Public Information/ Governmental Affairs Manager was $56,712-$80,772 and Mr. Martin is at the mid -point at $68,748. Police Buy Fund Ordinance Miller asked for authorization to amend City Ordinance 3.41 to add an investigative buy account for the Police Department. This account would not exceed $10,000 and will be used for investigative enforcement activities not related to drugs or gambling which are already authorized. Miller noted that an additional section was added for investigation of such crimes as stolen items or prostitution. Funds are in the 1994 budget but this ordinance needs to be passed to allow their expenditure. Miller introduced Mike Sweeney who thanked Ed Allen and May Miller for their work. Sweeney noted that no funds could be used lawfully for stings, etc. there are no lawful means except for drugs and gambling. Sweeney asked that this account be added for investigation of crimes such as fire arms or other investigations. Lubovich noted that the section on page 5 part 7 is not highlighted which is the new section. The ordinance to Council would underline this section. Orr moved to recommend approval, Houser seconded and the motion passed 2-0. Other Business McFall noted that the representative from Harrison House could not make this meeting but will hopefully report to the next meeting of the Operations Committee Houser adjourned the meeting at 9:57 a.m. 2