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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Operations - 04/06/2010 KENT WASHINGTON OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 6, 2010 Committee Members Present: Jamie Perry, Tim Higgins The meeting was called to order by Jamie Perry at 4:10 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED MARCH 16, 2010 Higgins moved to approve the minutes of the March 16, 2010 Operations Committee meeting. Perry seconded the motion and Raplee concurred via email, which passed 3-0. 2. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS DATED 3/15/2010 AND 3/31/2010 Higgins moved to approve the vouchers dated 3/15/2010 and 3/31/2010. Perry seconded the motion and Raplee concurred via email, which passed 3-0. 3. MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ANDREW HUTCHINSON TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Ben Wolters explained the purpose of the Lodging Tax Advisory Board, a voice as to how funds are used. The funds primarily support tourism with a substantial amount going to Seattle Southside, which is our south county tourism board. Higgins further noted that he had previous experience serving on the board and with the two gentlemen being recommended for re-appointment and spoke highly of them. Mr. Hutchinson has already served one term and would like to continue with his position, which is to be filled by a representing business required to collect lodging tax monies. Mr. Hutchinson is the General Manager at the Best Western at the Green. Filling this position, Mr. Hutchinson's new term would expire on December 31, 2012. Higgins moved to recommend to approve the reappointment of Andrew Hutchinson to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Perry seconded the motion and Raplee concurred via email, which passed 3-0. 4. I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF AARON WATNE TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Mr. Watne has already served one term and would like to continue with his position, which is to be filled by a representing business required to collect lodging tax monies. Mr. Watne is the General Manager at Town Place Suites by Marriott. Filling this position Mr. Watne's new term would expire on December 31, 2012. Higgins moved to recommend to approve the reappointment of Aaron Watne to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. . Perry seconded the motion and Raplee concurred via email, which passed 3-0. Operations Committee Minutes April 6, 2010 Page: 2 S. KING COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL UPDATE. INFORMATION ONLY. Jeff Watling, Parks Recreation and Human Services Director and John Hodgson, Chief Administrative Officer, provided the update of the continued discussion with King County and regional cities affected. Hodgson noted the letter received by King County cancelling their animal control services, effective June 30, 2010. The report outlining the recommended program terms and cost if cities choose to contract with King County will be presented at a meeting tomorrow with the City Managers and Administrators. Not having the exact numbers yet, Hodgson was told it would cost between $200-300k annually to receive the current services with modifications. That amount is over and above revenues collected for license fees collected by all cities, which is $170k. Regional or sub regional services are still being considered as an option. In response to Perry's question regarding breakdown, Hodgson does not believe the costs are itemized with an option to fund specific services. He will know more tomorrow. Watling feels a definition of sheltering and field service needs to be defined prior to committing to providing local service. Some of the changes to the agreement include a distinct separation of sheltering and field service. There will be four districts within the region created with field service agents assigned to each of those districts. The district Kent is in includes Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila and some unincorporated areas. The agreement will also be 2 1/2 years. Kent is looking at a regional cost model with the other cities included in our district as well as the cost for us alone. Outreach with kennel and vet owners is being suggested. A packet will be provided from King County at the meeting with a breakdown of sheltering, field and licensing services. There will be a six month buy out for any of the 32 cities not wanting to participate in the agreement. King county will remain the county shelter for unincorporated areas. They will keep the Kent facility for that use. Staff will come to council on April 201h with more information and on April 30 the City's final decision is to be submitted. Information will be provided to Council prior to the 201h The meeting adjourned at 4:29 p.m. by Perry. r Pamela Clark Operations Committee Secretary