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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Operations - 06/01/2010 KENT WASHINGTON OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 1, 2010 Committee Members Present: Debbie Raplee, Jamie Perry, Ron Harmon. Harmon was representing Les Thomas in his absence. The meeting was called to order by Perry at 4:02 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED APRIL 20, 2010 Harmon moved to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2010 Operations Committee meeting. Raplee seconded the motion, which passed 3-0. 2. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS DATED MAY 15, 2010 Raplee moved to approve the vouchers dated May 15, 2010. Harmon seconded the motion, which passed 3-0. 3. RECOMMEND THAT THE PROPOSED BUSINESS LICENSE FEES ORDINANCE BE PLACED ON THE CITY COUNCIL'S JUNE 15, 2010 AGENDA FOR FINAL PASSAGE As requested by City Council at a workshop and as directed by the Mayor's office, this ordinance clarifies that all business entities doing business in Kent must obtain general business licenses whether they have premises or offices in Kent or are located outside the City. Hodgson stated the fee will be enforced through the permit process on the application. It is based on a year term from when the permit is requested. It is anticipated to generate $50,000.00 in revenue. Harmon moved to recommend that the proposed Business License Fees ordinance be placed on the City Council's June 15, 2010 agenda. Raplee seconded the motion, which passed 3-0. 4. RECOMMEND THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO INCREASE MONETARY PENALTIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS IN KENT BE PLACED ON THE CITY COUNCIL'S JUNE 15, 2010 AGENDA Staff is recommending the monetary penalties for parking violations in Kent. These fees have not been adjusted since 1994. Deputy Chief, Painter, stated that a study of local jurisdictions was made to determine the fee. The anticipated revenue from the increase in fees is estimated to generate $25,000 in 2010 and double in 2011. These increased fees will be used to maintain various police services. Raplee moved to recommend that the proposed ordinance to increase monetary penalties for parking violations in Kent be placed on the City Council's June 15, 2010 agenda. Harmon seconded the motion, which passed 3-0. Operations Committee Minutes June 1, 2010 Page: 2 S. RECOMMEND THAT THE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AUTHORIZE THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADMISSIONS TAX CODE TO REMOVE THE EXEMPTION FOR GOVERNMENTAL ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATED AS A BUSINESS AND FORWARD IT TO THE JUNE 15, 2010 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. As a part of the budget adjustments proposed by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services department, a proposal to increase revenues through the Admissions tax was made. When this ordinance was initially enacted, the customers of the Riverbend Golf Course were exempted from the payment of the Admissions tax. This ordinance deletes that exemption and imposes the tax on admissions to the golf course. The current tax is 5%. The anticipated revenues from this repeal of the exemption are estimated to produce $40,000 for the six months of this fiscal year. This amount will be doubled for the 2011 budget. Brubaker noted to council he will amend the ordinance language regarding government enterprises to make it clearer before it goes to council. Harmon moved to recommend that the Operations Committee authorize the ordinance amending the Admissions Tax code to remove the exemption for governmental establishments operated as a business and forward it to the June 15, 2010 City Council agenda. Raplee seconded the motion, which passed 3-0. 6. RECOMMEND THAT THE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AUTHORIZE THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADOPTED 2010 OPERATING BUDGET AND FORWARD IT TO THE JUNE 15, 2010 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. The 2010 budget reductions have been discussed with the various department directors and the City Council on several occasions. The results of these discussions are incorporated into the attached ordinance. Along with significant reductions in departmental budget, there are several recommendations for revenue enhancements. Those revenue enhancements are incorporated in various other ordinances which will be brought forward. Nachlinger further explained the reduction summary. Perry was satisfied with the resolution. Raplee moved to recommend that the Operations Committee authorize the ordinance amending the adopted 2010 Operating Budget and forward it to the June 15, 2010 City Council agenda. Harmon seconded the motion, which passed 3-0. 7. RECOMMEND THAT THE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AUTHORIZE THE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE BUDGET FOR THE COSTS OF SERVING THE PANTHER LAKE ANNEXATION AREA AND APPROVING THE ADDITIONAL POSITIONS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE THOSE SERVICES AND FORWARD IT TO THE JUNE 15, 2010 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. The estimate for the costs associated with providing services to the Panther Lake area for the last six months of the fiscal year are anticipated to be $6,094,051 and more fully detailed in the attachment to the ordinance. The ordinance additionally provides for the Operations Committee Minutes June 1, 2010 Page: 3 creation of 56.53 full time equivalent positions for the personnel to provide the services to the annexation area. Hodgson clarified that the staff that are being hired for annexation are field staff and no managers are being added. We will be adding 5-7 more next year. This still puts us under the population ratio for service staff, which, based on the increased population would be 200 employees. Harmon noted residence will notice a strong public safety presence in the annexation area. Position job descriptions will be reviewed and modified if needed. Harmon moved to recommend that the Operations Committee authorize the ordinance establishing the budget for the costs of serving the Panther Lake Annexation Area and approving the additional positions necessary to provide those services and forward it to the June 15, 2010 City Council agenda. Raplee seconded the motion, which passed 3-0. S. THE APRIL SUMMARY BUDGET REPORT WAS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED. Nachlinger noted the City is on track for the adjusted budget and an expected $4 million increase in the fund balance for the year, giving us a total fund balance of $8.2. At Council's request, Nachlinger will start providing graphs with the Summary Financial Report and a past year comparison report. The meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m. by Perry. Pamela Clark Operations Committee Secretary