11-07-11 Public Safety and Human Resources CommitteeMinutes
Public Safety and Human Resources Committee Meeting
November 7, 2011
Elected Officials Present:
Elected Officials Absent:
Staff Present:
Public Present:
Council member Stephen Bernheim
Councilmember D.J. Wilson
Police Chief Al Compaan
Interim HR Director Carrie Hite
Fire Marshal John Westfall
Darrol Haug
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
A. Interlocal Agreement for Special Weapons and Tactics Team
Police Chief Al Compaan provided background on the proposed Interlocal
Agreement:
The cities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace have operated a tri-
city police Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) for many years. The
most recent interlocal agreement was signed by the three cities in 1995. In recent
months, these cities have been in discussion with the cities of Bothell, Monroe,
and Lake Forest Park to merge their respective SWAT personnel into a new,
consolidated team. A merged team, to be known as North Sound Metro Special
Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) / Crisis Negotiating Team (CNT), has many
operational, tactical, and economies of scale advantages over a team comprised
only of the original three cities.
Upon reaching consensus among all six cities, the interlocal agreement has been
updated to reflect the membership of the six cities, has been approved by the
respective city attorneys of each of the cities, and has also been approved by
Washington Cities Insurance Authority (of which all cities, except Lynnwood, are
members) legal counsel.
Action: Forward to an upcoming City Council Consent Agenda with a
recommendation to approve.
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B. Renew Towing Contracts
Police Chief Al Compaan provided background on the proposed towing
contracts:
The City uses the services of four different towing companies on rotational basis.
The companies are Paulson Towing, Shannon Towing, R&R Star Towing, and
Wally's Towing. There are no changes in the fees from the previous contract.
The term of the contracts is for three years, ending on October 11, 2014, with two
two-year extensions.
The City Attorney reviewed the contracts and has approved the contracts as to
form.
Action: Forward to the November 15, 2011 City Council Consent Agenda with a
recommendation to approve.
The next two items were taken out of order of the agenda.
E. Recreational Burning and Air Quality
Fire Marshal Westfall was present to respond, at the request of Councilmember
Wilson, for a citizen concerned about recreational burning and air quality. FM
Westfall clarified the open burning rules, and that the first response for all burning
or smoke complaints should be made by way of 911 dispatch.
F. Public Comment
Darrol Haug said how pleased he was with Officer Harbinson patrolling the
Emerald Hills area on Halloween evening. Their homeowners association had
hired an off -duty police officer to provide additional security.
C. 2012 Hourly Positions by Pay Grade/Title and 2012 Hourly Employee
Wage Schedule.
Ms. Hite presented the ordinance for 2012 which is routinely done each year as
part of the budget process. The ordinance includes the statutorily required
increase in the minimum wage, plus a 1.5% COLA, representing the same COLA
previously approved by Council for Teamsters and SEIU contracts, the COLA
being less than the CPI which came in at 3.6%.
Mr. Bernheim said the item should be presented to full council as a discussion
item, but that he personally recommends adoption.
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Action: Forward to the November 15 City Council Agenda for discussion and
possible action.
D. Non -Represented Employee compensation ordinance.
Ms. Hite presented the ordinance for 2012 which is routinely done each year as
part of the budget process. The ordinance includes a 1.5% COLA, representing
the same COLA previously approved by Council for Teamsters and SEIU
contracts, and is less than the CPI which came in at 3.6%.
Mr. Bernheim said the item should be presented to full council as a discussion
item, but that he personally recommends adoption.
Action: Forward to the November 15 City Council Agenda for discussion and
possible action.
The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
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