05-09-16 Health and Public Safety

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Committeemember. Karen White stated that we should get the invoices from two (2) years ago as a reference for the new members of the Council. Committeemember Williams- Preston asked whether or not we would receive a statement from Kathy before she charges, or are we just going to get billed afterwards. Council Attorney Cekanski - Farrand stated that she gives a line -item detail as time goes along. President Scott stated that they've had a very friendly conversation with the F.O.P. during the last few contract negotiations. Committeemember Williams- Preston clarified that this would be work outside of what the Council Attorney is already contracted to perform for the Council. Council Attorney Cekanski- Farrand explained that this is not going to be a typical nine (9) to five (5) workday. These are separate duties above and beyond the other contracted work of the Council Attorney. Council Attorney Cekanski - Farrand stated that she would be glad to share the proposal with Committeemember Williams- Preston if she hasn't already received it. Committeemember Broden asked for some of the background of estimated amount of work and time apportioned to the various areas to help the new councilmembers get up to speed. Committee Chair Voorde asked if there was language in the contract that stated an amount the attorney fees could not exceed, and Council Attorney Cekanski - Farrand stated that she believes it is right around $20,000 maximum. That would be the total that cannot be exceeded for both negotiations. Committeemember Oliver Davis asked if they would be charged for negotiations with the Teamsters, since the Council is not the lead agent, and Council Attorney Cekanski - Farrand answered that there would be a charge, but the role is very minor from the Council perspective because of the small amount of time she would have to spend. President Scott stated that he could get the new councilmembers an overview of how the process works, especially if they want to serve on the negotiations. Committee Chair Voorde asked for public comments on Bill No. 16 -48. Seeing none, he asked for a disposition by a committee member. Committeemember Davis motioned to send Bill No. 16 -48 to the full Council favorably, and it was seconded by Committeemember White and passed unanimously with a voice vote. Bill No. 12 -16 — Landlord Registration Program - SUBSTITUTE BILL Tim Scott, 711 Forest Avenue, started by introducing and thanking all of the people involved in putting Bill No. 12 -16 together. This has been talked about since before I was on the Council, and this is a need by the Administration. Committeemember White also stated that former Councilmember Charlotte Pfeifer had held a number of discussions and meetings to talk about ways in which we could identify various properties. This is not a new discussion; it has been in theworks for years. 3