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MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE May 20, 2019 East Conference Room Present: Councilmembers O'Malley, Bullock & George Also Present: Director Pae, Director Yousefi, Director Butler, a member of the public, and Deputy Clerk Lascu taking minutes Call to order: 7:05 p.m. AGENDA: ORDINANCE 50-18A -AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, amending Ordinance 50-18 adopted December 17, 2018, authorizing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager to enter into contracts for professional services, and to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for the purchase of repair maintenance and operating supplies, services and equipment as authorized by the 2019 Appropriation Ordinance and the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood with the lowest and best bidder or bidders or as otherwise provided by law. (Placed on 1st reading and referred to Finance Committee 4/15/19; 2nd reading 5/6/19) Councilman O'Malley opened the meeting with discussion regarding Ordinance 50-18A, which amends a contract for managerial training sessions to the amount of$205,000 and amends the contract amount for the hazardous materials abatement and site preparation of Cove Church to $250,000. Starting with the managerial training, Director Yousefi described some aspects of the training and highlighted its focus on developing emotional intelligence in management positions. 100 people have gone through the training, going down to the immediate supervisor level and union leadership has been involved as well. 45 more people are going through the training, which is increasing the cost of the contract. All the speakers in the program are from Case Western Reserve University. Councilman Bullock asked if there is some sort of certification that is received through the program. Director Yousefi explained that the management course takes place for 5 days over a 5- month period. This is the City's 4 1 year doing the program. The actual cost of the remaining 45 individuals to go through the program is $80,000. In regard to the Cove Church contract, Councilman O'Malley stated that the figure seemed a little low to him and asked how the City arrived at the figure. Director Pae stated that it was based on an estimation of preliminary site valuations done by the City's consultant, which was