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Cover page to Ordinance 2530
The full text of the ordinance follows this cover page.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWIILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE
NOS. 1841, 2003, 2143 AND 2178. REENACTING
TU WILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2,29, "EQUITY
AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION," TO UPDATE
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES;
PROVIDING FOR S'E;VERAI ILITY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EIFIFIEECTWE DATE;
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE
NOS. 1841, 2003, 2143 AND 2178; REENACTING
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.29, "EQUITY
AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION," TO UPDATE
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, social justice is the fair and just relationship between individuals and
society; and
WHEREAS, social justice is based on the concepts of equity in human rights and
equality; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila realizes the need to keep advisory boards and
commissions relevant to the challenges facing the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 2003 and 2178 are hereby repealed in their
entirety.
Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 1841 and 2143 are hereby repealed in their
entirety, thereby eliminating Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.31, "Sister Cities
Committee."
Section 3. TMC Chapter 2.29 Reenacted. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter
2.29 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
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Section 4. TIVIC Section 2.29.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.29.010 Establishment of Commission — Purpose
The Equity and Social Justice Commission ("Commission") is hereby established to
serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council for the City of Tukwila. The
objectives of the Commission shall be:
1. To promote understanding that accepts, celebrates, and appreciates diversity
within the community.
2. To serve as a resource for the community by providing information and
educational forums that will facilitate a better understanding and awareness of social justice
and human rights.
3. To provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding
opportunities to increase equity and social justice awareness and promote social justice
programs.
Section 5. TIVIC Section 2.29.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.29.020 Membership
A. Qualifications. Members must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be a resident of the City of Tukwila;
2. Own or work at a business within the city limits of the City of Tukwila; or
3. Work in the education field in the City of Tukwila.
B. Number of Members. The Commission shall be comprised of nine members.
To the extent possible, membership shall be representative of the diversity of the
community and should include:
1. Two City employees and one Tukwila City Councilmember (Positions 1, 4
and 7). If the City is unable to fill one of its two positions, a community member may fill
one City position.
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CHAPTER 2.29
EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Sections:
2.29.010
Establishment of Commission — Purpose
2.29.020
Membership
2.29.030
Commission Organization
2.29.040
Meetings
2.29.050
Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review
2.29.060
Sister Cities Committee
Section 4. TIVIC Section 2.29.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.29.010 Establishment of Commission — Purpose
The Equity and Social Justice Commission ("Commission") is hereby established to
serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council for the City of Tukwila. The
objectives of the Commission shall be:
1. To promote understanding that accepts, celebrates, and appreciates diversity
within the community.
2. To serve as a resource for the community by providing information and
educational forums that will facilitate a better understanding and awareness of social justice
and human rights.
3. To provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding
opportunities to increase equity and social justice awareness and promote social justice
programs.
Section 5. TIVIC Section 2.29.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.29.020 Membership
A. Qualifications. Members must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Be a resident of the City of Tukwila;
2. Own or work at a business within the city limits of the City of Tukwila; or
3. Work in the education field in the City of Tukwila.
B. Number of Members. The Commission shall be comprised of nine members.
To the extent possible, membership shall be representative of the diversity of the
community and should include:
1. Two City employees and one Tukwila City Councilmember (Positions 1, 4
and 7). If the City is unable to fill one of its two positions, a community member may fill
one City position.
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2. Three community members that meet the resident or business criteria as
stated in TMC Section 2.29.020.A (Positions 3, 6 and 9).
3. Three members representing the education field in Tukwila (Positions 2, 5
and 8). If needed, a community member may fill one education field position.
C. Appointment Process. Community members that meet the requirements
stated in TMC Section 2.29.020.A shall submit a completed Boards and Commissions
Application to the Mayor's Office. The Mayor's Office will forward the application to the
Commission for review. The Mayor recommends appointments of applicants to the City
Council and all appointments are confirmed by the City Council.
D. Term of Appointment. The term of appointment for the members of the Equity
and Social Justice Commission shall be two years provided, however, that in order for the
fewest terms to expire in any one year all current terms of existing appointed Commission
members shall expire on December 31 of the year set forth below for each respective
position number:
Term for Positions 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 shall expire December 31, 2017
Term for Positions 4, 5, 6 and 9 shall expire December 31, 2018
After the expiration of the current terms for the existing Commission positions listed
above, each term thereafter shall be for a period of two years.
E. Student Representation. In addition to the appointed positions, the
Commission shall seek to recruit one student representative to participate on the
Commission. The student representative shall be a high school student who resides in
the City of Tukwila. The term of this position will be a minimum of one year and may not
exceed four years or when the student graduates from high school, whichever comes
first.
F. Resignations. If a Commission member is unable to complete their term of
service, a letter of resignation shall be sent to the Mayor indicating the effective date of
the resignation.
G. Vacancies. Any appointment to a position vacated other than by the expiration
of the term of the appointment shall be to fill only the unexpired portion of said term.
H. Revocation of Appointment. A Commission member may be removed from
the position if absent without being excused for three consecutive meetings or six
meetings in a calendar year.
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Section 6. TMC Section 2.29.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.29.030 Commission Organization
Members of the Commission shall meet and organize by electing from the members
of the Commission a Chair and a Vice-Chair to serve for one year. The Vice-chair shall
promote to the Chair the following year and a new Vice-Chair shall be elected by the
members. It shall be the duty of the Chair to preside at all meetings. The Vice-chair shall
perform this duty in the absence of the Chair. If neither the Chair nor the Vice-Chair is
present, a member chosen by agreement of the attending members shall act as Chair.
Section 7. TMC Section 2.29.040, "Meetings," is hereby established to read as
follows:
2.29.040 Meetings
A. Conduct. The Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting per quarter.
Commission meetings shall be conducted in public session and noticed in accordance
with the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).
B. By-Laws. The Commission shall adopt bylaws to provide guidelines for the
conduct of business.
C. Quorum. A majority of the seated members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business.
D. Staff Assistance. The City shall provide assigned staff to support the
Commission. The primary role of staff is to represent the City and facilitate
communication between the Commission, City Administration, the City Council and other
City departments. Staff responsibilities include:
1. Ensuring that meeting notifications and recordkeeping are consistent with
applicable state laws;
2. Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, such as the Open Public
Meetings Act (OPMA) and Public Records Act (PRA);
3. Providing professional guidance, issue analysis and recommendations;
4. Assisting with research, report preparation and correspondence; and
5. Compiling agendas, maintaining minutes, forwarding recommendations
and/or implementing actions.
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Section 8. TIVIC Section 2.29.050, "Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review,"
is hereby established to read as follows:
2.29.050 Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review
A. Reporting Requirements. The Commission shall keep the City of Tukwila
apprised of its activities and recommendations by submitting an annual written report by
January 31 each year summarizing the activities for the previous year.
B. Biennial Review. The City Council shall review the ongoing relevance of all
Boards and Commissions in conjunction with review of requested funding allocations
during the biennial budget process.
Section 9. TIVIC Section 2.29.060, "Sister Cities and Civic Awareness Committee,"
is hereby established to read as follows:
2.29.060 Sister Cities and Civic Awareness Committee
A. Establishment. The Tukwila Sister Cities and Civic Awareness Committee is
hereby established as a sub-committee of the Equity and Social Justice Commission. It
shall be made up of members of the Equity and Social Justice Commission chosen by
the Commission Chair and shall operate under the procedures set forth for the Equity and
Social Justice Commission.
B. Purpose. The purpose of the Sister Cities and Civic Awareness Committee shall
be to advise the Mayor and City Council on how to best promote understanding and
goodwill between the Tukwila community and the peoples of other nations through
collaboration, communication and programs, and by connecting youth and residents with
civic organizations for education and awareness.
C. Responsibilities. The Committee shall be responsible for the planning,
development and coordination of programs that enhance goodwill and understanding
between the residents of the Tukwila community and peoples of other nations and
promote civic awareness.
Section 10. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to other
local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and
section/subsection numbering.
Section 11. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
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Section 12. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
sing OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meg thereof this day of 41 011 2017.
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City of Tukwila Public Notice of Ordinance Adoption for Ordinances 2527 -2534.
On April 3, 2017 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted the
following ordinances, the main points of which are summarized by title as follows:
Ordinance 2527: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2428; REENACTING
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.30, "TUKWILA ARTS COMMISSION," TO
UPDATE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2528: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2417 AND 1877;
REENACTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.42, "CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION," TO UPDATE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2529: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2229 AND 2082;
REENACTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.39, "COMMUNITY -
ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD," TO UPDATE
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2530: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1841, 2003, 2143 AND
2178; REENACTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.29, "EQUITY AND
DIVERSITY COMMISSION," TO UPDATE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2531: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1622; REENACTING
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.34, "HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY
BOARD," TO UPDATE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2532: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1765, 1520 AND 1405;
REENACTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2,33, "LIBRARY ADVISORY
BOARD," TO UPDATE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2533: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2414; REENACTING
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.32, "PARK COMMISSION," TO UPDATE
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2534: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1802; REENACTING
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.36, "PLANNING COMMISSION," TO
UPDATE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of these ordinances will be provided upon request.
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: April 6, 2017