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The Council is being asked to amend the Ordinance such that the provisions relative to the
high school student are the same as the business representative, in that living in the City
is not a requirement. The position would still be appointed by the Mayor and subject to
confirmation by the City Council.
DATE: 03/03/09
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SPONSOR /ADMIN. Adoption of the ordinance
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ATTACHMENTS
Informational Memorandum dated 2/5/09
Informational Memorandum dated 3/4/09, requested by Finance Safety Committee
Ordinance in draft form
Ordinance #2082
Minutes from the Finance and Safety Committee Meeting of 3/3/09
Ordinance in final form
City of Tu
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Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2082, AS CODIFIED AT
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.39, "COMMUNITY POLICING
ADVISORY BOARD," REGARDING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE, BOARD COMPOSITION, AND
APPOINTMENT TERMS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 22, 1994, the City of Tukwila created the Community-
Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB), which has proven to be a
valuable resource in the development of recommendations aimed at community -wide
public safety; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City that this committee be broadly representative
of both the residential and business communities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes the high school is best represented by any
qualified student currently enrolled within the Tukwila School District, appointed by
the Mayor and subject to Council confirmation;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Composition of Board. Ordinance No. 2082, as codified at Tukwila
Municipal Code 2.39.020, "Composition of Board," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
2.39.020 Composition of Board
The Board shall consist of nine members who shall meet the following qualifications:
1. Not less than five of the members shall he City residents, representing
residential property owners and renters;
2. At least two members shall be owners or managers of businesses located
within the City, providing that, if the business community is unable to fill one of its two
positions, a resident may fill one of the business board member positions.
3. One member shall represent the school district(s) within the City; and
4. One position shall be a Tukwila School District student who is currently
attending high school within the City.
Section 2. Appointment Terms. Ordinance No. 2082, as codified at Tukwila
Municipal Code 2.39.030, "Appointment Terms," is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.39.030 Appointment Terms
A. All Board members shall be appointed by the Mayor, and shall be subject to
confirmation by the City Council.
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B. Initial appointments to the Board shall be made for the following terms:
1. One member of the Board shall be appointed to a one -year term;
2. Two members of the Board shall be appointed to two -year terms;
3. Two members of the Board shall be appointed to three -year terms;
4. Four members of the Board shall be appointed to four -year terms.
C. All subsequent appointments, except for vacancies shall be four -year terms,
provided that members shall remain in office until their successors are appointed and
confirmed.
D. Vacancies occurring other than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for
the remainder of the term of the member being replaced. Vacancies shall be filled in the
same manner as initial appointments are filled.
E. Members may be removed at will at any time prior to the end of their term by
the Mayor. In addition, members who fail to attend three consecutive meetings, regular
or special, may be considered to have vacated their positions and may be replaced, as
provided for herein. Any member who ceases to have the qualifications provided in
TMC 2.39.020, Composition of Board, shall be deemed to have forfeited his or her office.
Section 3. 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.
Section 4. 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.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2009.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
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Joan Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tempore
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