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CAS NUMBER: 07-101 I ORIGE TAL AGENDA DATE: AUGUST 27, 2007
AGENDA ITEM TITLE An amendment to Ordinance #2003 regarding terms of membership for the Equity Diversity
Commission. It is necessary to evenly stagger the expiration dates by passage of an amending
ordinance; and a subsequent motion to confirm the new expiration dates of the members.
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date 08/27/07 Mtg Date 09/04/07 Mtg Date Mtg Date 09/04/07 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal El Pd7R Police PIS
SPONSOR'S Amend Section 1.c. of Ordinance 2003 to read:
SUMMARY 1. Positions 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 will expire 7/31/2009.
2. Positions 4, 5, 6 and 9 will expire 7/31/2008.
3. Positions will be appointed for 2 -year terms thereafter. Vacancies shall be filled for the
remainder of the term of the member being replaced.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DA 1'E: 08/14/07
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMEN. Forward to Council for Approval
COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT I FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG DATE_ RE=CORD O t- t� OUNCIL A
8/27/07 Forward to Regular Meeting
MTG DATE ATTACHMENTS
8/27/07 Informational memo dated August 2, 2007
Minutes from Equity Diversity Commission meeting of April 5, 2007
Ordinance #2003, setting the original terms
Amending Ordinance in draft form
Minutes from the Community Affairs Parks Committee meeting of August 14, 2007
9/4/07 Ordinance in final form
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C ity of 'Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2003, AS CODIFIED AT
TMC CHAPTER 2.29, "EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION,"
SETTING TERMS OF APPOINTMENT FOR COMMISSION POSITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILTTY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, since first established in 1998, the Equity and Diversity Commission
has worked to accomplish its mission of providing a forum for discussions of racism,
equality and diversity; broadening tolerance among citizens and school students; and
reaching out to ethnic minorities in the community; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to ensure continuity in the Commission's activities
and membership through overlapping periods of the members' service by staggering
the terms of appointment;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 2003, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code 2.29.020, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
2.29.020 Composition of Commission
A. Number of members. The Commission shall be comprised of nine members who
shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. To the extent possible,
membership shall be representative of the diversity of the school district and city and
should include:
1. Three members representing the City, one of who shall be a member of the
Tukwila City Council (Positions 1, 4 and 7), provided that if the City is unable to fill one
of its three positions, a community member may fill one City position.
2. Three members representing the School District or School Board (Positions
2, 5 and 8), providing that if the School District is unable to fill one of its three positions,
a community member may fill one School District position.
3. Three community members, two of whom may be representatives of the
business community (Positions 3, 6, and 9).
B. Terms of Appointment.
1. The terms of Commission Position Nos. 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 shall expire on
7/31/2009.
2. The terms of Commission Position Nos. 4, 5, 6 and 9 shall expire on
7/31/2008.
3. Positions will be appointed for two-year terms thereafter.
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4. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the term of the member being
replaced.
C. Appointment to Commission. Members will be recommended by the Mayor and
confirmed by the City Council.
D. Staffing. Staffing shall be provided by cooperative agreement between the
Tukwila School District and the City of Tukwila.
Section 2. 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 3. 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 2007.
ATTEST AUTHENTICA LED:
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Filed with the City Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council:
Published:
1 ffective Date:
Office of the City Attorney Ordinance Number:
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