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Home My WebLink AboutCAP 2007-08-14 Item 2A - Ordinance - Amendment to Equity and Diversity CommissionTo: From: Mayor's Office Re: Date: August 2, 2007 Through a series of events, we now have a situation where seven positions on the Equity Diversity Commission expired 7/31/07, and the remaining two positions will expire 7/31/08. Equity Diversity Commission (2 year teems) Position #1 (City Council Rep) #2 (School Rep) #3 (Community or Business) #4 (City Rep) #5 (School Rep) #6 (Community or Business) #7 (City Rep or Community) #8 (School Rep) #9 (Community) In order to more evenly stagger the expiration dates, it is proposed that Section 1.C. of Ordinance 2003 be amended to read: C. Terms of Appointment: With Committee approval this item will be placed on the Committee of the Whole agenda on August 27, 2007, and the Regular City Council meeting on September 4, at which time reappointments to the Equity Diversity Commission will be confirmed. /so Attachments City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard o Tukwila, Washington 98188 Community Parks Committee Equity and Diversity Commission Joan Hernandez Falicia Green Jonathan Joseph Lavern Peterson Adrian Laigo Nancy Damon Verna Griffin Emma Mercado Byron Saunders 07/31/2007 07/31/2007 07/31/2007 07/31/2008 07/31/2007 07/31/2008 07/31/2007 07/31/2007 07/31/2007 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. (See minutes of April 5, 2007 Equity Diversity Commission, attached). Minutes of April 5, 2007 Equity Diversity Commission Ordinance #2003 Draft Amending Ordinance Phone: 206 433 -1800 City Hall Fax: 206-433-1833 e www.ci.tukwila.wa.us Steven M Mullet, Mayor ~,ot ~ -7 Equity & Diversity Commission of Tukwila April 5, 2007 Minutes Present: Emma Mercado, Chair; Commission Members: Verna Griffin, Joan Hernandez. Guests: John Barbee, MAC Advisor; Helen Enguerra, MAC Student Ambassador, Yvraune Crowder, Chuck Parrish. I. INTRODUCTIONS Emma Mercado, Chair, opened the meeting and invited Commissions Members and guests to introduce themselves. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of February 1,2007 and March 1,2007 both approved as corrected. m. UPDATE FROM MAC John Barbee, MAC Advisor; Helen Enguerra and Yvraune Crowder provided an update of MAC activities. Former MAC Ambassador, Nestor Enguerra, is Helen's brother. Helen Enguerra and John Barbee extended an invitation to the Polynesian Outreach Program (POP) at the UW on April 20th. Foster students will be able to attend workshops on college readiness and Pacific Islander dancers will perform. John Barbee reported that MAC students are working on the annual World's Fair cultural event to be held at Foster High School on May 4th. They are collaborating with Miss Middleton on a senior portfolio showcase. Yvraune demonstrated a "stepping" step dance that she will perform on May 12th @2PM at the UW Emerald City Step Show in the Bank of America Pavilion at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. John Barbee announced that Husky Smiles, a volunteer group of dental students from the UW, will be providing free dental screenings, free oral hygiene instruction and free fluoride treatments for the families of Showalter and Foster students at Showalter Middle School on Saturday, April 21, from lOAM - 1 PM. Emma will invite Andrea, the MECHA Advisor, to our next meeting to give a report on MECHA. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Inclusive Communities sign placement and press event - tabled until we have a quorum. B. Citizenship Classes - Vema contacted REWA and learned that they provide free citizenship classes Tuesdays and Thursdays on an on-going quarterly basis. 90% of their students are from Tukwila; however, REWA does not provide fmancial assistance with the application fee. Verna suggested we invite someone from REWA to our next meeting. C. Corporate Sponsors - Tabled until Jonathan can be present D. Pat Wright Performance - Tabled until Lavern can be present Minutes Prepared by: Joan Hernandez 1 * - E. Discussion regarding terms of office - Since our current membership roster shows Commission Positions #1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 all expiring on July 30, 2007, it has been suggested that we stagger the terms so that the expiration dates are more balanced. Joan suggested this could be done by renewing Position # 1,2,3, 7, and 8 for two year terms, and renewing Position #5 and #9 for one year terms. Consequently, four positions, #4, 5, 6 and 9, would expire in 2008, and five positions, #1,2,3, 7, and 8, would be up for renewal in 2009. Verna, Joan, Falicia and Jonathan have all expressed an interest in being reappointed. Before we move forward with this plan, we will need to determine whether the Mayor wishes to re-appoint Commission members holding positions #5 and #9. F. Latino Parent Night - Emma reported on the February Latino parent night held in the Showalter Commons. The power point presentation in English was translated into Spanish. Their next meeting will be April 24th and the program will be mental health, alcohol and drug counseling with the focus being on the school counselor's role and what the process is to access these services. Emma emphasized the success of the Latino Parent Night programs and said the plan is for this pilot program to branch out to other languages and cultures in the future. John Barbee said that "soup with the supe" (superintendent) is another successful parents group that meets on Wednesday evenings where the administrators come and cook soup for the parents. v. NEW BUSINESS A. Backyard Wildlife Habitat Fair - the annual fair will be held at TCC on May 12th and they have asked for our assistance in obtaining access to translation services for translating some of their flyers in to other languages. There was general consensus to provide assistance, within our budgetary limitations, once a cost basis can be determined. It was suggested we could ask to have a message placed on the school's electronic sign advertising the Backyard Wildlife Habitat Fair. VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Verna announced she has received correspondence from St. Mark's Cathedral on Capitol Hill asking for volunteers to help with their literacy tutoring program in Tukwila. She will provide more information at the next meeting. Vll. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting Adjourned 6:30 PM. Next Meeting: May 3, 2007 Minutes Prepared by: Joan Hernandez 2 City of Tukwila Washington Ordinance No. 2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP FOR THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION; REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 1828 AND 1871; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Equity and Diversity Commission was first established as a City commission through Ordinance Number 1828 in 1998; and WHEREAS, the terms of appointment for the Commission were subsequently changed in Ordinance Number 1871; and WHEREAS, for the past four years the Equity and Diversity Commission has worked hard to encourage understanding, tolerance, and appreciation for cultural and ethnic diversity through a variety of programs and discussions; and WHEREAS, recent experience has led to a recommendation to alter the composition of members on the Commission; and WHEREAS, the Equity and Diversity Commission strongly believes in 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; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Equity and Diversity Commission. The Equity and Diversity Commission, as established in Ordinance Number 1828, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and Council for the City of Tukwila and the Tukwila School Board. A. Purpose. The objective of the Commission shall be: 1. To promote understanding that accepts, celebrates and appreciates cultural 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 acceptance of cultural differences. 3. To provide recommendations to the Mayor, City Council and School Board that would identify opportunities to address cultural diversity issues or promote cultural diversity programs. Equity and Diversity Commission 11/7/02.doc - B. Composition of Commission. 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 I, 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). C. Terms of Appointment. 1. Positions I, 2 and 3 terms will expire 7/31/03. 2. Positions 4,5 and 8 terms will expire 7/31/04. 3. Positions 6, 7 and 9 terms will expire 7/31/05. 4. Positions will be appointed for two-year terms thereafter. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the term of the member being replaced. D. Appointment to Co:mrnission. Members will be recommended by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. E. Staffing. Staffing shall be provided by cooperative agreement between the Tukwila School District and the City of Tukwila. Section 2. Officers, Meeting Procedures, Quorum. A. Members of the Commission shall meet and organize by electing, from their membership, a chairperson and a vice-chair. B. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings. In the absence of the chairperson, the vice-chair shall chair the meeting. If neither the chair nor the vice-chair is present, a member chosen by agreement of the attending members shall act as chairperson. C. The Commission shall choose its own meeting dates and times, and shall adopt operating rules of procedure. D. The Commission shall keep the City of Tukwila and the Tukwila School District apprised of its activities and recommendations through periodic reports. E. A majority of the appointed members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Section 3. Repealer. Ordinance Numbers 1828 and 1871 are hereby repealed. Section 4. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre- emption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances. Equily and Diversily Commission 11/15/02.doc - Section S. 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 (5) days after passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNC~F THE C~ ~"HINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this I g day of ,2002. s~ lY)1Vj~ ATTEST / AUTHENTICATED; Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council; Published; Effective Date; Ordinance Number: 11-llo.?-- /1- / %' - tJ ;J., II' ;?:J -() 7-. 1/-~7~O;J... ex ()O 3 APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Equity and Diversity Conunission 1l/15/02.doc CITY OF TUKWILA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP FOR THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION; REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 1828 AND 1871; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. On November 18, 2002 the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed Ordinance No. 2003, which alters the composition of members on the Commission, defines the purpose and scope of the Commission; and restates the terms of membership. The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone who submits a written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for a copy of the text. APPROVED by the City Council at its meeting of November 18, 2002. E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk Published Seattle Times: November 18, 2002 r je,,c____ - Rlt\FT 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 SEVERABILITY; 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 (PositiGns 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, ahd 9). B. Terms of Appointment. 1. The terms of Commission Position Nos. 1,2,3,7 and 8 terms shall expire on 7/31/2009. 2. The terms of Commission Position Nos. 4,5,6 and 9 terms shall expire on 7/31/2008. 3. Positions will be appointed for two-year terms thereafter. C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Kelly\MSDATA\Ordinances\Equity and Diversity COIlurUssiondoc KM:ksn 8/9/2007 Page 1 of 2 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 Tukvvila 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/AUTHENTICATED: Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk Steven M. Mullet, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Ordinance Number: Office of the City Attorney C: \ Documents and Settings \ All Users \ Desktop \ Kelly \ MSDAT A \ Ordinances \ Equity and Diversity Commission. doc KM:ksn 8/9/2007 Page 2 of 2