HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2014-11-12 Item 2B - Resolution - Teens for Tukwila CharterTO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs & Parks
FROM: Rick Still, Parks & Recreation Director
BY: Tracy Gallaway, Parks & Recreation Superintenden
Nate Robinson, Teen Programs Specialist
DATE: November 5, 2014
SUBJECT: Teens for Tukwila Charter
ISSUE
Establishing a partnership between the Tukwila City Council and the Teens for Tukwila youth
group.
BACKGROUND
Teens for Tukwila are a group of high school students, primarily from Foster High School, who
want to make a positive impact on the Tukwila community. They are learning to become
leaders and a partnership with City Council is something the group desires.
Teens for Tukwila have established themselves as a group of teens making a positive impact in
the Tukwila community. The group has completed multiple community service projects in
Tukwila and around the region. Local projects include a clean-up at Cascade View Park, yard
work for a Tukwila senior citizen, homework help and participation in the after school program at
Showalter Middle School, and serving Tent City residents when they were in Tukwila. The
group has established relationships with State Representative Steve Bergquist, Representative
Zach Hudgins, and Senator Bob Hasegawa through participation in the annual Youth Action
Day event held at the Capital Campus in Olympia. The group has met with multiple City Council
members and has given two "year in review" presentations at City Council meetings.
DISCUSSION
The teen members created the Charter that sets forth the guidelines of a successful partnership
with Teens for Tukwila could look like for their involvement in providing a teen voice and
perspective on community/teen related topics.
RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Department that the Council consider this
item at the November 24, 2014 Committee of the Whole Meeting and subsequent December 1,
2014 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Resolution
Teens for Tukwila Charter
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RAFT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AFFIRMING ITS
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND
APPROVING THE TEENS FOR TUKWILA CHARTER.
WHEREAS, young people are valued members of the community and have much
to offer as valuable participants in the work of local government; and
WHEREAS, youth engagement is supported by the City of Tukwila's Strategic Plan,
Goal 2, "A Solid Foundation for all Tukwila Residents;" and
WHEREAS, City leaders desire to foster meaningful opportunities for youth to make
a difference in those areas that are important to them; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila's youth are uniquely positioned to offer valuable insight into
the creation of youth - friendly City processes and culture; and
WHEREAS, Teens for Tukwila is an established and effective youth leadership
development group that provides its members with opportunities for learning, advocacy
and public service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a partnership with Teens for
Tukwila that is founded upon mutual respect and a shared commitment to community
service;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council is dedicated to fostering civic engagement and youth leadership in
Tukwila and approves the Teens for Tukwila Charter as a framework for effective
collaboration.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2014.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk De'Sean Quinn, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel Turpin, City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Attachment: Teens for Tukwila — City Council Charter, October 2014
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TDU IK A
Teens for Tukwila
City Council Charter
October 2014
Teens for Tukwila is a group of Tukwila residents and high school students established through the
Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department,
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Teens for Tukwila shall:
l. Meet annually with Washington State elected officials at Youth Action Day.
2. Annually give a Year in Review presentation to the City of Tukwila City Council.
3. Participate in cornrnunity, private, and global projects und partnerships.
4. Perforrn functions as may be required from partnerships. Lc. World Vision—Youth Em-
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5. Be open to Tukwila teens (High School age) who have a passion for their community.
6. Consist of equally ranked members.
7. Deterrnine the content, tirne, and place of its rneetings.
8. Report to the City Council bi-rnonthly (during the school year) on its activities and recom-
mendations via email and/or in person.
9. Review and change this charter when needed.
10. Bring the concerns ofthe comrnunity to the City Council's attention
11. Teens for Tukwila would like the City Council to create trainings and/or workshops for the
group to attcnd in order to gain knowledge ofthe role of City Council.
12. Have a trial period, during the 2014-2015 school year, before a decision is made to partner
with the City Council long term.
13. Remain known as Teens for Tukwila and represent itself, and make decisions regarding the
group.
14. Work hand-in-hand with the City Council in service to the cornmunity.
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