HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDN 2017-02-27 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila
Community Development &
Neighborhoods Committee
O Kathy Hougardy, Chair
O Verna Seal
O Kate Kruller
AGENDA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017 — 5:30 PM
HAZELNUT CONFERENCE ROOM
(At east entrance of City Hall)
Distribution:
Recommended Action
K. Hougardy
Mayor Ekberg
V. Seal
D. Cline
K. Kruller
C. O'Flaherty
D. Robertson
L. Humphrey
Item
Recommended Action
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1. PRESENTATION(S)
2. BUSINESS AGENDA
a. South King Housing and Homelessness Partnership
a. Information only.
Pg.i
2016 Report.
Joy Scott, Housing Development Consortium.
Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst
b. Boards and Commissions legislation: Ordinances and
b. Forward to 3/27 C.O.W.
Pg.13
a resolution updating the Tukwila Municipal Code
and 4/3 Regular Mtg.
pertaining to City Boards and Commissions.
Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations
Manager
c. An ordinance establishing regulations prohibiting
c. Forward to 3/27 C.O.W.
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residential rental discrimination.
and 4/3 Regular Mtg.
Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. MISCELLANEOUS
Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, March 27, 2017
SThe City of Tukwila strives to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206 - 433 -1800 (TukwilaCityClerk @TukwilaWA.gov) for assistance.
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Prepared by:
Joy Scott
SKC Housing Planner
South King Housing and Homelessness Partnership
Housing Development Consortium
joy @housingconsortium.org
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Introduction
Over the past eight years, South King County (SKC) stakeholders have met to
deepen cross - jurisdictional coordination, create a common understanding for
housing and homelessness needs and strategies for SKC, and implement
strategies in the SKC Response to Homelessness. However, in the midst of a
rapidly growing Seattle economy, poverty and unemployment has moved to
the King County suburbs'. This trend is particularly striking in South King County
where an increase in poverty has created stark needs for human services that
local governments feel ill- equipped to address alone. More than 35,000 SKC
households are paying over half their income for housing costs2, putting them at
risk of losing their housing if faced with a household financial emergency.
Furthermore, 2,869 SKC homeless students were identified in the 2014 -2015
school year alone3, and the most recent One Night Count of unsheltered
homeless individuals identified 1,013 individuals sleeping outside in selected
areas of South King County. While the One Night Count saw a 19% overall
increase in unsheltered individuals counted across the county, South King
County regions saw an average increase of 53 %, with some count areas seeing
as much as 150% of their 2015 count numbers4.
SKHHP supports the groups that have been meeting in SKC to address these
issues, including the Homelessness Action Committee (HAC) and the SKC Joint
Planners and Developers workgroup. SKHHP aims to: regularly convene,
organize, and expand the network of stakeholders working to end homelessness
and address affordable housing needs in SKC; improve the alignment of county
and state homeless and affordable housing interventions and funding
opportunities with SKC interests; provide technical assistance to support the
implementation of comprehensive plan policies; improve SKC stakeholders'
understanding of promising practices and their potential for local impact; and
determine and implement strategies that achieve program sustainability.
In January 2016, HDC hired a South King County Housing Planner responsible for
the coordination of SKHHP and the implementation of these goals. Over the
course of the three year grant period, this staff person will work with stakeholders
across South King County on collective impact approaches to housing and
homelessness issues. Through convening, informing, and supporting these
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stakeholders, SKHHP hopes to catalyze the network to implement the SKC
Response strategies, speak with a united voice, implement comprehensive plan
policies, and develop a sustainability plan for this work. Specifically, SKHHP
intends to see the following results:
• County and state decision makers receive input from SKC stakeholders
early in the decision making process to ensure a more effective and
efficient public engagement process
• South King County stakeholders are better informed of opportunities to
impact regional and state housing programs and policies, including
regional plans, state legislative proposals, and funding opportunities
• South King County stakeholders are better able to speak with a united
voice to ensure external programs and policies address local
community needs
• South King County stakeholders, including those in the education,
employment, and health sectors, are more engaged in housing and
homelessness activities
Community and elected leaders in South King County recognize the
importance of being coordinated in order to achieve results. Over the last six
months of this project, SKHHP staff has worked to further these goals by
convening key stakeholders, providing technical assistance and support,
highlighting SKC voices at decision making tables, and supporting the
exploration of a long -term regional framework beyond this project.
Progress Updates
County and State decision makers receive input from SKC stakeholders early in
the decision - making process to ensure a more effective and efficient public
engagement process.
• Connected and Engaged SKC stakeholders by establishing a physical
and virtual presence
• Provided continued outreach to SKC decision makers
• Showcased opportunities for SKC stakeholder engagement with external
groups
• Facilitated connections between community -based organizations and
SKC decision makers
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During the initial six months of the project after the SKC Housing Planner was
hired, work immediately began to build relationships across sectors in SKC and
continue to engage stakeholders in the two established South King County
SKHHP groups: the Homelessness Action Committee (HAC) and the Joint
Planners and Developers workgroup. Equally important was engaging in
discussions from which SKC stakeholders felt excluded, including those at All
Home (formerly the Committee to End Homelessness) and King County. A SKHHP
webpage and mailing list were created, and the Housing Planner worked to
establish a visible physical presence in SKC, including in existing community
meeting groups.
Since then, SKHHP staff has focused on making progress on this goal in three
ways. First, it has been important for staff to provide continued outreach to
decision makers. The SKC Housing Planner has remained active in workgroups as
well as continued setting individual meetings, highlighting South King County
specific concerns and perspectives. This has been especially important as our
region continues to undergo large systems change in our coordinated response
to homelessness. As individual conversations have occurred highlighting current
issues, SKHHP staff and the HAC group have also provided consistent feedback
highlighting the challenges of how decisions are currently made. While SKHHP
staff are able to provide some technical support to groups such as Sound Cities
Association, a decision making process that does not actively seek regional
perspectives from city staff as well as elected officials will continue to create
challenges.
It is crucial to have stronger participation of SKC stakeholders in external
meetings, beyond SKHHP staff meetings with decision makers. Consistent
engagement of a critical mass of SKC voices will highlight the needs of the
region more effectively than individual meetings will ever be able to. However,
as SKHHP staff learned in the first part of the project, balancing the need for
multiple voices at decision making tables with the limited capacity of SKC
stakeholders is a significant challenge. SKHHP staff worked to strategically
highlight a few specific external opportunities for amplifying SKC voices during
this period, including Senator Cantwell's Affordable Housing Round Table, the
Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance worksession on affordable housing,
and the Point in Time Count Steering Committee. These meetings, which
included strong SKC participation, provided an opportunity for the unique
characteristics of the region to be highlighted, including geography, public
transit challenges and access to services, and age and quality of housing stock.
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Lastly, in addition to working toward more strategic SKC participation in external
spaces, SKHHP staff also focused on strengthening connections between
community based organizations and SKC decision makers. As service providers
in the community notice concerning trends or challenges their target
populations are experiencing, their direct connections with city elected officials
and participation in council spaces are crucial to developing responsive policy
solutions and informing the city's state legislative priorities for the coming year.
South King County stakeholders are better informed of opportunities to impact
regional and state housing programs and policies including regional plans, state
legislative proposals, and funding opportunities.
• Built awareness and provided technical guidance on regional housing
and homelessness issues and policies
• Provided issue briefs on local policy opportunities, including Source of
Income Discrimination protections, Just Cause Eviction protections, and
Rental Licensing and Inspection programs
• Provided in -depth technical support to cities that chose to move forward
with Source of Income Discrimination protections
• Worked with SKC groups to identify and highlight regional challenges for
state representatives
During the initial six months of the project, SKHHP staff worked to start bridging
the gap between SKC stakeholders and regional and state decision makers. The
SKC Housing Planner created an email mailing list of stakeholders and
developed a bimonthly newsletter with information on resources, upcoming
meetings, opportunities for feedback, action alerts, and highlights of work being
done in SKC. Additionally, SKHHP staff worked with South King County cities on
exploring the development and implementation of policies such as Rental
Licensing and Inspection, Source of Income Discrimination (SOID) protections,
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. Cities also received research done by
students from the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance on their
comprehensive plan commitments and progress.
SKHHP staff has continued their work to build awareness for regional housing and
homelessness issues and the technical assistance and support available to
SKHHP member cities. Since releasing and distributing the SKHHP six -month
progress report, SKHHP has sent twelve newsletters and grown the subscriber list
by 83 individuals. Each newsletter has contained resources to further housing
and homelessness work, including funding opportunities, potential partnerships,
and reports on best practices. Staff has continued work on the creation and
distribution of "issue briefs" focused on identified policy solutions of interest to
SKC cities. Additionally, SKHHP staff has presented to numerous city councils and
council committees on regional work being done to combat homelessness and
housing insecurity and highlighted policy opportunities available to them that
would help address the issues and further their Comprehensive Plans. Through
SKHHP meetings, city council and committee meetings, and local service
provider meetings, some identified areas of interest for policy solutions included
impact fee reductions, zoning changes, and tenant protections, such as Source
of Income Discrimination, Tenant Relocation Assistance, and Just Cause Eviction
protections. Additionally, cities have been actively exploring solutions to address
substandard housing in the region, most notably Rental Licensing and Inspection
programs.
As city staff, elected officials, and service providers took a deeper dive into
barriers to housing stability, a worrisome trend became apparent in the South
King County region; large numbers of individuals utilizing Section 8 vouchers
were facing evictions or lease terminations. This issue, highlighted most notably in
Renton, where at least 65 families were facing potential loss of their homes, was
identified as particularly disturbing given the low vacancy rate and increasing
instances of homelessness. Source of Income Discrimination (SOID), which
occurs when a landlord chooses to not rent to or renew the lease of a tenant
due solely to their use of a Section 8 voucher, SSI, Veteran's (VASH) housing
voucher, or other legal income source, is currently legal in most parts of South
King County. However, local municipalities have the option to provide SOID
protections, which help to ensure that people already facing high barriers to
housing are not discriminated against and have access to available housing
that they can afford. A 2001 study showed that Section 8 voucher holders
experience higher success rates in areas with SOID Protection legislation in
place. Without SOID protection, many public benefit programs cannot achieve
their goals of stabilizing individuals and preventing homelessness.
When the issue of SOID became apparent in Renton, city staff and elected
officials, in partnership with the Renton Housing Authority and local stakeholders,
acted swiftly to respond. In addition to negotiations with the property
management companies and securing emergency funds for those forced to
move, the city started exploring policy options available to them. After city staff
and elected officials met with impacted individuals, tenant and housing
advocates, and local landlords, the city council passed an emergency
ordinance banning discrimination based on the use of a Section 8 voucher. This
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process highlighted the ability of cities to respond quickly and efficiently to a
local crisis while still taking the time to hear from diverse stakeholders.
Due in part to the media attention on SOID in Renton, other cities in South King
County have moved forward in their exploration of this issue. The SKC Housing
Planner has provided support and data for staff or city council in Kent and
Tukwila as they explore local options. Additionally, recognizing the challenge of
a local patchwork of protections, some SKC cities have chosen to support SOID
protections at a state level in their 2017 State Legislative Agenda.
South King County stakeholders are better able to speak with a united voice to
ensure external programs and policies address local community needs.
• Convened stakeholders to develop shared goals and priorities
• Identified barriers to external stakeholder engagement with SKC
• Ensured strong SKC participation and voicing of unique community needs
and geographic challenges in ongoing homeless system changes
• Provided support for exploring long -term responses to homelessness and
affordability
In interviews conducted during the first six months of this project, South King
County stakeholders consistently identified a goal to speak with a united South
King County voice. The lack of this voice is seen as a significant barrier to
stronger funding and political influence across the county. At the same time, key
decision makers outside of SKC also expressed a hope for a stronger SKC voice
to ensure that they are hearing clear input on proposed systems and policy
change. In order to effectively present a unified position on housing and
homelessness issues in South King County, city staff, service providers, and
developers had to come together to develop an agreed upon set of priorities
and policy positions.
In the initial six months of this project, both the Joint Planners and Developers
Workgroup and the Homelessness Action Committee (HAC) developed goals for
2016 and beyond to direct the energy and focus of the group. The specific
strategies identified serve as a basic framework for cities to explore local
opportunities to positively impact housing and homelessness in their community.
The SKHHP goals document has also served as the first step towards a united
South King County voice for housing and homelessness issues.
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Since then, regional goal- setting work has continued in these groups, and
incorporated concrete actions for furthering their work. The HAC created a
workplan for their top four prioritized goals that clarified what success would look
like and what the specific role of the group should be in working toward it. The
group has made progress on increasing access to tenant rights information in
South King County and highlighting tenant protections issues they're seeing in
their local communities.
In September, members of SKHHP came together to discuss themes of what
housing and homelessness challenges they are seeing in South King County and
what issues should be made apparent to legislators in the 2017 session. Although
the role of this group is not to endorse specific policies, members of SKHHP are
uniquely suited to inform decision makers of regional challenges. The SKHHP 2017
Legislative Considerations document, which was released to SKHHP members
and local decision makers, highlights these challenges and places them in the
context of the South County region. SKHHP staff is hopeful that this document will
help emphasize a SKC specific voice as decision makers explore solutions to
regional issues.
A stronger SKC voice continues to be a challenge at a county level as well as in
Olympia. There have been continued structural changes in our homeless
response systems over the past six months, and the lack of suburban city
engagement in the decision making process is still a challenge. SKHHP staff has
continued to share concerns and hold meetings for SKC stakeholders to provide
feedback on how decisions are made and implemented. Further work is
needed to ensure that SKC stakeholders are brought in to inform the process,
rather than simply being informed of it. Additionally, the challenge remains of
whose voice is at the table; decision makers who include both elected officials
and city staff in the decision making process will meet with greater success in
local implementation than those who engage with only one or the other.
Throughout this first project year, SKC stakeholders have consistently met to
discuss the future of regional collaborations on housing and homelessness.
Mayors, City Managers, staff, and other interested parties have met to explore
potential models and their feasibility in SKC. Most recently, Arthur Sullivan from A
Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) discussed the creation of their
collaborative model on the Eastside, and what specific support their staff
provides to local municipalities. These conversations have provided an
opportunity to dive into the unique needs and desires of SKC cities as they
explore the preservation and development of safe, healthy, and affordable
housing. SKHHP expects these meetings to continue in the coming year, and will
provide staff support as needed.
SKC stakeholders, including those in the education, employment and health
sector, are more engaged in housing and homelessness activities.
• Participated in regional workgroups across sectors to highlight issues
related to affordable housing and homelessness
• Provided presentations to SKC city councils and community groups on
SKHHP progress and opportunities for further policy action
• Provided technical support and outreach for events focused on regional
health and housing issues
Multiple community and professional groups across SKC work to positively
impact regional outcomes related to health, financial wellbeing, housing
access, education, and employment. In the initial six months of the project,
SKHHP staff connected with many of these groups, provided additional
capacity to targeted groups doing housing and homelessness work, and
provided technical support for cross - disciplinary projects. In addition to holding
extensive individual stakeholder meetings and attending community gatherings,
the SKC Housing Planner presented to community groups and city councils on
the SKHHP and the state of housing affordability in their community.
The SKC Housing Planner has worked to ensure that there is a voice for SKC
housing and homelessness issues across sectors both in and out of the region.
The newsletter, email blasts, and coordination at SKC meetings have highlighted
opportunities for engagement to stakeholders. However, an ongoing challenge
identified in the initial project period is the work to be done to ensure that SKC
stakeholders have the capacity to show up to these spaces and provide the
consistent engagement that will bring a SKC perspective to the forefront.
In the last six months, SKHHP staff has provided outreach to and participated
regularly in regional workgroups across sectors to voice issues and
considerations related to housing and homelessness. These workgroups have
focused primarily on health equity, diverse community engagement, and
workforce development. One of the challenges that has become clearer
through this process is that further coordination is needed within these sectors as
well. Over the past year, there has been a concerted effort in SKC to better
coordinate workforce development programs. As these efforts continue, it will
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become easier to create strong cross - sector connections that avoid duplication
of services and provide greater capacity for all.
Although efforts such as King County and The Seattle Foundation's Communities
of Opportunity work to break down barriers, there is still a need for stronger
coordination between the housing and health sectors. Housing and health are
inextricably linked, and studies such as Enterprise Community Partners' "Health in
Housing: Exploring the Intersection between Housing and Health Care"
demonstrate the clear impact that approaching health issues with a housing
lens (and vice versa) can haves. SKHHP staff has engaged regularly in groups
such as the Healthy King County Coalition (HKCC) to highlight policy solutions,
connectedness between sectors, and ways for HKCC members to get involved
in housing and homelessness issues.
In order to have strong and successful cross sector engagement, it is important
to start with an accurate assessment of what each sector looks like. In the
affordable housing sector, staff are often faced with widespread misinformation
of what affordable housing looks like in a community and what impact it is likely
to have at a local level. Despite studies showing that affordable housing has no
negative impact on housing values6 and violent crime7, these misconceptions
continue to be stated in meetings and public spaces. As a result, HAC identified
a goal of creating messaging about affordable housing that would give service
providers, city staff, and community members the tools and data they need to
respond to these false narratives. In addition to messaging, the SKC Housing
Planner has also worked to highlight openings of affordable housing complexes,
support tours of existing developments, and share stories that reflect the impact
of affordable housing in our local communities.
Next Steps
In 2017, SKHHP will continue to move forward on these four overarching goals. In
January, the SKC Housing planner will work with the Homelessness Action
Committee and Joint Planners and Developers workgroup to develop a set of
specific actions for 2017, building off of the progress that SKHHP member cities
have made in the last year. SKHHP staff will continue to work on promoting
stronger engagement from across sectors, including from city elected officials. In
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2017, SKHHP will explore opportunities to host regional events for elected officials
and city staff to gain expertise on a range of policy solutions to address
homelessness prevention and affordable housing development in their
community. As the time frame of this program is limited to 3 years, SKHHP staff
will continue to support discussions that explore options for sustainability
planning, led by SKC cities, which will work towards the long term goal of a
stronger, more united South King County voice.
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
TO: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
FROM: MAYOR EKBERG
BY: CHERYL THOMPSON, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
CC: DAVID CLINE, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE: FEBRUARY 14, 2017
SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE TO THE CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
ISSUE
To update the Municipal Code to incorporate best practices as guidelines for the City's Advisory
Boards, Commissions and Committees.
BACKGROUND
The Municipal Research and Services Center has published a report outlining best practices for
Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees, a copy of which has been previously provided
to you. City staff did an assessment of our Boards, Commissions and Committees and
determined that it would be beneficial to the City to update the Chapters of the Tukwila
Municipal Code that pertain to our Boards, Commissions and Committees.
The purpose of the update to the Municipal Code is to provide for consistency and to
incorporate the recommended best practices: Purpose, Member Qualifications, Appointment
Procedures, Length of Appointment, Revocation of Appointment, Organization, Procedures for
Conduct of Meeting, Meeting Schedule, Staff Assistance, Reporting Requirements, Evaluation
Process and Bylaws/Rules of Procedure. Rather than having the terms for various boards and
commissions expiring at different times throughout the year, we are proposing that all terms
expire at the end of the calendar year. If the Council approves the proposed change in term
expiration dates, all existing terms will be extended to December 31 of the year they are set to
expire. The majority of the advisory groups have had the opportunity to review the proposed
changes.
DISCUSSION
The following will summarize the proposed changes to each advisory group.
Arts Commission
The main changes to TMC 2.30 Tukwila Arts Commission were to add provisions for Revocation
of Appointment, Staff Assistance, Reporting Requirements and Evaluation Process and the
adoption of Bylaws.
Civil Service Commission
The main changes to TMC 2.42 Civil Service Commission were to add provisions for
Procedures for Conduct of Meeting, Staff Assistance and the adoption of Bylaws.
Equity and Diversity Commission
The changes to TMC 2.29 Equity and Diversity Commission are more substantial. Staff is
proposing to change the name from Equity and Diversity to Equity and Social Justice and to
modify the objectives of the Commission to include facilitating better understanding and 13
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awareness of social justice and human rights. In addition to changing the name of the
Commission, staff is proposing to make the Sister Cities Committee a sub-committee of the
Equity and Social Justice Commission and to change the name from Sister Cities Committee to
Sister Cities and Civic Awareness Committee. The purpose of the Sister Cities and Civic
Awareness Committee would be expanded to include connecting youth and residents with civic
organizations for education and awareness.
Other changes include adding provisions for Revocation of Appointment, Evaluation Process
and adding a Student Representative.
Park Commission
The main changes to TIVIC 2.32 Park Commission are to increase membership from five
members to up to seven members, and to add provisions for Revocation of Appointment, Staff
Assistance, Reporting Requirements and Evaluation Process and adoption of bylaws.
Planning Commission
The main changes to TIVIC 2.36 Planning Commission are to add provisions for Organization,
Procedures for Conduct of Meeting, Meeting Schedule and Staff Assistance.
Community Oriented Policing Citizen's Advisory Board
The main changes to TIVIC 2.39 Community Oriented Policing Citizen's Advisory Board are to
add provisions for Staff Assistance, Evaluation Process and the adoption of bylaws.
Human Services Advisory Board
The main changes to TIVIC 2.34 Human Services Advisory Board are to add provisions for Staff
Assistance, Reporting Requirements and Evaluation Process and the adoption of bylaws.
Library Advisory Board
The main changes to TIVIC 2.33 Library Advisory Board are to increase membership from five
members to up to seven members, add a Student Representative, and add provisions for Staff
Assistance, Reporting Requirements and Evaluation Process and adoption of bylaws.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
The changes to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee include repealing Resolutions 1381 and
1533 that established the Committee and adding the Committee to the Municipal Code as TIVIC
2.35 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The changes between the Resolutions and TIVIC 2.35
are codifying the appointment and the term of appointment in compliance with RWC 67.28, and
adding provisions for Meeting Conduct, By-Laws, Staff Assistance, and Reporting
Requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council review the legislation at the March 27, 2017 Committee of
the Whole meeting and forward for approval to the April 3, 2017 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Ordinance TIVIC 2.30 Arts Commission
Draft Ordinance TIVIC 2.42 Civil Service Commission
Draft Ordinance TIVIC 2.29 Equity and Social Justice Commission
Draft Ordinance TIVIC 2.32 Park Commission
Draft Ordinance TIVIC 2.36 Planning Commission
Draft Ordinance TIVIC 2.39 Community Oriented Policing Citizen's Advisory Board
Draft Ordinance TIVIC 2.34 Human Services Advisory Board
Draft Ordinance TIVIC 2.33 Library Advisory Board
14 Draft Ordinance TIVIC 2.35 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee/Draft Resolution
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.
WHEREAS, the Municipal Research and Services Center has published a report
outlining the components of best practices for Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wants to update the Tukwila Municipal Code to
incorporate these best practices as guidelines for our Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance No. 2428 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 2. TMC Chapter 2.30 Reenacted. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter
2.30 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2.30
TUKWILA ARTS COMMISSION
Sections:
2.30.010 Establishment of Commission — Purpose rn
2.30.020 Membership
2.30.030 Commission Organization
Quorum
2.30.040 Meetings Function
2.30.050 Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review
2.03.060 —Creation of Municipal Arts Fund for Capital Arts Projects
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Section 3. TIVIC Section 2.30.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.30.010 Establishment of Commission - Purpose Nu4nbef-of-lWembefs
The Tukwila Arts Commission (the "Commission") is hereby established to serve in an
advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Council or other commission or board of the City on
matters including, but not limited to, those set forth hereinafter. The activities of the
Commission shall include the following:
1. To represent the City's interest in art matters, to be a spokes-group for art
matters in the City, and to keep the Mayor and City Council informed on all such related
matters.
2. To be a central body to whom art organizations, artists and anyone interested
in cultural advancement of the community may come for information or assistance.
3. To encourage and aid programs for cultural enrichment of Tukwila citizens.
4. To coordinate and strengthen existing organizations in the field of art, and to
develop cooperation with schools and regional and national art organizations.
5. To explore ways and methods of obtaining private, local, State, and federal
funds to promote art projects within the community.
6. To review and make recommendations on all works of art acquired by the City,
inclusive of all art incorporated into capital improvement projects.
7. To render any other advice and assistance in the field of art, aesthetics and
beautification as requested.
8. To render any other assistance to the City in any other artistic activities as may
be referred to by the City.
Section 4. TIVIC Section 2.30.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.30.020 Membership
A. Qualifications. Members must be residents of the City of Tukwila orown/work
at a business within the city limits of the City of Tukwila
B. Number of Members. The Commission shall be comprised of not less than five
and not more than seven members who shall be appointed by the Mayor and Gonfirmed by
the City GounGil. At least three members of said Commission shall be involved in the
instruction of or otherwise professionally engaged in the visual and/or performing arts
whenever possible.
C. Appointment Process. Community members that meet the requirements
stated in TIVIC Section 2.30.020.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--Conimi&&ion-w4-+evje t.he app
appo-intment- ecommends appointment of
applicants to the City Council and all appointments are confirmed by the City Council.
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D. Term of Appointmen-membership. The term of appointment membership for
the members of the Tukwila Arts Commission shall be four years provided, however, that
in order t4at-for the fewest terms to expire in any one year all of -the- current terms of
existing appointed Commission members shall expire on December 31 of the year set
forth below for each respective position number-a-s4o#ews:
Term for Positions 1 and 2 shall expire December 31, 2018
Term for Positions 3, 4 and 5 shall expire December 31, 2020
Term for Positions 6 and 7 shall expire December 31, 2017
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After the expiration of the current terms for the existing Commission members (Positions
1 through-,5)listed above, each term thereafter shall be for a period of four years.
E. Student Representation. In addition to the appointed positions, the
Commission Y+11-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. The student will be seleGted dUFiRg their jURiGF year and be expeGted to paFtiG4aate
through their sen*c)F yea4:-.
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 regular
meetings in a calendar year.
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Section 5. TMC Section 2.30.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.30.030 Commission Organization OffiGers of Commission - Meetings Quor
Members of the Commission shall meet and organize by electing from the members
of the Commission a Chair and a Vice-chair, and such other officers as may be
determined by the Commission, 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 chairperson.
Section 6. TMC Section 2.30.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.30.040 Meetings an – Objectives
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 Commissien–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 prima!] 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 and records, forwarding
recommendations and/or implementing actions.
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Section 7. TIVIC Section 2.30.050 is hereby established to read as follows:
2.30.050 Reoortina Reauirements 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 summarizinq the activities for the previous year.
B. Biennial Review. The City Council shall review the ongoin,
q relevance of all
Boards and Commissions in conjunction with review of requested funding allocations
during the biennial budget process.
Section 8. TIVIC Section 2.30.060 is hereby established to reenact the TIVIC section
entitled "Creation of Municipal Arts Fund for Capital Arts Projects" to read as follows:
2.30.060 Creation of Municipal Arts Fund for Capital Arts Projects
There is Gfeated—A special fund entitled the Municipal Arts Fund has been
established, into which 1% of all qualifying Capital Improvement Project funds, as
calculated below, shall be transferred. These funds, together with such other funds that
the City may from time to time transfer into said fund, shall be used to incorporate public
art into qualifying Capital Improvement Projects, or for the purpose of acquisition of or
otherwise providing for the advancement of public art within the City of Tukwila.
Qualifying Capital Improvement Projects shall include Parks development projects and
Public Works projects. 1 % of qualifying Capital Improvement Projects shall be calculated
based upon construction cost identified at the time the project is funded, and shall exclude
any City funded amount for the acquisition of real property, demolition, or equipment.
This shall be a fixed amount and shall not fluctuate with future project budget adjustments.
Section 9. 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 10. 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 11. 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.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2017.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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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.
WHEREAS, the Municipal Research and Services Center has published a report
outlining the components of best practices for Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wants to update the Tukwila Municipal Code to
incorporate these best practices as guidelines for our Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees; and
WHEREAS, many of the provisions of Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.42 are
addressed within the Civil Services Rules adopted by the Civil Service Commission and are
not necessary within the Tukwila Municipal Code itself;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 2417 and 1877 are hereby repealed in their
entirety.
Section 2. TMC Chapter 2.42 Reenacted. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter
2.42 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
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CHAPTER 2.42
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Sections:
2.42.010 Establishment of Commission - Purpose De#n4iO44s
2.42.020 Membership Qv4l Service C io-n-Cfeated, ApppointrneRt,
Terms, Removal and Quorum
2.42.030 Commission Organization - Duties Ofgaaiz����
and Duties SeGreta�
2.42.040 Meetings
2.42.050 Persons Included - Competitive Examination - Transfers,
Discharges and Reinstatements
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2.42.060 Qualifications of Applicants
2.42.070 Tenure of Employment Grounds for Discharge, RedUGtion e
Deprivation of Privileges
2.42.080 PrOGedure for Removal, Suspension, Demotion or DiSGharge
InvestigatiOR Hearing Appeal
2.42.090 Filling of VaGanries Probationar-y Peried
2.42.070 Power to Create Offices, Make Appointments and Fix Salaries
Not Infringed
2.42.080 Enforcement by Civil Action - Legal Counsel
2.42.090 Deceptive Practices, False Marks, Etc., Prohibited
2.42.100 Penalty - Jurisdiction
2.42.110 Applicability
Section 3. TMC Section 2.42.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.42.010 Establishment of Commission - Purpose Definitions
Pursuant to the authority conferred by RCW 41.08.030 and 41.12.030, the City of
Tukwila Civil Service Commission ("Commission") is hereby established.
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Section 4. TIVIC Section 2.42.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.42.0 20 Membership Qvi
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A. Qualifications. Members must meet the following requirements:
1. Be a citizen of the United States,
2. Be a resident of the City of Tukwila for three years preceding the
appointment; and
3. Be reqistered to vote in King County.
B. Number of Members. The Commission shall be comprised of three members
that meet the requirements listed in TIVIC Section 2.42.020.A, "Qualifications."
C. Appointment Process. Community members that meet the requirements listed
in TIVIC Section 2.42.020.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_
r-eGo nmeRdatieR to th The Mayor appoints applicants to the Civil Service
Commission.
D. Term of At)r)ointment. The term of appointment for the members of the Civil
Service Commission shall be six 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
osition number.-
Term for Position 1 shall expire December 31, 2021
Term for Position 2 shall expire December 31, 2017
Term for Position 3 shall expire December 31, 2019
After the expiration of the current terms for the existing Commission members listed
above, each term thereafter shall be for a period of six years.
E. Compensation. The members Of SUGh the Commission shall serve without
compensation.
F. Resignations. If a Commission member is unable to complete their term of
service a letter of resignation should 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.
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H. Revocation of Appointment. Any member Of SUGh the Commission may be
removed from office for incompetence, incompatibility or dereliction of duty, or
malfeasance in office, or other good cause; provided, however, that no member of the
Commission shall be removed until charges have been preferred, in writing, due notice
and a full hearing held. [RCW 41.08.030, RCW 41.12.030]
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A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair. 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.
B. Duties of the Commission. it shall —be —The dutvies of the Civil Service
Commission shall include:
1. To make suitable rules and regulations to this chapter which are
ROt *RGonsistent with the provisions theFeef. Such rules and regulations that shall provide
in detail the manner in which examinations may be held, and appointments, promotions,
transfers, reinstatements, demotions, suspensions and discharges shall be made. The
rules and regulations shall also provide for the classification of all positions within the
Police and Fire Departments according to the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of
each and shall further provide the manner in which such classification shall be
accomplished. The rules and regulations and any amendments thereof shall be available
to the publicprinted, mimeographed or multigraphed for free publiG distribUtiOR. SUGh
Fules and regulations may be Ghanged from time to ti
2. All tests shall be practical and shall consist only of subjects which will fairly
determine the capacity of persons examined to perform duties of the position to which
appointment is to be made, and may include tests of physical fitness and/or manual skill.
3. The rules and regulations adopted by the Commission shall provide for a
credit in favor of all applicants for appointment under civil service, who, in time of war, or
in any expedition of the Armed Forces of the United States, have served in and been
honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States, including the Army,
Navy and Marine Corps and the American Red Cross, in compliance with RCW
41.04.010.
4. The Commission shall make investigations concerning and report upon all
matters touching the enforcement and effect of the provisions of this chapter, and the
rules and regulations prescribed hereunder; inspect all institutions, departments, offices,
places, positions and employments affected by this chapter, and ascertain whether this
chapter and all such rules and regulations are being obeyed.
5. Such investigations may be made by the Commission or by any
commissioner designated by the Commission for that purpose. Not only must these
investigations be made by the Commission as aforesaid, but the Commission must make
like investigation on petition of a citizen, duly verified stating that irregularities or abuses
exist, or setting forth in concise language, in writing, the necessity for such investigation.
In the course of such investigation, the Commission or designated commissioner, or Chief
Examiner, shall have the power to administer oaths, subpoena and require the
attendance of witnesses and the production by them of books, papers, documents and
accounts appertaining to the investigation and also to cause the deposition of witnesses
residing within or without the state to be taken in the manner prescribed by law for like
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depositions in civil actions in the superior court; and the failure upon the part of any person
so subpoenaed to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed a violation
of this chapter and punishable as such.
6. All hearings and investigations before the Commission, or designated
commissioner, or Chief Examiner, shall be governed by this chapter and by rules of
practice and procedure to be adopted by the Commission, and in the conduct thereof
neither the Commission, nor designated commissioner, shall be bound by the technical
rules of evidence. No informality in any proceedings or hearing, or in the manner of taking
testimony before the Commission or designated commissioner, shall invalidate any order,
decision, rule or regulation made, approved or confirmed by the Commission; provided,
however, that no order, decision, rule or regulation made by any designated
commissioner conducting any hearing or investigation alone shall be of any force or effect
whatsoever unless and until concurred in by at least one of the other two members.
7. To hear and determine appeals or complaints respecting the administrative
work of the Human Resources Department related to the Commission's duties, the
rejection of any examination and such other matters as may be referred to the
Commission pursuant to the duties outlined in TIVIC Section 2.42.030.AB.1.
8. To establish and maintain in card or other suitable form a roster of
employees covered by civil service.
9. To provide for, formulate and hold competitive tests to determine the relative
qualifications of persons who seek employment in any class or position and, as a result
thereof, establish eligible lists for the various classes of positions as established by the
City; and to provide that employees laid off because of curtailment of expenditures,
reduction in force, and for like cause, head the list in the order of their seniority, to the
end that they shall be the first to be reemployed.
10. When a vacant position is to be filled, to certify to the appointing authority,
on written request, the names of the three persons highest on the eligible list for the class.
The Commission shall make provision in its rules for provisional or temporary
appointments to be utilized when there is no such eligible list applicable to the vacant
position, or which may be utilized at the discretion of the appointing authority when there
are less than three names on the eligibility list applicable to the vacant position. Such
temporary or provisional appointment shall not exceed a period of six months in duration
but may be extended for up to an additional six months if for any reason it cannot be
determined at the expiration of the initial appointment that the position being filled by
temporary or provisional appointment will in fact continue to be vacant, such as in the
instance of a position vacant due to an officer on disability leave under the LEOFF Act,
or for other good cause which in the discretion of the Commission warrants an additional
extension of such a provisional or temporary appointment.
11. To keep such records as may be necessary for the proper administration of
this chapter.
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12. Approval of payroll in accordance with RCW 41.08.120 and RCW 41.12.120.
C. Appointment of Secretary and Chief Examiner. The Commission shall
appoint a person to hold the position of Secretary and Chief Examiner. The method of
appointment and duties of the Secretary and Chief Examiner shall be as prescribed in the
rules adopted by the Commission. The duties of the Secretary and Chief Examiner shall
be to keep the records of the Commission, preserve all reports made to it, superintend
and keep a record of all examinations held under its direction, and perform such other
duties as the Commission may prescribe.
Section 6. TIVIC Section 2.42.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.42.040 Meetings
A. Frequency and Conduct. Commission meetings shall be held at least monthly
and 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. Two members of such -the Commission shall constitute a quorum and
the votes of any two members of such Commission concurring shall be sufficient for the
decision of all matters and the transaction of all business to be decided or transacted by
the Commission Under or by virtue of the provisions of this Ghapte .
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.
6. Duties of civil service Secretary and Chief Examiner as appointed per TIVIC
Section 2.42.030.C.,
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Section 7. TIVIC Section 2.42.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.42.050 Persons Included - Competitive Examination - Transfers, Discharges and
Reinstatements
The provisions of this chapter shall include all full-time, fully paid employees of the
City's Police and/or Fire Departments, with the exception of the chiefs thereof who,
because of the nature of their positions and pursuant to RCW 41.08.050 and 41.12.050,
shall serve in their positions as other City department heads, and with the further
exception of all clerical, dispatchers, fire inspectors, mechanics and other employees of
the Fire Department who are not full-time, fully commissioned firefighters. The position
of civil service Secretary and Chief Examiner shall not be a civil service position. AN
appointments to and promotions Govered by this Ghapter shall be made solely on MeFit,
efficiency and fitness, whiGh shall be aSGertained by open GOMpetitive examination a
impartial investigation. No person shall be reinstated in or transferred, Suspended GF
diSGharged fFern any SUGh place, position, or employment GentFaiy to the )f
this Ghapte-r--.
Section 8. TIVIC Section 2.42.060 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.42.060 Qualifications of Applicants
An applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be a citizen of the
United States of America who can read and write the English language. An applicant for
a position of any kind under civil service must be of an age suitable for the position applied
for, in ordinary good health, of good moral character and of temperate and industrious
habits; these facts to be ascertained in such manner as the Commission may deem
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2.42.070 Power to Create Offices, Make Appointments and Fix Salaries Not
Infringed
All offices, places, job descriptions, positions and employments and Fire and Police
Department classifications coming along within the purview of this chapter shall be
created by the Mayor and City Council or Mayor alone or whomever otherwise is vested
with power and authority to select, appoint, or employ any person coming within the
purview of this chapter; and nothing contained in this section shall infringe upon the power
and authority of any such person or group of persons, or appointing authority, to fix the
salaries and compensation of all employees employed hereunder.
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2.42.070 Power to Create Offices, Make Appointments and Fix Salaries Not
Infringed
All offices, places, job descriptions, positions and employments and Fire and Police
Department classifications coming along within the purview of this chapter shall be
created by the Mayor and City Council or Mayor alone or whomever otherwise is vested
with power and authority to select, appoint, or employ any person coming within the
purview of this chapter; and nothing contained in this section shall infringe upon the power
and authority of any such person or group of persons, or appointing authority, to fix the
salaries and compensation of all employees employed hereunder.
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Section 10. TIVIC Section 2.42.080 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.42.080 Enforcement by Civil Action — Legal Counsel
It shall be the duty of the Commission to begin and conduct all civil suits which may
be necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter and of the rules of the
Commission. The Commission shall be represented in such suits by the chief legal officer
of the City, or his/her designee, but the Commission may in any case be represented by
special counsel appointed by it.
Section 11. TIVIC Section 2.42.090 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.42.090 Deceptive Practices, False Marks, Etc., Prohibited
No commissioner or any other person shall, by himself or in cooperation with one or
more persons, defeat, deceive, or obstruct any person in respect of his right of
examination or registration according to the rules and regulations of this chapter, or falsely
mark, grade, estimate or report upon the examination or proper standing of any person
examined, registered or certified pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, or aid in so
doing, or make any false representation concerning the same, or concerning the person
examined, or furnish any person any special or secret information for the purpose of
improving or injuring the prospects or chances of any person so examined, registered or
certified, or to be examined, registered or certified or persuade any other person, or permit
or aid in any manner any other person to personate him, in connection with any
examination or registration of application or request to be examined or registered.
Section 12. TIVIC Section 2.42.100 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.42.100 Penalty —Jurisdiction
Any person who shall willfully violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a
fine of not more than $100 and by imprisonment in jail for not longer than 30 days, or by
both fine and imprisonment.
Section 13. TIVIC Section 2.42.110 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.42.110 Applicability
The examination and eligibility provisions of this chapter and establishment of
positions covered by civil service by the provisions of this chapter shall be effective for all
appointments made after the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 14. 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.
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Section 15. 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 16. 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 12017.
ATTEST/AUTH E NTI CATE D:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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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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CHAPTER 2.29
EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICEDIVERSITY COMMISSION
Sections:
2.29.010 Establishment of Commission - Purpose Fu InGti-en ObjeAatrve
2.29.020 Membership Gernosi+;^n t-%f
2.29.030 Commission Organization Officers Meeting ProGedures Quofum
2.29.040 Meetinas
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 Gti-veEstablishment of Commission — Purpose
The Equity and Divefs-ity-Social Justice Commission ("Commission") is hereby
established to shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council for the
City of Tukwila and the Tukwila SGhool Board. The objectives of the Commission shall
be:
1. To promote understanding that accepts, celebrates, and appreciates GultuFal
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 aGGeptanGe-awareness of
GUltural diffeFenGes social justice and human rights.
3. To provide recommendations to the Mayor, and City Council and SGhool Beard
that #y-re . garding opportunities to addFeSS GUltural diversity issues or-increase
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equity and social justice awareness and promote cultural diversity social justice programs.
Section 5. TMC Section 2.29.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
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.
who shall be appointed by the Mayor and Gonfirmed by the GounGil. To the extent
possible, membership shall be representative of the diversity of the SGhool distFiGt and
Wcommunity and should include:
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1. Three members representing the City, one of who shall be a member of the
Tukwila City Geun Two City employees and one Tukwila City Councilmember
(Positions 1, 4 and 7). pfGvkk-� f L the City is unable to fill one of its three two
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positions, a community member may fill one City position.
2. Three community members, two of whern may be representatives of the -
business GE)Mmunity that meet the resident or business criteria as stated in TIVIC Section
2.29.020.A (Positions 3, 6 and 9).
3. Three members representing the School DiStFiGt OF SGheel BoaFd education
field in Tukwila (Positions 2, 5 and 8)_ providing that if the SGhE)ol DiStFiGt *6 U able to floill
GRe of its three positions, If needed, a community member may fill one SGhGoI Dis
education field position.
C. Appointment Process. Community members that meet the requirements
stated in TIVIC 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- Commission th-- makle a-R
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a.poo#Am-e-nt reG- d —. the-Mayo-r-. The Mayor recommends appointments of
applicants to the City Council and all appointments are confirmed by the City Council.
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confirmed by +,,',,e Gity 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.
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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.
Section 6. TMC Section 2.29.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.29.030 Commission Organization Officer -s -- Meeti
Members of the Commission shall meet and organize by electing-, from their
mernbeFshiR,-the members of the Commission a Chairperson 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. The GhaiFpeFSE)R shall It shall be the duty of the
Chair to preside at all meetings. in the absenGe of the Ghairpersen, the ViGe GhaiF shall
chair the meeting. 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 Chairperson.
Section 7. TMC Section 2.29.040, "Meetings," is hereby established to read as
follows:
2.2 9.040 _Mqgti ns
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 quidelines for the
conduct of business.
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C. Quorum. A majority of the appointed - seated members of the COMMOSSIOR hall
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
durinq the biennial bud get 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.
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B. Purpose. The purpose of the Sister Cities and Civic Awareness Committee shall
be to advise the Mavor and Citv 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.
Q. 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.
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.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 12017.
ATTEST/AUTH ENT[ CATE D:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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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.
WHEREAS, the Municipal Research and Services Center has published a report
outlining the components of best practices for Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wants to update the Tukwila Municipal Code to
incorporate these best practices as guidelines for our Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance No. 2414 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 2. TMC Chapter 2.32 Reenacted. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter
2.32 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2.32
PARK COMMISSION
Sections:
2.32.010 Establishment of Commission - Purpose Pla*-Gon*-4ii�
Greated
2.32.020 Membership
2.32.030 Commission Organization Term of
2.32.040 Meetings F-unotio,���
2.32.050 Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review OffiGers—Meetings
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Section 3. TIVIC Section 2.32.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.32.010 Establishment of Commission - Purpose a-rk-Go4TmiiSSiGn-CTeated
TheFe4 park beard to be, M^1AIn +k� V,;+%, of Tukw4a
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Park Commiss_ion-." The City of Tukwila Park Commission (the "Commission ") shaf -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 submit recommendations to the City Council on the acquisition,
development, expansion and operation of parks and recreation facilities and programs in
the City.
2. To explore ways and methods of obtaining private, local, state and federal
funds for special prooects with the parks, trails and open space system.
3. To advocate for healthy and active lifestyles and promote the quality of life that
is provided through the programs and actions of the City's Parks and Recreation
Department.
4. To recommend policy and standards for the construction, development,
maintenance and operations of parks, playfields and recreation grounds belonging to or
leased by the City. This includes community buildings as designated by the Tukwila City
Council and improvements of such buildings.
5. To make recommendations on ornamentation of all parks and designated
community buildings, and to control seasonal and other temporary decoration or
ornamentation of street lights and standards.
6. To recommend to the City Council for adoption by ordinance rules and
regulations for the use and management of any municipally-owned or controlled park or
recreation facility. Publication of rules or changes in rules shall be in such manner as the
City Council shall direct. Rules and regulations so adopted shall be enforced by the Police
Department of the City.
7. To recommend names for parks in the City to the City Council for
consideration, as per City of Tukwila resolution.
Section 4. TIVIC Section 2.32.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.32.020 Membership
A. Qualifications. Members must be residents of the City of Tukwila or own/work
at a business within the city limits of the City of Tukwila.
B. Number of Members. The Commission shall be comprised of not less than five
and not more than seven members. At least one of the commissioners shall be a senior
citizen
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C. Appointment Process. Community members that meet the requirements
stated in TMC Section 2.32.020.A shall submit a completed Boards and Commissions
Application to the Mayor's Office. The Mayor's Office will forward the application to the
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Commission for review. T i -RPI;G-atiOR and make an
9P GeTmiend--tion +he-Maw. The Mayor recommends appointment of
applicants to the City Council and all appointments are confirmed by the City Council.
D. Term of offir. eAppointment. The term Of Off fiGe -appointment for the members
of the Tukwila Park Commission shall be three years provided, however, that in order th-at
for the fewest terms to expire in any one year all of the current terms of existing appointed
Commission members shall expire on March December 31 of the year set forth below for
each respective position number as follows:
Term for Positions 1 and 6 shall expire December 31, 2019
Term for Positions 2, 4 and 7 shall expire December 31, 2018
Term for Positions 3 and 5 shall expire December 31, 2017
After the expiration of the current terms for the existing Commission members listed
above, each term thereafter shall be for a period of three years.
E. Student Representation. In addition to the appointed positions, the
Commission wifl--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. A student will be seleGted during their junior year and be expeGted to partiGipate
thro gh their graduatien.
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 resianation.
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 with being excused for three consecutive meetings or six regular
meetings in a calendar year.
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Section 5. TMC Section 2.32.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.32.030 Commission Orqanization Ternv-< #ffce
Members of the Commission shall meet and organize by electing from th&
membeFsbip�-Lhe members of the Commission a Chair and a Vice-chair, and such other
officers as may be determined by the Commission, 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. The chairperson shall.1t 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. in the absence of the
GhaiFper-son, the ViGe Ghairpersen shall Ghair 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. The Parks and ReGreation Director (or designee) shall act as t
the Commi
Section 6. TMC Section 2.32.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.32.040 Meetings Funs fiGn-and-Objeotktes
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).
D. T,he Commission sha.. ow n .-ting-,dates and sh-all give net*Ge ef-,u-ch
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meefin�����penPubil leettingsA-tofflhe State- -ngton-,-as
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B. By-Laws. The Commission shall adopt bylaws to provide guidelines for the
conduct of business.
C. Quorum. A majority of the seated members of the Commission shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business.
D. Staff Assistance. The Parks and ReGreation Department-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
3. Providing professional guidance, issue analysis and recommendations;
4. Assisting with research, report preparation and correspondence; and
5. Compilina agendas, maintaininq minutes, forwardinq recommendations
and/or implementing actions.
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Section 7. TMC Section 2.32.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.32.050 Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review Officers Meetings
Quorum
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 reguested funding allocations
during the biennial budget process.
Section 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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 )2017.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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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.
WHEREAS, the Municipal Research and Services Center has published a report
outlining the components of best practices for Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wants to update the Tukwila Municipal Code to
incorporate these best practices as guidelines for our Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Seation 1. Repealer. Ordinance No. 1802 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 2. TMC Chapter 2.36 Reenacted. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter
2.36 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2.36
PLANNING COMMISSION
Sections:
2.36.010 Establishment of Commission — Purpose Created
2.36.020 Membership
2.36.030 Commission Organization P-ewers —But+es
2.36.040 Meetings Terme of Office
2.36.050 Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review VaGan-cies--
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Section 3. TIVIC Section 2.36.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.36.010 Establishment of Commission - Purpose Created
Pursuant to the authority conferred by RCW 35A.63, the Tukwila Planning Commission
("Commission") is hereby established to serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City
Council on matters relating to land use, comprehensive planning and zoning. They shall
have such other powers and duties as enumerated by ordinance and codified in the Tukwila
Municipal Code. of Ch. 119, Laws of 1967, Ex. Sacs., as amended by Ch. 817 L- aws-of--
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Planning Commission, consisting of seven membefs-who
Y-A -,.- - firmed by the City Goul 1-1.
Section 4. TIVIC Section 2.36.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.36.020 Membership
A. Qualifications. Members must meet the following requirements:
1. Be a resident of the City of Tukwila; or be a business owner, operator or
management level employee, or qualified representative of a business operating in the
C.
2. Be of voting age; and
3. Has lived or worked (if a non-resident) in the City for at least one year.
NIONIOR
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B. Number of Members. The Commission shall be comprised of seven members
and shall include:
1. Six community members representing across section of the community from
different trades, occupations, activities and geographical areas.
2. One member representing a business operating in the City.
C. Aor)ointment Process. Community members that meet the requirements
stated in TIVIC Section 2.36.020.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 A 11�wl I -A A- Commw*)E oe�°TV - r staff. A.A.,ill n4anke
tment
tion to the-Mayor-. The Mayor recommends appointment of
applicants to the City Council and all appointments are confirmed by the City Council.
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D. Term • Appointment.
The present appointed members • the Planning Commission shall remain in OffiGe
for the balanGe of their GurFent terms. Terms Of OffiGe wd! be for a period of four yea
and shall expire at midnight OR the date of the GO!"nPletion of the FespeGtive terms. When
a vaGanGy GGGUFS, appointment for that poson shall be for four years, or the remainder
of the un , i I I is, whiGhever is shorter. Any member may have their term of OffiGe
extended for a period of time not • eXGee-d six months tG GOMplete a speGial projeGt,
when Such extenso • * led by the Mayor and approved by the City GounGil.
1. The term of appointment for the members of the Planning Commission shall
be four years provided, however, that in order for the fewest terms to expire in any one
Vear all current terms of existing appointed Commission members shall expire on
December 31 of the Vear set forth below for each respective position number-
Term for Positions 1, 2, and 5 shall expire December 31, 2018
Term for Positions 3, 4, 6 and 7 shall expire December 31, 2019
2. After the expiration of the current terms for the existing Commission
members listed above, each term thereafter shall be for a period of four years.
3. Members who become non-residents during their term of office shall remain
on the Commission no more than 90 days unless granted a special project extension by
the Mayor and City Council. If the member who represents the business community is
no longer employed within the City, or his or her business relocates out of the City, that
member shall remain on the Commission no more than 90 days unless granted a special
project extension by the Mayor and City Council.
E. 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.
the- unexpired earl by the -Mayor wit-h
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F. 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.
G. Revocation of Appointment. A Commission member may be removed from
the position if absent without being excused for three consecutive meetings or six regular
meetings
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Section 5. TIVIC Section 2.36.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.36.030 Commiss!2n_pjqAnjKqjjqn_��Qot�s
Members of the Commission shall meet and organize by selecting from the members
of the Commission a Chair and a Vice-chair to serve for one year as outlined in the
bylaws. 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 6. TIVIC Section 2.36.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.36.040 Meetings T-enT4sr-ofOffiGe
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 maioritv 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. Ensurinq that meetinq 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 and agenda packets, maintaining minutes, forwardin_q
recommendations and/or implementing actions.
E. Minutes. Minutes of Planning Commission meetings shall be distributed to the
City Council not more than ten days after formal approval of such minutes by the
Commission. Further, when items are to be discussed by the Council and the
Commission minutes are pertinent, those minutes should be supplied to the Council in
time to be read before Council consideration.
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Section 7. TMC Section 2.36.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.36.050 Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review cancies Re��
Se4ection
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 Planning Commission and
the requested funding allocations during the biennial budget process.
Section 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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 12017.
ATTEST/AUTH E NTI CATE D:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:—
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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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.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila created the Community- Oriented Policing Citizens
Advisory Board (COPCAB) in 1994, which has proven to be a valuable resource in the
development of recommendations aimed at community-wide public safety; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Research and Services Center has published a report
outlining the components of best practices for Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wants to update the Tukwila Municipal Code to
incorporate these best practices as guidelines for our Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 2229 and 2082 are hereby repealed in their
entirety.
Section 2. TMC Chapter 2.39 Reenacted. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter
2.39 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
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CHAPTER 2.39
COMM U N ITY-ORI ENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
(COPCAB)
Sections:
2.39.010 Establishment of Board - Purpose Board Esta is#e-d
2.39.020 Membership Compositio_n-of-�
2.39.030 Board Organization Appointment Terms
2.39 .040 Meetings CompensatiGn
2.39.050 Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review ities of tAhe B.Gafd
2-.39-.060 ..d Pre--edure
Section 3. TMC Section 2.39.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.39.010 Establishment of Board -Purpose Boa-rd-E-stablished
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A. The City of Tukwila Community- Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
(COPCAB) is hereby established to serve in an advisory capacity to the Police Chief, the
Mayor and the City Council.
B. The duties of the Board shall include, but not be limited to, advising and making
recommendations via the Chief of PG"Ge-on issues concerning public safety and police
services within the City, such as:
1. To enhance police-community relations.
2. To review and provide a community perspective and recommendations
concerning procedures, programs, and the effectiveness of the police service.
3. To promote public awareness of the City's police services and programs
including, but not limited to, business and residential crime prevention programs, safety
training, domestic violence intervention, and D.A. R.E.
4. To hold public meetings from time to time to solicit public input regarding police
services and programs.
5. To serve as a liaison between the Police Department and the community.
6. To encourage individuals and community groups to assist the Police
Department in the implementation of police programs and services.
7. To review and make recommendations concerning such other and further
matters as may be referred to the Board from time to time by the Mayor, the City Council, or
the Police Chief.
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C. Notwithstanding the duties of the Board as described within TIVIC Section
2.39.054A2.39.01 0.A, the Board shall have no power or authority to investigate, review, or
otherwise participate in matters involving specific police personnel or specific police-related
incidents. The Board in no way shall receive or stand in review of complaints initiated
against personnel of the Police Department, nor play any role in civil or criminal litigation.
Section 4. TIVIC Section 2.39.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
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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:
3. Be an employee or a board member of a faith-based or non-profit
organization operating within the City; or
4. Be an employee of one of the school districts operating within the City.
B. Number of Members. The Board shall Gonsist be comprised of nine -eight
members who shall meet the following qualifications:
1. Not less than five of the members shall be 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 GORIMunity is unable to fill one of its two
positions, a resident may fall ene of the business Beard membeF positiens; and
3. One member shall represent one of the school districts within the City.
C. ADDointment Process. Community members that meet the requirements listed
in TIVIC Section 2.39.020.A shall submit a completed Boards and Commissions
Application to the Mayor's Office. The Mayor's Office will forward the application to the
Board for review.
regom_rner atipn-te the - Mayer- The Mayor recommends appointment of applicants to the
City Council and all appointments are confirmed by the City Council.
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D. Term of Appointment. The term of appointment for the members of COPCAB
shall be four years provided, however, that in order for the fewest terms to expire in an
one year all current terms of existing appointed members shall expire on December 31 of
the year set forth below for each respective position number:
Term for Positions 1, 4 and 7 shall expire December 31, 2017
Term for Positions 2, 5 and 8 shall expire December 31, 2018
Term for Positions 3 and 6 shall expire December 31, 2019
After the expiration of the current terms for the existing Board members listed above,
each term thereafter shall be for a period of four years.
E. Student Representation. In addition to the appointed positions, the Board shall
seek to recruit one student representative to participate on the Board. 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 Board 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 Board member may be removed from the
position if absent without being excused for three consecutive meetings or six regular
meetings in a calendar year.
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Section 5. TIVIC Section 2.39.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
Members of the Board shall meet and organize by electing from the members of the
Board a Chair and a Vice-chair, and such other officers as may be determined by the
Board, to serve for one year. 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 chairperson.
Section 6. TIVIC Section 2.39.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.39.040 Meetings Compensafto-n
A. Conduct. The Board shall hold at least one regular meeting per quarter. Board
meetings will be conducted in public session and noticed in accordance with the Open
Public Meetings Act (OPMA).
B. By-Laws. The Board shall adopt bylaws to provide guidelines for the conduct of
business.
C. Quorum. A majority of the seated members of the Board shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business.
D. Staff Assistance. The City shall provide assigned staff to support the Board.
The primary role of staff is to represent the City and facilitate communication between the
Board, 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 7. TIVIC Section 2.39.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.39.050 ReDortina Requirements and Biennial Review
A. Reporting Requirements. The Board 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.
Q. 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 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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.
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Section 7. TIVIC Section 2.39.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.39.050 ReDortina Requirements and Biennial Review
A. Reporting Requirements. The Board 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.
Q. 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 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 7 2017.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
FAINZIM01 • AIM t
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
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Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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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.
WHEREAS, the Municipal Research and Services Center has published a report
outlining the components of best practices for Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wants to update the Tukwila Municipal Code to
incorporate these best practices as guidelines for our Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance No. 1622 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 2. TMC Chapter 2.34 Reenacted. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter
2.34 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2.34
HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
2.34.010 Establishment of 14uma-n.-Ser-v.ices--Adv-is€ r-y-Board — Purpose
2.34.020 R-e-p-1111 Membership
2.34.030 Board Organization Terms ofAppoiRtment—Staffing
2.34.040 Mq�pfins Duties
2.34.050 Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review Reoornrnen4ation-s
--Reports,
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Section 3. TIVIC Section 2.34.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.34.010 Establishment of Human-Se. Board —Purpose
The Tukwila Human Services Advisory Board ("Boarj3_sba,11-is hereby established to
serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and the City Council and as SuGh shall submit to
the Mayor and City Council any recommendations regarding human services Spe6fiGallyT
the BeaFd should advise the Mayor and the City Council on the status of human services
needs and programs in the City. The Board w&shall:
the City.
Assist in monitoring and assessing the need for human services in Tukwila.
2. Provide recommendations for the prioritizing of human services needs within
3. Recommend human services policies.
4. Recommend human services projects for City funding.
5. Receive and review proposals for human services programs.
6. Render other assistance or advice on the human services issue as needed.
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Section 4. TIVIC Section 2.34.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.34.020 Representative- Membership
A. Qualifications. Members must meet at least one of the followinq requirements:
1. Be a resident of the City of Tukwila;
2. Own or work at a business within the City of Tukwila;
3. Be an employee or a board member of a faith-based or non-profit
organization operating within the City;
4. Be an employee of one of the school districts operating within the City: or
5. Be an emr)lovee within the medical health community operating within the
City.
B. Number of Members. - The Board shall be comprised of seven members that
meet the reauirements of TIVIC Section 2.34.020.A and should include, to the extent
possible
One representative from Tukwila's business community.
2. One representative from Tukwila's religiOUG GGITIMunity a Tukwila faith-
based or non-profit organization.
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Three at large GonGerned resident GitiZonc community members.
One representative from the local school districts.
One representative from Tukwila's medical health community.
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stated in TIVIC Section . submit a completed Boards and Commissions
Application to the Mayor's Office. The Mayor's Office will forward the application • the
Board for review. The-Boafd- * re . - - JL IiGatiG44--and--Maj an •
fe-pomm.gR4F., �' �eThg M&Aor recommends a Soointment of a-aglicants to the
City Council and all appointments are confirmed by the City Council.
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D. Term of Appointment. The term of appointment for the members of the Human
Services Advisory Board shall be three years provided, however that in order for the
fewest terms to expire in any one year all current terms of existing appointed Board
members shall expire on December 31 of the vear set forth below for each respective
position number:
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Term for Positions 5 and 6 shall expire December 31, 2017
Term for Positions 3 and 7 shall expire December 31, 2018
Term for Positions 1, 2 and 4 shall expire December 31, 2019
After the expiration of the current terms for the existing Board members listed above,
each term thereafter shall be for a period of three years.
E. Resignations. If a Board member is unable to complete their term of service, a
letter of resignation shall be sent to the MaVor indicating the effective date of the
atio.. _1 terms set forth above, quent term—sba4
,ree year peRied e_F until is-appointed and GO-nfirmed as set forth in
TMG 2.34.010. With -any --,-,-,^-;ntrnent to a 'e-sitiom %iac d, the expiration of the ter
the appOiRtme t Sh-all -he te fill' only the OR of said shall be
Board are regularly GhGseR. ded by the Human -SepAces
F. 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.
G. Revocation of Appointment. A Board member may be removed from the
position if absent without being excused for three consecutive meetings or six regular
meetings in a calendar year.
Section 5. TIVIC Section 2.34.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
Members of the Board shall meet and organize by electing from the members of the
Board a Chair and a Vice-chair, and such other officers as may be determined by the
Board, to serve for one year. The Vice-chair shall promote to the Chair the following yea
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 agreemen
of the attending members shall act as Chair.
Section 6. TIVIC Section 2.34.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.34.040 Meetings Duties,
A. Conduct. The Board shall hold at least one regular meeting per quarter. Board
meetinqs shall be conducted in public session and noticed in accordance with the Open
Public Meetings Act (OPMA).
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B. By-Laws. The Board shall adopt bylaws to provide guidelines for the conduct of
business.
C. Quorum. A maiority of the seated members of the Board shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business.
D. Staff Assistance. The City shall provide assigned staff to support the Board.
The primary role of staff is to represent the City and facilitate communication between the
Board, 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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2.34.050 Re orting Reguirements and Biennial Review Reconmm-ndatio-ns-
Rvports,
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A. Reporting Requirements. The Board 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.
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Section 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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 12017.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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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.
WHEREAS, the Municipal Research and Services Center has published a report
outlining the components of best practices for Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wants to update the Tukwila Municipal Code to
incorporate these best practices as guidelines for our Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 1765, 1520 and 1405 are hereby repealed in
their entirety.
Section 2. TMC Chapter 2.33 Reenacted. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter
2.33 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2.33
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
2.33.010 Establishment of Board - Purpose wed
2.33.020 R-e-p-resentative Membership
2.33.030 Board Organization Terrns--of-Appointn-4e,-,+.
2.33.040 Meetings Duties
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Section 3. TIVIC Section 2.33.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.33.010 Establishment of Board - Purpose E-sta-b-lished
The Library Advisory Board ("Boar!fLs4a4l -is hereby established to in an
advisory capacity to the Mayor and the City Council and as' shall submit to the Mayor
and City Council any recommendations regarding library services. More speGifiGally, the
duties of the Board shall
The Board shall:
1. Conduct an annual review of the library agreement between the City and the
King County Library4X6triGt System.
2. Recommend programs for library services to be incorporated into such
agreement.
3. Develop recommended programs to promote library services for City citizens,
and make the public aware of those facilities that are available for public use.
4. Assist in planning, scheduling and participating in special programs or projects,
such as setting up displays, making posters, providing information to the media, etc.
5. Meet with a variety of public groups to promote library services for City citizens,
including the King County Library DistFicA-_System and library staff.
6. Promote gift giving/donations to the library, including setting standards for such
gifts.
7. Repert aRRually to the Mayor the City GeunGil on the status of library servi
and needs in the City.
7. Render any other advice and assistance on library services.
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B. Number of Members. The Board shall be comprised of not less than five
members and not more than seven members.
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C. Appointment Process. Communitv members that meet the requirements
stated in TMC Section 2.33.020.A shall submit a completed Boards and Commissions
Application to the Mayor's Office. The Mayor's Office will forward the application to the
Board for review. The -Be make an aPPEARtmeRt
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City Council and all appointments are confirmed by the City Council.
D. Term of Appointment. The term of appointment for the members of the Library
Advisory Board 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 Board members shall
expire on December 31 of the year set forth below for each respective position number:
Term for Positions 1, 2, 4 and 6 shall expire December 31, 201
Term for Positions 3, 5 and 7 shall expire December 31, 2017
After the expiration of the current terms for the existing Board members listed above,
each term thereafter shall be for a period of two years.
E. Student Representation. In addition to the appointed positions, the Board shall
seek to recruit one student representative to participate on the Board. 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 Board 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.
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of the term of the appointment shall be to fill only the unexpired portion of said term.
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H. Revocation of Appointment. A Board member may be removed from the
position if absent without being excused for three consecutive meetings or six regular
meetings in a calendar year.
Section 5. TIVIC Section 2.33.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
Members of the Board shall meet and organize by electing from the members of the
Board a Chair and a Vice-chair, and such other officers as may be determined by the
Board, 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 6. TIVIC Section 2.33.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.33.040 Meetings Duties
A. Conduct. The Board shall hold at least one regular meeting per quarter. Board
meetings shall be conducted in public session and noticed in accordance with the Open
Public Meetings Act (OPMA).
B. By-Laws. The Board shall adopt bylaws to provide guidelines for the conduct of
business.
C. Quorum. A majority of the seated members of the Board shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business.
D. Staff Assistance. The City shall provide assigned staff to support the Board.
The primary role of staff is to represent the City and facilitate communication between the
Board, 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 7. TMC Section 2.33.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.33.050 ReDortinci Requirements and Biennial Review
A. Reporting Requirements. The Board 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 8. 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 9. 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 7. TMC Section 2.33.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.33.050 ReDortinci Requirements and Biennial Review
A. Reporting Requirements. The Board 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 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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 2017.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 1690, THEREBY ELIMINATING THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD; ESTABLISHING
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES
FOR THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO
BE CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 2.35 OF THE TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Municipal Research and Services Center has published a report
outlining the components of best practices for Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wants to update the Tukwila Municipal Code to
incorporate these best practices as guidelines for our Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees; and
WHEREAS, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was established via Resolution No.
1381 in 1997; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to reenact the organizational structure and procedures
of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee by ordinance, to be codified in Title 2 of the
Tukwila Municipal Code for standardization with other City of Tukwila Advisory Boards,
Commissions and Committees;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance No. 1690 is hereby repealed in its entirety, thereby
eliminating the Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter entitled, "Economic Development
Advisory Board."
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Section 2. TMC Chapter 2.35 Reenacted. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter
2.35 is hereby reenacted as the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2.35
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sections:
2.35.010
Establishment of Committee — Purpose
2.35.020
Membership
2.35.030
Committee Organization
2.35.040
Meetings
2.35.050
Reporting Requirements and Annual Review
Section 3. TMC Section 2.35.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.35.010 Establishment of Committee — Purpose
Pursuant to RCW 67.28 the Tukwila Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is established to
serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and the City Council, and shall submit to the
Mayor and City Council any recommendations regarding:
1. any change or increase to the lodging tax;
2. the repeal or exemption from the tax;
3. the use of the revenue received from that tax; or
4. any change in the use of revenue received from that tax.
Section 4. TMC Section 2.35.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.35.020 Membership
A. Qualifications. Members must have a connection to a business or activity in
the City of Tukwila that either collects the lodging tax or is authorized to be funded by
revenue received from the tax.
B. Number of Members. The Committee shall be comprised of nine members that
meet the requirements of TMC Section 2.35.020.A, and shall include:
1. One elected official of the City who shall serve as the Committee Chair;
2. Four representatives of businesses required to collect the lodging tax
pursuant to RCW 67.28; and
3. Four representatives involved in activities authorized to be funded by
revenue received from the tax pursuant to RCW 67.28.
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C. Appointment Process. Interested parties that meet the requirements stated in
TMC Section 2.35.020, subparagraphs A and B, shall submit a completed Boards and
Commissions Application to the Mayor's Office. The Mayor's Office will forward the
application to the Committee's staff liaison. The Chair of the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee recommends appointments to the Committee and all appointments are
confirmed by the City Council.
D. Term of Appointment. The City Council shall review and appoint members on
an annual basis.
E. Resignations. If a Committee member is unable to complete their term of
service, a letter of resignation shall be sent to the Chair of the Committee indicating the
effective date of the resignation.
F 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.
G. Revocation of Appointment. A Committee member may be removed from the
position if absent without being excused for three regular meetings in a calendar year or
if they no longer meet the membership qualifications as stated in TMC Section 2.35.020,
subparagraphs A and B.
Section 5. TMC Section 2.35.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.35.030 Committee Organization
The City Council President or designated Councilmember shall serve as the elected
official on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and shall be the Committee Chair. It shall
be the duty of the Chair to preside at all meetings. In the event the Chair is unavailable,
the City Council shall designate an elected official to serve as a Chair Pro Tem.
Section 6. TMC Section 2.35.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.35.040 Meetings
A. Conduct. The Committee shall hold at least one regular meeting per quarter.
Committee meetings shall be conducted in public session and noticed in accordance with
the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).
B. By-Laws. The Committee shall adopt bylaws to provide guidelines for the
conduct of business.
C. Quorum. A majority of the seated members of the Committee shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business.
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D. Staff Assistance. The City shall provide assigned staff to support the
Committee. The primary role of staff is to represent the City and facilitate communication
between the Committee, 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.
Section 7. TIVIC Section 2.35.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.35.050 Reporting Requirements and Annual Review
A. Reporting Requirements. The Committee shall keep the City of Tukwila
apprised of its activities and recommendations by submitting an annual report by
December 31 each year summarizing the activities for the year.
B. Annual Review. Pursuant to RCW 67.28 the City Council shall review the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee on an annual basis.
Section 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 12017.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS.
1533 AND 1381 RELATING TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY
COMMITTEE, WHOSE STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES ARE
TO BE REENACTED VIA CITY ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, the Municipal Research and Services Center has published a report outlining the
components of best practices for Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wants to update the Tukwila Municipal Code to incorporate
these best practices as guidelines for our Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees; and
WHEREAS, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was established via Resolution No. 1381
in 1997; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to reenact the organizational structure and procedures of the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee by ordinance, to be codified in Title 2 of the Tukwila Municipal
Code for standardization with other City of Tukwila Advisory Boards, Commissions and
Committees;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Resolution Nos. 1533 and 1381 are hereby repealed.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of 12017.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
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Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Dennis Robertson, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
TO: Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee
FROM: Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: February 17, 2017
SUBJECT- An Ordinance Prohibiting Source of Income Discrimination in Rental
Housing
ISSUE
Source of Income Discrimination (SOID) Legislation is a mechanism used by many cities and
states to prevent landlords from denying tenancy to renters based solely on the fact that their
income includes government housing subsidies e.g., Section 8 and HUD-VASH (Veterans
Affairs Supportive Housing) vouchers. The 2016 Community Affairs and Parks Committee was
briefed on SOID legislation and gave staff direction to return in 2017 with a proposal for further
consideration. House Bill 1633, currently in play in the State Legislature, would ban source of
income discrimination on a state level.
DISCUSSION
In Tukwila, the average asking rent for 800 sf has increased 14% since 2015, 41% since 2007,
and the current rental occupancy rate is 96.7%. (Source: CoStar) Incomes have not kept pace
with this increasingly competitive housing market, and families or individuals receiving housing
subsidies are subject to discrimination by landlords. While the Fair Housing Act prohibits
discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, etc., it is legal for a landlord to
discriminate against type of income unless specifically prohibited by a jurisdiction. Some cities
are responding by enacting laws to prevent this discrimination and thereby helping to decrease
barriers to housing access for vulnerable residents.
Washington agencies that have enacted SOID legislation include King County, Renton,
Redmond, Kirkland, Tumwater, Bellevue, Seattle, Vancouver, and Kent. Seattle, Vancouver,
and Kent's ordinances prohibit discrimination on the basis of all types of housing assistance
while the others in the list are targeted only to Section 8 vouchers. The City of Renton enacted
emergency legislation on November 7, 2016 in response to actions taken by certain landlords
who gave notice to all Section 8 tenants that their leases would not be renewed. The eviction
notices in question were rescinded or extended due in part to the swift response by the City.
The 2016 Community Affairs and Parks Committee gave direction to develop an ordinance with
an expanded definition of income to include other types of assistance beyond Section 8.
If a City implements SOID legislation, a landlord may still use legal and fair screening criteria on
applicants, and can still reject tenants who do not have enough income to meet the rental
payment or who have a negative rental history. In addition, the 2016 Washington State
Legislature directed the Department of Commerce to develop a mitigation program to provide
financial assistance to landlords who have had units damaged by tenants who use Section 8
vouchers. However, this program is only available in jurisdictions that have adopted SOID
legislation.
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INFORMATIONAL MEMO
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The attached draft ordinance proposes a new chapter in the Tukwila Municipal Code entitled
"Fair Housing Regulations." The chapter title is purposely broad so that future housing related
regulations could be added under this section if directed by Council. The draft defines "source of
income" to include legally-derived income from social security, supplemental security, retirement
programs, or federal, state, local or nonprofit administered benefit or subsidy programs. It
establishes exceptions, gives enforcement authority to the Department of Planning and
Development, and sets civil penalties for violations. It is important to consider impact to the
Code Enforcement staff's workload in light of the recent significant expansion of pest control
requirements along with other competing priorities.
RECOMMENDATION
The City of Tukwila's Strategic Plan includes a goal of "A solid foundation for all Tukwila
residents." One of the adopted budget priorities for 2017-2018 is to "encourage healthy, safe
and affordable housing." Adoption of this ordinance would provide another tool to combat
housing instability in Tukwila. Staff is seeking Committee review of the draft ordinance with a
recommendation to the March 27, 2017 Committee of the Whole for further discussion. If
approved by the Committee of the Whole, the final proposed ordinance will be presented at the
April 3, 2017 Regular Meeting for possible action.
ATTACHMENTS
• Draft ordinance
• Housing Development Consortium Local Policy Toolkit — SOID excerpt
• Washington Low Income Housing Alliance Policy Information Page
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
PROHIBITING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DISCRIMINATION,
TO BE CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 8.47; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Tukwila and all communities in King County are experiencing an
unprecedented demand for rental housing units; and
WHEREAS, there are government programs that assist families, the elderly, veterans
and people with disabilities through financial subsidies that allow them to afford decent and
safe housing in the private market; and
WHEREAS, a significant number of people have difficulty securing adequate rental
housing without such financial assistance, and it is essential to ensure housing is available
to those families and individuals; and
WHEREAS, it has come to the City Council's attention that in a housing market such
as King County's, families and individuals using rental subsidies are subject to denial of
housing-, and
WHEREAS, when people lose their homes as a result of income-source-based
discrimination, there is an increased risk of homelessness, and children can experience
disruptions to education and social development; and
WHEREAS, practices of discrimination on the basis of participation in housing subsidy
programs are a matter of local concern and contrary to the public welfare, health, peace and
safety of Tukwila residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Regulations Established. Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 8.47, "Fair
Housing Regulations," is hereby established to read as follows:
Section 2. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.010, "Source of Income
Discrimination Prohibited," is hereby established to read as follows:
8.47.010 Source of Income Discrimination Prohibited
No property owner, property manager, landlord or agent who rents or leases rental units
may refuse to rent or lease a rental unit to any tenant or prospective tenant, or otherwise
discriminate or retaliate against that person, solely on the basis that the person proposes to
pay a portion of the rent from a source of income as defined in this chapter.
Section 3. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.020, "Definitions," is hereby
established to read as follows:
8.47.020 Definitions
For purposes of this chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the meaning
prescribed as follows:
1. "Source of income" includes legally-derived income from social security;
supplemental security income; other retirement programs; or any federal, state, local, or
nonprofit administered benefit or subsidy programs, including housing assistance, public
assistance and general assistance programs.
2. Other terms used in this chapter shall be defined as set forth in Tukwila
Municipal Code Chapter 5.06, "Residential Rental Business License and Inspection
Program."
Section 4. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.030, "Applicability," is
hereby established to read as follows:
8.47.030 Applicability
Nothing in this chapter will apply if the rental unit does not qualify for participation in the
tenant's "source of income" program, although any property owner or manager that refuses
to rent a rental unit to a person on this basis must notify that person in writing of the reasons
why the rental unit is ineligible. Refusal to allow a health and safety inspection of the
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CHAPTER 8.47
FAIR HOUSING REGULATIONS
Sections:
8.47.010
Source of Income Discrimination Prohibited
8.47.020
Definitions
8.47.030
Applicability
8.47.040
Exceptions
8.47.050
Enforcement
8.47.060
Penalties
Section 2. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.010, "Source of Income
Discrimination Prohibited," is hereby established to read as follows:
8.47.010 Source of Income Discrimination Prohibited
No property owner, property manager, landlord or agent who rents or leases rental units
may refuse to rent or lease a rental unit to any tenant or prospective tenant, or otherwise
discriminate or retaliate against that person, solely on the basis that the person proposes to
pay a portion of the rent from a source of income as defined in this chapter.
Section 3. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.020, "Definitions," is hereby
established to read as follows:
8.47.020 Definitions
For purposes of this chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the meaning
prescribed as follows:
1. "Source of income" includes legally-derived income from social security;
supplemental security income; other retirement programs; or any federal, state, local, or
nonprofit administered benefit or subsidy programs, including housing assistance, public
assistance and general assistance programs.
2. Other terms used in this chapter shall be defined as set forth in Tukwila
Municipal Code Chapter 5.06, "Residential Rental Business License and Inspection
Program."
Section 4. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.030, "Applicability," is
hereby established to read as follows:
8.47.030 Applicability
Nothing in this chapter will apply if the rental unit does not qualify for participation in the
tenant's "source of income" program, although any property owner or manager that refuses
to rent a rental unit to a person on this basis must notify that person in writing of the reasons
why the rental unit is ineligible. Refusal to allow a health and safety inspection of the
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property by a public housing authority shall not be considered a legitimate basis for refusing
to rent due to program ineligibility.
Section 5. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.040, "Exceptions," is hereby
established to read as follows:
8.47.040 Exceptions
Nothing in this chapter shall:
1. Apply if the tenant's source of income is pre-scheduled to terminate during the
term of the initial lease;
2. Apply to the renting, subrenting, leasing or subleasing of a portion of a single-
family dwelling, wherein the owner or person entitled to possession thereof maintains a
permanent residence, home or abode therein;
3. Prohibit a religious organization, association, or society, or any nonprofit
institution or organization operated, supervised or controlled by or in conjunction with a
religious organization, association or society, from limiting the rental or occupancy of
dwellings it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose to persons of the same
religion, or from giving preference to such persons, unless membership in such religion is
restricted on the basis of race, color, national origin or other illegal discriminatory basis;
4. Be construed to prohibit treating people with a disability more favorably than
people who do not have a disability; or
5. Be construed to protect criminal conduct or prohibit any person from limiting
the rental or occupancy of a dwelling based on the use of force, threats, or violent behavior
by an occupant or prospective occupant.
Section 6. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.050, "Enforcement," is
hereby established to read as follows:
8.47.050 Enforcement
The provisions of TIVIC Section 8.45.050 shall be adopted by reference herein, and shall
apply to violations of this chapter.
Section 7. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.060, "Penalties," is hereby
established to read as follows:
8.47.060 Penalties
A. Any person violating or failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter may be
issued a civil infraction citation pursuant to TIVIC Section 8.45.050.C. Each civil infraction
shall carry with it a monetary penalty of $1,000 for the first violation, and $2,500 for the
second violation by the same person within a two-year period.
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B. Any order imposing a civil penalty pursuant to TIVIC Section 8.47.060.A. shall
summarize the factual and legal basis for the violation and notify the recipient of the right to
appeal the penalty pursuant to TIVIC Section 8.45.090.
Section 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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 7 2017.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
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Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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Source of Income cr® t o Protection (SOID)
Description
In a competitive housing market, Section 8 voucher
holders and people whose primary income comes from
public assistance often face discrimination in the
private market, making it difficult for them to access
housing. Source of Income Discrimination (SOID)
disproportionately affects African Americans, who
make up the majority of Section 8 voucher recipients
in Washington State, as well as people with disabilities,
veterans, and elderly people. Under the Fair Housing
Act and the Washington Law Against Discrimination, it
is already illegal for landlords to discriminate based on
gender, race, ethnicity, religion, familial status and
other characteristics. Local and state legislation to
prevent discrimination based on source of income can
decrease barriers to accessing housing.
✓ Expands anti - discrimination
laws
✓ Increases access to housing for
vulnerable and very low
income residents
✓ Increases success of public
benefit programs
✓ Target Population: 50% AMI &
Below
HDC Recommended Tool
Benefits
This policy ensures that people already facing high barriers to housing are not discriminated against and
have access to available housing that they can afford. A 2001 study showed that Section 8 voucher
holders experiences higher success rates in areas with SOID Protection legislation in place.41 Without
SOID protection, many public benefit programs cannot achieve their goals of stabilizing individuals and
preventing homelessness.
Considerations for Implementation
This policy is relatively easy to enact from a technical perspective. However, the policy will likely face
significant political opposition from the property owner and management community. When
implementing, it is important to consider how that ordinance will be enforced and what consequences
landlords may face if they violate the ordinance. Advocates in Washington State have been working for
many years to pass SOID legislation at the state level.
Application:
Redmond: After one of Redmond's large property owners, a national company called Archstone,
terminated tenancies of all their Section 8 voucher holders throughout the country, the Tenants Union
and the Northwest Justice Project started organizing to fight for the tenants who lost housing. Archstone
responded to the public pressure and reinstated the residents, however only three of the residents
returned to Archstone housing, one after temporarily being homeless. After this incident, Redmond City
Council recognized the importance of protecting residents in their city against source of income
41 Meryl Finkel and Larry Buron, "Study on Section 8 Voucher Success Rates: Volume I Quantitative Study of Success Rates In
Metropolitan Areas," Abt Asosications, Cambridge, MA, 2001, http: / /www.huduser.gov/ publications /pdf /sec8success.pdf.
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discrimination. In February 2012, Redmond City Council went on to pass Ordinance 2645 which bans
discrimination against Section 8 voucher holders.
Other cities in Washington State with SOID protection:
• Bellevue
• Kirkland
• Redmond
• Unincorporated King County
• Seattle
• Vancouver
Resources
• Galvez, Martha. What do We Know About Housing Choice Voucher Program Location Outcomes:
A Review of Recent Literature. What Works Collaborative. Aug. 2010.
• Finkel, Meryl, and Larry Buron. "Study on Section 8 Voucher Success Rates: Volume I
Quantitative Study of Success Rates In Metropolitan Areas." Cambridge, MA: Abt Associates.
2001.
• Poverty & Race Research Action Council. Expanding Choice: Practical Strategies for Building a
Successful Housing Mobility Program, APPENDIX B: State, Local, and Federal Laws Barring
Source -of- Income Discrimination. Updated March 2015.
• Washington Low Income Housing Alliance. "Provide Choice & Mobility for Renters: Outlaw
Discrimination." Jan. 23, 2015.
• Tenants Union of Washington State. "Source of Income Discrimination." Accessed Sept. 9, 2015.
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This discrimination prevents
economic & housing
mobility.
When landlords refuse to rent to
housing subsidy holders, this
decreases choices for tenants on
public assistance & dashes their hopes
of escaping low- opportunity
neighborhoods. This practice also
clusters low- income communities,
making it difficult for them to break
cycles of poverty.
These laws work.
Martha Galvez's 2011 study, "Defining
Choice in the Housing Choice Voucher
Program..." found that households on
public assistance were unevenly dis-
tributed in a manner similar to black
residential segregation. Also average
neighborhood poverty rates for
voucher holders were lower in areas
with source of income discrimination
laws in place.
Spotlight on Clark County
"Something like 300 households in
Clark County, including 90 families
with children, qualified for private -
market rental vouchers in the year
after the new Housing Solutions Cen-
ter opened its doors in March 2013 —
but then couldn't find a landlord
who'd accept them."
Housing Solutions Center in Vancou-
ver found that "...even with vouchers
in hand, only 56 percent of house-
holds found a landlord willing to rent
to them."
The Columbian, July 27, 2014
Cities & municipalities across
Washington already protect
these vulnerable tenants.
• Bellevue • Kirkland • Redmond
• King County • Seattle
Including these states:
California, Connecticut, District of
Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts,
Minnesota, New Jersey, North Dakota,
Oklahoma, Oregon. Utah, Vermont,
and Wisconsin.
Provide Choice & Mobility for Renters: Outlaw Discrimination
Landlords shouldn't be allowed to discriminate against renters
who pay with housing subsidies.
Track our advocacy on these issues on Twitter using this hashtag: #SOID2075
How you pay for your home shouldn't prevent you from having one.
In a home search, many vulnerable individuals and families face discrimination by
landlords unwilling to rent to Housing Choice (Section 8) voucher holders. Also,
seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities receiving other legal sources of
income (e.g. government and nonprofit subsidies) face similar discrimination.
Already, several municipalities in Washington and many states have adopted laws
prohibiting housing discrimination based on source of income (see sidebar). These
protections are crucial to maximizing a family's ability to secure a safe and healthy
home when paying with a housing subsidy or other legal sources of income other
than those from current employment.
Discriminating against tenants who pay with a subsidy
further harms already vulnerable people.
In most of Washington, landlords can and often do refuse to rent to people with
Section 8 vouchers. Whatever their reasons, this ultimately results in huge
disparities. Veterans, people with disabilities, & seniors on public assistance often
face much longer home searches or are unable to find an appropriate home at all.
Discriminating against tenants who pay with housing vouchers
is often a cover -up for racial discrimination.
Source of income discrimination disproportionately affects
African American communities. Both federal & local policies
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discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, etc.
The new owner of Jon and Kelly Penfold's
rental home started investigating his
tenants'finances. When he discovered Jon
was using a HOPWA Voucher to help pay
rent, he tried to make them move out,
despite Jon and Kelly always paying their
rent on time. Jon described the full kitchen
as very important to maintaining his health.
After continued harassment from the
landlord, Jon and Kelly felt they had no
choice but to move.
What is the legislative solution?
Pass legislation to prevent landlords from denying tenancy based solely on the
grounds of the tenant relying on a subsidy or "public subsidy" (e.g. Housing
Choice voucher, SSI, etc.) to pay all or a portion of their rent.
Landlords could still reject tenants who do not have enough income /resources to
meet the monthly rental payment and could still deny tenancy on legal grounds
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