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Cover page to Ordinance 2534
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AN GIB DINAANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA,.. WASHIING'TONN, REPEALING ORDINANCE NANIICE NO,,
1802; REENACTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHA "'TER 2.36, "PLANNING COMMISSION," TO UPDATE,
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES;
HROVIDING FOR SEVERASIILIT'Y„ AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2534 was amended or repealed by the
following ordinances.
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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:
Section 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 Ordinance No. 1802 is hereby repealed in its entirety.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
2.36.020 Membership
2.36.030 Commission Organization
2.36.040 Meetings
2.36.050 Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review
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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
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.
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
City;
2. Be of voting age; and
3. Has lived or worked (if a non-resident) in the City for at least one year.
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. Appointment 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 Mayor recommends appointment of applicants to the City
Council and all appointments are confirmed by the City Council.
D. Term of Appointment.
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
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, 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.
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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.
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 in a calendar year.
Section 5. TMC Section 2.36.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.36.030 Commission Organization
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. TMC Section 2.36.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.36.040 Meetings
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 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:
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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 and agenda packets, maintaining minutes, forwarding
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.
Section 7. TIVIC Section 2.36.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.36.050 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 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.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUN IL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of A"o
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ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Fl6herty,MMC, City 61-erk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council
Published:
✓ Effective Date:
Rachel B. Turpin,'City" Attorney Ordinance Number:-
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City of Tukwila Public Notice of Ordinance Adoption for Ordinances 2527 -2534.
On April 3, 2017 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted the
following ordinances, the main points of which are summarized by title as follows:
Ordinance 2527: 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.
Ordinance 2528: 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.
Ordinance 2529: 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.
Ordinance 2530: 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.
Ordinance 2531: 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.
Ordinance 2532: 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.
Ordinance 2533: 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.
Ordinance 2534: 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.
The full text of these ordinances will be provided upon request.
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: April 6, 2017