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Cover page to Ordinance 2529
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, "WASHIINGT+ NI, RIEPEAP ZING ORDINANCE
NOS, 2229 AND 2082; REENACTING TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.39, "COMMUNITY -
ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD,"
TO UPDATE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND
PRCCEDUu- ES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2529 was amended or repealed by the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
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 Ordinance Nos. 2229 and 2082 are hereby repealed in their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
COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
(COPCAB)
Sections:
2.39.010
Establishment of Board — Purpose
2.39.020
Membership
2.39.030
Board Organization
2.39.040
Meetings
2.39.050
Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review
Section 3. TMC Section 2.39.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.39.010 Establishment of Board —Purpose
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 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 DA.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.
C. Notwithstanding the duties of the Board as described within TMC Section
2.39.010.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.
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Section 4. TIVIC Section 2.39.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.39.020 Membership
A. Qualifications. Members must meet at least one of the following requirements:
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 be comprised of 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; and
3. One member shall represent one of the school districts within the City.
C. Appointment 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. The Mayor recommends appointment of applicants to the City Council
and all appointments are confirmed by the City Council.
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 any
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.
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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.
Section 5. TMC Section 2.39.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.39.030 Board Organization
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. TMC Section 2.39.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.39.040 Meetings
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
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5. Compiling agendas, maintaining minutes, forwarding recommendations
and/or implementing actions.
Section 7. TMC Section 2.39.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.39.050 Reporting 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.
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 ap
4:4 = , L 2017.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Fla'herty, MMC, C
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ra6hel 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