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Home My WebLink AboutOrd 1729 - Community-Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (Repealed by Ord 2082)I' bL c9Oga2i City of Tukwila Washington Ordinance No. / 702.`? AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.39 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, COMMUNITY - ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1691; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Community- Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board is proving to be a valuable resource in the development of recommendations aimed at community -wide public safety and the reduction of fear, and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City that this committee be as broadly balanced and representative of the many communities within our borders, and WHEREAS, the long -term participation of a designated youth has proven to be impractical due to a host of reasons; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Community - Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board. Chapter 2.39 entitled "Community- Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board" is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.39.010 Board established. There is hereby established for the City of Tukwila a citizens advisory board to be known as the "Community- Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board." 2.39.020 Composition of Board. The Board shall consist of nine (9) members who shall meet the following qualifications: (1) Not less than five (5) of the members shall be City residents, representing residential property owners and renters; (2) At least two (2) members shall be owners or managers of businesses located within the City; (3) One (1) member shall represent school district(s) within the City; and (4) One (1) position shall be a High School student and resident of the City. This single voting position may be occupied by only a duly authorized representative of student government. 2.39.030 Appointment terms. (a) All Board members shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the exception of the resident high school student who shall be nominated by her /his High School student government organization. All board appointments, with the exception of the student position, shall be subject to confirmation by the City Council. (b) Initial appointments to the Board shall be made for the following terms: (1) One member of the Board shall be appointed for one -year terms; (2) Two members of the Board shall be appointed for two-year terms; (3) Two members of the Board shall be appointed for three -year terms; and (4) Three members of the Board shall be appointed for four -year terms. (5) The student representative position shall be maintained by the student government body. (c) All subsequent appointments, except for vacancies, and the student representative shall be for four -year terms, provided that members shall remain in office until their successors are appointed and confirmed. (d) Vacancies occurring other than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the remainder of the term of the member being replaced. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. (e) Members may be removed at will at any time prior to the end of their term by the Mayor. In addition, members who fail to attend three (3) consecutive meetings, regular or special, may be considered to have vacated their positions and may be replaced, as provided for herein. Any member who ceases to have the qualifications provided in Section 2.39.020 (Composition of Board) shall be deemed to have forfeited his or her office. 2.39.040 Compensation. No member of the Board shall receive compensation for services performed. 2.39.050 Duties of the Board. (a) The duties of the Board shall indude, but not be limited to advising and making recommendations via the Chief of Police 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, induding, 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; and (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 Chief of Police. (b) The Board shall make a quarterly report to the Mayor and City Council regarding its activities. 2 (c) Notwithstanding, the duties of the Board as described within subsection A of this section, 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. 2.39.060 Meetings and Procedure. (a) The Board shall have at least one (1) regular meeting per quarter on such day of the month and at such time as may be determined by the Board. Special meetings may be held as often as the Board deems necessary. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public, except as otherwise provided in the State Open Public Meetings Act. All requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act shall be followed by the Board. (b) For purposes of conducting the Board's business, exercising its powers and for all other purposes, a quorum of the Board shall consist of five (5) or more members. Any action taken by a majority of those present, when those present constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the Board, shall be deemed and taken as the action and derision of the Board. (c) The Board shall elect such officers as it deems necessary in order to conduct its business. The Board shall adopt such rules of procedure as it deems necessary. (d) The Board shall tape record or keep minutes of all meetings held and all business transacted. All records of the Board shall be open for public inspection, except those that may be exempt from public disclosure under state law. Minutes shall be distributed, at a minimum, to the City Council, Office of the Mayor, and the Chief of Police. Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance No. 1691 is hereby repealed. Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, dause or phrase of this ordinance. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this `'`A day of ,1995. ATTE AUTHENTI C A T ED: C Gu-- J ne E. Cantu, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: By P ��e� Office of the City Attorney FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: Z p5" PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 3 'v PUBLISHED: 3 /0 EFFECTIVE DATE:3 S" ?6 ORDINANCE NO.: 7 a 1' 4k, eA) J1 W. Rants, Mayor 3 CITY OF TUKWILA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 7,Zy AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.39 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, COMMUNITY- ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1691; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. On 1?7( 9,9C, the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed Ordinance No. Z modifying Chapter 2.39 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, to allow greater flexibility in the recruitment and representation of a youth participant on the Community- Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board; providing for severability and establishing an effective date. The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone who submits a written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila fora copy of the text. APPROVED by the City Council at its meeting of Published Seattle Times: /0 `/..s fE....- e: C.,,,..„ an E. Cantu, City Clerk ../??...4--