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Cover page to Ordinance 2082
The full text of the ordinance follows this cover page.
AN ORDINANCE Off' IT CITY COUNCIL OF THE CY'rY OF TUKWILA,
WASHING"I"ON, AMENDING CHAPTER 119 OF HE TUKWILA
MUNICAPAL CODE, `V0MMUN11Y,0RWN'TED POLICING CITIZENS
ADVISORY BOARD,` REGARDING THE COMPOSITION AND
REPORTING OF THE ARD; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 172.9,;
PROVIDING FOR E VERA81,11".1n; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE,.
Ordinance 2082 was amended or repealed by the
following ordinances.
REPEALED
I Sec7i6n (s) Amended A mended by # Secti on(s) Repofled Repealed by Ord
2229 2529
Amended by 2229 �Sri
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1908
City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No. 2082 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," REGARDING THE COMPOSITION AND
REPORTING OF THE BOARD; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1729;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 22, 1994, the City of Tukwila created the Community-
Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB), which has proven to be a
valuable resource in the development of recommendations aimed at community -wide
public safety; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City that this committee be broadly representative
of both the residential and business communities; and
WHEREAS, reporting of the Board's activities to the Mayor and Council on an
annual basis, rather than quarterly, is deemed sufficient; and
WHEREAS, the recruiting of two owners or managers of businesses located within
the City has proven to be difficult;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board. Tukwila.
Municipal Code Chapter 2.39, entitled "Community- Oriented Policing Citizens
Advisory Board," is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2.39
COMMUNITY- ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
2.39.010 Board Established
2.39.020 Composition of Board
2.39.030 Appointment Terms
2.39.040 Compensation
2.39.050 Duties of the Board
2.39.060 Meetings and Procedure
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 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;
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2. At least two members shall be owners or managers of businesses located
within the City, providing that, if the business community is unable to fill one of its two
positions, a resident may fill one of the business board member positions.
3. One member shall represent the school district(s) within the City; and
4. One 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 to a one -year term;
2. Two members of the Board shall be appointed to two -year terms;
3. Two members of the Board shall be appointed to three -year terms;
4. Three members of the Board shall be appointed to four -year terms; and
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 initial appointments are filled.
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 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
TMC 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 include, 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
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; and
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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 an annual report to the Mayor and City Council regarding
its activities.
C. Notwithstanding the duties of the Board as described within TMC 2.39.050A, 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 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 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 decision 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 Office of the Mayor and the Chief of Police.
Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance No. 1729 is hereby repealed.
Section 3. 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 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 days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2005.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
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Office of the City Attorney
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;r- 1,/Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk: 7 0s-
Passed by the City Council: 2 1 6 5�
Published: .,7 1
Effective Date: 3 .2 Gj
Ordinance Number:
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
No. 2082
City of Tukwila, Washington
On February 22, 2005, the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted
Ordinance No. 2082 the main points of which are summarized by its title as follows:
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 regarding the composition and reporting of the Board; repealing
Ordinance No. 1729; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request.
Approved by the City Council at their Regular_Vleeting of February 22, 2005.
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Jara'�' E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: February 25, 2005