HomeMy WebLinkAbout4184ORDINANCE NO,
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, repealing existing
Chapter 2.56 of the Kent City Code, entitled
"Diversity Advisory Board," and adopting a new
Chapter 2.56 of the Kent City Code, entitled
"Cultural Communities Board."
RECITALS
A. Through adoption of Ordinance No. 3414 on August 4, 1998,
the Kent City Council created the Diversity Advisory Board, whose
responsibility was to assist the city of Kent in promoting cultural diversity
through community engagement and participation.
B. In 2008, following discussions with Council and approval from
then -members of the Diversity Advisory Board, the Diversity Advisory
Board transitioned into the Mayor's Advisory Team. The Mayor's Advisory
Team was a more fluid, expanded version of the Diversity Advisory Board
who counseled the mayor on community outreach, hiring practices,
policing, budget, communications, transportation, and other City activities.
C. In her 2014 State of the City address, the mayor announced
transoning the Mayor's Advisory Team into a Cultural Communities
Communications Council. Additionally, as part of the biennial budget for
2015-20161 council designated funds for "cultural communities
conversations." These two initiatives were merged into a "Community
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Engagement Initiative," which is now being managed through a consultant
services contract with LueRachelle Brim -Atkins.
D. As part of the Community Engagement Initiative, the mayor
recommended amending the Kent City Code to officially disband the
Diversity Advisory Board and establish a new Cultural Communities Board.
The role of the Cultural Communities Board would be to facilitate
communication and understanding among City government leaders,
residents, and diverse cultures, with the objective of increasing civic
engagement by and with Kent's diverse cultural and ethnic communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. - Repeal Existing Chapter 2.56 KCC - DiversitX
Advisory Board. Chapter 2.56 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Diversity
Advisory Board," is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. - Adopt New Chapter 2.56 KCC - Cultural
Communities Board. The Kent City Code is amended to add a new Chapter
2.56 to the Kent City Code, entitled "Cultural Communities Board," as
follows:
CHAPTER 2.56
CULTURAL COMMUNITIES BOARD
Sec. 2.56.010. Establishment of board. There is hereby
established a Cultural Communities Board, which shall serve in an advisory
capacity to the mayor and city council of the city of Kent.
Sec. 2.56.020. Purpose. The Cultural Communities Board will
provide input to the mayor and city council on policy and process that seek
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to promote and facilitate civic engagement, integration, and access to city
services by all cultural communities within the city of Kent.
Sec. 2.56.030. Responsibilities. The board shall have the
following responsibilities:
A. To advise on issues and serve as a resource relating to the social
and civic participation of Kent's multicultural communities to promote civic
involvement.
B. To advise on policies for effective integration of new residents from
Kent's multicultural communities.
C. To advise on strategies for culturally responsive communication,
services, and outreach to Kent's diverse communities.
D. To advise on strategies for promoting inclusiveness of Kent's
multicultural communities within all aspects of city government and the
community.
E. To serve as a liaison among community members, residents,
businesses, and city government on issues that affect the city and its
quality of life, including identifying needs, suggesting resources, and
connecting cultural and ethnic communities to existing city resources.
Sec. 2.56.040. Composition of the board. The board will consist
of up to 18 members who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed
by the city council, two of which will be youth representatives.
Membership shall be Kent residents who are representative of the cultural
and ethnic diversity of the Kent community. Board members shall serve as
city volunteers without compensation. Each member of the board shall
have an equal vote in recommendations from the board.
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Sec. 2.56.050. Terms of appointment. All members appointed to
the board shall serve one-year terms. A member may be reappointed by
the mayor and confirmed by the council to successive one-year terms.
The board chair shall be appointed annually by the board's members.
Sec. 2.56.060. Staffing. The mayor will appoint appropriate staff
to assist the board in the preparation of any reports and records as are
necessary for the operation of the board.
Sec. 2.56.070. Meetings. The board shall meet upon the call of
the mayor or chair, as necessary, but no less than once a quarter.
Sec. 2.56.080. Attendance and vacancies. At any meeting of
the board, the board may recommend to the mayor removal of any
member who misses three (3) consecutive meetings without being excused
by the board upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the board. To fill
unexpired terms, replacement appointments will be made as necessary by
the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Appointments made to fill
vacancies will be made to fill the portion of the unexpired term.
SECTION 3. - Savings. The existing Chapter 2.56 of the Kent City
Code, which is repealed and replaced by this ordinance, shall remain in full
force and effect until the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. -Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approvaI
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; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
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SECTION 5, - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M BRUBAKEI� CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: � day of December, 2015.
APPROVED: 4;7
�� day of December, 2015.
PUBLISHED: day of December, 2015.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. �Z
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
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