Ordinance 3994ORDINANCE NO.3994
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
EDMONDS CITY CODE, TITLE 10, TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 10.65 CREATING A
DIVERSITY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds is committed to ensuring the rights of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds honors the Civil Rights Act of 1964 confirming the
values of freedom and justice in our City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds recognizes other legal protections have since been
granted to certain groups who have been subjected to discrimination; and
WHEREAS, these legal protections must continue to recognize and ultimately prevent
the discrimination that still exists; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds adopted Resolution 1202 on July 7, 2009, supporting
the creation of the Human Rights Commission in Snohomish County; and
WHEREAS, the local community can better identify resources that may be missed or not
utilized by the State or County to address local concerns and issues; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2014, the Edmonds City Council gave direction to three
Councilmembers to work with a Diversity Task Force to bring forth recommendations to the full
Council about forming a Diversity Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Edmonds City Code, Title 10, is hereby amended by the adoption of a new
chapter 10.65 Edmonds Diversity Commission to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full.
Section 2. Severabilily. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and
shall take effect thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
APPROVED:
R DAVE O. EARLING
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
C'tWCLERK, SC " SSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY:.
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JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: April 17, 2015
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: April 21, 2015
PUBLISHED: April 26, 2015
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 21, 2015
ORDINANCE NO. 3994
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 3994
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 2Is' day of April, 2015, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance No.
3994. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE, TITLE 10, TO ADD A NEW
CHAPTER 10.65 CREATING A DIVERSITY COMMISSION
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 22nd day of April, 2015.
ME-' 2-1 ON
Attachment A
Chapter 10.65
Edmonds Diversity Commission
Sections:
10.65.010: Establishment and purpose of the Commission
10.65.020: Appointment, membership and terms of appointment
10.65.030: Officers of Commission — Meetings -Quorum
10.65.040: Powers and Duties
10.65.010: Establishment and purpose of the Commission
A. There is hereby created an Edmonds Diversity Commission consisting of 9 members.
The mission of the Edmonds Diversity Commission is to promote and embrace diversity through
action, education, and guidance. The Commission seeks to foster an understanding that
includes, accepts, respects and appreciates each individual member of our community.
10.65.020: Appointment, membership and terms of appointment
A. The Edmonds Diversity Commission will seek to attract members that are interested in
diversity issues, can respect different viewpoints, are action oriented, and have personal
experience that will provide empathy and community understanding regarding issues of
diversity and will contribute to a diverse commission. The Mayor, City Council and Commission
will consider the EEOC goals in selecting the initial slate of commission members. Members of
the commission must be residents of the city of Edmonds.
B. The first slate of commissioners seated will be selected by the Mayor and City Council. The
Mayor will appoint two members, and each of the seven Council members will appoint one
member to the commission. Subsequent appointments will be made by the seated Commission
and will be subject to Council confirmation.
C. Terms of the commission members will be three years, except as set forth below. There will
be no term limits.
D. In the event that any commissioner resigns or fails to attend three consecutive commission
meetings, that position will be deemed vacant, and a subsequent appointment will be made by
a vote of the seated commission, subject to Council confirmation.
E. In order to ensure the fewest terms will expire in any one year, the initial terms of the
appointed positions will be staggered in the following manner:
Position #1: Expires after one year: Appointed by the Mayor
Position #2: Expires after one year: Appointed by Council seat #1
Attachment A
Position #3: Expires after one year; Appointed by Council seat #2
Position #4: Expires after two years: Appointed by Council seat #3
Position #5: Expires after two years: Appointed by Council seat #4
Position #6: Expires after two years: Appointed by Council seat #5
Position #7: Expires after three years: Appointed by Council seat #6
Position #8: Expires after three years: Appointed by Council seat #7
Position #9: Expires after three years: Appointed by the Mayor
F. Members may be removed by the Mayor with the approval of City Council after a public
hearing before the City Council, for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. Any
vacancy on the commission shall be advertised, and the new appointee shall be selected from
the applications received. Any appointment to a position vacated other than by the expiration of
the term of the appointment shall be to fill the unexpired portion of the term.
G. The seated commission will adhere to the code of conduct adopted by City Council and
pertinent to Boards and Commissions. Violations of the code of conduct shall constitute
malfeasance in office.
H. The City Council President may appoint one Councilmemberto serve as a nonvoting, ex
officio member of the commission.
I. In accordance with ECC 10.03, the commission may appoint a high school or college student to
participate as a nonvoting member of the commission.
10.65.030: Officers of Commission — Meetings -Quorum
Members of the commission shall meet and organize by electing from the members of the
commission a chair, vice chair, and such other officers as may be determined by the
commission. 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. Five members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business. A majority of the quorum may transact any particular business of the
commission. The commission shall set its own meeting dates and the City shall give notice of
such meeting in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act of the State of Washington, as it
now exists and as it may be amended from time to time. Professional and general staff will be
provided at the discretion of the Mayor and City Council.
10.65.040: Powers and Duties
A. The commission is empowered to advise and make recommendations to the Mayor and City
Council, and as appropriate to other boards and commissions on such matters as may be specifically
referred to the commission by the Mayor or City Council, including, but not limited to:
Attachment A
1. Serve as a commission for City government and the community by providing information,
education, and communication that facilitates understanding of diversity and to celebrate and
respect individual differences.
2. Recommend to the Mayor and City Council diversity opportunities to promote programs, and
provide guidance to assure an accessible, safe, welcoming and inclusive government and
community.
3. Support, challenge, and guide government and the community to eliminate and prevent all
forms of discrimination.
4. The commission shall deliver an annual report to the City Council in written and oral form
each year, when appropriate, to begin at least one year after the Commission begins its work,
and during other times as directed by the Mayor or Council.
Everett Daily Herald
Affidavit of Publication
State of Washington }
County of Snohomish } ss
Deb Grigg being first duly sworn, upon oath
deposes and says: that he/she is the legal
representative of the Everett Daily Herald a
daily newspaper. The said newspaper is a legal
newspaper by order of the superior court in the
county in which it is published and is now and
has been for more than six months prior to the
date of the first publication of the Notice
hereinafter referred to, published in the English
language continually as a daily newspaper in
Snohomish County, Washington and is and
always has been printed in whole or part in the
Everett Daily Herald and is of general
circulation in said County, and is a legal
newspaper, in accordance with the Chapter 99
of the Laws of 1921, as amended by Chapter
213, Laws of 1941, and approved as a legal
newspaper by order of the Superior Court of
Snohomish County, State of Washington, by
order dated June 16, 1941, and that the annexed
is a true copy of EDH628499 ORDINANCE
3994, 3995 as it was published in the regular
and entire issue of said paper and not as a
supplement form thereof for a period of 1
issue(s), such publication commencing on
04/26/2015 and ending on 04/26/2015 and that
said newspaper was regularly distributed to its
subscribers during all of said period.
The amount of the fee for ch publication is
$43.00.
Su scribed and sworn b re me on 1�iis
way of
Notary Public in and for the State of
Washington.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCES
of the Cil1yy at Edmonds, Washington
On the 21 st day of April, 2015, the City Council of the City of
Edmonds, passed the fallowing Ordinances. A summary of the
content of said ordinances, Consisting of tides, are prouided as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.8994
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON. AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE, TITLE
10, TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 10.55 CREATING A
D)VERSITY COMMISSION
ORDINANCE NO.3095
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE EXTERIOR OF THE
PROFITTIASTELL HOUSE LOCATED AT 825 MAIN
STREET, EDMONDS. WASHINGTON FOR INCLUSION ON
THE EDMONDS REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES, AND
DIRECTING THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
OR DESIGNEE TO DESIGNATE THE SITE ON THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP WITH AN'HR" DESIGNATION..
AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE.
The full text of these Ordinances will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 22nd day of April, 2015.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
P bllshed: April 26, 2015. EDH6284991