Ordinance 4115ORDINANCE NO.4115
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WA AMENDING
THE EDMONDS CITY CODE, TITLE 10, TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER
10.55 CREATING A YOUTH COMMISSION
WHEREAS, youth civic engagement programs are critical for empowering young people
to develop their skills and talents and become agents of positive change in their communities.
WHEREAS, young people raise genuine concerns about their education, health and
safety and offer workable options and solutions. Youth efforts and recommendations have
resulted in more accessible services, improved school curricula, and youth -driven safety policies
have helped save lives.
WHEREAS, institutionalizing youth voice in the policymaking process both engages
young people and helps policymakers make wiser investments and policy decisions responsive to
youth needs.
WHEREAS, it is important to be inclusive in planning and working with youth, placing
emphasis on engaging young people who have not traditionally been included in community
youth opportunities and recognizing and valuing diversity.
WHEREAS, civic engagement provides young people with opportunities to gain work
experience, acquire new skills, and to learn responsibility and accountability —all while
contributing to the good of their community.
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 10.55 Edmonds Youth Commission to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as set forth in full.
Section 2. Severability. 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. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect thirty
(30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
MAYOR DAVID O. EARLING
JEFFREY B. TARADAY, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: June 15, 2018
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: June 19, 2018
PUBLISHED: June 24, 2018
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 24, 2018
ORDINANCE NO. 4115
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.4115
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 10 day of June, 2018, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance No.
4115. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WA AMENDING
THE EDMONDS CITY CODE, TITLE 10, TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER
10.55 CREATING A YOUTH COMMISSION
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 20"' day of June, 2018.
Cl ERK, S SSEY
Attachment A
Ch. 10.55
Edmonds Youth Commission
Sections:
10.55.010 Establishment and purpose of the Commission
10.55.020 Appointment, membership and terms of appointment
10.55.030 Officers of the Commission -Meetings
10.55.040 Powers and Duties
10.55.010 Establishment and purpose of the Commission
There is hereby created an Edmonds Youth Commission and shall consist of 11 members.
The Edmonds Youth Commission is a youth led commission whose mission is to protect,
preserve, and enhance the quality of life for Edmonds youth by advising the City Council and the
public on issues relating to youth policies, programs, and opportunities.
10.55.020 Appointment, membership and terms of appointment
The youth commission may consist of 9 voting members and 2 alternates.
The members of the commission shall be appointed in the following manner:
1. Each council member may appoint one member, positions 2 through 8.
2. The mayor may appoint four members, positions 1 and 9 and alternates 10 and 11.
3. Each member shall serve a term of one year.
4. An alternative commissioner shall be appointed to serve in the event any regular
commissioner is absent or disqualified for any reason. In the event a regular commissioner is
absent or disqualified for any reason, the alternate shall have all the powers of a regular
commissioner. If two alternates are present and only one is needed, position 10 shall be the one
entitled to vote.
5. The city council and mayor shall appoint new members to fill the expiring terms on the youth
commission. If, for any reason, a vacancy occurs during the term of a youth commission
member, that position may be deemed vacant by the holder of the office that appointed the
commissioner (e.g., mayor or council member) and such office holder may appoint a
replacement commissioner for the remainder of the unexpired term for that position. Persons
appointed to serve on the commission shall reside within the city of Edmonds city limits.
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10.55.030 Officers of the Commission -Meetings
Members of the commission shall meet and organize by election, from the members of the
commission, a chair and vice chair and 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. If a regular member is not present, the alternate member may fulfill the quorum
requirement for that meeting and vote accordingly. Otherwise, the alternate may not vote.
10.55.040 Powers and Duties
The duties of the Commission include but are not limited to:
1. Serve as an advocate for youth needs and improvement in youth policies, directly
engaging the community in the process;
2. Drafting policy proposals on topics of its choosing and presenting these proposals to
the Mayor and the City Council;
3. Organizing forums of Edmonds youth to better educate the City about the opinions of
youth on civic issues affecting both their communities and the city at large;
4. Recognize accomplishments of children and youth and promote the value of youth in
our community; and
5. Providing an annual report to the City Council about the Commission's activities.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONM
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OR DINANC E NO 4114
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS.
WASltINGTON, VACATING rHAT PORTION OF
UNOPENED RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO THE
SOUTHERN BOUNDARIES OF 10410 AND 10430 25191
STREET SOUTHWEST AS SET FORTH IN THE
RESOLUTION OF INTENT NO. 1405. AND FIXING A TIME
WHEN THE SAME $HALL BECOME EFFrCTIVE
OROINANCE NO.4115
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WA
AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE, TITLE 10, TO
ADD A NEW CHAPTER t0.55 CREATING A YOUTH
COMMISSON
The ful loxi of 1h96a OrdlnphCa6 will be malled upon re quo St.
DATED twl 201h aaayy or June, 20ta.
CITY CLERK, SCOW PASSEY
Puul3hed, Juno 24. 2018. EDN813683
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