HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5155Amended by:ORDs 5259,5260
CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.5155
Amends ORDs 2404,2586,2635,
2813,2857,2969,3076,3081,
3127,3180,3191,3251,3563,
3678,3698,3706,3749, 3807,
3810,4003,4204, 4208,4284,
4319,4330,4380,4419,4420,
4452,4650,4663,4723,4833,
4838, 4849, 4860,4966,4986
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,AMENDING
TITLE IT (COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS)OF ORDINANCE NO.4260
ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON"BY ELIMINATING THE BOARDS OF ADJUSTMENT,
ETHICS,PUBLIC WORKS,EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION,
HUMAN RIGHTS AND AFFAIRS,AND UNFAIR HOUSING PRACTICES;
ADDING THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY,LffiRARY BOARD,
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE,LEOFF DISABILITY BOARD,
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMlVUTTEE,AND AIRPORT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE;AND UPDATING ALL REMAINING CHAPTERS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTIONL Title IT,Commissions and Boards,of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances ofthe City ofRenton,Washington"is hereby amended to read as follows:
Title IT
COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
1 (Repealed)
2 (Repealed)
3 (Repealed)
4 Civil Service Commission
5 (Repealed)
6 Firefighters'Pension Board
7 Advisory Commission on Diversity
8 Municipal Arts Commission
9 Park Commission
10 Planning Commission
11 (Repealed)
12 Human Services Advisory Committee
13 Library Board
14 Environmental Review Committee
15 LEOFF Disability Board
16 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
17 Airport Advisory Committee
18 Membership and Procedures
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CHAPTER I (Repealed)
CHAPTER 2 (Repealed)
CHAPTER.3 (Repealed)
CHAPTER 4
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SECTION:
2-4-1:Creation ofCivil Service Commission
2-4-2:Authority
2-4-3:Function
2-4-4:Appointment and Members
2-4-5:Terms;Vacancies
2-4-6:Quorum and Voting
2-4-1 CREATION OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION:
There is hereby created the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission.
2-4-2 AUTHORITY:
The Police and Fire Civil Service Commission is established under the authority of RCW
35All.020.
2-4-3 FUNCTION:
The Police and Fire Civil Service Commission shall have power to make such roles and
regalations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of RCW 41.08 and The Commission
shaH also have the power to make roles and regulations governing the Commission in the conduct of
its meetings and any matter over which it has autnOlt11:y Any police civil servi.ce rules
regulations or fire civil service 1111es and regulations in effect as of the adoption of this Chapter afe
hereby confirmed as the present fire civH service or police civil service roles and regulations.
2-4-4 APPOINTMENT AND MEMBERS:
The Civil Service Commission shall consist offive (5)members,who shall be appointed the
Mayor.No person shaH be appointed a member of such Commission unless that person is a citizen of
the United States,a resident of for at least three (3)years immediately preceding such
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appointment,and is an elector ofthe county wherein he or she resides.At the time of any appointment,
no more than tw"O Commissioners shall be adherents ofthe same political party.
2-4-5 TERMS;VACANCIES:
The tenn of office of such Commissioners shall be for six (6)years.The members of the
commission serving at the time ofthis ordinance shall serve the remaining portions oftheir terms.Any
member of such Commission may be removed from office for incompetence,incompatibility or
dereliction of duty,or malfeasance of office,or other good cause;provided,however,that no member
of the Commission shall be removed until charges have been preferred,in writing,due notice and a fun
he3.t-ing had before the re:QIaining members of the Commission.The members of such Commission
shail devote due time and attention to the performance of the duties hereinafter specified,and imposed
upon rJim/her.Should any member of the Commission resign from office or be removed from office,
then the Mayor shall appoint a successor to that position for the remainder ofthe unexpired term.
2~4-6 QUORUM Al'ID VOTING:
Three (3)members of the Commission shaH constitute a quorum and the votes of any three (3)
members concurring shall be the decision ofthe Commission.
CHAPTER 5 (Repealed)
CHAPTER 6
FIREFIGHTERS'PENSION BOARD
SECTION:
2-6-1:
2-6-2:
2-6-3:
2-6-4:
2-6-5:
2-6-6:
Creation of Firefighters'Pension Board
A..llthority and Function
Members
Tenn
Creation of Firefighters'Pension Fund
Function
2-6-1 CRFATION OF FIREFIGHTERS'PENSiON BOARD:
There is hereby created pursuant to Chapters 41.16 and 41.18 RCW the Firefighters'Pension
Board.
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2-6-2 AUTHORITY AND FUNCTION:
The Firefighters'Pension Board administers and operates the Firefighters'Pension Fund and
disperses from such Fund as provided by RCW 41.16 and .18.All ofthe provisions,regulations and
details of chapters 41.16 and 41.18 RCW are by this reference adopted and incorporated in this
Chapter.Any and an amendments of chapters 41.16 and 41.18 RCW shall constitute amendments of
and part of this Chapter,without the necessity of further adoption of such amendments by ordinance.
2-6-3 ~~ERS:
The Firefighters'Board shall consist of the Mayor,who shall be chairperson of the Board,the
City Clerk,the chairperson of the Finance Committee of the Council,and two (2)regularly employed
or retired firefighters ofthe City elected by secret banot ofthe firefighters as designated in RCW 41.16
and 41.18.
2-6-4 TERM:
Both Firefighter representatives shall have a two-year term.
2-6-5 CREATION OF FIREFIGHTERS'PENSION FUND:
a fund to be known and designated as thetreasuryoftheThereisherebycreatedin
Firefighters'Pension Fund.
2-6-6 FUNCTION:
The Firefighters'Pension Fund shaH receIve deposited momes,bequests,fees,gifts,
emoluments,donations,taxes,interest,contributions by firefighters including deductions from their
pay,and monies deriving through the State from taxes on fire insurance premiums,all as prescribed by
RCW 41.16 and 41.18.Administration and disbursements from said Fund shaH be conducted and made
as provided by chapters 41.16 and 41.18 RCW.
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CHAPTER 7
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY
SECTION:
2-7-1:Declaration OfPolicy
2-7-2:Creation Of Advisory Commission on Diversity
2-7-3:Duties And Powers Of Commission
2-7-4:Appointment and Members
2-7-5:Appointment Of Suhcommittees
2-7-6:Investigations,Public Hearings,and Research
2-7-7:Procedure,Meetings,and Interpretation
2-7-8:Severability
2·7-9:City Council Review
2-7-1 DECLARATION OF POLICY:
The City Council herewith finds that all forms of prejudice and the general practice of
discrimination against any individual,group or organization by reason of fa..ce,color,creed,national
origin,age,sex,sexual orientation,the presence of any sensory,menta!or physical disability or marital
status have a detrimental effect on the public welfare and well-being,and that to eliminate such
prejudice and discrimination an instrumentality should be established through which the citizens of the
City may be kept informed of developments in human relations,t.ne employees and officials ofthe City
may obtain advice and assistance in wholesome practices to keep peace and good order,and private
persons,groups and organizations may be officially encouraged and advised to promote tolerance and
goodwill toward aU people.
The City Council further finds that it would be in the interests of aU citizens of the City of
Renton to promote and celebrate diversity.
Whenever a word is used herein,the definition given to that word shall be that of RCW
49.60.040 which is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.An «unfair practice"shall mean the denial
of any right identified in this ordinance or RCW 49.60.030(1)and shaH be further defined to include
any unfair practices identified in RCW 49.60.030(3).
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2-7-2 CREATION OF ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY:
There is hereby created the Advisory Commission on Diversity.
2-7-3 DUTiES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION:
In addition to other powers and duties set forth in this Chapter,the Commission shall have the
power and dur)'to:
A.Study,advise and hold public meetings on issues of diversity within the City.
B.Provide a forum that vnH encourage input concerning diversity from citizens for
reviewing and establishing the City's vision.
C.Advise and recommend to the Mayor and City Council ways and means of discouraging
and combating discrimination,prejudice,intolerance and bigony in all groups and in their relationships
with one another.
D.Advocate and assist in development of a continuing educational program for Council
and staff that will lead to a greater understanding of the value of a diverse community to the
governance process,and advise the staff on strategies to be used in recruiting,hiring and training a
diverse work force.
E.IdentifY obstacles that could impede access to City government for all of the
community's diverse members.
F.Prepare and disseminate educational and informational material relating to prejudice
and discrimination and ways and means of eliminating such prejudice and discrimination.
G.Provide outreach to the community in an effort to place the value of diversity before the
citizens in a positive manner.
H.Inform and advise the public of false information which is not in the public interest or
which tends to foster or encourage prejudice or intolerance toward any person or group.
1.Consult with and maintain contact with other public agencies and with representatives
of employers,labor unions,property owners,associations,realtor associations,religious
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denominations and institutions,professional associations,national ongm groups,community
organizations concerned with interracial,interreligious and intercultural understanding,social welfare
organizations and any such other organizations and institutions as directed by the City Councilor as
the Commission shall deem advisable to further the objectives of tms Chapter.
1.Help recruit minority representatives for boards,committees and collunissions within
the City.
K.Organize and promote celebrations of diversity,when approved by the Administration,
and funding has been provided by the Council.
L.Promote an atmosphere conducive for minority businesses.
M.Perform such other functions and duties as may be requested by the Mayor and/or City
Council or prescribed or authorized by any resolution or ordinance oftne City.
N.Investigate and report on patterns of discrimination and means to eliminate such
patterns of discrimination in failing to list,show or transmit an offer,or to sell,rent,lease,sublease,
sign,transfer,or otherwise dispose of a housing accommodation;or failure to act upon or provide
fmancial assistance;or to ask questions about or keep records of;Of to otherwise discriminate.
The Commission shall refer any complaints of discrimination to the appropriate State or
Federal agency(ies)in order to not duplicate the efforts of the State Human Rights Commission or the
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,or any Federal or other State agency.
In defining and prescribing the above duties and functions ofthe Commission it is not the intent
of the City Council to duplicate or overlap functions,duties or responsibilities heretofore or hereafter
assigned to any department or board or committee of the City or the responsibilities of the chief
executive.
2-7-4 APPOINTMENT AND MEMBERS:
The Advisory Commission on Diversity shall consist of nine (9)members,one of whom shall
be a youth representative under 21 years of age at the time of appointmel1t.The members of the
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Commission shall be citizens of the City of Renton and representative of a cross section of the citizens
of this community,including members of minority groups.Members shall consist of those persons
who have demonstrated an interest and/or expertise in civil or human rights and who are willing to
promote actively the goals of the Commission.Prospective new members may be interviewed by a
majority of the ColThilission members for recommendation to the Mayor for appointment with
confirmation by a majority vote ofthe Council.
A All of the members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for related
business expense incurred in performance of their duties,and as authorized by law.The members of
the Commission shall appoint one oftheir members as chairperson,and one other member as secretary,
and said persons shall serve in said capacity for the period of one year or until their successors have
been elected by the members.
B.Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor,subject to c-onfirmation
or concurrence by a majority of Council members for a period of two (2)years;each such member
shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified.Any vacancy on the
Commission shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.The
appointing authority has the right to remove any member of the Commission for good cause shown
with concurrence ofthe City Council after due hearing.
C.A majority of the members so appointed shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of
conducting the business ofthe Commission.
2-7-5 APPOINTMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEES:
A majority of the members of the Commission may name such subcommittee or
subcommittees,as in its judgment,will aid in effectuating the purpose of this Ordinance and may
empower any such subcommiiiee to study the problems of prejudice,intolerance,bigotry and
discrimination in all or any fields of human relationship within the purview of this Chapter.
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2-7-6 INVESTIGATIONS,PUBLIC HEARINGS,AND RESEARCH:
The Commission shall,upon referral to it by the Administration,conduct its own investigation
of tensions and practices of discrimination against any group or organization by reason of race,color,
creed,national origin,age,sex,sexual orientation,the presence of any sensory,mental or physical
disability or marital status and may conduct public hearings with regard thereto,carry on research,
obtain factual data and conduct public hearings to ascertain the status and treatment of racial,religious,
ethnic and similar groups in the City and the best means of progressively improving human relations,
and make such recommendations to the Mayor and City Council,as in its judgment,will effectuate the
policies and goals ofthis Chapter.
2-7-7 PROCEDURE,lV1EETINGS,AND INTERPRETATION:
The provisions ofthis Chapter shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of the
purposes set forth in this Chapter.Nothing contained herein shaH be deemed to amend,repeal or
modify any ofthe provisions of any civil rights law or any other law ofthe federal or state government,
or any other provisions of this Code relating to discrimination because ofrace,color,creed,national
origin,age,sex,sexual orientation,the presence of any sensory,mental or physical disability or marital
status as defined in this Chapter.
2-7-8 CITY COUNCIL REVIEW:
The Commission shall submit unto the City Council,by January 31 of each year,a summary of
all actions taken by the Commission,including the investigation of complaints and recommendations
therefrom during the preceding year so that the CityCouncil may fully review the manner in which the
Advisory Commission on Diversity has implemented and enforced the provisions ofthis Chapter.
CHAPTER 8
MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION
SECTION:
2-8-1:Creation ofMunicipal Arts Commission
2-8-2:Purpose
2-8-3:Function
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2-8-4:i\pp£rirrtments
2-8-5:~embers
2-8-6:Term
2-8-7:Works Of Art And Public Facilities
2-8-1 CREATION OF MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION:
There is hereby created a Municipal Arts Commission.
2-8-2 PURPOSE:
The City of Renton recognizes and acknowledges the importance of and benefit to the public in
providing visual art and performance its public works and facilities,and to encourage and promote
such art and the work of artists.It shall therefore be the policy of the City,unless otherwise prohibited
or limited by law,to direct and further the inclusion of art in its public works.The terr..n "art"shall be
liberally constmed and include the conscious production of at-rangement of sounds,colors,forms,
movements or other elements in a manner that affects the sense of beauty and.is of aesthetic value.
2-8-3 FUNCTION:·
A The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council in
connection with the artistic and cultural development of the City.
B.The Commission shall be responsible for reviewing the design,execution and
acceptance of works of art funded or otherwise acquired by the City.Procedures for these
responsibilities shall be developed by the Commission in writing and a copy thereof shall be filed with
the City Clerk ofthe City and furnished unto the office ofthe Mayor and City CounciL Such
procedures shan not be in full force and eftect untilappmved by the City Council.
C.The Commission shall make an annual review with the Mayor,or his/her
representative,ofall capital improvement projects anticipated within the following two (2)year period
to detenninewh1ch projects are appropriate for inclusion of works ofart and to estimate the amount to
be allocated for said purpose.The Mayor,with appropliate budgetary authorizatiov..,may establish the
amount to be provided as guided by &MC 2-8-7 or may decide that there will be no funds expended for
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art on a municipal construction project.If such inclusion is determined not to be appropriate as to a
given project,then the funds allocated therefor shall be expended as set forth in RMC 2-8-7.C or as
otherwise determined by the City Council.Copies of any proposals prepared by the Commission shall
likewise be furnished to the Community Services Department of the City.
1.Definition of municipal construction project:Any public building,decorative or
commemorative structure,park,street,sidewalk,parking facility,or any portion thereof,within the
City limits,which win be constructed,renovated or remodeled,and paid for wholly or in part by the
City,and the total project cost ofwhich exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00)to construct,
renovate or remodel.
2."Municipal construction project"shall not be defined to include capital projects
paid for wholly or in part by the City's water and sewer utility.
D.Whenever a work of art is to be funded under this Chapter the Commission shall,under
its guidelines,select the appropriate work of art and recommend that work of art to the City Council.
The City Council shall consider the recommendation ofthe Commission and either approve or refuse
to approve the recommended work of art.Should the Council refuse to approve the work of art,then
the Commission shall consider and recommend another work of art to the City Council.Should the
City Council approve the work ofart,then the administration shaH proceed to contract with the
appropriate artist or artists to obtain the work of art.The contract with the artist or artists will be
administered by the City staff
E.Maintenance,inspection and rotation of works of art selected and installed under the
advice and direction of the Renton Municipal Arts Commission shall be the responsibility of the
administration of the City.The Commission may prepare specifications for the maintenance of works
of art and shall inspect such maintenance work and make recommendations for the guidance of the
administration in so maintaining the work of art.
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F.The Commission shall seek,whenever appropriate,alternative sources of fll1ancing for
the visual and/or performing arts.
G.The Commission shall be responsible for disbursing money budgeted to it for support of
cultural arts performances,at1s related activities and organizations.Such money shaH be used to
support specific performances such as choral concerts or play performances,performing arts events
such as the River Days Art Show,or special projects of a performing arts group such as coaches and
music tutors for the Renton Youth Symphony.Such funds may not be used for capital purcb..ases,
facility renovations,maintenance or other non-performance expenditures.Any such funded
performance must be held in Renton and primarily benefit Renton residents.
2-8-4 APPOINTMENTS:
The MUnicipal Arts Commission shall consist of twelve (12)members appointed by the Mayor
and subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council.Of those twelve (12)
members,at least four (4)shall be residents of the City and one member shall be under the age of 21
years.All members of the Commission shaH serve without compensation for such service.
2-8-5 MEJv1BERS:
The membership on the Commission shall,whenever possible,include members from a variety
of art fields and related professions.The Mayor and City Council may solicit suggested nominations
for such appointments from architectural,art,musical,literary,educational and other cultural
organizations.
The Commission shall organize and elect a chairman annually.The Commission may
organize such subcommittees as it deems necessary.In order to implement such purposes,the
Commission may call upon such City departments as will assist the Commission's function,and
appointed City officials and members of the various City departments are encouraged to consult and
advise with the Commission from time to time.
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2-8-6 TERM:
All such appointments to the Commission shall be for three (3)year terms,with one-third (1/3)
of the terms expiring each year.All appointments heretofore made by the Mayor and City Council to
such Municipal Arts Commission are hereby confirmed.Members of the Municipal Arts Commission
may be removed at any time by the appointing authority and vacancies for the remainder of unexpired
terms shall be :filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
2-8-7 WORKS OF ART AND PUBLIC FACILITIES:
A.Subject to the consultation requirements of RMC 2-8-3.C,all authorizations and/or
appropriations for MUllicipal construction projects shall,upon budgeting therefore by the City Council
and authoriz.ation by the Mayor,whenever legally permitted,include an amount equal to not less than
one percent (1%)of the actual total project cost,to be used for the selection,acquisition and/or
installation of works of ali to be placed in,on,or about City public facilities,which are suitable and
appropriate therefore.In the event any law,rule or regulation establishing a source of funds for a
particular project,including but not limited to grants,loans,or assistance from Federal,State or other
governmental units,prohibits,limits or excludes art and art works as a proper ex.penditure,then the
amount of funds from such source shall be excluded in computing the one percent (1 %)amount of the
total project cost.
B.All funds authorized and/or appropriated pursuant to this Section shall be maintained in
the Municipal Arts Fund.The City CounciL upon the recommendation and advice of the COllunission,
shall approve,from time to time,the amount to be allocated for the selection,acquisition andlor
installation of individual works of art to be placed either as an integral part of the municipal
constmction project in connection with which the funds were appropriated or attached thereto,or
detached within or outside such project,or to be placed in,on or about other public facilities.All of
such expenditures for art shall be approved by the City Council and as otherwise provided by law.
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c.Funds authorized and/or appropriated pursuant to this Section for a municipal
construction project but not expended on any such project shall be placed and retained in the
Municipal Arts Fund.Iffor any reason any transfer to such Fund shall be contrary to law or prohibited
by any rule or regulation governing such funds,then a..ny such unspent or residual sum authorized
and/or appropriated as a part of such construction project may be expended for any like or similar
public purpose or purposes relating to the selection,acquisition and/or installation of works of art.
CHAPTER 9
PARKS COM:MISSION
SECTION:
2-9-1 :Creation ofParks Commission
2-9-2:Authority
2-9-3:Function
2-9-4:Appointment;Members
2-9-5:Term
2-9-6:Rules and Regulations
2-9-7:Appointment,Qualifications and Duties of Parks IYuector and Recreation Director
2-9-1 CREATION OF PARKS COMMISSION:
There is hereby created a Parks Commission.
2-9-2 AUTHORITY:
The Parks Commission is established pursuant to RCW 67.20.010.
2-9-3 FUNCTION:
A The Parks Commission shall establish policy to conduct any form of recreation or cultural
activit'j that will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and wholesome manner,
including policy to control fui.d supervise aU parks belonging tothe City.
B.In conjunction with the Mayor and City Council,the Parks Commission may plan,promote,
manage,construct,develop,maintain and operate,either within or without the City limits,parks,play
and recreational grounds and/or other municipally owned recreation facilities,including community
buildings and improve and ornament the same.
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C.The Parks Commission shall receive,in the name of the City,aU monies or other property
donated by individuals or groups for the improvement of parks and other recreational areas.The
Commission reserves the right to reject any such donations,subject to the approval of the Cound~in
the event that any such donation be considered improper,umaw-ful or contrary to the purposes as set
forth.Any cash received the Commission on behalf of the City shan be forthwith paid to the
Administrator of the Finance and Information Services Department and same shan be placed in the
Park Fund.
D.The Parks Commission is authorized to grant concessions and privileges within the
parks and recreational areas,under such restrictions,and for such compensation as it shan prescribe,
and any monies or properties paid thereunder shan be turned over to the Administrator of the Finance
and Information Services Department Such revenue shaH be used for park purposes only.AllY party
aggrieved by the Commission in granting or denying such concession and privileges shall have the
right of appeal to the Council within thirty (30)days of such action by the Commission.No
concession shall be granted for a period of more than five (5)years,with the right for an extension for
an additional five (5)year period of time"should the Commission deem it and then only
upon condition that the concessionaire fulfill aU conditions and provisions of the original five (5)year
concession contract.
R The Commission shall not have the power to acquire any property,by gift or otherwise,
without the consent of the Coundl and any properties so received and acquired be in the name of
the City.
2-94 APPOINTMENT;MEMBERS:
The Parks Commission shall consist of eight (8)members,who shaU be residents of the City of
Renton,one ofwhom shall be under 21 years of age at the time of appointment,shall be
appointed by the Mayor,subject to the confirmation by a majority ofthe members of the City Council.
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No Commissioner shan receive any compensation for his or her service whatsoever except for
reimbursement of actual expenditures duly authorized by the City Council.
2-9-5 TERM:
The term of each Commissioner so appointed shall be for a period of four (4)years from the
date of such appointment.Such term shaH also apply to incumbent Commissioners and each
Commissioner shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed and duly qualified.The terms
of office shaH begin on the first Monday in June.At the expiration of each Commissioner's term,the
Mayor shall appoint,subject to confirmation or concurrence of a majority of Council members,a
successor Commissioner.
Members of the Parks Commission may be removed at any time by the appointing authority
and vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shall be filled the same manner as the original
appointment.Three unexcused absences in a one-year period of time shaH result in automatic removal
of the Commissioner.The Commission shall,by a majority vote,elect one of its members to be
President thereof and may appoint such other officers as may be deemed necessary by them.
2-9-6 RULES AND REGULATIONS:
A Commission Authority:The Parks Commission shan have the authority to propose the
rules and regulations for the operation,management and maintenance of parks and other recreational
facilities,including recommendations to the City Council to fix charges for the use of any municipally
owned or controHed park or recreational facilities.
B.Council Adoption:The parks rules and regulations shall be submitted to the City
Council for approval and adoption.The parks rules and regulations,as they may be amended,from
time to time,shall be effective upon their approval by Council voice vote and the filing of at least one
copy of said park rules and regulations the Clerk.
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C.Penalties:Those parks rules and regulations identified as criminal violations are
punishable pursuant to City Code Section 1-3-1.Those parks rules and regulations identified as civil
violations are punishable pursuant to City Code Section 1-3-2_
2-9-7 APPOINTMENT,QUALIFICATIONS,AND DUTIES OF PARKS DIRECTOR AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR:
A When there is a vacancy in the position of Parks Director or Recreation Director,the
Parks Commission,in conjunction with the Community Services Administrator,shall recommend one
or more qualified candidates for the positions ofParks Director or Recreation Director to the Mayor for
consideration for an appointment to that position_The Mayor shall appoint a candidate to the position
ofParks Director or Recreation Director,or may reject the recommendations ofthe Parks Commission,
and ask for additional names to be submitted.The Mayor shall not appoint a Parks Director or
Recreation Director without that individual's name having been recommended by the Parks
Commission.The person that the Mayor appoints to the position of Parks Director or Recreation
Director shall be subject to confirmation by the City Council.
B.The qualifications and duties for the positions ofParks Director and Recreation Director
shaH be established by the Human Resources Department of the City with the concurrence ofthe Parks
Commission.
C.The Parks Director or Recreation Director may serve as an ex officio member of the
Parks Commission but shall have no vote thereon.This individual shall be the liaison or staff supp011
to the Park Board.
D.The salaries of the Parks Director or Recreation Director shall be as fixed in the annual
budget ofthe City.
CHAPTER 10
PLANNING COMMISSION
SECTION:
2-10-1:Creation Of Planning Commission
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2-10-2:Authority
2-10-3:Function
2-10-4:Appointment
2-10-5:Members
2-10-6:Term
2-10-7:Expenditures;Budget
2-10-1 CREATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION:
There is hereby created a Planning Commission in the City ofRenton.
2-10-2 AUTHORITY:
The Planning Commission is established pUJrsu;ant to RCW 35A.63.020,providing for its
membership,method of appointment,organization and duties.
2-10-3 FUNCTION:
A.Power:The Planning Commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and
the City Council and shan have such nO'Welrs duties as shall be provided
B.Authoritlj:The City Council and Mayor have designated the Planning Commission to
function as the public hearing body for many planning related activities of the
at its discretion,retain this function for any specific project,proposal,or plan.
Council may,
c.P....epresentation:Planning Commissioners are entrusted to recommendations
reflecting the broad interests of the community.
D.Conduct:AU Commissioners shan conduct thelliSelves in a manner consistent with the
Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers,RCW Chapter 42.23.In formulating its recommendations to
the City Council,the Planning Commission advisory committees
however,in any event aU meetings of the Commission or its advisory committees shall be open to the
public pursuant to the Open Public Act
General Duties:The primary responsibility of the Planning Commission is to review the
Comprehensive Plan,carry out work activities in the work program adopted Council,and
to elicit public input for and to advise the City Council and the Wlayor on land use planning matters.
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F.Scope of Review:At the direction or referral by the City Council,the Planning
Commission shall review staff proposals,hold public hearings,and submit recommendations to the
City Council and the Mayor on the adoption of and amendments to the following:
1.The Comprehensive Plan and new goals and policies.
2.Neighborhood or subarea plans and studies which win amplify and augment the
Comprehensive Plan.The Commission may conduct petiodic planningsrudies of homogenous
community units,distinctive geographic areas,or other types of districts having unified interest within
the total area ofthe City which will amplify and augment the Comprehensive Plan.
3.Shoreline Master Program amendments after holding a public hearing.
4.Land Use Regulations and processes upon Council request
5.Duties related to Development Regulations and processes as described in RMC
4-8-070.
6.Other land use plans and programs contained in the Commission's work
program,or referred by the City Council.
7.Short-range programs as necessary for implementation of the Comprehensive
Plan.
2-10-4 APPOINTMENT:
The Planning Commission shall consist of Seven (7)members,appointed by the Mayor and
confirmed by a majority of the members of the City Council.
2-10-5 MEMBERS:
A.AU Planning Commission members shall be residents of the City ofRentoll.
B.Members shall be selected without respect to political affiliations,shall serve without
compensation,and the appointees shall constitute a cross section of the community representing
different interests,geographical areas,trades,professions and activities.
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C.The Planning Commission shaH elect its OW11 chair,vice-chair,and secretary.It may
create and fill such other offices as it may determine from time to time.
D.The Commission shan hold at least twelve (12)regular meetings in each year.
2-10-6 TERM:
The term of each appointee shall be for three (3)years and such appointment shall be made on
July 1 and February 1 respectively for such three (3)year terms.Those members currently serving
shall continue to serve for the remainder of their appointed terms.
A vacancy occuning otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term
in the same manner as the original appointment was made.Members may be removed by the Mayor,
with the approval of the majority of the City Council,for neglect of duty,malfeasance or misfeasance
in office,or when such appointee misses three (3)unexcused meetings within any twelve (12)month
period.
2-10-7 EXPENDITURES;BUDGET:
The expenditures of the Planning Commission shall be limited to those authorized by the
Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Administrator as appropriated in the
Strategic Planning Division;s annual budget.The services and facilities of the City's Strategic
Planning Division shall be utilized by the Commission in performing its duties.
CHAPTER 11 (Repealed)
CHAPTER 12
HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECTION:
2-12-1:Creation ofHuman Services Advisory Committee
2-12-2:Function
2-12-3:Appointment
2-12-4:Members
2-12-5:Term
2-12-6:Rules and Procedures
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2-12-1 CREATION OF HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
There is hereby created a Human Services Advisory Committee.
2-12-2 FUNCTION:
The purpose ofthe Committee shaH be to:
A.Understand the human service needs ofRenton residents.
B.Evaluate and recommend to the l\,tfayof,City Council and City staff,allocation of funds
to specific programs and projects that meet those needs.
C.Assist staff in developing policies related to human services affecting Renton residents.
D.Keep current on community-wide actions that may affect the availability and quality of
human service provision in Renton.
2-12-3 APPOlNTIvlENT:
The membership shall consist of nine (9)members residing within the corporate boundaries of
the City of Renton,one of whom shall be a youth representative under 21 years of age at the time of
appointment.
2-12-4 MEMBERS:
The committee shall be composed of people who represent the diverse nature of the City,
including geography,gender,age and ethnicity.
2-12-5 TER.M:
The will appoint members of the Renton Human Services Advisory Committee for a
three (3)year term of office.Those members currently serving shall continue to serve for the
remainder oftheir appointed terms.
2-12-6 RULES AND PROCEDURES:
The Human Services Advisory Committee shall further establish in its bvllaw~t such written
rules and procedures deemed necessary to carry out the foregoing duties.
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CHAPTER 13
LIBRARY BOARD
SECTION:
2-13-1
2-13-2
2-13-3
2-13-4
2-13-5
2-13-6
2-13-7
2-13-8
2-13-9
Creation OfLibrary Board
Authority
Function
Appointment
Terms;Vacancies
Meetings and Quorum
Appointment,Qualifications,And Duties Of Library Director
Budget And Finances
Labor Agreements And Personnel Policy
2-13-1 CREATION OF LIBRARY BOARD:
There is hereby created a Library Board in the City ofRenton.
2-13-2 AUTHORITY:
The Library Board is established pursuant to RCW 35A.27.01O.
2-13-3 FUNCTION:
A.The Board shall have the power to establish policy for library activity,including policy
for the control and supervision of all libraries belonging to the City.
B.In conjunction with the Mayor and City Council,the Library Board may further
establish policy to plan,promote,manage,construct,develop,maintain and operate,within the City
limits,libraries and improve and ornament the same.
C.The Board shall further receive,in the name ofthe City,all monies or other property
donated by individuals or groups for the improvement of libraries;the Board reserves the right to reject
any such donations in the event that any such donations be considered improper,unlawful or contrary
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to the purposes set forth.Any cash received by the Board on behalf ofthe City shall be paid to the
Director ofFinance and same shall he placed in the Library Fund.
2-13-4 APPOINTMENT:
The Library Board shall consist of seven (7)members,who shall be citizens of the City of
Renton,and who shan be appointed by the Mayor,subject to the confumation by a majority ofthe
members ofthe City Council,one of which shall be a youth representative under 21 years of age at the
time of appointment.No Library Board member shall receive any compensation for his or her service
whatsoever except for reimbursement of actual expenditures duly authorized by the City Council.
2-13-5 TERMS;VACANCIES:
A The term of each Library Board member so appointed shaH be for a period of five (5)
years from the date of such appointment,unless the appointment is to fill an unexpired term,except for
the youth member,who shall serve for two years.Such designated term shall also apply to incumbent
members who shall have a term of office coinciding with their term on that predecessor board.A
vacancy shall occur upon the resignation,death,or removal of a member.A vacancy shall also occur
whenever a Board member absents himself or herself for three (3)consecutive regular meetings ofthe
Board or for an aggregate of five (5)regular and/or special meeting in a single year,unless the
absences are excused by action ofthe remaining members.
B.No person shall be appointed to the Library board for more than two consecutive terms.
The first appointments to the Library Board created by this ordinance shaH be of those individuals who
were members ofthe Library Board in existence at the time this ordinance is adopted.
C.Members ofthe Library Board may be removed at any time by the appointing authority
and vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shaH be filled in the same manner as the original
appointment.The Board shall~by majority vote elect one of its members to be President thereof,and
may elect such other officers as may be deemed necessary by them.
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2-13-6:MEETINGS AND QUORUM:
The Library Board shall have a regular meeting each month and may,from time to time,
provide for special meetings as may be needed to carry out the proper discharge of its duties.A
majority of the Library Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction ofbusiness,and a majority
vote ofthose present shaH be necessary to carry any proposition.
2-13-7:APPOINTMENT,QUALIFICATIONS,Al\ID DUTIES OF LIBRARY DIRECTOR:
A.When tnere is a vacancy in the position ofLibrary Director,the Library Board
members,in conjunction with the Community Services Administrator,shall recommend one or more
qualified candidates to the Mayor for consideration for appointment to position.
B.The qualifications and duties for the position ofLibrary Director shaH be established by
the Human Resources Department ofthe City with concurrence oftne Library Board.In
accordance with RCW 27.04.030,candidates fortne position of Library Director shall hold a master's
degree in library science and shaH hold or be eligible to acquire a State ofWasnington librarian's
certificate.The Library Director shall report to the Community Services Administrator,who will seek
input from the Library Board for an annual evaluation ofthe director's performance.
C.The Library Director may serve as an ex officio member of the Library Board but shall
have no vote thereon.
D.The salary ofthe Library Director shall be as fixed in the annual budget ofthe City.
2~13-8 BUDGET AND FINANCES:
Library appropriations and expenditures shall conform with the requirements of state law and
the Renton City Code.The City Council shaH have final authority to review and approve the library
budget.The library budget proposal shall be developed by the Library Director and reviewed by the
Library Board within a resource estimate provided by the Mayor.
2~13-9 LABOR AGREEMENTS AND PERSONNEL POLICY:
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The Mayor shall negotiate labor agreements and salary schedules for library personnel,these
agreements to be integrated with the citywide pay plan,personnel policies and collective bargaining
contracts.The Library Board members shan consulted at the time of contract negotiations or when
policies affecting library personnel or operations are to be changed in order that their concerns may be
considered.
CHAPTER 14
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
SECTION:
2-14-1:Creation ofEnvironmental Review Committee
2-14-2:Authority
2-14-3:Members
2-14-4:Duties
2-14-1 CREATION OF ErffiRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE:
There is hereby created an Environmental Review Committee (ERe)in the City ofRenton.
2-14-2 AUTHORITY:
Pursuant to Chapter 43.21C RCW,the ERC shaH act as the City's responsible official under the
State Environmental Policy Act.
2-14-3 ~~ERS:
The ERC shall be consist of four (4)members,composed of the Fire Chief,:the Administrator
of the PlanninglBuildinglPubIic Works Department,the Administrator of the Department of Economic
Development,Neighborhoods.and Strategic Planning,and the Administrator of the Community
Services Department,or the designees of such members.
2-14-4 DUTIES:
The ERC shall perform the function of the responsible official as required and authorized in
Chapter 43.21C RCW and Chapter 197-11 WAC.
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determinations,conditioned or not,and approve and publish Environmental Impact Statements with or
without conditions.
CHAPTER 15
LEOFF DISABILITY BOARD
SECTION:
2~15~1:Creation ofLEOFF Disability Board
2-15-2:Authority
2-15~3:Membership
2·15-4:Duties
2~15-5:Term
2-15-1 CREATION OF LEOFF DISABILITY BOARD:
There is hereby created a LEOFF Disability Board in the City ofRenton.
2-15-2 AUTHORITY:
This Board is created under the authority of RCW 41.26.110 through 41.26.115,RCW
41.50.050,and WAC Chapter 415-105.
2-15-3 MEMBERSHIP:
The LEOFF Disability Board shall consist of five (5)members,which shaH composed of
two members ofthe City Council appointed by the Mayor,one member elected by the firefighters,one
member elected by the police officers,and one member of the public at large who resides the
City.The member ofthe public at large shaH be appointed by the other four Board members.
2··15-4 DUTIES:
The LEOFF Disability Board shall handle an disability and disability retirement issues under
the LEOFF system and shan establish rules,regulations and procedures for performing th..at function.
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2-15-5 TERM:
The term of each member shall be for two years.The terms of the members currently serving
shall be served until expiration or resignation,at which time substitute members shall be appointed or
elected as provided herein.
CHAPTER 16
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECTION:
2-16-1:Creation ofLodging Tax Advisory Committee
2-16-2:Authority
2-16-3:Membership
2-16-4:Function
2-16-5:Term
2-16-1 CREATION OF LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
There is hereby created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee in the City ofRenton.
2-16-2 AUTHORITY:
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is formed pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817.
2-16-3 MEI\jIBERSHIP:
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee shall have five members and shall consist of two
members who are representatives of a business required to collect taxes under chapter 67.28 RCW,and
tv"o members who are persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under
that chapter.One such member shall be the president of the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce,
and another member shaH be the City of Renton's Community Relations Manager.Persons eligible to
be appointed as representatives of a business collecting tax,may not be appointed as a person involved
in activities authorized to be funded by the revenue from the tax.The fifth member of the Committee
shaH be an elected official ofthe
2-16-4 FUNCTION:
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Advisory Committee reviews and comments on any proposed imposition of a
lodging tax,and increase of such tax,the repeal or exemption from the tax,the use of the revenue
received from that tax,or any change in use of the revenue received from that tax.
2-16-5 TERM:
The City Council shaH review and appoint the membership on an annual basis.Vacancies shaH
be filled by the City Council.
CHAPTER 17
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECTION:
2-17-1:Creation of Airport Advisory Committee
2-17-2:Membership
2-17-3 Alternates
2-17-4:Function
2-17-5:Chair and Meetings
2-17-6:Term:
2-17-1 CREATION OF AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
There is hereby created a.n Airport Advisory Committee in the City ofRenton.
2-17-2 MEMBERSHIP:
The Airport Advisory Committee shan have 15 voting members and four non-voting members.
The Airport Advisory Committee shall have the following representation:
ORGANIZATION
VOTING MEMBERS
Neighborhood Representatives:
Kennydale
The Highlands
TaIbotHiU
North Renton
South Renton
WestHiU
RentonHiH
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NUlVIDER OF MEMBERS
1 member
1 member
1 member
1 member
1 member
1 member
1 member
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Aviatiou Representatives:
Airport Representatives
Airport Leaseholders
Airport-At-Large
The Boeing Company
Aircraft Owners'and Pilots'Association
City Council Transportation Committee:
Administrator,Planning/BuildingIPublic Works:
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
Renton Municipal Airport Manager:
City Department Representatives:
WSDOT Aviation Division Representative:
Federal Aviation Administration Representative:
2 members
2 memhers
1 member
1 member
1 member
1 member
1 non-voting member
as needed,non-voting
1 non~voting member
1 non-voting member
The Airport Advisory Committee voting and non-voting members shall be appointed by the
Mayor and con..finned by a majority of the members of the City Council.In the event the Mayor does
not make an initial appointment of an Airport Advisory Committee member within 45 days of a
vacancy in the Airport Advisory Committee,the City Council President may make the appointment
subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council.
2-17-3 ALTERNATES
A.For each neighborhood representative voting member position,a member and an
alternate shan be recommended by the neighborhoods for appointment by the W.myor.The
recommended individuals shall have no aviation related background.
B.For each Airport Leaseholder Voting Member position,two members and two alternates
shall be recommended by the holders of airport property leases for appointment by the Mayor.For
each Airport-Ai-Large Voting Member position,two members and two alternates shaH be
recommended by aircraft owners and pilots,who lease aircraft storage space at the Renton Municipal
Airport,for appointment by the Mayor.For each aircraft owners'and pilots'association position,one
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member and one alternate shaH be recommended by aircraft owners and pilots who are members ofthe
Aircraft Owners'and Pilots'Association (AOPA),the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)or the
Washington Seaplane Pilots'Association.
2-17-4 F~CTIO~:
The role ofthe Airport Advisory Committee win be to act in an advisory capacity to the Mayor
and City Council on matters referred to the Airport Advisory Committee by the City CounciL The
primary function win to provide a forum for members of the community to discuss their concerns
directly with airport operators and for collaborative problem solving and resolution oftheir issues.
2-17-5 CHAIR ANDrvtEETINGS
The Committee shaH elect a chairperson from the voting membership and establish meeting
times.The Advisory Committee shall have the authority to change meeting times as may be
necessary.
2-17-6 TERM:
The terms for aU voting members shan be for three years and shall be staggered as follows:
A.the neighborhood representatives the initial terms shail be two neighborhood
representatives at three years each~two neighborhood representatives at two years each~and DNO
neighborhood representatives at one year each.Each subsequent term shall be for three years.
B.For aviation representatives (AOPA,Boeing,and airport representatives)the initial
terms shaH be:two aviation representatives at three years;two aviation representatives at two years;
and two aviation representatives at one year.Each subsequent term shaH be for three years.
C.The City Council member and the PlanninglBuildinglPublicWorks member shaH not
have staggered terms.
D.Staggered terms for the neighborhood and aviation representatives have been
established.The City Council member shall be selected by the Council.The PlanninglBuildinglPublic
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Works member shall be selected by the Department Administrator having responsibility for the Renton
Airport.
E.Those members currently serving shall continue to serve for the remainder of their
appointed terms.
CHAPTER 18
GE~1tRAL MEMBERSHIP AND PROCEDURES
2-18-1
2-18-2
2-18-3
2-18-4
2-18-1
Citizenship
Family or Household Members
Multiple Appointments
Reporting and Minutes
CITIZENSillP:
Any member of a board or commission must be a citizen of the United States.Such member
shall be a citizen of the City of Renton unless state law or the authorizing ordinance states otherwise or
the commissioner is to represent a certain segment of society,i.e.,a business representative doing
business with the City but not necessarily a citizen of Renton.The citizenship condition may be
waived by the Council,upon request by the Mayor.
2-18-2
A.
FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS:
A single Board or Commission shaH not have more than one member of a direct family
or household as a member ofthat Board or Commission.
B.No members of Council members'direct families or households shall be appointed to a
Board or Commission.
C.For purposes oftrus ordinance,a direct family member shall be a spouse,parent,child,
or sibling.
2-18-3
A
MULTIPLE APPOINTMENTS:
No person,except a Council member,shall be appointed to serve concurrently as a
member of more than one Board or Commission.
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B.Councilmembers shall not serve on Boards and Commissions,unless authorized by
State law or this Title,or the Board or Commission is serving as a subcommittee or advisory
committee to a City Council conlmittee,Le.,the Airport Advisory Committee,
2-18-4 REPORTING AND MINUTES:
A.AU Boards,Commissions,and Committees shall take formal minutes of their meetings
and shaH appoint a member to take such minutes,or such minute responsibility may be delegated to a
staff support person if there is a staff support person assigned to the Board,Commission,or
Committee,on a permanent basis,who is always in attendance at such meetings,
B.A copy of aU Minutes shan be filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
C.Any rules and regulations adopted by any Board,Commission,or Committee shaH be
filed with the City Clerk.
D.Except as otherwise stated in state law,aU meetings of Boards,Commissions,and
Committees are open public meetings.
E.AU Boards,Commissions,and Committees shall establish regular dates and times for
meetings,and shan consult with the City Clerk about scheduling special meetings and announcing
meeting cancellations.
2-18-5 RULES OF ORDER
The proceedings of an Boards and Commissions shaH be governed by the most current edition
ofRobert's Rules ofOrder.
2-18-6 SEVERABILITY:
Ifany section,subsection,subdivision,sentence,clause or phrase ofthis Title is for any reason
held to be unconstitutional or void,such decision shaH not affect the validity ofany ofthe remaining
portions of this Chapter.
SECTION II.
after publication.
This ordinance shaH be effective upon its passage,approval,and 30 days
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 26th day of_------'='-S=.ep"'-t=e""-'m""""'b"'-'e"'-"r~_,2005.
Bonnie 1.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 26th day of__---'S"->e"-.l;pw.t'-"e'-'!Jmw.:b-'""e.....r ,2005.
d~?w~
Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney
Date ofPublication:9/30/2005 (summary)
ORD.1186:9/9/05 :ma
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