ORD 23-960 - Relating to Changes to Boards & Commissions (Title 2 FWRC)ORDINANCE NO. 23-960
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to
technical changes to various chapters of Title 2 regarding City
commissions, boards, and committees; amending FWRC 2.45.020,
2.45.030, 2.45.060, 2.50.010, 2.50.030. 2.50.040, 2.50.050, 2.55.010,
2.55.020, 2.55.030, 2.55.040, 2.60.010, 2.60.040, 2.60.050, 2.60.060,
2.62.010, 2.62.030, 2.62.040, 2.62.050, 2.65.010, 2.65.030, 2.65.040,
2.65.050, 2.70.010, 2.70.020, 2.70.030, 2.75.010, 2.75.020, 2.75.050,
2.75.060, 2.80.010, 2.80.030, 2.80.050, 2.80.060, 2.80.070, 2.85.010,
2.85.020, 2.85.030, 2.85.050, 2.90.010, 2.90.020, 2.90.050, and 2.90.060;
and repealing FWRC 2.45.010, 2.45.040, 2.45.070, 2.50.020, 2.60.020,
2.60.030, 2.62.020, 2.65.020, 2.70.040, 2.75.030, 2.75.040, 2.75.070,
2.80.020, 2.80.040, 2.80.080, 2.85.040, 2.90.040, and Ch. 2.57 FWRC.
(Amending Ordinance Nos. 90-43, 90-72, 91-84, 91-93, 92-139, 92-141,
92-157, 93-186, 93-203, 94-216, 95-253, 96-258, 96-272, 96-280, 96-281,
96-282, 96-283, 97-285, 98-312, 98-322, 00-366, 01-409, 03-439, 04-477,
05-501, 06-531, 09-591, 10-669, 12-723, 12-725, 13-748, 14-765, 14-767,
14-774, 19-871, 22-939 and 23-947).
WHEREAS, the various commissions, boards, and committees of the City perform an
important and valuable service to our community and should be able to operate as consistently and
efficiently as possible; and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes to the Federal Way Revised Code are designed to increase
consistency from one advisory body to another, increase functionality, to more clearly define those
functions of specific bodies expected by the City Council, and to ensure the code reflects current
practices within these groups; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.57 FWRC related to a CDBG Loan Advisory Committee has become
obsolete and should be repealed; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. FWRC 2.45.010 is hereby repealed in its entirety
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Section 2. FWRC 2.45.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.45.020 Creation Appointmen40vil service commission created — Purpose.
There is hereby created a police civil service commission, � f five ,v,or,b e-fs who shall
appointed by the mayeF with the authority to exercise the powers and perform the duties established
by this chapter and by state law as set forth in Chapter 41.12 RCW in connection with the selection,
appointment, promotion, demotion and employment of employees of the police department. Two
The police chief shall be exempted from civil service, as well as a number of additional positions,
designated as the unclassified service, as selected by the police chief with the concurrence of the
mayor and the civil service commission as provided for in RCW 4241.12.050. Volunteers, reservists,
part-time, or seasonal employees of the police department shall be exempted from civil service. T4+e
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Section 3. FWRC 2.45.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.45.030 Efigi A1ity Membership and appointment.
(1) The civil service commission shall consist of up to five members who shall be appointed by the
ma.. or. Up to two alternate commissioners may be qppointed to the commission by the maw
g2INo person shall be appointed a commissioner or alternate commissioner unless that person is a
citizen of the United States, a resident of the city for at least eeethree years immediately preceding
such appointment, and an elector (registered voter) of the county in which the commissioner resides.
(3) The term of office of the commissioners shall be for six years, and terms shall be staggered to
ensure that as few members as possible may have terms expire at the same time.
(4) Commission members shall serve without compensation.
(5) Commissioners shall devote due time and attention to the performance of their specified duties.
(6) Each member has a responsibility to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to
being appointed and as they may arise at any time thereafter.
Section 4. FWRC 2.45.040 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
year-, one to sen,e for- a pefied of two yeafs, one to sefve for- a period of three Yeafs, one to setwe for- -a
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Section 5. FWRC 2.45.060 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.45.060 Proceedings — Quorum.
(1) The commission shall hold regular meetings and such additional meetings as ma. b�quired for
the proper discharge of their duties.
ahT4free-A majority of appointed voting commissioners shall constitute a quorum, except when
alternate members may be counted towards a quorum as provided in subsection (3) of this section,
and the votes of twee a majority of present voting members or alternates serving for quorum
purposes ,.,.wffi ssie er-s shall beis sufficient f the , eeisio of all r attefs and the tt ,,sactio
bush ess to be deeidea or transaeted* to approve any action of the commission.
(2)(3) Alternate commissioners shall have the right to participate in the debate and the deliberations
of the commission on the regular business of the commission. Alternate commissioners shall not be
part of the commission quorum and shall not move action or vote on matters coming before the
commission, except a provided in s4seetions (3) an (4) of this se in the event where a
meeting is scheduled and no quorum is present, an alternate member may contribute to the
establishment of a quorum such that the meeting may commence and proceed. If more than one
alternate is present, after the meeting is called to order, the chair shall specify which of the alternate
members is contributingto o the quorum and mU participate as a voting member for the purposes and
duration of that meeting only, which shall be noted in the written record of the meeting.
(3)(4) In the event a commissioner is disqualified from participation or otherwise unable to
participate in a hearing on employee discipline, an alternate commissioner shall be appointed by the
eemmission A ki e may serve in the place of the disqualified or absent commissioner. The alternate
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commissioner shall be entitled to participate fully in such proceedings, and is authorized to vote on
the action before the commission consistent with subsection (3) of this section.
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Section 6. FWRC 2.45.070 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 7. FWRC 2.50.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.50.010 Erea"Arts commission created — Purpose.
There is hereby established a Federal Way arts commission hereinafter referred to as the arts
commission. The purpose of the arts commission is to serve in an advisory capacity to the citX
council to represent the community's interest and provide input on the improvement and furtherance
of artistic and cultural activities within the city.
Section 8. FWRC 2.50.020 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
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Section 9. FWRC 2.50.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.50.030 Membership and appointment.
(1) The arts commission shall consist of up to nine members and up to two alternate members
appointed by the city council.
(2) The arts ,,,,,v,missie Commission members shall serve without compensation.
(3) Each member of the arts commission shall serve a term of three years. The city council shall
annually appoint new members to fill the expiring terms on the arts commission. If, for any reason, a
vacancy occurs during the terms of an arts commission member, the city council shall appoint a new
member to fill the unexpired term of that member. The city council may remove an arts commission
member at any time if the city council determines that member is not fulfilling his or her
responsibilities to the satisfaction of city council. Al ,v,embefs of the arts ,.,,mmissio shall serve-
(4) Persons appointed to serve on the arts commission shall reside within the corporate limits of the
city during the members' term.
(5) To the extent practicable, appointments to the arts commission shall reflect a balance of interests
in fine and performing arts and preservation of cultural heritage.
(6) Each member has a responsibility to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to
being appointed and as they may arise at any time thereafter.
Section 10. FWRC 2.50.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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2.50.040 Officers — Staff — Operations.
(11) The arts commission shall elect its officers, including a chair and vice chair and such other
officers, as it may deem necessary. Such officers shall occupy their respective offices for a period of
one year.
LaThe mayor shall appoint appropriate staff to assist the arts commission in the preparation f its
preparing reports and records and performing other functions as afemaybe necessary for the rp oper
operation of the arts commission.
Q) The arts commission shall operate in accordance with its duly adopted bylaws. The commission
shall provide the City clerk with a copy of current bylaws which shall be maintained as part of the
City's official public records, and shall provide an updated copy to the clerk whenever amendments
are approved.
(4) The arts commission shall meet at least once per quarter. All meetings shall be open public
meetings, and the commission shall keep a written record of its proceedings which shall be a public
record, all in accordance with state law.
(5) Civility and decorum shall be observed by commission members and attendees and shall be
enforced by the chair.
(6) A majority of appointed voting members shall constitute a quorum, except when alternate
members may be counted towards a quorum as provided in subsection (7) of this section, and the
votes of a maj ority of present voting members or alternates serving for quorum purposes is sufficient
to approve any action of the commission.
(7) Alternate commissioners shall have the right _ to participate in the debate and the deliberations of
the commission on the regular business of the commission. Alternate commissioners shall not be part
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of the commission quorum and shall not move action or vote on matters coming before the
commission, except in the event where a meeting is scheduled and no quorum is otherwise present,
an alternate member may contribute to the establishment of a quorum such that the meeting mU
commence and proceed. If more than one alternate is present, after the meeting is commenced or
called to order, the chair shall specify which of the alternate members is contributingtquorum
and may participate as a voting member for the purposes and duration of that meeting only, which
shall be noted in the written record of the meeting.
Section 11. FWRC 2.50.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.50.050 Duties and Rresponsibilities.
The arts commission shall have the following responsibilities:
(3)W To initivAelpitiate, sponsor, and conduct a, long with city staff, programs ealoulated to aimed at
furtheriag public awareness of and interest in fine and performing arts or the cultural heritage of the
city. The arts commission may develop these programs alone or in cooperation with any other
private, civic, or public body of the city, county, state, or federal government;
(2) Develop cooperation and coordination with local schools and local, regional, and national art
organizations in furthering the mission and goals of the arts commission;
{4}D To e plefeExplore ways and methods to obtain private, local, state, and federal funds to
promote art projects in the city;
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(�(4) T-e- ry cAdvise the city council and staff on the receipt of or purchase of works of art to be
placed on municipal property;
(6)(5) Advise and assist the city council and staff in connection with such other artistic and
heritage activities as may be referred to it by the city; aM
(-74L6) nPrepare and present an annual report in to the city council on its work and
the state of the arts in the city; and
(7) Formulate an annual work plan for presentation to and approval by the city council.
Section 12. FWRC 2.55.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.55.010 C—reatedHuman services commission created —Purpose.
The human services commission is hereby created. The commission shall serve in an advisory
capacity to the city council an make recommendations on matters including, but not limited
to, the planning and funding of behavioral health, community services, prevention services, and
senior services.
Section 13. FWRC 2.55.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.55.020 Qualifications Ter-msMembership and appointment.
(1) The human services commission shall consist of up to nine regular members and up to three
alternate members appointed by the city council.
(2) The h,,,v,a sefvtees ,,,,r missie.BCommission members shall serve without compensation.
(3) Each member shall serve a term of three years. The city council shall annually appoint new
members to fill the expiring terms on the human services commission. If, for any reason, a vacancy
occurs during the term of a human services commission member, the city council shall appoint a new
member to fill the unexpired term of that member.
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(44) The city council may remove a human services commission member at any time if the city
council determines that member is not fulfilling his or her responsibilities to the satisfaction of city
council. All members of the human set --mmission shall ser-ve until theit! sueeessors at!e d4y
{4)f.�) Persons appointed to seserve on the human services commission shall reside within the
corporate limits of the city.
{-5} To the extent practicable, appointments shall reflect a balance of the range of human services
delivery interests in the community.
(6) Each member has a responsibility to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to
being appointed and as they may arise at any time thereafter.
Section 14. FWRC 2.55.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.55.030 Organization and meetings Officers - Staff - Operations.
(11) The human services commission shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its voting
members. Such officers shall hold office for one year.
(22) The mayor shall appoint appropriate staff to assist the human services commission in the
pr-epat:a4ionof suet, -preparing -reports and records and performing other functions as may be
necessary for the proper operation of the commission.
(3) The human services commission shall operate in accordance with its duly adopted bylaws. The
commission shall provide the City clerk with a copy of current bylaws which shall be maintained as
part of the City's official public records, and shall provide an updated copy to the clerk whenever
amendments are approved.
The human services commission shall meet at least once per quarter ff-ponffn-ne^'��f the eh -air -,-
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. All meetings shall be open public
meetings, and the commission shall keep a written record of its proceedings which shall be a public
record, all in accordance with state law.
(5) Civility and decorum shall be observed by commission members and attendees and shall be
enforced by the chair.
(6) A majority of appointed voting members shall constitute a quorum, except when alternate
members may be counted towards a quorum as provided in subsection (7) of this section, and the
votes of a majority of present voting members or alternates serving for quorum purposes is sufficient
to approve any action of the commission.
(7) Alternate commissioners shall have the right _ to participate in the debate and the deliberations of
the commission on the regular business of the commission. Alternate commissioners shall not be part
of the commission quorum and shall not move action or vote on matters coming before the
commission, except in the event where a meeting is scheduled and no quorum is otherwise present,
an alternate member may contribute to the establishment of a quorum such that the meeting may
commence and proceed. If more than one alternate is present, after the meeting is commenced or
called to order, the chair shall specify which of the alternate members is contributingto o the quorum
and may participate as a voting member for the purposes and duration of that meeting only, which
shall be noted in the written record of the meeting.
Section 15. FWRC 2.55.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.55.040 Duties and responsibilities.
The human services commission shall make reports and recommendations to the city council aPA
payer concerning human services issues, including but not limited to the following responsibilities:
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(1) Review the status of and make recommendations on the Ddevelopment and ,, ssessw, o,,* of human
services programs in the city-.i
(2) Provide recommendations on Detennination o the priorities of human service needs within the
city..i
(3) Fv��eview and make recommendations on funding requests regarding _ human services
submitted to the city-;
(4) Evaluation an ,-eview of Assess the performance of individual human service organizations and
agencies within the city._-
(5) Rem of Analyze city actions which may affect the availability and quality of human service
provisions in the city..;
(6) CatienCoordinate with other groups and human services planning agencies and
organizations, sueh-as the United Way the�'�gCeuncil ofu,,,,.,a cey-vices-.;
(7) Provide an annual report to the city council on the state of human services in the city; and
(8) Formulate an annual work plan for presentation to and approval by the city council.
Section 16. Chapter 2.57 FWRC is herby repealed in its entirety.
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Section 17. FWRC 2.60.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.60.010 CreatedYouth commission created — Purpose.
There is hereby created and established a Federal Way youth commission in and for the city. The
purpose of the youth commission shall be to afford an opportuni . for youth to engage with and learn
about local government; serve as an advisory to the city council contributing youth -focused
perspective on policies, code, plans, proposals, and practices; and provide input to the city council,
other city boards and commissions, and city staff on youth programs, recreational activities, and
other issues of importance to youth.
Section 18. FWRC 2.60.020 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
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Section 19. FWRC 2.60.030 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
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Section 20. FWRC 2.60.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.60.040 Membership and appointment.
(1) The youth commission may consist of-4-2nine voting members and up to three alternates
appointed by the city council.
(2) The eCommission members shall serve without compensation.
(3) Each member shall serve a term of two years. The eity eettneil shall ammally appoint new
mb e fs to fill the eR ' 014 the yetith eemmissio If, for any reason, a vacancy occurs
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during the term of a youth commission member, the city council shall appoint a new member to fill
the unexpired term of that youth commission member. The city council may remove a youth
commission member at any time if the city council determines that member is not fulfilling his or her
responsibilities to the satisfaction of the city council. Al members f the youth ,.,,mm issi ,,, shall
(4) Persons appointed to serve on the commission shall reside within the city of Federal Way city
limits d,, ing the .,.,ember's *e:ms, attend high school within the city limits, or attend a high school
within the Federal Way public school district -during the members' terms.
(5) The city council will seleetencourage applications to serve on the commission so, as much as
practicable, members may reflect a diverse cross-section of the students in the
community. Freshman, sophomores_, juniors, and seniors are eligible.
(6) Tvfms ofe ffiee rdn fen September- 1 st to "„must 21 st. The youth commission is operational in
accordance with the Federal Way School District calendar.
Section 21. FWRC 2.60.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.60.050 Responsibi Officers — Staff — Operations.
(1) regular- „ublie meetings at least onee a men* -The youth commission shall meet at least
once per quarter puts ant to a r-egular agenda, except no meetings will be held when school is not in
session per the Federal Way School District calendar. And All meetings shall be open public
meetings, and the commission shall keep a written record of its proceedings which shall be a public
record, all in accordance with state law;_,
(2) '
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The mayor shall appoint appropriate staff to assist the youth commission in preparing reports and
records and performing other functions as may be necessary for the proper operation of the
commission.
(3) The youth commission shall elect its officers, including a chair and vice chair and such other
officers from among its voting members. Such officers shall occupy their respective offices for a
period of one year. The commission shall forward a list of its elected officers to the city clerk within
30 days of election.
{-3} A4&pt (4) The youth commission shall adopt bylaws for the regular operation of the commission;
a*d. The commission shall provide the city clerk with a copy of current bylaws which shall be
maintained as part of the city's official public records, and shall provide an updated copy to the clerk
whenever amendments are approved.
(5) Civility and decorum shall be observed by commission members and attendees and shall be
enforced by the chair.
(6) A majority of appointed voting members shall constitute a quorum, except when alternate
members may be counted towards a quorum as provided in subsection (7) of this section, and the
votes of a majority of present voting members or alternates serving for quorum purposes is sufficient
to approve any action of the commission.
(7) Alternate commissioners shall have the right to participate in the debate and the deliberations of
the commission on the regular business of the commission. Alternate commissioners shall not be part
of the commission quorum and shall not move action or vote on matters coming before the
commission, except in the event where a meeting is scheduled and no quorum is otherwise present,
an alternate member may contribute to the establishment of a quorum such that the meeting may
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commence and proceed. If more than one alternate is present, after the meeting is commenced or
called to order, the chair shall specify which of the alternate members is contributing to the quorum
and may participate as a voting member for the purposes and duration of that meeting only, which
shall be noted in the written record of the meeting.
Section 22. FWRC 2.60.060 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.60.060 Staff supp Duties and responsibilities.
The youth commission shall promote leadership skills and is appointed to represent the interests and
needs of their peers in their community. The youth commission's goals and responsibilities shall be
to:
(1) Identify local youth concerns, brainstorm solutions, and report to city council;
(2) Provide community youth with a forum for expressing interests and opinions-
(3) Make the public aware of the youth commission and its program in an effort to place youth issues
before our citizens in a positive manner;
(4) Be available to serve as advisors providing a youth perspective to the council and the council's
various boards, commissions, and task forces upon request;
(5) Recommend outstanding, youth in the community for potential recognition by the council;
(6) Consult with the city council and recommend ways to improve the quality of life for young
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people in the city;
(7) Provide an annual report to the city council on the state of youth in the city.
(8) Formulate an annual work plan for presentation to and approval by the city council.
Section 23. FWRC 2.62.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.62.010 Senior advisory commission created — Purpose.
The city hereby creates the senior advisory commission. The purpose of the senior advisory
commission is to advise city council in all matters pertaining to older Americans and their needs,
including, but not limited to: health and nutrition, transportation, housing, employment, and
recreational program
Section 24. FWRC 2.62.020 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 25. FWRC 2.62.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.62.030 Membership and appointment.
(1) The senior advisory commission shall consist of up to nine members and up to three alternate
members appointed by the city council. An aftem to member- may sei=ve as aveting ,.v etnbe ...,he
(2) Thesenior-.,dvis ,-. eom loss,, Commission members shall serve without compensation.
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(3) Each member shall serve a term of three years except that the first commissioners and alternates
shall be appointed for different terms as follows: three commissioners and one alternate to serve for a
period of one year, three commissioners and one alternate to serve for a period of two years, three
commissioners and one alternate to serve for a period of three years. The eity eetFneil shall .,,,,,ual!
appoint new member-s to fill the expiring tefms en the senior- a&iseizy eewAnissie If, for any reason,
a vacancy occurs during the term of a senior advisory commission member or alternate, the city
council shall appoint a new member to fill the unexpired term.
The city council may remove a senior advisory commission member or alternate at any time if the
city council determines that member is not fulfilling his or her responsibilities to the satisfaction of
city council.
(5) Persons appointed to serve on the commission shall reside within the incorporated city limits.
(6) Each member has a responsibility to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to
being appointed and as they may arise at any time thereafter.
Section 26. FWRC 2.62.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.62.040 Officers - ems- Staff — Ouerations.
taThe city's senior advisory commission shall elect its officers, including a chair and vice chair and
such other officers as it may doom reeessafy from among its voting members. Such officers shall
occupy their respective offices for a period of one year. The commission shall forward a list of its
elected officers to the city clerk within 30 days of election.
(2) The mayor shall appoint appropriate staff to assist the commission in preparing_ reports and
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records and performing other functions as may be necessary for the proper operation of the
commission.
f aThe commission shall adopt bylaws and operate in accordance with its bylaws. The commission
shall provide the city clerk with a copy of current bylaws which shall be maintained as part of the
city's official public records, and shall provide an updated copy to the city clerk whenever
amendments are approved.
(4) The commission shall meet at least once per quarter accordingtylaws. All meetings shall
be open public meetings, and the commission shall keep a written record of its proceedings which
shall be a public record, all in accordance with state law.
(5) Civility and decorum shall be observed by commission members and attendees and shall be
enforced by the chair.
(6) A majority of appointed voting members shall constitute a quorum, except when alternate
members may be counted towards a quorum as provided in subsection (7) of this section, and the
votes of a majority of present voting members or alternates serving for quorum purposes is sufficient
to approve any action of the commission.
(7) Alternate commissioners shall have the right _ to participate in the debate and the deliberations of
the commission on the regular business of the commission. Alternate commissioners shall not be part
of the commission quorum and shall not move action or vote on matters coming before the
commission, except in the event where a meeting is scheduled and no quorum is otherwise present,
an alternate member may contribute to the establishment of a quorum such that the meeting may
commence and proceed. If more than one alternate is present, after the meeting is commenced or
called to order, the chair shall specify which of the alternate members is contributingto o the quorum
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and may participate as a voting member for the purposes and duration of that meeting only, which
shall be noted in the written record of the meeting.
Section 27. FWRC 2.62.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.62.050 Duties and Rresponsibilities.
The responsibilities of the senior advisory commission include:
{-3}LD Consult with and provide recommendations to the city council and city staff on matters
pertaining to senior citizen participation in programs, policy matters, legislative agendas for state law
makers, and any other matters that affect senior citizens. The commission shall identify issues related
to senior citizens in the communityby working with residents, service providers, city council, the
mayor's office, and city staff.
(4)Q Encourage and promote activities meeting the needs of senior citizens.
(54Q) Evaluate and provide input on communication strategies and deteF ine off eti e strategies for
eemmunieating with the outreach to senior citizens communities.
(4) Prepare and present an annual report to the city council on its work and the state of senior citizens
in the city.
(6)(Q Formulate -any an annual work plan for presentation to and approval by the city council.
Section 28. FWRC 2.65.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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2.65.010 CreutedDiversity commission created — Purpose.
The Federal Way diversity commission is hereby created and established for the city. The purpose of
the diversity commission is to engage with under -represented communities to solicit feedback and
information that would help identify opportunities to address issues of diversity, promote diversity
programs, and provide guidance to the city council to create a more equitable, accessible, safe,
welcoming and inclusive government and community.
Section 29. FWRC 2.65.020 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 30. FWRC 2.65.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.65.030 Membership and appointment.
(1) The diversity commission shall consist of W to nine voting members appointed by the city
council. Alternate members may be gppointed as determined by the city council.
(2) The diversity ^^fmniss e Commission members shall serve without compensation.
(3) Each member shall serve a term of three years. The eity eouneil shall annually appoint new
ffibv,.S tO fill the eg *effiS OR the diVe -city ,.,,n*niss: ,r If, for any reason, a vacancy occurs
during the term of a diversity commission member, the city council shall appoint a new member to
fill the unexpired term of that member.
The city council may remove a diversity commission member at any time if the city council
determines that member is not fulfilling his or her responsibilities to the satisfaction of city council.
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(4) E eotive November 1, 2 5 All persons appointed to serve on the commission shall reside
within the corporate limits of the city. Any per -son who is a eommission member as of Noenibo„ 1
(55-)f.�) To the extent practicable, appointments shall reflect the range of human differences including,
but not limited to: race, ethnicity, engender, identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic
status, religious affiliation, and national origin aiyefsity ef-a��
Section 31. FWRC 2.65.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.65.040 Duties and lRresponsibilities and objeetives.
The responsibilities of the diversity commission shall have the responsibility to pufsue the following
tasks in -include the following order- of ^reef ty:
(1) T--pProvide a forum that will encourage input from ow the city's ea diverse
for- tvviewing and establishing otif inhabitants to help shape the city's vision.
(2) To pt: Conduct outreach to the community in an effort to place the issue of diversity before
our citizens in a positive and unifying manner.
(3) To identi€yldentify obstacles that mqy impede access to city government for all the
community's diverse members.
shall be a publie r-eeer-d, all in aeeer-danee with Washington State law.
(4) Prepare and present an annual report to the city council on its work and the state of diversity
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matters in the city.
(5) Formulate a yearly work plan for presentation to and approval by the city council.
Section 32. FWRC 2.65.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.65.050 Officers — Staff — Operations.
alThe eit-j-diversity commission shall elect its officers, including a chair and vice chair and such
other officers as asit may doom necessaryfrom among its voting members. Such officers shall occupy
their respective offices for a period of one year. The commission shall forward a list of its elected
officers to the city clerk within 30 days of election.
kaThe mayor shall appoint appropriate staff as by ^r she deems ^^rr^rri^*e to assist the commission
in preparing reports and records and performing other functions as-afe maw
necessary for the rp oper operation of the commission.
kaThe commission shall operate in accordance with its duly adopted bylaws. The commission shall
provide the city clerk with a copy of current bylaws which shall be maintained as part of the cites
official public records, and shall provide an updated copy to the clerk whenever amendments are
approved.
(4) The commission shall meet at least once per quarter. All meetings shall be open public meetings,
and the commission shall keep a written record of its proceedings which shall be a public record, all
in accordance with state law.
(5) Civility and decorum shall be observed by commission members and attendees and shall be
enforced by the chair.
(6) A majority of appointed voting members shall constitute a quorum, except when alternate
members may be counted towards a quorum as provided in subsection (7) of this section, and the
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votes of a maj ority of present voting members or alternates serving for quorum purposes is sufficient
to approve any action of the commission.
(7) Alternate commissioners shall have the right to participate in the debate and the deliberations of
the commission on the regular business of the commission. Alternate commissioners shall not be part
of the commission quorum and shall not move action or vote on matters coming before the
commission, except in the event where a meeting is scheduled and no quorum is otherwise present,
an alternate member may contribute to the establishment of a quorum such that the meeting may
commence and proceed. If more than one alternate is present, after the meeting is commenced or
called to order, the chair shall specify which of the alternate members is contributingtquorum
and may participate as a voting member for the purposes and duration of that meeting only, which
shall be noted in the written record of the meeting.
Section 33. FWRC 2.70.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.70.010 Creation of aDisability board created — Purpose.
Pursuant to the authority of Chapter 41.26 RCW, there is created a Federal Way disability board
("board") having jurisdiction over members of Plan I of the law enforcement officers' and fire
fighters' retirement system.
Section 34. FWRC 2.70.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.70.020 Functions of the boa -aDuties and responsibilities.
The board shall perform all functions, exercise all powers, and make all determinations as may be
specified in Chapter 41.26 RCW and as the same may be amended from time to time. The board is
authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to aid the administration of matters presented to the
board. Such rules and regulations shall be reduced to writing and a copy thereof shall be filed with
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the city clerk for examination by the public.
Section 35. FWRC 2.70.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.70.030 Membership and appointment.
(1) Appointment-. Board members are to be appointed or elected as provided by RCW 41.26.110, and
this chapter. All members of the board shall serve for a two-year term. Vacancies shall be filled for
the unexpired terms of a member whose death, resignation, or removal creates a vacancy. The board
shall consist of five voting members as follows:
(a) Two members from the Federal Way city council to be appointed by the mayor, subject to
approval by the Federal Way city council;
(b) One law enforcement officer, active or retired, who is or was employed by the city.
alternative member representing the interest of law enforcement officers elected pursuant to
RCW 41.26.110; and
(c) Two members from the public at large who have been a resident of the city for at least one
year immediately preceding such appointment, and who are electors (registered voters) of the
county in which they reside, to be appointed by the other three members appointed pursuant to
subsections (1)(a) and (b) of this section.
(d) In addition to the voting members, the mayor may serve, or he may appoint an employee of
the city to serve, as an ex officio member without authority to vote. The ex officio member shall
serve at the will of the mayor.
(e) The board shall elect from its membership a chair who shall serve a one-year term.
(2) Compensation. The bBoard members shall r-eeeive noserve without compensation-foF4hek
seise, but stab
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(3) Each member has a responsibility to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to
being appointed and as they may arise at any time thereafter.
Section 36. FWRC 2.70.040 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
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Section 37. FWRC 2.75.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.75.010 CreationLodging tax advisory committee created —Purpose.
There is hereby created a city lodging tax advisory committee consistent with RCW 67.28.1817, to
serve the functions as prescribed in Chapter 67.28 RCW.
Section 38. FWRC 2.75.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.75.020 Membership and appointment.
(11) The membership of the lodging tax advisory committee is governed by RCW 67.28.1817 shall be
appointed by the eity eouneil and shall consist of at least five members appointed bythe council:
one member shall be an elected official of the city who shall serve as the chair; at least two members
shall be representatives of businesses required to collect the tax, and at least two members shall be
persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received from the tax. The number
of members who are representatives of businesses required to collect tax under this chapter shall
equal the number of members who are involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue
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received under this chapter.
(2) All members of the committee shall serve a two-year term, except that the initial committee shall
have one member representing the lodging industry and one member representing organizations
receiving the funds serve a one-year term in order to establish a staggered term of the office.
(3) Each member has a responsibility to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to
being appointed and as they may arise at any time thereafter.
(4) The council may review the membership of the committee and make such changes as the council
may deem appropriate. The total number of members may be increased or decreased by motion of the
council duly adopted, but the number of members shall not be less than five and the number of
members representing businesses that are taxed and those members representing activities that may
be funded by the tax must be equal at all times, consistent with subsection (1) of this section and
RCW 67.28.1817.
Section 39. FWRC 2.75.030 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 40. FWRC 2.75.040 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Eaeh member- of the eommittee, inehiding the ehair-, shall be entitled to one vote on eommitteej
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Section 41. FWRC 2.75.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.75.050 Changes tom mbershi Officers — Staff — Operations.
time of the anHaal review, by metien of the eouneil duly adopted, bt4 the ntimber E)f nieniber-s shall.
(1) The committee shall operate in accordance with its duly adopted bylaws. The committee shall
provide the city clerk with a copy of current bylaws which shall be maintained as part of the cites
official public records, and shall provide an updated copy to the city clerk whenever amendments are
approved.
kaThe mayor shall appoint appropriate staff to assist the committee in preparing_reports and records
and performing other functions as maenecessary for the proper operation of the committee.
(3) The committee shall meet in accordance with the commission's bylaws. The committee shall
hold open public meetings and keep a written record of its proceedings which shall be a public
record, all in accordance with state law.
(4) Civility and decorum shall be observed by commission members and attendees and shall be
enforced by the chair.
Section 42. FWRC 2.75.060 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.75.060 Submissions to the eommittee Duties and responsibilities.
(11) The city council shall submit to the lodging tax advisory committee, for its review and comment.,
proposals on:
(4)La) The imposition of a tax pursuant to Chapter 67.28 RCW;
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.(2)(h) Any increase in the rate of such a tax;
{-3}Lc) Repeal of an exemption from such a tax; or
.{4)Ld) A change in the use of the revenue received from such a tax.
QThe city council shall submit such proposals to the committee at least 45 days before taking final
action on any such proposal. Comments by the committee should include an analysis of the extent to
which the proposal will accommodate for tourists or increase tourism, and the extent to which the
proposal will affect the long-range stability of the special fund created for the lodging tax revenues.
The recommendation by the committee to the city council shall be a nonbinding recommendation.
(3) The committee may establish bylaws for the conduct of meetings,g, review, analysis, and
preparation of comments. The committee shall provide the city clerk with a copy of current bylaws
which shall be maintained as part of the city's official public records, and shall provide an updated
copy to the city clerk whenever amendments are approved.
Section 42. FWRC 2.75.070 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 44. FWRC 2.80.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.80.010 CreatedIndependent salary commission created — Purpose.
There is hereby established a Federal Way independent salary commission hereinafter r-efeffed to as
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pursuant to RCW 35.21.015. The purpose of the commission
shall be to review and establish the salaries of the mayor and the councilmembers, as provided by
RCW 35.21.015.
Section 45. FWRC 2.80.020 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 46. FWRC 2.80.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.80.030 Membership and appointment.
(1) The independent salary commission shall consist of up to five voting members and up to two
alternate members appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council.
(2) The independent salary commission shall serve without compensation.
(3) Each member of the independent salary commission shall serve a term of four years, except that
the first five commission members shall be appointed for different terms, as follows: one member to
serve for a period of one year, one member to serve for a period of two years, one member to serve
for a period of three years, and two members to serve for a period of four years. The mayor, with the
approval of the city council, may appoint alternate independent salary commission members as the
need arises.
(4) No member may be appointed to more than two terms on the independent salary commission
whether or not those terms are held consecutively.
(5) No person shall be appointed to serve as a voting member or alternate member of the independent
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salary commission unless that person is a citizen of the United States, a resident of the city for at
least one year immediately preceding such uch appointment, and an elector (registered voter)of the
county in which the member resides.
(6) No city officer, official, or employee of the city of their immediate family members may
serve on the commission. "Immediate family member, " as used in this section, means the parents,
spouse, siblings, children, or dependent relatives of the officer, official, or employee, whether or not
living in the household of the officer, official, or employ
Q If, for any reason, a vacancy occurs during the term of an independent salary commission
member, the mayor shall appoint, with the approval of the city council, a new voting or alternate
member to fill the unexpired term of that voting or alternate member.
(OL8) The city council may remove an independent salary commission member at any time for cause
of incapacity, incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office or for a disqualifying change
of residence.
(9) Each member has a responsibility to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to
being appointed and as they may arise at any time thereafter.
Section 47. FWRC 2.80.040 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
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Section 48. FWRC 2.80.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.80.050 Officers — Staff — Operations.
(1) The independent salary commission shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its appointed
voting members. Such officers shall hold office for two years. The independent salary commission
may from time to time establish and publish Fulls of pr-ooe ufeadopt bylaws for the efficient and fair
conduct of its business, consistent with state law and city ordinance. The commission shall provide
the city clerk with a copy of current bylaws which shall be maintained as part of the city's official
public records, and shall provide an updated copy to the city clerk whenever amendments are
approved.
(2) The mayor shall appoint appropriate staff to assist the independent salary commission in
pr-epat:a4ien of its preparing_ reports and records and performing other functions as a-r€ may be
necessary for the proper operation of the commission.
(3) The independent salat=y eemmission shall keep awf4tten -reeoFd of its pFoeeedifigs,whieh shall be
a publie r-eeer-d all in aeeoFdanee with state law, and shall aetively solieit publie e0mment at all
The commission shall hold open public meetings and keep a written record of its proceedings which
shall be a public record, all in accordance with state law.
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(4) The independent salary commission shall meet at least enee in 2003 ain each even year
thereafter- to eonsider- .,hethe, or no to review an&ef adjust existing salaries and adjust them if
appropriate. This meeting shall occur no later than April 30th, in any given year, and the commission
shall review and, if it so determines, amend and file its schedule of salaries with the city clerk no
later than May 31 St. If necessary, the commission will also meet upon any other call by the chair, the
mayor or by the majority vote of the city council.
(5) Three A majority of appointed voting members shall constitute a quorum, and the votes of three
that majority of qppointed voting members shall be sufficient for the decision of all matters and the
transaction of all business to be decided or transacted by the independent salary commission.
(6) Civility and decorum shall be observed by commission members and attendees and shall be
enforced by the chair.
Section 49. FWRC 2.80.060 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.80.060 Duties and Rresponsibilities.
The independent salary commission shall have the following responsibilities:
(1) To studyStudy the relationship of salaries to the duties of the mayor and the city councilmembers
and to establish a salary by either increasing or decreasing the existing salary for each position by an
affirmative vote of not less than three members;
(2) To review Review and file its salary schedules not later than May 31,, 2003, an of every even
year;
(3) T--sSubmit each salary schedule to the city clerk, who will publish the complete schedule two
times, at least one week apart. The second publication date will be the official filing date. The
schedule will become effective 30 days after this date.
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Section 50. FWRC 2.80.070 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.80.070 Salary schedule — Effective date — SatafiesReferendum.
LaThe commission's established or amended salary schedule will become effective in the amounts,
at the times, and under the conditions established in the schedule. Once filed, the schedule shall be
incorporated into the city budget without further action of the city council or salary commission.
Salary increases established by the commission shall be effective as to the mayor and all city
councilmembers regardless of their terms of office. Salary decreases established by the commission
shall become effective as to incumbents at the commencement of their next subsequent terms of
office. Existing salaries for the mayor and councilmembers established by city ordinance and/or city
budget shall remain in effect unless and until changed in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter. The terms and conditions of the commission's adopted salary schedule will remain in effect
until amended under the terms and conditions of a new salary schedule filed in accordance with this
chapter.
(2) The commission's adopted salary schedule shall be subject to referendum petition by the people
of the city in the same manner as a city ordinance upon filing of such petition with the ci . clerk
within 30 days after the official filing date of the salary schedule. In the event of the filing of a valid
referendum petition, the salary increase or decrease shall not go into effect until approved by vote of
the people.
(3) Referendum measures under this section shall be submitted to the voters of the city at the next
following_ general or municipal election occurring30 days or more after the petition is filed and shall
be otherwise governed by the provisions of the State Constitution or other laws _ generally
to referendum measures.
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Section 51. FWRC 2.80.080 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
i
Section 52. FWRC 2.85.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.85.010 CreatedParks and recreation commission created — Purpose.
There is hereby established a parks and recreation commission. The purpose of the parks and
recreation commission is to work with city staff in an advisory capacity on matters pertaining to
parks, open space, natural areas, trails, and recreational facilities and programs for the purpose of
informing, advising, or recommending actions to the city council.
Section 53. FWRC 2.85.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.85.020 Membership and appointment.
(1) The parks and recreation commission shall consist of ��un to nine voting members
appointed by the city council and may ,,,,nsist f" to I I membefs by appointing the a'*eflate(s)
membef or up to two alternate commission members. The ity eetifleil shall detef ifie "E)r
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(2) Commission members shall serve without compensation.
(3) Each member shall serve a term of three years. The eity eettneil shall annually appoint new
,v ber-s t rill the expiring terms o the .,arks and ro eati ,,, eemmission. If, for any reason, a
vacancy occurs during the term of a parks and recreation commission member, the city council shall
appoint a new member to fill the unexpired term of that member.
The city council may remove a parks and recreation commission member at any time if the city
council determines that member is not fulfilling his or her responsibilities to the satisfaction of city
council.
(4)(5) Persons appointed to serve on the commission shall reside within the corporate limits of the
city during the members' terms.
(-S)L6) To the extent practicable, appointments shall reflect the diversity of all recreational needs of
the eityq munity.
(7) Each member has a responsibility to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to
being appointed and as they may arise at any time thereafter.
Section 54. FWRC 2.85.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.85.030 Officers — Staff — Operations.
The city parks and recreation commission shall elect its officers, including a chair and vice chair
and such other officers as it may aoom neeessafyf m amon itg s appointed voting members. Such
officers shall occupy their respective offices for a period of one year.
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Q The mayor shall appoint appropriate staff to assist the commission
in preparing reports and records and performing other functions as may be
necessary for the proper operation of the commission.
(33) The commission shall operate in accordance with its duly adopted bylaws. The commission shall
provide the city clerk with a copy of current bylaws which shall be maintained as part of the cites
official public records, and shall provide an updated copy to the clerk whenever amendments are
approved.
(4) The commission shall meet at least once per quarter, in accordance with the commission's
bylaws. The commission shall hold open public meetings and keep a written record of its
proceedings which shall be a public record, all in accordance with state law,
(5) Civility and decorum shall be observed by commission members and attendees and shall be
enforced by the chair.
(6) A majority of appointed voting members shall constitute a quorum, except when alternate
members may be counted towards a quorum as provided in subsection (7) of this section, and the
votes of a majority of present voting members or alternates serving for quorum purposes is sufficient
to approve any action of the commission.
(7) Alternate commissioners shall have the right _ to participate in the debate and the deliberations of
the commission on the regular business of the commission. Alternate commissioners shall not be part
of the commission quorum and shall not move action or vote on matters coming before the
commission, except in the event where a meeting is scheduled and no quorum is otherwise present,
an alternate member may contribute to the establishment of a quorum such that the meeting may
commence and proceed. If more than one alternate is present, after the meeting is commenced or
Ordinance No. 23-960 Page 39 of 45
called to order, the chair shall specify which of the alternate members is contributingtquorum
and may participate as a voting member for the purposes and duration of that meeting only, which
shall be noted in the written record of the meeting.
Section 55. FWRC 2.85.040 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 56. FWRC 2.85.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.85.050 Duties and lRresponsibilities.
The parks and recreation commission shall have the following responsibilities:
(2) Review and make recommendations on matters regarding policies and goals of the adopted
park and recreation and open space comprehensive plan;
{3-} tLReviewii+g and make recommendations on capital improvement program planning and related
eentrae teFle^^'�nd lease agreements;
(4) on recreation programs, facility use
policies_, and other matters;
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that the eommi i A'et in exeetttive Session When a -Rd Only to the extent
pfovided, >
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(4) Prepare and Present an annual report to city council on its work and the state of parks and
recreation in the city; and
(5) Formulate an annual work plan for presentation to and approval by the city council.
Section 57. FWRC 2.90.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.90.010 CFeaflonPlanning commission created - Purpose.
The city hereby creates a planning commission consistent with Chapter 35A.63 RCW.
Section 58. FWRC 2.90.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.90.020 Membership and appointment.
(1) The planning commission shall consist of up to seven voting members and up to three alternate
members appointed by city council who are residents of the city with interest in land use and
planning issues and a commitment to the planned development of the community. ^ r altematee
voting, holding a meeting, ,- holding a ho. ring
(�)Q Each member and alternate member shall serve a term of four years. The eity eotineil shall
annually a,,,,-.*.. ...embers to fill the expiring teFms on the planning eemmissi If, for any
reason, a vacancy occurs during the term of a planning commission voting member or alternate
member, the city council shall appoint a new member or alternate member to fill the unexpired term.
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(33) The city council may remove a planning commission voting member or alternate member at any
time if the city council determines that the votinL member or alternate member is not fulfilling his or
her responsibilities to the satisfaction of the city council.
(4) Commission members shall serve without compensation. All members and ^'*effla*e members Of
Section 59. FWRC 2.90.040 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
2.90.040 juirisdietion, powers and authority.
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"ties and authof4y
Section 60. FWRC 2.90.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.90.050 Officers — Staff — Operations.
effieiei+t and fait: eenduet of its bus* . Cent with state law and eity e-rdinanees
(1) The city planning commission shall elect its officers, including a chair and vice chair and such
other officers as it may deem necessary, from amongits is appointed voting members. Such officers
shall occupy their respective offices for a period of one year.
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(2) The mayor shall appoint appropriate staff to assist the commission in preparing reports and
records and performing other functions as may be necessary for the proper operation of the
commission.
(3) The commission shall operate in accordance with its duly adopted bylaws. The commission shall
provide the city clerk with a copy of current bylaws which shall be maintained as part of the city's
official public records, and shall provide an updated copy to the city clerk whenever amendments are
approved.
(4) The commission shall meet at least once per quarter, in accordance with the commission's
bylaws. The commission shall hold open public meetings and keep a written record of its
proceedings which shall be a public record, all in accordance with state law.
(5) Civility and decorum shall be observed by commission members and attendees and shall be
enforced by the chair.
(6) A majority of appointed voting members shall constitute a quorum, except when alternate
members may be counted towards a quorum as provided in subsection (7) of this section, and the
votes of a majority of present voting members or alternates serving for quorum purposes is sufficient
to approve any action by the commission.
(7) Alternate commissioners shall have the right _ to participate in the debate and the deliberations of
the commission on the regular business of the commission. Alternate commissioners shall not be part
of the commission quorum and shall not move action or vote on matters coming before the
commission, except in the event where a meeting is scheduled and no quorum is otherwise present,
an alternate member may contribute to the establishment of a quorum such that the meeting may
commence and proceed. If more than one alternate is present, after the meeting is commenced or
Ordinance No. 23-960 Page 43 of 45
called to order, the chair shall specify which of the alternate members is contributingtquorum
and may participate as a voting member for the purposes and duration of that meeting only, which
shall be noted in the written record of the meeting.
Section 61. FWRC 2.90.060 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.90.060 Duties and
responsibilities.
The jurisdiction, powers and authority of the planning commission, as these relate to matters covered
by FWRC Title 19, are established in Chapter 19.80 FWRC. In addition, the city council nigy, from
time to time, grant to the planning commission such other jurisdiction, powers, duties, and authority
as city council deems appropriate and consistent with state and cites
Section 62. Severability. Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase of this ordinance, or its application to any person or situation, be declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance or its application to any other person or situation. The City Council of the City of Federal
Way hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection,
sentence, clauses, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 63. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of
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scrivener/clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 64. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date
of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 65. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days
from and after its passage and publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this 20th day of June, 2023.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY:
y. FERRELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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SAP14ANIE COURTNEY, C , CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J. RYAN CALL, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 05/31/2023
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 06/20/2023
PUBLISHED: 0 `2"ter
EFFECTIVE DATE: Oq�-24�2023.
ORDINANCE NO.: 23-960
06/30/2023
07/30/2023
updated 06/26/2023
by ).Marshall
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