TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336
Executive
Lisa Maher
425-556- 2427
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Rebecca Mueller
Supervising Deputy Attorney
Executive
Polly Peshtaz
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Redmond Municipal Code 9.31.440
1. Ordinance No. 3133: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending RMC 9.31.440, Intoxicating Drugs, to Delete Language in Conflict with Recent Changes in State Law Relating to the Possession and Use of Controlled Substances and to Refer to Updated City Regulations In RMC 9.14
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
On May 16, 2023, Senate Bill (SB) 5536 was passed at a special session by the Senate and House of Representatives. SB 5536 now makes knowing possession and/or use of a controlled substance or a counterfeit substance in a public place a gross misdemeanor, which will be punishable up to 180 days in jail for the first two convictions, a $1000 fine or both.
This amendment would remove the current language in Park Rule 9.31.440 (Intoxicating Drugs) and would thereby be referenced in RMC Chapter 9.14 (Controlled Substances), which is previously adopted and consistent with SB 5536 to include drugs in a public place.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
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* Required:
The Council must approve an ordinance changing the Redmond Municipal Code
* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Granting this proposal would allow for the City of Redmond to be consistent with recent changes in the drug possession laws following the passage of SB 5536. Furthermore, it would continue to keep the City of Redmond safe by prov...
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