TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Carrie Hite |
425-556-2326 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Jeff Aken |
Park Planning Manager |
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Approval of an Ordinance Amending Park Rules RMC 9.31 and a Resolution Amending the Bail Schedule in Resolution No. 1490
a. Ordinance No. 3060: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending RMC 9.31.460 in Order to Classify the Civil Infractions Found in Article III of RMC 9.31, Park Rules, Providing for Severability and Establishing an Effective Date
b. Resolution No. 1548: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending the Bail Schedule Established by Resolution No. 1490 for Civil Infraction Violations of Article III of RMC 9.31, Park Rules
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Propose Park Rules Amendment to section 9.31.460 to classify civil infractions as defined in RCW 7.80.120 and amend Resolution Bail Schedule Resolution 1490. The proposed updates are based upon a Councilmember Request to do a review after learning another jurisdiction was updating their infraction/fee schedule based on the new guidance adopted by the Washington State Legislature in 2021 in regard to maximum penalties. Following review by the City Attorney, two categories needed revision to be consistent with the RCW.
RMC 9.31.100 (Motor Vehicles-speed limits and 9.31.230 (Interference with a lifeguard) The attached ordinance updates and bail schedule were drafted by the City Attorney to comply with state statute. The City Council would take two actions if approved, amending the Park Rules ordinance, and adopting an amended Bail Schedule resolution.
RCW 7.80.120 creates four classifications of civil infractions:
• The maximum penalty and the default amount for a class 1 civil infraction shall be two hundred fifty dollars.
• The maximum penalty and the default amount for a class 2 civil infraction shall be one hundred twenty-five dollars, not including statutory assessments.
• The maximum penalty and the default amount for a class 3 civil infraction shall be fifty dollars, not including statutory assessments.
• The maximum penalty and the default amount for a class 4 civil infraction shall be twenty-five dollars, not including statutory assessments.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Municipal Code (RMC) 9.31.460
• Required:
RCW 7.80.120 monetary penalties and restitution.
• Council Request:
City Council request an update at the April 1, Parks & Human Services Committee of the Whole.
• Other Key Facts:
RCW 7.80.120 was revised in 2021 and this update to Park Rules will bring us into compliance with these updates.
OUTCOMES:
This will bring the City into compliance with RCW 7.80.120 and revises the bail schedule to define categories of infractions (4 categories) and revised fees to comply with RCW.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
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Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
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COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Meeting |
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4/6/2021 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services |
Receive Information |
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9/7/2021 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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None proposed at this time |
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Time Constraints:
Approval of the updated ordinance and bail schedule will return us to compliance with the RCW.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The City would be out of compliance with RCW 7.80.120
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Proposed amended park rules ordinance
Attachment B: Proposed amended bail schedule