TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Lisa Maher
425-556-2427
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Rebecca Mueller
Supervising Prosecuting Attorney
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Adoption of an Ordinance Related to Prohibition of Firearms and Other Weapons Consistent with State law
a. Ordinance No. 3112: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Related to Firearms and Other Weapons; Amending Chapter 9.24 of the Redmond Municipal Code (RMC) to Adopt RCW 9.41.280 and RCW 9.41.305, in Response to Changes in State Law Through Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1630
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
On March 23, 2022, Governor Inslee signed ESHB 1630, establishing restrictions on weapons in certain locations, amending and reenacting RCW 9.41.280 and amending RCW 9.41.305. It places restrictions on the carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons established for areas used in connection with meetings of local government governing bodies, school district boards of directors, and school facilities.
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1630-S.PL.pdf (wa.gov)
? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Safe and Resilient
* Required:
The Council must approve an ordinance to change the Redmond Municipal Code.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Granting this proposal enhances public safety and allows the City of Redmond to appropriately enforce these firearm crimes locally, to include possessing a firearm on the municipality property, as well as Redmond schools.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
* Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
* Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
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