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ITEM INFORM ATION
I CAS NUMBER: 08-012 IORIGIN?AL AGENDA DAIE: JANUARY 28, 2008
AGENDA ITEM TITLE An ordinance adopting by reference RCW 9.16.260, Cyberstalking
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing 1 1 Other
Mtg Date 1/28/08 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date 2/4/08 Mtg Date Aftg Date t1I g Date
SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P &R n Police 1 PTV
SPONSOR'S The proposed ordinance adopts by reference RCW 9.61.260 regarding cyberstalking.
SUMMARY Cyberstalking occurs when electronic communications such as e-mail, text messaging, etc.
are used to harass, intimidate, torment or embarrass others.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DA 1'E: 1/23/08
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Approve
COMiMIITEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
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EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
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Washington
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.30.010,
"ASSAULT AND OTHER CRIMES INVOLVING PHYSICAL HARM
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHI\i 1G AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, in 2004, the State Legislature enacted Iegislation making cyberstalking a
crime; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, the Tukwila City
Council desires to adopt by reference RCW 9.61.260, Cyberstalking," as presently constituted
or hereinafter amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC 8.30.010 Amended. Tukwila Municipal Code 8.30.010, "Assault and Other
Crimes Involving Physical Harm," is hereby amended to include the adoption of RCW 9.61.260,
Cyberstalking," to read as follows:
8.30.010 Assault and Other Crimes Involving Physical Harms
The following statutes of the State of Washington are adopted by reference:
RCW 9A.36.041 Assault in the fourth degree.
RCW 9A.36.050 Reckless endangerment
RCW 9A.36.070 Coercion.
RCW 9.61.230 Telephone calls to harass, intimidate, torment or embarrass.
RCW 9.61.240 Telephone calls to harass, intimidate, torment or embarrass
Permitting telephone to be used.
RCW 9.61.250 Telephone calls to harass, intimidate, torment or embarrass
Offenses, where deemed committed.
RCW 9.61.260 Cyberstalking.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase
of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of
this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the
official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days after passage
and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CrlY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2008.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Filed with the City Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney Ordinance Number:
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