HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2010-10-18 Item 6D - Resolution - Opposing Initiative 1100 and Initiative 1105 Regarding Alcohol Privatization COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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ITEM INFORMATION
1 CAS NUMBER: 10-114 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: OCTOBER 11, 2010
AGENDA ITEM TITLE A resolution opposing Initiatives 1100 and 1105.
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution n Ordinance Bid Award 1 1 Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date 10/11/10 Mtg Date Mtg Date 10/18/10 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR Council I I Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance n Fire Legal P&R Police P1.V
SPONSOR'S The resolution expresses City Council opposition to Initiatives 1100 and 1105, which are
SUMMARY on the November 2, 2010, general election ballot. Both initiatives concern liquor (beer,
wine and spirits), and propose to close state liquor stores and privatize the sale and
distribution of liquor.
Public comments will be accepted at the 10/11/10 and 10/18/10 Council meetings.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DA'1E: 10/05/10
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN Councilmember Seal
CoMMIZTEE Unanimous approval; forward to COW for discussion.
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Comments:
1 MTG., DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
1 10 /11 /10 Forward to next Regular Meeting
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
10/11/10 Informational memorandum dated September 28, 2010, with Attachments A -G.
Draft Resolution (as Attachment G above).
Minutes from Finance Safety Committee meeting of 10/05/10.
10/18/10 Resolution in final form
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Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING ITS COLLECTIVE POSITION OPPOSING
WASHINGTON STATE INITIATIVES 1100 AND 1105.
WHEREAS, Washington State Initiatives 1100 (I -1100) and 1105 (I -1105) will be on
the November 2, 2010, state election ballot; and
WHEREAS, I -1100 would close the state liquor stores and allow the selling of spirits
in grocery and convenience stores; and
WHEREAS, I -1105 would license private parties to sell or distribute spirits and
revise laws concerning regulation, taxations and government revenues; and
WHEREAS, general fund revenue is benefited from the excise tax and the per capita
distribution of state owned liquor store profits, and
WHEREAS, the general fund revenue received from excise tax and profits directly
affects the governmental and emergency services the City of Tukwila provides to our
citizens; and
'WHEREAS, alcohol has been identified as a contributing factor to crime in the City
of Tukwila and availability of alcohol in grocery stores and convenience stores has the
potential to impact crime rates in the City of Tukwila by increasing availability; and
WHEREAS, prior to adoption of this resolution, the official ballot titles of Initiatives
1100 and 1105 were included on the Council agendas, and the public was afforded
equal opportunity at the meetings for any person to express an opposing view;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Tukwila City Council has, by majority vote, hereby express opposition to
Initiatives 1100 and 1105
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2010.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
Dennis Robertson, Council President
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council.
Office of the City Attorney Resolution Number.
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