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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 11-079 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: AUGUST 8, 2011
AGi;NDA ITEM Trr1..E Advisory Vote regarding social card rooms for November 8, 2011 General Election
CA'I'1 GORY ®Discussion E] Motion ki Resolution E] Ordinance ❑BidAavard ❑Public Hearing Other
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SPONSOR'S Per discussion under Miscellaneous at the July 18, 2011, Regular Council meeting, this
SUMMARY item has been placed on the agenda for further Council discussion. Specifically, it includes
the discussion of consideration of placing an advisory ballot measure on the November 8,
2011, General Election relative to social card rooms.
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8/8/11 1 Informational Memorandum dated 8/4/11
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING NOVEMBER 8,
2011, AS THE DATE FOR AN ADVISORY ELECTION ON THE
QUESTION OF WHETHER THE CITY COUNCIL SHOULD
ALLOW LICENSED GAMBLING IN THE FORM OF THE
OPERATION OF SOCIAL CARD ROOMS WITHIN THE
TUKWILA CITY LIMITS.
WHEREAS, on February 22, 2011, the City Council of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, passed Ordinance No. 2323, which prohibits social card rooms in the City
effective January 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and considered many differing opinions
from City residents as to whether social card rooms should be allowed or prohibited
within the Tukwila city limits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to provide an opportunity for all voters within
the City to express their opinions regarding social card rooms;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An election shall be held within the City of Tukwila on Tuesday,
November 8, 2011, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City the
question as to whether or not licensed social card rooms should be allowed to operate
in the City of Tukwila.
Section 2. The results of this election are advisory in nature and may assist the
City Council in considering legislation related to social card rooms.
Section 3. The Director of Records and Elections of King County, Washington, is
requested to conduct this election on the November 8, 2011 ballot.
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Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to certify to the Director of Records and
Elections of King County, Washington, by a date no later than August 16, 2011, a copy
of this resolution and the proposition to be submitted at that election in the form of a
ballot title as follows:
ADVISORY MEASURE NO. XXXX
LICENSED CARD ROOMS IN THE CITY OF TUKWILA
Tukwila Resolution No. 1745 submits the following question
to the voters of the City of Tukwila regarding social card
rooms in the City:
Should gambling in the form of social card rooms be allowed
in Tukwila?
Yes No
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 1 2011.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk Allan Ekberg, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
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