Title
Public Hearing on a Resolution Expressing City Council Approval of Referendum No. 88 Concerning Affirmative Action
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Accept testimony from everyone who wishes to speak for or against the Referendum
Motion if Council wishes support the Referendum: Move to Adopt the Resolution expressing City Council approval of Referendum No. 88 concerning Affirmative Action.
No action is needed if Council does not wish to adopt the Resolution.
Report
Issue:
Whether the City Council should adopt a resolution expressing approval of Referendum No. 88 to allow Affirmative Action factors when considering a person for opportunities in the areas of public education, public employment, and public contracting as long as such policies do not constitute preferential treatment and do not use quotas.
Staff Contact:
Mark Barber, City Attorney - 360.753.8338
Background and Analysis:
The City Council requested this matter be placed on a City Council agenda so that the Council could hear from the public about the proposed Referendum.
In accord with RCW 42.17A.555, any action taken by the Council to support or oppose a ballot proposition must be done at a properly noticed open public meeting with an opportunity for anyone to comment for or against the ballot measure prior to Council action.
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution as presented.
2. Amend, then take action to approve the Resolution as amended.
3. Do not take any action.
Attachments:
Resolution