HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2019-015 Providing for the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City of Arlington at an Election to be Held on November 5, 2019, an Advisory Ballot Seeking Citizen Input Regarding the BanningRESOLUTION NO. 2019-015 =.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 5, 2019, AN ADVISORY BALLOT SEEKING CITIZEN INPUT REGARDING
THE BANNING OF THE POSSESSION, SALE AND DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS EXCEPT FOR STATE
REGULATED PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
WHEREAS, an advisory measure on the November General Election Ballot would
accomplish the desired goal of measuring citizen interest in the Council's exercise of the power
to ban the possession, sale and discharge of fireworks except for state regulated public displays
of fireworks; and,
WHEREAS, the Council, as the legislative body for the City of Arlington, must formally
place the ballot measure before the voters along with an Explanatory Statement and "For" and
"Against" Statements through a Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, as follows:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares an advisory ballot measure
for the General Election in November, 2019 is in the best interest of the City and its citizens, to
establish the measure of citizen interest in the Council banning the possession, sale and discharge
of all fireworks within the city, with the exception of state regulated public displays of fireworks
as defined in RCW 70.77.160.
Section 2. Election. It is hereby found that in order to formally measure citizen input on
banning fireworks through the General Election in November, the Council must authorize the
ballot measure as described in Section 2, at an election to be held on the 5th day of November,
2019. The Snohomish County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections is hereby requested to
assume jurisdiction of and to call and conduct said election to be held within the City and to
submit to the qualified electors of the City the proposition hereinafter set forth.
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, not less than 45 days prior to November
5, 2019, to certify the following proposition to the Snohomish County Auditor in substantially the
following form:
CITY OF ARLINGTON
ADVISORY VOTE ON FIREWORKS
The Arlington City Council seeks citizen input regarding the banning of all fireworks, including
consumer fireworks that are currently legal. The measure will advise the City whether there is
citizen support for banning the possession, sale and discharge of all fireworks, including legal
fireworks, within the City of Arlington. Should the City Council of Arlington ban the possession,
sale and discharge of all fireworks within the City of Arlington?
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-101S
YES ... ..❑
NO..... ❑
Section 3. The Mayor and City Attorney are authorized to make such minor adjustments
to the wording of such proposition as may be recommended by the Snohomish County Records,
Elections and Licensing Services Division, as long as the intent of the proposition remains clear
and consistent with the intent of this Resolution as approved by the City Council.
Section 4. The election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
Section 5. The Snohomish County Auditor Elections and Voter Registration Division, as
the City's ex officio Supervisor of Elections shall conduct the election, canvas the vote and certify
the results in the manner provided by law.
Section 6. Severability. If any provision of this resolution is determined to be invalid
or unenforceable for any reason the remaining provisions shall remain in force and effect.
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 5th day of August, 2019.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara• •-Mayor
Attest:
J*WendVan
Der' ee4rsce,ity Clerk
Approved as to form:
Ste Len erffIe
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-OIS