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EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET <br /> PROJECT TITLE: "• <br /> ' <br /> An Ordinance Relating to Drug 04/04/16 Briefing COUNCIL BILL <br /> Paraphernalia and Marijuana, Proposed Action . Originating Department Legal <br /> Repealing Ordinance 1653-89, Consent Contact Person Flora Diaz <br /> Section 8 (Chapter 10.35.080 Action Phone Number 425-257-7012 <br /> EMC) 04/04/1.6 First Reading FOR AGENDA OF April 4, 2016 <br /> 04/13/16 Second Reading April 13,2016 <br /> 04/20/16 Third Reading April 20, 2016 <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Initialed by: <br /> Department Head <br /> CAA <br /> Council President <br /> Location • Preceding Action Attachments l artment(s) Approval <br /> Ordinance Legal <br /> (final,redlined) <br /> Amount Budgeted -0- <br /> Expenditure Required -0- Account Number(s): <br /> Budget Remaining -0- <br /> Additional Required -0- <br /> DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: <br /> Washington State laws relating to misdemeanor violations of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Chapter <br /> 69.50 RCW (i.e. drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of marijuana) were changed in the 2015 State <br /> Legislative Session to remove mandatory minimum sentencing for these crimes. <br /> This proposed ordinance would repeal the mandatory minimum sentencing section codified as Everett <br /> Municipal Code (EMC) 10.35.080 so that our Code stays consistent with State law. <br /> Repealing the mandatory minimum sentencing section will not change the fact that these crimes are <br /> misdemeanors punishable by a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a$1,000.00 fine, pursuant to EMC <br /> 10.04.080. <br /> RECOMMENDATION (Exact action iequested. of Council): Adopt an Ordinance `elating to Drug Paraphernalia <br /> and Marijuana, Repealing Ordinance 1653-89, Section 8 (Chapter 10.35.080 EMC). <br /> 1 <br />