2009/11/18 Council Agenda Packet

EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET 5 PROJECT TITLE: Consent COUNCIL BILL# A Resolution adopting the City X Action Originating Department Parks&Recreation of Everett Parks and Recreation First Reading Contact Person Paul Kaftanski Community Athletics Programs Second Reading Phone Number Ext 8335 Non-Discrimination Policy Third Reading FOR AGENDA OF 11/18/09 Public Hearing Initialed by: Department Head II CAA �0j Council President a Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s) Approval City of Everett None (1) Resolution Legal Community Athletics Parks Board (2)Non-Discrimination Parks Facilities Policy Amount Budgeted N/A Expenditure Required N/A Account Number(s): Budget Remaining Additional Required DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5967 (ESSB 5967) during the 2009 legislative session and Governor Gregoire signed it into law on May 12,2009. The bill represents the State's policy interest in promoting gender equity in community athletics programs. The bill requires that cities which provide community athletics programs on city-owned facilities, such as Everett, adopt a non-discrimination policy prohibiting discrimination against persons on the basis of gender with respect to such community athletics programs. The attached"Community Athletics Programs Non- Discrimination Policy" is recommended to the City Council for adoption by the Everett Board of Park Commissioners to fulfill the requirements of ES SB 5967 and support the Parks and Recreation Department's Strategic Plan's Vision Statement,which commits the Department to help meet community values;and support the need and desire for accessible parks, facilities, and programs for people of all ages. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution adopting the City of Everett Parks and Recreation Community Athletics Programs Non-Discrimination Policy. 11