HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-054 Reaffirming the City Council’s Commitment to Human and Civil Rights Resolution 16-054
RESOLUTION NO. 16-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, REAFFIRMING THE CITY COUNCIL'S COMMITMENT TO
HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS
WHEREAS, the government of the City of Port Townsend has repeatedly demonstrated
its commitment to human and civil rights, including but not limited to the following actions:
A. Resolutions 92-111A and 08-044 adopting state and federal laws related to housing
discrimination.
B. Resolution 09-025 (Border Patrol Activity), expressing in part Council's expectation
that the City's police department will "...protect the rights and liberties of the
members of our community."
C. City Personnel Policies 2.2 (Equal Opportunity); 2.5 (Anti-Harassment);
D. Port Townsend Police Department("PTPD")Policy Manual Section 318, (Training,
prevention, investigation, and reporting of hate crimes);
E. PTPD Policy Manual Section 409.7 (Prohibiting detaining or arresting a foreign
national only because of immigration status);
F. PTPD Policy Manual Section 412 (Limiting investigation and enforcement of
immigration laws to those required by federal law).
G. Designation of the City Manager and Police Chief as points of contact for LGBTQ
issues.
H. PTMC 9.02.290(13). Since at least 1981, the City has adopted and enforced RCW
9A.36.080 (Malicious harassment), which makes certain criminal acts a crime if they
are based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, or
mental,physical, or sensory handicap.
L Council's Motion at its November 16, 2015 meeting directing staff to submit
information for inclusion in the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index,
which resulted in the City's receiving a score of 85 out of a possible 100 points for its
support of LGBTQ equality.
J. All City staff receive anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend that the Council reaffirms its commitment to human and civil rights and equality for
all of its residents, regardless of race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation and gender
identity,physical abilities or immigration status.
Resolution 16-054
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof,held this 51h day of December, 2016.
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c orate S. S rson
Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
Joanna Sanders, CMC.... ww_ Steven L. Gross
City Clerk City Attorney