Resolution 16-003 Gender-segregated facilities CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 16-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON,DECLARING SUPPORT FOR AMENDING
CHAPTER 49.60 RCW,WASHINGTON'S LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION,
AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS,from time-to-time,the City Council identifies issues occurring at the state level which
may substantially impact the lives of Spokane Valley residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes the recent adoption of Washington Administrative Code
(WAC) 162-32-060 by Washington's Human Rights Commission exceeds the provisions required in
Washington's Law Against Discrimination,codified in chapter 49.60 RCW; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that WAC 162-32-060 fails to appropriately balance the
respective beliefs of the citizens of the state, including Spokane Valley; and
WHEREAS,the City Council supports amending chapter 49.60 RCW to better reflect the views of
a broader segment of the population.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follows:
Section 1. Support for Amending Chapter 49.60 Revised Code of Washington. The City of
Spokane Valley supports amending chapter 49.60 RCW so that it more accurately reflects the beliefs of the
citizens of the state of Washington,and so that it does not inappropriately intrude upon the rights and beliefs
of other citizens.
Section 2. Support for Repealing Washington Administrative Code 162-32-060. The City of
Spokane Valley supports a Legislative directive requiring the repeal of WAC 162-32-060 because it
exceeds the requirements of chapter 49.60 RCW.
Section 3 Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
PASSED by the City Council of Spokane Valley, Washington this 2'd day of February,2016.
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