HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-066RESOLUTION NO. 2021-066
PER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
PROCLAIMING THE CONTINUING NEED TO MEET BY
TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)
WHEREAS, all meetings of the City of Atascadero legislative bodies are open and public
as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Cal. Gov. Code 54950 — 54963); and
WHEREAS, the Brown Act, Government Code section 54953(e), makes provisions for
remote teleconferencing participation in meetings by members of a legislative body, without
compliance with the requirements of Government Code section 54953(b)(3), subject to the
existence of certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 54953(e) was added by AB 361, signed by
Governor Newsom on September 17, 2021; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency as a
result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
^ WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the City of Atascadero declared a State of Emergency as
a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, such State of Emergency remains in effect; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 continues to threaten the health and lives of City of Atascadero
residents; and
WHEREAS, the Delta variant is highly transmissible in indoor settings and breakthrough
cases are becoming more common; and
WHEREAS, local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social
distancing to include the wearing of masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero:
SECTION 1. Imminent Risk to Health and Safety. Due to COVID-19, holding City
Council and other legislative body meetings in person will present imminent risk to the health and
safety of attendees.
SECTION 2. Compliance with Government Code Section 54953(e). The City Council and
PMR other legislative bodies will continue to meet by teleconference in accordance with Government
Code section 54953(e).
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SECTION 3. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect immediately ri
upon its adoption and shall be effective until the earlier of (i) 30 days from the date of adoption of
this Resolution, or (ii) such time the City Council adopts a subsequent resolution in accordance
with Government Code section 54953(e)(3) to extend the time during which the legislative bodies
of the City of Atascadero may continue to teleconference without compliance with paragraph (3)
of subdivision (b) of section 54953.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 28th day
of September, 2021.
On motion by Council Member Funk and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Newsom, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, Newsom, and Mayor Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: None
CITY OF ATASCADERO
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Hjathei-Ndoreno, Mayor
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APPROVED ATO FORM:
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Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney