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Resolution: RES 166-2021
File Number: 21-740 Enactment Number: RES 166-2021
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DECLARING THE
NEED FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND ADVISORY
BODIES TO CONTINUE TO BE ABLE TO MEET
REMOTELY IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE HEALTH
AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC AND MAKING
RELATED FINDINGS.
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency to make
additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state
agencies and departments, and help the State prepare for a broader spread of COVID-19;
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 35-2020
declaring a local emergency due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 57-2020
amending and updating a local emergency due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Newsom
issued Executive Order N-29-20 suspending certain provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act in order to
allow local legislative bodies to conduct meetings telephonically or by other means; and
WHEREAS, as a result of Executive Order N-29-20, staff set up virtual meetings for all City
Council meetings; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2021, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-08-21, which
placed an end date of September 30, 2021, for agencies to meet remotely; and
WHEREAS, since issuing Executive Order N-08-21, the Delta variant has emerged, causing a
spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2021, in response to the Delta variant, the San Mateo County
Health Department ordered all individuals to wear masks when inside public spaces and maintain social
distancing; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, the Governor signed AB 361 (202 1) which allows for
local legislative bodies and advisory bodies to continue to conduct meetings via teleconferencing under
specified conditions, including that the City Council makes specified findings; and
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File Number: 21-740
Enactment Number., RES 166-2021
WHEREAS, the City cannot maintain social distancing requirements for the public, staff,
Councilmembers, and advisory body members in their respective meeting locations; and
WHEREAS, because of the rise in cases due to the Delta variant, the City is concerned about
the health and safety of all individuals who intend to attend Council and advisory body meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISO RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
In compliance with AB 361 (2021), and in order to continue to conduct teleconference meetings
without complying with the usual teleconference meeting requirements of the Brown Act, the
City Council makes the following findings:
a) The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency; and
b) The state of emergency, as declared by the Governor and City Council, continues to
directly impact the ability of the City Council and the City's advisory bodies, as well as
staff and members of the public, from meeting safely in person. ;
c) San Mateo County Health orders require all individuals in public spaces to maintain social
distancing; however the City cannot maintain social distancing requirements for the
Councilmembers, advisory bodies, staff and public in the meeting spaces; and
d) The City Council and advisory bodies continue to need to be able to meet remotely due to
present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
2. City Council and advisory body meetings may continue to be conducted remotely in compliance
with AB 361, in order to better ensure the health and safety of the public.
3. The City Council will revisit the need to conduct meetings remotely within 30 days of the adoption
of this resolution.
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At a meeting of the Special City Council on 9/21/2021, a motion was made by Councilmember
Coleman, seconded by Councilmember Nicolas, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Addiego, Vice Mayor Nagales, Councilmember Nicolas, Councilmember
Coleman, and Councilmember Flores
Attest by 4 2tt"��
osa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
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