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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 20-16DocuSign Envelope ID: 61516691-3864-4405-9217-FD4ADE8F8087 RESOLUTION NO. 20-16 A RESOLUTION APPROVINNG A MODIFIED SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WHEREAS, in response to the spread of the COVID-19 virus and in conjunction with the Federal and State proclamation of emergencies, the City Manager proclaimed a local emergency on Monday, March 16, 2020; and WHEREAS, there is likely to be a need for more frequent actions to be taken by the City Council in connection with the local emergency. Some actions of the City Council may only be taken at regular meetings; and WHEREAS, in light of Federal, State and County Health orders to avoid gatherings and to maintain social distancing, the City Council finds that all reasonable steps should be taken to encourage the City Council, City staff and the public to participate in the Council and Planning Commission meetings electronically rather than in person; and WHEREAS, City staff does not anticipate the need to convene the Planning Commission twice each month in the immediate future; and WHEREAS, most Planning Commission actions can properly be taken at special meetings of the Commission. THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The above recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2: Regular meetings of the City Council shall occur every Tuesday except State holidays, commencing on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Closed session meetings shall commence at 4:00 p.m. and open session meetings shall commence at or about 5:00 p.m. SECTION 3: For purposes of the Brown Act, the address for the meetings will be at the Council Chambers at Tustin City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780. However, the City Council and City staff are encouraged to participate in the meetings electronically, not in-person. Until the City's proclamation of emergency is terminated, members of the public shall observe and participate in the meeting electronically, not in person. SECTION 4: Regular meetings of the Planning Commission shall occur on the second Monday of each month except State holidays, commencing on Monday, April 13, 2020. The meetings shall commence at 7:00 p.m. Resolution 20-16 Page 1 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 61516691-3864-4405-9217-FD4ADE8F8087 SECTION 5: For purposes of the Brown Act, the address for the meetings will be at the Council Chambers at Tustin City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780. However, the Planning Commission and City staff are encouraged to participate in the meetings electronically, not in-person. Until the City's proclamation of emergency is terminated, members of the public shall observe and participate in the Planning Commission meeting electronically, not in person. SECTION 6: If any section or provision in this Resolution is invalidated, all other provisions shall survive, and in that respect the provisions herein are severable. SECTION 7: This revised meeting schedules set forth herein are necessary to the protection of public health, safety and welfare in light of the City's Proclamation of Local Emergency. This Resolution shall supersede the City Council and Planning Commission meeting schedules set forth in the Tustin City Code until this Resolution is terminated or superceded. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Tustin held on the 20th day of March 2020. ATTEST: DocuSigned by: ` vit& ERICA N. YASUDA, City Clerk DocuSigned by: R��n�n�anE Dr. ALLAN BERNSTEIN, Mayor Resolution 20-16 Page 2 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 61516691-3864-4405-9217-FD4ADE8F8087 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS CITY OF TUSTIN ) I, Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council is five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 20-16 was duly and regularly passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council held on the 20th day of March, 2020 by the following vote: COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Bernstein, Clark, Puckett, Cooper, Lumbard (5) COUNCILMEMBER NOES: (0) COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: (0) COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: (0) DocuSigned by: ERICA N. YASUDA, City Clerk Resolution 20-16 Page 3of3