DATE:
March 15, 2022
12
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZE CONTINUANCE OF TELECONFERENCED PUBLIC MEETINGS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
On February 14, 2020, the San Diego County Public Health Officer issued a Declaration of Local Health Emergency, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 101080. Additionally, on that day, pursuant to California Government Code 8630, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), serving as the County of San Diego (County) Director of Emergency Services and as the Coordinator of the Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization, issued a Proclamation of Local Emergency regarding COVID-19.
The County continues to make significant efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Today's actions request the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) to adopt a resolution authorizing continuance of teleconferenced public meetings using simplified procedures. The Board will need to review and renew the findings at least every 30 days if it wishes to continue the authorization of teleconferenced public meetings using the simplified procedures. This action will also continue the County's commitment to transparency, open government, and the removal of traditional barriers to access and participation in government affairs.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Adopt a resolution entitled RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUANCE OF TELECONFERENCED PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
To continue the County's commitment to transparency and open government and remove traditional barriers to access and participation in government affairs, today's actions provide the mechanism to continue teleconferenced public meetings which will have a positive impact on the lives of Black, Indigenous, People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, youth, the LGBTQ community, and economically disadvantaged.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as...
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