HomeMy WebLinkAbout5533 RESOLUTION NO. 5533
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, TEMPORARILY DESIGNATING
THE LOCATIONS FOR REGULAR, SPECIAL AND STUDY
SESSION MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND OF THE
COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF THE CITY
TO THE VIRTUAL LOCATIONS UNTIL KING COUNTY ENTERS
INTO PHASE THREE OF THE GOVERNOR'S SAFE START
REOPENING PLAN
WHEREAS, like many areas of the state of Washington and across the
country, the City of Auburn, Washington, (hereinafter the "City"), has had to face,
and is still facing, a health emergency due to COVID-19, a respiratory disease
that can result in serious illness or death, and is caused by the SARS-CoV-2
virus, which is a new strain of coronavirus not previously having been identified
in humans and which can be easily spread from person to person; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2020, the Washington State Department of
Health (DOH) confirmed localized person-to-person spread of COVID-19 in
Washington State, significantly increasing the risk of exposure and infection to
the general public in Washington State and creating an extreme public health risk
that may spread quickly; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health
and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar declared a public health emergency for
COVID-19, beginning on January 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee
issued a proclamation declaring a State of Emergency in all counties of the state
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of Washington in response to new cases of COVID-19, and the Governor
subsequently issued additional/amended proclamations to prohibit social
gathering of over fifty people, closing all public and private schools state-wide,
closing restaurants and others social gatherings, and, further, exercising the
Governor's emergency powers under RCW 43.06.220 by prohibiting certain other
potentially problematic activities; and
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2020, Governor Inslee issued his Proclamation
Number 20-25.4, providing for Transition from "Stay Home — Stay Healthy" to his
"Safe Start— Stay Healthy" County-by-County Phased Reopening; and,
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City of Auburn to adjust to
accommodate its public meeting recommends to conform to the phased-in
reopening schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The locations for Regular, Special and Study Session
Meetings of the City Council and of the Committees, Boards and Commissions
of the City are hereby temporarily designated to be virtual locations until King
County enters into Phase Three of the Governor's Safe Start Reopening Plan.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of
this legislation.
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Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this 22nd day of June, 2020.
CITY OF AUBURN
ANC CKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Shawn Campbell, MMC, Clerk -Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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