2022-004 - Authorizing the Use of Remote Teleconference Provisions (AB 361)

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WHEREAS, recently Orange County has seen a significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases due, at least in part, to the Omicron variant; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency; and WHEREAS, state and local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the continuation of remote teleconferencing will allow for full participation by members of the public and the members of the City legislative bodies until social distancing recommendations are lifted; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana desires to continue to utilize remote teleconferencing pursuant to AB 361 and Government Code section 54953(e). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana as follows: SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and shall be the findings of the City of Santa Ana's City Council and each and every other legislative body of the City. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby authorizes the use of remote teleconferencing pursuant to AB 361. SECTION 3. The City Council and all other legislative bodies of the City of Santa Ana created by the City Council or created through its City Charter shall continue to meet virtually in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e) and without compliance with section 54953(b)(3) based upon the findings and determinations hereby made by the City Council. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall attest to and certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and it shall be effective immediately upon its approval. ADOPTED this 181h day of January, 2022. Vicente Sarmiento Mayor Resolution 2022-004 Page 2 of 3