This motion allows city meetings to be held via teleconference, in accordance with California law, to ensure public participation. It was passed to facilitate remote access to meetings, especially during times when in-person attendance may be challenging.
Motion making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need to continue allowing teleconferenced meetings during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Governor proclaimed a state of emergency in California due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which remains in effect.
The Mayor declared a local emergency in San Francisco, which is still in effect.
The Governor signed AB 361, allowing local policy bodies to meet via teleconferencing during a state of emergency without complying with certain restrictions, provided they make findings every 30 days.
The Board approved Motion No. M21-132, allowing teleconferenced meetings for 30 days, expiring on November 4, 2021.
The Board approved Motion No. M21-153, allowing teleconferenced meetings for another 30 days, expiring on December 1, 2021.
The Board passed Motion No. M21-165, making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
This motion allows city meetings to be held via teleconference in accordance with California law, making it easier for residents to participate remotely. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.
This motion allows city meetings to be held via teleconference in accordance with California law, making it easier for residents to participate remotely. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.
This motion allows city meetings to be held via teleconference, in accordance with California law, to ensure public participation. It was passed to facilitate remote access to meetings, especially in situations where in-person attendance may be challenging.
This motion allows city meetings to be held via teleconference, in accordance with California law. It aims to facilitate public participation and ensure accessibility during meetings.
