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Motion#211277Passed
In plain English

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.

Motion making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).

Introduced: Dec 7, 2021
Final action: Dec 14, 2021
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How it got here

This legislation originated from the need to allow teleconferenced meetings during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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State of Emergency DeclaredMarch 2020
Governor of California

The Governor proclaimed a state of emergency in California due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Local Emergency DeclaredFebruary 25, 2020
Mayor of San Francisco

The Mayor declared a local emergency in San Francisco in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Local Health Emergency DeclaredMarch 6, 2020
Health Officer of San Francisco

The Health Officer declared a local health emergency, which remains in effect.

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AB 361 SignedSeptember 16, 2021
Governor of California

The Governor signed AB 361, allowing local policy bodies to meet by teleconferencing during a state of emergency with certain findings.

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First Motion for Teleconferenced MeetingsOctober 5, 2021
Board of Supervisors

The Board approved Motion No. M21-132 to allow teleconferenced meetings for 30 days.

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Current Motion PassedDecember 14, 2021
Board of Supervisors

The Board passed Motion No. M21-174, making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).

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Motion#220718Passed

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.

Introduced Jun 7, 2022Final action Jun 14, 2022
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How they voted

APPROVED
Board of Supervisors ยท Dec 14, 2021Pass
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Legislative journey

PresidentDec 7, 2021
โœ“REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
Board of SupervisorsDec 14, 2021
โœ“APPROVEDPass