AGENDA DATE: 11/18/2020
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Ordinance to Amend Section 9, Succession to Ordinance No. 20-E(5) and Duration, of an
Ordinance to Prevent the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and the Disease it Causes, Commonly Referred to as COVID-19
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Ordinance to Amend Section 9, Succession to Ordinance No. 20-E(5) and Duration, of an Ordinance to Prevent the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and the Disease it Causes, Commonly Referred to as COVID-19
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Henry, Kamptner
PRESENTER (S): Greg Kamptner
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: On July 27, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 20-E(5), An Emergency Ordinance to Prevent the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and the Disease it Causes, Commonly Referred to as COVID-19 (the "Ordinance"). The Ordinance, which became effective August 1, established regulations pertaining to: (1) the maximum indoor occupancy allowed at restaurants, farm wineries, limited breweries, and limited distilleries; (2) the maximum size of public and private gatherings; and (3) the requirement for persons to wear face coverings in public places. The Ordinance was narrowly focused to address areas of concern regarding the spread of COVID-19, and provided exceptions in limited circumstances. The Ordinance was amended by the Board on September 2, 2020 to exempt the "Horse and Other Livestock Shows" and "Horse Racing Racetracks" business sectors from the 50-person limitation on gatherings, subject to identified requirements.
On September 16, 2020, the Board adopted a non-emergency version of the Ordinance following a public hearing. Section 9 of the Ordinance provided that the Ordinance would be effective until November 18, 2020. The Ordinance is before the Board to consider whether to extend for approximately 60 days.
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