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RESOLUTION NO. OC SAN 21-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT AUTHORIZING
REMOTE MEETINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54953.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54953(e) allows a legislative body to hold
remote meetings through teleconferencing without complying with the requirements of
Government Code Section 54953(b)(3), subject to certain conditions and requirements;
and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor proclaimed a State of Emergency
based on the threat of COVID-19, and the State of Emergency remains in effect; and
WHEREAS, based on the threat of COVID-19, the County of Orange recommends
measures to promote social distancing for vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, while effective COVID-19 vaccines are widely available, many Orange
County residents have not been vaccinated; and
WHEREAS, in order to slow down the transmission COVID-19, public health
officials recommend that unvaccinated persons avoid gatherings and practice social
distancing; and
WHEREAS, some individuals who contract COVID-19 have no symptoms or have
only mild symptoms and are therefore unaware that they carry the virus and may be
transmitting it to others; and
WHEREAS, older adults and individuals with medical conditions are at higher risk
of severe illness from COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, sustained COVID-19 community transmission continues to occur; and
WHEREAS, the age, condition, and health of a significant portion of residents
within the Orange County Sanitation District’s jurisdiction place them at risk for serious
health complications, including hospitalization and death, from COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, younger and otherwise healthy people are also at risk for serious
health problems and may transmit COVID-19 to others; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District finds
that the conditions stated above have caused, and will continue to cause, conditions of
peril to the safety of persons within the Orange County Sanitation District that are likely
beyond the control of services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the Orange County
Sanitation District.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein
by reference.
Section 2. The conditions described in Government Code Section 54953(e) are
present, in that (a) the Governor has proclaimed a state of emergency and the County of
Orange recommends social distancing for vulnerable populations, and (b) the Board of
Directors has determined that meeting in person would present an imminent risk to the
health of Board members, staff, and the public based on the circumstances described
above.
Section 3. The Board of Directors and the Committees of the legislative body
shall conduct its meetings as authorized by Government Code Section 54953(e) and
comply with the requirements set forth therein.
Section 4. The General Manager of the Orange County Sanitation District is
authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent and purpose
of this Resolution, including conducting open and public meetings in accordance with
Government Code Section 54953(e) and other applicable provisions of the Brown Act.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Special meeting of the Board of Directors held
October 6, 2021.
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John B. Withers
Board Chairman
John B Withers (Oct 7, 2021 08:58 PDT)
John B Withers
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ATTEST:
______________________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Bradley R. Hogin
General Counsel
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OC SAN 21-14 was passed
and adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 6th day of October 2021, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Brad Avery, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose
Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall
Goodman, Patrick Harper, Brooke Jones, Anthony Kuo,
Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Glenn
Parker, David Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke and John
Withers
NOES: None
ABSENT: Art Brown, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones, Paulo
Morales, Kim Nichols, and Chad Zimmerman
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal
of Orange County Sanitation District this 6th day of October 2021.
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
Resolution No. OC SAN 21-14
Final Audit Report 2021-10-07
Created:2021-10-07
By:Kelly Lore (klore@ocsan.gov)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAYn-mrIxrNvIIIGfKUPPFNy8tK5Y7-yrO
"Resolution No. OC SAN 21-14" History
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