City Council Minutes 2020 03 16 (Emergency Meeting)

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City Council Emergency Meeting Minutes March 16, 2020 Page 2 of 4 all gatherings of over 50 people and closed bars, gyms, and theaters as well. She encouraged people to check the City’s web site for current information. Mayor Stolzmann added the President today asked people to limit any gathering of more than 10 people. RESOLUTION NO. 27, SERIES 2020 – A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUATION OF A DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE Mayor Stolzmann introduced the item noting she signed the emergency into effect over the weekend and for it to continue the Council needs to approve this resolution. City Manager Balser noted that if approved this resolution would remain in effect until Council revokes it by resolution. This will allow us the City to be eligible for state and federal reimbursement in the future and to make sure the City has the necessary powers to address this emergency. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 27, Series 2020; Councilmember Lipton seconded the motion. Voice vote: all in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 26, SERIES 2020 – A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRONIC MEETING PARTICIPATION Mayor Stolzmann introduced the resolution noting the proposed changes allow the Council to meet electronically in certain emergency circumstances. Attorney Kelly noted this proposal allows electronic meetings for emergencies; the changes include a definition of an electronic meeting and basic rules. She added that Councilmember Leh provided some suggested changes which are available to the Council on the dais. Staff also has one suggested change from what was originally approved to clarify. Mayor Stolzmann noted these changes for electronic meetings are only for emergency situations, not for regular meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney suggested the initial language is sufficient for this evening’s needs and that Councilmember Leh’s changes could be considered at a later time. He added that having this option only for emergency situations is important; electronic meetings shouldn’t be a regular occurrence.