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Resolution No. 30, Series 2020 Page 2 of 4 WHEREAS, current available information indicates the City Council and Appointed Bodies may not be able to meet in person for an extended period of time and thus the nature and extent of the COVID-19 Pandemic is extraordinary; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that holding quasi-judicial hearings constitutes an important function of City government; that not holding such hearings for an extended period of time may present a burden to City residents, property owners, and businesses; and that the public health, safety, and welfare of the City will best be secured and protected during this COVID-19 Pandemic by permitting quasi-judicial hearings to proceed at electronic meetings in accordance with the procedures set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: Section 1. The amended City Council Rules of Procedure are hereby approved in the form accompanying this Resolution. Section 2. The City Council and Appointed Bodies are hereby authorized to hold quasi-judicial hearings at a meeting by Electronic Participation, subject to the procedures set forth in this Section 2; provided, however, no quasi-judicial hearing shall be held for any matter the decision of which is subject to referendum. A. Applicant’s Written Request. In the event a pending quasi-judicial matter is scheduled for a public meeting to be conducted by Electronic Participation, or an applicant wishes to request an as-yet unscheduled hearing be conducted by Electronic Participation, a written request shall be made on a form provided by the City. The applicant shall acknowledge that holding a quasi-judicial hearing by Electronic Participation presents certain legal risks and involves an area of legal uncertainty, and the applicant shall agree that moving forward with a quasi-judicial hearing by Electronic Participation shall be at their own risk. Land use applicants shall additionally agree to defend and indemnify the City in any action that may arise out of, or in connection with, conducting the hearing by Electronic Participation. B. City Manager to Determine Suitability of Conducting Quasi-Judicial Hearing by Electronic Participation. The procedures adopted by this Resolution create no right in any party to a quasi-judicial matter to have a hearing conducted by Electronic Participation. Upon receipt of a written request, the City Manager or their designee shall determine whether the City has the capability to hold the particular type of hearing by Electronic Participation, what available form of Electronic Participation is most appropriate for the type of hearing, and set date(s) for the hearing(s). Such hearings shall be open to the public and provide the ability for interested members of the public to join the hearing electronically. The method chosen by the City Manager or their designee shall ensure the public has the ability to view or listen to the hearing in real time and interested parties may speak. If at any point the City Manager or their designee