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WHEREAS, on April 26, 2020, Colorado Governor Polis issued Executive Order D2020-44, adopting a "Safer at Home" approach to the COVID-19 Pandemic, which loosened certain restrictions that were in effect under the Stay at Home order, in order to allow many people within Colorado to return to work while maintaining sustainable levels of social distancing, while still recommending most people residing in the state to remain in their residences except when engaging in Necessary Activities; and WHEREAS, also on April 26, 2020, the CDPHE issued Public Health Order 20-28 to implement the Governor's Safer at Home order, which will be in effect until May 26, 2020 unless extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by the CDPHE; and WHEREAS, the City Council and Appointed Bodies have not been able to meet in person for an extended period of time and it is unclear when in -person meetings may safely be resumed, 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; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires by this Resolution to clarify its policy regarding quasi-judicial hearings, particularly as it relates to the matters that may be heard by Electronic Participation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: Section 1. 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 Resolution. A. Matters for which Electronic Quasi -Judicial Hearings may be Held. Only the following types quasi-judicial hearings may be held at a meeting by Electronic Participation: 1. Land use applications the final decision regarding which is not subject to referendum: Public hearings before City Council and all Appointed Bodies may be held by Electronic Participation. These types of applications include, but are not limited to, Planned Unit Development, subdivision plats, and special review uses. Resolution No. 38, Series 2020 Page 2 of 5