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City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2021 Page 5 of 9 Councilmember Dickinson stated he supports repealing the ordinance but he is less sure on the need to require masks in the kid's programs. MOTION: Councilmember Fahey proposed a substitute motion to approve the ordinance with the updates presented this evening, and that the ordinance become effective on the date the updated Boulder County Public Health Order is made effective. Seconded by Councilmember Dickinson. Councilmember Brown stated he feels a simple repeal is irresponsible as it leaves out kids and his motion would be consistent with what schools are requiring and would protect kids who cannot get vaccinated. Mayor Stolzmann noted the ordinance changes can be handled separately from giving staff direction on specific issues related to City facilities. Public Comments — None Mayor Stolzmann closed the public hearing. Vote on substitute motion: Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney stated his concerns are about safety for kids in indoor settings and asked how it can be addressed. Deputy City Manager Davis noted this is an issue across the City with children's programming, not just at the Rec Center. When the new County order comes out the approach the City will be based on what the County recommendations are for children. Councilmember Dickinson stated he is comfortable allowing staff to make a determination on how to handle masking for children's programs based on the County's recommendations. Councilmember Brown stated he would like staff to have clear direction that children in summer camp or in any programming need to wear masks in indoor settings. Motion: Councilmember Brown moved that staff be directed to require children two and over to wear masks for all indoor programming in City facilities through August. Councilmember Leh seconded the motion. Councilmember Lipton stated he supports letting staff figure this out and make adjustments as needed without Council getting into the specifics. He feels staff should have more flexibility to make adjustments as needed. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney agreed. The Council has let staff know of our concerns and intent and staff can require masks when appropriate.