HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-48 Planning Commission Quasijudicial Virtual 04-22-2020RESOLUTION NO.20-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE,
COLORADO, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN'S PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION TO HOLD TELEPHONIC PARTICIPATION MEETINGS AND QUASI-
JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, Governor Jared Polis in accordance with the Colorado
Disaster Emergency Act ("Act"), C.R.S. §24-33.5-704, by proclamation, declared a state of
emergency in Colorado to provide access to resources, legal flexibility, and protect vulnerable
communities, all to better contain the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with C.R.S. §24-33.5-709, on March 18, 2020, the Town
Manager declared a local disaster ("Declaration of Disaster"), which was continued until further
notice by the Board of Trustees on March 25, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2020 Governor Polis issued Public Health Order No. 20-24
implementing stay at home requirements, which has been amended and is now to continue to April
26, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Town's Declaration of Disaster activated the Town's Emergency
Telephonic Meeting Participation procedure, which was enacted as a result of the 2013 Floods;
and
WHEREAS, that procedure anticipated emergencies of a limited duration, however, it is
apparent from the latest information provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
("CDC"), and other sources including the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
and Governor Polis that though the outlook is now more positive that the unwinding of the stay-
at-home restrictions will be a lengthy process with an uncertain time line; and
WHEREAS, the Town's Telephonic Participation Policy prohibited quasi judicial
proceedings from being held; however, being faced with the necessity of holding quasi judicial
proceedings during this period of a local disaster emergency, the Town amended its policies to
permit quasi judicial proceedings subject to specific terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Town acknowledges that the Planning and Zoning Commission, which it
established as set forth in Chapter 2.56 of the Firestone Municipal Code, must also hold meetings
and quasi judicial proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to authorize the Planning and Zoning Commission to
conduct telephonic participation meetings and quasi judicial proceeding meetings in accordance
with the Town's procedure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
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TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO:
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Firestone does hereby authorize the Planning and
Zoning Commission, to conduct telephonic participation meetings and quasi-judicial proceedings
in accordance with the policies adopted by the Board of Trustees, until such time as the Board of
Trustees terminates its Local Disaster Emergency Declaration.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED this$dday of A � � � , 2020.
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO
INAbi Sin Mar, Mayor
ATTEST:
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WilliarNPLUayashi, Town Attorney