DATE: March 23, 2023
TO: Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force
FROM: Maintenance Services Director
SUBJECT
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Remote Participation in Public Meetings by Members of a Legislative Body - AB 2449
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
The Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force review and discuss AB 2449 and take formal action to either adhere to AB 2449 or take formal action to forego remote participation and require task force members to attend meetings in-person.
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SUMMARY
Governor Newsom ended the COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28, 2023. After that date, legislative bodies of local agencies will resume in-person meetings and follow regular procedures for posting the agenda, except when holding teleconferenced meetings pursuant to either traditional Brown Act rules or AB 2449.
The purpose of this report is to provide information to the Keep Hayward Clean & Green Task Force regarding City of Hayward public meetings after the lifting of the COVID-19 state of emergency on February 28, 2023. Please see Attachment I for additional information regarding Public Meetings, the Ralph M. Brown Act, and the State of Emergency.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Ralph M. Brown Act Public Meetings
Attachment III AB 2449 Fact Sheet