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RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 30/0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-69, ADOPTING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR VIRTUAL QUASI JUDICIAL MEETINGS THAT TAKE PLACE DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN FLORIDA GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER 20- 52; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,it is well established in opinions issued by the Florida Attorney General that in order to establish a quorum,the requisite number of members must be physically present in the room and, that if a quorum is physically present, the participation of an absent member by telephone/video is permissible due to extraordinary circumstances;and WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has advised that in order to slow the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19, individuals should adopt far-reaching social distancing measures; and WHEREAS, finding it necessary and appropriate to take action to ensure that Coronavirus/COVID-19 remains controlled and that residents and visitors in Florida remain safe and secure, on March 20, 2020, the Governor of the State of Florida issued Executive Order No. 20-69 ("Order") suspending any Florida Statute, "that requires a quorum to be present in person or requires a local government body to meet at a specific public place"; and WHEREAS, the Order also expressly permits local government bodies to utilize communications media technology, such as telephonic and video conferencing, as provided in Florida Statute 120.54(5)(b)(2); and WHEREAS, the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida is holding virtual evidentiary hearings where sworn testimony is taken, as set forth in Administrative Order 20-05 and 20- 07, and the Florida Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order 20-23 allowing for court proceedings using electronic means; and WHEREAS, certain pending quasi-judicial items may need to proceed prior to when in- person meetings are permitted; and WHEREAS, the Order does not waive any other requirement under the Florida Constitution or"Florida's Government in the Sunshine Law," including Florida Statutes Chapter 286; and WHEREAS,the Order requires that local government bodies adopt rules of procedure for virtual meetings,in accordance with Florida Statute 120.54(5)(b)(2). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Sectionl. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed by the City Commission and are incorporated herein by this reference. R2020 Adopt Virtual Quasi-Judicial Procedures Page 1 of 2