03-08-21 Regular Meeting of the La Porte CIty Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:March 8, 2021 Requested By:Source of Funds:N/A Corby Alexander, City Mgr. Department: Administration/CMO Account Number:N/A Amount Budgeted:N/A ReportResolutionOrdinance Amount Requested:N/A Exhibits:Redline & Final Policy, Budgeted Item:YesNo ExecutiveOrder #GA34 SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATIONS SinceJuly 2, 2020, the GovernorExecutive Order GA-29 requiredeveryone to wear a face covering when inside a commercial entity, building or space open to the public, or when in an outdoor public space, wherever it is not feasible to maintain six(6) feet of social distancing. In order to protect the health and welfare of all individuals while in City buildings and facilities during times of active viral illness that are spread person to person, City Council adopted a policy in regards to the use of facial coverings for individuals inCity buildings and facilities. On July 13, 2020, the City of La Porte City Council approved a policy mandatingmask covering for employees, elected officials, board and commission members, and vendors, customers, and other individuals on City property. On March 2, 2021, the Governor announced Executive Order GA-34, which will become effective March 10, 2121. Under this new Order: The statewide mask mandate is rescinded. The order also states: other establishments from requiring employees or customers to follow additional (Section 4) Staff has reviewed governor order in consultation with the City Attorney. Under Order GA-34, we believethat the City of La Porte would fallunder Section 4 of the Order as Therefore, City Councilstill retains the ability to maintain a policy that would require masks/face coverings for employees and visitors to City facilities. Should Council wish to continue the current practice, staff recommends the following change to the current policy for use of facial coverings for individuals in City buildings: