Ellensburg City Council has updated its public participation guidelines for the March 1, 2021 meeting due to ongoing pandemic restrictions. The council will not allow in-person attendance at meetings per Governor's Proclamation 20-28. 15, as extended by Senate Concurrent Resolution 8402. Residents can now participate remotely by submitting written comments by 5 p.m. on the meeting date via mail or email, or by registering for the Zoom meeting by 7 p.m. the day before. Speakers are limited to three minutes per comment and must identify themselves and their address during the meeting. The council will broadcast meetings on Charter/Spectrum Channel 191 and via livestream on Ellensburg Community Television at ectv2.com or YouTube. Written comments must be submitted to City Clerk Beth Leader by 5 p.m. on March 1 to be included in the meeting record.
Ellensburg Council Meeting Rules Updated
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- ⚠Ellensburg City Council has updated its public participation guidelinesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The update is for the March 1, 2021 meeting“COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, March 1, 2021 In-person attendance at public meetings is currently prohibited per the Washington Governor’s Proclamation No. 20-28.15, as extended by Senate Concurrent Resolution 8402. Ellensburg City Council meetings are broadcast on Charter/Spectrum Channel 191 and available to livestream on Ellensburg Community Television at ectv2.com or on YouTube at ECTV Ellensburg. 1 GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – ONLINE CITY COUNCIL MEETING As a result of the threat posed by COVID-19, City is following the mandates from state and county public health officials to take all efforts to prevent the spread of this virus. In compliance with the Governor's Emergency Proclamation 20-28.14, and in the interest of the safety and welfare of the public, the community, and our employees and to limit the spread of the virus, this City Council meeting will not be open to in-person attendance. Council will be attending this meeting remotely via video conference. All City Council meetings are broadcast on Charter/Spectrum Channel 191 and available to livestream on Ellensburg Community Television at www.ectv2.com or on YouTube at ECTV Ellensburg. You may also attend by phone, only, and listen to the meeting by following the registration instructions under ”
- ⚠The update is due to ongoing pandemic restrictionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The council will not allow in-person attendance at meetings“In compliance with the Governor's Emergency Proclamation 20-28.14, and in the interest of the safety and welfare of the public, the community, and our employees and to limit the spread of the virus, this City Council meeting will not be open to in-person attendance.”
- ⚠The decision is per Governor's Proclamation 20-28. 15No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓Governor's Proclamation 20-28. 15 is as extended by Senate Concurrent Resolution 8402“COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, March 1, 2021 In-person attendance at public meetings is currently prohibited per the Washington Governor’s Proclamation No. 20-28.15, as extended by Senate Concurrent Resolution 8402.”
- ✓Residents can now participate remotely“Council will be attending this meeting remotely via video conference. All City Council meetings are broadcast on Charter/Spectrum Channel 191 and available to livestream on Ellensburg Community Television at www.ectv2.com or on YouTube at ECTV Ellensburg. You may also attend by phone, only, and listen to the meeting by following the registration instructions under ”
- ✓Residents can participate remotely by submitting written comments by 5 p.m. on the meeting date“Comments received by 5 p.m. on the meeting date will be compiled, sent to the City Council and entered into the record.”
- ✓Written comments can be submitted via mail or email“Submit written comments by mail to Beth Leader, City Clerk, Ellensburg City Hall, 501 N. Anderson St., Ellensburg, WA 98926, or via email to: [email protected].”
- ⚠Residents can participate remotely by registering for the Zoom meeting by 7 p.m. the day beforeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓Speakers are limited to three minutes per comment“Each speaker’s comments are to be limited to 3 MINUTES.”
- ✓Speakers must identify themselves and their address during the meeting“5. Please state your name, address, and whether you are representing only yourself or others.”
- ✓The council will broadcast meetings on Charter/Spectrum Channel 191“Council will be attending this meeting remotely via video conference. All City Council meetings are broadcast on Charter/Spectrum Channel 191 and available to livestream on Ellensburg Community Television at www.ectv2.com or on YouTube at ECTV Ellensburg.”
- ✓The council will broadcast meetings via livestream on Ellensburg Community Television“All City Council meetings are broadcast on Charter/Spectrum Channel 191 and available to livestream on Ellensburg Community Television at www.ectv2.com or on YouTube at ECTV Ellensburg.”
- ✓Ellensburg Community Television is at ectv2.com or YouTube“Council will be attending this meeting remotely via video conference. All City Council meetings are broadcast on Charter/Spectrum Channel 191 and available to livestream on Ellensburg Community Television at www.ectv2.com or on YouTube at ECTV Ellensburg.”
- ⚠Written comments must be submitted to City Clerk Beth Leader by 5 p.m. on March 1No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓Written comments must be submitted to City Clerk Beth Leader to be included in the meeting record“Comments received by 5 p.m. on the meeting date will be compiled, sent to the City Council and entered into the record.”
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