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ASSEMBLY AGENDA/MANAGER'S REPORT
THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA

Emergency Ordinance 2020-31 An Emergency Ordinance Mandating Use of a Face Covering During the Fireworks Show Starting on July 3, 2020.

MANAGER'S REPORT:

This ordinance would authorize the fireworks show and would require people to wear a face covering when they are outside in a publicly accessible location watching the fireworks show in Gastineau Channel that starts on July 3. People that stay in a car are not required to wear a face covering. This ordinance provides face covering exemptions for children under two and people with disabilities. A person who violates this ordinance would be subject to a $25 civil fine. 

 

On June 22, 2020, the Assembly Committee of the Whole discussed the upcoming fireworks show. The Committee voted to allow the July 3 fireworks show upon passage of a face covering requirement for the people watching. If this ordinance is not adopted, then the July 3 fireworks show would not occur. 

RECOMMENDATION:

The Committee of the Whole recommends the Assembly adopt this ordinance, which would require an affirmative vote of six Assemblymembers.

ATTACHMENTS:
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Emergency Ord. 2020-316/25/2020Ordinance