Agenda Item
Pursuant to the provisions of California Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, issued on March 17, 2020, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Santa Clara has implemented methods for the public to participate remotely:
• Via Zoom:
o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/99706759306
Meeting ID: 997-0675-9306 or
o Phone: 1(669) 900-6833
• Via the City's eComment (now available during the meeting)
• Via email to PublicComment@santaclaraca.gov
As always, the public may view the meetings on SantaClaraCA.gov, Santa Clara City Television (Comcast cable channel 15 or AT&T U-verse channel 99), or the livestream on the City's YouTube channel or Facebook page.
For those individuals that do not have the above access, the City Cafeteria has been set up to accommodate up to 10 people at a time and public comment will be given from that location.
The meeting set-up is in line with the recommendations of the COVID-19 White House Task Force, which notes no more than 10 people gatherings. The Mayor will be present for the meeting with Councilmembers and department heads participating remotely. A limited number of staff will also be present.
Why are playgrounds closed? The risks of covid to this age group don’t justify continued closure. As parents supervise/ensure safety of their child we can be responsible for hand washing after a trip to the park. Our kids need this. The science supports it. Keeping parks off limits while other activities resumes seems cruel to our children with no basis for this action. Nearby cities have opened their parks. I’m asking Santa Clara to do the same.