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Glendale council ratifies local emergency for January windstorms, restricts park barbecues
Summary
The Glendale City Council on Jan. 15 ratified a Jan. 8 proclamation of local emergency for windstorms and fires, authorized remote meetings under California Government Code section 54953(e), and announced park and library operational limits as the city returns toward normal operations.
The Glendale City Council on Wednesday ratified a local emergency the city manager declared on Jan. 8 in response to high winds and fires, and made the findings under California Government Code section 54953(e) to allow the Jan. 15 special meeting to be held remotely.
City Attorney Garcia asked the council to make the findings recorded in the meeting so the council could lawfully meet remotely. The council approved the motion by roll call, with the measure carrying unanimously. The council later voted to ratify the director of emergency services’ proclamation of a local emergency; that…
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