DATE:
March 1, 2022
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
FROM:
Nils Bentsen, City Manager
BY:
Eric Dunn, Cty Attorney
Rachel Molina, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:
Amendment to Title 5, Chapter 5.03 of the Hesperia Municipal Code related to granting businesses autonomous choice in requiring proof of vaccinations and/or masks in their establishments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading Ordinance 2022-04 regarding granting businesses autonomous choice in requiring proof of vaccinations and/or masks in their establishment.
BACKGROUND
At the February 15, 2022, City Council Meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Holland requested an ordinance be drafted granting businesses autonomous choice in requiring proof of vaccinations and/or masks in their establishments.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
Per the direction of the City Council, ordinance 2022-04 was drafted with the goal of protecting the liberties of the business community. Ordinance 2022-04 grants autonomous choice to the business community emphasizing that businesses, employees and patrons should have the right to make their own health care choices. As such, the ordinance stipulates that an indoor business is not required to ask patrons to provide proof of vaccination upon entrance into their establishment; however the business is free to require such if it desires. Similarly, the ordinance stipulates that an indoor business is not required to ask a vaccinated patron to wear a mask; the business is free to do so if it desires. Ordinance 2022-04 is not applicable to outdoor businesses or healthcare facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council may provide alternative direction to Staff.
ATTACHMENTS
1.Ordinance 2022-04
2. Exhibit A
City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
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STAFF REPORT
Staff Report to the Mayor and Council Members
Ordinance 2022-04
March 1, 2022