HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.041-22 RESOLUTION NO. 041
(Series of 2022)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90, SERIES OF 2021 REGARDING REQUIREMENTS
FOR ATTENDANCE, WORKING, AND/OR VOLUNTEERING AT PERFORMANCES OR
OTHER EVENTS AT THE WHEELER OPERA HOUSE.
WHEREAS,the Wheeler Opera House is a performance venue owned and operated by the
City of Aspen; and
WHEREAS, as the operator of such facility,the City Council has the authority to set forth
such rules and regulations for its operations as it deems appropriate, and
WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all eligible
citizens obtain a vaccine to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, and
WHEREAS,the City of Aspen recognizes at this time that certain individuals are unable
or unwilling to obtain such recommended vaccinations; and
WHEREAS, performances at the Wheeler Opera House attract large crowds who move
about and sit in close proximity to one another; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the legal authority set forth in C.R.S. Section 31-15-401(b), as
well as all other applicable laws, rules, regulations, orders and declarations,the City of Aspen
has the police powers "[t]o do all acts and make all regulations which may be necessary or
expedient for the promotion of health or the suppression of disease" within City properties,
including the Wheeler Opera House; and
WHEREAS,the Wheeler Opera House Advisory Board recommended that the City adopt
appropriate rules and regulations concerning attendance at performances and other events at the
Wheeler Opera House; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Resolution No. 90, Series of 2021, City Council directed the City
Manager, and such designees as she authorizes, to issue formal rules and regulations regarding
the attendance,working, and or volunteering at any performance or other event,public or private
at the Wheeler Opera House,which rules shall,at a minimum,require all persons on the Wheeler
Opera House premises to wear face coverings,unless prevented pursuant to a medical exemption
or unless performing on stage; and
WHEREAS,the Pitkin County Public Health Order requirement to wear face coverings in
all indoor spaces within the County of Pitkin to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has expired;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen continues to make a best faith effort to educate its citizens
on the benefits of face coverings and vaccinations to the best of its ability; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is appropriate and in the interests of the public
health, safety,and welfare to amend the rules and regulations for attendance performance and
other events, public and private, at the Wheeler Opera House to recommen 1, but not require,
face coverings for all persons on the Wheeler Opera House premises.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
That the City Council hereby directs the City Manager, and such designees a 3 she authorizes, to
amend the formal rules and regulations regarding the attendance, working and/or volunteering at
any performance or other event,public or private,at the Wheeler Opera House to recommend,but
not require,all persons on the Wheeler premises to wear face coverings,unless prevented pursuant
to a medical exemption or unless performing on stage. All other rules and j egulations adopted
pursuant to Resolution 90, Series of 2021, not otherwise modified herein rem in in full force and
effect,including regulations governing proof of vaccination or proof of negati COVID 19 unless
or until modified by City Council or the City Manager.
The rules and regulations as amended pursuant to this Resolution shall take ffect on March 22,
2022, and shall remain in effect until April 15,2022,unless sooner terminated by resolution of the
City Council.
INTRODUCED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Aspen n the -day of
March, 2022.
Torre, Mayor
I,Nicole Henning, duly appointed City Clerk do certify that the foregoing is a true and
accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a
meeting held on March 22, 2022.
Nicole Henning, City Cl
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