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WHEREAS, City Council reviewed the status of the Local Declaration on February 23, 2021 and by Ordinance 2021 -14 determined to continue the Local Declaration without modification; and WHEREAS, City Council reviewed the status of the Local Declaration on April 27, 2021 and by Ordinance 2021 -26 determined to continue the Local Declaration without modification; and WHEREAS, Governor Northam has indicated that he is likely to terminate the State Declaration effective June 30, 2021; and WHEREAS, based upon the progress achieved in addressing the pandemic and the anticipated termination of the State Declaration, it is advisable to terminate the Local Declaration, effective June 30, 2021. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: 1. That the Local Declaration shall expire on June 30, 2021 at 11:59 P.M., unless sooner modified or cancelled by City Council or the Director of Emergency Management, either of whom may act. 2. That as of June 30, 2021 at 11:59 P.M. the terms and provisions of the Emergency Ordinance shall be of no continuing effect. 3. That the provisions of the Emergency Ordinance authorizing electronic meetings and -overning the conduct of public hearings and the provision of documents for public inspection shall continue to apply as set forth therein to meetings of the City Council until June 21, 2021 and to meetings of all Boards until June 30, 2021. 4. That, notwithstanding any other provision of the Emergency Ordinance: (a) City Council shall resume in- person meetings with a quorum present in the City Council Chamber, and with public attendance, at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 22, 2021; (b) The Rules of Order and Procedure of the Portsmouth City Council shall apply without modification to the regular meeting of City Council on June 22, 2021 and to all meetings of City Council thereafter. (c) All other Boards, as said term is defined in the Emergency Ordinance, shall resume in- person meetings with a quorum present and public attendance as of July 1, 2021. 5. That this Ordinance shall take effect on the date of its adoption.