Abatement and Appeals Board votes to continue remote meetings under state emergency rule

The Abatement and Appeals Board voted unanimously to confirm findings under California Government Code section 54953(e) and to continue meeting exclusively by teleconference for the next 30 days. Board members said public‑health guidance has not changed and that in‑person meetings would still present safety risks to attendees.

A board presenter summarized the rationale on the record, saying that recommendations from the Department of Public Health and the state remain in an emergency state and that measures to promote physical distancing continue. The board made, seconded and carried the motion without public comment. The host also provided call‑in instructions and an access code for members of the public wishing to participate by phone.

Under the motion, the board will continue to meet remotely for 30 days while monitoring state and local public‑health guidance. The board did not set additional conditions or a review timeline beyond the 30‑day period announced at the meeting.