RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA TO ADDRESS AN UNPERMITTED ASSEMBLY (POP-UP EVENT) AND TO DIRECT CITY STAFF TO PREPARE PROCEDURES AND SAFEGUARDS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF PERSONS ON TYBEE ISLAND DURING SUCH EVENT WHEREAS, the City of Tybee Island, Georgia (“City”) has received credible evidence that an unpermitted assembly or pop-up event may be held in late June or early July; and WHEREAS, such unpermitted and unsanctioned event is being promoted and advertised, including published on social media, and such promotion reasonably indicates to the Mayor and Council that there is an immediate risk to the public safety and welfare of citizens and their property; WHEREAS, the City recognizes any such unpermitted and unsanctioned event could negatively impact the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, the City is actively reviewing all options to address the unpermitted and unsanctioned event; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Tybee Island duly assembled that pursuant to Section 54-74 of the Code of Tybee Island the following steps are to be taken by City staff: 1. The City Manager is to provide notice to anyone promoting, organizing or otherwise planning to attend the unpermitted and unsanctioned event that they will be subject to all applicable criminal and civil penalties. 2. City staffs to explore and prepare plans to address and limit the negative impact on public health and welfare as well as to promote public safety including but not limited to preparation of traffic plans including restriction of access to certain roadways; management of parking facilities and establishing inspection stations or other necessary precautionary facilities or devices on the island, 3. To activate communication with other local government officials, including law enforcement, state and local agencies and Georgia Department of om 424 = Page 180Transportation as deemed necessary and appropriate in accordance with possible attendance. 4. To activate public safety directed activities such as appropriate law enforcement equipment including license plate tag readers, cameras and other intelligence gathering equipment to protect attendees, residents and visitors. 5. To establish lines of communication with sources of vehicle towing equipment so as to remove vehicles creating hazards and safety risks. 6. To take all other lawful measures necessary to the fullest extent possible to provide for safe egress and ingress onto and off of Tybee Island, especially for health related emergencies SO RESOLVED, this day of. » 2023. ATTEST: CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA By: By: Jan LeViner, MMC Shirley Sessions, Mayor Clerk of Council om 424 - Page 191