HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 20, 2020 SMLODI CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020
The Special City Council meeting of May 20, 2020, was called to order by Mayor Kuehne
at 10:31 p.m.
Present: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi,
and Mayor Kuehne
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and Assistant City Clerk Farris
City Manager Schwabauer provided an introduction regarding the implementation of local
directives to allow certain activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, explaining there has been a
request to allow counties to have an earlier opening related to their individual matrix rather than
the Statewide matrix.
City Attorney Magdich reported that the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors is seeking to
adopt a joint resolution with the cities of Escalon, Lathrop, Lodi, Manteca, Ripon, and Tracy
petitioning the Governor to allow counties to develop and implement local directives to allow
individuals, businesses, houses of worship, and schools to resume activities in a manner that
does not menace public health. The cities have either adopted the joint resolution or plan to at
their next meeting. She further noted that at the County level, Dr. Park will be submitting the
attestation under the new variance under the Governor's pandemic roadmap.
In response to Council Member Chandler, Ms. Magdich stated if the State Public Health Official
approves the County application, all retail will be allowed under certain criteria.
Council Member Mounce indicated her support of the joint resolution.
In response to Council Member Mounce's question regarding the Atwater City Council sanctuary
city declaration, Ms. Magdich stated that while she is sure the Atwater City Council had reasons
for the declaration, local jurisdictions cannot override County or State orders without jeopardizing
funding.
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi indicated his support of the joint resolution.
Ms. Magdich stated that the boards of supervisors of eight California counties are putting together
similar resolutions; additionally, more information has been received on a local level showing
flattening of the curve and the ability to handle an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
An email was received (filed) and read into the record from Alex Aliferis in support of reopening
A.Call to Order / Roll Call
B.Regular Calendar
B-1 Discuss City’s Response to COVID-19 and Adopt Joint Resolution with San Joaquin
County Petitioning the Governor to Allow the County to Draft and Implement Local
Directives to Allow Individuals, Businesses, Houses of Worship, and Schools to Resume
Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Manner that Does Not Menace Public
Health (CM/CA)
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Lodi businesses, places of worship, and club meetings.
Ms. Magdich clarified that the resolution does not allow the City to reopen; it is a request to the
Governor for local control over reopening.
Council Member Mounce made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to adopt joint
Resolution No. 2020-106 with San Joaquin County petitioning the Governor to allow the County
to draft and implement local directives to allow individuals, businesses, houses of worship, and
schools to resume activities during the COVID-19 pandemic in a manner that does not menace
public health.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi,
and Mayor Kuehne
Noes: None
Absent: None
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:41 p.m.
C.Adjournment
ATTEST:
Pamela M. Farris
Assistant City Clerk
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