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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - June 30, 2020 B-01 SMAGENDA ITEM B-l Crry on Lonr CouNcrr C ovrMUNrcATroN fM AGENDA TITLE MEETING DATE: PREPARED BY: Adopt a Resolution Reaffirming the Ratification of the City Manager's Proclamation Finding the Continued Existence of a Local Emergency and Rendering Certain Emergency Orders, lncluding an lncrease Related to the Local Emergency in the City Manager's Contracting Authority for Services and Goods to a Maximum Amount of $250,000 for the Duration of the Local Emergency June 30, 2020 Special Meeting Gity Attorney RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution reaffirming the ratification of the City Manager's proclamation finding the continued existence of a local emergency and rendering certain emergency orders, including an increase related to the local emergency in the City Manager's contracting authority for services and goods to a maximum amount of $250,000 for the duration of the localemergency, BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At 8:00 a.m. on March 16,2020, the City Manager declared a Local Emergency pursuant to his authority under Lodi Municipal Code section 2.32.060(AX1). The declaration was confirmed by the City Council on March 18, 2O2O (Gov. Code S8630). Action was taken in response to an outbreak of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in San Joaquin County. An outbreak of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has spread throughout numerous countries and acrosstheUnitedStates. AsofJune23,2020,thereareatotal of2,560confirmedcasesofCOV|D-19 in San Joaquin County (the number of cases on May 28rh was 834); the rolling 14-day total number of cases is 973, significantly in excess of the 190 limitation under the County's attestation. There are currently 48 COVID-19 fatalities (an increase of just over 4Qo/o in the last 25 days); confirmed COVID positive hospitalizations have increased to 91 (the attestation limit is 20), with 22 of those patients in ICU; and there are 51 suspected COVID-19 patients hospitalized with 5 of those in the lCU. Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital (LMH) currently has 6 COVID-19 positive ICU patients and an outbreak of among more than 35 of its staff members; as a consequence, LMH is no longer accepting non-COVID patients, except under limited circumstances. There is continued evidence of community spread, currently there are 27 identified outbreaks within the County, including one among LMH staff, and County Public Health Services anticipates the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations will continue to increase. COVID-19 is an infectious disease that causes respiratory illness and in some cases can result in lung lesions and pneumonia. Experts believe that a large majority of those infected will have mild cases that often resemble the flu; however, some will have more serious symptoms requiring hospitalization, AppROVED: Steve Schwabauer Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager Cily 12020 COVI D- 1 9/CounCom6-30-2OCou ncilMeeting.doc particularly individuals who are over 65 years of age or have underlying chronic health conditions or immunodeficiency. It is imperative for the City to continue preparations for and respond to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 and to implement measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within our community, and continue preparations to respond to an increasing number of persons requiring medical care or hospitalization. On March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a State of Emergency in California after making a determination that: 1. The conditions caused by COVID-19 are likely to require the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions to appropriately respond; and 2. Local authority is inadequate to cope with the threat posed by COVID-19 On March 11,2Q20, theWorld Health Organization declared Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) a "public health emergency of international concern" and referenced the event as a pandemic. On March 12, 2020, San Joaquin County Public Health Services (PHS) declared a local health emergency pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 101080. At 10:00 a.m. on March 12,2020, the City of Lodi opened its Emergency Operations Center (EOC). On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States of America declared a National State of Emergency in response to the spread of coVlD-19 within the united states. On March 16,2020, the City Managerdeclared a Local Emergency pursuantto his authority under Lodi Municipal Code section 2.32.060(A)(1) in response to an outbreak of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in San Joaquin County, the declaration of a local health emergency by PHS, and the President's declared National State of Emergency. On March 18, 2020, the City Council ratified the proclamation of local emergency pursuant to Government Code Section 8630. Council reaffirmed the ratification of the proclamation on April 15, 2020, May 6, 2020, and June 3, 2020, as required by the Government Code. On March 20, 2020, the Public Health Officer of San Joaquin County issued a Stay-At-Home order. The orderwas superseded by subsequent orders dated March 21,2020, March 26,2020, April 14, 2020, an amendment to the April 14 order issued on April 24, 2020. The April 14, 2O2O order remains in effect until such time as it is rescinded by the County's Public Health Officer, subject to subsequent orders allowing for the opening of various sectors of the economy, referenced under the State's Pandemic Roadmap to Recovery Plan as Phases 1, 2, and 3. San Joaquin County is currently in mid-Phase 3 of the State's Pandemic Roadmap. County Public Health continues to caution that the rate of infections and deaths in San Joaquin County necessitate a firm and carefully planned and managed response as the California economy is reopened. As part of the City's response to the current emergency, the City is participating in the State's Great Plates Delivered program. The program currently supports over 390 qualified adults 65 years and older and adults 60-64 who are at high-risk from COVID-19, in staying home and receiving the delivery of three meals each day. The program also provides economic stimulus to the participating local businesses and their workers. Staff recommends that the City Council reaffirm its ratification of the City Manager's declaration of a local emergency and continue the City Manager's authority to contract for services and goods related to COVID-19, up to a maximum of $250,000 from the current maximum of $20,000, for the duration of the local emergency. FUNDING The reaffirmation of the ratification of the City Manager's declaration of Local Emergency allows the City to continue to access federal, state and county resources, including financial reimbursements. 7- J Magdich ey Attachment:1) Resolution Reaffirming the Ratification of the Proclamation of the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Lodi Concerning the Existence of a Local Emergency and Extending the Contract Authority of the City Manager for Services and Goods related to the Emergency to $250,000 g 1- Council Report: Expenditures City of Lodi - v11.3.L9 Live COVID-19 expenses Corrected the funds responsible for the expenses Date Range: June L, 2020 to June 25, 2O2O Fund Number Fund Name Sum of Priee 100 GeneralFund 278,495.83 Grand Total Row labels 278,495.83 Sum of Price Amazon Dancing Fox Winery & Brewery Sysco Village Coffee Shop Brickhouse Costco Delta lndustrial Solutions ABM lndustrial Decker Equipment Certified First Aid Office depot Creative Safetv Supplv 2,352.t3 48,953.99 1,666.59 58,476.00 L54,70t,37 20.02 430.73 9,081.24 1,525,62 399.7s 341.01 547.38 Grand Total 278,495,83 Council Report: Payroll City of Lodi - v11.3.19 Live COVID-19 Payroll expenses Date: June L - June 25,2020 PayrollCost Fund Fund Narne Surn of Amount 100 General Fund Measure L PARKS, REC & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Electric Utility Wastewater Utility Transit 69,530.20 78.77 7,175.31 2,967.91, 2,304,95 2,51,6.99 2,858.L7 103 200 270 500 530 600 Grand Total Hours worked Fund Fund Name 87,4t2.30 Sum of Quantity 100 General Fund Measure L PARKS, REC & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Electric Utility Wastewater Utility Transit t,156.75 2.OO 238.50 46.50 52.00 64.00 72,50 103 200 270 500 s30 600 Grand Total t,6t2,25