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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - August 19, 2020 C-20AGENDA ITEM Czo Crrv or Lonr Couxcrr CovrMUNrcATroN IM 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 August 19,2020 City 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(A)(1). The declaration was confirmed by the City Council on March 18, 2020 (Gov. Code 58630). Action was taken in response to an outbreak of NovelCoronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in San Joaquin County. An outbreak of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has spread throughout numerous countries and across the United States. As of July 23,2020, there are a total of 9,595 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in San Joaquin County (the number of cases on June 23'd was 2,560); the rolling 14-day total number of cases is 2,169, significantly in excess of the 190 limitation under the County's attestation. There are currently 98 COVID-19 fatalities (over double the fatalities reported on June 23'd); confirmed COVID positive hospitalizations have increased to 240 on July 22 (fhe attestation limit is 20), with 73 of those patients currently in ICU representing 56% of all ICU occupancies and there are 44 suspected COVID-19 patients hospitalized with 7 of those in the lCU. County wide, total ICU occupancy including both COVID- 19 and non COVID-19 patients is 138% of capacity as of July 22. Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital (LMH) currently has 40 COVID-19 positive patients and 11 of its 16 ICU patients are COVID-19 positive patients. Because of the high number of COVID-19 related cases and the overburdened ICU's in the County, the state and federal government have sent a special team to assist at LMH and also at Dameron Hospital in Stockton. There is continued evidence of community spread, currently there are 91 identified outbreaks within the County and County Public Health Services anticipates the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations will continue to increase over the next three to four weeks. Steve SchwabauerAPPROVED: Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager 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, 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 11,2020, theWorld Health Organization declared Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-1g) 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 COVID-19 within the United States. On March 16,2020, the City Manager declared a Local Emergency pursuant to his authority under Lodi Municipal Code section 2.32.060(AX1) 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, 202[ 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, June 3,2020, June 30, 2020, and July 28, 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 order was 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, 2020 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 was in mid-Phase 3 of the State's Pandemic Roadmap; however the significant increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations has resulted in the issuance of a new County order to reclose certain industries and activities unless they can be modified to operate outside or by pick-up. The City is currently working with local businesses to facilitate outside operations. 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 and as a consequence the reopening of the economy has been modified. San Joaquin County remains on the State Monitoring List. 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 400 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 (currently 4 restaurants) 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 localemergency. 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. Janice D. Magdich Janice D. Magdich City Attorney Attachment:1) Resolution Reaffirming the Rat¡fìcation 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 Sienature: '.' ' " Ð- il ' - Jânice D. Niagd¡ch {Aue 13,Y020 14:12 PDT) signature:fu Email: sschwabauer@lodi.govEmait: jmagdich@lodi.gov