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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - September 16, 2020 C-04AGENDA ITEM c-4 Crrv or Lonr CouNcrr ConnMUNrcATroN TM AGENDA TITLE: MEET| NG DATE: September 16,2020 PREPARED BY: City Attorney 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 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 local emergency. 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 Novel Coronavirus 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 August 31, 2020, there are a total of 17,497 confirmed cases of COVID- 19 in San Joaquin County (almost double the number of cases reported on since July 23'd); the rolling 14- day total number of cases is 2,331. There are currently 330 COVID-19 fatalities; confirmed COVID positive hospitalizations are 104 as of August 31st, with 34 of those patients currently in ICU representing 33% of all ICU occupancies, a significant decrease from late July. County wide, total ICU occupancy including both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients is 104o/o of capacity, down from 138o/o as of July 22. Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital (LMH) currently has 16 COVID-19 positive patients and 2 of its S lCU patients are COVID-19 positive. Because of the high number of COVID-19 related cases and the overburdened ICU's in the County, in July the state and federal government 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 152 identified outbreaks within the County (up from 91 on July 22). However, County Public Health Services is hopeful that with continued social distancing, the wearing of face coverings, and frequent handwashing the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations will continue to decrease. APPROVE , City Manager On August 28, 2020, Governor Newsom announced California's Plan for Reducing COVTD-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to Keep Californians Healthy and Safe (Blueprint). The Blueprint consists of four color-coded tiers, Widespread - Tier 1 (purple), Substantial - Tier 2 (red), Moderate - Tier 3 (orange), and Minimal - Tier 4 (yellow). San Joaquin County is in the framework's Tier 1 (purple). Counties must stay in an assigned tier for a minimum of 21-days before movement to the next tier. ln order for the County to advance to Tier 2 (red), the County will need to sustain the following metrics for at least 2- weeks: no more than4-7 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population and a positivity rate of 5-8o/o. As of August 31 the County has 16.6 cases per 100,000 and a positivity rate of 11.3%. 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 responding 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, 202Q, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a State of Emergency in California after making a determination that. 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-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 COVID-19 within the United States. On March 16,2020, the City Managerdeclared a Local Emergency pursuant to 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, June 3, 2020, June 30, 2020, July 28, 2020, and August 19,2020 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, 2Q2Q, 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 continuing to work 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. On August 31,2020, San Joaquin County Public Health issued a new order in conformance with the Blueprint. Of note, salons and barbershops can now operate indoors under the Blueprint's Tier 1 (purple) criteria, so long as the State's guidance for business operations applicable to salons and barbershops is followed. ln addition, the County also issued a corrected order applicable to bars, pubs, brewpubs, and breweries. The order states that those businesses must abide by the State's order issued on August 28. Because the County is currently in Tier 1, brewpubs, bars, breweries and pubs are permitted to continue outdoor service of alcohol only when it is served with a "sit-down dine-in meal," meaning the alcohol is an accompaniment to the meal. 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 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. J Magdich City-Attorney Attachment: 1) Order of the San Joaquin County Public Health Officer lmplementing the August 28, 2020, Directives of the Governor of California and the California State Public Health Officer, issued August 31,2020 2) Conected Order of the San Joaquin County Public Health Officer lmplementing the August 28, 2020, Directives of the California State Public Health Officer regarding Brewpubs, Bars, Breweries, and Pubs 3) 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 c-4 Council Report: Payroll City of Lodi - v11.3.19 Live COVID-19 Payroll Expenses Tota|payrollcosts - July 24,2020to September L4,2O2O FUND FUND NAME Sum of Tota| Cost 100 General Fund 103 Measure L 2OO PARKS, REC & CULTURAL SERVICES *??0 *_ -- coMMUNtTY DEVELOPMENT .599__ ._ _ Electric Ut¡lity 530 Wastewater Utility 104s31.2s 77L.09 12,299.55 4,806.89 354.51 3,6t8.77 Grand Total t26,37t,55 Hours worked - July 24,2020 to September t4,2020 FUND FUND NAME Sum of Quantity^-loo .-ıeneral FunL -".-* -- -i,67€so 103 Measure L PARKT REC & CULTTJRAL SERVTCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT j-qq.- _"_ Electric Utility 530 Wastewater Utility 200 78.75 375.50 83.50 8.00 92.00 270 Grand Total 2,256,25 Council Report: Expenditures City of Lodi - v11.3.19 Live COVID-19 expenses Corrected the funds responsible for the expenses Date Range: July 24,2020to September L4,2020 Expenditures by Fund FUND FUND NAME Sum of AMOUNT 100 General Fund L,272,447.O3 Grand Total 1,272,447.03 Expenditures by Fund Row tabels ABM lndustry Groups LtC California Joint Powers Risk Mgt Cassellabros lnc. Certified First Aid lnc City Rlse, LLC Co"mpany Nurse, LLC County of San Joaquin Farwest Safety lnc Lodl Beer Company; L[.C. Office Depot Staples Advantage The Dancing Fox Winery & Brewery, lnc Sum of AMOUNT Villaee Coffee Shop 7,632,6A 7,L92.04 474,259.41 146.08 3,010.00', 250.00 2,400.00' 3,900.00 92,911.56 307.34 222:5X 277,527.59 402,694.90 Grand Total t,272,447,0'