HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2020-106RESOLUTION NO. 2020-106
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND THE CITY COUNCILS
OF THE CITIES OF ESCALON, LATHROP, LODI,
MANTECA, RIPON, AND TRACY PETITIONING THE
GOVERNOR TO ALLOW COUNTIES TO IMPLEMENT
LOCAL DIRECTIVES REGARDING RESUMPTION OF
ACTIVITIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of
Emergency ("State of Emergency") to formalize emergency actions and help prepare for the
broader spread of the COVID-19 disease; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20
ordering all individuals in California to stay in their place of residence except as needed to
maintain continuity of operations of federal critical infrastructure sectors, thereby reducing and
stopping non-essential businesses from continuing operations ("Stay at Home Order"); and
WHEREAS, the stated intent of the State of Emergency and subsequent Stay at Home
Order ("State Actions") was to prevent the catastrophic failure of the hospital system due to an
anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases; and
WHEREAS, the key implementation step of the State Actions was designed to "flatten
the curve," so as to avoid overwhelming the hospital systems; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors ratified
the declaration of a local health emergency to address COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors ratified
the proclamation of a Local Emergency within the County requesting State and Federal
assistance be provided to San Joaquin County; and
WHEREAS, through the actions of frontline staff, hospital and medical staff, elected and
appointed leaders, and most importantly the actions of the citizens of San Joaquin County, the
curve has flattened in the County and has remained flat since April 25, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Variance Attestation criteria adopted by the State is inconsistent with
Governor Newsom's oft repeated adage that a one -size -fits -all criteria does not recognize the
diversity within the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Joaquin has met all of the criteria, within its control, to
move ahead of the State to re -open the economy; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Joaquin has issued clear directives to all employers and
essential critical infrastructure worksites to adopt social distancing protocols to protect
employees and the public; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of San Joaquin County have demonstrated the ability to
moderate their behavior to flatten the curve; and
WHEREAS, despite efforts by the County, State, and Federal governments, individuals
are not receiving sufficient aid to withstand the economic hardships caused by the Orders; and
WHEREAS, many local businesses are reporting that they have exhausted all of their
reserves and are on the brink of failing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors, County of
San Joaquin, and the City Councils of Escalon, Lathrop, Lodi, Manteca, Ripon, and Tracy jointly
petition the Governor to immediately allow counties, under the direction and with the approval of
the Public Health Officer, to craft and implement local directives necessary to allow individuals,
businesses, houses of worship, and schools to resume activities in a manner that does not
menace public health.
Date: May 20, 2020
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2020-106 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a special meeting held May 20, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Mounce, Nakanishi and
Mayor Kuehne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JANIODMAGDICH
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PAMELA M. FARRIS
Assistant City Clerk
2020-106