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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt 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
MEETING DATE: April 13, 2021
PREPARED BY: 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 goals 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 §8630). The actions were taken in response to an outbreak of
Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in San Joaquin County.
An outbreak of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues in numerous countries and across the
United States. As of March 9, 2021, there have been 70,465 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in San
Joaquin County; 1,334 of those cases remain active. As of April 7, there have been over 556,000
COVID-19 fatalities across the country (59,882 in California); and as of April 7, 1,325 COVID-19 fatalities
in San Joaquin County. Adult ICUs in the County are operating at 97%of licensed bed capacity, with 19%
of ICU patients testing positive for COVID-19. COVID positive hospitalization rates increased 3.2% for
the period March 30 — April 6.
On April 6, San Joaquin County moved to the Red (substantial) Tier. To move to the Orange (moderate)
Tier, new cases per 100,000 in the County will need to drop by 40%. The lack of testing in the County
continues to have a negative impact on the County's adjusted new case numbers. Currently, 80°/0 of the
State's population is in the Orange Tier, including neighboring counties.
County Public Health Services continues to stress the Importance of continued social distancing, the
wearing of face coverings, and frequent handwashing. The state has issued new guidelines for social
gatherings and the wearing of face coverings, along with a travel advisory for persons re-entering
California following non-essential travel. The state is now recommending that persons not travel more
than 125 miles from their place of residence, but only for essential activities. Travel into the state for non-
essential activities is discouraged.
As of April 6, the County's 7 -day average positivity rate was 4.0% and the health equity metric 3.4% (a
significant decrease from our prior report of 10.5% and 11.2%, respectively).
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. The more widely transmissible UK variant of the coronavirus is currently In San
Joaquin County. The UK variant spreads quickly among children and adults.
It is Imperative that the City continue responding to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 and to
implement measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within our community, prevent another surge in
positive cases, and continue preparations to respond to the number of persons requiring medical care or
hospitalization.
Timeline to date:
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, the World 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 Manager declared 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, August 19, 2020, September 16, 2020, October 7, 2020, November 4, 2020, December 2, 2020,
December 22, 2020, January 20, 2021, and February 17, 2021, 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, 2020 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, carefully planned, and managed
response and therefore the reopening of the economy has been modified.
On August 28, 2020, Governor Newsom announced Califomia's Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting
Pemtitted 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 moved from the Tier 1 (purple) to Tier 2 (red) on
September 29, 2020. Counties must stay in an assigned tier for a minimum of 21 -days before movement
to the next tier. On October 20, 2020, the County reported a 4.9 adjusted case rate per 100,000, as of
November 17, 2020 the rate was 7.4%. Unfortunately, the progress made in reducing the positivity rate
drastically changed as noted in the proceeding metrics and San Joaquin County returned to the purple
(widespread) tier effective November 17, 2020 along with 28 other counties, bringing the total to 41
counties in the purple tier, representing more than 94% of California's population.
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, In 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,
2020. 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.
On September 22, 2020, the State announced that nail salons could operate indoors in all tiers, so long
as State Guidelines are followed. As of October 20, 2020, the State announced that personnel care
services, including skin care, hair removal and tattoo could open in all tiers, with the requirement that
State Guidelines be followed.
Because of a significant increase in statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations a Regional Stay Home Order,
was announced by the Governor on December 3 and a supplemental order, signed December 6. The
Regional Order goes into effect at 11:59 PM the day after a region has been announced to have less
than 15% ICU availability, The supplemental order clarified retail operations and went into effect
immediately. The orders prohibited private gatherings of any size, close sector operations except for
critical infrastructure and retail, and require 100% masking and physical distancing in all others.
Based on ICU capacity falling below 15% the San Joaquin Region, consisting of Calaveras, Fresno,
Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Benito, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Tuolumne
counties, became subject to the Regional Stay Home Order at 11:59 PM December 6. On December 12,
regional ICU capacity dropped to 0% and remained at 0% for January. Based on 4 -week projections, the
San Joaquin Region was released from the Stay at Home Order and returned to the Purple Tier
(widespread) under the State's Blueprint,
San Joaquin Region returned to the Purple Tier following release from the more restrictive December 6
Regional Stay at Home orders.
As noted above, the County moved from the Purple Tier to the Red Tier on April 6. Allowing for
additional openings including some non-essential indoor business operations, such as movie theatres,
gyms, museums, zoos, and indoor dining at restaurants�with modifications. Fairs and amusement parks
can also resume operations at limited capacity, while outdoor live events will be able to increase
maximum capacity. However, bars that do not serve must remain closed.
As part of the City's response to the current emergency, the City is continuing its participation in the
State's Great Plates Delivered program, currently extended through May 7, 2021. The program currently
supports just over 500 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 four (4) participating local businesses and their workers. In addition,
the Library testing site moved to Joe Sema School as of April 5 to allow for the reopening of the Library
under current State guidelines.
Vaccines:
As of April 6, 2021, 7,708,082 persons in the State have been fully vaccinated representing 23.8% of the
State's population ages 16 and older. In San Joaquin County, Public Health reports that 84,836 County
residents are partially vaccinated, with 113,731, or 20.1% of the population 16 and older, fully vaccinated.
11,313 Lodi residents have been fully vaccinated representing 22.82% of the City's population.
Staff Recommendation:
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 Managers 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 Ratification of the Proclamation of the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Lodl 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
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
REAFFIRMING THE RATIFICATION OF THE PROCLAMATION OF THE
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF LODI
CONCERNING THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY MANAGER FOR SERVICES AND GOODS RELATED TO THE
LOCAL EMERGENCY TO $250,000
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 8630 and Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.32.060
authorizes the City Manager as the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim a local emergency
under certain circumstances if the City Council is not in session, and provides that the City Council
shall ratify the proclamation within seven (7) days thereafter; and
WHEREAS, an outbreak of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has spread throughout
numerous countries and across the United States; and
WHEREAS, as of April 7, 2021, there have been over 30.9 million cases of COVID-19 in the
United States, resulting in over 556,000 deaths, including 59,882 deaths in the State of California and
1,325 in San Joaquin County; and
WHEREAS, 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 elderly or have underlying chronic health
conditions or immunodeficiency; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative for the City to continue to prepare for and be in a position to
respond to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19, and it's variants, to implement measures to
mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within our community, and prepare to respond to an increasing
number of persons requiring medical care or hospitalization; and
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2020, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) activated its emergency response system to provide ongoing support for the response to
COVID-19 in the United States; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the Secretary of the federal Department of Health and
Human Services declared a public health emergency in the United States of America to aid the nation's
healthcare community in responding to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Novel Coronavirus
Disease (COVID-19) a "public health emergency of international concern" and referenced the event
as a pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, San Joaquin County Public Health Services (PHS) declared
a local health emergency pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 101080; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., the City of Lodi opened it Emergency
Operations Center (EOC); and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.32.050 designates the City Manager as the
Director of Emergency Services for the City of Lodi; and
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.32.060(A)(1) authorizes the Director of Emergency
Services to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency in the event the City
Council is not in session; and
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code section 2.32.020 defines an emergency to mean:
"[T]he actual or threatened existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety
of persons and property within this city caused by such conditions as air pollution, fire, flood, storm,
epidemic, riot or earthquake, or other conditions, including conditions resulting from war or imminent
threat of war, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel,
equipment and facilities of this city, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to
combat. It shall not include nor does any provision of this chapter apply to any condition relating to
a labor controversy." and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020, the Lodi City Council ratified the Proclamation of the
existence of a local emergency issued by the City Manager in his role as the City's Director of
Emergency Services on March 16, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2020, May 6, 2020, June 3, 2020, June 30, 2020, July 28, 2020,
August 19, 2020, September 16, 2020, October 7, 2020, November 4, 2020, December 2, 2020,
December 22, 2020, January 20, 2021, February 17, 2021, and March 17, 2021, the City Council
reaffirmed the ratification of the proclamation as required by the Government Code; and
WHEREAS, as of April 6, 2021, there have been a total of 70,465 confirmed cases of COVID-
19 in San Joaquin County, 1,334 of which remain active, and 1,325 COVID-19 fatalities; ICU
occupancy in San Joaquin County, including both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients, is at 97%
of licensed capacity; with 19% of ICU patients testing positive for COVID-19, and COVID-19
hospitalization rates have increased 3.2% for the period March 30 -April 6, 2021; and
WHEREAS, 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, 2020 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, carefully planned, and managed response and therefore the reopening of the economy has
been modified. The City is continuing to work with local businesses to facilitate outside operations as
permitted; and
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WHEREAS, On August 28, 2020, Governor Newsom announced California's Plan for
Reducing COVID-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); and
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2020, San Joaquin County Public Health issued a new order in
conformance with the Blueprint. Of note, salons and barbershops can 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. In 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, 2020. 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. On September 22, 2020, the State announced that nail
salons could operate indoors in all tiers, so long as State Guidelines are followed. As of October 20,
2020, the State announced that personnel care services, including skin care, hair removal and tattoo
could open in all tiers, with the requirement that State Guidelines are adhered to; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2020, San Joaquin County moved from the Tier 1 (purple) to
Tier 2 (red) on September 29, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2020, as a result of an increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate,
San Joaquin County returned to Tier 1 (purple) meaning that sectors of the economy that opened
under Tier 2 (red) were shuttered or could only operate outdoors under state guidelines, such as
places of worship, restaurants, gyms and fitness studios. Movie theatres and museums were again
closed. Schools in San Joaquin County that were open for in-person instruction as of November 16,
2020 in conformance with County Public Health and following State guidelines, remained open; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2020, due to a significant increase in statewide COVID-19
hospitalizations the Governor announced a Regional Stay Home Order and a supplemental order on
December 6, the orders go into effect at 11:59 PM the day after a region has been announced to have
less than 15% ICU availability. The supplemental order clarified retail operations and went into effect
immediately. The orders prohibit private gatherings of any size, close sector operations except for
critical infrastructure and retail, and require 100% masking and physical distancing in all others; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the ICU capacity falling below 15% the San Joaquin Region
consisting of Calaveras, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Benito, San Joaquin,
Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne counties, the Regional Stay Home Order became effective at 11:59 PM
December 6; and
WHEREAS, the 4 -week projection for the San Joaquin Region was projected to meet the
criteria to exit the Regional Stay at Home order, effective January 25, 2021, San Joaquin County
returned to the Purple Tier (widespread); and
WHEREAS, as of April 6, 2021, San Joaquin County has moved to the Red (substantial) Tier;
and
WHEREAS, as part of the City's response to the current emergency, the City is participating
in the State's Great Plates Delivered program, currently extended to May 7, 2021. The program
currently supports just over 500 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 four participating local businesses and their workers; and
WHEREAS, the Lodi City Council does hereby find that the aforesaid conditions of extreme
peril warrant and necessitate the continued existence of a local emergency.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby reaffirm the
ratification of the City Manager's Proclamation of the existence of a local emergency issued in his role
as the City's Director of Emergency Services on March 16, 2020 at 8:00 a.m., attached hereto as
Exhibit A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that, until the local emergency is
terminated, the powers, functions, and duties of the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services and
the emergency organization of the City of Lodi shall be those as prescribed by State law and the
ordinances, resolutions, and approved emergency services plan of the City of Lodi as determined by
the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services within the National Incident Management System;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing System set forth in Lodi Municipal Code
Chapter 3.20 is suspended for the duration of the local emergency as to the purchase of goods and
services related to the City's response to the local emergency resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that disclosure of the purchase of goods and services in an
amount over $10,000, and related to the City's response to the local emergency resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic, will be submitted to the City Council concurrent with the Council's reaffirmation
of the ratification of the Proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency. State law requires
that the City Council ratify the Proclamation every thirty (30) days hereafter until the local emergency
is terminated.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby 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.
Dated: April 13, 2021
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-93 was passed and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Lodi in a special meeting held April 13, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Hothi, Khan, Kuehne, and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
NIFE CUSMIR
City Cier
Approved as to Form:
J NIC D. M, DICH
City Attorney
2021-93
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Exhibit A
Proclamation of the Director of Emergency
Services for the City of Lodi Finding the
Existence of a Local Emergency (COVID-19)
AMENDED TO CORRECT DATE OF ISSUANCE
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WHEREAS, an outbreak of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has spread
throughout numerous countries and across the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 In an Infectious disease that causes respiratory Illness, and In
some cases can result In lung [salons and pneumonia. Experts believe that a large majority of
those Infected will have mild c.isas that often resemble the flu; however, some will have more
serIOuA symptoms requiring hospitalization, parllcuiarly Indlvlduals who are elderly or have
underlying chronic health conditions or Immunodeficiency; and
WHEREAS, It Is imperative for the City to prepare for and be in a position to respond to
suspected or confirmed cases of COV1D-19 to Implement measures to mitigate the spread of
COVID-19 wlthln cur community, and prepare Ie respond to an Increasing number of parsons
requiring medical care or hospitalizallon; and
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2020, the federal Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (GCc) activated Its emergency response system to provide ongoing support for the
response to COVID-19 In the United States; and
WHERE -AS, on January 31, 2020, the Secretary of the federal Department of Health and
Human Services (ieclared a publlc'hnslth ornargo«oy In II'v Ur'lled States of America to aid the
:nation's heallhcare C0111111Unity In responding to COVID-10; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a
State of Emergency In Callfornia after making a determination that:
1, The conditions caused by COVID-19 are IlKely 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; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Heoith Organization declared Novel
Coronavirus 131110ase (COVID-19) a "public health emerctoncy of International concern" and
referenced the event as a pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, San Joaquin County I'Ltbllc Health 5 orvlcas (PHS)
declared a IocAI health emergency pursuant to Honith & Safcty'C❑do Section 101000; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi activated Its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) effective
9;00 a.m. on March 12, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United Statea of America declared
a National state of emergency In response to the spread of COVID-19 within the United States;
and
WHEREAS, as of March 13, 2020, there are eight (a) confirmed cases of COVID-19 In
San Joaquin County and some evidence of community spread; and
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.32.050 designates the City Manager as the
Director of Emergency Services for the City of Lodi; and
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code Section 2,32.os0(A)(1) authorizes the Diraclor of
Emergency Solvices to proolAim the existence or threatem3d existence of a local emergency In
the event the City Council Is not In session; and
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code section 2,32.020 defines an emergency to mean:
,JTjhe actual or threalonva existence of conditions of disaslesr, or of exkumu peril to the
surely of Persons and property wilhin this city causocl by sus:h eortcliticrZrf ue air palhitlnri, IErs,
floo[f, siprm, al ldemic, tial or clarlhgLIBIC0, or othor candillorls, InelUdfng conditlons rosulllnta
from wnr or III III threat of wrrf, Will ilcll Conditlanr; are or aro Illcely la be beyond the ccnlrol
of the se�vfc�ls I�orsorulal, oquil�itulrll unci faGlllhos of 11110 city, requlring the combined forces
Of other political *Ubdivlaions to COITib i. It ah011 not include pior stove any provlslon of this
chapter apply to r►ny cvnditlon relaflog Io a Iubor colltrovoryy."
NOW, THEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES AND
DECLARES that;
1. The roderfal Censors for Disease CDlltral and Praventibn (CDC) announced on
February 25, 20201, that community spread of CIDVID-19 Is likely to occur In the
United States; and
2. San Joaquin County Public Health Services (PHS) declared a local health
emergency pursuant to Health & Safety Coen Section 101080 on March 12,
2020; and
3. PHS's declaration lands that there Is an ongoing risk and likelihood of additional
COVID-19 patients boing Identlfled In San Joaquin County; and
4. As of March 13, 2020, PHS confirmed eight (8) c0ses of COVID-19 In San
Joaquin County and found we are now seeing sufrla evidence of -,nmmunity
spread; and
5. The City of Lodi City Council is not now In session,
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED ON THE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS ABOVE,
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY PROCLAIMS a6 of 8:00 a.m. Marcil 10, 2020, That a Incrll
emergortcy now exists throu9111411 the City of Lodi caused by an oulhrerak and comrrEunity
spread of COVID-19 in Sail Jur.fgkiin Ccuflly.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that during the existence of such local
cmeryvncy. I11e powers, Iunolions and duties of the emergency organization of the City of i_odl
•shall be those preecrIbod by Ntste law and local ordinances, resolutions, and approved plans of
•the City of Loth.
Dated; March 16, 2020
81C'pF� CI -1 015eunr
Director of Emergency Servlca9
This proclamation Is sLll)1er1 to ratification by the City Council within seven (7) days and Is
subject to reaffirmation every 30 days thereafter until such local emergency Is terminated,
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