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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: May 5, 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 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 §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 April 21, 2021, there have been confirmed cases of COVID-19 in San Joaquin
County; 1,220 of those cases remain active. As of April 7, there have been over 568,000 COVID-19
fatalities across the country (61,083 in California); and as of April 21, 1,340 COVID-19 fatalities in San
Joaquin County. Although adult ICUs in the County are operating at 106% of licensed bed capacity,
COVID-19 positive patients have decreased by 14.5% during the 7 -day period ending April 22.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 approximately 40%. The lack of testing in the County
continues to have a negative impact on the County's adjusted new case numbers. Currently, 87% 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. Travel into the state for non-essential activities is discouraged.
APPROVED:
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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
May 5, 2021
As of April 21, the County's 7 -day average positivity rate was 3.0% (statewide the rate is 1.7%) and the
health equity metric 3.3% (a decrease over the prior two weeks of 4.00% and 3.4%, respectively). The
County's cases per 100,000 is 8.2 compared to the State which is 5 cases per 100,000.
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
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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
May 5, 2021
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 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). 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.
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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
May 5, 2021
As noted above, the County moved from the Purple Tier to the Red Tier on April 6 and remains in the
Red Tier as of April 21. The move to the Red Tier allowed 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 Serna School as of April 5 to allow for the reopening of the Library
under current State guidelines.
Vaccines:
As of April 21, 2021, 42.2% of Californians 16 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-
19 vaccine and among that group 25.8% have been fully vaccinated. In San Joaquin County, Public
Health reports that 163,501 County residents are fully vaccinated representing 21.8%of the population 16
and older. 15,903 Lodi residents have been fully vaccinated representing 32.1% of the City's population,
an increase of 10% over the prior two week period.
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 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 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
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-157
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 May 24, 2021, there have been over 33.9 million cases of COVID-19 in the
United States, resulting in over 590,000 deaths, including 61,732 deaths in the State of California and
1,403 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
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, March 17, 2021, April 13, 2021, and
May 5, 2021, the City Council reaffirmed the ratification of the proclamation as required by the
Government Code; and
WHEREAS, as of May 24, 2021, there have been a total of 73,617 confirmed cases of
COVID-19 in San Joaquin County, 927 of which remain active, and 1,403 COVID-19 fatalities; ICU
occupancy in San Joaquin County, including both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients, is 89% of
licensed bed capacity; with 30 patients testing positive for COVID-19, and COVID-19 hospitalization
rates have decreased 18.9% for the 7 -day period prior to May 24; 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
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); 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, 2020; 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 moved to the Red (substantial) Tier,
where is remains as of May 24; 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 June 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: June 2, 2021
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-157 was passed and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held June 2, 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
JENNIF CUSMIR
L City Clerk
Approve -as to Form:
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JA I GDICH
City Attorney
2021-157
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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
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 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 prepare for and be in a position to respond to
suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 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 ald 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, 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 States 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 (8) 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 2.32.060(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 extrema 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."
NOW, THEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES AND
DECLARES that:
1. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on
February 25, 2020, that community spread of COVID-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 Code Section 101080 on March 12,
2020; and
3. PHS's declaration finds that there is an ongoing risk and likelihood of additional
COVID-19 patients being identified in San Joaquin County; and
4. As of March 13, 2020, PHS confirmed eight (8) cases of COVID-19 in San
Joaquin County and found we are now seeing some evidence of community
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 as of 8:00 a.m. March 16, 2020, that a local
emergency now exists throughout the City of Lodi caused by an outbreak and community
spread of COVID-19 in San Joaquin County,
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that during the existence of such local
emergency, the powers, functions and duties of the emergency organization of the City of Lodi
shall be those prescribed by state law and local ordinances, resolutions, and approved plans of
the City of Lodi.
Dated: March 16, 2020
Ste}�h� V2uer
Director of Emergency Services
This proclamation Is subject 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,
roved as to Form:
Janice . Magdich
City- ttorney