RESOLUTION NO. ---
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA,
CALIFORNIA RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY - MONKEYPOX {MPX) ISSUED SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
WHEREAS, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") has confirmed widespread cases of individuals with MPX (pronounced "mpox"), a disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus that can lead to acute health impacts, including severe pain and hospitalization, long term symptoms, and, in rare instances, death; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2022, an investigation began into the first case of monkeypox in California in a person who traveled abroad, and the case was confirmed as positive for monkeypox on May 25, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2022, the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") announced a National Vaccine Strategy to protect the nation from MPX; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2022, the World Health Organization determined that a multi-country outbreak of MPX constituted a Public Health Emergency of International Concern; and
WHEREAS, as of September 2, 2022, there are more than 52,000 cases of MPX globally and more than 19,000 confirmed cases in the United States, with California experiencing over 3600 confirmed cases in 38 local health jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, there are actual and threatened conditions of extreme peril to the health and safety of persons and property in the City of Pasadena caused by MPX; and WHEREAS, the City of Pasadena's departments and work force, utilizing their full resources, have responded to these conditions in a professional manner and have worked diligently to protect the public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, these conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the city, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
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WHEREAS, the Interim City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, issued a Proclamation of Local Emergency - Monkeypox, on August 18, 2022, based on these facts and circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the Interim City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, re-issued a Proclamation of Local Emergency - Monkeypox, on August 25, 2022, based on these facts and circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, re-issued a Proclamation of Local Emergency - Monkeypox, on. September 1, 2022, based on these facts and circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, re-issued a Proclamation of Local Emergency - Monkeypox, on September 8, 2022, based on these facts and circumstances; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2.370 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, the City Manager is authorized to issue a Proclamation of Local Emergency if the City Council is not in session, provided that the City Council takes action to ratify the Proclamation within seven days thereafter; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the Proclamation of Local Emergency - Monkeypox issued on September 8, 2022, is attached to this resolution and the City Council has received a report on the conditions described therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Pasadena hereby resolves that the Proclamation of Local Emergency - Monkeypox issued by the Director of Disaster Emergency Services on September 8, 2022, is hereby ratified and confirmed by the City Council; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that said local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council of the City of Pasadena.
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ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Pasadena on the 12th day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Approved as to form:
Lisa Hosey
Assistant City Attorney
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3 Mark Jomsky, CMC
City Clerk