PISMO BEACH COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Agenda Item #9.F
SUBJECT/TITLE:
TERMINATION OF THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution terminating the local emergency confirmed by City Council on March 17, 2020 and rescinding Resolution R-2020-026.
BACKGROUND:
Chapter 2.32 of the Pismo Beach Municipal Code empowers the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected by an emergency and the City Council is not in session. An emergency exists when conditions are beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, facilities, and existing laws of this City. The declaration is an acknowledgement of the need for additional resources and expedited procedures to deal with the emergency. The Director of Emergency Service’s declaration is subject to City Council ratification within seven days.
States of Emergency in response to the increased spread of the COVID-19 pandemic were declared by the State of California on March 4, 2020; by the County of San Luis Obispo on March 13, 2020; and by the President of the United States on March 13, 2020.
The City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed the existence of a local emergency on March 16, 2020, which was ratified by Council Resolution R-2020-0261 on March 17, 2020.
The rapid spread and serious nature of the virus necessitated immediate and significant adaptations to certain work practices in order to maintain desired levels of service for the public, and to protect the safety of both personnel and the public. At varying phases of the pandemic, the City has taken actions including:
Initially closing City Hall to walk-ins, adopting work-from-home policies, and extensive equipment and software procurement to quickly implement work-from- home practices;
Development of novel virtual meeting models for all public legislative meetings in order to continue the business of the City Council and its Advisory Bodies; widespread implementation of Zoom and Teams to facilitate virtual participation; and
Posting of public health messaging regarding social distancing, face coverings, and vaccination; implementation of temporary emergency public health regulations relating to face coverings.
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9.F-1Council Agenda 2-21-2023
The Governor’s Office has indicated its intent to terminate the statewide COVID-19 emergency on February 28, 2023, and staff recommends that the City concurrently end its local emergency order.
Conclusion and Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) ending its local COVID-19 emergency order, to coincide with the termination of the statewide COVID-19 emergency on February 28, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the resolution terminating the COVID-19 Emergency.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Do not adopt the attached Resolution; provide staff with direction.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution terminating local emergency
Submitted by: Erica Inderlied, City Clerk Meeting Date: February 21, 2023 City Manager Approval:
9.F-2Council Agenda 2-21-2023
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH,
CALIFORNIA TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY CONFIRMED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 17, 2020 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION R-2020-026 WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020 the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, issued a proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency in response to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus; and
WHEREAS, the proclamation was confirmed by City Council on March 17, 2020 by Resolution R-2020-026; and
WHEREAS, the California Governor’s Office has indicated its intent to terminate the statewide COVID-19 emergency on February 28, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Government Code Section 8630, the City Council determines that conditions warrant the termination of the local state of emergency declared under Resolution R-2020-026, and therefore, the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby terminates the local emergency confirmed by the City Council on March 17, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution R-2020-026 is hereby rescinded.
UPON MOTION OF Council Member , seconded by Council Member , the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach this 21st day of February 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
Approved: Attest:
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Ed Waage, Mayor Erica Inderlied, City Clerk
9.F-3Council Agenda 2-21-2023
Attachment 1