Administrative
Report
O.1., File #20-0764 Council Action Date:3/17/2020
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOE HOEFGEN, CITY MANAGER
TITLE
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER’S PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY REGARDING THE SERIOUS AND IMMINENT THREAT OF NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH ADOBT BY TITLY ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2003-014, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE ACTION OF THE
CITY MANAGER ACTING AS THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES IN PROCLAIMING
THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As a result of the serious and imminent threat of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Redondo Beach, and in order to take proactive action in this regard, on Thursday, March 12, 2020, as City Manager, I issued the attached Proclamation of Local Emergency (Proclamation) related to COVID-19. In fulfilment of the intent of the proclamation, I have ordered staff to take the following initial actions.
Increased cleaning of restrooms and City Facilities utilized by the public Temporarily closing the three senior centers in Redondo Beach Taking steps to postpone community events and activities at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center with 250 or more in attendance
Working with Department Directors to identify how the delivery of public services can be modified to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19
Disseminating information related to social distancing and good hygiene Significantly limiting employee work-related travel
Preparing contingency plans for continuity of government in the event employees contract the virus
As described in this report, it is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution ratifying the proclamation of local emergency.
BACKGROUND
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a new communicable disease, was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. COVID-19 has since spread globally to over 115
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countries, infecting more than 125,000 persons and killing more than 4,600 individuals. Symptoms of the virus include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, and infected individuals have experienced a range of outcomes, from mild sickness to severe illness and death. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a Public health Emergency of International Concern. On January 31, 2020, the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex M. Azar II, declared a Public Health Emergency to aid the nation in responding to COVID-19. On March 11, the WHO characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. More locally, on March 4, 2020, the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department declared a local health emergency in response to COVID-19 activity and later, on March 11, 2020, announced the first death in the County related to COVID-19.
Also on March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to help the State prepare for a broader spread of COVID-19 and issued Executive Order N-25-20, which among other things, authorized local legislative bodies to hold public meeting via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to attend and to address the local legislative body, during the period in which local public officials impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing, including but not limited to limitations on public events. Subsequently, on March 11, 2020, the Governor of the State of California recommended postponing or cancelling all non-essential gatherings of more than 250 people. As of March 12, 2020, the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department website cited 28 “cases” of COVID-19 in the County and recommends that members of the public and organizations like the City of Redondo Beach take a number of proactive measures to protect against this illness
On March 12, 2020, as City Manager, I issued a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the international COVID-19 outbreak and the ongoing risk and potential for widespread community transmission of COVID-19 occurring among the general public in the United States, and the imminent and proximate threat of introduction of COVID-19 in the City of Redondo Beach. While the current, local situation remains stable and there are currently no cases of COVID-19 in Redondo Beach, today’s recommended actions will provide the City additional powers to coordinate local efforts and identify resources that may be necessary to fully address the response, in the event that the situation evolves negatively.
What is known at this time is that the virus is spread between people primarily via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms of the virus include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, and infected individuals have experienced a range of outcomes, from mild sickness to severe illness and death. Based on the experience with other coronaviruses that cause severe respiratory illness, the U.S. CDC currently believes that symptoms appear two (2) to fourteen 14) days after exposure.
The Redondo Beach Municipal Code requires that any proclamation of local emergency and/or local health emergency are ratified by the City Council within seven (7) days of issuance.
On March 4, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state
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agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for broader spread of COVID-19. The Governor’s proclamation and subsequent Executive Order waives the requirement under State law to renew a local health emergency and a local emergency for the duration of the statewide emergency.
The action outlined in this report recommends that the City Council ratify, and find that there is a continuing need for the Proclamation. If approved, the City Council’s ratification of the Proclamation will (1) further ensure legal immunities for emergency actions taken by the City; (2) facilitate requests by the City and other local governments for State and Federal assistance under the State and Federal Disaster Assistance Programs; and (3) allow the City Manager, or authorized official, to take preventive measures necessary to protect and preserve public health and safety.
COORDINATION
This matter was reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost in responding to COVID-19 are unknown and will vary based on future outbreak.
Current City costs are being covered by existing department appropriations. As described in the FY 2019-20 mid-year budget report, a supplemental appropriation of $50,000 is recommended to cover additional related costs that may be incurred over the remainder of the fiscal year. Staff will pursue Federal and State reimbursement for all City costs incurred.
ATTACHMENTS
March 12, 2020 Proclamation of Local Emergency
Proposed Resolution
Redondo Beach Municipal Code Title 3 Chapter 2
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Office of the City Manager 415 Diamond Street, PO. Box 270 Redondo Beach, California 90271 " 027 0
www. redondo.org
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PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
BY CITY MANAGER
March 12,2020
WHEREAS, Title 3, Chapter 2 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code empowers the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a "local emergency", when the City Council is not in session in order to provide for the preparation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons and property within the City
WHEREAS, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a new communicable disease, was first detected in wuhan city, Hubei Province, china in December 2019.
COVID-19 has since spread globally to over 115 countries' infecting more than 125,OOO persons and killing more than 4,600 individuals. Symptoms of the virus include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, and infected individuals have experienced a range of outcomes, from mild sickness to severe illness and death. on January 30, 2020, the world Health organization declared the covlD-'19 outbreak a Public health Emergency of lnternational concern. on January 31,2020, the United states secretary of Health and Human servrces, Alex M. Azar ll, declared a Public Health Emergency to aid the nation in responding to COVID-19. On March 1'1, the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic WHEREAS, on March 4,2020, the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department declared a local health emergency in response to covlD-19 activity and, on March 11,2020, announced the first death in the County due to COVID-19' WHEREAS, on March 4,2020, the Governor of the State of california declared a state of emergency to help the state prepare for a broader spread of coVlD-19 and issued Executive order N-25-20, which among other things, authorized local legislative bodies to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to attend and to address the local legislative body, during the period in which local public officials impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing, including but not limited to limitations on public events' WHEREAS,onMarchll,2o2o,theGovernoroftheStateofCalifornia recommended postponing or cancelling all non-essential gatherings of more than 250 people
4 WHEREAS, as of March 12,2020, the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department website cited 28 "cases" of COVID-19 in the County and recommends that members of the public and organizations like the City of Redondo Beach do the following to protect themselves and others from the illness:
o Educate and emphasize the importance of everyday personal prevention actions such as regular hand washing.
o Provide adequate supplies for good hygiene, including easy access to clean and functional handwashing stations, soap, paper towels, and alcohol-based hand sanitizer..
Routinely clean and disinfect all frequently touched surfaces and objects, such as doorknobs, bannisters, countertops, faucet handles, and phones. Use the usual cleaning agents and follow the label directions..
Provide employees with accurate information about novel coronavirus and steps they can take to protect themselves, their families and members of the public.
Minimize, where possible, close contact and the sharing of objects such as cups, food, and drink..
Avoid non-essential travel, public gatherings, or places where large groups of people congregate, such as ticketed events (such as theaters, concert halls, and sporting events) especially if you are at a higher risk of getting very sick from infection, such as the elderly (65 or older), people with underlying health conditions, and pregnant women..
Modify, postpone, or cancel large conferences or events. o lmplement ways to ensure continuity of services, if on-site operations are reduced temporarily, such as through teleworking, and flexible schedules with cross-training of staff.
Consider how to protect employees who are at higher risk for adverse health complications. This may include strategies such as telecommuting and staggered shifts to increase physical distance among employees.
Encourage and support staff, and volunteers, to stay home when they are sick.
Remind them to stay home and not come to work until they are free of fever for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
Follow all social distancing recommendations issued by the Public Health Department.
WHEREAS, to combat the spread of COVID-19, many local agencies have declared local health emergencies to provide their governmental organizations with the procedural flexibility and tools needed to procure additional equipment, materials and supplies and to modify the delivery of public services and gatherings in ways that follow and support the advice of public health officials. 5 WHEREAS, actions have been, and will continue to be taken by the City of Redondo Beach to combat the spread of COVID-19.
NOW, THEREFORE, lT lS HEREBY PROCLAIMED, that a local emergency now exists throughout the City of Redondo Beach, and that COVID-19 poses an imminent threat to members of the public who live, work and visit the City. lT lS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED, that during the existence of said local emergency the powers, functions, and duties of the emergency organization of this City shall be those prescribed by state law, by local ordinances and regulations, including, but not limited to, Title 3, Chapter 2 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code and any other applicable resolutions of this City; and that this emergency proclamation shall expire seven (7) days after issuance unless confirmed and ratified by the City Council in accordance with the Redondo Beach Municipal Code Title 3, Chapter 2; and that the City Council shall periodically review the continuing need for this Proclamation of a local emergency.
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JOE HOEFGEN
City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. CC-2003-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE ACTION OF
THE CITY MANAGER ACTING AS THE DIRECTOR OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES IN PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF
A LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
WHEREAS , California Government Code Section 8630, California Health and Safety Code 101080 and Redondo Beach Municipal Code Section 3-2.06 empowers the City Council to proclaim the existence of a local emergency to protect and preserve public welfare when the City is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a new communicable disease, was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. COVID-19 has since spread globally to over 115 countries, infecting more than 125,000 people and killing more than 4,600 people. Symptoms of the virus include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Infected individuals have experienced a range of outcomes from mild sickness to severe illness and death; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that according to the Centers for Disease Control, there is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 and there is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for COVID-19 at this time; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. On January 31, 2020, the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex M. Azar II, declared a Public Health Emergency to aid the nation in responding to COVID-19. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department declared a local health emergency in response to COVID-19 and on March 11, 2020, announced the first death in the County due to COVID-19; and WHEREAS, as of March 12, 2020, the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department website cited 28 cases of COVID-19 in the County of Los Angeles and recommends that members of the public and organizations like the City of Redondo Beach protect themselves and others from this illness; and WHEREAS, to combat the spread of COVID-19, the counties of Orange, Los Angeles, Santa Clara, San Diego, Sonoma, and the City and County of San Francisco have each declared local health emergencies and proclaimed local emergencies.
Additionally, the cities of Pasadena, Los Angeles, and Long Beach have each declared 7 RESOLUTION NO.. CC-2003-014
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local health emergencies and proclaimed local emergencies; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California to help prepare for a broader spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, Governor Newsom recommended postponing or cancelling all non-essential gatherings of more than 250 people; and WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N25-20 regarding COVID-19, which among other things waived certain requirements of the Brown Act, which among other things, authorized public meetings to be held via teleconferencing and accessible to the public telephonically or electronically; and WHEREAS, the facts stated above raise the potential for widespread community transmission of COVID-19 occurring among the general public in the United States and the need for the City of Redondo Beach and the public to work cooperatively and proactively to slow the spread of COVID-19 and address any challenges that may arise due to any outbreak of this disease in the City of Redondo Beach; and WHEREAS, these conditions, if fully manifested, are, or are likely to be, beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City of Redondo Beach; and
WHEREAS, the mobilization of local resources, the ability to coordinate interagency response, accelerate procurement of vital supplies, use mutual aid, and allow for future reimbursement by the state and federal governments will be critical to responding to COVID-19 and therefore, these conditions warrant and necessitate that the City of Redondo Beach proclaim the existence of a local emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, the City Manager of the City of Redondo Beach acting as Director of Emergency Services proclaimed a local emergency within the City of Redondo Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to declare a local emergency and to ratify the proclamation of a local emergency by the City Manager, and to authorize the City Manager to enter into any necessary agreements to obtain any emergency assistance to implement necessary intervention activities to prevent a threatened epidemic of the COVID-19 disease in the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Proclamation attached as Exhibit "A" and incorporated into this Resolution is confirmed and ratified.
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SECTION 2. Pursuant to Government Code section 8630 and Redondo Beach Municipal Code Section 3-2.06, the City Council finds and proclaims the existence of a local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of COVID-19 in Redondo Beach, which, if not mitigated, constitutes a threat to the health and safety of persons within the territorial limits of the City of Redondo Beach.
SECTION 3. The City Manager is authorized to furnish information, to enter into agreements, and to take all actions necessary to implement preventative measures to protect and preserve the public health of the City from the COVID-19 public health hazard.
SECTION 4. The City Manager is authorized to apply for and obtain State and Federal emergency assistance regarding this local emergency related to COVID -19.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17h day of March, 2020.
William C. Brand, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Michael W. Webb, City Attorney Eleanor Manzano, CMC, City Clerk 9 RESOLUTION NO.. CC-2003-014
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH )
I, Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk of the City of Redondo Beach, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. CC-2003-014 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 17th day of March, 2020, and there after signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Eleanor Manzano, CMC
City Clerk
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