HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 57-2020 (20-295)File Number: 20-295
City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Resolution: RES 57-2020
Enactment Number: RES 57-2020
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING AND UPDATING THE
PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL HEALTH EMERGENCY
RELATED TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19).
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco proclaimed a local State of Emergency related to the Novel
Coronavirus (COVID-19) on March 11, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Section 8630, Article 14, of the California Emergency Services Act empowers the City
Council to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the City of South
San Francisco is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.72 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code similarly empowers the City
Manager, in their capacity as the Director of Emergency Services, to proclaim or request the City
Council to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Mateo's Declaration of Local Health Emergency Regarding the Novel
Coronavirus (COVID-19), dated March 3, 2020, provided facts that warranted the declaration of a local
emergency for the City of South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Mateo and other California counties, including the County of Santa
Clara, the County of Solano, and the City and County of San Francisco, and these public entities have
similarly made declarations of local emergency and declarations of local health emergency; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Mateo ratified and extended a declaration of a local health emergency on
March 10, 2020. At the time of ratification, the County of San Mateo Public Health Officer had declared
that there were forty-three (43) confirmed cases detected, tested and confirmed in the United States. The
County of San Mateo emergency declaration is still in effect; and
WHEREAS, the most recent Public Health Order issued by the County of San Mateo Health Officer,
dated April 29, 2020, provided that the emergency and the attendant risk to public health remain
significant. The County of San Mateo Health Officer declared that, as of April 27, 2020, there were
1,099 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County (up from 41 on March 15, 2020), at least 7,273
confirmed cases (up from 258 confirmed cases on March 15, 2020), and at least 266 deaths (up from 3
deaths on March 15, 2020) in the seven Bay Area jurisdictions; and
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WHEREAS, the State of California Proclamation of a State of Emergency due to the spread of
COVID-19, issued on March 4, 2020, is still in effect; and
WHEREAS, on the basis of this information, a local emergency continues to exist in the City of South
San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, the proclamation of a local emergency in South San Francisco continues to exist until it is
terminated by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 8630 directs City staff to place this item back on the Council
agenda at least every sixty (60) days from the effective date of the resolution to determine the need for
continuing the local emergency. On March 4, 2020, the Governor suspended this requirement as long as
the Governor's Proclamation of a State of Emergency is in effect. If the local emergency extends beyond
that date, the City Council will review the emergency at least every sixty (60) days; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of an amendment to update the City of South San Francisco City Council
declaration of a local health emergency related to COVID-19 on March 11, 2020 is to fulfill
requirements per California Government Code, Title 2, Division 1, Chapter 7.5 - California Disaster
Assistance Act (CDAA), which allows local governments to seek financial assistance through a local
proclamation; and
WHEREAS, if a local government determines effects of an emergency are beyond the capability of local
resources to mitigate effectively, the local government must proclaim a local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of a local proclamation is to provide extraordinary police powers, immunity for
emergency actions, authorize issuance of orders and regulations, activate pre -established emergency
provisions, and is a prerequisite for requesting state or federal assistance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously found and does hereby find that conditions of extreme peril
to the safety of persons and property continues within the City of South San Francisco, caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, since the initial declaration of a local emergency, the City of South San Francisco has
continued to monitor the development of conditions. Based upon its consideration of the severity,
magnitude, and impact of the disaster event, as well as the amount and type of damage, the City
determined that it should activate its Emergency Operations Plan and Emergency Operations Center
(EOC); and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco activated its EOC on April 3, 2020; and
WHEREAS, among the many priorities of the activation, the main objective is to "[e]nsure the health
and safety of City staff, residents, and the public throughout the COVID-19 event"; and
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WHEREAS, amendment of the declaration of a local health emergency regarding COVID-19 will align
the City of South San Francisco with the County of San Mateo and the State of California, both of which
have extended emergency declarations, and help to establish partnerships and mutual aid to contain and
mitigate the impacts of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the emergency declaration, as amended, could also strengthen the City of South San
Francisco's eligibility for cost recovery funds related to response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does
hereby amend and update the City of South San Francisco's Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency
adopted on March 11, 2020 as set forth herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during the existence of said local emergency the powers, functions,
and duties of the City Manager, in their capacity as Director of Emergency Services, and the emergency
organization of this City shall be those prescribed by state law and by the South San Francisco
Municipal Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the conditions in the City of South San Francisco related to
COVID-19 are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities
of the City of South San Francisco.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist until its
termination is proclaimed by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco. If the local emergency
extends beyond the date that Governor's Proclamation of a State of Emergency is in effect, the City
Council will review the emergency at least every sixty (60) days.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
At a meeting of the City Council on 5/13/2020, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Addiego, seconded by
Councilmember Nagales, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Garbarino, Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmember Nagales, Councilmember
Nicolas, and Councilmember Matsumoto
Attest by qL L4 lk
R sa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
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