HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2020-065RESOLUTION NO. 2020-065
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (1) RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A
LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARED ON MARCH 13, 2020 BY
THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS;
(2) EXTENDING SAID PROCLAMATION UNTIL MAY 12,
2020 AT 5:00 PM; (3) DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES TO OBTAIN
ANY AND ALL LOCAL, COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL
AID TO ASSIST IN ADDRESSING THE AFOREMENTIONED
STATE OF EMERGENCY; AND (4) AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER AND PURCHASING AGENT TO MAKE
PURCHASES, AS NEEDED, PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.56.100 [EMERGENCY
PURCHASES]
WHEREAS, there exists the COVID-19 virus, which represents a serious public health
threat; and
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, United States Health and Human Services Secretary
Alex M. Azar II declared a Public Health Emergency for the United States to aid the nation’s
health care community in responding to the COVID-19 virus; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2020, the San Diego County Health Officer declared a
Local Health Emergency as a result of the COVID-19 virus, which was subsequently ratified by
the Board of Supervisors on February 19, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the State of California declared a State of Emergency as
a result of the COVID-19 virus (https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.4.20-
Coronavirus-SOE-Proclamation.pdf); and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a national
emergency as a result of the COVID-19 virus; and
WHEREAS, the number of COVID-19 virus cases are increasing, with many cases in the
State of California (https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/s-0303-Additional-COVID-19-
infections.html); and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 8630 authorizes local agencies to proclaim a
Local Emergency when such events occur, as defined by Government Code section 8558(c),
including an epidemic such as the COVID-19 virus; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista has hereby determined:
1. That conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen within
the City of Chula Vista caused by the COVID-19 virus (which has also been declared a
Global Pandemic by the World Health Organization
(https://www.who.int/dg/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-opening-remarks-at-the-
media-briefing-on-covid-19---11-march-2020)); and
2. That the COVID-19 virus may be transmitted through contact with exposed persons and
through “community spread” (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/about/transmission.html.); and
3. That these conditions are likely to be beyond the normal capacity and control of the
services, personnel, equipment, facilities, and resources of the City of Chula Vista; and
4. That the City, as a result of those conditions, has convened its Disaster Council and
opened its Emergency Operations Center and is taking steps to address the COVID-19
virus; and
5. That City staff has taken and continues to take appropriate action(s) to meet the
conditions presented by the COVID-19 virus; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista Director of Emergency Services issued a
Proclamation declaring a Local Emergency, as authorized by Government Code section 8630
and Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.14.080(a), on March 13, 2020 as a result of the
COVID-19 virus.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the facts and circumstances set forth above, the City
Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby resolves as follows:
1. The Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the Chula Vista Director of Emergency
Services is hereby ratified and that the City Council also adopts findings and
determinations made by the Director of Emergency Services in support of said
Proclamation.
2. The aforementioned Proclamation of Local Emergency is hereby extended and shall
expire on May 12, 2020 at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise lawfully extended, or terminated
earlier by the Director of Emergency Services.
3. That the Director of Emergency Services, or their designee, is directed and authorized to
address any and all impacts and conditions caused by the COVID-19 virus and to obtain
any and all aid and assistance from local, county, state, or federal agencies, including but
not limited to aid and assistance pursuant to the California Disaster Assistance Act
(“CDAA”).
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4. That the City Manager and Purchasing Agent, as a result of this Resolution ratifying the
Proclamation of Local Emergency, is also hereby authorized to make purchases of
supplies, equipment, or contractual services in the open market at the lowest obtainable
price as set forth in and in compliance with Chula Vista Municipal Code section
2.56.100(A) and (B) [Emergency Purchases].
Presented by Approved as to form by
Gary Halbert Glen R. Googins
City Manager/Director of Emergency Services City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City o f Chula Vista,
California, this 17th day of March 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Diaz, Galvez, McCann, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Padilla
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2020-065 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 17th day of March 2020.
Executed this 17th day of March 2020.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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