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ORDERSUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY RATIFYING EMERGENCY i
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On March 18, 2020, the Downey City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services
for the City of Downey, proclaimed the existence of a Local Emergency due to the spread and
potential further spread of COVID-19. This Proclamation was ratified by the City Council its
regular meeting on March 24, 2020.
On March 21, 2020, the DPH issued a Health Order prohibiting all indoor and private gathering-*
• all outdoor public and private events, • continued limitation of • only essential
businesses. Additionally, to further slow the spread of COVID-19, on April 10, 2020, the DPH
issued a Health Order stating that wearing cloth face coverings are required when interacting
with persons not members of the same household or in public or private spaces
In April 2020 Governor Newsom and the State Public Health Officer released a 4 Stage
framework, "California Pandemic Resilience Roadmap", regarding the state's reopening plan.
On May 13, 2020 the DPH announced its "Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community
Revised Order' moving the County of Los Angeles through "Stage 2" of "California's Pandemic
Resilience Roadmap".
RATIFYING EMERGENCY ORDER NO.2
JUNE 9, 2020
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Downey City Hall and other city facilities were opened to the public effective June 1, 2020 with
social distancing protocols in place. However, as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to
rise, and with no vaccine for the treatment of COVID-19, there continues to be an immediate
threat to the public health and safety. As such there is a need to institute additional safety
measures for the protection of members of the public entering and city employees working in
city facilities, including the use of face coverings and non -contact temperature checks, to stop
the spread of COVID-19. Non -contact temperature checks are an additional tool to reduce the
risk of possible COVID-19 community transmissions in city facilities and will be in effect through
August 31, 2020, unless otherwise provided.
If a member of the public does not have a face covering, City staff will provide one to them.
Members of the public who elect not to wear a face covering or submit to non -contact
temperature checks prior to entering a city facility may still transact city business and access
Downey Council Members and city services by phone, email or online. Additionally, members of
the public who elect not to wear face coverings or submit to non -contact temperature checks
prior to entering a city facility where a public meeting is taking place, may attend and participate
in said meetings telephonically, view the meeting via YouTube live stream and submit public
comments by email. This information has been posted on the City's website and on the
entrance of Downey City Hall.
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Quality of Life, Safety, and Infrastructure
There is no financial impact associated with this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A — Resolution No. 20 - XX
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WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California declared a State
of Emergency in response to the COVID-19; and,
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Health Officer of Los Angeles County determined
that there is an imminent and proximate threat to the public health from the introduction of
COVID-19 in Los Angeles County, and declared a Local Health Emergency, and the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors concurrently proclaimed the existence of a local
emergency for the County of Los Angeles; and,
on f 0 the Los AngelesCounty Department of Public Health
closureinstituted the "Safer at Home" order to control the spread of COVID-119, which among other
things, temporarily prohibits all events and public gatherings of 50 or more people, and the
of • - - businesses and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020, the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency
Services for the City of Downey, proclaimed the existence of a Local Emergency due to the
spread and potential further spread of COVID-19, which the City Council for the City of Downey
ratified at its regular meeting on March 24, 2020; and
on f r the Los Angeles C•Department of •
.ssue• a HealthOrder prohibiting all indoorand private gatherings an• all outdoor• • •
-trivate events; and
WHEREAS, in April 2020 Governor Newsom and the State Public Health Officer
articulated a 4 Stage framework ("California Pandemic Resilience Roadmap") to reintroduce
sectors and activities in a phased manner to protect health and safety and lower COVID-19
transmissions and outbreaks in the community; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2020 the County of Los Angeles announced its "Reopening
Safer at Work and in the Community Revised Order" moving the County of Los Angeles through
"Stage 2" of "California's Pandemic Resilience Roadmap"; and
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020 the County of Los Angeles announced the State's
approval of the County's plan to move further into "Stage 2" of California's "Pandemic Resilience
Roadmap"; and
WHEREAS, by order of the City Manager acting as the Emergency Services Director,
Downey City Hall and other city facilities were opened to the public effective June 1, 2020 with
social distancing protocols in place;
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 virus is infecting people and spreading easily from person -to -
person; and according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the spread of the COVID-19
virus can occur via respiratory droplets transmitted through persons in close contact with each
other and airborne transmission may be possible in specific circumstances and settings; and,
WHEREAS, the CDC reports that recent studies show that a significant portion of
individuals with COVID-19 lack symptoms ("asymptomatic") and that even those who eventually
RESOLUTION NO. 20-
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develop symptoms ("pre -symptomatic") can transmit the virus to others before showing
symptoms and that the virus can spread between people interacting in close proximity —for
example, speaking, coughing, or sneezing —even if those people are not exhibiting symptoms;
and
WHEREAS, as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, and with no vaccine for
the treatment of COVID-119, there continues to be an immediate threat to the public health and
safety; there is an immediate need to institute additional safety measures for the protection of
members of the public entering and city employees working in city facilities, including the use of
face coverings and non -contact temperature checks, to stop the spread of COVI D-1 9; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2020, Los Angeles County Public Health Department issued an
order that wearing cloth face coverings are required when interacting with persons not members
of the same household or in public or private spaces; and,
WHEREAS, non -contact temperature checks is an additional tool to reduce the risk of
possible COVID-19 community transmissions in city facilities and will be in effect for a limited
period of time; and
WHEREAS, members of the public who elect not to wear a face covering or submit to
non -contact temperature checks prior to entering a city facility may still transact city business
and access Downey Council Members and city services by phone, email or online; and
WHEREAS, members of the public who elect not to wear face coverings or submit to
non -contact temperature checks prior to entering a city facility where a public meeting is taking
place, may attend and participate in said meetings telephonically, view the meeting via
YouTube live stream and submit public comments by email;
SECTION 1. The above recitations are true and correct.
SECTION 2. That Emergency Order No. 2 issued by the City Manager acting as the
Emergency Services Director and attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby ratified pursuant to
Downey Municipal Code Section 2434(a).
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 2020.
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�4ARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a Regular Meeting held on the day of
2020, by the following vote, to wit:
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MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk
ManagerCity `.EmergencyDirector
ORDEREMERGENCY
NON -CONTACT
AT CITY FACILITIES
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California declared a State
of Emergency in response to the COVID-19; and,
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Health Officer of Los Angeles County determined
that there is an imminent and proximate threat to the public health from the introduction of
COVID-19 in Los Angeles County, and declared a Local Health Emergency, and the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors concurrently proclaimed the existence of a local
emergency for • of Los Angeles;and,
ratifiedWHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
instituted the "Safer at Home" order to control the spread of COVID-19, which among other
things, temporarily prohibits all events and public gatherings of 50 or more people, and the
closure of non -essential businesses and areas;
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020, the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency
Services for the City of Downey, proclaimed the existence of a Local Emergency due to the
spread and potential further spread of COVID-119, which the City Council for the City of Downey
at its regular• on 1 0
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
issued a Health Order prohibiting all indoor and private gatherings and all outdoor public and
private - and
AprilWHEREAS, in i f' Governor Newsomand the State Public- Officer
articulated a 4 Stage framework ("California Pandemic Resilience Roadmap") to reintroduce
sectors and activities in a phased manner to protect health and safety and lower COVID-19
transmissions and outbreaks in the community; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2020 the County of Los Angeles announced its "Reopening
Safer at Work and in the Community Revised Order" moving the County of Los Angeles through
"Stage 2" of "California's Pandemic Resilience Roadmap"; and
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020 the County of Los Angeles announced the State's
approval of the County's plan to move further into "Stage 2" of California's "Pandemic Resilience
Roadmap"; and
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WHEREAS, by order of the City Manager acting as the Emergency Services Director,
Downey City Hall and other city facilities were opened to the public effective June 1, 2020 with
social distancing protocols in place;
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WHEREAS, the CDC reports that recent studies show that a significant portion of
individuals with COVID-19 lack symptoms ("asymptomatic") and that even those who eventually
ievelop symptoms ("pre -symptomatic") can transmit the virus to others before showing
symptoms and that the virus can spread between people interacting in close proximity —for
-xample, speaking, coughing, or sneezing —even if those people are not exhibiting symptomc.�,
2nd
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2020, Los Angeles County Public Health Department issued an
if the same household or in public or private spaces-, and,
WHEREAS, non -contact temperature checks is an additional tool to reduce the risk of
possible COVID-19 community transmissions in city facilities and will be in effect for a limited
period of time; and
WHEREAS, members of the public who elect not to wear a face covering or submit to
non -contact temperature checks prior to entering a city facility may still transact city business
and access Downey Council Members and city services by phone, email or online; and
WHEREAS, members of the public who elect not to wear face coverings or submit Vt
non -contact temperature checks prior to entering a city facility where a public meeting is taking
place, may attend and participate in said meetings telephonically, view the meeting via
YouTube live stream and submit public comments by email;
As the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Downey Municipal Coft.
Section 2433(a) and by the powers vested in me by Downey Municipal Code Section
2434, 1 hereby issue the following order, to be effective immediately through August 31,
2020, . nless otherwise provided:
1. Members of the public entering City of Downey facilities shall participate in a non -contact
temperature screening as a condition of entry.
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3. Those with an elevated temperature (results at or above 100 OFahrenheit, 38 'Celsius)
shall not be permitted to enter any City facility.
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4. Members of the public entering City of Downey facilities shall wear a face covering at all
times while inside city facilities. This order shall remain in place as long as the Los
Angeles County Public Health Order requiring face coverings is in effect.
5. Individuals not permitted to enter a City facility will be provided written information on
how to receive City services, contact City Council Members or attend city meetings by
phone, email, or on-line (Attachment A).
6. This Order shall be subject to amendment, extension or repeal at any time, and shall not
be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City
liability.
7. If any provision of this Order or its application any person or circumstance is held to be
invalid, then the remainder of the Order, including the application of such part or
provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in
full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.
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Director of Emergency Se•
rvices
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CityofDowney
ATTACHMENT A
Members of the public may receive Lxy 4; R
city meetings by phone, email or on-line. Below is a list of contact information:
EMERGENCY SERVICES
'all 911 for emergencies.
Downey Police Department - 562-861-0771
Police Department lobby will remain open for business. Online services available include:
R � udst ualfi,, irVj,()�-t.,�: litti)s.1/policerepqrts.lexisiiexis.com/
File online crinle, rnport: https�/lwww,downeyca,orq/our-city/departments/ooliceitile-onlirie-
repo
Downey Fire Department— 562-904-7345
Fire administration office will be closed to the public. Phone line will be open for general Fir:.
and hazmat inquiries. Fire alarm and sprinkler plan submittals will be processed BY
APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 562-904-7345 to make an appointment.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Cashier's office at City Hall will be closed to the public. Water bill payments can be processed by
phone, online, or placed in the DROPBOX outside City Hall. The following phone lines are open for
questions/information:
Water Billing — 562-904-7246
Business Licenses and Permit Fees — 562-904-7249
Available Online Services:
Pay Water Bill: tittps./Iwww,downeyca.orq/residQnt!qp -per91Lsts/M- te -
ayments _ _ _fJAI-onfine
Business Ligmse Applka.bon: httr)sJAvww.downevca,qrqLi- q/ bustness-license
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
• Planning Division
Planning counter closed for in -person visits. Land Use Permit Applications, Plan checks and
reviews will be processed BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 562-904-7154 to make an
appointment. The City created a DROPBOX for patrons to drop off plans. The two bins are
located at the City Hall entrance
• Building & Safety Division
Building counter closed for in -person visits. Permit applications, submission of plan checks,
and inspections available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 562-904-7142 to make an
appointment. The City created a DROPBOX for patrons to drop off plans. The two bins are
located at the City Hall entrance.
Permit Af3olication Form: bltpsl/fwww,dowiievca,oig�hotne/showdo'cument?id=C)6
• Code Enforcement Division
Office closed for in -person visits.
Phone line open for general inquiries and request for inspections. Please call 562-904-2392
• Economic Development and Housing Divisions
Offices closed for in -person visits.
Economic Development — for questions or information on economic development projects,
please call 562-904-7151.
Housing Rehab Program — applications accepted BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call
562-904-7161 for an appointment.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Engineering Permits
Permit application submissions for encroach men t/excavation & wide -load permits available
BY APPOINTMENT or online. Please call 562-904-7110to make an appointment.
Online Services & Forms Available:
Public Works Encroachment Permit Appjic tion:
AR;g r _�Ad r�wQ g RUIiLl
Construction & Defrolition Fonn p D
https,/1www. �N 5howDocument?id=3523
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�ittps,//www.downeypa.org/Hotiie/ShowDocLiment?id=3525
Reftindable Cash Dqpos��t Fofnn (J"'[W)
!jypA,,//www dowiievca.ora/�lotne/ShowDocument?id=3527
Water Service
Water services will continue running uninterrupted. To turn-on/turn-off waters services or to
report an issue, please call 562-904-7202.
Trash Collection
Trash collecbon services will continue without interruption. For questions or more
information, please visit CalMet
Services (�ttps://oor,tal,calmetservices.coiTi/Calniet/Lpq�!i,a-spx) website or call 562-259-
1239. You may also call the Public Works Department at 562-904-7103.
City Service Requests
Service requests for non -emergency issues can be submitted online
(�Atp,//downey_qi��, q/ServiceReqqt.stR/Servi(;eRe Lgast/Add-ServiceReqy!��O or
through the City's "My Downey" app. This service can we used to report potholes, graffiti
removal. 1 1 . _ str et liaht malfunctio amonT_ other issues. Issueo b
s may alss
reported by p one at 562-904-7194. The Graffiti Removal Hotline will continue to be in
service — 562-923-4484.
Construction Operations during COVID-19
irjr Con-s.1ructity Prpr
httpsJ/www-downe a-QT/F-forne/ShowDocunient?id=4623
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
• Phone line for Parks & Recreation Administration Office will be open for inquiries: 562-904
7238.
• All Parks and Recreation programs, special events, and activities in parks and facilities ar
temporarily SUspended. Visa the Departnion" sw�.)b�;arj (�ttp§,Ilwww,downeygg!,_prWp�!�-
C;WqppArLi�lip!lts/parks-�-ecreatipfi) for updates.
• All reservations in buildings and parks will be canceled or rescheduled.
• Due to the Downey Unified School District closure, the ASPIRE program will also be close
until further notice.
• Parks will remain open, except for the use of playground equipment, tennis courts, volleyb
courts, basketball courts, fitness equipment and Skate Park.
• Dial -a -Ride transportation services will continue without interruption.
• Staff will begin a Senior Wellness Check program for Downey senior residents. Patrons ca
register to participate by contacting (562) 904-7238.
• For the Senior Congregate Meal Program frozen meal pick-up availability and registration,
patrons can contact (562) 862-8800.
COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER
• staff will be available to answer questions from the public by phone at (562) 231-1200 or by
email at i�
• During to the Space Center closure, staff will be exploring ways to continue to engage with
the public through other digital means. Visit the Space Center website
for updates.
LIBRARY
• Staff will be available to answer questions from the public by phone at (562) 904-7360 or by
email at
• The Downey Library was previously closed due to renovations as part of Measure S.
Residents can still access Library services digital at 1.0APs
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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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1ayor Blanca Pacheco — District 1
bPacheco@AqWneyqgk,9M
Mayor Pro Tern Claudia M. Frometa — District 4
cLrometa@downevca,oM
Council Member Sean Ashton — District 2
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Council Member Rick Rodriguez — District 3
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Council Member Alex Saab — District 5
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CITY MEETINGS
• Pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, executed by the Governor of California
on March 17, 2020, and County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Order of the
Health Officer Revised Order Issued May 29, 2020 as a response to mitigating the spread of
Coronavirus known as COVID-19 and providing direction for moving the County through
Stage 2 of California's pandernic resilience roadmap, City Council meetings will allow
members of the public to participate and address the City Council during the open session of
the meeting via teleconference as well as a limited number of in person attendees within the
City Hall Council Chambers. The public can also contact (877) 853-5247 or (888) 788-0099,
and enter the Meeting ID number listed on the meeting agenda and press the # (pound) key,
to listen to the City Council or Planning Commission meeting.
• City Council and Planning Commission meetings will continue to be lived streamed through
the City's Yr)u � �Me ;frt�j,fmel,
qp.��,ywww,voLitkibe.cotii/c.liariiiejjUC'VVsu� )tL e .
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• The City has created two email addresses: jnoycq uig (City Council
Meetings) and g��pqL)tv, o �n,w, on (Planning Commission Meetings) where
the public can submit public comment to be read into the record at a City Council or Planning
Commission meeting. The email addresses are posted on the 0ai ild wdeu
streani.ij)-g webpa(ies
https://www.downeyca.org/our-city/depar-tments/city-clerk/city-councii-planning-commission-
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