HomeMy WebLinkAbout13a. Adopt Reso Supporting Action by the County Board of Sup Repeal New Outdoor Dining ProgTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GILBERT A. LIVAS, CITY MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 24, 2020
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY SUPPORTING ACTION BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS TO REPEAL THE NEW OUTDOOR DINING
RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 25, 2020
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUPPORTING
ACTION BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO REPEAL THE NEW
OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 25, 2020
BACKGROUND
On Sunday, November 22, 2020, the LA County Department of Public Health issued a notice
that a new Health Order will be in effect on November 25, 2020, with the following restrictions in
place:
• In -person dining is prohibited for a minimum of 3 weeks
• Take-out, drive thru and delivery services are allowed
• Wineries and breweries can continue retail operations while adhering to current safety
protocols.
DISCUSSION
The New Health Order by the LA County Department of Public Health has received opposition
from various cities and organizations, including the California Restaurant Association and
multiple Chamber of Commerce groups. Further, during the LA County Board of Supervisors
meeting on November 24, 2020, Supervisors Janice Hahn and Katherine Barger of the LA
County Board of Supervisors both voted against the Health Order restrictions and asked the
Board to maintain the current Health Order for two weeks. Despite this opposition, the Board of
Supervisors upheld the Health Order with a vote of 3-2.
The City of Downey is dedicated to slowing the spread of COVID-19; however the new Health
Order has provided no scientific basis correlating the recent surge in COVID-19 cases to
outdoor dining. Further, such an order will have a tremendously negative impact on workers
who are already struggling due to the ongoing pandemic and create havoc on local economies
RESOLUTION 20-XX
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
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during the holiday season. This is especially true in the City of Downey, where there are a
number of restaurants, many of whom have invested monies to comply with the outdoor dining
regulations issued by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
The City Council is asked to adopt the attached resolution that supports any action by the LA
County Board of Supervisors that will repeal the new outdoor dining restrictions that will be in
effect on November 25, 2020.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Economic Vibrancy
Quality of Life, Safety, and Infrastructure
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A — Resolution No. 20 - XX
VA
RESOLUTION NO. 20-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUPPORTING
ACTION BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO REPEAL THE NEW
OUTDOOR DINING RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 25, 2020.
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2020, the Health Officer of Los Angeles County issued a
notice stating a new Health Order will take effect on November 25, 2020 with the following
restrictions:
• In -person dining is prohibited for a minimum of 3 weeks
• Take-out, drive thru and delivery services are allowed
• Wineries and breweries can continue retail operations while adhering to current safety
protocols; and
WHEREAS, New Health Order by the LA County Department of Public Health has
received opposition from various cities and organizations, including the California Restaurant
Association and multiple Chamber of Commerce groups; and
WHEREAS, The new Health Order has provided no scientific basis correlating the
recent surge in COVID-19 cases to outdoor dining; and
WHEREAS, The new Health Order will have a tremendously negative impact on workers
who are already struggling due to the ongoing pandemic and create havoc on local economies
during the holiday season; and
WHEREAS, Many restaurants operate in the City of Downey and have invested monies
to comply with the outdoor dining regulations issued by the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Health to ensure safety of patrons and slow the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, The City Council is asked to adopt this resolution that supports any action
by the LA County Board of Supervisors that will repeal the new outdoor dining restrictions that
will take effect on November 25, 2020.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitations are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 2020.
BLANCA PACHECO, Mayor
ATTEST:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-.
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MARIA 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:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Member:
ABSENT: Council Member:
ABSTAIN: Council Member:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk