HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 20-7980 - Repeal New Outdoor Dining Prog RestrictionA RESOLITION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITT OF 1)04;AE;�;
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 pandernic and create havoc on local economies
during the holiday season; 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 thal
will take effect on November 25, 2020.
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SECTION 2. Outdoor dining restrictions should default to the Governor's Order
effective N ovem ber 21, 2020, and the most recent LA County Department of Public Health —
Health Officer Order prior to the new Health Officer Order - Outdoor Dining restrictions effective
November 25, 2020, and that this only applies to restaurants and not bars.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24 th da yember, —
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BLANCA PACHECO
Mayor
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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 24 th day of November, 2020 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
Ashton, Rodriguez, Saab, Frometa, Mayor Pacheco
NOES:
Council Member:
None.
ABSENT:
Council Member:
None.
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
None.
,A ALICIADUAR PEC�MC
City Clerk