HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 033-2020RESOLUTION NO. 33- 2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
CITY OF BURLINGAME
WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Services requests that the City Council
proclaim the existence of a local emergency pursuant to Burlingame Municipal Code
section 3.36.060; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has confirmed cases of individuals who
have a severe acute respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus ("COVID-
19" or "the virus") first detected in Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
("China"). The virus was first reported in China on December 31, 2019. As of March 2,
2020, the World Health Organization ("WHO") reported more than 3,000 deaths
stemming from approximately 89,009 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the virus is
present in 67 countries; and
WHEREAS, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has continued to escalate
dramatically over a short period of time; and
WHEREAS, WHO officials now report that sustained human -to -human
transmission of the virus is occurring. Transmission from asymptomatic individuals has
been documented. Suspected community transmission of the virus is occurring in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, although the majority of individuals infected with COVID-19 recover
from the disease without special treatment, there is significant potential for serious
infection and death; and
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak a
public health emergency of international concern, and on January 31, 2020, the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services declared a Public Health Emergency for the
United States of America; and
WHEREAS, as of March 4, 2020, across the globe, there were more than 94,000
confirmed cases of COVID-19, tragically resulting in more than 3,000 deaths worldwide;
and
WHEREAS, as of March 4, 2020, there were 129 confirmed cases of COVID-19
in the United States, including 53 in California, and more than 9,400 Californians across
49 counties are in home monitoring based on possible travel -based exposure to the
virus, and officials expect the number of cases in California, the United States, and
worldwide to increase; and
WHEREAS, on or about March 4, 2020, as part of the State of California's
response to address the global COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom declared
a State of Emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency
actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the
state prepare for broader spread of COVID-19 following one official COVID-19 death;
and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2020, San Mateo County declared a Local Health
Emergency pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 101080 due to the potential
introduction of COVID-19 in San Mateo County; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization made the
assessment that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the Governor of the State of California
announced that California public health officials have determined that gatherings of
more than 250 people should be postponed or canceled across the state until at least
the end of March; and
WHEREAS, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) has determined that the virus presents a serious public health threat, requiring
coordination among state and local health departments to ensure readiness for potential
health threats associated with the virus. On March 11, 2020, the CDC issued
recommendations for 30-day mitigation strategies based on the current situation with
COVID-19 transmission and affected health care facilities including the recommendation
to cancel large gatherings e.g., greater than 250 people or move to smaller groupings;
and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, the San Mateo County Public Health Officer
issued an order pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 101040,
101085, and 120175, prohibiting mass gatherings in the County until 11:59 P.M. on
April 3, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a
National Emergency in response to the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the efforts required to prepare for, respond to, mitigate, and recover
from the increasing spread of COVID-19 have imposed, and will continue to impose,
extraordinary requirements and expenses on the City, requiring diversion of resources
from day-to-day operations; and
WHEREAS, as contemplated in the Emergency Service Act contained in
Government Code Section 8550 et seq., including Section 8558(c), a local emergency
exists because of the existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety
of persons and property within the City of Burlingame caused by the aforesaid
conditions which are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel and
facilities of the City of Burlingame and require the combined forces of other political
subdivisions to combat; and the proclamation of a Local Emergency is necessary to
enable the City of Burlingame and other local government entities to adequately plan,
prepare and preposition resources to be able to effectively respond to the threat posed
by COVID-19, and to warn City of Burlingame residents and visitors of the threat posed
by COVID-19 and to enable them sufficient time to plan and prepare; and
WHEREAS, Central County Fire Department, a joint powers authority, provides
fire and emergency services within the City of Burlingame, the Town of Hillsborough,
and, by contract, the City of Millbrae; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Burlingame serves as the Chief
Administrative Officer of the Central County Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the City Council of the City of Burlingame
proclaimed the existence of a local emergency and authorized its City Manager, acting
in her capacity as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Central County Fire
Department, to execute any agreement or application for, and to file an agreement with,
the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the purposes of obtaining
Federal financial assistance.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that:
1. A local emergency exists in accordance with the findings set forth above,
commencing on or about the time and date of the signature of the Mayor below.
2. During the existence of this local emergency, the powers, functions and
duties of the emergency organization of this City shall be those prescribed by state law,
by ordinances and resolutions of this City, and by the City's Emergency Operations
Plan.
3. The Director of Emergency Services of the City of Burlingame is hereby
authorized to execute for and on behalf of the City of Burlingame, and on behalf of the
Central County Fire Department, a Joint Powers Authority providing fire and emergency
services within the City of Burlingame, any agreement or application for, and to file the
agreement with, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the
purposes of obtaining federal financial assistance.
4. The local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist until its
termination is proclaimed by the City Council of the City of Burlingame.
IT IS REQUESTED that the Governor of the State of California include the City of
Burlingame in any emergency declaration by the State; ensure the City of Burlingame
and the Central County Fire Department is included in any emergency declaration that
may be issued by the President of the United States of America; waive regulations that
may hinder response and recovery efforts; and make available California Disaster Act
and State Private Nonprofit Organizations Assistance Program Funding.
Date and time: (i'ic,, 1�,; Z.c LL By:
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I, MEAGHAN HASSEL-SHEARER, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced at a special meeting of the City Council held
on the 16th day of March, 2020, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BEACH, BROWNRIGG, COLSON, O'BRIEN KEIGHRAN, ORTIZ
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Meaghan Hassel -Shearer, City Clerk