HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-15 Declaration of Emergency OrderDECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDER
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
March 15, 2020
WHEREAS, pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code section 2.20.050(a)(1), the
City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, has, on March 14, 2020,
declared the existence of a local emergency within the City of Palm Springs, due to the
threat presented by the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, Governor Newsom has advised that those who
are 65 and older or vulnerable to COVID-19 should practice home isolation; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, Governor Newsom has asked that bars night
clubs, and breweries should close.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DECLARED, that those who are 65 and older
or vulnerable to COVID-19 are encouraged to practice home isolation, and should venture
out only as absolutely necessary; and
IT IS FURTHER DECLARED AND ORDERED, that all bars, night clubs and
breweries within the City of Palm Springs are hereby ordered closed immediately. Those
restaurants that include a bar area may remain open, but must close the bar area of the
restaurant. In addition, social distancing (defined as distancing of tables to no less than
six (6) feet from each other) must be maintained in any restaurant that remains open; and
IT IS FURTHER DECLARED AND ORDERED, that City peace officers and City
employees are hereby empowered to enforce this order, including, without limitation, by
closing any enterprise covered by this order.
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IT IS FURTHER DECLARED AND ORDERED, that this order is a temporary
emergency measure, which is effective immediately and shall remain in effect unless and
until modified or superseded by the City Council or any county, state or federal order or
declaration.
March 15, 2020
David H. Ready,
City Manager/Director of Emergency Services
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
Jeffrey S. Ballinger, City Attorney
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