HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-16 Declaration of Emergency OrderDECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDER
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
March 16, 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 asked that bars night
clubs, and breweries should close, leading to the City of Palm Springs to order the
closure of bars, night clubs and breweries within the City; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, the federal Center for Disease Control issued
interim guidance regarding COVID-19, recommending that for the next 8 weeks,
organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in -person events that
consist of 50 or more people.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DECLARED AND ORDERED, that all
cannabis lounges within the City are hereby ordered closed immediately. Cannabis
products may continue to be sold from such locations for purposes of continuing to offer
cannabis products to customers for pick up, or if licensed to do so, for delivery, but the
lounge areas shall not be used; and
IT IS FURTHER DECLARED AND ORDERED, that all commercial gyms within
the City are hereby ordered closed immediately. Nothing contained in this order shall
prevent one on one training sessions within residences or similar settings; and
IT IS FURTHER DECLARED AND ORDERED, that all in -person events that
consist of 50 or more people are hereby ordered to be cancelled, effective immediately;
and
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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and until modified or superseded by the City Council or any county, state or federal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 16, 2020
David H. Ready,
City Manager/Director of Emergency Services
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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Jeffrey S. Ballinger, City Attomey
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