The City's Municipal Code section 4.18.50 allows the City Manager, as Director of Emergency Services, to make and issue rules and regulations on matters related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency in the event of a proclamation of a state of emergency by the Governor. Today, as the Director of Emergency Services, the City Manager issued Proclamation No. 2020-01, which issues the following rules and regulations:
1. Proclamation that a local emergency exists throughout the City.
2. Notification of City Hall closure to the public; and
3. Continuance of City services with staff available through telephone and email.
4. Submittal and acceptance of planning and building documents over the phone and through electronic means.
5. Cancellation of meetings and events at City facilities.
6. City Manager authorization of exceptions to the temporary emergency rules and regulations.
7. Rules and regulations end date.
8. Notification methods of rules and regulations.
9. Rules and regulations do not apply to public safety services.
10. Powers, functions and duties of the City during the state of emergency shall be those prescribed by state law, ordinances, and resolutions of the City.
At the Special City Council Meeting this Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 2:30 p.m., the City Manager is requesting the City Council proclaim a local state of emergency and ratify the proclamation issued today. A proclamation of a local emergency by the City Council will enable the City to obtain state or federal disaster funds for expenditures related to COVID-19, and to facilitate the use of regional, state and federal programs. This measure is strictly precautionary and there are currently no known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in La Habra Heights.
