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Home My WebLink AboutR-2020-060 Mayoral Proclamation of Emergency and Recommendation; Wearing MasksRESOLUTION NO. R-2020-060 A RESOLUTION ratifying Mayoral Proclamation of Emergency and Recommendation on Wearing Masks WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar 11 declared a public health emergency for the novel coronavirus (abbreviated "COVID-19); and WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 20-05, proclaiming a State of Emergency for all counties throughout the State of Washington as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States and in Washington State, and has issued subsequent amendatory proclamations; and WHEREAS, the Yakima County Department of Health has reported that there are numerous confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Yakima County and the City of Yakima and that that number of COVID-19 cases has continued to increase; and WHEREAS, the Proclamation and Order by the Mayor of the City of Yakima dated March 12, 2020 (here referred to as Proclamation No. 2020-01) declared a state of emergency in the City of Yakima due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and subsequent Mayoral Proclamations have extended the state of emergency; and WHEREAS, the coronavirus (COVID 19) continues to threaten the health and safety of persons and property within Yakima, and also is having a significant economic impact on Yakima County and the City of Yakima; and WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Mayor, the current situation involving COVID-19 qualifies as a civil emergency; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The City Council of the City of Yakima ratifies and confirms the Mayoral Proclamation of Emergency and Recommendation on Wearing Masks in which as a result of the occurrence of the COVID-19 outbreak and the emergency that exists, the Mayor recommends wearing face masks to assist in stopping the spread of COVID-19. The Mayoral Proclamation of Emergency and Recommendation on Wearing Masks (Proclamation No. 2020-06) continues until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd cI ATTEST: T; e, City Clerk cia Byers, M yor MAYORAL PROCLAMATION OF CIVIL EMERGENCY AND RECOMMENDATION Proclamation No. 2020-06 Mayoral Proclamation of Emergency and Recommendation on Wearing Masks City of Yakima, Washington June 2, 2020 WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency for the novel coronavirus which has been named "coronavirus disease 2019" (abbreviated "COVID-19); and WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 20-05, proclaiming a State of Emergency for all counties throughout the State of Washington as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States and the confirmed person -to -person spread of COVID-19 in Washington State, and has issued subsequent amendatory proclamations, including Proclamation 20.25.4 entitled "Transition from 'Stay Home — Stay Healthy' to 'Safe Start — Stay Healthy' County -by -County Phased Reopening" issued May 31, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Yakima County Department of Health has reported that there are numerous confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Yakima County and the City of Yakima and that that number of COVID-19 cases has continued to increase; and WHEREAS, the Proclamation and Order by the Mayor of the City of Yakima dated March 12, 2020 (here referred to as Proclamation No. 2020-01) declared a state of emergency in the City of Yakima due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and subsequent Mayoral Proclamations have extended the state of emergency, which Proclamations are incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to threaten the health and safety of persons and property within Yakima, and also is having a significant economic impact on Yakima County and the City of Yakima; and WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Mayor, the current situation involving COVID-19 qualifies as a civil emergency; now, therefore, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED: 1. Determination of Emergency. A state of emergency currently exists and continues to exist in the City of Yakima as a result of the continued effects of COVID-19. 2. Recommendation to Wear Face Coverings in Public Places. As a result of the occurrence of this outbreak and the emergency that exists, the Mayor recommends wearing face masks to assist in stopping the spread of COVID-19. 3. Presentation, Ratification, Termination. This Proclamation and Recommendation shall at the earliest practicable time pursuant to YMC 6.06.030 Proclamation No. 2020-06 Regarding Emergency and Recommendation to Wear Masks - 1 be presented to the City Council for ratification and confirmation, modification, or rejection, but in no event more than seventy-two (72) hours after the proclamation, and if rejected, shall be void. This Proclamation and Recommendation shall remain in effect until such time as it is removed by a subsequent City Proclamation, Recommendation or Resolution when it is determined that the extraordinary measures are no longer required for the protection of the public peace, and safety and welfare, or when the City Council shall either modify, renew or discontinue this Proclamation and Recommendation; or until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, whichever occurs first. DATED this 2nd day of June, 2020. Patrica Byers, Mayor of the City of Yakima Proclamation No. 2020-06 Regarding Emergency and Recommendation to Wear Masks - 2 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 3.C. For Meeting of: June 2, 2020 ITEM TITLE: Resolution ratifying Mayoral Proclamation of emergency and recommendation on wearing masks SUBMITTED BY: Alex Meyerhoff, Interim City Manager SUMMARY EXPLANATION: On March 12, 2020, the Mayor issued a Proclamation of Civil Emergency and Order (referred to as Proclamation No. 2020-01) regarding a state of emergency in the City of Yakima due to the coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVI D-19"), and the City Council ratified the emergency proclamation at a special meeting on March 13, 2020. Mayoral Proclamations subsequently have been issued and ratified by the City Council regarding extensions of the civil emergency due to COVID-19. On June 1, 2020, the Yakima Health District Officer issued a "Health Officer Directive for Masking in Public", a copy of which is attached. As a result of the occurrence of the COVI D-19 outbreak and the emergency that exists, the Mayor has recommended wearing face masks to assist in stopping the spread of COVI D-19. Attached for the Council's consideration is a Resolution ratifying the Mayoral Proclamation of Civil Emergency and Recommendation on wearing masks. If ratified by the Council, the attached Mayoral Proclamation and Recommendation on wearing masks continues until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description 0 Mayoral Proclamation No, 2020-06 Upload Date 6/1/2020 NA Public Safety Type Presentation 2 D Resolution - Mayoral Proclamation No, 2020-06 6/1/2020 Resolution D Yakima Health District Direc,tiw - Masking in Public 6/1/2020 Backup Material