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CC - Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the May 20, 2020 Thirteenth Supplement to Public Order (Allowing Conditional Pet Grooming, Pet Training, and Car Washes) Issued by the City Manager, as Director of Emergency Services, under City of Culver City Emergency Authority, Due to the Coronavirus Respiratory Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic.
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Meeting Date: May 26, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: Jesse Mays/City Manager’s Office
Lisa Vidra/City Attorney’s Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-6000
(310) 253-5660
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item:[X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/21/2020);
Department Approval: John M. Nachbar, City Manager (05/21/2020)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution confirming the May 20, 2020 Thirteenth Supplement to Public Order (allowing conditional pet grooming, pet training, and car washes) issued by the City Manager, as Director of Emergency Services, under City of Culver City emergency authority, due to the coronavirus respiratory disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On March 14, 2020, pursuant to the authority granted by Culver City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) Section 3.09.020.B.1.a, the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, issued a Proclamation of Local Emergency due to the outbreak and spread of the coronavirus respiratory disease (“COVID-19”) pandemic.
After the City Manager declared a Local Emergency on March 14, 2020, on March 16th, he issued a Public Order enacting new City measures to protect members of the public and City workers from undue risk of COVID-19. (“March 16 Order”). The March 16 Order included, among other things, temporary restrictions on certain establishments throughout Culver City, in which large numbers of people tend to gather and remain in close proximity.
Since the issuance of the March 16 Order, various supplemental orders have been issued by the State of California and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, as well as a number of our neighboring communities, including the City of Los Angeles.
SAFER AT HOME Orders
On March 20, 2020, the City Manager issued a First Supplement to Public Order enacting further City measures to protect members of the public and City workers from undue risk of COVID-19 (“March 20 Order”). The March 20 Order issued, and incorporated by reference, any and all orders set forth in Public Order Under City of Los Angeles Emergency Authority, Subject: SAFER AT HOME, issued by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on March 19, 2020 (“March 19 SAFER AT HOME Order”).
Since the March 19 SAFER AT HOME Order, Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti issued revised SAFER AT HOME Orders on April 1, April 10, and April 27, 2020. In step with the City of Los Angeles, on April 7, 2020, April 11, 2020, and May 1, 2020 respectively, the City Manager issued a Fourth Supplement to Public Order (incorporating the April 1 SAFER AT HOME Order), a Seventh Supplement to Public Order (incorporating the April 10 SAFER AT HOME Order), and a Ninth Supplement to Public Order (incorporating the April 27 SAFER AT HOME Order).
Roadmap to Recovery Orders
On May 6, 2020, the County of Los Angeles announced its Roadmap to Recovery-a Phased Approach to Re-opening Safely, which included allowing limited conditional re-openings of certain low-risk retail businesses. On May 7, 2020, the City Manager issued a Tenth Supplement to Public Order (May 7 Order), which was effective May 8, 2020, permitting florists, toy stores, clothing stores, music stores, and sporting goods stores to open for curbside pick-up, and auto dealer showrooms were permitted to open, with strict physical distancing and infection control protocols in place.
On May 14, 2020 the City Manager issued an Eleventh Supplement to Public Order (May 14 Order), to align with the County of Los Angeles’ Health Officer May 13th Safer at Home Order for Control of COVID-19, which extended all previous County Health Officer orders issued, and announced that certain low-risk businesses and select recreational facilities and beaches were permitted to re-open subject to certain restrictions. Accordingly, the May 14 Order extended all previous orders until further notice, except where noted, and permitting certain limited re-openings with curbside pick-up or walk-up service only, and adherence to all City Guidelines and County directives and re-opening protocols. The Order also included wearing a cloth face covering whenever there is or can be contact with others who are non-household members, in both public and private places. In addition, the order extended relaxation of parking restrictions and signage restrictions to facilitate the curbside pickup; the Order also extended the fee waiver for outdoor dining fees and valet parking fees, until June 30, 2020.
May 20, 2020 Thirteen Supplement to Public Order
Consistent with the County of Los Angeles and City of Los Angeles, on May 20, 2020, the City Manager issued a Thirteen Supplement to Public Order (May 20 Order), to address and allow conditional pet grooming, pet training and car washes that were previously prohibited under earlier SAFER AT HOME Orders. The May 20 Order provides as follows:
1. Pet grooming and/or training retail stores (stand-alone, non-mobile, not part of a pet food and medication supply store, not inside a mall or shopping center except those with an exterior entrance) are permitted to open for curbside and walk-up drop-off and pick-up only. Before re-opening, the business must complete, post and implement the Protocol for Retail Establishments Opening for Curbside Pickup (LA County Public Health Appendix B <http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/HOO/HOO_Safer_at_Home_Order_for_Control_of_COVID_5.13.20_APPENDIX_B.pdf>). Businesses are required to adhere to all Culver City and Los Angeles County public health guidelines, including physical distancing and infection control practices to protect employees and customers.
2. Pet food and pet medication supply stores may resume pet grooming and/or training services after completing, posting, and implementing a revised Protocol for Social Distancing (LA County Public Health Appendix A <http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/HOO/HOO_Safer_at_Home_Order_for_Control_of_COVID_5.13.20_APPENDIX_A.pdf>) that includes the grooming and/or training services. Businesses are required to adhere to all Culver City and Los Angeles County public health guidelines, including physical distancing and infection control practices to protect employees and customers.
3. Mobile grooming and/or mobile pet training businesses are permitted to operate. Before re-opening, the business must complete, post and implement the Protocol for Retail Establishments Opening for Curbside Pickup (LA County Public Health Appendix B <http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/HOO/HOO_Safer_at_Home_Order_for_Control_of_COVID_5.13.20_APPENDIX_B.pdf>), a copy of which must be carried in each of the business’s mobile vehicles at all times. Businesses are required to adhere to all Culver City and Los Angeles County public health guidelines, including physical distancing and infection control practices to protect employees and customers. Customers are not allowed inside the business’s mobile vehicle.
4. Car washes are permitted to operate. Before re-opening, the business must complete, post and implement the Protocol for Retail Establishments Opening for Curbside Pickup (LA County Public Health Appendix B <http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/HOO/HOO_Safer_at_Home_Order_for_Control_of_COVID_5.13.20_APPENDIX_B.pdf>). Customers must remain outside at all times. Businesses are required to adhere to all Culver City and Los Angeles County public health guidelines, including physical distancing and infection control practices to protect employees and customers.
Pursuant to CCMC Section 3.09.020.B.1.h(2), staff recommends the City Council adopt the proposed Resolution confirming the May 20 Order issued by the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services (Attachment 1).
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There may be staff costs associated with the enforcement of the May 20 Order; however, it is not estimated to be material at this time. If staff incurs any overtime with the enforcement of the Orders, the overtime will be tracked and included with the FEMA reimbursement requests.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2020-05-18_ATT_Proposed Resolution Confirming May 20, 2020 Order
MOTION
That the City Council:
Adopt a Resolution confirming the May 20, 2020 Thirteenth Supplement to Public Order (allowing conditional pet grooming, pet training, and car washes) issued by the City Manager, as Director of Emergency Services, under City of Culver City emergency authority, due to the coronavirus respiratory disease (COVID-19) pandemic.