HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-001CITY OF REDLANDS EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2020-001
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS REGARDING EMERGENCY REGULATIONS
GOVERNING ON -STREET PARKING
WHEREAS, international, national, state, and local health and governmental authorities
are responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus named
"coronavirus disease 2019," abbreviated COVID-19, ("COVID-19"); and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of
emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway
across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for broader spread of
COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States of America declared a
national emergency and announced that the federal government would make emergency funding
available to assist state and local governments in preventing the spread of and addressing the
effects of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Health Officer of the County of San Bernardino
adopted a new order that places a prohibition on certain types of public gatherings until 11:59 p.m.
on April 6, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8065
proclaiming the existence of a local emergency pursuant to section 2.52.100 of the Redlands
Municipal Code to set forth the applicable the powers, functions, and duties of the Director of
Emergency Services and the Emergency Organization of the City as prescribed by state law,
ordinance, and resolutions of this City and by the City of Redlands' Emergency Plan to ensure an
effective response to the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19"); and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order N-33-20 to
implement directives developed by the State Public Health Officer that require all individuals
living in the State of California to stay at their place of residence except as needed to maintain
continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure and other essential sectors; and
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the California Department of
Public Health, and the San Bernardino County Health Officer have all issued recommendations
and/or orders including but not limited to social distancing, staying home if sick, canceling or
postponing large group events, working from home, and other precautions to protect public health
and prevent transmission of this communicable virus; and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2020, the Health Officer of the County of San Bernardino issued
an Order (the "First County Order") which, in Section 6 thereof, directs that: "Government entities
shall enforce social distancing at all parks and trails. If a government entity is unable to enforce
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social distancing at a park or trail, it shall be closed to the public. Parking lots at all parks and/or
trails shall be closed and shall be accessible only by members of the public within walking distance
of the parks and/or trails. Said parks and/or trails shall be used solely for walking, hiking,
equestrian or bicycle riding. The public shall not congregate or participate in group sporting
activities at such parks and/or trails;" and
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2020, the Health Officer of the County of San Bernardino issued
a subsequent Order (the "Second County Order") which revises the guidance given in the First
County Order and, in relevant part, provides: "Jurisdictions with public recreational locations such
as parks, trails, beaches, lakes and rivers should monitor usage and parking on a regular basis. If
usage of a public recreational location results in a failure to comply with social distancing, the
responsible jurisdiction should take steps, where feasible, to reduce usage to achieve social
distancing. Such steps could include, but are not limited to, closing parking lots, closing the
location, or any other reasonable steps to reduce public use. Public exercise and playground
equipment should be cordoned off to isolate commonly -touched surfaces;" and
WHEREAS, in the interest of public peace, health, and safety, as affected by the emergency
caused by the spread of COVID-19, it is necessary to modify City regulations governing the
establishment of "No Parking" zones within public streets and roadways during the duration of the
City's proclaimed COVID-19 emergency to comply with, and effectuate the purposes of County
Order and the protection of the public peace, health, and safety; and
WHEREAS, section 10.40.100 of the Redlands Municipal Code authorizes the City's
traffic engineer to establish temporary "No Parking" zones to prevent or mitigate traffic congestion
and traffic hazards relating to gatherings of the pubic during times of emergency; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent and purpose of this Executive Order to further the purposes of
the City's adoption of Section 10.40.100 of the Redlands Municipal Code and the County Order;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS HEREBY ISSUES THE FOLLOWING ORDER TO BECOME EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY:
Section 1. Prohibited On -Street Parking. From and after the date of this order, the
City's Director of the City's Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department and the Director's
authorized designees, after consultation with the City Manager, may establish temporary "No -
Parking" zones within any City street or roadway without compliance with the procedural
requirements of Chapter 10.40 of the Redlands Municipal Code to implement and further the intent
of the Second County Order,
Section 2. Signs and Curb Markina, All temporary "No Parking" zones established
pursuant to this Executive Order shall be designated by signs and/or curb markings notifying the
public of such parking restrictions as required by the California Streets and Highways Code.
Section 3. Periodic Review. The Director of the City's Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Department shall periodically review the status of all "No Parking" zones established
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pursuant to this Executive Order and advise the Director of Emergency Services/City manager of
the continuing need to maintain such "No Parking" zones.
Section d. Violations. Violations of his Executive Order shall be punishable as set
forth in Government Code Section 8665 and Section 2.52.160 of the Redlands Municipal Code.
Section 5. Term. This Executive Order shall remain in effect for the period of the local
emergency declared in response to COVID-19 within the City, unless terminated earlier by
subsequent Executive Order issued by the Director of Emergency Services.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Executive Order is issued for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health and safety and therefore shall be effective immediately
upon its issuance.
Section 7. Severability. The Director of Emergency Services declares that, should any
section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Executive Order for
any reason be held invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Executive
Order. The Director of Emergency Services hereby declares that he would have adopted this
Executive Order and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion
hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences,
clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 21st day of April, 2020.
Charles M. Duggan Jr., Ulty anager
Director of Emergency Services
ATTEST:
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ile Donaldson, City Clerk
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