HomeMy WebLinkAboutEXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-02 2020 0320CITY OF MOORPARK EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2020-02
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF DISASTER
SERVICES OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK IMPOSING
EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE
CANCELLATION OF ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, BOARD
AND COMMISSION MEETINGS, AND THE CLOSURE OF CITY
CERTAIN PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
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 initially 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 12, 2020, Robert Levin, M.D., the Ventura County Health Officer,
declared a local health emergency within the County of Ventura due to 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, also on March 13, 2020, the City Manager of the City of Moorpark, acting as
its Director of Disaster Services, proclaimed a local emergency within the City of Moorpark on
account of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the California Department of Public Health issued
COVID-19 public health guidance related to self-isolation for older adults and those who have
elevated risks, to further strengthen measures to address the state of emergency caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Ventura County Health Officer issued an order to
close many types of businesses, including bars and nightclubs that do not serve food, movie
theatres, live performance venues, bowling alleys, arcades, gyms, fitness centers, aquatic
centers, wineries, breweries, and tap rooms through April 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020, the City Council of Moorpark adopted a resolution to
ratify the Director of Disaster Services' Proclamation of a local emergency within the City of
Moorpark; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the California Department of Public Health, and the Ventura County Health Officer have all
issued recommendations and/or orders emphasizing the crucial importance of limiting person-
to-person contact to protect public health and prevent transmission of this communicable virus,
including by practicing social distancing, staying home if sick, canceling or postponing large
group events, working from home, and other precautions; and
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WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Ventura County Health Officer issued a shelter in
place order requiring that all persons currently living within Ventura County to stay at their
residences and to the extent persons are outside of their places of residency to, at all times as
reasonably possible maintain a physical distance of at least six feet from one another.; and
WHEREAS, during this local emergency, and in the interest of protecting the public
health and preventing transmission of COVID-19, it is essential to prevent public gatherings
wherever possible;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 8634 and Moorpark Municipal Code
Section 2.48.060 (C)(1 ), the Moorpark Director of Disaster Services has the authority to make
and issue rules and regulations related to the protection of life and property as affected by the
COVID-19 pandemic; 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 for the City Council to exercise
its authority to issue these regulations related to the protection of the public peace health, and
safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE DIRECTOR OR DISASTER SERVICES OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK DOES HEREBY ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Cancellation of Regular Meetings of the City Council and City Boards
and Commissions. Until the period of local emergency that has been declared in response to
COVID-19 concludes, all regular meetings of Moorpark City Council and Moorpark City Boards
and Commissions are cancelled, including but not limited to, meetings of the City Council, Arts
Commission, Library Board, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission.
SECTION 2. Closure of Parks and Recreational Facilities. Until the period of local
emergency is declared in response to COVID-19 concludes, the City of Moorpark Skate park
located at Poindexter Park, the City of Moorpark Dog Park located at Campus College View
Park, all tennis and pickle ball courts at City parks, and park and recreation centers within the
City will be closed. No members of the public shall enter any of the facilities within this section
or recreational facility that is closed by this order.
SECTION 3. Violations. This Executive Order shall be punishable as set forth in
Government Code Section 8665 and Chapter 1.10 of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
SECTION 4. Term. This Executive Order shall remain in effect until the local
emergency declared in response to COVID-19 within the City is concluded. This Executive
Order may also be extended or superseded during the period of local emergency by a duly
enacted Ordinance of the City Council or by a further Order by the Director of Disaster Services.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Executive Order shall be effective immediately as
of the date of this Executive Order.
SECTION 6. Severability. The Director of Disaster 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 Disaster Services hereby declares that it would have adopted
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this Executive Order and each section, subsection , subdivision, sentence , clause, phrase , or
portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions ,
sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the approval of this
Executive Order and shall cause notice of it to be disseminated to the public and be given
widespread publicity and notice .
APPROVED and ISSUED this 20th day of March, 2020.
ATTEST:
Troy Brown, City Manager/
Director of Disaster Services