2020-016 - Proclaiming a Local Emergency Regarding Novel Coronavirus

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immediately prior to the proclamation of emergency. This statute also authorizes the City Council to extend these price controls for additional 30-day periods as needed to protect the lives, property or welfare of the citizens. Additionally, the Governor's State of Emergency waived the time limitation as it relates to emergency supplies and medical supplies and those price -gouging protections shall remain in effect through September 4, 2020. Section 5. The City Council further orders that: A. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code section 2-404C, the City Manager or Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code section 2-402C1 is authorized to extend any and all agreements and contracts, regardless of dollar value, that may expire during the local emergency called pursuant to this Resolution and which are immediately necessary for the continuing operation of City services or to protect the life and property of the residents of the City. The City Manager or Director of Emergency Services is also authorized to extend any real estate agreements or contracts as necessary to keep development projects on track. Such extension shall not exceed sixty (60) days after the end of the local emergency. All contracts or agreements extended pursuant to this Resolution will be presented in a report to the City Council at each City Council meeting and a cumulative report to the City Council at the first meeting after termination of the local emergency. B. The City Manager or Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code section 2-402C1 is authorized to set the hours of City Hall and all other City buildings, including but not limited to, the Police Department, Community Centers, and Public Libraries during the local emergency including but not limited to closing City Hall, closing City Hall to all non -essential employees, and/or authorizing employees to tele-commute or work from home. C. Consistent with Santa Ana Municipal Code section 2-404A, the City Manager shall have executive authority, during this local emergency, over fiscal and administrative matters, including but not limited to making decisions concerning: 1) the collection or waiver of late charges or fees for any City -provided service; 2) the shut-off and extension of any City -provided utilities; 3) direction to staff concerning the issuance of citations or enforcement of parking violations and the waiver thereof; and 4) employee use of leave balances outside of MOU provisions if employees are experiencing hardships related illness or providing care to family members. D. On March 16, 2020, Governor Newsom issued an executive order that authorizes local governments to halt evictions for renters and leaseholders and Resolution No. 2020-016 Page 3 of 5